Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2023

Rivendell Susie Frame (LG) - $1,750 (haight ashbury) https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-rivendell-susie-frame-lg/7687992506.html Kim Hetzel. On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 5:15:10 PM UTC-8 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > Is that Llambo’s cheviot? It is lovely 殺 > -Kai >

[RBW] Re: Kid's First Pedal Bike (Riv parent edition)

for the same reason people seem to like woom i've tried to avoid it. kinda fits in line (IMO) with liking rivendell. its a bit off the beaten path. with that said, we came upon our kids first bike through a buy nothing group on facebook. the brand is kokua, and it weighs less than most if not

[RBW] Re: Kid's First Pedal Bike (Riv parent edition)

The Woom 3 was perfect for a 4 year old who just could'nt grasp balancing once the training wheels were taken off. I truly beleive that training wheels hinder a kid from learning to ride, the balance bikes are the way to go. The day the Woom arrives I removed the pedals and had the kiddo ride

Re: [RBW] WTB: Atlantis MIT 59cm or 62cm Frameset

Bump. Giving this another try. Randy in WI On Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 9:40:06 AM UTC-5 larson@gmail.com wrote: > I was going to mention the same thing! > > On Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 8:50:36 AM UTC-5 Brendan Willard in SF > wrote: > >> The rear derailleur on that eBay Lantis is not

Re: [RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

Thank you, John. Kim Hetzel. On Fri, Nov 17, 2023, 4:49 PM Johnny Alien wrote: > No she is looking for the Lime Green which was the first (or maybe second) > run of Platypie > > On Friday, November 17, 2023 at 7:42:26 PM UTC-5 krhe...@gmail.com wrote: > >> @Leah - >> Is this what you are

[RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

No she is looking for the Lime Green which was the first (or maybe second) run of Platypie On Friday, November 17, 2023 at 7:42:26 PM UTC-5 krhe...@gmail.com wrote: > @Leah - > Is this what you are looking for ? > > https://www.rivbike.com/products/platypus-complete-bike?variant=41153175257199

[RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

@Leah - Is this what you are looking for ? https://www.rivbike.com/products/platypus-complete-bike?variant=41153175257199 Kim Hetzel. On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 1:09:07 PM UTC-8 George Schick wrote: > I have done this exact same thing on the local commuter line (METRA) when > I get

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

I want to know more about that turtle-shaped moss-covered rock! That guy is a bad ass. Excellent work Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 12:32:14 PM UTC-8 thetaper...@gmail.com wrote: > A good friend and I managed around 105 miles last weekend. It was our (the

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

Thanks for taking the time to write this up and post the photos. That ride looked great. I love the build, and I bet it rides as good as it looks. Enjoyed every bit of your post. Ed C. Redondo Beach, CA On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 12:32:14 PM UTC-8 thetaper...@gmail.com wrote: > A good

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

You're all such a good bunch. Thanks for such supportive posts. Scott -- It may interest you to know that NOVA parks is, at long last, building a W trail bridge over Whiele Avenue. On Friday, November 17, 2023 at 3:49:13 PM UTC-5 RichS wrote: > Nick, > > Congratulations on completing your

[RBW] FS: 2x Schwalbe Marathon Almotion (700x47, 50-622, 28x2.00) - $75 shipped

I have 2x Schwalbe Marathon Almotion folding tires , ridden for about 250 miles, still in excellent condition. They measured out closer to 700x47 on my Velocity DYAD and Alex Adventurer 2 rims. They seem like a really well made and

[RBW] Re: FS: 50cm Roadini F/F - Dark Gold

Sold. Thanks everyone On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 8:09:39 PM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote: > Sadly I am in the same position. So if you have been eying up a roadini in > this size then I've got the deal for you and you would be helping me out > immensely. Brand new frame, never built up or

Re: [RBW] Re: YAHT (Yet Another Handlebar Thread) :D

Hi Modemmisuser, Best of luck on your bar search and congrats to your spouse on her return to cycling! I certainly endorse bar/stem swapping... both on the bike and off the bike (via trades.) I have been in your scenario feeling 'meh' with certain set-ups and previously bought some new parts

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

Nick, Congratulations on completing your first century! Thanks for the report and all the pics. An ideal day and route for a century. Best, Rich in ATL On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 3:32:14 PM UTC-5 thetaper...@gmail.com wrote: > A good friend and I managed around 105 miles last

Re: [RBW] Re: YAHT (Yet Another Handlebar Thread) :D

Fwiw, just a few observations in case they help someone find an ideal bar shape. For a medium+ size American man (ideal level tt size is 60 c-c), I've got relatively short arms and small hands, and yet my favorite bar of all time is a long reach traditional bend Maes Parallel, precisely because

Re: [RBW] Re: YAHT (Yet Another Handlebar Thread) :D

Fwiw, just a few observations in case they help someone find an ideal bar shape. For a medium+ size American man (ideal level tt size is 60 c-c), I've got relatively short arms and small hands, and yet my favorite bar of all time is a long reach traditional bend Maes Parallel, precisely because

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on top tube anomaly

Don't forget the reason for "No edit capacity". When you post something on google groups, you are sending an email. The reason you can't edit a google groups post is the same reason you can't edit an email that you've sent to dozens of people. The fact that almost all of us view google

[RBW] Re: Anna Purple

My purple Rivendell is pretty different from most other purple Rivendells. I was going for a "mineral purple" and the name of the shade is Amethyst Smoke. https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/51310826119/in/photolist-26anPuR-2iHBJM3-2iHDjYZ-2mbaoXR Bill "smoke 'em if you got 'em"

[RBW] Re: Kid's First Pedal Bike (Riv parent edition)

Folks - thank you so much for all of your incredibly helpful & thoughtful responses! I've read through each one multiple times and feel so much better informed now and can't wait to transition to the pedaling years with my son! Nick On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 3:55:09 PM UTC-5 Nick

[RBW] Re: YAHT (Yet Another Handlebar Thread) :D

Hi Modemmisuser, Just my $0.02, but as someone who could never figure out the attraction of Nitto Noodles (I have relatively short arms and small hands, so any remotely long-reach handlebar will just never work...), I find Soma's Highway One (Hwy 1) handlebar to be just perfect -- short reach,

Re: [RBW] Re: Problem solvers front cable hanger?

Jerking this thread slightly off-topic: does anyone know of a combined brake booster/housing stop? I refer to the arch brake boosters that used to be sold for mtb cantilever brakes 30+ years ago to stiffen fork legs and stays for more solid braking. Reason: my Matthews #2, the equivalent of a 60

Re: [RBW] Re: Problem solvers front cable hanger?

Thanks for the thoughts all. And Garth, thanks for that picture. Now I see how it could make sense. Unfortunately, my bars are high drops, so the angle ends up creating a weird double bend that requires me to overshoot the hanger and loop back into it from the opposite side--I know a pic would

[RBW] Re: YAHT (Yet Another Handlebar Thread) :D

I've had the RH rando bars and the chaco bars on my Sam, which is from the last run. I like them both a lot. I'm going with the chaco bars now though - plenty of room to roam, I can stretch out if I want, and i feel like the most recent Rivendell's are really well suited for upright bars vs

[RBW] Re: Anna Purple

Thanks Joe and my apologies to Ana. She's a great lady. Haven't heard from her on the Gram in a while. On Friday, November 17, 2023 at 1:28:36 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > Also for the record, it's Ana. One N. > > On Friday, November 17, 2023 at 10:18:29 AM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > >>

[RBW] Re: Anna Purple

Also for the record, it's Ana. One N. On Friday, November 17, 2023 at 10:18:29 AM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > It's not my jam these days but it IS pretty, it reminds me of early-'90s > Bridgestones. > > But I'm not one to ask, my former "bright/loud colors are awesome" self > has recently

[RBW] Re: Anna Purple

It's not my jam these days but it IS pretty, it reminds me of early-'90s Bridgestones. But I'm not one to ask, my former "bright/loud colors are awesome" self has recently morphed into a lover of the Universal Grant Colors: various shades of blue and green. What's become of me??  Joe

[RBW] Re: Silver shifter repair

Hello MTR — I've disassembled Silver shifters for repairs but have not had one of the cover plates pop off on its own like yours. That is some brave free-hand drilling you've depicted! I've found the plates are relatively easy to re-install and can be pressure fit or set into place with a

[RBW] Re: Anna Purple

It's "okay" if it's 50/50 with one other color. But really, I can think of many colors I'd like to have on a bike other than any stock color. The paint job ought to be the least relevant factor in choosing a stock frame though as it's easy to get wooed by a nice paint job and neglect the real

Re: [RBW] Re: Problem solvers front cable hanger?

This is timely, the Shove Research FMBCH... https://shovelresearch.com/fork-mounted-brake-cable-hanger Bling for the bike, about the same cost as the RH. Back to Adam's point that fork mounted hangers won't work with center pull brakes, seems to me someone should make an integrated backing

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on top tube anomaly

Oh no, I guess I spoke too soon. That's a real bummer! On Fri, Nov 17, 2023 at 10:01 AM Garth wrote: > Oh heck, just one click embiggens the photo in it's own tab. (No edit > capacity is maddening...) > > On Friday, November 17, 2023 at 12:59:02 PM UTC-5 Garth wrote: > >> That's definitely a

[RBW] Re: Silver shifter repair

Looks good! It shouldn't come loose, nothing is acting on it to loosen it. JohnS On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 11:19:14 PM UTC-5 MTR wrote: > Posting my repair > > I used the smallest sheet metal screw I could find at Ace 3/32 inch and > the matching drill bit to drill perpendicular

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on top tube anomaly

Oh heck, just one click embiggens the photo in it's own tab. (No edit capacity is maddening...) On Friday, November 17, 2023 at 12:59:02 PM UTC-5 Garth wrote: > That's definitely a crack in the tube Ted. Whichever frame builder you > take it to will also inspect the other relevant tubes, plus

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on top tube anomaly

That's definitely a crack in the tube Ted. Whichever frame builder you take it to will also inspect the other relevant tubes, plus the fork. That would be an opportune time to add any braze-ons to the frame too, and well maybe you'd like another color as there's nothing like choosing your own !

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on top tube anomaly

Is it just the blister on the top of the tube, or does it look wrinkled on the sides too? Sorry, not really able to tell on my screen. If it's just that blister on top, it could very well just be from poor paint bonding due to debris or maybe it wasn't cleaned well enough after brazing I'd

[RBW] Re: Anna Purple

Funny. I was thinking that I like the purple on the Appaloosa. As they say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. On Friday, November 17, 2023 at 11:43:53 AM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote: > I'm not a fan at all but I do happen to think it looks great on the > Platypus frame. Not sure why that ones

[RBW] WTT: (my) Nitto Noodle for (your) Nitto 132 Rando bar (44cm width, preferably)

As the title says, I'm hoping to arrange a trade for my Nitto Noodle handlebars, for Nitto 132 Rando bars, 44cm width, preferably. It seems I'm going to have to try lots of bars so I may as well do it as cheaply as possible. :D -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Fall / Autumn Riding Photos 2023

Hey Steve, Yes, this is near Usrey Mountain in Mesa, AZ. That's Superstition Mountian off in the distance. Great riding, beautiful desert! Cheers, John On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 7:57:24 PM UTC-8 Steve wrote: > John Rinker, nice photos!I want to ride that trail !!! (or one like >

[RBW] Re: Anna Purple

I'm not a fan at all but I do happen to think it looks great on the Platypus frame. Not sure why that ones different for me but it is. On Friday, November 17, 2023 at 11:35:26 AM UTC-5 Wesley wrote: > Purple is the best color, and this is a great purple. I love it. > -W > > On Friday, November

[RBW] Re: Anna Purple

Purple is the best color, and this is a great purple. I love it. -W On Friday, November 17, 2023 at 6:34:41 AM UTC-8 Tim Bantham wrote: > Curious what folks think of the Riv frames in purple. I personally am on > the fence. I keep looking at it and can't decide if I would like it or not. > I

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on top tube anomaly

Yup, bought this bike brand new when the last run of Appaloosas went live. Built it up a few months ago and I've ridden it pretty much daily since. It is almost certainly fixable. There are several reputable frame builders in my area and I'm sure any one of them could replace the tube if needed...

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

Grew up in Reston during the '70s and '80s, my 7th/8th grade riding buddy, relentlessly toured the W on our mid-80s racing bikes. A fond memory was the trailside sign at Ashburn Station that stated the town population of 2500! Might have to add a few zeros to that number now. Scott On Friday,

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on top tube anomaly

New bike and you are the original owner correct? looks a little scary and if you are the only owner hopping down stairs sounds like the culprit see what riv says but not sure this would be a warranty issue...but it's prob fixable good luck! sorry for shifty typing On Friday, November 17,

Re: [RBW] Re: Anna Purple

I do not own a purple Riv but would in a heartbeat if I needed another bike. Dead sexy!Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 17, 2023, at 10:27 AM, Ted W wrote:I've got the Appaloosa in purple and it's been lovely. I've been sticking with white, gold/brass and silver accessories and it really pops. I

[RBW] Re: Kid's First Pedal Bike (Riv parent edition)

I've had three boys grow through countless numbers of balance bikes, 12", 16" and 20" bikes. A few things I have learned: - I care much more about bike geometry than my kids do. Smaller bikes are typically worse than bigger bikes. Kid specific bikes (Cleary, woom) are better than non

Re: [RBW] Re: Anna Purple

I've got the Appaloosa in purple and it's been lovely. I've been sticking with white, gold/brass and silver accessories and it really pops. I agree, though, it's definitely a very polarizing color. I have never debated what color bike to get more than I did this one. I'm glad I got what I did,

[RBW] Re: Anna Purple

I'm considering a Platypus and need a 60cm frame only. I love the Sergio Green but those are sold out. I too was trying to visualize how I could build it. I was thinking it would look really awesome with Paul Moto-Lites and Love Levers in the Pewter finish. . I feel like I should trust my

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

Nick, Great ride report and pictures! Its been awhile since I've been on any of those segments...and now I want to plan a return trip! On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 3:32:14 PM UTC-5 thetaper...@gmail.com wrote: > A good friend and I managed around 105 miles last weekend. It was our (the

[RBW] Re: Anna Purple

I just went and rode the purple test bike at Riv the other day. I had not really considered a purple bike but I liked it better than I thought. However it is a bit of a polarizing color... I started to figure out how I would make that purple color work for me, but I doubt I could convince my

[RBW] Anna Purple

Curious what folks think of the Riv frames in purple. I personally am on the fence. I keep looking at it and can't decide if I would like it or not. I would be perfectly fine with any of the other Riv colors but the purple is a bit polarizing to me. Of course I am betting it looks great in

[RBW] Re: YAHT (Yet Another Handlebar Thread) :D

Most drops now anticipate brake/shift levers with a longer dimension from the bar clamp to the lever pivot. That extension of the lever body triggered a slew of shorter reach bends that cheat those of us who love generous ramps ahead of the hoods. Talk about complicating the field for your

[RBW] Re: Kid's First Pedal Bike (Riv parent edition)

Not a direct answer but for comparison information of objective spec and geometry for a child's bike I humbly offer Brian Chapman's chronology of bikes for his son, Tully, Photos of first bike: https://www.flickr.com/photos/chapmancycles/albums/72157712905024887