Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 54-56 Sam Hillborne (i think? my first riv!) but open to other Rivs

2024-07-03 Thread Jason Noonievut
If you happen to be driving to Chicago through Ontario (Canada) you’re welcome to try out my Roadini (size 57).JasonOn Jul 2, 2024, at 9:41 PM, 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote:Jacob,I my size and weight correspond to yours. For ten years, I have owned both a Homer and a Sam. The Sam is

Re: [RBW] Re: Front Derailleur Adjustment - Friction DT Shifters

2024-06-26 Thread Jason Noonievut
Thanks for the tips!I will check that it’s straight.  The cage is rather narrow and perhaps later on I’ll look for a 9-10sp one and if it’s wider, a little less rub.  I probably won’t make any other adjustments because it’s only a minor inconvenience.  On today’s ride it only happened a handful of

Re: [RBW] Roadini - Seatpost Bolt/Nut (need to replace)

2024-06-14 Thread Jason Noonievut
The 22mm I found are on order and will only get here next week.  I found 20mm and 25mm locally and may pick these up and see how they go.  I’m going to get new nuts and washers too.Im assuming with longer 25 vs 22 the screw/bolt can go through the nut and the locking feature of the nylon still

Re: [RBW] Roadini - Seatpost Bolt/Nut (need to replace)

2024-06-13 Thread Jason Noonievut
I called Riv, spoke to Will, got the specs, placed an order from a local nuts and bolts company.Because they’re stainless steel they have to be well greased!  I couldn’t find zinc coated.On Jun 13, 2024, at 8:30 AM, Jay wrote:Hi everyone,I guess I've over-tightened the bolt on my Roadini as it's

Re: [RBW] Roadini - Seatpost Bolt/Nut (need to replace)

2024-06-13 Thread Jason Noonievut
of course).For whatever reason, it’s harder than it should be to find this info online.-BrianOn Jun 13, 2024, at 1:28 PM, Jason Noonievut wrote:I called Riv, spoke to Will, got the specs, placed an order from a local nuts and bolts company.Because they’re stainless steel they have to be well greased

Re: [RBW] Re: Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

2024-05-19 Thread Jason Noonievut
Great job!What are you doing to celebrate?On May 19, 2024, at 7:45 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:One of my 2024 goals is knocked down.  I stated the goal:Summit Mount Diablo 5 times on 5 different bikesI did my fifth summit of Diablo today on my fifth different bike.  Pics prove

Re: [RBW] Re: Upright / Relaxed / Swept-Back - Style of Riding

2024-05-09 Thread Jason Noonievut
Thanks for the responses!  Keep’em comingTim had some good questions, I’ve tried to answer these below:“…off the bike?”- I have a desk job but I use a sit / stand desk.  Years ago when I got this, it was a revelation, and really helped a much worse than now, neck; however, I notice my legs get

Re: [RBW] Rivendell (Roadini) Geometry

2024-04-28 Thread Jason Noonievut
Hey Chris - I’ve watched a lot of Neill’s videos.  I can ride on the road and take my hands off the bars comfortably.  Here the thing, when the saddle is far set back, I can do this, when it’s perfect fore/aft, I can also do this.  When it’s too far forward yes I would fall.  So this alone only

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell (Roadini) Geometry

2024-04-28 Thread Jason Noonievut
Cranks on my Riv are 172.5, 175 on the Fargo, but my road bike also has 172.5 (5.5cm setback).I still have room on the rails of the Riv, just have to change my saddle bag (to one without a quick release).  I’ll report back in a week or so!JasonOn Apr 28, 2024, at 1:56 AM, Brenton Eastman