Re: [RBW] Re: Personal Experiences Request.

In regards to the VO hub; I just relaced one I have been using on my commuter to it's 3rd rim. Had it since 2013? It is still going fine although I changed, weirdly, the bearings on the freehub a few years back because they had gone a bit crunchy, presumably from me being overly zealous with

Re: [RBW] Re: Personal Experiences Request.

Ben, I did. Thanks you. Hugh On Thu, Feb 4, 2021, 6:48 PM Ben Miller wrote: > Hugh, > > Sounds like you may have already found it, based upon your previous > comment. But he is a link to the online article > https://www.renehersecycles.com/myth-18-wide-tires-need-wide-rims/ > > Ben > > On

Re: [RBW] Re: Personal Experiences Request.

Hugh, Sounds like you may have already found it, based upon your previous comment. But he is a link to the online article https://www.renehersecycles.com/myth-18-wide-tires-need-wide-rims/ Ben On Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 6:11:07 PM UTC-8 Hugh Smitham wrote: > Weston, > > I haven't made

Re: [RBW] Re: Personal Experiences Request.

Weston, I haven't made it through Jan's entire argument yet still waiting for him to talk tire pressure. So far he's said that the air not the tire side wall hold bike and rider. To your point, that seems like a reasonable expectation, low pressure vs medium to high pressures. To be honest I'm

Re: [RBW] Re: Personal Experiences Request.

Just my experience on the whole rim width debate as a 185lb rider- tire pressure is the most important variable. I run my tires much lower than most (felt by taking their bikes for a spin and all the comments that I "have a flat tire") and the narrower the rim the easier the tire collapses

[RBW] Re: FS: Handlebars, cockpits, stems, tires, etc.

Rene Herse tires, Bosco bars, Jack Brown tires, and HiRiser stem are still available! On Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 10:11:19 AM UTC-6 Andrew Turner wrote: > Salsa Cowbell handlebars and Cinellie CMX saddle have been sold! I'll keep > the photo album updated with what's left for sale :) > >

[RBW] Re: For sale: Nitto racks, Nitto and Clockwork Stems, Silver Shifters

Shifters are sold (thanks James!). Only the stems remain: *Clockwork custom quill stem. *31.8 clamp diameter, removable faceplate, 80mm extension and some upward angle (20 degrees?). Bought from a list member who had it built for his Hunqapillar and Jones Bar combination. Think of it as a

Re: [RBW] Re: Personal Experiences Request.

Bruce, I think if I'm being totally honest with myself? I'd like the option to run a tire between a 47 mm and a 55 mm. I think I'd like the option to run a narrower tire if I wanted to? I need to figure which rim would be suitable for that range. I'll look at the Atlas. Thanks, Hugh On Thu,

Re: [RBW] Re: Personal Experiences Request.

Hello Hugh: The A23 is narrow for a 55 to sit well, I think. It’s also shallow compared to the cliffhanger. The Atlas might actually be one for you to consider with 55 tires. Bruce Sent from my iPad > On Feb 4, 2021, at 5:30 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > >  > Hi Bruce, > > And thanks for the

Re: [RBW] Re: Personal Experiences Request.

Hey Andy, Great minds think alike. I need to learn more about this Suzue Classica cassette rear. New to me. I'll ask you the same question I've asked others. Do you think the Pacenti Brevet rims would handle a 55mm tire well? Hugh On Thu, Feb 4, 2021, 5:25 AM ascpgh wrote: > I like shiny

Re: [RBW] Re: Personal Experiences Request.

Steve, I like "I expect this great bike to be the one bike for the remainder of my riding" I have a similar thought regarding this Atlantis build. I know nothing about the Bitex hubs other than they are a UK based company. I was actually planning on 32 hole rims. I currently weigh in at 180# and

Re: [RBW] Re: Personal Experiences Request.

Hi Bruce, And thanks for the info. Do you think the A23's would handle a 55mm tire well? Hugh On Thu, Feb 4, 2021, 2:47 AM Fullylugged wrote: > Prowheelbuilder.com has the silver color Shimano 105 (R7000) rear hub for > $61 and front for $36. 105 is a longer tested product than V-O, if you

Re: [RBW] Re: Personal Experiences Request.

Weston, Really helpful info much appreciated Sir. Considering the PNW climate that's a pretty good review. Hugh On Wed, Feb 3, 2021, 9:29 PM Weston Hein wrote: > The wheelset on my Clem is built from the previous generation VO touring > hubs (same manufacturer?) laced to Cliffhangers. I've

Re: [RBW] Re: Frame schedule 2021

Chris, Just my opinion we all know what they're like and such. I don't think the tenor of his original post was all that bad. I originally thought you both knew each other well and it was just an inside joke. My second thought was why point out something so trivial. I mean look what it's created

[RBW] Re: For sale: Nitto racks, Nitto and Clockwork Stems, Silver Shifters

Quick update. Both racks are now sold (thanks Jared and Dave!). Items remaining: Photos here: PHOTOS! *Silver Shifters v1*. Excellent condition. Used on the Hunq for about year before switching over

Re: [RBW] The joy of winter riding, and how do you keep your toes warm?

I think I love that boot! I don't read Annie's blog regularly, but I think I might start. She also sung the praises of a very nice looking coat recently, which was inexpensive, warm and nice looking. Annie is one on those I follow on IG that has inspired me to "go colder." Mark from NY,

[RBW] FS: Wool Hoodie

I've had this for a long while but I've been wearing my NW Alpine/Revelate Hoodie so often I never wear it anymore. For all the wool lovers out there Mountain Hardware Wool Hoodie Men's Large Has a snag in the left cuff and piling but otherwise in good shape. 40% Recycled wool

Re: [RBW] Re: Frame schedule 2021

Hi David, I remember you Sir. Beautiful black and cream Hillborne if memory serves me. Yes I have a semi-custom Bantam and I was on that ride with Russ and Laura. It was an interesting ride because it was nearly the last ride I did in 2020. I developed a nagging IT band issue. After that ride I

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Albastache bars

SOLD On Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 6:18:36 PM UTC-8 Kieran J wrote: > I've got a nice set of Albastache bars up for grabs. Looks like these are > still OOS on Rivbike. > > Asking USD$75 shipped in North America. > > Thanks, > Kieran > Victoria, BC > > [image: IMG_8715.JPG] > -- You

[RBW] Re: Frame schedule 2021

Hey Hugh, hope you are doing well. I saw a video that Russ had on his PLP YouTube channel where you were riding a Bantam. New bike for you since we last did our one ride together in last 2015. David Person in Thousand Oaks On Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 10:45:55 AM UTC-8 cbirk...@gmail.com

Re: [RBW] The joy of winter riding, and how do you keep your toes warm?

Annie from Annie's Bike blog posted this recently. She's located in Vermont, so knows cold. https://anniebikes.blogspot.com/2021/01/my-favorite-winter-cycling-boot-storm.html On Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 11:32:05 AM UTC-8 greenteadrinkers wrote: > I've found that insulated crocs do well

[RBW] Re: For sale: Nitto racks, Nitto and Clockwork Stems, Silver Shifters

Interested in R-14, will direct message as well. Jared On Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 11:59:38 AM UTC-8 John M wrote: > I recently “re-homed” my Hunqapillar frameset and need to sell off some > parts before my innate urge to hoard overwhelms my latent good sense. > Paypal friends and

[RBW] For sale: Nitto racks, Nitto and Clockwork Stems, Silver Shifters

I recently “re-homed” my Hunqapillar frameset and need to sell off some parts before my innate urge to hoard overwhelms my latent good sense. Paypal friends and family is preferred. Thanks! Photos here: PHOTOS!

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

Roadini F/F/HS 60cm $800 Portland, OR https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/d/portland-rivendell-roadini-frame-60cm/7272371001.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] The joy of winter riding, and how do you keep your toes warm?

I've found that insulated crocs do well in the 40-35 degree zone. Easy on, easy off. Scott On Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 8:18:21 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > Thanks Will B and Will D. I have an older pair of the Lake winter shoes > (even older than the MXZ303, from looking at the

[RBW] Re: Frame schedule 2021

Mark it’s really not worth my effort but my FULL NAME appears next to my dog avatar. Can you not see it? I can see it and I can read your full name next to your non-photo blue blob head avatar. Other than slapping my knuckles on not doing a search, I’m confused why you had to do a Google

Re: [RBW] Re: Personal Experiences Request.

Mike, I misstated, velocity doesn't say "optimal" anything on the A23. I extrapolated that from their specs. Meaning 35mm was their recommended max tire width. They use the term"optimal" with the cliffhanger's specs. Sorry for the confusion. Specs RIMS (CLICK FOR COLOR OPTIONS): A23 650c

Re: [RBW] Re: Personal Experiences Request.

"You'll notice the A23's optimal max tire width is 35mm" I'm not sure why Velocity says that. And what is "optimal max?" It seems like Optimal and Max are 2 different things? Anyway... I use the chart WTB has on their website here: https://www.wtb.com/pages/tire-rim-fit-chart I've found it to

[RBW] Re: I'm ready

For my “go fast” Riv, I find the Albastache to work really well which is on my Roadini. My Sam has the Bullmoose, the Mountain Mixte has the VO Klunker, the Cheviot has the Jones bar and the Quickbeam is an Ahearne. Soma San Marcos has the Albatross. All good bars but the Albastache seems

[RBW] Re: I'm ready

Is there a particular handlebar you'd like to use? If you are looking for an upright but sporty ride, you may want to choose a Riv frame that allows you to lean forward even with a swept back handlebar. I'm not talking super aggressive position, I'm talking touring-bike-with-drop bars lean

Re: [RBW] Re: Any Susie owners out there?

That's probably also why a lot of vintage MTBs make better gravel bikes than most actual gravel bikes :-) On Thu, 4 Feb 2021 at 14:25, Mark Roland wrote: > And as you know, photos rarely capture the significance of the grade. > Those late 80s geos are basically like small, flat bar road bikes

Re: [RBW] Re: Personal Experiences Request.

Hugh, Here's a quick observation from master wheel builder Bill Mould, who inspected my abused White Industries MI5/Velocity Dyad wheelset: Bill took a magnifying glass to each and every spoke hole and nipple and found significant flaking and cracks. He recommended replacing the rim. Next, he

[RBW] Re: Personal Experiences Request.

Any Velocity rim can be had in silver, they are simply not stocked in silver, you can also get polished or many custom colors. You can also get them in any drilling. It is only necessary to wait for the next production run. I have sets of polished silver 650B Cliffhangers in 40 spoke on my

Re: [RBW] Re: Any Susie owners out there?

And as you know, photos rarely capture the significance of the grade. Those late 80s geos are basically like small, flat bar road bikes with a bit fatter tires. A geo responsible for popularizing if not coining the term "endo", so not terribly confidence-inspiring. On Thursday, February 4,

[RBW] Re: Personal Experiences Request.

I like shiny silver as well. My 650B rando bike has a SON front hub and a Suzue Classica cassette rear with Pacenti Brevet rims and 650B x 42 BSPs. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 8:32:18 PM UTC-5 Hugh Smitham wrote: > So as not to offend any long-term members on

Re: [RBW] Re: Crash Inspection Advice

I believe it is the OP's wish to remove this thread. Meanwhile, while waiting for moderator, might be helpful if posters remove any comments that quote OP. On Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 6:18:52 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > FWIW, and I mean that sincerely; my own approach, and certainly

Re: [RBW] Re: Any Susie owners out there?

Johnny wrote: *do the long stays give more traction and stability and a more laid back position so it's not necessary to hang off the back of the saddle so much? * Short answer: In my experience and opinion, the longer stays contribute to a more stable descent. I am not an expert gonzo

Re: [RBW] Re: Personal Experiences Request.

Hugh, You and I seem to share the same aesthetic. About a year ago, I purchased a long chain stay Atlantis. I also wanted silver hubs and rims. I worked with James and Candice, the great folks at Analog Cycles, to make my dream bike. It has a James-recommended silver 36H Bitex BX103R rear

Re: [RBW] Re: Personal Experiences Request.

Prowheelbuilder.com has the silver color Shimano 105 (R7000) rear hub for $61 and front for $36. 105 is a longer tested product than V-O, if you can live with a non polished finish, and the price is certainly right. I built a 650B set with these hubs and Velocity Synergy rims. More recently

Re: [RBW] Re: Any Susie owners out there?

Hey all, Not sure if this is on topic, but I wonder if the long chainstays on the hillibikes makes dropper posts a bit redundant for this kind of bike? I.e. do the long stays give more traction and stability and a more laid back position so it's not necessary to hang off the back of the saddle

Re: [RBW] Re: Personal Experiences Request.

Ben, You don't sound argumentative and I appreciate your opinion. Is that article online? If it is, I'd appreciate a link, I'm curious to read Jan's opinion on this matter. I was expressing someone else's belief which I think I mentioned. I have had various experiences with larger tires and