[RBW] Re: Bike for Catie

2016-04-27 Thread drew beckmeyer
damn. been looking for one of those step-thru univega mountain mixtes for a 
while. seems like they got rid of the mixte stay after a year or so. 

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[RBW] Re: WTT/FS Baggins deluxe handlebar bag

2015-07-30 Thread drew beckmeyer
hey david, just sent it out. here is the usps tracking
9505500011605211000135

On Thu, Jul 30, 2015 at 10:22 AM, drew drewbeckme...@gmail.com wrote:

 sold

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[RBW] WTB or WTT sugino Xd2 double or triple 170mm arms

2015-04-13 Thread drew beckmeyer
having some issues with pedal strike and knee creakiness on long rides. 
currently riding a triple xd2 with 175mm arms and im wondering if going to 
170 would help. im 5'10 with an 86pbh. i've read that it makes little 
difference, but im curious and maybe you have one lying around. 

ideally, looking for the wide/low double that riv sells and is out of. 
 that would be different enough in a variety of ways to justify this 
experiment.

potentially would be interested in another triple with 170 arms, if the 
price is super appealing. 

also, would potentially be interested in trading mine for yours. 

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[RBW] Re: Seeking first-hand test-fit ( ride) impressions of the Clem, from other in-betweeners!

2015-04-13 Thread drew beckmeyer
it has 26x2.15 big bens. so, definitely a tire on the larger side of the 
spectrum.  i understand the feeling like you should be able to figure it 
out yourself and not bother someone with questions, but i think this is a 
situation where it is totally appropriate.  specific info about the clem's 
has been somewhat shrouded, or at least not conveyed in all that clear or 
efficient of a way. just in my personal experience, ive seen what we 
initially bought listed as a 49cm when purchased, then a 46cm, and now 
a 45cm. perhaps the physical geometry has changed with each size listing 
change, but i dont know how a 45cm bike has a higher standover than a 49cm 
bike of the same model. 
anyway, im a truster of what they say on the phone. everything they have 
ever told me on the phone was accurate, despite website informational 
wierdness. i think if you have paid for one, you have more than a right to 
ask a few questions to make sure you are getting what you want. 

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[RBW] Re: Seeking first-hand test-fit ( ride) impressions of the Clem, from other in-betweeners!

2015-04-12 Thread drew beckmeyer
no personal experience about that size, however, here is a word of possible 
reassurement.  we bought the 45cm prototype clem (maybe sizes have changed 
slightly) for my fiance who has a pbh of 72-73. at the time of purchase, 
the website said standover was 71, and they were right.  in looking at the 
pdf, it now seems to suggest that standover on that size now is 74. its 
possible that the geometry changed slightly, but i sort of doubt it. again, 
we just have the prototype, but if the geometry didn't change, then the 
standover is definitely a few cm lower than that which is listed on the 
pdf... i might verify with riv, but don't second guess too hard. the clem 
is a super cool bike. 

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[RBW] xd2 triple to double/bb question

2015-04-10 Thread drew beckmeyer
thinking about buying Christian's wide low xd2 to replace a perfectly fine 
triple xd2 (featuring an unused big ring) on my hunqapillar that is 
currently set up with a 113 bottom bracket.  were i to do this, would i 
need a different length bb? i think this would work, but i just want to 
make sure that going from a 36t middle to a 40t on in the same spot on the 
widelow wont be too close to the chainstay. 

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[RBW] Re: Pondering the Clem Complete

2015-04-09 Thread drew beckmeyer
im not sure that We (the people with extra parts, multiple bikes, deeply 
held preferences, overthinkers etc.) are really the target market for the 
complete clems. not to say that i don't understand the frustration of a 
700$ ultimatum minus information. im just guessing, but i would imagine 
there are a lot of people excited to have the chance to get a complete 
rivendell at the cost of a sam frame, and NOT have to think about all the 
little parts decisionswhich is hard for us to understand, because 
clearly we love that part of it. 

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[RBW] Re: cutting down a stem?

2015-04-08 Thread drew beckmeyer
thanks for the input and offers. unfortunately i need a 25.4, but i think 
ill try cutting mine down this weekend

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[RBW] cutting down a stem?

2015-04-07 Thread drew beckmeyer
i'd like to get my handlebars (albatross) a little lower (saddle height), 
but the technomic stem is too long or the steerer is too tall.  i dont have 
the machinery or tools or knowledge or desire to get into cutting a 
steerer. is cutting an 3/4-1inch off of a stem something that people do? 
and if so, what are some good things to know? 

Q-why dont i get a shorter stem?
A-money. shorter stems are usually too short. if i can avoid taking off and 
reapplying tape/twine/cork, id prefer to do it that way.

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[RBW] Re: FS/FT swrve pants, musa pants, red wing chukkas, tektro cr720,

2015-04-06 Thread drew beckmeyer
bump and price reductions

85$ shipped red wings

50$ shipped swrve trousers

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[RBW] Re: Thinking about Clem Wheels - What rim for 60mm tires?

2015-04-04 Thread drew beckmeyer
Rivendell sent our prototype with Velocity Atlas Rims and 2.15 big bens. 
hadn't previously seen the Atlas in person, but they are really nice. maybe 
not quite as wide as what you are talking about though. 

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[RBW] Re: FS/FT swrve pants, musa pants, red wing chukkas, tektro cr720,

2015-04-04 Thread drew beckmeyer
MUSA pants and Tektros are gone

still have SWRVE pants and red wing chukkas. adding photos of the boots

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KBnKtxgxYU4/VSBv634Yt2I/AM0/g2UQABxNtXw/s1600/FullSizeRender_1.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I341RlD9nuo/VSBv92ICxTI/AM8/Mop5kzO-1_I/s1600/FullSizeRender_2.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-83B6LiqeC28/VSBwCBsU_ZI/ANE/Jpx3CQREGAU/s1600/FullSizeRender.jpg


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GmNC_Cqy7kI/VSBwIbKA_sI/ANU/oHTpYnrImOU/s1600/IMG_1781.JPG

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[RBW] Re: FS/FT swrve pants, musa pants, red wing chukkas, tektro cr720,

2015-04-04 Thread drew beckmeyer


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jQE6ZuJtCKg/VSBwtORuFlI/ANc/fGrIfhPL90Q/s1600/FullSizeRender_3.jpg

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[RBW] FS/FT swrve pants, musa pants, red wing chukkas, tektro cr720,

2015-04-03 Thread drew beckmeyer
looking to get rid of these items. 

-SWRVE midweight slim trousers- 34x32. charcoal ish color. worn once and 
were too large.  65$ shipped

http://swrve.myshopify.com/products/midweight-wwr-slim-trousers?variant=1068426297

 
-MUSA black pants- medium. also worn for about a minute and were too large 
(im not great about returns). 

i forget what these retailed for, and would ideally like to trade for a 
small pair, but lets say 85$ shipped.

 
-Red Wing Chukkas. vintage. good condition. light beausage-some light 
scuffs and sole wear. no structural damage. leather is in great condition. 

size 10. (fit closer to 10.5)  85$+shipping

 this style 
 http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/greedkobe/cabinet/img56381217.jpg


-Tektro CR720 canti brake set. silver. mounted for about a week. 30$ 
shipped. 


also willing to trade for a small nitto front rack, nitto r-14 top rack, 
musa pants small, technomic stem with a long reach. obviously some of the 
items have a worth discrepancy, and we can discuss adding a little $$ to 
whatever transaction.


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[RBW] Re: Sugino Wide/Low Double Feedback -- Triple vs Double

2015-04-02 Thread drew beckmeyer
i've been starting to wonder this same thing. i have the triple xd2 and 
find myself almost never using the big ring on the hunqapillar. i kind of 
figure that the weight differential is pretty minimal and that there is no 
real compelling reason to switch (other than the ongoing desire to keep 
tinkering). is that an accurate assessment?

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[RBW] Re: FS 58 cm Cromo Bosco BullMoose bars

2015-04-01 Thread drew beckmeyer
very well said, Richard. 

 you've an admirable amount of graciousness about the situation, while i 
have to stop myself from fuming.  i am in 100% agreement that there is more 
to the story. the behavior makes so little sense and is repeated with every 
transaction, yet the reasons given/excuses change and fluctuate depending 
on the need. i've done a little bit of internet digging and rereading of my 
correspondence with him and, for me at least, it points to at least some 
amount of duplicitousness. someone shouldn't be able to post on twitter as 
often as he does and not be able to send a refund via paypal or just be in 
touch. confusing and disappointing indeed. i will probably have a harder 
time letting this go. I'm a teacher, getting married in a month, putting a 
bike together piece by piece when there is some cash/time leftover for that 
sort of thing. 85$ isnt a ton, but it still sucks to have it taken from you 
and then be ignored until you assume that you have been swindled. 

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[RBW] Re: FS 58 cm Cromo Bosco BullMoose bars

2015-04-01 Thread drew beckmeyer
day=made. 
parts aside, i just feel good about being a human again. thanks justin and 
steve (who just doubled down on generosity in an email to me)

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Re: [RBW] Re: FS 58 cm Cromo Bosco BullMoose bars

2015-03-31 Thread drew beckmeyer
Richard,
I got a similar set of postponements and stories. The funeral that he had to 
attend to was weeks ago. I kept asking for a refund or a tracking number and I 
would get responses that had neither...until no responses at all. The 
frustrating and suspect thing is that a paypal refund would take the same time 
to do as writing an email telling me he was too busy to do that. The fact that 
neither of us got our packages or a tracking number, implies that they were 
never senteven though he said they were. 

To everyone who has been through this before, what did you do to finally get 
your items or your money back?

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Re: [RBW] Re: FS 58 cm Cromo Bosco BullMoose bars

2015-03-29 Thread drew beckmeyer
In the same boat here with regard to a saddle, which he told me he sent over a 
month ago. Finally the response I got was that he had to attend a funeral and 
he was not checking that email address anymorewhich is sort of frustrating. 
Sorta relieved it's not just me, because I was just about to write that 90$ off 
as gone. 

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[RBW] security

2015-03-29 Thread drew beckmeyer
I live in LA.
First I had a wheelset stolen. Adapted to use the Sheldon technique. Then I had 
an entire bike stolen by cutting thru the budget u-lock. I learned from that 
and bought a real u-lock and pit lock skewers. Still had the front wheel 
stolen. Now I use a kryptonite ulock for the rear which is connected to a beefy 
cable woven thru the whole bike. I've had no issues since. I think it just 
looks like too much work. But I still wouldn't leave a Rivendell outside here 
for more than a couple hours.
Then again, just when I thought I had my technique down, someone broke into our 
house and stole another bike. None of these were rivs, thank god.

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[RBW] Re: Clydesdale's -- Which Riv Model are you riding?

2015-03-26 Thread drew beckmeyer
peace of mind is a valuable thing.  i am not over 200#, but i opted for a 
hunqapillar because i didnt want to worry about loading it up or taking it 
only on a certain type of terrain.  l think the atlantis would've given the 
same assurance, and likely any riv model would do what i need it to do. 
 You could probably find a totally valid road bike of acceptable stoutness 
relatively cheap and easily. with rivendell, you get the, relatively rare, 
option to get something weight/bomb proof, if that's a priority.

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[RBW] Hunq vs Clem

2015-03-26 Thread drew beckmeyer
So I have a 54 hunq and my fiancé got the 46 Clem prototype. I can't reeaaallly 
speak to ride because I don't fit the 46. But here are my observations.
Weight-similar
Stoutness-similar
Ride- hunq is potentially more aggressive. Could be a roadish bike with the 
right cockpit and wheels...though there are better options for that...but it 
has that capability.  Feels faster.
The Clem is a much more laid back, cruiserish, town bike. Upright is way 
upright. Stays are extra long. I think it could handle anything, but it wont be 
quick doing those things.
Clearances- easier on the Clem, but similar 

We love both of these bikes dearly. The hunqapillar was bought before the 
Clem's existed, but For me, having a us made, fully lugged frame was somewhat 
important. I prefer the geometry of the hunq coupled with the toughness. I 
don't feel slow on it. I'm not quite ready to go full heavy upright long 
chainstay crazy big tired out yet.
For the fiancé, she doesn't care about road bikes, geometry, clearances etc. 
she wants a bike that can do what mine does, that she will be comfortable on, 
will last, looks good, and doesn't cost, to her, an obscene amount of money. 
Not to imply that caring about those things precludes you from wanting a Clem. 



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[RBW] Re: Hunq vs Clem

2015-03-26 Thread drew beckmeyer
well, i think there should be a noted difference between slow and 
fun/lively/nimble/comfortable. i consider my hunqapillar to be 
fun/lively/comfortable, but it is also slower than most modern 
road/mountain bikes. knew it going in, love the bike for it.  a lot of it 
is the way i have it set up, and the clem sort of necessitates a cruisery 
set up, while the hunq can be made more aero, at least.  thick tubes, long 
chainstays, very upright riding position, fat fat tires there is a 
reason go-fast bikes dont come like this. there is a reason the faster riv 
bikes dont come like this. i dont think any one of these aspects inherently 
makes a bike slower, but all together
 i think, all im trying to say, and the other people who have ridden clems 
are saying is that it is not a go fast bike. i dont think it was intended 
to be a bike built to be fast. i dont think anyone at rivendell said that 
it would be.  it excels at what it is said to excel at, and it is lovely 
and fun to ride. handles loads, works well on dirt/gravel (havent actually 
taken it on any legitimate mtb rides yet), stable, super comfortable, good 
looking etc.   i think pretending it is gonna be a zippy road bike is not 
accurate.  

ive said this a few times in other threads, because we have one and ride 
it,  and each time it is met with a sort of how dare you say it is slow. 
 maybe i should say not as fast, but slow is not objectively good or bad, 
especially from a brand with un-racer as it's motto. when asked for a 
comparison, based on my experience, the clem is not as fast as the other 
rivendell bikes ive ridden, but it does everything else great. 

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[RBW] Re: LHT vs Clem ??

2015-03-22 Thread drew beckmeyer


here is our first family photo with the 46 clem and 54 hunqapillar on a 
late night trip. laid back, long and stout.


https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-y71L3W_ubgw/VQ-R-15SPlI/AMY/f3RcJWfLecM/s1600/FullSizeRender%2B%2827%29.jpg

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[RBW] Re: LHT vs Clem ??

2015-03-19 Thread drew beckmeyer
the prototype clem we have is quite stout. i would venture to say that it 
is likely at least as thick walled as a lht and maybe even heavier in 
weight...havent actually weighed anything and im sure big tires are part of 
it, but it feels not so far off from my hunqapillar, which is a tank in the 
best way.  i've never ridden a lht, but i've also never ridden a dead 
feeling rivendell, so i don't think youll be disappointed in the swap. 
 however, if you are trying to go lighter, i doubt the clem is any or much. 

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[RBW] Re: Clem info for the Tall and Long

2015-03-19 Thread drew beckmeyer
apologies for the interruptive, slightly off topic question.  does anyone 
know the tubing diameter on the clem's?  i have one of the bottleless 
prototypes and im trying to find the right clamp size to put some cages on. 
28.6? 31.8? 34.9?

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[RBW] Re: Flipped Albatross

2015-03-18 Thread drew beckmeyer
yeah, also tried it for about an hour. really didnt like it. the curves and 
the amount/closeness/width of where it drops felt super wonky. 
interestingly, i have some VO upright bars that have a much more subtle 
rise and dont curve back as much. i like those a lot when upside down.


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[RBW] Re: Atlantis or Hunq - what's the real difference?

2015-03-17 Thread drew beckmeyer
thanks joe,
awesome reference. exactly the kind of stated reasoning i was hoping for. 

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[RBW] Re: Atlantis or Hunq - what's the real difference?

2015-03-17 Thread drew beckmeyer
im thinking it helps with stiffness under weight and dent resistance?  it 
would be interesting to hear the impetus or thought process behind the 
change. 

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[RBW] Re: Atlantis or Hunq - what's the real difference?

2015-03-17 Thread drew beckmeyer
agreed. those are the current specs and i think the weight difference is 
probably minimal as well. what i'm more curious about is what the benefit 
of straight 8 vs 9/6/9 is. 

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[RBW] Re: FS 1986 DB Apex 19 inch

2015-03-14 Thread drew beckmeyer
ok, so i think ive resolved to ask for 140$ for everything but the 
shifters, brakes and saddle. 


On Friday, March 13, 2015 at 2:39:32 PM UTC-7, drew beckmeyer wrote:

 I have this 1986 diamondback apex bike that im getting rid of. i always 
 wanted to do something with it since it has so much potential, but i never 
 got around to it. it measures 19.5in center to top, and the standover with 
 these smallish tires is 76cm. would be a great trail bike or loaded tourer. 

  Japanese made with double-butted tange mtb frame/fork/stays. partially 
 lugged, partially tig welded. it has a really cool extra spoke holder that 
 doubles as the chainstay protector. has the classic deerhead derailleurs 
 and front canti. rear wheel has a roller brake under the chainstay, which 
 is an odd design, but it works fine. shimano cranks with biopace rings. 
 braze ons for 2 water bottles, racks, midfork eyelets, fenders. 26 inch 
 original wheels. 

 frame is nice with hints of beausage in the regular places, ie. little 
 paint chips here and there. no dings or dents. components are used but in 
 good condition. this bike was never ridden all that much. 

 selling this with everything *except* brake 
 levers/shifters/cables/saddle.  everything but the tires are original, 
 including the stock blackburn mtn rack. 

 i really don't know what a fair price is...not looking for all that much. 
 open to suggestions and offers. if interested, ask for some detailed 
 photographs. located in los angeles, and could potentially ship


 https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0artItXAvTw/VQNSHnHtGgI/AL4/R23t5xU5fCM/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2015-03-13%2Bat%2B2.07.07%2BPM.png


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[RBW] Re: FS 1990 Trek 520, 19 in

2015-03-14 Thread drew beckmeyer
just listed this on ebay. buy it now is 575$, but will refund 75$ if any 
group members want it. 

On Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 9:39:19 PM UTC-8, drew beckmeyer wrote:

 so i was working on this bike as an introductory touringish bike for my 
 girlfriend... then the complete Clem prototypes went on sale and now she 
 has a little green protovelo, and is in love. (photos of that coming soon)
 anyway, im looking to sell the 1990 trek 520 i was working on.  USA made, 
 lugged, pearl white, true temper cr-mo frame/fork/stays. braze ons 
 everywhere. 
 it has:

 albatross bars
 vintage deore thumb shifters
 vintage big dia compe levers
 cork grips and shellacked bar tape

 deore dx derailleurs

 nos sugino lt triple crank
 new pasela tour guard tires
 new bottom bracket
 new chain
 new cables and housing
 new leather (gyes) saddle
 kickstand

 the weird thing is the wheels, which are 27 inch. not stock. i guess at 
 some point somebody swapped them out for the original 700c. i didnt notice 
 until i tried to put tires on (bought it as a 
 frame/fork/wheels/derailleurs). anyway, the brakes work fine with 27in or 
 700c. clearances for 40mm tires or slightly bigger if 700c. rear spacing is 
 132 for road or mtb hubs.
 it has been cleaned, frame savered, lubed, greased etc. no dings or dents, 
 but a moderate amount of beausage to the paint. ready to ride, but i put 
 this together myself, so fine tuning by a more skilled hand would be 
 beneficial. currently set up for the smallest person possible with a short 
 stem and slammed seatpost. even then it was always gonna be slightly too 
 big for my 5'3 girlfriend (76 pbh). i think this is more ideal for the 
 78-84 pbh range. here is the trek info 1990 trek catalogue 
 http://www.vintage-trek.com/TrekBrochure1990.htm#520

 im about 500$ into it and i'd like to get that out of it. gonna go to ebay 
 and craigslist, but i thought i'd see if anyone here was interested first. 
 i have more pictures, if interested. located in Los angeles, but would be 
 willing to have it shipped.


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[RBW] Re: ClemSamples on the BLUG

2015-03-13 Thread drew beckmeyer
on the 46cm protovelo we have, there is absolutely no room for a water 
bottle on the back of the seat tube with or without a fender.

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[RBW] FS 1986 DB Apex 19 inch

2015-03-13 Thread drew beckmeyer


I have this 1986 diamondback apex bike that im getting rid of. i always 
wanted to do something with it since it has so much potential, but i never 
got around to it. it measures 19.5in center to top, and the standover with 
these smallish tires is 76cm. would be a great trail bike or loaded tourer. 

 Japanese made with double-butted tange mtb frame/fork/stays. partially 
lugged, partially tig welded. it has a really cool extra spoke holder that 
doubles as the chainstay protector. has the classic deerhead derailleurs 
and front canti. rear wheel has a roller brake under the chainstay, which 
is an odd design, but it works fine. shimano cranks with biopace rings. 
braze ons for 2 water bottles, racks, midfork eyelets, fenders. 26 inch 
original wheels. 

frame is nice with hints of beausage in the regular places, ie. little 
paint chips here and there. no dings or dents. components are used but in 
good condition. this bike was never ridden all that much. 

selling this with everything *except* brake levers/shifters/cables/saddle. 
 everything but the tires are original, including the stock blackburn mtn 
rack. 

i really don't know what a fair price is...not looking for all that much. 
open to suggestions and offers. if interested, ask for some detailed 
photographs. located in los angeles, and could potentially ship

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0artItXAvTw/VQNSHnHtGgI/AL4/R23t5xU5fCM/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2015-03-13%2Bat%2B2.07.07%2BPM.png

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[RBW] Re: My Winter Projects

2015-03-12 Thread drew beckmeyer
awesome. mind going into some detail about the qr basket?


On Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 11:17:27 AM UTC-7, Clayton wrote:

 This winter, I made a camera bag that is secured shut by magnets and clips 
 onto my Ortlieb handlebar bag frame. I also made a top tube Tenkara rod 
 bag, tent pole rack bag (not shown). The two frame bags I made last winter. 
 The new quick release basket I made works flawlessly, better than the first 
 one. It goes on and off in seconds, there is nothing attached to the rack, 
 and is very secure. I only mount it when I need it. 

 https://www.flickr.com/photos/fireman483/sets/72157650867713900/ 
 https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2Ffireman483%2Fsets%2F72157650867713900%2Fsa=Dsntz=1usg=AFQjCNGtoDqY0OhbOyDII8TDODofscVM2w


 Clayton (Bend)


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[RBW] Re: Clem PreSale.

2015-03-11 Thread drew beckmeyer
i think that the clem and sam are different enough in function/ride and 
similar enough in price that you should go with the one that suits your 
needs the most. if you dont think youll want to use it to go fast on roads, 
but want something sturdy with big comfortable tires, then clem all the 
way. budget hunqapillar gives a pretty good idea for how the clem feels, 
but one of less aggressively set up hunqapillars. ive never been on an 
appaloosa, but i would imagine that there are comparisons there as well.  


On Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 4:56:49 PM UTC-8, David Banzer wrote:

 Someone convince me that the large Clem will fit me. I ride a 65cm 
 Redwood, the large Clem is a 59cm. After debating about what new bike I'd 
 like, I want something based around an Albatross bar. Seems like the Clem 
 is the thing, if it will be big enough. I'll give Riv a call tomorrow, but 
 just churning ideas around this evening.
 Are there specs posted anywhere? Or is it more of a just-trust-Riv sorta 
 thing?
 David
 Chicago


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[RBW] Re: Atlantis or Hunq - what's the real difference?

2015-03-11 Thread drew beckmeyer
well i just went ahead and asked, since i was asking other questions 
anyway. 

via Will
Atlantis and Hunqapillar are both straight gauge (not a bad thing!) os x 
platinum .8mm in the main triangle. The fork is tougher on the Hunqa and 
the chainstays are thicker... The geometries are different, but the tubing 
is basically the same. Oh and Hunq forks are made in Taiwan, the rest is 
made by Waterford, which accounts for the price difference between the two 
models.




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[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Photos

2015-03-09 Thread drew beckmeyer


 Patrick, yeah. same boat over here. she's already asking me about bags and 
 baskets and easy first trips. it's cool. i think your wife will love hers. 


Steve, i actually bought a b67 off of the group for the same curiosity 
reasons, but havent received it yet.  ive only ever ridden b17s, which i 
love until about the 40 mile mark.  i got this one for dana a while back 
and she loves it. i've tried it out a few times and it does offer 
noticeable cushion, both from the width and the springs.  others could 
probably give you a more historically based comparison

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[RBW] Clem Smith Photos

2015-03-09 Thread drew beckmeyer


so, i thought that since there seems to be a lot of people who will be 
getting their clems or clementines in a number of months, that i would try 
to post some more photos to make the wait easier. we took delivery of this 
little guy on friday. it is the 46cm prototype purchased for my 5'1 
girlfriend. the fit is perfect, she is over the moon. if you want any other 
photos, let me know.  observations:

-it is stout. we havent really pushed it's limits, but it feels hunqapillar 
sturdy.

-i've had a number of old mtb frames built to be riv-like. this bike feels 
different and distinct from thosebetter than those, and somewhat less 
aggressive. i dont know if you could go fast on this bike if you tried, but 
i wouldnt hesitate to take it anywhere with a bunch of stuff attached to it.

-5 minutes in, she said she has never been on a bike that felt this 
comfortable, smooth and stable.

-the lugs it has are awesome, and you forget to miss the lugs it doesnt have

-initially, i didnt love the curved seat stays. now i get it. i like them

-pretty excited this came with the atlas/velocity hub wheels. not sure if 
those are the cheapy ones mentioned, but i feel like we scored a good deal

-anyone know an aesthetically pleasing water bottle cage alternative to the 
2fish ones. the prototype has no mounts for them. 

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ftfsaj418EI/VP091D5J2rI/AKE/6zSEd3dLn6Y/s1600/FullSizeRender%2B%2810%29.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-fbUxAgKcYbE/VP09617_FVI/AKM/VG0KdOuQdzw/s1600/FullSizeRender%2B%2811%29.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-MNjfkP6reMI/VP0-FGs7dMI/AKU/Fx7b02VniGY/s1600/FullSizeRender%2B%2812%29.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-B0lPDAWa0vk/VP0-N2cHarI/AKc/hSh203zL62o/s1600/FullSizeRender%2B%2813%29.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-RaXSnmUObO8/VP0-UW9Wv9I/AKk/AK_3v5YWOB4/s1600/FullSizeRender%2B%2814%29.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-QP_OAF1oFx0/VP0-ccfdRLI/AKs/KkIEwO2X89A/s1600/FullSizeRender%2B%2815%29.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-2s2S0GseK2A/VP0-ja--40I/AK0/cPqRwA6Y66k/s1600/FullSizeRender%2B%2816%29.jpg

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[RBW] Re: FS 1990 Trek 520, 19 in

2015-03-08 Thread drew beckmeyer
Yeah. I wish there was a place for it here, but with 6 bikes and no garage, 
it's time to start whittling down to 4 between the 2 of us. This one is just 
too small for me and slightly too big for her.
Also will be losing an 86 diamondback apex. Japan made with double butted tange 
mtb tubing throughout and a cool extra spoke holder/chainstay protector If 
anyone is interested in one of those



On Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 9:39:19 PM UTC-8, drew beckmeyer wrote:
 so i was working on this bike as an introductory touringish bike for my 
 girlfriend... then the complete Clem prototypes went on sale and now she has 
 a little green protovelo, and is in love. (photos of that coming soon)
 anyway, im looking to sell the 1990 trek 520 i was working on.  USA made, 
 lugged, pearl white, true temper cr-mo frame/fork/stays. braze ons 
 everywhere. 
 it has:
 
 
 albatross bars
 vintage deore thumb shifters
 vintage big dia compe levers
 cork grips and shellacked bar tape
 
 
 deore dx derailleurs
 
 
 nos sugino lt triple crank
 new pasela tour guard tires
 new bottom bracket
 new chain
 new cables and housing
 new leather (gyes) saddle
 kickstand
 
 
 the weird thing is the wheels, which are 27 inch. not stock. i guess at some 
 point somebody swapped them out for the original 700c. i didnt notice until i 
 tried to put tires on (bought it as a frame/fork/wheels/derailleurs). anyway, 
 the brakes work fine with 27in or 700c. clearances for 40mm tires or slightly 
 bigger if 700c. rear spacing is 132 for road or mtb hubs.
 it has been cleaned, frame savered, lubed, greased etc. no dings or dents, 
 but a moderate amount of beausage to the paint. ready to ride, but i put this 
 together myself, so fine tuning by a more skilled hand would be beneficial. 
 currently set up for the smallest person possible with a short stem and 
 slammed seatpost. even then it was always gonna be slightly too big for my 
 5'3 girlfriend (76 pbh). i think this is more ideal for the 78-84 pbh range. 
 here is the trek info 1990 trek catalogue
 
 
 im about 500$ into it and i'd like to get that out of it. gonna go to ebay 
 and craigslist, but i thought i'd see if anyone here was interested first. i 
 have more pictures, if interested. located in Los angeles, but would be 
 willing to have it shipped.

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[RBW] FS 1990 Trek 520, 19 in

2015-03-07 Thread drew beckmeyer
so i was working on this bike as an introductory touringish bike for my 
girlfriend... then the complete Clem prototypes went on sale and now she 
has a little green protovelo, and is in love. (photos of that coming soon)
anyway, im looking to sell the 1990 trek 520 i was working on.  USA made, 
lugged, pearl white, true temper cr-mo frame/fork/stays. braze ons 
everywhere. 
it has:

albatross bars
vintage deore thumb shifters
vintage big dia compe levers
cork grips and shellacked bar tape

deore dx derailleurs

nos sugino lt triple crank
new pasela tour guard tires
new bottom bracket
new chain
new cables and housing
new leather (gyes) saddle
kickstand

the weird thing is the wheels, which are 27 inch. not stock. i guess at 
some point somebody swapped them out for the original 700c. i didnt notice 
until i tried to put tires on (bought it as a 
frame/fork/wheels/derailleurs). anyway, the brakes work fine with 27in or 
700c. clearances for 40mm tires or slightly bigger if 700c. rear spacing is 
132 for road or mtb hubs.
it has been cleaned, frame savered, lubed, greased etc. no dings or dents, 
but a moderate amount of beausage to the paint. ready to ride, but i put 
this together myself, so fine tuning by a more skilled hand would be 
beneficial. currently set up for the smallest person possible with a short 
stem and slammed seatpost. even then it was always gonna be slightly too 
big for my 5'3 girlfriend (76 pbh). i think this is more ideal for the 
78-84 pbh range. here is the trek info 1990 trek catalogue 
http://www.vintage-trek.com/TrekBrochure1990.htm#520

im about 500$ into it and i'd like to get that out of it. gonna go to ebay 
and craigslist, but i thought i'd see if anyone here was interested first. 
i have more pictures, if interested. located in Los angeles, but would be 
willing to have it shipped.

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[RBW] Re: WTB various parts/accessories

2015-03-06 Thread drew beckmeyer
still keeping my eye out for a green *carradice camper *or *medium 
saddlesack*, and *small panniers*. 




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[RBW] Re: Clem Questions

2015-03-04 Thread drew beckmeyer
i've been following the progression of the clem, but have no insider 
information. so, i think, from what i've read it is meant to be an all 
arounder with some trail (fat tire clearance) and touring (thicker tubing, 
braze-ons) capabilities. i would venture to say that it isnt meant to be a 
traditional go fast road bike.  i got one for my girlfriend who will use it 
as an attractive townie that we can put racks and stuff on as i slowly try 
to ease her into some overnight trips. 
to add to the discussion

-anyone know who is making these?
-what the actual tubing specs are?
-what the actual chainstay length is, other than long
-am i an idiot for not understanding the frame lock clue?
-i know im not supposed to harp on it, but does the swoopy seat stay mean 
less rigidity?
-other than the tig welds and paint, what brings the cost down so much on 
the f+f?
-is anyone else sorta turned off by the recommendations to take off good 
parts and add crummier ones? i mean, if you do that, more power to you, and 
if it's on the standard build, also understandable from a price point. but 
it seems kind of like they dont think this bike is worthy of metal pedals 
or cork grips or whatevereven if you want to put them on yourself. its 
an odd play for a bike that could be a great entry level riv for people who 
like the brand and wanted one, but couldnt justify the price.

again, im already in and excited, so i dont need convincing. just curious

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[RBW] Re: Protovelo questions

2015-03-04 Thread drew beckmeyer
ooh what is the renovelo?

On Monday, March 2, 2015 at 1:26:38 PM UTC-8, drew beckmeyer wrote:

 so, i purchased the little green Clem Smith Jr prototype for my fiance 
  (right as i was halfway through building up a 1990 trek 520 for her. will 
 be selling it, if anyone is interested).  i, for one, am very happy that 
 there is a budget model available, as dropping 3k on another riv bike wasnt 
 gonna be in the cards for me for a long time. a few tig welds and a 
 powdercoat seems like a totally fair compromise. i think and hope that 
 there will be a lot of people in the same gray area financial bracket who 
 would be elated to have a rivendell. 

 anyway, now that it is on the way, im excitedly curious about the whole 
 protovelo thing. 
 mainly...

 -are the prototypes and the actual models made in the same place, or do 
 they have a prototype builder knock out the first few until all refinements 
 are done, then it moves to a factory?
-follow up: anyone know who will be making the clems? 

 -is there a way to get the specs/geometry for prototypes? not that i'd 
 ever need it. i just like knowing everything about the bikes we have. 
 (still somewhat bugged that i dont know the tubing dimensions of my 
 hunqapillar. uselessly anal like that)

 -what is the etiquette on the protovelo decals? im kind of into them, but 
 i think she wants to ditch them. should i try to sell it as a rare feature?
-follow up: anyone ever get the decals that just say rivendell? 
 or put the official decals of the official bike on their proto (ie. sam
 hillborne stickers on the proto sam hillborne)






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[RBW] Re: Clem PreSale.

2015-03-04 Thread drew beckmeyer
Does this put you at 7, Deacon?  Who is the current keeper of the largest fleet?

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[RBW] Re: Protovelo questions

2015-03-02 Thread drew beckmeyer
thanks Liesl,
you bring up and answer a lot of decal questions/issues that i hadnt even 
thought about. i doubt it'll be resold, but that is a super valid point 
should it come to that. 

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[RBW] Protovelo questions

2015-03-02 Thread drew beckmeyer
so, i purchased the little green Clem Smith Jr prototype for my fiance 
 (right as i was halfway through building up a 1990 trek 520 for her. will 
be selling it, if anyone is interested).  i, for one, am very happy that 
there is a budget model available, as dropping 3k on another riv bike wasnt 
gonna be in the cards for me for a long time. a few tig welds and a 
powdercoat seems like a totally fair compromise. i think and hope that 
there will be a lot of people in the same gray area financial bracket who 
would be elated to have a rivendell. 

anyway, now that it is on the way, im excitedly curious about the whole 
protovelo thing. 
mainly...

-are the prototypes and the actual models made in the same place, or do 
they have a prototype builder knock out the first few until all refinements 
are done, then it moves to a factory?
   -follow up: anyone know who will be making the clems? 

-is there a way to get the specs/geometry for prototypes? not that i'd ever 
need it. i just like knowing everything about the bikes we have. (still 
somewhat bugged that i dont know the tubing dimensions of my hunqapillar. 
uselessly anal like that)

-what is the etiquette on the protovelo decals? im kind of into them, but i 
think she wants to ditch them. should i try to sell it as a rare feature?
   -follow up: anyone ever get the decals that just say rivendell? or 
put the official decals of the official bike on their proto (ie. sam
hillborne stickers on the proto sam hillborne)




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[RBW] Re: Someone buy one of those long bikes!

2015-03-02 Thread drew beckmeyer
i think a lot of these are gone. i know the 46cm is, because i bought it. 
if you try to buy, it says that it is sold out, but the page still remains

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[RBW] Re: Noodle to Albatross Conversion - Final Questions

2015-03-01 Thread drew beckmeyer
yeah, i have both the steel and aluminum albatross bars. aside from minor 
weight gain, they are nearly identical and lovely. for around town and 
almost anything else, the steel will be plenty strong.  i also have the 
shimano mtb levers on 3 bikes with upright bars. zero complaints you 
can also find them really cheap if you do a little searching. 



On Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 10:29:08 AM UTC-8, SeanMac wrote:

 I've spent quite a bit of time this winter contemplating a project to 
 convert my early 1990 Trek 520 Touring bike to a more upright, around 
 town bike.  The bike is all set with fenders and racks.  The next step is 
 to replace the Noodles with Albatross bars. Here are my questions.

 First, given that I have absolutely no concern about the weight of this 
 bike, is there any reason NOT to to buy the $68 CrMo Albas that Riv 
 offers?  Since this bike will be ridden on roads only, I can't see any 
 reason to spend $90 to buy the lighter and stronger heat treated aluminum 
 version of the Alba.

 Secondly, I am curious if anyone has used the Shimano MTB brake lever that 
 Rivendell sells.  It seems like a good, solid, relatively nice-looking 
 brake lever.  I will be using it to pull Tektro 559 sidepull brakes.

 Thanks for your thoughts.

 Sean


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[RBW] Re: Someone is going to get a big old deal.

2015-02-27 Thread drew beckmeyer
edwin, 
that would've been a great reason. this evening will tell if my fiance 
takes this as god, another bike in our place or IM SO EXCITED. if it's 
the former, ill let you know



On Friday, February 27, 2015 at 12:53:14 PM UTC-8, Edwin W wrote:

 Just too much overlap with my Sam.
 http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-122.htm

 Whew, hard to not pull the trigger.

 Back to work, head down.


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[RBW] Re: Someone is going to get a big old deal.

2015-02-27 Thread drew beckmeyer
well... i just bought the little 46cm one.  wasn't expecting to buy a bike 
today.



On Friday, February 27, 2015 at 12:53:14 PM UTC-8, Edwin W wrote:

 Just too much overlap with my Sam.
 http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-122.htm

 Whew, hard to not pull the trigger.

 Back to work, head down.


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[RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-25 Thread drew beckmeyer
well said jim. 
i think a rational skeptic's eye put to either side shows that a lot of the 
gear and the clothes and the style is more about taste than black and white 
better or worse. i definitely wont wear lycra for a host of reasons, but i 
also sometimes roll my eyes at seersucker knickers or whatever. i think to 
deny that there is chest puffery, machismo and judgement used to make 
people buy things they don't really need in the mainstream bike world is 
silly. i feel it whenever i go into a bike shop. i imagine that the guy in 
a lesser spandex suit feels it when the guy on a lighter bike and better 
spandex is next to him. i feel it on bikeforums. sometimes, though rarely, 
i feel it in rivendell related stuff.

the reason i bought a rivendell is because it felt like opting out of the 
system. getting quality, longevity, attractiveness in the process. i think 
rivendell, and the numerous companies that it has paved the way for, are 
really hitting that niche of people who have been turned off by being 
talked down to, peer pressured into getting something ridiculous (i bought 
a track bike once marketed as a commuter) and people who now avoid group 
rides. the fact that you see so many crappy linus bikes around tells me 
that the major brands have sort of lost touch with the normal bike rider, 
and people are feeling more and more ok about rejecting that paradigm. 

i dont need a fast bike, because im not a fast rider. that being said, i 
like some of them. i'd like to be able to understand some of the newer 
components and how they work. if i understood them, maybe i would buy 
one... probably not, but i dont know. i cant learn that information in a 
comfortable/equal footing sort of way. most bike people i come in contact 
with have a chip on their shoulder about one thing or another. grant and 
the rivendell people/website and people on this group have a super 
appealing, easy going way of explaining things, explaining their motive, 
explaining the pros and cons, and being transparent about other options out 
there.  ive learned a lot. ive never felt like i was bothering anyone. and 
hell, if you don't like those explanations, every other bike shop in 
america sells the other explanation. its not like lycra and carbon are 
being phased out because of rivendell. 



On Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 1:08:44 PM UTC-8, Jon in the foothills of 
Central Colorado wrote:

 In the new Adventure Cyclist Mag

 PETERSEN RESPONDS TO READER

 LETTER ‘UNRACING? UNCOOL’

 Racing attitudes, bikes, clothing,

 and diets have become the norm and

 normal, and are so pervasive that many

 adult cyclists, maybe even some you

 know, accept the racing standards as

 the only legitimate way to be a serious

 adult cyclist. What I tried to do in the

 book *Just Ride *— and what we do here

 at Rivendell Bicycle Works — is offer

 an alternative, a model to other adult

 cyclists that there is another way. This

 letter is not an ad for either. I’m simply

 saying where I come from and what I

 do.

 We are the mice trying to squeak

 above the roar at the base of the

 waterfall. It is no time to be wishywashy,

 but I try hard to not offend.

 Inevitably, a declarative position on

 any matter is bound to raise a few

 hackles with those who have a different

 position, but it still hurts to be judged

 by a stranger who would probably like

 me, and whom I’d surely like, in person.

 A good number of our customers are

 middle-aged and older folks trying to

 fit in some activity as they age. They

 often have the means, and they’re

 influenced by what they read and see

 that promotes racers as a good model —

 and that’s something I don’t agree with.

 They shop as innocents and come

 out of it dressed like racers and riding

 bikes that are not only inappropriate

 for the kind of riding they do, but are,

 on top of that and more egregiously, not

 comfortable. We undo that. You may

 see ego or evil behind it, but I don’t

 feel either of those. I see racing and

 racers as fringe and am simply trying

 to legitimize an alternative point of

 view, one that I feel strongly about. I’m

 trying — certainly not singlehandedly —

 to make people feel good about riding

 without dressing in pro-team gear and

 copying so many other affectations of

 the racer, and that is what Unracing and

 *Just Ride *and Rivendell Bicycle Works is

 all about. We’re nobody’s enemy. Some

 of my best friends pedal cliplessly and

 in spandex. It’s cool.

 Grant Petersen

 Walnut Creek, California


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[RBW] Re: Atlantis or Hunq - what's the real difference?

2015-02-24 Thread drew beckmeyer
the angles make sense. i did a bit of digging and the hillborne and 
atlantis have the same tube dimensions, or at least that was true in 2010. 
i didnt think the sams were quite that stout, but that's cool.  still 
curious about the hunq tubing. ive heard ox and kaisei. kaisei was named in 
the very first iterations of the hunqapillar. it was also listed as being 
.1 thicker than atlantis tubing. im not sure if that means proportionally, 
or straight gauge as has been mentioned herelikely all of this 
information has changed somewhat since it's original writing, right?

also, im curious about Tim's seat tube issue since the more recent hunqs 
take a 27.2 seat post and it seems like his was meant to fit a 26.8, but 
couldnt even do that.


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[RBW] Re: bb/thread installation question

2015-02-22 Thread drew beckmeyer
curiosity got the best of me and i had it taken out/replaced (with a lovely 
phil bb purchased from this group). most of your analysis' were right on 
the money. some uncleanliness, slightly imperfect fit, possibly unchased 
shell etc made the initial install hard, but all is well and the threads 
are intact. 
thanks for calming me down.





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[RBW] Re: bb/thread installation question

2015-02-17 Thread drew beckmeyer


 honestly, i doubt i kept a receipt for the work that was done.  i figured 
 that they must install bottom brackets multiple times a day, and everything 
 was normal.  the whole install took 10 minutes. it would be hard to prove 
 and i can't imagine them willingly admitting to it. 


it seems like if it is all mucked up in there, that i still have options. 
which is very reassuring and i am sort of breathing normal again.  i dont 
know if i can stand not knowing, so ill probably have it taken out to see 
what, if anything, is ruined. 

fingers crossed that you wont be replying to the thread where i ask for 
frame builder recommendations. 

  


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[RBW] Re: bb/thread installation question

2015-02-17 Thread drew beckmeyer
pb,
yeah you're hitting on what i was just wondering about myself. the frame 
was new, but not straight from the factory. it had been at rivendell for a 
while. the riv bb install video says that they face+chase before sending 
out, but that video is from 2010, so i dont know if it still applies... 
IIRC the bottom bracket shell was not sparkling with cleanliness. i think 
there was a little oxidation and stuff. 


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[RBW] bb/thread installation question

2015-02-17 Thread drew beckmeyer
preface: im not much of a mechanic. i can install and adjust most allen 
wrenchy components, but beyond that, i go to a bike shop. 

so, i got my hunqapillar frame a few months ago and i got a standard issue 
shimano bb to have installed. took it to a local used bike shop and had the 
guys put it in, since i dont have the tool or previous knowledge of how to 
do this. i watched them and it looked like it was taking some work. hard 
cranking, working it in and out etc. grease was used, but they didnt chase 
it.  it struck me as not the easiest/somewhat rough install, but id never 
seen one installed before, so what did i know... 

bike rides fine. bb is smooth, no sounds, no wiggle, no complaints. 

Cut to me, now, watching instructional videos. i stumble upon a bb install 
video and it seems like theirs went in much easier than mine. this makes me 
nervous. 

i call a higher end and reputable bike shop and tell them this story. 
mechanic says it might just be that it wasn't chased. it might be that 
they stripped the threads and if we take the bottom bracket out, one will 
never go back in again. i ask if what he would do if he was in this 
predicament. we can check it out, but i would maybe just ride it until you 
need a new bottom bracket because if the threads are gone, we cant fix it. 

obviously, this makes me infinitely more nervous and sick to my stomach. 

what can you tell me? what would you do? how likely is it that this is a 
deathblow? 
 

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[RBW] Re: bb/thread installation question

2015-02-17 Thread drew beckmeyer
thanks all for the one-way-or-another reassuring thoughts, experiences and 
ideas.  i agree that the better shop may not be as prepared to do a 
creative workaround as i want. if it comes to that point, ill have to find 
a place that knows all the tricks you guys know. 
 
joe, im holding out that my experience will mirror your many non 
destructive experiences.


 



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[RBW] Re: Need to test ride a 54cm vs 58cm Hunq.

2015-02-13 Thread drew beckmeyer
i think 54 would be too small. i am 5'9-5'10 with 86 pbh and i have a lot 
of stand over clearance on my 54cm. agree with patrick though. brian at riv 
will tell you exactly what you need. 

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[RBW] Re: Atlantis or Hunq - what's the real difference?

2015-02-12 Thread drew beckmeyer
i guess what im wondering is, if the hilsen has proprietary tubes, the 
atlantis has thick yet standard dbl butted tubes and the hunq has straight 
gauge, why are they all roughly the same price? obviously, tubing is far 
from the most expensive part of building a bike, but i assume that the 
labor intensiveness and lug-workmanship etc. is about the same on those 3 
models.  maybe not though... ive never built a bike frame

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[RBW] Re: Atlantis or Hunq - what's the real difference?

2015-02-12 Thread drew beckmeyer
i believe that's the same info that was floating around in the back of my 
head as well, Mike.  but now im wondering if i gained it from a reputable 
source. pretty sure about the kaisei heat treated part. not so sure about 
the specs. and hunqapillars moved to waterford a while back. i guess it 
doesnt really matter. i love my bike so hard and not much is gonna change 
that, but i am kinda curious to know everything about it. 


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[RBW] Re: WTB various parts/accessories

2015-02-11 Thread drew beckmeyer
i realize im responding to myself here. a couple things fell through and 
actually, im still looking for:

-sprung brooks or something wide.
-carradice camper or sackville med.
-small front panniers. not sackville but around the size of the hub area 
panniers.



On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 10:31:35 AM UTC-8, drew beckmeyer wrote:

 catching up from a previous post. im putting together a touring capable 
 bike for the gf.  in no rush, but on a budget. she has a nice looking bike 
 already, so this will be a less used, but sturdier travel bike that can be 
 a little rough around the edges. used for s240 camping trips mostly. 
 looking for these things or variations of these things. perhaps you have 
 some stuff lying around that you dont need or stuff with a few scuffs here 
 and there.  ill put what i am hoping to spend. if you have something in 
 that range or, better yet, stuff you just want gone, let me know

 *700x32-40 ish tires*. something with solid puncture protection. 
 marathon, little big ben, panaracer tg  (20-50$)

 *Pedals-* mks touring or grip king or thin gripster like, old mtb pedals 
 etc (10-20$)
 . something that will work without clips or straps

 *seatpost-* 27.2. need not be nitto. silver (0-15$)

 *saddle- *female specific. wide-ish. comfy. ideally leather, but that's 
 hard to do cheaply (60$)

 *rear rack-* pannier capable, steel or a good quality aluminum. again, 
 nitto is probably too pricey.  


 and a couple other things i am keeping my eye out for, budget be damned
 *Carradice camper or saddlesack med*
 *phil wood or skf bottom bracket 68x113*


 thanks,
 drew




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[RBW] Re: Atlantis or Hunq - what's the real difference?

2015-02-11 Thread drew beckmeyer
as a hunq owner, ive wondered this from the opposite (yet 100% satisfied) 
side.  my impression is that there are a couple geometry tweaks and 
slightly thicker tubing? ive also wondered what makes the atlantis frames 
slightly more expensive. 


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[RBW] Re: Atlantis or Hunq - what's the real difference?

2015-02-11 Thread drew beckmeyer
really? straight gauge?

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[RBW] Re: WTB various parts/accessories

2015-02-06 Thread drew beckmeyer
you guys are the best. i think im all set up. 

On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 10:31:35 AM UTC-8, drew beckmeyer wrote:

 catching up from a previous post. im putting together a touring capable 
 bike for the gf.  in no rush, but on a budget. she has a nice looking bike 
 already, so this will be a less used, but sturdier travel bike that can be 
 a little rough around the edges. used for s240 camping trips mostly. 
 looking for these things or variations of these things. perhaps you have 
 some stuff lying around that you dont need or stuff with a few scuffs here 
 and there.  ill put what i am hoping to spend. if you have something in 
 that range or, better yet, stuff you just want gone, let me know

 *700x32-40 ish tires*. something with solid puncture protection. 
 marathon, little big ben, panaracer tg  (20-50$)

 *Pedals-* mks touring or grip king or thin gripster like, old mtb pedals 
 etc (10-20$)
 . something that will work without clips or straps

 *seatpost-* 27.2. need not be nitto. silver (0-15$)

 *saddle- *female specific. wide-ish. comfy. ideally leather, but that's 
 hard to do cheaply (60$)

 *rear rack-* pannier capable, steel or a good quality aluminum. again, 
 nitto is probably too pricey.  


 and a couple other things i am keeping my eye out for, budget be damned
 *Carradice camper or saddlesack med*
 *phil wood or skf bottom bracket 68x113*


 thanks,
 drew




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[RBW] WTB various parts/accessories

2015-02-06 Thread drew beckmeyer
catching up from a previous post. im putting together a touring capable 
bike for the gf.  in no rush, but on a budget. she has a nice looking bike 
already, so this will be a less used, but sturdier travel bike that can be 
a little rough around the edges. used for s240 camping trips mostly. 
looking for these things or variations of these things. perhaps you have 
some stuff lying around that you dont need or stuff with a few scuffs here 
and there.  ill put what i am hoping to spend. if you have something in 
that range or, better yet, stuff you just want gone, let me know

*700x32-40 ish tires*. something with solid puncture protection. marathon, 
little big ben, panaracer tg  (20-50$)

*Pedals-* mks touring or grip king or thin gripster like, old mtb pedals 
etc (10-20$)
. something that will work without clips or straps

*seatpost-* 27.2. need not be nitto. silver (0-15$)

*saddle- *female specific. wide-ish. comfy. ideally leather, but that's 
hard to do cheaply (60$)

*rear rack-* pannier capable, steel or a good quality aluminum. again, 
nitto is probably too pricey.  


and a couple other things i am keeping my eye out for, budget be damned
*Carradice camper or saddlesack med*
*phil wood or skf bottom bracket 68x113*


thanks,
drew


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[RBW] MB2 as budget tourer

2015-01-26 Thread drew beckmeyer
so now that i have been doing longer/overnight rides, my fiance is showing 
interest in joining me. she is a great camper already, though slow to warm 
to bicycles.  id like to start setting up a reasonably capable and 
attractive (touring) bike for her, but i dont want to go too far into the 
money pit because i'm not sure how long this interest will endure. at the 
same time, i cannot really abide a crappy bike, or a bike that is good but 
looks crappy. so im looking for a middle ground with a final build less 
than 500$.  (lots of parts lying around should make this doable)

i found this '85 mb2 on ebay.
1985 bridgestone mb2 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-Bridgestone-MB-2-Commuter-REFURBISHED-Shadow-Blue-Gold-Shimano-4130-Chromo-/141498139737?pt=US_Bicycles_Frameshash=item20f1f24459

 im aware that there are maybe some slightly more capable bikes in the 
price range, but this has lugs and is pretty, which will be a selling 
point.  the size is right for her and everything. 

you guys know more about these than i do, so..

is this a reasonable price?
any issues that would prevent this from working as an occasional tourer?
any better options that fulfill the affordable/reliable/attractive criteria?
anyone know the rear spacing? 126 might be a deal breaker.

thanks!



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[RBW] Re: MB2 as budget tourer

2015-01-26 Thread drew beckmeyer
ah yes, good point. i am familiar with those early 80's mtb angles and 
havent ever really found them to be a problem, but youre right to point out 
a newish rider might not feel the same. 

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 12:14:24 PM UTC-8, drew beckmeyer wrote:

 so now that i have been doing longer/overnight rides, my fiance is showing 
 interest in joining me. she is a great camper already, though slow to warm 
 to bicycles.  id like to start setting up a reasonably capable and 
 attractive (touring) bike for her, but i dont want to go too far into the 
 money pit because i'm not sure how long this interest will endure. at the 
 same time, i cannot really abide a crappy bike, or a bike that is good but 
 looks crappy. so im looking for a middle ground with a final build less 
 than 500$.  (lots of parts lying around should make this doable)

 i found this '85 mb2 on ebay.
 1985 bridgestone mb2 
 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-Bridgestone-MB-2-Commuter-REFURBISHED-Shadow-Blue-Gold-Shimano-4130-Chromo-/141498139737?pt=US_Bicycles_Frameshash=item20f1f24459

  im aware that there are maybe some slightly more capable bikes in the 
 price range, but this has lugs and is pretty, which will be a selling 
 point.  the size is right for her and everything. 

 you guys know more about these than i do, so..

 is this a reasonable price?
 any issues that would prevent this from working as an occasional tourer?
 any better options that fulfill the affordable/reliable/attractive 
 criteria?
 anyone know the rear spacing? 126 might be a deal breaker.

 thanks!





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[RBW] Re: MB2 as budget tourer

2015-01-26 Thread drew beckmeyer
thanks mike, that specific info helps a ton. straight gauge tubing is 
something id definitely like to steer clear of.  im in los angeles, so i 
dont think i can take that off your hands, but i appreciate the offer. 

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 4:08:11 PM UTC-8, velomann wrote:


 I have one of those bikes - don't even want to say what I paid at a garage 
 sale, but cheap. It's been a good town bike that I haven't done much to but 
 put a rack on, and I like the geometry for that use. Also, that kind of 
 french blue is a sweet color, IMHO.


 But...it's a heavy beast. Keep in mind that in 85 (and maybe 86?) the MB-2 
 was straight gauge tubing and it feels like it on the road (and when you 
 carry it up the basement stairs!) I'd keep looking for something a bit more 
 lively.  

 Where are you located? I have a small 93 MB-4 (for some reason BS went 
 back to a Japanese lugged frame that year for the MB-4) that I'd sell if 
 you were local. Full eyelets and everything with a better (to some) 
 geometry than the 85 you're looking at. I'm in PDX. Needs a cleaning.

 Mike


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[RBW] Re: MB2 as budget tourer

2015-01-26 Thread drew beckmeyer
thanks for the advice.  unfortunately, dropping $2,000 is not a realistic 
option for my budget... though that would be nice. my extra components are 
mostly vintage, and would work most easily on another vintage frame anyway.

pudge, 
that's good to hear/yours is great looking. i would also albatross it. i 
think drop bars would be a scary deal-breaker for her. those pictures may 
have just sold me.

tony,
im with you on the budget. unfortunately lm in los angeles and the bike 
market is a little inflated. anything of reasonable quality is at least 
250$... though occasionally someone has something they know nothing about. 
 i'd like to stick with a brand i know (miyata, trek, bridgestone, 
specialized). 


On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 12:14:24 PM UTC-8, drew beckmeyer wrote:

 so now that i have been doing longer/overnight rides, my fiance is showing 
 interest in joining me. she is a great camper already, though slow to warm 
 to bicycles.  id like to start setting up a reasonably capable and 
 attractive (touring) bike for her, but i dont want to go too far into the 
 money pit because i'm not sure how long this interest will endure. at the 
 same time, i cannot really abide a crappy bike, or a bike that is good but 
 looks crappy. so im looking for a middle ground with a final build less 
 than 500$.  (lots of parts lying around should make this doable)

 i found this '85 mb2 on ebay.
 1985 bridgestone mb2 
 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-Bridgestone-MB-2-Commuter-REFURBISHED-Shadow-Blue-Gold-Shimano-4130-Chromo-/141498139737?pt=US_Bicycles_Frameshash=item20f1f24459

  im aware that there are maybe some slightly more capable bikes in the 
 price range, but this has lugs and is pretty, which will be a selling 
 point.  the size is right for her and everything. 

 you guys know more about these than i do, so..

 is this a reasonable price?
 any issues that would prevent this from working as an occasional tourer?
 any better options that fulfill the affordable/reliable/attractive 
 criteria?
 anyone know the rear spacing? 126 might be a deal breaker.

 thanks!





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[RBW] Re: Question on Big Ben handling

2015-01-25 Thread drew beckmeyer
i have 700x50 big apples on dyad rims. i think the dyad and aeroheat are 
the same width. no problems with the tires yet, and they are riv approved. 
that being said, the chart on sheldon brown seems to indicate that they are 
too large for the dyad rim width. the chart on the schwalbe site says it's 
no problem as long as they are inflated no more than 45 psi (if im 
remembering this all correctly.)  to my eye, which are more used to smaller 
tires, they look slightly too big for the rim. 

at any rate, they work. i ride them and i've had no problems, but i do have 
a semi anxious voice in the back of my mind about it sometimes. 


On Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 2:29:09 PM UTC-8, DS wrote:

 Does anyone notice or have any input on handling with a Big Ben or balloon 
 type tire? Especially on cornering on fast descents?

 Reason I ask is, I just bought some Big Bens (26 x 2.15) for my 
 Hunqapillar for mixed ride use. Took them out for a first ride a few weeks 
 ago, had a bad crash while on a somewhat but not terribly fast descent on 
 pavement, turning into a curve, though I'm 95% sure it was due to a way 
 under inflated tire (I had a flat about 20 minutes before that on the 
 trails and replaced tube but feel I did not inflate enough for the ride 
 home). 

 Today, went out with properly-ish inflated tires (34 front, 40 psi rear), 
 but still felt like the bike was squirrely on turns and it felt like the 
 bike was going to slide out underneath me on some moderate turns, so I took 
 them pretty slow. But, it was also my first ride back since the crash, so 
 maybe that had something else to do with it. Anyone else have any comments 
 on the handling of these? Am I imagining things and being overly sensitive 
 due to the crash and this is user error?


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[RBW] Re: FS: tektro CR720 cantis, Stainless Front Rack, SR Sakae Randnner handlebars

2015-01-10 Thread drew beckmeyer
handlebars are gone. 

brakes and rack are still here

On Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 7:30:21 PM UTC-8, drew beckmeyer wrote:


 *-Tektro CR720 cantilevers. - * 40$ shipped
 2 pairs (bike's worth) basically brand new. maybe 25 miles on them. silver 
 finish

 *-LKLM stainless steel front rack-*  85$ shipped
 impulsively pulled the trigger on this front rack from chinese touring 
 brand lklm.  someone on crazyguyonabike was impressed by them, and it 
 wasn't super pricey, so i took a chance. stainless tubular cr-mo (very 
 similar to tubus). 55lb capacity. fits 700c bikes. i really wanted this to 
 work, as i was also impressed when i received it. the LBS was also super 
 into it too. the design seems somewhat unique and to solve some of the 
 problems of integrating lowriders and a flat top area. unfortunately, with 
 50mm tires on my hunqapillar, it didnt comfortably leave enough room for 
 fenders.  requires mid-fork eyelets.  here are some photos. i can send you 
 some of my own, if youre interested. 

 http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page/pic/?o=Shpic_id=1876748size=large
 http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mgxj4LqnLcPWdyfeUth_1DQ.jpg

 http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MnkG9NMP-Xk/U_K9AaJ3IgI/Cfg/GO7fm3Z_plI/s1600/p1.jpg

 *Vintage Sakae RANDNNER bars-* 18$ shipped
 i have 2 of these that came off of miyata 1000s circa '85. just want them 
 gone. 


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[RBW] FS: tektro CR720 cantis, Stainless Front Rack, SR Sakae Randnner handlebars

2015-01-07 Thread drew beckmeyer

*-Tektro CR720 cantilevers. - * 40$ shipped
2 pairs (bike's worth) basically brand new. maybe 25 miles on them. silver 
finish

*-LKLM stainless steel front rack-*  85$ shipped
impulsively pulled the trigger on this front rack from chinese touring 
brand lklm.  someone on crazyguyonabike was impressed by them, and it 
wasn't super pricey, so i took a chance. stainless tubular cr-mo (very 
similar to tubus). 55lb capacity. fits 700c bikes. i really wanted this to 
work, as i was also impressed when i received it. the LBS was also super 
into it too. the design seems somewhat unique and to solve some of the 
problems of integrating lowriders and a flat top area. unfortunately, with 
50mm tires on my hunqapillar, it didnt comfortably leave enough room for 
fenders.  requires mid-fork eyelets.  here are some photos. i can send you 
some of my own, if youre interested. 

http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page/pic/?o=Shpic_id=1876748size=large
http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mgxj4LqnLcPWdyfeUth_1DQ.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MnkG9NMP-Xk/U_K9AaJ3IgI/Cfg/GO7fm3Z_plI/s1600/p1.jpg

*Vintage Sakae RANDNNER bars-* 18$ shipped
i have 2 of these that came off of miyata 1000s circa '85. just want them 
gone. 

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[RBW] Re: Paul Jono Hub?

2015-01-07 Thread drew beckmeyer
yeah, this is really interesting. i dont need a wheel built or anything, 
but this hub seems like something nice to have around in case. i dont know 
anything about this sort of adjustable axle.  can anyone testify to 
potential downsides of this design?  

On Wednesday, January 7, 2015 4:23:26 AM UTC-8, Tony DeFilippo wrote:

 I know Paul Components is thought of well around here, I love the brakes 
 and levers I have for sure.  One of their niche hubs just went on sale, the 
 Jono... anyone have any experience w/ them?  It's got an incredibly 
 adjustable axle allowing you to build it up as anywhere from 120-135mm OLD 
 and use a multi-speed freewheel.  I happen to have a '70s ish era frame w/ 
 narrow spacing around that is right now limited to single speed/fixie use 
 b/c I don't have a narrower multispeed hub so it's pretty compelling at 
 $105 new from Paul.  I'd been stalking a couple vintage used hubsets on the 
 auction site but hadn't pulled the trigger.  I figure I can't go wrong w/ a 
 Paul hub but I figured I'd check in with the group!

 http://www.paulcomp.com/jonohub.html


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[RBW] Re: Ride Report: O'Neill Park in Orange County California

2015-01-05 Thread drew beckmeyer
awesome!  i never considered orange county as a camping possibility.  might 
have to make the trip down from la. looks beautiful.

On Monday, January 5, 2015 1:34:13 PM UTC-8, Curtis wrote:

 Hi,

 Went for my first overnight of 2015 last weekend.

 Took the train from downtown San Diego to Irvine last Saturday.  Rode a 
 very pleasant 17 miles or so to O'Neill Park in Eastern Orange County.  The 
 ride was mostly on bikeway and dirt paths.

 Night time temps dropped to the low 30's despite the warmth of a full 
 moon. Woke up to a good deal of frost on the tent fly come morning.  On the 
 trail by 6:30 am to catch an early train back to San Diego.

 A very nice time even considering the loss of my phone.  A poorly turned 
 turn buckle allowed the phone to bounce out.  The phone was found and 
 returned the very same day.  People are awesome.

 Here are a few pictures:  
 https://www.flickr.com/photos/97010676@N07/sets/72157650114997061/

 Ride well,

 Curtis


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[RBW] Re: city hunqapillar/first real ride

2014-12-31 Thread drew beckmeyer
those are 50 big apples. had them around for another project and put them 
on until i could work up the money and research for something else, but im 
liking them a lot so far. 

On Tuesday, December 30, 2014 8:10:36 PM UTC-8, DS wrote:

 Nice! What tires are you using?

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[RBW] Re: city hunqapillar/first real ride

2014-12-30 Thread drew beckmeyer
sheesh, beautiful bike, Shoji. looks like a workhorse.

bob, youre right about the racks, i had a pizza on the front by the end of 
the trip... and they look good too.



On Monday, December 29, 2014 5:23:12 PM UTC-8, drew beckmeyer wrote:

 got tired of waiting for upcoming trips and decided to start working off 
 some of the new hunqapillar's shine in los angeles.  handled like a dream 
 even with somewhat unnecessary racks, fenders and a bag. did get some 
 looks though. good, bad and confused looks. i think the only guys who 
 passed me had future bikes and wore jerseys, so perhaps this bike is not as 
 overboard for the city as i thought. even took it up some hills that i 
 avoid on my 80's road bike.  35 miles round trip. downtown LA to burbank 
 and back in a non efficent route. couldn't be happier with this little test 
 run. 


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[RBW] Re: Double Tube Raleigh

2014-12-23 Thread drew beckmeyer
that thing looks crazy. id like to get a closer look. interesting find. 

On Tuesday, December 23, 2014 3:18:41 PM UTC-8, David Hays wrote:

 Anyone ever see one of these before?
 http://buffalo.craigslist.org/bik/4817696502.html
 David


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[RBW] Re: shimano cx-70 canti question

2014-12-20 Thread drew beckmeyer
thanks everyone. it appears i am not that much of an idiot/this problem is 
not uncommon, which is both good and bad news.  it seems like some sort of 
qr or in line adjuster thing is needed to get them to do what i want

aaron, 
i had the tektro 720s previously installed. they worked just fine. they 
were a little harder to set up and adjust than the shimanos and they werent 
finished as nicely. shimanos seem to modulate a bit better. still, totally 
adequate brakes. i would be curious about combining that dia compe quick 
release with them. could be much cheaper and better working alternative to 
what we are trying to do... but then there is the back wheel too...

garth,
i have them on a hunqapillar. your points are well taken and get to the 
science of what i was trying to understand. that makes a lot of sense. 


On Friday, December 19, 2014 6:33:17 PM UTC-8, drew beckmeyer wrote:

 ok, i feel like this is going to end with me missing something obvious. i 
 just got the cx-70 brakes to avoid having to deflate/squeeze my 700x50 
 tires everytime i want to take the wheels off. im not so new to cantilever 
 brakes but somewhat new to big tires that prevent easy on and off. 

 riv's site sort of implies that they open up easy enough and this video 
 shows a guy doing it
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA7f-v3Rmts (skip to 1:04)  
 here is the description and pics of it opened up
 http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/brc3.htm

 in my reality, when set up and adjusted correctly, it doesnt seem possible 
 to slip the hanger cable from the brake. there isnt enough slack to get the 
 cable to slide out of that little slot, it seems. if the brakes are super 
 wide, i can get it to go, but it has to be uncomfortably far from the rim. 
 adjusting the inline barrel to it's slackest doesnt really work either. 

 so... am i missing something, and if so, what?  id like to avoid deflating 
 or loosening the other side of the cable hanger and then readjusting the 
 brakes all over again. i couldve done that with the old brakes.

 many thanks


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[RBW] shimano cx-70 canti question

2014-12-19 Thread drew beckmeyer
ok, i feel like this is going to end with me missing something obvious. i 
just got the cx-70 brakes to avoid having to deflate/squeeze my 700x50 
tires everytime i want to take the wheels off. im not so new to cantilever 
brakes but somewhat new to big tires that prevent easy on and off. 

riv's site sort of implies that they open up easy enough and this video 
shows a guy doing it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA7f-v3Rmts (skip to 1:04)  
here is the description and pics of it opened up
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/brc3.htm

in my reality, when set up and adjusted correctly, it doesnt seem possible 
to slip the hanger cable from the brake. there isnt enough slack to get the 
cable to slide out of that little slot, it seems. if the brakes are super 
wide, i can get it to go, but it has to be uncomfortably far from the rim. 
adjusting the inline barrel to it's slackest doesnt really work either. 

so... am i missing something, and if so, what?  id like to avoid deflating 
or loosening the other side of the cable hanger and then readjusting the 
brakes all over again. i couldve done that with the old brakes.

many thanks

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[RBW] Nitto big front rack q / hello

2014-11-09 Thread drew beckmeyer
Hey,
I'm new here, but this group has already been a great resource. I've been 
building up my new hunqapillar, and have come to front rack attachment. I've 
seen posts where the big front rack has been attached without p-clamps. For 
some reason, those methods didn't really work for me. I ended up attaching the 
rack without the clamps but somewhat differently than I've seen before. Lower 
fork eyelets attached to rack via struts attached to the inside of the fork.
So here are my questions:

Is it a problem to attach the struts to the inside of the fork (about 1cm of 
clearance on each side between bolt and spoke)?

Is it an issue that the points of connection to the fork are the dropout 
eyelets and the lower mid-fork mounts? Would it be more stable with the second 
attachment to the higher mounts? Am I stressing anything too much? Etc etc etc.

Pics should be attached. Thanks in advance

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[RBW] Re: Nitto big front rack q / hello

2014-11-09 Thread drew beckmeyer
Haha yeah, the idea of having 2 sets of braze ons that close and neither of 
them being all that useable is quite frustrating. I probably need to just stop 
fighting it and resign myself to the p-clamps Though that chainring hack 
looks pretty good. 

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