[RBW] MIssing Link closing in Berkeley - whither the LBS

[Berkeleyan]

Well, the RBW link may simply be that Missing Link was a Bridgestone 
dealer, back when my wife bought her XO-5 there in 199x. I've patronized 
them for bits and parts throughout the years, and counted on them being 
there. But now, with the tower-ization of downtown Berkeley, they've lost 
their lease and will shutter by end of year.

https://www.missinglink.org/

Damn, such a loss. For me, for local cyclists, for anyone who appreciates 
the funky and esoteric charm that small shops bring to communities.

- Andrew, Berkeley

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Re: [RBW] For sale: Suntour hats

[Eric Marth]

Hi Edward — My head measures 23" just above the ears. With the hat sized to 
fit I still have better than 2" of strap remaining.  Just what I'm able to 
observe at the moment. I can't guarantee this will be a good fit for you. 

On Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 4:31:35 PM UTC-5 edwardb...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> What’s the fit? Average? Asking because I have a big noggin :/ a lot of 
> baseball hats don’t fit right. 
>
> On Wed, Nov 23, 2022 at 1:07 PM Eric Marth  wrote:
>
>> Hi all — I made a very small batch of Suntour hats. They're on Adams LP 
>> 101 caps, unstructured, with a leather strap out back. 
>>
>> They're $30 shipped CON-US. Please DM me to purchase. 
>>
>> Thanks! 
>>
>> [image: suntour 01 SM.jpg][image: suntour 02 SM.jpg][image: suntour 03 
>> SM.jpg]
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[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Ride

[Nick Payne]

On Thursday, 24 November 2022 at 7:44:57 am UTC+11 John Hawrylak wrote:

>
> Interesting comparison between the Open and the Rivendell.   
>
> Are you using seatposts with the same amount of seatpost setback on the 
> Romulus and the Open???The STA for a 61cm/Large frame are very close
> Romulus   72° - Open   71.5°
>

Yes, pretty much. A Ritchey seatpost on the Open and a Nitto on the 
Romulus, but the setback looks much the same on both. Berthoud leather 
saddles on both. 

>
> Also, do you notice any difference in handling/riding due to the slightly 
> larger BBD on the Romulus?
> Romulus  77mmOpen  70mm
>

I can't say that BB drop is something that I've ever noticed as affecting 
handling. I used to race a Klein Quantum which had 64mm BB drop, and I've 
had that up and down the same mountains as the Rivendells with 80mm BB 
drop. The handling on both is fine.

Nick

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[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Ride

['John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Nick

Interesting comparison between the Open and the Rivendell.   

Are you using seatposts with the same amount of seatpost setback on the 
Romulus and the Open???The STA for a 61cm/Large frame are very close
Romulus   72° - Open   71.5°

Also, do you notice any difference in handling/riding due to the slightly 
larger BBD on the Romulus?
Romulus  77mmOpen  70mm

John Hawrylak
Woodstown NJ

On Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 1:53:42 AM UTC-5 Nick Payne wrote:

> On Friday, 18 November 2022 at 2:18:11 pm UTC+11 pi...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>>  Look at a modern gravel bike like the Open UPPER (which Jan Heine 
>> praises as the ideal "all road" bike --- to the point where they're going 
>> to sell a special Rene Herse edition of it on their website) and the 
>> differences are even more stark. With 700c wheels and a 40mm tire, you're 
>> looking at a trail of 69mm, which is going to give a slowish handling 
>> that's worlds away from what a Rivendell has. Couple that with a steep seat 
>> tube and high BB there's no way it will ride like a Rivendell. Even with 
>> 650B wheels that bike still has a trail of 63mm, which is great for high 
>> speed fire road descents but isn't going to ride on pavement with the 
>> agility that you'll find in any of the Rivs.
>>
>
> As someone who actually owns an Open UPPER, in addition to four Rivendells 
> (one custom and three off-the-shelf), plus a few other bikes, I have to say 
> this is nonsense. I normally ride the Open as a road bike with Bon Jon Pass 
> 700x35 tyres, and I've had both it and the Rivendells up and down winding 
> mountain passes without feeling any shortcoming in the handling of any of 
> them. When I plug HTA and fork rake into the trail calculator at 
> http://yojimg.net/bike/web_tools/trailcalc.php, there's little difference:
>
> Rivendell Romulus geometry: 
> http://cyclofiend.com/rbw/romulus/romflyer/04.html. For the 61cm frame I 
> have, with 35mm tyres the 73° HTA and 42.5mm rake gives 63mm of trail.
>
> Open geometry: https://opencycle.com/updates/more-u-p--info---geometry. 
> For the L size I have, 35mm tyres with 72.5°HTA and 50mm rake gives 58mm 
> trail.
>
> Nick
>

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[RBW] Re: Rear Dynamo wiring pics / examples? non-fender

[Mr. Ray]

Good post with pictures.  The Velo Lumino banana plugs are a great deal but 
require soldering.  For anyone who doesn't have the means to solder, 
Supernova sells the same which you can "cold crimp".  I'm using the 
Supernova plugs but they can be overkill (and long).  If you just want the 
flexibility to disconnect the tail light under the seat, another option is 
to use Schmidt 2.8mm male & female connectors.  Peter White sells these for 
around .30 cents a piece.  He also sells the Supernova connectors for $16.  

https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/wiringinstructions.php

If you're dead set to mount a tail light on the seatpost, you can by pass 
the light bracket by using the SON tail light for seat post mount version.

[image: Screenshot (3215).jpg]


On Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 1:45:02 PM UTC-5 brizbarn wrote:

> I checked on my Appaloosa for a drain hole on under side of bottom bracket 
> shell, it does have one that a wire could likely fit through.  So I'll 
> probably try that set up at some point:  Wire going from front light on 
> front rack > coiled to add flexibility from rack to downtube > run parallel 
> to shift cable to bottom bracket > into drain hole in BB > up seat tube and 
> seat post > out a hole in seat post > rear dynamo light mounted on Blue Lug 
> Bracket on saddle rail (hopefully does not get hidden when saddle bag on 
> bike) and probably use some banana plugs to make it detachable.  Maybe try 
> going up fork drain hole too, like is being discussed in another thread.
>
> Some good ideas here, thanks for sharing everyone.  I like that Blue Lug 
> bracket for saddle rail mounting, but it is sold out.  Looks like Velo 
> Lumino sells one as well, but for a lot more $. Velo Lumino 
>  also has some nice photos of wiring 
> on their site, nothing Riv specific tho. screen shot from them:
>
> [image: Screen Shot 2022-11-23 at 10.10.41 AM.jpg]
>
>  
>

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[RBW] Re: FOR SALE: TRP RRL Alloy Bike Brake Levers Road Bike - SOLD

[Rob Collard]

TRP RRL Alloy Bike Brake Levers Road Bike - SOLD

On Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 11:49:23 AM UTC-5 Jeffrey Arita wrote:

> PM Sent.
>
> Jeff
> Claremont, CA
>
> On Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 6:20:55 AM UTC-8 rcc...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Additional photos available upon request.
>>
>> On Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 9:19:54 AM UTC-5 Rob Collard wrote:
>>
>>> TRP RRL Alloy Bike Brake Levers Road Bike  Black-Silver
>>> Left and right TRP brake levels used on a 2020 Roadini build with 9 
>>> speed bar end shifters. Shimano SIS OT-SP41 cables, cable stops and 
>>> installation instructions included.
>>>
>>> *Asking $35 plus shipping. *  Rob Collard Buffalo, NY
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: FOR SALE: Stem - Nitto Tallux 26.0 mm Clamp

[Joe Grandia]

PM sent

On Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 5:54:46 AM UTC-8 rcc...@gmail.com wrote:

> [image: IMG_2383.JPG]
> This Nitto Tallux quill stem was used on my 2020 Roadini build on 46 cm 
> Nitto drop bars.
>
> 26.0 mm clamp. Excellent condition. Some scuffs and residual grease on the 
> vertical portion of the stem. 
>
> Asking *$45 plus shipping* to your location.
>
> Rob Collard
> Buffalo, NY
>
>

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[RBW] Re: FOR SALE: TRP RRL Alloy Bike Brake Levers Road Bike

[Jeffrey Arita]

PM Sent.

Jeff
Claremont, CA

On Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 6:20:55 AM UTC-8 rcc...@gmail.com wrote:

> Additional photos available upon request.
>
> On Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 9:19:54 AM UTC-5 Rob Collard wrote:
>
>> TRP RRL Alloy Bike Brake Levers Road Bike  Black-Silver
>> Left and right TRP brake levels used on a 2020 Roadini build with 9 speed 
>> bar end shifters. Shimano SIS OT-SP41 cables, cable stops and installation 
>> instructions included.
>>
>> *Asking $35 plus shipping. *  Rob Collard Buffalo, NY
>>
>

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Re: [RBW] Sharing Your Fall Foliage Fotos 2022

[Alan Barnard]

Thanks!

On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 4:12:16 AM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com wrote:

> Dang, Robert, looks like you have quite a load there! 
>
> Nice one, Alan! Good to catch you on the chat last night ;) 
>
> On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 12:20:20 AM UTC-5 alancrai...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> [image: 0BB05B94-13A8-449C-82F2-9C0E3025DACD.jpeg]
>>
>> On Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 3:25:36 PM UTC-8 Robert Tilley wrote:
>>
>>> We do get some Fall colors here. It’s nearly 80 today but the trees 
>>> don’t care. Here are some colors among the evergreens. No Riv ridden today.
>>>
>>> [image: image0.jpeg]
>>>
>>> Robert Tilley
>>> San Diego, CA 
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Nov 14, 2022, at 8:34 PM, Marcus Gomersall  
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Autumn greetings from Seoul, South Korea.
>>>
>>> <20221114_072109~2.jpg>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 5:46:33 AM UTC+9 J J wrote:
>>>
 C Canal Towpath
  
 [image: Foliage .jpeg]


 On Monday, November 14, 2022 at 12:41:20 PM UTC-5 noona...@gmail.com 
 wrote:

> Here are a handful of off-peak fall foliage photos 
> 
>  
> from a 70-mile ride I did yesterday outside of Eugene, OR, with roadie 
> friends who were visiting from Utah. Even though the foliage isn't super 
> vibrant up here, the lighting this time of year is really spectacular.

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[RBW] Re: FOR SALE: Nitto Noodle (Model 177) 46 cm Drop Handlebar

[Rob Collard]

Rob Collard
Buffalo, NY

On Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 9:35:56 AM UTC-5 Rob Collard wrote:

> This Nitto Noodle 46 cm drop handlebar was from my 2020 Roadini build.
>
> Residual tack on the bars from cloth bar tape followed by Brooks leather 
> bar tape application. 
>
> *Specs:* 26.0mm stem clamp diameter, 95mm reach, 140mm drop. Rivendell 
> site has a great description of these drop bars.
>
> *Asking $60 plus shipping. More photos available upon request.*
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: FS: XL Gus Boots

[twowheeledtexan]

I was holding on to this for a potential buyer that has fallen through, so 
bumping it back up. I'd also be interested in a partial trade for a 56-57 
Legolas!

On Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 2:38:02 PM UTC-5 twowheeledtexan wrote:

> Hello Rivsters,
>
> I'm moving on a couple bikes that aren't being used as much as they should 
> be. First up is a first generation Gus Boots in XL. I bought this off the 
> list and have only put a couple hundred miles on it poking around having 
> fun. It's in very good condition with only a few nicks/scratches that a Riv 
> rider wouldn't be concerned with, a little chain suck and some cable rub. 
> I'm selling the F/F/HS as well as seatpost/bb and the wheelset/tires. 
> Wheels are Rich built from Riv in excellent condition, Velocity 
> Cliffhangers, 36 hole, Kasai dyno hub up front and Shimano Deore rear hub. 
> For reference in the pics the bike is setup with 2.25 Schwalbes, Bosco 
> bars, and the saddle height in the pics is about 77cm. Buyer is responsible 
> for shipping, unless you want to pick up from me, I'm in IN about an hour 
> outside of Chicago. I think $2200 is fair, but if you don't make an offer.
>
> These bikes ride like a dream. I've had a Cheviot, and currently also have 
> a Taiwan Atlantis with the rainbow TT, and the Gus is probably the most 
> pleasant ride of them all. If you want/need parts let me know and maybe we 
> can work something out. I've got loads of parts but have been hesitant to 
> let them go with the current market.
>
>
> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1T4asHF5xKYNJKeFdGhTgu3MKcPxG2hqy?usp=sharing
>

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[RBW] Re: WTB: Weathered brass bell

[Hoch in ut]

Looks like you’re all sorted, but if you wanted to use your current bell, 
seems like a fairly easy DIY process. And a chance for another excellent 
video from you 

https://youtu.be/9P6SPTVJwJU

On Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 6:19:26 AM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com wrote:

> Thanks to all who have reached out, I have a bell deal in the works! 
>
> On Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 3:25:00 AM UTC-5 Nick Payne wrote:
>
>> I think the Viva brass hammer bells are uncoated and weather quite nicely.
>> [image: image-85-600x600[1].jpeg]
>>
>> Nick
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: WTB: Weathered brass bell

[Eric Marth]

Thanks to all who have reached out, I have a bell deal in the works! 

On Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 3:25:00 AM UTC-5 Nick Payne wrote:

> I think the Viva brass hammer bells are uncoated and weather quite nicely.
> [image: image-85-600x600[1].jpeg]
>
> Nick
>

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[RBW] Re: WTB/ISO Crust Juan Martin Bars for 1993 Bridgestone XO-2

[chris feczko]

I've got a sycip singles bar which is similar to the Juan Martin's for 
sale. 

Also, how's that front v-brake working? I have a 93 xo-3 with the narrow 
spacing between studs, I think the xo-2 was the same frame/fork with 
different component spec.

Chris 
NYC
On Monday, 21 November 2022 at 22:41:13 UTC-5 R. Alexis wrote:

> Nice build. is the crank 110 BCD? Must be with the 33 ring. The bar set up 
> is interesting. 
>
> Thanks,
>
> Reginald Alexis
>
> On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 9:30:50 AM UTC-6 e.q.s...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Looking to switch to flat-ish bars on my Bridgestone XO-2. Its a little 
>> small for me, so I am trying to keep the backsweep to a minimum with a 8cm 
>> dirt drop stem (26.0). Wondering if anyone has leads? 
>>
>> Current Build: https://photos.app.goo.gl/oJQj9Qsp1xn1MGFZ8
>> (Folded on getting a nice shot of the crankset, but you'll just have to 
>> take my word for the Richey Pro 50/33 double) 
>>
>> Best,
>> Emmet
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: WTB: Weathered brass bell

[Nick Payne]

I think the Viva brass hammer bells are uncoated and weather quite nicely.
[image: image-85-600x600[1].jpeg]

Nick

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