[RBW] WTB Riv thumb shifter mounts or IRD PowerRatchet brake levers, etc.

2023-11-21 Thread Jon Craig (Vendraen)
Basically looking for a way to get my Silver barend shifters off my barend! Riv thumb mounts, the IRD PowerRatchet brake levers, etc etc etc. My budget's limited, so I'm hoping someone has something that'll do this laying around they'll let go cheap! -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2023

2023-11-21 Thread Chung Eun Kim
Is anyone interested in Clem L 45cm in RBW blue? (bought as a complete in 2022) This belongs to my wife and she wants a zippier and lighter bike. I will take some photos if there's any interest. Given its low mileage and like new condition, I'm thinking of $1950 OBO. Available for pick up in

Re: [RBW] Re: Ride Report - First Century on my Atlantis - and at all

2023-11-21 Thread Nick A.
I'm loving the idea of a Riv Ride East somewhere here in the DMV, it sounds like an absolute treat. We would have a lot of options in regards to routes around here. On Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 11:35:02 AM UTC-5 dpe...@gmail.com wrote: > Id be interested too. From western NC > > On

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts – offload yours on me or talk me out of it?!

2023-11-21 Thread Ryan Frahm
I will chime in just to say that I think Richard is right about how amazing these bikes are to ride! In my opinion, I’d go for a Gus. If I had, I’d likely still have it. I’m 170lbs so on Will’s suggestion I went for the Susie. In my experience, the Susie turns into a noodle at speed through the

[RBW] Re: Silver2 cranks!

2023-11-21 Thread Bill Lindsay
One detail from the narrative on Roman's Legolas: His serial number is MN18RMS. (M)ark (N)obilette 20(18) (RMS) Roman's initials. Sure enough I looked at my serial number and it's got my initials too! That's pretty fun. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at

Re: [RBW] 2.25 Thunder Burt on a Platypus?

2023-11-21 Thread DavidP
Christian, Did you damage a rim or are you switching to a dyno hub? To me there seems to be not much difference between Atlas and Cliffhangers. Both are fairly hefty with the Cliffhangers being wider (25mm vs 20mm internal). For a Platy, the difference in rim width isn't going to make a big

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts – offload yours on me or talk me out of it?!

2023-11-21 Thread Kim H.
@Richard - You are more than welcome. I'm glad to hear that you are trying to express your inner joy and happiness riding your bikes. Excellent question presented. Kim Hetzel. On Tue, Nov 21, 2023, 10:45 AM Richard Rose wrote: > Thanks Kim. I am only writing in a somewhat lame attempt to

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts – offload yours on me or talk me out of it?!

2023-11-21 Thread Richard Rose
Thanks Kim. I am only writing in a somewhat lame attempt to put into words the joy riding these bikes brings me. How many forms of exercise exist where you cannot wait for the next workout?Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 21, 2023, at 11:59 AM, Kim H. wrote:@Richard -I always enjoy reading your posts,

Re: [RBW] Grips appreciation post

2023-11-21 Thread Matthew Williams
When my Brooks grips failed, I made a pair from a leather handbag: https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/zT70nSofLps/m/FM-PaUiSAgAJ > On Nov 14, 2023, at 1:43 PM, northfaring wrote: > > Looking for some grip inspo. Please share your grips! > > -- > You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts – offload yours on me or talk me out of it?!

2023-11-21 Thread Kim H.
@Richard - I always enjoy reading your posts, whether it's about riding your Gus or your Clem. Kim Hetzel. On Tue, Nov 21, 2023, 6:28 AM Richard Rose wrote: > This exactly is why I was not disappointed when I thought I wanted a Susie > but found a Gus instead. I am 170lbs. but wanted no

Re: [RBW] Re: Ride Report - First Century on my Atlantis - and at all

2023-11-21 Thread Dick Perlmutter
Id be interested too. From western NC On Monday, November 20, 2023 at 1:16:11 PM UTC-5 ryan.o...@gmail.com wrote: > I’d be interested. (In NYC.) Whether I can pull it off would depend on a > bunch of factors. But would definitely prioritize. > Sent from my mobile device. > > On Nov 19, 2023,

[RBW] Re: Anna Purple

2023-11-21 Thread Ryan
Very nice! On Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 8:52:47 AM UTC-6 Patch T wrote: > And here it is in the California sunset. > > [image: IMG_6899.jpeg] > > On Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 6:51:30 AM UTC-8 Patch T wrote: > >> This is not a Riv, but here's a '92 RB2 in purple that my FIL recently >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Grips appreciation post

2023-11-21 Thread Patrick Moore
The only grips that make non-drop bars comfortable (somewhat) for me is the original Ergon grip; really head, shoulders, and waist above any other grip. I've thought of putting them, suitably trimmed, on the ends of the hooks of at least one of my drop bars. On Tue, Nov 21, 2023 at 4:28 AM R.

[RBW] WTB: Dynamo headlight/ CX70

2023-11-21 Thread Hash
Hi all, Looking to buy a front dynamo light for winter! Leaning towards an IQ-X but open to other models. Also want to buy a CX-70 front derailleur in bottom pull or any other bottom pull front derailleur that can shift a 28/42 double chainring. Thanks! -- You received this message

[RBW] local Oakland Area iBobs: WTB/ISO drop bars, chainrings

2023-11-21 Thread Patch T
Hi Folks - in Oakland CA for the week, and rebuilding a purple RB-2. Not changing much, but would like to replace the bars and gearing, and trying to keep this on a budget and tight turnaround. Anyone have some parts lying around? *Handlebars:* - 25.4 clamp area (I already have a nice

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts – offload yours on me or talk me out of it?!

2023-11-21 Thread Richard Rose
This exactly is why I was not disappointed when I thought I wanted a Susie but found a Gus instead. I am 170lbs. but wanted no limitations in regards to loading the bike or jumping it. I mean, at 68 I am only jumping by accident, but I do enjoy the rough stuff including drops of up to two feet. On

[RBW] Re: Grips appreciation post

2023-11-21 Thread eddietheflay
Me and my old hands love the Mega Fat Paw from Wolf Tooth. Not pretty but comfy as heck: https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/collections/grips/products/mega-fat-paw-grips On Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 5:25:39 AM UTC-8 Johnny Alien wrote: > I was using ergon lock-on grips but recently have

[RBW] Re: Grips appreciation post

2023-11-21 Thread Johnny Alien
I was using ergon lock-on grips but recently have gone back to the old school classic Hunt Wilde grips. I am converting everything over. I love the finger grooves. On Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 6:28:26 AM UTC-5 R. Alexis wrote: > I have some Bontrager XXX foam grips on my 1994 Bridgestone

[RBW] Re: Grips appreciation post

2023-11-21 Thread R. Alexis
I have some Bontrager XXX foam grips on my 1994 Bridgestone MB-1 retro ride. I like them. Also using a combination of small trimmed remain sections of Bontrager XR Silicone and Race Lite X/RXL foam grips on my Gary Fisher Tandem on the front with Surly Bikes Open Bar using SRAM Grip Shift.