Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Ride in SW Michigan

Hello, Friends. One week until our SW Michigan Riv Ride! I’d like to get a headcount so we can reserve tables at the brewery, so please respond here and let Marc and I know if you will be joining us. Please reply here or PM me if you’d like to come. And tell us what Riv you’ll be planning to rid

Re: [RBW] Re: Long reach brake options for AHH

Part of the Riv association with long-reach calipers (my opinion) is Grant had them made back in the days when road bikes were closely associated with calipers and he wanted more room for big tires. We don't think anything of it now but at the time if your bike had canti posts it was a tourer or

Re: [RBW] If Riv built a cargo bike

Thread drift? The three whee bike sure won't if the load between the rear wheels is huge but it will plow. I worked in an aluminum mill one summer and used a Worksman industrial tricycle to collect my molten and sheet samples to take to the QC lab. Around the re-roll line the feint trace of mi

Re: [RBW] Re: Long reach brake options for AHH

I assume the folks at Rivendell find them adequate. I’ve used the 559s (with kook stop pads) on a fixed gear with a front brake only in the mountains and found it worked fine. I’ve actually done this on multiple 650b fixed conversions. I’ve even used DC750s in this setup. I’ve also used the Ma

Re: [RBW] Re: Long reach brake options for AHH

I once installed Tektro R559 brakes on a friends 27” to 700 road bike conversion. She mentions to this day that she could never stop adequately on that bike. Personally, I don’t understand bikes that need long reach calipers. Either go canti/v-brake or disc brakes for these type of bikes. Da

Re: [RBW] Re: Long reach brake options for AHH

Johnny, I believe that's how the long-reach-caliper Cheviot became the v-brake Platypus. V-brakes just work and I spec'd them on my light duty mostly-pavement custom as well. Joe Bernard On Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 5:52:03 PM UTC-7 Johnny Alien wrote: > I didn't realize those brakes would n

Re: [RBW] Re: Long reach brake options for AHH

I didn't realize those brakes would not work. They were marked as long reach. I can't remember what I used them on before but it must have been something for mid-reach brakes. IMO I am just baffled they keep making bikes for those brakes when there are no great options with great stopping power

Re: [RBW] Re: Long reach brake options for AHH

Yes, the AHH in question uses long reach calipers, not mid reach like the VO. My experience with long reach calipers has been universally bad (Tektro, DC centerpulls). They're adequate in the dry, but with wet rims, there is no stopping power at all. I like a lot about the AHH, but I wouldn't get

[RBW] WTB: 65 Clem Smith Jr. H

Hello! I am in search of a giant Clem Smith Jr. H in 65cm. This bike checks all my boxes and i've been searching for a while.. Let me know if you are wanting to part with one or know of someone who would part with one! Thank you! Mitch San Francisco -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: FS: Rambouillet 60cm complete

Hi Frank - As a new Ram owner with a PBH of 88 (as measured by Grant) and a couple of 60 cm frames (and one 62), I can say this frame is probably too small for you. But that statement is subject to your preferences. My son is two inches taller than me and he rides bikes with seat tubes of 57 an

Re: [RBW] Re: Long reach brake options for AHH

The issue with the VO is they are only midreach (47-57). Many Riv bikes require longer reach. Best, Aaron in El Paso On Jul 9, 2022, at 17:55, Forrest wrote: Johnny, I had those brakes on a bike once. Very good stopping power; they seemed a little stouter than other sidepulls. On Saturd

[RBW] Re: Long reach brake options for AHH

Johnny, I had those brakes on a bike once. Very good stopping power; they seemed a little stouter than other sidepulls. On Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 6:43:41 PM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote: > Forgot the link. > > > https://velo-orange.com/collections/brakes/products/grand-cru-long-reach-brakes > >

[RBW] Re: Long reach brake options for AHH

Forgot the link. https://velo-orange.com/collections/brakes/products/grand-cru-long-reach-brakes On Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 7:43:25 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > If I had a bike that needed long sidepulls these are the ones I would > have. I have used them before and I don't think there is a

[RBW] Re: Long reach brake options for AHH

If I had a bike that needed long sidepulls these are the ones I would have. I have used them before and I don't think there is a long reach that is as strong. On Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 6:58:27 PM UTC-4 Ted Durant wrote: > On Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 8:37:19 AM UTC-5 Pierre wrote: > >> Not s

[RBW] Re: Long reach brake options for AHH

On Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 8:37:19 AM UTC-5 Pierre wrote: > Not super happy with the original Silver calipers raw stopping power > (admittedly quite spoiled by excellent hydro discs on other bikes). > I had mixed results with Silver/Tektro long-reach dual-pivot brakes. On my Bleriot, with som

[RBW] Re: Craigslist (and others) Bikes For Sale: 3

LOL, that "Low Trail Rivendell" is a Rawland Nordavinden Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 2:27:00 PM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote: > Cheviot, 60cm > 2800 > Washington, DC > > https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/d/arlington-rivendell-cheviot-60cm/7505379979.html >

[RBW] Re: Question for changing cassette on my Platypus - can I reuse spacers and will they work on SRAM vs. Shimano 9 speed Cassettes

Yep. If there's a spacer there now cuz the Bitex will accept 11/12-speed cassettes, said spacer will work with another Shimano or SRAM 9-speed. On Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 2:33:20 PM UTC-7 Jay LePree wrote: > Hi all: > > I changed my chain after it showed 0.5 wear on my Park tool chain > chec

[RBW] FS: Platypus 60cm mermaid

60 cm Platypus (mermaid color) complete bike for sale (see withheld items below). I acquired the frame new direct from RBW in 2021. Most of the rest used parts moved over from an Atlantis. Among the newer (2021) parts are the nice Paul mini-moto brakes and the Albatross handlebars, brake levers,

[RBW] Question for changing cassette on my Platypus - can I reuse spacers and will they work on SRAM vs. Shimano 9 speed Cassettes

Hi all: I changed my chain after it showed 0.5 wear on my Park tool chain checker. I notice I am skipping under load on my favorite rear cog. (My Platypus is set up with a Blue Lug Triple, and I tend to shift upfront for big jumps and less on the rear.) I am a bit surprised as I normally get

[RBW] Re: Craigslist (and others) Bikes For Sale: 3

Cheviot, 60cm 2800 Washington, DC https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/d/arlington-rivendell-cheviot-60cm/7505379979.html Cheviot, 60cm 2600 Kingston, NY https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/bi

[RBW] WTT - New 2022 MUSA Shorts - MD for SM

I think the small's would work a bit better for me if you have a pair to trade. I've worn my medium's around the house a couple times, haven't washed them yet. Excellent condition. https://www.rivbike.com/products/musa-shorts-new-for-2017 Thanks, Dave -- You received this message because y

[RBW] Re: BB spindle length question

I would expect a 107 would be the best choice. I'm pretty sure I had a 107 on both of my recently parted out Silver-cranked bikes. My Atlantis had a 38/24, and my wife's Yves Gomez had a triple. I just built up a Quickbeam with a 38/35 on the big and middle ring positions and I'm running a

Re: [RBW] Prescription sunglasses with progressive lenses

I agree with previous posters on the Rudy Project Rydon and Oakley Flak frames. I own both and both are great on the bike. For on the bike I think I prefer the Rydon’s since they seem to have a bit more coverage. I put prescription lenses in my Rydon’s but have non prescription Prizm Trail Tor

[RBW] BB spindle length question

If I want to put an RBW Silver double crank (42/28) on a Rambouillet (with an Ultegra front derailer), do I need a 110 spindle bottom bracket? Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop r

[RBW] Re: FS 61cm A Homer Hilsen

This bike is sold and moving to the West Coast. On Friday, July 8, 2022 at 1:06:20 PM UTC-4 jamison brosseau wrote: > I have a 61cm A Homer Hilsen for sale. I believe it to be Toyo built. > Fantastic condition. > Sugino cranks, XT Hubs, Dyad Rims, Noodle bars, Nitto 83 seat post, xt > rear

[RBW] Re: Long reach brake options for AHH

Rene Herse will sell you Rene Herse Centerpulls with Mafac backing plates that allow installation on bikes without the brazed-on posts. Conversely, you can get braze-ons that allow you to direct mount the Dia-Compe center pulls. I have direct-mounted Rene Herse centerpulls on my Rivendell Custom

[RBW] Re: Long reach brake options for AHH

I like the idea of cantilever posts on roadie Rivendells, pretty much across the board. I'll be showing off a new Cantilever Roadeo sometime around the end of the year. So that is an excellent option in my opinion. If I wanted to try out Paul Racers before moving on to frame mods, I would tr

[RBW] Long reach brake options for AHH

Hi bunch - Not super happy with the original Silver calipers raw stopping power (admittedly quite spoiled by excellent hydro discs on other bikes). Looking for an upgrade but looks like long reach Paul racer are no longer produced. What are my options lately? Anyone tried Rene Herse center pul

[RBW] Re: FS: Rambouillet 60cm complete

“… Pictures of its new home are expected …”’ I’d say there’s a better-than-even chance of that — eventually. Either here or on the RBW-related Facebook groups. On Friday, July 8, 2022 at 10:03:52 AM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Best of luck to the new owner. Pictures of its new home are expec