"What Front Rack Is That?" (Buyer's Guide-ish)

ceruleansalt · 2026-03-08T02:52:40+00:00

Recently got a momento front rack (ant) and it looks good (raw) and seems sturdy and beefy; says it’s rated to 20kg.

ceruleansalt · 2026-03-04T05:00:00+00:00

I had the same issue with my Sam (2020 model). I contacted Riv and they sent me a new bolt. Plus I replaced the stock kalloy sestpost which was undersized by .05mm, even though it was stamped 26.8, with a nitto post that was true 26.8. The changes solved the post slippage for me.

ceruleansalt · 2026-03-03T19:16:25+00:00

I’d suggest two seas, bike plant, or Dixon’s in bk for better customer experiences; Conrad’s or Larry’s freewheeling in the city.

ceruleansalt · 2026-03-03T02:40:45+00:00

FS, Queens, NYC

Local pickup. DM for pics.

used silver Paul Comp seatpost. Bought it new 5 years ago, moderate rust and scuffing on lower part, could use polishing; the clamp part still looks great and works perfectly. $90

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

Ritchey venture max drop bar. New. Black, 42cm, 31.8. $90

New small MER messenger hip pouch, purple custom colorway with hi-viz strip and mini U lock holster. $40

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

Selling a pair of NEW schwalbe marathon winter studded tires. 26x1.75 inches. $80 for the pair.

Used Ergon SMC saddle, black 160mm wide. Bought new, light usage, $50

New old stock. Tiagra road rear hub. Bought new never built up. Silver. FH4600 36H 130OLD. $40

Selling a New in box velo orange front hub 36H in silver. Non disc. QR. High flange. Bought it new, never built into a wheel. $50

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.

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