I, too, have tried many iterations. My go-to for my commute is saddlesack
and front basket. I can fit almost all my stuff in the saddlesack. The
front basket is for taking off my jacket or occasional stops to the library
or grocery.
When I've ridden in and stopped at a place where I'm not sure
Wow! and that stem is gorgeous.
On Friday, February 16, 2024 at 11:16:21 AM UTC-5 John Dewey wrote:
> https://www.velominati.com
>
>
> On Fri, Feb 16, 2024 at 7:20 AM Steve wrote:
>
>> Okay, I'll bitewhat is this rule #8 of which you speak?
>>
>> On Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 6:44:14 P
Also, check to make sure there's no crank bolt washer before you put on the
crank puller!
good luck,
shoji
Arlington MA
On Friday, February 16, 2024 at 3:48:29 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:
> I enumerated a list of tools, omitting the most critical one.
>
> Learning any mechanical manuever is
To Aeroperf:
Brake levers depend on the brakes you want to install: cantilever or
V-brakes use different levers (short vs long pull). The nicest levers I
have are from Paul Components, but they're . Shimano brake levers for
short or long pull are nice in my hand (probably better "value").
F
My 650b Toyo Homer does all that presently. I'd change two things:
canti/V-brakes instead of Paul centerpulls and clearance for 42 with
fenders.
I'm tempted by the Platypus for those reasons and the long chain stays...
I am fond of the Hunqapillar, but it was overbuilt for me and the riding I
I really like the MKS Bear Trap pedals. They are very comfortable for my
size 10-11 foot.
I have VP Thin gripsters and VP Vice pedals on other bikes, and MKS Sneaker
Pedals on the HHH tandem. Those are all fine pedals-- I was surprised at
the comfort of the Bear traps. (I wear thin-soled "bare
Looks great, and welcome to Boston!
My hands and wrists don't do well with straight bars-- I have albatross
bars on my Homer, which agree with my wrists. (I also use and enjoy Bosco
and Jones bars alongside another bike with drop bars.)
It looks like your stem has a front plate, which would ma
Beautiful platypus! Hope to see you riding around MA-- I'm in Arlington and
often ride the Minuteman and Battle Road on my Homer. Less frequently ride
the Fells on my Jones.
I'm thinking of getting a frameset... I have all the parts for 650b build.
(Missed out on the first run, from which I had
I have a Homer and HHH in the shed among other bikes. I'm on the fence
about getting a Platypus: I'd use it as an all-rounder commuter, like my
Homer. I have a medium saddlesack and 137 basket, which handles most of
what I would want to carry by bike.
I'd add a lightweight one-speed, like the
Scott,
"Atlantis 2" on Rivendell's model is because Bridgestone had an "Atlantis"
model, designed by Hiro Watanabe.
You can read about it in RR35 available here: http://notfine.com/rivreader/
Thanks
Shoji
Arlington MA
On Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 12:19:56 PM UTC-5 Scott wrote:
> Affect
My first instinct is to use a single point for triangulation. The concern
for Obento rack or Marks rack or similar is that the mount to the fork
crown is strong enough to keep the rack from rotating forward (to the front
of the bike wheel).
Good luck!
shoji
On Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at
I'm also v interested in RoadUno as "my last Riv"...
Spec'ing a hanger on these trackends means that Riv can use it for other
frames-- maybe they'll make a 135-spaced frame using these? Or someone will
request a custom?
That said, these are prototypes, so who knows what will show up in the
f
Hi JL:
Hooded dropouts like these are sometimes referred to as Breezer-style, as
Joe Breeze used them in his MTB. (IIRC, they predate Breeze, though.)
Hooded style has advantages for builders and Riv: this one can be used at
many different angles. Vertical dropouts, like on my Toyo AHH, have a f
I'd love to try it-- unfortunately an unlikely proposition for me.
After seeing the RH price point, I'm scared to think what the Riv derailer
will cost.
shoji
arlington ma
On Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 8:39:29 AM UTC-5 Bill Schairer wrote:
> I'm intrigued but consider all the bits needed t
For me, the Hunqapillar diagatube was a visual draw-- I liked it better
than the parallel-to-top-tube bar of the Bombadil.
The diagatube reminds me of the original Joe Breeze mountain bike frame:
https://mmbhof.org/portfolio/first-fat-tire-bike-with-a-new-frame-and-all-new-parts/
Additional tub
I like Dave's advice of a contrasting color. I have a few rolls of
Newbaums, and would see if orange or maroon or purple would work. If it
didn't look great, amber shellac it and get a shade of tan.
Since you have the Celeste or blue wrap, maybe just give it a shot?
How's the platypus for rid
great color, and love that beautiful bottom bracket.
On Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 4:05:17 PM UTC-5 jkg...@gmail.com wrote:
> Hi, all, just thought I'd share a pic I took at a fantastic bike shop (La
> Chouette) I visited today in Paris. A stunning Homer frame hanging from
> the ceiling. If
Looks great! For me, it'd be a tough wait...
On Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 11:12:23 AM UTC-5 cramer@gmail.com
wrote:
> Still waiting on pieces and parts.
>
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That green color is superb.
On Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 6:44:30 PM UTC-5 penne...@gmail.com wrote:
> What the heck; for good measure, a photo in the sunshine.
> Mack
>
> On Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 4:42:43 PM UTC-7 Mack Penner wrote:
>
>> I'm back, as promised, to hijack Jared's new
beautiful portrait.
On Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 9:17:56 AM UTC-5 Minh wrote:
> of course the bike is a big reason why this shot is great, but lets not
> dismiss how much you add to it, overall compostion is great! i would be
> happy to hang that on my wall, and i'm not even you!
>
> On
Hi Jim,
Maybe this blog post can help?
https://crosscountrycycle.wordpress.com/2015/06/06/tiller-effect/
Good luck!
shoji
Arlington MA
On Monday, September 11, 2023 at 9:58:43 AM UTC-4 J J wrote:
> Hi, I have been really interested in the discussion on the thread "upright
> bars: how does
beautiful build. I love the video of you riding it on the trails.
I really need to find the time to build mine up...
On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 8:31:39 AM UTC-4 Tom Goodmann wrote:
> Ahhh! Beautiful build! I appreciate the details and photos you've shared
> of your informed and thoughtful
Great colors-- something special about film.
Speaking of colors, I love that color on the Atlantis.
Shoji
Arlington MA
On Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 8:46:45 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
> Dang, Jamin, these are great. I especially like that pic of your Homer in
> shadow with the mount
Indeed, that deck photo is mesmerizing... I can't figure out which way is
up.
On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 10:43:55 AM UTC-5 jeffrey kane wrote:
> That has to be the single most disorienting picture of a deck I've ever
> seen - I'd be sure to break a bone somewhere trying to step on it
I have a Homer and tried it with 559s. They were ok, but I ride in a fairly
flat area. I changed to Paul Racers, and they stop much better.
Good luck!
shoji
Arlington MA
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 7:32:29 AM UTC-4 DavidP wrote:
> Diacompe GC center pulls (nicer than their DC center pulls)
That looks fun!
Do you think you can fit fenders with the 44s? Is there room with the
brakes?
Thanks
Shoji
Arlington MA
On Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 8:11:50 AM UTC-4 nlerner wrote:
> [image: IMG_4524.jpeg]Finished building up my 54.5 cm Roaduno yesterday
> and took it for a short test ri
Hi Michael,
I don't have experience with the RH straddle hangers.
Is the acorn nut bottoming out, and not permitting enough pinching of the
brake cable? As a test, take a nut of the appropriate size and use that
instead of the acorn nut. You might be able to get more pinch of the brake
cable to
Hi Doug,
Yes, you can shellac cloth tape wrapped over padded tape.
Good luck,
shoji
Arlington MA
On Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 2:07:39 PM UTC-4 Doug Van Cleve wrote:
> Hey Bill (or anyone with an informed opinion),
>
> Can cloth tape wrapped over padded tape still be shellacked? I'm going
Looks wonderful.
I'm curious as to the design decision in moving to 700C/622 BSD for the
55cm model. Thoughts?
With the move to canti/V-posts, I'm guessing that there's clearance for
wider tires. Perhaps the recommended PBH would be moved higher for the
models?
shoji
arlington ma
On Thurs
Hi Joe,
Are those 650b on the green one? Is Riv trying to decide tire size on the
medium?
I wonder the designed max tire size. Looking forward to this one for my
SO... good thing we're same PBH.
shoji
arlington ma
On Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 2:07:32 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> Tom, I do
Hi Scott,
I think Baggabond, HappiSack, Bagboy, and Saddlesack XS all attach via
saddle loops.
I have the predecessors to those (Saddlesack Large, Medium, Small). They
are my favorite bags for general use.
shoji
arlington ma
On Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 3:25:43 PM UTC-4, greenteadrinkers wro
I'm holding my bike purchases until Nu-chev can be pre/ordered.
My SO and I are same PBH, so this will be easy...
I'm not sure about the 700c for 55cm and was happy to see 650b for 50cm.
I'm happy to wait for the geometry chart and Riv recommendation now that
the Nu-chev news is out.
Thanks f
Cheviot2 if they must. (Matches with Atlantis2.)
Appaloosa was inspired as itself; I didn't like the "Joe" appended.
If I recall correctly, Hunqapillar was inspired by the family name
Hunkapillar on a mailbox during a bike ride. Probably the best head badge
of the bunch.
shoji
arlington ma
Me, too. I use a regular floor pump and spray a little soapy water around
the bead to help it slide into place.
If that doesn't work, then I use a tube (yes, the irony) to seat the bead.
Remove bead on one side and pull the tube. Same soapy water and inflate
with floor pump.
On Friday, May
"I’m going to ride and be satisfied " famous last words that I say
every few years.
tailwinds,
shoji
On Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 11:38:36 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
>
> Doug,
>
> Well. You’re not wrong. But you know what else? I blame all of you. I used
> to be a perfec
Hi Vincent,
I have Abus Bordo and Kryptonite U (short and regular-- I can't remember
the particular model names).
I prefer the Kryptonite U locks, as they are much easier and faster to lock
up a bicycle. I was attracted to the folding mechanism as a compact, easy
way to lock up. Bordo is compac
Have you considered Ritchey Breakaway frames? I don't have direct
experience with them. When I've seen them and spoke to the riders, they
like them. I think the breakaway system is elegant.
shoji
Arlington MA
On Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 10:47:39 PM UTC-4, Jay Lonner wrote:
>
> My favorite b
That's how I do it, too. For symmetry, bolt the struts together. Here's a
pic from OAC (scroll about halfway down):
http://oceanaircycles.com/2013/10/28/mounting-marks-rack-on-a-rambler/
Good luck!
shoji
Arlington MA
On Friday, June 19, 2020 at 10:58:16 AM UTC-4, Ginz wrote:
>
> I think they sh
I've thrown lots of money at this problem over the years... given this
list, I think many others have, too.
Unfortunately, there's a lot of personal preference, variety of needs among
different people, types of bikes, etc. Also, for me and others, there's the
desire to experiment. I think the f
I've found single speeding to-be less stressful (assuming appropriate
terrain). It sounds puzzling, but for me when single speeding there's less
to do: just pedal (stronger or weaker... just go). I do like the challenge
of turning a high gear for an uphill (occasionally). The simplicity of
mech
Hi Kushan,
Consider the B+M Eyro (scroll down a product or two on this link to Peter
White Cycles https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/b&m.php).
Eyro comes with a mount for the fork. I removed it and bolted Eyro directly
to my front fork's 3-pack mount. (I might have used a spacer, I don't
remember
I borrowed my in-laws' hardtail to ride with them. I'd never ridden a
"good" hardtail before, and it was fun. But, like Paul, I'm not interested
in learning about suspension maintenance, tuning, etc. On the hardtail, it
was easier to perform certain maneuvers that I could barely do on my Jones.
We have a Thule 4 rack, swing away. I don't recall the exact model.
It's fine and does the job. If I'm loading 4 bikes (2 + 2 kids bikes), I
need to take off baskets and sometimes have challenges with handlebars
getting in the way. (Our bikes have albatross hbars.) If we had road bikes
with dr
Late to the party, though I've seen v nice pics on IG.
Gorgeous bike... that raspberry is perfect. And the blue ano pedals are
just like platy-feet.
Seems like this LBS is a good one: humble, willing to listen and learn, and
trying to please. I like how they didn't think the kickstand bolt was
I suggest gaiters for winter riding. They keep your pants and shoes cleaner
(from road salt+sand of Boston area and similar climates). I think it keeps
my feet warmer by keeping my lower legs warmer.
I have an old set of OR Gaiters.
https://www.outdoorresearch.com/us/gaiters
Good luck!
shoji
Hi Eric,
Is your neck pain from extending your neck? Did you have similar pain when
using the drop bars? Other pains/problems?
Like you, I prefer the forward position of albatross bars-- it feels
natural for me, perhaps since I like to lean forward.
If you would like a more upright/cruising pos
Hi Kate,
Welcome! I, too, am awaiting a platypus. I've collected parts over the
pandemic and can hardly wait to build it up for the spring season.
For gearing decisions, take a note of your current bike. You mention that
you rarely use the big ring. What gearing do you typically use? What low is
happy new bike day! tailwinds to you both... those were great days with my
kids when they were little. (it's even better now when they can ride
longer/further.)
shoji
arlington ma
On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 9:27:00 AM UTC-5 Conway Bennett wrote:
> [image: IMG_20210303_124128.jpg]
>
>
--
You
Hi Roberta,
Cash is best. I've done transactions with RBW listers (who are "known
listers") via check.
I was under the impression that PayPal G&S is more favorable to the buyer
than seller-- but I haven't looked at it recently. Also, note that PayPal
submits tax forms if your sales exceed a cer
Hi,
I think F-C is an important parameter for Grant's designs. Here's a
thread:
https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/dW25Rl2Qf3M/m/FL_RhSQwAwAJ
I think Joe's point about the type of handlebar to which he's designing the
frame around is important, and has permitted him to expand F-C o
Hi Michael,
You can read more about Wilbury and Glorious on Riv Reader 34:
http://notfine.com/rivreader/RR34.pdf
Despite the gorgeous lugs on Wilbury/Glorious, I'd go for the Platypus,
particularly at that asking price.
Good luck!
shoji
Arlington MA
On Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 2:33:45 PM U
An RBW list member posted all of the Riv Reader PDFs-- I think with Grant's
blessing:
http://notfine.com/rivreader/
Here's a direct link to RR32 (see p22):
http://notfine.com/rivreader/RR32.pdf
Here's an index (PDF):
http://notfine.com/rivreader/RR-index.pdf
happy reading!
shoji
On Tuesday,
oh my... 50-cm Platypus Mermaid is sold out before 3:02pm (EDT). I missed
out...
On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 2:43:35 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
> Your wish appears to have been granted. The Platypus page now says $1650.
>
>
> On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 7:12:03 AM UTC-7 Jonny P wrote:
>
>
Hi Bones,
I have a Homer and love it. It's a great all-rounder for my purposes.
(Commuting, riding w/kids, running errands, rec riding to enjoy the day.)
But I have a stripped down faster bike when that's what I want.
(Have you tried narrower tires? Does it impact your ride given the roads
you
I missed out on a Platypus frame. I had one in my cart and then it
disappeared in the time it took to click purchase.
I think the lottery system is more fair than the present. I would be happy
to pre-order, but many places that do so also sellout very quickly. I guess
the next iteration is a l
Consider Knipex bolt cutters. Pricey, but worthwhile. Mine have remained
sharp over time despite cutting fender stays, cables, housing. (And using
them for garden work, like cutting chicken wire and hardware cloth.)
I also have a set of Pedros, which I've only used with housing and cables.
It w
Hi Ben,
For rim brakes, it's hard to beat the power of V-brakes.
Side-pull R559 is at a further disadvantage because of the arm length. They
worked ok on my AHH, but I changed to Paul centerpulls, which seem to have
more power. I recall reading that VO's Grand Cru brakes work well-- perhaps
be
I've got a baggy of spikes in my tool bag... gotta find the time before the
really cold new england weather rolls in. I'll try the lazy [riv] way
first, but maybe I'll take a short ride to the local hardware store (LHS?)
before too long.
Also, nice pics. The bunny ears post is fun!
On Wednes
I'm so happy for you, Cecily!
I hope they can fix some of the factual errors-- but I think it's tough for
non-bikers to see the actual price without cringing. (For me, not too long
ago ~$1,200 seemed like a lot for a complete bike. But that Crosscheck was
a gateway to bicycles, and I'm thankful
great build-- I like the big-tired adventure bikes.
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 3:02:18 PM UTC-4, Leslie wrote:
>
> Not a rebuild of one of my previous builds, but, I have a 'new-to-me'
> frame
>
> Awhile back, I'd started contemplating another bike build, had been
> thinking that I'd
what an adventure and great pics. I guess it's true: weather's no problem
when you have the right clothes (and bike!).
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 8:58:09 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> The hope was that getting away from the hustle and bustle of our wee town
> (700 year round reside
It's a mystery alright--- what happened to the other ones?
Here's one:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8501/8258574589_c8ff5c75c6_n.jpg
I wonder if Riv made any small[er] non-diagatube versions. RCW's getting a
super special custom Nobilette-trick-stay/mixte-stay Appaloosa bike, but
that special
Hi Paul,
Looks nice. Did you consider a gusseted crotch? or does the current
seamless design offer a large range of motion?
Is the back cut high enough to prevent plumber's crack?
Thanks! Shoji
On Monday, September 23, 2013 7:52:57 AM UTC-4, Paul Y wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I'm looking for some fee
Awesome pics, Bill-- Keep scanning
On Wednesday, September 25, 2013 12:50:24 PM UTC-4, bwphoto wrote:
>
> Paul-
>
> Here are a couple of links to the photos of wool cycling shorts from the
> '70s. They are from slides I'm slowly scanning so the quality is somewhat
> iffy in some cases.
>
>
Great bikes-- I love the looks of the Herse crank on the Ram. The
chocolate-colored Bomb is sweeet!
On Thursday, September 26, 2013 1:52:17 PM UTC-4, Kelly wrote:
>
> Well it's a good thing that no one purchased any of my bikes.
>
> I got out on the Quickbeam several times in the last couple o
Hi Patrick,
Keep asking and answering your questions-- I learn a lot from your posts!
(BTW: I think that's a Nitto Mini front rack; I just picked up one of those
for my Hunqapillar, too. A great smaller front rack for canti-bikes.)
shoji
On Saturday, September 28, 2013 10:04:56 PM UTC-4, Deacon
nice write up, Anne. Definitely making the best of it... sounded grand.
On Thursday, October 3, 2013 11:06:11 PM UTC-4, Anne Paulson wrote:
>
> Just got back from a Pacific Coast tour, Klamath Falls to Los Altos.
> My friend and I had planned to do the Lost Coast, the dirt part of the
> northe
great pics, Patrick. Frost already, huh... it's been a balmy week here in
Boston!
On Thursday, October 3, 2013 8:48:41 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> As my wife reminded me upon my return, I've been trying to get out and
> immerse myself in Colorado's glorious aspen colors for over five y
congrats, Tony. That's a great accomplishment, and nice weather for the
ride.
On Tuesday, October 8, 2013 1:57:42 PM UTC-4, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
>
> Not on my Atlantis but I'd argue that my 650B Trek is heavily Riv'd in
> setup.
>
> I took advantage of the Gov't shutdown last week to take
That is awesome... I hope the Rom gets back to its owner.
On Thursday, October 10, 2013 12:56:16 AM UTC-4, Rick Houston wrote:
>
> Funny thing happened today: got a call from a good friend who was visited
> a LBS here in Sac when a tweaker came by and said he had a bike for sale;
> turned out to
Hi Hugh,
I've been riding Big Bens on my Hunqapillar (48cm takes 26" wheels) for the
past several months, and probably ridden ~1,000 miles. I got them from Riv,
mounted to Aeroheat rims, and they measure just over 52mm now. You can find
picks on the Flickr group.
I mainly ride them on the pot-h
Have you tried the spring tension adjustment screw? It's located on both
arms of the cantilever brake-- I saw my LBS do it on another bike. (I've
not had a centering problem with the 720s. Brake squeal OTOH)
On Sunday, October 13, 2013 9:29:31 PM UTC-4, Robert Barr wrote:
>
> Michael - I am
Here's a nice, clean wiring job by somervillebikes:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7516215@N03/9401478506/
He used shrink tubing (pre-shrunk before attaching) and glued pieces to the
fork as guides for the wire. His photostream shows how he guided the wire
under the fender using aluminum tube guid
If you're handy or know someone who is, I think you can cut off the end and
add a groove for the cable. (It sounds like you have a J-tek shifter for
your Alfine?)
On Thursday, October 17, 2013 12:29:34 AM UTC-4, Peter M wrote:
>
> I have an Alfine setup on my bike and wanted to go to cork grip
;
>
> On Thu, Oct 17, 2013 at 9:46 AM, Shoji Takahashi
>
> > wrote:
>
>> If you're handy or know someone who is, I think you can cut off the end
>> and add a groove for the cable. (It sounds like you have a J-tek shifter
>> for your Alfine?)
>>
>&g
Hi Jeff,
$3,500 is the starting price for a custom bike. If/when the Appaloosa goes
into production, it'll cost less. But probably not much less-- IIRC, the
Bombadil is available as a "semi-custom", and runs $3,000. The Bombadil was
billed as "spare-no-expense", whereas the Hunqapillar is the bu
Congratulations, Thomas, and happy riding.
Give it a go with the drops for awhile... it may work great for you.
(Besides, how could you not hop on and ride when the big box arrives?)
Shoji
On Friday, October 18, 2013 1:50:09 PM UTC-4, blakcloud wrote:
>
> The demo Sam Hilborne was up on the Riv
I've been itching to try one-- did they make any Mystery bikes on the small
size? (Riders ~5'6"?) I'd imagine no diagatube and no tentacular stays. I'm
eagerly awaiting the RCW Custom Appaloosa to check out how those features
look on a small bike.
But the important part not captured in pics is
Hi Pudge,
I'm guessing that your proto-loosa's chain stays are longer than 47.5cm--
my 48-cm Hunqapillar has 46 cm chain stays. It looks from your Flickr pics
that the chain stays are ~same length as the seat tube.
The 58.7 cm appaloosa on the Riv site now seems also to have ~same chain
stay an
Terrific, Peter. Time, energy, money all well spent.I picked up a
craigslist piccolo and tried it for a spin up and down the block with my
3.5yo son. His legs are too short for the pedals, but I think we'll be all
set by spring. (Maybe I'll rig some foot-rest pegs or something...)
Shoji
On Sa
Good luck, Grant and all! It looks great, wish I were closer to see it in
person.
On Friday, October 25, 2013 12:43:51 AM UTC-4, Peter M wrote:
>
> It's a beautiful space. Maybe it's the barista in me but I think if you
> added a little latte machine and some stools it would be a great spot to
Can you install a wider bottom bracket? You can get a Shimano UN55 square
taper 68 x 127.5 on Amazon.com for ~$20. That'll increase the Q-factor
(quite a bit, if you're currently using 113).
shoji
On Tuesday, November 5, 2013 11:07:13 PM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote:
>
> The Ultegra on the Paul
in my opinion.
>
> On Wednesday, November 6, 2013 9:47:34 AM UTC-5, Shoji Takahashi wrote:
>>
>> Can you install a wider bottom bracket? You can get a Shimano UN55 square
>> taper 68 x 127.5 on Amazon.com for ~$20. That'll increase the Q-factor
>> (quite a bit, if
red and cream-- that's a beautiful bike.
On Thursday, November 7, 2013 11:20:37 AM UTC-5, Tim Gavin wrote:
>
> I finally mounted fenders to my Riv last night. Looking pretty classy,
> but I need to tweak the fender line. The front is especially tricky; I
> think I need to bend down the top of
Thanks for the explanation, Bill. I'm filing this away for future reference.
On Thursday, November 7, 2013 3:36:08 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> Best of luck with it. Your bike looks terrific all the same
>
> On Thursday, November 7, 2013 12:32:04 PM UTC-8, Tim Gavin wrote:
>>
>> Bill-
>>
>>
crazy bike-handling skills!
On Tuesday, November 12, 2013 2:10:14 AM UTC-5, hsmitham wrote:
>
> I feel exhausted! If I was looking to purchase a used Carbon Pinarello I
> certainly would not want his :-)
>
> ~Hugh
>
> On Monday, November 11, 2013 8:26:08 PM UTC-8, dougP wrote:
>>
>> My mild manne
At the 2:18 mark it looks like he has some decent sized tires on there.
>>> Not 23mm!!!
>>>
>>> Anybody know the link to that guy that was doing trials on an old beat
>>> up mixte? I was looking for that but can't find it. That is a great one as
>>>
If you use bar-end shifters, and you're switching to/from bars that
accommodate, then you can do so without needing cable splitters or even
additional bar ends. Here's a tutorial (not mine-- I used this to move from
moustache to albatross):
http://www.tamiasoutside.com/2008/08/24/barcons/
I thi
I use my hiking boots (old-style Vasque Sundowners) for cold and cold+wet.
In warmer conditions, I use the MUSA Splats, which work well, but are a bit
large for my shoes (Men's US10).
Anyone use gaiters? I'm thinking of getting a set for hiking and cycling.
The biggest problem for riding in he
Hi Aaron,
Might seem like a weird question, but do you have a [double] kickstand on
the Sam?
I had tire rub (26" Big Bens on a Hunqapillar) on the Pletscher double
kickstand. Clearance was generally fine, but with low tire pressure and
hard pedaling, there was enough lateral movement to get ru
Integrated headsets-- e.g.
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/photos/sneak-peek-colnagos-new-epq/159960
http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/photos/pro-bike-dominik-roels-team-milram-focus-izalco-team/105472
On Wednesday, February 19, 2014 12:51:58 PM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote:
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> On 02/19/2014 1
Exciting!
Do you mean 26" Aeroheat rims? I think Aeroheat is Velocity's touring-type
rim.
Are you getting the Phil Cassette hub (per your SRAM 9-sp cassette)? or the
Phil Rivvy 7-sp freewheel style?
Big Bens-- I really enjoy them on my Hunqapillar. They roll really nicely.
Did you consider the
Hi Anne,
I have the Supernova Airstream, which is a battery version headlight. It
has the "Terraflux" lens, which is asymmetric (not illuminating drivers
eyes). I think the dynamo version is the E3 Pro Terraflux (now E3 Pro 2).
The off-road dynamo version is the E3 Triple.
(I may have messed up
"I hope it takes you on many wonderful adventures." Indeed.
Shoji
On Friday, February 28, 2014 2:44:42 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote:
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> When I pulled up my MonsterCross build photos, I immediately went looking
> for those tires online. It looks so kickass, and there's still tons of
> clearanc
Hi Meade,
I'm not sure if it translates to 650b:
I ride 26" Big Bens (52mm actual) with VO Stainless Steel 60mm Fenders 26"
ATB. The fenders are a little small for my taste with the tires. (I think
they look great, but there's occasional tire+fender rub when I stand out of
the saddle and pedal
Here's a link to the video Rivendell People:
https://vimeo.com/57271334
The reference from Grant on chain-stay length is ~28 minutes.
On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 1:03:39 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote:
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> That's got Keven all over it. There was a provocative reference to
> forthcoming long-ch
I'm glad you brought this up-- and I'm intrigued by your guess. If Riv did
try it, I guess they'd need to cast a new seat lug?
It reminds me of the elephant bike "biplane mono seat stay":
http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/2010/08/my-new-elephant.html
On Thursday, March 13, 2014 2:13:05 PM UT
I agree with the rant, but:
the Nitto Mini and the Mark's rack both have tabs on the front on which one
can affix a fork-mount light.
It's pictured on the Riv page for the Luxos U Dyno light (2nd, 3rd, 4th
pics): http://www.rivbike.com/Busch-and-Muller-Luxos-U-Headlight-p/ltd-11.htm
(I think so
I'm with you on the Nokian A10s... I'm glad I have them for the winter ice
commute, but I can't wait to swap back to the Jack Browns. It feels like
riding into a perpetual headwind.
shoji
On Friday, March 14, 2014 11:04:29 PM UTC-4, RonaTD wrote:
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> I have used 3 different sets of tires on my
Assuming the Betty Foy or Cheviot are a bit outside of the price range:
- Brooklyn Cruiser (which I think Grant has some
involvement): http://www.brooklynbicycleco.com/
- Soma Buena Vista Mixte
- Public Bikes
- Paperbike
- Papillionaire
- Bobbin
- Civia
I didn't real
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