[RBW] Re: Rolling on the Rivendell Mountain

2022-08-22 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
That’s the coolest! Love it’s mechanical features (matching suspensions!), and I’m glad to hear your mechanical was manageable. -Kai On Sunday, August 21, 2022 at 11:35:11 PM UTC-4 R. Alexis wrote: > Did the Corporate Cycling Challenge today, > https://showofficeonline.com/CorporateCyclingChal

[RBW] Re: WTB: Soma Shikoro 38mm tires

2022-08-22 Thread Eric Marth
Tires found. Thanks! On Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 6:50:58 PM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote: > Hi everyone — Do you have a set of lightly used 700C Shikoros in 38mm? Hit > me up! Looking for these for my partner's bike, we want to plump up from > 32s. > > Thanks! > -- You received this message b

Re: [RBW] Do you Rapid Rise? (Share pics and thoughts)

2022-08-22 Thread Eric Marth
JJ thanks for sharing your experiences across several RR mechs, that's a lot of sampling. Sounds like you've found cage movement that works for you! Dig the pic as well, thank you. I agree the red decal is a bit much. Perhaps I'll scrape it off. Johnny, thanks for the link, that is an in-depth

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto 33R Rear Rack, Pitlock Skewer Set

2022-08-22 Thread Huston
Both items are now SOLD. Thank you for your interest. Huston Lexington, KY On Monday, August 22, 2022 at 2:53:59 PM UTC-4 Huston wrote: > Rack has SOLD. Now, who needs some theft-deterrent skewers for their Riv? > > Thanks, > Huston > Lexington, KY > > On Monday, August 22, 2022 at 2:40:51 PM

Re: [RBW] Do you Rapid Rise? (Share pics and thoughts)

2022-08-22 Thread Johnny Alien
Riv is indeed making different tiers. I believe Grant said he wanted the top level to be around $300 but a plain jane low level version for something like $30. https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/grant-petersens-blog/late-may-silver-is-a-bugger-and-the-last-good-looking-rear-derailer On Monday, Augus

[RBW] Re: Shimano Nexave Rapid Rise Question

2022-08-22 Thread Garth
This may help Laing, there's always manuals floating around the web somewhere ! https://www.birota.ru/manuals/shimano/allinone/5VC0A_EN.PDF -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving e

[RBW] Re: FOR SALE = NEW TA CRANK REMOVER

2022-08-22 Thread Nick Payne
49d / 93 / 99 are all Stronglight (not TA) crank models, and they use a different extractor thread size. See here: https://steintool.com/portfolio-items/stronglight-and-ta-crank-extractors/. On Tuesday, 23 August 2022 at 3:25:32 am UTC+10 Charlie wrote: > used to remove TA cranks #49d-93-99 wit

[RBW] Re: FS: MUSA shorts L, grey/green w/ blue, $40 shipped

2022-08-22 Thread Joe Bernard
SOLD On Monday, August 22, 2022 at 2:20:18 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > Bought new a few years ago, not ridden much (I have an olive pair I always > pick instead), no stains or fading..the 'washout fade' you see in the pics > is my phone camera trying too hard to brighten things up. I think it

[RBW] Re: for sale =NEW RITCHEY LIGIC PRO BB

2022-08-22 Thread Charlie
SOLD On Monday, August 22, 2022 at 1:18:15 PM UTC-4 Charlie wrote: > NEW RITCHEY LIGIC PRO BB [image: DSCF1942.JPG]120mm LENGTH > WILL FIT MOST CRANKS WITH SQUARE > TAPER > BEARINGS ARE MORE OUTBOARD THAN OTHER BB > $30 S

Re: [RBW] Re: Legolas Help

2022-08-22 Thread Tim Tetrault
That's a great build, Max. Thanks. On Mon, Aug 22, 2022 at 8:52 AM Ryan wrote: > It is indeed a lovely bike and maybe my favorite Rivendell moniker. I > wouldn't get rid of it either! > > On Monday, August 22, 2022 at 10:33:20 AM UTC-5 reynoldslugs wrote: > >> Tim I can't answer your question ab

Re: [RBW] Do you Rapid Rise? (Share pics and thoughts)

2022-08-22 Thread 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
Path Less Pedaled just did an entire video episode on Rapid Rise/Low Normal derailleurs that’s definitely worth watching. One point that came up in the comments from viewers is that shifting to lower gears is done entirely through the strength of the spring in the derailleur. Move the shifter t

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto 33R Rear Rack, Pitlock Skewer Set

2022-08-22 Thread Huston
Rack has SOLD. Now, who needs some theft-deterrent skewers for their Riv? Thanks, Huston Lexington, KY On Monday, August 22, 2022 at 2:40:51 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: > PM sent for the rack. > > On Monday, August 22, 2022 at 11:16:47 AM UTC-7 Huston wrote: > >> Greetings, >> >> Adding to tod

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto 33R Rear Rack, Pitlock Skewer Set

2022-08-22 Thread Joe Bernard
PM sent for the rack. On Monday, August 22, 2022 at 11:16:47 AM UTC-7 Huston wrote: > Greetings, > > Adding to today's robust FS threads. I'm cleaning out the shop in an > effort to make space for a new project: > > 1. *Nitto 33R "Big" Rear Rack* - Very good condition. Luggage has worn > the

[RBW] FS: Nitto 33R Rear Rack, Pitlock Skewer Set

2022-08-22 Thread Huston
Greetings, Adding to today's robust FS threads. I'm cleaning out the shop in an effort to make space for a new project: 1. *Nitto 33R "Big" Rear Rack* - Very good condition. Luggage has worn the Nitto decals a bit, but nickel-plated CroMo looks great. Per Riv, this rack is designed for fram

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks B17 Brown saddles new (2)

2022-08-22 Thread Paul Choi
The saddles have been sold. Thanks for your interest. On Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 9:57:48 AM UTC-7 Paul Choi wrote: > I bought these two new saddles in the past two years for future builds. I > figured out that the B17 short fits me better. The picture is of one saddle > but they are both

[RBW] Re: FS: Nice hex key set, for Small Flat Rate

2022-08-22 Thread Joe Bernard
SOLD On Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 4:34:19 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > The clearing of stuff I'm not using continues. Long arms on these for that > leverage, for Small Flat Rate shipping, under $10 to most places. > > Joe Bernard > -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Legolas Help

2022-08-22 Thread Ryan
It is indeed a lovely bike and maybe my favorite Rivendell moniker. I wouldn't get rid of it either! On Monday, August 22, 2022 at 10:33:20 AM UTC-5 reynoldslugs wrote: > Tim I can't answer your question about which Reader profiled the Legolas. > I can tell you that they are a very lovely bike

[RBW] Re: Legolas Help

2022-08-22 Thread reynoldslugs
Tim I can't answer your question about which Reader profiled the Legolas. I can tell you that they are a very lovely bike, always a pleasure to ride and nice to look at. Mine is a 61 and I don't plan to sell it, but can share some pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/albums

[RBW] Re: Long pull levers that clear thumb shifter mounts

2022-08-22 Thread Lance Terry
The Paul's do solve the problem. They are pricey but worth it in that they actually improve the braking feel, being so well machined. I got mine from Performance Bike on sale and with a coupon. Lance On Sunday, August 21, 2022 at 6:31:58 PM UTC-6 Joe Bernard wrote: > These Avids should do the

[RBW] Re: Anyone run 700x50 tires on a Sam Hillborne?

2022-08-22 Thread Pancake
On my 56cm Sam I rode 700x50mm Schwabel G-One Allround tires (VO Voyager rims which are slightly wider than Atlas rims) - no problems. But I wouldn’t have ridden any wider tires. 2mm+ gap between tires and frame. But I was just as happy riding 44mm Snoqualme pass tires before that. On Monday, 2

[RBW] Re: Anyone run 700x50 tires on a Sam Hillborne?

2022-08-22 Thread lconley
Yes, as a single speed with White ENO eccentric RH. [image: SingleSpeedSam50.jpg] Laing On Sunday, August 21, 2022 at 6:44:57 PM UTC-4 brenton...@gmail.com wrote: > I am running 700x47 teravails on velocity dyad hoops with a ton of room. > I've seen people running the 700x48 Rene Herse knobbies

Re: [RBW] Anyone run 700x50 tires on a Sam Hillborne?

2022-08-22 Thread Brian Forsee
If your 47c setup has a ton of room the 50c setup should fit. Disclaimer: I do not own a Sam. Give it a shot. Tires are not terribly expensive and unlike Garth, I believe tires make a huge contribution to how a bike feels and handles. The combination of varying width, tread pattern, and tire c