Re: [RBW] Single Speed (QB/SO/RU..) Questions

My SimpleOne came with a White Industries Eno dingle crank (38/35) and a White Ind Dos Eno freewheel (16/18) and Surly double fixed cog (17/20) in the rear. I found myself enjoying the 38 front, 16 cog combination most, I think that was about 66 gi and it was great for tooling around in my main

[RBW] Re: Single Speed (QB/SO/RU..) Questions

Executive summary: I'm still thinking about buying it because he's giving it away. I have fun with "parting out" projects, and this one would pay for itself. If I were Jason, I'd gear it down AND cheapen it up. Operating principle #1 is you can always sell used stuff to 'friends' for half r

[RBW] Re: Single Speed (QB/SO/RU..) Questions

I have my Wabi Thunder set up with 42x18 gearing. The wheels are 700c and tires Panaracer Gravel King 38mm. Doug On Friday, August 25, 2023 at 8:30:56 AM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Executive summary: I'm still thinking about buying it because he's giving > it away. I have fun with "parting o

[RBW] Re: Single Speed (QB/SO/RU..) Questions

It looks like you have some options for selling your awesome Quickbeam (slightly too small for me, thankfully for my wallet). 1. Drive 7 hours (14 hours round trip, yikes!) and sell it to Bill L. 2. Cheapen it up, drop the price, sell the expensive stuff, and clear the same amount 3. Keep droppin

[RBW] Re: Single Speed (QB/SO/RU..) Questions

As it stands I'm sticking to someone can buy it for 1750 to me and figure out a way to get it. I'd help coordinate with a bike shop. Not planning on dropping the price any further... although its funny it sat for a few weeks at 1800 with nothing and then dropped 50 bucks and its getting eyes.

[RBW] Re: Single Speed (QB/SO/RU..) Questions

White Industries sells the 16/19. It's always available. They don't make it easy to order it, because they have had lots of people try to couple a 16/19 with an eccentric ENO and not have quite enough take-up and they want to return everything. Any shop that can buy White Industries stuff can

[RBW] Re: Single Speed (QB/SO/RU..) Questions

Were it me, I'd be inclined to build an IGH rear wheel for it. I have a Sturmey Archer 3sp path racer that is one of my favorite bikes right now, and I commute on an 8sp Nexus IGH that is not light, but works well. You could have an attractive frame that is also a practical family rider that

Re: [RBW] Re: Single Speed (QB/SO/RU..) Questions

Just FYI, White Ind’s site says the 16/19 Dos freewheel was discontinued in March of ‘22.On Aug 25, 2023, at 10:50 AM, Will Boericke wrote:Were it me, I'd be inclined to build an IGH rear wheel for it.  I have a Sturmey Archer 3sp path racer that is one of my favorite bikes right now, and I commu

[RBW] Re: FS: Summer Cleaning - Brooks, Salsa, Acorn, Nitto, Thomson

All that remains is: 4) Salsa 1" 80mm Quill Stem 26.0 Clamp - $60 --A rare bird! A takeoff from a neighbors bike that I'm rehabbing. Shows signs of use, sticker is worn in parts. 7) Shimano 600 27.2 Seatpost - $20 --Some scuffs from use. On Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 10:06:29 AM UTC-5 Michael U

Re: [RBW] Re: Single Speed (QB/SO/RU..) Questions

I've bought three or four 16/19s through Mike Varley of Black Mountain Cycles. I don't remember if I got my last one before or after 3/22. I just emailed Mike to see if I can buy another. There is "off menu" stuff that White Industries doesn't push because the general population of noobs hav

[RBW] 26” MTB Tire Advice

I recently pulled my wife’s old Cannondale F5 hardtail out of hibernation with the intention of moving it along, but she now has a renewed interest in it. It cleaned up nicely, but the tires are falling apart. It looks like it can comfortably fit a 26x2.25, but I haven’t used a 26” tire since th

[RBW] Re: FS Frost River bags, Nitto lugged seat post, Bananna bags

$210 net to me for the Frost river bags and the two Riv banana bags. Buyer pays actual shipping. Frank On Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 7:24:09 AM UTC-5 Frank Brose wrote: > Seatpost has been sold. > Frank > > On Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 1:35:03 PM UTC-5 Frank Brose wrote: > >> Don't be afrai

[RBW] Re: 26” MTB Tire Advice

Do you know ANYBODY who used to ride? 26" tires accumulate in any garage that hosts riders. Find some for free! Or is it so late that everybody has already thrown everything away? BL in EC On Friday, August 25, 2023 at 8:59:55 AM UTC-7 Bones wrote: > I recently pulled my wife’s old Cannon

Re: [RBW] Re: Single Speed (QB/SO/RU..) Questions

Mike responded...that all the White Industries people are at the MADE show. He'll ask them next week. BL in EC On Friday, August 25, 2023 at 8:42:19 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > I've bought three or four 16/19s through Mike Varley of Black Mountain > Cycles. I don't remember if I got my

[RBW] Re: 26” MTB Tire Advice

I find Schwalbe usually has some good offerings. You can search by "inch" to find 26x2,2.1,2.25... Edwin On Friday, August 25, 2023 at 11:22:45 AM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Do you know ANYBODY who used to ride? 26" tires accumulate in any garage > that hosts riders. Find some for free! Or

[RBW] Re: 26” MTB Tire Advice

Hello Bones, I built up a Specialized M2 Stumpjumper with Panaracer Gravel King SK tires that are 26 x 2.1. I use it as a gravel bike. The tires are for best for gravel and light duty single track, not as supple as RH Rat Trap Pass, which are better suited for road and hard packed cinder/gravel

Re: [RBW] Single Speed (QB/SO/RU..) Questions

Yes, interesting -- *different!* -- site. It was this site that prompted me to try off road fixed and then off road ss. One of my favorite articles was the one describing the conversion of a KHS track bike to fat tire fixed gear off road use. On Fri, Aug 25, 2023 at 5:45 AM maxcr wrote: > ...

Re: [RBW] Re: Single Speed (QB/SO/RU..) Questions

Oh, +1. The old standby AW (or whatever they call it nowadays) works well if you use a big cog and a small ring so that the 33% overdrive is your flatland, hard-surface cruising gear. Direct and underdrive then give you a decent if slow offroad gear and a climbing gear. Example: If you set up direc

[RBW] Ron's Ortho vs. Nitto Albatross

Hi there, I've been using the Nitto Albatross now for over 13 years - and love it immensely. But recently I've been intrigued by the idea of going wider, much wider. Was wondering if any one had made a similar transition and would mind sharing their thoughts, reflections. Thanks hive mind!

Re: [RBW] Re: Single Speed (QB/SO/RU..) Questions

Here is what I did with my first-batch, 2005-era Quickbeam. Gearing from 46 to 71 inches. This serves me well on the rolling pavement and gravel of western Colorado. But big climbs have me wishing for a derailer. Quickbeam | 60cm Rivendell Quickbeam, shown here in multi-ge… | Flickr

Re: [RBW] Re: Single Speed (QB/SO/RU..) Questions

I'm curious why an IGH with single ring and single cog is more antithetical to the Quickbeam idea than multiple rings and multiple cogs. My 1999 Joe Starck gofast fixed gear 26" wheel road bike has several wheelsets, of which 2 are (1) the "main" wheelset: Phil QR fixed/fixed hub with 17/19t Dingl

Re: [RBW] 26” MTB Tire Advice

I really like the Big Apples, I use 2.35 and 2.15 x 26. Steve Steven Sweedler Plymouth, New Hampshire On Fri, Aug 25, 2023 at 11:59 AM Bones wrote: > I recently pulled my wife’s old Cannondale F5 hardtail out of hibernation > with the intention of moving it along, but she now has a renewed inte

Re: [RBW] 26” MTB Tire Advice

+1. I've used the 60s in both 26" and 29er sizes, in both regular and "extralite" -- saves 100 grams, 800 gr versus 900 gr for 700C -- and for their price and their weight they are very good; they roll well (for their bulk and thickness). But not much sand traction, tho' I liked them for all-round

Re: [RBW] Re: Single Speed (QB/SO/RU..) Questions

Patrick Moore is " curious why an IGH with single ring and single cog is more antithetical to the Quickbeam idea than multiple rings and multiple cogs." I find it odd that Patrick Moore (of all people) doesn't comprehend this. The reason why is that slanted horizontals (rearward OR forward fac

[RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho vs. Nitto Albatross

We have two bikes with Albatross bars, a 65cm Tosco on my Platypus, and recently picked up an Ortho bar for another bike. I like the Albatross bars on roadish bikes and wider bars like the Orthos and Toscos on bikes with wider tires that see more dirt. The 69cm Orthos are significantly wider t

[RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho vs. Nitto Albatross

David: Good point on the 65cm Toscos, forgot about those! Other monster swept back bars: the Albacore bar from Hope has on offer, the Golden Pliers x Sim Works x Nitto Ramble Bar

[RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho vs. Nitto Albatross

https://whatbars.com/ On Friday, August 25, 2023 at 12:37:56 PM UTC-7 DavidP wrote: > We have two bikes with Albatross bars, a 65cm Tosco on my Platypus, and > recently picked up an Ortho bar for another bike. I like the Albatross bars > on roadish bikes and wider bars like the Orthos and Tosco

[RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho vs. Nitto Albatross

Man Eric - what an epistle! Truly you have given me some deep things to ponder. Right now I was thinking of putting them on my Surly Long Haul Trucker - it's a 62cm. I'm 6'4 (and full of muscles). https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch7Y77ruZob/?img_index=1 I ride 45 schwalbe marathons, but am up-sizin

Re: [RBW] 26” MTB Tire Advice

No way I'm putting an 800g tire on any bike, including my FS 29er. For reasonably-light 26" tires that are cheapish, look for Maxxis DTH (assuming more gravel riding than rocky trail) or Schwalbe's excellent DJ tire, Billy Bonkers. The gravelkings are also good but skinnier than I'd prefer.

Re: [RBW] 26” MTB Tire Advice

Where are you located? On Fri, Aug 25, 2023 at 8:59 AM Bones wrote: > I recently pulled my wife’s old Cannondale F5 hardtail out of hibernation > with the intention of moving it along, but she now has a renewed interest > in it. It cleaned up nicely, but the tires are falling apart. It looks lik

Re: [RBW] Upcoming Riv Ride: Chicago

Chicago Riv Ride tomorrow, Aug 26th!Mack’s Bike and Goods are expecting us at 10:30 am, where we’ll start. We will meet, take photos, shop at their excellent store, and hit the Lakefront Trail. We expect 35-40 miles of fun, with lunch on the route somewhere. Bring your favorite Rivendell and make m

Re: [RBW] Upcoming Riv Ride: Chicago

Myself and my trusty 650b Hunqapillar are in. What time are folks arriving? Thanks in advance for the refreshments. Fair winds, Captain Conway Bennett 239.877.4119 On Fri, Aug 25, 2023, 3:23 PM Leah Peterson wrote: > Chicago Riv Ride tomorrow, Aug 26th! > > Mack’s Bike and Goods are expecti

Re: [RBW] Upcoming Riv Ride: Chicago

Count me in too. Thanks so much for organizing. Cody Chicago On Fri, Aug 25, 2023 at 3:38 PM Conway Bennett < captainconwaybenn...@gmail.com> wrote: > Myself and my trusty 650b Hunqapillar are in. What time are folks > arriving? Thanks in advance for the refreshments. > > > Fair winds, > > Cap

Re: [RBW] Upcoming Riv Ride: Chicago

Mack's is my hometown shop! Sad to report that I won't be able to make it out tomorrow. Sam and his crew are great people - have fun everyone! MATHIEU BROWN On Fri, Aug 25, 2023 at 3:38 PM Conway Bennett < captainconwaybenn...@gmail.com> wrote: > Myself and my trusty 650b Hunqapillar are in.

Re: [RBW] Upcoming Riv Ride: Chicago

I'll also miss out this time, I'm afraid. I was hoping to connect with the nice folks in this group, but alas. I'm looking forward to seeing photos of a bunch of Rivendells in Chicago. Enjoy! Jason Oak Park, IL On Friday, August 25, 2023 at 3:41:36 PM UTC-5 mathie...@gmail.com wrote: > Mack

Re: [RBW] Single Speed (QB/SO/RU..) Questions

Rivs are not unique in this. Your own BMC Monster Cross has angled drop outs, as does the Surly Cross Check and just about very pre-early 80s road bike. Eric On Friday, August 25, 2023, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Patrick Moore is " curious why an IGH with single ring and single cog is > more antithe

[RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho vs. Nitto Albatross

Great looking LHT - wider bars will fit right in on that rig. You may want to consider a longer stem to avoid knee contact, also Orthos are not bar end shifter compatible so you'd need to switch the shifters to thumb mounts or something. -Dave On Friday, August 25, 2023 at 4:03:51 PM UTC-4 Dav

[RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho vs. Nitto Albatross

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. Eric - when I put the Albatross and Billie on top of each other on Whatbars, they look almost identical in width, just with a little more grip area which in turn makes them slightly wider. I'm actually ok on grip area, just looking for more width in general.

[RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho vs. Nitto Albatross

David - it looks like your bar ends are Silver2s? If so Riv has Silver shifter thumb mounts in stock - you could just move the shifters from the bar end pods to the thumb mounts. On Friday, August 25, 2023 at 5:41:09 PM

[RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho vs. Nitto Albatross

I've found my sweet spot of swept back bars with the 54cm width range. I really like the fit of albatross, loscos, and chocomoose. I found toscos (and kind of bosco) to be too wide and somewhat bothersome to my shoulder and neck issues. I really like how tosco and ortho looks, but am personal

Re: [RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho vs. Nitto Albatross

I have both Tosco and Orthos, and they are both very very similar bars. Orthos have gentler curves… and of course the clamp diameter… but that’s about the only difference. Aside from stem use, you’re not going to see much difference in those two.On Aug 25, 2023, at 3:53 PM, 'Sean, PNW' via RBW Owne

Re: [RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho vs. Nitto Albatross

That's a great recommendation re: Toscos - and with availability. Thank you! On Friday, August 25, 2023 at 4:24:19 PM UTC-6 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > I have both Tosco and Orthos, and they are both very very similar bars. > Orthos have gentler curves… and of course the clamp diameter… but that’

Re: [RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho vs. Nitto Albatross

Anyone have experience with the Velo Orange Granola Bar? Looks really close to the family. https://velo-orange.com/products/granola-bar?_pos=1&_sid=492f7836c&_ss=r On Friday, August 25, 2023 at 5:20:12 PM UTC-6 David Pulsipher wrote: > That's a great recommendation re: Toscos - and with availab

[RBW] Re: Saddle Height

Hi Matt — Welcome! And I hope you find a Platypus that fits you well. Where are you located? Maybe we can help find someone in your area so you can have a test ride before you buy a frame. I think a 55, as you say, would be more versatile. I have a 2009 Hillborne that's a 57cm and a 2021 Appal

[RBW] Re: Roaduno

>From Grants blahg: "RoadUnos are scheduled for early 2024, but we're getting prototypes in mid to late September. They're basically A. Homer Hilsen frames except for the graphics and dropouts. Rear wheel spacing is 120mm." On Monday, August 7, 2023 at 12:19:26 PM UTC-4 RichS wrote: > I would

Re: [RBW] Upcoming Riv Ride: Chicago

Hello Leah, Not too far off the path on your way south is Argyle Street aka Little Vietnam. Tank Noodle is a fantastic place to get authentic Vietnamese food. Are you going all the way south to Promontory Point in Hyde Park? If so, there are a number of eateries on 53rd Street that are not too far

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: QuickBeam 58 cm

And as it is Friday and I took an awesome joyride around the new area, I am calling it quits on calling it quits for this bike. I can say it is now sold, as you all sold me on keeping it. My plan is to keep riding it more now that I'm more confident with the climbs in the immediate area and i

[RBW] Re: 26” MTB Tire Advice

My go-to 26 MTB tires in order of aggressiveness: Hans Dampf Nobby Nic Mezcal HD/NN is about perfect for year round singletrack in East Tennessee. NN/Mezcal would be great for ~50% singletrack. Regardless, it rarely makes sense to have the same tire F/R - a few extra grams on a good front tire

Re: [RBW] Upcoming Riv Ride: Chicago

Managed to get the train up from Champaign, and looking forward to meeting folks tomorrow. Cheers, -Gautham On Friday, August 25, 2023 at 8:50:18 PM UTC-5 Robert Blunt wrote: > Hello Leah, > Not too far off the path on your way south is Argyle Street aka Little > Vietnam. Tank Noodle is a fant

[RBW] Re: 26” MTB Tire Advice

A good all-around tire is the Maxxis Ikon in 26 x 2.2. Rolls pretty fast and has decent grip. I love it for XC rides. I put a pair on a 90’s Stumpjumper a couple of years ago. Great tire. Not that expensive, either. On Friday, August 25, 2023 at 9:59:55 AM UTC-6 Bones wrote: > I recently pulle

Re: [RBW] Re: 26” MTB Tire Advice

Good call - Ikon 2.2 is a goodie. Seems to last forever and was easier to mount tubeless than Schwalbes. I’d personally be sketched out with one on the front, but loved it as a rear tire in the summer.On Aug 25, 2023, at 11:03 PM, Hoch in ut wrote:A good all-around tire is the Maxxis Ikon in 26 x

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: QuickBeam 58 cm

As a humble newb who'd looked enviously at the Frenchie tabs, I think you've made the right decision ;) On Friday, August 25, 2023 at 6:52:50 PM UTC-7 jasonz...@gmail.com wrote: > And as it is Friday and I took an awesome joyride around the new area, I > am calling it quits on calling it quits

[RBW] Re: Saddle Height

Thanks, Eric. I've very recently experienced the same with my saddle height. I suspect my self-estimated pbh was low, as a 73 saddle height feels fine and, yes, faster. That brings the 60cm within range, but I'll keep looking. And will do! On Friday, August 25, 2023 at 6:12:56 PM UTC-7 eric...