[RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

I'm in a similar situation, needing a double crank in 165 with low gearing ( 42-26). I have a White Industries VBC road square taper on one bike and Sugino OX 601D on the other. The White Industries would work for you but they are expensive. I bought the Sugino from Soma but they don't seem t

[RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

Utah Trikes has FSA Gossamer cranks in 165. 52-39-30 isn't what most of us are looking for, but you can ditch (or just not shift to) the 52 and replace the 30t with a 24. They also have a couple cranks in 152 which is what I use. Shorty cranks are awesome! https://www.utahtrikes.com/UTCAT-18

[RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

Thanks Laing, I didn't realize that the Compass came in 165. I seem to remember that they just came in a longer length originally. On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 2:26:47 PM UTC-7 lconley wrote: > Another not cheap solution is Rene Herse (formerly Compass) - they have a > 42/26 with 165 arms. The

[RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

Can't you just replace the outer ring with the Riv guard, and the 36 with a 38? Or are you needing an additional crankset? -- 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, s

[RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

Joel, Origin8 makes 110 double and 130/74 triple crank arm sets in a wide range of lengths, including 165. I use their 150mm 110 double with 36/46 rings and a 13-32 7sp. FW on my road bike. I don't have the triple but I had considered it if I ever decided to use say 24/38/bash rings or

[RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

I just use a Sugino XD and replace the outer ring with a chainguard. On this one, which is also 165mm, the chainguard is just an old chainring with the teeth cut off and smoothed, and the chainrings are 38-26:

[RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

I don't think I ever noticed that the Rivendell Silver cranks don't come in 165 lengths. Has this been ruminated upon here on the list? Rene Herse has a mold for each size crank. More expensive, but stronger. And they expanded the size range when people complained. Other manufacturers use the s

[RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

Joel Did you consider a 42T or 44T large ring with a 36T middle in a triple?? It should give 1 step gearing (depending on the FW cogs) so the large ring gears are just 1 step above the middle ring gears. You could ride on either ring and front shifting would be easy and just like a cog change

[RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

Another option is the SunXCD arms with some 50.4BCD TA rings in the tooth count you desire. They come in 165mm: https://www.veloduo.co.uk/products/sun-tour-sunxcd-crank-arms-50-4-bcd-110-bcd-stronglight-49d-ta-cyclotouriste KJ On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 12:41:52 PM UTC-7, Joel wrote: > > So

[RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

I've looked into these, I could get a decent range of 40/26. On Monday, August 17, 2020 at 2:36:15 PM UTC-4, Kieran J wrote: > > Another option is the SunXCD arms with some 50.4BCD TA rings in the tooth > count you desire. They come in 165mm: > > https://www.veloduo.co.uk/products/sun-tour-sunxcd

[RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

I did try to send ma private message but I am having trouble doing that today. Have you had any experience with the SunXCD and the Cycletouriste chain rings some are using? I wonder how they may have worked together? On Monday, August 17, 2020 at 2:36:15 PM UTC-4, Kieran J wrote: > > Another

[RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

The trike I bought from Utah Trikes this past Feb. came with the FSA crank Joe mentions. The bearings failed at about 1200 miles of gentle riding in cool, clean, dry Utah—not an exactly stellar service life. Utah trikes was decidedly unhelpful regarding any warranty claim as well. The Gossamer b

[RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

I meant to add that the Origin8 cranks tend to be inexpensive and sold without chainrings, this they don’t come with the wrong rings. Mark -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving e

[RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

Should be fine. Veloduo in the UK sell exactly that combination: https://www.veloduo.co.uk/collections/sunxcd/products/sunxcd-50-4bcd-double-chainset-44-32-or-48-32-ta-cyclotouriste-stronglight-49d . Apart from using the TA chainrings on the TA and Stronglight 49D cranks, I've also used the TA c

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

Thanks Linda, I will look at these, you never know. On Fri, Aug 14, 2020 at 5:09 PM Linda G wrote: > I'm in a similar situation, needing a double crank in 165 with low > gearing ( 42-26). I have a White Industries VBC road square taper on one > bike and Sugino OX 601D on the other. The White I

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

Thanks Joe but I’d rather go with a if possible 46 or 48 38 and 26 for 24 On Fri, Aug 14, 2020 at 5:20 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > Utah Trikes has FSA Gossamer cranks in 165. 52-39-30 isn't what most of us > are looking for, but you can ditch (or just not shift to) the 52 and > replace the 30t with

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

Just for a point of clarity, Rivendell sells a triple crank with a chain guard and two rings (middle and granny) in a couple of configurations. They do not sell a sub-compact double. Some of the other cranks mentioned here are doubles that allow small ring (outer and inner) combinations. -- Y

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

I need a new crankset, for a new bike. On Fri, Aug 14, 2020 at 7:06 PM Jason Fuller wrote: > Can't you just replace the outer ring with the Riv guard, and the 36 with > a 38? Or are you needing an additional crankset? > > > > > > > > -- > > > You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

If a triple it is ok. There are no doubles that I can find to suite me with a 165mm arm. I will get a triple and hardly ever use the large, like on my Bleriot. I need 26 or 24 for hills, I am using a 6 speed FW and that is the rub. If I had a 32 in the rear then maybe. On Sun, Aug 16, 2020 at 8

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

Joel, Are you opposed to a TA pro 5 vis? I run them on a couple bikes. The small rings only go down to 26 but you can configure them as doubles or triples. Ray On Sunday, August 16, 2020 at 6:37:25 AM UTC-7 Joel wrote: > If a triple it is ok. There are no doubles that I can find to suite me

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

On Sunday, August 16, 2020 at 9:38:54 AM UTC-7, Ray Varella wrote: > > Joel, > Are you opposed to a TA pro 5 vis? > I run them on a couple bikes. > The small rings only go down to 26 but you can configure them as doubles > or triples. > Don't those need suitable (and usually vintage) front derai

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

NIck, very nice. On Sat, Aug 15, 2020 at 6:59 AM Nick Payne wrote: > I just use a Sugino XD and replace the outer ring with a chainguard. On > this one, which is also 165mm, the chainguard is just an old chainring with > the teeth cut off and smoothed, and the chainrings are 38-26: > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

Those are the type I’ve always used Benz. Suntour Cyclone and Superbe. I also have an early Deer Head Shimano that worked fine. Ray On Sunday, August 16, 2020 at 2:06:18 PM UTC-7 Joel wrote: > NIck, very nice. > > > On Sat, Aug 15, 2020 at 6:59 AM Nick Payne wrote: > >> I just use a Sugino

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

I might add that the vintage front derailleurs seem to usually be lighter (If that matters) and, to my eye, far prettier (definitely matters) than the new stuff. I ditched the stock front derailleur on my Atlantis simply because it was just too ugly for words. On top of that, vintage perform ju

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

Joel I have a Sugino XD2L 165 triple bought from Rivendell that has under 500 miles on it. I replaced it with the 170 Silver as that works a bit better for my long legs. It is 46/36/24. There is a little bit of pedal gouge on the crank arms but otherwise in good condition. $50 plus shipping?

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

Dorothy I tried to leave you a private message but I’m not sure if you’ve gotten it or not please let me know. Thank you, Joel On Mon, Aug 17, 2020 at 11:32 AM Dorothy C wrote: > Joel > I have a Sugino XD2L 165 triple bought from Rivendell that has under 500 > miles on it. I replaced it with th

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

What about Tange Sakae On Thu, Aug 20, 2020 at 10:16 AM Mark Anderson wrote: > I meant to add that the Origin8 cranks tend to be inexpensive and sold > without chainrings, this they don’t come with the wrong rings. > > > > Mark > > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

Joel Have you considered the Tange BB RBW sells via Merry Sales?? Should last a lifetime with normal repackings. The 11 ball retainer is available as a Campy spare part.. https://www.rivbike.com/collections/bottom-brackets/products/sd16klsej-lkangkn John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- You recei

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

John, I have one ready to go. Not from RBW one, I think they are out of stock. On Fri, Aug 21, 2020 at 7:57 AM 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Joel > > Have you considered the Tange BB RBW sells via Merry Sales?? Should last > a lifetime with

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

Nick, how do you like a 36 as your tallest and what is your FE/Cassette? The smallest outer you can get now is a 40, so someone could do a 40/26, On Mon, Aug 24, 2020 at 11:22 PM Nick Payne wrote: > Should be fine. Veloduo in the UK sell exactly that combination: > https://www.veloduo.co.uk/coll