Somebody was offering 3 sets a few day ago. Scroll down the list and
you will find it.
On Feb 8, 9:26 am, Jared Volpe wrote:
> Anyone have a set of bar end shifters that they want to get rid of?
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this is the latest one I had, uploaded to google docs :)
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwiqqlgYXXvxMVNrbnFra1M0U28/edit?usp=sharing
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Eventually you'll snap the welds on the iris cages.
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Rene,
Thanks for responding, i feel really dumb because when i hold it in my hand or
read your instructions it sounds really easy but when i go to do it i cannot
figure it out. Maybe i have a spatial comprehension issue, but let me try to
explain my confusion.
The way i have it setup now wi
Jared,
If you want to roll-your-own i have a pair of shifter pods that i just
liberated from a bike that i would sell you. You;d need to find some shifters
to pair up.
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On Thursday, February 7, 2013 9:29:17 PM UTC-8, Peter M wrote:
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> Isnt this another case of where a bike comes out and says it can take x
> size tires and we all groan and say we want x+1 size tires to fit it?
>
Not at all. The Bombadil was marketed (that word doesn't seem quite right
since we'
I may have a pair of Shimano 9 speed... Let me check tonight.
René
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Never installed one, but by the looks of it, the wedge fits between the
underside of the fork crown and the rubber washer itself, thin side forward
so as to reduce the squished/not-very-compressed effect (to borrow from
their technical parlance) on the washer. It's not meant to replace the
wash
Does this drawing on VO site help?
http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2009/10/another-fender-trick.html
On Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:18:40 PM UTC-5, Minh wrote:
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> Ok, so in the middle of winter tweaking, has anyone installed a fender
> wedge,
> http://www.renehersestore.com/servlet/the-520/F
I didn't even bother trying to drill out the holes. I just screwed the
little spikes into the holes with a sturdy hex wrench, letting them
self-tap their way in. Seems to work reasonably well. I've a one or two
fall out in the ensuing months but if you're putting 4-8 spikes per pedal
side, you'
We've ridden a 700c steel Trek tandem from the early '90s for a number of
years w/ 35c tires and fenders. I'm big (6'7"), stoker small (5'2"), team
weight somewhere around 340 total. Ridden mostly on road, but on some
non-pave trials, the worst of which was the C&O Canal (roots, rocks, mud,
and
My 1979. Tom Ritchey Tandem won't take anything wider than a 28mm. I feel
the bumps!
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Finishing up piecing together a nine speed hilsen. I'm looking for a
few things: nitto dirt drop stem, mks pedals,..Marks front rack and a
medium basket also.I have a brand new in the box brooks flyer i'd
trade and of course cash.Thanks.Peter
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Wow, thank you all so much for the input. Pretty much confirms what I
thought that we would probably want clearances for up to 50mm with fenders.
1) Co-Motion Java
Yes, should have mentioned that I've looked pretty long and hard at this
offering, but wondered if the frame might be a bit overki
I have two pairs of MKS sneaker pedals I'll be posting for sale if you're
interested. Used very little.
René
On Thursday, February 7, 2013, 3wheelin wrote:
> Finishing up piecing together a nine speed hilsen. I'm looking for a
> few things: nitto dirt drop stem, mks pedals,..Marks front rack and
This was what I had on the cyclofiend.com site:
http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/geometry.html
- J
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M... A butterscotch Hilsen in my size... be still my beating heart...
On Friday, February 8, 2013 12:53:06 AM UTC-5, Michael Williams wrote:
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> Hey Group, Up for sale is a used 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB. Its Toyo built,
> if that means anything. Repainted Butterscotch. Its 'creamier' in life
What extension are you looking for in the stem?
Dan
Marin
On Feb 7, 2013, at 3:03 PM, 3wheelin wrote:
> Finishing up piecing together a nine speed hilsen. I'm looking for a
> few things: nitto dirt drop stem, mks pedals,..Marks front rack and a
> medium basket also.I have a brand new in th
Hey Peter,thanks for the reply. I tried that originally but it didnt
work. My problem is that I can only screw them in for like one full turn,
so the spike never really goes in, its really just sort of on top of the
pedal.Were you able to get about half of the spike to screw in?
thank
Shoji's diagram (thanks i remember seeing this before), is how i have it now
with with the rubber washer, i'm able to get the fender up tight against the
bottom of the fork crown, but i can't swap in the wedge for the flat metal
washer with the daruma in there now, when i switch out with a longe
Oh no... First the Butterscotch Hilsen, and now the Silver Bomba??? Too
much for one day... *Note to self... must find bank to rob... *
On Thursday, February 7, 2013 7:05:41 PM UTC-5, Marty wrote:
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> I am offering my 60cm Bombadil for sale. Frame, fork & headset for now,
> (the diagatube vers
Hey, move fast... nervona.com is available!
- Andrew, Berkeley
On Thursday, February 7, 2013 9:24:20 PM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote:
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> "Nervona"? Sounds like a Target house brand.
>
> Patrick "aiming for Nirvana" Moore
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Here's a question for everyone: What's your best cycling deal of all time? I'll
start with a few recent examples of great stuff that I got for close to nothing
or … nothing:
-- My late 60s Raleigh Superbe, purchased at a yard sale for $5. A day's worth
of elbow grease (washing, scrubbing, and p
I think if you don't like the 'Chippers, you won't like the Midges.
Philip
www.biketinker.com
On Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:03:29 PM UTC-8, jinxed wrote:
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> OK...well the woodchippers are crossed off. I took a trip across town
> today to visit a LBS that carries a bunch of Salsa / Surly good
Yeah, march 2008, i suggest we don't do another ride during wind season. You
were probably counting threads in the tires. We should wait until Ryan W and I
have our Ramblers built up too...
Sent from my space egg
Tariksaleh.com
On Feb 7, 2013, at 9:52 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> That's not
I bought a NOS Landshark frame and fork for $150. It was the perfect size and
had never been built up. This was in 2005.
Also bought a new Wanta lugged frame for $100. Came with a matching (though
non- lugged) fork. It was my size as well. Alan Wanta is a smaller regional
frame builder.
And
Is this necessarily true? I didn't use the Woodchipper very long at all,
but they are wider than the Midge and seemed to have a steeper flare and
less comfortable hoods -- it was some time ago, so I may not remember
accurately.
But the Midges are definitely worth a look, if not a try -- somewhere
Thanks -- I think I'll play safe and return.
On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 6:45 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery <
thill@gmail.com> wrote:
> Eventually you'll snap the welds on the iris cages.
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I've paid "full retail" price for 3 new Rivendells since 2005. Best
cylcing deals I've ever found.
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I have to say, I ride non-spiked grip kings in all sorts of weather.
The only time I had any problem with slipping was one time when both
the pedals and the soles of my shoes were bathed in mud.
I suspect the reason for my good luck with this is the shoes. I
ususally cycle in Keen Newport sandles,
Ive only had trouble with them when riding trails and bumping around alot,
then theres some slippage
On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 10:32 AM, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote:
> I have to say, I ride non-spiked grip kings in all sorts of weather.
> The only time I had any problem with slipping was one time when b
*I've paid "full retail" price for 3 new Rivendells since 2005.
Best cycling deals I've ever found. *
GOOD ANSWER!!!
Although my S1 and Bombadil (purchased from Riv) would easily be worth full
price, I did get a deal on both!!
And my all-time best score: A 1972 Schwinn Orange Krate (rare disc
Forgive the cross post please...
A friend who owns BuzzBombBicycles who specialize in restoring old bicycles
sent me a note last week to swing by to see a couple of bstones he was
asked to sell off (the original owner apparently passed away recently) and
here is what I found when I went into his b
You could change your name to Robin Banks
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In 2003, I thought I felt a bit guilty about spending around $2,200 for my
Atlantis. 10 years and thousands of pleasant miles later, it's hands down
the best bike money I've ever spent.
Another deal was the late 80s Panasonic DX-5000 from a bike shop
close-out. For $300, I got a complete bi
Peugeot folder I got for my wife, $5 at a yard sale. Needed nothing and she
rode it for years to and from work before our daughter was born. I even
squeezed on it for errands every now and then, rode nice considering its
age and my size.
On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 1:59 PM, dougP wrote:
> In 2003, I
Most of my cycling purchases are thrifted. My best deals, though, have been the
two bikes I bought at retail: my $1400 Quickbeam, and my $1400 Bontrager
Privateer.
The Privateer was on sale, after Trek retired the Bontrager bikes. It rode
better for me than the Ibis Mojo, and exactly the same a
Ewww, there is a nasty one on the A. Homer Hilsen page.
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/f-hilsen.htm
Hope that gets straightened out.
On Wednesday, January 30, 2013 7:35:57 PM UTC-6, William wrote:
> Rivendell just started offering a 9-speed IRD cassette in 12-34. Yet
> there is already
After destroying a couple of the spikes I gave up and bought a tap to cut
threads into the drilled holes. That made the spike installation much
easier. Place a drop of blue Locktite on them before installing.
On Thursday, February 7, 2013 10:57:38 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote:
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> Hey Group
Seems like guy is upset but claiming the company doesnt exist makes him
come off as some kind of crazy person, which he might well be...
On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 3:20 PM, RJM wrote:
> Ewww, there is a nasty one on the A. Homer Hilsen page.
> http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/f-hilsen.htm
>
> Hope t
Julian, I'm 6f6 and my stoker 5f10 and we just bought a used Trek T100 to
play around the idea of a tandem
I put 45c on it (Resist with gum wall... wrong idea they're too fragile)
and changed bars/seats.
It's great!
But at our size, I wouldn't go with 650b. Why did you chose 650b for your
Bilenk
I would have to say my 1994 XO-4 which I purchased on closeout in 1995 for
something like 60% off. So for less than $200 I got a bike I have had for
18 years and it is still going strong. Just got rebuilt into more of a
Riv-mode with Albas. Takes wide tires with fenders. A late Bridgestone gem.
Da
One down two to go. Just got my wife's Betty all built up. My Atlantis is
next.
Here are some pics.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/greenwayrider/sets/72157632720988872/
On Sunday, January 27, 2013 3:11:00 PM UTC-5, shawn wrote:
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> Just got my Atlantis and my wife's Betty and her Atlantis back
I was thinking "if you don't like angled hoods..." The Midge hoods are more
angled than the WCs, at about 45 degrees, vs the WCs almost vertical. The tops
on the Midges are narrower. I do have the narrower Woodchipper bars, so that's
something to account for, re my opinion. Twentynineinches.com
Brand New Suntour NOS Thumbshifters ... the really nice original all metal
ones ! For $5 a piece from Kraynicks Bike shop in Pittsburgh :)
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That Orange Krate photo makes me 11 years old again! I remember a much plainer
version, without the brakes and stick shifter and alot of the chrome, but I so
craved one of these (still do). It was "the ride" for tooling around the
neighborhood, doin' wheelies and lookin' cool for the babes.
Than
Ah yes. I had a Lemon Peeler. My Brother had an Apple Krate with the disc
brake. Great memories of hauling around on those.
On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 1:09 PM, Marc Schwartz wrote:
> That Orange Krate photo makes me 11 years old again! I remember a much
> plainer version, without the brakes and sti
For East Coasters, a plug for Bruce at Color Factory in Waretown, NJ. I was
there today and happened to see Peter Morgano's 2TT Bombadil after its repaint
(in a stunning sort of pearl orange). (Riv content, check.) I had an MB-2
painted there a couple of years ago, as well as a candy apple re
Thomas,
Oh if only you had taken a cell phone pic, but then again maybe waiting
will make seeing it in the flesh that much sweeter. Bruce has been awesome
to deal with, he is a really down to earth guy who never made me feel dumb
for asking for a pearly orange, we ended up with Tangelo Orange Pear
My daily commuter is a 1984 Miyata that I got for free, and did a 650B
conversion on. It's dynamite!
On Friday, February 8, 2013 9:20:27 AM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote:
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> Here's a question for everyone: What's your best cycling deal of all time?
> I'll start with a few recent examples of great s
He is *not* a figment of our collective consciousness. And, in fact, he is
a fine gentleman and an upstanding member of the RCW Custom Design
Committee. His sharing of his experience with ordering and owning two Riv
Customs was really helpful. Thanks, Patrick!
-Liesl almost-not-in-Albuquerque
Patrick,
I'm so sorry about that! Mine are snug, but I've not been uncomfortable with
it. I think the Iris design acts like a spring and holds it. I could be
wrong, and perhaps Jim is right that the welds could eventually fail, but I got
mine in 2010 and bottles and Iris cages are still go
No problem at all, and I thank you again for the info. I took them back to
Target and found three others that fit perfectly and even saved a few $$.
On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 4:44 PM, Leslie wrote:
> Patrick,
>
> I'm so sorry about that! Mine are snug, but I've not been uncomfortable
> with it.
Gotta quit trying type on the iPad ...bad enough when I have a keyboard
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Update and invite to anyone that can make it. Next Sat the 16th. Perfect
weather on tap. Totally rideable with a Riv-styled roadbike, but will
really come alive if you can get out there with at least 35mm tires.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/socal_rivendell_bicycle_appreciation_society/discuss/7215
Probably my Romulus - bought from the list for $1000 complete. Seconds
best - a new Singular Perigrine frame @ $250 off retail due to "beusage".
Nick W.
On Friday, February 8, 2013 9:20:27 AM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote:
> Here's a question for everyone: What's your best cycling deal of all time
1979 Miyata 912 got it at a garage sale for $25 and put..um.. a "few"
dollars into it, great ride lots of fun and it got me started on fixing up
old 10 speeds.
http://ryansrebuilds.blogspot.com/2013/01/1979-miyata-912-may-2011-one-that.html
Ryan
West Seattle
On Friday, February 8, 2013 9:20:
My fondest memories of a "deal" in the cycling world occurred sometime back
in the late 70's when I walked into a LBS in Fort Wayne, IN, looking for
some components to complete the build of a Turin road bike (from back when
they had a frame builder on hand). I was caught leering at a set of Cam
Hardly a "Riv specific" topic, but admittedly fun.
I found a guy on Craigslist who bailed out on a home-built recumbent
project. He'd built half the frame and bought all the parts NEW. He
sold me the whole batch for $50. Must be $500-$600 worth of parts
(wheels, crankset, disc brakes, derail
Very pretty -- those eggnog-colored fenders go very well with the rest and
of course it is always pleasant to see racks designed to work exactly with
the frame.
On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 1:37 PM, shawn wrote:
> One down two to go. Just got my wife's Betty all built up. My Atlantis is
> next.
>
> He
Also, see Matt Chester on 63xc.com and on his own blog, 5 meters of
development (worth reading for other issues as well -- he's wordy and weird
but has some interesting takes on off road riding, off road bikes, and off
road bike setup. I personally find the Midge-+-Tektro hoods combo to be one
of t
darn!... and I was going to show up on 34's.
~mike
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Better stay home and not chance it!
On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 7:25 PM, Mike Schiller wrote:
> darn!... and I was going to show up on 34's.
>
> ~mike
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I've gotten plenty of decent used bikes for peanuts or free because people
often think of me when they're cleaning out their garages.
But my attempt at "thrifty cycling" was a few years ago when somebody gave me a
Schwinn Traveler III in my size. I pumped up the tires and lubed the chain, and
i
Attention Adventure Riders:
I am planning a 2-day "adventure" ride from the Delaware Water Gap (on the
NJ/PA border) up to Milford, PA, then back to the Gap the following day.
The element of "adventure" is due to the varied terrain we will encounter,
along with any last-minute or on-the-fly ro
Mike:
No worries. I've used 35 mm tires that were undersized with no problems.
Now that I think about it, we've had people on Jack Browns (don't recall
the color) so 33.33 seems OK. Heck, Chris K would do this ride on his
Rodeo with 28s. Put on a blindfold & pick a bike from your stash;
Yep - the red/white MB-2 is an 89; I have the identical bike in my basement.
I'm embarassed to say I've been sitting on it for nearly 2 years now after
picking it up on CL for $50. Original owner was a woman who used it on-road
only, including a couple times riding STP. My plan is to make it my
Buying bikes is usually a losing proposition for me (and I've bought a
lot), but I've had a few good finds. Took a gamble on a crappy
photo'd 80's Woodrup for a decent price. Came with Campy Cobalto
brakes that I sold that about paid for the whole bike (also sold the
frame, other bits, and still h
Just sent in my registration for Seattle to Portland--third time I will have
ridden the course (once southbound and once northbound) and my first time as
part of the official ride.
I wonder if any Seattle-are Riv folks have a spare bed or couch that I could
use the night before the ride ... som
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3299200918/in/set-72157614275209826
Guy in the front is doing it on 23mm tires... doesn't mean you should, but
you can.
But the bonus feature for sure will be more pleasant with 35+ width.
On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 8:18 PM, dougP wrote:
> Mike:
>
> No wo
Great timing on this thread... I've got a bag of spikes sitting on my
workbench waiting to be installed. The Riv recommended drill then just
screw them in seemed counter intuitive. I was thinking a tap might be the
way to go. What size tap did you use, R. Utahn?
--Smitty
On Thursday, February
Thank you for the advice Ramb. Utahn, I was having a heck of a time for
something that seemed like it was supposed to be easy.I really like the
way the GK feel under my feet, but wouldnt mind a little more traction.
What size tap did you use BTW. thanks. -Mike
On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 9:
I've run the 40/26 in the past. Short answer is that it's great
configuration. Enjoy it.
A few more data points... FWIW...
I run a 36/24 (steel/steel) on my Big Dummy... 26t is fine on my Homer but
the 24t comes in handy when the load gets big. 2t makes a difference.
For reasons too long and n
don't forget to have fun.
On Sunday, February 3, 2013 3:23:38 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote:
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> The stresses of work and having enough time just to do things for yourself
> can be daunting, if not impossible at times. Nothing a quick overnight
> bike camping trip to remind you the importance
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