Re: [RBW] “The Art of Taking it Slow” in The New Yorker

2024-10-02 Thread R. Alexis
Huston, I PMed you yesterday on your copy. Let me know if still available. Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Monday, September 30, 2024 at 4:16:26 PM UTC-5 Huston wrote: > That was a blast: just finished reading the article after a neighbor > handed me her September 23 edition of *The New Yorker*.

[RBW] Re: 1x11 MMM - what am I doing wrong?

2024-10-01 Thread R. Alexis
I wonder if you could do a 7 speed cassette and move the spacer from the inside next to the spokes to the outside between the smallest cog and lockring to move the chain further in away from the chainstay. Thanks, Reggie On Friday, September 27, 2024 at 9:59:45 AM UTC-5 maxcr wrote: > Thanks

Re: [RBW] Re: “The Art of Taking it Slow” in The New Yorker

2024-09-30 Thread R. Alexis
I thoroughly enjoyed the article. Makes me want to go out to Rivendell HQ to see things in person all the more. I feel like I came up in cycling where a lot of Grant's and Rivendell tenants ring true down to my core. I may not be in total agreement with some things. I don't know about the whol

[RBW] Re: For the N+1 group

2024-09-13 Thread R. Alexis
Kind of. I have been selective on getting bikes for several years now. The ones I have gotten were literally given to me. In a couple cases I saved perfectly good framesets from being parted for scrap. Recently got a Giant mountain bike frameset that the used bike shop was going to scrap. Aske

[RBW] Re: WTB: 26” tires about 2.0” to 2.2” - mildly knobbie

2024-09-11 Thread R. Alexis
Nice bike. It it as pictured? Who is going to be the recipient of this fine steed? I may have some used something or another hanging around that you can have, but looks like you are covered. Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Monday, September 9, 2024 at 11:15:20 AM UTC-5 Pancake wrote: > Want to

[RBW] Re: Blue Lug Susie

2024-09-11 Thread R. Alexis
Lol! Good one Eric! Will probably be laughing at that the rest of the day. Reginald Alexis On Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 4:30:39 PM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote: > I believe that's a wall-mounted thermostat control for an HVAC system > > On Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 5:05:17 PM UTC-4 mw

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus Boots a-go-go

2024-08-28 Thread R. Alexis
Patrick, What non drop bars are you considering? The Alt-Bars that are out there seem to work well. At least for me. I have a set of early Jones titanium H-Bars with the J bend on my Waterford 1400 mountain bike and a set of Surly Open Bars on the Gary Fisher Gemini tandem mounted on the front.

[RBW] Re: When the Bubbly Is All Gone

2024-08-15 Thread R. Alexis
signage to provide shape and some durable foam sheet from some bicycle packaging as an additional liner. Unit is attached to my 1987 Schwinn Voyageur. Has worked very well. Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 2:58:23 PM UTC-5 R. Alexis wrote: > Do you have some cork grips

[RBW] Re: When the Bubbly Is All Gone

2024-08-15 Thread R. Alexis
Do you have some cork grips on the bike to match? Thanks, Reggie On Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 2:57:23 PM UTC-5 R. Alexis wrote: > Love the repurposing. Use a zip tie or two around the upper part to > further keep it secure and it should be good. > > Thanks, > > Reggi

[RBW] Re: When the Bubbly Is All Gone

2024-08-15 Thread R. Alexis
Love the repurposing. Use a zip tie or two around the upper part to further keep it secure and it should be good. Thanks, Reggie On Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 9:00:53 PM UTC-5 Steve wrote: > > [image: 6BCB4B5E-896B-42F2-B5B0-E23442CF3060.jpeg] > > [image: 3B2783A6-6F34-4D2D-A803-F4C14306DD

[RBW] Re: Horses and Donkeys

2024-07-29 Thread R. Alexis
Nice donkey! Was this Michigan ride in addition to the other ride you mentioned doing from Chicago east and north along Lake Michigan? Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Monday, July 22, 2024 at 8:34:41 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > I just got back from northern Michigan’s Ride Around

[RBW] Re: Torn hamstring rehab suggestions

2024-07-29 Thread R. Alexis
I will am not a physical therapist nor have I had use of one for this muscular area. The prior two years when I was training to compete in the 100 yard and last year when I doing the 100 and 50 yard dashes for my company corporate games events I had hamstring pulls. To help I would stretch my

Re: [RBW] Re: Electric Bikes and Organized Rides

2024-07-19 Thread R. Alexis
Last year on day one of RAGBRAI I saw several e-bike riders. They were fine and I didn't notice them doing anything crazy or our of line. It would suck if you were the only one in a group ride without one. Met a group that was doing a ride from somewhere in Iowa to someplace in Minnesota. Probab

[RBW] Re: FS: 1988-89 Matching "His & Hers" Stumpjumpers w/ Platypus Complete Build

2024-07-19 Thread R. Alexis
Armand, You are right on point with the U-Brake. GT continued to use them into the early 90's on their bikes. Another good alternative is a SunTour Rollercam brake. I have one of those in use on the rear of my 1994 Bridgestone MB-1 retro build using an Odyssey U4 adapter brake plate/stiffener.

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Prototype mountain bike for sale

2024-07-07 Thread R. Alexis
I was always curious what the the original Rivendell Mountain fork crown was supposed to look like. Per Rivendell Reader Grant writes: "The Rivendell mountain crown is less ornate, but it’s not your basic TIG-welded unicrown. The fork blades are silver-brazed to a beautiful cast lug, which dis

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Prototype mountain bike for sale

2024-07-06 Thread R. Alexis
Who is the lucky duck that gets this beauty? Off topic, really should get a local area RBW/iBOB ride together. Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Friday, July 5, 2024 at 7:27:50 PM UTC-5 Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > A... of course. > The Mountain was "pre" Joe/Curt builds. > > Thanks for sharing th

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Prototype mountain bike for sale

2024-07-05 Thread R. Alexis
That is a Rivendell Mountain from the first production bikes made by Waterford when Rivendell first started. From what I understand very few Mountains were produced. My guess is probably less than 50. I have one that I ordered new from Rivendell. You are relatively local and this is in my size

[RBW] Re: Repaired Susie and Intro post

2024-06-17 Thread R. Alexis
Was wondering what happened to this frame. The original poster never replied that I saw when I inquired about it way later. Your repair looks good. Nice to see it rolling. Should get some Protovelo decals from Rivendell and then paint it. There is that bike paint that Old Shovel uses, https://s

Re: [RBW] Re: Question about rear brake cable housing routing with low friction on a Clem

2024-04-12 Thread R. Alexis
Allan, Excellent use of that 135 degree noodle. I have used a couple of these to route derailleur cable from the SunTour Command shifters in place of more cumbersome full cable run on my Wilderness Trail Bike Dirt Drop bar OX Brand Ti 29er cruiser. Also used a 90 degree one on the front cable h

[RBW] Re: Also ISO/WTT/WTB Shimano type 10 sp cassette with 14 small cog and 25, 26, 27, 28 big cog

2024-02-22 Thread R. Alexis
PM sent. I have two SRAM PG 1070 10 speed cassettes. One 12-25 and one 12-27. 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 21, 24, 27 12, 13, 14, 15, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25 Last 3 cogs on each are attached to a spider. Let me know if you are interested. I may have some individual cogs I can dig through. T

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus /Susie bottom bracket -which one?

2024-02-22 Thread R. Alexis
Looking at IRD website the IRD Quad has a 73mm conversion cups and a conversion washer to change the 68 to a 73. Bottom brackets without a shoulder can be mounted to work with both 68 and 73mm bottom brackets. The bottom bracket would fit further in the shell. I did this with a TruVativ Powers

[RBW] Re: WTB: Drop Bar/Stem/brake/shifter set up

2024-02-21 Thread R. Alexis
I have something kicking around, but I don't know that you want it. Came off a GMC Denali bike that I converted to flat bar set up. Shifters are SRAM MRX something or another 7 speed. Otherwise, I have a Profile bar with Shimano brake levers mounted. Let me know if interested. Thanks, Reginal

[RBW] Re: The Official Introduction of RoadeoRosa

2024-02-21 Thread R. Alexis
Bill, That bikes looks nice!! I personally prefer canits over calipers for brakes. My "Road Bike" is my 1987 Schwinn Voyageur touring bike. I do have some actual road bikes with caliper brakes, but prefer cantis. The pink color really looks good. Didn't realize the Rene Herse brakes were th

[RBW] Re: [BOB] 1) Best source for SP PD 8 hubs. (2) WTB/WTT/WTG Fleecer Ridge tires

2024-02-11 Thread R. Alexis
Could get a Centerlock to 6 bolt adapter. Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Monday, January 29, 2024 at 8:20:41 AM UTC-6 Patrick Moore wrote: > Many thanks, Chris but I'm looking for a 6-bolt model. > > On Sun, Jan 28, 2024 at 10:13 PM Chris Cullum wrote: > >> I have a black QR 32h SP 8 dynohub. Lig

[RBW] Re: Best practice with Sunrace Thumbshifters

2024-02-11 Thread R. Alexis
Hello Andrew, What shifters did she have on the bike before? When you said the shifters died, what happened? Lever actually break? Was wondering if there was a way to make the old shifters still work. Shop I frequent replaced some old Shimano brifters that had thumb shifters. The 4 anchors nu

[RBW] FS or Trade: Clipless Pedals

2024-01-19 Thread R. Alexis
Hi folks. I am clearing out some stuff and ran across a set of "Panda" Shimano PD-M515 pedals I have no use for. Left pedal is black and right one is silver. Both used, but in good condition, no clips, unless I can find some laying round. Looking at $25 shipped. Would be interested in trade. Le

[RBW] Re: Any Alternatives to Silver Deore Brake Levers?

2024-01-18 Thread R. Alexis
Which ones are you referring to? The short pull standard canti/side pull/U-Brake/Rollercam brake lever or the long pull, linear/V-Brake lever? Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 9:46:41 AM UTC-6 Batwing wrote: > Hey All, > > Silver Shimano Deore Brake Levers are all but

Re: [RBW] Re: RAGBRAI?

2024-01-17 Thread R. Alexis
BRAN(Bike Ride Across Nebraska) is still going as far as I know. As apposed to RAGBRAI, it is a lot smaller. I think registration is limited to 500 or so. Might be even smaller. Someone described RAGBRAI as a party atmosphere that happens to have bikes involved. BRAN, from what I understand is w

Re: [RBW] Re: RAGBRAI?

2024-01-16 Thread R. Alexis
hen top-o'-line Manitou Mach 5 with little rubber >> bumpers. >> >> On Mon, Jan 15, 2024 at 5:47 PM R. Alexis wrote: >> >>> ... I rode my Rivendell Mountain because I felt it would be the most >>> comfortable with it's Softride suspension st

Re: [RBW] Re: RAGBRAI?

2024-01-16 Thread R. Alexis
and I recall how well they >> insulated one from washboard-type bumps. I found the Softride more >> effective than my then top-o'-line Manitou Mach 5 with little rubber >> bumpers. >> >> On Mon, Jan 15, 2024 at 5:47 PM R. Alexis wrote: >> >>&

[RBW] Re: RAGBRAI?

2024-01-15 Thread R. Alexis
Leah, I took the opportunity to ride the first day of RAGBRAI last summer. I live in eastern Nebraska. I happened to be off that weekend, heard it was starting that weekend and that it was the 50th anniversary of the ride. Had always thought of doing at least the first day, but never took the

[RBW] Re: Let's see your Rivendell headbadges

2023-12-26 Thread R. Alexis
Nice collection. Makes me regret not getting one of those Rivendell Sheriff badges/pins. Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Monday, December 18, 2023 at 2:02:58 PM UTC-6 Eric Marth wrote: > My smattering of Rivendell badges has recently turned into a collection. > Do you have badges? I'd love to see

[RBW] Re: 135mm hub rear wheel in a roadini?

2023-12-18 Thread R. Alexis
Check with Rivendell to see if this a safe option. I would think it is. I have a mix of both 130 and 135 OLD bikes in the mix with a few 140mm. My 1987 Schwinn Voyageur is 130mm that I have a 132.5 wheelset mounted on. Pretty sure the frame was 126mm OLD prior to me getting it. Settled on that

[RBW] Re: Silver2 cranks!

2023-11-28 Thread R. Alexis
Was walking past one of my bikes the other day and thought the Sugino AT cranks and the Specialized Flag cranks bare some resemblance to the upcoming Silver 2 cranks. On another note, I was surprised that Rivendell didn't go with a hidden arm crank ala Ritchey. Probably too much of a pain to de

[RBW] Re: My Legolas is now a 2x10

2023-11-24 Thread R. Alexis
Nice! How does that SRAM Force 1x rear der work on that set up? Wondered why one couldn't use it on a double or triple. Nice to know that it still works on 10 speed. Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Thursday, November 23, 2023 at 4:08:37 PM UTC-6 Bill Lindsay wrote: > When I initially built up my

[RBW] Re: Grips appreciation post

2023-11-21 Thread R. Alexis
I have some Bontrager XXX foam grips on my 1994 Bridgestone MB-1 retro ride. I like them. Also using a combination of small trimmed remain sections of Bontrager XR Silicone and Race Lite X/RXL foam grips on my Gary Fisher Tandem on the front with Surly Bikes Open Bar using SRAM Grip Shift. Real

[RBW] Re: Atlantis date indicators

2023-11-10 Thread R. Alexis
A Waterford built Rivendell Atlantis will have a distinctive rear frame drop out. I think Henry James rear drop outs. The first Rivendell built there didn't. Grant has drop outs made specifically for the bikes. Looks like they went with the Waterford standard ones on the Atlantis. This is at le

[RBW] Re: WTB - 135 hub

2023-10-31 Thread R. Alexis
I know I have some mid level Shimano ones and a few no name ones. Will have to look in stash. Seems like you would want something nicer. Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 12:50:14 AM UTC-5 adam.som...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi All, > > Looking for the last piece of my Appo

[RBW] Re: Best mitten design for very cold weather

2023-09-30 Thread R. Alexis
I saw these on Ponderosa Cycles site a few weeks ago while browsing. I have dealt with the owner in the past. Worked and partially owned a couple different shops in the past. I will have to check them out next time I am hanging in the area. Missed them several weeks ago while out riding. Thank

[RBW] Re: Source for headset locking/key'd spacer

2023-08-31 Thread R. Alexis
I am sure someone on the list has one they can spare in their parts drawer. I can look in my stuff later for one. Will let you know. Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 5:11:28 PM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote: > Your google skills are much better than mine. Sadly that item is

[RBW] RAGBRAI 2023 50th Anniversary Ride

2023-08-29 Thread R. Alexis
RBW List Members, I had a chance to ride the first day of RAGBRAI late last month. Things aligned that I had that weekend off and then discovered the first day of RAGBRAI was that Sunday and that it was the 50th anniversary of the ride. Found out that late Friday and thought about it. After thi

Re: [RBW] Upcoming Riv Ride: Chicago

2023-08-23 Thread R. Alexis
Wish it was a different weekend. Would give me an excuse to get back to the Chi and bring the Rivendell Mountain with. Look forward to seeing pics and posts. Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 1:49:36 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Just a reminder to mark yo

[RBW] Re: Tried and liked: Suntour Cyclone pretzel

2023-08-01 Thread R. Alexis
That does not look good. Maybe once you get it into a stand and carefully remove the derailleur and gently realign the hanger you will be fine. The rear der pully cage can probably be bent back into shape. Issue is probably trusting it. Hope things work out. Glad you were not hurt. Thanks, Re

[RBW] Re: Seat angle

2023-07-22 Thread R. Alexis
I would be game for a trip to DMOIA. I am not that far here in Fremont, Nebraska (just outside Omaha) and have done the trip through many times to Chicago. Would be nice to meet or see some list members again. I thing there was some mention a while ago either on this list or iBOB about a possib

[RBW] Re: Nice brake bits: Shovel Research

2023-07-22 Thread R. Alexis
Thank you for the info. This brake cable hanger looks nice! I have a Kona one on my Rivendell Mountain from when I initially built it. Bought several. This set up worked better than the Syncros Hang Doggie that I initially planned to use on that build. The Softride suspension stem set up would

[RBW] Re: Mid-build Frustrations—Trek Elance 400

2023-06-19 Thread R. Alexis
I am probably not one to offer out how to get this going. I have a couple projects myself that need pushed along. You may have to force yourself to schedule the time for some of the things to get and finish the build. I have a Gary Fisher Gemini tandem that sat for several years before I finall

[RBW] Re: SunTour Shifter, plastic washer falling apart.

2023-06-19 Thread R. Alexis
I noticed in a few Rivendell employee and Grant's bikes the brass washer. I know in the past Grant has mentioned replacing that plastic washer with a solid brass one, but that the cost was prohibitive. I figured the ones showing on their bikes were prototypes or fabricated solid ones. I have the

[RBW] Re: ISO gumwall 26" 2.1+ tires

2023-06-12 Thread R. Alexis
I have some NOS, in box Tioga Psycho kevlar bead tires, but they are listed at 26x1.95. Don't know what they actually measure out at. How does $25 per sound? Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Friday, June 9, 2023 at 8:13:56 AM UTC-5 Michael Baquerizo wrote: > maybe something hanging in the rafters?

Re: [RBW] Re: When the Rivs are sold out and you need a bike for daily commuting...

2023-05-25 Thread R. Alexis
>>> rideshare for trips that didn't have efficient public transit options. >>>>>> Both >>>>>> me--except for my shoes--and my stuff (including pointe shoes, which are >>>>>> extremely sensitive to moisture) arrived home bone d

[RBW] Re: Underbiking

2023-05-24 Thread R. Alexis
The remake of the Wilderness Trail Bikes (WTB) Dirt Drop bar is the Nitto RM3 Dirt Drop. Wonder if some patent kept them from reintroducing them sooner that they did. Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 4:01:42 AM UTC-5 R. Alexis wrote: > Dirt Drop mountain bikes

[RBW] Re: WTB: Suntour Cyclone GT long cage

2023-05-24 Thread R. Alexis
Wonder if you can bend a new tab on the end of that spring to make it work? Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Monday, May 22, 2023 at 4:39:54 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Hello friends — On yesterday's ride I broke one of the tabs on the chain > tension spring of my Cyclone rear mech. > > If

[RBW] Re: Underbiking

2023-05-24 Thread R. Alexis
Dirt Drop mountain bikes are currently at a resurgence. The number of flared drop bars is at an all time high. The fact that Nitto finally started making the the dirt drop probably cemented its return. I have several bikes with Wilderness Trail Bikes Dirt Drop bars and one with a flared Nitto

[RBW] Re: Brought Home A New Puppy!

2023-05-12 Thread R. Alexis
: image00 (23).jpg] On Monday, February 27, 2023 at 12:51:42 AM UTC-6 R. Alexis wrote: > Got back from a very eventful trip to Chicago. While there was at the REI > in Lincoln Park browsing around. Was at the service area and chatting with > the guy behind the counter inquiring about cab

Re: [RBW] Riv Garage Sale hauls

2023-04-04 Thread R. Alexis
Looking at your picks looks like you forgot to mention the coin keeper/purse. I have one, not Riv branded that I just dug out of my bag for parking meter change a few days ago. Wish I could have attended. Had it been a few more weeks out I may have tried. Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Saturday,

[RBW] Re: Catch and (very slow) release of 1997 Waterford-built Rivendell Mountain Bike.

2023-03-22 Thread R. Alexis
Nice bike!. I have my rear brake cable housing routed the same way. thought of changing it, but don't feel the need. Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 6:04:10 PM UTC-5 Scott Marriott wrote: > I was the lucky duck who grabbed the following from Ted Grant a few years > ag

[RBW] Re: Let's talk about the All Rounder

2023-03-22 Thread R. Alexis
Hello all. I don't have an All Rounder, but I do have the first generation Waterford built Rivendell Mountain. Those first generation Rivendell Road, Allrounder and Mountain offered several options when ordering. Rack mount placement, Headtube extention, cream painted accent headtube, etc. I r

[RBW] Re: The Great Parts Purge of 2023 - part 1

2023-03-05 Thread R. Alexis
PM sent on SRAM mini group and SRAM 10 speed rear der pictured. Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 11:22:32 PM UTC-6 saintruggler wrote: > Doing a little spring cleaning. Lots of bobs and bits, including > chainrings (oooh!) and shiny levers (a!) and even a few shifty d

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

2023-03-05 Thread R. Alexis
That is funny! There is some insistence early on to get the ones we are close to involved with our cycling lifestyle. Fixed up a bike for a crazy girlfriend way back when from a bike I bought used with a bent fork. Replaced the fork. She may have rode it once or twice. I don't remember. We brok

[RBW] Brought Home A New Puppy!

2023-02-26 Thread R. Alexis
Got back from a very eventful trip to Chicago. While there was at the REI in Lincoln Park browsing around. Was at the service area and chatting with the guy behind the counter inquiring about cable donuts and saw a bin of stuff with a couple frames. They were going to be recycled and the top tub

[RBW] Re: Free: Susie Frame

2023-02-25 Thread R. Alexis
Benjamin, Do you still have the Susie frame and fork? Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 3:20:02 PM UTC-5 benjami...@gmail.com wrote: > [image: image.jpg][image: image.jpg][image: image.jpg] > > On Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 3:48:41 PM UTC-4 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY > wrote:

Re: [RBW] Lambda Add-ons

2023-01-30 Thread R. Alexis
y, January 25, 2023 at 11:02:01 AM UTC-6 Minh wrote: > i'm a little behind on my riv news, can anyone confirm if these will fit > the grip king/lamda, non-monarch pedals too? > > On Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 12:26:11 AM UTC-5 R. Alexis wrote: > >> Thanks for posting th

Re: [RBW] Lambda Add-ons

2023-01-23 Thread R. Alexis
Thanks for posting this pic. I didn't know that Rivendell had the Grip Monarch/King pedal wings made and in stock. Been waiting for them to mount on the Grip Kings I have. Went ahead and ordered the Silver 2 shifters and mounts while I was at it. Should be here tomorrow. Thanks, Reginald Alex

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

2023-01-23 Thread R. Alexis
The orange one is possibly an Allrounder. They had horizontal rear drop outs Looks like a nice collection. Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 11:42:52 AM UTC-6 mmille...@gmail.com wrote: > Hey all. A local STL fellow just posted some bikes >

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

2023-01-23 Thread R. Alexis
Eric, Nice build! Very well thought out. Nice video on the build also. Been looking at bike builds on YouTube. Yours is one of the better ones. Have fun on it. Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 5:06:27 PM UTC-6 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > [image: MB-2 230115 S 00 Complet

[RBW] Re: Sam Build - Wish Me Luck!

2023-01-15 Thread R. Alexis
Congratulations How exciting when the planning and futzing over the bike and parts finally come together. Any changes in parts and such while thinking over the build? I know when I built the Rivendell Mountain I went back and forth on several items. Thought of doing an 8 speed freewheel, but

[RBW] Re: First Ride of 2023

2023-01-02 Thread R. Alexis
I don't know that it counts, but I took a short post build roll on a Trek 5900 OCLV carbon (Issue Bike) that I rebuilt. Rode it several blocks last night and this afternoon. A bit rainy here today. May have gone longer if it was not. here is to getting out on the bike in 2023, however you can.

[RBW] Re: Roller-Cam brakes

2022-12-29 Thread R. Alexis
Willet, Nice bike. Pretty sure we have chatted before regarding Deluxe Bikes in Lincoln, NE. That is where I got my MB-0(Zip). Got word of that frameset from a shop manager I worked under. Was deciding on either a Trek something or another, probably 930 complete or the Zip. The discount price o

[RBW] Re: Roller-Cam brakes

2022-12-29 Thread R. Alexis
Hey James, Looks like you got one of those smoke chrome Schwinns. I have one. Got it from a friend in trade for some bike work. Was her fathers. Don't know if he was the original owner or just acquired it. I haven't gotten to work on it with work and the many other bike projects. I do have som

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

2022-12-04 Thread R. Alexis
Looks like your pic was posted at the same time I was typing this reply. Looks like the 110-113 bb is what is needed. Good luck with the build. Thanks, Reggie On Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 11:26:42 AM UTC-6 R. Alexis wrote: > Hey Jacob, > > You say: > > "I'm using

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

2022-12-04 Thread R. Alexis
Hey Jacob, You say: "I'm using a triple crankset (42/32/22 Ritchey)" and state it is a 110 bcd. >From the ring sizes and the bottom bracket, it would seem that this is a 94/58 or 56 BCD crank. Lowest you can probably get the middle on a 110 bcd is 34 usually, possibly heard of a 33 and the sma

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

2022-11-28 Thread R. Alexis
Paul, Sorry to be late to the party. That Specialized looks to be in decent condition. My thought was to lean into replacing just what is needed. In this case I would go with replacing the bars and shifters. The derailleurs that are on there probably will do just fine. Getting some 7 speed th

[RBW] Re: When the Rivs are sold out and you need a bike for daily commuting...

2022-11-21 Thread R. Alexis
The grips should come off fine. Just stick a slim, long flat screwdriver under it, then spray some alcohol in under it to loosen it. Should slide off fine. Can use the same solution or hairspray to slide on new bars. Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 2:05:28 PM UTC-6 S

[RBW] Re: WTB/ISO Crust Juan Martin Bars for 1993 Bridgestone XO-2

2022-11-21 Thread R. Alexis
Nice build. is the crank 110 BCD? Must be with the 33 ring. The bar set up is interesting. Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 9:30:50 AM UTC-6 e.q.s...@gmail.com wrote: > Looking to switch to flat-ish bars on my Bridgestone XO-2. Its a little > small for me, so I am tryi

[RBW] Coroplast season!

2022-11-13 Thread R. Alexis
Hello folks. Looks like coroplast season is apron us. Anyone got any projects/crafts planned for these? I picked up some discarded ones this past week. Plan on using it on a small duffle that I had straps added to make into a handlebar bag as a shaper. Reginald "Repurposer" Alexis -- You rec

[RBW] Re: Rat Trap Pass

2022-09-02 Thread R. Alexis
What are the wheel qr skewers n that bike? Just curious. Reginald Alexis On Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 3:19:37 PM UTC-5 tommc...@gmail.com wrote: > > That is the max width with fenders... > > both Handsome Cycles and others have shown it possible, I'm currently > running the Vans X Cult 26

[RBW] Re: Brooks Cambium mod advice

2022-09-02 Thread R. Alexis
I wonder if shoving the edge of a flathead screwdriver under to catch the side of a square under the rivet will help to keep it from turning in order to unscrew it? Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 9:43:07 AM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > Does anyone here have any

Re: [RBW] Re: Rolling on the Rivendell Mountain

2022-08-29 Thread R. Alexis
Rat Trap Passes.) >> >> I'm the 3rd owner of mine, and it came to me with similar drivetrain >> components-- triple Logic cranks, XC short cage rear der, and Suntour >> mountain front der. Those are the only original parts that remain on mine. >> Are you the

[RBW] Re: Rolling on the Rivendell Mountain

2022-08-24 Thread R. Alexis
nald: at the risk of asking a dumb question..what is that > mirror-like thing clipped to the top tube behind the headset? > > On Sunday, August 21, 2022 at 10:35:11 PM UTC-5 R. Alexis wrote: > >> Did the Corporate Cycling Challenge today, >> https://showofficeonline.com/Cor

[RBW] Wanted: Nitto Lamp Holder 2-70

2022-08-06 Thread R. Alexis
Hello List Members, Does anyone have a Nitto Lamp Holder 2-70 they want to sell or trade? Actually need two for a couple projects. Thanks, Reginald Alexis -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group an

[RBW] Re: Free for postage: cheap (but nice) "Tifosi" sunglasses

2022-06-14 Thread R. Alexis
Whoever got these, I have a zippered case along with microfiber storage/cleaning bag that you can have. One less thing hanging around my house. Let me know. Same deal, free for postage. Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 5:33:24 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > I will add tha

[RBW] Re: That new rear derailer

2022-06-07 Thread R. Alexis
This rapid rise deraileur sounds and looks intriguing. I have a couple of Shimano RD-C201 Mega-Range Rear Derailleur 8-Speed, Rapid Rise Silver. I have wanted to try it, but don't have anything to do so on in my personal use stable. My put it on some junk bike I have just for fun. Look forward

[RBW] Re: WTB: Silver Crank Arms - 178mm

2022-06-07 Thread R. Alexis
David, Where are the cracks formed? My guess it is in the webbing between the crank arm and the chainring mounting arm? Is it possible to file the crack out to avoid it spreading? Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 12:11:15 PM UTC-5 David B wrote: > Been a while since I've

[RBW] Wanted: Velo Orange Cigne stem 70mm

2022-06-06 Thread R. Alexis
Hi RBW members, I am in need of a Velo Orange Cigne stem in 70mm. Preferably in the nickel finish. Realizing that the custom Groovy Cycles LD stem on my OX Brand ti Cruiser 29er is a tad too long and wanting to swap it out to use on an Ibis Mojo build. Let me know what you may have. Thanks,

[RBW] Re: 1996 Riv All Rounder update

2020-11-14 Thread R. Alexis
ne of the lower > cogs. What I've read is Sram is compatible with Shimano index wise. > > On Riv mountain frames, wonder how many were made and how different they > might be from the All Rounder. Sloping top tube makes sense, maybe > slightly more relaxed front geometry? > &

Re: [RBW] Re: Free: miscellaneous blinkies

2020-11-14 Thread R. Alexis
Moore wrote: > Sorry, Reginald, they have been claimed. > > On Thu, Nov 12, 2020 at 9:35 PM R. Alexis wrote: > >> Patrick, >> >> I will take them. I have two fronts that I can pair with the two rears >> you have. >> >> Thanks, >> >>

[RBW] Re: 1996 Riv All Rounder update

2020-11-12 Thread R. Alexis
John, Nice looking bike. I have a Rivendell Mountain in single color silver from that era I got from Rivendell. It has a sloping top tube. When I ordered it I wanted the option of possibly using dirt drop bars on it. There have been times I wish I would have gotten the cream contrasting painted

[RBW] Re: Free: miscellaneous blinkies

2020-11-12 Thread R. Alexis
Patrick, I will take them. I have two fronts that I can pair with the two rears you have. Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 5:34:14 PM UTC-6 Patrick Moore wrote: > Front/white clip on, bright; 2 whole and 1 partial button blinkies that > use wafer batteries; old, hac

[RBW] Re: Talk Me Out of Building My Own Wheels

2020-10-20 Thread R. Alexis
Steven, Go for it! I have built, rebuilt and trued up and redished many a wheel. Built my first wheelset using Wilderness Trail Bikes Classic Grease Guard freewheel hubs with Mavic 217, 26" rims for my 1991 Bridgestone MB-0(Zip) frameset. I worked at a bike shop at the time so I had The Bicycl

[RBW] Re: FT: SR Sakae CTP-400

2020-08-17 Thread R. Alexis
Price bump. $20 shipped. Thanks, Reginald Alexis -- 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 th

[RBW] Re: FT: SR Sakae CTP-400

2020-07-31 Thread R. Alexis
I have these pedals for sale now. $30 shipped. Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 1:07:50 AM UTC-5 R. Alexis wrote: > Rivendell Owner Bunch List Members, > > In an effort to fine tune my bike I offer some used SR Sakae CTP-400 > pedals for trade. They are

[RBW] Wanted: Mirrycle Incredibell Bar End Bell

2020-07-29 Thread R. Alexis
Looking for a Mirrycle Incredibell Bar End Bell to replace an older bar end bill with a striker. If you have one you want to sell or know of a shop that has one let me know. Thanks, Reginald Alexis https://www.bikeworldiowa.com/product/mirrycle-incredibell-bar-end-bell-188543-1.htm -- You re

[RBW] Velo Orange Sabot Pedal info

2020-07-29 Thread R. Alexis
RBW List Members, I have been eyeing the Velo Orange Sabot Pedal for a while. Looking at it to replace the SR CTP-400 pedals I posted about a few days ago. Looking at mounting some half clips on them for use. Anyone using this pedal with or without clips? What are your thoughts? Any alternative

[RBW] FT: SR Sakae CTP-400

2020-07-27 Thread R. Alexis
Rivendell Owner Bunch List Members, In an effort to fine tune my bike I offer some used SR Sakae CTP-400 pedals for trade. They are track style pedal. If I remember correctly, these came standard on some Bridgestone models. They have a silver body with black cages. Pretty sure I got them with a

[RBW] Re: Dirt droppish questions for smallish impulse buy

2020-06-22 Thread R. Alexis
Hello!, I have ridden a couple dirt drops the original Wilderness Trail Bike/Specialized/Nitto RM-3 Dirt Drop bar https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/product/nitto-handlebar-rm3-dirt-drop-2758?page=2&category=977. I have them on both my WTB Phoenix Steel and Ti along with my OX Brand Ti Cruiser

[RBW] Bicycling Influence

2020-05-24 Thread R. Alexis
RBW List Members, Just wanted to share an article a friend posted on her website. http://onemoreexclamation.com/for-the-love-of-biking/ Happy Read

[RBW] FS. Rivendell Quickbeam and Bridgestone MB-1 (Not Mine)

2019-08-10 Thread R. Alexis
RBW List Members, Friend, shop owner and Rivendell Bicycle dealer Sarah of Omaha Bicycle Company www.omahabicycleco.com has a couple bikes she is selling. First is a Rivendell Quickbeam complete. I believe the frame size is a 56cm. Has drop bars and I think a dingle set up with a fix cog on th

[RBW] Re: Original Rivendell Mountain Bike

2019-04-03 Thread R. Alexis
I have a Rivendell Mountain also. It was supposed to have it's own proprietary lug set. Looks like there was not enough interest in the Mountain and more in the Road and Allrounder that going with it's own lug set was not feasible, so they used the Allrounder lugs with stouter tubing, sloping t

[RBW] Re: Rivendell tinkering..

2019-03-07 Thread R. Alexis
Craig, Your Rivendell Allrounder looks great in all its versions. My Rivendell Mountain is of the same era. It has stayed mostly the same build since I initially built it. I see you are running a SRAM X9 rear with what looks like friction dowtube shifters. Do the shifters allows you to run th

[RBW] Re: WTT Paul Neo-Retro for Touring

2018-10-29 Thread R. Alexis
ke, if you think it'll work we can probably figure out a more than > fair price. > > On Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 1:49:48 PM UTC-4, R. Alexis wrote: >> >> No response on the a trade. Willing to buy a set (one wheels worth) Paul >> Touring brakes in silver. Willing

[RBW] Re: WTT Paul Neo-Retro for Touring

2018-10-20 Thread R. Alexis
from the list. Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 1:11:03 AM UTC-5, R. Alexis wrote: > > RBW list members, > > I am looking to trade one wheels worth, good condition Paul Neo-Retro in > silver for some Paul Touring in silver. Got a bikes worth off the l

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