Re: [RBW] Re: 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

2023-04-14 Thread Garth
Don't buy anything Eric ! The confusion appears on the part of the Alltricks website. They're using a pic of the VO Grand Cru setback seatpost that has 30mm of setback, but they're actually selling the Kalloy UNO SP-248. There is no VO SP-248 model. The VO post only comes in 27.2 and retails f

[RBW] Re: 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

2023-04-13 Thread Garth
FWIW Leah, The Kalloy post that Riv includes with frames already has 25mm of setback and the model 602 has 24mm. They don't make one with any more than that, and some less. A few mm's plus or minus is hardly worthy of a new post.There's very few posts with more setback than 25mm in any diameter

[RBW] Re: 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

2023-04-13 Thread Garth
That's a bummer about the IRD post, there's nothing worse than a wonky post ! Yeah, a SA saddle sounds like it would work for you Eric. I looked at their saddles just now and noticed the aluminum framed versions don't have a badge on the back, the name is engraved in the frame in small subtle

[RBW] Re: 173 v. 178 Crank Arms?

2023-04-13 Thread Garth
Save your cash . I'd ask why are you considering longer arms ? My experience with longer cranks(up to 185mm) is that they didn't live up to the promise the crank length theories based on leg dimensions claimed. Theories are theories after all. The opposite way works for me. Foot further for

[RBW] Re: 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

2023-04-13 Thread Garth
If that photo Eric is of the bike in question, well sheesh, that saddle . it's already so far forward in the seatpost ! MB-2's have a minimum of a 73d STA, so that only adds to the forward position in relation to the BB. A Brooks saddle with it's limited rails + the steeper 73d STA angle =

[RBW] Re: ISO: Padded Cycling Gloves Sans Velcro

2023-03-31 Thread Garth
In such a scenario rather than buying gloves I wouldn't wear otherwise I'd simply wear a basic inexpensive leather glove from either Kinco or Wells Lamont. I particularly really like the Kinco reinforced Buffalo leather versions.($8-15 depending on retailer). Of course there's no extra padding,

Re: [RBW] Hozan Bottom Bracket Tapping Tool

2023-03-30 Thread Garth
Cyclus BB threading tools from Europe are sold at various Euro retailers and of reliable quality and depending on where purchased from say $85 and on up. They make at three different versions, all with handles. With cartridge BB's however, having the two sides perfectly aligned isn't critical a

[RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

2023-03-30 Thread Garth
My idea of multiple bicycles includes two or more like frame of varying colors and themes. A variety of setups : bars, wheels, tires, paint colors, etc. I love having two or more like items of varying colors. I do it with clothes and shoes all the time. Frankly that's what every bike/thing is a

[RBW] Re: Question - when did derailleurs become "mechs"?

2023-03-29 Thread Garth
I watch Europsport live cycling coverage all the time and to further the "mech" term, in racing when a rider suffers a dropped chain and/or any gearing issue they refer to it as "having a mechanical" a malfunction of drivetrain. It happens more than ever these days. With many if not most te

Re: [RBW] PSA. Gringineer Cycles vintage parts site

2023-03-29 Thread Garth
I happened upon that site a few weeks ago and fell in the rabbit hole of 80 some pages. Next...next...next . how many galldarn pages are there ?! It's funny how certain things are "valued" from others, fickle as fickle can be. Patrick, The 1994 Marin frame is made of what the label says

Re: [RBW] Front Derailleur Suggestions

2023-03-26 Thread Garth
Well that sucks I can relate to wacky things happening ! Seriously though, the Altus should work just fine. On Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 2:34:00 PM UTC-4 Matthew Williams wrote: > > But first . you say you need to replace your FD, why ? Be specific. > > Well, instead of shifting the

[RBW] Re: Front Derailleur Suggestions

2023-03-26 Thread Garth
These kinda questions are ever a can of worms. A "good" FD is one that functions as called upon, regardless of it's name, shape or size. So, since you have the Altus on hand, try it. But first . you say you need to replace your FD, why ? Be specific. On Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 1:04:4

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Garage Sale Saturday

2023-03-26 Thread Garth
That'd be a *bunch* of bicycles... at a garage sale where there's a *bunch* of stuff for sale.by a *bunch* of people from a *bunch *of various places ! On Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 9:59:09 PM UTC-4 Matthew Williams wrote: What’s the collective noun for a group of bicycles? A fl

Re: [RBW] Hozan Bottom Bracket Tapping Tool

2023-03-24 Thread Garth
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[RBW] Re: Hozan Bottom Bracket Tapping Tool

2023-03-23 Thread Garth
If you don't have the shop option, well join the club. Ever the diy'r myself, sure the Hozan taps will work and they are quality. While they don't have the handle to do both sides in parallel at the same time, as long as you know what you're doing the Hozan will work just fine. But still, mucho

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy Brake Problem

2023-03-19 Thread Garth
The tire should clear just fine without resorting to addition doohickeys or pads Michael. It's make to clear wide road tires. I happened to run across this video today, and his 559 caliper clears a 44mm Compass tires without rubbing. https://youtu.be/vGnNkQJz-Fk?t=465 Again, your mtb brake leve

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy Brake Problem

2023-03-19 Thread Garth
The tire should clear just fine without resorting to addition doohickeys or pads Michael. It's make to clear wide road tires. I happened to run across this video today, and his 559 caliper clears a 44mm Compass tires without rubbing. https://youtu.be/vGnNkQJz-Fk?t=465 Again, the brake levers do

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy Brake Problem

2023-03-19 Thread Garth
Tire deflation to simply remove the tire is not normal or even acceptable by any means. Everyone knows this, lest there would be no cursing in even contemplating it you know ? With calipers and mtb levers, use both to loosen the cable tension since they both have the ability to. The levers

[RBW] Re: Hillibikers - do you stand and pedal?

2023-03-16 Thread Garth
I understand that the position is comfortable for most riding Mackenzie. Short of changing the bars and stem to place your hands at and forward of the steering axis, you'll experience what you do. There isn't a better way to push a wheelbarrow uphill, you know ? It's design thing, I get that, so

[RBW] Re: Hillibikers - do you stand and pedal?

2023-03-15 Thread Garth
Since you already know that the Bosco doesn't work for you with your Clementine, why haven't you changed the bars and stem to allow for more effective reach and use of the steering aixs? I wouldn't touch a Bosco with a ten foot pole either for the very reason you stated. I bought a Tosco and si

Re: [RBW] California bike route advice - Lompoc to Santa Barbara

2023-03-13 Thread Garth
I don't even live there but in exploring the roads via google "street view" taking the highways 1 and 101 are the way to go. I use the "street view" feature a lot as it gives visual photos of the actual roads. That said, this https://cyclecalcoast.com/rides/pcbr/ gives you more detailed info ab

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Legos!

2023-03-06 Thread Garth
Seeing how the original Legos were shaped compared to that monstrosity, well I'd call that cheating ! Legos as in plural referring to the little bricks themselves, or whatever shapes they come in these dayze. :-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

[RBW] Re: Things I Feel Guilty About: Bike Life

2023-03-05 Thread Garth
Sure thing, as a teen/young adult traveling with the family was always "make room for one more", the bike of course. But the bike was most important though . ((( laughing ))) ... gawl darnit. Protect at all cost from weather, thieves and any potential for trauma. I don't care what happens t

[RBW] Re: Shimano Deore XT BR-M750 Direct Pull V Brakes

2023-03-04 Thread Garth
Well so much for the LBS... You may as well have asked the rep if they be a tryin' to pull your finger. Hardy har har ;-) That's about the "sound-ness" of their advice ! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Hand-Wringing: Kickstand Edition

2023-03-03 Thread Garth
Wy back in the 80's I'd take to painting bike parts and the lugs of my Stumpjumper with Testors Model paint. It was fun ! I often polished my Campy seatposts as sweat would do a number on them, but doing it by hand was an endless task. You know you start out thinking this will just take

Re: [RBW] Hand-Wringing: Kickstand Edition

2023-03-03 Thread Garth
That's some nice looking kickstand Ken ! Everything looks good all sparkly -) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...

[RBW] Re: Hand-Wringing: Kickstand Edition

2023-03-01 Thread Garth
I remember when the name Platypus was sprung on us you were pretty upset Leah. When you realized the frame itself was the perfect design for you, you warmed up to the name. The other kickstand broke, for whatever reason. Who wants that kind of same ? !!! Does the PDW stand work good for you

[RBW] Re: Compact Half-Step plus Granny gearing

2023-03-01 Thread Garth
Well gee Nick, the group is full of pie plate cassette small ring setups. I myself would never use that. That you have to now shift 11 cogs on a cassette hub, well that's exactly the point of the gearing we're talking about here. Nay to the mega cassette hubs, yay to 7 speed freewheel hubs. Not

[RBW] Re: 650b or 700 Bombadil frame question

2023-02-28 Thread Garth
That totally depends on the location and type or rack, bag, and cable run. You don't have to have a drop down cable stop in your headset stack, you can use a Tektro 1277A fork mounted cable stop w/adjuster which allows a solid cable run just like a caliper brake. V-brakes are no more a solution

Re: [RBW] Compact Half-Step plus Granny gearing

2023-02-26 Thread Garth
Funny you should post this Laing as I'm considering going back to HS+G myself for at least one bike. Also considering drop bars for the Bombadil, the lower and more forward I get the better I feel. The bottom line for me is I really like 7-speed, even 6-speed freewheels, and the lack of hub and

[RBW] Re: Front Derailleur Suggestions

2023-02-23 Thread Garth
Try a road double instead. It'll shift that easily. FD specs have only do with what a mfr. makes, not the real world where combo's are endless. Your clearance of the bottom of the cage depends on the frame. I used to shift a 26/44/48 on my custom road bike with a 105 double(5500) and it was fla

[RBW] Re: A formal request to one of you...

2023-02-23 Thread Garth
Going for a walk after an episode of freezing rain, or freezing snow, can be some real beautiful experiences. When the sun comes out everything's sparkly and glittery. Taking shorter strides, keeping your feet underneath you, you'll be fine. Having lived in snow and ice all my life, I learned to

[RBW] Re: A formal request to one of you...

2023-02-23 Thread Garth
I think this is perfectly legit request on Bill's part. People sell off parts from complete bikes for all sorts of reasons all the time. So I see this basically as WTB/ISO post. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscri

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

2023-02-20 Thread Garth
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 confide

[RBW] Re: 650b or 700 Bombadil frame question

2023-02-16 Thread Garth
I use only cantilevers and basically will always ! Good ol' smooth post cantilevers that clear the frame as opened and open all the way. No silly overly long and offset pads that add nothing to the braking performance. I take a certain delight(albeit comical and always good for a laugh in just

Re: [RBW] Re: Proper(?) fitting of a Bosco or similar handlebar & Nitto V5 stem

2023-02-16 Thread Garth
>From my experience using open face stems of the 2 and 4 bolt variety with steel Albatross bars, the efficacy of such a design is obvious. Notably on the 4 bolt, I tighten them a little at a time, alternating criss-cross, zigging and zagging, and they only need to be modestly tight, no heroics

[RBW] Re: 650b or 700 Bombadil frame question

2023-02-13 Thread Garth
Oh sheesh, now I was confused too because the linked chart is wrong. I just measure mine, and it's the same as your, 62cm c-c along the TT, 63cm effective. I never used that chart anyways, it's either a preliminary version or it's simply a misprint, I'm guessing a misprint as the ETT jump from

[RBW] Re: 650b or 700 Bombadil frame question

2023-02-13 Thread Garth
Max, Your frame pictured appears to be a 60cm, which is measured center-BB to the top of the seat tube( C-T for short ). The TT be measured center seat tube to center head tube ( C-C ). If measured along the top tube, regardless of angle, that's called the "actual TT". If the measured horizonta

[RBW] Re: New Handlebar Suggestions

2023-02-12 Thread Garth
I'm a rotten resource for anything to do with near vertical posture riding as it's not my thing. But for leaning forward at say 45 degrees+/- and lower, head well up and have some extra reach back, to me the perfect bar is the Albatross on steel with bar end brake levers and thumbshifters mount

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

2023-02-12 Thread Garth
ke to have some variety to choose from, for the fun of it ! On Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 1:53:09 PM UTC-5 krhe...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi Garth, > > Here are your requested measurements of my MKS Monarch platform pedal with > extensions: > > *front to back: 5 1/8" > *si

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

2023-02-11 Thread Garth
Hey Kim, could you please measure if possible the actual platform width and length overall(front to back, side to side platform edges), plus the distance from the outside crank arm to the outside of the body ? Also the overall body thickness, spikes to included ? Thank you ! -- You receive

[RBW] Re: 64cm Clem "Reach"

2023-02-10 Thread Garth
I recall the Clem-L after the 2019 update as having the same ETT as the Susie in a 59cm, and that was 68.5cm. The 64cm was 70cm. This confirms what I had written down. https://bikeinsights.com/bikes/5ad94f910b7e170014f9dc21-rivendell-bicycle-works-clem-smith-jr?version=2019-november-update&bui

[RBW] Re: FS: TA 36t, Bleriot badge, Velox/Jones plugs

2023-02-06 Thread Garth
So I overlooked that it was for sale . okay, my error. Regardless, my reply stands. So much for "good" intentions. never has so much "evil" been done as in the the name of "good intentions". Consciously or not. That was the "fatal" error trusting in that which has no trust. I'

[RBW] Re: FS: TA 36t, Bleriot badge, Velox/Jones plugs

2023-02-06 Thread Garth
FWIW, As some feedback as a potential buyer and despite any personal differences aside . the chainring, and all used parts in general, look a whole lot more appealing when they are clean. They don't have to be hypersonically clean, just clear of gunk to see what you're purchasing. Esp

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto 32F Rack weight limit?

2023-02-06 Thread Garth
Yeah, I always thought it goofy also to buy a tiny rack and then put a big wire basket on top of it and expect it to be stable. Even if one does it anyway, in "zac's" case with a shallow head tube frame, the 32f is poor choice as it has no adjustability in any way to get it close-r to the head

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

2023-02-04 Thread Garth
On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 4:28:29 PM UTC-5 Mackenzy Albright wrote: One thing i've been curious about is the geometry changes over time. It seems the Hunqapillars were generally a bit shorter TT's and relatively traditional geometry while the Bombadils ran long (I'm assuming meant more f

Re: [RBW] Seat Post Slippage

2023-01-26 Thread Garth
I'll second the greasing the bolt head and threads. I had a recent experience with a Unior Truing stand whose uprights were out not parallel. They were adjusted using 2 bolted collars, not unlike Park stands. Neither had a lick of grease in the threads, and one wasn't even set. Loosening them,

Re: [RBW] Lambda Add-ons

2023-01-25 Thread Garth
The wings ought to work just fine on the non-monarch models as the only difference, as far as I'm aware, is the addition of the pins from the factory rather than diy. The construction of the pedal appears the same, and it would be silly to change it. I never gave these a second though as-is be

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul home polish

2023-01-22 Thread Garth
While I don't have any Paul brakes, over Life I've had plenty of aluminum parts that were of a natural, untreated finish. You can polish them all you like, but it doesn't last every long until they require more polishing. The polishing is an attempt to seal the exterior, to create a "buffer" fro

Re: [RBW] bottom bracket toubleshooting trivia

2023-01-15 Thread Garth
I've notice this with both Shimano and Tange cartridges. If torqued to what the manual says, the spindle doesn't rotate freely. It's not "supposed" to do that, but what good is that when it does ? So, I lessened the torque. I also apply teflon tape on the threads, along with the grease. While te

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto quill-clamp front brake housing stop

2023-01-13 Thread Garth
You know Patrick, the Tektro 1277A fork mounted cable stops allow for a unfettered cable and housing run, just like a caliper brake. The silver ones seem to be unfavored in the US market, but are available from European retailers and even imported on ebay. Dia Compe and Origin8 make variation

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus and Susie ride off into the sunset

2023-01-10 Thread Garth
"The last of the fillet brazed frames". I take that for what it says, it doesn't say or even infer there will be no more such frames at all. Ride on The Sun never sets In regards to short cranks, I'm 6'-2" and change and I ride 150mm cranks and have for about a decade. I originally r

[RBW] Re: Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-01-08 Thread Garth
Oh those are lovely Moonlight photos Takashi ! I agree that about riding by Moonlight ... really just being outdoors in some/any place quiet is itself magical. Better to have driven there that to not be there at all :-) I like to call such illumination "The Midnight Sun" as truly ...

[RBW] Re: Mermaid Platypus bar tape match help

2023-01-06 Thread Garth
Frankly To, the black that is shown in the photos all works. While I'm generally a fan of complimentary colors, with all the black parts you have, but especially with the saddle, bars and stem, keeping the bars black is the way to go. Adding colored tape would just look out of place. On Friday

[RBW] Re: Are Billy Bonkers narrower than listed?

2023-01-04 Thread Garth
As for the tire mounting, those Kool Stop Tire Jacks are designed to assist in just what you describe, very difficult "I can't, it won't, etc" tire mountings. Schwalbe states their tires are "usually" a little narrower, but not every specific tire is like that. They state a variation of +/-3mm

Re: [RBW] Re: SKS fender install on a Clem

2023-01-01 Thread Garth
SKS doesn't provide recessed nuts, correct. Sure you can buy a recessed nut, but the path of least resistance is going to the hardware store for the parts as Hoch suggested. AliExpress shipping from China takes forever. Recessed nuts nuts work great for brakes as it helps keep from rotating, an

[RBW] Re: Best wishes to all for 2023

2022-12-31 Thread Garth
Happy New Year for All indeed ! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the

Re: [RBW] Getting my groove back on with the Platypus - dealing with near misses

2022-12-30 Thread Garth
Remember and acknowledge Grace as Grace acknowledges You . Graciousness . Gratitude Greatness and that we all Live Breathe ... Exist by and as Grace. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fro

Re: [RBW] cassette advice?

2022-12-27 Thread Garth
Even using the 36t with a 11-32 doesn't really help though combined with a 48t big ring. If you used a 36/44 instead however, here's your gears, https://www.gear-calculator.com/?GR=DERS&KB=44,36&RZ=11,12,14,16,18,21,24,28,32&UF=2280&TF=90&SL=2.6&UN=KMH&DV=gearInches You have a split between every

Re: [RBW] cassette advice?

2022-12-27 Thread Garth
Adam, if you're asking for specific gear advice please be specific in stating what gears, in inches, that you say you don't have. https://www.gear-calculator.com/ Use this gear chart site, input your rings, cassette, wheel size and choose gear inches. Look at the gear-inch combos and see the exa

Re: [RBW] ISO: Missing Link wheel building book

2022-12-17 Thread Garth
FWIW, if anyone wants to geek out on all things wheel building, check out the Wheel Fanatyk website for both "information" as well as wheelbuilding hardware that while geared toward the professional, anyone of interest can acquire. There's a whole lotta info there, so take your time, it has lots

[RBW] Re: NorCal Cycling

2022-12-16 Thread Garth
The best winter cycling for me is no winter at all. No compromises or adaptations. Summer, Summer, and Summer and Summer. I Love Summer HOT, HUMID Green and Balmy SUMMMER ! Where there are few to none "cyclists" around. In other words, where cycling isn't popular and there is no such

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

2022-12-15 Thread Garth
FWIW, my 2010 or so 700c 60cm Waterford Bomba could clear 65mm fenders with ease using cantilever brakes. I have SKS 53mm ones on there no and they have plenty of room. The 65 require just a smidge of modification for the fork blades. I bought some VO's but decided against using them unless I m

Re: [RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

2022-12-13 Thread Garth
While I don't own any Riv road bike I was reading the commentary about the Legolas having notably less drop than the usual road Riv. The Legolas is/was sorta presented as a 'Cross frame, yes ? Cross frame implying a higher BB, neutral handling and cantilever brakes. My custom Franklin is rather

[RBW] Re: Nivex on a Rivendell?

2022-12-12 Thread Garth
I'm all peanut gallery on this one. I'm reminded of a Canadian rock band I listened to as a teen named Max Webster. They had an album called "High Class in Borrowed Shoes". I never really related much to that title until right now.. and how underneath the inflated image of "high class" resi

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

2022-12-12 Thread Garth
The Bombadil(60 cm w/700c wheels, parallel TT) is the only frame I really much paid attention to and bought, albeit from a list member in 2011. I'm pretty sure they were all customer choice paint jobs, save and specials, returns, cancels and such. I recall also that the Bomba tubes were heat tr

[RBW] Re: New Gus & bottom bracket confusion

2022-12-12 Thread Garth
No offense, but you're asking RBW business questions that would be addressed by them. Call them ! They don't bite. On Monday, December 12, 2022 at 10:11:44 AM UTC-5 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > I have decided to stick with a square taper crank, either White Eno or Riv > Silver, and I have bottom

[RBW] Re: What's Good - Wide-ish/flared drops edition...

2022-12-10 Thread Garth
I used to own the RM-013 long ago but then changed to the 56cm Albatross on my 62cm/62cm seat/top tube custom Franklin road bike. The 013 was "okay", but not great enough that I kept it. I'm changing back to a drop bar and used the bikepacking list as a useful starting point. Mostly I wanted a

[RBW] Re: Pedals, MKS XC Bear Trap III vs. MKS Bubble Pedals

2022-12-09 Thread Garth
Max, your description sounds like they may be adjusted too tight, and/or you're simply noticing a difference between the open and cartridge bearings. Most pedals that I've owned didn't come with much grease either. More grease until it oozes out the sides ! Then make sure the bearing isn'

Re: [RBW] If you convince Rivendell to bring back "one" former model

2022-12-09 Thread Garth
The only one that fit me was the Bombadil, so the Bomba it would be. The parallel TT ones, but frankly it doesn't need it. It does make for a lift though, and being a straight gauge tube I can clamp it there to my Feedback workstand. I wouldn't pay more than $1700 for it though, not the over in

[RBW] Re: New Roaduno Dropouts

2022-12-08 Thread Garth
The print does say for a chain tensioner or derailleur. That's quite straight forward to me. Sun XCD does make a 120mm cassette hub. Customize your own cog set and there 'ya go. So why call it a Road-UNO ? Because it can be a seamless single speed and just because it can be used as such d

Re: [RBW] Re: Tempt me to sell you my 51cm Bright orange Sam Hillborne

2022-12-07 Thread Garth
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[RBW] Re: Tempt me to sell you my 51cm Bright orange Sam Hillborne

2022-12-07 Thread Garth
I'm gonna play the sourpuss here . but "tempt me" . *Really ? * This isn't The Dating Game show, you know ? On Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 5:07:19 PM UTC-5 jrst...@gmail.com wrote: > [image: AA8EC99B-8FE3-4A56-8704-F2A587219DDC.jpeg]My eye is on the silver > one so if yo

[RBW] Re: Stem Length and Handlebar Width

2022-12-05 Thread Garth
Well that's why riding a bike, let alone Life Itself, is by no means theoretical . A change of bars, for example, is literally a fresh perspective unlike any other. So is each and every "blink" of the eye(I-nfinity). teeheehee Each "blink" is "play". . . . and in "play" everything happen

Re: [RBW] Re: Front Derailer Adjustment

2022-12-05 Thread Garth
I was all set to write about doing it this way or that way, but honestly, I've never done it the same way twice as each and every "situation" is different. Just like reading and writing this, I can't say there is any prescribed way to do it, it rather "just happens" spontaneously and creatively

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus front derailleur reccomendation needed

2022-12-04 Thread Garth
Jacob has the Logic Compact Triple, 94/58 BCD that took a 110--113mm BB originally. Some people have the Logic Triple(no compacto !) 110/74 which took a 120mm originally. It must be noted though that back then before cartridges every manufacturer had their own offsets. So when you now go subst

[RBW] Re: Downtube shifting boss question

2022-12-04 Thread Garth
Since neither fit then yeah, just replace them. Those Shimano downtube shift cable stops are fine, there are other brands as well. Dia Compe, IRD and Dajia also make some. As I found out in removing them after 15 years, apply a thin layer of anti-seize compound to the boss, if you have some on

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus front derailleur reccomendation needed

2022-12-04 Thread Garth
Jacob, by "not having enough throw" is that hooked up with a cable or not ? If it's with a cable then it's obviously a cable adjustment issue, but really whenever a derailleur capacity is in question it's best to simply do it without a cable and manually see how much it can travel with the adj

[RBW] Re: Downtube shifting boss question

2022-12-04 Thread Garth
Brass ferrules are made in both 5mm and 4mm Max, and yours is likely 5mm and the boss is 4mm. There are step down ferrules that would work. Unless you have a local source it may be easy-er to just replace them with a 5mm boss if keeping the brass appearance is that big of deal. On Sunday, Decem

[RBW] Re: Cockpit Quandaries - Friction bar ends for a new rider

2022-11-29 Thread Garth
Did I miss the part where the friend actually rode the Hardrock as it is to see how it felt in fit and function ? It seems that without some input from her, you'd be trying to make her into something she is not. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Cockpit Quandaries - Friction bar ends for a new rider

2022-11-27 Thread Garth
Give your friend friction shifters first for goodness sake. Don't sell them short in their abilities, people don't need or want to be treated as incapable. You don't have to buy expensive thumbshifters, Sunrace SLM10 and Falcon are ratcheting ones for $10-15 and include cables. The ratcheting m

Re: [RBW] Is a Gus the right choice for me? Would a Platypus be better?

2022-11-12 Thread Garth
I can relate to options. I ride my Bombadil with 50mm Big Bens the same as I ride my custom Franklin with 33mm tires. They're just two distinct variations of a bicycle. I ride both on the road, regardless of it's quality of surface. I don't consider one good for this, or the other good for that

[RBW] Re: ISO/Recommendation: help me select a 9-speed triple front derailleur

2022-11-09 Thread Garth
Without actually being there to see how much it hits, my first thought is depending how much it hits, to dimple the fender in that spot that's only "if" it's but a few mm's. Otherwise, most Microshift FD,s like the R539 use a relatively shorter swing arm than most. It's designed for large r

Re: [RBW] Re: Kickstand plates, what's up with that?

2022-11-07 Thread Garth
My Raleigh three speed in the 70's may have had a kickstand, and yet even with one, the bike can still fall over if the ground or the kickstand itself isn't "just right". Where I ride now out in the country they would be of no value as the terrain where I stop is highly "irregular". Even if the

Re: [RBW] Powder coated Clem H!

2022-11-07 Thread Garth
That paint color is excellent and I love that it has no advertising over it. Just glorious prismatic paint ! ! ! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

Re: [RBW] Re: Using Your Rivendell Vs. Being Precious: A Spectrum

2022-11-06 Thread Garth
Everything is okay Leah. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discus

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

2022-11-04 Thread Garth
For RD hanger alignment, I looked at all that was available for high to low. I grew up using the Campy beam style one so I was used to that method using the rear rim to measure off of, and that's the most common. Still, they're rather large and they rely on not only your rear wheel being true,

Re: [RBW] Re: Touring Front, Neo-Retro Back?

2022-10-30 Thread Garth
I've used cantilevers since the early 80's and while there are distinctions among brake models, how it is set up, the frame mounts themselves, brake cable and housing setup, and finally the riders own sensibilities, all play their part in the experience of braking. In other words, there's no put

Re: [RBW] Zero-rise Albatross Bar?

2022-10-28 Thread Garth
You're better off having one custom made by Doombars as that way it's just as as you specify it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie / Gus questions

2022-10-25 Thread Garth
((( Laughing )) I hate it when anyone asks "what's your pbh ?" It's like asking "what's your sign ?" As if it means what ... ? Going by crotch height alone totally ignores/assumes what frame reach someone may want/need. If you're a everyday cyclist it's very helpful to teach yourself about

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy Sizing & Search

2022-10-25 Thread Garth
Here's the orignal geo for the Foy. Rivendell never posted any stack/reach info for the Betty. If your wife likes the Betty, stick with that. I can see why as the paint job is awesome. There's nothing worse than asking for cookies and someone offers you saltines. On Monday, October 24, 2022 a

[RBW] Re: Which is the best frame size for me? Pictures

2022-10-23 Thread Garth
Both ! Ride both and enjoy them, and that's that. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view thi

[RBW] Re: Painting a new fork

2022-10-19 Thread Garth
I'd say it depends on where you live, does price matter, what painters are available, and as for doing it yourself, why not ? I had my Bomba painted without any decals/logos mostly because I like unfettered clean paint. On Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 4:46:45 PM UTC-4 fra...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] Tire shipping advice

2022-10-15 Thread Garth
Yeah, basically use a box cutter to literally make a custom box no bigger than the tires. You can use some hot glue for integrity if you're worried, but good tape should suffice. On Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 5:35:07 PM UTC-4 bjmi...@gmail.com wrote: > You can get creative with how you cut

[RBW] Re: For sale, Suntour Superbe brakes

2022-10-15 Thread Garth
Dissing on someone's for sale posting is just not cooland it wasn't even for the right brake. doubly shmubly On Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 4:10:13 PM UTC-4 pi wrote: > If these are the superbe pro sidepull calipers they are junk. I had a pair > and they could never stay centered. -

Re: [RBW] How to bond plastic knob to metal screw?

2022-10-14 Thread Garth
crew built in. Find our the >>>>> pitch of your metal thread and check out McMaster-Carr for "threaded hole >>>>> knobs." >>>>> >>>>> On Friday, October 14, 2022 at 8:24:49 AM UTC-4 pi...@gmail.com wrote: >>>>

Re: [RBW] How to bond plastic knob to metal screw?

2022-10-14 Thread Garth
Did you watch the video to see exactly how Park does it ? Are you sure you're not bottoming out the knob first before you tension the nut against it ? (They say leave 8 threads after the locknut is threaded on.) Follow the video, that's all I can say. If you say that doesn't work then that do

Re: [RBW] How to bond plastic knob to metal screw?

2022-10-14 Thread Garth
The Park TS-2 is your stand, yes ? (sorry I don't know your name as it isn't shown) The logical first question is, How was the know attached on your stand to begin with ? And to follow that, how was it attached from the factory ? According to their parts diagram the knob is held in place with

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Basket Rack: is it too heavy?

2022-10-07 Thread Garth
If it feels too heavy to you Leah it feels too heavy. We're not clones, everyone's sensibilities are unique. Trust yourself. FWIW, Soma makes an aluminum version of their Porteur rack, which weights 794g total vs. 1180g for the steel. That's a lot ! They both have the same weight limit, 22 pou

[RBW] Re: New Fork Paint Options!

2022-10-07 Thread Garth
If it was me and I liked the caramel brown frame color, I'd save the red for a next frame and have the fork painted to match. I'd rather not tear down a bike unless absolutely necessary. Keeping it simple. Like hey, some times I'm hungry but not so hungry that I want or need to make a complet

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