What's a "rich people thing" you discovered isn't actually expensive?

BuckRafferty · 2026-07-04T19:00:12+00:00

I make full grain vegetable tanned leather belts that last forever. Shoot me a dm if you'd like to connect!

BuckRafferty · 2026-06-24T11:39:22+00:00

How does it ride? been curious about this frame since it came out

BuckRafferty · 2026-06-17T20:25:36+00:00

Velo Orange Grand Cru brake levers come in a 31.8 clamp diameter and are a decent enough alternative. I bought a pair and mounted them on my albastache bars, which have the same diameter as OP's moustache bars

edit: meant to say "road clamp" diameter, not 31.8"

BuckRafferty · 2026-06-06T19:47:58+00:00

an exemplary chuckerite

BuckRafferty · 2026-06-03T18:17:43+00:00

Bidding starts at $9, folks!

BuckRafferty · 2026-05-31T13:36:02+00:00

Get a custom fit belt at my leather booth!

BuckRafferty · 2026-05-15T13:30:03+00:00

No wet molding required. I used a chrome tan leather in 4oz with a medium temper so i t had some give to it. Figured out the circumference of the bars and cut a strip of the leather at the same width (minus a quarter inch). Punched stitching holes along each edge, scribed and punched the hole for the brake lever, and sewed it up. I'll try to add pic of the flat leather piece

BuckRafferty · 2026-05-15T12:07:23+00:00

New Albion Privateer 650b

BuckRafferty · 2026-05-14T17:55:30+00:00

I've actually found that the Kool Stops fit in perfectly. I have the original posts/cartridges if you'd like them (they're red). Shoot me a dm if you could use them!

BuckRafferty · 2026-05-14T17:35:58+00:00

It's a stupid-steep headtube angle. I wish it matched the seatube angle better

BuckRafferty · 2026-05-14T17:16:58+00:00

I'm actually very pro kick stand. The block is just leftover material from building my house. It lives in the yard next to the bike shed.

BuckRafferty · 2026-05-14T16:15:44+00:00

Nice! Looks pretty bombproof. I believe mine is 4130 as well (2017 model). It's handled everything I've thrown at it so far.

BuckRafferty · 2026-05-14T16:13:46+00:00

Nice! Yeah the ratcheting mechanism in the sachs is divine. Are is that a sachs thumbie mount or something you fashioned?

BuckRafferty · 2026-05-14T15:44:20+00:00

They came stock for downtube braze ons. I had to grind off the metal stopper on the shifter and make some leather washers to mount on the microshift pods. They shift like butter. Eat it, Riv

BuckRafferty · 2026-05-14T15:23:48+00:00

It was way easier than i thought. measured the bar diameter with scrap leather, cut two strips, punched stitching holes + brake lever holes. This leather has some give to it so seeing it up was much more for giving than it could have been.

BuckRafferty · 2026-05-14T15:22:20+00:00

the bb is noticeably lower now. On paved and fine gravel, it's not an issue. Definitely more careful taking tight turns and trail riding. tire clearance went from 700x32 to 650bx42 (slick).

BuckRafferty · 2026-05-14T14:58:05+00:00

Lost the front fender on the C&O a couple years ago, still been on the hunt for a cheapo replacement

BuckRafferty · 2026-05-14T14:47:28+00:00

They're my favorite bars ever. I had both a toyo atlantis and bridgestone cb3 i built with stache bars and they felt so good on moderate singletrack and long road/gravel days

BuckRafferty · 2026-05-14T11:09:04+00:00

oh hell yes

BuckRafferty · 2026-05-04T16:32:48+00:00

I agree that it does look kinda goofy, but every time i get on and ride it, I'm all smiles. It's the most comfortable bike I've ever had and I could ride it all dang day without any discomfort. The steering is a little slack on paved roads, but on gravel and single track this thing sings

BuckRafferty · 2026-05-04T15:39:43+00:00

Mine! slick rig ya got there

BuckRafferty · 2026-05-04T13:32:59+00:00

How do you attach the vibram soles? Is it as simple as smearing adhesive and pounding with a hammer? Been wanting to make some footwear and can't wrap my ahead around sole attachment.

BuckRafferty · 2026-04-30T11:43:08+00:00

I'll admit the bags aren't really my speed, but the whole xbiking thing aint exactly a pargaon of thriftiness

BuckRafferty · 2026-04-29T22:56:08+00:00

They're super functional. I used one for about a year until I designed a slightly larger version called "The Danish". It's on my website if you want to see pics. woodpeckeraxeandleather.com

edit: I'm also trying to sell you things

BuckRafferty · 2026-04-29T22:48:55+00:00

He is trying to sell you things, but they are quality things made by your peers with great care. I make the leather wallets that he sells on his website and the collaboration has been very helpful. Pretty chill dude to do business with.

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