[RBW] Re: Roaduno substitute for a while...

Hi Bill - I was at Rivendell last week. I saw the Roaduno prototype up close. Not sure what dropouts they are using - but I recognized the angle on the rear dropout as the same angle on the rear dropouts on my Quickbeam. For me, the angle is not as critical as I thought it would be. I rarely

[RBW] Re: Roaduno substitute for a while...

Purple and pink. It's awesome!  On Friday, September 16, 2022 at 8:23:56 PM UTC-7 velomann wrote: > I'm really excited by the Roaduno - a true lugged singlespeed with 120 > spacing and canti mounts that takes 700x50 tires ticks so many boxes for > me. And I too built up a Roaduno placeholder

[RBW] Re: FS: 650b Velocity Quill (130 rear) QR wheelset & Nitto FacePlater 31.8 85mm

Any pictures available of wheelset. Ryan (616)928-4226 On Friday, September 16, 2022 at 1:58:42 PM UTC-4 free...@gmail.com wrote: > 650b Velocity Quill (130 rear) QR wheelset -- These are silver, 32 spoke > front and rear with Velocity branded hubs. Approximately 1,000 miles on > these.

Re: [RBW] moisture in dynamo light - am i screwed?

That light looks quite different from the IQ-X. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Sep 16, 2022, at 4:52 AM, Garth wrote: > > Is the IQ-X similar to the XS version ? If so, check out ifixit for > disassembly. Ifixit is also a fine

Re: [RBW] Doldrums

I also carry an Inreach when off the grid. It also allows others to see where I’m at when they want to check on me.Robert TilleySan Diego, CASent from my iPhoneOn Sep 16, 2022, at 1:47 PM, Piaw Na wrote:It's OK to be concerned with safety in the backcountry. I carry a Garmin Inreach Mini for

Re: [RBW] Re: One Rivendell to rule them all

Sorry bout that. If I could only have one Rivendell it would be a Hunqapillar. If I could only have one bike that wouldn't be it though. I live in Portland Oregon, I need disc brakes for winter commuting. I did rim brakes for many years and rebuilding wheels gets old. -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: One Rivendell to rule them all

If I could only have one, which I do, it would be a Hunqapillar. If I could only have one bike that wouldn't be it though. On Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 9:41:37 AM UTC-7 fra...@gmail.com wrote: > Sorry, I thought it had 26” and wanted to go up. Whoops! > > On Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 8:59:00

[RBW] Re: [BOB] FS: 3 or 4 9-sp Dura Ace close ratio cassettes, very little use (bike shop mechanic)

The 4 largest cogs are on 2 seperate Alu carriers iirc. Those cogs are titanium. The rest of the 5 are loose steels cogs. It might be the biggest 5 cogs on 2 carriers I'd have to look be sure. That would leave 4 loose cogs of course. You can always put a bigger loose cog behind the stack with an

[RBW] Re: [BOB] FS: 3 or 4 9-sp Dura Ace close ratio cassettes, very little use (bike shop mechanic)

On Fri., Sep. 16, 2022, 15:55 Patrick Moore, wrote: > A head mechanic at the LBS has a box of 3 or 4 small cog DA 9 sp > cassettes, with titanium bits, that his father wants to sell, and he asked > me if I knew of anyone who might want them. > > Note that these are not the ones with 32 t big

Re: [RBW] Chain Jam

4500 miles does sound like that's enough to wear out a chain. You must have gotten lucky if it didn't wear out the sprockets and chainrings if you were riding a worn out chain for any length of time. A chain that's been elongated from wear can definitely wrap around the derailleur and get bent all

Re: [RBW] Chain Jam

This makes more sense! I had a feeling 500 miles was a typo. As for how to solve it on the road, a friend had this problem a couple years ago. She texted me about what to do (this was when she was still learning bike mechanics, she knows more than me now) and before I could think of something

Re: [RBW] Chain Jam

I should add: 1: I don’t know if the front derailleur was loose or misaligned prior to the chain snarl. I’m wondering if the chain kink and the buildup of lube caused it to bind up. I was pedaling—but not hard—so when the chain hit the front derailleur, it knocked the derailleur loose and out

[RBW] FS: Mermaid 55cm Rivendell Platypus Complete Bike

Hey group, We're shuffling around some bikes in order to get our Hubbuhubbuh together, my wife is taking over my 60cm Platypus which leaves her mermaid 55cm Platypus in need of a new home! This is a great opportunity for someone who either missed the recent Rosco Plats or doesn't want to wait

[RBW] Re: Chain Jam

At the very least Mathew the appropriate size allen wrenches to loosen the FD cable and raise FD itself so you can see if the chain will come loose on it's own or requires a little tugging. If it requires more force, seeing that the RD is stretched out to the max you should release the chains

Re: [RBW] Re: Chain Jam

I don't see anything about "up", he said - sorry for speaking for you Matthew - it was loose on the seattube and out of alignment with the rings. I'm not entirely convinced this made the problem worse btw, the chain was going to suck back up the rear of the chainring and run into a properly

Re: [RBW] Re: Chain Jam

I don't get it. How could an FD slip "up" the frame? Usually it slips down, no? On Fri, Sep 16, 2022 at 1:58 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > Hey Piaw, joke's on me. Matthew says the chain was stretched AND the > derailleur was in a bad position! 藍 > > Joe "hey, don't ask me" Bernard > > On Friday,

Re: [RBW] Re: Chain Jam

Hey Piaw, joke's on me. Matthew says the chain was stretched AND the derailleur was in a bad position! 藍 Joe "hey, don't ask me" Bernard On Friday, September 16, 2022 at 1:51:25 PM UTC-7 pi...@gmail.com wrote: > Chains falling of a chainring is OK. You just stop and put it back on. > I've

Re: [RBW] Re: Chain Jam

Even on a mountain bike 500 miles would be a short lifespan for a chain. Last time I heard a "crack" on my bike it was because my frame cracked. Since you use quick links, the appropriate tool to carry is granite talon tyre lever chain pliers: https://amzn.to/3xuE7j2. I'd also carry the a set of

Re: [RBW] Re: Chain Jam

Chains falling of a chainring is OK. You just stop and put it back on. I've done that many times and it's no big deal. I wouldn't even bother talking about it. A chain getting jammed inside the FD? That is occasion for much cursing. A chain getting caught in the FD and then jamming in between the

[RBW] Re: Video: Appaloosa build updates

Thanks for the time, Johnny, and I appreciate the kind words. I do have a few more videos in the queue, Rivs and non-Rivs. On Friday, September 16, 2022 at 11:09:12 AM UTC-4 johnny@gmail.com wrote: > Fun videos, I like the casual pace, which seems to match your vibe > perfectly. A trick

[RBW] Re: Chain Jam

Thanks for your help, everyone. I very much appreciate it. Earlier this morning, I took my bike to the shop; here’s what we found and fixed: 1: The chain was stretched and kinked. 2: The front derailleur was loose and out of alignment. 3: The front rings and rear cassette were all in good

[RBW] Re: Green QB and Rock and Roads

I assume you've seen this, it's very specific Dave ! https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/324526149/700c-x-43mm+Specs.jpg On Friday, September 16, 2022 at 2:58:23 PM UTC-4 Dave Grossman wrote: > Can any green QB owners (I have a 62) confirm that they can fit a Rock n > Road in their

Re: [RBW] Doldrums

It's OK to be concerned with safety in the backcountry. I carry a Garmin Inreach Mini for those purposes: https://blog.piaw.net/2021/07/review-garmin-inreach-mini.html The Garmin blog has a ton of rescues, some of which are interesting reading. Its cheap insurance. On Fri, Sep 16, 2022 at 1:40

[RBW] Re: Chain Jam

I shall have a cow over the relevancy of the derailleur, it did not cause the problem, it was the place where the problem ended. The implement does not exist on my Riv, hence the chain suck would have ended at the chain eventually dropping out of the suck or - worst case - falling off my single

[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville hub bags/rack, Nitto bars, Rene Herse

There have been a couple nibbles on the rack and bags, but no takers. Updated below: Nitto Hub Area Rack with Sackville Bags - These are wonderful and are made for each other, practically new condition except for some garage dust. Super solid connection with some irish straps and classy

Re: [RBW] Doldrums

Jay, people go into the backcountry all the time, alone. Is anyone ever truly "alone? Even our former friend here Deacon Patrick, he always ventures deep off the reservation and always alone. I'm sure you can find out how to contact him in Colorado. His last name is Jones. It's like a

[RBW] Re: Chain Jam

It appears the whole thing was just a "perfect storm" of stuff hitting the fan. The chain appears to be wedged in between the FD and the ring, so yes. it is surely relevant beyond existing on the frame. The saddle, that's merely existing on the frame and having no part in this. My best

[RBW] FS: Nitto Faceplate Quill Stems, Crust Shaka Bar, Paul Neo Retros

I'm moving to a 31.8 faceplate stem and v brake ecosystem across all of my bikes for universal compatibility, so I have the following up for grabs: Crust x Nitto UI 12 Quill Stem with 26.0 clamp $75 Nitto UI 12 Quill Stem with 10 cm extension and 31.8 clamp $70 Crust x Nitto Shaka handlebar

[RBW] Re: Chain Jam

Agreed, it's not a front derailleur problem beyond the fact that it exists and is on the frame. On Friday, September 16, 2022 at 12:19:48 PM UTC-7 Wesley wrote: > I'm confused by folks who are saying the front derailer caused this. The > chain that jammed was pulled up from the bottom of the

[RBW] Re: Chain Jam

I'm confused by folks who are saying the front derailer caused this. The chain that jammed was pulled up from the bottom of the chainring before it jammed in the derailer. The root problem is why did the chain stick to the chainring (defying gravity and the pull of the rear derailer) rather

Re: [RBW] Doldrums

So I’ve been mulling this over and am thinking that the Oregon Outback sounds like a good goal for me. I’ve never done any bikepacking but have extensive backpacking experience in the North Cascades, so a venture like this would marry two lifelong interests. More to the point, it would demand

[RBW] Green QB and Rock and Roads

Can any green QB owners (I have a 62) confirm that they can fit a Rock n Road in their frame? I'm running a 42 Supple Vitesse right now and want to max out some knobbies. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: FS: 650b Velocity Quill (130 rear) QR wheelset & Nitto FacePlater 31.8 85mm

Wheelset is available. STEM IS SOLD. On Friday, September 16, 2022 at 1:58:42 PM UTC-4 Jake Freeland wrote: > 650b Velocity Quill (130 rear) QR wheelset -- These are silver, 32 spoke > front and rear with Velocity branded hubs. Approximately 1,000 miles on > these. Asking $550 shipped. > >

[RBW] FS: 650b Velocity Quill (130 rear) QR wheelset & Nitto FacePlater 31.8 85mm

650b Velocity Quill (130 rear) QR wheelset -- These are silver, 32 spoke front and rear with Velocity branded hubs. Approximately 1,000 miles on these. Asking $550 shipped. Nitto FacePlater 31.8 85mm -- Slightly used. Asking $120 shipped. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] WTB: Coach Flyer's Revenge / Zami inflatable air travel pillow

They aren't 'tall enough' for me - I need the full accordion feature of the original issue. On Fri, Sep 16, 2022 at 9:12 AM 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Thermarest sells one. I just used mine in mountains last night while tent > camping. It

[RBW] Re: Roaduno substitute for a while...

Oh man, and that lavender color is amazing. Here's a link for anyone interested. Can't wait to see it built up, Bill! Erik, Philly On Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 1:14:16 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay

Re: [RBW] WTB: Coach Flyer's Revenge / Zami inflatable air travel pillow

Thermarest sells one. I just used mine in mountains last night while tent camping. It works well. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Sep 16, 2022 at 9:20 AM, Tim Tetrault wrote: Hello RBWOB, Does anyone recall from Rivendell Reader 41 the inflatable travel pillow that Riv used to

Re: [RBW] Chain Jam

Hi, It appears the front derailleur was positioned too high. Your chain rings look okay. When the derailleur is in the middle spot, the bottom of the outer cage should be about 1/16” (1.9mm) above the tips of the big chainring. Also, you have a lot of chain to get it wrapped up like that. I

Re: [RBW] Re: All Time Best Paint Color

These are beauties. Thanks for sharing your pictures! k. On Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 1:37:50 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > My color-of-first-choice is not a Riv-offered color, but it is the color > of my last remaining (out of 5) Rivendells: Ford Blue, no damned cream > accents. I had

Re: [RBW] Book Recommendation

You might also enjoy 8 feet in the Andes about a trip she took with her young daughter and a donkey. So intrepid,even though not cycling. She died not long ago and the New York Times had a wonderful obituary. On Wed, Sep 14, 2022 at 7:44 PM wrote: > I bought Full Tilt a while back and have yet

Re: [RBW] R14 or M1 as a saddlebag support?

Haven’t used either of these racks on the rear personally but one thing to consider is that aside from a larger platform the R14 also has a different shape tombstone. If you already have the rear bag in mind I’d do some measurements. I personally don’t like the look of same rack front and rear

[RBW] Re: FS: UPDATE Bags (Sackville Saddlesack, Shopsack, Trunksack + Acorn Saddlebag) + Paul Levers

Hey folks, looks like this FS post got held up for several days prior to reaching the list (we went from oppressive 100+ degree temperatures down to a breezy 60-something fall days here in the Bay Area in the meantime), just sharing that all items are now sold with the exception of the *small

[RBW] WTB: Coach Flyer's Revenge / Zami inflatable air travel pillow

Hello RBWOB, Does anyone recall from Rivendell Reader 41 the inflatable travel pillow that Riv used to sell? One of the few items made in PRC that Riv may have ever sold? I can't find these anywhere, but I'd buy your old one off of your for a reasonable price.

[RBW] Re: Video: Appaloosa build updates

Fun videos, I like the casual pace, which seems to match your vibe perfectly. A trick I learned for applying grease to the stem and seat-post... and this is free advice so you get a 100% refund if it doesn't work for you. Apply the grease to the head tube and seat tube, not the seatpost or

[RBW] Re: FS: Black Mtn MCD Size 50 Color Gold $900

Bike sold On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 8:53:51 AM UTC-4 RDS wrote: > sale pending having the bike boxed up by a local shop so that an accurate > shipping cost can be determined. I will notify if the sale does not > complete. > > On Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 8:08:39 PM UTC-4 RDS wrote: > >>

[RBW] Re: R14 or M1 as a saddlebag support?

I have both the M1 and what was called the 2 Strut front/rear full length rack. The same size platform as the R14 but can be used front or rear. The mounting points for the struts is different than the R14 allowing the dual mount. Anyways, I've used them both front and rear. For a rear bag

[RBW] Re: moisture in dynamo light - am i screwed?

Is the IQ-X similar to the XS version ? If so, check out ifixit for disassembly. Ifixit is also a fine place to go to see how to replace a cell battery on phones that aren't supposed to be replaced hah hah !

[RBW] Re: Chain Jam

Lack of maintenance would be a prime factor in my mind. Keeping the drivetrain and the rim braking surface clean will prevent problems and extend the life of components. Laing Delray Beach FL On Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 10:43:43 PM UTC-4 Matthew Williams wrote: > My chain jammed in my

[RBW] Re: Chain Jam

Regardless if the chain width is a contributing factor or not(It's the FD that is the crux of the issue), 5-8 speed chains are not the same inner width as 9-speed and above. Would I use an 11-speed chain on a 7-8 speed cassette/FW ? Absolutely not. I've used a 9 to try and it worked okay,

[RBW] Re: moisture in dynamo light - am i screwed?

One other thing: I mounted mine to hang as well but did have it rotated properly (wires hanging downward - lensing in the correct position). On Friday, September 16, 2022 at 6:51:04 AM UTC-4 jeffrey kane wrote: > I had the same thing happen to that exact model after a couple of years of > use -

[RBW] Re: moisture in dynamo light - am i screwed?

I had the same thing happen to that exact model after a couple of years of use - mind you I rode nearly 10 hours straight in the rain the day before I noticed it (5 Borough bike tour May 2019). My solution in the end was the trash bin, sorry to say. I've been running an Edelux ll ever since

[RBW] Re: Chain Jam

With the disclaimer that I highly doubt chain width is the OP's problem - it was just one of the possibilities I introduced, I think old goopy lube and/or a worn drivetrain are most likely - I do not agree with Mr. Zinn. My Wipperman 8-speed chain does indeed have a slightly wider inner width

[RBW] Re: Chain Jam

That FD . If I only know classic looking FD's with their nice long cages, I'd say that particular FD looks like it's been chopped off. Of course that not literal, but functionally it has been. I can totaly see how such a cage could jam as seen in the photo. I can't see exactly how many teeth

[RBW] Re: Chain Jam

I'd say that your middle chainring is probably quite worn, to the point where the teeth refused to let go of the bottom run of the chain and carried it up and around until it jammed under the derailleur and top run of chain. As to how to avoid it, replace chainrings before they get to that