Joel,
OEM. The bike in question was a Surly Cross Check. Getting the
tension right and having the little anti-twist tab was just not
right. Often ended up with too much chain tension.
On that bike, because of my gearing choice, ended up needing a half-
link to get decent tension.
Eric Platt
Wait a minute - isn't a mixte one of the seven + bikes all good Riv
lovers need to have in their stable? I picked up a similar Le Tour
Mixte for next to nothing - it's that nice pearl orange color - and
need to convert it to upright bars, fatter tires, fenders etc. Was
thinking of off-loading it
Agreed...save your money and get something like this LX;
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=15113
XTR components work well and are light. My wife uses XTR on her mtb
and I use X.0 on mine. However, if I wanted a long lasting, good
looking RD for an Atlantis it would not be
Andrew Mike, I think that's the exact problem. It's the plastic toe box
end that's almost crimped down. Right in the middle where the center strap
attachment is. I first thought it was length when I originally posted, now
it's just as you mentioned.
I'll try stretching it out as I am keen on
Wierd, indeed. I absolutely love my (49s) Keen Commuters and never
experienced any tightness in the toes, even though I have hammer toes.
Michael
On Feb 19, 1:59 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Weird update: I've been wearing them around the house, and without socks
they fit.
On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 6:21 PM, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote:
The biggest problem I ran into on my IGH bike was getting the chain
tension right after tube/tire changes. And, yes, having a 2mm around
was more than a bit of a pain.
(Especially the time I had to change a flat on a bridge in
But does this caution apply to the various 8 speed hubs? At any rate, the
supposedly forthcoming 11 is meant for off road.I personally haven't owned a
IGH for years except for a few transitory 3 speed grocery beaters that I
kept for only a few months, but the thought of a 400% range neatly
My Atlantis is from early 03. Perhaps there was a change since then
that allows a 107 mm BB? Calling Riv direct was the right thing. The
website listing of the 107 has been a subject of discussion here more
than once and, IIRC, no consensus.
dougP
On Feb 18, 5:17 pm, Mitch Browne
David:
If the toe cap is plastic, maybe you can shove it full of something to
stretch it out a bit hit it with a hair dryer to loosen it up.
I have Keene's regular sandals and needed about a half size larger
than my regular shoe size. I think others have commented that the
SPDs are a bit
IME the Shimano 8sp hubs are just fine, though I recommend regular
maintenance, since water, grime, and corrosive elements do get in and
cause problems. If you are accustomed to single speeds and dérailleur
bikes that are decently maintained, and you are inclined to vigorous
riding, the IGH may
Ad hoc poll: how many of y'all prefer derailleur setups to IGH for (a)
resistance and (b) ease of maintenance? *Leave out for now durability and
gear range and choices.* Perhaps a nice wide range double would be smarter
for off road use. It's just that I am really used to the lack of clutter on
a
on 2/19/10 9:14 AM, doug peterson at dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
My Atlantis is from early 03. Perhaps there was a change since then
that allows a 107 mm BB? Calling Riv direct was the right thing. The
website listing of the 107 has been a subject of discussion here more
than once and, IIRC,
on 2/19/10 9:36 AM, PATRICK MOORE at bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Ad hoc poll: how many of y'all prefer derailleur setups to IGH for (a)
resistance and (b) ease of maintenance? *Leave out for now durability and
gear range and choices.* Perhaps a nice wide range double would be smarter
for off road
hey mitch,
when I ordered my Atlantis frame in 2007, i also ordered a 107 bb per
a Riv employee's suggestion. with the sugino xd2 crank the small 24
ring was way too close to the chainstay. i called Riv, talked to
another employee, and he recommended a 110-113mm spindle for the
sugino xd2.
Not my listing: http://tinyurl.com/ykcw4c4
My mother-in-law is asking me about this bike. I feel a bit unsure
about it. I tried to get her to go after last week's Atlantis. Any
thoughts on this bike, or experience with similar bikes?
Jay
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You received this message because you are
Great bike but limited by the short reach brakes and probably a bit steeper
angled than current Riv products. If she wants a sporty, pretty, nice riding
bike that will fit maybe 28mm tires max without fenders she could certainly do
worse...it's about as far from an Atlantis as you can get and
I have this (as do others on the list) bike in a slightly larger size. Note
the sale bike has 26 wheels, in case this matters to you. The bike is NOT a
custom (it is prior to the era of custom Rivs), and the ad copy contains other
minor errors. The frame set has been great for me. Id say it is
More like a Heron road than the Rambouillet--the bike in question doesn't have
the longer reach brakes and thus is more limited for tire size and fender
clearance...
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From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of Bruce
Axle alignment technique? I haven't heard of that one before. Usually
I just tension the drive side, apply enough torque to hold the
position, screw down the non drive side, tighten the drive side, then
tighten the non drive side. Am I missing something?
On 2010-02-19, Jim Thill - Hiawatha
I like Dirt Drop stems a lot but think they really over power the
bike. I hope whoever gets this considers a more elegant stem. Of
course, that would mean bending more.
On Feb 19, 1:47 pm, jaybmc...@gmail.com jaybmc...@gmail.com wrote:
Not my listing:http://tinyurl.com/ykcw4c4
My
I have a 50cm Ram that is currently being assembled. The shop said
that the 26 inch wheels on it are not mountain bike wheels but an
older/ rare 26 inch road size. He said it may be difficult to get
tires. I had never heard this. Anyone have a Ram with 26 inch wheels
or know if they are an oddball
On the Nexus/Alfine hubs, the axle needs to be aligned with the
dropout such that the cable stop arm is pointed forward at an
appropriate angle. There are color-coded alignment washers on the axle
for this purpose, and they have to be oriented in the right direction
as you slide the wheel into the
On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 4:20 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
thill@gmail.com wrote:
On the Nexus/Alfine hubs, the axle needs to be aligned with the
dropout such that the cable stop arm is pointed forward at an
appropriate angle. There are color-coded alignment washers on the axle
for this
No Heron experience. Other than with Audubon...
From: Frederick, Steve frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Sent: Fri, February 19, 2010 2:28:11 PM
Subject: RE: [RBW] Old Custom Riv on ebay
More
like a Heron road than the
on 2/19/10 1:09 PM, cm at chrispmur...@hotmail.com wrote:
I have a 50cm Ram that is currently being assembled. The shop said
that the 26 inch wheels on it are not mountain bike wheels but an
older/ rare 26 inch road size. He said it may be difficult to get
tires. I had never heard this.
Yes, I am a lurker, but I do have a Riv Saluki that I am hoping to do
some twining on. Does anyone know of a source for the colored
(especially black) hemp twine suitable for handlebars? By the way,
after my last post about changing my wheels, I had some wonderful
wheels and dynohub built by Jim
Oh, that alignment. Since there's only one way it'll fit, I don't even
think about it much. Insert wheel, twiddle with cassette joint until anti
rotation washers are aligned properly, stuff washers into dropouts, tension
chain, etc.
It's tedious, but I haven't found it to be overly complicated.
http://www.rivbike.com/images/products/full//3086/shdropw_1.jpg
That is really it, folks: $1820 shipped with saddle, no pedals. Deo gratias!
I'll have to re-establish my relationship with derailleur gears again. Will
report on the ride and probably have a Brooks B17 to flog or trade next
Forgot to say: I told Keven that I'd tell y'all that nope, there are no more
floor models for discounted sale. Sorry.
Patrick impulse buying is fun buying! Moore
On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 4:34 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
On Feb 19, 2010, at 1:47 PM, jaybmc...@gmail.com wrote:
Not my listing: http://tinyurl.com/ykcw4c4
My mother-in-law is asking me about this bike. I feel a bit unsure
about it. I tried to get her to go after last week's Atlantis. Any
thoughts on this bike, or experience with similar bikes?
That bicycle uses ISO 559mm wheels and tires. That is standard mountain
bike size.
I'd also use the tektro big mouth brake calipers to get a bigger tire in
there.
Hope that helps.
Ken
On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 1:09 PM, cm chrispmur...@hotmail.com wrote:
I have a 50cm Ram that is currently
did you get the green? Great color
From: PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com
To: rbw-owners-bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com; Internet-bob
internet-...@bikelist.org
Sent: Fri, February 19, 2010 5:34:56 PM
Subject: [RBW] A photo of my new Sam Hillborne
Five? Awesome, because right now I only have four bikes. I do need a
dedicated touring/off-road bike (can you say Hunkapillar?). Hmmm. This
is good news. Although I don't think my wife would agree. Actually,
I'm hoping to go down to three bikes (maybe even two) and then back up
to four by next
Yeop Kind of like getting Ultegra instead of Duraace. All of the
performance, half the price and just a fraction heavier.
Thanks for the LX link btw Kris that is the best deal I have seen on
the series with the cool raised LX logo, even with a stiff shipping
charge.
On Feb 19, 6:34 am, Kris
Spring Has Sprung! New Bike Fever
On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 5:24 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
Five? Awesome, because right now I only have four bikes. I do need a
dedicated touring/off-road bike (can you say Hunkapillar?). Hmmm. This
is good news. Although I don't think my wife would
Yes, that's the intention, I like the heat application issue. My regular
Keens fit the same as my other shoes, 10.5. I think I'm going to keep them
and hope for the best!
On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 9:20 AM, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
David:
If the toe cap is plastic, maybe you can
Yes, should just be regular 559/26 rims, they're just not used to seeing
skinny tires on 'em!!!
On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 4:07 PM, Ken Mattina ken.matt...@gmail.com wrote:
That bicycle uses ISO 559mm wheels and tires. That is standard mountain
bike size.
I'd also use the tektro big mouth
On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 3:56 PM, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote:
On Feb 19, 2010, at 1:47 PM, jaybmc...@gmail.com wrote:
Not my listing: http://tinyurl.com/ykcw4c4
My mother-in-law is asking me about this bike. I feel a bit unsure
about it. I tried to get her to go after last
Not sure if this is hemp, but what about this thread from Velo-Orange?
http://www.velo-orange.com/exwathforbar.html
On Feb 19, 4:36 pm, Shakesbiker pbdemar...@gmail.com wrote:
Yes, I am a lurker, but I do have a Riv Saluki that I am hoping to do
some twining on. Does anyone know of a source
Great looking bike! Could say am green with envy but, hey, I have a
green one, toogrin.
Five, huh? I'm down to 2 and a half. (Sorry, but the Brompton isn't
big enough to qualify as a full bike.) Country bike and go-slow/nice
beater/touring.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Feb 19, 5:34�pm, PATRICK
I dunno.. i'd be happy with three.. got a mtn bike i love (even if it's
aluminum), that new Sam as an all-rounder, basically, and now i just need a
Quickbeam ;) oh, and maybe one to set up as a loaded camper .. so four, then.
:)
On Feb 19, 2010, at 3:40 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
One more
Gosh, that¹s a pretty bike. Friendly looking. Like a Labrador puppy.
--
Jon ³Papa² Grant
Illustration + Information Graphics
Austin, Texas
jgr...@papagrant.com
512-284-9599
Drawings ‹ all sorts
From: PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com
Reply-To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Date: Fri, 19
What are all those extra rings and cogs for? :-)
GREAT purchase!
On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 3:34 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
http://www.rivbike.com/images/products/full//3086/shdropw_1.jpg
That is really it, folks: $1820 shipped with saddle, no pedals. Deo
gratias! I'll
Thanks for all the congrats. Yes, it will be odd to have all those cogs,
mechs and cables cluttering up the frame. But at 55 it is probably unwise to
take my first long distance loaded tour on a single speed. And heck, if I
ever decide to fixify it, I can always take Dremel and hacksaw to it.
today i got an unexpected tracking number notice from riv/ups. an
package weighing .7 lbs. could it be the rivendell reader? i guess
well see.
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On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 6:56 PM, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote:
On Feb 19, 2010, at 1:47 PM, jaybmc...@gmail.com wrote:
Not my listing: http://tinyurl.com/ykcw4c4
My mother-in-law is asking me about this bike. I feel a bit unsure
about it. I tried to get her to go after last
on 2/19/10 3:34 PM, PATRICK MOORE at bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
http://www.rivbike.com/images/products/full//3086/shdropw_1.jpg
That is really it, folks: $1820 shipped with saddle, no pedals. Deo gratias!
I'll have to re-establish my relationship with derailleur gears again. Will
report on
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