[RBW] Re: New Craigslist/others thread

That seller has a nice '93 Bridgestone RB-1 frame, too, $300. Says 54cm C-to-C, I believe it's a 56 per the catalog. Joe Bernard On Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 6:25:36 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > 51cm SOMA San Marcos frame in San Francisco. "Rare" is accurate, these > seemed kinda plent

[RBW] Re: New Craigslist/others thread

51cm SOMA San Marcos frame in San Francisco. "Rare" is accurate, these seemed kinda plentiful for a a few years then disappeared. https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/alameda-rare-51cm-rivendell-soma-san/7412247669.html On Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 4:04:17 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > 62

[RBW] Re: ISO: Front brake cable hanger with M5 thread

Thanks, Bill! You assumed correctly, this is for my 1" threaded Sam Hillborne. Soma Fab and Velo Orange have the quick-release versions. On Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 6:03:11 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > The OP doesn't specify head tube diameter, threadless vs threaded, or > whether it

Re: [RBW] Re: Great Blue Homers

Does anyone know why one might sell a perfectly fine 58cm homer with 650b tires (bought almost 3 years ago) and get one of these new 54.5cm with 700c tires and downtube bosses? Ok, I admit it, it's me. I have a 58 cm, 650b'd homer. My pbh is 87, the 58 is just a tad long for me if I want to r

[RBW] Joe Appaloosa build

The Radavist has a link to a nice video of a Joe Appa build: https://theradavist.com/2021/11/rivendell-bicycle-works-joe-appaloosa-assembly/. The owner uses a large-setback seat post. Tom in Alexandria, VA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

[RBW] Re: ISO: Front brake cable hanger with M5 thread

The OP doesn't specify head tube diameter, threadless vs threaded, or whether it's going on the steerer, crown or stem. Since this is the RBW Group and since *most* Rivendell bicycles are 1" threaded headsets with plenty of steertube, I'll assume that's the type the OP needs. I believe the D

Re: [RBW] Re: Some refinements on the Platypus: IRD Wayback Seat Post

This has been a super interesting conversation and a similar struggle that I've found myself with a slacker seat tube bike! My general observations seem to be, as the seat tube slackens, I seem to want to hunch forward more. pushing my body forward, making me want to reach much much further. R

[RBW] ISO: Front brake cable hanger with M5 thread

Hi all -- Looking for a silver front cable hanger that takes a barrel adjuster with an M5 thread. Want to drop one of these beautiful Chris Kirk barrel adjusters in there. Any ideas? Thanks and peace! -- You rece

Re: [RBW] Re: Some refinements on the Platypus: IRD Wayback Seat Post

While the printed specs say 23mm for the Nitto and 24mm for the Kalloy, if the Kalloy uses a similar head to their other posts it's also considerably shorter in length than the Nitto.(measure the raid head front to back) What that means is the Nitto having a longer clamp will feel more solid tha

Re: [RBW] Re: Some refinements on the Platypus: IRD Wayback Seat Post

Fun fact I discovered during a short window of time when I had a Nitto S65, S83 *and *the stock MIT Kalloy that comes on production Rivs: the Kalloy has more setback than both Nittos 🤔 Joe Bernard, Rocket Scientist On Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 12:47:06 PM UTC-8 Tim Baldwin wrote: > Thank

Re: [RBW] Re: Some refinements on the Platypus: IRD Wayback Seat Post

Would Paul in Chico, CA be more likely to make a 26.8 setback post than Nitto? I'd be really into buying an American made seatpost. Doug Athens, GA On Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 3:47:06 PM UTC-5 Tim Baldwin wrote: > Thanks for taking initiative on the 26.8 lugged seatpost Leah! I'll take >

Re: [RBW] Re: Some refinements on the Platypus: IRD Wayback Seat Post

Thanks for taking initiative on the 26.8 lugged seatpost Leah! I'll take two! That is one ugly expensive seatpost Garth! What I really want is to be about 1cm back from where an S83 post places me. I'm guessing the majority of the interested folks are in a similar boat. I don't need all the

Re: [RBW] Re: Some refinements on the Platypus: IRD Wayback Seat Post

I think the stickler is the head clamp Ian, which one and by whom ? There is a titanium custom seatpost maker who does an ultra long setback with the Thomson clamp, but it's a cool $625. that's no misprint. For that investment get a custom frame built by someone else with a 71 degree seat tube

[RBW] Re: New Craigslist/others thread

51cm Appaloosa rolling chassis FS in Stillwater, MN: https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/bik/d/stillwater-rivendell-joe-appaloosa-51cm/7411488634.html. Go Ponies! On Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 1:57:18 PM UTC-6 Paul Choi wrote: > 52 Clem L Bronzy Green > $1600 > Oakland CA > > https://sf

Re: [RBW] Re: Some refinements on the Platypus: IRD Wayback Seat Post

"it's not rocket science" It's a 26.8 post but 27.2 at the top and one bolt holds the saddle but you gotta get it really tight or it'll slip no that's not tight enough you need grease or Blue Loctite or maybe valve grinding compound also a long wrench good luck. It's rocket science. On Mond

Re: [RBW] Some refinements on the Platypus: IRD Wayback Seat Post

Kent Erkisen (retired) was a titanium frame builder and also offered titanium seat posts with custom setback (layback) options.Very expensive, of course. I wonder if any US based builders would be open to doing a run of hand brazed chromoly 26.8 seat posts with your desired setback? If there wa

Re: [RBW] Some refinements on the Platypus: IRD Wayback Seat Post

One thing I forgot to add, in response to Garth's note about torque: I absolutely smoked the clamp bolt on my IRD and that sucker still slipped. I weight 170 and it was moving riding on good roads around town. No ruff stuff. Might be worthwhile to get a general list of people interested in an

Re: [RBW] Some refinements on the Platypus: IRD Wayback Seat Post

Leah, you are a star! Thanks for asking Grant about the seat post. I'm in! I'd gladly pre-order and pitch in some money as well. It's so elegant. If they make it they should call it the Platyfied S84. #RivSisters, Joyce On Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 10:02:23 AM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Din

Re: [RBW] Some refinements on the Platypus: IRD Wayback Seat Post

Alright you guys, I emailed Grant asking (begging?) for a seat post. I said you people sent me. I also said maybe we have to fundraise. I’d gladly chip in money to make this project happen. Maybe he will say he already has something in the works. Maybe he will know of a place that already makes

Re: [RBW] Re: Some refinements on the Platypus: IRD Wayback Seat Post

Great recs, Garth! An S84 in 26.8 seems super unlikely. But, damnit, I will continue to dream by dreams. And it's a dream I share with at least a dozen other board members :) On Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 10:24:12 AM UTC-5 Ryan wrote: > I'm hardly a mechanic, Garth, but what you're sayi

Re: [RBW] Clems: Rivendell, modernized?

Gil- I did! and a brag- I "cleaned" it, no taps. Big tires help negotiate those granite lumps for sure. I'll be there on Saturday!, but no bike... If you find yourself cruising around, stop by, third house from the end on the Rockport side of Long Beach, AKA Pau Hana (Mom's fam's been renting

Re: [RBW] Re: Some refinements on the Platypus: IRD Wayback Seat Post

I'm hardly a mechanic, Garth, but what you're saying sure makes a LOT of sense...much better than begging for a 26.8 lugged seatpost...which is probably not gonna happen anytime soon with all the Covid-induced supply chain woes...to say nothing of enough demand to make a run of these feasible.

[RBW] Re: Anyone run 650b on a Sam Hillborne?

I used the Tektro RL520 when I had drop bars on there. I have no complaints about the braking or lever feel or anything like that. I was always curious about the Dia-Compe 287 because it seems to be the list's consensus on best v-brake drop bar lever,

Re: [RBW] Re: Some refinements on the Platypus: IRD Wayback Seat Post

I remember as a BMX kid in the late 70s early 80s my handlebars kept slipping on my Mongoose. We cranked those stem bolts as tight as we could but every now and then when I would land too hard on my front wheel it would move ever so slightly. So, my dad took the stem/handlebar to work (he was a

Re: [RBW] Re: Some refinements on the Platypus: IRD Wayback Seat Post

I know, I know, it's not great. It's better than the IRD and one of the only long setback options out there in 26.8. I use Phil's waterproof grease. Whatever bicycle grease you've got for your stem and seatpost will work. Please let us know what Riv says about the 26.8 S84. On Wednesday, Nov