Check your local air quality monitors. There may be high levels of particulates
even if you can’t see them. These tiny particles lodge themselves deep in your
lungs and can cause great damage. If the air quality is bad, use an N-95 mask.
–Eric N
> On Jun 17, 2020, at 8:15 PM, 'Deacon
Knowledge is power. Both can be scary!
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Whew, I’m glad to have that clarified, and thank you, John.
I did my 10 miler tonight and I think the ticking is mostly resolved. It was a
windy night, and I was moving pretty quickly and there were a lot of people out
and about, so it was difficult to really hear. I think I did hear some
Who's got tips for riding in the smoke of fires, far enough away there is
minimal particulate (so not slicing up lungs), but still significant smoke?
Mine:
- Shift down 1-2 or more gears and breath no harder than if you were walking.
Except when the mountain won't let you, then you have to
Bon Jons...basically better than Bon Jovi.I've run Jack Browns, which are
nice, and the Compass 28s, but Bon Jons are the sweet spot.
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I also have a cleverhood and love it. Built in reflective lines for night
visibility and nice style as well. Covers me, my legs, and the bike, if
needed. Has thumb loops to keep it on/covering your hands and it also has
magnetic closure arm holes for walking around, etc. Solid product and I use
it
A related question: what is everyone’s favorite tire for their Roadini? I have
one incoming one of these days, and I was intending on throwing on some Jack
Brown greens, so I could maybe sneak some fenders on there if I felt like it
(will be using Paul centerpulls btw). I’ll be using mine
I think my favorite name for a Riv was the Yves Gomez. It's a bike I never
bought but I loved everything about it.
Least favorite name is a toss up...Roadeo or Quickbeam. I owned a Roadeo
and loved it, never a Quickbeam though. Just don't like the names.
On Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 9:17:21
Hi!
I have the Agu Rain Poncho and love it, but I rarely bike in the rain. Impulse
buy in the Netherlands, wish I bought a brighter color than black though.
https://agu.com/eu/grant-poncho-essential
I’m only issue seeing the cleverhood is that does it fully cover your
knees/legs? The Agu
38mm Panaracer Gravelkings (on 22mm external width rims) fit comfortably with
Shimano brakes. Definitely acceptable clearances.
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My 2015 Sam came with a 9-speed cassette and a wide low 40/26 crank. The
derailleur was a Shimano Claris FD-2400 B clamp-on.
I replaced it when I went to a 3-speed front crank, but is this what you’re
looking for? I still have it, but it was on the bike for 2 years. So, not
new.
Yeah I'm running 700x35 Bon Jon Pass tires and clearance is comfortable.
You *could* probably squeeze a 700x38 Barlow Pass in there, but to Bill's
point, the clearance would be pretty tight. It depends on brake choice,
too- I have a Tektro 539 in the front that I don't think would accept a
I have a Cleverhood regular/original? I won in a give away years back.
Waterproofing is great. Mine is DWR coated ripstop multicam with red
accents. (Not my first choice but it was what was in the giveaway).
Zippers are waterproof. Has plenty of reflective accents.
Has some condensation/heat
Hi Rich S.,
"Evan, your Austro-Daimler is stunning. Did you restore it?"
^ Thanks! I bought it as a frame, from Craigslist. The only restoration per
se is the new decals. I bought them from a decal maker in Australia.
-Evan
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Leah
I'm sorry if "defective" implied "unsafe". I meant the stem does not meet
it's design and hence is defective. The Nitto design of the nut and shelf
interface has a small of margin of error, since the hex nut has short flats.
I do NOT think the stem is unsafe to ride since you used a
Wrenching bikes as needed can be frustrating but it's fun too. Lone Wolf
Leah you are tuned to every single noise a bike makes, just as I am. I
think there was a time I didn't focus so much on noises; but, as I started
installing and switching out parts I think I paid more attention to noises
Leah - it all has to do with your frame dimensions and how high you want
the bars to be. I can't recall how I wound up with that stem in the first
place, but it turned out to be way too long for the way I wanted to set up
a particular bike. So, at the first opportunity I passed it along to
George, my heart is warmed anyway! Clearly I did not read that post
correctly!
I ordered the triangle nut from Riv already, but thank you. Also, you’re the
second person to have said you had a Tall Boy stem and got rid of it. But why?
I adore this tall stem and can’t get used to anything
PS Yes, I plan to replace the stem. It’s not possible now as they are only at
SomaFab and the 50 is sold out in 280 mm height.
Also, someone asked about how high I have the bars. I don’t have the stem
minimally inserted - there is a healthy distance between my chosen setting and
the max
OK, that's fine. Whatever you decide to do. But I wasn't referring to the
entire stem, just the triangular nut and the bolt with it so you can
replace the ones that aren't working. As far as the entire tall stem is
concerned, I used to have one of those so I went down to root around in my
So, I took most of the advice here so far. Including that I swapped back to the
Tall Boy stem after using some T9 at the stem/bar interface. I used a wrench to
ensure the bolt was truly tight and I rode around the neighborhood. All is
silent.
I’m still concerned about the safety of the stem
George, that’s so, so kind. I’m hoping to find another 280 mm tall stem,
however. They’re rare like unicorns, so I’m guessing you have the 225 mm. But
thank you so much - that was heart-warming. ❤️
Leah
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> On Jun 17, 2020, at 12:16 PM, George Schick wrote:
>
>
> Leah - if
The shirt has been sold. Thanks.
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In this case the noise is definitely at the clamp, I saw a video where she
loosened the clamp enough to move the bars up and down and the creak turned
DEAFENING. This is WAY unusual to me and I've worked with dozens of Nitto
stem/bar combinations, but here we are. A. I hope grease cures it for
Just throwing this out there again if anyone has one that they’re not riding
too much.Thanks. -Mike
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Regarding the nut, hex or otherwise. I've never needed to put a wrench on
it, but if it were spinning, I would. If you can get the bolt tight, it
works fine regardless of how the nut was restrained while tightening it. If
I worked in a bike shop, I'd hold the nut with a wrench to avoid putting
Leah
>From the video:
1. The stem seems to have excessive distance from the bolt to the 'shelf"
which stops the nut rotation. The excessive distance allows the nut to
rotate when tightened
2 The "shelf" flat appears straight and does not have a rounded out center,
as would occur if the bolt
Leah - if you want one like Eric shows (the kind that's also on your son's
bike) I have one on an unused Nitto stem I can let you have just for the
asking. Lemme know and I'll drop into an envelope.
On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 11:33:40 AM UTC-5, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
>
> The one
The largest 700c tire I would run on a Roadini would be the 700x35 Bon Jon
Pass EL, which is a far more plush tire than a Jack Brown. I would not be
surprised if somebody claimed to have run a Barlow Pass 700x38. The Barlow
pass can run a tiny bit wider than 40mm on some rims, and for that
There are gazillions of stems out there that use a standard nut like this. I’ve
got a few. The triangle nut is perhaps more elegant, but there’s no reason why
a hex nut won’t work just as well at the simple job of clamping down on the
‘bars.
--Eric Norris
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What? You don’t like the Tall Boy? Why are you selling it? If you’re really
sure, I might want to buy it from you. I just lived and swapped back the Tall
Boy stem. If I still have that tick, take my money.
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> On Jun 17, 2020, at 10:44 AM, aeroperf wrote:
>
>
>
> When
it's june-uary here in seattle so i'm thinking about bike ponchos, this
thread has been helpful. anyone have any experience with this cleverhood?
it has a waterproof rating listed but it seems like it's on the low end of
the spectrum, the cleverlite seems pretty decent too.
"Why are so many opposed to using a simple wrench on a nut as Nitto intended
for this model stem?"
I don't think it's "opposed" so much as the other Nitto stems - like most
one-bolt stems - don't work that way. I've had a bunch of both models and don't
think I've ever used a wrench on that
Why are so many opposed to using a simple wrench on a nut as Nitto intended
for this model stem?
A guy who likes using the correct tool for the job.
Laing
On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 1:47:44 PM UTC-4, Doug Hansford wrote:
> I agree with you aeroperf, there is nothing for the nut to "grab"
I agree with you aeroperf, there is nothing for the nut to "grab" when
tightened down. A star washer or split/lock washer should help.
Doug
On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 1:44:40 PM UTC-4, aeroperf wrote:
>
>
> When Leah posted about buying her stem, I went out and got one, too (and
> within a
This whole boondoggle reminds me that I'm SO over these stems - no matter how
pretty they are - and want Analog to make a slightly taller w(Right) Stem in
silver with the open face clamp and sell it to Leah.*
*I can't add to any of the advice already given here, this is solely a
complaining
"Don’t know why this stem chewed up my bars ... "
I don't think this is uncommon. Nitto sells a tool to help avoid it.
https://www.benscycle.com/nitto-tool-4-stem-handlebar-clamp-spreader/stem_tool_nitto__870-900-11_870-900-11/product
A large flat head screwdriver, or some such, can sometimes
I need a singular rear derailer shifter, the kind sold by Rivendell
Please PM me if you have any
Thanks
Al in Saratoga
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Wondering what folks are running on their Roadini. I have Jack Browns and
they are a great tire, but looking at options, wondering what folks are
running? Anyone in the 40s?
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Thanks, Ted! You are right, it’s a Delux, and that’s the stem that gets the
triangle nut. However, it doesn’t come in the 280mm height. I’m hopelessly
ruined for shorter stems now; the 280 is where it’s at!
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> On Jun 17, 2020, at 9:53 AM, ted wrote:
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>
> The photo Eric
Riv shows out of stock so I called and luckily, their crackerjack mechanic
answered the phone. Mark said lubricate the interface (stem/bar) and use wrench
to stabilize nut. Meanwhile, he found a triangular nut to sell me, so I’ll try
that, too. The shelf that the hex nut snugs up against is too
The photo Eric posted looks like a Technomic Delux. What you are describing
sounds like a plain Technomic.
If you want to find a 50mm Technomic Delux, I suggest trying Ben's /
Milwaukee cycles
https://www.benscycle.com/
Some models of stem have the triangular nut, whereas others have the
hexagonal nuts. It's not dangerous as long as it's torqued to the right
spec. I also had one Nitto stem where the hexagonal nut can't quite stay
put against the ledge, but I have no issue using a wrench to hold it while
Rivendell sells them for $5, or you can just put a wrench on the nut you
have.
Laing.
On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 12:35:21 PM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote:
> Rivendell? Anybody who sells Nitto parts should be able to get one.
>
> --Eric Norris
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>
Rivendell? Anybody who sells Nitto parts should be able to get one.
--Eric Norris
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YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy
> On Jun 17, 2020, at 9:33 AM, Leah Peterson wrote:
>
> The one on my teenager’s Clem has that. I’d love to have it for this stem -
>
The one on my teenager’s Clem has that. I’d love to have it for this stem -
where do I get it?
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> On Jun 17, 2020, at 9:32 AM, 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
> wrote:
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> Here is what you should have:
>
>
>
> --Eric Norris
> campyonly...@me.com
> Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy
Hey RBW people. I had been hanging onto these rims and hubs for a long time
intending to build a wheelset for an Appaloosa, but ended up going for a custom
disc brake frame instead. So I laced these up to sell. This is a beautiful
wheelset that could easily handle loaded touring and daily
Eric, that’s the nut that came with it, and it’s the same nut on the other
Technomic stem I have. How can it be wrong? Both stems were purchased new.
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> On Jun 17, 2020, at 9:29 AM, 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
> wrote:
>
> That is the wrong nut. Nitto uses a
That is the wrong nut. Nitto uses a triangular shaped nut on the back side. I
don’t know that what you’re using is dangerous, but you should by all means get
the proper Nitto nut.
--Eric Norris
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> On Jun 17, 2020, at
John, this is how it’s supposed to work, but it’s not. I’ve tried all different
ways of laying that nut flat against the stem casting and it spins regardless.
I’ve flipped the nut both ways...still spins. Does that mean defect?
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> On Jun 17, 2020, at 8:39 AM, 'John Hawrylak'
++1 on this.
The nut flats contact a 'flat' in the casting, and when you tighten the
allen in front, the 2 flats contact each other, and the nut does not rotate
as you tighten it. Visually check the BACK of the stem for the nut flat to
line up with the stem casting flat to line up.
I would
I used triflow though any chain lube should do.
On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 11:17:34 AM UTC-4, Sean Ryan wrote:
>
> I had some ticking/clicking on an older pair of aluminum nitto handlebars
> and i took care of it by laying the bike and applying oil to the bars at
> the edge of the sleeve.
I had some ticking/clicking on an older pair of aluminum nitto handlebars
and i took care of it by laying the bike and applying oil to the bars at
the edge of the sleeve. The idea is to let the oil make its way down
between the bars and the sleeve. After letting it soak/penetrate for a
>
>
> Ok, what of the strangely spinning bolt?
>
> Some Nitto stems have a nut on the backside that needs a wrench on it when
> you turn the Allen wrench on the front bolt to keep it from spinning, some
> do not. If you have a nut on the back of the stem that you did not hold
> still while
William's Atlantis is pretty impressive.
https://bikepacking.com/news/readers-rig-williams-rivendell-atlantis/
On Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 9:51:39 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> That shifter is great. You can pretend that you are Gino Bartali in the
> alps in the 1938 Tour de France. And
Interesting; gives me some hope. By “wet lube” do you mean that Boeshield would
be ok to use at bar/stem interface? That’s what I have on hand...
Ok, what of the strangely spinning bolt?
Thanks much,
Leah
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> On Jun 17, 2020, at 7:49 AM, Conway Bennett
> wrote:
>
> Nitto
Nitto cockpit are known to do this. Disassemble and regrease EVERYTHING and
reassemble and the problem may or may not resurface. I have experienced this
issue only once, I addressed it, and it never resurfaced.
The roadside fix is a couple of drops of wet lube into the bar stem interface
True, although If I'm reading it right, Rivendell bought it from Soma for
her and then passed it on, so hopefully they verified it was 25.4. Still,
stuff happens!
On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 9:43:11 AM UTC-4, John Hawrylak wrote:
>
> +1 on what Hugh said.
>
> Suggest also pulling the stem
+1 on what Hugh said.
Suggest also pulling the stem out and verify the quill is stamped with
"25.4" and NOT "26.0" for the clamp diameter. A mix up may have occurred
at Soma and they sent you a 26.0 stem.
The CrMo bars may have tolerated a clamp mismatch better than the Al bars
John Hawrylak
All interfaces are suspect in this scenario and the phantom click can be
tough to isolate.
As noted above grease in the quill is step 1.
If that doesn't do it, a light coat of oil on the sleeve should be tried.
If that doesn't do it, loosen the stem clamp (so there's no pressure on the
sleeve),
Forgot to mention that I'd try to make it worth your time in cash or
parts
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The stem she linked to is 25.4, and she previously had chromo Boscos in
there with no noise.
On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 7:49:25 AM UTC-4, John Hawrylak wrote:
>
> Leah
>
> All Bosco bars (CrMo or Al) are 25.4mm in the clamp area. Is the Nitto
> Stem a 25.4mm or 26.0mm diameter clamp?
>
Leah
All Bosco bars (CrMo or Al) are 25.4mm in the clamp area. Is the Nitto
Stem a 25.4mm or 26.0mm diameter clamp?
John Hawrylak
Woodstown NJ
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Did you put a good amount of grease on the stem quill going into the
steerer when re-installing? Since it seems to be a "paired" click--that is,
it clicks when pressure is applied, and again when released--maybe there is
something going on with that interface. Loosen stem, lube it up,
Day ride? There are day rides, then DAY Rides.
For a hour or few, on roads (paved or otherwise), in summer weather, here on
the northern Front Range, I will bring a water bottle or two, my wallet, short
finger gloves, a lightweight long sleeve wool jersey and lycra shorts, a spare
tubular,
Grease?
Ryan
West Michigan
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Keith,
I have one I just took off my 2016 Appaloosa, the same one on Riv's website,
but in silver. If interested, can you PM me?
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Or ask Riv if they have any Campy Mirage triple mechs left. They sold me one
for my custom recently, but I'm not sure it was ever listed on the site.
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Riv was putting these on some builds, it may be the discontinued one you're
thinking of.
https://www.analogcycles.com/product/cx70-front-mech/
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Jan
San Francisco
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