Re: [RBW] Clem goes clicky

[Paul Choi]

The change in specs could be from supply chain issues. Parts for anything 
are hard to find.
On Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 4:59:10 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote:

> Oof, the first versions were atrocious. Yes, the later/current setup is 
> great if you're into friction front and rear. 
>
>
>
> On Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 4:44:38 PM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote:
>
>> That's a nice upgrade from the awful semi-index shifters my first gen 
>> Clem had. I think these might have gotten less bad in subsequent 
>> generations, though.
>>
>> Eric
>>
>> On Thu, Sep 30, 2021 at 7:30 PM Joe Bernard  wrote:
>>
>>> Interesting update from the weekly Riv email, the next batch of Clem 
>>> completes will come with index trigger rear and thumbie friction front. I 
>>> have no particular opinion on this, it's just interesting from a company 
>>> that pushed friction so hard for 26 years. 
>>>
>>> Joe "ok I use clicky triggers, I guess that's an opinion" Bernard
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Re: [RBW] Clem goes clicky

[Joe Bernard]

Oof, the first versions were atrocious. Yes, the later/current setup is 
great if you're into friction front and rear. 



On Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 4:44:38 PM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote:

> That's a nice upgrade from the awful semi-index shifters my first gen Clem 
> had. I think these might have gotten less bad in subsequent generations, 
> though.
>
> Eric
>
> On Thu, Sep 30, 2021 at 7:30 PM Joe Bernard  wrote:
>
>> Interesting update from the weekly Riv email, the next batch of Clem 
>> completes will come with index trigger rear and thumbie friction front. I 
>> have no particular opinion on this, it's just interesting from a company 
>> that pushed friction so hard for 26 years. 
>>
>> Joe "ok I use clicky triggers, I guess that's an opinion" Bernard
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Re: [RBW] Clem goes clicky

[Eric Daume]

That's a nice upgrade from the awful semi-index shifters my first gen Clem
had. I think these might have gotten less bad in subsequent generations,
though.

Eric

On Thu, Sep 30, 2021 at 7:30 PM Joe Bernard  wrote:

> Interesting update from the weekly Riv email, the next batch of Clem
> completes will come with index trigger rear and thumbie friction front. I
> have no particular opinion on this, it's just interesting from a company
> that pushed friction so hard for 26 years.
>
> Joe "ok I use clicky triggers, I guess that's an opinion" Bernard
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[RBW] Clem goes clicky

[Joe Bernard]

Interesting update from the weekly Riv email, the next batch of Clem 
completes will come with index trigger rear and thumbie friction front. I 
have no particular opinion on this, it's just interesting from a company 
that pushed friction so hard for 26 years. 

Joe "ok I use clicky triggers, I guess that's an opinion" Bernard

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[RBW] Re: New Craigslist/others thread

[Joe Bernard]

WOW, check out the chainguard, skirt guard and racks wrapped around front 
and rear lights. I'm sure it's a tank but I'd ride it! 

Joe Bernard

On Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 11:47:38 AM UTC-7 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn 
NY wrote:

> Huffy SUPREME! 
> $300 = 2TT of bargain. 
> I'm unaffiliated. 
>
> https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bik/d/brooklyn-huffy-supreme-commuter-bike/7386928392.html
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[RBW] Re: FS: Roadini 54 $1400

[Jonathan D.]

I might try to switch it to drops this weekend or next.  I appreciate the 
advice Bill.  The stem is also currently to long for the Albastasche.  

A couple of questions that came up:

The bike pictured currently has 38 mm Rene Here (Compass) tires.  I think 
it could easily fit 33s with Fenders.
My PBH is 85 and the bike fits well but on the small end for me.  My 58 Ram 
fits bigger.  

On Monday, September 27, 2021 at 10:40:07 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote:

> It looks like the Roadini has TRP RRL brakelevers on it.  Setting up brake 
> levers on Albastache (and similar) handlebars is a touch tricky, and 
> 'ergonomic' brake levers like the RRLs are in a way worse for Albastache 
> type bars, in my opinion.  They flare "out" on drop bars and make them 
> easier to grab from a couple different positions on drop bars.  When you 
> put them on Albastache bars, they now flare "up" which is weird on the 
> wrists.  
>
> I use SRAM brake levers on Albastache bars, and on a whim, I set them up 
> swapped.  Trade them left with right and now the lever blades flare "down" 
> and it's a lot better grab.  Since the bars are not taped in the photos, 
> I'd recommend your prospective buyer flip them.  If you want to do your 
> buyer a favor and want to have a small project, try them swapped.  
>
> The place the cables exit the levers is now 'on top' which is a little 
> unusual, but in my opinion that's fine.  
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
>
> On Friday, September 17, 2021 at 4:52:12 PM UTC-7 Jonathan D. wrote:
>
>> [image: IMG_3323.jpeg]
>>
>>
>> I am selling my 54 Roadini.  It was just built up and a great bike.  I 
>> just don't need it. I  would love to sell locally in Portland Oregon.  It 
>> has a different seat.  Might be open for a trade but not sure if I need 
>> another bike. I didn't tape the bars because if I keep it I'll switch the 
>> bars.
>>
>>
>> 2x9 setup 
>>
>> Sugino Crankset
>>
>> Dura-ace Rear Deraileur
>>
>> Sun Tour Front
>>
>> Dura Ace Bar end Shifters
>>
>> Nitro Stem 
>>
>> Origen Brakes
>>
>> Dura Ace Hubs with Magic Open Rims
>>
>> 38 Rene Herse/Compass Tires
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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Re: [RBW] ISO 54cm Homer, Romulus...?

[Jonathan D.]

Good point. I had a 56/57 Rom and it fits similar and my 58 Ram fits bigger.

On Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 10:51:26 AM UTC-7 Johnny Alien wrote:

> A 54 Roadini is going to fit larger than a 54 Romulus. A 54 
> Rambouillet/Romulus fits me fine but I would get a 50 Roadini.  A 54 would 
> be way too big.
>
> On Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 1:38:24 PM UTC-4 Jonathan D. wrote:
>
>> The Portland one is mine.  Pretty much a Rom with a nice build.
>>
>> On Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 8:58:12 AM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote:
>>
>>> Not quite what you asked, but here are two options:
>>>
>>>
>>> A. Homer Hilsen
>>> 61cm
>>>
>>> https://asheville.craigslist.org/bik/d/saluda-rivendell-bicycle-homer-hilsen/7356711404.html
>>>
>>>
>>> Roadini
>>> 54cm
>>>
>>> https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/d/portland-rivendell-roadini-54-cm/7384682045.html
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sep 28, 2021, at 5:30 AM, Igor  wrote:
>>>
>>> Anyone have one of the above?
>>> I may get one of the new Homer that are due sometime later this 
>>> fall..but I prefer the older kind
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Re: [RBW] Rivendell Incoming Frame Schedule

[Hugh Smitham]

Yeah I guess we just missed the Appaloosa shipment this year :(


On Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 3:34:00 PM UTC-7 Ashwath Akirekadu 
wrote:

>
> Bummer!  I'm beginning to feel the need for an Appaloosa again.
> On Tuesday, 14 September 2021 at 11:04:57 UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> Update from 9/13/21 Riv Newsletter:
>>
>> Clem L Completes 99 bikes: Shipping late September - delivery mid to late 
>> October. There's not enough room in the container to fit the 47.5 and 51cm 
>> Homers.
>>
>> Homers in 47.5 through 64cm 146 frames: Shipping from Taiwan the second 
>> week of October - delivery early to mid November.
>>
>> On Monday, September 13, 2021 at 6:45:51 AM UTC-7 Tim Bantham wrote:
>>
>>> That's the one I was looking for! Thanks Mathieu!
>>>
>>> On Monday, September 13, 2021 at 9:23:16 AM UTC-4 mathie...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Good morning Tim, 

 The Most recent update that I recall seeing is from Aug 6th, 

 I’ve attached the body of the email below 

 Early AugustI wrote in an earlier update about how our production is 
 shaping up for next year and how it's looking like we're going to have a 
 repeat of this year with many of our frame orders placed over a year ago 
 getting pushed all the way to 2023.

 The situation is obviously serious either way, but I have a suspicion 
 and hope that our people in Taiwan are doing what we* try *to do here 
 (it doesn't always work out) which is underpromise and overdeliver; or 
 maybe they're just preparing us for the absolute worst scenario and it 
 won't end up being that bad. I'm allowed to hope!

 Here's an example of what it's like now: I placed two orders in June 
 each for 1200 Alex DM21 rims and they told me the current ETA for the 
 first 
 order is July 2023, and the second order is March 202*4.* How could 
 that be? Do they really have that many unfufilled orders? It's hard to 
 wrap 
 my head around it.

 If the current production schedule is accurate, we're getting less 
 than half of what we planned for. This means more instant frame sell-outs, 
 reduced dealer sales, and increased prices. The alternative is laying off 
 employees, reducing hours, or possibly not making it to 2023.

 That all sounds bad and worrisome, but recently I stumbled across some 
 entries from Grant's progress reports in the early Riv Readers. The 
 problems then were absolutely worse; Riv was on the cusp of 
 out-of-business 
 for years. If you feel like it, you can read through some of those in the 
 early 
 Readers here 
 ,
  
 but they're stressful, even 20 years later. At least now we have enough 
 momentum to clear the hurdles - We're not Dalilah Muhammad, but we're 
 doing 
 OK.

 Here are some updated frame ETAs, with a major emphasis on the E. They 
 don't account for port strikes or congestion, Covid shut downs, or Suez 
 Canal type jam-ups. Also, we won't make the frames live on the site the 
 day 
 we receive the container. If we're still working on the shipment that came 
 before, we'll wait awhile before making them available to buy. All these 
 dates below can change and sometimes drastically.

 *Clem L framesets, 45 frames*: delivery is imminent, like next week.

 *Homers in 47.5 and 51, 48 frames: *Shipping from Taiwan in early 
 September - delivery mid to late the same month.

 *Clem L Completes 99 bikes: *Shipping with the small Homers above.

 *Homers in 54.5, 58, 61.5 and 64cm, 98 frames: *Shipping from Taiwan 
 in early October - delivery mid to late the same month.

 *Gus and Susie - 130 frames: *Shipping sometime in November, arrival 
 early December. If they get delayed we may push them into 2022.

 *Rosco Platypus: *Unknown ETA - we're still waiting on samples.

 That brings us to 2022 and the only confirmed deliveries we have are:

 *Atlantis - 150 frames: *Slated to ship from Taiwan in January, with 
 arrival late that month or early the next.

 *Platypus - 226 frames: *Delivery in March.

 *Sam Hillbornes - 209 frames: *Delivery in April.

 The rest of our orders, most of which we placed in September 2020, have 
 been pushed back to 2023. We're still waiting to hear for sure what we can 
 get from our other frame maker - so far all they've said is that they'll 
 try their hardest to get us Homers in July '22, but no word yet on 
 Roadunos, Roadinis, and Gus-n-Susies, which they also make.

 We also have a couple projects in the works, here's the scoop:

 *Jim Rear Rack: *Delivery in early October.

 *Slim Jim Goat Gloves: *Late this month

 *Microshift front derailers: *Late this 

[RBW] Re: New Craigslist/others thread

[Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY]

Huffy SUPREME! 
$300 = 2TT of bargain. 
I'm unaffiliated. 
https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bik/d/brooklyn-huffy-supreme-commuter-bike/7386928392.html

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Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne build video

[R Shannon]

We learn these things as we go. Very satisfying to do your own builds and 
maintenance. Nice work!

Best,
Rich in ATL

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 30, 2021, at 1:38 PM, Eric Marth  wrote:
> 
> Thanks, Rich, great idea! Rob, who painted the frame, gave me a tool that 
> performs the same function when he returned the bike. Wish I'd know about the 
> skewer trick before. 
>> On Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 11:22:08 AM UTC-4 mrb wrote:
>> Lovely video thank you for sharing!
>> 
>>> On Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 10:58:37 AM UTC-4 RichS wrote:
>>> Eric,
>>> 
>>> Congratulations on your beautiful Sam. Enjoyed your video and the views of 
>>> your shop as well.
>>> 
>>> A tip that (I believe courtesy of Sheldon Brown) makes removing a bottom 
>>> bracket much easier:  if the bb spindle allows, run a wheel skewer through 
>>> the spindle and your bb tool, clamp the tool down tight and with your big 
>>> 'ol wrench turn that bb loose.
>>> 
>>> Best,
>>> Rich in ATL 
>>> 
>>> 
 On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 7:19:37 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com 
 wrote:
 Thanks all of you for making time to watch! 
 
 David: Seems we have some overlap in our parts, tires and frame 
 appreciation! Rob Gassie (frame painter) was able to set that BB free.
 
> On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 5:32:19 PM UTC-4 steve wrote:
> Eric,
> Great video.  I very much enjoyed watching.  Great looking Sam.
> 
> Steve Tuggle
> 
>> On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 4:46:57 PM UTC-4 cycli...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>> Great video.  Great color choice on the repaint (yay black and cream).  
>> Glad the old BB finally was able to be extracted.  Love the RH 
>> Snoqualmie Pass tires.  I run them on both my Sam Hillborne and Surly 
>> Disc Trucker.
>> 
>> Welcome to the Riv family.
>> 
>>> On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 1:05:20 PM UTC-7 gpgun...@aol.com 
>>> wrote:
>>> Eric
>>> 
>>> Fantastic build video. Well done and very entertaining!
>>> 
>>> Gunner 
>>> 
 On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 3:01:05 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com 
 wrote:
 Thanks to a tip from forum members Liz S. and Paul R. I purchased my 
 first Rivendell earlier this summer. It was a complete Sam Hillborne 
 that I totally overhauled. 
 
 I made a video of the build process, it's up here. 
 
 And here are a few pictures of the completed bike. Thanks for having a 
 look ✌️
 
 
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[RBW] Re: FS: Quickbeam 56. $900

[CMR]

Hello, I am interested in the Quickbeam. I sent you a message but not sure 
if it went through, please message me if it's still available. Thanks!

On Sunday, June 20, 2021 at 9:21:20 PM UTC-4 bliss...@gmail.com wrote:

> [image: 2DB6206F-8144-4A96-B399-18E892D7E27F.jpeg][image: 
> 22340A2C-50B8-482B-9CC0-559001CE8C27.jpeg][image: 
> FA3EB09D-7C32-4726-BA84-BF8A9F6C9BE3.jpeg][image: 
> B297E535-2F90-438E-B56A-E664598E164A.jpeg][image: 
> F0861518-00FB-45EF-870F-95D3985E23F2.jpeg][image: 
> 63E1FB99-843E-4AB8-81D5-B255504AA99E.jpeg][image: 
> 0A247149-B4C6-4C98-9C37-260A4E3D2A03.jpeg]Sorry for the second recent 
> sale “ad”, I really do read/learn from this group, just never needed to 
> post!  I’m working on a project and this sale will help fund it- it does 
> leave me with two Rivendells I actually ride.
>   The frame is in great condition, was interesting to find the sticker 
> serial number- maybe at this price point Panasonic wasn’t interested in 
> stamping them?  There is a small paint chip on the right fork leg near the 
> dropout, visible in a photo.  There is also an area of paint wear on the 
> inner aspect of the left chainstay, looks like the tire rubs a bit from the 
> wheel being slightly misaligned (hadn’t noticed it before).
>   I’m the second owner, would guess less than a 100 miles on it (really a 
> bit too big for me, I’m more a 54).  The previous owner replaced the rear 
> wheel with a Shimano nexus 7-speed hub, works great.  Paul cantilever 
> breaks, Nitto bars/stem/seatpost, Brooks Flyer Special seat.  Two Blackburn 
> water bottle cages.  Kickstand.  Mavic rims, Pasela tires.  Suzhou front 
> hub.  Can include the wire basket on the rear rack, but would likely be 
> separate shipping item, not worth it?  
>   Condition issues- stored in Cape Cod, the marine air is hell on metal. 
>  As you can see from photos the racks have some pitting, the levers have 
> some corrosion, and some of the bolt/hardware has some rust.  I believe 
> this is reflected in the price.
>   This is a great working bike as is, not perfect.  Frame is really nice 
> for age, however.
>
>   More photos on request.  Free pickup near Boston, or can ship at your 
> expense through my bike shop, looks like ~$150 these days?  Thanks for 
> looking.
>

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[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne build video

[Eric Marth]

Thanks, Rich, great idea! Rob, who painted the frame, gave me a tool that 
performs the same function when he returned the bike. Wish I'd know about 
the skewer trick before. 
On Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 11:22:08 AM UTC-4 mrb wrote:

> Lovely video thank you for sharing!
>
> On Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 10:58:37 AM UTC-4 RichS wrote:
>
>> Eric,
>>
>> Congratulations on your beautiful Sam. Enjoyed your video and the views 
>> of your shop as well.
>>
>> A tip that (I believe courtesy of Sheldon Brown) makes removing a bottom 
>> bracket much easier:  if the bb spindle allows, run a wheel skewer through 
>> the spindle and your bb tool, clamp the tool down tight and with your big 
>> 'ol wrench turn that bb loose.
>>
>> Best,
>> Rich in ATL 
>>
>>
>> On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 7:19:37 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks all of you for making time to watch! 
>>>
>>> David: Seems we have some overlap in our parts, tires and frame 
>>> appreciation! Rob Gassie (frame painter) was able to set that BB free.
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 5:32:19 PM UTC-4 steve wrote:
>>>
 Eric,
 Great video.  I very much enjoyed watching.  Great looking Sam.

 Steve Tuggle

 On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 4:46:57 PM UTC-4 cycli...@gmail.com 
 wrote:

> Great video.  Great color choice on the repaint (yay black and 
> cream).  Glad the old BB finally was able to be extracted.  Love the RH 
> Snoqualmie Pass tires.  I run them on both my Sam Hillborne and Surly 
> Disc 
> Trucker.
>
> Welcome to the Riv family.
>
> On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 1:05:20 PM UTC-7 gpgun...@aol.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Eric
>>
>> Fantastic build video. Well done and very entertaining!
>>
>> Gunner 
>>
>> On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 3:01:05 PM UTC-4 
>> eric...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks to a tip from forum members Liz S. and Paul R. I purchased my 
>>> first Rivendell earlier this summer. It was a complete Sam Hillborne 
>>> that I 
>>> totally overhauled. 
>>>
>>> I made a video of the build process, it's up here 
>>> . 
>>>
>>> And here are a few pictures of the completed bike. Thanks for having 
>>> a look ✌️
>>>
>>> [image: Hillborne Sm_01.jpg][image: Hillborne Sm_02.jpg][image: 
>>> Hillborne Sm_03.jpg][image: Hillborne Sm_05.jpg][image: Hillborne 
>>> Sm_06.jpg][image: Hillborne Sm_07.jpg]
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Show Me Your Roadeo!

[Bill Lindsay]

Drew Henson asked:  "does pbh still provide the best guidance for sizing a 
roadeo?"

As with most things: it depends.  If by "best" you mean "quickest easiest 
way to make a best guess for a rider who doesn't have a solid idea how they 
want to fit on a bike", then YES, it's still the best way.  If by "best" 
you mean "the absolute best way to provide an optimal fit for every 
possible rider" then NO, it's not the best way and never was.  Riders who 
report that they wish they had gone a size up are telling us they made 
their best guess, and subsequently learned some more things about 
themselves and refined their guess.  

I'm within a few mm of your PBH (86.5) and I own a 59, and I would not 
change it.  In my youth I would have gone with a 57 to get the bars lower.  
I would have run a ~12cm stem.  I'd characterize that setup as a 'race 
setup'.  Now, at 52, I run the bars somewhat higher and use a 10cm 
90-degree threadless stem.  There's still about 5cm of drop, but I think of 
it as more of a dignified road setup.  I totally could rock a 61 and would 
do so if I wanted to run the bars much higher, like an 'all-road' or more 
of a leisurely road setup.  

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA

On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 10:32:46 PM UTC-7 Drew Henson wrote:

> does pbh still provide the best guidance for sizing a roadeo? two posters 
> in this thread think they should have gone a size up. 
>
> my pbh is ~87cm. i have a MIT 58 CM AHH. That bike is perfectly sized for 
> swept back bars but I found it to be a tad too long when i used drop bars. 
>
> for my pbh, in what seems to me to be a classic riv website "nuance", they 
> recommend either 59 or a 61 in the roadeo. (chart suggest 59, frame 
> description says 59 or 61 depending on preferences). I'd go with a 57 if i 
> were just going by stack/reach on bike insights. 
>
>
>
>
> On Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 7:10:43 AM UTC-7 reynoldslugs wrote:
>
>> Dear Tim et al:
>>
>> Here is a Flickr gallery of my Roadeo.  It's a 61, I sort of think I 
>> should have gone with a 63 - but the bike rides great and looks terrific.
>>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/albums/72157719068508932
>>
>> Max Beach
>> Santa Rosa CA
>> On Monday, September 20, 2021 at 8:22:19 AM UTC-7 Tim Bantham wrote:
>>
>>> There has been an ongoing thread about Mid 80's steel road bikes. Like 
>>> some of you out there I am in the market for a "regular ass road bike". 
>>> This whole year I've been riding my Sam Hillborne roadie style. Shoes and 
>>> clip in pedals, drop bars positioned below the saddle, no racks and just a 
>>> x-small Sackville. You know what? The Sam makes a fantastic road bike! It 
>>> rides like a dream, is plenty comfortable on 38mm tubeless tires and I find 
>>> it to be fast enough for my needs. It's a little heavy going up hill but 
>>> I'm willing to live with that. 
>>>
>>> Given my current preferences I think my next Riv just has to be a 
>>> Roadeo. I know it will be a long wait if I end up putting a deposit down 
>>> but at least I'll always have the Sam. 
>>>
>>> So who has a Roadeo? Show me your photos for inspiration!! 
>>>
>>> Tim
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>

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[RBW] Smokey Days Riding

[Collin A]

I think Patrick brought this up not too long ago, but looks like there is a 
nice quantifiable map (down to zip code) about how long we have been 
getting dangerous air days in the last couple of years.

https://www.capradio.org/articles/2021/09/28/dangerous-air-as-california-burns-america-breathes-toxic-smoke/

To say it mildly, its pretty depressing for everywhere except the east 
coast it seems, with major jumps in smoke days (close to 200% average 
increase in CA), just a part of the new normal I guess. As an example, we 
had an average of 57 days where its too smokey to ride in Sacramento over 
the last 5 years...that's almost 20% of the year where you really shouldn't 
ride. 

Collin, Its clear today at least, In Sacramento

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[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne build video

[mrb]

Lovely video thank you for sharing!

On Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 10:58:37 AM UTC-4 RichS wrote:

> Eric,
>
> Congratulations on your beautiful Sam. Enjoyed your video and the views of 
> your shop as well.
>
> A tip that (I believe courtesy of Sheldon Brown) makes removing a bottom 
> bracket much easier:  if the bb spindle allows, run a wheel skewer through 
> the spindle and your bb tool, clamp the tool down tight and with your big 
> 'ol wrench turn that bb loose.
>
> Best,
> Rich in ATL 
>
>
> On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 7:19:37 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Thanks all of you for making time to watch! 
>>
>> David: Seems we have some overlap in our parts, tires and frame 
>> appreciation! Rob Gassie (frame painter) was able to set that BB free.
>>
>> On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 5:32:19 PM UTC-4 steve wrote:
>>
>>> Eric,
>>> Great video.  I very much enjoyed watching.  Great looking Sam.
>>>
>>> Steve Tuggle
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 4:46:57 PM UTC-4 cycli...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Great video.  Great color choice on the repaint (yay black and cream).  
 Glad the old BB finally was able to be extracted.  Love the RH Snoqualmie 
 Pass tires.  I run them on both my Sam Hillborne and Surly Disc Trucker.

 Welcome to the Riv family.

 On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 1:05:20 PM UTC-7 gpgun...@aol.com 
 wrote:

> Eric
>
> Fantastic build video. Well done and very entertaining!
>
> Gunner 
>
> On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 3:01:05 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Thanks to a tip from forum members Liz S. and Paul R. I purchased my 
>> first Rivendell earlier this summer. It was a complete Sam Hillborne 
>> that I 
>> totally overhauled. 
>>
>> I made a video of the build process, it's up here 
>> . 
>>
>> And here are a few pictures of the completed bike. Thanks for having 
>> a look ✌️
>>
>> [image: Hillborne Sm_01.jpg][image: Hillborne Sm_02.jpg][image: 
>> Hillborne Sm_03.jpg][image: Hillborne Sm_05.jpg][image: Hillborne 
>> Sm_06.jpg][image: Hillborne Sm_07.jpg]
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne build video

[RichS]

Eric,

Congratulations on your beautiful Sam. Enjoyed your video and the views of 
your shop as well.

A tip that (I believe courtesy of Sheldon Brown) makes removing a bottom 
bracket much easier:  if the bb spindle allows, run a wheel skewer through 
the spindle and your bb tool, clamp the tool down tight and with your big 
'ol wrench turn that bb loose.

Best,
Rich in ATL 


On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 7:19:37 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> Thanks all of you for making time to watch! 
>
> David: Seems we have some overlap in our parts, tires and frame 
> appreciation! Rob Gassie (frame painter) was able to set that BB free.
>
> On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 5:32:19 PM UTC-4 steve wrote:
>
>> Eric,
>> Great video.  I very much enjoyed watching.  Great looking Sam.
>>
>> Steve Tuggle
>>
>> On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 4:46:57 PM UTC-4 cycli...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Great video.  Great color choice on the repaint (yay black and cream).  
>>> Glad the old BB finally was able to be extracted.  Love the RH Snoqualmie 
>>> Pass tires.  I run them on both my Sam Hillborne and Surly Disc Trucker.
>>>
>>> Welcome to the Riv family.
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 1:05:20 PM UTC-7 gpgun...@aol.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Eric

 Fantastic build video. Well done and very entertaining!

 Gunner 

 On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 3:01:05 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com 
 wrote:

> Thanks to a tip from forum members Liz S. and Paul R. I purchased my 
> first Rivendell earlier this summer. It was a complete Sam Hillborne that 
> I 
> totally overhauled. 
>
> I made a video of the build process, it's up here 
> . 
>
> And here are a few pictures of the completed bike. Thanks for having a 
> look ✌️
>
> [image: Hillborne Sm_01.jpg][image: Hillborne Sm_02.jpg][image: 
> Hillborne Sm_03.jpg][image: Hillborne Sm_05.jpg][image: Hillborne 
> Sm_06.jpg][image: Hillborne Sm_07.jpg]
>


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[RBW] Re: WTB: WI Eno Eccentric Rear Hub 135 OLD

[Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA]

PM sent 

On Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 8:06:30 AM UTC-4 lconley wrote:

> I have the 135 OLD eccentric axle conversion kit that I would sell if you 
> find a normal WI ENO hub instead. I converted my eccentric WI ENO to 
> straight axle.
>
> FYI - Amazon says they have a 32 hole 135 ENO eccentric in stock.
>
> Laing
> Delray Beach FL
>
> On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 8:10:06 PM UTC-4 Dave Grossman wrote:
>
>> Looking for a White Industries Eccentric hub in a 135 OLD.  I'd also be 
>> up for a wheel or complete set in 700c.
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Landmark LBS Closed

[Arthur Mayfield]

That’s sad. Without Harris Cyclery, we might never have had Velouria and 
the Lovely Cicycle blog, and I might not have found Rivendell (and would 
still be wandering around lost in Mirkwood). I hope others will take up 
where Harris Cyclery left off, for the benefit of the locals, at least.

On Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 9:44:46 AM UTC-4 George Schick wrote:

> I just happened to check into Harris Cyclery the other day to see if they 
> had a certain component in stock only to find this announcement:
> https://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/
> Apparently they closed back in June but I had not checked the website for 
> a while and just discovered it.
>
> I've purchased many bike parts as well as one complete bike from those 
> people over the years and they were always very friendly and knowledgable. 
>  Further, that shop was central to the famous Sheldon Brown.  Fortunately, 
> it looks like the website and links to all of Sheldon's articles and advice 
> is still up and running.
>
>

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[RBW] Landmark LBS Closed

[George Schick]

I just happened to check into Harris Cyclery the other day to see if they 
had a certain component in stock only to find this announcement:
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/
Apparently they closed back in June but I had not checked the website for a 
while and just discovered it.

I've purchased many bike parts as well as one complete bike from those 
people over the years and they were always very friendly and knowledgable. 
 Further, that shop was central to the famous Sheldon Brown.  Fortunately, 
it looks like the website and links to all of Sheldon's articles and advice 
is still up and running.

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[RBW] Re: WTB: WI Eno Eccentric Rear Hub 135 OLD

[lconley]

I have the 135 OLD eccentric axle conversion kit that I would sell if you 
find a normal WI ENO hub instead. I converted my eccentric WI ENO to 
straight axle.

FYI - Amazon says they have a 32 hole 135 ENO eccentric in stock.

Laing
Delray Beach FL

On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 8:10:06 PM UTC-4 Dave Grossman wrote:

> Looking for a White Industries Eccentric hub in a 135 OLD.  I'd also be up 
> for a wheel or complete set in 700c.

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