Whoops deleted my original post by mistake. Thanks for input about the
carradice rack Joe. I thought that might be the case.
I’ve decided I’m going to give the pec dec (from Ron’s bikes) a try for a
support with my sackville medium saddle bag. Has anyone else used this setup?
I’ll be parting w
I used that Carradice rack with one of their bags and wasn't impressed with how
dang high the rack and bag sat behind the saddle..I couldn't swing my leg over
it. And yes you're right it's kinda small for your SaddleSack, that "medium" is
a big bag!
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Hey all,
I have a nitto r-10 in very good condition that I’m looking to replace with a
Mark’s rack to support a sackville medium on my Hunqapillar. Is anyone
interested in purchasing the R-10 or better yet, interested in a trade? If not
a trade anyone have a Mark’s rack they’re looking to part
I would start with the bar you're going to use, then match it to the toptube
length it will work with. The Expedition is nominally a dropbar bike and you
show one with Moustache Bar, which is a similar reach situation and should
work. But of you're going for more of a "3-speed bar" situation lik
I think the GBW is the stoutest rough stuff loaded camping bike RBW makes,
and no double top tubes there.
So clearly RBW doesn't think twin top tubes or diagatubes or rainbow tubes
are the only way to make a large frame with the strength / stiffness they
want in a touring bike.
For some of the f
Hey all,
I have a nitto r-10 in very good condition that I’m looking to replace with a
Mark’s rack to support a sackville medium on my Hunqapillar. Is anyone
interested in purchasing the R-10 or better making a trade? If not a trade
anyone have a marks rack their looking to part with? I’m not s
58 Bombadil, touring build
$2200
Anacortes, WA
https://skagit.craigslist.org/bik/d/anacortes-bombadil-touring-bike-by/7171717594.html
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On Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 4:11:41 PM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote:
> This thread is for Rivendells you've found
Scott,
I sent you a PM. Let me know if you didn’t get it.
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Yes, please! PayPal for postage OK?
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Looks like you have accomplished what I want to do--install electric assist on
a Cheviot with room for a battery down low over the bottom bracket. Right now I
have a front hub motor and 36 volt battery installed on a 52cm Clem L. Nice
rig but I had to place the battery on a rear rack and that's
I haven’t owned an xo-2, but I did have a 1983 expedition. Tire clearance was
tighter than I was happy with. I think I could barely fit 38s, no fender room,
and very close at the chainstays.
I’d definitely choose the XO over the expedition for anything mixed terrainy.
All that said, both are n
John
Don't know what the OEMs use ot how the apply it, but agree it's last for
about 500M.
Does TriFlow attract dirt???
John Hawrylak
Woodstown NJ
On Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 5:56:10 PM UTC-4, Whatcha Oughtter wrote:
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> Does anyone know what’s on chains when they are new out of the box?
I had a Roadeo, I believe it was a 53, and never thought it was a flexy
bike...More like stiff in a good way. I thought it was a really good fast road
bike.
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I built my Appaloosa, size 51 and grilver in color, as a single speed with a
Paul Melvin and Choco moose bars originally. Rode it for a few months like that
but went to a rear XT 10 speed set up I pulled off my Trek Fuel EX but with the
Silver double crankset and a set of regular bullmoose bars.
When I pick up my 2TT Sam or Joe (which is frequent, going up and down
stairs), I don’t have to worry about knocking my frame pump off. Also, it’s
easier to work on them in my repair stand, as I can clamp on to the lower
tube without interfering with the rear brake line.
Bones
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Perhaps you are right. My first (1995) road custom was built for 26" wheels
and used the All Rounder as a general model (but road tubing, lugs, crown,
and 73" head), and I know that had a level tt. My later ones IIRC have tts
sloping up by 3*.
On Wed, Aug 5, 2020 at 5:08 PM Eric Daume wrote:
> M
Whoa. The order of flexiness from most to least really surprised me. It’s
hard to imagine a double tuber 62cm Joe being more flexy than a Roadeo and hard
to imagine both Clem’s being flexier than the Roadeo.
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> On Aug 4, 2020, at 7:05 PM, R Olson wrote:
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> I'm 260 lbs
That is my understanding. My 2000 custom Joe Starck build has a 2 degree slope if I remember right.Robert TilleySan Diego, CA Sent from my BlackBerry - the m
I love my joe 62 though it's just a smidge on the small side for me. Trying
to find the right bar/stem configuration to take it from a very good tourer
to a perfect one. Albatross bars will be my next move in this quest. I find
compass 55mm antelope hills, no fenders, suit it well. it truly is a
Lots of ads to endure!
Bill S
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I enjoyed the first ride video. Not surprised that Russ seems to be
enjoying the bike, as so much of his aesthetic and riding style seems to be
Grant inspired. I also got a kick out of the joking about disc brakes.
Interesting that the bike came equipped with Ultradynamico tires. I for one
rea
Yep, sounds like my Joe. It does everything well. I built mine initially to
attach my young children to, and for that task it was brilliant. Now that they
are a bit bigger I have attached an Xtracycle to it, and it is still brilliant,
but I may move that to a different bike because I miss the wa
Mostly level... weren’t the top tubes sloped ~1.5 degrees even then?
Eric
On Wednesday, August 5, 2020, Patrick Moore wrote:
> IIRC, all those early-year road bikes had level top tubes and were
> designed for 700C wheels, except for a few custom oddities like my 26"
> wheel customs. Certainly t
IIRC, all those early-year road bikes had level top tubes and were designed
for 700C wheels, except for a few custom oddities like my 26" wheel
customs. Certainly this one pre-dates the 650B resurgence.
On Wed, Aug 5, 2020 at 4:25 PM Lyman Labry wrote:
> Hi
> Nice looking frame. Besides the size
He just posted a 1st ride video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRUo74yqz6w
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Trade made. Thanks all for the interest.
On Wed, Aug 5, 2020 at 12:10 PM Patrick Moore wrote:
> The Camper LF is 23 litres and can carry -- my standard volume test load
> -- a 12-pak of cans + a gal of milk, with a bit of room left over. I would
> like to trade for a similarly sized courier bag.
Right on. And again: Not loaded touring, but the best rear load carrier
I've owned out of dozens of bikes was that light-framed, standard-gauge, *tout
531* 1973 Motobecane racing bike, size 58 c-c -- and no double tt, either
(tho' it did have French or Swiss -- forget -- bb threading -- right hand
And yet, the original Atlantis was also meant for loaded touring,
performed splendidly in that role, and lacked the second top tube in all
sizes.
On 8/4/20 11:01 AM, Vincent Tamer wrote:
The whole point of the Atlantis is that it is meant for loaded
touring. The second tube goes on the bikes
Hi
Nice looking frame. Besides the size of wheels question, is the top tube
level horizontally? Presuming a road bike frame.
Thanks
On Wed, Aug 5, 2020 at 5:15 PM Dave S wrote:
> What size wheels/tires does this take?
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I love my Joe A. For me this is the bike I would take on a week long tour,
it's also great for S240, grocery getting and rides with my wife on the
bike path. The bike is a home run and I absolutely love mine. It's set up
pretty traditional for a Riv. Triple silver cranks, Billie Bars, fenders
e
What size wheels/tires does this take?
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Koga Denham?
On Wed, Jul 29, 2020, 7:19 PM Rob Kristoff wrote:
> but not the riv/nitto noodle? do you want it wider? Maybe the crust towel
> rack?
>
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Romulus frame is sold
On Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 11:48:51 AM UTC-4, Irv Hoffman wrote:
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> This spring received new Appaloosa frame and moved all components from my
> Romulus. The Romulus is a 59 cm frame with brake posts, bought new the year
> they were available. It came with a 46 cm Noodle
Hi All,
My Bridgestone XO-2 takes a 26.2mm seatpost. The stock Kalloy one is giving
me trouble so I'm hoping to upgrade but all I can really find in this size
are Campy and Cinelli posts. If anyone has something a little cheaper,
maybe Shimano or Nitto, I would be interested.
Thanks,
Ray
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Hello All,
First time poster, but I've been lurking for a few weeks now and really
enjoy seeing the community you have here and all of your beautiful bikes.
I was hoping to gauge some opinions or get some suggestions from some of
you on a Riv-style build that I am hoping to put together soon.
Hi, I bought 2 of these a few years ago (heat treated Aluminum), and only
mounted them for a day or two. They didn't work for me on the frames I
wanted to use them on (one is a 1980's Trek 720), because the frame was a
good fit for me with a flat upright MTB style bar mounted. When I mounted
t
I'm looking for a Silver brand crankset in 173 or 178. Arms and spider
would be perfect, but complete would be very welcome as well. Riv has been
out of these for seemingly forever.
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I don't have a Joe A. (or a Riv at all unfortunately), but I was wondering
what the bars you have on there are. I like the way you have that set up.
On Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 10:49:03 AM UTC-5 getjosh...@gmail.com wrote:
> Hello All,
> First time poster here. I‘ve been riding a Joe A. just si
I really wanted to build this up and experience what I’m sure is a
wonderful ride but I’ve just got too many projects in the queue. Bought
from Art in 2012
Pics at
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My quick measurements:
Seat tube 62 cm center-
Does anyone know what’s on chains when they are new out of the box? It
always seems sticky but doesn’t seem to attract too much dirt, is really
smooth and quiet and lasts a long time. After the factory lube is gone I
use tri-flow with pretty good results. I used motorcycle chain lube for a
whil
Obvious long shot, but if anyone is looking to sell at 57 Roadini, let me know.
Thanks,
T.J.
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The whole point of the Atlantis is that it is meant for loaded touring. The
second tube goes on the bikes for taller riders who are presumably heavier.
That along with a heavy touring load makes the extra tube a good idea.
On Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 6:58:58 AM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote:
> Yo
I'm 260 lbs and own a double TT Appa 58cm, 61 cm Roadeo, 64cm Clem L and
59cm Clem L (the clem's are for other family members, but I've ridden
them). Here's the order from most flexy to least:
1) 64 cm Clem L
2) 59 cm Clem L
3) Roadeo
4) Appa
No surprise there, but the difference between 2 and
I have a 2tt Sam that I am taking out for long staycation tours of my area.
I didn't notice the extra ounces of the 2nd tube over a 300k last weekend,
but did appreciate the comments about the bike when I stopped for supplies.
It added to my day and the overall pleasure of owning and riding the
If anyone has one to sell of knows of one somewhere I would love to hear
from you.
Many thanks
John
Black Mountain, NC
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No relation with seller. I'm not in the market for a Bombadil, but it is
very temping in my size.. I'm hoping one of you will buy it so I don't have
to!
https://skagit.craigslist.org/bik/d/anacortes-bombadil-touring-bike-by/7171717594.html
Luke in Seattle
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ht
Jeremy—thanks! That makes sense. I've found the same result using the M-18.
I would feel better about using the actual braze-on I have on the fork,
rather than the brake bolts.
Max—Sounds good to me! If it has a front light mount tab, all the better
still. I'm not in any rush.
On Tuesday, 4 Au
Kinda insane right?
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Seems like overall price/demand has gone up for all bike things. Which is
great!
At our LBS I used to be able to walk straight up to the mechanic in the
backroom and get my work taken care of. That's before COVID. Yesterday I
took my Susie frame to get the headset replaced (to a black one, f
$3500??
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A complete Clem L 52cm for sale in Brooklyn.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CDgo6qGF_JY/?igshid=ci4f2un0nkm6
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No worries, Jeff, it's not your fault. The PM feature here has always been a
headache, then recently an update killed it altogether. Lame!
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My email.
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Jon
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As to the structural effects of double top tubes: Sure, any such member
will make a difference to the behavior of the frame; the question is
whether this effect serves any useful purpose for the rider. And besides
the question of whether such effects are necessary, there is also the
question of whe
I have a Soma Grand Randonneur, and I would say that's "wobbly steel" - you
can visually see the bottom bracket swing from side to side relative to the
head tube when you're putting even moderate power through the drivetrain.
Couple notes on the aesthetics of "unnecessary tubes"
- The beauty of
The Camper LF is 23 litres and can carry -- my standard volume test load --
a 12-pak of cans + a gal of milk, with a bit of room left over. I would
like to trade for a similarly sized courier bag.
I just looked on the Timbuktu site and they don't organize their bags by
volume; a Google, or rather
Hi Mark,
I found this blog post of Mike Varley's to also be a big help:
https://blackmtncycles.com/get-the-most-out-of-your-canti-brake/
John
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More reflection on this particular aspect of the thread. I will first be
more clear about my assertion, which is simply that such double top tubes
as we are talking about provide aesthetic and not practically beneficial
structural benefits.
I will add that, far from being negligible, aesthetics --
Thx, Joe, that was a little embarrassing...
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Should read "deflection," not "defection."
On Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 10:15:29 AM UTC-7 S wrote:
> On Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 2:27:30 AM UTC-7 brendonoid wrote:
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>> Riv tests its frames and Grant would have the math on this? I would
>> think? *shrug*
>
>
> No need to be snarky. I kno
I use ShipBikes - they use FedEx - which is generally under $100 for a complete
bike.
In an attempt to help you guys sort out the PM feature..well..it seems to be
gone. What I've been doing is posting my email to sell stuff, but it won't come
through with the @ and . if people are reading the
On Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 2:27:30 AM UTC-7 brendonoid wrote:
> Riv tests its frames and Grant would have the math on this? I would think?
> *shrug*
No need to be snarky. I know Riv tests their frames and that they pass the
strictest test for mountain frames. My point was, I don't know
Bag and rack are sold.
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Hi All,
Got this all sorted out. Thank you for the offers!
Christian
Berkeley, CA
On Friday, July 31, 2020 at 5:16:35 PM UTC-7, christian poppell wrote:
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> Hi all,
>
> The Albatross bars are out of stock at Rivendell. I was hoping to use them
> on a HHH build. Is there anyone in the San Franci
Hi Jon,
It's a beautiful bike - and you've set it up pretty much as I would expect to
do myself (minus Electric). I'm in Arlington, VA - just outside DC.
With the headset, bottom bracket and perhaps the seatpost if you would be
willing to toss it in, I would do $650 plus shipping as you prefe
Please explain what "wobbly steel" is, and how one identifies it?
I would guess that, in frames smaller than, I don't know, 62cm, a second
top tube will not have much affect on how the bike handles or carries a
load. Especially since Rivendells use fairly beefy tubing to begin with.
>From my po
The albatross bars, too!
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Hi Chris. I’d love to buy those GravelKings from you. If you do happen to be
passing through this part of the East Bay, I live in West Berkeley, three
minutes from the University Ave exit from the 580. If not, we can certainly
arrange for pickup elsewhere!
Thanks,
Alex Applegate
(West) Berkeley
At least the brazing held!
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> On Aug 4, 2020, at 11:34 AM, John G wrote:
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> It me.
>
>
>
> The orange replacement is still going strong.
>
> John G, Union Bridge, MD
>
>
> On Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Well, I'm definitely heavy enough where the second top tube on my Sam Hillborne
should make a difference. Does it? I dunno. But after this many years am used
to it. Always felt it was as much marketing to be different than Surly, All
City and some other brands. It does ride well and has been my
Got it
Jon
On Wed, Aug 5, 2020, 4:14 AM 'Je Mar' via RBW Owners Bunch <
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> DM attempted; please advise, Jon.
> Thx
> Jeff
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WOW! WOW! WOW! Now I feel I should send my orange (was the fastest color)
64 out just to get painted BRG! I'm a green lover all the way!
#BRGisthefastestandmoststunningcolor.
On Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 3:03:41 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
> I wouldn't sweat it, Ryan. Ride it til it br
DM attempted; please advise, Jon.
Thx
Jeff
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Both of my Double TT Rivs have wobbly steel around the seat lug from
overheating the tubes during brazing. I would think this alone would undo
any strength gains from a second tube but what do I know. With that said my
60cm Sam with double TT holds the same load on racks as the Single TT Homer
Update!:
*650b tires *
-Panaracer Gravelkings, tan wall - 650bx42
-Around 100 miles of riding and a little sticky from running tubeless with
stans
-$40 for pair (2 tires)
*29” tires*
-Vee Rubber 29x1.95, 120 TPI – brand new in package
-Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29x2.4, EVO evolution Snake Sk
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