Dallas, TX - so buying long distance - would love to see some more pics of the bike as she is built up now. On Friday, February 26, 2021 at 12:49:06 PM UTC-6 brianma...@gmail.com wrote:
> It needs a new home and you are Rivendell qualified. Where are you located > ? I’m in San Carlos. On the Peninsula south of San Francisco. Can you come > get a test ride? > > Brian Oldham. > > > On Fri, Feb 26, 2021 at 09:23 Philip Barrett <philipr...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Not sure how else to say this? I'm interested in buying your bike, if >> you're still interested in selling. >> >> On Friday, February 26, 2021 at 11:21:10 AM UTC-6 brianma...@gmail.com >> wrote: >> >>> Yes. I’m not on any social media and wonder if that’s bad. >>> >>> B >>> >>> On Fri, Feb 26, 2021 at 09:19 Philip Barrett <philipr...@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >> I'm not on Facebook either but sent you a text & an email on this bike. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Friday, February 26, 2021 at 11:17:20 AM UTC-6 brianma...@gmail.com >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Thanks for this. I’m not on Facebook. Maybe this thread is. >>>>> >>>>> Brian O >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, Feb 25, 2021 at 20:38 Joe Bernard <joer...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>> I think you need to update the original FS post with pics of the bike >>>>>> with Nitto racks, the one you show only has a Pletscher rear. The new >>>>>> pics >>>>>> may have the new pedals, too, but be aware that most folks have their >>>>>> own >>>>>> favorites and may not be into a Shimano pedal if it's clipless. >>>>>> >>>>>> Joe Bernard >>>>>> >>>>>> On Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 8:30:30 PM UTC-8 >>>>>> brianma...@gmail.com wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> This is a good reply and thank you for it. Practical. Patience is >>>>>>> often a powerful quality. I’m also now able to spell schlemiel. Thanks. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Brian O >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Thu, Feb 25, 2021 at 19:57 Patrick Moore <bert...@gmail.com> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> You have a nice bike, but to the average schlemiel browsing want >>>>>>>> ads it doesn't fall into the high price (anything over ~$300) >>>>>>>> categories of >>>>>>>> road bike or fulls suspension mountain bike. It looks (to said >>>>>>>> schlemiel) >>>>>>>> as if it should sell for $300. You belong like the rest of us to a >>>>>>>> very >>>>>>>> peculiar and small cycling niche that appreciates both quality and >>>>>>>> comfort. >>>>>>>> Heat treated handlebars, cork grips, Nitto versus Pletscher racks, >>>>>>>> Brookses, dynamos, etc. just don't enter into the weltanschauung of >>>>>>>> most >>>>>>>> people looking for a "cruiser" bike (and in this case, that's an >>>>>>>> honorable >>>>>>>> term). Most people hope to find these at Target. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Me, I'd try to find other vending outlets. Off the top of my head, >>>>>>>> if you belong to a church in a high-rent neighborhood, post a FS sign >>>>>>>> explaining the quality -- "this is not your average $300 cruiser" even >>>>>>>> if >>>>>>>> to unpracticed eyes it looks like one. Ditto at work, if you work in >>>>>>>> an >>>>>>>> office, or belong to a gymn, or attend wine tasting events; you get >>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>> idea. You'll have to find people with means who want a comfortable >>>>>>>> bike and >>>>>>>> can also understand as well as afford one that is top quality. >>>>>>>> Otherwise, >>>>>>>> again, people will associate quality with cf road bikes and full susp >>>>>>>> mountain bikes, or* e contrario,* look at comfortable bikes (all >>>>>>>> sorts of qualifications here, but you know what I mean) as low cost >>>>>>>> items. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> #2: If selling on-list, the secret is to wait. I've listed what I >>>>>>>> thought were bargains only to get deafening silence in response. Then >>>>>>>> in a >>>>>>>> month or 2 or 4, a similar item is snapped up. I think in particular >>>>>>>> of my >>>>>>>> upgraded Sam Hillborne that went begging for weeks; but later, other >>>>>>>> SHs >>>>>>>> were snapped up with alacrity. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> The last option is to keep and ride it! Curious: Why are you >>>>>>>> selling? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Thu, Feb 25, 2021 at 8:34 PM Brian Oldham <brianma...@gmail.com> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I am surprised that in a month of listing my Clem for sale that I >>>>>>>>> have not had one serious look or offer. Does that mean that this >>>>>>>>> bicycle >>>>>>>>> has no market value? It is the good bicycle that we all know and >>>>>>>>> love, >>>>>>>>> well made and superbly designed. Apparently while is is a good >>>>>>>>> bicycle to >>>>>>>>> have it is not a good one to sell. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I've added over $1,000 of upgrades and paid $1,600 to purchase. >>>>>>>>> It has treated handlebars, Cork grips, upgraded Shimano pedals, Nitto >>>>>>>>> racks >>>>>>>>> in front and back, a large Wald basket, Brooks seat, double kick >>>>>>>>> stand, and >>>>>>>>> a generator hub and light system. I have asked for $1,500 thinking >>>>>>>>> all the >>>>>>>>> upgrades for free would be attractive. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> So what suggestions do you have for finding new homes for your >>>>>>>>> used Rivendells" Mine was new last October (2020). Craigslist only >>>>>>>>> works >>>>>>>>> with an 80% discount on the purchase replacement value, same with >>>>>>>>> local >>>>>>>>> ads. Pro's Closet is looking for fancy road bikes so not an option >>>>>>>>> for >>>>>>>>> this transaction. I've considered returning it to Rivendell so they >>>>>>>>> could >>>>>>>>> find someone who would appreciate it. I know I can give it to a bike >>>>>>>>> collective or charity and that might be the best option. I have done >>>>>>>>> that >>>>>>>>> in the past. Ive given bicycles to Bike East Bay and Silicon Valley >>>>>>>>> Bike >>>>>>>>> Coalition. Trying to show repect to the bicycle and the waiting time >>>>>>>>> to >>>>>>>>> find one of these. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Just wondering. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> 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-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>>>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>>>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/e149e0ff-c40b-4e79-aa75-0c38e278815an%40googlegroups.com >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/e149e0ff-c40b-4e79-aa75-0c38e278815an%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>>>>>> . >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>>>>> Patrick Moore >>>>>>>> Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in >>>>>>>> the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >>>>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/PdNFerjyZP4/unsubscribe >>>>>>>> . >>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to >>>>>>>> rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/CALuTfgv7zBZpKV-3bFBEJ-V2tBAWKjsNMeBAfcNJOFKk5i_Pzg%40mail.gmail.com >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/CALuTfgv7zBZpKV-3bFBEJ-V2tBAWKjsNMeBAfcNJOFKk5i_Pzg%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>>>>> . >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> Brian Oldham 916-712-1609 <(916)%20712-1609> >>>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in >>>>>> the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/PdNFerjyZP4/unsubscribe >>>>>> . >>>>>> >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to >>>>>> rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>> >>>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/045793f8-bf7f-4b7b-b403-7578f8f4abe1n%40googlegroups.com >>>>>> >>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/045793f8-bf7f-4b7b-b403-7578f8f4abe1n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>>> . >>>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Brian Oldham 916-712-1609 <(916)%20712-1609> >>>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the >>>> Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/PdNFerjyZP4/unsubscribe >>>> . >>>> >>> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to >>>> rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>>> >>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/0e0b5330-63a5-46a5-bc5c-091128f0d5d0n%40googlegroups.com >>>> >>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/0e0b5330-63a5-46a5-bc5c-091128f0d5d0n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>> . >>>> >>> -- >>> Brian Oldham 916-712-1609 <(916)%20712-1609> >>> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the >> Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/PdNFerjyZP4/unsubscribe >> . >> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to >> rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >> > To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/be9b2260-b7c6-46bc-9ea6-b708595133dbn%40googlegroups.com >> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/be9b2260-b7c6-46bc-9ea6-b708595133dbn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > -- > Brian Oldham 916-712-1609 <(916)%20712-1609> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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