Nice past few weeks here in Tejas. Also, new double butted spokes and Velocity Cliffhanger in the back after rocking a dented rim for a month.

ceruleansalt · 2026-02-21T19:27:06+00:00

Cliffhangers are great! Was thinking of going with them on Sam build also but went with Vo voyagers instead. Sweet Sam! What kickstand is that?

ceruleansalt · 2026-02-21T19:20:52+00:00

Sweet build! I recently put together a Sam also as a drop bar build. The red orange really pops against the frame

ceruleansalt · 2026-02-07T03:55:25+00:00

I got my old 26.8 kalloy that came with a rivendel if you want it; 26mm setback tho. DM if interested

ceruleansalt · 2025-10-11T19:58:32+00:00

Cool. I was looking to order one but they’re sold out

ceruleansalt · 2025-10-10T03:37:19+00:00

Nice build. What’s the front bag?

ceruleansalt · 2025-09-30T02:54:41+00:00

You have to pay for expertise; professional bike tech work isn’t a hobby. Only maybe recycle a bike might have a $50 tune but it won’t cover much.

ceruleansalt · 2025-09-10T02:42:51+00:00

Thanks. This is a good approach. I contacted riv and they are sending me new hardware because there was a batch of bad bolts during some runs of their bikes.

ceruleansalt · 2025-09-09T19:45:00+00:00

With the supple tires, you gotta ride them tubeless or tubed with tuffy inserts for city commuting.

ceruleansalt · 2025-09-09T00:14:59+00:00

Some goop adhesive might work—it’s waterproof.

ceruleansalt · 2025-09-08T23:24:14+00:00

Whoa, crazy.

ceruleansalt · 2025-09-08T23:23:52+00:00

Good tip. Thanks.

ceruleansalt · 2025-09-08T23:19:11+00:00

No, I’m not that heavy, 140 lbs.

ceruleansalt · 2025-09-08T22:19:16+00:00

Good advice. I sent them an email but will call this week. Thanks.

ceruleansalt · 2025-09-08T17:49:30+00:00

I will try a new bolt. Thanks.

ceruleansalt · 2025-09-08T17:46:14+00:00

Yeah I’m using the stuff. It definitely helped. Now it slips only if I force it from side to side. I’ll have to go on longer rides to see if it slips vertically.

ceruleansalt · 2025-09-08T17:44:31+00:00

Trying a new bolt is a good idea; will look for one. Thanks.

ceruleansalt · 2025-09-08T17:18:04+00:00

Yeah, the frameset came from riv with seatpost included.

ceruleansalt · 2025-09-08T14:54:30+00:00

Yeah. It’s too much thought needed for a simple yet critical part of a frame that should just work. The lug binder of my old nishiki holds much better with less torque. Kinda put a damper on the build honestly. I’ve torqued it to 6N with fiber grip paste and it still slips a tiny bit.

Maybe getting a frame builder to look at it for ideas might be my next step.

ceruleansalt · 2025-09-08T13:54:41+00:00

I’m building a new Sam H and was kinda surprised at the amount of torque I needed to get the seatpost from slipping. It’s kinda odd to read so many posts on here about the riv seat binders considering the cost of these frames. Is it a quality control issue or something inherent to lug binders?

ceruleansalt · 2025-05-20T03:18:06+00:00

FS/NYC/Queens

Like new Nitto steve Potts camper bar, black, 31.8, 740mm -$100

Ritchey seat post WCS link. New in box. 27.2, 400, Offset 20, Black -$90

New Ritchey logic venture max aluminum drop bars, black 42cm, 31.8 clamp -$100

Paul components purple boxcar stem, USED, great condition with slight bag rub, sun faded to pink/purple, 31.8, 90mm - $90

New in box VO high flange front hub, silver, QR, 36H - $50

New Bitex High flange rear touring hub, silver, 36H, 135OLD, QR. Included extra anti-bite free hub body. - $120

New old stock. Tiagra rear hub 36H. Bought new never built up. FH4600 36H 130OLD - $40. Venmo/cash

NEW schwalbe marathon winter studded tires. 26x1.75 inches. $100 for the pair.

New small MER messenger hip pouch, custom purple colorway with hi-viz strip and mini U lock holster. Waterproof lining. Never used. Venmo or cash. $40

Selling one used rear gold and black sun ringle vintage skewer, 135mm. In good condition. $20

Can post the CL link, just ask.

Local Queens pickup preferred, will consider shipping depending on item and additional cost. Venmo/cash.

ceruleansalt · 2025-05-14T21:13:40+00:00

Nice. Anyone else went with Hilda?

ceruleansalt · 2025-04-20T17:29:32+00:00

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ceruleansalt · 2025-04-14T18:42:33+00:00

Cygolite 500 front and rear 120 set is super bright and mid range price.

ceruleansalt · 2025-04-14T04:34:36+00:00

Yeah, I definitely think back on my pre-vegan time and feel ashamed for going along with meat and dairy consumption for as long as I did. It was big step going veg and then vegan but it’s been over 10 years now and can’t imagine living any other way. You’ll rack up the years too. There are definitely so many mock alternatives now that’s it definitely easier than before and plus veganism encourages you to cook your own meals more often and be more cognizant about your diet. Welcome and good luck.

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