[RBW] Re: FS Fabio's Chest waxed cotton field tan SMALL

[Nikko in Oakland]

I’ll snag this if it’s still available! 
On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 7:33:19 PM UTC-8 psc...@gmail.com wrote:

> [image: fabio.jpg]Selling this never-used field tan waxed cotton Fabio 
> Chest size small.
>
> It is new!  
>
> $250 shipped in the lower USA
>
> psc...@gmail.com
>
>
>

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Re: [RBW] FS Fabio's Chest waxed cotton field tan SMALL

[Richard Rose]

Damn that is beautiful.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 11, 2022, at 10:33 PM, scott minor  wrote:
> 
> Selling this never-used field tan waxed cotton Fabio Chest size small.
> 
> It is new!  
> 
> $250 shipped in the lower USA
> 
> psco...@gmail.com
> 
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[RBW] Re: New Craigslist/others thread

[ericf3]

https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/3233485/

Friday Harbor, Washington, United States 

$3600 USD

Rivendell 61CM A. Homer Hilsen, with premium parts. I bought this frame 
some years ago (5 or 10?) on Ebay, I don't recall if it was sold as new, 
but the frame looks flawless to me. Sorry, I don't know when or where it 
was built, perhaps someone in the know could tell from the serial number 
maybe? I measure the seat tube at 61CM ctr-top, 59CM ctr-ctr. Top tube 59CM 
ctr-ctr. Standover height 86.5CM. Headtube 185MM.

I built it up several years ago with top end components, and it's been in 
heated storage since (except for a short test ride). It came with the 
Ultegra headset, everything other part is new (except the seatpost, and the 
Crank Brothers pedals, speaking of which I will replace with some flat 
pedals if you don't want them). 

On Monday, January 10, 2022 at 12:17:57 PM UTC-8 Edwin W wrote:

> 58cm Rambo full bike in Huntsville back up at $1500
>
> https://huntsville.craigslist.org/bik/d/huntsville-rivendell-rambouillet-58cm/7430693973.html
>
> No connection,
>
> Edwin
>
> On Monday, December 6, 2021 at 11:01:49 AM UTC-6 Edwin W wrote:
>
>> 58cm Rambo in Huntsville
>>
>> https://huntsville.craigslist.org/bik/d/huntsville-rivendell-rambouillet-58cm/7412785968.html
>> No connection,
>> Edwin
>>
>> On Friday, December 3, 2021 at 7:28:29 AM UTC-6 bjmi...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Oooh...really pretty 60cm double TT Sam with canti posts in Iowa City. 
>>> No affiliation with the seller here.
>>>
>>> https://www.ebay.com/itm/255258634855?mkevt=1=0=e11021.m43.l1120=7=osgood=5ea56e44de8e4dc99a63e45079d3039c=43091514547=RU=-1%7E1=20211203050755=11021=ch%3Dch%2Cbu%3Dbu%2Cut%3Dut%2Cosub%3Dosub%2Ccrd%3Dcrd%2Csegname%3Dsegname%2Cchnl%3Dmkcid
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 7:30:33 AM UTC-6 Ben Mihovk wrote:
>>>
 Nice 58cm Sam with Dyno on eBay. It's in the Bay area...with all the 
 extras, I think it's a great deal. No affiliation with the seller here. 

 https://www.ebay.com/itm/284548084495?mkevt=1=0=e11021.m43.l1120=7=osgood=87a9e36b60454493938906df70f8a1ec=43091514547=RU=-1%7E1=20211130055429=11021=ch%3Dch%2Cbu%3Dbu%2Cut%3Dut%2Cosub%3Dosub%2Ccrd%3Dcrd%2Csegname%3Dsegname%2Cchnl%3Dmkcid



 On Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 6:04:17 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:

> 62cm Sam
>
> https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/d/petaluma-62cm-sam-hillborne-new/7385309583.html



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Re: [RBW] Re: #PlatyPosing: Post your pics here! (Riv Mixtes welcome, too.)

[Joe Bernard]

Not bad at all. You could lose 4-5 pounds off that bike easy without the 
rack, dyno and lights. Which no one should do! 



On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 3:58:02 PM UTC-8 upyou...@yahoo.com wrote:

> [image: 2022.1.11 Mermaid 31 pounds.jpg]
> Weighed in @31 pounds with everything that you seedyno 
> hub+light+bell+cyclometer+2 cages+Nitto back rack with tail light
> Kate... who can lift the weight... in Trenton, NJ
> On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 11:59:44 AM UTC-5 upyou...@yahoo.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Yay Leah,
>> I love the new Platy and of course the #PlatyPosing we have been waiting 
>> for.  The colors shine.  I'm not that hard core either.  I purchased a wool 
>> hat with flaps from RandiJo  but haven't ventured into the cold windy air 
>> to ride yet.  Catch me around March and I'll be there.  Til then, I am 
>> working out indoors and walking daily outside.  Keeping up my upper body 
>> strength for spring posing.  I just received my front bag from Rons.com  
>> and a back bag from Swift.  I'll see if I can get a weight on my bike for 
>> anyone interested. I've ridden for 30 years and never weighed my bikes.  I 
>> never thought it mattered.  I also didn't know better.  Maybe ignorance is 
>> bliss.  I rode a hybrid bike with generic tires across Iowa and thought it 
>> was the most fun thing ever.  Someone on the ride commented on my big tires 
>> at the time and I shook my head and probably said something dumb.  I am 
>> seriously the 'just ride' person out there who gets on a bike and rides.  
>> But now I'm curious.  Since I do lift weights.  My husband lifted the 
>> bike and put in on the Yakima racks on top of his car.  He did it with 
>> ease.  I have a hitch rack on the back of my Subaru that makes it a bit 
>> easier to get a bike on.  
>> Stay tuned.
>> Kate in Trenton, NJ
>>
>> On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 12:07:27 AM UTC-5 Chris Halasz wrote:
>>
>>> Demanding passenger, seated in the basket, adds five or so pounds (it 
>>> would be rude to ask the exact amount) to our total weight. 
>>>
>>> She is pleased with this Platy's 'Olive' tones. We'd have to change her 
>>> name to Persimmon or Pomegranate before considering those nice custom 
>>> colors. 
>>>
>>> A typical weekly ride has about a thousand feet of climbing. Even with 
>>> her there, the bike rides wonderfully 'light and breezy', I hardly notice 
>>> she's there, until she looks back at me and whines about our uphill pace. 
>>>
>>> Weather has been clear and cool following some welcome rains last month. 
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_2554.jpeg]
>>>
>>> Cheers, 
>>>
>>> Chris
>>> On Monday, January 10, 2022 at 5:23:54 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote:
>>>
 Didn't you move to a place that has snow? For grocery getting by pedal 
 power on snowy or icy streets, let me wholeheartedly (and I'm serious 
 here) 
 recommend at British Racing Tricycle. I owned one for 18-24 months before 
 I 
 sold it because I needed the money. I live in the SW high desert where 
 snow 
 that stays rarely sticks around, but I did considerable shopping on it 
 when 
 dry, and during that week or 2 in ~2010 that snow and ice stayed on the 
 ground, I discovered how liberating a third wheel. With a Baggins Hoss on 
 the back, it was the ideal grocery getter*, and with 3 wheels, when I saw 
 ice or snow, I sped up**. If I lived where there was snow on the streets 
 for more than 1 month per year, I'd buy another one.***

 In the photo it has a tiny Camper Longflap, but I did use it with a 
 Hoss, much bigger. Even better: get a custom-made rack / basket for the 
 rear end. Downside: it tends to roll away from you when loading the rear 
 unless you set the "parking brake" by cinching a brake lever. Two front 
 brakes: cantis pulled by left, right pulled a ~1960s Alternburger dual 
 pivot. Both on front wheel. Bottle dynamo with IQ something headlight.

 * I used to wheel it through the aisles of the nearby groceries, as I 
 do my bikes and, nice features: didn't fall over while loading; never had 
 to worry about flipping down the stand or leaning it against a fragile row 
 of merchandise; weight didn't affect handling.

 ** You can also stop dead at stoplights or on hills without unclipping.

 *** I'd also convert from single wheel drive to a 2-wheel Trykit drive. 
 This was 1-wheel drive and British, so that riding on the left, pedaling 
 torque would push you up against the crown of the road and away from the 
 kerb. In US of A, right side riding, the left drive wheel tended to push 
 you down the camber into the curb. But I only noticed this while standing 
 and honking hard up hills, and leaning to the left fixed it. Or perhaps 
 our 
 roads are flatter than in rainier climates.


 [image: image.png]

 On Mon, Jan 10, 2022 at 5:40 PM Leah Peterson  
 wrote:

> It’s a shame that my 

Re: [RBW] Re: Secret Platy

[Roberta]

I'm aging my self, but we used to say "cool." But in your case if one could 
extrapolate English,  "freezing x 3"  :)   All beautiful. 

I love the color and the placement on the headlamp on the mermaid green 
bike.  



On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 6:09:12 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:

> The three of them all lined up together is a LOT. All so tastefully and 
> brilliantly executed by Leah and the Analog crew.. excellent work! 
> 
>
> Joe "bows down" Bernard 
>
> On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 2:58:27 PM UTC-8 Doug H. wrote:
>
>> Strangely enough the kids around here say 'sick', so the Play is sick!  
>> And that's supposed to be a compliment but that just sounds wrong though to 
>> my ears. It is too legit to quit!
>> Doug
>>
>> On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 5:54:03 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>
>>> Do the kids still say legit? Your new Platy is LEGIT! 
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 2:13:51 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding 
>>> Ding! wrote:
>>>
 I forgot the green taillight!

 And lastly, the group:




 On Jan 11, 2022, at 5:07 PM, Leah Peterson  wrote:

 

 Favorite things, continued: bright lime cog, filigreed metal that is 
 the pulley/cage, mismatched brakes and bolts…






 On Dec 21, 2021, at 8:07 PM, Leah Peterson  wrote:

 Joe, that mismatched bolt and brake bridge are my favorite details!

 Sent from my iPhone

 On Dec 21, 2021, at 5:59 PM, Joe Bernard  wrote:

 Green and yellow/gold on the fork crown, I totally missed that! The 
 cap that tightens the cassette down is green, too. 



 On Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 3:25:54 PM UTC-8 Roberta wrote:

> I love your new not-so-secret Platy.  The greens and golds are rich.  
> Did you notice also the different color nuts (not sure what they are 
> called) on the fork crown?  The gold color of the chain ring bolts?  the 
> green spacer?  Even the chain has a golden undertone.
>
> And, of course, you know about the ride.
>
> Roberta
>
> On Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 9:34:35 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding 
> Ding! wrote:
>
>> I’ve gotten questions about my no-longer Super Secret Bike, so I’ll 
>> answer them here, and attach photos (which you may have already seen on 
>> Analog’s Instagram or the Mermaid thread). The photos are courtesy of 
>> Analog. I don’t yet have the bike. It was ordered in May, and only now 
>> have 
>> the parts arrived to make it a whole bike.
>>
>> I made the decision to make my pair of Rivendells a trio this summer. 
>> I made a new goal to run more errands by bike. This was a challenge, 
>> because as I’ve said before, the hills/mountains in Vegas are punishing. 
>> My 
>> raspberry Platypus is set up with only a saddlebag support; I wanted to 
>> keep that bike unburdened. The Clem is heavy, and putting a load and 
>> then 
>> pedaling up the mountain was miserable. So, a 3rd bike, a mixte, with 
>> racks 
>> and bags was on my wish list. A bike I could load up and lock up, and 
>> not 
>> worry about. The Rosco Platy was rumored to be arriving in July, and I 
>> was 
>> hoping for one of those. But news came that they would have beefy tubing 
>> and were delayed indefinitely, so I gave up that idea. 
>>
>> It occurred to me I could try for another Platypus. But the presale 
>> was long over and the new Platys were all living with their new owners. 
>> BUT, I found one dealer who had a 55 mermaid frame sitting in the box 
>> and 
>> no one had purchased it. I bought it had the frame sent to Analog and 
>> they 
>> did a complete build for me in their trademark colorful style. We went 
>> with 
>> an earthy look; greens and golds on that mermaid paint. We mixed up the 
>> brake colors (one side bronze, one side green) and had a lot of fun with 
>> colorful spoke nipples and valve stems. The lime pedals slay me. SON 
>> makes 
>> colorful lights, so we added those as well. And best of all, I got to 
>> try 
>> Garbaruk - prettier cogs and pulleys might exist but I’m doubtful. This 
>> is 
>> my first 1x build. The front and rear Nitto racks were saved from 
>> previous 
>> bikes and will be installed with the lights mounted on them. I will add 
>> olive Backabikes on the rear and a Goldilocks Fanny to the bars.
>>
>> Since the bike was ordered, major life changes have occurred. We 
>> moved to southwest Michigan last week, and the Clem would be no trouble 
>> on 
>> the elevation here. This 2nd Platy is now probably superfluous. But, I’m 
>> still overjoyed to have it, and like the other 2 bikes, it will get 
>> plenty 
>> of miles. The winter has been mild so far and in between the chores of 
>> setting up 

Re: [RBW] Re: Secret Platy

[Joe Bernard]

The three of them all lined up together is a LOT. All so tastefully and 
brilliantly executed by Leah and the Analog crew.. excellent work! 


Joe "bows down" Bernard 

On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 2:58:27 PM UTC-8 Doug H. wrote:

> Strangely enough the kids around here say 'sick', so the Play is sick!  
> And that's supposed to be a compliment but that just sounds wrong though to 
> my ears. It is too legit to quit!
> Doug
>
> On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 5:54:03 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> Do the kids still say legit? Your new Platy is LEGIT! 
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 2:13:51 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I forgot the green taillight!
>>>
>>> And lastly, the group:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Jan 11, 2022, at 5:07 PM, Leah Peterson  wrote:
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>> Favorite things, continued: bright lime cog, filigreed metal that is the 
>>> pulley/cage, mismatched brakes and bolts…
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Dec 21, 2021, at 8:07 PM, Leah Peterson  wrote:
>>>
>>> Joe, that mismatched bolt and brake bridge are my favorite details!
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Dec 21, 2021, at 5:59 PM, Joe Bernard  wrote:
>>>
>>> Green and yellow/gold on the fork crown, I totally missed that! The cap 
>>> that tightens the cassette down is green, too. 
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 3:25:54 PM UTC-8 Roberta wrote:
>>>
 I love your new not-so-secret Platy.  The greens and golds are rich.  
 Did you notice also the different color nuts (not sure what they are 
 called) on the fork crown?  The gold color of the chain ring bolts?  the 
 green spacer?  Even the chain has a golden undertone.

 And, of course, you know about the ride.

 Roberta

 On Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 9:34:35 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding 
 Ding! wrote:

> I’ve gotten questions about my no-longer Super Secret Bike, so I’ll 
> answer them here, and attach photos (which you may have already seen on 
> Analog’s Instagram or the Mermaid thread). The photos are courtesy of 
> Analog. I don’t yet have the bike. It was ordered in May, and only now 
> have 
> the parts arrived to make it a whole bike.
>
> I made the decision to make my pair of Rivendells a trio this summer. 
> I made a new goal to run more errands by bike. This was a challenge, 
> because as I’ve said before, the hills/mountains in Vegas are punishing. 
> My 
> raspberry Platypus is set up with only a saddlebag support; I wanted to 
> keep that bike unburdened. The Clem is heavy, and putting a load and then 
> pedaling up the mountain was miserable. So, a 3rd bike, a mixte, with 
> racks 
> and bags was on my wish list. A bike I could load up and lock up, and not 
> worry about. The Rosco Platy was rumored to be arriving in July, and I 
> was 
> hoping for one of those. But news came that they would have beefy tubing 
> and were delayed indefinitely, so I gave up that idea. 
>
> It occurred to me I could try for another Platypus. But the presale 
> was long over and the new Platys were all living with their new owners. 
> BUT, I found one dealer who had a 55 mermaid frame sitting in the box and 
> no one had purchased it. I bought it had the frame sent to Analog and 
> they 
> did a complete build for me in their trademark colorful style. We went 
> with 
> an earthy look; greens and golds on that mermaid paint. We mixed up the 
> brake colors (one side bronze, one side green) and had a lot of fun with 
> colorful spoke nipples and valve stems. The lime pedals slay me. SON 
> makes 
> colorful lights, so we added those as well. And best of all, I got to try 
> Garbaruk - prettier cogs and pulleys might exist but I’m doubtful. This 
> is 
> my first 1x build. The front and rear Nitto racks were saved from 
> previous 
> bikes and will be installed with the lights mounted on them. I will add 
> olive Backabikes on the rear and a Goldilocks Fanny to the bars.
>
> Since the bike was ordered, major life changes have occurred. We moved 
> to southwest Michigan last week, and the Clem would be no trouble on the 
> elevation here. This 2nd Platy is now probably superfluous. But, I’m 
> still 
> overjoyed to have it, and like the other 2 bikes, it will get plenty of 
> miles. The winter has been mild so far and in between the chores of 
> setting 
> up the new house and unpacking our things, I’ve been out on some brief 
> rides. People here keep telling me I need a “beater bike” for the winter, 
> but I just like riding my Rivendells. Should I tell them this is my 
> beater 
> bike? 
>
> A common question I get that I’ll address here: Why don’t you sell the 
> Clem? Or let it be the utilitarian bike?
>
> The Clem will never be for sale. It’s hopelessly 

Re: [RBW] Re: Secret Platy

[Doug H.]

Strangely enough the kids around here say 'sick', so the Play is sick!  And 
that's supposed to be a compliment but that just sounds wrong though to my 
ears. It is too legit to quit!
Doug

On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 5:54:03 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:

> Do the kids still say legit? Your new Platy is LEGIT! 
>
>
>
> On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 2:13:51 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> I forgot the green taillight!
>>
>> And lastly, the group:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Jan 11, 2022, at 5:07 PM, Leah Peterson  wrote:
>>
>> 
>>
>> Favorite things, continued: bright lime cog, filigreed metal that is the 
>> pulley/cage, mismatched brakes and bolts…
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Dec 21, 2021, at 8:07 PM, Leah Peterson  wrote:
>>
>> Joe, that mismatched bolt and brake bridge are my favorite details!
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Dec 21, 2021, at 5:59 PM, Joe Bernard  wrote:
>>
>> Green and yellow/gold on the fork crown, I totally missed that! The cap 
>> that tightens the cassette down is green, too. 
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 3:25:54 PM UTC-8 Roberta wrote:
>>
>>> I love your new not-so-secret Platy.  The greens and golds are rich.  
>>> Did you notice also the different color nuts (not sure what they are 
>>> called) on the fork crown?  The gold color of the chain ring bolts?  the 
>>> green spacer?  Even the chain has a golden undertone.
>>>
>>> And, of course, you know about the ride.
>>>
>>> Roberta
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 9:34:35 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding 
>>> Ding! wrote:
>>>
 I’ve gotten questions about my no-longer Super Secret Bike, so I’ll 
 answer them here, and attach photos (which you may have already seen on 
 Analog’s Instagram or the Mermaid thread). The photos are courtesy of 
 Analog. I don’t yet have the bike. It was ordered in May, and only now 
 have 
 the parts arrived to make it a whole bike.

 I made the decision to make my pair of Rivendells a trio this summer. I 
 made a new goal to run more errands by bike. This was a challenge, because 
 as I’ve said before, the hills/mountains in Vegas are punishing. My 
 raspberry Platypus is set up with only a saddlebag support; I wanted to 
 keep that bike unburdened. The Clem is heavy, and putting a load and then 
 pedaling up the mountain was miserable. So, a 3rd bike, a mixte, with 
 racks 
 and bags was on my wish list. A bike I could load up and lock up, and not 
 worry about. The Rosco Platy was rumored to be arriving in July, and I was 
 hoping for one of those. But news came that they would have beefy tubing 
 and were delayed indefinitely, so I gave up that idea. 

 It occurred to me I could try for another Platypus. But the presale was 
 long over and the new Platys were all living with their new owners. BUT, I 
 found one dealer who had a 55 mermaid frame sitting in the box and no one 
 had purchased it. I bought it had the frame sent to Analog and they did a 
 complete build for me in their trademark colorful style. We went with an 
 earthy look; greens and golds on that mermaid paint. We mixed up the brake 
 colors (one side bronze, one side green) and had a lot of fun with 
 colorful 
 spoke nipples and valve stems. The lime pedals slay me. SON makes colorful 
 lights, so we added those as well. And best of all, I got to try Garbaruk 
 - 
 prettier cogs and pulleys might exist but I’m doubtful. This is my first 
 1x 
 build. The front and rear Nitto racks were saved from previous bikes and 
 will be installed with the lights mounted on them. I will add olive 
 Backabikes on the rear and a Goldilocks Fanny to the bars.

 Since the bike was ordered, major life changes have occurred. We moved 
 to southwest Michigan last week, and the Clem would be no trouble on the 
 elevation here. This 2nd Platy is now probably superfluous. But, I’m still 
 overjoyed to have it, and like the other 2 bikes, it will get plenty of 
 miles. The winter has been mild so far and in between the chores of 
 setting 
 up the new house and unpacking our things, I’ve been out on some brief 
 rides. People here keep telling me I need a “beater bike” for the winter, 
 but I just like riding my Rivendells. Should I tell them this is my beater 
 bike? 

 A common question I get that I’ll address here: Why don’t you sell the 
 Clem? Or let it be the utilitarian bike?

 The Clem will never be for sale. It’s hopelessly sentimental to me. I 
 know it’s hard to believe I’d care more about the Clem than the fancy 
 mermaid Platypus, but I do. That Clem is a hug. Everyone should have one.

 Three Rivendells is my limit. No more bikes, ever. I’m set!
 Pics in the next post…
 Leah


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[RBW] Re: Clem L For Sale

[Doug H.]

Folks,
I updated the linked album with better photos of the Clem L. It comes just 
as shown as I removed the lights and bell that I want to keep. It is in 
mint condition and shipping is available. Let's say $2,200 plus shipping 
OBO. I paid $2,500 as it was a Rivendell build and not stock but it is a 
"used" bicycle.
Thanks,
Doug
Athens, GA

On Monday, January 10, 2022 at 1:37:12 PM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote:

> Or best offer...
>
> On Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 5:20:16 PM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote:
>
>> After a few months of riding and enjoying my Clem L I have decided to 
>> sell it. I ride almost exclusively on the roads and lately in group rides. 
>> I much prefer not to ship but know that is the likely scenario. I'm in 
>> Athens, Ga so if you are within 100 miles or so I can meet you. Otherwise I 
>> can get a shipping quote based on your location. Photos in the link:
>>
>> Clem L Photos 
>>
>> This is a like new Lime Olive Clem L size 52 with 650b wheels. 1x10 with 
>> a Microshift bar end shifter. Tosco bars and Nitto stem. Black 172.5 mm 
>> Clipper crank arms and 38 tooth chain ring with guard. Velocity Cliffhanger 
>> wheels 32 spoke front, 36 rear. Deore hubs. Teravail Ehline black wall 
>> tires. Shimano Deore v-brakes. MKS Grip Monarch pedals. Saddle will be a 
>> like new black Giant saddle, not the Brooks shown in the photos. This frame 
>> was built up by Rivendell, not a stock build. Asking $2,400 plus shipping.
>> Doug
>> Athens, Ga
>>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Secret Platy

[Joe Bernard]

Do the kids still say legit? Your new Platy is LEGIT! 



On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 2:13:51 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> I forgot the green taillight!
>
> And lastly, the group:
>
>
>
>
> On Jan 11, 2022, at 5:07 PM, Leah Peterson  wrote:
>
> 
>
> Favorite things, continued: bright lime cog, filigreed metal that is the 
> pulley/cage, mismatched brakes and bolts…
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Dec 21, 2021, at 8:07 PM, Leah Peterson  wrote:
>
> Joe, that mismatched bolt and brake bridge are my favorite details!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Dec 21, 2021, at 5:59 PM, Joe Bernard  wrote:
>
> Green and yellow/gold on the fork crown, I totally missed that! The cap 
> that tightens the cassette down is green, too. 
>
>
>
> On Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 3:25:54 PM UTC-8 Roberta wrote:
>
>> I love your new not-so-secret Platy.  The greens and golds are rich.  Did 
>> you notice also the different color nuts (not sure what they are called) on 
>> the fork crown?  The gold color of the chain ring bolts?  the green 
>> spacer?  Even the chain has a golden undertone.
>>
>> And, of course, you know about the ride.
>>
>> Roberta
>>
>> On Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 9:34:35 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding 
>> Ding! wrote:
>>
>>> I’ve gotten questions about my no-longer Super Secret Bike, so I’ll 
>>> answer them here, and attach photos (which you may have already seen on 
>>> Analog’s Instagram or the Mermaid thread). The photos are courtesy of 
>>> Analog. I don’t yet have the bike. It was ordered in May, and only now have 
>>> the parts arrived to make it a whole bike.
>>>
>>> I made the decision to make my pair of Rivendells a trio this summer. I 
>>> made a new goal to run more errands by bike. This was a challenge, because 
>>> as I’ve said before, the hills/mountains in Vegas are punishing. My 
>>> raspberry Platypus is set up with only a saddlebag support; I wanted to 
>>> keep that bike unburdened. The Clem is heavy, and putting a load and then 
>>> pedaling up the mountain was miserable. So, a 3rd bike, a mixte, with racks 
>>> and bags was on my wish list. A bike I could load up and lock up, and not 
>>> worry about. The Rosco Platy was rumored to be arriving in July, and I was 
>>> hoping for one of those. But news came that they would have beefy tubing 
>>> and were delayed indefinitely, so I gave up that idea. 
>>>
>>> It occurred to me I could try for another Platypus. But the presale was 
>>> long over and the new Platys were all living with their new owners. BUT, I 
>>> found one dealer who had a 55 mermaid frame sitting in the box and no one 
>>> had purchased it. I bought it had the frame sent to Analog and they did a 
>>> complete build for me in their trademark colorful style. We went with an 
>>> earthy look; greens and golds on that mermaid paint. We mixed up the brake 
>>> colors (one side bronze, one side green) and had a lot of fun with colorful 
>>> spoke nipples and valve stems. The lime pedals slay me. SON makes colorful 
>>> lights, so we added those as well. And best of all, I got to try Garbaruk - 
>>> prettier cogs and pulleys might exist but I’m doubtful. This is my first 1x 
>>> build. The front and rear Nitto racks were saved from previous bikes and 
>>> will be installed with the lights mounted on them. I will add olive 
>>> Backabikes on the rear and a Goldilocks Fanny to the bars.
>>>
>>> Since the bike was ordered, major life changes have occurred. We moved 
>>> to southwest Michigan last week, and the Clem would be no trouble on the 
>>> elevation here. This 2nd Platy is now probably superfluous. But, I’m still 
>>> overjoyed to have it, and like the other 2 bikes, it will get plenty of 
>>> miles. The winter has been mild so far and in between the chores of setting 
>>> up the new house and unpacking our things, I’ve been out on some brief 
>>> rides. People here keep telling me I need a “beater bike” for the winter, 
>>> but I just like riding my Rivendells. Should I tell them this is my beater 
>>> bike? 
>>>
>>> A common question I get that I’ll address here: Why don’t you sell the 
>>> Clem? Or let it be the utilitarian bike?
>>>
>>> The Clem will never be for sale. It’s hopelessly sentimental to me. I 
>>> know it’s hard to believe I’d care more about the Clem than the fancy 
>>> mermaid Platypus, but I do. That Clem is a hug. Everyone should have one.
>>>
>>> Three Rivendells is my limit. No more bikes, ever. I’m set!
>>> Pics in the next post…
>>> Leah
>>>
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[RBW] This bike is SO GOOD!

[Richard Rose]

Seriously! This Clem might just be perfect. I have been a cyclist (of 
sorts) for more than 4 decades. This is the first bike I have owned that 
does not give me some sort of hand problems, mostly numbness. If I stand 
back and look at the bike it looks awkward with the high bars. People told 
me "it tides like a Cadillac". I am not to familiar with those vehicles but 
I liken it more to a Triumph TR3A, the classic British roadster. It has 
that long front end and can be as comfortable as an easy chair. But it also 
likes to be pushed hard and responds in kind. Right now there is not one 
single thing I do not like about this bike. Pics from today's 20 degree but 
sunny with little wind ride to follow.

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[RBW] WTB albatross or similar setup

[Esteban]

Looking for an Albatross or similar bar/stem combo for an idea I’d like to 
try. Well- loved/tape residue/some scuffs fine. I may just borrow from my 
Quickbeam, but thought I’d try here first.

Parents/grandparents of small children: I’m posting a Bobike mini and MUSA 
Burley Picolo later this week if trade is  thinking.

Esteban
San Diego, Calif.

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Re: [RBW] Groups.Google

[Ron Frazelle]

I am using my computer only. And it comes through my gmail.

Ron

"Think of bicycles as rideable art that can just about save the world." -
Grant Petersen



On Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 11:17 AM Eric Marth  wrote:

> Here we go again! I don't like da Groups format either, Rick. Love the
> bikes, love the Bunch. Would love to have a phpBB board.
>
> On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 1:08:32 PM UTC-5 campyo...@me.com wrote:
>
>> DOS? Ha! I remember working on a Kaypro running CP/M back in the day. DOS
>> would have been a step up!
>>
>> --Eric Norris
>> campyo...@me.com
>> Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy
>> YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy
>>
>> On Jan 11, 2022, at 10:05 AM, 'John Phillips' via RBW Owners Bunch <
>> rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>>
>> Rick(?) and Ron,  How are you guys trying to use the group: phone vs
>> computer, in email or browser?
>>
>> The last few days it has been kinda glitchy when I'm logged in thru the
>> Firefox browser on my laptop. I really miss the old format, but I've never
>> liked adapting to software upgrades, and I still miss DOS. I guess it's
>> appropriate my bikes head badge is a wooly mammoth.
>>
>> John
>>
>> On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 5:57:42 AM UTC-8 rickur...@gmail.com
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I love my Rivendell, and I love Rivendell owners!
>>> But, I despise this Google group format!
>>> I wish there was another way. I'm sure there is, I just don't know what
>>> it is
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Re: [RBW] Suntour power thumb: Reverse installation

[Eric Marth]

Oh, Danny, this is extremely helpful and also juicy. THANK YOU!
On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 12:37:49 PM UTC-5 Dee Dee wrote:

> Hi Eric,
>
> I have one of those set up that way. Were you just looking for a photo or 
> something more? I've also got one strapped to the stem on another bike for 
> shifting the front. They both shift fine and I like the look of them. 
> Photos of both below:
>
> [image: IMG_5064.jpg]
>
> [image: IMG_5059.jpg]
>
>
> -Danny
>
> On Mon, Jan 10, 2022 at 5:25 PM Eric Marth  wrote:
>
>> Looking for help from an experienced shifter. Has anyone among the Bunch 
>> installed Suntour thumbies upside down? Like the Riv-versed brifter style? 
>> The above picture installed like the below picture. 
>>
>> Thanks to all. 
>>
>> [image: IMG_0324-732011.jpg]
>> [image: 50280226753_513b5f825c_b.jpg]
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Re: [RBW] Groups.Google

[Eric Marth]

Here we go again! I don't like da Groups format either, Rick. Love the 
bikes, love the Bunch. Would love to have a phpBB board. 

On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 1:08:32 PM UTC-5 campyo...@me.com wrote:

> DOS? Ha! I remember working on a Kaypro running CP/M back in the day. DOS 
> would have been a step up!
>
> --Eric Norris
> campyo...@me.com
> Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy
> YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy 
>
> On Jan 11, 2022, at 10:05 AM, 'John Phillips' via RBW Owners Bunch <
> rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>
> Rick(?) and Ron,  How are you guys trying to use the group: phone vs 
> computer, in email or browser?
>
> The last few days it has been kinda glitchy when I'm logged in thru the 
> Firefox browser on my laptop. I really miss the old format, but I've never 
> liked adapting to software upgrades, and I still miss DOS. I guess it's 
> appropriate my bikes head badge is a wooly mammoth.
>
> John
>
> On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 5:57:42 AM UTC-8 rickur...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> I love my Rivendell, and I love Rivendell owners! 
>> But, I despise this Google group format! 
>> I wish there was another way. I'm sure there is, I just don't know what 
>> it is
>>
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Re: [RBW] Groups.Google

['Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch]

DOS? Ha! I remember working on a Kaypro running CP/M back in the day. DOS would 
have been a step up!

--Eric Norris
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> On Jan 11, 2022, at 10:05 AM, 'John Phillips' via RBW Owners Bunch 
>  wrote:
> 
> Rick(?) and Ron,  How are you guys trying to use the group: phone vs 
> computer, in email or browser?
> 
> The last few days it has been kinda glitchy when I'm logged in thru the 
> Firefox browser on my laptop. I really miss the old format, but I've never 
> liked adapting to software upgrades, and I still miss DOS. I guess it's 
> appropriate my bikes head badge is a wooly mammoth.
> 
> John
> 
> On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 5:57:42 AM UTC-8 rickur...@gmail.com wrote:
> I love my Rivendell, and I love Rivendell owners! 
> But, I despise this Google group format! 
> I wish there was another way. I'm sure there is, I just don't know what it is
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[RBW] WTB/T Cheviot for Atlantis

[twowheeledtexan]

Hello all, I've been on the hunt for a 55 and 59 Atlantis for some time and 
after barely missing the last 59 Atlantis to come up I decided to put up a 
WTB. I'm looking for the most recent iteration of the Atlantis, either size 
for his/hers builds, complete or frame only is fine. I have a 60cm Cheviot 
in the lime olive color that doesn't really show in the attached pic that I 
could offer as trade. As soon as I find an Atlantis my size the Cheviot 
will be for sale here. 

Thanks,
Aaron

[image: Cheviot.jpg]

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[RBW] Re: Groups.Google

['John Phillips' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Rick(?) and Ron,  How are you guys trying to use the group: phone vs 
computer, in email or browser?

The last few days it has been kinda glitchy when I'm logged in thru the 
Firefox browser on my laptop. I really miss the old format, but I've never 
liked adapting to software upgrades, and I still miss DOS. I guess it's 
appropriate my bikes head badge is a wooly mammoth.

John

On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 5:57:42 AM UTC-8 rickur...@gmail.com wrote:

> I love my Rivendell, and I love Rivendell owners! 
> But, I despise this Google group format! 
> I wish there was another way. I'm sure there is, I just don't know what it 
> is
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[RBW] Re: Clem for bikepacking?

[Liz Tilton]

I certainly plan to pack my new Clem L for camping! 

Long ago I spent weeks in Europe (on several different trips) on a 
packed-out Motobecane Grand Touring bike with skinny little tires. I added 
a temporary Blackburn rear rack, slapped some panniers on it, threw some 
sort of front-bar bag on the handlebars, and despite tons of flats (we 
eventually stuck to the roads rather than gravel trails), the bike did fine 
and we had a blast. I’m sure it wasn’t pretty, but it was wonderful, and 
now I can flip a bike over and whip out a tube change like nobody’s 
business. 

(I’ve traveled a number of the Adventure Cycling Association routes the 
same way, too, Jeff, and it was so much fun to see how other bicyclists 
handled their gear. We can complicate the most simple experiences, and I 
want to be more like those easy travelers…they make me laugh)

Anything will work, if you let it. :) Have fun on your bike-camping trips.

Liz


On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 11:53:35 AM UTC-5 Jeffrey Arita wrote:

> I agree with John G: pretty much any bike can be used for 
> cyclotouring/bikepacking.  I don't have a Clem (I have a Rambouillet), but 
> Grant designs framesets with strength and reliability in mind.  It is 
> steel, so absolutely, it should be fine.
>
> If you ever have a chance to visit Adventure Cycling Association's (ACA) 
> HQ in Missoula, MT, you can see many of the original rigs that were used.  
> Absolutely fascinating.  They just took what was available and invented 
> solutions.  Those folks were animals, too: you gotta check out the tall 
> gearing they had.  At the same time, they were young and in the prime of 
> their lives.
>
> Fast forward to 2022: there are so many gadgets now to enable one to 
> attach something to your frame and fork.  Check out Bikepacking.com 
>  for a complete rundown.  They have a wealth of 
> information.  Be careful though: it is a true rabbit hole.  It's like going 
> to REI.  You just keep buying stuff!  
>
> In 2017 we used (because they were one of the first to market) King Cage 
> USBs (Universal Support Bolts).  Extremely handy and strong.  We used sets 
> of them to support King Cage Manything Cages on our forks for the Great 
> Divide.  They were truly tested: because we could be cycling through areas 
> with no water sources for our water purifier, we carried 3-liter containers 
> of water.  Note: there are now several solutions out there in addition to 
> the King Cage USB.
>
> Enjoy and have fun!
>
> Jeff
> Claremont, CA 
>
> P.S.: Voile straps are your friend!!
>
>
>
> On Monday, January 10, 2022 at 7:47:22 PM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Wondering if there are any Clem L owners here using their rig  for 
>> bikepacking excursions? Seems like an ideal platform in spite of having no 
>> space for a framebag nor fork mounted braze ons for anything or similar 
>> cages. I am thinking of front and rear mimimalist racks from Tumbleweed as 
>> they include the anything / manything cage mounts. Curious what others 
>> might be doing?
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: #PlatyPosing: Post your pics here! (Riv Mixtes welcome, too.)

['upyou...@yahoo.com' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Yay Leah,
I love the new Platy and of course the #PlatyPosing we have been waiting 
for.  The colors shine.  I'm not that hard core either.  I purchased a wool 
hat with flaps from RandiJo  but haven't ventured into the cold windy air 
to ride yet.  Catch me around March and I'll be there.  Til then, I am 
working out indoors and walking daily outside.  Keeping up my upper body 
strength for spring posing.  I just received my front bag from Rons.com  
and a back bag from Swift.  I'll see if I can get a weight on my bike for 
anyone interested. I've ridden for 30 years and never weighed my bikes.  I 
never thought it mattered.  I also didn't know better.  Maybe ignorance is 
bliss.  I rode a hybrid bike with generic tires across Iowa and thought it 
was the most fun thing ever.  Someone on the ride commented on my big tires 
at the time and I shook my head and probably said something dumb.  I am 
seriously the 'just ride' person out there who gets on a bike and rides.  
But now I'm curious.  Since I do lift weights.  My husband lifted the bike 
and put in on the Yakima racks on top of his car.  He did it with ease.  I 
have a hitch rack on the back of my Subaru that makes it a bit easier to 
get a bike on.  
Stay tuned.
Kate in Trenton, NJ

On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 12:07:27 AM UTC-5 Chris Halasz wrote:

> Demanding passenger, seated in the basket, adds five or so pounds (it 
> would be rude to ask the exact amount) to our total weight. 
>
> She is pleased with this Platy's 'Olive' tones. We'd have to change her 
> name to Persimmon or Pomegranate before considering those nice custom 
> colors. 
>
> A typical weekly ride has about a thousand feet of climbing. Even with her 
> there, the bike rides wonderfully 'light and breezy', I hardly notice she's 
> there, until she looks back at me and whines about our uphill pace. 
>
> Weather has been clear and cool following some welcome rains last month. 
>
> [image: IMG_2554.jpeg]
>
> Cheers, 
>
> Chris
> On Monday, January 10, 2022 at 5:23:54 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote:
>
>> Didn't you move to a place that has snow? For grocery getting by pedal 
>> power on snowy or icy streets, let me wholeheartedly (and I'm serious here) 
>> recommend at British Racing Tricycle. I owned one for 18-24 months before I 
>> sold it because I needed the money. I live in the SW high desert where snow 
>> that stays rarely sticks around, but I did considerable shopping on it when 
>> dry, and during that week or 2 in ~2010 that snow and ice stayed on the 
>> ground, I discovered how liberating a third wheel. With a Baggins Hoss on 
>> the back, it was the ideal grocery getter*, and with 3 wheels, when I saw 
>> ice or snow, I sped up**. If I lived where there was snow on the streets 
>> for more than 1 month per year, I'd buy another one.***
>>
>> In the photo it has a tiny Camper Longflap, but I did use it with a Hoss, 
>> much bigger. Even better: get a custom-made rack / basket for the rear end. 
>> Downside: it tends to roll away from you when loading the rear unless you 
>> set the "parking brake" by cinching a brake lever. Two front brakes: cantis 
>> pulled by left, right pulled a ~1960s Alternburger dual pivot. Both on 
>> front wheel. Bottle dynamo with IQ something headlight.
>>
>> * I used to wheel it through the aisles of the nearby groceries, as I do 
>> my bikes and, nice features: didn't fall over while loading; never had to 
>> worry about flipping down the stand or leaning it against a fragile row of 
>> merchandise; weight didn't affect handling.
>>
>> ** You can also stop dead at stoplights or on hills without unclipping.
>>
>> *** I'd also convert from single wheel drive to a 2-wheel Trykit drive. 
>> This was 1-wheel drive and British, so that riding on the left, pedaling 
>> torque would push you up against the crown of the road and away from the 
>> kerb. In US of A, right side riding, the left drive wheel tended to push 
>> you down the camber into the curb. But I only noticed this while standing 
>> and honking hard up hills, and leaning to the left fixed it. Or perhaps our 
>> roads are flatter than in rainier climates.
>>
>>
>> [image: image.png]
>>
>> On Mon, Jan 10, 2022 at 5:40 PM Leah Peterson  
>> wrote:
>>
>>> It’s a shame that my roads are covered in a layer of packed snow and 
>>> ice. This bike is begging to be taken to the grocery store! I am not 
>>> exactly hard core; I will probably try this in March. But we’ll see.
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Clem for bikepacking?

[John G]

Most of those are not new in the scheme of things at all.  They've just 
been rediscovered and possibly updated.  I may be geezing here, but I had 
an AMF (I think) frame bag of orange nylon back in 1970s.  I wish I still 
had it.  I still have the Cannondale handlebar bag from the same era. The 
freedom to explore the world (well, at least a good chunk of mid-Maryland) 
a couple of bags and a wonderlight (
https://cdn-0.sheldonbrown.com/images/wonder-lamp.jpg) gave teenaged me is 
a cherished memory.

As to the original post, bikepacking is worth it even on a less than 
perfect bikepacking bike.  Underbikepacking, as it were.
https://flic.kr/p/X5m8o
Cheers,
John G
Union Bridge, MD

On Monday, January 10, 2022 at 11:52:37 PM UTC-5 iamkeith wrote:

> Keep in mind that interior frame bags and everything cages and 
> cantilevered soft bags and a lot of that other, now-common, high-tech 
> bike-packing equipment is pretty new in the grand scheme of things.  You 
> can still do alot with some good old fashioned "full" racks with panniers 
> and saddlebags, the way it was done for a century or more.  I personally 
> think the long rear end of the clem lends itself to this better than any 
> other bike ever made.
>
> Also, people often forget about or overlook bob trailers too but, 
> depending on what kind of trip you had in mind, they sometimes work well, 
> and make it easy to strip the bike down for day rides once you reach your 
> destination.
>
> On Monday, January 10, 2022 at 8:47:22 PM UTC-7 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Wondering if there are any Clem L owners here using their rig  for 
>> bikepacking excursions? Seems like an ideal platform in spite of having no 
>> space for a framebag nor fork mounted braze ons for anything or similar 
>> cages. I am thinking of front and rear mimimalist racks from Tumbleweed as 
>> they include the anything / manything cage mounts. Curious what others 
>> might be doing?
>
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Re: [RBW] Groups.Google

[Ron Frazelle]

I am such a newb on this Group...any help would be appreciated.


Ron

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Grant Petersen



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Re: [RBW] Groups.Google

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Have you tried getting the messages in your email? Works great for me.

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[RBW] Re: Riv backpack?

[Wally Estrella]

NICE! Thanks!


On Monday, January 10, 2022 at 6:23:58 PM UTC-5 jmlmu...@gmail.com wrote:

> Design looks like the classic "Klettersack". Topo Designs makes some 
> modern ones in that style.
>
> On Monday, January 10, 2022 at 2:21:42 PM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> I believe you're referring to the *STICKPACK*. 
>>
>> [image: e674e9ce2744bd47dc0dbd278cd366f7.png]
>>
>> On Monday, January 10, 2022 at 3:09:19 PM UTC-5 Wally Estrella wrote:
>>
>>> sorry, I can't recall the name of the RBW backpacks from many moons ago.
>>> Anyone have one in decent condition they'd part with?  I'd trade a 
>>> new/unworn short brimmed orange RBW hat and $ for one it. 
>>>
>>>
>>> https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/grant-petersens-blog/aug-20-no-26-lugs-new-bikes-used-bikes
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Wally in the land of only one area code.
>>>
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[RBW] Re: Platypus Questions

[Emily Guise]

I've had the Pletscher double-legged kickstand on my 60cm Platy since day 1 
and it's been great at keeping the bike stable; would definitely recommend 
it.

On Monday, January 10, 2022 at 8:20:37 AM UTC-8 philipr...@gmail.com wrote:

>
> Good luck - spend the $ on the Rene Hearse whatever route you chose for a 
> build. They really are a lovely smooth tire & run beautifully comfortable 
> at around 45psi even on the horrendous potholed streets in my neighborhood.
> On Monday, January 10, 2022 at 10:05:17 AM UTC-6 Rusty Click wrote:
>
>> Thanks to all,
>>
>> It may be a tough sell as opposed to continued tinkering with the Treks 
>> setup, but maybe, just maybe I can convince her to try the Riv.
>>
>> Roberta, I too, believe that the Platy will be a little heavier but with 
>> a lighter build, it would fit her needs nicely.  She is strictly a bike 
>> path/rail-trail rider and It would be "rolling weight", and a comfy ride. 
>>  If we are ever out your way, I would love for her to take you up on a test 
>> ride.  Future Riv Sister??
>>
>> Joe...Originally my Sam was racked and bagged up for touring that it 
>> wasn't really meant for.  The Atlantis (62 MUSA) has since taken that roll, 
>> and the Sam is on a diet, loosing the heavy back rack, basket, and soon the 
>> wheelset and tires.  Then, I believe, it will be similar weight-wise to a 
>> Platypus build that she would ride.
>>
>> Phillip...much appreciated points on weight saving choices as opposed to 
>> a standard Riv build.  If this quest goes forward, I'll definitely refer to 
>> these.  She rides with a Ortlieb handlebar bag and a small under seat bag 
>> for repair needs...that's it.  ( I have to carry anything else, like 
>> jackets and spare water bottles in a pannier)
>>
>>
>> Rusty Click
>> Pgh, PA
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 8:57:38 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>
>>> Yes, a Platy should be on the lighter side, remember it's derived from 
>>> the Cheviot which was kind of a droptube Hillborne road bike with road 
>>> brakes. Grant changed the brakes and a couple frame details, but it still 
>>> should be closer to Hillborne and Homer than the touring/fire roads 
>>> category covered by Atlantis and Appaloosa. 
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 5:48:39 PM UTC-8 Roberta wrote:
>>>
 I don't mind a heavy-ish bike (I do own Rivendells, after all), but it 
 can be too heavy for me to lift onto a bike rack or over a log.  I never 
 weighed my Platy, but I built it up with lightish parts--Brevet rims, some 
 kind of Gravel King tires run tubeless, 1x with Garbaruk cassette (they 
 remove unneeded metal), SKS fenders and lighter Axiom rack.  One light 
 nylon bag.   I did spend "poundage" by installing a Brooks B68 and 
 Greenfield kickstand.   I can lift it, but it is heavier than my more bare 
 AHomerHilsen. 

 The *ride*, though, is light--light and breezy.  My old "lightened up" 
 Appaloosa probably weighed about the same, and it rode great, but not the 
 light and breezy ride of the Platy.

 If you're ever on the eastern side of the state, I'm in Philadelphia 
 and wouldn't mind letting your wife test my 55cm Platy.

 Roberta



 On Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 4:43:34 PM UTC-5 Rusty Click wrote:

>
> Another question...How much does the Platypus weigh?  When I see 
> pictures, especially of Leah's beautiful bike, it seems to be exactly 
> what 
> my wife describes as the bike she wants.  When I offer to look for one to 
> replace the Tr*k we bought in desperation this past year, she says she 
> doesn't want that heavy of a bike.  She may be projecting my Atlantis and 
> Sam Hillborne builds onto the Platy.
>
> Rusty C.
> Pgh, PA
> On Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 11:58:04 AM UTC-5 hugohal...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Any suggestions with regards to putting it on a work stand? For some 
>> reason, it feels wobbly when I clamp the seat post, but I probably just 
>> need to get used to it and trust that it will be okay.
>>
>> On Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 5:45:07 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:
>>
>>> Hi, Hugo. 
>>>
>>> I'm so glad you're enjoying the ride of your bike.  Me, too! I had a 
>>> stand (no kick.  you'd remove it when not in use) that attached to the 
>>> rear 
>>> axle.  While that worked perfect for my shorter chain stay Homer, there 
>>> was 
>>> too much weight in front and Platy would get tipsy.  I opted for the 
>>> standard Greenfield single leg kickstand with the foot, so it wouldn't 
>>> mar 
>>> my floor.  Works perfectly.  <$20.
>>>
>>> Roberta
>>>
>>> On Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 4:19:59 PM UTC-5 
>>> hugohal...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>
 Hi Everyone, I have been enjoying my 60cm Platypus since I received 
 it in October. On rides, I have been loving the extra long