[RBW] Re: [BOB] ISO: 9 cm Ritchey stem (again), black, but this time +/- 17 degrees; wee little container for loose allens

[iamkeith]

I use drawstring crown royal bags - for almost everything - out of decades-long 
engrained habit. So at any given time my saddle bag will have three or more in 
it as sub-organizers: camera, lighting system, wallet & cell phone, patch kit 
and tools.  At home, other bags contain pocket knives, first aid kit, fishing 
license & tackle, hand warmers, ski wax, more cameras, compass & signal 
mirrors, headlamps and flashlights, etc., etc.

Doesn't EVERYBODY do this?  

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[RBW] Re: 200 miles on 10 bikes, an essentially pointless self-challenge

[William R.]

Bill,

I've been following this thread and enjoying your bikes and stories. 1000 miles 
in a month is pretty impressive. I know there are segments of the cycling 
populace where that's not that big of a deal. But in this segment, where a lot 
of us are (ageing, speaking of myself only!) working stiffs with families, I 
know that is no small feat. Looking back through my Cyclemeter meter app shows 
699 as my highest monthly mileage. And that was a May a couple years back that 
was unusually dry for the north east and I rode every day with not too many 
miles in my legs from the preceding months. And I remember really "feeling" it! 
Good on you! Looking forward to the rest of your bikes and your sabbatical.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] FS: Olive Acorn Trifold, Gravel Kings, Tiagra Brake Levers, Claris Derailers

[Johnny Alien]

I have the following items for sale:


   1. Olive color Acorn Trifold.  Brand new and never used. *$25 shipped.*
   
   
   
https://www.acornbags.com/collections/bags/products/trifold-bag?variant=25544189832
   
   2. Panaracer Gravel King tires.  Mounted once but never ridden.  They 
   have zero miles. 700X32C with black sides.  These are basically Pari-Motos 
   in a 700 size. 
*$60 shipped for the pair *
   https://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/panaracer-gravel-king-tire
   
   3. Shimano Claris Front and Rear Derailers.  These are very low mileage 
   and were on the RIvendell Roadeo demo bike that I had. It looks like these 
   are 8 speed when indexed but of course can do anything within reason with 
   friction shifting.  Perfect for a Roadini build. * $25 shipped for both*
   
   
   
https://www.amazon.com/Shimano-Claris-8-speed-Bicycle-Derailleur/dp/B00G4B8INK
   
   4. Shimano Tiagra Brake Levers.  These are the ones that Rivendell 
   sells.  Great condition with very low miles.  Came from the same demo 
   Roadeo. *$25 shipped*

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[RBW] Re: FS/FT: Nitto handlebars (Bosco, Albastache, M151), Sugino, VO Rack, Derailleurs, Brifters

[Ryan Thompson]

VO rack and Shimano 105 shifters sold. Prices lowered on items with an *. 
Open to offers before I put this stuff on eBay.

Thanks,
Ryan

*Nitto Albastache (Moustache 2), 26.0, heat treated. This was used for a 
bit on my Hillborne but I decided to swap it out. $60.00 + shipping

*Nitto Bosco, heat treated, 52cm, 25.4. Used with some nicks around the 
clamp area and some tape residue on the grip area. $50.00 + shipping

*Nitto 151F drop bar, 46cm, 26.0, drop 128mm, reach 76mm. This were only 
mounted but not used. $30.00 + shipping

Salsa Salt Flat 2 handlebar, 700mm, 11 degree bend, 31.8. Used with some 
scuffing around the clamp area. $40.00 + shipping

*Sugino XD2-500 compact double 110BCD 48/34T 172.5mm, new, ramped and pined 
rings, no crank bolts - $75.00 shipped

*Tektro R539 brakes, pair, black with salmon pads. Used but in good working 
condition. $30.00 shipped

*TRP RRL brake levers, Alloy, black, mounted and used once. $30.00 shipped

Shimano 200GS rear derailleur, long cage. Good condition. Pulled from an 
84’ mountain bike and looks to have seen little use. The return spring on 
the cage is strong. $25.00 shipped

Shimano XT M700 Deer Head derailleurs, front and rear. Would like to sell 
these as a set. Good shape, pulleys spin smooth and the finish is good on 
both. $70.00 shipped

*Shimano XTR M951 Rapid Rise rear derailleur, used, strong return spring. 
$50.00 shipped

Suntour Alpine Gear Tech front derailleur, 28.6. Pulled from an 84’ 
mountain bike running a triple sugino AT crank. $25.00 shipped

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[RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

[lum gim fong]

1.What kind do you like?

2.Are they easy to use? I am used to whole fist shifting with bar ends, but 
wonder how easy it is to accurately flip the lever into the next cog with 
thumbies.

3.Can you really  just use your thumb, or do you wind up trimming alot with 
thumb and index/middle grip?

4. Do they work well on mountain/comfort bike straight bar setups?

5. Can I use my Silver shifter levers mounted to a Paul type stop, or are 
those dog hind leg shaped shimano levers better for thumb shifting?

Thanks for the info.
My wife's bike has index twist shifters which have never performed that 
well and was thinking of redo-ing her cockpit with ergo grips, Shimano MTN 
type levers and thumb shifters.
I'd really like to get her a Rivendell mixte, but she likes her Raleigh.
Good thing is the thumbie setup would be totally transferable to an RBW 
bike later.

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[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

[Kellie]

I have thumbies with paul's on my Saluki; drop bar. They work great. I put 
Shimano 9 Dura Ace with the Paul's. I use One-At-A-Time SunRace on my 
Atlantis on a Choco (norm) bar. I flipped them into the inside of the bar 
(Rivendell way) which is so comfortable and natural. And yes you can really 
use your thumb. 

On Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 6:30:36 AM UTC-7, lum gim fong wrote:
>
> 1.What kind do you like?
>
> 2.Are they easy to use? I am used to whole fist shifting with bar ends, 
> but wonder how easy it is to accurately flip the lever into the next cog 
> with thumbies.
>
> 3.Can you really  just use your thumb, or do you wind up trimming alot 
> with thumb and index/middle grip?
>
> 4. Do they work well on mountain/comfort bike straight bar setups?
>
> 5. Can I use my Silver shifter levers mounted to a Paul type stop, or are 
> those dog hind leg shaped shimano levers better for thumb shifting?
>
> Thanks for the info.
> My wife's bike has index twist shifters which have never performed that 
> well and was thinking of redo-ing her cockpit with ergo grips, Shimano MTN 
> type levers and thumb shifters.
> I'd really like to get her a Rivendell mixte, but she likes her Raleigh.
> Good thing is the thumbie setup would be totally transferable to an RBW 
> bike later.
>

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[RBW] Anyone tried a Copenhagen wheel on their Rivbike??

[lum gim fong]

https://content.superpedestrian.com/the-copenhagen-wheel

My wife talks electric bikes. Thought I could get her a rivbike and then 
just pop a Copenhagen wheel on there.
Clean, and she doesn't have to ride a 55lb electric bike.
Anyone tried it on their riv?

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[RBW] Re: Anyone tried a Copenhagen wheel on their Rivbike??

[lum gim fong]

Whoa...

1600$ for the wheel?!?!?!

Wierd though, looks like they have partnered with bike manufacturers to 
offer a full bike with the wheel for less than 1600$?

Head scratcher.

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell e-bike (conversion)

[lum gim fong]

bump, any newer ideas?

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[RBW] Re: Anyone tried a Copenhagen wheel on their Rivbike??

[iamkeith]

Riv built up one of the rosco bubbe bikes with one, and posted pics on the blog 
or instagram or something.  Perhaps a year or less ago?...

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[RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

[Garth]

I have multiple pairs of Sun Tour thumbshifters and have used them on bikes 
since 1983.  

I have never shifted with just my thumb. Imagine if you extend your arm out a 
bit, and with your thumb and forefinger together in a circle like you're 
turning a dial, flex your wrist a bit. 

I just love 'em. I have a bunch of Sun Tour Sprint shifters too, but have never 
tried using any of the mounts these dayze. The ones I have work fine and love 
that they are thick and stubby and ergonomic , which the Sprint/Silver shaped 
ones are not. I always thought they were too thin even as dt shifters. It 
befuddles me why no one but the "cheap" Sun Race and Falcon thumbshifters make 
them nice and thick with a rubber coating, instead everyone keeps copying the 
dt style and mounting them on some doo-dad. Jack of all mounts and master of 
none. 

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Re: [RBW] Anyone tried a Copenhagen wheel on their Rivbike??

[Patrick Moore]

Good question; I was reading about this myself the other day, and wondered
if it is worth the high price so that you can get electric assist with one
of your favorite bikes.

I'm sure the price will come down with economies of scale.

And the biggest question of all: will this work with a fixed gear?

Joe Bernard: your opinion in particular?

On Sat, Aug 26, 2017 at 8:40 AM, lum gim fong  wrote:

> https://content.superpedestrian.com/the-copenhagen-wheel
>
> My wife talks electric bikes. Thought I could get her a rivbike and then
> just pop a Copenhagen wheel on there.
> Clean, and she doesn't have to ride a 55lb electric bike.
> Anyone tried it on their riv?
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Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] ISO: 9 cm Ritchey stem (again), black, but this time +/- 17 degrees; wee little container for loose allens

[Patrick Moore]

https://www.amazon.com/WORKPRO-3-Piece-Multi-Funciton-Storage/dp/B01AJEDJ86/ref=sr_1_2?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=1503766349&sr=1-2&keywords=zippered+pouch

This is typical of what "coin purse" and "zippered pouch" calls up. These
are too big; I want pouches, zippered or not, about 4" X 2"-3".

Does anyone have any ideas?

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Re: [RBW] Interesting bell-Made in Germany, Latin

[Patrick Moore]

Behold St. Christopher and go your way in safety.

Patrick "my Latin is far rustier than my Google skills" Moore, who found it
here:

http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2013/07/the-patron-saint-of-bicyclists.html

and here:

https://highwaycyclinggroup.wordpress.com/2008/03/20/st-christopher-bike-bell/

and here:

http://bicyclesafari.blogspot.com/2011/01/aspice-christophorum-et-tutus-viam.html

Patrick Moore, who read Thomas in Latin and Aristotle in Greek (sort of),
but that was long ago" Moore

On Sat, Aug 26, 2017 at 12:07 AM, Ian A  wrote:

> Something along the lines of "St Christopher watches and holds safe all
> around".
>
> Seems like a good thing to have on the bike if you don't take it for
> granted. "Trust in the lord, but tie up your camel".
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Re: [RBW] Interesting bell-Made in Germany, Latin

[Patrick Moore]

BTW, if you want nice slogans, I like this one (from the last url): RIDE
LIKE THE WIND, BE HOME FOR TEA.

On Sat, Aug 26, 2017 at 11:12 AM, Patrick Moore  wrote:

> Behold St. Christopher and go your way in safety.
>
> Patrick "my Latin is far rustier than my Google skills" Moore, who found
> it here:
>
> http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2013/07/the-patron-saint-of-bicyclists.html
>
> and here:
>
> https://highwaycyclinggroup.wordpress.com/2008/03/20/st-
> christopher-bike-bell/
>
> and here:
>
> http://bicyclesafari.blogspot.com/2011/01/aspice-
> christophorum-et-tutus-viam.html
>
> Patrick Moore, who read Thomas in Latin and Aristotle in Greek (sort of),
> but that was long ago" Moore
>
> On Sat, Aug 26, 2017 at 12:07 AM, Ian A  wrote:
>
>> Something along the lines of "St Christopher watches and holds safe all
>> around".
>>
>> Seems like a good thing to have on the bike if you don't take it for
>> granted. "Trust in the lord, but tie up your camel".
>>
>> IanA
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Re: [RBW] Interesting bell-Made in Germany, Latin

[Ian A]

Ah - welldone Patrick. That does make more sense. 

IanA

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Re: [RBW] Re: Custom bike

[Patrick Moore]

I think there is a complication. If I remember correctly, Grant actually
named his company after a '70s, US manufacturer of camping gear --
Rivendell Mountain Works? Whether or not it was they, they have a current
web presence.*

*And isn't that a sinister phrase? (Whooo! A web presence!)

>From the RMW "web presence":

The Back Story

Rivendell Mountain Works was the brainchild of Larry Horton back in 1971.
The flagship products were both based on designs created by the late Don
Jensen, who was a climber active with the Harvard Mountaineering Club, in
the 1960’s. Larry had a keen sense of how to manufacture these products to
a high standard and a design philosophy of adhering to a theme of
simplicity. In the 1977 catalog, Larry wrote “In spite of our choice to
remain a cottage industry-or, perhaps, because of it-we have managed to
continue an innovative influence on the world of equipment for backpackers,
climbers and skiers.”

One thing that RMW gear came to represent, in the 1970’s, was gear that was
reliable and had great longevity. Packs and tents are certainly two of the
most important items that you need to be able to trust implicitly. Even now
the Jensen Pack™ is built to be far more durable than many packs on the
market today. For longevity and during extreme use, it is just not going to
come apart on you. These packs are overbuilt to the nines.

On Fri, Aug 25, 2017 at 6:31 PM, Bill M.  wrote:

> This may have to do with some dealings with the Tolkien estate.  IIRC
> Grant agreed to stop using middle-Earthian related names for any new
> products but was allowed to keep the company name.  So, customs under the
> Rivendell name and the Legolas are grandfathered, but new products get
> names like Clem and Homer.
>
> Bill
> Stockton, CA
>
> On Sunday, August 20, 2017 at 5:29:21 AM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
>>
>>
>> Riv is the only bike company I know where the stock bike model names get
>> first billing on the down tube.
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Re: [RBW] Interesting bell-Made in Germany, Latin

[Patrick Moore]

Aw shucks; with Google, nothin's too hard for me!

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[RBW] Re: Anyone tried a Copenhagen wheel on their Rivbike??

[Valerie Yates]

I have the Roscoe Bubbe with Copenhagen Wheel. I had ordered the wheel 
pre-launch and waited 3 years for it. In 2013, it was $700. The wheel is 
terrific. It works very intuitively. I haven't weighed the bike but I don't 
think you are saving weight with this approach. The wheel is extremely 
heavy. The main benefit is that the appearance is sleek and doesn't limit 
your space for water bottles, racks, bags, etc. The distance it can go on a 
charge is about 30 miles. I need to upgrade the firmware because that is 
supposed to make the regenerative braking feature more effective, which 
would add to its range. They also upgraded the top speed to 25 mph. It has 
an exercise mode that provides resistance. I haven't tried that. There's a 
single speed option but not fixed gear. I'd be happy to answer any other 
questions. Roman took some nice pics of it that you can see here. 


Val in Boulder CO


On Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 8:40:08 AM UTC-6, lum gim fong wrote:
>
> https://content.superpedestrian.com/the-copenhagen-wheel
>
> My wife talks electric bikes. Thought I could get her a rivbike and then 
> just pop a Copenhagen wheel on there.
> Clean, and she doesn't have to ride a 55lb electric bike.
> Anyone tried it on their riv?
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Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone tried a Copenhagen wheel on their Rivbike??

[Patrick Moore]

Thanks for the photos.

No fixed gear compatibility? Faugh!

Frankly, one of the reasons that I'd be more interested in this than other
electric bike motor options, is that it looks nice -- "is aesthetically
pleasing."

Can anyone say if it will, or absolutely will not, work with a fixed cog?

On Sat, Aug 26, 2017 at 11:53 AM, Valerie Yates  wrote:

> I have the Roscoe Bubbe with Copenhagen Wheel. I had ordered the wheel
> pre-launch and waited 3 years for it. In 2013, it was $700. The wheel is
> terrific. It works very intuitively. I haven't weighed the bike but I don't
> think you are saving weight with this approach. The wheel is extremely
> heavy. The main benefit is that the appearance is sleek and doesn't limit
> your space for water bottles, racks, bags, etc. The distance it can go on a
> charge is about 30 miles. I need to upgrade the firmware because that is
> supposed to make the regenerative braking feature more effective, which
> would add to its range. They also upgraded the top speed to 25 mph. It has
> an exercise mode that provides resistance. I haven't tried that. There's a
> single speed option but not fixed gear. I'd be happy to answer any other
> questions. Roman took some nice pics of it that you can see here.
> 
>
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Re: [RBW] Anyone tried a Copenhagen wheel on their Rivbike??

[Bill Gibson]

Is Patrick kidding? About the fixy electric bike? Wait, there's a shop
called Fyxation selling them! Contact Fxyation!

I'm sort of surprised the Copenhagen wheel isn't vaporware anymore, but
looks like the best looking, best engineered and tested electric bike
conversion yet. If I was a richer man, I'd try a Riv-Copenhagen hybrid.
But, I'm still a ways away from electric bikes period. So I haven't tried
it.

On Sat, Aug 26, 2017 at 9:43 AM, Patrick Moore  wrote:

> Good question; I was reading about this myself the other day, and wondered
> if it is worth the high price so that you can get electric assist with one
> of your favorite bikes.
>
> I'm sure the price will come down with economies of scale.
>
> And the biggest question of all: will this work with a fixed gear?
>
> Joe Bernard: your opinion in particular?
>
> On Sat, Aug 26, 2017 at 8:40 AM, lum gim fong 
> wrote:
>
>> https://content.superpedestrian.com/the-copenhagen-wheel
>>
>> My wife talks electric bikes. Thought I could get her a rivbike and then
>> just pop a Copenhagen wheel on there.
>> Clean, and she doesn't have to ride a 55lb electric bike.
>> Anyone tried it on their riv?
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Re: [RBW] Anyone tried a Copenhagen wheel on their Rivbike??

[Bill Gibson]

That Roscoe Bubbe Copenhagen is a beauty. I love red bikes; My first bike
was red.

On Sat, Aug 26, 2017 at 11:07 AM, Bill Gibson 
wrote:

> Is Patrick kidding? About the fixy electric bike? Wait, there's a shop
> called Fyxation selling them! Contact Fxyation!
>
> I'm sort of surprised the Copenhagen wheel isn't vaporware anymore, but
> looks like the best looking, best engineered and tested electric bike
> conversion yet. If I was a richer man, I'd try a Riv-Copenhagen hybrid.
> But, I'm still a ways away from electric bikes period. So I haven't tried
> it.
>
> On Sat, Aug 26, 2017 at 9:43 AM, Patrick Moore 
> wrote:
>
>> Good question; I was reading about this myself the other day, and
>> wondered if it is worth the high price so that you can get electric assist
>> with one of your favorite bikes.
>>
>> I'm sure the price will come down with economies of scale.
>>
>> And the biggest question of all: will this work with a fixed gear?
>>
>> Joe Bernard: your opinion in particular?
>>
>> On Sat, Aug 26, 2017 at 8:40 AM, lum gim fong 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> https://content.superpedestrian.com/the-copenhagen-wheel
>>>
>>> My wife talks electric bikes. Thought I could get her a rivbike and then
>>> just pop a Copenhagen wheel on there.
>>> Clean, and she doesn't have to ride a 55lb electric bike.
>>> Anyone tried it on their riv?
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[RBW] Re: Anyone tried a Copenhagen wheel on their Rivbike??

[lum gim fong]

I wanted to get one for the wife's bike, but it is so expensive. I remember 
when they were kickstarting the were 799$, I think.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone tried a Copenhagen wheel on their Rivbike??

[Valerie Yates]

Apparently it can:

https://www.superpedestrian.com/support/article/Can-the-Copenhagen-Wheel-be-used-with-a-fixed-gear-bicycle

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>
> Can anyone say if it will, or absolutely will not, work with a fixed cog?
>
>
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone tried a Copenhagen wheel on their Rivbike??

[Valerie Yates]

Wait -- no, it cannot. You can put it on the bike but then it will operate 
as a single speed. 

On Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 12:58:09 PM UTC-6, Valerie Yates wrote:
>
> Apparently it can:
>
>
> https://www.superpedestrian.com/support/article/Can-the-Copenhagen-Wheel-be-used-with-a-fixed-gear-bicycle
>
> On Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 12:04:49 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote:
>>
>>
>> Can anyone say if it will, or absolutely will not, work with a fixed cog?
>>
>>
>>
>>>

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[RBW] Re: Anyone tried a Copenhagen wheel on their Rivbike??

[Joe Bernard]

Check near the end of the "New Clem L" thread for my current build. It's a 
Bafang BBS02 mid-drive, which Luna Cycle is currently running a promotion on 
for $750 complete kit with downtube-mounted battery (I'm running two mini 
batteries in a TrunkSack). It's lighter than the Copenhagen..should add about 
12 pounds. 

Patrick: An electric fixie is madness! Trust me, you don't want a motor pushing 
pedals that won't freewheel. Because that would be insane. Like I always say, 
don't be insane!

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[RBW] Re: Anyone tried a Copenhagen wheel on their Rivbike??

[Joe Bernard]

Valerie, I dig your eRosco. Red with a red motor is definitely the fastest 
color!

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[RBW] Re: Anyone tried a Copenhagen wheel on their Rivbike??

[Valerie Yates]

Faster than orange?? Thanks to you and Bill G. for the kind words. I am a 
big fan of red and I like how it came together. I had just received notice 
that my wheel was finally going to be delivered when the Red Roscoes showed 
up on the Riv site. Seemed meant to be. I sent my wheel to Riv and they 
installed it as part of a complete build. It turned out great and works 
really well. 

And Joe, I agree that an electric fixie would be madness.  I might have 
been happy with the single speed option but having gears is better if I 
ever run out of power while out on a ride. Riding it single speed without 
assist in my hilly neighborhood would be exercise.  

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> Valerie, I dig your eRosco. Red with a red motor is definitely the fastest 
> color!

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[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

[drew]

I also like the shimano's on paul mounts. i could be wrong but i think 
thats the only way to get good quality indexed thumb shifting with new 
parts. that being said, that one model of suntour thumb shifter is the 
prettiest and best feeling thumb shifter ever. if i see them at a decent 
price, i always buy them. 

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[RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

[Joe Bernard]

Index thumbies work great, which I think is what you're going to need. If your 
wife is used to index twisters, talking her into the glories of friction 
shifting may not be - shall we say - an effective communication strategy ;-) 

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[RBW] Re: Anyone tried a Copenhagen wheel on their Rivbike??

[Joe Bernard]

Oof, singlespeed is no bueno. I run two mini batteries on my Clem L which 
average only about 15 miles each, and Battery 1 gave up on a steep climb the 
other day. At that point I'm riding a 1x9 with 42t chainring and downshifting 
like mad to keep moving til I get to a decent spot to stop and switch 
batreries! I'm pro gears :-)

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[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for GPS computers?

[Bill M.]

I use a Garmin Vivoactive HR to integrate HRM, speed/time/distance/climb 
and route tracking.  Sometimes I wear it on my wrist, sometimes strap it to 
the handlebar and use a 'bra strap' HR belt.  My wife likes that the Live 
Track feature of the Garmin software (running on my phone) can show my 
location to her during the ride.  She worries about that kind of thing, 
having had to pick me up once on a ride when I was having what turned out 
to be a heart attack.  I use the HRM to make sure I don't over-stress my 
ticker on those days when I feel strong.
  
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>
> Next in the series (
> https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/what$20do$20rivendell$20riders%7Csort:relevance
> ):
>
> What do you all use for gps units on your bikes?
>
> I am looking for minimal features:
>
> total distance
> trip distance
> climbing feet
>
>
> That is all I need. Nuttin' fancy.
> I don't care about speed, in fact i don't even want or need to see it.
>
>
> *In fact, the only reason I want a GPS is to not have wireless sensors on 
> my bike.*
>
> I know that Sigma makes a minimal one. Was wondering if anyone knows of 
> other makers besides Garmin, Sigma, Cateye.
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Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone tried a Copenhagen wheel on their Rivbike??

[Bill Gibson]

Now I'm thinking maybe, someday, a Copenhagen wheel for my Quickbeam...

On Sat, Aug 26, 2017 at 12:57 PM, Joe Bernard  wrote:

> Oof, singlespeed is no bueno. I run two mini batteries on my Clem L which
> average only about 15 miles each, and Battery 1 gave up on a steep climb
> the other day. At that point I'm riding a 1x9 with 42t chainring and
> downshifting like mad to keep moving til I get to a decent spot to stop and
> switch batreries! I'm pro gears :-)
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[RBW] Re: Custom bike

[John Hawrylak]

I'm confused on the Tolkien discussion.   Patrick brought up the 
mountaineering company which I remember GP stating.  The only Tolkien names 
I recall is the Baggins Bags.  The Bike names did not seem particularly 
Tolkien, Atlantis is a well know lost continent, not Middle Earth.

Anyhow, how did it get mentioned on Toshi's custom??

John Hawrylak
Woodstown NJ

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[RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

[RichS]

Just converted my Atlantis to a Paul thumbie/Shimano "dog leg" style shifter 
mounted on Albatross bars. Friction mode. Sorry I can't comment on the indexed 
setting. My first experience with this setup and I'm enthusiastic about it! I 
think it's a keeper.

Shifting with thumb or forefinger. Very smooth, comfortable, no problems at 
all. 8 spd. cassette. Previous setup used Silver barends. Silver shifter now on 
the downtube for the front  derailer.

Best of luck with your efforts!
Richard

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[RBW] FS: Dia-Compe SS6 brake levers, silver, canti or road

[Joe Bernard]

Anybody want some levers new in packaging? I bought these babies with the nifty 
not-retro-cuz-they-never-changed-it Dia-Compe lettering from Riv a month ago, 
then decided on Albastache and road levers on my Pashley. I paid $40 plus 
shipping and CA. tax..how does $40 shipped to you sound? 

https://www.rivbike.com/collections/braking/products/dia-compe-ss-6-mtb-silver-brake-levers

Joe Bernard
Vallejo CA. 

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Re: [RBW] Anyone tried a Copenhagen wheel on their Rivbike??

[Marc Nolte]

Take a look at the Budnitz model-e. That is slick. 

> On Aug 26, 2017, at 12:07 PM, Bill Gibson  wrote:
> 
> Is Patrick kidding? About the fixy electric bike? Wait, there's a shop called 
> Fyxation selling them! Contact Fxyation!
> 
> I'm sort of surprised the Copenhagen wheel isn't vaporware anymore, but looks 
> like the best looking, best engineered and tested electric bike conversion 
> yet. If I was a richer man, I'd try a Riv-Copenhagen hybrid. But, I'm still a 
> ways away from electric bikes period. So I haven't tried it. 
> 
>> On Sat, Aug 26, 2017 at 9:43 AM, Patrick Moore  wrote:
>> Good question; I was reading about this myself the other day, and wondered 
>> if it is worth the high price so that you can get electric assist with one 
>> of your favorite bikes. 
>> 
>> I'm sure the price will come down with economies of scale.
>> 
>> And the biggest question of all: will this work with a fixed gear?
>> 
>> Joe Bernard: your opinion in particular?
>> 
>>> On Sat, Aug 26, 2017 at 8:40 AM, lum gim fong  wrote:
>>> https://content.superpedestrian.com/the-copenhagen-wheel
>>> 
>>> My wife talks electric bikes. Thought I could get her a rivbike and then 
>>> just pop a Copenhagen wheel on there.
>>> Clean, and she doesn't have to ride a 55lb electric bike.
>>> Anyone tried it on their riv?
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[RBW] Re: Custom bike

[Christopher Murray]

Legolas, Quickbeam, Baggins (a line of bags), and possibly a few others are 
Tolkien names. Someone mentioned that Rivendell doesn't put Rivendell on the 
downtube of non-customs and suggested it was tied to the Tolkien name issue. 

Along with Tolkien, Rivendell was also an outdoor gear company Grant admired. 

A bit off topic/ thread hijack for sure!

cm

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[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

[adam leibow]

these are incredible. I have them on my cheviot. 




On Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 6:30:36 AM UTC-7, lum gim fong wrote:
>
> 1.What kind do you like?
>
> 2.Are they easy to use? I am used to whole fist shifting with bar ends, 
> but wonder how easy it is to accurately flip the lever into the next cog 
> with thumbies.
>
> 3.Can you really  just use your thumb, or do you wind up trimming alot 
> with thumb and index/middle grip?
>
> 4. Do they work well on mountain/comfort bike straight bar setups?
>
> 5. Can I use my Silver shifter levers mounted to a Paul type stop, or are 
> those dog hind leg shaped shimano levers better for thumb shifting?
>
> Thanks for the info.
> My wife's bike has index twist shifters which have never performed that 
> well and was thinking of redo-ing her cockpit with ergo grips, Shimano MTN 
> type levers and thumb shifters.
> I'd really like to get her a Rivendell mixte, but she likes her Raleigh.
> Good thing is the thumbie setup would be totally transferable to an RBW 
> bike later.
>

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[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

[dougP]

I had Shimano Ultegra 8 speed bar ends on my Atlantis, & simply added a set 
of Paul's Thumbies when I converted it to flat bars.  Works like a champ.  
Index is same as before.  I use my thumb when pushing away & sorta nudge 
the lever with a knuckle on my forefinger going the other way.  I like the 
set-up a lot.  

+1 for Ergon grips.  If she uses the brake hoods for climbing, Ergon makes 
some versions with extensions that are quite useful.  But if not, the basic 
unit looks a lot cleaner.  

dougP

On Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 6:30:36 AM UTC-7, lum gim fong wrote:
>
> 1.What kind do you like?
>
> 2.Are they easy to use? I am used to whole fist shifting with bar ends, 
> but wonder how easy it is to accurately flip the lever into the next cog 
> with thumbies.
>
> 3.Can you really  just use your thumb, or do you wind up trimming alot 
> with thumb and index/middle grip?
>
> 4. Do they work well on mountain/comfort bike straight bar setups?
>
> 5. Can I use my Silver shifter levers mounted to a Paul type stop, or are 
> those dog hind leg shaped shimano levers better for thumb shifting?
>
> Thanks for the info.
> My wife's bike has index twist shifters which have never performed that 
> well and was thinking of redo-ing her cockpit with ergo grips, Shimano MTN 
> type levers and thumb shifters.
> I'd really like to get her a Rivendell mixte, but she likes her Raleigh.
> Good thing is the thumbie setup would be totally transferable to an RBW 
> bike later.
>

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[RBW] Re: FS: As-New 59cm Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen F/F - $1,300.00 Shipped

[sameness]

Sold. Thanks!

Jeff Hagedorn
Los Angeles, CA USA 

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[RBW] Re: Anyone tried a Copenhagen wheel on their Rivbike??

[Orc]

On Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 12:00:04 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> Patrick: An electric fixie is madness! Trust me, you don't want a motor 
> pushing pedals that won't freewheel.
>
 
Not necessarily.  The C'wheel would not work (probably?), but a suitably 
clever design could set up to have the motor follow the pedals instead of 
running ahead (probably with some sort of strain meter in the hub to detect 
the pull from the chain -- if there's tension on the cog, produce power, 
otherwise  just sit there and read a book or kick in regenerative braking 
if the strain meter notices that the operator is resisting against the 
pedals.)

-david parsons

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[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

[Ron Mc]

If you want 9 or 10s indexing, Microshift are great

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[RBW] Re: Anyone tried a Copenhagen wheel on their Rivbike??

[Joe Bernard]

Actually, all you need is a front hub motor. It has no idea what rear wheel 
you're using, so the manufacturer wouldn't have to deal with the liability of 
selling a fixie electric kit. You just pedal pedal pedal, then stab the 
throttle when you want to pedal faster. Go for it, Patrick!

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