I had time over my Christmas break, so I was able to get my Trek 650B
conversion mostly finished up:
http://bikingtoplay.blogspot.com/2014/12/trek-620-650b-conversion.html
It's an amazing transformation. The supple, fat tires really do make the
bike.
Riv content: I re-read RR #33 last night to
Eric-
Your 650B conversion turned out great! The bars are cool, like a porteur
with a moustache. Maybe you'll iron out the kludges as time goes by, or
maybe they'll remain as this bike's personality.
FYI, Dia-compe 750 centerpulls have just a little more reach (78 mm, vs 73
mm of R559/Silvers)
I bought these to go on my Velo Orange Camarge, and while they do
technically fit, they're too big for comfort (have to deflate to get the
rear out, etc). So, nearly new, except for a bit of dirt I haven't washed
off. Maybe 20 miles on them. Pictures are here:
Tim, thanks for the feedback. Yeah, DC750 brakes would have had the reach,
but I've never been happy with any of the seat collar mounted cable hangers
I've used. And these Tektro brakes were so nice and shiny...
I'll definitely have to keep an eye out while cornering. I have a thought
to make
If the filed Tektro brakes don't work, check out the IRD B76 long reach side
pulls. They were just the ticket for my GF's 1983 Trek 620 conversion.
KJ
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I have those brakes and they are awesome but it is hard to release the
straddle cable. Most cantis you can easily unhook the cable end from the
brake arm. On CX70's it's hard to get the end to release from the canti
arm. I have to push on the cable end through the hole in the front of the
arm
I'm going to be installing a dynohub and I'm thinking about mounting a
light on the back of my nitro rack. Ideas on how to route the wire from
the hub back to the rack? I hate the idea of lots of electrical tape and
zip ties but I can't think of any great options.
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Anne,
My 5'3 delight of a SO was able to ride the dummy with the seat slammed...
at 6'0 I had this much seatpost showing!
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On Thursday, December 18, 2014 9:17:54 PM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote:
I am preparing to order my wife an Atlantis. Her PBH is 81.3cm or 32 in.
She is very wary of getting a bike site unseen as we have been sold bikes
too small in the past. I am a huge fan of Rivendell's way of thinking but
want to be sure we get the right frame size to allow a comfortable
Dear RBW owners,
I am a little overstocked on 650b SL23 rims and need to reduce inventory
levels before the end of the year. SALE ENDS 12/31, buy now and buy often!
;)
On the Quickbeam, New Bar tape, twine and shellac (just do at least every 10
years)
New Rando bike
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Hi Mike, you didn't mention how she and you are going to be setting
the bikes up. Albatross or other upright bars add a bit of flexibility
to frame sizing, but drops need to be a better fit IMHO.
I've found that many women have reach considerations with typically
(male) sized bikes. They end up
Michael:
Rivendell's sizing method works well for the majority of riders. An 81.3
cm PBH puts her on 54.5 cm Atlantis and your 88.9 on a 61. Give Rivendell
a call talk to someone live about your type of riding, planned set-up,
and any other questions. I made multiple phone calls before
In my experience, Nitto posts slip commonly, especially with heavier riders
and/or bumpy roads. I blame the nice smooth polish and the fact that they tend
to run a few hundredths of a mm undersize.
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Got a pair of Sorel 1964 boots for Christmas. Fantastic boots except for
the heel (not sure why manufactures insist we go around like we're in
estrus). Shaved off the heel with me hatchet. Now they feel much better to
move in. Rubber seems to be really hard on a blade as I had to sharpen it
Patrick:
Your posts are always interesting, but I’m particularly intrigued by this one.
How does a boot heel relate to period in a woman’s menstrual cycle?
—Eric N
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On Dec
I too amazingly crashed my Sam H. into a parked car! In my defense, it was
4º and I was distracted by how miserable I was.
My fork was totally shot and I called up Keven at Rivendell and he set me
up with a solid Taiwanese replacement fork for $100, as I recall. had to
pay an additional $130
Trust the elves of Rivendell. They know what they are doing. And in they
odd event there is a factor missed, they have a solid reputation for making
things right. I bought both my bikes sight unseen and have been delighted!
Definitely call them and ask any and all questions, and answer all
Primate females in heat raise their rear ends as a signal they are ready to
mate -- a primal signal mimicked by women wearing high heals for the change
in posture and movement it creates.
A raised heel (which almost all shoes and boots have), messes with proper
body alignment, motion, and
But if you have to explain the joke, it looses it's punch. Sorry I didn't
tell it better!
With abandon,
Patrick
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Oh … the Kim Kardashian effect!
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On Dec 26, 2014, at 11:43 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Primate females in heat raise their rear ends as a signal
I agree with Patrick. Rivendell wants you to be happy with your bike.
They want the bike to fit, and you to ride it. They'll work hard so
that you are satisfied. Call them and have a long long chat. Unless
this is to be a surprise, I'd suggest that the rider be the one to
talk to Rivendell.
In
Winter project:
to finish restoring a non-lugged MB-4 as my tough stuff city bike.
Its very similar if not identical geometry to my '92 MB-1.
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I agree with what's been said. I talked (actually email conversations) with
Grant before buying my Riv. My PBH is 89.5 and he suggested a 63cm Hilsen. It
fits great. I could fit a 61 as well, it would just show a bit more seat post.
I also have a 63cm Roadeo and a 58cm Hunqapillar, and both fit
#3 and #4 are sold!!!
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this is one time when having a fender mounted light is great because you
can hide the wire inside the fender. in your case, i would run it down the
downtube (i loosely spiral wrap the wire around my shift cables), under the
bb and then back up the rack you will need to use zipties to secure
I have a set of lightly used 650B wheels for Campagnolo drivetrains. Velocity
Synergy 32h rims (OC rear), and silver Campagnolo (Centaur?) hubs including
13-29 10sp cassette. Great condition, ready to roll. $250 shipped.
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Both Park and Ritchey make anti-slip grease designed mainly for Carbon
posts but it might help you out here as well. It kind of feels like grease
with sandblasting media suspended in it. I've started using the Park stuff
on stems and seatposts and backing off on the torque, just for the heck of
Are these good to try tubeless on? I already ordered a pair. I wasn't
thinking tubeless when I ordered them, but I got to thinking about it and
decided I'd like to give it a shot, if the rims were tubeless compatible.
On Dec 26, 2014 12:02 PM, Kirk Pacenti mr.6...@gmail.com wrote:
Dear RBW
Yes, Pacenti SL23 and PL23 650b rims are tubeless compatible.
David G in San Diego
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On Dec 26, 2014, at 4:26 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote:
Are these good to try tubeless on? I already ordered a pair. I wasn't
thinking tubeless when I ordered them,
Bump w/ price drops.
1) Crankset - $95 shipped.
2) Shimano FD - $20 shipped.
Thanks!!
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