[RBW] Re: Quick Release Saddle for Riv

[Paul in Vermont]

Thanks! I found the part on eBay!! Didn't know they existed. :)

On Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 7:48:48 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote:

> As Ray says the one Riv sells should work, but be aware it's going to 
> scratch the heck out of your seat lug. Personally I would just keep a hex 
> key handy for adjusting saddle height when needed. 
>
>
> On Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 5:58:30 AM UTC-7 Paul in Vermont wrote:
>
>> Hello!
>>
>> Does anyone have a solution for a quick release saddle on a Rivendell 
>> Susie?
>>
>> The saddle clamp is integrated with a hex bolt, but I'd like to make it 
>> QR so the saddle can go up and down and shared with people of different 
>> heights at my office easily. 
>>
>> Any ideas?
>>
>> Thank you!
>>
>> Paul
>>
>

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Re: [RBW] Sam Hillborne frame size?

[Jim McPherson]

Thanks. It’s 60cm alright. Cheers

> On Apr 17, 2021, at 2:19 PM, James Warren  wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> Center of bottom bracket to top of seat lug
> 
> 
>> On Apr 14, 2021, at 3:32 PM, Finnegan  wrote:
>> 
>> How can I tell the size of the Sam Hillborne frame? I don't see any size on 
>> the paint anywhere, the Riv website doesn't have specs for the size I'm 
>> looking at (60cm--the largest Sam they offer in 2021, apparently). Could be 
>> a 58 or 57 though, not sure.
>> 
>> I tried measuring the top tube length, but from where? Maybe the middle of 
>> the seat tube to where the top tube connects with the head tube? Or to the 
>> middle of the head tube too? Or just the length between the tubes? How long 
>> should it be on the new 60cm frame?
>> 
>> Thanks, Riv pros. 
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[RBW] Re: Quick Release Saddle for Riv

[Joe Bernard]

As Ray says the one Riv sells should work, but be aware it's going to 
scratch the heck out of your seat lug. Personally I would just keep a hex 
key handy for adjusting saddle height when needed. 


On Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 5:58:30 AM UTC-7 Paul in Vermont wrote:

> Hello!
>
> Does anyone have a solution for a quick release saddle on a Rivendell 
> Susie?
>
> The saddle clamp is integrated with a hex bolt, but I'd like to make it QR 
> so the saddle can go up and down and shared with people of different 
> heights at my office easily. 
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Thank you!
>
> Paul
>

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[RBW] Re: Quick Release Saddle for Riv

[Ray Varella]

I’m pretty sure the quick release units Rivendell sells will work. 
Try contacting them and ask. They have the bike and the quick release on 
hand and they just updated their hours of service so it should be easier to 
reach them by phone. 

Ray

On Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 5:58:30 AM UTC-7 Paul in Vermont wrote:

> Hello!
>
> Does anyone have a solution for a quick release saddle on a Rivendell 
> Susie?
>
> The saddle clamp is integrated with a hex bolt, but I'd like to make it QR 
> so the saddle can go up and down and shared with people of different 
> heights at my office easily. 
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Thank you!
>
> Paul
>

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Re: [RBW] Introduction and Tire Question

[Patrick Moore]

Good to know about the Alex; will archive this. Rather wider and heavier
than I like, and I think I'll prefer to futz with tubeless-i-fying a
non-tubeless rim; so far, so good!

On Sat, Apr 17, 2021 at 3:13 PM Kevin  wrote:

> Alex Adventurer 2 comes in a tubeless, rim brake 26. A bit narrower and
> certainly not as nice as a Cliffhanger but wallet friendly and pretty
> durable in my experience with the 700c version.
>
> On Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 3:09:05 PM UTC-5 jmanw...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Velocity cliffhanger is the only rim brake 26 tubeless ready that I know
>> of!
>>
>> On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 1:38 PM Patrick Moore  wrote:
>>
>>> One more remark: I hate heavy thorn proof tires -- they're not really
>>> "proof," only resistant, and pre-modern-sealant, I simply fixed a lot of
>>> flats; I used up most of 200 Rema patches every year; it was just the price
>>> to ride decent tires.
>>>
>>> But I did find one tire that rolled acceptably and was *almost* proof
>>> against goatheads even without any sealant: the Schwalbe Big Apple. They
>>> used to make this in a 26" size, but whether they still do, or whether it's
>>> still the same nice-rolling tire it was then, I don't know; this was 10
>>> years ago or more. I'd say that on dirt, the Big Apple is almost proof
>>> against thorns -- I'd come off the dirt with literally scores embedded in
>>> each tire; brush them off, ride on, no leak a day later. On pavement, only
>>> a few got through in miles of riding compared to the other, lighter tires I
>>> used.
>>>
>>> On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 2:32 PM Patrick Moore  wrote:
>>>
 I've dealt with goathead flats for decades, and modern sealants are the
 best solution by far. I've used sealant in tubes (Orange Seal, regular
 formula works in tubes while the "Endurance" formula does not), and as long
 as the pressure is at least 40 psi it should fix the problem. It certainly
 works well at 50 or 60 psi.

 But for pressures lower than about 40 psi I find sealant does not work
 well in tubes; I guess there's not enough pressue to get the sealant into
 the hole in the tube. But sealants work fine in tubeless tires even at 15
 or 12 psi, IME.

 Tubeless tire setups require a tire with special beads for tight fit,
 plus a good buildup of of Stan's No Tubes rim tape on the rim bed. This can
 be done even with rims *not* designed for tubeless tires, as long as
 the rim bed is built up sufficiently with the tape so that the tire beads
 can fit firmly against the insides of the rim; too little tape and it is
 only air pressure holding the beads in place, which can lead to problems
 great and small.

 Since beads seem to stretch, and since you'll have to top up the
 sealant every 3 months or so, you'll have to be ready to add another layer
 of tape to regain the tight fit; then get the tight beads back in place
 against the rim walls. I just bought a cheap air compressor to do so

 Easier all around if you switch to tubeless compatible rims as well as
 tubeless tires; but finding tubeless rims for rim brakes in the 26" size
 may be hard. Perhaps others can speak up.

 Upshot: try 2 fl oz of Orange Seal regular formula in your tubes. If
 that doesn't work, get your rims set up for tubeless tires, and buy some
 tubeless-ready tires and be prepared to adjust the setup after 3 months or
 so with another layer of rim tape. I  use the Rene Herse Naches Pass, 26" X
 1.8". Very light and very nice rolling, but expensive.

 Finally, while sealant properly used will prevent thorn flats, it may
 well not seal bigger holes, so you'll need backup: spare tube or tubes if
 you are using tubes; I put sealant in my spare tubes when I use them; or,
 if your tires are tubeless, a plug kit, or else a tube to install for
 emergencies only.




 On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 1:20 PM Christine Justice 
 wrote:

> Hello,
> I'm Christine from Denver, CO. I'm a mom to three cats, one dog, and
> one Rivendell. The Riv is a Clem H I bought new in 2019. All the parts are
> stock except the handlebars. I swapped out the Bosco's for Velo Orange
> Milan bars. The Bosco bars made the bike feel too small for me (I'm 5'5"
> and it's the 45 size), and the Milan bars give me a semi-upright position
> that makes it feel just right. This is my "do everything bike". Shopping,
> touring, gravel riding, commuting, it's the bike I prefer for most things.
> I have covered up the "JR", in "Clem Smith JR" with a Clementine sticker.
> This bike is most certainly not a Junior, she is a classy lady!
>
> Early last year, I moved to Colorado. I had no idea what a goat head
> was before moving here. Now unfortunately, I am well acquainted. I swapped
> out the tires on all my bikes to Schwalbe Marathons to battle the buggers.
> I'm still 

[RBW] Re: Bstone UNO in Newsletter

[Joe Bernard]

It's not on SF Craigslist at the moment but shows up pretty often. At this 
point - with the attention it's getting on Instagram - you might want to 
get on the phone with Will or Grant and see if they have the guy's contact 
info. 



On Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 2:11:48 PM UTC-7 Alberto Robador wrote:

> I've never seen this bike before, very cool! Anyone know this Brandon 
> fellow? Is it still for sale?
>
> On Friday, April 16, 2021 at 4:18:40 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> Here's something cool linked in the latest (when I'm writing this) Riv 
>> email. I owned this bike! I bought it as a frame, no fork, and built it up 
>> super nice..the end result is what you see in the pics. Rare and fun, but 
>> utterly useless on the hill I lived on at the time so now this Brandon 
>> fellow has it. Enjoy a cool old singlespeed! 
>>
>> https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news/bridgestone-uno
>>
>> Joe "singlespeed writes a check my knees can't cash" Bernard
>>
>

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[RBW] FS: MUSA Long Pants

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FS: Riv MUSA Long pants. Dark Grey, blue gusset. Brand new. Tags removed but 
never worn. I'm 33 waist and 32 inseam and these fit great.
$75 shipped. Payment with Paypal Friends and Family.

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Re: [RBW] Sam Hillborne frame size?

[James Warren]

Center of bottom bracket to top of seat lug


> On Apr 14, 2021, at 3:32 PM, Finnegan  wrote:
> 
> How can I tell the size of the Sam Hillborne frame? I don't see any size on 
> the paint anywhere, the Riv website doesn't have specs for the size I'm 
> looking at (60cm--the largest Sam they offer in 2021, apparently). Could be a 
> 58 or 57 though, not sure.
> 
> I tried measuring the top tube length, but from where? Maybe the middle of 
> the seat tube to where the top tube connects with the head tube? Or to the 
> middle of the head tube too? Or just the length between the tubes? How long 
> should it be on the new 60cm frame?
> 
> Thanks, Riv pros. 
> 
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[RBW] Re: Repaints

[Dan Sullivan]

A friend of mine got his fatbike painted by a body shop and it is really 
nice.  I for one will never again ship a bike to a painter; last (and only) 
time I did that I sent my prized machine off and they destroyed the fork 
which was a key part of what made the bike special. They did replace the 
fork and it was OK but the bike was never really the same.  Still great but 
not the same.

On Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 6:46:07 PM UTC-5 LBleriot wrote:

> I found some blistering on my protovelo Romulus and after getting quotes 
> from Coast and Waterford, I decided to have my local auto body shop respray 
> the frame.  It’s a single color with no panel on the head tube and no 
> decals.  For $75 I got a beautiful respray that matches the original color 
> on the fork perfectly.  It took a day and I avoided the hassle of shipping. 
>  Something to consider.  If it was my orange Ram, I might get on the Joe 
> Bell list and go through the effort. 
>
> On Monday, April 12, 2021 at 3:20:23 PM UTC-4 Buck Flagg wrote:
>
>> Hello, group! Help needed!
>>
>> I am getting to the point with my RivBike that I will soon be needing a 
>> repaint. My fifteen year-old Rambouillet is a four-season commuter with 
>> around 55K miles on it, 99% racked up on NYC streets and bike lanes. With 
>> all that, not to mention daily chaining to a bike rack, it would be 
>> impossible to maintain a frame in pristine condition but now my periodic 
>> inspections are starting to turn up evidence of corrosion causing wee 
>> blisters in the original paint in a few places.
>>
>> The Rivendell website page on repaints lists a couple of shops in CA and 
>> Waterford.
>>
>> Anyone here have any wisdom/experience/opinions on this subject they'd 
>> care to offer regarding these or any other paint shops? Ideally, I'd love 
>> to find someone with mad skilz in the greater NYC area who has experience 
>> with the Rivendell product and access to the Rivendell decals.
>>
>> Very grateful, in advance, for any help!
>>
>

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Re: [RBW] Introduction and Tire Question

[adh]

Velo Orange's Voyager rims are tubeless compatible and come in 32/36 hole 
26 
inch! 
https://velo-orange.com/collections/rims/products/voyager-rim?variant=14408204353585
On Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 3:09:05 PM UTC-5 jmanw...@gmail.com wrote:

> Velocity cliffhanger is the only rim brake 26 tubeless ready that I know 
> of! 
>
> On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 1:38 PM Patrick Moore  wrote:
>
>> One more remark: I hate heavy thorn proof tires -- they're not really 
>> "proof," only resistant, and pre-modern-sealant, I simply fixed a lot of 
>> flats; I used up most of 200 Rema patches every year; it was just the price 
>> to ride decent tires.
>>
>> But I did find one tire that rolled acceptably and was *almost* proof 
>> against goatheads even without any sealant: the Schwalbe Big Apple. They 
>> used to make this in a 26" size, but whether they still do, or whether it's 
>> still the same nice-rolling tire it was then, I don't know; this was 10 
>> years ago or more. I'd say that on dirt, the Big Apple is almost proof 
>> against thorns -- I'd come off the dirt with literally scores embedded in 
>> each tire; brush them off, ride on, no leak a day later. On pavement, only 
>> a few got through in miles of riding compared to the other, lighter tires I 
>> used.
>>
>> On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 2:32 PM Patrick Moore  wrote:
>>
>>> I've dealt with goathead flats for decades, and modern sealants are the 
>>> best solution by far. I've used sealant in tubes (Orange Seal, regular 
>>> formula works in tubes while the "Endurance" formula does not), and as long 
>>> as the pressure is at least 40 psi it should fix the problem. It certainly 
>>> works well at 50 or 60 psi. 
>>>
>>> But for pressures lower than about 40 psi I find sealant does not work 
>>> well in tubes; I guess there's not enough pressue to get the sealant into 
>>> the hole in the tube. But sealants work fine in tubeless tires even at 15 
>>> or 12 psi, IME.
>>>
>>> Tubeless tire setups require a tire with special beads for tight fit, 
>>> plus a good buildup of of Stan's No Tubes rim tape on the rim bed. This can 
>>> be done even with rims *not* designed for tubeless tires, as long as 
>>> the rim bed is built up sufficiently with the tape so that the tire beads 
>>> can fit firmly against the insides of the rim; too little tape and it is 
>>> only air pressure holding the beads in place, which can lead to problems 
>>> great and small. 
>>>
>>> Since beads seem to stretch, and since you'll have to top up the sealant 
>>> every 3 months or so, you'll have to be ready to add another layer of tape 
>>> to regain the tight fit; then get the tight beads back in place against the 
>>> rim walls. I just bought a cheap air compressor to do so
>>>
>>> Easier all around if you switch to tubeless compatible rims as well as 
>>> tubeless tires; but finding tubeless rims for rim brakes in the 26" size 
>>> may be hard. Perhaps others can speak up.
>>>
>>> Upshot: try 2 fl oz of Orange Seal regular formula in your tubes. If 
>>> that doesn't work, get your rims set up for tubeless tires, and buy some 
>>> tubeless-ready tires and be prepared to adjust the setup after 3 months or 
>>> so with another layer of rim tape. I  use the Rene Herse Naches Pass, 26" X 
>>> 1.8". Very light and very nice rolling, but expensive.
>>>
>>> Finally, while sealant properly used will prevent thorn flats, it may 
>>> well not seal bigger holes, so you'll need backup: spare tube or tubes if 
>>> you are using tubes; I put sealant in my spare tubes when I use them; or, 
>>> if your tires are tubeless, a plug kit, or else a tube to install for 
>>> emergencies only. 
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 1:20 PM Christine Justice  
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Hello,
 I'm Christine from Denver, CO. I'm a mom to three cats, one dog, and 
 one Rivendell. The Riv is a Clem H I bought new in 2019. All the parts are 
 stock except the handlebars. I swapped out the Bosco's for Velo Orange 
 Milan bars. The Bosco bars made the bike feel too small for me (I'm 5'5" 
 and it's the 45 size), and the Milan bars give me a semi-upright position 
 that makes it feel just right. This is my "do everything bike". Shopping, 
 touring, gravel riding, commuting, it's the bike I prefer for most things. 
 I have covered up the "JR", in "Clem Smith JR" with a Clementine sticker. 
 This bike is most certainly not a Junior, she is a classy lady!

 Early last year, I moved to Colorado. I had no idea what a goat head 
 was before moving here. Now unfortunately, I am well acquainted. I swapped 
 out the tires on all my bikes to Schwalbe Marathons to battle the buggers. 
 I'm still getting some flats though.  Is going tubeless worth the mess and 
 expense? I can't use these Marathons, they are the standard wire bead 
 version. And has anybody tried using the stock Clem wheels set up 
 tubelessly? I would already need new tires, and a better pump. So 

Re: [RBW] Introduction and Tire Question

[Kevin]

Alex Adventurer 2 comes in a tubeless, rim brake 26. A bit narrower and 
certainly not as nice as a Cliffhanger but wallet friendly and pretty 
durable in my experience with the 700c version.

On Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 3:09:05 PM UTC-5 jmanw...@gmail.com wrote:

> Velocity cliffhanger is the only rim brake 26 tubeless ready that I know 
> of! 
>
> On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 1:38 PM Patrick Moore  wrote:
>
>> One more remark: I hate heavy thorn proof tires -- they're not really 
>> "proof," only resistant, and pre-modern-sealant, I simply fixed a lot of 
>> flats; I used up most of 200 Rema patches every year; it was just the price 
>> to ride decent tires.
>>
>> But I did find one tire that rolled acceptably and was *almost* proof 
>> against goatheads even without any sealant: the Schwalbe Big Apple. They 
>> used to make this in a 26" size, but whether they still do, or whether it's 
>> still the same nice-rolling tire it was then, I don't know; this was 10 
>> years ago or more. I'd say that on dirt, the Big Apple is almost proof 
>> against thorns -- I'd come off the dirt with literally scores embedded in 
>> each tire; brush them off, ride on, no leak a day later. On pavement, only 
>> a few got through in miles of riding compared to the other, lighter tires I 
>> used.
>>
>> On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 2:32 PM Patrick Moore  wrote:
>>
>>> I've dealt with goathead flats for decades, and modern sealants are the 
>>> best solution by far. I've used sealant in tubes (Orange Seal, regular 
>>> formula works in tubes while the "Endurance" formula does not), and as long 
>>> as the pressure is at least 40 psi it should fix the problem. It certainly 
>>> works well at 50 or 60 psi. 
>>>
>>> But for pressures lower than about 40 psi I find sealant does not work 
>>> well in tubes; I guess there's not enough pressue to get the sealant into 
>>> the hole in the tube. But sealants work fine in tubeless tires even at 15 
>>> or 12 psi, IME.
>>>
>>> Tubeless tire setups require a tire with special beads for tight fit, 
>>> plus a good buildup of of Stan's No Tubes rim tape on the rim bed. This can 
>>> be done even with rims *not* designed for tubeless tires, as long as 
>>> the rim bed is built up sufficiently with the tape so that the tire beads 
>>> can fit firmly against the insides of the rim; too little tape and it is 
>>> only air pressure holding the beads in place, which can lead to problems 
>>> great and small. 
>>>
>>> Since beads seem to stretch, and since you'll have to top up the sealant 
>>> every 3 months or so, you'll have to be ready to add another layer of tape 
>>> to regain the tight fit; then get the tight beads back in place against the 
>>> rim walls. I just bought a cheap air compressor to do so
>>>
>>> Easier all around if you switch to tubeless compatible rims as well as 
>>> tubeless tires; but finding tubeless rims for rim brakes in the 26" size 
>>> may be hard. Perhaps others can speak up.
>>>
>>> Upshot: try 2 fl oz of Orange Seal regular formula in your tubes. If 
>>> that doesn't work, get your rims set up for tubeless tires, and buy some 
>>> tubeless-ready tires and be prepared to adjust the setup after 3 months or 
>>> so with another layer of rim tape. I  use the Rene Herse Naches Pass, 26" X 
>>> 1.8". Very light and very nice rolling, but expensive.
>>>
>>> Finally, while sealant properly used will prevent thorn flats, it may 
>>> well not seal bigger holes, so you'll need backup: spare tube or tubes if 
>>> you are using tubes; I put sealant in my spare tubes when I use them; or, 
>>> if your tires are tubeless, a plug kit, or else a tube to install for 
>>> emergencies only. 
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 1:20 PM Christine Justice  
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Hello,
 I'm Christine from Denver, CO. I'm a mom to three cats, one dog, and 
 one Rivendell. The Riv is a Clem H I bought new in 2019. All the parts are 
 stock except the handlebars. I swapped out the Bosco's for Velo Orange 
 Milan bars. The Bosco bars made the bike feel too small for me (I'm 5'5" 
 and it's the 45 size), and the Milan bars give me a semi-upright position 
 that makes it feel just right. This is my "do everything bike". Shopping, 
 touring, gravel riding, commuting, it's the bike I prefer for most things. 
 I have covered up the "JR", in "Clem Smith JR" with a Clementine sticker. 
 This bike is most certainly not a Junior, she is a classy lady!

 Early last year, I moved to Colorado. I had no idea what a goat head 
 was before moving here. Now unfortunately, I am well acquainted. I swapped 
 out the tires on all my bikes to Schwalbe Marathons to battle the buggers. 
 I'm still getting some flats though.  Is going tubeless worth the mess and 
 expense? I can't use these Marathons, they are the standard wire bead 
 version. And has anybody tried using the stock Clem wheels set up 
 tubelessly? I would already need new tires, 

[RBW] Sam Hillborne frame size?

[Finnegan]

How can I tell the size of the Sam Hillborne frame? I don't see any size on 
the paint anywhere, the Riv website doesn't have specs for the size I'm 
looking at (60cm--the largest Sam they offer in 2021, apparently). Could be 
a 58 or 57 though, not sure.

I tried measuring the top tube length, but from where? Maybe the middle of 
the seat tube to where the top tube connects with the head tube? Or to the 
middle of the head tube too? Or just the length between the tubes? How long 
should it be on the new 60cm frame?

Thanks, Riv pros. 

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[RBW] Re: FS Bike Bags +

[Joe Potts]

Hi there.. I'm interested in the small saddle sack... tried messaging you 
directly but groups wouldn't let me. If still available, let me know. 
thanks!

On Friday, April 16, 2021 at 7:15:41 AM UTC-7 Melanie wrote:

> I love bags, especially bike bags, way too much. But I’m running out of 
> space so sadly, some of them have to go. Prices do not include shipping.
> Photos at 
> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ldb5c6G3GbdGrunbHjIwMoTm8csYiKle?usp=sharing
>
> Sackville Saddle Sack Small - nearly new $110
>
> Sackville Grab Sack - nearly new - $65.00
>
> Carradice Super C Saddlepack - very capacious; small tear near seam on 
> lid  $45
>
> Seat wedge with Klick Fix attachment. Make unknown. Bought from list 
> member, but it didn’t work for me. $15
>
> Velo Orange handlebar bag - $10.00
>
> Small Deuter frame bags - $20/pair
>
> Thanks for looking.
>

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[RBW] WTB 54CM Hunqapillar

[dylan green]

Hey everyone - 

long shot - but I'd love to snag a 54cm green hunq - any chance there's one 
out there?

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[RBW] WTB: Nitto S84 Lugged Seatpost

[Robert Dowtin]

I totally understand that this is a long shot and I apologize for the cross 
posting with Riv and the subsequent forcing of your reading this twice.

I desire a Nitto S84 Lugged Seatpost. Does anyone have one that they might 
be graciously willing to come up off of? I promise to put it on a beautiful 
bike!

~Rob in NW Ar

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[RBW] WTB Sam Hillborne 62cm Frameset 2TT

[larson....@gmail.com]

This is my first post here, but have been lurking for several years. I have 
had contact with several of you on Instagram and find the Rivendell 
community helpful and friendly. In the past couple of years I have passed 
up several new or used Sams, but have decided now is the right time if I 
can find one. Prefer frameset, would entertain complete or partial build. I 
also prefer canti or V brakes, but would consider others. Thank you for the 
time.
Randy Larson

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[RBW] Re: Bstone UNO in Newsletter

[Alberto Robador]

I've never seen this bike before, very cool! Anyone know this Brandon 
fellow? Is it still for sale?

On Friday, April 16, 2021 at 4:18:40 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote:

> Here's something cool linked in the latest (when I'm writing this) Riv 
> email. I owned this bike! I bought it as a frame, no fork, and built it up 
> super nice..the end result is what you see in the pics. Rare and fun, but 
> utterly useless on the hill I lived on at the time so now this Brandon 
> fellow has it. Enjoy a cool old singlespeed! 
>
> https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news/bridgestone-uno
>
> Joe "singlespeed writes a check my knees can't cash" Bernard
>

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[RBW] FS: A. Homer Hilsen 57cm bike (Waterford 2011 frame)

[squid dity]

Hi all,
   Letting go of my AHH to make room for more bikes, see craigslist for 
photos:

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-homer-hilsen-57cm/7308421876.html

and repeating parts list for the full bike:

A. Homer Hilsen 57cm 2011 Waterford frame
Sugino XD2 Cranks, 48/36/24
9 speed Shimano XT rear derailleur, 11-32 cassette
Campy Triple front derailleur
Dura Ace 9s bar end shifters (rear shifter in indexed mode)
Velocity Synergy 700c wheels
Gravelking SK 700x38 tires
SKS P50 fenders
Shimano PD-M324 SPD pedals
Brooks B17 Special saddle
Tubus Logo Stainless Steel Rear Rack
Nitto Mark's Front Rack
Nitto Noodle 46cm handlebar
Shimano Tiagra brake handles w/interrupters
Sackville TrunkSack Small, olive

Posted for $3k, can do lower for a RBW fan that can give it a good home, 
happy to hear any reasonable offers, especially for those able to do local 
pickup in SF. First owner, I do love this bike but didn't use it much 
around the city. I rebuilt an 80s univega with a suntour symmetric to a 
similar gearing that I love for city use and ended up riding it much more 
often these past 10 years, so this AHH didn't get all that much wear and 
tear. Thanks!

-alan

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[RBW] Re: FS: Quickbeam 58cm green

[Sean Steinle]

This still available?

On Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 11:09:12 AM UTC-6 georg...@hotmail.com 
wrote:

> [image: 4E4A695F-2FB6-459D-AA92-59CBC23C4DC8.jpeg][image: 
> A99158D9-B31C-48B0-B9B9-9A164D25DC5C.jpeg][image: 
> 629C505A-B854-4B6E-9B13-311413788078.jpeg][image: 
> 174996D4-8260-4A6F-87D2-47E9AC662245.jpeg]
>
>
>
> I thought this day would never come, it’s time to let go of my Quickbeam. 
> I’ve owned it for about 8 years and loved every minute with it, but as of 
> the last couple years my Roadeo and Betty have been getting all the 
> attention. Everything works great, but it has the usual beausage.  There is 
> one tiny ding in the middle of the top tube from shipping damage when I 
> first bought it, but I’ve never had issues.  Asking $1700 plus shipping. 
> Here’s the build:
>
> Sturmey Archer 2S 2-speed kickback laced to Velocity Dyad Rear
> Shimano LX to Velocity Synergy
> Jack brown tires front and rear
> Nitto Stem
> Nitto Noodle bar with Nitto plugs
> Shimano Levers
> Nitto front rack
> Paul Neo Moto brakes front and rear
> Sakae Seatpost and Crank
> Brooks B17 saddle
>
>
>
>
>

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Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

[Leah Peterson]

I just sank onto the couch after work and saw all the excitement. This is so 
wonderful and I am so excited for you, Emily. So, this means Riv has been 
shipping to the dealers - fantastic news for Emily and for everyone who ordered 
through a dealer. 

I just know you’re going to adore your new bike, Emily. We’ve loved our Clems, 
yes, it’s true, but the Platy is just…well, you’ll see. Please don’t be shy 
about posting all your thoughts and all your photos. We covet them!

#RivSisters,
Leah

> On Apr 17, 2021, at 12:19 PM, Emily Guise  wrote:
> 
> Roberta, I think it will probably be ready at the end of next week or so. I 
> totally forgot to ask in all the excitement. I went with a soft orange bar 
> tape and red grips, but I do think that purple would look good too!
> 
> Joyce, Golden Pliers is the BEST. Becky, Kevin, Gram, and all of the other 
> people working there are so knowledgeable and kind. I never feel talked down 
> to or brushed off and they take the time to answer all my questions 
> thoroughly. Gram (who is in the background of the first photo) built a dyno 
> wheel for my Clem and did not sigh impatiently even when I brought in a rim 
> and hub with two different spoke counts (I had forgotten to double check!). 
> They're a true gem of Portland bike shops.
> 
> On Fri, Apr 16, 2021 at 9:50 PM JAS  > wrote:
> Congratulations, Emily! I'm so happy for you and am looking forward to 
> hearing about your impressions of the bike once you get it out on a ride.  I 
> was visiting my brother who lives near Portland, so I went to Golden Pliers 
> on Sunday.  What a great shop!  Kevin and Becky are such nice folks.  I was 
> able to buy a couple more parts for my mermaid Platy from them.
> 
> #RivSisters,
> Joyce
> 
> On Friday, April 16, 2021 at 9:27:17 PM UTC-7 Roberta wrote:
> How exciting!  Emily, I cannot wait to hear about your first rides.  Did they 
> have at ETA for it to be in your hands?  
> 
> I'm on the east coast and not close to Analog Cycles who is building my 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 12:17:30 AM UTC-4 Emily Guise wrote:
> Yes I can confirm they did! I dropped off parts for my build today and got to 
> admire my lovely new frame. 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Apr 16, 2021, at 4:17 PM, Leah Peterson > wrote:
>> 
>> It appears Golden Pliers got their Platypus shipment:
>> 
> 
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>> On Apr 12, 2021, at 2:35 PM, Emily Guise > wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 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 > wrote:
 
 Since you're not getting any response to this question (nobody has a 60 
 yet) I thought I'd try an experiment. I have 53cm Susie which uses the 
 same seatlug and post that would come on a Platy. With my Brooks B17 set 
 at about 70cm you can visualize on the tape measure how much post would be 
 left showing on a 60cm seattube. Taking into account that the 60cm number 
 lands at the bottom of the lug curve and you have to allow room for the 
 pointy parts, my rough guess is that big Platy would work down to a 72cm 
 SH. Just keep in mind this leaves no room for a saddlebag, but if you can 
 live without that and the reach to the bars works, you're in business for 
 that slammed look. 
 
 
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Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

[Emily Guise]

Roberta, I think it will probably be ready at the end of next week or so. I
totally forgot to ask in all the excitement. I went with a soft orange bar
tape and red grips, but I do think that purple would look good too!

Joyce, Golden Pliers is the BEST. Becky, Kevin, Gram, and all of the other
people working there are so knowledgeable and kind. I never feel talked
down to or brushed off and they take the time to answer all my questions
thoroughly. Gram (who is in the background of the first photo) built a dyno
wheel for my Clem and did not sigh impatiently even when I brought in a rim
and hub with two different spoke counts (I had forgotten to double check!).
They're a true gem of Portland bike shops.

On Fri, Apr 16, 2021 at 9:50 PM JAS  wrote:

> Congratulations, Emily! I'm so happy for you and am looking forward to
> hearing about your impressions of the bike once you get it out on a ride.
> I was visiting my brother who lives near Portland, so I went to Golden
> Pliers on Sunday.  What a great shop!  Kevin and Becky are such nice
> folks.  I was able to buy a couple more parts for my mermaid Platy from
> them.
>
> #RivSisters,
> Joyce
>
> On Friday, April 16, 2021 at 9:27:17 PM UTC-7 Roberta wrote:
>
>> How exciting!  Emily, I cannot wait to hear about your first rides.  Did
>> they have at ETA for it to be in your hands?
>>
>> I'm on the east coast and not close to Analog Cycles who is building my
>> 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 12:17:30 AM UTC-4 Emily Guise wrote:
>>
>>> Yes I can confirm they did! I dropped off parts for my build today and
>>> got to admire my lovely new frame. 
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Apr 16, 2021, at 4:17 PM, Leah Peterson  wrote:
>>>
>>> It appears Golden Pliers got their Platypus shipment:
>>> 
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>
>>> On Apr 12, 2021, at 2:35 PM, Emily Guise  wrote:
>>>
>>> 
>>> 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  wrote:
>>>
>>> Since you're not getting any response to this question (nobody has a 60
>>> yet) I thought I'd try an experiment. I have 53cm Susie which uses the same
>>> seatlug and post that would come on a Platy. With my Brooks B17 set at
>>> about 70cm you can visualize on the tape measure how much post would be
>>> left showing on a 60cm seattube. Taking into account that the 60cm number
>>> lands at the bottom of the lug curve and you have to allow room for the
>>> pointy parts, my rough guess is that big Platy would work down to a 72cm
>>> SH. Just keep in mind this leaves no room for a saddlebag, but if you can
>>> live without that and the reach to the bars works, you're in business for
>>> that slammed look.
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[RBW] Soma Dream Riser

[luckyturnip]

I slept too long on buying a black Soma Dream Riser and they’re out of stock 
again.
Anyone have one for sale?
Reply off list please. 

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[RBW] Re: FS: Ritchey P-650b frame, 19" (large), $650

[Scot Brooks]

Bump

On Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 7:41:23 PM UTC-4 saintruggler wrote:

> If it was the P-29er version, I'd be all over this! Very nice looking 
> frames.
>
> Eric
>
> On Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 2:18:40 PM UTC-7 Scot Brooks wrote:
>
>> Forgot to add the geometry chart
>>
>> On Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 5:04:51 PM UTC-4 Scot Brooks wrote:
>>
>>> This frame was built up to test for size and disassembled. Happy to 
>>> ship, should be $40 or less with bikeflights. Comes with Cane Creek 40 
>>> headset. 
>>
>>

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[RBW] Quick Release Saddle for Riv

[Paul in Vermont]

Hello!

Does anyone have a solution for a quick release saddle on a Rivendell Susie?

The saddle clamp is integrated with a hex bolt, but I'd like to make it QR 
so the saddle can go up and down and shared with people of different 
heights at my office easily. 

Any ideas?

Thank you!

Paul

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