[RBW] Re: 26" Tire Suggestions?

[stonehog]

Daniel - yeah - I mean the 1.75s (44mm).  Typo on my part...

Brian

On Thursday, April 10, 2014 12:11:57 PM UTC-7, Daniel M wrote:
>
> My wife and two or three other friends with 26" Long Haul Truckers and one 
> with a repurposed old 90's mountain bike have all run 2.0" Big Apples and 
> love the way they ride. One of them has upgraded to 2.15" Big Bens and they 
> fit the Long Haul with fenders.
>
> I have a 26" touring tank (Thorn Raven Tour) and rode 2.15" Big Apples for 
> a couple of years until the rear was worn smooth (er - even smoother!). I 
> think I had one flat the entire time and loved the way they rode as well. 
> Since then I've upgraded to 2.35" Super Motos (basically a Big Apple with a 
> folding bead and no kevlar belt). All I can say is - I'm in heaven. It 
> sounds like they might be a bit too big to fit your bike (though for the 
> record, the nice people at Thorn told me they doubted a 2.35 would fit the 
> frame even without fenders and it fits fine with them - SKS P65s). I did 
> have to order them from Germany, but the cost was not much more than a pair 
> of Big Apples when all was said and done.
>
> I haven't tried Kojaks but I hear great things about them - if I had to 
> limit myself to a 2.0 this would very likely be my choice. I am confused by 
> the other posters recommending Compass 2.0s - if I were convinced of their 
> existence I would find them very intriguing, but the website only shows 
> 1.5" and 1.75" and my current philosophy is to run the biggest, supplest, 
> lightest tire that will fit. 
>
> Daniel M
> Berkeley, CA
>

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[RBW] Free for postage: Rivendell Goines print

[Abcyclehank]

If no local taker is found.  I would gladly pay shipping to acquire said print 
for me bike cave.
Please contact me off list to work out details.

Sincerely,
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[RBW] Re: Contemplating 1 x 9 drivetrain

[redsydude]

...the next gear can be an awkward front shift and a 2 or 3 click rear 
shift...
 
So if you are in say 44/15 (2.9) and you shift to a lower gear you go 
through 30/11 (2.7) then 44/17 (2.6) then 30/13 (2.3) ... until you get to 
where you want to be?  
On Wednesday, April 9, 2014 2:36:16 PM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote:

> Deacon,  I'm sitting in an Inn after a hard drive across a chunk of Md., 
> all of Delaware, NJ, and up NY to Rhinebeck so my brain is too tired for a 
> full answer.  So here's the short version.
>
> All gearing combinations involve trade offs among 4 variables - hi/low 
> which you have identified; but also how big the jumps are between gears; 
> the ease of getting from one gear to the next; and where your favorite 
> gears are. 
>
> The wider the hi/low range the wider the steps between gears, but this can 
> be counteracted to some degree by going to a dbl and then a triple.  A wide 
> range cassette always yields large steps between gears, which I don't like. 
>   I usually run a 12-27 or at most an 11-28.  Even with that, on our riding 
> in flat Virginia I only used 3 gears but two of them were too far apart.
>
> So the double will let you get a pretty wide range with smaller steps. 
>  But with many doubles the next gear can be an awkward front shift and a 2 
> or 3 click rear shift leaving you between the gear you would really like. 
>  A ring difference of 10 tends to yield the simplest shifting pattern - a 
> single click to the next gear.   14 tooth difference yields 2 clicks to the 
> next gear.  I tend to find the 12 difference leaving me between gears.  I 
> try to create sets with about 10% between gears  especially in the most 
> used middle.
>
> Finally, think about which gears you use the most and try to get a good 
> chain line and easy pattern between them.
>
> I rarely use a ratio of less than 1 to 1 and never more than 4-1.  For 
> example my Ram has a 44/30 and an 11/27 while the Saluki a 48/34/26 (24 for 
> big long climbs) with a 12-27.  The tandem, likes easy shifting, so 
> 48/38/28 with a 12-27.  It feels very stressful to me to try to spin a 
> ratio much below 1-1 fast enough to keep a bike upright for a long time. 
>  To each his own.
>
> Simplification is good, over simplification makes life more complicated 
> than it needs to be.
>
> Michael
>
>
> On Tuesday, April 8, 2014 9:45:03 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>>
>> I am contemplating whether to go 1 x 9 or 2 x 9 with my drive train. here 
>> is the gear ration range comparison:
>>
>> In gain ratios:
>>
>> Current range (excluding my big ring, which I rarely use and will be 
>> dropping):
>> 1.5 - 6
>>
>> 1 x 9 (28 x 12-36)
>> 1.6 - 4.7
>>
>> 2 x 9 (24/36 x 12-36)
>> 1.3 - 6
>>
>> I don’t really need lower than 1.5, and I am unsure how the drop to 4.7 
>> from 6 translates to speed loss. On flat or gradual descents, I suspect I 
>> would miss those upper gears. Can anyone provide their wisdom here?
>>
>> I am asking the question because I want to go as simple as is practical. 
>> I’d love to go with the 36t on a 1x set up, but it would add significantly 
>> to the number of hills i’m walking, especially when bikepacking. Perhaps 
>> going with a 30 or 32t 1x set up is the way to go? I will no doubt get 
>> stronger and the loss may not be a big deal with that. But then it’s better 
>> to lose gears on the upper range and coast more, and enjoy the ride on the 
>> climbs without killing myself.
>>
>> All wisdom deeply appreciated.
>>
>> With abandon,
>> Patrick
>>
>> *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org *
>> *www.OurHolyConception.org *
>>  
>>

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[RBW] Re: WTB/WTT: Size 4, old style (= black) Zefal HpX

[Mark R.]

I will check, I think I may have one or two or three.

Mark
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On Wednesday, April 9, 2014 5:01:00 PM UTC-7, bertin753 wrote:
>
> For a 57 c-c tt or 57 or 58 c-c st. Good condition, please. 
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Contemplating 1 x 9 drivetrain

[Dave Redmon]

*Ah, Patrick, are not most of us on this board in search of a better blend 
of bicycling options?  Knowing about these endless quests always reminds me 
of T. S. Eliot's observation:*






*We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring Will 
be to arrive where we started And know the place for the first time. *
*Dave in Kansas* 

 


On Wednesday, April 9, 2014 5:02:21 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:

> Another great point to consider, as I'm currently using an 8 speed 
> cassette. How much drop off in shifting ease have you experienced with your 
> 9x2 in the rear vs. an 8, David?
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> On Tuesday, April 8, 2014 9:03:38 PM UTC-6, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>> Larry, eight speed is nice as well, as they still use a regular chain.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> David
>>
>> "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Apr 8, 2014 at 8:02 PM, LF  wrote:
>>
>>> Patrick my friend,
>>> Not exactly to the point, but I think 7-speed rear clusters are at the 
>>> pinacle of bike gear technology. They are more forgiving when shifting, 
>>> last longer, have wider chains. Simple and practical! A nice wide range 2X7 
>>>  Roll on!
>>> Best,
>>> Larry
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, April 8, 2014 9:45:03 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:

 I am contemplating whether to go 1 x 9 or 2 x 9 with my drive train. 
 here is the gear ration range comparison:

 In gain ratios:

 Current range (excluding my big ring, which I rarely use and will be 
 dropping):
 1.5 - 6

 1 x 9 (28 x 12-36)
 1.6 - 4.7

 2 x 9 (24/36 x 12-36)
 1.3 - 6

 I don’t really need lower than 1.5, and I am unsure how the drop to 4.7 
 from 6 translates to speed loss. On flat or gradual descents, I suspect I 
 would miss those upper gears. Can anyone provide their wisdom here?

 I am asking the question because I want to go as simple as is 
 practical. I’d love to go with the 36t on a 1x set up, but it would add 
 significantly to the number of hills i’m walking, especially when 
 bikepacking. Perhaps going with a 30 or 32t 1x set up is the way to go? I 
 will no doubt get stronger and the loss may not be a big deal with that. 
 But then it’s better to lose gears on the upper range and coast more, and 
 enjoy the ride on the climbs without killing myself.

 All wisdom deeply appreciated.
  
 With abandon,
 Patrick

 *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org *
 *www.OurHolyConception.org *
  
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Re: [RBW] Re: Mt. Brake levers on Mustache Bars?

[Ron Mc]

drilled looks great on moustache bars




On Thursday, April 10, 2014 7:04:35 PM UTC-5, Ray Shine wrote:
>
> Great! I'll check into VeloOrange and see what works. The back story is 
> that I have had a pair of M-bars laying around for years not in use because 
> I hated the location of the brake levers. I love my Alba-bars and the MT. 
> levers, so I thought it would be interesting to try the M-bars, but with 
> standard placed mt. levers.  (Also, I do have a set of the inverse levers 
> that came on a bike I bought several years ago. I hate them. )
>
>
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> *To:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com  
> *Sent:* Thursday, April 10, 2014 12:44 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [RBW] Re: Mt. Brake levers on Mustache Bars?
>  
> Hi Tim,
> You can get new non-aero brake levers from Velo Orange: 
> http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/brakes/levers.html
> I have 'em set up on my moustache bar, and I much prefer the non-aero 
> cable routing for moustache bars.
>
> (VO also has non-aero brake hoods.)
>
> Also, some people have set up moustache bars with inverse levers. IIRC, 
> there's a Riv in the Flickr group with inverse levers.
>
> --shoji
>
> On Thursday, April 10, 2014 3:38:27 PM UTC-4, Tim Gavin wrote:
>
> Non-aero brake levers fit the moustache bar diameter (23.8mm), and have 
> the same cable routing (in this usage) as MTB brake levers.
>
> Think the old Campy SR/NR ones, where the cable exits the pointy top of 
> the lever.
>
> However, no one sells a new/reproduction non-aero lever.  I've been 
> keeping my eye out for a vintage set with good hoods for a while.  Bike 
> swaps are coming up!  All the ones at my local co-ops have either missing 
> or nasty hoods, or have turkey levers.  I'll probably end up with a nasty 
> pair and buy replacement hoods.
>
> Tim
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 2:12 PM, Jim M.  wrote:
>
> On Thursday, April 10, 2014 11:32:17 AM UTC-7, r.s...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
>
>
> Forgive me if this has been covered. Are there manufactured any  Mt. brake 
> levers that can be used on mustache bars?  I do not like those reverse 
> levers that mount into the bar ends, either.
>
> Thanks!
>
>
> Do you dislike road levers? That's what I've always used and they fit the 
> look of the bar better, imho, than mtn levers.
>
> jim m
> wc ca 
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Re: [RBW] Re: Mt. Brake levers on Mustache Bars?

[Ron Mc]

drilled looks great on moustache bars




On Thursday, April 10, 2014 7:04:35 PM UTC-5, Ray Shine wrote:
>
> Great! I'll check into VeloOrange and see what works. The back story is 
> that I have had a pair of M-bars laying around for years not in use because 
> I hated the location of the brake levers. I love my Alba-bars and the MT. 
> levers, so I thought it would be interesting to try the M-bars, but with 
> standard placed mt. levers.  (Also, I do have a set of the inverse levers 
> that came on a bike I bought several years ago. I hate them. )
>
>
>   --
>  *From:* Shoji Takahashi >
> *To:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com  
> *Sent:* Thursday, April 10, 2014 12:44 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [RBW] Re: Mt. Brake levers on Mustache Bars?
>  
> Hi Tim,
> You can get new non-aero brake levers from Velo Orange: 
> http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/brakes/levers.html
> I have 'em set up on my moustache bar, and I much prefer the non-aero 
> cable routing for moustache bars.
>
> (VO also has non-aero brake hoods.)
>
> Also, some people have set up moustache bars with inverse levers. IIRC, 
> there's a Riv in the Flickr group with inverse levers.
>
> --shoji
>
> On Thursday, April 10, 2014 3:38:27 PM UTC-4, Tim Gavin wrote:
>
> Non-aero brake levers fit the moustache bar diameter (23.8mm), and have 
> the same cable routing (in this usage) as MTB brake levers.
>
> Think the old Campy SR/NR ones, where the cable exits the pointy top of 
> the lever.
>
> However, no one sells a new/reproduction non-aero lever.  I've been 
> keeping my eye out for a vintage set with good hoods for a while.  Bike 
> swaps are coming up!  All the ones at my local co-ops have either missing 
> or nasty hoods, or have turkey levers.  I'll probably end up with a nasty 
> pair and buy replacement hoods.
>
> Tim
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 2:12 PM, Jim M.  wrote:
>
> On Thursday, April 10, 2014 11:32:17 AM UTC-7, r.s...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
>
>
> Forgive me if this has been covered. Are there manufactured any  Mt. brake 
> levers that can be used on mustache bars?  I do not like those reverse 
> levers that mount into the bar ends, either.
>
> Thanks!
>
>
> Do you dislike road levers? That's what I've always used and they fit the 
> look of the bar better, imho, than mtn levers.
>
> jim m
> wc ca 
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[RBW] Free for postage: Rivendell Goines print

[Matthew Snyder]

I ordered the David Lance Goines poster from Rivendell when it first became 
available.  In unRivendellian fashion, the packing was less than stellar 
and the poster arrived slightly creased in a few spots.  In very much 
Rivendellian fashion, after I reported the problem, they immediately 
replaced it with another, this time perfectly packed.  I forgot about the 
first imperfect poster until I came across it hiding behind a sofa.  I'd 
like to pass it along to someone else who's willing to pay the postage.  

I tried to photograph it but the creases are not easy to capture.  Probably 
not quite fancy-frame-worthy, but certainly very presentable for workshop 
display.  

Ideally I'd like to pass it along to someone in Seattle to avoid shipping, 
but if there are no local takers, I'll send it in whatever way seems 
reasonable and cheap.  

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[RBW] Re: Bay Area Overnight, May 16, 17, 18?

[Manuel Acosta]

Maybe the 16th and 17th. MAYBE.
I have to be in Sacramento on Saturday somehow. Dressed fancy. 
Let me know if you have any plans in rivendell country


On Wednesday, April 9, 2014 11:17:01 AM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote:
>
> Gonna be around. Anyone up for a quick overnight one of those nights?
>
> cc
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Re: [RBW] Re: What's involved switching to road levers?

[Peter Morgano]

Hey any excuse to get out and ride!
On Apr 10, 2014 8:57 PM, "Deacon Patrick"  wrote:

> It is indeed, Peter! Of course the real test comes when I ride for 7-8
> hours in a day. I'm sure my gripes with the Albatross are addressed, but
> there may well be things that show up on the long rides, or technical
> trails (though I mimicked trail conditions pretty well, so I think it's
> just the long day test that remains).
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> On Thursday, April 10, 2014 6:53:21 PM UTC-6, Peter M wrote:
>>
>> Great write up, it's always nice to see when the fit all comes together
>> in riding harmony
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Re: [RBW] Re: Mt. Brake levers on Mustache Bars?

[justinaugust]

I've always wondered if you could get Paul Components to ream out some levers 
to the right diameter. They do it for Thumbies so...

-J

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Re: [RBW] Re: What's involved switching to road levers?

[Deacon Patrick]

It is indeed, Peter! Of course the real test comes when I ride for 7-8 
hours in a day. I'm sure my gripes with the Albatross are addressed, but 
there may well be things that show up on the long rides, or technical 
trails (though I mimicked trail conditions pretty well, so I think it's 
just the long day test that remains).

With abandon,
Patrick

On Thursday, April 10, 2014 6:53:21 PM UTC-6, Peter M wrote:
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> Great write up, it's always nice to see when the fit all comes together in 
> riding harmony
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Re: [RBW] Re: What's involved switching to road levers?

[Peter Morgano]

Great write up, it's always nice to see when the fit all comes together in
riding harmony!
On Apr 10, 2014 8:44 PM, "IanA"  wrote:

> Nicely done, Patrick.  Out of interest, do you find any difference in
> leverage between the brake levers?  Excellent job and I'm intrigued to
> learn more about your fold-away workshop design if you were of the mind to
> share details.
>
> Ian A.
>
> On Thursday, April 10, 2014 5:53:12 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>>
>> I did it! It was a lot of cognitive and fine motor skill therapy, but I
>> now have a place quiet enough I can push that envelope. Clearly it's time
>> to set it up as a "fold away" workshop. Grin. Took me 3 hours for the
>> complete bar swap (still have bar end pods to install once they arrive).
>>
>> First impressions of the Albastache (I did about 5 miles on them and
>> horsed around on some technical railroad ties): Wow! These are everything I
>> was trying to make the Albatross bars. I felt very much inside the bike and
>> everything just flowed. I had even fewer issues with the vertigo being in
>> the curves. Fast curvy trails? Awesome! Climbing in the saddle? Rock solid.
>> Standing to climb? Stable, no longer skitterish. Brakes where I want them!
>> Wow.
>>
>> Thank you for all your help! That was fun! And now my brain news a rest.
>>
>> A few photos for your amusement (three, and scroll left to see the other
>> two).
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/13768390645/
>>
>> With abandon,
>> Patrick
>>
>> On Sunday, April 6, 2014 1:23:37 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>>>
>>> I am assessing if this is a job I can do or if I need to take it to my
>>> LBS. I will be switching from mountain brake levers to road non-aero levers
>>> for my albastache bars. I'm good for swapping everything else, but don't
>>> know what's involved with the levers. Do I need to change cable? Can I just
>>> pop the cable out one and into the other? Or do I have to cut and replace
>>> bits?
>>>
>>> With abandon,
>>> Patrick
>>>
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>>> *www.OurHolyConception.org *
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[RBW] Re: What's involved switching to road levers?

[Deacon Patrick]

Hey, Ian. Not a significant difference in leverage. I'd put them close to 
equal to the mtn levers (non-aero, so a direct line may help).

I use "fold away" to describe my work shop in progress, but it's really 
more like the Japanese roll away futon sleep in the living room concept. My 
hobbit hole is my walk in closet, office, sanctuary, reading nook, exercise 
room, and now workshop. I'll add a hook to the ceiling for my work stand, 
but today I just used the wheel stand you see in this photo: 
https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/13768392265/. It and the bike go 
back in the garage when done (where my workshop would be, except all the 
noise constantly overloads my brain, though most people would consider it 
quiet).

When you floor live, there is no need for chairs or stools, or other things 
that take up a lot of space and define it to a single use. So all our 
spaces are very flexible since we have no chairs.

With abandon,
Patrick 

On Thursday, April 10, 2014 6:44:36 PM UTC-6, IanA wrote:
>
> Nicely done, Patrick.  Out of interest, do you find any difference in 
> leverage between the brake levers?  Excellent job and I'm intrigued to 
> learn more about your fold-away workshop design if you were of the mind to 
> share details.
>
> Ian A.
>
> On Thursday, April 10, 2014 5:53:12 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>>
>> I did it! It was a lot of cognitive and fine motor skill therapy, but I 
>> now have a place quiet enough I can push that envelope. Clearly it's time 
>> to set it up as a "fold away" workshop. Grin. Took me 3 hours for the 
>> complete bar swap (still have bar end pods to install once they arrive).
>>
>> First impressions of the Albastache (I did about 5 miles on them and 
>> horsed around on some technical railroad ties): Wow! These are everything I 
>> was trying to make the Albatross bars. I felt very much inside the bike and 
>> everything just flowed. I had even fewer issues with the vertigo being in 
>> the curves. Fast curvy trails? Awesome! Climbing in the saddle? Rock solid. 
>> Standing to climb? Stable, no longer skitterish. Brakes where I want them! 
>> Wow.
>>
>> Thank you for all your help! That was fun! And now my brain news a rest.
>>
>> A few photos for your amusement (three, and scroll left to see the other 
>> two).
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/13768390645/
>>
>> With abandon,
>> Patrick
>>
>> On Sunday, April 6, 2014 1:23:37 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>>>
>>> I am assessing if this is a job I can do or if I need to take it to my 
>>> LBS. I will be switching from mountain brake levers to road non-aero levers 
>>> for my albastache bars. I’m good for swapping everything else, but don’t 
>>> know what’s involved with the levers. Do I need to change cable? Can I just 
>>> pop the cable out one and into the other? Or do I have to cut and replace 
>>> bits?
>>>
>>> With abandon,
>>> Patrick
>>>
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>>> *www.OurHolyConception.org *
>>>  
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[RBW] Re: What's involved switching to road levers?

[IanA]

Nicely done, Patrick.  Out of interest, do you find any difference in 
leverage between the brake levers?  Excellent job and I'm intrigued to 
learn more about your fold-away workshop design if you were of the mind to 
share details.

Ian A.

On Thursday, April 10, 2014 5:53:12 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> I did it! It was a lot of cognitive and fine motor skill therapy, but I 
> now have a place quiet enough I can push that envelope. Clearly it's time 
> to set it up as a "fold away" workshop. Grin. Took me 3 hours for the 
> complete bar swap (still have bar end pods to install once they arrive).
>
> First impressions of the Albastache (I did about 5 miles on them and 
> horsed around on some technical railroad ties): Wow! These are everything I 
> was trying to make the Albatross bars. I felt very much inside the bike and 
> everything just flowed. I had even fewer issues with the vertigo being in 
> the curves. Fast curvy trails? Awesome! Climbing in the saddle? Rock solid. 
> Standing to climb? Stable, no longer skitterish. Brakes where I want them! 
> Wow.
>
> Thank you for all your help! That was fun! And now my brain news a rest.
>
> A few photos for your amusement (three, and scroll left to see the other 
> two).
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/13768390645/
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> On Sunday, April 6, 2014 1:23:37 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>>
>> I am assessing if this is a job I can do or if I need to take it to my 
>> LBS. I will be switching from mountain brake levers to road non-aero levers 
>> for my albastache bars. I’m good for swapping everything else, but don’t 
>> know what’s involved with the levers. Do I need to change cable? Can I just 
>> pop the cable out one and into the other? Or do I have to cut and replace 
>> bits?
>>
>> With abandon,
>> Patrick
>>
>> *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org *
>> *www.OurHolyConception.org *
>>  
>>

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[RBW] Re: Using my Sam as a commuter

[Cecily Walker]

My Betty Foy is a commuter that occasionally lets me go out on longer rides 
on pavement and smooth trails. I used to feel guilty about that, but not 
anymore. :)

On Wednesday, April 9, 2014 3:28:08 AM UTC-7, blakcloud wrote:
>
> This weeks experiment, well maybe the next two weeks, will be using my Sam 
> Hillborne as a commuter. I built the bike up as a leisurely Sunday bike to 
> ride with my wife though I started thinking the bike could do more. 
>
> I was inspired by a thread last year "Could you own one bike?" The answer 
> for me was no, but I could trim down the number of bikes I own. I want to 
> minimize and plus I don't have room as I live in a condo and bike parking 
> has become an issue.
>
> There hasn't been a lot of talk about using Riv's as commuters on this 
> board and even Rivendell doesn't seem to push the commuting aspect for 
> their bikes. The Sam to me, might make a good commuter. My commutes are 60 
> minutes each way, so nothing drastic. It is set up with Albatross's and a 
> Brooks B67, plus the required basket and Mark's rack. The bike currently 
> has Hetre's but I think I will use a pair of Marathons that I also own. I 
> will pick up SKS Longboards today and if the experiment works, a new dynamo 
> front wheel will be built. Ninety five percent of my cycling is commuting 
> so I really need to like the bike I ride. I am hoping the Sam will fit that 
> bill. 
>
>
>
>  
>
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Mt. Brake levers on Mustache Bars?

[Ray Shine]

Great! I'll check into VeloOrange and see what works. The back story is that I 
have had a pair of M-bars laying around for years not in use because I hated 
the location of the brake levers. I love my Alba-bars and the MT. levers, so I 
thought it would be interesting to try the M-bars, but with standard placed mt. 
levers.  (Also, I do have a set of the inverse levers that came on a bike I 
bought several years ago. I hate them. )





>
> From: Shoji Takahashi 
>To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com 
>Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2014 12:44 PM
>Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Mt. Brake levers on Mustache Bars?
> 
>
>
>Hi Tim,
>You can get new non-aero brake levers from Velo Orange: 
>http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/brakes/levers.html
>I have 'em set up on my moustache bar, and I much prefer the non-aero cable 
>routing for moustache bars.
>
>
>(VO also has non-aero brake hoods.)
>
>
>Also, some people have set up moustache bars with inverse levers. IIRC, 
>there's a Riv in the Flickr group with inverse levers.
>
>
>--shoji
>
>
>On Thursday, April 10, 2014 3:38:27 PM UTC-4, Tim Gavin wrote:
>Non-aero brake levers fit the moustache bar diameter (23.8mm), and have the 
>same cable routing (in this usage) as MTB brake levers.
>>
>>
>>Think the old Campy SR/NR ones, where the cable exits the pointy top of the 
>>lever.
>>
>>
>>
>>However, no one sells a new/reproduction non-aero lever.  I've been keeping 
>>my eye out for a vintage set with good hoods for a while.  Bike swaps are 
>>coming up!  All the ones at my local co-ops have either missing or nasty 
>>hoods, or have turkey levers.  I'll probably end up with a nasty pair and buy 
>>replacement hoods.
>>
>>
>>Tim
>>
>>
>>
>>On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 2:12 PM, Jim M.  wrote:
>>
>>On Thursday, April 10, 2014 11:32:17 AM UTC-7, r.s...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
>>>
Forgive me if this has been covered. Are there manufactured any  Mt. brake 
levers that can be used on mustache bars?  I do not like those reverse 
levers that mount into the bar ends, either.

Thanks!

>>>
>>>Do you dislike road levers? That's what I've always used and they fit the 
>>>look of the bar better, imho, than mtn levers.
>>>
>>>jim m
>>>wc ca 
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[RBW] Re: What's involved switching to road levers?

[Deacon Patrick]

I did it! It was a lot of cognitive and fine motor skill therapy, but I now 
have a place quiet enough I can push that envelope. Clearly it's time to 
set it up as a "fold away" workshop. Grin. Took me 3 hours for the complete 
bar swap (still have bar end pods to install once they arrive).

First impressions of the Albastache (I did about 5 miles on them and horsed 
around on some technical railroad ties): Wow! These are everything I was 
trying to make the Albatross bars. I felt very much inside the bike and 
everything just flowed. I had even fewer issues with the vertigo being in 
the curves. Fast curvy trails? Awesome! Climbing in the saddle? Rock solid. 
Standing to climb? Stable, no longer skitterish. Brakes where I want them! 
Wow.

Thank you for all your help! That was fun! And now my brain news a rest.

A few photos for your amusement (three, and scroll left to see the other 
two).
https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/13768390645/

With abandon,
Patrick

On Sunday, April 6, 2014 1:23:37 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> I am assessing if this is a job I can do or if I need to take it to my 
> LBS. I will be switching from mountain brake levers to road non-aero levers 
> for my albastache bars. I’m good for swapping everything else, but don’t 
> know what’s involved with the levers. Do I need to change cable? Can I just 
> pop the cable out one and into the other? Or do I have to cut and replace 
> bits?
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org *
> *www.OurHolyConception.org *
>  
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[RBW] FS: Waterproof iPhone 5 Bike Case and Mount

[Anton Tutter]

I have a waterproof bike mount made for the iPhone 5.  It's a sturdy 
waterproof case coupled to a sturdy quick release mount.  The screen cover 
is touch-sensitive so no need to open the case to use the iPhone.  I got it 
when I was thinking about using my iPhone for GPS tracking, but even with 
the iPhone 5's improved battery life, it wasn't sufficient, and in the end, 
I got a Garmin.

Used once.

It's this one: 
 http://www.ibikeconsole.com/detail.asp?catid=88184&Pdtid=689936

How does $40 shipped sound?

Anton

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Re: [RBW] Re: Using my Sam as a commuter

[justinaugust]

I bus to work and bike home ~3 days a week. My bike is locked in a residential 
neighborhood in a Schoolyard though. Never had a problem with any of my Rivs 
and I love the ride of them is rather not ride anything else. 

-J

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Re: [RBW] Re: Using my Sam as a commuter

[Peter Morgano]

When you think of how much wear and tear and depreciation a car has riding
even a $5k bike to commute daily makes way more fiscal sense than driving.
The bonus of course is you get to ride a bike and not be stuck in a car, so
really a win win for commuting by bike, even with a top of the line bike.
On Apr 10, 2014 6:53 PM, "Zack"  wrote:

> i remember searching for a "beater" to ride around town when I first got
> my Sam.  then it occurred to me "i love riding this bike so much why would
> i want to ride another bike."  so i just ride the sam (or now the hunq).  i
> never had a daily commute, but i would ride my sam in the vermont winters.
>  i framesavered and washed it up as best i could after riding in the slush.
>
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[RBW] Re: Using my Sam as a commuter

[Zack]

i remember searching for a "beater" to ride around town when I first got my 
Sam.  then it occurred to me "i love riding this bike so much why would i 
want to ride another bike."  so i just ride the sam (or now the hunq).  i 
never had a daily commute, but i would ride my sam in the vermont winters. 
 i framesavered and washed it up as best i could after riding in the slush. 
 


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[RBW] Re: Contemplating 1 x 9 drivetrain

[Ron Mc]

Spenser comes through again...


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[RBW] FS: Brooks Swallow, DirtDrop stem, Phil CHP

[Joe Bernard]

Black Brooks Swallow, looks to be a recent release, Craigslist purchase 
with little evidence of use, doesn't work for me, $110 shipped.
Nitto DirtDrop stem, 80cm, new from Riv, never mounted, $50 shipped.
Phil CHP pedals with clips-and-straps, purchased in good shape from Ebay, I 
never found a bike for them 'cause I like step-on pedals, $120 shipped.

I also have various front and rear derailers kicking around here somewhere. 
Let me know if you need something.

Email or text for pics 415-786-4623
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.

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[RBW] FS - Pasela folding bead (3 ea) 700C x 28mm

[Ron Mc]

OK, trying again here to be clear
I have two essentially new TG kevlar bead 28mm tires that came from my 
daughter's bike (less than 100 mi), and a Third brand-new tire still 
folded. 
 Best on-line price I can find is $32/tire, so I'll sell all three for the 
cost of two and I'll cover the USPS Priority med box flat rate.   
$65 total - 3 new tires to you
... if you don't want all 3, I'll talk...
Thanks for looking !!

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Re: [RBW] Re: Using my Sam as a commuter

[Ryan]

not a bad idea...not much of a photographer. unlike many of the taleneted 
photographers in this group who take outstanding pictures .but maybe I'll 
take it up..maybe I'll work up to posting the Riv princes. 
On Thursday, April 10, 2014 3:22:47 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: 
>
> Those sound like outstanding beaters. Pics? In fact, we need to start a 
> "nice beater commuter" album. I set up one from the iBoblist a few years 
> ago, but it disappeared into the ether when I cancelled my Picassa account 
> in righteous indignation at their last "upgrade". 
>
> One of my favorites in that album was someone's "faux Ram" with the color 
> supplied by judicious wrappings of orange duct tape.
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 11:51 AM, Ryan >wrote:
>
>>  Right...well my beaters are my Peugeot PX10 SS and my 1993 X0-1. They 
>> look beat-up, especially the Peugeot. They run great, though. I'm a snob, 
>> though. Life is too short to waste on a bike you don't like riding...never 
>> mind the looks
>>  
>>
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[RBW] Re: 26" Tire Suggestions?

[Joe Bernard]

I just ordered Continental Sport Contact 26 x 1.6 from Harris Cyclery for 
an old Ritchey mtb-turned-city-bike. I'll post a review next week. 

Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.

On Tuesday, April 8, 2014 10:21:22 PM UTC-7, Michael Ullmer wrote:

> Hi all, I just acquired a Koga Miyata Valley Runner frame that I've got to 
> outfit with some new wheels and tires. I haven't been in the world of 26" 
> wheels or tires for quite a few years and need some suggestions on tires. 
> The frame can fit 2" tires comfortably with fenders. 2.15" would be the 
> largest with fenders but I would like to stick with 2". I'm looking for 
> smooth tires with no knobs. Suggestions anyone? Additionally, does anyone 
> have any tires lying around they need to get off their hands? Thanks! I'll 
> post a picture of the build when I'm all done with it. A few of you have 
> contributed items to this build in the past few days (Nitto R-15, Marks 
> Rack, Platrack, Slickersack, Saddlebag Grip)., thank you all so much! 
> Cheers!
>
> Mike U
> Seattle
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[RBW] Re: WTT: WI Freewheel

[Philip Williamson]

So... I could put a double ENO cogset on a Trials freewheel?
If you don't hear from me, it's because my brain exploded.

Philip (just started smoking the White Industries crack) Williamson
www.biketinker.com


On Thursday, April 10, 2014 8:12:53 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> Little known fact.  White Industries freewheels are silly-easy to 
> disassemble with a Park red handled pin spanner.  The outer part is a 
> single solid piece of metal, the cog and drivering.  That piece is 
> replaceable, both because it's a wear item and because people might want 
> gearing flexibility.  
>
> Your LBS with a White Industries account can get you a 20, 21, or 22 tooth 
> drivering and you can swap them around to your heart's content.  That part 
> should retail for around $45 or $50.  Clearly if you find a trade partner 
> then you are just out shipping, but if you want it now, want it new, and 
> want an excuse to give a little extra money to WI, that's a little-known 
> option.  
>
> On Thursday, April 10, 2014 7:17:58 AM UTC-7, C.J. Filip wrote:
>>
>> Have: 18t WI freewheel, mounted but minimally, if ever used.
>>
>> Want: 20, 21 or 22t WI freewheel, used is fine.
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: FS: New pair Challenge Parigi-Roubaix 700x27 clinchers (29-30mm actual)

[Anton Tutter]

Sold!

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Re: [RBW] Re: Using my Sam as a commuter

[Patrick Moore]

Those sound like outstanding beaters. Pics? In fact, we need to start a
"nice beater commuter" album. I set up one from the iBoblist a few years
ago, but it disappeared into the ether when I cancelled my Picassa account
in righteous indignation at their last "upgrade".

One of my favorites in that album was someone's "faux Ram" with the color
supplied by judicious wrappings of orange duct tape.


On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 11:51 AM, Ryan  wrote:

> Right...well my beaters are my Peugeot PX10 SS and my 1993 X0-1. They look
> beat-up, especially the Peugeot. They run great, though. I'm a snob,
> though. Life is too short to waste on a bike you don't like riding...never
> mind the looks
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Quality Bike Maintenance Videos?

[Michael]

>
> *rivbike.com has links to their videos under the Learn Section of the 
> website.*
>
 
Installing bar end shifters, derailer and chain installation and set up, 
packing and un packing a bike, installing cork grips, twining, rack and 
fender installation, etc. Cool stuff. Fun vids that don't scare you to 
death about doing your own repairs.
 
But always check a few sources before trying it yourself. Sometimes all the 
info you need to know isn't in one source, so check a few before proceeding.
 
Some safety info that is necessary to know about projects, that sometimes 
are not mentioned in some how to vids:
You must make sure the wedge section of your stem isn't installed in the 
butted section of your steerer tube.
Be sure to know how to properly set bead and make sure the tube isn't 
pinched between bead and rim before riding off on a new tire.
Which housings are for shifting cables and which are for brake systems?
 
*Sheldon Brown is a good source* for exhaustive info about bike mechanics 
to check for whatever project you are doing. Not videos, but concise reads 
about bike parts and maintenance. He was the one that mentioned the stem 
wedge in the butted section of steerer tube.
*Jim Langley website is good, too.*
 
 

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Re: [RBW] Re: Mt. Brake levers on Mustache Bars?

[Tim Gavin]

Thanks for the heads-up, Shoji.  I hadn't noticed the brake levers on their
site before.  Now I just have to decide between the Gran Compes:  drilled
or undrilled...

Tim

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Re: [RBW] Re: Mt. Brake levers on Mustache Bars?

[Tim Gavin]

Non-aero brake levers fit the moustache bar diameter (23.8mm), and have the
same cable routing (in this usage) as MTB brake levers.

Think the old Campy SR/NR ones, where the cable exits the pointy top of the
lever.

However, no one sells a new/reproduction non-aero lever.  I've been keeping
my eye out for a vintage set with good hoods for a while.  Bike swaps are
coming up!  All the ones at my local co-ops have either missing or nasty
hoods, or have turkey levers.  I'll probably end up with a nasty pair and
buy replacement hoods.

Tim


On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 2:12 PM, Jim M.  wrote:

> On Thursday, April 10, 2014 11:32:17 AM UTC-7, r.s...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
>>
>>
>> Forgive me if this has been covered. Are there manufactured any  Mt.
>> brake levers that can be used on mustache bars?  I do not like those
>> reverse levers that mount into the bar ends, either.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>
> Do you dislike road levers? That's what I've always used and they fit the
> look of the bar better, imho, than mtn levers.
>
> jim m
> wc ca
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Re: [RBW] Re: Mt. Brake levers on Mustache Bars?

[Shoji Takahashi]

Hi Tim,
You can get new non-aero brake levers from Velo 
Orange: http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/brakes/levers.html
I have 'em set up on my moustache bar, and I much prefer the non-aero cable 
routing for moustache bars.

(VO also has non-aero brake hoods.)

Also, some people have set up moustache bars with inverse levers. IIRC, 
there's a Riv in the Flickr group with inverse levers.

--shoji

On Thursday, April 10, 2014 3:38:27 PM UTC-4, Tim Gavin wrote:
>
> Non-aero brake levers fit the moustache bar diameter (23.8mm), and have 
> the same cable routing (in this usage) as MTB brake levers.
>
> Think the old Campy SR/NR ones, where the cable exits the pointy top of 
> the lever.
>
> However, no one sells a new/reproduction non-aero lever.  I've been 
> keeping my eye out for a vintage set with good hoods for a while.  Bike 
> swaps are coming up!  All the ones at my local co-ops have either missing 
> or nasty hoods, or have turkey levers.  I'll probably end up with a nasty 
> pair and buy replacement hoods.
>
> Tim
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 2:12 PM, Jim M.  >wrote:
>
>> On Thursday, April 10, 2014 11:32:17 AM UTC-7, r.s...@sbcglobal.netwrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> Forgive me if this has been covered. Are there manufactured any  Mt. 
>>> brake levers that can be used on mustache bars?  I do not like those 
>>> reverse levers that mount into the bar ends, either.
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>
>> Do you dislike road levers? That's what I've always used and they fit the 
>> look of the bar better, imho, than mtn levers.
>>
>> jim m
>> wc ca 
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Mt. Brake levers on Mustache Bars?

[Ray Shine]

No, I do not like where road levers are placed on M-bars.  I do not like them 
that far forward.





>
> From: Jim M. 
>To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com 
>Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2014 12:12 PM
>Subject: [RBW] Re: Mt. Brake levers on Mustache Bars?
> 
>
>
>On Thursday, April 10, 2014 11:32:17 AM UTC-7, r.s...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
>
>>Forgive me if this has been covered. Are there manufactured any  Mt. brake 
>>levers that can be used on mustache bars?  I do not like those reverse levers 
>>that mount into the bar ends, either.
>>
>>Thanks!
>>
>
>Do you dislike road levers? That's what I've always used and they fit the look 
>of the bar better, imho, than mtn levers.
>
>jim m
>wc ca 
>
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[RBW] Re: Mt. Brake levers on Mustache Bars?

[Jim M.]

On Thursday, April 10, 2014 11:32:17 AM UTC-7, r.s...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
>
>
> Forgive me if this has been covered. Are there manufactured any  Mt. brake 
> levers that can be used on mustache bars?  I do not like those reverse 
> levers that mount into the bar ends, either.
>
> Thanks!
>

Do you dislike road levers? That's what I've always used and they fit the 
look of the bar better, imho, than mtn levers.

jim m
wc ca 

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Re: [RBW] Re: Using my Sam as a commuter

[David Hays]

Sorry link should be:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3717/13764482885_0af7ced5cc.jpg
David

On Thursday, April 10, 2014 3:10:05 PM UTC-4, David Hays wrote:
>
> I'm doing the same-often leaving my Homer safe at home and taking my 
> lugged Miyata Triple Cross set up with Nitto Gran Randonneur bars, Suntour 
> bar end shifters. Pasela 700x35 tires and VO hammered fenders.
> It's still rides well and is nice to look at but if I get distracted in a 
> shop and linger over lunch and come out and find it gone...
> Still love my Homer more.
> David
>
> url=
> https://flic.kr/p/mYjzdr][img]https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3717/13764482885_0af7ced5cc.jpg[/img
>
> On Thursday, April 10, 2014 1:51:44 PM UTC-4, Ryan wrote:
>>
>> Right...well my beaters are my Peugeot PX10 SS and my 1993 X0-1. They 
>> look beat-up, especially the Peugeot. They run great, though. I'm a snob, 
>> though. Life is too short to waste on a bike you don't like riding...never 
>> mind the looks
>>  
>> On Wednesday, April 9, 2014 3:36:11 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:
>>
>>> J: my solution to the matter of a "beater that can be stolen without 
>>> tragedy" has been to find old but nice bikes that as closely as possible 
>>> imitate my "good" ones. The old Motobecane that I sold to Eric Norris (it 
>>> was stolen in that the price was a "steal") was one such, and I have had 
>>> many others. One great fun one was an old sport-tourer Raleigh Technium 
>>> that I picked up very cheap and built even cheaper. i don't know why they 
>>> bothered with the aluminum, since it was a huge tank, and as noodley as a 
>>> -- noodle; but with fattish 32 mm tires and a 68" fixed gear, it was a fun 
>>> ride. 
>>>
>>> I realize that one can have fun riding just about anything -- well, 
>>> there are some exceptions -- but life is too short to waste most of your 
>>> riding on something that isn't fun enough.
>>>
>>> My gawd, man, get yourself a bike that fits, at least!
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Apr 9, 2014 at 12:49 PM, Kieran J  wrote:
>>>
  Blakcloud, you and me both know the knarly streets of Toronto eats 
 nice bikes for breakfast. I too have gradually eased my stress on having a 
 bike stolen and/or damaged when out and about, but it has taken 
 awhile. I've only had a bike stolen once - an old Bianchi that I thought I 
 had locked up, but hadn't (at Yonge and Dundas Square where all the 
 crackheads hang out, no less). So more on me than anyone else. D'oh!
  
 I also get the desire to ride a bike you like. My 95% of riding 
 (commuting) is done on a too-small Cross Check, which certainly is my 
 least-fav bike in my stable. On top of that, I have a porteur rack and big 
 Wald on the front of it, which needless to say, does not improve the 
 handling. BUT! if something happened to it, I would also be the least 
 upset 
 and would get over it. I also rode it right through the winter, and had 
 few 
 qualms exposing it to all of that hell.
  
 After riding the Ram all weekend, it sure was hard going back onto that 
 Surly tank Monday morning. But so it goes..
  
 KJ
   

 On Wednesday, April 9, 2014 6:28:08 AM UTC-4, blakcloud wrote:

> This weeks experiment, well maybe the next two weeks, will be using my 
> Sam Hillborne as a commuter. I built the bike up as a leisurely Sunday 
> bike 
> to ride with my wife though I started thinking the bike could do more. 
>
> I was inspired by a thread last year "Could you own one bike?" The 
> answer for me was no, but I could trim down the number of bikes I own. I 
> want to minimize and plus I don't have room as I live in a condo and bike 
> parking has become an issue.
>
> There hasn't been a lot of talk about using Riv's as commuters on this 
> board and even Rivendell doesn't seem to push the commuting aspect for 
> their bikes. The Sam to me, might make a good commuter. My commutes are 
> 60 
> minutes each way, so nothing drastic. It is set up with Albatross's and a 
> Brooks B67, plus the required basket and Mark's rack. The bike currently 
> has Hetre's but I think I will use a pair of Marathons that I also own. I 
> will pick up SKS Longboards today and if the experiment works, a new 
> dynamo 
> front wheel will be built. Ninety five percent of my cycling is commuting 
> so I really need to like the bike I ride. I am hoping the Sam will fit 
> that 
> bill. 
>
>
>
>  
>
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[RBW] Re: 26" Tire Suggestions?

[Daniel M]

My wife and two or three other friends with 26" Long Haul Truckers and one 
with a repurposed old 90's mountain bike have all run 2.0" Big Apples and 
love the way they ride. One of them has upgraded to 2.15" Big Bens and they 
fit the Long Haul with fenders.

I have a 26" touring tank (Thorn Raven Tour) and rode 2.15" Big Apples for 
a couple of years until the rear was worn smooth (er - even smoother!). I 
think I had one flat the entire time and loved the way they rode as well. 
Since then I've upgraded to 2.35" Super Motos (basically a Big Apple with a 
folding bead and no kevlar belt). All I can say is - I'm in heaven. It 
sounds like they might be a bit too big to fit your bike (though for the 
record, the nice people at Thorn told me they doubted a 2.35 would fit the 
frame even without fenders and it fits fine with them - SKS P65s). I did 
have to order them from Germany, but the cost was not much more than a pair 
of Big Apples when all was said and done.

I haven't tried Kojaks but I hear great things about them - if I had to 
limit myself to a 2.0 this would very likely be my choice. I am confused by 
the other posters recommending Compass 2.0s - if I were convinced of their 
existence I would find them very intriguing, but the website only shows 
1.5" and 1.75" and my current philosophy is to run the biggest, supplest, 
lightest tire that will fit. 

Daniel M
Berkeley, CA

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Re: [RBW] Re: Using my Sam as a commuter

[David Hays]

I'm doing the same-often leaving my Homer safe at home and taking my lugged 
Miyata Triple Cross set up with Nitto Gran Randonneur bars, Suntour bar end 
shifters. Pasela 700x35 tires and VO hammered fenders.
It's still rides well and is nice to look at but if I get distracted in a 
shop and linger over lunch and come out and find it gone...
Still love my Homer more.
David

url=https://flic.kr/p/mYjzdr][img]https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3717/13764482885_0af7ced5cc.jpg[/img

On Thursday, April 10, 2014 1:51:44 PM UTC-4, Ryan wrote:
>
> Right...well my beaters are my Peugeot PX10 SS and my 1993 X0-1. They look 
> beat-up, especially the Peugeot. They run great, though. I'm a snob, 
> though. Life is too short to waste on a bike you don't like riding...never 
> mind the looks
>  
> On Wednesday, April 9, 2014 3:36:11 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
>> J: my solution to the matter of a "beater that can be stolen without 
>> tragedy" has been to find old but nice bikes that as closely as possible 
>> imitate my "good" ones. The old Motobecane that I sold to Eric Norris (it 
>> was stolen in that the price was a "steal") was one such, and I have had 
>> many others. One great fun one was an old sport-tourer Raleigh Technium 
>> that I picked up very cheap and built even cheaper. i don't know why they 
>> bothered with the aluminum, since it was a huge tank, and as noodley as a 
>> -- noodle; but with fattish 32 mm tires and a 68" fixed gear, it was a fun 
>> ride. 
>>
>> I realize that one can have fun riding just about anything -- well, there 
>> are some exceptions -- but life is too short to waste most of your riding 
>> on something that isn't fun enough.
>>
>> My gawd, man, get yourself a bike that fits, at least!
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Apr 9, 2014 at 12:49 PM, Kieran J  wrote:
>>
>>>  Blakcloud, you and me both know the knarly streets of Toronto eats 
>>> nice bikes for breakfast. I too have gradually eased my stress on having a 
>>> bike stolen and/or damaged when out and about, but it has taken 
>>> awhile. I've only had a bike stolen once - an old Bianchi that I thought I 
>>> had locked up, but hadn't (at Yonge and Dundas Square where all the 
>>> crackheads hang out, no less). So more on me than anyone else. D'oh!
>>>  
>>> I also get the desire to ride a bike you like. My 95% of riding 
>>> (commuting) is done on a too-small Cross Check, which certainly is my 
>>> least-fav bike in my stable. On top of that, I have a porteur rack and big 
>>> Wald on the front of it, which needless to say, does not improve the 
>>> handling. BUT! if something happened to it, I would also be the least upset 
>>> and would get over it. I also rode it right through the winter, and had few 
>>> qualms exposing it to all of that hell.
>>>  
>>> After riding the Ram all weekend, it sure was hard going back onto that 
>>> Surly tank Monday morning. But so it goes..
>>>  
>>> KJ
>>>   
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, April 9, 2014 6:28:08 AM UTC-4, blakcloud wrote:
>>>
 This weeks experiment, well maybe the next two weeks, will be using my 
 Sam Hillborne as a commuter. I built the bike up as a leisurely Sunday 
 bike 
 to ride with my wife though I started thinking the bike could do more. 

 I was inspired by a thread last year "Could you own one bike?" The 
 answer for me was no, but I could trim down the number of bikes I own. I 
 want to minimize and plus I don't have room as I live in a condo and bike 
 parking has become an issue.

 There hasn't been a lot of talk about using Riv's as commuters on this 
 board and even Rivendell doesn't seem to push the commuting aspect for 
 their bikes. The Sam to me, might make a good commuter. My commutes are 60 
 minutes each way, so nothing drastic. It is set up with Albatross's and a 
 Brooks B67, plus the required basket and Mark's rack. The bike currently 
 has Hetre's but I think I will use a pair of Marathons that I also own. I 
 will pick up SKS Longboards today and if the experiment works, a new 
 dynamo 
 front wheel will be built. Ninety five percent of my cycling is commuting 
 so I really need to like the bike I ride. I am hoping the Sam will fit 
 that 
 bill. 



  


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Re: [RBW] WTB: Nitto Mark's Rack

[Peter Morgano]

one on the bay right now, price seems ok

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nitto-Marks-Rack-Rivendell-/121315980774?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c3efef5e6


On Sun, Apr 6, 2014 at 9:27 PM, Michael Ullmer  wrote:

> I just acquired, (will be acquiring soon), a platrack/slickersack combo
> from another frequent poster on here. I'm anxious to get a Mark's rack to
> mount it on to start using it. Does anyone have one they want to part with?
> Contact me off-list if so. Cheers!
>
> Mike U.
> Seattle
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[RBW] Re: Mt. Brake levers on Mustache Bars?

[Kevin Mulcahy]

>
> Good question. Cyclocross interrupter levers will fit. Lots of 
> manufacturers to choose from. 
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[RBW] Mt. Brake levers on Mustache Bars?

[r . shine]

Forgive me if this has been covered. Are there manufactured any  Mt. brake 
levers that can be used on mustache bars?  I do not like those reverse 
levers that mount into the bar ends, either.

Thanks!

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[RBW] Re: WTT: WI Freewheel

[C.J. Filip]

Perfect, thanks for the alternative information!

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[RBW] FS: 5 Conti Avenue Semislick 700x40

[Elton Pope-Lance]

New, never mounted.
$25 ea plus actual shipping 
OR
$100 for all shipped ConUS.

Please contact off-list at: eltonpl -at- gmail -dot- com

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[RBW] Re: Contemplating 1 x 9 drivetrain

[Deacon Patrick]

Ahhh. Rivendell will get an IRD 12-34 8-speed cassette back in stock end of 
the month. I'll hold out for that.

With abandon,
Patrick

On Thursday, April 10, 2014 12:24:36 AM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> Huh. the 8 speed Shimano 11-34 cassette costs $13 and the chains cost less 
> than the 9-speed. That's a lot of cost for a lower gear I don't need except 
> in the 36 front ring. Plus the potential change in shifting performance. 
> H. Anyone know why Rivendell doesn't carry the 11-34 8x cassette?
>
> http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/shimano-acera-hg41-8-speed-mtb-cassette/rp-prod68154
>
> Going with 24/36 x 11-34 gives me all the range I need at a fraction the 
> cost of going 9-speed. 
>
> With abandon,
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[RBW] Re: Contemplating 1 x 9 drivetrain

[dougP]

"Going with 24/36 x 11-34 gives me all the range I need at a fraction the 
cost of going 9-speed."

As long as the range and spacing between gears work for you, this looks 
like a winner.  At that price, it's worth a try.  As you noted, sometimes a 
drivetrain is just a drivetrain :-).  

dougP

On Wednesday, April 9, 2014 11:24:36 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:

> Huh. the 8 speed Shimano 11-34 cassette costs $13 and the chains cost less 
> than the 9-speed. That's a lot of cost for a lower gear I don't need except 
> in the 36 front ring. Plus the potential change in shifting performance. 
> H. Anyone know why Rivendell doesn't carry the 11-34 8x cassette?
>
> http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/shimano-acera-hg41-8-speed-mtb-cassette/rp-prod68154
>
> Going with 24/36 x 11-34 gives me all the range I need at a fraction the 
> cost of going 9-speed. 
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
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Re: [RBW] Re: Using my Sam as a commuter

[Ryan]

Right...well my beaters are my Peugeot PX10 SS and my 1993 X0-1. They look 
beat-up, especially the Peugeot. They run great, though. I'm a snob, 
though. Life is too short to waste on a bike you don't like riding...never 
mind the looks
 
On Wednesday, April 9, 2014 3:36:11 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:

> J: my solution to the matter of a "beater that can be stolen without 
> tragedy" has been to find old but nice bikes that as closely as possible 
> imitate my "good" ones. The old Motobecane that I sold to Eric Norris (it 
> was stolen in that the price was a "steal") was one such, and I have had 
> many others. One great fun one was an old sport-tourer Raleigh Technium 
> that I picked up very cheap and built even cheaper. i don't know why they 
> bothered with the aluminum, since it was a huge tank, and as noodley as a 
> -- noodle; but with fattish 32 mm tires and a 68" fixed gear, it was a fun 
> ride. 
>
> I realize that one can have fun riding just about anything -- well, there 
> are some exceptions -- but life is too short to waste most of your riding 
> on something that isn't fun enough.
>
> My gawd, man, get yourself a bike that fits, at least!
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 9, 2014 at 12:49 PM, Kieran J  >wrote:
>
>>  Blakcloud, you and me both know the knarly streets of Toronto eats nice 
>> bikes for breakfast. I too have gradually eased my stress on having a bike 
>> stolen and/or damaged when out and about, but it has taken awhile. I've 
>> only had a bike stolen once - an old Bianchi that I thought I had locked 
>> up, but hadn't (at Yonge and Dundas Square where all the crackheads hang 
>> out, no less). So more on me than anyone else. D'oh!
>>  
>> I also get the desire to ride a bike you like. My 95% of riding 
>> (commuting) is done on a too-small Cross Check, which certainly is my 
>> least-fav bike in my stable. On top of that, I have a porteur rack and big 
>> Wald on the front of it, which needless to say, does not improve the 
>> handling. BUT! if something happened to it, I would also be the least upset 
>> and would get over it. I also rode it right through the winter, and had few 
>> qualms exposing it to all of that hell.
>>  
>> After riding the Ram all weekend, it sure was hard going back onto that 
>> Surly tank Monday morning. But so it goes..
>>  
>> KJ
>>   
>>
>> On Wednesday, April 9, 2014 6:28:08 AM UTC-4, blakcloud wrote:
>>
>>> This weeks experiment, well maybe the next two weeks, will be using my 
>>> Sam Hillborne as a commuter. I built the bike up as a leisurely Sunday bike 
>>> to ride with my wife though I started thinking the bike could do more. 
>>>
>>> I was inspired by a thread last year "Could you own one bike?" The 
>>> answer for me was no, but I could trim down the number of bikes I own. I 
>>> want to minimize and plus I don't have room as I live in a condo and bike 
>>> parking has become an issue.
>>>
>>> There hasn't been a lot of talk about using Riv's as commuters on this 
>>> board and even Rivendell doesn't seem to push the commuting aspect for 
>>> their bikes. The Sam to me, might make a good commuter. My commutes are 60 
>>> minutes each way, so nothing drastic. It is set up with Albatross's and a 
>>> Brooks B67, plus the required basket and Mark's rack. The bike currently 
>>> has Hetre's but I think I will use a pair of Marathons that I also own. I 
>>> will pick up SKS Longboards today and if the experiment works, a new dynamo 
>>> front wheel will be built. Ninety five percent of my cycling is commuting 
>>> so I really need to like the bike I ride. I am hoping the Sam will fit that 
>>> bill. 
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>  
>>>
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[RBW] Re: Used (Vince's) 60cm Betty Foy at Rivbike

[Zack]

Yet another reason west is best.

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Re: [RBW] Racks! (WTB?)

[Lynne Fitz]

The Racktime racks are worth looking into - Tubus' value priced offerings.  I 
have the Addi It for the Riv, for panniers, etc. and a Stand It, which I though 
might be nice to put on the rando bike if I needed a rack, rather than just a 
saddlebag.  It is a nice rack, but perhaps I needed something with a standard 
width deck.

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[RBW] Re: Using my Sam as a commuter

[Cyclofiend Jim]

Actually, I think the idea of Rivendell-as-commuter is pretty strongly 
woven into the fabric here.  I would agree that there has not been much 
recent conversation on that specific single topic, but know there are a 
bunch of us who do so.  And any day you visit the RBWHQ&L, you'll find 
staff bikes regularly parked in the "lot".  

A flickr group:
https://www.flickr.com/groups/rivendellcommuters/

Photos from the "lot":
https://www.flickr.com/groups/rbwstaffbikes/

One of the threads which has popped up from time to time is how to secure a 
comparatively "nicer" bike at work - and many group members are lucky 
enough to have cubicle or office space, or actual secured parking available 
to them. 

- Jim / cyclofiend.com

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Re: [RBW] Racks! (WTB?)

[Hugh Flynn]

Tubus racks are fantastic, and will provide a fantastic solution that is 
compatible with Arkel's mounting system. 

I happen to prefer Nitto "Big" Racks, but you need to be aware that the corner 
bracing Nitto uses for their "Big" Campee racks (32R, 33R, and 34F) are NOT 
compatible with the Arkel Cam-Lock or B-Series pannier mounting systems out of 
the box. 

I've been documenting my efforts to get my Arkel bags to mate well with my 
Nitto "Big" Campee racks (32R and 34F), and I have to say I am quite satisfied 
with the results. It does, however, take a little effort and a willingness to 
take a hack-saw to the Arkel top-rail hooks. 

Step 1: If your friend is using Arkel bags with the newer "Cam-Lock" system, he 
or she will need to request a set of the older "B-series" hooks from Arkel. 
Arkel is a FANTASTIC company to interact with and supplied me with a set of 
B-Series hooks free of charge just for asking. I can't promise that they will 
do the same if your friend asks, but it's certainly worth a shot. 

Step 2: The Arkel-supplied B-series hooks will need to be modified so they lay 
flat over the Nitto Big Rack corner braces. I've outlined the process I used 
here:


https://sites.google.com/site/hugfly247/home/projects/arkel-bags-with-nitto-racks-mod

Step 3: If the bags have one hook that lands in-board of the corner braces, he 
or she could use one of the Cam Loc hooks. I've outlined the "Hybrid 
B-Series/Cam Lock" solution for Arkel bags on Nitto Big racks at the link 
below. I have not had a chance to post the illustrations yet though. 


https://sites.google.com/site/hugfly247/home/projects/arkel-and-nitto-redux-the-roller-cam-b-series-solution

Let me know if these links are useful, or if you think additional detail is 
required. I'll try to get those photos posted this week. 

So, the upshot is that using Tubus racks would be simpler, but I happen to like 
Nitto racks more. 

Good luck!

Hugh "Pannier Mod" Flynn
Newburyport, MA 



On Apr 8, 2014, at 4:50 PM, Mathew Greiner wrote:

> Questions about racks. Answers and offers to sell used good ones are both 
> useful responses.
> 
> My friend's cheaper aluminum rack broke and he's looking to replace it with 
> something better. He commutes most days with a pair of Arkel panniers and a 
> suit in a suit bag (like a durable, zippered one that probably came with one 
> of his suits). So far he's had the bags on his rear rack with the suit bag 
> folded in half or thirds and draped over the top.
> 
> The Nitto Big Rear Rack seems like a slam dunk, but I think he needs to know 
> there isn't an equally good option for a little less. How are people's 
> experiences with things like the Nitto R-15, The Nitto Campee*, Tubus 
> Cargo/Logo/Vega, Surly Nice Racks, etc? If anyone knows much about the Velo 
> Orange Rear Campeur, that's an option, too.
> 
> I think a lighter rear rack just for the suit and front low riders for the 
> panniers might be a nice option, but that's as expensive or more, and the 
> tops of the panniers are no longer supporting the suit (they kind of extend 
> the deck of the rack as he uses it now). The Nitto Big Front Rack might also 
> be interesting, as his bike has a lower trail and reportedly rides well with 
> weight in the front.
> 
> What other options might you all experience with to accommodate a similar 
> load?
> 
> * Also please help me be less confused. There are Nitto MT Campees (for a 26" 
> wheel?), Nitto Campees (R20?) that go for about $150, and then Nitto Campees 
> with low rider attachments for front or rear that go for $280. Will the 
> regular ones ($150) accommodate panniers? Why must they all have the same 
> name?
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Re: [RBW] Anyone use front bag on a Sam like Rando-style?

[Eli Daniel]

I have a small front bag (acorn mini rando bag), in which I carry a U lock,
tools, spare tube, sunglasses, lunch, etc, atop a Mark's rack on my Sam.
That amount of weight (a couple pounds) seems fine and easy to get used to,
but also not totally ideal.  I keep doing it because I sometimes have a
child seat on the back, which precludes using a saddlebag or panniers, and
it's easier to just leave it set up this way than move things around all
the time.   And access to the front bag for things like sunglasses is
really really convenient.

But I do notice a difference: that same couple of pounds in back is not
detectable at all in handling, where in front it is.  Not the end of the
world, but riding no-hands takes a little more effort, for example.

Based on this experience, I wouldn't try putting really big load in the
front of my Sam though.
-Eli




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> Weight on front rack. Decaler holding the top of the bag?
>
> How's the handling?
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[RBW] Re: WTT: WI Freewheel

[Bill Lindsay]

Little known fact.  White Industries freewheels are silly-easy to 
disassemble with a Park red handled pin spanner.  The outer part is a 
single solid piece of metal, the cog and drivering.  That piece is 
replaceable, both because it's a wear item and because people might want 
gearing flexibility.  

Your LBS with a White Industries account can get you a 20, 21, or 22 tooth 
drivering and you can swap them around to your heart's content.  That part 
should retail for around $45 or $50.  Clearly if you find a trade partner 
then you are just out shipping, but if you want it now, want it new, and 
want an excuse to give a little extra money to WI, that's a little-known 
option.  

On Thursday, April 10, 2014 7:17:58 AM UTC-7, C.J. Filip wrote:
>
> Have: 18t WI freewheel, mounted but minimally, if ever used.
>
> Want: 20, 21 or 22t WI freewheel, used is fine.
>
>
> Thanks
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[RBW] FS - Pasela folding bead (3x) 700C x 28mm

[Ron Mc]

I have two low-mileage TG folding bead 28mm tires that came from my 
daughter's bike with about 100 mi, and a third brand-new tire.  Best 
on-line price I can find is $32/tire, so I'll sell all three for the cost 
of two and split the USPS Priority with you - $70. (paypal is great)  
I'll listen to offers, and if you don't want all 3, I'll still talk...
Thanks for looking !!

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[RBW] Re: Using my Sam as a commuter

[Mike On A Bike]

I've only commuted by bike in a sprawling city (Greensboro, NC) for the 
past 4 years and have put over 10,000 miles on my Sam in the two years I've 
had it. 90-95% of my riding is utilitarian commuting, usually carrying 
10-20 lbs. in panniers, and i absolutely love the Sam as a commuter. I 
actually have a Quickbeam (first Riv) but can no longer justify owning it 
because the Sam just fits so perfectly and does everything really, really 
well. 

If you're interested in new bags, I would highly recommend the Swift 
Industries Roll Top Pannier setup as well. They are waterproof (regular 
cordura version), CAPACIOUS (just one is almost always enough for me) and 
the backpack option is nice as well. 

I just got a brand new dyno hub to upgrade from my SON classic to the SON 
Wide Body, and it's a gorgeous, strong and light-enough wheel. I would 
highly recommend going Schmidt if you're going to commit to making the bike 
a viable car alternative, which it of course sounds like you are. I'm also 
planning on upgrading to the Edelux II from the original soon because 
brighter is better! 

http://imgur.com/rUTGg3u

On Thursday, April 10, 2014 1:45:30 AM UTC-4, Benedikt wrote:
>
> I do everything with my Sam. Group rides, century rides, errands and 
> commuting to work everyday. The Seattle rain and road grit does eat through 
> drive trains but a lot less money then I'd spend on a car. 
>
> On Wednesday, April 9, 2014 3:28:08 AM UTC-7, blakcloud wrote:
>>
>> This weeks experiment, well maybe the next two weeks, will be using my 
>> Sam Hillborne as a commuter. I built the bike up as a leisurely Sunday bike 
>> to ride with my wife though I started thinking the bike could do more. 
>>
>> I was inspired by a thread last year "Could you own one bike?" The answer 
>> for me was no, but I could trim down the number of bikes I own. I want to 
>> minimize and plus I don't have room as I live in a condo and bike parking 
>> has become an issue.
>>
>> There hasn't been a lot of talk about using Riv's as commuters on this 
>> board and even Rivendell doesn't seem to push the commuting aspect for 
>> their bikes. The Sam to me, might make a good commuter. My commutes are 60 
>> minutes each way, so nothing drastic. It is set up with Albatross's and a 
>> Brooks B67, plus the required basket and Mark's rack. The bike currently 
>> has Hetre's but I think I will use a pair of Marathons that I also own. I 
>> will pick up SKS Longboards today and if the experiment works, a new dynamo 
>> front wheel will be built. Ninety five percent of my cycling is commuting 
>> so I really need to like the bike I ride. I am hoping the Sam will fit that 
>> bill. 
>>
>>
>>
>>  
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] FS - Pasela folding bead (3x) 700C x 28mm

[Ron Mc]

I have two low-mileage TG folding bead 28mm tires that came from my 
daughter's bike with about 100 mi, and a third brand-new tire.  Best 
on-line price I can find is $32/tire, so I'll sell all three for the cost 
of two and split the USPS Priority with you - $70. (paypal is great) 
 Thanks for looking !!

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[RBW] WTT: WI Freewheel

[C.J. Filip]

Have: 18t WI freewheel, mounted but minimally, if ever used.

Want: 20, 21 or 22t WI freewheel, used is fine.


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Re: [RBW] WTT: Baggins Panniers for an Albastache bar

[Mike Williams]

Actually Brad,   Check that,  I was thinking about it last night and I wanted 
to run the panniers with a zip tied big basket but I dont think the panniers 
would allow for that combination because they would get in the way.  Good luck 
selling them man,  seems like a great deal!   -Mike

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> On Apr 9, 2014, at 4:19 PM, jinxed  wrote:
> 
> Brad indeed. And good question. I've never mounted them, so I had to look, 
> and I think you're absolutely correct. There is a simple leather "belt loop" 
> riveted on the backside of each bag that would serve as a lashing point, and 
> an Irish strap would be perfect.
> 
>> On Wednesday, April 9, 2014 4:55:37 PM UTC-6, Michael Williams wrote:
>> Hey there,  its Brad right?   I might have exchanged some emails in the past 
>> with you via the forum.How do the bags attach?   You just throw them 
>> over the rack and use an irish strap to secure them?   Im potentially 
>> interested if you havnt sold them yet.  Thanks-Mike
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[RBW] Re: WTB: Technomic Deluxe 10cm Stem, 26.0mm & Possible Pedal Swap.

[David Banzer]

Pedal swap deal done. Thanks for all the offers!

Still looking for the Tech Deluxe stem (10cm), but on a whim installed a 
10cm Dynamic, and it looks like it might be tall enough. I'm in unfamiliar 
territory where a "regular" height stem works for my needs. This is my 
first Riv that actually fits me (had a QB that was 2 sizes too small). My 
usual go-to for older frames is having to find tall and long stems to make 
the bike fit for me. No need for that with the Redwood.
David

On Wednesday, April 9, 2014 2:34:46 PM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote:
>
> Yes, please.
> Finishing the tinkering of my new Redwood, and need:
> Nitto Technomic Deluxe (190mm tall one) - 10cm, 26.0mm clamp
>
> ALSO!
> I got the Thin Gripsters (VP-001) in green. The product photo online 
> showed a near perfect match to Redwood green. They arrived and are much 
> darker than anticipated.
> Mounted, rode around the block a few times on test rides.
>
> I like them, but wish I could track down a silver set (which VP's website 
> says exist, but I can't seem to find them for sale anywhere)
> So, trade my green ones for silver or dark grey ones OR for MKS Grip 
> Kings, which I know I like.
>
> If a trade does not materialize, I might try my hand at removing the green 
> anodizing. We'll see...
>
> Thanks in advance,
> David
> Chicago
>

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[RBW] Re: Riv-ish Shop in Chicago?

[Matthew J]

Turin is swell but pretty far north.

On Wednesday, April 9, 2014 9:38:29 PM UTC-5, Conway Bennett wrote:
>
> Go to Turin.  It used to be a co-op but now operated by Lee who started 
> Lake shoes.  Lore has it that back when it was still a co-op Mark Nobilette 
> and Bruce Gordon learned their trade there.  They usually have stuff nobody 
> else does and there's always something cool in the stand.  The new Ancien 
> shop usually has a couple of a couple of older Rivs inside; not for sale 
> though.  They belong to one of the shops owners who was good enough to let 
> me poke around before they were opened.
>
> - Captain Conway 
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[RBW] Re: Quality Bike Maintenance Videos?

[Michael Hechmer]

The Park Tool website has lots of useful directions.

Michael

On Thursday, April 10, 2014 2:30:47 AM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> Can anyone recommend a YouTube or other online video series on bicycle 
> maintenance? I’m discovering, much to my joy, that my newly reinforced 
> Hobbit Hole is a great place to do what I haven’t been able to do for years 
> — have a quiet place to work and stretch my manual dexterity without 
> costing me brain energy. That’s a great problem to have! Grin.
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org *
> *www.OurHolyConception.org *
>  
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[RBW] Re: Contemplating 1 x 9 drivetrain

[Matthew J]

> but also how big the jumps are between gears; the ease of getting from 
one gear to the next; and where your favorite gears are.  

For me this is not the issue it seems to be for many other riders.  The 
wide range 1x5 on my commuter / light[er] tour bike with a '90s vintage 
Campy OR rear derailer has big jumps between gears. 

Depending on the load and terrain I usually ride one of the two middle 
gears.  On downhills or completely unloaded I may use the highest.  For 
most Midwest climbing the penultimate granny works well for me.  I have 
never used the lowest gear.  

The 5 speed is set up with a vintage Suntour Winner FW, so I do not get any 
weight advantage.  It is, however, a very simple system that has never 
broken down on me and is very easy to clean and otherwise maintain.

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[RBW] Re: 26" Tire Suggestions?

[Rod Holland]

I've had good results on 26" with both Compass 1.75" and Big Ben 2.15". The 
Compass is speedy and nimble, while still good for mixed-terrain use; the 
Big Ben takes a little longer to get up to speed, but rolls over the 
damnedest things without complaint. I run the Compass on a Surly Trucker 
DeLuxe that gets a lot of road use, and the Big Bens on an elderly GT 
Karakoram that spends the Winter as an ice bike and spends the rest of the 
year as a balloon bike (this reminds me it's time to change the tires on 
that one). Both tires are great fun, in different ways.

rod

On Wednesday, April 9, 2014 1:21:22 AM UTC-4, Michael Ullmer wrote:
>
> Hi all, I just acquired a Koga Miyata Valley Runner frame that I've got to 
> outfit with some new wheels and tires. I haven't been in the world of 26" 
> wheels or tires for quite a few years and need some suggestions on tires. 
> The frame can fit 2" tires comfortably with fenders. 2.15" would be the 
> largest with fenders but I would like to stick with 2". I'm looking for 
> smooth tires with no knobs. Suggestions anyone? Additionally, does anyone 
> have any tires lying around they need to get off their hands? Thanks! I'll 
> post a picture of the build when I'm all done with it. A few of you have 
> contributed items to this build in the past few days (Nitto R-15, Marks 
> Rack, Platrack, Slickersack, Saddlebag Grip)., thank you all so much! 
> Cheers!
>
> Mike U
> Seattle
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Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne Frame Fitment Update

[Eric Platt]

Based on Avery's experience decided to put drops on my Sam Hillborne.  Also
with a Dirt Drop stem.  Only had one 30 mile ride on it so far.  Definitely
is different.  Still haven't decided it will stay this way or not.  The
reach to the bars is still about one inch further than my personal ideal.
 If my weight wasn't so high right now, it would be easier, of course.  Did
find my Nitto 115 bars which have a shorter reach, so that helps.  And a
good chunk of yesterday's ride was into a 25 mph headwind, which kept me on
the hoods or in the drops.   Will give it a month or two.

Current setup here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/14126468@N05/13747187905/


Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN


On Wed, Apr 9, 2014 at 9:37 PM, Brian Campbell wrote:

> I am 190 and running my Barlow Pass tires at 65 rear and 60 front. I may
> try an go a bit lower to see if things get better (they areally nice as
> is). It is all pretty subjective when it comes to preference. Start
> somewhere, keep track and experiment. Road surface, conditioning, length of
> ride, mood, amount of sleep, weather will all play a role/ :0
>
>
> On Monday, April 7, 2014 10:18:07 PM UTC-4, ted wrote:
>>
>> In my last exchange with Jan he asserted rolling resistance was basically
>> i dependent of tire pressure, baring riding flat tires and very high
>> pressures (or maybe it was ultra high). I don't think he mentioned 15% drop.
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Rambouillet conundrum

[Bruce Herbitter]

Have you tried a click-stand? Cool little device.

On Wednesday, April 9, 2014, Kelly  wrote:
>
>
>
> Did I mention I don't get many miles out of kickstands.. they get loosey
> goosey and bend and then  useless... and I despise the two legged stands as
> I break them and they fall over more on me than a single.
>
> Oh I'm sorry I have a Blue Ram instead of an Orange one..
>
> Night folks.
>
> Kelly
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