Re: [RBW] Re: questions about buying /selling a bike on this group

I buy here from folks I "know" because they sell the things I want to buy, usually at great prices. I like giving these people my money because my money goes to their next project which almost always benefits me in some way. I sell here to folks I "know" because my parts go to their next projec

Re: [RBW] Re: 1UpUSA Bike Rack and Rivs

Thank you David, I'm not sure how that got switched, but found the settings under Edit, which doesn't seem particularly intuitive to me at least. I had looked for Settings under More. https://www.flickr.com/photos/25287678@N08/sets/72157655639570388 The original link should take people to the

[RBW] bar-end shifter pod stripped out and stuck in handlebar

Hello everyone. the title pretty much sums it up. I was working on my bikes this morning switching a few things up to get ready for a weeklong camping tour next month and when I went to take out the FD side shifter pod (Shimano), the 6mm allen bolt was so tight that I stripped it out. Now the s

Re: [RBW] Re: Trigger Shifters?

Unique is one thing, proprietary is another. Definition of /PROPRIETARY / 1*:* one that possesses , owns, or holds exclusive right to something; /specifically/ *:* proprietor 2*:* someth

Re: [RBW] bar-end shifter pod stripped out and stuck in handlebar

Jason, same thing happened to me, I was able to twist out the pod with a pair of Channelock pliers, pod was unuseable. Steve On Monday, July 20, 2015, jandrews_nyc wrote: > Hello everyone. > the title pretty much sums it up. > I was working on my bikes this morning switching a few things up to

[RBW] bar-end shifter pod stripped out and stuck in handlebar

A left hand thread tap tool aka "easy out" can do it. There's good ones and bad ones. I've got some that aren't the greatest, you're welcome to try them out. Or maybe slathering some epoxy on an Allen wrench for a one last try to loosen with the tool before completely mangling it via easy out? -

Re: [RBW] bar-end shifter pod stripped out and stuck in handlebar

Just on the far remote off-chance: to remove, you turn the bolt clockwise. Any chance you were turning it the wrong way? http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/bar-end-shifter-service On 07/20/2015 07:50 AM, Steven Sweedler wrote: Jason, same thing happened to me, I was able to twist out the

Re: [RBW] bar-end shifter pod stripped out and stuck in handlebar

Thank you I should mentioned that I'm aware of the reverse threading on that shifter pod. It was just very tight and as I tried to loosen the bolt clockwise, my 6mm allen key (bondus) stripped the bolt head out completely. The epoxy idea is interesting? Also thinking about finding a 7mm key to

Re: [RBW] bar-end shifter pod stripped out and stuck in handlebar

Jason- If you have a standard hex set, try the 1/4 inch first (before the 7 mm). 1/4 inch is 6.35 mm. The fixing bolt is stripped, but the whole pod isn't toast. I did this to an old pair of Suntour Accushift bar-ends, and was able to replace the bolt. The standard Shimano bar-end shifter bolt

Re: [RBW] bar-end shifter pod stripped out and stuck in handlebar

thanks Tim On Monday, July 20, 2015 at 8:48:47 AM UTC-4, Tim Gavin wrote: > > Jason- > > If you have a standard hex set, try the 1/4 inch first (before the 7 mm). > 1/4 inch is 6.35 mm. > > The fixing bolt is stripped, but the whole pod isn't toast. I did this to > an old pair of Suntour Accu

[RBW] Re: Bosco shifter placement

I also went with having thumb shifters on the down sloping part of the bar and used inverse brake levers on my old school Bosco like bars. Works and looks great. The only tricky part was wrapping the handle bar tape around the shifter. JohnS On Sunday, July 19, 2015 at 9:37:49 PM UTC-4, DS wr

[RBW] Re: Cheviot bridge placement aka: adventures in fender installation

Hi Jeff, I don't have an answer to your question... but nice fender line! Looks great. shoji On Monday, July 20, 2015 at 7:41:56 AM UTC-4, jeffrey kane wrote: > > We've been using my wife’s new Cheviot (aka: the Mother’s Day Chev) almost > non-stop around town since the start of summer … witho

[RBW] Rivelo Visit and a few pics

Dropped by Rivelo to check out the shop while I'm in Portland. Really nice. The type of place where the more you look, the more you see, if you know what I mean. Little cool details. A few words and some photos here: http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/2015/07/rivelo-visit.html A great selection

[RBW] Re: Cheviot bridge placement aka: adventures in fender installation

They threw you a problem, and you solved it! You did a great job no I am going to have to contemplate metal fenders for my Sam! Edwin On Monday, July 20, 2015 at 6:41:56 AM UTC-5, jeffrey kane wrote: > > We've been using my wife’s new Cheviot (aka: the Mother’s Day Chev) almost > non-stop a

[RBW] Re: Cheviot bridge placement aka: adventures in fender installation

Found this on the Cheviot brochure. I'm not a fender expert, so I'm a bit confused. I've always used spacers for fenders with vertical drilled bridges. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and st

[RBW] Re: Cheviot bridge placement aka: adventures in fender installation

you did great, and it looks great. I had something similar with my daughter's bike, though not quite that extreme, used a long bolt and a stack of leather washers. On Monday, July 20, 2015 at 6:41:56 AM

[RBW] Re: Cheviot bridge placement aka: adventures in fender installation

> > Found this on the Cheviot brochure. I'm not a fender expert, so I'm a bit confused. I've always used spacers for fenders with vertical drilled bridges. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Cheviot bridge placement aka: adventures in fender installation

I've found that I prefer the chain stay mounting to be a bit forward of perfect alignment to ease removing and replacement of the rear wheel. I use a spacer there, but not long enough to bring the fender to an equidistant position with the seat stay and strut placements. It's not really noticea

Re: [RBW] bar-end shifter pod stripped out and stuck in handlebar

Sometimes an fractional size instead of a metric size will give you a better fit. If you or anyone else needs a replacement pod I may have an extra. John Wilson Greensburg, PA USA On Monday, July 20, 2015 at 8:21:17 AM UTC-4, jandrews_nyc wrote: > Thank you > I should mentioned that I'm aware

[RBW] Re: Cheviot bridge placement aka: adventures in fender installation

Funny, I actually have a VO Constructeur rear rack hanging unused in my garage -- and I thought about it -- but I don't want (or need) a rear rack ... and while, technically that solves the problem, I'm asking why does the problem exist at all? Ok, I get the idea of having the chain stay a hair

Re: [RBW] Re: Trigger Shifters?

Today you have won all the internets! Nine speed chains are special. On Mon, Jul 20, 2015 at 4:46 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > Unique is one thing, proprietary is another. > > Definition of PROPRIETARY > > 1: one that possesses, owns, or holds exclusive right to something; > specifically : pro

Re: [RBW] Re: 1UpUSA Bike Rack and Rivs

That's the one! I like how compact it is, maybe because it's just a single, but it looks like the mounting/hinge area is much cleaner than the similar Thule. On Mon, Jul 20, 2015 at 4:00 AM, Michael Hechmer wrote: > Thank you David, I'm not sure how that got switched, but found the settings > un

Re: [RBW] Re: I can't get the shifting dialed in

New DuraAce bar ends did it. I'm at my lunch stop on a hilly 90 mile ride, lots of shifting and no problems. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] WAY O.T. ...or is it? (carbon content)

Interesting article about carbon fiber and counterfeit bike products. Hopefully this isn't too un-Riv related, but I thought many of you would find it interesting. It IS another reminder about what makes Rivendell special. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/20/sports/cycling/as-tour-de-france-emb

[RBW] Re: Bosco shifter placement

I have my rear/right shifter on the inside of the bar, just past the brake lever on my Handsome XOXO. I put a thumbie on the stem for the front derialer. If I had had two of the same thumbie, I would've put both on the bar, but since I had two different kinds, I figured I'd switch it up. I also

[RBW] Re: Babyshoe Pass EL's Tubeless on Pacenti SL23's

Hi Doug, I'm considering tubeless set up for my Loup Loup Pass EL (650B x 38) on Velocity Synergies. I've had a number of rear-tire flats the past two weeks from glass bits. Puts a damper on the nice ride. For the conversion: did you use the tubeless valves and stan's tape? And then add the Ora

Re: [RBW] Re: Babyshoe Pass EL's Tubeless on Pacenti SL23's

The answers are yes, yes, and yes. That's all there is to it. Over 50 flat free miles and counting. Doug On Mon, Jul 20, 2015, 09:39 Shoji Takahashi wrote: > Hi Doug, > I'm considering tubeless set up for my Loup Loup Pass EL (650B x 38) on > Velocity Synergies. I've had a number of rear-tire

[RBW] Re: San Marcos vs ES

33.3 with a plastic fender. No idea what they were thinking. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. T

Re: [RBW] Re: Babyshoe Pass EL's Tubeless on Pacenti SL23's

On 07/20/2015 12:46 PM, Doug Williams wrote: The answers are yes, yes, and yes. That's all there is to it. Over 50 flat free miles and counting. Is that like some kind of longevity record? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunc

Re: [RBW] Re: Babyshoe Pass EL's Tubeless on Pacenti SL23's

Where I have been riding...yes, that is a record. But I will reserve final judgment until I get more more tubeless miles. Doug On Mon, Jul 20, 2015, 09:56 Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > On 07/20/2015 12:46 PM, Doug Williams wrote: > > > > The answers are yes, yes, and yes. That's all there is

Re: [RBW] Babyshoe Pass EL's Tubeless on Pacenti SL23's

It wasn't clear to me at which step you put the sealant in. After the tubeless tire stem, or before? On Sat, Jul 18, 2015 at 12:40 PM, Doug Williams wrote: > I converted my Babyshoe Pass EL's on Pacenti SL23 rims to tubeless > yesterday. So my 58cm 650B Homer is running SMOOTH. Everything is gr

Re: [RBW] Re: Babyshoe Pass EL's Tubeless on Pacenti SL23's

Proceed with caution, Shoji. I don't think synergies are "tubeless ready" (i.e. not designed to keep a tire on without a tube). Some people have had success just putting the sealant in the tube, though. Best, joe broach pdx or Caveat lector. Sent from a phone. On Jul 20, 2015 9:39 AM, "Shoji Taka

Re: [RBW] Re: Babyshoe Pass EL's Tubeless on Pacenti SL23's

True Joe, My SL-23 rims are tubeless ready. They have a tighter fit than other rims. So I don't recommend going tubeless unless your rims are made for tubeless. On Jul 20, 2015 11:26 AM, "Joe Broach" wrote: > Proceed with caution, Shoji. I don't think synergies are "tubeless ready" > (i.e. not d

Re: [RBW] Babyshoe Pass EL's Tubeless on Pacenti SL23's

I seated both beads using a n inner tube. Then I broke one bead to remove the inner tube and install the tubeless valve. On Monday, July 20, 2015 at 11:22:22 AM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: > > It wasn't clear to me at which step you put the sealant in. After the > tubeless tire stem, or before?

Re: [RBW] Re: Babyshoe Pass EL's Tubeless on Pacenti SL23's

Thanks, Joe. I'm thinking of putting Stans or Orange into the tube. I've got Schwalbe tubes, and I think they have a removable core. Shouldn't be too hard to put in some sealant. Downsides of that? Some added weight? :) shoji On Monday, July 20, 2015 at 2:26:07 PM UTC-4, joe b. wrote: > > Pro

Re: [RBW] Babyshoe Pass EL's Tubeless on Pacenti SL23's

It is still not clear to me at what point you put the sealant (Stan's, Orange Seal, or similar) in the tire. You mention installing the tubeless valve stem, but you don't mention adding sealant. Or are you saying you didn't use any sealant? On Mon, Jul 20, 2015 at 1:42 PM, Doug Williams wrote:

[RBW] New Rivendellian, or at least Rivendell-ish full-body workout

I've been riding the gofast, 650C X 22 mm, 180 gram Pro Races and all, and great fun it has been -- except that, after months of good luck, I've been plagued by goathead punctures. Two on Saturday within 1.5 miles of each other -- first the front, then the rear; then just now, the rear. Of course,

[RBW] Re: New Rivendellian, or at least Rivendell-ish full-body workout

I should add that the Pro Races are *no more prone to goathead flats *than my Kojaks, my City Slickers, my Fatboys, and less so than my 559X32 mm Paselas. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and sto

Re: [RBW] Re: New Rivendellian, or at least Rivendell-ish full-body workout

Basically, other than tank treads, isn't /everything/ prone to goathead flats? On 07/20/2015 03:17 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: I should add that the Pro Races are /no more prone to goathead flats /than my Kojaks, my City Slickers, my Fatboys, and less so than my 559X32 mm Paselas. -- You receive

[RBW] Sam Bliss, my first Riv

Just got my new Sam Hillborne, and I am in awe! There just aren't enough superlatives in the English language to describe how agile, comfortable, and commanding it feels to ride this masterpiece. I've been riding for more than 40 years, and have not felt this level of joy since I rode my first

[RBW] Re: Sam Bliss, my first Riv

Aloha, It's marvelous isn't it? Design, aesthetics, and buiild quality reveal themselves... and it's all yours. :-) Will On Monday, July 20, 2015 at 2:52:16 PM UTC-5, Alohashirt wrote: > > Just got my new Sam Hillborne, and I am in awe! There just aren't enough > superlatives in the English la

[RBW] Re: Sam Bliss, my first Riv

Haha! I've had mine a month now. Have ridden it every single day now. I feel the exact way it's as good as it gets. I wish I could have 2 one for winter w studded tires and one for summer! Enjoy. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

[RBW] Re: Sam Bliss, my first Riv

Awesome! Amazing as this may sound, it keeps gets better from here! With abandon, Patrick On Monday, July 20, 2015 at 1:52:16 PM UTC-6, Alohashirt wrote: > > Just got my new Sam Hillborne, and I am in awe! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Bliss, my first Riv

Have you considered a set of winter wheels? On 07/20/2015 05:02 PM, murphyjrfk wrote: Haha! I've had mine a month now. Have ridden it every single day now. I feel the exact way it's as good as it gets. I wish I could have 2 one for winter w studded tires and one for summer! Enjoy. -- You r

Re: [RBW] Re: 1UpUSA Bike Rack and Rivs

It can be a singe, double or triple. Each carrier slides over two bolts so they are very quick to put on and off. The two bike set up folds up under my rear door, but since we most often use it for one bike, we decided to leave one in the garage. The base also folds in half so it is pretty s

Re: [RBW] Re: 1UpUSA Bike Rack and Rivs

Michael, Looks like a nice unit. Next time you get it loaded with two bikes would you please take a picture and share?? Thanks, Jon On Monday, July 20, 2015 at 3:55:45 PM UTC-6, Michael Hechmer wrote: > It can be a singe, double or triple. Each carrier slides over two bolts > so they are very

[RBW] Re: Sam Bliss, my first Riv

Congratulations! I ride mine all over the place... road, trail, 1 miles or 40 miles, with all kinds of handlebars (da Vinci splitters are wonderful). I've done S24Os and S48Os hauling 50 pounds (when I weighed almost 300 pounds myself), I commute, I shop, I cruise along and just enjoy being out

[RBW] Re: Sam Bliss, my first Riv

Pictures please! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne

Re: [RBW] Re: Babyshoe Pass EL's Tubeless on Pacenti SL23's

Shoji, >From what I have read, putting the sealant in the tube is somewhat effective in reducing flats, but it is not anywhere as good as going tubeless because the thin inner tube just won't seal as well as a thicker tire. Still worth trying, but don't expect a flat-free miracle. Doug On Mon

Re: [RBW] Babyshoe Pass EL's Tubeless on Pacenti SL23's

Jim, I put the sealant into the tire after installing the tubeless valve stem and seating both beads of the tire on the rim. I used an injector to put the sealant in through the valve stem. Doug On Monday, July 20, 2015 at 11:59:48 AM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: > > It is still not clear to me a

Re: [RBW] Re: Babyshoe Pass EL's Tubeless on Pacenti SL23's

I log my miles with Ride With GPS and I use the same program to log maintenance, including flats. Checking my records, I was averaging a flat every 42.75 miles. I have now gone 65.6 miles without a flat and I am riding the same thorn prone routes. If anything, I'm riding over more thorns becaus

Re: [RBW] Re: Babyshoe Pass EL's Tubeless on Pacenti SL23's

IME, this depends on the pressure. Stan's in 622X28 tube at 60 psi = invincible flat protection. Stan's in 622X 50 tube at 20 psi = very vincible flat protection. Stan's in 622X 50 tubeless Furious Fred = flat free paradise. Patrick Moore, with some 3500 miles under his treads to prove his asser

Re: [RBW] Re: Babyshoe Pass EL's Tubeless on Pacenti SL23's

For me, that would be a longevity record. (Almost.) Except when using Stan's. On Mon, Jul 20, 2015 at 10:55 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > On 07/20/2015 12:46 PM, Doug Williams wrote: > >> >> The answers are yes, yes, and yes. That's all there is to it. Over 50 >> flat free miles and countin

Re: [RBW] Re: Babyshoe Pass EL's Tubeless on Pacenti SL23's

Oh, and once again: you don't need "removable" valve cores; and you don't need "injectors." Sealant works with non-removable cores (no, not through a hole in the tube) and using the 2 oz bottle. Ask me how I know. Patrick "fixing flats since 1965" Moore On Mon, Jul 20, 2015 at 4:41 PM, Patrick M

[RBW] Re: Bosco shifter placement

My Riv has Albas and Silver bar ends. My Bosco bars are on my non-Riv bike. I use (gasp) twist shifters. They have been trouble free and ergonomically sweet. Doug On Sunday, July 19, 2015 at 6:37:49 PM UTC-7, DS wrote: > > For those of you riding bosco bars, where do you place the shifters? >

[RBW] tandem captain advice?

This might be somewhat OT, but I thought I would ask the few of you who are tandem captains what advice you would give to a new captain. It has been a while... A charity ride is coming up this Saturday, and it's at night, and since I'm night-blind, a friend of mine has offered to captain the tande

[RBW] Re: tandem captain advice?

Eunice, so far everything you have written is correct. It certainly complicates matters having a pilot who is shorter than the stoker. I would add this. The pilot needs to straddle the bike with the brakes locked while the stoker gets clipped in. When Pat is ready she lowers the left pedal f

Re: [RBW] Re: 1UpUSA Bike Rack and Rivs

Jon, I hope you can see the bikes loaded here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/25287678@N08/sets/72157655639570388 On Monday, July 20, 2015 at 6:02:50 PM UTC-4, Jon Dukeman in the foothills of Colorado wrote: > > Michael, > Looks like a nice unit. Next time you get it loaded with two bikes would >

[RBW] Re: More Sam Love--and do you ride your Riv through winter?

I ride through Colorado winters, but that's low humidity generally. Though this year's spring was wet and humid (and summer so far also). I usually just use a stiff hand broom brush to brush off the drive train when it's below freezing. Above freezing, I just let it drip met/dry, then brush off

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks Champion Flyer Special Saddle, Honey Brown

Saddle is Sold! Thanks, Keith On Sunday, July 19, 2015 at 9:42:56 PM UTC-4, Keith Muller wrote: > > Some more stuff I'm looking to sell. > > I have a Honey Brown Brooks Champion Flyer Special Saddle. Saddle is in > great shape, just a little scuff(character) on the right side of the > saddle.

[RBW] Re: FS: Sugino XD2 Crankset, Shimano XT Front & Rear Derailleurs

All Items are sold! Thanks, Keith -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, se

[RBW] More Sam Love--and do you ride your Riv through winter?

Wonderful build to my eye. The sage Sams are my favorite. Maybe I'll use that color on a repaint one day. I hope you find a way to ride it in winter. If not, you can send it down here and I'll ride it for you 😉 Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- You received this message because you are subscri

Re: [RBW] Re: 1UpUSA Bike Rack and Rivs

Michael, All I could see was the rack folded up..no bikes. no problem..I was just curious.Looks like a nice rack. Jon On Mon, Jul 20, 2015 at 7:40 PM, Michael Hechmer wrote: > Jon, I hope you can see the bikes loaded here: > https://www.flickr.com/photos/25287678@N08/sets/72157655639570388 > > O

[RBW] Re: tandem captain advice?

Michael's advice is all good. In my case, both my wife and I have ridden horses, so we _always_ mount and dismount on the left side of the bike. Another helpful hint for the captain ... if you can sit in the top tube while straddling, and push back against the nose of the saddle, it helps stabi

[RBW] Re: tandem captain advice?

On Monday, July 20, 2015 at 10:00:35 PM UTC-5, RonaTD wrote: > > if you can sit in the top tube while straddling, > On, not in. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails fr

[RBW] Re: Sam Bliss, my first Riv

Congratulations on your new Sam. And welcome! Evan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to

Re: [RBW] Re: tandem captain advice?

This is rad!!! Good advice so far. I presume you'll be going slow to start, so the aero advantage of larger captain won't matter for initial rides. As long as she can straddle the bike and hold it steady, that's all you need. Captain hugely need to call out bumps, shifts, coasts, and "Punch it, Che

Re: [RBW] More Sam Love--and do you ride your Riv through winter?

No complaints on that build! What do you not like about the Synergies? On Mon, Jul 20, 2015 at 7:50 PM, Pondero wrote: > Wonderful build to my eye. The sage Sams are my favorite. Maybe I'll use > that color on a repaint one day. I hope you find a way to ride it in winter. > > If not, you can

[RBW] Re: More Sam Love--and do you ride your Riv through winter?

I rode my sam through vermont winters. I had this same dilemma, was thinking about finding a winter beater, then figured why ride a bike i don't love in the winter? I frame-savered the frame, wiped it off after riding, and then gave it a deeper clean every once in a while. i would say it prob

[RBW] PBP Training Weekend

Not on a Riv, but I did choose a classic lugged steel Singer for a weekend of riding in Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, and Marin counties. 300 miles in two days, and photos prove my camera was there: https://flic.kr/s/aHskgCrLS8 --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.ca

[RBW] Re: tandem captain advice?

Having only had the Mashley Tandem for so long I know just as much I can read. This was a great read. >From Bill McCready of Santana Tandems. http://www.precisiontandems.com/artpropermethod.htm On Monday, July 20, 2015 at 5:10:21 PM UTC-7, Eunice Chang wrote: > > This might be somewhat OT, b

[RBW] Re: PBP Training Weekend

Good luck with PBP Eric! Looking forward to seeing pictures of randofriends sleeping. in ditches On Monday, July 20, 2015 at 10:07:51 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: > > Not on a Riv, but I did choose a classic lugged steel Singer for a weekend > of riding in Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, and Marin coun