[RBW] What color frame would go well with orange bar tape?

[Philip Williamson]

That orange won’t really go with anything. Midnight blue maybe, as long as you 
have something equally bright anywhere else on the bike. 
To my eye, the strong red tape kills the subtle beauty of the sage green paint. 
British Racing Green could hold up to that orange, but I’d get a similarly 
bright seat bag or water bottles to tie it all together.

Philip
Buzzkill, CA

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[RBW] Re: Derailer Pulley Question

[Litho]

I haven't tried WD-40, but will give it a shot.  I spent a long time 
figuring out that it was the upper pulley.  Drivetrain noises are sneaky, 
but I was able to reproduce the noise when I spun the upper pulley by hand. 
 Or rather, moved it.  It didn't spin freely.  

Thanks for the input, all. 

Erik  

On Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 12:21:42 PM UTC-7 George Schick wrote:

> As a footnote to this thread, I've noticed that the original lubricant - 
> usually some kind of grease - that the manf. uses for these items tends to 
> harden after so many years.  I had a problem like this with some rapid-fire 
> MTB thumb shifters, too.  Took 'em apart, hosed 'em out with PB Blaster, 
> blew out the remains with compressed air, and replenished with Tri-Flow. 
>  The started working perfectly again.  Also, this appears to be a common 
> problem across the product lines with Shimano in particular.
>
>
> On Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 2:00:41 PM UTC-5, George Schick wrote:
>>
>> PB Blaster works well for that, too.  I had a derailleur with some of 
>> those pulleys that stiffened up like that and shot some of into 'em.  Then 
>> I blew out the excess with compressed air and replaced it wth Tri-Flow 
>> lubricant.  They almost spin by themselves now.
>>
>>
>> On Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 11:48:34 AM UTC-5, Garth wrote:
>>>
>>>  
>>>
>>>I have a M739 that has those "sealed" pulleys that squeaked. They 
>>> pulleys were quite stiff to turn by hand. I had never done any So I decided 
>>> to "play nice" and take one apart, clean thoroughly  and relube with some 
>>> Phil oil. I put it back on the bike and it was still stiff. Well sheesh. So 
>>> the other one I decided to just squirt some WD-40 and both sides and work 
>>> it in, so to speak. That one started spinning freely quite quickly, so I 
>>> sprayed the other one too and it was now spinning freely.  Three cheers for 
>>> squirting WD-40 directly in the pulleys zero cheers for taking them 
>>> apart and trying to be all "proper" about it. 
>>>
>>>So try squirting some WD-40 on both inner sides and spin 'em around.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 12:55:28 PM UTC-4, Litho wrote:

 Quick question for everyone.  I have a nice XT derailer that I'm 
 swapping over to one of my bikes, but am having a problem with squeaking 
 coming from the upper pulley.  I love the derailer, but actually removed 
 it 
 from another bike because the squeaking was driving me nuts.  I tried 
 everything I could think of but it always came back.  My efforts included: 

- Removing the pulley and cleaning it thoroughly. 
- Lubing it with oil. 
- Lubing it with grease
- Removing all lube and running it dry. 
- Taking it apart again.  
- Trying each of the above several more time.  

 I haven't replaced any of the parts yet.  It's a ceramic bushing in the 
 pulley, not bearings.  Any suggestions?  Any recommendations on better 
 pulleys I could swap in?  

 Erik   

>>>

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Re: [RBW] FS: 1984 Trek 850 - 22"

[velomann]

Sam,
Are you in Portland?
I have an 18' Trek 950 that's pretty much stock I was going to list on CL 
soon, and a 19" 930 that I need to convert back to 26" wheels that will 
also be listed soon. Both of these are lugged, US-made True Temper frames - 
the good stuff. Not that Ant's 850 isn't good - the first mtb I ever bought 
was an 86 850 in the red/black fade with chainstay U-brakes.

Mike

On Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 5:27:28 PM UTC-7, Sam Perez wrote:
>
> Hello I am 5'5 would that be the appropriate size for me I generally ride 
> a 52 cm.
>
> On Sun, Aug 30, 2020, 4:19 PM ant ritchey  > wrote:
>
>> Hi everyone. 
>>
>> Selling a bike I built up for a friend. It's a fantastic rigjust not 
>> getting "the attention it deserves" from said friend. Pics and details here:
>>
>>
>> https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/d/portland-1984-trek-850-drop-bar-dirt/7180672271.html
>>
>> Buyer pays actual shipping via BIkeflights. Paypal ("gift" or +3%) or 
>> Venmo.
>> HIt me up off-list or text (724) 757-9358 with any questions you may have.
>>
>> -Ant Ritchey in PDX, OR
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Re: [RBW] FS: 1984 Trek 850 - 22"

[Joe Bernard]

Sam, I'm 5-6 and I would barely get a leg over that thing, the seattube is 
almost 56cm. As it's a mountain bike I presume the toptube length is crazy 
long for us, too, especially with the reach of dropbars added. A 19" mtb of 
that era is the practical limit for me, and even the '89 Ritchey I had in 
that size was kinda huge on me. 

On Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 5:27:28 PM UTC-7 Sam Perez wrote:

> Hello I am 5'5 would that be the appropriate size for me I generally ride 
> a 52 cm.
>
> On Sun, Aug 30, 2020, 4:19 PM ant ritchey  wrote:
>
>> Hi everyone. 
>>
>> Selling a bike I built up for a friend. It's a fantastic rigjust not 
>> getting "the attention it deserves" from said friend. Pics and details here:
>>
>>
>> https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/d/portland-1984-trek-850-drop-bar-dirt/7180672271.html
>>
>> Buyer pays actual shipping via BIkeflights. Paypal ("gift" or +3%) or 
>> Venmo.
>> HIt me up off-list or text (724) 757-9358 with any questions you may 
>> have.
>>
>> -Ant Ritchey in PDX, OR
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Re: [RBW] Re: What color frame would go well with orange bar tape?

[velomann]

Spurcycle only makes raw and black as you probably already know. However 
they have done 5 (that I know of) limited run collaborations with Chris 
King, matching the clapper on the black bell to a King Anodized color. 
First was blue, then red, then the CK Anniversary Olive Crate Green (those 
were raw bells and they only did 200), then last year purple AND bourbon.
So an eventual run of black bells with orange clappers is not beyond the 
realm of possible.

Mike

On Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 11:08:21 AM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote:

> I will do that. BTW, until you pointed it out, I didn't even know that the 
> color of the headlamp was orange; I thought it was gold -- somewhat color 
> blind (which raises -- doesn't "beg") the question, why am I so exercised 
> about orange tape? Answer: the orange of the tape is a much more obvious 
> orange, at least to me.
>
> BRG and Molteni Orange has got to be a winning combination. Photos once I 
> receive and install the new bar.
>
> Next: Need to find an orange Spurcycle bell to replace the black one.
>
> On Sat, Aug 29, 2020 at 4:33 PM Roberta  wrote:
>
>> Be sure to post pics of the finished look!
>>
>>
>> On Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 3:23:52 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>>>
>>> And the winner is --- Roberta.
>>>
>>> I like the all-blue scheme on the gofast too much to change it, so the 
>>> replacement tape will be as close to the Lizard Skins as I can find. The 
>>> red tape with sage green on the errand bike is also a favorite, so that 
>>> will stay.
>>>
>>> The BRG dirt road bike is the one left over, and besides will soon have 
>>> a bar transplant and require re-taping; voila, a concatenation of 
>>> circumstances that practically legislate the choice.
>>>
>>> Thanks, all, for helping me think this through.
>>>
>>> Roberta, the orange device on the bar is my K-Light; my Spurcycle bell 
>>> is black.
>>>
>>> On Sat, Aug 29, 2020 at 10:27 AM Roberta  wrote:
>>>
 Patrick,

 It seems like you like the themes--the blue monochrome is so classy and 
 unusual in the perfect color matching.  I love the look, even though you 
 say the tape needs to be changed soon.  

 The Sage Green with red tape and matched Ortiebs must look awesome 
 together.  I like the color scheme without the Ortiebs, too.

 That leaves the dark green bike, a more serious look.  A pop of color 
 would make anyone smile.  Is that an orange light or bell I spy on your 
 handlebars?  Perhaps you were subconsciously noting orange would be a nice 
 compliment.

 I like Garth's idea of seeing the different shades of orange prior to 
 the taping.  

 Roberta

 On Friday, August 28, 2020 at 10:52:38 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> Several people have suggested putting the orange tape on a green bike. 
> But which green one, BRG or Sage Green? 
>
> I lean toward the BRG bike if only because I primly match my bar tape 
> to my red Ortiliebs on the Sage one.
>
> More comments?
>
> Thanks.
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Re: [RBW] Re: Delight us with your 2020 Clems!

[Joe Bernard]

Another #Rivsister through Leah's Instagram. It's working, Leah!

On Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 5:55:01 PM UTC-7 Bob Ehrenbeck wrote:

> Well Leah, you should know that it was photos of your Clems from your IG 
> that got her interested in them! Along with your superbly equipped green El 
> Clem, Mark!
>
> Regarding those grips: She doesn't remember the brand; she bought them at 
> a bike shop in Dallas a long time ago when she lived there. They're worn, 
> but still feel great.
>
> Bob
>
>
> On Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 7:03:00 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> Well, Sylvia sounds like someone I’d like to know! Send that new 
>> Rivendell convert to our List here; as the famous Mean Girls movie line 
>> goes, “She can sit with us.” 😘  
>>
>> I’m so glad to hear of the pieces that bring her joy on her new bike. I 
>> like all those same things. What grips does she have on those bars? I like 
>> the look of them - like Ergons but a nicer color...
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>> On Aug 30, 2020, at 3:54 PM, Bob Ehrenbeck  wrote:
>>
>> 
>> Here's a photo of the 45 Clem L I bought for my wife, which just arrived 
>> last Friday. It joins the 52 Clem H I bought as a frame in the 2015 
>> original Clem presale, so we are now an official two-Clem household!
>>
>> Once it was out of the box and the wheels and handlebar were put on, I 
>> had to put on old pedals and grips and adjust the brakes, but as soon as 
>> that was done she took off and went for a quick spin around the 
>> neighborhood, in love with the looks, the brilliant bronze-green color, and 
>> the ride from that long wheelbase! (She also really appreciates the little 
>> details like the hearts in the lugwork and the multi-colored spoke nipples!)
>>
>> The bike is still a work in progress, though -- I still have to transfer 
>> the front rack (with a basket handmade in Ghana that she bought at the New 
>> Amsterdam Bicycle Show), rear rack, and Brooks B67S saddle over from her 
>> old Gary Fisher, as well as buy some pedals that she can put her half clips 
>> on. Also, we're going to change out the Bosco handlebars, as they sometimes 
>> get in the way of her knees. I know a longer stem might fix that, but she's 
>> not crazy about the Boscos and prefers the Ahearne/Map bars that are on her 
>> other bike. But overall, Sylvia is a Rivendell convert, and she is out 
>> again on it today!
>>
>> Bob E
>>
>> 
>>
>> Cranford, NJ
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Re: [RBW] Re: Delight us with your 2020 Clems!

[Bob Ehrenbeck]

Well Leah, you should know that it was photos of your Clems from your IG 
that got her interested in them! Along with your superbly equipped green El 
Clem, Mark!

Regarding those grips: She doesn't remember the brand; she bought them at a 
bike shop in Dallas a long time ago when she lived there. They're worn, but 
still feel great.

Bob

On Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 7:03:00 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:
>
> Well, Sylvia sounds like someone I’d like to know! Send that new Rivendell 
> convert to our List here; as the famous Mean Girls movie line goes, “She 
> can sit with us.” 😘  
>
> I’m so glad to hear of the pieces that bring her joy on her new bike. I 
> like all those same things. What grips does she have on those bars? I like 
> the look of them - like Ergons but a nicer color...
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Aug 30, 2020, at 3:54 PM, Bob Ehrenbeck > 
> wrote:
>
> 
> Here's a photo of the 45 Clem L I bought for my wife, which just arrived 
> last Friday. It joins the 52 Clem H I bought as a frame in the 2015 
> original Clem presale, so we are now an official two-Clem household!
>
> Once it was out of the box and the wheels and handlebar were put on, I had 
> to put on old pedals and grips and adjust the brakes, but as soon as that 
> was done she took off and went for a quick spin around the neighborhood, in 
> love with the looks, the brilliant bronze-green color, and the ride from 
> that long wheelbase! (She also really appreciates the little details like 
> the hearts in the lugwork and the multi-colored spoke nipples!)
>
> The bike is still a work in progress, though -- I still have to transfer 
> the front rack (with a basket handmade in Ghana that she bought at the New 
> Amsterdam Bicycle Show), rear rack, and Brooks B67S saddle over from her 
> old Gary Fisher, as well as buy some pedals that she can put her half clips 
> on. Also, we're going to change out the Bosco handlebars, as they sometimes 
> get in the way of her knees. I know a longer stem might fix that, but she's 
> not crazy about the Boscos and prefers the Ahearne/Map bars that are on her 
> other bike. But overall, Sylvia is a Rivendell convert, and she is out 
> again on it today!
>
> Bob E
>
> 
>
> Cranford, NJ
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Re: [RBW] FS: 1984 Trek 850 - 22"

[Sam Perez]

Hello I am 5'5 would that be the appropriate size for me I generally ride a
52 cm.

On Sun, Aug 30, 2020, 4:19 PM ant ritchey 
wrote:

> Hi everyone.
>
> Selling a bike I built up for a friend. It's a fantastic rigjust not
> getting "the attention it deserves" from said friend. Pics and details here:
>
>
> https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/d/portland-1984-trek-850-drop-bar-dirt/7180672271.html
>
> Buyer pays actual shipping via BIkeflights. Paypal ("gift" or +3%) or
> Venmo.
> HIt me up off-list or text (724) 757-9358 with any questions you may have.
>
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[RBW] FS: 1984 Trek 850 - 22"

[ant ritchey]

Hi everyone. 

Selling a bike I built up for a friend. It's a fantastic rigjust not 
getting "the attention it deserves" from said friend. Pics and details here:

https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/d/portland-1984-trek-850-drop-bar-dirt/7180672271.html

Buyer pays actual shipping via BIkeflights. Paypal ("gift" or +3%) or Venmo.
HIt me up off-list or text (724) 757-9358 with any questions you may have.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Delight us with your 2020 Clems!

[Leah Peterson]

Well, Sylvia sounds like someone I’d like to know! Send that new Rivendell 
convert to our List here; as the famous Mean Girls movie line goes, “She can 
sit with us.” 😘  

I’m so glad to hear of the pieces that bring her joy on her new bike. I like 
all those same things. What grips does she have on those bars? I like the look 
of them - like Ergons but a nicer color...

Sent from my iPad

> On Aug 30, 2020, at 3:54 PM, Bob Ehrenbeck  wrote:
> 
> 
> Here's a photo of the 45 Clem L I bought for my wife, which just arrived last 
> Friday. It joins the 52 Clem H I bought as a frame in the 2015 original Clem 
> presale, so we are now an official two-Clem household!
> 
> Once it was out of the box and the wheels and handlebar were put on, I had to 
> put on old pedals and grips and adjust the brakes, but as soon as that was 
> done she took off and went for a quick spin around the neighborhood, in love 
> with the looks, the brilliant bronze-green color, and the ride from that long 
> wheelbase! (She also really appreciates the little details like the hearts in 
> the lugwork and the multi-colored spoke nipples!)
> 
> The bike is still a work in progress, though -- I still have to transfer the 
> front rack (with a basket handmade in Ghana that she bought at the New 
> Amsterdam Bicycle Show), rear rack, and Brooks B67S saddle over from her old 
> Gary Fisher, as well as buy some pedals that she can put her half clips on. 
> Also, we're going to change out the Bosco handlebars, as they sometimes get 
> in the way of her knees. I know a longer stem might fix that, but she's not 
> crazy about the Boscos and prefers the Ahearne/Map bars that are on her other 
> bike. But overall, Sylvia is a Rivendell convert, and she is out again on it 
> today!
> 
> Bob E
> 
> 
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[RBW] Re: Delight us with your 2020 Clems!

[Joe Bernard]

Technically it's a streethole cover 😉

On Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 3:30:19 PM UTC-7 Paul in Dallas wrote:

> What is it called when a woman climbs in or out  the pictured hole in the 
> ground on the decal?
>
> I was reading that Berkley changed the name to remain gender neutral.
>
> I could see a Clem in the family over the next year, such versatile 
> machines
>
> I'm sure currently enjoying my new to me Orange Sam, called SamWise 
> Orangey and no Riv should dwell alone...Right?
>
> If you don't know who Samwise Gamgee is...well, if your a Rivendell fan 
> please look it up. It's essential knowledge.
>
> Paul in Dallas 
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[RBW] Delight us with your 2020 Clems!

[True Golden]

What is it called when a woman climbs in or out  the pictured hole in the 
ground on the decal?
I was reading that Berkley changed the name to remain gender neutral.
I could see a Clem in the family over the next year, such versatile machines
I'm sure currently enjoying my new to me Orange Sam, called SamWise Orangey and 
no Riv should dwell alone...Right?
If you don't know who Samwise Gamgee is...well, if your a Rivendell fan please 
look it up. It's essential knowledge.
Paul in Dallas 

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[RBW] WTB 56 Black Mountain Cycles Road (rim brake)

[Erik Wright]

Howdy,

Not a Riv, but I see a lot of Black Mountain Cycles chatter here so thought 
I'd post. Happy to delete if OT.

I'm Road curious. If you have a 56 gathering dust, let me know. I'm open to 
f/f/hs, complete, or somewhere in the middle.

Since PMing is funky with the new interface, feel free to email me off-list 
here: erik *dot* s *dot* wright *at* gmail *dot* com.

Erik, Philly

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Re: [RBW] Re: Delight us with your 2020 Clems!

[Joe Bernard]

Olivier, you would think I would connect those rather obvious dots! But 
I've been dealing with this all my life, my brain has these weird blind 
spots. I am eediot! 🤪

On Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 2:37:53 PM UTC-7 Olivier Chételat wrote:

> Mr. Joe, here is a visual refresher of what happened. And fear not, it is 
> an easy detail to overlook.
>
> Oli
> [image: Image 8-30-20 at 2.27 PM.jpeg]
> On Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 2:00:29 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> As God is my witness I didn't know it's a manhole cover. Which I probably 
>> shouldn't admit in public 🤦‍♂️
>>
>> On Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 12:52:18 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Yes, I agree with Kim - Mark’s bike is a party. A party bike - that 
>>> could be a new designation/category!
>>>
>>> Something unique that the Clems offer - freedom from pretense, and a 
>>> defiance of classification. Clems do not take themselves seriously; finery 
>>> is not required. There is no particular way a Clem was meant to look. Clems 
>>> are diamonds in the rough, hidden gems, unsung heroes. Do what you will 
>>> with them; they won’t complain. The Clem is the bike of the Lone Wolf! 
>>>
>>> When I took my Betty to the shop, she was a looker. Everyone knew she 
>>> was a classy gal, lugged and lovely, something really special. The 
>>> Clementine (that’s what I call my 2019 Clem L) at first glance appears to 
>>> be a quality cruiser, but once the mechanics put hands on it, they know 
>>> their mistake. They start noticing the seat lug and the “tough bike to 
>>> love” and the manhole cover head badge. There isn’t a man alive that hasn’t 
>>> test ridden my bike and been anything but impressed with it.
>>>
>>> I’ve seen Clem Ls set up for mountain biking, commuting, kid-hauling, 
>>> pleasure-cruising. My Clem is a complete conundrum in that I’m using it as 
>>> an exercise bike but it’s set up to haul (I like how it looks with the 
>>> racks and basket and bags and yes, I’m not using them and it’s unnecessary 
>>> but just let me live). It’s rated to mountain bike standards, but has 
>>> Gravel King slicks and dyno and is a road queen. If you want to see Clem 
>>> diversity, just search #clemsmithjr on Instagram. They really are unwilling 
>>> to be set into a single category.
>>>
>>> One iteration I’d really like to see is Clems for Kids. I started that 
>>> hashtag on Instagram and wish it would take off. If you invested in a Clem 
>>> L, your kids could have a lot of time riding it. I have a 45 Clem H for my 
>>> boys and love it, but the L version would be great because it would fit 
>>> more sizes. 
>>>
>>> Enough of me, back to the 2020 Clem folks. 
>>> Leah
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>
>>> On Aug 30, 2020, at 7:53 AM, kim young  wrote:
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>> That bike feels like the party of no reason other than to celebrate 
>>> being alive and fabulous on a Clem. 
>>> I categorically approve and vote yes.
>>>
>>> On Sat, Aug 29, 2020 at 7:01 PM Mark Roland  
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> First I would like to say don't forget good ol' Gus and Susie. I am 
 waiting on my Susie with (colorful) parts in hand.

 Second, let me apologize if I've told my Clem story before, more than 
 once. I will keep it brief.

 
 Clementine at sunset in 2016. It looks so...short. More photos here: 
 https://goo.gl/photos/Xyf3kVj4ENcXVSiw5

 Got an OC (Original Clementine), one of the last completes in the first 
 run. Frame was damaged, Riv sent a replacement, with the cream accents 
 only 
 found on the framesets (now standard). Loved the bike, sold it to raise 
 some money I needed. Late in 2019, ended up with a bronze green Clem L.

 
 Currently the only shot I have of El Clem with the new racing tires 
 from Rene Herse. Eventually will do a proper photo shoot.
 More pics of the bike here if you haven't seen it: 
 https://photos.app.goo.gl/qc6rMfoke1P8X9Dj7

 I built it up similarly to my OC with fenders and racks. Since  I 
 started with a frameset, I built a set of wheels and used a dynamo front 
 hub. Also, because I was planning to run 2.25" Thunder Burts, I bought the 
 widest VO 700c fenders and re-radiused them for 650B. The bike is 
 basically 
 my car for local trips, with front and rear lights--and a brake 
 light!--and 
 my back o bike bags. 

 I will eventually basketize it, but currently that would make parking 
 it in the living room closet more difficult than it already is. Recently I 
 swapped out the tires for Rene Herse Switchback Hill EL (actually came 
 labeled Compass), with plans to use the Thunder Burts on my in process 
 Hubbahubbah build. Also, though I like the pink streamers, they are a bit 
 1980s prep with the green, so I am going to try this classic set:

 
 Don't forget the Susie/Gus thread!

 On Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 4:16:00 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding

[RBW] Re: FS: 52 Clem H Frame/Fork, Mustard

[Collin A]

Sold!

Happy Sunday,
Collin

On Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 2:01:01 PM UTC-7 Nikko in Oakland wrote:

> PM sent
>
> On Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 1:06:08 PM UTC-7 Ray wrote:
>
>> PM sent
>>
>> On Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 12:53:01 PM UTC-5 Collin A wrote:
>>
>>> Howdy Everyone,
>>>
>>> Recently got a Joe that fits me much better than the clem that was just 
>>> a smidge too big for me. As a result (and being told by my partner that 
>>> there is only room for 3 bikes in our apartment), I have to post the Clem 
>>> for sale. I have some other bits as well (bosco bars, 26.0 stem, 0 offset 
>>> seatpost), if interested. Let me know if you have any questions!
>>>
>>> Album Here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/yS3UTYNWnAn6Qe1v5
>>> Asking price: *$600 *(local sale for preferred, but I have a box to 
>>> ship in case)
>>>
>>> Items of Note:
>>>
>>>- I am the original owner
>>>- Comes with Frame, Fork, Headset (bearings still super smooth), 
>>>Seatpost (scratched up, but is a 26.8), brand new 110 Shimano BB
>>>- No dents or dings
>>>- Plenty of paint chips, the most notable is D/S BB when my 
>>>derailleur overshifted during a climb. All have been sealed with clear 
>>> nail 
>>>polish and most areas are photographed
>>>- Just frame-saved the bike with boeshield
>>>- Cable guide and seat cluster nut/bolt is included
>>>- Trying to figure out if I can modify my framebag for the Joe, 
>>>otherwise I would be including that for sale as an additional $120
>>>
>>> Quirks:
>>>
>>>- Seatpost lug is just a teensy bit oversized, so depending where 
>>>the seatpost is clamped, you may experience some slippage. Current 
>>> options 
>>>are either use a 27.0 seatpost or order a seatpost from riv and have the 
>>>knurl the area where it will clamp (what I ended up doing when I owned 
>>> it 
>>>and experienced no slippage after the modification). Not ideal, I know...
>>>- This is the 2017 run (2nd gen I believe), so the bike is a bit 
>>>taller than the last run of the frames.
>>>
>>> The Pitch:
>>> The Clem is a great all-rounder, and lives up to the phrase on the 
>>> downtube "A tough bike to love." It served as my daily commuter, single 
>>> track shredder, MTB race bike, dirt tourer and general errand bike; It 
>>> accomplished all of those tasks with ease. However, the most enjoyable way 
>>> I had it setup was as a rigid MTB, no racks, fenders, etc. with some plush 
>>> 2.25 tires and the handlebars setup a little more aggressively.
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Collin in "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" Sacramento 
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Just a thought: Building up that 2003 Curt Goodrich 26"-wheel custom as a Rivendell cruiser ...?

[Ian A]

What about adding canti posts and touching up? Maybe you'd get 26"x1.6 Supremes 
or something along those lines?

The Clem would offer more flexibility, but might not have the handling 
characteristics you prefer.

IanA Alberta Canada

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Re: [RBW] Re: Delight us with your 2020 Clems!

[Joe Bernard]

As God is my witness I didn't know it's a manhole cover. Which I probably 
shouldn't admit in public 🤦‍♂️

On Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 12:52:18 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> Yes, I agree with Kim - Mark’s bike is a party. A party bike - that could 
> be a new designation/category!
>
> Something unique that the Clems offer - freedom from pretense, and a 
> defiance of classification. Clems do not take themselves seriously; finery 
> is not required. There is no particular way a Clem was meant to look. Clems 
> are diamonds in the rough, hidden gems, unsung heroes. Do what you will 
> with them; they won’t complain. The Clem is the bike of the Lone Wolf! 
>
> When I took my Betty to the shop, she was a looker. Everyone knew she was 
> a classy gal, lugged and lovely, something really special. The Clementine 
> (that’s what I call my 2019 Clem L) at first glance appears to be a quality 
> cruiser, but once the mechanics put hands on it, they know their mistake. 
> They start noticing the seat lug and the “tough bike to love” and the 
> manhole cover head badge. There isn’t a man alive that hasn’t test ridden 
> my bike and been anything but impressed with it.
>
> I’ve seen Clem Ls set up for mountain biking, commuting, kid-hauling, 
> pleasure-cruising. My Clem is a complete conundrum in that I’m using it as 
> an exercise bike but it’s set up to haul (I like how it looks with the 
> racks and basket and bags and yes, I’m not using them and it’s unnecessary 
> but just let me live). It’s rated to mountain bike standards, but has 
> Gravel King slicks and dyno and is a road queen. If you want to see Clem 
> diversity, just search #clemsmithjr on Instagram. They really are unwilling 
> to be set into a single category.
>
> One iteration I’d really like to see is Clems for Kids. I started that 
> hashtag on Instagram and wish it would take off. If you invested in a Clem 
> L, your kids could have a lot of time riding it. I have a 45 Clem H for my 
> boys and love it, but the L version would be great because it would fit 
> more sizes. 
>
> Enough of me, back to the 2020 Clem folks. 
> Leah
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Aug 30, 2020, at 7:53 AM, kim young  wrote:
>
> 
>
> That bike feels like the party of no reason other than to celebrate being 
> alive and fabulous on a Clem. 
> I categorically approve and vote yes.
>
> On Sat, Aug 29, 2020 at 7:01 PM Mark Roland  wrote:
>
> First I would like to say don't forget good ol' Gus and Susie. I am 
>> waiting on my Susie with (colorful) parts in hand.
>>
>> Second, let me apologize if I've told my Clem story before, more than 
>> once. I will keep it brief.
>>
>> 
>> Clementine at sunset in 2016. It looks so...short. More photos here: 
>> https://goo.gl/photos/Xyf3kVj4ENcXVSiw5
>>
>> Got an OC (Original Clementine), one of the last completes in the first 
>> run. Frame was damaged, Riv sent a replacement, with the cream accents only 
>> found on the framesets (now standard). Loved the bike, sold it to raise 
>> some money I needed. Late in 2019, ended up with a bronze green Clem L.
>>
>> 
>> Currently the only shot I have of El Clem with the new racing tires from 
>> Rene Herse. Eventually will do a proper photo shoot.
>> More pics of the bike here if you haven't seen it: 
>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/qc6rMfoke1P8X9Dj7
>>
>> I built it up similarly to my OC with fenders and racks. Since  I started 
>> with a frameset, I built a set of wheels and used a dynamo front hub. Also, 
>> because I was planning to run 2.25" Thunder Burts, I bought the widest VO 
>> 700c fenders and re-radiused them for 650B. The bike is basically my car 
>> for local trips, with front and rear lights--and a brake light!--and my 
>> back o bike bags. 
>>
>> I will eventually basketize it, but currently that would make parking it 
>> in the living room closet more difficult than it already is. Recently I 
>> swapped out the tires for Rene Herse Switchback Hill EL (actually came 
>> labeled Compass), with plans to use the Thunder Burts on my in process 
>> Hubbahubbah build. Also, though I like the pink streamers, they are a bit 
>> 1980s prep with the green, so I am going to try this classic set:
>>
>> 
>> Don't forget the Susie/Gus thread!
>>
>> On Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 4:16:00 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding 
>> Ding! wrote:
>>>
>>> We need a little good news in the dark and twisty tale that is 2020. 
>>> Lots of you will have received shiny new blue and green Clems at the time 
>>> of this writing. I consider it your obligation to cheer the rest of us up 
>>> with your new bikes. Stories and photos and impressions are encouraged and 
>>> appreciated. Did you light up your world with dyno? Adorn the bike with new 
>>> bags? Did you do a really wild color scheme? Are you pulling little 
>>> bobble-headed cherubs in a bike trailer, or have you plopped them in a baby 
>>> seat? Or maybe you are hauling adorable dogs in your baskets? Maybe your 
>>> Clem is just streaking arou

Re: [RBW] Re: Delight us with your 2020 Clems!

[Leah Peterson]

Yes, I agree with Kim - Mark’s bike is a party. A party bike - that could be a 
new designation/category!

Something unique that the Clems offer - freedom from pretense, and a defiance 
of classification. Clems do not take themselves seriously; finery is not 
required. There is no particular way a Clem was meant to look. Clems are 
diamonds in the rough, hidden gems, unsung heroes. Do what you will with them; 
they won’t complain. The Clem is the bike of the Lone Wolf! 

When I took my Betty to the shop, she was a looker. Everyone knew she was a 
classy gal, lugged and lovely, something really special. The Clementine (that’s 
what I call my 2019 Clem L) at first glance appears to be a quality cruiser, 
but once the mechanics put hands on it, they know their mistake. They start 
noticing the seat lug and the “tough bike to love” and the manhole cover head 
badge. There isn’t a man alive that hasn’t test ridden my bike and been 
anything but impressed with it.

I’ve seen Clem Ls set up for mountain biking, commuting, kid-hauling, 
pleasure-cruising. My Clem is a complete conundrum in that I’m using it as an 
exercise bike but it’s set up to haul (I like how it looks with the racks and 
basket and bags and yes, I’m not using them and it’s unnecessary but just let 
me live). It’s rated to mountain bike standards, but has Gravel King slicks and 
dyno and is a road queen. If you want to see Clem diversity, just search 
#clemsmithjr on Instagram. They really are unwilling to be set into a single 
category.

One iteration I’d really like to see is Clems for Kids. I started that hashtag 
on Instagram and wish it would take off. If you invested in a Clem L, your kids 
could have a lot of time riding it. I have a 45 Clem H for my boys and love it, 
but the L version would be great because it would fit more sizes. 

Enough of me, back to the 2020 Clem folks. 
Leah

Sent from my iPad

> On Aug 30, 2020, at 7:53 AM, kim young  wrote:
> 
> 
> That bike feels like the party of no reason other than to celebrate being 
> alive and fabulous on a Clem. 
> I categorically approve and vote yes.
> 
> 
>> On Sat, Aug 29, 2020 at 7:01 PM Mark Roland  wrote:
>> First I would like to say don't forget good ol' Gus and Susie. I am waiting 
>> on my Susie with (colorful) parts in hand.
>> 
>> Second, let me apologize if I've told my Clem story before, more than once. 
>> I will keep it brief.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Clementine at sunset in 2016. It looks so...short. More photos here: 
>> https://goo.gl/photos/Xyf3kVj4ENcXVSiw5
>> 
>> Got an OC (Original Clementine), one of the last completes in the first run. 
>> Frame was damaged, Riv sent a replacement, with the cream accents only found 
>> on the framesets (now standard). Loved the bike, sold it to raise some money 
>> I needed. Late in 2019, ended up with a bronze green Clem L.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Currently the only shot I have of El Clem with the new racing tires from 
>> Rene Herse. Eventually will do a proper photo shoot.
>> More pics of the bike here if you haven't seen it: 
>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/qc6rMfoke1P8X9Dj7
>> 
>> I built it up similarly to my OC with fenders and racks. Since  I started 
>> with a frameset, I built a set of wheels and used a dynamo front hub. Also, 
>> because I was planning to run 2.25" Thunder Burts, I bought the widest VO 
>> 700c fenders and re-radiused them for 650B. The bike is basically my car for 
>> local trips, with front and rear lights--and a brake light!--and my back o 
>> bike bags. 
>> 
>> I will eventually basketize it, but currently that would make parking it in 
>> the living room closet more difficult than it already is. Recently I swapped 
>> out the tires for Rene Herse Switchback Hill EL (actually came labeled 
>> Compass), with plans to use the Thunder Burts on my in process Hubbahubbah 
>> build. Also, though I like the pink streamers, they are a bit 1980s prep 
>> with the green, so I am going to try this classic set:
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Don't forget the Susie/Gus thread!
>> 
>>> On Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 4:16:00 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>>> wrote:
>>> We need a little good news in the dark and twisty tale that is 2020. Lots 
>>> of you will have received shiny new blue and green Clems at the time of 
>>> this writing. I consider it your obligation to cheer the rest of us up with 
>>> your new bikes. Stories and photos and impressions are encouraged and 
>>> appreciated. Did you light up your world with dyno? Adorn the bike with new 
>>> bags? Did you do a really wild color scheme? Are you pulling little 
>>> bobble-headed cherubs in a bike trailer, or have you plopped them in a baby 
>>> seat? Or maybe you are hauling adorable dogs in your baskets? Maybe your 
>>> Clem is just streaking around naked because it’s your new exercise bike and 
>>> you want it light. I don’t know, but I wouldn’t have to imagine if you 
>>> would post your 2020 Clems right here.
>>> 
>>> I hope the Sams, Appaloosas, Platypuses, and Charlies will

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Dirt Drop MT-10 Stem

[Tim Tetrault]

Hi Folks, 

Looking for the MT-10 in the 70 or 80 size in length, 26 clamp size, but 
with the 155mm quill length, if those exist.

Thanks, 

Tim

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[RBW] Re: Derailer Pulley Question

[George Schick]

As a footnote to this thread, I've noticed that the original lubricant - 
usually some kind of grease - that the manf. uses for these items tends to 
harden after so many years.  I had a problem like this with some rapid-fire 
MTB thumb shifters, too.  Took 'em apart, hosed 'em out with PB Blaster, 
blew out the remains with compressed air, and replenished with Tri-Flow. 
 The started working perfectly again.  Also, this appears to be a common 
problem across the product lines with Shimano in particular.


On Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 2:00:41 PM UTC-5, George Schick wrote:
>
> PB Blaster works well for that, too.  I had a derailleur with some of 
> those pulleys that stiffened up like that and shot some of into 'em.  Then 
> I blew out the excess with compressed air and replaced it wth Tri-Flow 
> lubricant.  They almost spin by themselves now.
>
>
> On Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 11:48:34 AM UTC-5, Garth wrote:
>>
>>  
>>
>>I have a M739 that has those "sealed" pulleys that squeaked. They 
>> pulleys were quite stiff to turn by hand. I had never done any So I decided 
>> to "play nice" and take one apart, clean thoroughly  and relube with some 
>> Phil oil. I put it back on the bike and it was still stiff. Well sheesh. So 
>> the other one I decided to just squirt some WD-40 and both sides and work 
>> it in, so to speak. That one started spinning freely quite quickly, so I 
>> sprayed the other one too and it was now spinning freely.  Three cheers for 
>> squirting WD-40 directly in the pulleys zero cheers for taking them 
>> apart and trying to be all "proper" about it. 
>>
>>So try squirting some WD-40 on both inner sides and spin 'em around.
>>
>>
>> On Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 12:55:28 PM UTC-4, Litho wrote:
>>>
>>> Quick question for everyone.  I have a nice XT derailer that I'm 
>>> swapping over to one of my bikes, but am having a problem with squeaking 
>>> coming from the upper pulley.  I love the derailer, but actually removed it 
>>> from another bike because the squeaking was driving me nuts.  I tried 
>>> everything I could think of but it always came back.  My efforts included: 
>>>
>>>- Removing the pulley and cleaning it thoroughly. 
>>>- Lubing it with oil. 
>>>- Lubing it with grease
>>>- Removing all lube and running it dry. 
>>>- Taking it apart again.  
>>>- Trying each of the above several more time.  
>>>
>>> I haven't replaced any of the parts yet.  It's a ceramic bushing in the 
>>> pulley, not bearings.  Any suggestions?  Any recommendations on better 
>>> pulleys I could swap in?  
>>>
>>> Erik   
>>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] FS: Microshift thumbies, kickstands, Shimano dynamo hub

[Emily Guise]

UPDATE TO THE UPDATE: All parts are sold. Thanks so much, everyone!

On Sat, Aug 29, 2020 at 8:23 PM Emily Guise  wrote:

> UPDATE: Clem stand and Microshift Thumbies are spoken for.
>
> On Sat, Aug 29, 2020 at 5:47 PM Emily Guise  wrote:
>
>> Hi folks! The parts bin clear out continues. I have the following for
>> sale (photos here
>> 
>> ):
>>
>> Microshift Thumbies set from my Clem Jr., I replaced them with Silvers.
>> Used for about two years. - $40 shipped
>>
>> Shimano Nexus HB-NX50 dynamo hub. Standard 3W, 36 hole. It's about 6
>> years old; I had it on a bike for about 4 years and never had any issues.
>> Just tested it and it works great.
>> $35 shipped
>>
>> Clem Smith Jr. kickstand: I replaced it with a two-legged Pletscher, so
>> don't need this anymore. Willing to let this go for the price of shipping.
>>
>> Black two-legged kickstand: This is brand new and never mounted. Not sure
>> of the weight limit, but I would say it would probably be better for
>> lighter rather than super heavy bikes. It has adjustable legs and swings up
>> out of the way. $15 shipped
>>
>> Post below or email emilykguise [AT] gmail [DOT] com if interested or if
>> you have any questions. Again, photos are here
>> .
>>
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Emily
>>
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[RBW] Re: Derailer Pulley Question

[George Schick]

PB Blaster works well for that, too.  I had a derailleur with some of those 
pulleys that stiffened up like that and shot some of into 'em.  Then I blew 
out the excess with compressed air and replaced it wth Tri-Flow lubricant. 
 They almost spin by themselves now.


On Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 11:48:34 AM UTC-5, Garth wrote:
>
>  
>
>I have a M739 that has those "sealed" pulleys that squeaked. They 
> pulleys were quite stiff to turn by hand. I had never done any So I decided 
> to "play nice" and take one apart, clean thoroughly  and relube with some 
> Phil oil. I put it back on the bike and it was still stiff. Well sheesh. So 
> the other one I decided to just squirt some WD-40 and both sides and work 
> it in, so to speak. That one started spinning freely quite quickly, so I 
> sprayed the other one too and it was now spinning freely.  Three cheers for 
> squirting WD-40 directly in the pulleys zero cheers for taking them 
> apart and trying to be all "proper" about it. 
>
>So try squirting some WD-40 on both inner sides and spin 'em around.
>
>
> On Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 12:55:28 PM UTC-4, Litho wrote:
>>
>> Quick question for everyone.  I have a nice XT derailer that I'm swapping 
>> over to one of my bikes, but am having a problem with squeaking coming from 
>> the upper pulley.  I love the derailer, but actually removed it from 
>> another bike because the squeaking was driving me nuts.  I tried everything 
>> I could think of but it always came back.  My efforts included: 
>>
>>- Removing the pulley and cleaning it thoroughly. 
>>- Lubing it with oil. 
>>- Lubing it with grease
>>- Removing all lube and running it dry. 
>>- Taking it apart again.  
>>- Trying each of the above several more time.  
>>
>> I haven't replaced any of the parts yet.  It's a ceramic bushing in the 
>> pulley, not bearings.  Any suggestions?  Any recommendations on better 
>> pulleys I could swap in?  
>>
>> Erik   
>>
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Re: [RBW] 26" road/gravel tire shortage

[Patrick Moore]

Thanks, Paul. 52 cm, so, theoretically (which means, imagining things
without actually looking at them) I might get a 2.1 Powerblock and no
fenders into the new Matthews frame build for 45s + fenders.

I hope things don't come to that, but should Rene Herse tires (Elk Pass and
Naches Pass) and the 26" X 1.25 and 1.75 Paselas disappear, then I'd have
recourse.

On Sat, Aug 29, 2020 at 2:11 PM True Golden  wrote:

> Hey Patrick and all.
>
> Been out riding.
> 10 miles out..several hours visiting a 95 YO friend.
>
> Then the 10 mile return trip!
>
> Very tolerable early but dang, about 1:30 this afternoon it was blazing.
> Mercy!
>
> Glad to be in the AC now.
>
> Its egg frying on the sidewalk time!
>
> I have Sun Rhyno-Lite rims that I measured outside width at 27mm on this
> particular bike, a made over Trek 950.
>
> The Powerblocks in a 26x2.10 are measuring 52mm width.
>
> I think they are a very decent smooth rolling,  not too heavy, not many
> flats tire.
>
> Paul in Dallas
>
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[RBW] Just a thought: Building up that 2003 Curt Goodrich 26"-wheel custom as a Rivendell cruiser ...?

[Patrick Moore]

I had offered it for sale, but I've often thought that it would be nice to
have a "hop on and go" "sit up and beg" cruiser bike, and while sure, it
would be nice to own a Clem for this sort of riding, I've got a Riv custom
frameset hanging on the wall.

Here're the rest of my thoughts. It was built for caliper brakes, but I
could build it with a fixed drive train, thus eliminating the need for a
rear brake, or I could use a coaster brake rear wheel -- or drum rear
wheel, for that matter. For the front, I could have the wheel built with a
drum brake, or even find a pair of those very elusive clamp-on cantilever
brake bosses.

Without constraints of calipers I am pretty sure I could get a 42 in there,
thus RH Naches Passes or 1.75 Paselas. No fenders, though, which would be a
major point "contra."

B 67 saddle, Albastache or perhaps Bullmoose or even Surly Open without
rise on longer-reach stem.

The frameset has f and r racks and lighting wire guides.

Handling would be affected, but the more upright position's effect on it
might be moderated by using a bar like the Albastache that offers a
"bend-forward" position. (IIRC, sta = 73*, hta = 72.5*, don't know rake or
trail, but guess it's medium trail. 58 X 57 c-c but with what, 3*?
upsloping tt and high head.

What do y'all think?

Really, the absence of fenders is the principal argument against the idea.

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Re: [RBW] Re: What color frame would go well with orange bar tape?

[Patrick Moore]

I will do that. BTW, until you pointed it out, I didn't even know that the
color of the headlamp was orange; I thought it was gold -- somewhat color
blind (which raises -- doesn't "beg") the question, why am I so exercised
about orange tape? Answer: the orange of the tape is a much more obvious
orange, at least to me.

BRG and Molteni Orange has got to be a winning combination. Photos once I
receive and install the new bar.

Next: Need to find an orange Spurcycle bell to replace the black one.

On Sat, Aug 29, 2020 at 4:33 PM Roberta  wrote:

> Be sure to post pics of the finished look!
>
>
> On Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 3:23:52 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>>
>> And the winner is --- Roberta.
>>
>> I like the all-blue scheme on the gofast too much to change it, so the
>> replacement tape will be as close to the Lizard Skins as I can find. The
>> red tape with sage green on the errand bike is also a favorite, so that
>> will stay.
>>
>> The BRG dirt road bike is the one left over, and besides will soon have a
>> bar transplant and require re-taping; voila, a concatenation of
>> circumstances that practically legislate the choice.
>>
>> Thanks, all, for helping me think this through.
>>
>> Roberta, the orange device on the bar is my K-Light; my Spurcycle bell is
>> black.
>>
>> On Sat, Aug 29, 2020 at 10:27 AM Roberta  wrote:
>>
>>> Patrick,
>>>
>>> It seems like you like the themes--the blue monochrome is so classy and
>>> unusual in the perfect color matching.  I love the look, even though you
>>> say the tape needs to be changed soon.
>>>
>>> The Sage Green with red tape and matched Ortiebs must look awesome
>>> together.  I like the color scheme without the Ortiebs, too.
>>>
>>> That leaves the dark green bike, a more serious look.  A pop of color
>>> would make anyone smile.  Is that an orange light or bell I spy on your
>>> handlebars?  Perhaps you were subconsciously noting orange would be a nice
>>> compliment.
>>>
>>> I like Garth's idea of seeing the different shades of orange prior to
>>> the taping.
>>>
>>> Roberta
>>>
>>> On Friday, August 28, 2020 at 10:52:38 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:

 Several people have suggested putting the orange tape on a green bike.
 But which green one, BRG or Sage Green?

 I lean toward the BRG bike if only because I primly match my bar tape
 to my red Ortiliebs on the Sage one.

 More comments?

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[RBW] Re: Derailer Pulley Question

[Garth]

 

   I have a M739 that has those "sealed" pulleys that squeaked. They 
pulleys were quite stiff to turn by hand. I had never done any So I decided 
to "play nice" and take one apart, clean thoroughly  and relube with some 
Phil oil. I put it back on the bike and it was still stiff. Well sheesh. So 
the other one I decided to just squirt some WD-40 and both sides and work 
it in, so to speak. That one started spinning freely quite quickly, so I 
sprayed the other one too and it was now spinning freely.  Three cheers for 
squirting WD-40 directly in the pulleys zero cheers for taking them 
apart and trying to be all "proper" about it. 

   So try squirting some WD-40 on both inner sides and spin 'em around.


On Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 12:55:28 PM UTC-4, Litho wrote:
>
> Quick question for everyone.  I have a nice XT derailer that I'm swapping 
> over to one of my bikes, but am having a problem with squeaking coming from 
> the upper pulley.  I love the derailer, but actually removed it from 
> another bike because the squeaking was driving me nuts.  I tried everything 
> I could think of but it always came back.  My efforts included: 
>
>- Removing the pulley and cleaning it thoroughly. 
>- Lubing it with oil. 
>- Lubing it with grease
>- Removing all lube and running it dry. 
>- Taking it apart again.  
>- Trying each of the above several more time.  
>
> I haven't replaced any of the parts yet.  It's a ceramic bushing in the 
> pulley, not bearings.  Any suggestions?  Any recommendations on better 
> pulleys I could swap in?  
>
> Erik   
>

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[RBW] FS: 59 Clem H

[Brendan Willard in SF]

no relation to seller

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/bik/d/mount-hermon-rivendell-clem/7187046836.html

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