Rivindell Clem Smith w Bafang bbshd
08-17-21, 09:10 PM
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Rivindell Clem Smith w Bafang bbshd
Just got it together and getting familiar with it. I’m 65, lost 30 lbs in the last half year but where I am in hilly rural country there’s no way I could get around on my own steam. The dirt roads and trails are 10%-15% in places.
Anyway I’m smiling. Don’t feel guilty about the boost. I can see front shocks being a good idea for this much hp going fast but I need it mostly for getting up hills instead of bombing down them.
If anyone is thinking of mounting one of these and have done a bb replacement before it’s all easy. The Luna Eclipse chainring and spider are worth getting. It’s good to be back in the saddle again.
Anyway I’m smiling. Don’t feel guilty about the boost. I can see front shocks being a good idea for this much hp going fast but I need it mostly for getting up hills instead of bombing down them.
If anyone is thinking of mounting one of these and have done a bb replacement before it’s all easy. The Luna Eclipse chainring and spider are worth getting. It’s good to be back in the saddle again.
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08-17-21, 11:29 PM
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Great model bike; I'd be interested except they spend too much time on politics instead of bikes.Be interesting to see what fork is available for a 1" threaded headset.
08-18-21, 05:19 AM
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My wife has a Rivendell, a Bleriot.
She loves it, they make a nice bike. I am not an expert at this stuff. So these are just suggestions. I have a Redshift shock absorbing stem on my bike. It doesn't work as well as regular shocks, but it's light and doesn't need maintanance.
There is a thing that you can put on your bike to make the rear stiffer to better handle the motor. Rivendell likes long chainstays, so their rear triangle might have a bit more flex. You could ask about it on the mechanics forum.
If you do switch forks, consider getting one that can take a disc brake..
She loves it, they make a nice bike. I am not an expert at this stuff. So these are just suggestions. I have a Redshift shock absorbing stem on my bike. It doesn't work as well as regular shocks, but it's light and doesn't need maintanance.
There is a thing that you can put on your bike to make the rear stiffer to better handle the motor. Rivendell likes long chainstays, so their rear triangle might have a bit more flex. You could ask about it on the mechanics forum.
If you do switch forks, consider getting one that can take a disc brake..
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Just got it together and getting familiar with it. I’m 65, lost 30 lbs in the last half year but where I am in hilly rural country there’s no way I could get around on my own steam. The dirt roads and trails are 10%-15% in places.
Anyway I’m smiling. Don’t feel guilty about the boost. I can see front shocks being a good idea for this much hp going fast but I need it mostly for getting up hills instead of bombing down them.
If anyone is thinking of mounting one of these and have done a bb replacement before it’s all easy. The Luna Eclipse chainring and spider are worth getting. It’s good to be back in the saddle again.
Anyway I’m smiling. Don’t feel guilty about the boost. I can see front shocks being a good idea for this much hp going fast but I need it mostly for getting up hills instead of bombing down them.
If anyone is thinking of mounting one of these and have done a bb replacement before it’s all easy. The Luna Eclipse chainring and spider are worth getting. It’s good to be back in the saddle again.
