Re: [RBW] Re: Gus or Susie, am I crazy?

['kaelawoods' via RBW Owners Bunch]

I got the Pass and Stow for exactly that, a front basket setup with ability 
to run panniers if need be for camping/touring. I think the handling is 
actually rather acceptable as long as it's balanced with a rear load, so in 
this instance, rear Happisack + front basket for misc about town things, 
which is how I'm using it now.

You'll love the P&S, it's a wonderful rack, and the internal wiring for 
dynamo lighting just makes it all so clean. That said, I did not know there 
was a rear P&S in the works!

Glad you enjoyed the pics, planning to shoot some more with its current 
setup on my next ride.

On Monday, December 20, 2021 at 10:39:19 PM UTC+8 fra...@gmail.com wrote:

> Great pictures Kelvin! Good to know about preferring a rear load. Though I 
> kinda suspected that with the chainstays. Maybe just low riders up front? I 
> was hoping to put a basket up front for around town at least, guess we will 
> see!
>
> On Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 4:05:31 AM UTC-8 kelv...@me.com wrote:
>
>> Patrick, I live in Singapore. Sorry for the long delay, hope the photos 
>> make it through. This was right when I first built it up, I've since 
>> swapped out the stem for a slightly shorter one (100mm-80mm) and added a 
>> Happisack, which led me to an interesting observation of how the Gus Boots 
>> much prefers a rear load as compared to a front load.
>>
>> It's mostly paved roads around here in Singapore, we only have a few 
>> trails around, one of which requires taking a 15min boat ride out to a 
>> small island, but I am curious about 2.6" tires on the Gus, will definitely 
>> try those someday but for now am enjoying the extremely quiet and supple 
>> ride quality of the RH Umtanum Ridges.
>>
>> Kelvin 
>>
>> [image: gus 1.jpg][image: gus 2.jpg][image: gus 4.jpg][image: gus 3.jpg]
>>
>> On Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 9:39:23 AM UTC+8 Patrick Moore wrote:
>>
>>> What country do you live in? (Sorry for leaving out a salutation; don't 
>>> know your name.)
>>>
>>> And please post the statutorily required photos!
>>>
>>> Patrick "2.2" is too skinny for our sandy acequia trails" Moore, in the 
>>> ABQ, NM, USA riverine bosque.
>>>
>>> On Wed, Dec 8, 2021 at 10:01 AM 'kaelawoods' via RBW Owners Bunch <
>>> rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> It's been 4 months since I built up my Gus, which also happens to be 
>>>> the first Rivendell I've ever ridden. ( I live halfway across the world 
>>>> and 
>>>> Rivs are scarce here). I've never ridden a Jones nor do I own a disc brake 
>>>> bike, but like you, I wanted a bike that can do it all, handle any trail I 
>>>> come across, and the Gus has been doing all that, and more. It's a strong, 
>>>> beautiful frame, definitely on the heavier side compared to my other low 
>>>> trail randonneuring bike which is a real lightweight,  but man it's just 
>>>> such a joy to ride. I think the wheel set and tires do contribute greatly 
>>>> to the ride feel, i built up a a pair of Velocity Cliffhangers with a 
>>>> front 
>>>> dynamo and currently have Rene Herse Umtanum Ridges on them. They're only 
>>>> 2.2" but work well for the mixed terrain in my country. Single track took 
>>>> some getting used to, which had nothing to do with the bike but the rider 
>>>> I'm sure. :) I have a friend who owns the Susie and I think you can't go 
>>>> wrong with either, but I think the Gus is just... invincible. 
>>>>
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>>>
>>>
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[RBW] Re: Minimotos on a Quickbeam?

['kaelawoods' via RBW Owners Bunch]

I run Minimotos on my LB, it's ridiculously powerful. I can also confirm 
tire clearance for 48mm slicks at least, just changed 42 slicks out to 48 
knobbies (Rene Herse Juniper Ridge), they just barely clear the cable but 
it works. And what Bones said rgd the cable routing is right.

Kel
On Monday, December 6, 2021 at 10:12:01 PM UTC+8 Bones wrote:

> Not on a QB but on a different single speed. The stopping power is 
> unmatched in my opinion. No issues with tire clearance, you could probably 
> clear a slick up to 45-48mm (not with fenders though!). I would not 
> recommend routing the cable through the holder; just run it like normal 
> V-brakes. On my SS I ended up using a minimoto in the front and a neo-retro 
> in the rear so that I could continue using the rear brake bridge. Most of 
> the stopping power is in the front anyway. 
>
> Bones
>
> On Monday, December 6, 2021 at 8:57:30 AM UTC-5 Wally Estrella wrote:
>
>> I've ridden my Quickbeam for about 2 gazillion miles.  Give or take a 
>> gazillion.  The Neo-retros have been good at stopping this Orc sized 
>> rider.  I'm guessing the MiniMotos will be even better.   
>>
>> Any others try Minimotos on their QB? Good for stopping? And I'm guessing 
>> no issues for tire clearance (currently has Shikoro 42s on it).
>>
>> Also, did you run the rear cable into the center holder then out to the 
>> noodle or just from the directly into the noodle from around the seatpost?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Wally in Maine
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Gus or Susie, am I crazy?

['kaelawoods' via RBW Owners Bunch]

It's been 4 months since I built up my Gus, which also happens to be the 
first Rivendell I've ever ridden. ( I live halfway across the world and 
Rivs are scarce here). I've never ridden a Jones nor do I own a disc brake 
bike, but like you, I wanted a bike that can do it all, handle any trail I 
come across, and the Gus has been doing all that, and more. It's a strong, 
beautiful frame, definitely on the heavier side compared to my other low 
trail randonneuring bike which is a real lightweight,  but man it's just 
such a joy to ride. I think the wheel set and tires do contribute greatly 
to the ride feel, i built up a a pair of Velocity Cliffhangers with a front 
dynamo and currently have Rene Herse Umtanum Ridges on them. They're only 
2.2" but work well for the mixed terrain in my country. Single track took 
some getting used to, which had nothing to do with the bike but the rider 
I'm sure. :) I have a friend who owns the Susie and I think you can't go 
wrong with either, but I think the Gus is just... invincible.

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