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The barrel adjusters still make fine tuning much quicker, friction or index.

Mike Sovich

On Oct 17, 2024, at 4:49 AM, rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com wrote:


thomasl...@comcast.net <thomasl...@comcast.net>: Oct 16 09:38AM -0700

Anyone have experience with adding adjusters to the silver shifter thumb
mounts? Seems to me I might be able to find some adjuster that might nestle
into the mount's cable ingress.
 
I wonder if there are non-obvious gotchas that I'll discover in the middle
of my next long ride. Which, with my luck, will *somehow* end in the
destruction of a handlebar, a stem, and a rear derailer. A precious rapid
rise model, no doubt. I just hope the frame remains unharmed.
 
Yours,
Thomas Lynn Skean
Garth <gart...@gmail.com>: Oct 16 10:48AM -0700

They're not needed though, as barrel adjusters are for indexing. With
friction your cable tension is set once you start with a new cable. If
there's any slack after a ride ore two you simply take it up by hand and
re-tighten. A barrel adjuster can't do that for you. Even with indexing,
those adjusters can't fix a slack set cable.
 
On Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 12:38:35 PM UTC-4 thomasl...@comcast.net
wrote:
 
Max Faingezicht <max.fai...@gmail.com>: Oct 16 01:58PM -0400

Blue Lug carries the mounts with adjusters:
https://global.bluelug.com/rivendell-s-2-thumb-shifter.html
Sold as a package and probably expensive to ship, but I have them and like
them.
Max
 
 
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Richard Rose <rmro...@gmail.com>: Oct 16 05:09PM -0400

Thomas, as others have pointed out Blue Lug has the Silver 2 shifters with barrel adjusters. I have them on my Gus & even with shipping (2yrs. ago) they cost less than the ones from Riv. But they lack the cable exit adjustment of the Riv units. If Garth is correct (?) I would prefer to have the Riv units. I got these because my rapid rise unit has no adjuster & I thought I needed one. But I am full friction so..?
 
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On Oct 16, 2024, at 12:38 PM, 'thomasl...@comcast.net' via RBW Owners Bunch <rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
 
Anyone have experience with adding adjusters to the silver shifter thumb mounts? Seems to me I might be able to find some adjuster that might nestle into the mount's cable ingress.
 
I wonder if there are non-obvious gotchas that I'll discover in the middle of my next long ride. Which, with my luck, will somehow end in the destruction of a handlebar, a stem, and a rear derailer. A precious rapid rise model, no doubt. I just hope the frame remains unharmed.
 
Yours,
 
Thomas Lynn Skean
 
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Wesley <wcr...@gmail.com>: Oct 16 01:19PM -0700

Hello everyone,
 
I’m in the middle of getting some work done on my Atlantis, including new
wheels built with Velocity Cliffhanger rims and 48mm tires. My mechanic
mentioned that my current XTR V-brakes are maxed out with the wider rims
and suggested swapping to cantilever brakes for better clearance and brake
lever feel.
 
I wanted to reach out to see if anyone has gone through a similar swap and
if you have any recommendations, particularly for something from Paul
Component? I’d love to hear your thoughts on this.
 
Thanks in advance for any advice!
 
Cheers,
 
Wes
 
[image: Atlantis.JPEG]
J J <junes...@gmail.com>: Oct 16 01:43PM -0700

hi Wes. I have Paul Neo-Retro
<https://www.paulcomp.com/shop/components/brakes/cantilever-brakes/neo-retro/>
cantis on my Atlantis, front and rear. I've never felt a need to use a
combination of the Neo-Retro in front and the Paul Touring in the back that
a lot of people do. The idea is that Touring cantis in the back interfere
less with panniers and heal clearance. I've just never had these problems
with Neo-Retros on the back, and I've had them on multiple bikes.
 
The Neo-Retros perform great and look fantastic. I love wide profile
cantis. They're not especially trickier to set up than other brakes. I
think they are unfairly maligned as far as setup goes. I have silver ones
on my Atlantis, but I think black or pewter would look great on yours (if
you want to stick with something similar to the dark grey aesthetic of your
XTR V-brakes). The Paul Touring cantis look plain and ordinary to me.
 
You will also likely have to get new short pull brake levers (unless your
current levers can switch from long pull for V-brakes to short pull). The
Paul Canti Levers are great, too.
 
You just can't go wrong with a Paul canti setup! The only downside is that
they are pricey.
 
Good luck!
 
Jim
 
On Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:19:02 PM UTC-4 Wesley wrote:
 
Richard Rose <rmro...@gmail.com>: Oct 16 05:03PM -0400

Whoa! That just looks a bit bizarre to me. These are my Shimano V brakes with 2.6” tires mounted to Cliffhanger rims.
 
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On Oct 16, 2024, at 4:19 PM, Wesley <wcr...@gmail.com> wrote:
 

 
Hello everyone,
 
I'm in the middle of getting some work done on my Atlantis, including new wheels built with Velocity Cliffhanger rims and 48mm tires. My mechanic mentioned that my current XTR V-brakes are maxed out with the wider rims and suggested swapping to cantilever brakes for better clearance and brake lever feel.
 
I wanted to reach out to see if anyone has gone through a similar swap and if you have any recommendations, particularly for something from Paul Component? I'd love to hear your thoughts on this.
 
Thanks in advance for any advice!
 
Cheers,
 
Wes
 
Atlantis.JPEG
 
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Oliver Moss <oliverda...@gmail.com>: Oct 16 09:32AM -0700

Hello All,
 
After years of longing glances I finally have my first Riv, a sparkly
orange Saluki. I'm still getting all the contact points adjusted, but so
far it is silky smooth and I think I'm going to like it very much indeed.
 
I just missed the maples turning, which would have perfectly matched the
paint job, but I think the color fits right in this time of year here in
Maine.
 
I'm looking forward getting to know everyone here, and thanks in advance
for all the info and pretty photos.
 
[image: 1000013041.jpg]
 
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Alexander Gutierrez <gutier...@gmail.com>: Oct 15 02:38PM -0700

Rivendell Musa Cycling Baggies, M Wolf Grey, $60
Team Dream Long Sleeve jersey XS, $40
Team Dream Short Sleeve jersey Small, $30
Search and State S1-A Green Jersey(including sleeves) Small, $30
Rapha Winter Base Layer Dark Navy XS, $10
Ringtail Breezer Vest, XS Black, $50
Breeze Breaker Jacket, XS Brown, $40
Strawfoot Socks Charcoal, Medium, $30 for pair
Showerpass Crosspoint Waterproof Wool Crew Socks, S-M $20[image:
IMG_1684.jpeg]
Alexander G. <gutier...@gmail.com>: Oct 16 01:23PM -0700

- Rivendell Baggies sold.
 
Adding a few bike parts if ya'll interested...
- Cable stoppers in gold color sold.
 
[image: IMG_1687.jpg]
 
On Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 11:04:20 AM UTC-4 Alexander G. wrote:
 
Graham <graham...@gmail.com>: Oct 14 08:15PM -0700

Hey All,
 
I've been on this site for a long time under a different username and have
since launched a youtube video! I'm a proud Clem Smith Jr owner ( easily my
favorite bike i've ever owned). I can't thank this group enough for all the
great information and finally helping me towards a Riv!
 
https://youtu.be/a2ScxgMuAlk
mark hammer <mrkm...@gmail.com>: Oct 16 09:22AM -0700

Nice! Enjoyed the video... Trying to get a Clem myself!
 
Patrick Moore <bert...@gmail.com>: Oct 16 09:51AM -0600

Harry: Thanks for this.
 
Possible advantage of 1 SKS over 5 Tanges? Not having to change it for the
rest of my life.
 
On Tue, Oct 15, 2024 at 11:13 AM Harry Travis <travis...@gmail.com>
wrote:
 
> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/internet-bob/CALuTfgsZtANqzcVO%3DY1eM7Rc-Kzbrvc2K3Hq6CDEs348KkdGsQ%40mail.gmail.com
> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/internet-bob/CALuTfgsZtANqzcVO%3DY1eM7Rc-Kzbrvc2K3Hq6CDEs348KkdGsQ%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer>
> .
 
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Will Boericke <wboe...@gmail.com>: Oct 16 12:50PM -0400

But will you own the bike for the rest of your life? Honestly, I have
20-year-old Shimano BBs that I am just now replacing. Would I pay 5x their
price to get a 100 year BB? No.
 
Will
 
Patrick Moore <bert...@gmail.com>: Oct 16 01:03PM -0600

I do indeed plan to own the bike for the rest of my life, which rest is not
that long since I am within a few months of 70. I’d much rather pay a few
more $$ for a bb that I can install and forget than save a few $$.
Remember, I have twice had to deal with creaks and clunks from a
Stronglight (albeit with aftermarket cups) installed just a few hundred
miles ago, and replaced a new Phil after fewer than 2K miles.
 
> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/internet-bob/CAFwrbzpJFkrQ6%3DeiJm8z2xtsq0VuqHiuYvXYQyL6Fb_-GAgapA%40mail.gmail.com
> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/internet-bob/CAFwrbzpJFkrQ6%3DeiJm8z2xtsq0VuqHiuYvXYQyL6Fb_-GAgapA%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer>
> .
 
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Wes A <wesley.a...@gmail.com>: Oct 13 08:53AM -0700

A big ring like that up front is going to require a long chain. With 118
links, I've got just enough for a Homer running a 34/24 and something
similar for the cassette. E-bike chains are a good shout for
sure: https://kmcchain.us/collections/e-bike-9-speed/products/e9
DavidP <dphi...@gmail.com>: Oct 16 09:42AM -0700

My 60cm Platypus with 46t big ring and 34t big cog took 116+12 links. I
used two 116 link chains and two quick links and kept the remnants of the
second one for future use.
 
-Dave
 
On Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 11:03:05 AM UTC-4 wesley.a...@gmail.com
wrote:
 
Bill Lindsay <tape...@gmail.com>: Oct 16 11:22AM -0700

I always just use the St Sheldon method and use what I have to use, on
whatever the bike. big+big+2 links.
 
Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA
 
On Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 9:42:04 AM UTC-7 DavidP wrote:
 
Ron Cramer <cramer....@gmail.com>: Oct 16 06:28AM -0600

Rad Dirt Fest in Trinidad Colorado. At times it felt like I brought a
knife to a gunfight....
 
Eliza W <eli...@gmail.com>: Oct 15 11:12PM -0700

When a meeting gets cancelled, do I go back to my desk to get more work
done? No, I take a little ride with Platty. That can't be Hangar One
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hangar_One_(Moffett_Federal_Airfield)> in
the distance...? Anyways, near there. First post!
 
[image: PXL_20241015_212857487.jpg]
 
On Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 7:53:03 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote:
 
Ray Varella <rayvar...@gmail.com>: Oct 16 10:55AM -0700

[image: IMG_5970.jpeg]A number of years ago we got some new trails thanks
to the wetlands restoration project at the transition of the Napa river to
San Pablo Bay (top of the San Francisco Bay)
It’s a great place to see numerous species of birds.
Eliza, is the trail you are on part of the South Bay wetlands restoration?
 
Ray
Vallejo CA
Justin Kennedy <thesix...@gmail.com>: Oct 16 09:14AM -0700

I'll be there on my mermaid Platypus maxxed out with 2.25" Super Yummy's.
And yeah, they're always pretty last-minute about routes. Expect 'em to
show up next Wednesday or Thursday. As of now the weather is looking
near-perfect this year, a nice change from last year's torrential rains.
 
Hope to see y'all there!
 
Garrett Kautz <gka...@gmail.com>: Oct 14 01:03PM -0700

Hey guys, I'm looking for a hillibike and would prefer a Gus or Fillet
Brazed Susie. 83.5 pbh, so 54cm Gus/53cm Susie. I'm in Santa Cruz, Ca, but
can pay for BikeFlights shipping. Let me know if anyone has one they'd like
to sell, complete or frameset.
Jeffrey Zelevansky <jeff.ze...@gmail.com>: Oct 14 10:31AM -0700

I am looking for a 2-bolt setback seatpost for my new-to-me Hillborne. It's
26.8 and I'd strongly prefer silver. I can pay or I have some items I can
offer in trade, possibly a few bags or some other parts. Thank you.
Josh C <getjosh...@gmail.com>: Oct 16 06:53AM -0700

-Paul,
Thanks for the info. Those head badges look pretty cool, but I'm not sure
we will spend that much on one. She will very much use this bike as a tool
and may not notice if I even replace the original. We may have to look
around for a cool but inexpensive one.
 
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