Re: [RBW] Re: TRP RRL vs Shimano Tiagra

I've used the standard Tektro RL340 levers for over 10 years, have had a bike with TRP RRLs for the past few years, and recently built a bike with the Shimanos. I've heard/read more than once that the Tektros are based on the Campagnolo brifter hood shape, with many citing the extra width vs

Re: [RBW] Cameras On Bikes

Another Ricoh GR user - my 1st gen is still going strong nearly after 10 years. Still love the image quality. Almost upgraded to a GRIII last year (mostly for IS), but decided to stick with the one I have. I bought the GR after my RX100 failed (stuck lens mechanism) because I wasn't careful

Re: [RBW] Re: Upright / Relaxed / Swept-Back - Style of Riding

If you don't have a cruiser-y / townie type bike for more laid back or utilitarian rides, and you have the space and ability to have another bike then I'd definitely recommend an additional bike for this. Though if you have a couple of aggressive drop bar bikes it's certainly possible to

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape and/or Grips on an Albatross Bar

I'd imagine you'd want to slice the grips anyway to provide a channel for the shift cables to run through, so slicing then wrapping should be fine. You could also twine along with bar tape. Here are a few variations on that: https://bluelug.com/bike-catalog/16815/

[RBW] Re: Drops vs albatross. Easy to swap or do I need two bikes?

While it's possible to swap back and forth between Albatross bars and drop bars, and there are some setup tricks that could facilitate this, I would not be eager to do it regularly. As Mathias demonstrated you'd need a much longer stem on the Albatross bike (30-40mm longer) to have similar

Re: [RBW] Cockpit bag/cup holder

My Platypus has an Outer Shell Stem Caddy , which I've used to carry water bottles (of various shapes and sizes), a camera, binoculars, or my phone. One feature is the webbing that runs along the bottom allowing another strap to be passed underneath if

[RBW] Re: Long wheelbase = long chain

My Platypus requires 116 + 12 links. I use two chains with two quicklinks. I don't bother about spacing the quicklinks equally between two 64 link sections but others may. -Dave On Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 12:51:46 PM UTC-4 Garth wrote: > Ebike chains come in extra long links. Figure out

[RBW] Re: Favorite clip-in/flat pedal combo?

John, I use SPD pedals on my "pure" road bike, my most road-ish mixed surface bikes get combo pedals, and everything else gets flat pedals. For combo SPD/flat pedals, I have the VP-R62 on one bike, which seems no longer available. But I have a few pairs of the very similar Venzo dual function

[RBW] Re: Bike build day: Atlantis w/ Bullmoose & '81 Trek 510 Jean-Luc Picard

The Atlantis looks great, but I love that Trek. -Dave On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 4:24:18 PM UTC-4 exliontamer wrote: > Put the Bullmoose on the Atlantis & I'm loving them. They really fit my > short torso/long arms on the Atlantis. I have the stem maxed out in the > photo for posterity's

[RBW] Re: 54.5 Homer: 700c or 650b?

Robert - the geometry comparison highlights the point I was going to make that given your PBH, the 650b will likely have better standover clearance if you want to run tires at the larger end of the Homer's range. My rough stuff road bike has disc brakes so could take either 650b or 700c

Re: [RBW] Re: Evening Spring Ride on the Clem

e new M 1:1 > knobby wheelset and the beater Libertas build" Moore > > > On Thu, Apr 18, 2024 at 8:42 AM DavidP wrote: > >> Thanks, Chris - very much enjoyed your ride report and always great to >> see photos! >> >> I also like to bring binos on bike rides

Re: [RBW] Re: Belated Ride Report: Redlands Strada Rossa

Great report, Corwin - and nice to see your new custom back on the dirt. Sounds like you stretched yourself quite a bit on this one and made it through - congrats! -Dave On Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 1:28:42 AM UTC-4 ttoshi wrote: > Wow, adventurous ride! Nice job finishing it. > You’ve

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem Chainstay Ding Peer Review Request

Chris, thanks for posting the update including photos of the final build. That's great looking Clem and nice touch up work! I love to hear stories of bikes being built around a single part, this may be the first I've heard of a bike being built around a set of tires! Re: comparisons to the

[RBW] Re: Sizing question for "in between" PBH measurement

Oooh, a new Sam - exciting! 1) Send Riv an email and get their recommendation, they're great with this stuff. 2) I'm a similar height but have an 87cm PBH. With your torso length I'm guessing you'll want more reach, the concern is the standover on the 54cm Sam if you max out the tires. Either

[RBW] Re: Thumb Shifter Advice

Usually when reversing shifters for inside mounting the left is kept as the front shifter and the right as the rear. When you reverse index shifters in this way you are forced to swap the front/rear shifting so that the left shifts the rear. It's not wrong, just unconventional. -Dave On

[RBW] Re: Gravel Tires for Cheviot

I have the LBB 700x38s on a Sam-ish bike and they do just fine for mixed / gravel use. They are heavy, but can be run at low pressure for a dampened ride. They are true to size and bigger than the undersized 700x38 GravelKing slicks I have on another bike. My Platypus has 700x50 GravelKing

[RBW] Re: Friction 9 V 10 speed

My road bike is friction 2x10 with Riv Silver 2s on barend pods, Campy Veloce FD, Sugino 48/34 crank, Ultegra 11-30 cassette, and Ultegra 10 speed chain. Wonderful shifting. After initial setup I had some occasional slipping on the right shifter, requiring some snugging of the D-ring bolt by

[RBW] Re: NBD Leo Roadini

Congrats on the new bike, Scott! Looks like a great build and a wonderful riding location! -Dave On Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 10:20:31 AM UTC-4 R. Scott Lake wrote: > [image: IMG_6743.jpg] > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Soliciting opinions: help me pick the right Rivendell

"My ideal bike would be something that could ride 15-20 miles to the trail and then 10-15 more on the trail. And also manage chipotle, beer, and post office runs." That's about 60/40 pavement/trail, add in the errands and other stuff and it's more like 70/30. What tire size is ideal for the

Re: [RBW] It's New Bike What?

Corbin, the nice about New Bike What? (as opposed to NBD) is that the bike has some dirt on it! -Dave On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 3:50:13 PM UTC-4 cz...@sonic.net wrote: > Hi Rich - > > I can't take credit for the build. Mark Abele at Rivendell did it all. > Including getting the frame

Re: [RBW] I have questions

Jumping on the "48s are fine" bandwagon: I have a roadish "gravel" bike with 650x48s (22mm inner width rims, Panaracer Pari-Moto rear, RH Juniper Ridge front) - it's plenty quick on pavement despite not being a dedicated paved road bike. At ~160lbs, I run 30psi. The 650b wheels on the 50cm

[RBW] Re: Friction Shifting Issues with my Old Clem

I'm using that $13 derailleur on a couple of bikes that see regular off-road use (including my Platypus) and it just works. I have some bikes with fancier RDs but will continue to use it on future builds where it fits. The symptom of working fine in all but a couple of cogs always makes me

Re: [RBW] New bike decision (help!)

As Jim suggests, the Platypus isn't just a pavement bike (it'll actually fit 2.2s; mine has 50s and fenders) but, as Richard says, it's also not a trail bike. It's a good all-rounder and great on mixed surface, gravel-ish rides (and sure, some light singletrack is fair game). But if, as you

[RBW] Re: New Platypus

Great looking Platy, Tim. And I'm not just saying that because mine is setup similarly. :) It does have a lovely ride quality to it - easy going yet zippy; ""cruisy zoomy". -Dave On Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 4:31:06 PM UTC-5 Tim Bantham wrote: > Took advantage of the rare warm weather we

[RBW] Re: Updates/Upgrades

A new bike or setup is the easy way to re-engage with riding - "I've done enough of (x) I want to try (y) so I need a ." I have built lots of bikes because my tendency is to want to start with a new canvas and to not give up what I have. I also really enjoy the process of conceptualizing and

Re: [RBW] Re: Roaduno and the state of single speed bikes

A recent Riv newsletter compared the 3x1 to an IGH, saying the 3x1 setup is similar but more mechanically transparent. If you could setup a rear shifted 1x2 or 1x3 with 8-10t jumps between cogs that might be an interesting comparison. (The largest jump on a megarange freewheel is in this

[RBW] Re: Roaduno and the state of single speed bikes

Hi Edwin, A few more I'm aware of: Crust Florida Man - 130mm spacing, track ends, removable canti-posts, 27.5x2.4 listed max so 55mm tires with a fender should be fine Wabi Thunder - 120mm spacing, track ends, 700x44 (conservative?) max Handsome Devil - 132.5mm spacing, semi-horizonal

[RBW] Re: Mainstream press article pushing steel bike?

I may have had a similar reaction when the article first came up in my feed but then I saw the byline. This is Eben Weiss, BikeSnobNYC. He's a regular contributor to Outside but he is in no way a mainstream cyclist (more Riv/Bob-ish) and his articles stand out as a bit different to most of what

[RBW] Re: If you plan to get a Roaduno..,

Keep in mind the Roadunos are 120mm spacing. Any there any 5 or 7-speed coaster hubs that narrow? -Dave On Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 3:36:55 PM UTC-5 aeroperf wrote: > How about a 7-speed coaster brake? I'm going to want to see the Roaduno, > but... > > I got this for my wife to use for

Re: [RBW] Advantages of triple drivetrains (VO post)

I have a couple of bikes with 46/30 front rings and 11-34 cassettes; I end up mainly using them like a double 1x (no, I don't use the 46x11) and for these bikes I like it fine. In line with Bill's point, pairing a smaller front step with a wider range cassette (but not too crazy) can work

Re: [RBW] 2.25 Thunder Burt on a Platypus?

Christian, Did you damage a rim or are you switching to a dyno hub? To me there seems to be not much difference between Atlas and Cliffhangers. Both are fairly hefty with the Cliffhangers being wider (25mm vs 20mm internal). For a Platy, the difference in rim width isn't going to make a big

Re: [RBW] It finally happened re: Clem stock tires

Just echoing Garth's sentiments on some of the hefty Schwalbe tires: I have the little Big Bens (700x38, true to size on ~18mm inner rims) on a single speed bike. Despite the tires weighing over 650g each I enjoy riding this bike both on and off pavement. My townie/errand bike has Big Apple

[RBW] Re: Platypus for Clem L?

The Platypus is a shorter bike and will ride a bit zippier due to that. Leah comes to mind as one who has compared the ride between her Platypus and Clem but others may have shared experience as well. In terms of weight - the Clem frame may be a bit heavier but I'd guess not by much. The

[RBW] Re: Bedrock Mountain Clogs in Stock!

Brent, Steve - appreciate the comparisons to Chacos in terms of arch support. I've been curious about Bedrocks but unsure about the footbed. As someone who manages plantar fasciitis by using SuperFeet insoles in most of my shoes, Chacos are comfortable for me to wear all day and I've come to

Re: [RBW] Considering trading my Ram for a Lightning Bolt

Max - maybe I'm misunderstanding your intent, but while the Paul site does suggest the Racers are designed for direct mounting (the center mount adapter plate is optional), direct mount centerpulls can't be used on cantilever brake posts. For one the positioning for centerpull brake pivots

[RBW] Re: Fender Installation and Usage Experiences

I recently came across this very detailed and helpful guide to installing metal fenders. I've installed 3-4 sets before this go but this guide gave me the best results yet: https://somervillebikes.wordpress.com/2020/03/01/how-to-install-metal-fenders-part-i-achieving-a-proper-arc-radius/ -Dave

Re: [RBW] 2.25 Thunder Burt on a Platypus?

I have a bike with a 29x2.25 Thunder Burt on an i29mm rim, on which the casing measures wider than the knobs and is 56mm / 2.2" @ ~20psi. Variances in individual tires aside that should be a good max as the Cliffhangers are i25mm. I'm pretty sure this would work on my Platypus (60cm) if I

Re: [RBW] Best way to arrange 2-cog manual shifting for "single speed" disc braked bicycle

gh snow to > ride in but we do get a few days per year and I like riding in it. A few > years ago I found that wet gummy snow clogged the cassette and rear > derailleur of my Matthews and made the chain skip. Thus the thought of > getting a snow/sand single speed with 3" ti

Re: [RBW] Best way to arrange 2-cog manual shifting for "single speed" disc braked bicycle

Patrick, I hope I am understanding what you are looking for, but the DOS freewheels are still made in the two tooth differential versions; it's only the three tooth differential version (16/19) that was discontinued. I'm not sure if you are looking for DOS freewheels in this situation though

Re: [RBW] Re: Carrying groceries on your bike

I came across this Kickstarter campaign for a rack mounted device designed to securely hold shopping bags and was reminded of this thread. It's interesting if you mostly use these types of

[RBW] Re: is it blasphemous to ask how you think a Roadini would compare to a Crust Malocchio?

Yes, much - https://bikeinsights.com/compare?geometries=5bb29e327581960016665a32,6207ee4bee32e9001d9b652c, On Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 4:51:31 PM UTC-4 eddietheflay wrote: > Truth be told I prefer as much stack as possible due to needing bars > significantly above saddle height. I could do

[RBW] Re: is it blasphemous to ask how you think a Roadini would compare to a Crust Malocchio?

Ronnie Romance has some thoughts (including weight) over at ronsbikesblog . I think you've basically summed it up. Though the Malocchio is more road racy when compared to the the Roadini, in the grand scheme it's geometry is still

[RBW] Re: New Riv Day!!

Welcome to the Riv mixte crew, Marc - looking forward to seeing it built up! -Dave (on a Platy near Boston) On Friday, October 6, 2023 at 3:27:13 AM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: > That's a nice frame, Marc. Leah is the Riv mixte whisperer, they find her! > > Joe Bernard > > On Thursday, October

[RBW] Re: What shoes does your Riv wear?

Paul - From https://www.somafab.com/archives/product/supple-vitesse-ex-700c-clincher-tire, original SV sizes were 23, 28, 33, 38, and 42. My interpretation is that Soma is continuing to make the 42mm SV and the statement you quoted should be read as the available sizes are now 28c to 42c,

Re: [RBW] What shoes does your Riv wear?

Matthew - What makes you think you are doing anything wrong (aside from running over glass (which isn't always avoidable)? The Kendas (assuming you had the Kwick 9s, which are Big Ben-ish in design and weight) likely had much thicker tread and casing and that's part of the trade-off with more

[RBW] Re: Best mitten design for very cold weather

I've found that barmitts or pogies trap heat and keep the wind off allowing me to ride without gloves around freezing temps, and with thinner gloves as the temps drop lower. The best solution for warmth and dexterity, but they require your shifters, grips, and brake levers to all be in close

Re: [RBW] Re: Northern Hemisphere Summer Riding Photos 2023

Kim - the stone arch trail is in Westford, MA. -Dave On Friday, September 22, 2023 at 11:54:34 PM UTC-4 Kim H. wrote: > Very cool Dave. > Where is this old rail line trail ? > > Kim Hetzel > Yelm, WA. > > On Friday, September 22, 2023 at 7:00:29 PM UTC-7 DavidP wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Front basket rack recommendations

Hi Alex, Just double checking - but you mention a Wald 139 basket (the larger one) and the Tunitas 137 tote (the one designed for the Wald 137 basket). If you are looking for the larger basket, then the Pelago Rasket may be worth a look. It's another combo basket and front rack and the basket

Re: [RBW] Re: 26” MTB Tire Advice

Will - It's a good price, just note that the K-guard version is wired vs the more expensive folding bead version. -Dave On Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 2:04:40 PM UTC-4 wboe...@gmail.com wrote: > This Billy Bonkers >

[RBW] Re: WTB: Tall Stack, Short Reach Threadless Stem

I have that stem on a drop bar MTB - no issues. If it isn't what you are looking for aesthetically, Velo Orange has the Happy Stem and Cigne. -Dave On Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 4:57:24 AM UTC-4 Dave S wrote: > https://tinyurl.com/yff3arxv > > Seems to be the same as the Analog Gnome

[RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho vs. Nitto Albatross

t;>> I use it for a commuter and touring set up - and ride about about 32 >>> miles daily on my commute. Have been intrigued by the wider set up. >>> >>> On Friday, August 25, 2023 at 1:37:56 PM UTC-6 DavidP wrote: >>> >>>> We have two bikes w

[RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho vs. Nitto Albatross

ex=1 > > I ride 45 schwalbe marathons, but am up-sizing to 47's shortly. > > I use it for a commuter and touring set up - and ride about about 32 miles > daily on my commute. Have been intrigued by the wider set up. > > On Friday, August 25, 2023 at 1:37:56 PM UTC-6 DavidP wrote

[RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho vs. Nitto Albatross

We have two bikes with Albatross bars, a 65cm Tosco on my Platypus, and recently picked up an Ortho bar for another bike. I like the Albatross bars on roadish bikes and wider bars like the Orthos and Toscos on bikes with wider tires that see more dirt. The 69cm Orthos are significantly wider

Re: [RBW] Single Speed (QB/SO/RU..) Questions

Your Quickbeam is gorgeous. I've been tempted by it since you first listed it - but I can't justify it. It's a premium build and being kind of a niche bike, a high end build will take more time to find the right buyer. I do wonder if any who might normally be in the market for a QB could be

[RBW] Re: So I tried bike racing...

Clark - congrats on a well ridden race and a fun new experience. The San Jose is a great bike - a single speed/fixed sibling of the slightly more common Volpe. I have a Volpe setup with a flip flop hub and Albatross bars. If you have a photo, I'd be interested in seeing your San Jose. As a

[RBW] Re: Clem: Fleecer Ridge vs Antelope Hill?

Hi Jim, It sounds like your Clem is 700c, but I think you'd find Leah's recent thread on gravel-izing her 650b Clem helpful: https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/f8_g6tiXU7o/m/VJWI0Z36AgAJ Most of the tires mentioned have 700c versions. That thread also covers related questions on

[RBW] Re: 2023 Riv Geo Chart

Great resource - nice to have all the numbers in one place. As for stated tire clearances - it may vary from model to model (Roadini's at ~42 sound right) but some look to be pretty conservative. For example, Platys fit 55s without issue; I'm running 50s (measuring a full 2") with fenders.

[RBW] Re: Roaduno

Johnny - no tensioner required for single speed; the dropout allows the rear axle to slide to tension the chain. There is also derailleur hanger to support for tensioner for a 2x1 or 3x1 setup. On Friday, July 14, 2023 at 12:11:05 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > My area is way too hilly and I

[RBW] Re: Kucharik wool shorts with real chamois or Andiamos under street shorts

I just received a pair of Andiamos and have had a few rides in them - I think they are fine. For reference, I have a couple of other pairs of liner shorts even though for most rides regular synthetic underwear is all I need, but for some rides they are nice (not to mention on the trainer where

Re: [RBW] Nicest silver Tektro upright canti brake levers?

I also really like the FL540s (I dislike the extended clamp on the FL750s due to hand position interference). Note that they take a road brake cable end, which could prevent keeping the same cable setup. On Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at 9:35:18 AM UTC-4 thetaper...@gmail.com wrote: > I much like

Re: [RBW] Appaloosa Build Opinions

Albatross bars are pretty versatile with a large range of positions and work well on roadish bikes that see some dirt. I've found that using a stem 30-40mm longer than my drop bar stem puts the grips of the Albatross bar in a more upright position than the tops of the drop bar, and moving my

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Summer Riding Photos 2023

trail photos with the > cottonwood fluff in the air. > > On Mon, Jun 19, 2023 at 10:51 AM DavidP wrote: > >> Taking in the view at the top of the hill this morning. >> >> [image: PXL_20230619_130242278_prospect--hill-1800.jpg] >> >> On Saturda

[RBW] Re: Matt's Green Rosco Platypus (photos)

Guys, I'm pretty sure that is just a shadow from the raised pedal/crank. (John - Platys, Rosco or otherwise, are designed for V-brakes and don't have built-in cable hangers for cantis.) Matthew - welcome to the Platypus club! Great build and very nice light for the photos. Looking forward to

[RBW] Re: Need help sizing for the upcoming Appaloosa

Hoch's question about intended bars gets to the crux of choosing a frame size, I think - you want a larger roomier frame for swept back bars and less reach for drop bars though by changing stem length you can likely get both bars to work on either. I have the same PBH as you and am comfortable

[RBW] Re: Easy on/off (with bolted clamps, like Ergons?) non-anatomical grips for bottom of drop bar hooks

Red Shift offers drop bar control grips that are sized for road bars vs flat bars. You can get just the lower grips. I've seen these for sale on Amazon as well as Red Shift's website. On Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 2:58:43 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > Speculating here. I may come to a

[RBW] Re: Leo Roadini, Mustachioed & More

I recently built up a roadie Pescadero with Diacompe GC610s, 33mm tires and fenders. Using centerpulls on the Roadini would just require adding cable hangers at the headset and seat binder. I'm at 50 PSI on Soma Supple Vitesse SL 33s - the sidewalls on these are comparable to Rene Herse Extra

[RBW] Re: FS- Mermaid Platypus, 60cm

Tom, sorry to see you are passing on the Platy but I can relate to the struggle of preciousness with this frame. Despite intentionally building mine to be at home on dirt I eventually added fenders, which knocked it down a notch on the rough stuff scale but definitely help keep things cleaner

[RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

Most of my favorite rides tend to mix pavement, gravel, and trails (where I am we have lots of great country roads and trails of various difficulty but not many long stretches of gravel). My primary "gravel" bikes are a Soma Wolverine and my Platypus. (In reality, most of my bikes end up being

[RBW] Re: Sarah’s Primrose Platypus

Thanks for sharing the story and photos of Sarah's bike with us, Leah! On Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 10:30:18 AM UTC-4 Melanie wrote: > That bike's a beauty. So cheerful! > On Friday, June 2, 2023 at 10:57:31 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! > wrote: > >> If you saw Riv’s IG today, you will

Re: [RBW] Re: Sharing your winter ride photos northern hemisphere Spring 2023

re those Gravel Kings, and are they 650b or 700c? > Inquiring minds want to know. > Thanks!!! > On Monday, May 29, 2023 at 9:16:20 PM UTC-4 DavidP wrote: > >> Golden hour trails on the Platypus. >> >> [image: PXL_20230529_232610460_fern-trail-1350.jpg] >> >> [image: P

[RBW] Re: Lightweight chi-chi saddlebag of about 9 liters / 61 ci

Hi Patrick - the Swift Catalyst (7.5l) or Zeitgeist (12l) come to mind. I have a Catalyst and a Barley on different bikes - they are close in size but the Catalyst doesn't have side pockets. On Monday, May 22, 2023 at 5:03:42 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > Does anyone make a lightweight

[RBW] Re: Wanting to try an AHH 47.5 or 51 in Boston

*"I swapped to albatross bars and changed the 80mm reach stem for a 135mm (124 w/ the upward angle) with the hopes of being able to use both a semi-upright and my preferred stretched out position. That's been working surprisingly well."* Stephanie - the above sentence is all I needed to read

[RBW] Re: Getting in over my head

Leah, I'm impressed by how you have found ways to make the Platypus work on fast group rides - even if it is a bit more work. Your observation about momentum is apt and the way you've adjusted to maintain it is great. Julian's point about the riding position is valid and your Billie bars allow

Re: [RBW] Re: Hobson Zingo adjustable lockring wrench for **$7.00**??

ll prices for top > quality merchandise, but Rivendell is not a discount store and $7 is a > price I'd find low at Target. Must put together a shopping list for > Rivendell. > > On Fri, May 5, 2023 at 6:57 PM DavidP wrote: > >> Yep - I ordered one from Soma >> <ht

[RBW] Re: Hobson Zingo adjustable lockring wrench for **$7.00**??

Yep - I ordered one from Soma for a similar price. -Dave On Friday, May 5, 2023 at 8:53:48 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > I thought, "Typo!" but the copy gives an even lower price: $6 and

Re: [RBW] Bike route mapping & guidance app for iPhone

Another RideWithGPS user - it has been my go to for route creation (and ride/mileage tracking) for a long time and it has continued to improve in its ease of use. I usually export routes and load them onto a Garmin GPS or into my phone for use with various apps. -Dave On Monday, May 1, 2023

Re: [RBW] Deer-bike collision

Wow - close call! Glad to hear you didn't go down! (And I can't help but wonder if something can't be said for the stability of the Roadini.) On Sunday, April 30, 2023 at 5:17:46 PM UTC-4 pi...@gmail.com wrote: > I'm pretty sure the deer that hit me weighs less than a car. Hopefully I > won't

Re: [RBW] Double 1x

You can also do double 1x with two chainrings and skip the front derailleur and shifter - manually shift the front when desired (usually while stopped but down shifts can be done while riding easily enough using your foot to nudge the chain). -Dave On Sunday, April 30, 2023 at 8:46:46 AM

[RBW] Re: Heck, even my Monocog is lighter than your Platypus. [Monocog with Specialized Hover bar]

Traditionally I think that's been the most common use of the term "granny gear" in the context of bicycle gearing, though it's likely due to the fact that for a long time the only way to get gearing low enough for your grandmother to push was to put a small chainring up front. With modern

Re: [RBW] Rivendell paint color repetition: Your thoughts

I guess I've viewed them more as Rivendell colors than as being associated with a specific frame - well, except for Atlantis green. For as long as I've followed Rivendell, at some points I lapsed on being aware of exactly what the differences in the various models were (and still don't have as

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighter than your Platypus

Who weighs a Platypus? -Dave (whose 60cm frame/fork/headset weigh 10lbs) On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 6:23:39 AM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Well, I don’t see how this is possible since your Matthews isn’t even > raspberry. > > [image: image0.jpeg] > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [RBW] Homer Hilsen: Braking performance

Diacompe GC center pulls (nicer than their DC center pulls) and Paul Racers are also an option. -Dave On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 6:42:41 AM UTC-4 Eric Daume wrote: > This was just discussed in the Charlie H Gallop proto thread. > > Some people like those brakes, some people find them

Re: [RBW] Re: New Sim Works Taco Pedals: Looks appealing

I use 5-10 Freeriders on my MTBs with pedals that have screw type pins similar to those on the Vault pedals, and also have a few different types of pinned pedals on other types of bikes. In my experience pins like those on the Taco pedals will work fine with five-tens, but will not be quite as

[RBW] Re: Rivendell paint color repetition: Your thoughts

The HubbuHubbuH reminder newsletter had a schedule for 2023 bikes with colors - two models are listed as having a new color. -Dave (who does not need a Lime-olive Roaduno) On Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 5:55:42 PM

[RBW] Re: Tallux length for Albatross?

Sounds good, Drew! Looking forward to seeing your Atlantis all built up! -Dave On Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 2:31:34 AM UTC-4 drewfi...@gmail.com wrote: > Thanks Dave and Michael! > > I ordered the 10cm Tallux, and I've got ESI grips in my parts stash. I'll > start there and see how it

[RBW] Re: Tallux length for Albatross?

How's the top tube length on the bike compared to others you've had experience with? Are you looking to be in a similar position or more upright? Riv recommends starting with an 8-10cm stem , but it helps if you know

[RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

In the March blahg, Grant revisits the idea of preservation vs use and writes: "For daily tasks like shopping, commuting, errands, and all-purpose exercise, ride your favorite bicycle. A the risk of sounding self-serving, I'd say--get more than one special bike. You probably do that, or want

[RBW] Re: Platypus max tire with fenders?

fhanger and it was >>>> tight up front. Didn’t pay a lot of attention to above the tire, maybe >>>> with >>>> something like a flat Honjo fender? She really wants the Ultradynamico >>>> grey >>>> tires but 42mm ish or 2.2” are the o

[RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

Nice find, Eric. I like that the number shifts to 9 to give some wiggle room - because that is that number I have that I can (kind of) justify. Then there are the bikes I have but don't need (but still get ridden). Then there are the unicycles (which are just for fun). -Dave (who should

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Atlantis - first build

Gautham, Congrats on the Atlantis and a great build! With 2.1s and fenders it's ready for anything. Tyler, My only Rivendell is a Platypus, which Riv says is "like an Appaloosa or Atlantis, but with a step through frame", and it's the longest

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Riders Interactive Map is Live!

Nicely done, John! -Dave On Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 6:33:08 PM UTC-4 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > Yes, thank you! This is great. I’m hoping this will open up a whole new > level of interaction and adventure among us RBW owners! > > On Mar 12, 2023, at 6:04 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > >  > >

Re: [RBW] Gus is complete!

Congrats! Great build and it looks so comfortable. Looking forward to see some photos of it out and about. -Dave On Friday, March 10, 2023 at 7:04:21 PM UTC-5 fra...@gmail.com wrote: > Looks great! Can’t wait to see some more trail pictures and hear more > about how you’d compare it with the

[RBW] Re: Mapping the Rivendell World

Cool idea. Here's another example: https://sites.google.com/view/openunicyclecalendar/open-unicycle-map -Dave (also a unicyclist, near Boston) On Friday, March 10, 2023 at 4:53:14 PM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote: > After seeing a few posts where others are wondering who rides a Riv > nearby, I got

Re: [RBW] Re: Widest fenders that easily fit a Joe Appa?

Re-radiusing aluminum fenders is possible , the concern in this case is that the VO 63mm fenders are already as wide as will fit. I suppose it may possible to do the "widening" on most of the fender, leaving the places where it would hit

[RBW] Re: Widest fenders that easily fit a Joe Appa?

Hi Doug, Luke recently posted that he was able to squeeze Flat 65s on his Atlantis but it wasn't a slam dunk. In the same thread, brizbarn posted that VO Fluted 63mm fenders just fit his 700c Joe

[RBW] Re: Widest fenders that easily fit a Joe Appa?

Luke recently posted that he was able to squeeze Flat 65s on his Atlantis but it wasn't a slam dunk. In the same thread, brizbarn posted that VO Fluted 63mm fenders just fit his 700c Joe

[RBW] Re: 3D printed wheel building accessories

Handy tools all of them but that nipple tool is the one that speaks to me most. I hate it when a nipple falls into the rim - I usually have to wait until the wheel is nearly laced to get it back out through the valve hole. Sometimes when the fit/reach is tight I'll thread a spare spoke onto the

[RBW] Re: Fitting the Hunqapillar for touring

What a great opportunity to spend time with your father-in-law! The question that came to mind on seeing the photos of the current setup was where the sleeping bag would fit in with the new setup. I wouldn't want it taking up space inside either the trunk/saddle bag or front paniers. John's

Re: [RBW] Clem for All Surfaces

I find mixed surface rides to be so satisfying that almost all of my bikes end up being setup for them to one degree or another. The majority of Riv models are capable of them too. I built my Platypus with these types of rides in mind - with 55mm front and 50mm rear tires and wide Tosco bars.

[RBW] Re: Platypus questions

On Friday, February 10, 2023 at 7:33:47 AM UTC-5 Roberta wrote: although I can mount it with the foot on pedal, push off, foot over top tube method. Wow, now I've got to try this! -Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

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