Re: [RBW] Sam Hillborne seatpost

2024-07-21 Thread Laing Conley
My 1st Sam was 27.2, my second was 26.8. Pretty sure that the current models are 26.8. Laing Conley On Sat, Jul 20, 2024 at 10:08 AM Ron Cramer wrote: > It is probably on the website and I missed it. What seatpost on the new > Sam Hillborne: 26.8 or 27.2? > Thanks > > --

Re: [RBW] Re: Using junk mail to install metal fenders

2024-07-18 Thread Laing Conley
mage: Fender install2.jpg] >> With the cardboard out of the fender, a ruler can be used to find the >> center, marked in red above. The ruler was also used for the blue marks for >> the twin stay daruma holes. The black magic marker on the fender is used so >> that I can se

Re: [RBW] Roaduno - Are you buying one?

2024-06-25 Thread Laing Conley
Purple, 54.5 frame. Silver parts from the stash, maybe old Campagnolo Nuovo Record or Tipo or Sansin HF hubs, NOS Stronglight/Spidel 93 crankset. Maybe manual 2 speed - Double freewheel and double crank, 3 tooth difference on each to keep the wheel in the same location. Fattest tires that fit. VO

Re: [RBW] Riv Ride: Lakeshore Trail, Chicago, June 29

2024-06-25 Thread Laing Conley
I am heading north that weekend, I guess I can leave a couple of days earlier and be there. I assume that the Lakeshore Trail is basically flat and suitable for a single speed Rivendell? Laing Delray Beach FL On Mon, Jun 17, 2024 at 10:35 PM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! < jonasandle...@gmail.com>

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-22 Thread Laing Conley
) once on my green Bombadil with Bullmoose bars, but that is more the exception than the rule. A Sam Hillborne or better yet an A Homer Hilsen would make excellent road bikes if you cannot find a Rodeo. A Roadini would also be an excellent choice if you do not need lugs on your frame. Laing Conley

Re: [RBW] Re: 26.0 bar in 25.4 clamp?

2023-07-26 Thread Laing Conley
Personally, I would just buy the correct stem. If you do want to modify the stem you already have, I would use a brake cylinder hone, generally available at local auto parts stores, Open it up as little as possible, leave as much metal as possible. You can also use a stem spreader (or snap ring

Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

2023-06-04 Thread J. Laing Conley, PE, LEED AP
casing or 650B x 50 Big Bens) instead of knobbies. Laing Who drank the “Compass” Kool Aid before it became Rene Herse Kool Aid, but never tried the tubeless stuff. Sent from my iPhone J. Laing Conley, PE, LEED AP Sr. Mechanical Engineer E lcon...@brph.com | T 561-226-8873 | C 321-205-7420 433

RE: [RBW] Re: FS: Park TS-2Di Dial Indicator Gauge Set

2020-09-28 Thread J. Laing Conley, PE, LEED AP
Just sold pending payment. You are 1st in line if that falls through. Laing J. Laing Conley, PE, LEED AP Sr. Mechanical Engineer E lcon...@brph.com | T 561-226-8873 | C 321-205-7420 1499 W. Palmetto Park Road, Suite 104 | Boca Raton, FL 33486 | AR97680 CREATIVE IDEAS. PRECISELY DELIVERED

RE: [RBW] Re: FS: Surly Rack and Brooks B17 Special

2020-06-03 Thread J. Laing Conley, PE, LEED AP
to be faster in responding than I am. You will get a lot of false hits for a Baseball Card. Laing Delray Beach FL J. Laing Conley, PE, LEED AP Sr. Mechanical Engineer E lcon...@brph.com | T 561-226-8873 | C 321-205-7420 1499 W. Palmetto Park Road, Suite 104 | Melbourne, FL 32940 | AAC000149 CREATIVE

Re: [RBW] WTB: Bosco Bullmoose

2020-05-24 Thread J. Laing Conley, PE, LEED AP
Foy and I am looking for less reach and narrower - maybe some other combo would do. I cannot send a PM from the IPhone (I think I can respond to one) and will not be able to access the computer for a couple days. Laing Sent from my iPhone J. Laing Conley, PE, LEED AP Sr. Mechanical Engineer E

RE: [RBW] Wide fenders for Clem

2019-11-21 Thread Laing Conley
I have those tires on my Bombadil with Honjo H95 fenders. They will fit the Clem also. Laing From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of David Carner Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2019 10:15 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Wide fenders for Clem Has anyone fendered a 2019

RE: [RBW] Re: Gus/Susie presale is live this morning! New blog on Gus impressions!

2019-11-18 Thread Laing Conley
Green Gus – 54. Now I need to unlace the 48 spoke 700c Chukker rims from my 48 spoke 9 sp Phil/SON hubs and lace the polished 48 spoke 650b Cliffhangers on (special ordered these a while ago in anticipation). Let the parts reconfigurations begin! Laing Delray Beach FL From:

RE: [RBW] Anyone elsed notice Rivendell's freaky, inconsistent seatpost standards?

2019-11-11 Thread Laing Conley
Seat post size is the inner diameter of top of the seat tube (usually single butted - thin part at the top) - change the tube = change the seat post. When the Sam got 0.2 thicker tubes (same outer diameter = same lugs), the seat post got smaller -> 27.2 minus 2 x 0.2 = 26.8. Laing Con

RE: [RBW] Make my AHH look less tempting!

2019-09-27 Thread Laing Conley
Plasti dip makes removable spray coating that you can use to ugly it up and then peel off at a later date. Laing Conley -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Eric Karnes Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 3:04 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW

RE: [RBW] Re: "Sadly, Long Shen is closing" Another loss to lugged steel frame production

2019-07-11 Thread Laing Conley
Maybe this is sacrilege, but can lugs be 3D printed at this point? Laing From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of M Talley Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2019 1:17 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: "Sadly, Long Shen is closing" Another loss to lugged steel frame production

RE: [RBW] Re: PSA: 59cm Betty Foy Complete on Ebay

2019-05-20 Thread Laing Conley
I have an 83 PBH and I have no trouble on my 60cm Betty. Very, very little seat post shows. Gets the handlebars up high (Fillet Brazed BoscoMoose). A great town bike. Laing -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Karl Sent: Monday, May 20, 2019 3:48

RE: [RBW] Re: Roadini fendering at 32mm?

2019-05-17 Thread Laing Conley
I will take some this weekend. Laing From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Paul G Sent: Friday, May 17, 2019 12:11 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Roadini fendering at 32mm? Fascinating. A picture of this setup would be great if you have one, Laing. Paul On

RE: [RBW] Re: Roadini fendering at 32mm?

2019-05-17 Thread Laing Conley
I was talking about the stays. The L bracket attaches to the fender with the thick hardware facing out, thin button head or rivet head inside the fender. The daruma is rotated 90 degrees on the stay and goes through the L bracket instead of the fender – the daruma never touches the fender. The

RE: [RBW] Re: Roadini fendering at 32mm?

2019-05-16 Thread Laing Conley
Too narrow for 60mm tires. Laing Conley From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of M G Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2019 4:47 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Roadini fendering at 32mm? On Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 4:44:02 PM UTC-4, M G wrote: The planet bike metal 65mm