[RBW] Re: chainring installation

2021-12-16 Thread Joe Bernard
This was my guess, too, but it's a really long contraption for that job. I'm curious the origin of the chainring, I wonder if the screw/bolt/washer got in the box accidentally. Joe Bernard On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 10:36:57 PM UTC-8 divis...@gmail.com wrote: > Not entirely certain

[RBW] Re: chainring installation

2021-12-16 Thread Peter Adler
Not entirely certain (my TA chainring experience is firmly rooted in 50s-60s stuff), but let me hazard a guess: See that teeny hole below the teeth? My hunch is that if you stuck the machine screw through the spacer, through the hole, and attached the nut on the other side (long side away from

[RBW] Re: Good weekend on the Hillborne

2021-12-16 Thread Jason Fuller
Cheers Paul! I have had the probably unrealistic goal of figuring out just that - to no avail, really, thus far. For most models, there are subtle differences that can indicate the batch but not always. For Sams, the colour can be a pretty good indicator along with a few minor details like

[RBW] Re: Brake lever inward rotation on Noodle Bars

2021-12-16 Thread Scott Calhoun
Having the brake levers turned inward (and using narrower drop bars) is the current aero fad/trend in the pro peloton. I'm sure Andrew isn't looking for a position this radical, but you can see some of the positions here. https://www.italy24news.com/sports/news/20163.html Stages of some big

[RBW] Re: Brake lever inward rotation on Noodle Bars

2021-12-16 Thread Mackenzy Albright
I've found I like mine straight to perhaps slightly pointed outward on wider bars as it helps keep my wrists straight, contours my hand and my elbows slightly tucked in line with my torso. (non aero levers) Inward seems to flair my elbows out more and I feel less stable (but tends to feels

[RBW] Re: WTB Quickbeam Frameset

2021-12-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
I ordered my 16/19 just now from Riv. It appears they may have two more in stock at the moment in that 16/19 size. BL in EC On Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 2:14:56 PM UTC-8 Doug H. wrote: > + another one on the freewheel. I think I'll get one and fiddle with it at > my desk while I

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus or Susie, am I crazy?

2021-12-16 Thread Ryan Frahm
I have bailed because of color choice before as well. I was going to go for a green Gus last time. Just got to it late and missed it. I wasn’t going to let another chance slip by! Especially if the spring run is the last of these. Maybe a tig version instead. But likely a similar price the way

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus or Susie, am I crazy?

2021-12-16 Thread Wally Estrella
Thank you! Well, I was in on the original run, but lockdowns were happening around then. My work situation was unknown at the time (as was most things then). So, I bailed on getting one. Not this time though :) I'll (seemingly) always say "I don't like that Riv color selection!" then see

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus or Susie, am I crazy?

2021-12-16 Thread Ryan Frahm
Hey Wally, glad you were able to get one! The XL still have some left at least. Larges were gone quick! Enjoy the parts hunt. Putting them together is at least half the fun I think! On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 10:06:50 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: > Thank you! The green would have been

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus or Susie, am I crazy?

2021-12-16 Thread Ryan Frahm
Thank you! The green would have been great but I’m not at all upset. I’d have loved to have Riv build it up but I have some parts to use and couldn’t justify it. I also love building them up! I have no need to rush getting wheels I’m sure. But who knows these days! I’d like silver hubs and

[RBW] Good weekend on the Hillborne

2021-12-16 Thread st nick
Jason, I enjoyed reading of your Hillborne adventure. The great pics really helped on getting drawn into the the experience.  I also have an orange Hillborne which has caliper brakes. I wish you more great adventures on your Hillborne. Side question to any reading this. How do you determine the

[RBW] Re: Why did you buy your first Riv?

2021-12-16 Thread Fullylugged
> > I found Sheldon Brown in reading bike forums after starting cycling on a > Fuji Touring bike around 2000. He talked about the Romulus in glowing terms > znd I wanted one, but it did not come in my size. The French Blue order of > the very similar Rambouillet came out around 2005 and had 2

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus or Susie, am I crazy?

2021-12-16 Thread Garth
It should be noted regarding wheels you're not limited to/by what's shown online as Rich has access to other parts/brands as well. Send him a note or call and ask. On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 7:50:45 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Congrats on your frame! I would have gone with your

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus or Susie, am I crazy?

2021-12-16 Thread Eric Marth
Congrats on your frame! I would have gone with your first choice LimeOlive as well but wouldn't complain about the dark gold! As far as wheel availability, just call Riv and see what's up. The stock online isn't always 100% accurate as to what's available, especially when you buy a complete

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus or Susie, am I crazy?

2021-12-16 Thread Wally Estrella
Congrats! I popped for a XL Gus in 'friction shift'n sardine'. I went through my LBS for the frame purchase. Put the burden on them to get it as I figured I could have possibly become distracted during work and missed out. The sales seemed to go fast! Now, I'm off to find the rest of my