Re: [RBW] Best Rivendell for pavement riding

[Ryan Mulcahy]

Hi! This is my first time posting. My wife has a Joe and I brought home a 
Hilsen in the fall. They are both beautiful bikes and wonderful rides. The 
Hilsen has a little more zip, it seems to me - I'd say if you're absolutely 
sure about pavement-only, try for that. But the Joe is not a slow bike 
(it's not a race bike either!) -- it just takes a little longer to get up 
to speed -- and is prob a touch more versatile. It's not quite as drop bar 
friendly, however, so that's something to consider. 



On Monday, March 4, 2024 at 12:00:07 PM UTC-5 John Dewey wrote:

> I clearly recall the first time I hopped on my RAM 2004. 
>
> Epiphany! 
>
> A few years ago I sent it off for the Joe Bell Treatment…now it’s as 
> beautiful and tasty as any bespoke two-wheeler. 
>
> https://flic.kr/p/2kafNb7
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> On Mon, Mar 4, 2024 at 8:24 AM Mike Godwin  wrote:
>
>> I think my FS Roadeo is a good contender! All prodding aside, it is a 
>> great pavement bike, works well on dirt roads too as it will fit 700x35 
>> tires.
>> Mike SLO CA
>> On Monday, March 4, 2024 at 7:50:49 AM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote:
>>
>>> The Ram is indeed a worthy contender, but I was thinking of current 
>>> models (I think those I listed are current ...?)
>>>
>>> On Sun, Mar 3, 2024 at 3:49 PM Corwin Zechar  wrote:
>>>
 Patrick -

 You forgot the Ram!

 Regards,

 Corwni
 On Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 2:23:07 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote:

> Roadeo, Roadini, Sam, Homer, and the Nitto Noodle?
>
> FWIW, after having used any number of drop bars, my favorite is the 
> Maes Parallel, available from Rene Herse but not from Rivendell. 
> (Rivendell 
> ought to offer it!)
>
> Patrick Moore, present and former owner of 5 Rivendell drop bar 
> road/roady-ish bikes
>
> On Sat, Mar 2, 2024 at 11:56 AM Chuck Blessing  
> wrote:
>
>> I really like the Rivendell approach to bikes and bike technology 
>> with the idea of a more upright posture and a long wheelbase for long 
>> rides 
>> at a comfortable pace, but it seems like the models all lean heavily to 
>> what they call "country bikes."  I like to ride from my house, and that 
>> means riding almost exclusively on smooth (mostly) pavement. Can anyone 
>> suggest which models are better suited for road riding? Reading and 
>> comparing the descriptions, it seems that the Homer might be a good 
>> choice, 
>> or possibly the Appaloosa or Atlantis? Or the new Charlie Gallop, though 
>> I 
>> haven't heard much about how it is supposed to ride? I tried a Roadini 
>> (which I recently listed here and sold), but I think it was too big for 
>> me. 
>> I never felt comfortable on it. Maybe I just needed it in the right 
>> size. 
>>
>> I would like the bike to work well with drop bars because of the 
>> multiple hand positions and they're just what I'm used to. I tried a 
>> bike 
>> with swept bars recently, but found I wasn't comfortable on longer 
>> rides. 
>> And when riding on streets with minimal shoulder width, I felt like I 
>> was 
>> going to catch the end of them on mailboxes or other obstacles. Maybe 
>> there's a handlebar in Rivendell's catalog that works well for road 
>> riding?
>>
>> I'd appreciate any comments, especially if someone does this type of 
>> riding and has tried several of these models. Thanks.
>>
>> Chuck
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[RBW] Hilsen

[Ryan Mulcahy]

I'm new to the group. I own a Crust Bombora but my wife has a Joe App and I 
sometimes use that for my 15 mile commute to work. It is perfect for the 
job. Thinking seriously about one of the new Hilsens -- I love the color -- 
and curious to hear from those who own about versatility, ride, weight (I 
don't care so much about weight, but curious), etc. And hello to you all, 
glad to be here!

Ryan

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[RBW] FS: bags, bar, tires

[Ryan Mulcahy]

Hi, all, 

Selling an Ortlieb carry-off pannier, a Bags X Bird "teardrop" -- similar 
to the current Piccolo -- a set of 700X43 Gravel Kings; and a PNW "Coast" 
handlebar, 44cm. The Ortlieb and the teardrop both well-used but still in 
pretty good shape. I no longer have the plastic insert that came with the 
BXB, but the bag is still totally functional. I had the bar mounted on a 
Crust Bombora for about a month -- some tape/clamp residue/marks but in 
good shape. The tires were mounted on my Homer for two months, but in the 
winter so prob 300 miles. 

thanks for looking!

$120 for the BXB, shipped USPS

$50 for the ortlieb, shipped USPS

$25 for the bars, shipped USPS

$40 for the tires, shipped USPS


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[RBW] Filson and BXB

[Ryan Mulcahy]

Hi, all, lowering the price of this BagsXBird Teardrop to $90, shipped 
USPS, and adding a Filson tin cloth briefcase. This is MUSA -- I'm not sure 
they are anymore -- and costs $395 new. Mine has a little bit of a normal 
wear but I haven't used it very much -- switched to mostly working from 
home -- and is in good shape. $225, shipped USPS

tires also still for sale: $35, .shipped USPS

Venmo or check. 

thanks for looking!

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[RBW] WTT -- 2020 Crust Bombora for Hillborne or Joe Appaloosa

[Ryan Mulcahy]

This is a long-shot, but figured I'd test the waters. Lot of scuffed paint 
on the Bombora but no dents or riding issues. It's a great bike, have loved 
every minute on it, but I'd like to switch to something more upright. Can 
provide pictures/more details if anyone's interested. In the Boston area. 
Could ship if necessary.

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[RBW] Re: Replacement tires for Soma Shikoro 42 x 622mm (700 x 42) cream sidewalls

[Ryan Mulcahy]

Just my experience: Rene Herse roll really fast, but they're expensive and 
I would try them tubed because set up tubeless on my hilsen they have been 
a huge pain -- weepy sealant and you can't go two days without having to 
top off the air. So I'll be switching to ultradynamico slicks, which I've 
had good luck with. For what it's worth my wife has specialized pathfinders 
on her Joe App (650bx47) -- they don't roll as fast as RH but I've never 
once had to put air in them in six months. I think given the choice between 
no-fuss and a little more speed, I favor the former.

On Friday, August 23, 2024 at 3:02:36 PM UTC-4 Chris Halasz wrote:

> I went down to the local bike co-op to drop off a bunch of like-new stuff, 
> and purchased a 38mm Conti touring something or other, and a 43mm 
> GravelKing SS+, $20 for both basically new tires. 
>
> Slight difference in cushion from the previous RH Oracle Ridge tires, 
> slight road performance improvement from the Oracle Ridges (I suppose I am 
> the uncommon proponent of Grant's outlook on tires). I found I was leading 
> all of the group ride climbs, by a lot, whereas I was front third of the 
> pack on the RH tires. 
>
> The mismatched 43mm front and 38mm rear reminds me of the old 69er Ibis Mt 
> Trials bike (but it shouldn't), makes me happy to enjoy stuff someone else 
> couldn't. 
>
> On Friday, August 23, 2024 at 11:10:22 AM UTC-7 Gene B wrote:
>
>> They are not 42s, but I really like my SimWorks Volummy 700 x 38s that I 
>> set up tubeless on my drop bar gravel bike. Someone correct me if I'm 
>> wrong, but to the touch, their peanut butter sidewall appears to be similar 
>> to RH's endurance options
>> On Friday, August 23, 2024 at 12:49:31 PM UTC-5 Tom Wyland wrote:
>>
>>> I'm sure I won't be the only one to recommend Rene Herse tires. I have 
>>> some regret getting the standard casing, as I had more than a couple of 
>>> flats on my suburban commute. Glass that any Schwalbe tire would shrug off 
>>> just works it's way in there.  The same with small wires. I run tubes.
>>>
>>> Tom
>>>
>>> On Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 6:16:23 PM UTC-4 dajo...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 My Soma Shikoro tires need to be replaced.  I'm seeking recommendations 
 from the hive.  The new tires will be paired with 700C Velocity NoBS 
 wheels.  I ride mostly on pavement, but the tires need to be able to 
 handle 
 gravel, too.  Suggestions?
>>>
>>>

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Re: [RBW] Upright / Relaxed / Swept-Back - Style of Riding

[Ryan Mulcahy]

I'm 51. I have a Crust Bombora with VO granola bars and a Hilsen with 
drops. Love em both. I'd say the Hilsen takes a half-mile or so of easing 
into the ride, but at that point it's prob more comfortable than Crust -- 
partly cuz the different hand positions. The one other thing I'd add is 
that drops do not have to be synonymous with a "race" position (no idea why 
bike makers fill shops with machines that work only for like one percent of 
consumers) -- to me, the geo on the Hilsen seems specifically designed for 
the middle ager who wants to ride drops. There are at least a couple other 
bikes like this -- the Bombora, for one, which is a terrific bike with a 
stack, at large, around 600. Another is the Fairlight Faran. 





On Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 8:26:37 PM UTC-4 dros...@gmail.com wrote:

> I sold my last drop bar bike earlier this year. One thing to keep in mind 
> is that pain isn’t just about the here and now, it’s a signal that you’re 
> doing additional damage to your body. I keep that in mind because I want to 
> ride for as much of the rest of my life as possible. At 51, bars that are 
> level with the saddle are what I would consider to be “slammed”! All of my 
> bikes have swept bars these days with the minimum sweep being around 30 and 
> the max at a touch over 70. It’s a bit of a bummer not to be able to ride 
> the racier stuff these days, but with my current setup I think I can stay 
> on the bike for another couple of decades. 
>
> On Wed, May 8, 2024 at 9:28 PM Jay  wrote:
>
>> I was always aware of bikes with a very relaxed geometry / setup, and it 
>> wasn't until I started seeing Rivendell bikes and watching youtube videos 
>> of people riding them that I really thought about it - is it more 
>> comfortable than drop bars, even if I have a more neutral (not aggressive) 
>> position on the bike (i.e., bars close to level with saddle)?  Would this 
>> be a good option for just cruising around, but for 1-2 hours?  If I didn't 
>> get along well with flat bars on mountain bike, would swept back bars be 
>> better?
>>
>> I'm going to ramble a bit here, my apologies in advance.  I haven't 
>> thought long enough about this to formulate my question succinctly.  
>> Hopefully you get where I'm coming from.
>>
>> *Quick background*
>> - been riding a little over 20 years (closing in on 50!)
>> - started with mountain biking (hardtail, singletrack); moved to road; 
>> tried mountain biking two more times (I love being in nature) but didn't 
>> like the thrill/danger, and hated the idea of driving to the trail head; 
>> have been mainly on the road for last 15 years, though with 10 years of 
>> 'gravel' bikes/riding
>> - I've had ongoing issues with my cervical spine (nothing serious) and 
>> this leads to some problems when riding in any sort of aggressive position 
>> on the bike; I see a chiro regularly; stretch a lot; workout / strength 
>> training; have had numerous bike fits
>> - I have a Roadini, Salsa Fargo and a road bike (25mm tires, but custom 
>> made and really does fit like a glove, for road)
>> - I don't care about performance at all, I just love riding bikes, in 
>> particular when roads are not busy, or on trails, gravel roads, etc.
>>
>> On a good day (75% of the time), I can ride any of these bikes and during 
>> the ride I feel pretty good (little to no pain), maybe a bit of pain after 
>> (could be neck/shoulders, but anywhere else really), and after stretching I 
>> feel great in a 1/2 to full day.  I ride 4-5x a week, workout 1-2 times 
>> spring-fall and more in the winter.  
>>
>> But at least once a week, and maybe twice, I'll be riding, sometimes 
>> tired as it's after work, and within an hour I'm running low on energy and 
>> probably start to develop a bad posture on the bike, over-using my arms 
>> which causes problems in my neck and shoulders, leading to upper body 
>> aches/pains (while riding, and after).  Takes a lot of stretching and 
>> awareness to reset.  *This is what I'm trying to resolve (move from 75% 
>> to 99%)*
>>
>> My guess is that even with a bike like the Roadini or Salsa, with bars 
>> about level with the saddle, and even with a professional fitting on each, 
>> when I want to ride but I'm lacking energy, it goes poorly.  But is that 
>> because these bikes are "kind of" aggressive (when compared to say a spine 
>> angle closer to 70% and swept back bars)?  Or is it simply a combination of 
>> age, history of some 'issues', low on energy and thus bad posture kicks in, 
>> and would any bike be a joy to ride, or should I just go for a walk on 
>> those days!?
>>
>> I would love to hear from those who ride both drop bars and also swept 
>> back (or similar) in a way more relaxed geometry, or those who transitioned 
>> to mainly this style, because it almost fully resolved your issues, if 
>> they're anyway similar to mine.  *On a day when you're not feeling it, 
>> but you have to commute or just love to ride, do you leave the dro

[RBW] WTB -- Nitto 90-190 stem

[Ryan Mulcahy]

Hi, everyone -- getting ready to bring my Hilsen to the shop for a couple 
of fixes/adjustments and would love to put on one of these stems. Need 
85mm/31.8. If anyone's holding, let me know!

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