Re: [RBW] Yet another tired question...

2024-02-26 Thread Jingy
I would suggest the Rene Herse 26 x1.8" tire ( I can't remember the name-not the Rat Trap Pass, the other one). So far that's been my favorite tire on my 26" wheeled All Rounder. Jim in Mpls On Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 8:59:35 PM UTC-6 ber...@bernardduhon.com wrote: > One more thing. Your

Re: [RBW] WTB 650B Dynamo Wheel & Question About Alex Rims

2024-02-25 Thread Jingy
DM18 is the Alex rim model-https://alexrims.com/products/dm18/ Jim in Mpls On Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 12:14:37 PM UTC-6 Josh C wrote: > Maybe just have someone lace a dyno hub into that existing wheel. I just > did this for my wife's platy and, other than buying a dyno hub, the work >

Re: [RBW] Re: Crankset/BB question

2024-02-16 Thread Jingy
Also, if you do end up removing the BB, the drive side is reverse-threaded, so lefty-tighty, righty-loosey. Jim in Mpls On Friday, February 16, 2024 at 4:40:51 PM UTC-6 Drurad (Sacramento) wrote: > I second the disclaimer to check for washer prior to using crank puller. > > -Andrew > > On

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day X2

2023-12-20 Thread Jingy
Speaking of Homers, any idea when the next run will be? I had something in mind like Chef's bikelooks fantastic. According to a recent weekly email, no Homers in 2024 Jim in Mpls On Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 8:56:47 PM UTC-6 ian m wrote: > On Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 9:53:48 

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Bicycle Works new saddle coming out in September 2023

2023-08-27 Thread Jingy
The problem I had with the Velo Orange saddle was the microfiber cover. I couldn't slide back and forth-the top is like velcro! Jim in Mpls On Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 8:54:26 AM UTC-5 Elisabeth Sherwood wrote: > Ted, > > Velo Orange says this (affordable, and now close-out) saddle is like

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Basket Rack for Clem Smith Jr H

2023-06-23 Thread Jingy
I don't know if it's a better option, but I just got a back in stock notification for the RBW-51 rack from Riv Jim in Mpls On Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 10:28:26 AM UTC-5 plastic...@gmail.com wrote: > Anybody selling one? > > Also, open to other options if somebody else thinks there is a

[RBW] Re: Nice Rivendell, Goodrich and Sevens for Sale

2023-01-23 Thread Jingy
The orange one looks like an All-Rounder Jim in Mpls On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 5:42:22 PM UTC-6 LBleriot wrote: > I own a root beer Ram, but it has S couplers and was repainted by > Bilenky by its prior owner. > > On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 6:16:16 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > >>

[RBW] Re: 22 for 2022

2023-01-09 Thread Jingy
That's a Cronometro mount that was originally designed to mount computers on aerobars. Jim in Mpls On Monday, January 9, 2023 at 4:55:15 PM UTC-6 Bikie#4646 wrote: > Drew, sorry, I meant to attach this closeup image of the plastic mount I > have now. > > Paul Germain > Midlothian, Va. > > On

[RBW] Re: Will's Roadini SS

2022-12-22 Thread Jingy
Brian wrote <> Yes, an english thread BB lockring will fit the freewheel hub threads(not old weird french thread obviously) and can be used for extra security against the cog loosening up from backpedaling. I used this setup on a fixed gear commuter for a number of years. It may not be enough

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

2022-12-04 Thread Jingy
d learning. > > On Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 10:22:13 AM UTC-6 Jingy wrote: > >> The stock BB length for a 110/74 Ritchey triple crank is 120mm. >> I'm using an old Campy Veloce triple FD with my Ritchey crank and it >> shifts fine >> >> Jim in Mpls >>

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

2022-12-04 Thread Jingy
The stock BB length for a 110/74 Ritchey triple crank is 120mm. I'm using an old Campy Veloce triple FD with my Ritchey crank and it shifts fine Jim in Mpls On Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 7:48:34 AM UTC-6 jacob...@gmail.com wrote: > I did not have the cable installed. I just manually grabbed

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Garage Sale - Paul, Nitto, Campagnolo, Wheels, Cages, Bags

2022-10-29 Thread Jingy
That's not Campy C-Record stuff, it's 1st gen Chorus. But it is C-Record era(late 80's) Jim On Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 6:37:32 AM UTC-5 Sky Coulter wrote: > Did i miss the price for mi5 hubpacenti wheelset? > > On Oct 28, 2022, at 8:08 AM, S. Greco wrote: > > I made the photo link

[RBW] Re: All Time Best Paint Color

2022-09-10 Thread Jingy
I think it's nearly impossible to pick an all time best color- Riv has had too many fabulous ones! My buddy who was a big-wig at Surly once said to me "Rivendell always has the best colors!" Jim in Mpls On Friday, September 9, 2022 at 9:00:07 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Here's another

[RBW] Re: Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

2022-05-31 Thread Jingy
Another option is to skip the group ride this week and lone wolf it. Jim On Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 9:01:10 AM UTC-5 jeffrey kane wrote: > Great stories, as usual - I'm pretty sure I remember suggesting that you > should consider converting that ol' Betty Foy into your drop bar go-fast > bike

Re: [RBW] Craigslist (and others) Bikes For Sale: 3

2022-04-03 Thread Jingy
That custom looks smaller than 58cm to me, based on the head tube. On Sunday, April 3, 2022 at 8:37:06 AM UTC-5 Ryan wrote: > Eric, I can't deny you are right on both counts...a custom is for "you" > and while it's a long process (I know this having ordered 2 of them) , it > is fun , and

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

2022-01-28 Thread Jingy
I bought the Roadini from Eric Daume after he was done with it. I like it, but I don't love it(other than the orange color). I've ridden it with a variety of 28-38mm wide tires. It handles fine, and the fit is comfortable, it's just not a lively ride. I think it's overbuilt. If you are

[RBW] Re: Secret Platy

2021-12-22 Thread Jingy
"No more bikes, ever. I’m set!" Famous last words! Nice bike! Jim In Mpls On Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 10:33:28 PM UTC-6 JAS wrote: > It's cool, it's you! What a colorful bike, fun secret project and > exciting reveal; no doubt you'll have many happy miles hauling your > groceries and

Re: [RBW] LF Single Speed Frame

2021-11-06 Thread Jingy
Max S, I'd be interested in your SimpleOne if Bones passes on it. Jim In Mpls On Friday, November 5, 2021 at 10:25:39 PM UTC-5 Bones wrote: > Eric, thanks for the offer. Those look nice but not exactly what I'm > looking for. > > Mackenzy, awesome bike! Looks like a lot of fun, thanks for

[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville Tool Roll

2021-08-22 Thread Jingy
anyone else have one they want to unload? Jim in Mpls On Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 8:45:05 AM UTC-5 Michael Ullmer wrote: > And sold, thanks all! > > On Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 10:27:05 PM UTC-7 Michael Ullmer wrote: > >> One more from the bin. I got this a few years ago from a fellow

[RBW] Re: WTB: Roadeo or Roadini 58 to 61 or so

2021-08-05 Thread Jingy
Are you looking for a complete or a frameset? I have a 61 Orange Roadini that I have been seriously considering moving along. Jim in Mpls On Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 10:46:19 PM UTC-5 Adam Kimball wrote: > Title says it all and I know it's a bit of a long shot. But if you have a > *clean*

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

2021-07-06 Thread Jingy
They are talking about the $800 Riv in Ohio. That bike is the same blue as my 96 all-rounder, so it's probably 96/97 vintage Jim in Mpls On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 5:16:01 PM UTC-5 Joel S wrote: > Are you talking about the Atlantis? > > On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 5:36:18 PM UTC-4 Ray wrote:

[RBW] Re: FS: 1993 62cm Bridgestone RB-1 $1000

2021-05-04 Thread Jingy
Where would local-ish be? Jim in Mpls On Monday, May 3, 2021 at 10:30:18 PM UTC-5 exliontamer wrote: > Hey all. Looking for a local-ish sale on this. The build is pretty Riv'd > out. Everything in the picture is included outside of the bottle cages and > Brooks. I'll throw in a Selle Italia

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-04-01 Thread Jingy
My guess is shipping costs are way up in the last three months. I don't need a Platy, I don't need a Platy, I don't need a Platy... Jim On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 9:12:03 AM UTC-5 Jonny P wrote: > Or as my brain wakes upmaybe the price hike is an April Fool's joke? > Wishful thinking? >

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

2021-03-11 Thread Jingy
Bleriot frameset 57cm $400 Minneapolis MN https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/bik/d/amherst-rivendell-bleriot-frame-57-cm/7289878456.html On Monday, February 22, 2021 at 7:47:58 PM UTC-6 Matthew Williams wrote: > Clem Smith Jr. > 45cm > $1000 > Waterford, ME > >

[RBW] riv water bottles

2021-03-11 Thread Jingy
Any idea when the last time was that Riv sold water bottles? I would like some, but haven't seen any on the site in a couple of years. Is it because of Grant's "you don't need water on most rides" stance? Jim in Mpls -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: 1st NBD

2021-03-05 Thread Jingy
What, no helmet??? You must be the worst parent ever!!! Just kidding! A happy tyke ready to tear up the neighborhood. On an unrelated note, how do you like that solo stove firepit thingy? My wife thinks we need one. Jim in Mpls On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 8:27:47 AM UTC-6 Conway Bennett wrote:

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Clem Smith H 59cm

2021-02-09 Thread Jingy
Wow, it looks so skeletal with those skinny-minnie tires! I guess I've just gotten used to the look of Rivs with fat tires! GLWTS Jim in Mpls On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 12:57:58 PM UTC-6 hm_w...@hotmail.com wrote: > Immaculate.. Features Nitto Bosco handlebars and Nitto Tallux stem, >

[RBW] Re: FS: Chainring guard

2021-01-31 Thread Jingy
What bcd? On Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 5:31:44 PM UTC-6 jeffbog...@hotmail.com wrote: > Perfect shape, for 42t chainring $20 > > Jeff > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Rod Tube added to my Clem

2021-01-03 Thread Jingy
Awesome! Got a pic of the setup in action? Jim In Mpls On Sunday, January 3, 2021 at 8:59:03 PM UTC-6 97r...@gmail.com wrote: > Since moving to FL, I find I need a fishing rod holder for my Clem L. The > Hobie H-crate rod tube holder works well. I anchored the bottom of the rod > holder to the

Re: [RBW] Re: 1996 Riv All Rounder update

2020-11-16 Thread Jingy
t; serial number? > > Craig in Tucson > > On Sun, Nov 15, 2020 at 5:51 PM Jingy wrote: > >> Nice to see another 96 A/R! >> Here's mine >> https://photos.app.goo.gl/dgmTgVCTzGAaNCc29 >> >> Jim in Mpls >> On Sunday, November 15, 2020 at 3:16:00 PM UTC-6

[RBW] Re: 1996 Riv All Rounder update

2020-11-15 Thread Jingy
Nice to see another 96 A/R! Here's mine https://photos.app.goo.gl/dgmTgVCTzGAaNCc29 Jim in Mpls On Sunday, November 15, 2020 at 3:16:00 PM UTC-6 Craig Montgomery wrote: > Oh man John, that's a Drooler. Forgot about that lovely shade of delicate > pea green. Still have the photo chart (actually

[RBW] Re: Seeking Riv literature on All Rounder

2020-09-19 Thread Jingy
Nice looking bike! What size is it? On Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 12:51:51 PM UTC-5, John in PDX wrote: > > Thanks for all the links and info. Here's a pic of the All Rounder in my > care. I'll be re-equipping it with more current components over time. > Golden Olive is the color.

[RBW] Re: New Roadini day + request for a good looking crankset recommendation

2020-09-14 Thread Jingy
The Velo Orange Grand Cru Drillium would look good. The chainrings wouldn't match what you want, but 110 bcd rings are readily available. Jim in Mpls On Monday, September 14, 2020 at 3:32:14 PM UTC-5, Ash wrote: > > Bought a Roadini frame in recent sale and put it together with various >

[RBW] Re: Your lockable commuter thread

2020-09-12 Thread Jingy
You need to cover up the graphix so they don't know it's such a desirable collector bike! On Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 5:49:57 PM UTC-5, Jason Fuller wrote: > > Hey friends, this is a thinly veiled excuse to post my recent acquisition: > a '92 XO-2. I had a '92 XO-1 (also white) as some

[RBW] Re: Platform bike racks, again

2020-09-12 Thread Jingy
I'm kind of in the same boat. I need to carry 3-4 bikes, my wife's Specialized ebike with front basket and fenders, my 64cm Clem L with a 52.5 wheelbase, front basket, rear rack and fenders, and a older Bianchi 700c step through hybrid with fenders. Other times I'll need to fit my 26" wheel

[RBW] Re: Clem L arrived, couple of thoughts and questions

2020-08-27 Thread Jingy
Mine is supposed to show up tomorrow. I'm super antsy for it! Jim in Mpls On Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 10:30:38 AM UTC-5, Kurt Henry wrote: > > I asked a while back about a small bike suggestion for my son's mom, > followed by a WTB for a 45cm Clem-L. No leads turned up, so I got in line >

[RBW] Re: Path Less Pedaled will review a Riv!

2020-08-05 Thread Jingy
He just posted a 1st ride video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRUo74yqz6w -- 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] Re: Clem L wait time and a Riv trivia (RIVIA???) question

2020-07-13 Thread Jingy
This is the answer I got about a week ago regarding Clem delivery: The Clems will be arriving towards the end of this month and it will take about 4-6 weeks to get them processed and shipped out. We'll do our best to get them out as quickly as possible. Best, Vince On Monday, July 13,

[RBW] WTB: Silver brake calipers, Albatross bars, cranks?

2020-07-09 Thread Jingy
Hello, I'm looking for some parts for a new build. Does anyone have a spare set of Silver brake calipers-allen, or Albatross alloy bars? Going out on a limb, how about a compact vintagey looking double 175mm crankset (Velo Orange?) How about a 175mm single crankset? 700c rear fixey wheel,

[RBW] Re: WTB/WTT: 60 Cheviot

2020-06-28 Thread Jingy
Just curious, what do you think the Cheviot will do that your Clem doesn't. Short commutes and tooling around the neighborhood sounds perfectly Clem-ish to me. Jim On Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 6:23:24 PM UTC-5, Mike Packard wrote: > > > Howdy, > > It's looking more and more like I need to try

Re: [RBW] Clem PreSale

2020-05-22 Thread Jingy
I'm about 6' 1"-ish, with a 92-96cm PBH(the range is based on my self-measurements and my wife's measurements) and I ordered a 64. Based on their size chart, I could have gone either 59 or 64. I was at the upper end of of 59 and the lower end of 64, so I called and talked to Grant. Before I