Re: [RBW] Re: How do I know when a saddle fits?

re when you’re riding >> as sit bones on seams are irritating. >> >> Roberta >> Philadelphia >> >> On Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 4:00:24 PM UTC-4 Emily Guise wrote: >> >>> Hello folks, I come to the group with a dilemma. I've never had a sa

[RBW] How do I know when a saddle fits?

Hello folks, I come to the group with a dilemma. I've never had a saddle that I could ride for longer than 20 miles comfortably. I've always ended up with sore sit bones, numb soft tissue, or both. This has really limited my ability to go on longer trips and after my five day ride on the C

Re: [RBW] Re: Style on the bike

I have been all about the coastal grandma trend this summer, so I've been wearing a lot of flowy wide-legged pants. All of my current bikes have exposed chains, so what I've been doing is the peg and fold (as mentioned above) to my knee on the drive side leg while riding, then a quick unfold

[RBW] Re: Anyone using an ABUS frame lock on a CLEM JR?

Mackenzy- I put a frame lock on my 59cm Clem L last fall. I think this one is it (I got it on clearance at Clever Cycles, so it didn't have packaging). I've found it hasn't added significant weight, nor was it hard to install (definitely

[RBW] Re: A cage for a Platypus?

So funny that you posted this-I have that cage on my Platypus! It is in fact an otter, from local-to-me company Portland Design Works. Can confirm it holds a water bottle as tightly as a mama otter holds her baby. :) On Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 1:31:50 PM UTC-7 Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA

Re: [RBW] Clem chain/fender interference

I had this same fender chain rub issue, and had a bike shop cut out that little section of fender pretty much the same as Keith's photo. Still plenty of coverage and no noise :) -Emily On Sunday, April 3, 2022 at 11:28:45 AM UTC-7 E. Ricky Creek wrote: > I had this issue on my Clem. I used a

[RBW] Re: Help me buy a Riv

Hands down, IMO, get a Platypus! Honestly SO good for riding around town, it's super comfortable and stable. Climbs like a dream, fast on the flats to speed through those yellow lights, easy step through frame for hopping on and off. Looks gorgeous and you will receive many compliments, but it

Re: [RBW] Re: I'm a New Bike Commuter

Congrats on the new commute, Roberta! Biking to work is so great, and now that I'm working from home, I miss it a lot. My own stuff carrying evolution went from backpack -> backpack in milk crate on a rear rack -> Dutch style double panniers -> Ortleib pannier -> tote-bag style pannier (more

[RBW] Re: Platypus Questions

I've had the Pletscher double-legged kickstand on my 60cm Platy since day 1 and it's been great at keeping the bike stable; would definitely recommend it. On Monday, January 10, 2022 at 8:20:37 AM UTC-8 philipr...@gmail.com wrote: > > Good luck - spend the $ on the Rene Hearse whatever route

Re: [RBW] FS: Brooks B68, Terry Liberator X Gel Saddles

UPDATE: The B68 is sold! The Terry saddle is still available. On Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 12:20:09 PM UTC-8 Emily Guise wrote: > Thanks for that note, Abe! I was going off the measurements on the site I > bought it from, but I measured it this morning and it is indeed 230m

Re: [RBW] Susie v. Clem Help Me Off The Fence

These kinds of questions are so fascinating to me! I have a 2018 59cm Clem L, and I've test-ridden the medium (55cm?) size Gus (at the Rivelo event that Maxcr posted video of). I'm 5'9" and my PBH is 89, so similar to yours, Kiley, although I'm 195 lbs. My strongest impressions of both bikes

Re: [RBW] FS: Brooks B68, Terry Liberator X Gel Saddles

sures: > Length: 230mm > Width: 200mm > Though some sites list it at 235mm x 205mm. > > Saddles both look to be in great shape - good luck with the sale. > Abe > > >> On Friday, 26 November 2021 at 20:11:38 UTC-8 Emily Guise wrote: >> Hey all, my apologies, I tot

Re: [RBW] FS: Brooks B68, Terry Liberator X Gel Saddles

Hey all, my apologies, I totally forgot to say that the B68 is the shorter S model, not the regular length. Emily On Friday, November 26, 2021 at 7:15:57 PM UTC-8 kay...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi! Is the B68 still for sale? > > On Nov 26, 2021, at 8:21 PM, Emily Guise wrote: > &

[RBW] FS: Brooks B68, Terry Liberator X Gel Saddles

Hello friends! After trying a bunch of saddles, I've finally found some that work for me. Sadly, that doesn't include these two, so they're up for sale. Both are lightly used and in excellent shape, with their original packaging for each. Buyer would pay shipping costs. Lots of photos of both

[RBW] Re: New Wheels for Clem; need advice

Leah, I do find my Clem heavier than my Platy- although some of that is due to my choice of accessories, like a rear rack that's heavier than it could be. I've put the Clem on bike camping and grocery/stuff hauling duty and it seems to shine more there. I even climbed up an 11% grade with it

Re: [RBW] Re: Ride Report: 2021 Rivendell Bicycle Works Appreciation Pedalpalooza Ride

29 AM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! >>>> wrote: >>> Thank you for sharing the photos and therefore letting us look in on this >>> fun event! I would have loved to attend - looks like you guys had a nice >>> turnout and a great time. Two Platypuses and a cora

[RBW] Ride Report: 2021 Rivendell Bicycle Works Appreciation Pedalpalooza Ride

This past Saturday, my partner Greg and I led the RBW Appreciation Pedalpalooza Ride in Portland, OR. Pedalpalooza is a regular summer event here and it's basically fun bike rides about anything, led by anyone. Usually it's only in June but this year it was June-August. It has been so fun this

Re: [RBW] Basket shop sack Brompton bags

As a Brompton owner, I'd agree that the folding basket is the most flexible way to go for carrying loads. I regularly stuff mine with very full grocery bags or all the things for an afternoon by the river and it accommodates a surprising amount. Mine is probably about 7 years old and has been

Re: [RBW] Re: Need Platypus tire advice

Joyce, so glad you were able to get those Shikoros! I have them on my 60cm Platy and have been very pleasantly surprised by how nice they feel on the road; they seem to really smooth out the rough spots. So far I haven't had a flat in a month of ownership even though our streets are full of

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

Congrats Bones and Tom! So happy the Platys are starting to arrive, and I can't wait to see more photos of builds. Bones, I really like the tanwall tires with the lime-olive color (I have them too). The colors really complement each other in a nice earthy way, to my eye. -Emily On Fri, Apr 30,

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

My 60 cm has 48mm Soma Shikoro tires on it, with wide SKS fenders ( I think the 62s?) No problems with braking or brake clearance. -Emily > On Apr 23, 2021, at 11:42 AM, Dorothy C wrote: > > Joel, I forgot to say - Atlas 650b rims > >> On Friday, April 23, 2021 at 11:26:43 AM UTC-7 Dorothy

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

I am picking mine up from Golden Pliers (OR) tomorrow morning!!! Will report back on the maiden voyage 拾 -Emily > On Apr 20, 2021, at 11:42 AM, Roberta wrote: > >  > Excitement all around! > > I know that one dealer in Canada and Golden Pliers (OR? WA?) got their > deliveries. Analog

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

; bike, so I'll have to live vicariously thru the new Platy owners in the >> west until I can make the trip to VT. >> >> I think purple and Lime/olive make a sophisticated color pairing. >> >> Roberta >> >> >> >> On Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 12

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

I’m waiting on a 60cm from Golden Pliers here in Portland. When I asked if he’d been given an ETA on frame arrival from Riv, Kevin the owner hadn’t gotten one, so no idea when mine will arrive. I’m looking at it as a nice spring surprise :) -Emily > On Apr 12, 2021, at 1:23 PM, Joe Bernard

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

raftsperson in house? Oh yes... >>> >>> Extrapolating the chain guard (which I have here & can measure) I was >>> able to scale up one of the online pictures. Metric and old money too, >>> should be pretty close allowing for some lens distortion. >>

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

>>>>>> tube. He asked me what options there are for step throughs in his size >>>>>> with >>>>>> 700c wheels. I pointed out the Clem, the Platypus, and the Soma Buena >>>>>> Vista >>>>>> Disc. He liked the

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

thers patiently waiting on this frame -- there was just >>> a post on Rivendell's IG page saying an email should come through this >>> afternoon and it *may* contain "long awaited" updates. Maybe a date of when >>> we can all order these frames dire

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

35:27 PM UTC-7 Pancake wrote: >>> Some not gangly nor awkward 60cm Cheviot shots from Napa: >>> https://imgur.com/a/VXeg4Q5 >>> >>>> On Friday, 26 March 2021 at 11:02:51 UTC-7 Emily Guise wrote: >>>> As someone who's getting a 60cm olive green,

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

As someone who's getting a 60cm olive green, I can't wait to see that size and color either! I hope the 60cm look as nicely proportioned as the smaller ones. I always thought the 60cm Cheviot looked so gangly and awkward compared to the smaller sizes. On Friday, March 26, 2021 at 10:39:22 AM

Re: [RBW] FS: Microshift thumbies, kickstands, Shimano dynamo hub

UPDATE TO THE UPDATE: All parts are sold. Thanks so much, everyone! On Sat, Aug 29, 2020 at 8:23 PM Emily Guise wrote: > UPDATE: Clem stand and Microshift Thumbies are spoken for. > > On Sat, Aug 29, 2020 at 5:47 PM Emily Guise wrote: > >> Hi folks! The parts bin clear out

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Tektro 559 brakes and Nitto Technomic stem

UPDATE: Tektro brakes have been claimed. On Sun, Aug 23, 2020 at 5:33 PM Emily Guise wrote: > Shoot, forgot to say that shipping would be around $13, shipped Priority > Mail. > > On Sunday, August 23, 2020 at 5:26:57 PM UTC-7 Emily Guise wrote: > >> Hi all, I'm doing a bit

Re: [RBW] FS: Microshift thumbies, kickstands, Shimano dynamo hub

UPDATE: Clem stand and Microshift Thumbies are spoken for. On Sat, Aug 29, 2020 at 5:47 PM Emily Guise wrote: > Hi folks! The parts bin clear out continues. I have the following for sale > (photos here > <https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1cOZWI92-2OpVHHPnDnkj

[RBW] FS: Microshift thumbies, kickstands, Shimano dynamo hub

Hi folks! The parts bin clear out continues. I have the following for sale (photos here ): Microshift Thumbies set from my Clem Jr., I replaced them with Silvers. Used for about two years. - $40 shipped Shimano

[RBW] Re: FS: Tektro 559 brakes and Nitto Technomic stem

Shoot, forgot to say that shipping would be around $13, shipped Priority Mail. On Sunday, August 23, 2020 at 5:26:57 PM UTC-7 Emily Guise wrote: > Hi all, I'm doing a bit of a parts bin clean out, and I have a set of > Tektro 559 nutted brakes and a Nitto Technomic stem that I've neve

[RBW] FS: Tektro 559 brakes and Nitto Technomic stem

Hi all, I'm doing a bit of a parts bin clean out, and I have a set of Tektro 559 nutted brakes and a Nitto Technomic stem that I've never used and I'd love to pass them on to someone else to use. Pictures are here.

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Big Rear Rack & Trangia Cookset

Hi Tim, I’m interested in the Trangia. Have always wanted one! I’ll send you a PM. Emily -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: FS Bosco Bullmoose, Silver Wide Low -- For your new Clem L frameset!

I’m very interested in the Boscos! Sending you a PM. Emily -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.

[RBW] Re: #ClemWaiting

My boyfriend is replacing his Disc Trucker with a Clem L 52cm. On test rides, he said the Clem climbed better and accelerated faster, while still being able to carry a lot. That's been his main complaint with the Trucker-it's great for carrying a lot, but is tortoise-like. Since we mostly ride

[RBW] Re: WTB: Small Saddlesack, Brooks cambium

Hi Keith, I know that John Bennett at Rivelo here in Portland has two or three small saddlesacks for sale. I just bought a medium from him and was considering a small. He responds quickly to emails and I'm sure he'd be happy to help you out! His email is

[RBW] Re: Stockholm/Amsterdam/Copenhagen recommendations/meet-ups?

Oh man, that sounds like so much fun! I was in Amsterdam this past October, and really enjoyed visiting the countryside on a tour with We Bike Amsterdam . Bike rental comes with the tour. We took the free ferry to Amsterdam Noord from Amsterdam Centraal