Re: [RBW] Snapped Clem seat binder bolt

Very interesting indeed. About a year after Rivendell built up my orange 60cm Appaloosa, I was on a “Bike Around the Buttes” ride in Northern California and my seat post began gradually slipping down. I tightened it a bit more at a mid-ride rest stop, and it broke in two…. without much torque at

Re: [RBW] Snapped Clem seat binder bolt

I also snapped the seat binder bolt on my new Platypus. No amount of tightening would keep my post from sliding. I posted about this on Reddit and somebody told me that I needed to grease the threads. When I tried to remove the bolt it snapped. I replaced with a random bolt from a hardware

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco MMM build photos

Nice to meet you too Roberta! Eric, the WI/Sugino cranks have definitely become a favorite, especially with extra fat tires. Its nice to have the smaller bcd for that super granny ring. I think I read somewhere that these frames were built around some leftover/never made 64 hunqapillar forks,

[RBW] Re: Thumb Shifter Advice

Thanks Jim! I'll have to ask around to see if I can try some. Maybe I should switch my Microshift 9-speed shifter to friction to test the waters in the mean time. Glen, I used to use rapid fire, but really like how compact and simple thumb shifters are. When my 11-speed commuter ghost shifts,

[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne 51cm $200/obo

Aww, bummer :( Thanks for the info Johnny On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 10:33:10 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > I believe that is blue not sage. Blue was available as a 51 frame. > > On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 10:08:03 PM UTC-4 nca...@gmail.com wrote: > >> Hi Doug, thanks again for some

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Sam Hillborne 52cm Complete Bicycle

Photos of the previously-listed 52cm Sam are in this Craigslist post. Thanks! -- Rich On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 7:38:06 PM UTC-7 Rich Lesnik wrote: > > > > https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-rivendell-sam-hillborne/7737949414.html > -- You received this message because

[RBW] Rivendell Sam Hillborne 52cm Complete Bicycle

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[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne 51cm $200/obo

I believe that is blue not sage. Blue was available as a 51 frame. On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 10:08:03 PM UTC-4 nca...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi Doug, thanks again for some insight. It seems they didn't make a 51 in > the 2009 sage frame runs, it went from 48 to 52 and that measurement seems >

[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne 51cm $200/obo

Hi Doug, thanks again for some insight. It seems they didn't make a 51 in the 2009 sage frame runs, it went from 48 to 52 and that measurement seems too big to be a 48. Unless they had sage frames in the 2017 run of 51's, that is, but I'm not sure when the color switch happened. On Tuesday,

[RBW] Re: Thumb Shifter Advice

Hi Aaron. I was just telling another list member privately that Paul Thumbies + Shimano SL-BS77s are my idea of shifting nirvana. We have this combo on five of our bikes. I use them strictly in friction mode and they totally fulfilled my quest for awesome shifting. No need to explore shifters

[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne 51cm $200/obo

I'm thinking that this is a size 51 maybe since Riv uses the seat tube measurement for the listed sizes. Doug On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 8:23:55 PM UTC-4 nca...@gmail.com wrote: > Thank you for those measurements. I'm trying to determine if this is > indeed the 52cm frame, but alas this

[RBW] Re: Long shot: Seeking information about a Sturmey Archer AR-8 hub: IGH + drum brake

I'm amazed at what arcana comes up from a request for obscure information. I cannot be 100% certain without disassembling the hub in question, but various inputs from several lists indicate that this "AR-8" hub is not an ultra-close ratio racing 3 speed hub from 1938 ("AR-8") inexplicably attached

[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne 51cm $200/obo

Thank you for those measurements. I'm trying to determine if this is indeed the 52cm frame, but alas this older geometry chart doesn't show those two measurements you gave. I hate to trouble you

[RBW] Re: Thumb Shifter Advice

When I switched up my Atlantis to Billy Bars a few years ago I also ditched the bar ends for a Shimano Sora rapid fire rear shifter and one of the Sunrace front shifters set up for left inner mounting. I really like that setup but if you don't have the real estate in front of your grips, that

[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne 51cm $200/obo

Measurement from center of BB to top of TT is 20". Center of BB to top of Seat Tube is 20.25". Same for TT. I apologize for the confusion. I bought the bike 3rd hand and never measured it. I just took the sellers word and quite honestly I could have just misremembered it. I am 5'6" with a 28"

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Sam Hillborne Complete Albatross-build Bike (Waterford frame, Taiwan fork) $1800

Try posting one pic at a time.Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 16, 2024, at 7:55 PM, Joe Bernard wrote:This is for a phone, I take screenshots of the photos and it works. On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 2:00:30 PM UTC-7 Rich Lesnik wrote:Can anyone tell me how to post photos on the forum? I have 7 photos

[RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Sam Hillborne Complete Albatross-build Bike (Waterford frame, Taiwan fork) $1800

This is for a phone, I take screenshots of the photos and it works. On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 2:00:30 PM UTC-7 Rich Lesnik wrote: > Can anyone tell me how to post photos on the forum? I have 7 photos of the > previously listed 52cm Sam, but keep getting a "message too large" >

[RBW] Re: Seven Speed Hubs

Mitchell You should email Will about your questions. I had a similar idea about going 126mm, but I imagine I would just machine down the end cap on my lathe. Running the numbers, they say that the center to flange distances for 135mm are: 38.3mm and 21.8mm. If we just lopped off 9mm from

[RBW] Re: FS: VO 175mm Single Ring Crankset

I'll take it :) How would you prefer payment? On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 5:24:58 PM UTC-4 exliontamer wrote: > 1x setups are not for me. Barely ridden/almost zero wear on the chainring. > Some light scuffs but nothing major. >

Re: [RBW] Re: Very belated SFR 300k ride report

Thanks Noah. I'll be riding that same bike for the Fault Line 200 on cinco de mayo and the Hamilton 200 on June 1. That'll take me to the halfway point for an R12 medal. BL #6551 On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 2:00:41 PM UTC-7 Noah Swartz wrote: > Oh, I saw you at the start Bill! Love the

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Noodle 46cm, Technomic 26.0 x80

Stem is pending. Bars still available. On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 2:05:38 PM UTC-7 Ethan K wrote: > These were on my original Homer build, but didn't quite fit (bars too > wide, stem too long). They were mounted on the bike for maybe a month, > probably 5 rides at most (since the bike

[RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Sam Hillborne Complete Albatross-build Bike (Waterford frame, Taiwan fork) $1800

You can try posting to imgur and just posting the link. Just drag and drop all the images right on over onto the imgur site. :) On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 5:00:30 PM UTC-4 Rich Lesnik wrote: > Can anyone tell me how to post photos on the forum? I have 7 photos of the >

[RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Sam Hillborne Complete Albatross-build Bike (Waterford frame, Taiwan fork) $1800

Can anyone tell me how to post photos on the forum? I have 7 photos of the previously listed 52cm Sam, but keep getting a "message too large" notification when I try to post them. On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 1:40:04 PM UTC-7 Rich Lesnik wrote: > This is my old Sam, returned to me by my

[RBW] FS: 52cm Sam Hillborne Complete Albatross-build Bike (Waterford frame, Taiwan fork) $1800

This is my old Sam, returned to me by my brother who doesn't ride it anymore. Color is sage green. Suntour XCPro front/rear detailers, wheels built by me, Deore hubs, Atlas (rear) Synergy (front) rims. Sugino XD2 triple crank. Includes B67 honey saddle, Gripking pedals. Local Bay Area pickup.

[RBW] WTB: Short Pull Levers

I need a set of flat bar short pull levers for a handlebar swap. If you have bar end or thumb shifters for 9 speed you'd sell let me know too. I have a few parts to sell or trade if there is any interest: Velo Orange Happy Stem 110 mm length and 31.8 bar clamp; well used Jitensha bars with

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco MMM build photos

Very nice! That main triangle is begging for a frame bag. It is massive! Enjoy your wonderfully functional bicycle. I was so close to getting a Rosco in my size last summer. Gave up waiting for one and got a Platypus. I really think most of Riv's bikes should just be tig'd like this. I never

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco MMM build photos

Always loved this run, I selfishly hope they use it as a way to bring the Susie/Mtn bike back in the future. You can tig 'em, but please, make 'em. On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 9:36:44 AM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > This is a sweet build! I'd like to get one of those White Industries / >

[RBW] Re: Gravel Tires for Cheviot

Great tip! Thank you On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 2:39:44 PM UTC-4 EGNolan wrote: > I had a 60cm Cheviot and 48 knobbies from Rene Herse fit fine. I ended up > riding 38 slicks (Barlow Pass) as they felt better on pavement on that bike > and handled all the gravel and trails that I was doing

[RBW] Re: Gravel Tires for Cheviot

I had a 60cm Cheviot and 48 knobbies from Rene Herse fit fine. I ended up riding 38 slicks (Barlow Pass) as they felt better on pavement on that bike and handled all the gravel and trails that I was doing at the time. I loved both tires and the bike, but prefer the capability and clearance with

[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: Thumb Shifter Advice

Because of the cable routing, inside mounted thumbshifters must be friction because they need to be reversed, left/right. That said, clicks are pretty great, you should run the expensive Shimano/Paul stuff, or the less expensive Microshift thumbies. And that said, of my three bikes, two are

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Billie bars

What’s the clamp diameter? On Monday, April 15, 2024 at 5:08:51 PM UTC-7 eddietheflay wrote: > $95 now > > On Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 6:57:46 AM UTC-7 eddietheflay wrote: > >> $100 shipped. >> >> On Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 11:34:00 AM UTC-7 eddietheflay wrote: >> >>> I have some shims

Re: [RBW] WTB Atlantis 53cm, Homer 54.5cm, frame or complete

Good looking out, Matthew. My PBH is 83.8, so unfortunately the 51cm Atlantis seems a wee bit short. Thank you for passing it along though! I've got some chats going on about a Sam and a Homer right now. Hopefully one of those works out :) On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 1:03:23 PM UTC-4

[RBW] Re: Gravel Tires for Cheviot

Forgot to mention I have a pair of Ultradynamico Cava Jff 42's- thinking about trying these but heard they are prone to flats On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 12:01:21 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > The Standard Casing Rene Herse Pumpkin Ridge would be my pick for a > Cheviut. > > Bill Lindsay >

[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

Re: [RBW] WTB Atlantis 53cm, Homer 54.5cm, frame or complete

Here’s a 51cm Atlantis... https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/berkeley-rivendell-atlantis-new/7733367373.html > On Apr 15, 2024, at 5:38 AM, Robert Calton wrote: > > Also very interested in a Hillborne 52/54 > > On Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 2:36:15 AM UTC-4 Robert Calton wrote: >>

[RBW] Re: Gravel Tires for Cheviot

Maybe I’ll be alone in this, but… Just ride it! For the type of riding on a Chev, microknobs/file tread doesn’t help much. If you run bigger knobbies, it may actually be dangerous with the tire clearance maxed out. Any stone picked up by the tread could jam against the fork or chain/seat stays.

[RBW] Re: FS: Craigslist, etc 2024

Nice Riv Long Low in Seattle... https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/d/lynnwood-rivendell-longlow-59-cm-joe/7737587739.html On Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 10:20:00 AM UTC-8 maxcr wrote: > Time for a new FS thread? > > I saw this 63 Roadeo on the Crust classifieds and thought a tall member >

[RBW] Re: Friction 9 V 10 speed

On Monday, April 15, 2024 at 8:27:21 PM UTC-5 ber...@bernardduhon.com wrote: Previous threads and literature suggests that the closer the cogs in 10 & 11 speeds makes for better friction shifting. What has been your experience? Like others, I have had mixed experience. A few observations -

[RBW] Re: Gravel Tires for Cheviot

The Standard Casing Rene Herse Pumpkin Ridge would be my pick for a Cheviut. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 8:57:42 AM UTC-7 R. Scott Lake wrote: > Wanting to change the shoes on my Cheviot and use as a gravel bike on flat > trails in Lowcountry of SC. > Currently

[RBW] Gravel Tires for Cheviot

Wanting to change the shoes on my Cheviot and use as a gravel bike on flat trails in Lowcountry of SC. Currently have 38 Schwable LBB. I think the Cheviot can handle 45's (without fenders). Any suggestions? Panracers, Rene Herse? Other? Thanks! -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2024

This is my bike, I put it on marketplace as well. Not to familiar with using this message board to display pics, so fb was easier to use. Jonathan ThomasOn Apr 15, 2024, at 12:14 PM, vernon brooks wrote:64cm Atlantis 2 for sale on Facebook marketplace in San Francisco for 3k.On Wed, Apr 10, 2024

[RBW] Re: WTB Atlantis 53cm, Homer 54.5cm, frame or complete

Also very interested in a Hillborne 52/54 On Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 2:36:15 AM UTC-4 Robert Calton wrote: > Looking for an Atlantis in 53cm or Homer in 54.5cm, frame or complete. I'm > in the Boston metro or I'll cover shipping. > > Thank you for your time and consideration. :) -- You

Re: [RBW] Hello from Ireland

Hi Nick, Fellow drop bar Appaloosa owner here. I've been trying to figure out for some time how to get my dynamo light and front bag to play nicely - I really like your solution of putting the light under the bag. What rack are you using on the front there? Thanks for the post, Ant On

Re: [RBW] Snapped Clem seat binder bolt

My greased Roadini binder failed almost immediately with very little torque applied. Seems it was slightly too short for the job. Replaced with this bolt and this nut . The new bolt is ever so slightly long for the

[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne 53cm $2500/obo

Thanks Doug for the insight! I'll give Riv a call tomorrow and ask them about the PBH range for the 52, though I suspect that would be my size in this model given the other geometry :) On Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 1:53:36 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > I see on Bike Insights that Rivendell made a

[RBW] Thumb Shifter Advice

I'll be building up one of the new Susies (in green) soon and I'm *debating my thumb-shifter options*. Do you have some advice? I'll be setting up - 9-speed Shimano RD (RD-M952) - Triple Shimano FD (FD-M953) on a Silver Wide-low double - Inside-mount thumb shifters on Sim Works (Nitto)

[RBW] Re: Seven Speed Hubs

These check a lot of my boxes: great for low-dish wheels, cold-forged body, steel cassette body, cartridge bearings. I was going to contact Riv with some questions about them, but maybe people here already know the answers: - Do they include quick releases? - They're currently 135 mm OLN

[RBW] Re: Hello from Ireland

Welcome, Nick! Very beautiful country in these views; please do share your rides here. I understand it rarely rains? :) Tom (in Miami until the rainy season) On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 11:27:34 AM UTC-4 Paul in Dallas wrote: > > > Nick, > > I add my welcome to the group > greetings. > >

[RBW] Hello from Ireland

Nick, I add my welcome to the group greetings. >From what I understand I have ancestral connections generations backto >Scotland and Ireland. I've always wanted to visit. I'll enjoy any ride accounts and pictures you share. Paul in Dallas,TXbox_liam on Instagram  -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Friction 9 V 10 speed

+ 1 for the old Suntours. OTOH, I got wonderful friction shifting with gen-1 Silvers, a Microshift road rear derailleur, and a home-brew 9-speed cogset (used 9 sp spacers but cogs were probably mix of 9, 8, 7, and possibly Uniglde). So a great deal depends on the match between shifter and

[RBW] Texas Riv Ride Your Age Accomplished

Thank you. Nick , that's a good idea... perhaps metric equivalent next year. Paul in Dallas box_liam on Instagram  -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco MMM build photos

This is a sweet build! I'd like to get one of those White Industries / Sugino cranks some day. Is there any write-up or an ancient email about the idea behind the frame design? Will's Massive Mountain Mixte. Do we have an oral history at least? Are you gonna wire up a dynamo back up in the

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco MMM build photos

Nope! Mmmassive it is!! Glad it’s tasting proper trail dirt with those knobbies. And so beautifully blue? I thought it was brown! -Kai On Monday, April 15, 2024 at 9:19:52 PM UTC-4 Stephen wrote: > JK, thanks for the clarification Kai, my tired brain couldn't remember > what the third m stood

[RBW] Re: Hello from Ireland

Lovely. With scenery like that I’d b on my bike all day. I think the Appa and Homer are complimentary bikes. (I’m the past , owner of both). Both fabulous bikes. Roberta On Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 3:42:33 PM UTC-4 Nicholas A wrote: > Hi guys, > > My name's Nick from Dublin, a reformed

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco MMM build photos

Fabulous. I’m glad I got to meet you and the jumbo bike in Philadelphia. Happy riding. Roberta Philadelphia On Monday, April 15, 2024 at 9:25:40 PM UTC-4 Stephen wrote: > Thanks Johnny! > > On Monday, April 15, 2024 at 9:19:52 PM UTC-4 Stephen wrote: > >> JK, thanks for the clarification Kai,

[RBW] WTB: Mark's Hub Area Rack (Nitto MF-2)

anyone holding? need to complete my touring rig! Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To