[RBW] Re: wtb: Betty Foy (50cm)

There's a 50cm Cheviot complete on Riv: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-148.htm On Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 1:16:49 PM UTC-4, Eric wrote: > > Still looking for a 50cm (or 52cm) > > Thanks!! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

[RBW] Re: Finally done it.

Congrats, Wayne! Downhills and tailwinds to you... there may be bumps on the trails for you, but we're cheering you on and looking forward to the next chapter. shoji On Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 6:34:06 PM UTC-4, Wayne Naha wrote: > > It's been a long time coming. After being in this group f

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Summit of the Patricks

great pics-- makes me very happy to see the Patricks shredding together. shoji On Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 4:24:42 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > We navigated the logistics and met at Rampart Reservoir while Patrick of > the Moore was here in the highlands. After mastering the astrophys

[RBW] Re: Tested 6 pairs of 700c (29in) tires - results and impressions

Thanks, Takashi! I'll add Thunder Burts to my list for the Hunqapillar. On Thursday, September 3, 2015 at 3:35:46 AM UTC-4, Takashi wrote: > > > > I tested various 700c (29-inch) tires on a same

[RBW] Re: So why no Titanium Wald basket?

At ~$20-ish, I'd rather the basket blow up than the rack to which it's mounted! BTW: did you see what Manny did to his Sam frame a while ago? He's a force of nature... consider parts replaceable rather than long lived. :) shoji On Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 8:03:17 AM UTC-4, Garth wrote:

[RBW] Re: The Impossible School Commute

This makes me so happy. Kudos to you and your boys! shoji On Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 12:03:09 AM UTC-4, LeahFoy wrote: > > This year we enrolled the boys in a new charter school. It is over 2 miles > from home and a VERY challenging commute - all downhill to school, all > uphill home.

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Goat Gloves

I like my MUSA Mitts-- unfortunately [currently] "Sold Out". They work great as a wind break and can be worn over gloves for extra insulation. Easy on/off when you need to use your fingers. I like the cord to fasten 'em to my wrists. shoji On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 12:37:58 PM UTC-5,

[RBW] Re: Does the Rosco Road have vertical drop-out?

Rosco Road Frameset - 53 cm Preorder shows horizontal... the new one. https://www.rivbike.com/collections/framesets/products/rosco-road-frameset-53cm-preorder Quick look at the others seemed the same--> horizontal. shoji On Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 4:12:02 PM UTC-5, Rod Holland wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Choosing between Sam and Joe

Hi Ashwath, No, Compass's tire offerings do not have "flat protection". Compass uses "supple" casings for comfort, speed, handling. By using wider tires at lower pressures, flats are not as likely to occur. If you ride in goat head country, or places that are likely to have wires, nails, etc.,

Re: [RBW] Compass Guide to

Hi Igor, IIRC: "P" series is for higher energy need, e.g., need to charge phone/GPS/device and power light, or using 700C. The Schmidt comparison is SON28. "S" series is for lower energy needs, e.g., lights only, or smaller wheels. Schmidt comparison is SonDelux. For spirited riding with 650b,

[RBW] Re: Front rack for Appaloosa fork mounts

Rob at Ocean Air Cycles also shows how to use Surly hardware to secure a Soma Porteur to the upper fork mounts. http://oceanaircycles.com/2013/10/18/upper-porteur-mounting/ This could probably be used with Pass and Stow, and many other racks. shoji On Monday, December 19, 2016 at 3:13:45 PM U

[RBW] Re: Another Rosco v2 Build

Frame back makes it perfect. shoji On Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 3:04:49 PM UTC-5, Jon BALER wrote: > > Added a few new photos of my build with new bags - R.E. Load basket bag & > Custom Rogue Panda frame bag > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/jon_baler/albums/72157674307963623 > > > > O

[RBW] Re: Spyshots of my custom mixte - happy days

wow! Happy New Year, Ryan. Tailwinds, shoji On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 11:36:11 AM UTC-5, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > Mark at Rivendell was kind enough to shoot a few pics of my custom in > progress. Inside shots but the color looks like it turned out as I hoped > > Hopefully you can view th

[RBW] Re: Rosco kids bike

Here are two pics from Manny's IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/BO_V3Tkh6Tr/?taken-by=mannyacosta https://www.instagram.com/p/BOpe4afhPqo/?taken-by=mannyacosta shoji Arlington MA On Friday, January 13, 2017 at 2:21:03 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Stoker concisely inquired: > > Photo's? > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: RIVEOPARDY

Me, too, Joe. Buckwheat answer; I didn't know where to start. shoji On Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 11:41:30 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > If I can ask this without generating guesses to the quiz, was everybody > stumped by "buckwheat" ? That's the one where I threw in the towel. I just > w

[RBW] Re: Clem-L's first march and rally and a brief 5-month update

Very useful update, Linda. Thanks very much for the info on the multisack and Clem setup. Living in the Boston area, I've tried and still have studded tires in the bike shed-- I really don't enjoy riding with them, though. Fortunately, most winter days are clear enough to use regular tires. tai

[RBW] Re: dynamo light decisions: Lumotec or Edelux?

Hi Patch, I have IQ-X running off SON28 on my Hunqapillar. It's mounted to my Nitto Mini Front rack and connected to a rear fender-mounted tail light from Velo Lumino. Thoughts to consider: If you move to a custom rack in the future, how will you want to mount the light? Edelux II cannot be mo

[RBW] Re: F.S. 55cm Bleriot frame set

Hi Derek, I'm 81 PBH, too. (Saddle height ~70.) I ride 56cm AHH; there's little standover with Compass 650x38 tires. 55cm Bleriot would work for me, probably you, too. If you're using upright bars, no problem. If drops, then it depends. good luck! shoji On Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 1:40:0

[RBW] Re: Roscoe Mixte Pics

wonderful. That's a great looking bike; JA fork curve is perfect. shoji Arlington MA On Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 6:43:55 PM UTC-5, Ray Varella wrote: > > I remembered to take my phone and get some Roscoe pics...and a gratuitous > Allrounder shot. > > Ray > Vallejo CA > -- You received t

Re: [RBW] Re: Doing wheelies on the Cheviot

Here's a short video of someone doing a wheelie on a big dummy. https://youtu.be/XApaldQGvQI (I wish it included him popping up the front end.) shoji On Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 8:55:25 AM UTC-5, masmojo wrote: > > In my younger days I could wheelie just about anything, but there's a > huge

[RBW] Re: Helpful resources for building a bike at home?

Riv also has some helpful videos: https://www.rivbike.com/pages/videos-5 The trick to putting together a bike (or pretty much anything) is to know when you need to use force and when to ask for help. Good luck! shoji On Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 2:56:55 PM UTC-4, Leslie wrote: > > > This

[RBW] Re: Clem L (low bar) for longer rides?

Hi Roberta, You mentioned that you have two bikes and go faster on one vs the other. What's your motivation for getting another bike? How are those bikes limiting your exercise rides of 40 - 50 miles? I think the upright position hindering distance rides can be misleading. But like saddles, ped

[RBW] Re: Advice on Choosing a New Rivendell Appaloosa, Hillborne or Clem

Hi Jonathan, Why isn't the Riv Romulus your first choice for commuting? What do you like/dislike about the Romulus? I think answers to the above might inform your decision. Good luck! shoji On Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 11:35:57 AM UTC-4, Jonathan Donehower wrote: > > This is my first post.

[RBW] Re: HubbuHubbuH - First Loaded Tour

Great story, Ken. I've got a sage-HHH doing commute duty with my SO. We're getting used to it... :) Looking forward to having my kids stoke. Maybe another year before my son is tall enough. tailwinds, shoji On Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 1:33:44 AM UTC-4, Ken Yokanovich wrote: > > In hindsigh

[RBW] Re: FS Brand New Lugged S84 Seatpost

Hi Ryan, Yes, Nitto lugged seatpost has more setback than Nitto S83 which is ~ same as Nitto Crystal Fellow. According to Riv website, it's ~40mm compared to ~20mm compared to ~18mm, respectively. Good luck! shoji On Friday, September 8, 2017 at 2:42:24 PM UTC-4, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > I wo

[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville SaddleSack (medium, grey)

Hi John, Here's a pic of Medium Saddlesack on my 56cm AHH. The saddle height is ~70cm, and my AHH has 650b wheels. At this saddle height, I've found the need to use the medium with rack support. https://flic.kr/p/LLhdvC I use the saddlesack small w/o rack support, though I often have to use a

[RBW] Re: Velolumino Tail light wiring (grounding)

Hi Minh, To ground at the back of the bike, you can attach it to, for example, the bottom bracket cable guide, the fender mount point (near the bottom bracket), the downtube cable stop. AT uses the bottom bracket cable guide in his Lyon: https://flic.kr/p/oVhx9F Good luck! shoji On Thursda

[RBW] Re: Finally building up the Hubbah Hubbah- any tips?

Hi Tim, If you can build up a single, I think you'll probably be fine building up your tandem. Setting up the timing chain is different, but not difficult. I don't have a spanner tool and instead managed to rotate it into place correctly. The other difference with Rivs is the threadless headset

[RBW] Re: Velolumino Tail light wiring (grounding)

round through the mounting stud? > what if i'm using aluminum fenders, won't i then need to run a ground wire > all the way to the light? > > > On Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 1:56:31 PM UTC-4, Shoji Takahashi wrote: >> >> Hi Minh, >> To ground at th

[RBW] Re: First Rivendell - A.Homer Hilsen

Hi Laura, I'm in the area, also with a Hilsen. Enjoy the ride and hopefully will cross paths at some point. Many great places to see by bike. Tailwinds, shoji Arlington MA

[RBW] Re: Question regarding Mark's HAR + 32F mini combo installation?

Hi Brian, I've used HAR (ver1) and Nitto Mini on my Hunqapillar. It works great. I've also used HAR with Haulin Colin rack on my HHH-- also works great. In both cases, it's easy to attach/remove HAR for when one needs to change carrying capacity. BTW: Nitto 32f attaches to Riv-spec mid-fork bra

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar for bikepacking

Hi Ed, If you'd really like to use the Sweet Roll (or similar), V-brakes would be fine. (V-brakes would require appropriate brake lever.) Good luck on the trip! shoji On Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 12:48:19 AM UTC-5, ed wrote: > > Last year I bought Philips' 48 Hunqapillar frame and I just

[RBW] Re: Dynamo Hubs

Hi Doug, Yes, dynamo hub can power front and rear lights. If you're interested in charging battery pack (e.g., phone) while touring, an appropriate dynamo hub and accessory plug can do so. Shutter Precision hubs are available in "S" designation for 6V/2.4W and "P" designation for 6V/3W. How to

Re: [RBW] Re: Volume of LARGE Saddlsack?

Hi Patrick, Yes, Fabios Chest is designed to-be mounted on handlebars and also on saddle loops. The YouTube video with Poppi describing the features is informative. https://youtu.be/Ge4v9t5JkfQ Good luck! shoji On Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 6:26:51 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Thank

[RBW] Re: The 3 Wise(?) Women and the Mountain

Leah, What joy to see one of your stories posted the Friday before Christmas. I'm so glad you and your friends decided to take on the challenge and were rewarded in many different ways. You are a terrific ambassador for bicycling and Rivendell. Perhaps a few more Rivs coming to the high desert

[RBW] Re: Teach me about sealant in tubes?

Hi Brett, I use Orange Seal in tubes (butyl and latex) with Compass 584x38 and 584x42 (regular, not EL casing). I think it helps, but my frequency of flats was low before sealant. My rides are generally commutes, and getting a flat can be an expensive nuisance if I'm late for child pickup. Fo

Re: [RBW] Re: Teach me about sealant in tubes?

Hi Patrick, I use 38mm Loup Loup and 42mm BSP... so quite a bit narrower than 2". With those tires, I inflate to 25 - 40psi. For 2" or larger, I'm with you and would go tubeless. Also, I'm another person who tried Schwalbe extra light tubes, and had splitting problems (and sealant leakage). Did

[RBW] Re: Dynamo Hub Frozen?

I experienced the connector spinning on a dynamo hub-- I can't remember if it was SON or SP. It happened because I changed the tire and didn't tighten the axle enough. There was enough force to hold the wheel in the dropout, but not enough to keep the connector in place. (I use Pitlocks instead

[RBW] Re: Gettin’ Cranky

Hi Patrick, Thinking out loud here: Is there a problem with chain stretch on your drive train? Perhaps most of your riding is 34T and chain+drive train wears down a bit. You then encounter situation when you need 24T and install (new) 10T chain. Most of your chain is partially worn and you have

[RBW] Re: Race Report from Norcal High School Mountain Bike Racing League

congrats, Bill and ECHS Team. shoji Arlington MA On Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 6:27:16 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > This is not as off-topic as you may think. Grant is deeply interested in > how my team is doing. > > As many of you know, I'm an assistant coach, ride leader and team mec

[RBW] Re: Pitlock Skewer assistance

Hi, I use pitlocks on my AHH and HHH. I'm not sure that I understand: "When I try to tighten the skewer further the bald/coned end just turns with it."--> How are you tightening the skewer? Are you tightening with the pit key and a wrench? And it's not tightening? Are the threads stripped? D

[RBW] Re: Why do Riv mixtes have 70 Degree HT angles?

Hi Jeremy, I checked the Riv geometry chart: Clem L has HT angle 71 or 71.5. The front center for Cheviot and Clem L of comparable size are very close. Shoji Arlington MA On Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 3:15:56 PM UTC-4, Jeremy Till wrote: > > I've also noticed that myself and have wondered abo

[RBW] Re: Two Bicycle Belles in NV—2nd Annual Visit

This warms my heart. Thank you Roberta, Leah, and Riv! Shoji Arlington MA On Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 10:25:33 PM UTC-4, REC (Roberta) wrote: > > Rivendell and the folks at the RBW board have made my life better! Besides > riding and loving my most awesome Joe Appaloosa, I’ve gotten a chanc

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone have Rivendell Reader #23?

Hi Reed, I sent you a PM with #23. Thanks, Shoji On Monday, March 18, 2019 at 10:16:07 AM UTC-4, Reed Kennedy wrote: > > Sadly the copy Marty was kind enough to send was missing the same pages as > the one on my site. > > Does anyone have a paper copy of Rivendell Reader #23 that includes page

[RBW] Re: Chocomoose on 51cm Joe Appa?

Hi Doug, I'm going to guess no, the handlebar height will not be below saddle height (even slammed). The moose part is angled upwards. I have bullmoose bars on my AHH, and though slammed, there's quite a bit of rise to the bars. (I ride saddle height 69-70cm on my 56cm Toyo AHH.) Here's anoth

[RBW] Re: What is maximum stem height on Joe Appaloosa 51cm?

Here's a youtube video, which might make written instructions easier to understand: https://youtu.be/ErUafGLsdGU There are probably better ones, particularly for your desire to raise the bars, but this gives you an idea of what to do. (Hammer might or might not be necessary to unstick the stem.

[RBW] Re: Quick cockpit swap (say that 10x fast)

Hi Mark, I and others have done quick-change cockpits. On my Hunqapillar, it was easy to unclip the canti-straddle cable. Set the brake cable lengths on multiple cockpits to-be at the same straddle heights, and there's little adjustment necessary. Easiest would be to set up down-tube shifters.

[RBW] Re: What high security locks are people locking their bikes with?

Hi, I like Kryptonite Mini U-lock with pitlocks securing wheels and seatpost. I find Mini U is fast locking and removal with favorable weight/security. With reasonable places to lock, it's also likely to hold the bike upright. Larger U-locks might be easier to find locking locations, but the la

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