Re: [RBW] Re: Babies on bikes

2023-09-02 Thread Anthony Beauchemin
I waited until my kiddo was 1 before putting her on the bike. Up until that point I got her used to the idea of being on the bike so it wouldn’t seem so weird to her. One thing that really helped was the drawing of the baby on the bike on my Riv coffee mug! I would show her that and tell her

Re: [RBW] My first Rivendell/My first post

2023-08-07 Thread Anthony Beauchemin
The current set up I have on my Ram is 11-36 in the back with a 52-42 up front. I wasn't going to do the 36, but I had it and wanted to see how the derailleur would handle it. It works great, but I'll probably change it because I can't see a situation where I'll need to go that low. On

[RBW] Re: My first Rivendell/My first post

2023-08-06 Thread Anthony Beauchemin
Thanks, y'all! I took it out for a longish ride yesterday and it did not disappoint! On Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 6:38:57 PM UTC-7 Roberta wrote: > Anthony, > > Congratulations! You'll be riding it more than you ever though you > would. Rivs ride so nice and are so much fun. > > Roberta > >

Re: [RBW] Re: My first Rivendell/My first post

2023-08-05 Thread Anthony Beauchemin
Thanks, Kim! The pedals are Shimano DX PD-MX30. They're MTB pedals from I think 2010 or so. They have removable pins and the part of the pedal body where the spindle goes through is nice and concave...a must for me. I first got a pair when some were donated to the shop I was working in and now

Re: [RBW] Re: tube tear at valve stem base — any ideas why and how to fix?

2023-08-05 Thread Anthony Beauchemin
Sounds like a problem with the rim or rim tape. I'd replace the tape and inspect the valve hole for any burrs or things like that. On Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 12:23:36 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > #1: tubes degrade with age. My experience says "no," at least gauging > "age" by single