[RBW] FS: Susie 53cm Orange Medium Frameset In Connecticut

[Charlie R]

 Frameset as received from Rivendell, never built or had any components 
mounted.My increasing age and my decreasing ability to ride is making 
me reconsider my need for this bike.  I am currently in the process of 
building a small 26 inch Clem L. which will hopefully satisfy my future 
needs.

I purchased the bike at the pre sale price of $1687 including shipping.  I 
will sell for that amount.  Current price is $1800 plus shipping when they 
become available at the end of this year or possibly next year.

No shipping - pickup in north central Connecticut only.

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Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

[Matthew Williams]

Yves Gomez (Betty Foy)
55cm
$1975
Suffield, CT
https://hartford.craigslist.org/bik/d/suffield-rivendell-mixte-yves-gomez/7353643236.html

Romulus F/F/Hs/brakes
63cm
$600
San Francisco, CA
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-63-cm-rivendell-romulus/7351906116.html

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[RBW] Re: Hot tip: Soft-sided coolers for Wald baskets

[Edwin W]

The REI versions do well, too.
12 pack  
 
and  6 pack 
, but 
don't have a exterior zippered pocket.
Edwin

On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 7:35:00 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote:

> I move a lot of groceries with my bike and this weekend I pulled out my 
> soft-sided cooler and found it was a perfect fit for a Wald 137 basket. I 
> put a few freezer packs inside and safely transported some ice cream home 
> in the 95º heat with 95% humidity we've been enjoying. Also fit a small 
> clamshell of salad, a few bundles of scallions, few cans of albacore tuna, 
> a bag of tortillas, some hummus and carrots. 
>
> The cooler is from a California company called AO Coolers. Mine is the 
> 12-pack deluxe, which used to be made in the USA. Their standard 12-pack 
> cooler remains made in the US. Mine is a nice, unfussy, non-fancy cooler. 
>
> https://www.aocoolers.com/product-page/12-pack-made-in-usa-cooler
>
> [image: IMG_5215.jpg]
> [image: IMG_5217.jpg]
>

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[RBW] Re: FS: Racks n' Sacks n' More - Price drop!

[SpiralCage]

Lugged Stem and Saddlebag have sold!

Thanks all,
Robert

On Monday, July 19, 2021 at 6:15:52 PM UTC-7 SpiralCage wrote:

> The Clem rack has Sold.
>
> On Monday, July 19, 2021 at 12:21:21 PM UTC-7 Matt Beecher wrote:
>
>> Do Pletscher racks still mount by clamping the seatstays, or do they 
>> mount to holes in the seatstays like most other racks nowadays?   I might 
>> be slightly interested in the rack, but it would matter how those mount.  I 
>> did not see it still listed on the Riv website, which seems kind of sad.
>>
>> Best regards,
>> Matt
>>
>> On Monday, July 19, 2021 at 11:06:59 AM UTC-5 SpiralCage wrote:
>>
>>> Hey Rivsters,
>>>
>>> Only a few days left before I'm off, so I'm pricing remaining items to 
>>> move. Prices include shipping in CONUS. Friday is the last day I'll be able 
>>> to ship things out.
>>>
>>> thanks,
>>> Robert
>>>
>>> *Sackville Saddlebag $115*
>>> Tan waxed canvas. Bought 2013 or 2014. This is the largest saddlebag 
>>> I've ever owned but I'm pretty sure it is the medium size. Looks about 
>>> equivalent to the current "HappiSack".  It is in remarkably good shape. I 
>>> used it only on one or two tours as it was overly large for my daily needs. 
>>> There is some rubbing on the leather on the bottom where it rested on the 
>>> rack. Some rubbing marks where the straps were pressed against it near the 
>>> saddle loops.  Comes with the "kangaroo pouch" that was introduced with 
>>> this bag. No tears, zippers work great. All straps in good shape, but I 
>>> don't have the saddlebag straps. These can be bought from Riv here: 
>>> Sackville 
>>> Leather Straps 
>>> 
>>> .
>>>
>>> *Pletscher (Clem) Rack with tail light mount, and pannier rails - $45*
>>> Brand new, bought for a project that didn't materialize. These are still 
>>> in their original packaging and in the box from Riv with the invoice still 
>>> in it! I will simply seal the box and send it out to the lucky recipient. 
>>>
>>> *Nitto R12 Saddle Bag Supporter*: *$30*
>>> This is in very good shape, a little scuffing on the rubber attachment 
>>> point, but no tears in the rubber. This worked great but doesn't work with 
>>> the seat stays on my NFE.
>>>
>>> *Nitto Lugged Threadless Stem  $70*
>>> Used this for about two years on my NFE but switched it out for a riser 
>>> stem. Not likely to have a second treadless bike, so up for grabs. The 
>>> exterior is in perfect condition, some evidence of being attached to stem 
>>> and h'bars in the clamp areas. I think it is 9cm  but could be 10cm
>>>
>>> Pictures here: 
>>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104136@N01/albums/72157719555993322
>>>
>>> First person who buys one of these items can have the four CD-Rs of 
>>> Rivendell Readers if you want them.
>>>
>>>

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[RBW] Re: Faceplater failure--anyone else?

[Brett Callahan]

Thanks for the thoughts, folks. I'll use a torque wrench next time and look 
for a suitable replacement in the meantime. 

Brett

On Monday, July 19, 2021 at 10:09:25 AM UTC-7 velomann wrote:

> I've got the longest faceplate stem (135) holding Bosco bars on my Sam and 
> while I haven't experienced any slipping, it does creak. Had me perplexed 
> for awhile because it only creaks when I'm holding the grips (max torque on 
> the stem) I ride a lot on the center of the bar near the stem (wrapped) and 
> sometimes on the bends in front of the flat grip area. No creak. But out on 
> the grips it creaks. I eliminated headset, brake lever connection to bar, 
> everything else. I removed the faceplate, re-lubed the bolts, even lubed 
> the stem/bar interface. It still creaks.
>
>
>
> Mike "maybe it's a Portland thing?" M
>
>
>
> On Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 9:35:22 PM UTC-7 brettjc...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> I recently bought a tosco to use with a faceplater stem because the losco 
>> I was trying out didn't agree with me.  I like the wider, more flared tosco 
>> a lot.  Anyway,  In a test ride of the new setup, the bar was slipping.  I 
>> torqued the bolts down, probably too much, because I noticed in doing so 
>> that the faceplate now seems to be bent.  In removing the faceplate, one of 
>> the bolts sheeted off and is stuck in the stem.  
>>
>> I can get the bolt out, but I'm not sure what to do with the bent 
>> faceplate.  Anyone else have this issue? Anyone know if Riv has 
>> replacements? 
>>
>> For what it's worth, I bought the 31.8 bar and stem because I was worried 
>> about slippage.  I'm a big guy and that's lots of leverage, but honestly I 
>> expected better from Nitto.
>>
>>   I replaced the faceplater  with a slightly shorter 2 bolt removable 
>> faceplate stem from Velo Orange, which has larger diameter bolts to attach 
>> the faceplate, and didn't experience any slipping. However, the VO stem us 
>> a little shorter than I'd like, and I really hate to think I'm just out a 
>> nice looking stem because of the bent faceplate.
>>
>>  Brett in PDX 
>>
>

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Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

[Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY)]

Anyone know what tire clearance is on a 55cm Yves/Betty? According to this, 
the larger frame can take 700x50, assuming a 650b would have a little 
more...

http://type2-clydesdale.blogspot.com/2013/09/rivendell-yves-gomez-mixte-betty-foy.html



On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 11:07:38 AM UTC-4 Matthew Williams wrote:

> Yves Gomez (Betty Foy)
> 55cm
> $1975
> Suffield, CT
>
> https://hartford.craigslist.org/bik/d/suffield-rivendell-mixte-yves-gomez/7353643236.html
>
> Romulus F/F/Hs/brakes
> 63cm
> $600
> San Francisco, CA
>
> https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-63-cm-rivendell-romulus/7351906116.html

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[RBW] Re: Faceplater failure--anyone else?

['Will Horton' via RBW Owners Bunch]

mine creaked as well until I greased the bolts and the bar clamp interface. 
when it first started, i dripped a tiny bit of tri-flo under the bar/stem 
interface and that stopped it immediately. Then when i had time, I took it 
all apart and greased as above and the creak has not come back.


On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 8:34:38 AM UTC-7 brettjc...@gmail.com wrote:

> Thanks for the thoughts, folks. I'll use a torque wrench next time and 
> look for a suitable replacement in the meantime. 
>
> Brett
>
> On Monday, July 19, 2021 at 10:09:25 AM UTC-7 velomann wrote:
>
>> I've got the longest faceplate stem (135) holding Bosco bars on my Sam 
>> and while I haven't experienced any slipping, it does creak. Had me 
>> perplexed for awhile because it only creaks when I'm holding the grips (max 
>> torque on the stem) I ride a lot on the center of the bar near the stem 
>> (wrapped) and sometimes on the bends in front of the flat grip area. No 
>> creak. But out on the grips it creaks. I eliminated headset, brake lever 
>> connection to bar, everything else. I removed the faceplate, re-lubed the 
>> bolts, even lubed the stem/bar interface. It still creaks.
>>
>>
>>
>> Mike "maybe it's a Portland thing?" M
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 9:35:22 PM UTC-7 brettjc...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> I recently bought a tosco to use with a faceplater stem because the 
>>> losco I was trying out didn't agree with me.  I like the wider, more flared 
>>> tosco a lot.  Anyway,  In a test ride of the new setup, the bar was 
>>> slipping.  I torqued the bolts down, probably too much, because I noticed 
>>> in doing so that the faceplate now seems to be bent.  In removing the 
>>> faceplate, one of the bolts sheeted off and is stuck in the stem.  
>>>
>>> I can get the bolt out, but I'm not sure what to do with the bent 
>>> faceplate.  Anyone else have this issue? Anyone know if Riv has 
>>> replacements? 
>>>
>>> For what it's worth, I bought the 31.8 bar and stem because I was 
>>> worried about slippage.  I'm a big guy and that's lots of leverage, but 
>>> honestly I expected better from Nitto.
>>>
>>>   I replaced the faceplater  with a slightly shorter 2 bolt removable 
>>> faceplate stem from Velo Orange, which has larger diameter bolts to attach 
>>> the faceplate, and didn't experience any slipping. However, the VO stem us 
>>> a little shorter than I'd like, and I really hate to think I'm just out a 
>>> nice looking stem because of the bent faceplate.
>>>
>>>  Brett in PDX 
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: WTB: 61cm Toyo Atlantis

[Matt Beecher]

If you spot a 58 that is reasonably priced and structurally sound, I would 
consider selling my 61cm Toyo.  

Cheers,
Matt

On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 1:03:47 AM UTC-5 brenpe...@gmail.com wrote:

> Hello Everyone, 
>
> I know this one is a stretch but I figured this is where I would start on 
> my journey to find the “Dream Riv”. I currently own a 2018 59cm Atlantis 
> and love it ! My first love has always been the Toyo Atlantis 2 61 cm so 
> any leads or anyone possibly looking to sell ? Ideally frame and fork would 
> be awesome but if it’s a build I can part out is cool too! 
>
> Thanks y’all ! 
>
> Bren 

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Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 61cm Toyo Atlantis

[Sky Coulter]

My 61cm  toyo is the first bike i’ve been certain i’ll never sell. Such a great 
bike. I’d actually buy a backup frame if i could.

Sky in new west

> On Jul 20, 2021, at 9:20 AM, Matt Beecher  wrote:
> 
> If you spot a 58 that is reasonably priced and structurally sound, I would 
> consider selling my 61cm Toyo.  
> 
> Cheers,
> Matt
> 
>> On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 1:03:47 AM UTC-5 brenpe...@gmail.com wrote:
>> Hello Everyone, 
>> 
>> I know this one is a stretch but I figured this is where I would start on my 
>> journey to find the “Dream Riv”. I currently own a 2018 59cm Atlantis and 
>> love it ! My first love has always been the Toyo Atlantis 2 61 cm so any 
>> leads or anyone possibly looking to sell ? Ideally frame and fork would be 
>> awesome but if it’s a build I can part out is cool too! 
>> 
>> Thanks y’all ! 
>> 
>> Bren
> 
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[RBW] Re: Fun (?) Thought Exercise

[ascpgh]

The Trans-Am is on all B-C roads, the latter of which can degrade to "might 
as well be dirt" in some jurisdictions depending on their tax base and 
count judge. Found many of them in our poking around, more in Kansas than 
you believe (before all of the gravel racing interest). I'm a confirmed 
underbiker from way back so the Ram was mighty. 

Andy Cheatham 
Pittsburgh

On Monday, July 19, 2021 at 3:49:53 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote:

> Without knowing much about the trail, I would have thought it was too 
> rough/rugged for the Rambouillet?!  Impressive, if it is indeed as much 
> off-pavement as I thought it is! 
>
> For current models, I think I'd go with a Joe Appaloosa, with 2.1-2.2" 
> semi-slick XC type tires and a Choco bar on a long stem.
>
> But my Bombadil would be perfect for the job too with the same type of 
> setup. 
>
> On Monday, 19 July 2021 at 08:34:16 UTC-7 ascpgh wrote:
>
>> Did it from Yorktown, VA west (although the Western Flyer leg, Pueblo, CO 
>> to SFCA) with this : 
>> [image: 5343AAB1-D6F6-4092-917F-BED40A858176.jpeg]
>> My Rambouillet for the Trans-Am. 
>>
>> Yet to install my three water bottle cages and mudflap. Clip on lights 
>> are in the bag, would soon be installed to make room. Got an odometer from 
>> my Lexington, KY friend who joined us the day we rode into Berea, KY and 
>> enjoyed dinner at the Boone Tavern. Shell pants flip flops and a blazer! 
>>  You said light? I longflapped my Nelson Longflap often. This picture is 
>> somewhere between 5-7pm the night before heading to Yorktown. It arrived 
>> from Rivendell at 4 pm. 
>>
>>
>> Andy Cheatham
>> Pittsburgh
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 12:41:29 PM UTC-5 philipr...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Say you were going to ride the TransAmerica Trails (Astoria, OR to 
>>> Yorktown, PA - 4,200 miles) with a lightweight bikepacking set up (not a 
>>> traditional touring multiple pannier system) which Rivendell would you 
>>> chose? Seems like there are a few interesting options.
>>>
>>> I have some ideas but thought it might be an interesting Sunday musing 
>>> for those of us trapped indoors by heat & humidity.
>>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

[David Person]

"Really and truly feel like these were the bars I'd been waiting for for 12 
years!!!"  - It's nice when your dreams come true.  Hope they work out 
really well for you.
On Monday, July 19, 2021 at 11:03:58 PM UTC-7 Caroline Golum wrote:

> I recently sprung for the new Nitto Choco and flipped them after using the 
> North Road for a few years. No longer working in an office pretty much 
> cleared up my shoulder pain, so I felt confident enough to run the bars 
> up-side down for a more forward-leaning cockpit. Really and truly feel like 
> these were the bars I'd been waiting for for 12 years!!!
>
> On Friday, June 25, 2021 at 7:41:44 PM UTC-4 Bikie#4646 wrote:
>
>> Thanks Caroline, nice. I must admit, whenever I see one of these 
>> "flipped" North Road-type bars like yours, I think of retiring my mustache 
>> bars! 
>>
>> Paul Germain
>> Midlothian, Va.
>>
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Caroline Golum 
>> To: RBW Owners Bunch 
>> Sent: Thu, Jun 24, 2021 12:32 pm
>> Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv
>>
>> My 52cm Betty Foy on the East River Ferry. I ordered the frame way back 
>> in 2010 and paid a scant $1100 ($1000 for the frame, an extra $100 for the 
>> custom paint job). Kept the same built ever since, more or less, save for 
>> minor changes like handlebars, replacing fenders or stolen Brooks saddles, 
>> etc. 
>>
>> The frame is discontinued (along with its counterpart, the Yves Gomez), 
>> which is a shame because RBW really nailed the classic mixte style with 
>> this one. 
>>
>> [image: DOhM3EQUMAEUX3Q.jpeg]
>>
>> On Monday, June 21, 2021 at 11:55:04 PM UTC-4 Jason Fuller wrote:
>>
>> Saturday I rode ~93 km and 1450m of elevation and Sunday I rode ~76km and 
>> 1380m of elevation in support of a local pal who was doing a triple Everest 
>> attempt - we have three local ski hills north of the city, and he did an 
>> Everest (8850m of climbing) on each of the three, all in one ride.  
>> Finished just under 72h with very little sleep; the heat was punishing for 
>> the second half of his ride too.  I'm in awe. Just my meager rides this 
>> weekend have left me sore and tired!  The first pic is near the summit of 
>> Cypress, which was his third Everest hill, of which I did one lap and felt 
>> like puking for an hour afterwards; he did 14 laps starting yesterday 
>> afternoon and finishing just an hour ago. All in all, his ride was over 
>> 800km and somewhere around 28,000m all told.
>>   
>>
>> [image: PXL_20210620_231635424.jpg] 
>>
>> [image: grouse_hillborne.JPG]
>>
>> On Sunday, 20 June 2021 at 18:30:01 UTC-7 JAS wrote:
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Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 61cm Toyo Atlantis

[E. Ricky Creek]

I have a 58cm Waterford Atlantis. My wife has instructions not to sell it 
for at least 10 years after my death in case I rise from the grave and want 
to do some zombie cyclotouring.

I hope you find the 61cm you are looking for.

On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 12:06:15 PM UTC-5 Sky Coulter wrote:

> My 61cm  toyo is the first bike i’ve been certain i’ll never sell. Such a 
> great bike. I’d actually buy a backup frame if i could.
>
> Sky in new west
>
> On Jul 20, 2021, at 9:20 AM, Matt Beecher  wrote:
>
> If you spot a 58 that is reasonably priced and structurally sound, I 
> would consider selling my 61cm Toyo.  
>
>
> Cheers,
> Matt
>
> On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 1:03:47 AM UTC-5 brenpe...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Hello Everyone, 
>>
>> I know this one is a stretch but I figured this is where I would start on 
>> my journey to find the “Dream Riv”. I currently own a 2018 59cm Atlantis 
>> and love it ! My first love has always been the Toyo Atlantis 2 61 cm so 
>> any leads or anyone possibly looking to sell ? Ideally frame and fork would 
>> be awesome but if it’s a build I can part out is cool too! 
>>
>> Thanks y’all ! 
>>
>> Bren 
>
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> .
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Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

['JRStern11' via RBW Owners Bunch]

The Yves is no longer for sale, the owner is undecided as to it’s fate.

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On Tue, Jul 20, 2021 at 11:07 AM, Matthew Williams 
 wrote:

> Yves Gomez (Betty Foy)
> 55cm
> $1975
> Suffield, CT
> https://hartford.craigslist.org/bik/d/suffield-rivendell-mixte-yves-gomez/7353643236.html
>
> Romulus F/F/Hs/brakes
> 63cm
> $600
> San Francisco, CA
> https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-63-cm-rivendell-romulus/7351906116.html
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[RBW] Thin Bike

[True Golden]

Stumbled across this today...

Perhaps ugly but very innovative!

Paul in Dallas

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=C0DXNUE9AcE

Also pop off pedals.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xMzxxPtLer4

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[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto 34f front rack

[Adam]

Does anyone have experience mounting this on a bike with disc brakes? (Bb7)

Looking at the images, it's hard to tell if the section that angles out 
from the dropout towards the mid-fork will hit the brake adjustment knob or 
not. Definitely close.

I'd buy this if I thought it could be swapped between my Hillborne and my 
disc bike.

OP, if you want to try to sort this out with some measurements, let me know.

Thanks

Adam
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> Asking $125. Please send PM with zip code for interest and I'll work out 
> shipping options.
>
> Jeff
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Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 61cm Toyo Atlantis

[Matthew P]

I sold a near-pristine 56 cm Waterford Atlantis because it was too small, 
but I didn't sell it until after I got a 58 cm Toyo to replace it.
Grant said Toyo is 87 points and Waterford is 100, or something like that.
I like the Toyo's curved chainstays. They're at least an additional 13 
points to me :)
Almost done with the Toyo build. I better try that longer spindle soon; the 
last piece of the puzzle.
-Matthew P
San Diego

On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 11:28:46 AM UTC-7 E. Ricky Creek wrote:

> I have a 58cm Waterford Atlantis. My wife has instructions not to sell it 
> for at least 10 years after my death in case I rise from the grave and want 
> to do some zombie cyclotouring.
>
> I hope you find the 61cm you are looking for.
>
> On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 12:06:15 PM UTC-5 Sky Coulter wrote:
>
>> My 61cm  toyo is the first bike i’ve been certain i’ll never sell. Such a 
>> great bike. I’d actually buy a backup frame if i could.
>>
>> Sky in new west
>>
>> On Jul 20, 2021, at 9:20 AM, Matt Beecher  wrote:
>>
>> If you spot a 58 that is reasonably priced and structurally sound, I 
>> would consider selling my 61cm Toyo.  
>>
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Matt
>>
>> On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 1:03:47 AM UTC-5 brenpe...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Hello Everyone, 
>>>
>>> I know this one is a stretch but I figured this is where I would start 
>>> on my journey to find the “Dream Riv”. I currently own a 2018 59cm Atlantis 
>>> and love it ! My first love has always been the Toyo Atlantis 2 61 cm so 
>>> any leads or anyone possibly looking to sell ? Ideally frame and fork would 
>>> be awesome but if it’s a build I can part out is cool too! 
>>>
>>> Thanks y’all ! 
>>>
>>> Bren 
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[RBW] Re: Pics from Recent Ride

[Kushan]

That's a nice looking Sam. Love the orange and blue combination.

What light/mount do you use for mounting the rear light to the rack 
braze-on?

On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 12:53:16 PM UTC-7 Paul in Dallas wrote:

> [image: Image] 
>
> Sunday morning I had a nice ride with my friend Luis, he on his Homer and 
> me on my Sam.
>
> I just edged out this McLaren when we past through downtown Dallas.
>
> Remarkably we encountered another Homer rider at White Rock Lake we had 
> never met.
> What are the odds?
>
> Now that makes 6 of us we know of in the Dallas area with Riv's.
>
> Or is it 7?
> I forget.
>
> Any others in the area?
>
> We need to get a Riv group ride organized. 
>  Paul in Dallas
>
> [image: Image] 
>
>
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[RBW] Re: New Plat in Brooklyn

[Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY]

Super PLAT! (SPLAT!)
Happy Rolling...
-Kai

On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 12:03:11 AM UTC-6 Brooklyn Plat wrote:

> I got one from that first batch of Platypuses. Twenty-five years as a Riv 
> fan, but never an owner, finis. Full membership in the cult, now. I decided 
> I would get the full experience and let Riv build it for me, also, I was 
> rebuilding another bike at the same time and couldn't handle a second 
> project. (That bike is kind of a Riv knockoff.) It's a modest build. No 
> fancy parts. I am curious about the low-normal derailer Grant is working 
> on. We'll see. Also I prefer a chainstay kickstand. Another thing to think 
> about. In low gear I just shot up Old Mountain Road near Nyack, and as 
> promised, no feeling at all that the bike was going to go over backward. 
> That's nearly tree climbing. I need to cloth tape the ESI grips, and at 
> first thought I'd do it in red; Riv even included a roll of the tape for me 
> to use, and I've got twine and shellac to finish it off. But I kind of like 
> the black/red combination, so I may do the grips in black. Since this photo 
> I've hung an inexpensive black rack off the back. Bikes have to be more 
> than pretty faces. Brooklyn being bike crazy right now and Riv having 
> caught on (I have my own theory), once inventory levels there are rebuilt I 
> expect to see myself coming and going on Brooklyn streets. Don't mind at 
> all. May Riv live long and prosper.
>
> [image: Riv1.jpg]
>

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[RBW] ikea bag for brompton?i helped my friend tom find and buy a brompton here in bellingham.the seller mentioned an ikea tyvec bag which people use as a carry onto the airplane baganyone know this p

[bo richardson]

and the seller mentioned an ikea tyvec bag which people use to carry 
bromptons onto planes
abyone know the size or name of the bag?
tips?

thanks
bo

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Re: [RBW] ikea bag for brompton?i helped my friend tom find and buy a brompton here in bellingham.the seller mentioned an ikea tyvec bag which people use as a carry onto the airplane baganyone know th

[J L]

Bo,

I use the Dimpa bag. Here is a pick from online.



Jason

> On Jul 20, 2021, at 3:02 PM, bo richardson  wrote:
> 
> and the seller mentioned an ikea tyvec bag which people use to carry 
> bromptons onto planes
> abyone know the size or name of the bag?
> tips?
> 
> thanks
> bo
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[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto 34f front rack

[jeffbog...@hotmail.com]

pm with image sent

On Tuesday, 20 July 2021 at 15:11:43 UTC-5 Adam wrote:

> Does anyone have experience mounting this on a bike with disc brakes? (Bb7)
>
> Looking at the images, it's hard to tell if the section that angles out 
> from the dropout towards the mid-fork will hit the brake adjustment knob or 
> not. Definitely close.
>
> I'd buy this if I thought it could be swapped between my Hillborne and my 
> disc bike.
>
> OP, if you want to try to sort this out with some measurements, let me 
> know.
>
> Thanks
>
> Adam
> On Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 8:54:17 PM UTC-4 jeffbog...@hotmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Asking $125. Please send PM with zip code for interest and I'll work out 
>> shipping options.
>>
>> Jeff
>>
>

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Re: [RBW] ikea bag for brompton?i helped my friend tom find and buy a brompton here in bellingham.the seller mentioned an ikea tyvec bag which people use as a carry onto the airplane baganyone know th

[bo richardson]

thanks jason
this helps
bo

On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 3:21:21 PM UTC-7 J L wrote:

> Bo,
>
> I use the Dimpa bag. Here is a pick from online.
>
>
>
> Jason
>
> On Jul 20, 2021, at 3:02 PM, bo richardson  wrote:
>
> and the seller mentioned an ikea tyvec bag which people use to carry 
> bromptons onto planes
>
> abyone know the size or name of the bag?
> tips?
>
> thanks
> bo
>
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[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto 34f front rack

[Adam]

Thanks Jeff for the image.

Definitely will hit the adjustment knob, unless there's another way to set 
it up with spacers or something.

Thanks for the info, but unless anyone knows a way to mount it, I will have 
to pass.

Thanks

Adam

On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 6:37:43 PM UTC-4 jeffbog...@hotmail.com wrote:

> pm with image sent
>
> On Tuesday, 20 July 2021 at 15:11:43 UTC-5 Adam wrote:
>
>> Does anyone have experience mounting this on a bike with disc brakes? 
>> (Bb7)
>>
>> Looking at the images, it's hard to tell if the section that angles out 
>> from the dropout towards the mid-fork will hit the brake adjustment knob or 
>> not. Definitely close.
>>
>> I'd buy this if I thought it could be swapped between my Hillborne and my 
>> disc bike.
>>
>> OP, if you want to try to sort this out with some measurements, let me 
>> know.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Adam
>> On Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 8:54:17 PM UTC-4 jeffbog...@hotmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Asking $125. Please send PM with zip code for interest and I'll work out 
>>> shipping options.
>>>
>>> Jeff
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Platypus New Bike Day

[Joe Bernard]

It's so pretty! I love that you did the "holds her Platy in the air like 
Leah" shot, it's a thing now!! 🙂

If you email me a pic of how the light is hitting the brake I might be able 
to help you sort out the problem. I'm here at: joeremi62 gmail com

Congrats!
Joe Bernard

On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 6:26:41 PM UTC-7 upyou...@yahoo.com wrote:

> [image: IMG_5291.jpg]
> Well here she isThe Beautiful Mermaid, my new Platy.  I'm brand new to 
> Rivendell.  I met Will a few years ago at the Philly Bike Expo and the seed 
> was planted.  I've been riding for 30 plus years and only had 3 off the 
> shelf bikes that were probably not the best fit but whatever.I still 
> loved riding and what the bike meant to me as far as taking me places and 
> seeing the world in a different way.  The benefits to my emotional health 
> were immeasurable.  I've been a nurse for 40 years and the last 30 in a 
> Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.  The fresh air and sunshine and wind in my 
> face elevated my vibe.   I got the full Riv experience and worked with 
> Vince on the parts selection. I took it out for a test ride today and it is 
> smooth baby smoth.  I have some tweaking to do.  My front brakes 
> are hitting the light arm so I have to figure that out.  Seems like I need 
> a higher arm.  I'll post more pics later with all the details of my 
> selections.  You have no idea how exciting this is.  I had to talk myself 
> into believing that I was worthy of spending this much money on a bike and 
> getting a bike made  for me.  Really exciting  I feel like a new kid.  
> I can't stop looking at it.  Leah said this would happen.  She caught 
> herself walking by her bike parked in it's place and just gazed at it.  I'm 
> doing the same thing.  It's a sexy machine with gorgeous lines.  I'm also 
> excited to have #rivsisters and #rivbrothers.  
> Smiling from ear to ear here in Trenton, NJ
> 50 Mermaid Platypus
> Kate
> On Friday, July 16, 2021 at 7:06:08 PM UTC-4 cycli...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Very nice, Joyce.  Enjoy.  Glad it was cool enough to warrant a jacket 
>> given what you experience a few weeks ago.  I was just up from So Cal 
>> visiting our son on the Kitsap peninsula beginning of month.  Just missed 
>> the extreme heat ourselves.
>>
>> David
>>
>> On Friday, July 16, 2021 at 1:15:51 PM UTC-7 JAS wrote:
>>
>>> Thank you for the kind comments about my new Platy!  I took it on a 
>>> 10-mile ride through mid-Whidbey Island farmland yesterday (Ebey's Prairie) 
>>> and it was pure joy.  What fun to make it up a hill I'd have been walking 
>>> had I been riding the Clem.  I'll put some photos on IG for you, but I'll 
>>> add one here as a teaser.  
>>>
>>> Leah, you'll probably want my jacket, but I'm sure it will be too big 
>>> for you!
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_9876.jpg].  I As far as the fit goes, I still need to do 
>>> some work on saddle position/tilt and try another long ride.  I have the 
>>> saddle moved all the way back and yet it feels like my knees are too far 
>>> forward.  On the accessory list I'm adding a new water bottle that matches 
>>> better, bell, and rear rack.
>>>
>>> Roberta, does your Platypus ride much different than the AHH?
>>>
>>> #RivSisters,
>>> Joyce
>>>
>>> On Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 2:04:12 PM UTC-7 Roberta wrote:
>>>
 Joyce,

 This was a long time coming.I think your comments "svelte, agile 
 and beautiful" describes it well.   And with your wide tires, I bet you 
 don't feel a pothole.  The honey saddle and grips give it such a soft 
 edge--I love it.  And, metal fenders!  i wasn't going to fender mine, but 
 changed my mind.  I got SKS, but those metal ones you have are so much 
 nicer looking.  A very classy look!

 I LOVE my AHHilsen, but end up pulling my Platy for more rides.  I 
 think it's the feeling of freedom of the mixte design.  Your other bike is 
 a Clem L, right, so you already know the joys of not worrying when you 
 need 
 to jump off bike quickly.

 Many happy miles to you!

 Roberta
 On Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 1:25:07 AM UTC-4 JAS wrote:

> My, oh my!  Leah (and others) are right about the Platypus...svelte, 
> agile and beautiful.  I love the mermaid color and aside from acquiring a 
> Nitto rack when they're back in stock, I'm pretty happy with the build.  
> I 
> learned a lot by collecting the parts as I could find them and have a 
> great 
> local bike shop that put it all together.  (Thanks Michael and Dan at 
> Bayview Bikes!).  What a delight to ride and I have to admit I often just 
> stand and stare because it's so pretty.  
>
> A few details:
> The metal fenders are from Velo Orange,  silver Zeppelin, 52mm.  
> Plenty of room for the 48mm Soma Shikoro tires.  Other bits include 
> Velocity Dyad wheels, 32 spokes, White Industries hubs, made by Rich at 
> RBW.  Bosco handlebar with cork Erg

[RBW] Re: New Plat in Brooklyn

[J S]

Beautiful bike.  When I lived on Cortelyou Rd many years ago Brooklyn was 
far from bike crazy but I did ride there.  Sometimes road on the side of 
the Belt Pkwy.  

On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 6:01:34 PM UTC-4 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote:

> Super PLAT! (SPLAT!)
> Happy Rolling...
> -Kai
>
> On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 12:03:11 AM UTC-6 Brooklyn Plat wrote:
>
>> I got one from that first batch of Platypuses. Twenty-five years as a Riv 
>> fan, but never an owner, finis. Full membership in the cult, now. I decided 
>> I would get the full experience and let Riv build it for me, also, I was 
>> rebuilding another bike at the same time and couldn't handle a second 
>> project. (That bike is kind of a Riv knockoff.) It's a modest build. No 
>> fancy parts. I am curious about the low-normal derailer Grant is working 
>> on. We'll see. Also I prefer a chainstay kickstand. Another thing to think 
>> about. In low gear I just shot up Old Mountain Road near Nyack, and as 
>> promised, no feeling at all that the bike was going to go over backward. 
>> That's nearly tree climbing. I need to cloth tape the ESI grips, and at 
>> first thought I'd do it in red; Riv even included a roll of the tape for me 
>> to use, and I've got twine and shellac to finish it off. But I kind of like 
>> the black/red combination, so I may do the grips in black. Since this photo 
>> I've hung an inexpensive black rack off the back. Bikes have to be more 
>> than pretty faces. Brooklyn being bike crazy right now and Riv having 
>> caught on (I have my own theory), once inventory levels there are rebuilt I 
>> expect to see myself coming and going on Brooklyn streets. Don't mind at 
>> all. May Riv live long and prosper.
>>
>> [image: Riv1.jpg]
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: New Plat in Brooklyn

[Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!]

How wonderful! Congrats on your first RivBike - and what a great one to be 
your first! You will adore this Platypus.
Leah
On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 7:22:53 PM UTC-7 jrst...@gmail.com wrote:

> Beautiful bike.  When I lived on Cortelyou Rd many years ago Brooklyn was 
> far from bike crazy but I did ride there.  Sometimes road on the side of 
> the Belt Pkwy.  
>
> On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 6:01:34 PM UTC-4 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY 
> wrote:
>
>> Super PLAT! (SPLAT!)
>> Happy Rolling...
>> -Kai
>>
>> On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 12:03:11 AM UTC-6 Brooklyn Plat wrote:
>>
>>> I got one from that first batch of Platypuses. Twenty-five years as a 
>>> Riv fan, but never an owner, finis. Full membership in the cult, now. I 
>>> decided I would get the full experience and let Riv build it for me, also, 
>>> I was rebuilding another bike at the same time and couldn't handle a second 
>>> project. (That bike is kind of a Riv knockoff.) It's a modest build. No 
>>> fancy parts. I am curious about the low-normal derailer Grant is working 
>>> on. We'll see. Also I prefer a chainstay kickstand. Another thing to think 
>>> about. In low gear I just shot up Old Mountain Road near Nyack, and as 
>>> promised, no feeling at all that the bike was going to go over backward. 
>>> That's nearly tree climbing. I need to cloth tape the ESI grips, and at 
>>> first thought I'd do it in red; Riv even included a roll of the tape for me 
>>> to use, and I've got twine and shellac to finish it off. But I kind of like 
>>> the black/red combination, so I may do the grips in black. Since this photo 
>>> I've hung an inexpensive black rack off the back. Bikes have to be more 
>>> than pretty faces. Brooklyn being bike crazy right now and Riv having 
>>> caught on (I have my own theory), once inventory levels there are rebuilt I 
>>> expect to see myself coming and going on Brooklyn streets. Don't mind at 
>>> all. May Riv live long and prosper.
>>>
>>> [image: Riv1.jpg]
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Platypus New Bike Day

[Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!]

Oh, it’s wonderful! Kate, I can’t believe how many similarities I noted 
that we have in that photo. Mirrored sunnies, Keen sandals and a Rivendell 
Platypus is pretty much my identity anymore! And both of us nurses - well, 
too cool. I love your enthusiasm for the bike and the story of how you’ve 
had lesser bikes over the last 30 years. This bike will ruin you for all 
the rest. There just isn’t a replacement for the Rivendell experience. So 
happy for you!

#RivSisters,
Leah


On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 6:26:41 PM UTC-7 upyou...@yahoo.com wrote:

> [image: IMG_5291.jpg]
> Well here she isThe Beautiful Mermaid, my new Platy.  I'm brand new to 
> Rivendell.  I met Will a few years ago at the Philly Bike Expo and the seed 
> was planted.  I've been riding for 30 plus years and only had 3 off the 
> shelf bikes that were probably not the best fit but whatever.I still 
> loved riding and what the bike meant to me as far as taking me places and 
> seeing the world in a different way.  The benefits to my emotional health 
> were immeasurable.  I've been a nurse for 40 years and the last 30 in a 
> Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.  The fresh air and sunshine and wind in my 
> face elevated my vibe.   I got the full Riv experience and worked with 
> Vince on the parts selection. I took it out for a test ride today and it is 
> smooth baby smoth.  I have some tweaking to do.  My front brakes 
> are hitting the light arm so I have to figure that out.  Seems like I need 
> a higher arm.  I'll post more pics later with all the details of my 
> selections.  You have no idea how exciting this is.  I had to talk myself 
> into believing that I was worthy of spending this much money on a bike and 
> getting a bike made  for me.  Really exciting  I feel like a new kid.  
> I can't stop looking at it.  Leah said this would happen.  She caught 
> herself walking by her bike parked in it's place and just gazed at it.  I'm 
> doing the same thing.  It's a sexy machine with gorgeous lines.  I'm also 
> excited to have #rivsisters and #rivbrothers.  
> Smiling from ear to ear here in Trenton, NJ
> 50 Mermaid Platypus
> Kate
> On Friday, July 16, 2021 at 7:06:08 PM UTC-4 cycli...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Very nice, Joyce.  Enjoy.  Glad it was cool enough to warrant a jacket 
>> given what you experience a few weeks ago.  I was just up from So Cal 
>> visiting our son on the Kitsap peninsula beginning of month.  Just missed 
>> the extreme heat ourselves.
>>
>> David
>>
>> On Friday, July 16, 2021 at 1:15:51 PM UTC-7 JAS wrote:
>>
>>> Thank you for the kind comments about my new Platy!  I took it on a 
>>> 10-mile ride through mid-Whidbey Island farmland yesterday (Ebey's Prairie) 
>>> and it was pure joy.  What fun to make it up a hill I'd have been walking 
>>> had I been riding the Clem.  I'll put some photos on IG for you, but I'll 
>>> add one here as a teaser.  
>>>
>>> Leah, you'll probably want my jacket, but I'm sure it will be too big 
>>> for you!
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_9876.jpg].  I As far as the fit goes, I still need to do 
>>> some work on saddle position/tilt and try another long ride.  I have the 
>>> saddle moved all the way back and yet it feels like my knees are too far 
>>> forward.  On the accessory list I'm adding a new water bottle that matches 
>>> better, bell, and rear rack.
>>>
>>> Roberta, does your Platypus ride much different than the AHH?
>>>
>>> #RivSisters,
>>> Joyce
>>>
>>> On Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 2:04:12 PM UTC-7 Roberta wrote:
>>>
 Joyce,

 This was a long time coming.I think your comments "svelte, agile 
 and beautiful" describes it well.   And with your wide tires, I bet you 
 don't feel a pothole.  The honey saddle and grips give it such a soft 
 edge--I love it.  And, metal fenders!  i wasn't going to fender mine, but 
 changed my mind.  I got SKS, but those metal ones you have are so much 
 nicer looking.  A very classy look!

 I LOVE my AHHilsen, but end up pulling my Platy for more rides.  I 
 think it's the feeling of freedom of the mixte design.  Your other bike is 
 a Clem L, right, so you already know the joys of not worrying when you 
 need 
 to jump off bike quickly.

 Many happy miles to you!

 Roberta
 On Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 1:25:07 AM UTC-4 JAS wrote:

> My, oh my!  Leah (and others) are right about the Platypus...svelte, 
> agile and beautiful.  I love the mermaid color and aside from acquiring a 
> Nitto rack when they're back in stock, I'm pretty happy with the build.  
> I 
> learned a lot by collecting the parts as I could find them and have a 
> great 
> local bike shop that put it all together.  (Thanks Michael and Dan at 
> Bayview Bikes!).  What a delight to ride and I have to admit I often just 
> stand and stare because it's so pretty.  
>
> A few details:
> The metal fenders are from Velo Orange,  silver Zepp

[RBW] Re: New Plat in Brooklyn

[Roberta]

Your Platy looks FAB  I think step thrus are PERFECT city bikes.  On my 
AHH, I always have to be careful at a light, but on my Platy, I don't need 
to think about it.  It makes the ride more freeing.  I hope you're LOVING 
the ride.  Welcome to the club!

On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 2:03:11 AM UTC-4 Brooklyn Plat wrote:

> I got one from that first batch of Platypuses. Twenty-five years as a Riv 
> fan, but never an owner, finis. Full membership in the cult, now. I decided 
> I would get the full experience and let Riv build it for me, also, I was 
> rebuilding another bike at the same time and couldn't handle a second 
> project. (That bike is kind of a Riv knockoff.) It's a modest build. No 
> fancy parts. I am curious about the low-normal derailer Grant is working 
> on. We'll see. Also I prefer a chainstay kickstand. Another thing to think 
> about. In low gear I just shot up Old Mountain Road near Nyack, and as 
> promised, no feeling at all that the bike was going to go over backward. 
> That's nearly tree climbing. I need to cloth tape the ESI grips, and at 
> first thought I'd do it in red; Riv even included a roll of the tape for me 
> to use, and I've got twine and shellac to finish it off. But I kind of like 
> the black/red combination, so I may do the grips in black. Since this photo 
> I've hung an inexpensive black rack off the back. Bikes have to be more 
> than pretty faces. Brooklyn being bike crazy right now and Riv having 
> caught on (I have my own theory), once inventory levels there are rebuilt I 
> expect to see myself coming and going on Brooklyn streets. Don't mind at 
> all. May Riv live long and prosper.
>
> [image: Riv1.jpg]
>

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[RBW] Re: Platypus New Bike Day

[Roberta]

It looks WONDERFUL.  And, who need a gym membership when you have a Platy 
to lift!

The Riv ride is like no other.  The bike that the my Riv replaced was very 
similar to the nice bike you (used to) ride that your Riv replaced.  .  
But, I bet you can tell the difference with a more upright ride.   It's eye 
opening, shoulder opening, chest opening, neck opening.  After the love 
you've given all those years, you deserve this extra love for yourself.  
And, you got the best.

I wish you so many fantastic happy miles.  

Congratulations!!! I hope it was worth the wait many time over for you. (I 
know it is!).

Roberta

On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 9:26:41 PM UTC-4 upyou...@yahoo.com wrote:

> [image: IMG_5291.jpg]
> Well here she isThe Beautiful Mermaid, my new Platy.  I'm brand new to 
> Rivendell.  I met Will a few years ago at the Philly Bike Expo and the seed 
> was planted.  I've been riding for 30 plus years and only had 3 off the 
> shelf bikes that were probably not the best fit but whatever.I still 
> loved riding and what the bike meant to me as far as taking me places and 
> seeing the world in a different way.  The benefits to my emotional health 
> were immeasurable.  I've been a nurse for 40 years and the last 30 in a 
> Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.  The fresh air and sunshine and wind in my 
> face elevated my vibe.   I got the full Riv experience and worked with 
> Vince on the parts selection. I took it out for a test ride today and it is 
> smooth baby smoth.  I have some tweaking to do.  My front brakes 
> are hitting the light arm so I have to figure that out.  Seems like I need 
> a higher arm.  I'll post more pics later with all the details of my 
> selections.  You have no idea how exciting this is.  I had to talk myself 
> into believing that I was worthy of spending this much money on a bike and 
> getting a bike made  for me.  Really exciting  I feel like a new kid.  
> I can't stop looking at it.  Leah said this would happen.  She caught 
> herself walking by her bike parked in it's place and just gazed at it.  I'm 
> doing the same thing.  It's a sexy machine with gorgeous lines.  I'm also 
> excited to have #rivsisters and #rivbrothers.  
> Smiling from ear to ear here in Trenton, NJ
> 50 Mermaid Platypus
> Kate
> On Friday, July 16, 2021 at 7:06:08 PM UTC-4 cycli...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Very nice, Joyce.  Enjoy.  Glad it was cool enough to warrant a jacket 
>> given what you experience a few weeks ago.  I was just up from So Cal 
>> visiting our son on the Kitsap peninsula beginning of month.  Just missed 
>> the extreme heat ourselves.
>>
>> David
>>
>> On Friday, July 16, 2021 at 1:15:51 PM UTC-7 JAS wrote:
>>
>>> Thank you for the kind comments about my new Platy!  I took it on a 
>>> 10-mile ride through mid-Whidbey Island farmland yesterday (Ebey's Prairie) 
>>> and it was pure joy.  What fun to make it up a hill I'd have been walking 
>>> had I been riding the Clem.  I'll put some photos on IG for you, but I'll 
>>> add one here as a teaser.  
>>>
>>> Leah, you'll probably want my jacket, but I'm sure it will be too big 
>>> for you!
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_9876.jpg].  I As far as the fit goes, I still need to do 
>>> some work on saddle position/tilt and try another long ride.  I have the 
>>> saddle moved all the way back and yet it feels like my knees are too far 
>>> forward.  On the accessory list I'm adding a new water bottle that matches 
>>> better, bell, and rear rack.
>>>
>>> Roberta, does your Platypus ride much different than the AHH?
>>>
>>> #RivSisters,
>>> Joyce
>>>
>>> On Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 2:04:12 PM UTC-7 Roberta wrote:
>>>
 Joyce,

 This was a long time coming.I think your comments "svelte, agile 
 and beautiful" describes it well.   And with your wide tires, I bet you 
 don't feel a pothole.  The honey saddle and grips give it such a soft 
 edge--I love it.  And, metal fenders!  i wasn't going to fender mine, but 
 changed my mind.  I got SKS, but those metal ones you have are so much 
 nicer looking.  A very classy look!

 I LOVE my AHHilsen, but end up pulling my Platy for more rides.  I 
 think it's the feeling of freedom of the mixte design.  Your other bike is 
 a Clem L, right, so you already know the joys of not worrying when you 
 need 
 to jump off bike quickly.

 Many happy miles to you!

 Roberta
 On Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 1:25:07 AM UTC-4 JAS wrote:

> My, oh my!  Leah (and others) are right about the Platypus...svelte, 
> agile and beautiful.  I love the mermaid color and aside from acquiring a 
> Nitto rack when they're back in stock, I'm pretty happy with the build.  
> I 
> learned a lot by collecting the parts as I could find them and have a 
> great 
> local bike shop that put it all together.  (Thanks Michael and Dan at 
> Bayview Bikes!).  What a delight to ride and I have to admit I

Re: [RBW] Re: 2021 Appaloosa thread

[Kushan]

After a few weeks of obsessively checking, finally got a note from Will 
that it's ready. Picked up my 60 cm Appaloosa arrived today. I took it for 
a quick 10 mile spin on local paved trail and ride quality has exceeded 
expectations. It is joyfully upright (Albatross bars), planted, and climbs 
well. It makes me want to just keep pedaling and forget about things like 
speed, heart rate, and strava. 

Here are some pictures 

On Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 5:46:50 AM UTC-7 Tim Bantham wrote:

> Thanks all for posting pictures of your Appaloosa builds. It has inspired 
> me to hang on to mine and give it more love. Question for those of you 
> running wider tires (2.25) How much mud clearance does it leave when riding 
> a tire of that size. I am thinking about upgrading from 2.0 WTB Venture 
> tires to 2.25 Thunder Burts. Just wondering how well the tire will fit on 
> Cliffhanger rims. Would appreciate any insight on clearances. 
>
> On Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 10:54:26 AM UTC-4 bp wrote:
>
>> Brendon - Nitto Kite bars. Ordered from Blue Lug many years ago. Keep 
>> swapping out, keep coming back time and again. Close matches are Soma 
>> Osprey or Riv Wavie. Beartraps are OK. Comfortable. Aggressive grip on 
>> shoes. And my shins/calves.
>>
>> Eric - that's out my front door in central Iowa. 
>>
>> On Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 6:22:00 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Brent -- That's a nice looking bike there! The friscalating dusklight is 
>>> complimentary. Where, geographically, are you riding? 
>>>
>>> On Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 2:58:24 AM UTC-4 brendonoid wrote:
>>>
 BP, your bike build is excellent. Can I please ask which handlebar that 
 is and also do you like the new Beartrap pedals?

 On Thursday, 1 July 2021 at 14:50:15 UTC+8 brendonoid wrote:

> Similar story, but my single TT 57cm just feels more right than my 58 
> double tt did. Better fit? Slightly more ideal geo? Just a better colour?
> We aren't talking earth shattering differences, but the differences 
> are good ones.
>
> On Thursday, 1 July 2021 at 10:43:35 UTC+8 Justin wrote:
>
>> Fantastic Appaloosa! How the heck did I miss the memo that Riv was 
>> now doing single top tube larger size bikes again? MY double top tube 
>> size 
>> 58 is free to a good home... in trade for a single top tube version.
>>
>> On Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 10:28:31 PM UTC-4 bp wrote:
>>
>>> It’s the Advent 1x9 with Microshift thumbie. I had it on hand before 
>>> the Advent X came out, which currently doesn’t have thumb shifter or 
>>> barcon 
>>> options. Nice, economical system. 
>>> On Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 9:09:15 PM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote:
>>>
 Nice build! And the scenery isn't bad either. It looks like you 
 chose the Advent 1x10 drivetrain. Are you using the Microshift 
 thumb-shifter?
 Doug

 On Wed, Jun 30, 2021 at 9:56 PM bp  wrote:

> After snagging one of the orange 60cm frames (completed checkout 
> in 45 seconds!) the big brown truck made a delivery Monday. The build 
> is 
> complete and tonight was the test ride. All I can say is, *wow*. 
> It's replacing a 62cm earlier generation Appaloosa and while it 
> *feels* the same, it has it's own character. Maybe a better fit 
> for me? Maybe geometry refinements by that mad genius bike architect? 
> Either way, I'm thoroughly enjoying the ride. It ranks high on the 
> smile 
> meter, and that's enough for me.
>
> [image: IMG_1977.jpeg]
>
> [image: IMG_1975.jpeg]
> On Friday, June 25, 2021 at 9:59:43 AM UTC-5 adrian...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Absolutely drooling over this build…
>>
>> On Monday, June 21, 2021 at 11:30:00 AM UTC-4 Kevin wrote:
>>
>>> Here is an Appaloosa with Maxxis Ikons and Cliffhangers 
>>> .
>>>  
>>> They are 2.2s, which which would be 55 or 56. Rims are 
>>> Cliffhangers, which 
>>> are about as wide a rim brake rim as you can come by.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sunday, June 20, 2021 at 8:20:32 PM UTC-5 Michael Baquerizo 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Anyone have experience fitting a 55 on an appaloosa? Never 
 

Re: [RBW] Re: 2021 Appaloosa thread

[Kushan]

P.S. It turns out that my frame pump, Zefal HPX4, is a tad too short for 60 
cm Appa (although it fits fine on 61 Roadini). To my knowledge, HPX4 is the 
largest size pump Zefal makes. If anyone has recommendations on larger 
frame pump (or hacks on how to make HPX4 work), please let me know. It's a 
bummer because I just got this one a few weeks ago.

On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 10:41:24 PM UTC-7 Kushan wrote:

> After a few weeks of obsessively checking, finally got a note from Will 
> that it's ready. Picked up my 60 cm Appaloosa arrived today. I took it for 
> a quick 10 mile spin on local paved trail and ride quality has exceeded 
> expectations. It is joyfully upright (Albatross bars), planted, and climbs 
> well. It makes me want to just keep pedaling and forget about things like 
> speed, heart rate, and strava. 
>
> Here are some pictures 
> 
> On Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 5:46:50 AM UTC-7 Tim Bantham wrote:
>
>> Thanks all for posting pictures of your Appaloosa builds. It has inspired 
>> me to hang on to mine and give it more love. Question for those of you 
>> running wider tires (2.25) How much mud clearance does it leave when riding 
>> a tire of that size. I am thinking about upgrading from 2.0 WTB Venture 
>> tires to 2.25 Thunder Burts. Just wondering how well the tire will fit on 
>> Cliffhanger rims. Would appreciate any insight on clearances. 
>>
>> On Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 10:54:26 AM UTC-4 bp wrote:
>>
>>> Brendon - Nitto Kite bars. Ordered from Blue Lug many years ago. Keep 
>>> swapping out, keep coming back time and again. Close matches are Soma 
>>> Osprey or Riv Wavie. Beartraps are OK. Comfortable. Aggressive grip on 
>>> shoes. And my shins/calves.
>>>
>>> Eric - that's out my front door in central Iowa. 
>>>
>>> On Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 6:22:00 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>
 Brent -- That's a nice looking bike there! The friscalating dusklight 
 is complimentary. Where, geographically, are you riding? 

 On Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 2:58:24 AM UTC-4 brendonoid wrote:

> BP, your bike build is excellent. Can I please ask which handlebar 
> that is and also do you like the new Beartrap pedals?
>
> On Thursday, 1 July 2021 at 14:50:15 UTC+8 brendonoid wrote:
>
>> Similar story, but my single TT 57cm just feels more right than my 58 
>> double tt did. Better fit? Slightly more ideal geo? Just a better colour?
>> We aren't talking earth shattering differences, but the differences 
>> are good ones.
>>
>> On Thursday, 1 July 2021 at 10:43:35 UTC+8 Justin wrote:
>>
>>> Fantastic Appaloosa! How the heck did I miss the memo that Riv was 
>>> now doing single top tube larger size bikes again? MY double top tube 
>>> size 
>>> 58 is free to a good home... in trade for a single top tube version.
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 10:28:31 PM UTC-4 bp wrote:
>>>
 It’s the Advent 1x9 with Microshift thumbie. I had it on hand 
 before the Advent X came out, which currently doesn’t have thumb 
 shifter or 
 barcon options. Nice, economical system. 
 On Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 9:09:15 PM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote:

> Nice build! And the scenery isn't bad either. It looks like you 
> chose the Advent 1x10 drivetrain. Are you using the Microshift 
> thumb-shifter?
> Doug
>
> On Wed, Jun 30, 2021 at 9:56 PM bp  wrote:
>
>> After snagging one of the orange 60cm frames (completed checkout 
>> in 45 seconds!) the big brown truck made a delivery Monday. The 
>> build is 
>> complete and tonight was the test ride. All I can say is, *wow*. 
>> It's replacing a 62cm earlier generation Appaloosa and while it 
>> *feels* the same, it has it's own character. Maybe a better fit 
>> for me? Maybe geometry refinements by that mad genius bike 
>> architect? 
>> Either way, I'm thoroughly enjoying the ride. It ranks high on the 
>> smile 
>> meter, and that's enough for me.
>>
>> [image: IMG_1977.jpeg]
>>
>> [image: IMG_1975.jpeg]
>> On Friday, June 25, 2021 at 9:59:43 AM UTC-5 adrian...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Absolutely drooling over this build…
>>>
>>> On Monday, June 21, 2021 at 11:30:00 AM UTC-4 Kevin wrote:
>>>
 Here is an Appaloosa with Maxxis Ikons and Cliffhangers