I just went through this outfitting a new Atlantis. Finding a silver
RD that will go up to 34T is a challenge. Yes, the one Riv sells
(Shimano RD-M770-SGS) meets the capacity, but it's the Low Normal
version, it only comes with a black tensioner (go figure). The
Shimano RD-M772-SGS (Top
I've watched with great anticipation some great older Riv bags on
eBay.
Recently, this handlebar bag fetched more than $200
Found here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=320611490808ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Another Baggins style saddle bag fetched close to $180 on eBay. So
Great build.
Your Rodeo is simply gorgeous too. It must be fun deciding which bike
to take out for the day.
On Nov 7, 5:53 am, nawr...@comcast.net wrote:
Hi Bunch,
Jumped on the 60cm Simpleone a couple weeks ago. Had to sell my Quickbeam a
couple years ago and really miss it. This
I bought a couple of Deore LX M581 RD's recently, all silver ones.
These models are from a couple of years ago.
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/RD309A01-Shimano+Lx+M581+Rear+Derailleur.aspx?sc=FRGL
The problem with the good looking vintage RD's is the lack of
capacity. I have one of these
They have.
http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/sackville-barsack/20-208
It was a long wait. The original bag was expensive and even more
expensive with a purchase of the required rack and maybe RBW felt that
handlebar bag needs were being adequately met by Berthoud. I own a
lot of Baggins and
In the case of that particular bag, I think they see the newer BarSack
as an improvement and progress. That is likely the view on many of
the designs. They have said that about their frames in the past as
well. While a couple of the bags fetch good money on ebay, it is hard
for us to look from
I would imagine that, given the universe of eBay buyers, the sale of a
now defunct Rivendell bag made by Duluth or Frost River (the Rivendell
Boxy bag and the Little Joe saddlebag that were sold recently were
of this vintage) doesn't necessarily mean that the demand for these
bag would justify
I really wanted one of the plaid hobo bags and by the time I had the
money, they were gone. I asked Grant if they were coming back with
this new round of Smyth bags and he said they were a terrible seller,
so no. I think a Sackville hobo would be the absolute perfect bag
ever, but I don't think it
This bag is a just about 1 year old. I used it on my surly (58cm) and
it worked great. Unfortunately on my new custom (62) the bag won't sit
on the rack and reach the decaleur. Bag does have a smudge on it
that won't come off! take a look at the pics i did my best to show
this. This beauty mark
In looking at RD specifications, what exactly does front difference
refer to? The difference between the smallest chain ring and the
smallest cog? Something else?
GeorgeS
On Nov 8, 1:16 am, DavidPBest db...@davidpbest.com wrote:
I just went through this outfitting a new Atlantis. Finding a
Thanks for the responses folks
I think I'm going to try a Shimano XT.
My friend uses one and is pretty happy with it
On Nov 8, 7:09 am, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote:
I bought a couple of Deore LX M581 RD's recently, all silver ones.
These models are from a couple of years
David,
I'm thinking about riding down to your neck of the woods in the first week
or so of January. My bias opinion is that a socal riv ride would be fabulous
on January 8th or 9th.
Just pondering...
All the best,
erik
On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 8:08 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
That would be great! We have somewhat successfully been able to plan
rides around out of towner's schedules.
What town are you going to be staying in?
8th/9th might be far enough out from the holidays that it would work
out.
On Nov 8, 9:47 am, erik jensen bicyclen...@gmail.com wrote:
David,
As the weather turns cooler, I am starting to dwell on winter
projects. A lot of them are home and family related, but some of them
are Riv-ish, so I thought I would share. In 2010 I pretty much
overhauled my stable of bikes, and now am almost 100% dialed. So I'm
not due for any complete
Me: #1: finally wire up the rack-mount dyno-tail light that has been
sitting on my workbench for 8 months. #2: perhaps undertake the huge
project of removing a saddle for recovering and installing another one
while I wait -- I'd rather re-tape bars or fix multiple flats than
have to re-adjust
My project is converting a ~1980 Takara Overland touring bike I
acquired over the summer to a scorcher-ish fixed gear. Been thinking
about this project for a while, just have to scrap together the
funds. Excited to see how it comes out.
On Nov 8, 10:10 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
As
In the rain on Sunday I did give a couple bikes an extra coat of clear
shellac. My clear Bullseye is almost out, so I'm going to use it up
and ditch the can.
On Nov 8, 10:57 am, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote:
My project is converting a ~1980 Takara Overland touring bike I
acquired
1 well used duluth bannana bag, tan. only has one strap that attaches
to the seat loops. the strap i have is a little longer and goes
through both loops just fine and actually makes it a little more snug.
$45 shipped
2 swiss army bread bags. like these
I'll be putting a new crank (Sugino RD-2), chainrings, chain and fixed
cog on the Quickbeam. It might also get a new Tubus fly rack (if Santa
is listening) with an attached rear battery light.
On Nov 8, 11:00 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
In the rain on Sunday I did give a couple bikes
At the moment, I'm waiting for a old Campagnolo Rally derailleur, which will be
paired with a new Grand Cru double crank (48/34 rings) from Velo Orange to give
me a lower gear range on my 1980s-era Benotto. That's the only project on the
horizon, other than trying to keep the cobwebs from
I'm having Spectrum Cycles strip the white factory paint off of my
Seven Alaris to reveal the titanium hiding underneath, going with a
raw brushed finish. Then rebuild with all carbon/black parts (no
silver whatsoever) plus matching set of saddle and bar tape. Could use
some recommendations on
I wish they'd re-issue their original, cheap saddlebag made from the
original burrito waxed cotton cloth. I recently got one from a fellow
RBW-er or iBobber. Sorry, the best photo I have is here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5522534402352991554
Sturdy, just the right
Bikes or bars (tape)? Curious about shellacking frames -- if that is
what you did.
This weekend's project: sturdy-fied a set of Axiom Dutch panniers.
These are the ideal shopping panniers: big, relatively inexpensive,
boxy, stiffened so that you can drop a full paper grocery sack into
each side,
On Sat, Nov 6, 2010 at 9:25 PM, Dan Abelson d...@abelsons.net wrote:
While I have 2 nice bikes in addition to my Quickbeam (a AHH and a
Crosscheck), the Quickbeam is my favorite and my go to bike. There is
something magical (to me at least) about the ride. I like it so
much that I was
With snow in the forecast this week for Colorado, I have a pile (oh I
am ashamed to say 15 pair) of skis with storage wax that need to be
scraped brushed and rewaxed for cold snow. Then scraped and brushed
again.
And the garden still needs to be overturned.
But those are Autumn projects.
Lots
My wife's newest latest:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/92441...@n00/sets/72157625215935569/
I kind of foisted it upon her, and am quite smitten. On a less happy
note, anybody dialed in the touch-up for Ms. Foy?
Rick.
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In some ways, I think the Betty Foy is the nicest bike that Rivendell sells.
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Just cleaned out the parts bin, and now overdue maintenance is the
next order of business...de-gunk, replace worn parts, find that creaky
noise, spray some frame saver, etc.
My reward is going to be building up a new 650b all-rounder/commuter
Banjo frame expected late this year. I'm hoping to
I'm having my Atlantis repainted this winter. The original paint is
still in pretty good shape for the most part; other than minor
scratches all over it and a fairly significant ding/dent/gouge in the
top tube. But I've never been a huge fan of the stock 'lantis color
(although it has grown on me
I am retiring on Dec. 3rd, and people keep asking me, What are you
going to DO? I tell them, Nothing, and I won't even start before
10:30.
Actually, I'm in a quandary about my winter project. I have a 1984
Trek 620 Touring bike and I love the way it rides, but it maxis out at
32mm tires, with
First post!
I've been lurking here for a while now as I dithered about my
potential purchase. After a second long conversation with RHQ I placed
an order for a 71cm A. Homer Hilsen.
Immediately after I was struck by the notion that I should have
enlisted the wisdom of this list to help me decide
Congrats on your order. Save up for a 68cm diagonal Bombadil as
well! One Riv is not enough.
Phil hubs are definitely worth it. They are US made, by one of the
most respected names in cycling history. If you can afford them, your
Hilsen will deserve them.
On Nov 8, 2:16 pm, dhk42
Yes, one is not enough! I think going with an AHH is the perfect all-
round choice. Hope you love it!
An yeah, Phil wheels will set you back some extra $$$, but a Rich
build Phil hubset would be a great investment to go with your new
bike!
On Nov 8, 2:32 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
I only shellack cloth bar tape. I accidentally splatter frames with
shellac, but that's all.
Another thing I might try is to Hunqa-fy my Hillborne. When the
Marathon Duremes are back in, I'm planning on trying out a pair and
taking the Hillborne-a-pillar into the dirt.
On Nov 8, 12:21 pm,
Wow, a 71 ??? Could this be the first TRIPLE TT Hilsen the world has
ever seen (Oh, Behave!)
Seriously, awesome choice. I can vouch for Phil Wood hubs based on
several experiences...
First, I actually had the pawls jam on my Phil 9-speed cassette disc
hub, and even though I thought maybe I
Patrick,
I can't speak to your questions. But as another data point, I have to
say I don't like my Q ride as much as the 2001/Curt road custom, or
the 2009/Waterford Legolas. The Q doesn't feel as lively as those
frames *to me.* Not that the single speed format isn't fun and not
that I don't
Now that I've admitted that the All-Rounder is actually much closer to
my Dream Bike, I have a 99 LongLow that I need to figure out what to
do with. I will spend some time this winter tearing it down and trying
to rebuild it as a less-encoumbered roadie-style thing, with drops and
a compact double
Aside from renaissancing my 60s Gazelle Dutch twins, Huub and Mieke
(both of which are Sport Luxe single-speed coaster models, but will
get drum dynamo and 3 speed rear hubs), I plan to tweak/beautify the
Noodle bar setup on my Bomba, starting with a harlequin tape pattern,
funky whipping and a
Indeed... I sure am smitten by her beauty... Ah, but let's not forget
Betty's cousin, the International Man of Mixte himself, Yves Gomez...
THAT is one fine-looking bike; I only wish we'd see more of these..
and someone remind me againwhy are they priced higher than the
Betty?... (sorry if
sorting out all the random parts left over from the year, setting up a
proper workspace in my new home now that rain endangers working outside all
the time.
trying not to spend time on projects, just want to ride regularly this rainy
season round.
On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 3:16 PM, Montclair BobbyB
What to do in the winter?
RIDE!
Serious, for me summers are HOT and SMOGGY. Yuck. Winters are just
awesome, just wish the days were longer!
On Nov 8, 10:10 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
As the weather turns cooler, I am starting to dwell on winter
projects. A lot of them are home
David, you are going to love your bike. For what you described, the AHH is
perfect. I take mine off-road a bit at times, and its behavior on the road is
so smooth and good. It is so excellent that you are going to have a bike that
fits you, and this model nonetheless.
I highly recommend the
All right, in a single day, I have called Betty Foy in some ways...the nicest
bike Rivendell sells and have said that the AHH is perhaps the best bike ever
made. I'm calling myself out and saying that I need to get out and ride! See ya.
(And for the record, I'm sticking with my story about the
David:
I have White Industries M15s on my Saluki (the same bike as your Hilsen, in an
earlier name) and they are just as nice as the Phils on my Rambouillet. Not
quite the same cachet as Phils, but they work as well, so far. Phils may last
longer, I dunno. The front hubs of both brands are
Great new vid showing the Riv-tastic packing method for complete bikes
on the site. Of course, I always shellack my boxes, and use hemp twine
rather than packing tape, but that's just me.
http://tinyurl.com/249sqd3
Marty
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My winter project is dialing the Hunqapillar in as a winter bike. The
29x2.1 Nokian's have been great. This weekend I swapped out the drops
for moustache bars to give me some leverage when I'm fighting the
tussocks. So far, so good. The next challenge will come when it gets
really cold and
My Rivendell project for the winter - change my Sam Hillborne over to
V-brakes. Should make it easier to adjust handlebar height. Maybe,
possibly add a pair of interruptor levers too. Then fret and worry
for a while about what type of handlebar tape to install. Then pull
it off in frustration
On Nov 8, 5:16 pm, dhk42 flopmeis...@gmail.com wrote:
First question: Phil hubs - are they worth it?
phil wood, chris king, white industries ... everyone has his/her
favorite. they're all good. but so are shimano XTs. whatever you
choose, just make sure their laced up and built into good
I ride all winter.
On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 10:10 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
As the weather turns cooler, I am starting to dwell on winter
projects. A lot of them are home and family related, but some of them
are Riv-ish, so I thought I would share. In 2010 I pretty much
David, you are in for a real treat. The A. Homer Hilsen is an awesome
choice. If you have the dough, definitely go for the Phil Wood hubs.
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On Nov 8, 4:16 pm, dhk42 flopmeis...@gmail.com wrote:
First post!
I've been lurking here for a while now as I dithered about my
potential
Beautiful Betty... almost identical to mine, and mine is for me to ride
around town and for my daughters to borrow every now and then... :-) Hope
your wife enjoys it a lot, will she let you borrow it? My wife doesn't ride.
René
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My QB has grown into my primary bike in the year that I've owned it.
For the first few months i was much warier of using everywhere and
would ride my beater if I was going to have to park it outside for
long. After a while I just ended up preferring the ride so much that I
ride it pretty much
awesome!
On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 8:15 PM, manueljohnacosta
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My QB has grown into my primary bike in the year that I've owned it.
For the first few months i was much warier of using everywhere and
would ride my beater if I was going to have to park it outside for
long. After a while I just ended up preferring the ride so much that I
ride it pretty much
Thatt was supposed to say without hills not with w hills. sigh.
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On Nov 8, 2010, at 6:30 PM, Robert F. Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com wrote:
My QB has grown into my primary bike in the year that I've owned it.
For the first few months i was much warier of using everywhere and
Thanks. Perhaps I'd better stick to the Motobecane which, with its
light 531 tubing, has a frame that is actually lighter than my
customs'. And it handles well, tho' not like the customs. I'll wait
for road reports of the Simple One.
On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 4:03 PM, Mojo gjtra...@yahoo.com wrote:
Resurrect my original 1986 Ritchey Timbercomp by adding an Xtracycle
to it.
On Nov 8, 5:34 pm, Gino Zahnd ginoza...@gmail.com wrote:
I ride all winter.
On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 10:10 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
As the weather turns cooler, I am starting to dwell on winter
On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 9:34 PM, Gino Zahnd ginoza...@gmail.com wrote:
I ride all winter.
Let me fix that for you:
winter
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chico,_California#Climate
:-D
-sv
ps: I have no room to talk, I live in NC. :)
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That was very cool. I watched it about four times to figure out what
was going on. I think I need to watch it again to be sure.
Philip
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On Nov 8, 8:30 pm, Horace max...@sdf.lonestar.org wrote:
awesome!
On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 8:15 PM, manueljohnacosta
I am enamored of the Legolas and the Roadeo, but I've never ridden
either. I'm tempted to buy every Quickbeam that comes up in my size,
though. kind of how when you see a favorite album at the used record
store, you think oh, I should get this!
Philip
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I've wondered about this for a while, and it's been percolating around
my brain for a couple of days in earnest. Why do you think Rivendell
changes model names and house brands the way they do?
The Quickbeam is now the SimpleOne, but it appears to be the same
design.
The Bombadil changed from a
It's a way to avoid the wrath of Peter Jackson's attorneys.
Barristers of the Shire are no joke!
On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 11:16 PM, Philip Williamson
philip.william...@gmail.com wrote:
I've wondered about this for a while, and it's been percolating around
my brain for a couple of days in
Phil hubs - are they worth it?
Well, they're not for everyone.
Shimano makes a nice hub, and a set of XT hubs can be had for well
under the cost of a Phil front hub. An overhaul requires only a few
dollars in bearings and grease. Since they're designed with the off-
road rider in mind, they
Nice to hear all the QB love. I got a first year green one five
(six?) years ago on ebay for a deal and I can't say exactly but it it
has to have over 10,000 miles on it from me and it was already well
ridden by the previous owner. I've built three vintage touring bikes
and a couple of other
Man all of this talk makes me want to pursue a Beam.
Any one have a 58 or 60 they want to part with?
Cheers!!
Eastbayguy
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I've got two Riv custom fixies, but I'd love a Riv-made fixie to
replace the (admittedly rather nice, but still not Riv) '73 Grand
Record I use as a grocery fixie. So, tell me: what is the difference
between Simple One and QB, and when is the SO due? And, will it be
available as a frameset?
Phil hubs are worth it if you have the cash for them. They never wear out
and look good.
A less expensive option would be something like a DT-Swiss 370
On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 6:16 AM, dhk42 flopmeis...@gmail.com wrote:
First post!
I've been lurking here for a while now as I dithered about my
I agree with Patrick. I've thought that Riv bags were very expensive. Far
more so than I was willing to pay in most cases. I don't like having a bike
that looks attractive to thieves and a really expensive looking bag just
screams Steal me Plus, I commute on a bicycle and would rather that my
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