[RBW] Re: The Riv goes "Spinal Tap"

Drew, This bike is utterly perfect! Great choice in gearing, too. On Monday, February 20, 2023 at 3:03:56 PM UTC-8 Drew Saunders wrote: > "This goes to eleven!" > After having to get a new rear wheel for my 1999 Red Rivendell, which came > with a spacer to use less than 11 speeds (I had a

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike rack suggestions

1Up also has the Wheel Stop which is supposed to make carrying fendered bikes better.  I think it helps clamp the front wheel more securely so you can go easy on the rear bar which would be clamping on the fender itself?I added one with my order but haven’t installed it yet. I’ve been working from

[RBW] Re: Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

In 2008 I rode the Bomba prototype for a few weeks. Here are my photos from then: https://www.flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/albums/72157607024143730 And my review of it in 2008: https://chicogino.blogspot.com/2008/05/rivendell-bombadil-my-two-week-fling.html On Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 8:16:08

[RBW] Re: FS: Simple One 58 cm, F,F,HS,BB. Dark Green

Awesome bike and great price too. I owned a 62 SimpleOne for a bit and it was super fun, a light and bombproof setup if you don’t have too many crazy hills around. Mine took wide tires with fenders and a rack! Good luck with the sale Max On Monday, February 20, 2023 at 10:03:18 PM UTC-5 Minh

[RBW] Re: FS: Simple One 58 cm, F,F,HS,BB. Dark Green

FWIW as an owner of a green qb, i think thats a fair-ish price. will be sad to see a local nyc QB leave the but hope it goes to a good home On Monday, February 20, 2023 at 8:30:14 PM UTC-5 alan lavine wrote: > Hi All, > I bought this from a list member but somehow it never gelled for me, in >

[RBW] FS: Simple One 58 cm, F,F,HS,BB. Dark Green

Hi All, I bought this from a list member but somehow it never gelled for me, in addition it was somewhat redundant with other bikes and I need room for incoming. Serial # M1011158. I will send fotos once I've cleaned it up a bit but it has the usual nicks and scratches from use but no dings or

[RBW] Re: Toyo Atlantis fit question, and maybe purchase help

Kurt: I'm 5'10" & also run a 75cm saddle height. PBH of 84. I bought my 58 cm Toyo Atlantis in 2003 & it's been my primary bike for 20 years. Plenty of loaded touring as well as bopping around town & some trail riding. It's had various handlebars as I've gotten older & stiffer. Currently have

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike rack suggestions

I've been using a Saris Freedom 2 EX 2-Bike Hitch Rack which has worked out great for my large fendered Riv bikes - I don't see why it wouldn't work for a Betty. Also, it's MUSA which is a plus. Max On Monday, February 20, 2023 at 2:42:35 PM UTC-5 ericf3

Re: [RBW] Re: Signing up for Scary Things: Intro to Bike Mechanics

Yep, three cheers for not underestimating your abilities ! In regards to wheel stuff, watch Jim Langley's video on wheel building, it's an hour, and you can watch it in parts of course. He has a rather calming way of showing you how he does it, and he's encouraging. Even if you have no

Re: [RBW] Re: Signing up for Scary Things: Intro to Bike Mechanics

Leah, Brava! I've done most of my own bike work for the past mumble-mumble years (about 30 or so), and I did twice try to build wheels, only to realize it's best to have someone who knows what they're doing build wheels. I did get better at truing wheels after trying to build them. If you

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: The Cabo Loop, BSC

Thanks, friends! Glad you enjoyed the read. Even more fun to ride it, so make a plan if you can. Steven, La Ribera seems to be undergoing a massive construction project involving a marina and a golf course. Very dusty when we rode through. Fat tires would be helpful, but not necessary. My 2.15

Re: [RBW] Re: Signing up for Scary Things: Intro to Bike Mechanics

It's neat to see others going through the bike mechanics learning too. I've found the book "Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance" to be super helpful, especially in combination with the Park Tool videos. I'm sure Zinn's road bike book is good too. On Monday, February 20, 2023 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Signing up for Scary Things: Intro to Bike Mechanics

There’s someone in the Philadelphia area (I’m not connected to seller) who is selling intermediate/advanced toolkit.   We could get up a collection and present it to our BBDD!  :). intermediate/advanced tool kit - bicycle parts - by owner - bike salephiladelphia.craigslist.orgSent from my iPhoneOn

[RBW] Re: Signing up for Scary Things: Intro to Bike Mechanics

To those responding to this post who are saying they're gradually learning to do most everything (adjusting, changing components, etc.) except wheel building, I say *don't underrate yourself!* With a good resource (personally, I'd recommend Sheldon Brown's step-by-step methodology available

[RBW] Re: Signing up for Scary Things: Intro to Bike Mechanics

I started lacing my own wheels using the bike frame with reversed brake pads on the caliper arms as the truing stand (the brake pad nuts were the side to side guides, a 10mm combination wrench rubber banded to the pads for up and down), and a spoke wrench because that was what I could afford

[RBW] WTB: Nitto threadless upright stem (CR61 / MCR65)

Where have threadless upright stems gone? I'm looking for either the CR61 (https://www.rivbike.com/products/nitto-hiriser-25-4-1-1-8-threadless-stem-16252) or MCR65 (https://global.bluelug.com/nitto-mcr65-stem-silver.html) stems in size 105 or 110, silver only. - Denis, in NC -- You received

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: The Cabo Loop, BSC

Hi John, Thank-you for letting me know. As I read and saw your pictures, I visualized myself riding my Clem Smith Jr. "L" bike with my wide tires navigating through all the varied terrain and having a great adventure in a world with very few people around. I would be happy eating authentic

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike rack suggestions

I have had a 2 bike Swagman for several years, and even used it to take bikes from Vancouver to Ottawa on one occasion. Worked like a charm. And it easily takes different sizes - I have used it for a pair of my bikes (64cm) or one of mine, one of my wife's (52cm or so for her) The only issues I

[RBW] Re: Signing up for Scary Things: Intro to Bike Mechanics

Mike! I love what you’re doing. Working on bikes and getting paid to do it… plus the ability to tinker and play around. On Monday, February 20, 2023 at 8:55:18 AM UTC-8 Stephanie A. wrote: > I love this, Leah! I've been doing what I can on my bike, and now that I'm > really starting to change

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike rack suggestions

Wow, the Swagman looks nice! Way more affordable than a 2-bike super duty 1 Up. On Monday, February 20, 2023 at 2:14:16 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote: > I have one of these Swagman racks that have fender-friendly trays and then > a hook that clamps down on the top tube - and works totally fine

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike rack suggestions

I have one of these Swagman racks that have fender-friendly trays and then a hook that clamps down on the top tube - and works totally fine with step-thru frames as the hook can all the way down to the bottom if it needs to. We use it with my partner's fendered dutch bikes and any of my bikes

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike rack suggestions

Hey! That’s cool, thanks Scott. Time to make some fender cushions.On Feb 20, 2023, at 10:56, greenteadrinkers wrote:If your car has a hitch with a 2" receiver and you can afford it, don't waste your money on anything other than a 1Up. You can get a single-bike heavy-duty rack for $430, the rack

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike rack suggestions

If your car has a hitch with a 2" receiver and you can afford it, don't waste your money on anything other than a 1Up. You can get a single-bike heavy-duty rack for $430, the rack is expandable for up to 4 bikes, with each bike weighing no more than 50 lbs.

[RBW] Re: Riv Riders in Western NC

Pam, I'd be happy to help w route planning! Michael Boone, NC On Monday, February 20, 2023 at 12:15:07 AM UTC-5 Pam Bikes wrote: > Let's all try to plan a Riv NC ride near Boone this summer. Who can > help? We would need to pick a date, plan a route. I'm not familiar with > the area. > >

[RBW] Re: FS or Trade: 26" Velocity Dually/Deore wheel

Forgot to say, local is Helena, MT or thereabouts. On Monday, February 20, 2023 at 10:44:02 AM UTC-7 Joe D. wrote: > For sale is perhaps the best 26+ rim on the market, the Velocity Dually, > paired with a Deore hub. This is the rear wheel only, 135mm quick release, > disc brake only.

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike rack suggestions

I have a 1up also and have experienced interference with the fenders and the front rack/basket. I’m not sure any ideal combo of rack exists if you have these things on your bike. I certainly tried to find a solution that keeps the bike off the roof, and keeps bikes from rubbing/banging together.

[RBW] Re: Signing up for Scary Things: Intro to Bike Mechanics

I love this, Leah! I've been doing what I can on my bike, and now that I'm really starting to change components I'm starting to learn more and more. My hope is that once I'm done adjusting components on this bike I can be in an okay place to eventually build up my own from a frame and fork

[RBW] Re: Signing up for Scary Things: Intro to Bike Mechanics

I'm (mostly) self-taught as far as wrenching goes. I started decades ago maintaining my own bikes, then buying and repairing and re-selling bikes from CL. I eventually got to the point where I could strip a bike to the bare frame and rebuild everything. The only formal class I took was a wheel

[RBW] Re: FS: '85 Specialized Sequoia 63cm

I would be all over this if it was one size smaller, oh well, maybe next time. Nice review from back in the day... https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1254945-road-test-bike-review-1986-specialized-sequoia.html JohnS On Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 3:12:52 AM UTC-5 Luke Hendrickson

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: The Cabo Loop, BSC

Excellent pictures and reporting, John, thanks for sharing! I checked out your link for some pics of your rigs, many more great photos in there! On Monday, February 20, 2023 at 3:14:03 AM UTC-5 Steven Sweedler wrote: > John, very niceride report, as always. i have visited La Ribera a few >

Re: [RBW] Re: Signing up for Scary Things: Intro to Bike Mechanics

Takashi, (Side note - my dumb autocorrect tried to change your name to Takashita, glad I caught that! Also, how in the world did it make that name up?!)Your idea is the absolute best idea I have heard in recent memory. I am FOR SURE going to start this thread, maybe the first parody thread we have

Re: [RBW] Re: Do your MKS Monarch pedals have spiked wings yet ?

They are what came as spares with my Diety T-MAC pedals - about twice as long as the ones that come with the Grip Monarchs. I am using the M4 x 0.70 tap and 1/8" drill bit. Laing On Monday, February 20, 2023 at 7:34:54 AM UTC-5 rsb...@msn.com wrote: > I put the wings on my commuter bike

[RBW] Re: Signing up for Scary Things: Intro to Bike Mechanics

My wife keeps telling me to volunteer at our local bike nonprofit, Bike Athens but as an introvert I keep avoiding that. My mechanic skills are quite limited and mostly self-taught via the internet and more specifically YouTube. It is satisfying to be able to make adjustments, replace brake

[RBW] Re: Riv Riders in Western NC

Northeast Tennessee here, but keen on getting together for a ride. Morgan , Cumberland Gap TN On Monday, February 20, 2023 at 12:16:58 AM UTC-5 Pam Bikes wrote: > ...and also determine mileage, pace, elevation, etc. Obviously I'd like > to be able to take in all the bikes over a picnic or

[RBW] Re: Signing up for Scary Things: Intro to Bike Mechanics

Now I'm expecting, in the near future, seeing "Ask Leah Anything About Your Bike Problems" thread in this forum. Takashi 2023年2月20日月曜日 7:49:57 UTC+9 eric...@gmail.com: Good for you, Leah! Enjoy the wrenches :) On Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 1:06:29 PM UTC-5 J J wrote: Great story, thank you

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike rack suggestions

If I had to do it all over, I’d definitely go with a 1up rack. My Küat NV2.0 is great, and I’m fine with how it works with fenders and racks… but I feel like a 1up would be more secure in those cases. Also, my Medium Gus at 50” wheelbase is the absolute maximum length the Küat will handle.On Feb