[RBW] Re: WTB - small roadish frame

2020-04-08 Thread Roberta
On Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 12:40:22 AM UTC-4, CrookedBranch wrote: > Hi Rivendell folks. Well last year I picked up a Clem H and gotta day I am > now hooked. I am looking to set up a more road and light dirt road oriented > bike. Wanted to see if anyone had a small (47-50) frame or Frameset t

[RBW] Re: FS: 50cm Roadini - Orange and Athena!

2020-04-08 Thread Roberta
On Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 12:40:22 AM UTC-4, D Peters wrote: > Hey all, > > > I'm selling my lovely and rarely used Roadini :( - I find I've been riding > the Sam more as I'm almost always biking with a toddler in the trailer these > days, and this one isn't getting the attention it deserv

[RBW] Re: first impressions of Atlantis

2020-04-08 Thread Roberta
On Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 12:39:39 AM UTC-4, Clark Fitzgerald wrote: > I've had my new Atlantis for one week now, and have taken it on one 4 hour > ride and one quick overnight trip. It's my first Rivendell, and I'm very > happy with it. It's the quintessential "All-Rounder", and I plan to u

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Mark Roland
Buying the wheelset now for the Chev and running them on the Clem is a great idea. Unfortunately, I believe the new Chevs are going to be 700c in Leah's size. I could be wrong. But if they are, maybe buying a used 650B is the answer--from someone who would like to go to the new 700c size, perha

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Mark Roland
Edit: I doubt there is more than a pound or *maybe two* difference in the frame/fork between them On Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 7:28:42 AM UTC-4, Mark Roland wrote: > > . I doubt there is more than a pound difference in the frame/fork between > the two. > >> -- You received this message beca

[RBW] Re: Long shot desperately seeking 56 cm saluki.

2020-04-08 Thread Ginz
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[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Surlyprof
A few years ago, I traded a pair of aluminum bosco bars for CrMo ones despite the weight gain. Although I prefer the finish on CrMo Nitto bars, the main reason I did the trade was pliability. I find almost anything aluminum to be too stiff. I thought this was particularly noticeable on the ha

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Roberta
Leah, Would you also consider putting on just one rack rather than two on your Chev? Since it won't be your "hauling" bike, that might do you just fine. Do you know if those Nitto racks are heavy or lighter than a similar rack (they certainly are prettier)? That would also lighten it up by tw

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Reid Echols
When I swapped the stock tires on my old Clem for thunder burts I think I lost a good 3-4 pounds, and in a place that really affected the way it feels while riding. Cheapest/easiest place to lose weight (besides the “engine”) is getting a lighter set of tires, and maybe, as has been suggested, w

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread maxcr
On your dyno question, I once asked the same thing and here's what James at Analog Cycles said: "Out of curiosity, I weighed both systems. I put a standard front hub, good rechargeable headlight, and battery powered tail light on the postal scale. 17 oz. I put a Schmidt hub and headlight an

[RBW] FS: 70 Issues of Vintage Bicycle Quarterly & Bicycle Quarterly

2020-04-08 Thread Touriste-Routier
Inspired by yesterdays For Sale Post by Ant Ritchey, I too have a boatload of magazines and books to sell, all in previously read condition. All Proceeds will benefit a u19/u23 Cycling Program “Vintage Bicycle Quarterly” Volume 1: Issues 1 - 4 Volume 2: Issues 1 - 4 Volume 3: Issues 1 - 4

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread James / Analog Cycles
The wheels we're building and tire change on Roberta's bike alone save 3lbs. The 1x conversion will save even more. I told her to ditch her kickstand, because you can lean your bike or use a curb / pedal kickstand easily. The bike will never be light, but lighter wheels will make it feel ve

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
See? I’m glad i asked because there are so many good points here. Let me see if I can respond to a few of the points/questions here. New 55 Chev has 700 c wheels, so I can’t swap. Roberta - YES, I will only have a rear rack and a Randi Jo bag on my bars. This will not be my hauling bike. The no

[RBW] WTB: Riv Readers Complete (or nearly)

2020-04-08 Thread Birdman
I’m giving this one bump. If I don’t hear from anyone, I’ll let it go and try again later in the year. Best, Isaac -- 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 ema

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Brian Campbell
Buy a Roadeo and put upright bars on it. I guarantee your Clem will be relegated to "shopping bike" status afterward. >> >> > -- 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

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread franklyn
Some of these lighter but more "expensive" things can be had more cheaply with some astute shopping. That's part of the reason these online groups are helpful as we can swap and upgrade to good used parts and sometimes get good intel on sale of new parts! For example, these 650b Schwalbe Thund

Re: [RBW] Any Riv folks in Loveland, CO?

2020-04-08 Thread Kip Otteson
Pretty sure there are enough of us for a local raid. This is one of my lights at the end of the Covid tunnel! I'm really looking forward to creating a bike community where we can do group rides and possibly S24Os. On Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 10:39:15 PM UTC-6, James Davis wrote: > > Kip, > Th

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread ted
James wrote "If I could convince her to go tubeless, we'd save another 200+ grams... " James would you mind breaking that down, and detailing what you are including in each alternative? On Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 6:57:03 AM UTC-7, James / Analog Cycles wrote: > > The wheels we're buildin

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Brian Campbell
On Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 10:31:22 AM UTC-4, Brian Campbell wrote: > > Buy a Roadeo and put upright bars on it. I guarantee your Clem will be > relegated to "shopping bike" status afterward. > D'oh hit post before I finished! I have an AHH (old version) that with fenders,dyno lights weig

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Leah Peterson
8 pounds, wow! That would feel like a huge difference. Nope, I’ll never not enjoy a mixte-style bike. I just cannot give up the freedom of not being constrained by a top tube. YOU should buy a Cheviot. Because having two bikes that are significantly different makes sense! 😜😂 All the cool kid a

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Lyman Labry
Hello, I’m new to Rivendell family and enjoying this discussion on ways to lighten your bike through wheel sets. Can anyone comment on the Rivendell 700c Velocity built Standard Atlas wheel set in terms of lightness and comparison to other possibilities? Thanks, Lyman ATX On Wed, Apr 8, 2020 at 9

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Leah Peterson
Franklyn - I know nothings bout Thunder Burts but I’m tempted to buy them because that is CHEAP. Are they pretty resistant to flats? Flats are not my thing. They scare me and I don’t know how to change them 😬😜 Sent from my iPad > On Apr 8, 2020, at 7:31 AM, franklyn wrote: > >  > Some of t

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread ted
Which should be motivating you to do that experiment. Ride your bike, weigh it, strip off the bags, racks, fenders, kick stand, etc., weigh it again, and ride it again. Note how many lbs you removed and how different (or similar) the striped bike is to the original configuration. On Wednesday,

[RBW] How do you ride alone?

2020-04-08 Thread Buck Flagg
I have been a year-'round daily bike commuter for about 35 years. My daily commute from Brooklyn to the middle of Manhattan is about a 9-mile ride, each way. I am riding a 58cm mid-aughts Ramboulliet, my setup informed by the aesthetic influence of the 1970's Gitanes, Motobecanes, Peugeots of my

[RBW] Bill Walton and Friends Bike For Humanity Event

2020-04-08 Thread Kent Peterson -- Eugene, Oregon
This ride, featuring proper social distancing, looks like fun for a good cause. http://kentsbike.blogspot.com/2020/04/bill-walton-and-friends-inter-galactic.html Kent Peterson Eugene, OR USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread franklyn
Compared to road slicks, Thunder Burts are definitely more "burly", but they don't have the protective belts like Marathon or Big Bens do. three thoughts about flats: 1. Jan Heine's opinion is that when you use supple tires and run them at a reasonably low pressure, your chance of getting a fl

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Brian Campbell
Ha! I have a heavy mixte already. ;-) 1970's Raleigh Super Course mixte frame with fenders, rack and a 7 speed internal geared hub. On Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 10:50:08 AM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > 8 pounds, wow! That would feel like a huge difference. > > Nope, I’ll never n

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Bill Schairer
I would suggest that another way to change the feel of your bike would be to play with the gearing. If you are currently geared for hauling your steps between gears may make finding that perfect, effortless gear more difficult than if you had smaller steps between gears. Gear the bike for how

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Roberta
James, I guess I listen too. :) I just imagine tubeless goo all over the place if it leaks. Let's talk. Also, black sidewalls, not tan. Roberta On Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 10:41:26 AM UTC-4, ted wrote: > > James wrote "If I could convince her to go tubeless, we'd save another > 200+ gra

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Ahmed Elgasseir
I’m with you Roberta! :-D On Wed, Apr 8, 2020 at 8:26 AM Roberta wrote: > James, I guess I listen too. :) I just imagine tubeless goo all over > the place if it leaks. Let's talk. Also, black sidewalls, not tan. > > Roberta > > > On Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 10:41:26 AM UTC-4, ted wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Bill Walton and Friends Bike For Humanity Event

2020-04-08 Thread Brewster Fong
Now that's a big bike! And look only a single top tube...LOL On Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 8:11:49 AM UTC-7, Kent Peterson -- Eugene, Oregon wrote: > > This ride, featuring proper social distancing, looks like fun for a good > cause. > > > http://kentsbike.blogspot.com/2020/04/bill-walton-and-

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread ted
Roberta, I am an old dog, and slow to learn new tricks. With decades of riding on light tires I'm familiar and comfortable with fixing flats roadside, and skeptical of the purported wounderfulness of tubeless, particularly with higher pressure lower volume roadie tires. However last fall I got

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread lconley
> > I put a set of Fatty Rumpkin Greens on my Clementine, and they definitely > make for a more responsive ride than the Big Bens. Reduction of rotating weight always pays the greatest dividend of any lightening efforts. With cars the rule-of-thumb is that 1 lb. off the wheels/tires is equal

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Melanie
James and Roberta - what lighter 650B wheels are you recommending? On Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 12:02:00 AM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > I’m not fully committing to this yet. Roberta and I get into trouble > because we talk on Marco Polo and then we get ideas and then we like eac

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Joe Bernard
I'm a Tubeless Denier because I've had miserable luck mounting them with a floor pump and I'm not willing to pay for a noisy compressor to do the job, but I've been fixing flats for more decades than I care to number here and consider it part of the cycling deal. For folks who are not me and are

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread James / Analog Cycles
Melanie, we don't just recommend wheels randomly, we build quotes based on rider weight, bike style, gear weight, where the riding is taking place, and what kind of weather it will be ridden in. Roberta's wheelset might not be suitable to you, and visa versa. Feel free to email me if you have

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Leah Peterson
I hope Rivendell is reading some of these threads and that they will design bikes that are more accessible to the female of the species. Like the Susie. Typically we women don’t have the upper body strength of men, and we tend to be lighter. So, when people say “make the bike lighter, focus on t

Re: [RBW] Re: What Is a Cheviot?

2020-04-08 Thread Joe Bernard
Did Will ever deliver a timeline for this bike? -- 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 view this

Re: [RBW] Re: What Is a Cheviot?

2020-04-08 Thread Leah Peterson
Well, they think the bikes will hit the water in July. So, no one is getting a Cheviot until late August, I think. Sent from my iPad > On Apr 8, 2020, at 10:15 AM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Did Will ever deliver a timeline for this bike? > > -- > You received this message because you are subs

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread franklyn
Joe, Tubeless sealant in inner tubes is a good compromise if you don't want to worry about compressors, but want to have the benefits of the sealant. I have two bikes with tubeless and 3 with tubes. I also don't have a compressor. With new tubeless tires I have had good luck using my floor pum

Re: [RBW] Re: What Is a Cheviot?

2020-04-08 Thread Joe Bernard
Well phooey. I first heard of this frame at RBW in October (as I was learning and about to deliver the bad news the Anniversary Mixte was probably a goner)..now it's due almost a year later. After Summer! I know I know, it can't be helped and the coronavirus situation probably isn't helping with

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread franklyn
The combination that will fulfill these functions features are pretty unique: non-diamond frame, lightweight tubes, long wheelbase, wide tires. Even the Betty and Cheviot, which are lighter than the Clem Ls, are not considered light, especially not for folks who are in the weight range you are

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Mike Packard
I agree with the notion that new tires are probably the easiest way to improve the ride. But I must respectfully disagree with the light & supple knobby tire (e.g. Thunder Burt) advice for the type of bikes and riding we're talking about in this thread. For myself I start with the fastest, plus

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Joe Bernard
"The combination that will fulfill these functions features are pretty unique: non-diamond frame, lightweight tubes, long wheelbase, wide tires." Whether there's actually a market for them worth Grant/Riv's trouble is above my pay grade, but I see Leah's point of wanting to recommend a Riv to he

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread DHans
My recommendation would be to move away from gendered names and gendered marketing and just build bikes that are lighter weight, heavier weight and let the buyer choose which suits them best. Society seems to be moving in this direction and why not follow that path for the better of all. A big

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Joe Bernard
Totally agree about the names. It was pointed out to me recently that when the Clementine name was dropped so it wouldn't be a "girl's bike", we were still left with a guy name for all of them. And guess who didn't notice because I'm a guy?? I was embarrassed by that 🤦 -- You received this mes

[RBW] WTB: Riv Readers Complete (or nearly)

2020-04-08 Thread 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch
Birdman, I will try to find mine but you will need to give me rights to Purchase them back if you ever decide to move them. I will dig around in the basement to find them and send you a list of what I have. Ryan “I may regret this” Hankinson West Michigan (616)928-4226 -- You received this me

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Kent Peterson -- Eugene, Oregon
Joe (and others), You don't need a compressor if you decide to go tubeless. Just get a good pump with a reserve tank, like this one: https://amzn.to/3c0Ck88 You pump up the tank to a very high pressure, the flip a switch & whoosh the air goes into your tire super fast. It's very nifty & entire

[RBW] Re: 30 Days of Biking!

2020-04-08 Thread truegolden
MaineBiker, Great looking Rivendell and what an amazing background for your pic! -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread ted
I’ve long thought it odd that boats are female but bikes aren’t. Have you ever known a guy who wouldn’t own a boat with female name? -- 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 fro

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Joe Bernard
Honestly Ted the gendered name thing for vehicles has always eluded me. Some guys refer to their cars as "her" and...I don't get it. It's metal, it's an it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group a

Re: [RBW] Re: Bill Walton and Friends Bike For Humanity Event

2020-04-08 Thread Brewster Fong
What I find funny is his bike is like a what 68-70cm and there's no double top tube! In comparison Grant puts a double top tube on a 56cm bikebut I do like that he as either 32h or 36h wheels! Need that durability! Good Luck! On Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 10:42:04 AM UTC-7, Robert Tilley

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread ted
No argument, though how do you feel about Romance languages where everything is gendered? With boats I’d say it’s just cultural tradition dating way back, and any rationalization would likely seem sexist. Alls I’m saying is I think the notion that giving a conveyance a female name makes it ill s

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Joe Bernard
I guess I have no feeling about Romance languages and have gone off on quite a lockdown-induced tangent. I should probably go ride my very light Frank Jones Señor! 😉 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] FS: Riv Readers & Catalogs

2020-04-08 Thread Touriste-Routier
Rivendell Bicycle Works used to publish and mail a lot on paper; Full Catalogs, Readers, Flyers, Bike/Frame Catalogs. To pass along fun reading material, to reclaim space, and to raise funds for a u19/u23 Cycling Program, I’m offering the following for sale: *My Collection of Riv Readers* Volu

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Well, whatever you think of the gendered bike names, I feel really sorry for the person who has to report their bike missing/stolen one day and tell the police it’s a Wolbis Slugstone. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To un

[RBW] FS: Soma Brevet Bars | Name Your Price

2020-04-08 Thread 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
I have a pair of Soma’s “Brevet Ergo” bars taking up space here in the Bike Room, so I thought I would see if anybody on this list could use them. They look like this: https://www.treefortbikes.com/Soma-Fabrications-Brevet-Randonneur-Alloy-Bar Very light tape residue. Came in a package deal wi

[RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread in Dallas nick
Way to go Leah! A friend and I can't stop laughing at your remarks We are both big Riv fans as well but that is a strange name in my view. Put in the situation of reporting it stolen might cause the policeman to want to do a breathalyzer test on the one reporting. Laughter is good medicine,Paul

Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Leah Peterson
When I took my bikes in for service at REI the mechanics would always ask, “Well, why is this one a Clem Smith Jr and this one a Clementine? What’s the difference?” Oh, the naming thing was just so hard. I was never fond of “Betty Foy”, either. But I loved the color scheme. I think they did a g

Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Joe Bernard
I'm pro Cheviot. Great name, great sheep. I liked Saluki, too. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread James / Analog Cycles
A Soma Mixte with light wheels and a 1x drivetrain probably fits the bill. Happy to help with one if needed. Best, james On Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 1:12:57 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > I hope Rivendell is reading some of these threads and that they will > design bikes tha

[RBW] Best of Boneshaker 50%

2020-04-08 Thread Michael Mann
For those of you familiar with Boneshaker Almanac, Evan P Schneider (editor) is offering the Best Of compilation at half price. It makes for great quarantine reading, kind of an alternative Riv Reader with less how to and a smidge more poetry. Also recommend his novel, which is 1/2 off in the link

[RBW] Loose SS freewheel

2020-04-08 Thread Joe Bernard
Hi gang, I'm a cassette-and-derailer person, I know nothing of the singlespeed freewheel on my Frank Jones. I could hear a ticking sound when pedaling so I hopped off and wiggled stuff and discovered there's a wiggly-wobble in the (used) freewheel. Can I tighten that up with a tool on the locknu

[RBW] Best of Boneshaker 50%

2020-04-08 Thread Kent Peterson -- Eugene, Oregon
Thanks for posting this. I ordered both the novel & the best of. Kent Peterson Eugene, OR USA -- 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-bun

[RBW] Loose SS freewheel

2020-04-08 Thread Ian A
Is the outer bearing race loose? That would certainly cause a wobble, and could lead to ball bearings escaping if very loose. It's reverse threading so using a hammer and punch, just see if it wants to snug up. IanA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] WTB: Riv Readers Complete (or nearly)

2020-04-08 Thread Birdman
Thanks, Ryan, but I found a set. I appreciate your offer to go dig them up, though! Isaac -- 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+u

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Adam Leibow
As someone who's had both the Cheviot and the Clem L, I don't understand the comments about the Cheviot being lighter or faster. My Cheviot was neither compared to my Clem L, and it wasn't because of a difference of part weight or the presence of a rack or not. The builds were almost identical.

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Roberta
*Joe and Franklin*--Is the compressor for only originally seating the tire, or is it for ongoing pumping in air? So, if I have James mount the tire, i'm OK with my standard floor pump for pumping air in? *Ted--*when you say it doesn't hold air as well, are you talking pumping on a daily or hou

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Joe Bernard
Roberta, it's for seating the tire. I had some tubeless tires on wheels not on a bike (the SimWorks tires we briefly discussed) and I made the lame mistake of letting them go flat from non use. I couldn't get them seated again with my floor pump to save my life. Which connects to you next questi

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread ted
Roberta, Re air retention of my tubeless tire setup: Caveats/context: I have WTB byway tires (650b 48mm) on WTB rims set up with orange seal (pretty sure) by Mike at Black Mountain Cycles. I weigh between 150 and 160 lbs. I tend to run what I think is pretty low pressure in them, li

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Jason Fuller
Funny, I'm going through a similar process with my Clem H. I swapped over everything from my upgraded vintage MTB city 'beater', so it's a somewhat eclectic mix of mostly economy-based parts, with a good sprinkling of fancy parts as well. The result is a pretty heavy bike - and it's mostly due

[RBW] Re: 30 Days of Biking!

2020-04-08 Thread Roberta
Excellent, Joe! Anything you do is better than not doing it. Grilver and honey is one of my two fav riv colorways, the other bring RBW blue of the current batch of Clems and Chevs. Tonight I went for a walk, because it just finished raining. I'll go on an extra ride this weekend. On Wednesday

[RBW] Baking bread

2020-04-08 Thread Mike Packard
That was great, thanks for posting it. Mike in austin -- 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 vie

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch
Leah, I have a wonderful 650B velocity wheel set you may try. Also have g-ones tires and Hetras you could try. A different size rim will require an adjustment to brake pads. It does frustrate me slightly that you ignore my advice about wheel and tire improvement on ride and weight until 4-5 o

[RBW] Re: 30 Days of Biking!

2020-04-08 Thread Joe Bernard
"Anything you do is better than not doing it." That's a great line! I'm going to tell this to myself often. I had a nice ride, if somewhat less adventurous than heading out ahead of a storm and encountering the shedded skin of a rattler and wondering where he is. THAT'S a bike ride 😳😁 -- You

[RBW] Re: Long shot desperately seeking 56 cm saluki.

2020-04-08 Thread Brian Campbell
Ray, is this yours? Very Nice! https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-old-stock-Rivendell-Saluki-frame-and-fork-56cm/133382696568?hash=item1f0e3a6e78:g:s14AAOSw1ZJejoej On Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 12:38:40 AM UTC-4, Raymond Galang wrote: > > Hi Hugh, > I have a brand new 56cm Rivendell Saluki frame and

Re: [RBW] Re: 30 Days of Biking!

2020-04-08 Thread Leah Peterson
Joe, I’m not that exciting. I mistake straps for snakes. I can’t even make it a cool story. Oh well! Sent from my iPad > On Apr 8, 2020, at 7:16 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > "Anything you do is better than not doing it." > > That's a great line! I'm going to tell this to myself often. > > I

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread franklyn
Roberta, I think like all things, how long your tubeless tires will hold air depends on many factors. Some of it depends on the tires. The supple tires I like to ride from Rene Herse/Compass have side walls weaved from fabrics. Air leaks from the interface between the rim and the tire as well a

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Leah Peterson
Oh Ryan, so salty. I didn’t know you had 650B - I did know you had 700 c. I am thinking of getting dyno though...would need to have dyno compatibility...do you have those in your basement somewhere too? 😜 I’m not good at pulling parts off one bike and installing on another! It was better to jus

Re: [RBW] Re: 30 Days of Biking!

2020-04-08 Thread Joe Bernard
"I mistake straps for snakes." Oh. Apparently I mistake *pictures* of straps for snakes 😬 -- 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+u

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Joe Bernard
"The difficulty in seating only happens at set up. Afterward even if the tire is completely flat you can pump it back up no problem." This was not my experience. I had two go flat (because I let them sit) and couldn't reseat them with my floor pump. -- You received this message because you ar

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Brian Campbell
Now I don't want get in to the middle of a fray but why would a dyno hub not work on a Betty Foy? On Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 10:51:02 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > Oh Ryan, so salty. I didn’t know you had 650B - I did know you had 700 c. > I am thinking of getting dyno thoug

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Leah Peterson
It would but my wheels on the Foy weren’t built for dyno. I want dyno on my Clem, I’m fairly certain, so I don’t want the Betz wheels on there. Sent from my iPad > On Apr 8, 2020, at 8:02 PM, Brian Campbell wrote: > >  > Now I don't want get in to the middle of a fray but why would a dyno hub

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread franklyn
Interesting. Every time I top off sealant (through the valve with the core off) the tire is completely flat, and usually it comes right back up with floor pump. How long did you leave your tires completely flat? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Brian Campbell
Thumbs up emoji! On Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 11:04:10 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > It would but my wheels on the Foy weren’t built for dyno. I want dyno on > my Clem, I’m fairly certain, so I don’t want the Betz wheels on there. > > Sent from my iPad > > On Apr 8, 2020, at 8:

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Joe Bernard
Franklyn, it was a few weeks, they weren't on a bike and I started ignoring them. But my digression on this isn't really helpful to Roberta or Leah anyway, neither would be mounting tires on rims. The wheels will come from James or whoever all mounted up with tires and they would simply keep the

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Max S
On the dynamo hubs, anyone have experience with the one Riv is selling, compared to Shutter Precision, or Shimano 72 or something in that range? Intended use is general riding and commuting at speeds between 12 and 20 mph, on 650 or 700c wheels with rim brakes, oftentimes in dirt roads, rider +

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread franklyn
Can someone confirm my suspicion that the Kaisai hubs Riv is selling are just rebadged SP's? If they are, SP/Kaisai are significantly lighter and more efficient than Shimano DN-3N7x or 3N80 dynamos. They are pretty close to Schimdt SON hubs in terms of weight and efficiency but are about half

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Joe Bernard
One more benefit to SON hubs: they look *smashing* in polished silver. I insist that's what Leah gets and will pay half for it if that's what it takes to push her over the edge! 😁 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscr

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch
Leah wants SON dyno hubs apparently on both her current Clem 650B and future Cheviot 700c now. Everyone is wasting their time proposing otherwise. This is her dream bikes are her vice. Don’t try to save her money. Just tell her what to have Rich build up for her. And Yes Leah I have wheel s

Re: [RBW] Re: 30 Days of Biking!

2020-04-08 Thread Leah Peterson
If this was a contest, Gabriel won! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🤣🤣🤣 Sent from my iPad > On Apr 8, 2020, at 9:56 PM, Gabriel Bruguier wrote: > >  > > Today I went on two mega exciting rides! Ride one was to the bike shop to > take delivery of my Steve Potts Trail Bike. I packed the frame and a bunch > of parts

Re: [RBW] Re: 30 Days of Biking!

2020-04-08 Thread Joe Bernard
Gabriel rode his bike to get his bike to build his bike to ride his bike. Yeah I can't top that one 🏆🙂 -- 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-o

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Leah Peterson
Woah. Ok, good luck with your sales. Best, Leah Sent from my iPad > On Apr 8, 2020, at 9:55 PM, 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > >  > Leah wants SON dyno hubs apparently on both her current Clem 650B and future > Cheviot 700c now. Everyone is wasting their time proposing otherw

Re: [RBW] Wald Bag

2020-04-08 Thread tuolumne bikes
I agree with Eric and with most of the comments in response about the value of the local bags. It's great that the market meets so many needs. What I have issue with is the contradiction between wanting to widen the scope of biking past the stereotypes (roadie, etc) but then pushing marketing/st

Re: [RBW] Wald Bag

2020-04-08 Thread Joe Bernard
Are they at the groovy Instagram party? I follow bikey stuff I come across there..albeit a small sample, I don't have an appetite for making that site a big habit for me. I'd follow Wald for sure. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"