[RBW] Re: Website is live featuring beautiful bikes & surroundings

[somervillebikes]

Well done. Nice photos. Bikes and beautiful landscapes have always had a 
special place in my heart. Thanks for posting!

Anton
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On Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 9:05:09 PM UTC-4, Andrew Turner wrote:
>
> COVID gave me time to spruce up my website  and 
> it's at a point where I'm comfortable making it public. The majority of it 
> is dedicated to riding and the surroundings I'm lucky enough to see and 
> document, so I figured I'd share it here. 
>
> Enjoy! 
> - Andrew
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Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone ever hear of a parts builder OMAS.

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I have an OMAS titanium BB spindle in my parts bin... takes standard 
cartridge bearings. Never used it, but it looks like a fine piece of kit.

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On Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 5:44:38 PM UTC-4, Joel Stern wrote:
>
> So the eBay story, the seller will no longer answering  my messages, eBay 
> and paypal are no help. Reported to CC company, took card off of paypal and 
> bank balance is now only $5.  I have his eBay messages, so they have access 
> where he states that it is an OMAS Italian made hubset so it will not be a 
> problem, just a pain until I can file a report.  I have told him not to 
> ship it, all of my documentation is now printed out and in a file.  
>
> I hate when I screw up.  
>
> On Sun, Jul 26, 2020 at 4:27 PM Joel Stern  > wrote:
>
>>
>> Yes I have discovered that.  Thanks
>>
>> On Sun, Jul 26, 2020 at 4:01 PM Garth > 
>> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>   Hey Joel, the hubs in that listing are not OMAS hubs !  They don't 
>>> even have a brand label on them. OMAS rear hubs were 126mm and they went 
>>> out of business before 135mm hubs were even invented for mtb's. The axle 
>>> assembly looks very cheap, The QR appears aftermarket.   The seller used a 
>>> brand name(with a question mark) to get attention, then in the listing said 
>>> "don't know the maker". That's a misrepresentation of the 
>>> hubs(double-talk), intentional or not. You have every "right" to request a 
>>> refund. Your choice of course. 
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 2:52:43 PM UTC-4, Joel Stern wrote

 Thanks Garth, I just bought them. Finally negotiated no shipping fee.  


 https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-OMAS-hubs-Set-HIGH-Polish-36h-front-rear-100mm-135mm-Freewheel-Vintage/172519796031?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649


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[RBW] Re: Your Favorite Adhesive for Riv Cork Grips???

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I've used generic spray glues, can't think of any brand names. Maybe Ace 
brand... anyway it always works well for a year or so then loosens and I 
repeat. I suppose that might be better than the permanent stuff that forces 
you to chip away a cork bits when you want to remove them.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Rene Herse Fender Install for QB

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Deacon,

When you say 'try bowing out', I am not sure what you mean. Do you mean 
bending the stay so that it is parallel to the face of the dropout? This is 
essential for proper stay attachment, it reduces all sorts of stress along 
the stay and at the fender.

I did a four-part blog series on metal fender installation. It's a long 
read, but if you wanted to skip most of it you could just take a look at 
part IV, installing the stays.

https://somervillebikes.wordpress.com/2020/03/01/how-to-install-metal-fenders-part-i-achieving-a-proper-arc-radius/

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On Sunday, July 12, 2020 at 2:30:25 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> I'm puzzling out how to eliminate rattle in the front fender. All fittings 
> are tight. It occurs on jouncy bits, as well as when I take a hand off (to 
> wave, usually). It seems to be lateral motion causing the rear portion of 
> the fender to waggle, briefly rub the tire, and vibrate. Ideas?
>
> The best I've come up with is to try bowing the rear stays, taking up some 
> of the extra slack from the mount point if needed.
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
> (Stumping picture provided for your amusement)
>
> [image: IMG_1705.jpeg]
>
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Re: [RBW] Break-away Fender Safety Options

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Andrew,

I'm using a set of PDW stay ends on my VO fenders. They've held up great 
over the years. I set the screws in with loctite blue and was careful not 
to overtighten them.

I thought I wouldn't like the way they look but honestly they just 
disappear into the background.

Anton
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On Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 8:08:53 PM UTC-4, Andrew Turner wrote:
>
> I've used the PDW's in the past and they're pretty good, maybe a skosh 
> over-priced. My only qualm with them is the tiny little setting screws used 
> on their safety tabs to hold the stays in place. They're pretty easy to 
> strip, but if you have some spare dual-pivot calliper brakes, you can use 
> the centering adjustment screw as a replacement in a pinch. 
>
> I can't confirm this since PDW doesn't post their stay diameter but it 
> would a pretty nifty set up to just buy PDW's safety tabs and use them with 
> VO fenders... 
> On Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 5:25:52 PM UTC-5 Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
>> The "safety" tabs on my SKS plastic fenders worked loose (eventually, 
>> often) from rough roads/trails, which caused me far greater safety concern 
>> than the sticks that never went jamming in. Though with the brittle pine 
>> around here, the sticks easily snap, so a green or hearty wood might well 
>> have jammed when these broke.
>>
>> With abandon,
>> Patrick 
>>
>>
>> On Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 4:13:38 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote:
>>
>>> That's useful information; thanks. But does anyone know of options for 
>>> 6.5MM stays? -- the diameter of those on my Kelpies?
>>>
>>> I know that Jan pooh poohs the danger of jamming with properly set up 
>>> metal fenders, even off road, but if I can find a workable QR option, I'd 
>>> very probably use it.
>>>
>>> On Wed, Jul 1, 2020 at 4:07 PM 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch <
>>> rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>>>
>> Looking into the options for metal fender break away safety, I find:

 Rene Herse comes with Honjo R Clamps. Some reports are these can break 
 away? Thoughts on that?  
 https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/components/fenders/honjo-r-clamp/

 Rene Herse also offers these, which are designed to break away: 
 https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/components/fenders/berthoud-r-clamps/

 The only other option I find is PDWs:

 https://ridepdw.com/collections/custom-fender-fit-collection/products/full-metal-fenders-safety-tabs?variant=31598022950969

 Thoughts?

 With abandon,
 Patrick

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[RBW] Re: Rene Herse Fender Install for QB

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Aside from any QB-specific issues, I wrote a generic 4-part series for 
installing metal fenders:

https://somervillebikes.wordpress.com/2020/03/01/how-to-install-metal-fenders-part-i-achieving-a-proper-arc-radius/

Anton
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On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 6:26:56 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> These are on the list to do in the near future. However, if I have to get 
> into metal drilling or cutting, I'm going to need to make arrangements for 
> someone to help/do the install.
>
> What non-standard issues will I run into installing these:
>
> https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/components/fenders/rene-herse-smooth-fenders-700c-for-48-52-mm-tires-h80-700c/
> on a 66cm silver (final run) QB?
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> www.MindYourHeadCoop.org
> www.DeaconPatrick.org
> www.CatholicHalos.org
> www.ShepherdsandHalos.org
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[RBW] Re: FS: Lots o' bags: Acorn, Swift, Ostrich

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All bags have been claimed. 

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Re: [RBW] Dynamo Hub Recommendations

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Bicycle Belle,

Full disclosure: I sell SP dynamo hubs.

That said, I have three SP hubs on personal bikes, the oldest of which I 
built into a wheel in 2015 on my Bike Friday cargo bike, which, due to its 
size, cannot fit in my shed or basement, therefore it lives outside 
year-round in New England weather. That hub has survived quite well after 
five years outside, no issues whatsoever. My other two SP hubs are on bikes 
that are stored indoors, but still have encountered plenty of rainy rides, 
and no issues. Do note that New England climate is harsh, from deep 
freezes, salty slushy roads, lots of freeze-thaw cycles, and blistering 
summer heat and humidity.

As a dealer for SP, I have had two returns in total: one due to seized 
bearings after riding in winter salt and then put into storage for a few 
weeks. The other had a faint ticking sound when new that was barely audible 
and needed a stethoscope to hear, but the customer nonetheless wanted a new 
one. 

SON is the gold standard, no doubt about it. I have one as well. You can't 
go wrong with one. But they cost twice as much as SP hubs.

SP does have a repair program for after the warranty expires, wherein they 
will rebuild the bearings for a nominal fee.

Personally I now stay away from Shimano. I have two on personal bikes (I 
have five dynamo bikes in total), and one's been fine but the other 
developed a loud ticking noise, probably a bearing. And the vibration of 
the hub through the handlebars is more noticeable than with either the SP 
or SON hubs, which feel equivalent. The Shimano has the oldest design of 
all three brands, and is also the heaviest (not that that matters to most 
RBW listers).

Anton
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On Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 10:32:19 AM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:
>
> Eric - how long does the bike have to be exposed to rain before it becomes 
> an issue for the SP hub? (Analog has just sent me my first ever set of 
> custom wheels, complete with dyno and (SP in front) and I am so excited.) I 
> take a cross-country road trip from Vegas to MN every summer and we will 
> usually drive through showers on our way. Just wondering if that will be an 
> issue...
>
> Thanks!
> Leah
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[RBW] Re: FS: Lots o' bags: Acorn, Swift, Ostrich

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Swift porteur bag sold. All other bags still available.

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[RBW] FS: Lots o' bags: Acorn, Swift, Ostrich

[somervillebikes]

All are new or almost new.


   - Acorn medium boxy rando bag, black. Used a few times, works without a 
   decaleur. Almost new. Sells for $205 on Acorn's website. $170


   - Swift Industries Polaris Porteur bag. Used once. This thing is huge. 
   Roll-top design provides a massive storage volume. Designed to fit well on 
   most commercial porteur racks (eg., VO). Sells new for $166 from Swift (on 
   sale) but their new version is smaller. $135


   - Ostrich DLX canvas pannier set, green. New, never used. Includes the 
   leather mounting straps. Cheapest price found online is $138 shipped each. 
   $190 for the pair.
   

All prices include shipping CONUS.

Don't think the prices are reasonable? Make me an offer.

Photo album here 
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[RBW] Re: 3-speed shifter QR: Is anyone willing to try this experiment for me?

[somervillebikes]

Patrick, I replied on the other list :).

I make my own Sturmey cables, so I can speak to the ease of removing them 
from actual experience.

Anton
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On Friday, April 24, 2020 at 4:07:16 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> Next question: does anyone have 1 or 2 of the old fashioned 3 speed 
> AW-type (I hear ASC has different indents) trigger shifters for sale or 
> trade, the ones with no plastic on them?
>
> And: Does anyone have cables to go with these, the SA-type heads, not the 
> derailleur "button" heads used in the thumbshifters? The cables can be 
> used, but need to be long enough to run from a drop bar along 57 cm tt down 
> cs to hub. I will take up to 4 off your hands.
>
> I have everything else; in fact, I have a trigger, but the sheet metal is 
> split on it.
>
> Thank you. Once I get these things, you will never hear from me about 
> 3-speed QR systems again.
>
> Happy to pay $ or to trade.
>
>
>
> On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 9:00 AM Patrick Moore  > wrote:
>
>> Calling out to Sturmey Archer 3-speed trigger users. I asked Aaron if it 
>> is indeed easy to remove the shifter cable from a 3 speed trigger shifter, 
>> and he replied, "Slammed! Will get back to you when I can."
>>
>> Can anyone with too much time on his or her hands and an old-fashioned 
>> Sturmey Archer 3-speed trigger shift system try removing the shift cable 
>> from the shifter, and let me know how easy it is to remove and re-install? 
>> If it is quite easy, then I will use that QR method for the new bike.
>>
>> Many thanks.
>>
>> Patrick "yet another weird request" Moore
>>
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[RBW] Re: 3-speed shifter QR: Is anyone willing to try this experiment for me?

[somervillebikes]

Yes it is easy to remove. It is analogous to removing a brake cable from a 
brake lever.

Anton
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On Friday, April 24, 2020 at 11:00:45 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> Calling out to Sturmey Archer 3-speed trigger users. I asked Aaron if it 
> is indeed easy to remove the shifter cable from a 3 speed trigger shifter, 
> and he replied, "Slammed! Will get back to you when I can."
>
> Can anyone with too much time on his or her hands and an old-fashioned 
> Sturmey Archer 3-speed trigger shift system try removing the shift cable 
> from the shifter, and let me know how easy it is to remove and re-install? 
> If it is quite easy, then I will use that QR method for the new bike.
>
> Many thanks.
>
> Patrick "yet another weird request" Moore
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s have a St. Louis Meet Up!

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I don't think the 2 meter rule necessarily applies to cycling or running. 
There is a computer-simulated model out of Europe that suggests that for 
higher speed travel modes, like running and cycling, you might need far 
more than 6 feet.  Granted, it's a model, not peer-reviewed, and there's 
also scant data that points to viral transmission occurring outdoors, but 
then again very little is really known for sure about the transmission of 
this virus. My regular riding buddy and I decided to end our gentleman 
rides two weeks ago. I'd rather err on the safe side. 

Anton
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On Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 3:27:51 PM UTC-4, Benjamin Kelley wrote:
>
> I'm currently in NYC but will be moving back to KC next month so I'll be 
> on the other side of the state from you soon.
> I'd be down for a train trip over and ride later in the year perhaps, My 
> work goes on so I'm as busy as ever during all this.
>
> I also tend to agree with you, a small group ride/chat can be done 
> safely.  You don't have to ride in a peloton or paceline to ride together. 
> Can easily chat at 6ft distances. Not touch each others bikes. Wear masks. 
> Etc...
>
> --ben
>
> On Thu, Apr 23, 2020 at 3:13 PM Nathan Mattia  > wrote:
>
>> Hello Bill,
>>
>> When Samwise Hillborne was ready to roll last month, the FIRST ride I 
>> made was from here in Richmond Heights, down the River Des Peres Greenway, 
>> to Grant’s Trail.  By far, my least favorite part was Grant’s Trail.  I 
>> have discovered that if the route is going to be long and flat, it at least 
>> needs to be scenic.  Riding Grant’s Trail reminded me of driving on 
>> highways in Mississippi.  Lots of trees with no scenery for miles and 
>> miles.  Except with Grant’s Trail, there aren’t even any Cracker Barrel’s.  
>> I DID note that even on the semi-blustery day I was riding it, there were a 
>> fair amount of people utilizing it, so that’s good.  
>>
>> Touche`Are you a man of the Lou?  IT IS a great time for a meet up.  1) I 
>> can’t imagine there are more than 10 of us in the area here on the forum.  
>> But if there are, I’ll be thrilled.  2) I don’t need to touch your bike, 
>> much less you.  I can tell everything I need to tell from a medically 
>> acceptable distance.
>> On Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 1:48:53 PM UTC-5, Bill Schairer wrote:
>>>
>>> Nathan, 
>>>
>>> I no longer live in St. Louis so couldn’t be a part of any meet up, 
>>> unless I happened to be visiting my son at the time.  Many years ago I bike 
>>> commuted from near Grants Farm to the CWE thru Forest Park.  Are you aware 
>>> of Grants Trail?  My son seemed to think it might be closed due to CV.  It 
>>> was developed by Trailnet (https://trailnet.org/), formerly Gateway 
>>> Trailnet.  I was on the board of GT at the time and the powers that were in 
>>> the community of Grantwood Village, of which I was a resident, spent our 
>>> precious tax dollars appealing the trail all the way to the US Supreme 
>>> Court, which declined to review the case preserving GT’s victory in 
>>> district court.  I believe it has become a much used community asset.  You 
>>> ought to check it out if you haven’t already. It would be another great 
>>> place to ride with your kids and maybe work it into a visit to Grants Farm 
>>> and Grant’s National Monument.  I believe the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, 
>>> also developed by Trailnet, connects riverfront trails on both sides of the 
>>> Mississippi and makes for some nice riding. 
>>>
>>> Bill S 
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[RBW] Re: Nuts and Bolts

[somervillebikes]

>
>
>  Anton, should I be shocked that your daughter could correctly identify 
> all the small little parts and fasteners? I mean, some of the parts are 
> quite esoteric!
>

Ha, I'd be super impressed if she knew 1/10th of those things. She'd ask me 
to what they were, how to spell (if needed), etc, then she'd type them out, 
print them, and apply. She didn't ask me how to spell "hardwear".


On Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 2:09:13 PM UTC-4, John Rinker wrote:
>
> Love the word 'knarp'. Is that in the same class as widget and thingamajig?
>
>
Knarp is a specific item whereas widget and thingamajig are generic terms, 
no?

 

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[RBW] Re: What have you learned during the isolation?

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One thing I've learned, living in an urban environment (Boston) that has 
very aggressively built bicycle and ped infrastructure over the years, and 
reduced vehicle speed by lowering speed limits (25 mph limit in Somerville, 
20mph limit in Cambridge), installing traffic calming devices, etc, is that 
with far fewer drivers on the roads, they're all DRIVING MUCH FASTER and 
more carelessly. So while the streets seems safer and quieter with reduced 
traffic, the traffic that there is is more dangerous. Seems 
counter-intuitive, but that's what I'm noticing as I bike around the city.

That's what I've learned.

Anton
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[RBW] Re: Dyno light installation, which side of the do you prefer?

[somervillebikes]

If you have a fender that's supported by a front rack, ,you can use the 
Velo Lumino fender mount for headlights, which will center the headlight. 
But having the fender supported behind the headlight is essential to 
prevent the beam from bouncing, and to prevent the fender from getting 
stressed.

Anton
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On Monday, April 20, 2020 at 10:57:10 AM UTC-4, ted wrote:
>
> When faced with this situation I’ve gone with mounting on the left side. 
> This lights up more pavement since one rides on the right side of the lane. 
> However mounting on the right would give shadow free illumination of the 
> road edge, so you might prefer that. 
> This is why I’m so disappointed they stoped putting the plate with a 
> mounting whole on the front center of the marks and mini front racks. 
> Personally, I really really want my front light dead center. Not having the 
> tire centered in the beam drives me crazy.

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Re: [RBW] Frame color!

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I don't know...

On Monday, April 20, 2020 at 8:37:55 AM UTC-4, Tom Norton wrote:
>
> Anton,
> I like that color!!
> I am getting ready to paint the frame,fork and rack that I built. So my 
> question is can a base coat color be matched to a powder coat color?
> Thanks!
> Tom
> Chardon,Ohio

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Re: [RBW] Frame color!

[somervillebikes]

If you like Herse blue, you might like RAL6034, the powder coat color I 
chose for this bike:




Anton

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On Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 2:33:15 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> Thanks, Jason. I did find the color. It's not bad, but not to my taste.
>
> The copper is interesting, as is that industrial green which I do like and 
> which I will add to my short list. For some reason I do like green.
>
> Rose, pretty but not for me. Custard: again, not bad but not my thing.
>
> Funny how particular one's preferences are for frame colors. I am far less 
> picky about the color of my car or my shirts, tho' I do have preferences.
>
> Again, I do think glossy black looks nice, but (1) it somehow looks to 
> "formal", even while looking nice, and (2) it shows dust too easily -- I 
> ride in a dusty environment.
>
> In order of preference -- and see! This exercise did help me choose! -- 
> Sage Green, with ~Herse Blue and Industrial Green tied for second place.
>
> On Sun, Apr 19, 2020 at 10:03 AM Jason Fuller  > wrote:
>
>> Myself, I'd probably want to paint it after a classic bike I've been 
>> inspired by (Riv or not) so the colour has context, rather than just one I 
>> like the look of.
>>
>> But what about this vintage machinery green:
>> https://images.app.goo.gl/NP2K6S87MsJrpdpq6
>> (Hope that works)
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[RBW] Re: Frame color!

[somervillebikes]

Patrick,

After seeing some of the examples posted, I'm really digging silver and 
battleship gray. 

If your powder coater can in fact get you the green you want (sage, you 
said?), then obviously that's best. I've found it's very hard to imagine a 
color on a bike from a paint chip. Something about the narrow tubes as 
opposed to a monolithic wall of color. I've had two bikes PC'd in a color 
other than black. For one of them (cream), I liked it even more than I 
thought I would. For the other (sort of a Bianchi Celeste / sage green that 
looked great on a paint chip), I ended up displeased. Part of my 
displeasure was the glossiness, which made it look a yellowish, lime-green 
in certain light. I ended up taking steel wool to the powder coat finish to 
dull it, making the finish matte; I liked it much better. That bike was 
done over 10 years ago and the PC is still holding up well. If I were to do 
it all over again, I'd get a shade of green with more gray in it.

Anton
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On Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 5:20:17 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> Thanks, all, some good suggestions and some good advice about thinking 
> this through -- which is my purpose in asking such questions, since I do 
> know my own tastes.
>
> Actually, while I don't really like black or gray for frames, I have owned 
> several glossy black bikes that looked good; in fact, my first home-brew 
> paint job was hand sprayed (as in pump gun) gloss black oil-based enamel 
> with gold pin striping added by hand. Later I had a decent looking 
> battleship gray Stumpjumper Comp with orangy-red accents.
>
> But black shows dust too much. I find white boring; I didn't care for the 
> yellow of the Motobecane; and I already have a darkish (Ford) blue -- need 
> a different color to tell the bikes apart. (Kidding.) I recall a very nice 
> metallic dark green on a 1991 Stumpjumper Team, but you can't get that with 
> powdercoat, I imagine. In fact, you can't do metallic with your usual $150 
> powdercoats, can you?
>
> Chauncey says he'll probably be able to get the sage green -- not 
> identical to but close enough to the original 2003 Joe Bell Rivendell sage 
> green; but if he can't, I'll ask for a Herse-like blue.
>
> Funny, I know that orange is a favorite on this list, but while I like it 
> better than yellow, I just for some reason don't care for it on a bike 
> frame.
>
> On Sat, Apr 18, 2020 at 8:55 AM Patrick Moore  > wrote:
>
>> Chauncey just texted me saying that the powder coater is out of the 
>> near-match to the "sage green" that Joe Bell used for my 2003 custom -- 
>> frame later modified by Chauncey with the color in the photo below.
>>
>> I've asked him to see if the coater can order more, but while I wait on 
>> tenterhooks (is that metaphor appropriately applied? Weren't tenterhooks 
>> used for processing wool?), I ask y'all: what color would you choose for a 
>> new road frame to be built with color matched racks, silver VO fenders, and 
>> silver components? -- oh, and I like red accents: bar tape and panniers.
>>
>> Orange won't do b/c I like red, red won't do b/c I don't like red frames; 
>> no black or white -- bleh! I have Ford Blue already -- beautiful! -- and 
>> Forest Green. No turquoise or pink. Yellow, blech. 
>>
>> Should be a color that is readily available in touch up quantities.
>>
>> Tell me what you think so that I can complain about your suggestion.
>>
>> Patrick "the *only* color for a Riv with fenders is Sage Green" Moore
>>
>> -- 
>>
>> ---
>> Patrick Moore
>> Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum
>>
>>
>
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> Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum
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Re: [RBW] Helpless in Nevada: How do you secure this fender?

[somervillebikes]

I read about half of the responses, and don't have anything to add other 
than I agree with all the points made, especially that the mechanic was 
incompetent. Even if the included bracket didn't reach all the way to the 
brake bridge where it is supposed to attach, there could have been a way 
for the mechanic to finagle a solution. This is a common problem with 
fender installation and bike mechanics the world over have DIY'd parts to 
make it work.

The real reason I'm posting is because of the term "wiggly fenders", and 
how it reminded me that my wife and I once dreamed of opening a bike shop. 
We have a beloved beagle, and we decided we would name our fantasy bike 
shop "Beagle Bikes", and we imagined the shop sign would have a 1940s-era 
stylized logo of a beagle earnestly riding a bike. Nothing to do with 
wiggly fenders, but it just reminded me...

Anton
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On Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 3:12:04 AM UTC-4, Hetchins52 wrote:
>
> Steve P's March 19th "paper dolls" post is a good idea. --
> Trace the VO bracket on some strong paper. 
> Cut it out. (But allow the double wings of the metal original to become 
> one piece for this step.)  
> Lay it over the fender so that it is centered and the paper template edges 
> evenly overlap the fender edges and tape it down lightly.
> With a marker or pencil, mark/shade the two edges where they bend over the 
> fender.
> Take it back off the fender and put it on the flat VO piece. (Or, vice 
> versa. Then you can see the lines where they cross the fingers of the wings 
> [!?!])
> If the paper is on top, fold the paper back squarely at the marks and mark 
> the metal wings so that they will be just like the paper template was 
> marked.
> Remove the paper template.
> You want to bend the bracket at the greatest width so that it is long 
> enough to wrap over the fender. It can be a little too long but it can't be 
> too short!
>
> Do you have a small table vise or even a couple of carpenter's clamps and 
> some 6" pieces of 2" x 4" wood? (See my Mar19 post)
> Clamp the bracket so that just one of the edges that you marked protrudes 
> from the vice or wood pieces. Your mark should just disappear under the 
> wood or clamp.
> You can tap the wings with a hammer, mallet or chunk of wood so that they 
> start to bend at a line just after the marks. The L part of the bracket 
> sticks up and you need to bend the wings down.
> A crescent wrench adjusted until it is almost closed or vise-grip pliers 
> can help to start the bending.
> Stop at 90 degrees -- You'll need to add some curvature to the bracket 
> before doing your final bending.
>
> David (It's late and I need an editor) Lipsky
>
> On Friday, March 27, 2020 at 9:25:15 PM UTC-7, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>>
>> Hmmm...well, if that is as you say, I’ll try this tomorrow! With a video 
>> first to make sure I’m not breaking crap, you know... 
>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] How do you ride alone?

[somervillebikes]

Normally, what you describe makes up my routine solo riding-- local errands 
of less than two miles: library, supermarket, drug store, hardware store, 
PO, etc, often on my way home from work. Amazing how many you can hit in 
one go when you live in a city. Now with this crisis, I'm restricting the 
errands I do to strictly food and prescriptions if necessary, but I'm going 
to implement a solo ramble along random streets, or the municipal path, 
just to get out.

Anton
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On Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 6:50:21 PM UTC-4, Eric Daume wrote:
>
> I make up errands: returning books to the library, running to the grocery 
> store. Lately I’ve been finding the “little free libraries” and circulating 
> books through them. 
>
> I used to never use headphones, but now I almost always do. Music or 
> podcasts. I have a big network or little used MUPs around me, so I don’t 
> really worry about traffic.  
>
> I also bought a tandem last fall. Now my kids always want to ride with me. 
> So there’s one answer: grow your own riding companions. 
>
> Eric
> Plain City OH
>
> On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Andrew Huston  > wrote:
>
>> I had a thought. Considering the current situation it could be fun to get 
>> ideas on how you ride solo. I want specifics. Where, how far, what bike, 
>> how you make it special? Do you bring coffee, bourbon, a pipe, food? Do you 
>> pedal hard or take it easy? Maybe read at a favorite spot, meditate, 
>> whatever. Go nuts. 
>> This could give us ideas on how to reinvent our time on the bike while we 
>> deal with this weird new world.
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[RBW] Re: Copenhagen wheel Rivs vs ebike

[somervillebikes]

Superpedestrian is a local company, and I see their wheels all over town, 
usually on bikes that blow past me :). I've seen them on nice road bikes 
and on clunky salvaged 10-speeds. I agree they need to start offering these 
in 650B. 20" would be great, too, if they'd fit-- I'd throw one on my Bike 
Friday Haul-a-Day in a heartbeat.

Anton "feeling a bit slow" Tutter
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On Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 11:47:15 PM UTC-4, Abcyclehank wrote:
>
> I think that every Rivendell bike can be elegantly electrified with a Red 
> Copenhagen wheel.
> I have ridden one on multiple occasions (miss you Amit) and feel that it 
> provides the best of both worlds.  
>
> That said their are so many different e-bikes on the market currently that 
> it is hard to compare apples to apples when discussing pros and cons of 
> each.
>
> Joe excited to see how you like the Copenhagen conversion compared to your 
> previous Riv e-bike experimentations.
>
> Sincerely,
> Ryan Hankinson
> West Michigan
>
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[RBW] Re: Stuff for sale

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Hi everyone, here's what's still available. Prices reduced!


I have a few bike items for sale. All items are new or NOS as noted. Prices 
> include CONUS shipping.
>
>- Velo Orange threadless stem, 110mm, 1-1/8", +/-6 deg. New. $25 
>shipped. (Can include a 1" to 1-1/8" shim, new, for an additional $5).
>- SRAM Rival FD, braze-on, 10-speed. New. $15 shipped.
>- Exustar E-PR101 clipless pedals. New. $25 shipped.
>
> Photos here. 
> 
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[RBW] Re: FREE STUFF FOR SHIPPING!

[somervillebikes]

Hi everyone, here's a list of what's still available. Apologies if I have 
not replied to everyone regarding items already claimed.

Best,

Anton


>- Nashbar clipless pedals. My first foray into clipless. Work fine, 
>nothing wrong except scuffing.
>- Unknown manufacturer chromed steel 1" ball bearing headset, 
>complete. Chrome in great shape.
>
> Flat rate shipping $10 for each item.
>
> Photos here 
> 
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[RBW] Stuff for sale

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I have a few bike items for sale. All items are new or NOS as noted. Prices 
include CONUS shipping.

   - Velo Orange threadless stem, 110mm, 1-1/8", +/-6 deg. New. $30 
   shipped. (Can include a 1" to 1-1/8" shim, new, for an additional $5).
   - SRAM Rival FD, braze-on, 10-speed. New. $20 shipped.
   - Simplex rear derailleur with claw mount. NOS!!! $25 shipped.
   - Exustar E-PR101 clipless pedals. New. $30 shipped.
   
Photos here. 


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[RBW] FREE STUFF FOR SHIPPING!

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For the cost of shipping (please no more than one item per person), I am 
offering the following:

   - VDO wireless computer with optional cadence sensor. I have three 
   complete units (computer + speed sensor + cadence sensor + magnets), I had 
   them on all my bikes until I got a Garmin. Probably will need new batteries.
   - Nashbar clipless pedals. My first foray into clipless. Work fine, 
   nothing wrong except scuffing.
   - Mirrcycle mirror (new). For Pre-2009 Shimano STI brifters.
   - Unknown manufacturer chromed steel 1" ball bearing headset, complete. 
   Chrome in great shape.
   - Sakae CR 27.2mm seat post, with insertion marks
   - Swiss military bag that I wanted to convert to a small pannier but 
   never got to it. Straps have been cut off.
   
Flat rate shipping $10 for each item except the VDO computers and Mirrcycle 
for which flat rate shipping is $7.

Contact me off list if interested.

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[RBW] Re: How to mount B&M tail light on this rack?

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Hi Ash,

I used two p-clamps on my Burley Piccolo rack to mount a Planet Bike 
taillight. I found the taillight acted as a lever arm and kept rotating 
downward. The solution was to wrap a small piece of inner tube over the 
rack before installing the p-clamps. Of course, you can just rubber-lined 
p-clamps from the get-go and avoid the problem.

Best,

Anton




On Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 1:11:32 PM UTC-5, Ash [who works to bike] 
wrote:
>
> That's a robust solution! Might be the option I'll go for if p-clamps 
> don't work.
>
> Also, your photography is amazing!
>
> On Tuesday, 2 January 2018 10:10:24 UTC-8, Ash [who works to bike] wrote:
>>
>> Thank you for the p-clamp idea Kainalu.  That seems like the right place 
>> to start!  I might even have some in the shed.  
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Saturday, 30 December 2017 19:23:20 UTC-8, Kainalu V. wrote:
>>>
>>> Two small p-clamps on the rack would do the trick, or howzabout a fancy 
>>> (or not) fender mount? Only problem with the p-clamps would be that the top 
>>> of the light might be above the edge of the rack. Only problem with a 
>>> fender mount is, where do you buy a cool two bolt fender mount? Is the rack 
>>> steel? If so you could braze a tab on. Only problem with that is brazing 
>>> takes practice and equipment. So many possibilities...
>>> -Kai 
>>> BK NY 
>>
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[RBW] Happy New Year and two new products from Velo Lumino!

[somervillebikes]

Happy New Year from Velo Lumino!

While I've been hunkering down in the sub-zero temps of New England, I've 
finally had time to update the Velo Lumino website with a couple of 
exciting new products.

A few months ago I introduced a new dynamo taillight for seat-tube mounting 
, styled after the 
fender version of the taillight. Today I'm happy to announce the seat tube 
version is also available in a black anodized finish in addition to the 
original polished finish. The seat tube taillight requires a brazed-on M6 
threaded boss (not included). Like the fender version, these are entirely 
waterproof and also incorporate a few changes from the original fender 
version to make them essentially bomb-proof. $119 for either finish and 
both are in stock at velolumino.com 
. (The fender 
version of the taillight is sold out and will remain sold out for the 
foreseeable future).










Next, a novel widget is introduced into the Velo Lumino line. This one is 
the brainchild of Tom Matchak (Tom is the other half of Velo Lumino and the 
"TM" in the "TMAT" stem switch that we collaborated on).


Tom's new widget is called the PlugNut 
, and it's a novel and lighter 
(by 4g!) alternative to a daruma bolt. It's a press-fit aluminum cylinder 
for 1" butted steel steerers and it has an integrated stainless M5 threaded 
bore to support a fender to the fork crown. Once installed, it's permanent 
and supports a fender mounted all the way flush to the crown without the 
need for an external bracket, or a daruma bolt and brake bolt. For bikes 
with uncomfortably tight clearances, the PlugNut is an easier solution than 
a Daruma because the only intrusion into the fender space is the shallow 
hex head of the M5 bolt (included). Additionally, the PlugNut has two small 
bores that allow for drainage and also for wiring for a TMAT stem switch 
 (also in stock at 
velolumino.com). If your brakes require a brake bolt, or if you have a 
front rack, you can drill through the narrow walls of the installed PlugNut 
using the fork crown's brake bolt holes as pilots.


Daruma versus PlugNut:





PlugNut installed:





Tom has additional photos of the PlugNut illustrating its installation and 
also a couple of cool videos on flickr 
.




The PlugNut  is $22 and is in 
stock.


Best,


--Anton

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[RBW] Re: Enjoying autumn colors

[somervillebikes]

Takashi,

Thank you for those beautiful photos. They brought a smile to me, too. It 
looks so lovely there, and even reminds me of my childhood home in the 
Catskill mountains of NYS.

Best,

Anton


On Monday, November 6, 2017 at 9:13:12 AM UTC-5, Takashi wrote:
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I visited Aizu area in October and had great time riding there, so I 
> thought I'd share.
> Aizu is located at northern part of Japan.
> It seems that living in the area is tough (not enough flat land for 
> agriculture, heavy snowfall during winter, etc), but oh the sceneries were 
> so beautiful.
>
> I was there for two days, cloudy on Saturday and raining all day on Sunday.
> I enjoyed on both days, even during rain. Quietness, chilly and damp air, 
> they made sceneries look even more beautiful. (I'm pretty sure that Deacon 
> Patrick agrees!)
>
> Pictures:
> https://flic.kr/s/aHsm787CSr
>
> Takashi
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Hunq rider in Kingston NY

[somervillebikes]

Small world!! I grew up two blocks from there on Pearl St, and went to St. 
Joseph's school across the street from your bike shop!

I'll be visiting Kingston in a couple weeks, I'll try to stop by your shop!

Anton
velolumino.com


On Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 12:25:14 AM UTC-4, comveo wrote:
>
> Hey Jason,
>
>
> Mark is right, you spotted me! Part of my morning commute to Uptown 
> Kingston, I was making the trek to higher ground that morning ; )
>
> It's also true, as Mark mentioned, that I opened a shop uptown recently. 
> I'd love to meet any and all Riv riders/enthusiasts in the Hudson Valley 
> area. The shops model is all about practical, beautiful bikes, and making 
> connections with bike-minded folks, inside or outside of the Kingston 
> community.
>
> Would love to meet you!
>
>
> Thanks for the plug, Mark! (**also a swell guy**)
>
>
> -Bryan
>
>
>
> On Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 8:29:27 PM UTC-4, jandrews_nyc wrote:
>>
>> I saw a nice green hunqapilar with diagonal tube and a sackville rear bag 
>> being ridden toward town at about 7:45am today on Wilbur Ave. Was it anyone 
>> on this list?
>> Jason (in Eddyville)
>
>

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[RBW] Re: D2R2 2017

[somervillebikes]

I rode the D2R2 in 2011, 2012 and 2013 (115k once and 100k twice, never had 
the balls for anything longer-- even the 100k is pretty challenging), but I 
haven't been back since. I may make it back this year. One thing that 
prompted me to take a break from it, despite the breathtaking beauty of the 
area, was the crowds, which seemed to get bigger each year. The vibe is 
really good overall, but increasingly there were racing teams that were 
riding it as training, not taking in the experience as it was intended, and 
there were also lots of groups of people who were riding abreast and taking 
up the whole road. It kind of turned me off by the third time, but on the 
other hand, it's a wonderful cause, and the food and beer are plentiful and 
very good. I believe all routes take in part of the Green River route, but 
I'm guessing the Green River ride itself is a lot more relaxed (and flat). 

Anton
velolumino.com


On Monday, April 24, 2017 at 10:50:59 PM UTC-4, Peter H wrote:
>
> Hi
>
> Anyone heading to the D2R2 this year?
>
> Sounds/looks like a great ride and a fun mellow weekend. 
>
> I'm thinking of heading up and trying to decide on bringing the whole 
> family, anyone on the list bring kids before?
>
> -Peter
>
>

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[RBW] Re: WTB brake levers / bars

[somervillebikes]

Modern Tektro, Cane Creek and SRAM brake levers provide a nice flat 
transition from the ramps. The Shimano R100, less so. And most all non-aero 
levers don't at all.

Anton


On Monday, January 5, 2015 12:16:14 AM UTC-5, Jason Leach wrote:
>
> Are there modern non aero brake levers with a high mount shape hood? Aero 
> only? 
>
> Anyone have GB maes bars (either style) in 42cm width they want to part 
> with? 
>
> I am also looking for a set of brake levers that transition nicely when 
> mounted high on drop bars.  The Shimano R100? Anyone have a set for sale? 
> Brand doesnt matter I just want to mount them with a flat transition from 
> zero angle ramps. 
>
> LMK offlist. 
>
> Jason

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[RBW] Re: Velocity Service!

[somervillebikes]

That's fantastic!  And wonderful that they covered the labor and parts to 
rebuild the wheel around the new replacement rim. 

Was the rim that separated made in Australia or US?  I have an Aussie OC 
rear rim, I'll be keeping an eye on it.

Anton


On Friday, August 29, 2014 9:19:19 PM UTC-4, Fully Lugged wrote:
>
> Two weekends ago, while changing a worn tire, I noticed a 
> rim separation crack in my Velocity Synergy OC rear wheel. This wheel had 
> 6,000 or so miles and had not shown any prior problems. I contacted 
> Velocity and answered a few of their questions about the type of use and 
> typical loading. In a day or two they got back to me with a return 
> authorization and I sent via UPS after removing the skewer and cassette. 
> They received it last weds and yesterday it arrived back at my house. The 
> rim was replaced with a new non OC rim, they put in new DB (DT Swiss) 
> spokes and new brass (nickel plated) nipples. The rim spins true and the 
> guy who built it put his sticker inside too. His name is Bruce :).
>
> Fast service and they did not ask for payment for the other items beyond 
> the rim. I am very pleased with Velocity's response. (I have velocity rims 
> of one model or another on 5 sets of wheels.)
>
> Bruce
>

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