Retroreflective brake bridge tape, of course! For the added night-time
visibility.
- Andrew "I put it on wheels, too", Berkeley
On Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 8:47:10 PM UTC-8, bo richardson wrote:
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> i read "taping the brake bridge" and wondered why anyone would want to put
> tape on a brake
Love it!
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i read "taping the brake bridge" and wondered why anyone would want to put
tape on a brake bridge and what kind of tape...
On Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 8:41:01 PM UTC-8, ted wrote:
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> Last weekend I got my nerve up and took a drill and tap to the bottom of
> the brake bridge on my AHH.
> So n
Last weekend I got my nerve up and took a drill and tap to the bottom of
the brake bridge on my AHH.
So now my bridge has a threaded hole in it for fender mounting.
Best I can tell the bottom of the square in the middle of the bridge is
about as thick as a thin nut. So I think there are enough th
Chad,
I wouldn't say I have issues with my Bombadil. It works great for me, and I
am very happy with it. But it does sound like you probably have the same
clearance that I do, and that there isn't anything off nominal about your
frame. If you want/need to run Quasi-Motos at 30 to 35 psi and wou
Per the blug, there is a 58cm frame at rivendells which would come with 100$ of
free parts
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wow.
what a ding a ling i am. totally thought i was posting this to iBob!
jeremy- thanks for the link!
david- the 850 is coming together nicely thus far, though it's not yet on
the road. got some vintage xt, ritchey, a hite rite, some bullmooses,
cr720's. just deciding on tires & drivetrain
I did the Katy from Clinton to St.Charles this past September. There is a
great guide book. "The complete Katy Trail Guide Book" 10th edition. By
Brett Dufur. It is very accurate. It is crushed limestone all the way, but
it is hard packed. I'm from Missouri, so I'm used to the heat and humidity.
SOLD
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Price reduced to $350 shipped!
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Looks like this is a busy time of year for many. I'd be happy to meet Thurs
evening in the west village but I'm not sure anyone else can come. May be
best to postpone this until after the New Year? Let me know what you want
to do...
On Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 12:08:06 PM UTC-5, alan lavi
"My bike is my friend not my boss." Maybe?
http://bicycletimesmag.com/drinks-with-author-grant-petersen/
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Thanks for checking. Pretty sure it was in an interview but I can't
remember if it was audio or written. Oh well, I get the gist
On Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 3:28:17 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote:
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> I searched my Kindle version of "Just Ride" and didn't see it.
>
> With abandon,
> Pat
Dear Marty,
You've got it. It was sold as a "paralysis preventer". I ditched it (it
came with my build) and just used the fender
Cheers,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
On Monday, December 7, 2015 at 5:47:17 PM UTC-7, MartyG wrote:
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> Good discussion! Now, can someone tell me wh
used ones are a dime a dozen on ebay. OK, not a dime a dozen, but easy to
find for under $30 without a skewer and maybe closer to $50 with a skewer.
FH-M737 is a good search term. They might have chewed up flanges from
previous builds but I've never seen a failed flange on any of those
Japan
I want to enjoy the November ride I see there!!!
Very cool creation, Eunice!
On Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 2:25:25 PM UTC-8, Eunice Chang wrote:
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> Hi all,
>
> Thought this might be of interest to the list:
>
> I made another calendar featuring mostly Riv bikes (AHH and quickbeam) for
> 2016
Hi all,
I'm looking for a rear hub. I need a 32H, 135mm spacing with a 8/9/10
speed freehub body. Looking for an XT level hub, nothing to crazy. Please
let me know if you have anything. DM me if you do.
Thanks,
Keith
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IRD makes them, but they are Riv spec gearing. The IRD ones have tighter
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I searched my Kindle version of "Just Ride" and didn't see it.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 3:36:43 PM UTC-7, Ryan Fleming wrote:
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> I feel like it probably came from Just Ride but it's only a guess
>
> On Monday, December 7, 2015 at 2:42:59 PM UTC-6, Daniel D. wrote:
>>
You both look so happy. Great photo, Leah!
On Monday, December 7, 2015 at 3:07:48 PM UTC-8, LeahFoy wrote:
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> I didn't even know about this, but apparently my photo was snapped and
> used as the cover of a news article talking about my city getting a recent
> designation for being bike-friendly
Lovely photos, Eunice
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I feel like it probably came from Just Ride but it's only a guess
On Monday, December 7, 2015 at 2:42:59 PM UTC-6, Daniel D. wrote:
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> Can't remember where I saw the interview but Grant Peterson said something
> along the lines of "I love bikes but I own the bike I don't let the bike
> own me".
Hi all,
Thought this might be of interest to the list:
I made another calendar featuring mostly Riv bikes (AHH and quickbeam) for
2016. Proceeds go to Bike Durham, a local bike advocacy group. Here's the
link if you want to see the calendar and order one.
https://squareup.com/market/justshiny/bi
Fantastic! It took me 3-4 years to be able to work on our family bikes.
Riv's are by a long shot the easiest and most joyful to work on. Getting my
daughters Clementines was in large part selfish, but I the practicality of
the Bike Friday trumped by selfishness with my wife's bike and she got a
Ha that is greatness! What a cool dog too.
-Jim
On Mon, Dec 7, 2015 at 5:07 PM, LeahFoy wrote:
> I didn't even know about this, but apparently my photo was snapped and used
> as the cover of a news article talking about my city getting a recent
> designation for being bike-friendly. Pictured
It is without a doubt that working on bikes is a big therapy for me. My
good friend and list member, Pam, allowed me to work on her well used Betty
Foy recently. It was a joy to work on such a fine and well appreciated
machine!
On Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 11:24:43 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick
There are about 12,000 pics of mostly Rivendell bikes on there...It's fun
to look.
It's like this site only you sign on through Yahoo.
On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 1:44 PM, Leah Peterson
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> Thanks so much! I didn’t know anything about that page, but I’ll check it
> out and figure out how to put
Thanks so much! I didn’t know anything about that page, but I’ll check it out
and figure out how to put that pic there now.
> On Dec 8, 2015, at 12:38 PM, Jon Dukeman in the foothills of Colorado
> wrote:
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> WOW! That picture should be in the Betty Foy Catalog and included in the
> Rivendell
WOW! That picture should be in the Betty Foy Catalog and included in the
Rivendell home page slide show!!!
And load it on to here:
https://www.flickr.com/groups/rivendell/
https://flic.kr/p/AZuECA
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I would think twice about the Mondials if you are thinking about them for
dirt. I use them in a 40 for commuting and they roll well on the road are
are sturdy (no flats in over a year). I bought them hoping they would be a
good crossover tire for road and trail but they tend to slip a lot on d
Tim,
If you posted about those wheels here or on the ibob list I probably learned of
them from you.
I don't come up with much original but continually learn from the good folks on
these lists.
There are so many willing to share their knowledge and help others. Thanks to
you all.
Trying what m
I have a set of identical cheapo 650b wheels from the same eBay seller
(uglyrm). He doesn't have any available right now, but keep an eye out for
them.
I bought the cheapo set when I first tried 650b on my Riv Road. I put
about 1000 miles on the wheels, with a decent load (my 240 lbs plus about
thanks Clyde, just bought a pair of grays. If anybody has black in XL, I
would be interested.
Thanks again.
On Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 10:49:12 AM UTC-6, ccanter wrote:
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> I have a pair or the grey ones, reflector bottom of leg band. Make an
> offer. I think I wore them once. They're
Several times on the Creeper and on the Greenbelt, I've had lots of
complements on 'em, but the one that stood out the most was once while
riding the Ram on our Greenbelt, my daughter and I'd passed an older
gentleman heading out, then met him again on our return leg as he rested on
a bench
Sure Lee.
They came off ebay.
Note, I am no wheel expert.
I am guessing I may have 300 miles or so on them.
For my experiment with 650b they are working well.
I think he accepted $10 less which covered part of shipping so I don't have
much invested
into my test but overall they seem d
You know your city is bike friendly when...
1. A dog can ride along in a bicycle basket.
Congratulations to your city for reaching Silver!
JohnS
On Monday, December 7, 2015 at 6:07:48 PM UTC-5, LeahFoy wrote:
> I didn't even know about this, but apparently my photo was snapped and
> used as
Zack,
Looking at your picture of the snow on your rear wheel is making me cold!
I'll deal with that when the time comes, but not any sooner.
JohnS
On Monday, November 23, 2015 at 3:48:33 PM UTC-5, Zach Duval wrote:
> After spending my morning trying to fit a pair of Surly Knards (650BX41,
>
http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires/marathon_mondial
> I may try the new 650b x 2.0 Marathon Mondials on the Bomba when they
> become available. I have considered Big Bens, but I don't think they will
> work well on the trails in my neck of the woods.
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Garth- I too have an '83 Stumpjumper Sport frame and a box full of the most
of the original parts. I'm not sure what the tire clearance is like, but I
have this neat old article from '83 as a reference
http://www.vintagecrank.com/vintage-bicycle-articles/Fat-Tire-Bikes-Bicycle-Mag-May-83.pdf
Sorry. I’ve got a Clem and a Ramboullet.
> On Dec 8, 2015, at 11:49 AM, Daniel Jackson
> wrote:
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> Any NYC Riv Riders with a 62 Hunq that'd let me give it a test spin over New
> Years?
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I can send photos upon demand.
Tires
1. WTB Mutano Raptor and Moto Raptor, used but good, both labeled 2.4",
Mutano measures 54 mm on a 23.5 mm rim, MR measures 60.
$20 for both plus $16 Priority shipping, or $36 SHIPPED CONUS.
2. Kojaks, FOLDING, 559 X 1.35" (32 mm on 21 mm rim).
a. 1 pr used <
Glad you got that frame built up quickly. While looking at 29er tires last
night, I noticed that Continental has a few models in the the 26x2.4" size.
Might be worth a look.
David
Chicago
On Monday, December 7, 2015 at 6:01:30 PM UTC-6, ant ritchey wrote:
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> Just picked up a Trek 850 that's bee
Any NYC Riv Riders with a 62 Hunq that'd let me give it a test spin over New
Years?
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I have a pair or the grey ones, reflector bottom of leg band. Make an
offer. I think I wore them once. They're a little big for me.
Best,
Clyde Canter
On Sat, Dec 5, 2015 at 5:36 AM, Ron Mc wrote:
> not particular about color
> please contact offline
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I can do Thursday evening!
Still having some issues with missing e-mails. Any interest in a meet up
> Thurs. evening, place to be determined?
> Alan
>
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Awesome that you have been able to ride again! Perhaps building wheels and
working on the bike(s) will be a therapy of its own, too? May the prayer of
pedaling help deepen your healing!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 8:36:26 AM UTC-7, David Spranger wrote:
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> It has bee
David, so glad to hear you're getting back on the bike – a wonderful holiday
gift for you!
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Subject: [RBW] Got my wrecked S
I'm not really riding at the moment. I have a leg injury that makes it
difficult. I'm a mechanic first, anyway. Cyclist is a distant second
On Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 8:09:34 AM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote:
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> Those wheels look just right. How does it ride?
>
>
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Those wheels look just right. How does it ride?
My first fixed converstion, circa 1996-1997, was a black 58 cm Tempo -- a
very nice handling bike, though quite heavy. But I recall gently reshaping
the seatstay bridge with a hammer to allow accommodation of a 700C X 26
tire -- there was a bit more
Congratulations on riding again David! I wish you a full recovery to do all
the riding that you want. As far as the bike goes, of course thats secondary.
But you could have a fun winter project if you want. Cheers,
Steve
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Mks ar2 pedals, mks toe clips, and black zefal toe straps included!
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No personal experience but fat tire blogger G-Ted put some on his old 1x1
and had a positive review of them:
http://g-tedproductions.blogspot.com/2015/11/project-1x1-ride-report.html
On Monday, December 7, 2015 at 4:01:30 PM UTC-8, ant ritchey wrote:
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> Just picked up a Trek 850 that's been flo
Hi Jason,
I have a 92 pbh and I have a green 62cm Hunqapillar that I'm thinking of
selling. If you are still interested let me know. Are you looking for a
complete or frameset?
Thans
Jay
On Friday, October 2, 2015 at 8:20:48 PM UTC-7, Jason Braaten wrote:
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> I've been looking for a 58cm Hu
Still having some issues with missing e-mails. Any interest in a meet up
Thurs. evening, place to be determined?
Alan
On Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 6:07:18 PM UTC-5, Kainalu wrote:
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> kaivierstra at gmail.com
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It has been a while since I have posted as I have not ridden in a very long
time (until this past week!).
I did receive my wrecked SO back from the police this week. Spent an
afternoon removing the parts from the frame and seeing what is what.
Remarkably, most of the parts are in excellent shap
PERFECT
On Monday, December 7, 2015 at 5:54:19 PM UTC-5, Zach Duval wrote:
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> A picture to go with that last post.
>
> On Monday, December 7, 2015 at 3:49:56 PM UTC-7, Zach Duval wrote:
> > Thanks, Phillip. I currently run VO aluminum fenders, which I probably
> don'the want to try sawing in hal
Nice find... ready to tour.
On Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 11:46:10 AM UTC-5, MartyG wrote:
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> Took the grandkids to see Santa last night, and came across a beautiful
> Heron Touring rig on CL this morning only 10 miles from home! It's a
> Christmas miracle! Not my size, but should fit my wife
Dear Joe,
I've read that racing cyclists would use their gears that way back when
chains were stiffer and chainline an obsession--big ring with the small
tooth-count half, and small ring with the large cogs. But they'd be working
with 4 or 5 cogs, and relatively small gaps between chainrings--l
How wonderful , thanks Bill !
On Monday, December 7, 2015 at 5:34:09 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote:
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> The BLUG announced that Riv was holding back a few Clem and Clementine
> framesets just in case somebody's got damaged. Now you can buy one. The
> Clem in every size, including Medium
That is looking good. I am glad it is coming together easily.
All the best,
Erl
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Good condition. Used gently and seldom. Happy to send you pictures if you
like, but it looks just like the larger ShopSack that Rivendell shows here:
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bashm-o.htm
I'm selling this bag only because I've switched to a medium Wald basket,
and the large ShopSack over
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