Re: [RBW] Grant's BLAHG: Gus Boots update: headbadge, etc.

Unsubscribe me. I call things like I see them.  Boy I am pissed, and my PTSD is pinned.  I am done with this crew of hatred. It just never stops. I am done with Rivendell. The owners group is not an owners group. It is the church of Grant and his blind minions. The undercurrent of hate is

Re: [RBW] Grant's BLAHG: Gus Boots update: headbadge, etc.

Joe, I haven’t drank alcohol in over ten years. But I appreciate the insults. I hoped someone smiled, as that was the purpose of the post.  Entertainment for seventh graders.  Clayton  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad On Thursday, November 22, 2018, 5:02 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: The smoker

Re: [RBW] Grant's BLAHG: Gus Boots update: headbadge, etc.

If I buy, I will go with the fillet, since I can’t have my lugs and light, straight tubes like on my PERFECT Toyo Atlantis. (childish stomping on the ground, whiny pouty face). The fillet version takes me back to the eighties, and the high end, custom mountain bikes I couldn’t afford. I can’t

Re: [RBW] Grant's BLAHG: Gus Boots update: headbadge, etc.

Relax Joe.Clayton Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad On Thursday, November 22, 2018, 12:14 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: I'm not going to "relax Joe", your weird negative comments about Grant on Thanksgiving are unnecessary. Go ride your bike. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Grant's BLAHG: Gus Boots update: headbadge, etc.

 That is why I explained myself, and my desire for a bike they don’t make. I thought that was clear. Relax Joe.  Clayton Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad On Thursday, November 22, 2018, 11:47 AM, Joe Bernard wrote: You don't wanna want one, you want a bike Riv isn't making. Thanksgiving is a

Re: [RBW] Re: Not MUSA but Very Riv

Wow!  It’s so pretty, I’d run it, even if it was a horrible fit...and care less about its weight.朗 Thanks for the pictures and education. I guy I worked for in the nineties at Qranc, came up with the word IRIDIUM (I think that’s the word?) for Oakley. He said it was pure marketing BS, not a

Re: [RBW] No love for the Albastache?

John, you are correct. I misspoke. The middle ‘X’ on my photo is the median nerve. There goes my ‘my armchair expert’ status. My damage is mostly to both ulnar nerves, which is why I don’t like the Albastache, but my other nerves are affected too. On a hard ride, the wrong handlebar, tire

Re: [RBW] No love for the Albastache?

Thanks J, but I have had three back surgeries too, and their stem isn’t tall enough, due to the fact I bought a smaller frame than Grant would recommend, so I can run a suspension seat post. I have a 100 mm Nitto dirt drop, all the way up, to get the right fit. Rather funny looking but it

Re: [RBW] No love for the Albastache?

Ok, thanks Patrick!\Clay Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad On Thursday, November 15, 2018, 11:19 AM, 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: Clayton, To post photos, switch to Desktop (bottom of the page), attache file. With abandon, Patrick, who has never experienced numbness with

[RBW] Bike weight

My Atlantis weighs 31.4 lbs. as listed. I probably ride around five pounds heavier with a partial frame bag, top tube bag, rear Stuinniker bag with a Ti-bow lock, water bottle, windbreaker and tools. Frame-Toyo, 1998 era, powder coatedNitto 100mm dirt drop stemNitto WTB dirt drop bars from the

Re: [RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

Oh...A DahonNever mindI see your point. You have me wondering how my local Safeway would take to me using my Atlantis as a grocery cartSure would be simpler. No locking up the bike, getting a cart, forgetting my reusable bags, wiping off the slimy cart handle with handi wipes that

Re: [RBW] Re: Feeling the Rivets

Thanks Lester, I misspoke. I was sure it was Selle Italia. I had the first word right Clayton DirtDance! On Saturday, April 28, 2018 4:43 PM, Lester Lammers wrote: https://www.brooksengland.com/en_us/timeline "2002 Brooks is bought by Italian saddle

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar Drivetrain Upgrade

On Friday, August 11, 2017 11:35 AM, "Justin, Oakland" wrote: Clayton: This may appeal to you. https://paulcomp.com/shop/components/sram-shifter-adaptor/ -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Cable/Housing Cutter Suggestions

KJ "What is this magical stuff, 'Jag Wire compressionless brake housing??'" OMG!  Thanks so much KJ!  I didn't know it existed. I have wondered why no one made it, but I obviously didn't look hard enough. Now that I do, I will never go back either.   Guess I will retire my diagonal cutters now. 

Re: [RBW] Re: Cable/Housing Cutter Suggestions

I am unfamiliar with the Jagwire pro housing cutter. It won't crush diagonal wound brake housing?  As far as cable caps, I use small diameter copper tubing that I bought at a hobby shop. (I cut a 2" length of brake and sis cable wire and took them into the store to try the fit). To me, copper

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis Bars: Drop or Moustache?

Nice Atlantis and it looks uber comfortable!  Clay On Thursday, July 27, 2017 11:30 AM, ADH wrote: I've been looking at the original moustache bars because you can find them at a few places for under $60. Here's an added consideration for me. I'm in my 60s and I'm

Re: [RBW] Re: Crust Leather Bar assessments?

Too extreme for me. Thanks to all!  I'm always on the hunt for the perfect drop bar.  I won't buy this one... Clayton  On Thursday, June 8, 2017 1:54 PM, davidcha wrote: I rode with the Crust bars for a couple of weeks. Pro's: great leverage, especially when

Re: [RBW] Re: Iron on patches

Les, they are the original WTB dirtdrops from way back. I think I bought them new in the late eighties or early nineties. They are heat treated so I am pretty sure Nitto made them. I like them ok. I have gone through a bunch of bars, and still haven't found the perfect one yet. My perfect bar?

Re: [RBW] Albastache + brifters

The L.D stem. | | | | $ 125.00 || | | | | | The L.D stem. This is our version of the Limp dick stem which was designed by Charlie Cunningham. This steam is designed to ge... | | | | This might help Ash, on the Raleigh... I bought one, to build a bike

Re: [RBW] Re: Albastache + brifters

Ashwath, No extender...just a long quill. This is a newish one I ordered through Ben's Cycle; a 100mm Nitto Dirt Drop Stem. The quill is longer than my old dirt drop stem (bought it in 98 or so), but not by much.   Clayton (Bend) On Tuesday, January 3, 2017 2:19 PM, Ashwath Akirekadu

Re: [RBW] Re: Holiday Saddle question

I just installed my fourth new SA. In my last comment I neglected to say, I had to do some prep work on my last saddle. I took coarse sandpaper and sanded down the edges to provide a rounded edge. I also carefully peened down the edge of the name plate so it won't tear up my shorts. Some mink

Re: [RBW] Re: Rat Trap Pass: reviews? impressions? poetic waxings?

When tires are manufactured, the inside of the molds are sprayed with a substance to make the rubber release after cooking them. Until that thin coating wears off, the tires can be quite slippery. I learned this in the motorcycle world, where it is VERY important to know your tires and what

Re: [RBW] Re: Stuinniker update

Thank you for the kind words! Clayton On Tuesday, May 31, 2016 7:13 AM, Jayme Frye wrote: Shut up and take my money! :-D This bag design is awesome. I would love it for my new Fatlantis build (in something other than camao). Great work. Jayme On Monday, May 30,

Re: [RBW] Wanted: Old, used, torn, too short, Brooks leather handlebar tape...

Thanks Rene! Rivendellians rock! Clayton (Bend) On Monday, May 30, 2016 2:56 PM, René Sterental wrote: I just removed some. Email me off list and I'll send it to you.  René On Monday, May 30, 2016, 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch

Re: [RBW] Re: Bag making

Garth, it's a Nitto Dirt Drop stem from Rivendell. 10 cm. On Friday, April 15, 2016 9:57 AM, Ron Mc wrote: the bags look particularly nice on that bike.  -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Bag making

Tim, these are MK3s and are available.  On Friday, April 15, 2016 9:53 AM, Tim Gavin wrote: Very nice!   And your Atlantis looks like a Fatlantis with those ITS MK2 tires.  I wish they were still in production.  FYI, the Thunder Burt Liteskins roll just

Re: [RBW] Re: New Stuinniker bag evolution

Thanks, Phil. I am working hard at getting better, but sewing is not a natural thing for me. I struggle, so I must enjoy the challenge or pain, I haven't decided which it is.  Stuinniker is a name I came up with in honor of my father whose name was Stuart. He was a prisoner of war during world

Re: [RBW] Re: Photos of the Spinnaker bag number two, now called the "Stuinnaker Bag"

Just clink on my name, not the link, it should take you to my home page. Clayton On Friday, December 4, 2015 10:26 AM, Jim D Massachusetts wrote: Looks great in post, but link does not seem to work.                     Jim D.                  Massachusetts  --

Re: [RBW] Re: Photos of the Spinnaker bag number two, now called the "Stuinnaker Bag"

Thanks, I'll try to film something up in the next couple of days... Clay On Friday, December 4, 2015 6:34 PM, drew wrote: Very cool and impressive. i'd love to see a video of this thing being put on the rack and loaded up. -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] My new project, The DirtDance Spinnaker Bag.

Christopher, I used a heat gun with gloves. Some closed cell foam helps too, for some molding. I molded the hooks on the rack, took the plate off and heated the hooks again, and then just barely tightened the hooks by hand, and hold 'till cool.  No rattle. Clayton(Bend) On Thursday,

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffee outside.

Cecily, I appreciate your advice.  Right now, I am saving my knee and not riding much. I think I'll continue with the injections every six months and plan on surgery (maybe) next winter. I HAVE to ride (for mental wellness -chronic severe PTSD) so I am in the same situation as you were. I miss

Re: [RBW] Fender pondering.....

Thanks to everyone! I haven't considered stainless. Ok, wood is out. Painted aluminum or stainless...Leaning towards stainlessBerthoud stainless steel fendersI'll check them out.  On Friday, October 9, 2015 11:31 AM, 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch

Re: [RBW] What's in your garage?

Your Sweet Pea is very cool.  Clayton On Saturday, August 1, 2015 11:29 AM, Lynne Fitz fitzb...@comcast.net wrote: What we have: Spouse Old (late 80's? early 90's) Mongoose mountain frame, set up as a commuter, with racks, fenders, slicks, and those cool big loop Scott handlebars

Re: [RBW] Re: BQ to publish study of pedal retention usefulness in Summer issue

Jan, I apologize. I did not mean to offend anyone, and was totally mistaken about your connection to Rene Herse. Your connection to them in my mind, somehow became your brand, that you sold. However I stand by my brake comments. I had intense brake judder on my Specialized Crux, and it was

Re: [RBW] Re: BQ to publish study of pedal retention usefulness in Summer issue

Does he not own Rene Herse? And sell his own randoneur frames? I thought he did. H. Clayton On Thursday, June 11, 2015 6:55 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On 06/11/2015 11:38 AM, 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote (speaking of Jan Heine): He seemed infer

Re: [RBW] Re: BQ to publish study of pedal retention usefulness in Summer issue

Patrick, one of my favorite shoes I used back in my toe clip days, are skate shoes. They have grippy soles, padded toes and tongues and you can find them cheap at Payless or Target. However, currently my faves are 510s paired with big mountain bike pinned flats. They stick so well, that with a

Re: [RBW] Re: A Life Update

I talked to my orthopedist about regenerating cartilage research. I had been holding out hoping that new cartilage regeneration was just a year or three away from becoming reality. He smiled and said that my knee would never make it that far. I've had three knee surgeries on my left knee and

Re: [RBW] Re: A Life Update

Thanks Steve, that is good to hear. Clayton B. On Monday, June 8, 2015 5:47 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On 06/08/2015 07:45 PM, 'clayton bailey' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote:   I am extremely curious on how Cecily and others that have had knee replacements, think

Re: [RBW] Re: A Life Update

I am grateful for the feedback. On Monday, June 8, 2015 8:41 PM, 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: I was 49 when I had my double knee replacement. I would have preferred to wait until I was older but I couldnt. I had them both done at the same

Re: [RBW] loaded handling question

I bet it is your front rack and basket. The little front racks are a lot more wobbly than you think. Grab your basket on each side and with the wheel between your knees, rock each side up and down, and back and forth (yaw). Really flexy isn't it?  That motion is introduced into your forks and

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW Osaka Roadie clip bell loud enough?

Patrick, it has a long ding. I won't write a-ling after ding. Ding Clayton On Monday, May 18, 2015 9:23 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Great the Spurcycle doesn't self-strike. Does the dome vibrate/hum though? With abandon,Patrick-- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis or Hunq - what's the real difference?

Straight gauge is usually used in lugged construction, as the lugs provide the butting.  Clayton (Bend) On Wednesday, March 11, 2015 10:04 AM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote: On Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 3:35:41 AM UTC-4, drew beckmeyer wrote: well i just went ahead and

Re: [RBW] My Winter Projects

Thanks Soren, I am glad they worked for you! Clayton On Wednesday, March 11, 2015 7:04 PM, Soren Hansen nalord.mo...@gmail.com wrote: Clayton, I really like the camerabag. I just have to ask, was it you who wrote the wonderful instruction for the Schultzi pannier? If yes I want to

Re: [RBW] Re: My Winter Projects

It would be very lengthly to explain how to make your own. Hopefully with these photos and video it will be clear enough to make yourself. No I won't make them. The hook is made from aluminum, but I already had it. If I was to make it from scratch, I'd use steel. Front prongs are aluminum too.

Re: [RBW] Re: My Winter Projects

I forgot to mention that Bend Velo in Bend Oregon is thinking of making and selling my basket design. Talk to Eric.  On Tuesday, March 10, 2015 4:39 PM, 'clayton bailey' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: It would be very lengthly to explain how to make

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul Brakes -- Wow!

If you like your brakes, THAT is how you should run them. Everything comes down to what you like in the end. After all, they are just bicycles..CRACKA TAKA BOOM!  Damn, just had to duck a thunderboltlol. Clayton (Bend) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul Brakes -- Wow!

I learned this over 20 years plus of using and working on cantilever brakes. I set up brakes for mountain bike race teams in the late 80's and early 90's. I am sorry, but your armchair theory does not translate to real bikes in my experience. I run canti's on my Crux. The greatest feel and max

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul Brakes -- Wow!

Oh... I forgot to mention that brake feel is more important than outright power anyway. Bikes have a small contact patch. It's important to know exactly when your tire is at max adhesion at maximum braking, and not past it. I bow out now...bye. Clay On Friday, February 20, 2015 2:34 PM,

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto big front rack q / hello

I agonized for a while and then realized, sometimes the best engineered solution is a hose clamp (Garner Martin, Easy racer founder), or in our case, a P-clamp. :) The top mounts don't carry any vertical load, just horizontal. A P-clamp is short, so less flex, less vertical twisting of the

Re: [RBW] Re: NITTO Mark's Rack and Berthoud adjustable rack and VO Randonner rack.

Marks rack should be fine as a rando. On Monday, October 13, 2014 3:49 PM, 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: I'm about to get a rack for my Homer. It's for rando, specifically a Berthoud bag, and the Mark's rack is the one I'm leaning toward. I would

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has let me down.

Thanks Bill. That is kind and thoughtful, but I will pass on your offer. Your loyalty is commendable. I bow my head to you and will forgive and forget the minor infraction.  On Monday, August 11, 2014 8:19 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I went through my parts box and

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has let me down.

Wow. I am speechless.    Humbled.   I will go through you if I ever have any issues again. This was an issue that seems to have gotten way out of hand. I will return the stickers. I have chronic severe PTSD and occasionally it makes me rather pissy. However, I explained my experience with

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has let me down.

HaHaHa! She probably will burp sea water now. Clay   On Tuesday, August 12, 2014 5:08 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: The dog ate my decals.  Next time she gets an X-ray, it'll say Atlantis on her intestines.  dougP On Tuesday, August 12, 2014 12:12:23 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has let me down.

Yes, they understood the issue. The Atlantis replacement stickers they have (at last contact) go under a clear coat only. I do not want to put a clear coat over powder coat, so I was going with the Reuserrctio stickers, just to keep it in Riv. They sent the thin stickers, not the thick stickers

Re: [RBW] Rivendell has let me down.

Fragile thin decals. Like you would use on Testor plastic models you made as a kid.  On Monday, August 11, 2014 6:46 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote: How does a sticker shatter? On Aug 11, 2014 5:14 PM, 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: I

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has let me down.

I ordered a thick set for my son. I could be mistaken. I am old and take meds for your safety ;) These were very fragile, like the replacement Atlantis stickers I first tried. Clay On Monday, August 11, 2014 7:03 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: One other possibility: do you

Re: [RBW] Rivendell has let me down.

HaHa!  On Monday, August 11, 2014 7:29 PM, Ken Mattina ken.matt...@gmail.com wrote: I'm not saying anything I'll just let you cry yourself to sleep.    On Mon, Aug 11, 2014 at 5:13 PM, 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: I ordered a set of Resurrectio

Re: [RBW] Any recommendations on a Atlantis wannabe?

Thanks for your advice, everyone! On Wednesday, June 25, 2014 3:12 PM, Mathew Greiner mathew.grei...@gmail.com wrote: There's a certain cache to the well-used higher quality older frames. I can't imagine you doing better than finding a RB-T, but of course in the used market you can't

Re: [RBW] Any recommendations on a Atlantis wannabe?

I like Miyatas. I'll keep a lookout. Thanks. On Wednesday, June 25, 2014 2:31 PM, Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.com wrote: Dave, Not sure which  On Wednesday, June 25, 2014, Dave Johnston jdi...@gmail.com wrote: I converted my old 93 MB-3 to an upright roadster with 42mm slicks and

Re: [RBW] Re: Any recommendations on a Atlantis wannabe?

Thanks! On Tuesday, June 24, 2014 8:42 AM, eflayer eddie.fla...@att.net wrote: Depends on what size wheels you are looking for. If 700c, I might suggest the New Albion Privateer:   http://newalbioncycles.com/privateer1/   Or Soma Saga:   http://www.somafab.com/archives/product/saga   Maybe