Re: [RBW] New Bike Day (last week) A New to me Quickbeam

[Bill Lindsay]

Steven Sweedler said: "still can’t imagine touring  with any load with such 
limited gearing in my neck of the woods"

The build concept was a single speed tourer.  Whether or not you can 
imagine using it in a particularly steep hilly area is not part of the 
challenge.  Tour on it someplace where the gearing is sufficient :)  

My target is an overnight visit to UC Santa Cruz this September, where my 
daughter is a student.  By sleeping on her floor, I don't have to carry a 
tent.  By starting and finishing near civilization I don't have to carry 
much food, or a stove.  More like an S24O, I guess. 

The rear rack is the Nitto 27R, which has detachable lowriders, which are 
large and rectangular.  The Carradice panniers pictured on there are made 
for that large rectangular lowrider attachment.  You aren't supposed to 
hang a pannier on the "short lower rail" you see when the lowrider is not 
attached.  Detach the lowriders when you don't want to run panniers.  Bolt 
the lowriders on when you do want to run panniers.  

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA


On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 4:35:32 PM UTC-7 Steven Sweedler wrote:

> Very nice Bill, still can’t imagine touring  with any load with such 
> limited gearing in my neck of the woods but if it works for you, enjoy. 
> What model is the rear rack, and any special attachments for the panniers 
> on such a short lower rail. Steve
>
> On Sun, Jul 17, 2022 at 3:41 PM Bill Lindsay  wrote:
>
>> A while back I posted a WTB for a 58cm Quickbeam.  I finally found a 
>> frameset/wheelset on a trade.  It had all been ridden pretty hard as a 
>> commuter, and that pre-installed beausage kind of liberated me from some of 
>> the usual perfectionist tendencies that I have with my builds.  
>>
>> A thread over on iBob showed off a ~$3000 Pro's Closet listing of a 
>> Vanilla branded "single speed tourer", and one of the responders suggested 
>> that we should have a build-off: build the nicest single speed tourer you 
>> can for the minimum amount of money.  
>>
>> In response to that challenge I threw together a one-day build using 
>> entirely stuff laying around in my parts collection.  Particularly 
>> iconoclastic details include a gold anodized Nitto Pearl 11 stem, a heavily 
>> modified brakeset, and handlebar tape entirely fashioned from remnants.  
>> Anyway, if you want to have a look, I've got a flickr album:
>>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/72177720300383026
>>
>> It's actually a 6-speed single speed.  In the album, there are 35/38 
>> chainrings, a 20/22 Dos/ENO freewheel on one side and a 17T fixed cog on 
>> the other.  I did some calculations targeted at utilizing the generously 
>> long Quickbeam dropouts, and decided I can get away with 40/34 chainrings, 
>> which I also had on-hand on the chainring board.  I have a 16/18 freewheel 
>> on the way, and then I'll convert it to an 8-speed singlespeed, with gears 
>> ranging from 43 to 69 inches.  
>>
>> There's another order in the works to make this 'Beam even weirder, but 
>> that project is a few weeks out.  We'll see if this build concept makes its 
>> way onto a Roaduno.  
>>
>> Bill Lindsay
>> El Cerrito, CA
>>
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Re: [RBW] New Bike Day (last week) A New to me Quickbeam

[Steven Sweedler]

Very nice Bill, still can’t imagine touring  with any load with such
limited gearing in my neck of the woods but if it works for you, enjoy.
What model is the rear rack, and any special attachments for the panniers
on such a short lower rail. Steve

On Sun, Jul 17, 2022 at 3:41 PM Bill Lindsay  wrote:

> A while back I posted a WTB for a 58cm Quickbeam.  I finally found a
> frameset/wheelset on a trade.  It had all been ridden pretty hard as a
> commuter, and that pre-installed beausage kind of liberated me from some of
> the usual perfectionist tendencies that I have with my builds.
>
> A thread over on iBob showed off a ~$3000 Pro's Closet listing of a
> Vanilla branded "single speed tourer", and one of the responders suggested
> that we should have a build-off: build the nicest single speed tourer you
> can for the minimum amount of money.
>
> In response to that challenge I threw together a one-day build using
> entirely stuff laying around in my parts collection.  Particularly
> iconoclastic details include a gold anodized Nitto Pearl 11 stem, a heavily
> modified brakeset, and handlebar tape entirely fashioned from remnants.
> Anyway, if you want to have a look, I've got a flickr album:
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/72177720300383026
>
> It's actually a 6-speed single speed.  In the album, there are 35/38
> chainrings, a 20/22 Dos/ENO freewheel on one side and a 17T fixed cog on
> the other.  I did some calculations targeted at utilizing the generously
> long Quickbeam dropouts, and decided I can get away with 40/34 chainrings,
> which I also had on-hand on the chainring board.  I have a 16/18 freewheel
> on the way, and then I'll convert it to an 8-speed singlespeed, with gears
> ranging from 43 to 69 inches.
>
> There's another order in the works to make this 'Beam even weirder, but
> that project is a few weeks out.  We'll see if this build concept makes its
> way onto a Roaduno.
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
>
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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Ryan]

Custom.Red.Singlespeed.Mixte

On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 3:33:30 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:

> I was wondering what the next step was after "Leah has 3 Rivs and that's 
> all she'll need forever amen." Singlespeed. Not even a mixte! 🙃
>
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 1:23:22 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> Max, don’t do this to me, I have a weakness for red!
>>
>> On Jul 17, 2022, at 3:38 PM, Max S  wrote:
>>
>> Ya gotta be careful with that... first you don't shift out of solidarity 
>> with a riding buddy... next thing you know you're looking for a QuickBeam 
>> and putting your name on the waitlist for a red Roaduno! 
>>
>>
>> - Max "don't ask me how I know" in A2
>>
>> PS: Actually, my first "conscious" fixed gear experiment was way back 
>> when I was in school, but then a few years ago... 
>> [image: One thing lead to another - fixed gear.jpg]
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 2:32:41 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>
>>> Ok so if I'm following this correctly you stayed in one gear in 
>>> singlespeed solidarity with Ben for most of the ride..and he was shifting! 
>>> I love this story! 😁
>>>
>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:37:44 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Wesley, I’m laughing out loud. I never looked at the drivetrain until I 
 read your comment! At the start of the ride Ben was talking about his 
 single speed. He rides single speed. Loves singlespeed. So, Ben has a 
 singlespeed. I’m taking his word for it. I don’t look at drivetrains. But 
 having been humbled here, I sure will in the future. At least before I 
 wrote about them!
 Leah

 Sent from my iPhone

 On Jul 17, 2022, at 1:05 PM, Wesley  wrote:

 I love all of this, and must admit being confused by Ben's custom 
 being called a single-speed.


 -W
 On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 7:01:30 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote:

> [image: Leah saddlesack.jpeg][image: Platypus downtube.jpeg]
>
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>
>> [image: Rainbows and unicorns.jpeg][image: The bike life.jpeg][image: 
>> Rivvy Rally SW MI Jul 2022.jpeg][image: VO Adjustable Double 
>> Kickstand.jpeg]
>>
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:27 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>
>>> Great fun, that was! 
>>>
>>> A few more photodetails and a plug for Josh's bike biz – get in 
>>> touch if you want your nice steel bike electrified properly and nicely. 
>>>
>>> - Max "those last 3 miles were definitely uphill!" in A2 
>>>
>>> [image: Josh Planetary Gear.jpeg][image: Copenhagenize.jpeg][image: 
>>> Get some light in here.jpeg][image: The Rivendell Pirate.jpeg]
>>>
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[RBW] Ho! Tom 56cm Bombadil (or 58cm Hunq)

[Jason Zakaras]

Hello RBW Owners... I've tried and lucked out on some recent FS adds so I 
figured I'd try my luck reaching out to ya'll... I'm hoping this works for 
me as much as it did for Frodo:

*Ho! Tom (56cm) Bombadil, Tom Bombadillo!*
*By water, wood and hill, by the reed and willow,*
*By fire, sun and moon, harken now and hear us!*
*Come, Tom (56cm) Bombadil, for our need is near us!*

I'd also consider a 58cm Hunq if available.  I paired back my bikes and now 
reflecting back on the sell of my crust evasion, I will need a stout 
touring rig. 

Cheers and many thanks!

Jason

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[RBW] Re: Me packing a frame for shipping (repair & repaint)

[Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!]

I cannot wait to see it when you get it back. It’s going to be fabulous. 
And not to jinx it, but you padded it so well…what could possibly happen to 
it? You’re golden!

On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 4:24:08 PM UTC-4 Max S wrote:

> It's heading out to get repaired & repainted, just 3.5 hours away, but... 
>
> - Max "let's not talk about how I got this way" in A2 
>
> [image: Shipping a frame - seat tube & fork steerer.jpg]
> [image: Shipping a frame - dropouts.jpg]
> [image: Shipping a frame - tube protection.jpg]
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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Joe Bernard]

I was wondering what the next step was after "Leah has 3 Rivs and that's 
all she'll need forever amen." Singlespeed. Not even a mixte! 🙃

On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 1:23:22 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:

> Max, don’t do this to me, I have a weakness for red!
>
> On Jul 17, 2022, at 3:38 PM, Max S  wrote:
>
> Ya gotta be careful with that... first you don't shift out of solidarity 
> with a riding buddy... next thing you know you're looking for a QuickBeam 
> and putting your name on the waitlist for a red Roaduno! 
>
>
> - Max "don't ask me how I know" in A2
>
> PS: Actually, my first "conscious" fixed gear experiment was way back when 
> I was in school, but then a few years ago... 
> [image: One thing lead to another - fixed gear.jpg]
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 2:32:41 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> Ok so if I'm following this correctly you stayed in one gear in 
>> singlespeed solidarity with Ben for most of the ride..and he was shifting! 
>> I love this story! 😁
>>
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:37:44 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Wesley, I’m laughing out loud. I never looked at the drivetrain until I 
>>> read your comment! At the start of the ride Ben was talking about his 
>>> single speed. He rides single speed. Loves singlespeed. So, Ben has a 
>>> singlespeed. I’m taking his word for it. I don’t look at drivetrains. But 
>>> having been humbled here, I sure will in the future. At least before I 
>>> wrote about them!
>>> Leah
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Jul 17, 2022, at 1:05 PM, Wesley  wrote:
>>>
>>> I love all of this, and must admit being confused by Ben's custom being 
>>> called a single-speed.
>>>
>>>
>>> -W
>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 7:01:30 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote:
>>>
 [image: Leah saddlesack.jpeg][image: Platypus downtube.jpeg]

 On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:

> [image: Rainbows and unicorns.jpeg][image: The bike life.jpeg][image: 
> Rivvy Rally SW MI Jul 2022.jpeg][image: VO Adjustable Double 
> Kickstand.jpeg]
>
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:27 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>
>> Great fun, that was! 
>>
>> A few more photodetails and a plug for Josh's bike biz – get in touch 
>> if you want your nice steel bike electrified properly and nicely. 
>>
>> - Max "those last 3 miles were definitely uphill!" in A2 
>>
>> [image: Josh Planetary Gear.jpeg][image: Copenhagenize.jpeg][image: 
>> Get some light in here.jpeg][image: The Rivendell Pirate.jpeg]
>>
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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Joe Bernard]

I love the deep-dish carbon rims on the Quickbeam. I need these on my 
custom! 🙌

On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 12:38:28 PM UTC-7 Max S wrote:

> Ya gotta be careful with that... first you don't shift out of solidarity 
> with a riding buddy... next thing you know you're looking for a QuickBeam 
> and putting your name on the waitlist for a red Roaduno! 
>
> - Max "don't ask me how I know" in A2
>
> PS: Actually, my first "conscious" fixed gear experiment was way back when 
> I was in school, but then a few years ago... 
> [image: One thing lead to another - fixed gear.jpg]
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 2:32:41 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> Ok so if I'm following this correctly you stayed in one gear in 
>> singlespeed solidarity with Ben for most of the ride..and he was shifting! 
>> I love this story! 😁
>>
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:37:44 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Wesley, I’m laughing out loud. I never looked at the drivetrain until I 
>>> read your comment! At the start of the ride Ben was talking about his 
>>> single speed. He rides single speed. Loves singlespeed. So, Ben has a 
>>> singlespeed. I’m taking his word for it. I don’t look at drivetrains. But 
>>> having been humbled here, I sure will in the future. At least before I 
>>> wrote about them!
>>> Leah
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Jul 17, 2022, at 1:05 PM, Wesley  wrote:
>>>
>>> I love all of this, and must admit being confused by Ben's custom being 
>>> called a single-speed.
>>>
>>>
>>> -W
>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 7:01:30 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote:
>>>
 [image: Leah saddlesack.jpeg][image: Platypus downtube.jpeg]

 On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:

> [image: Rainbows and unicorns.jpeg][image: The bike life.jpeg][image: 
> Rivvy Rally SW MI Jul 2022.jpeg][image: VO Adjustable Double 
> Kickstand.jpeg]
>
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:27 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>
>> Great fun, that was! 
>>
>> A few more photodetails and a plug for Josh's bike biz – get in touch 
>> if you want your nice steel bike electrified properly and nicely. 
>>
>> - Max "those last 3 miles were definitely uphill!" in A2 
>>
>> [image: Josh Planetary Gear.jpeg][image: Copenhagenize.jpeg][image: 
>> Get some light in here.jpeg][image: The Rivendell Pirate.jpeg]
>>
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[RBW] New Bike Day (last week) A New to me Quickbeam

[Bill Lindsay]

A while back I posted a WTB for a 58cm Quickbeam.  I finally found a 
frameset/wheelset on a trade.  It had all been ridden pretty hard as a 
commuter, and that pre-installed beausage kind of liberated me from some of 
the usual perfectionist tendencies that I have with my builds.  

A thread over on iBob showed off a ~$3000 Pro's Closet listing of a Vanilla 
branded "single speed tourer", and one of the responders suggested that we 
should have a build-off: build the nicest single speed tourer you can for 
the minimum amount of money.  

In response to that challenge I threw together a one-day build using 
entirely stuff laying around in my parts collection.  Particularly 
iconoclastic details include a gold anodized Nitto Pearl 11 stem, a heavily 
modified brakeset, and handlebar tape entirely fashioned from remnants.  
Anyway, if you want to have a look, I've got a flickr album:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/72177720300383026

It's actually a 6-speed single speed.  In the album, there are 35/38 
chainrings, a 20/22 Dos/ENO freewheel on one side and a 17T fixed cog on 
the other.  I did some calculations targeted at utilizing the generously 
long Quickbeam dropouts, and decided I can get away with 40/34 chainrings, 
which I also had on-hand on the chainring board.  I have a 16/18 freewheel 
on the way, and then I'll convert it to an 8-speed singlespeed, with gears 
ranging from 43 to 69 inches.  

There's another order in the works to make this 'Beam even weirder, but 
that project is a few weeks out.  We'll see if this build concept makes its 
way onto a Roaduno.  

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA

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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Richard Rose]

I cannot argue but I will say that at 67 I thoroughly enjoyed my recent 
bikecamping tour of the Great Allegheny Passage from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, 
Maryland. 4 nights camping & it was really nice. We were blessed with the 
showers & the beer, so it was perhaps more “glamping” than camping. I highly 
encourage it.
Also, thoroughly enjoyed my PX 10 back in the day, both as a 10 speed & later 
as a fixie. But my Clem is a peach. 

Sent from my iPh

> On Jul 17, 2022, at 2:03 PM, Ryan  wrote:
> 
> Glad Wesley beat me to it...I noticed that beautiful custom WAS 
> multi-geared. But I'm with Ben...I love my 50-year old somewhat Rivved out 
> Peugeot PX-10 set up as a (low-geared) single speed. Gets more miles than my 
> 3 Rivendells , if I'm honest
> 
> A handsome pride of Rivendells for sure, nonetheless. Love the story and 
> photos...and Leah, I'm with ya on the camping...did it in my 30's but, at 
> nearly 70...not so much. Riding all day with a clean bed, hot shower and cold 
> beer at the end to look forward to  is totally the way to go. 
> 
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 12:37:44 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:
>> Wesley, I’m laughing out loud. I never looked at the drivetrain until I read 
>> your comment! At the start of the ride Ben was talking about his single 
>> speed. He rides single speed. Loves singlespeed. So, Ben has a singlespeed. 
>> I’m taking his word for it. I don’t look at drivetrains. But having been 
>> humbled here, I sure will in the future. At least before I wrote about them!
>> Leah
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
 On Jul 17, 2022, at 1:05 PM, Wesley  wrote:
 
>>> I love all of this, and must admit being confused by Ben's custom being 
>>> called a single-speed.
>> 
>>> 
>>> -W
 
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 7:01:30 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote:
> 
> 
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>> 
>> 
>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:27 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>> Great fun, that was! 
>>> 
>>> A few more photodetails and a plug for Josh's bike biz – get in touch 
>>> if you want your nice steel bike electrified properly and nicely. 
>>> 
>>> - Max "those last 3 miles were definitely uphill!" in A2 
>>> 
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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Joe Bernard]

Ok so if I'm following this correctly you stayed in one gear in singlespeed 
solidarity with Ben for most of the ride..and he was shifting! I love this 
story! 😁

On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:37:44 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> Wesley, I’m laughing out loud. I never looked at the drivetrain until I 
> read your comment! At the start of the ride Ben was talking about his 
> single speed. He rides single speed. Loves singlespeed. So, Ben has a 
> singlespeed. I’m taking his word for it. I don’t look at drivetrains. But 
> having been humbled here, I sure will in the future. At least before I 
> wrote about them!
> Leah
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 17, 2022, at 1:05 PM, Wesley  wrote:
>
> I love all of this, and must admit being confused by Ben's custom being 
> called a single-speed.
>
>
> -W
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 7:01:30 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote:
>
>> [image: Leah saddlesack.jpeg][image: Platypus downtube.jpeg]
>>
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>
>>> [image: Rainbows and unicorns.jpeg][image: The bike life.jpeg][image: 
>>> Rivvy Rally SW MI Jul 2022.jpeg][image: VO Adjustable Double 
>>> Kickstand.jpeg]
>>>
>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:27 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>>
 Great fun, that was! 

 A few more photodetails and a plug for Josh's bike biz – get in touch 
 if you want your nice steel bike electrified properly and nicely. 

 - Max "those last 3 miles were definitely uphill!" in A2 

 [image: Josh Planetary Gear.jpeg][image: Copenhagenize.jpeg][image: 
 Get some light in here.jpeg][image: The Rivendell Pirate.jpeg]

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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Ryan]

Glad Wesley beat me to it...I noticed that beautiful custom WAS 
multi-geared. But I'm with Ben...I love my 50-year old somewhat Rivved out 
Peugeot PX-10 set up as a (low-geared) single speed. Gets more miles than 
my 3 Rivendells , if I'm honest

A handsome pride of Rivendells for sure, nonetheless. Love the story and 
photos...and Leah, I'm with ya on the camping...did it in my 30's but, at 
nearly 70...not so much. Riding all day with a clean bed, hot shower and 
cold beer at the end to look forward to  is totally the way to go. 

On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 12:37:44 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> Wesley, I’m laughing out loud. I never looked at the drivetrain until I 
> read your comment! At the start of the ride Ben was talking about his 
> single speed. He rides single speed. Loves singlespeed. So, Ben has a 
> singlespeed. I’m taking his word for it. I don’t look at drivetrains. But 
> having been humbled here, I sure will in the future. At least before I 
> wrote about them!
> Leah
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 17, 2022, at 1:05 PM, Wesley  wrote:
>
> I love all of this, and must admit being confused by Ben's custom being 
> called a single-speed.
>
>
> -W
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 7:01:30 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote:
>
>> [image: Leah saddlesack.jpeg][image: Platypus downtube.jpeg]
>>
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>
>>> [image: Rainbows and unicorns.jpeg][image: The bike life.jpeg][image: 
>>> Rivvy Rally SW MI Jul 2022.jpeg][image: VO Adjustable Double 
>>> Kickstand.jpeg]
>>>
>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:27 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>>
 Great fun, that was! 

 A few more photodetails and a plug for Josh's bike biz – get in touch 
 if you want your nice steel bike electrified properly and nicely. 

 - Max "those last 3 miles were definitely uphill!" in A2 

 [image: Josh Planetary Gear.jpeg][image: Copenhagenize.jpeg][image: 
 Get some light in here.jpeg][image: The Rivendell Pirate.jpeg]

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[RBW] FS: 64 cm Riv Ram. Complete $2500 or sans wheels/tires $2000 if you want to run 650b.

[Will Ashe]

Hey Y'all, 

I'm selling my Ram to make room for the incoming Rosco Platy. Here are the 
highlights;

- Alu Albas
- Paul Canti Levers
- Silver Shifters
- Nitto Stem
- Nitto Seatpost
- Dyads laced to Shimano/WI
- Sun Xcd Exceed Cranks
- Dia Compe Brakes
- Compass Barlow Pass EL with lots of life.
- Ultegra 10 spd cassette  (edited) 

Saddle and pedals are not included. Buyer pays actual shipping. Photos can 
be found here . 
The only damage I see is from cable rub on the headtube. I'm happy to send 
more photos or answer any questions. 

Best, 
Will
Austin, Tx.

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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Leah Peterson]

Wesley, I’m laughing out loud. I never looked at the drivetrain until I read 
your comment! At the start of the ride Ben was talking about his single speed. 
He rides single speed. Loves singlespeed. So, Ben has a singlespeed. I’m taking 
his word for it. I don’t look at drivetrains. But having been humbled here, I 
sure will in the future. At least before I wrote about them!
Leah

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 17, 2022, at 1:05 PM, Wesley  wrote:
> 
> I love all of this, and must admit being confused by Ben's custom being 
> called a single-speed.
> -W
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 7:01:30 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote:
>> 
>> 
>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
 On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:27 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
 Great fun, that was! 
 
 A few more photodetails and a plug for Josh's bike biz – get in touch if 
 you want your nice steel bike electrified properly and nicely. 
 
 - Max "those last 3 miles were definitely uphill!" in A2 
 
 
 
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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Wesley]

I love all of this, and must admit being confused by Ben's custom being 
called a single-speed.
-W
On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 7:01:30 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote:

> [image: Leah saddlesack.jpeg][image: Platypus downtube.jpeg]
>
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>
>> [image: Rainbows and unicorns.jpeg][image: The bike life.jpeg][image: 
>> Rivvy Rally SW MI Jul 2022.jpeg][image: VO Adjustable Double 
>> Kickstand.jpeg]
>>
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:27 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>
>>> Great fun, that was! 
>>>
>>> A few more photodetails and a plug for Josh's bike biz – get in touch if 
>>> you want your nice steel bike electrified properly and nicely. 
>>>
>>> - Max "those last 3 miles were definitely uphill!" in A2 
>>>
>>> [image: Josh Planetary Gear.jpeg][image: Copenhagenize.jpeg][image: Get 
>>> some light in here.jpeg][image: The Rivendell Pirate.jpeg]
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Leah Peterson]

Joe, yes it was so fun to be around like-minded folks. Now that my kids are 
teenagers it is getting easier for me to branch out and do fun things like 
this. I hope that one day I can make a weekend out of it. Maybe do a bigger 
ride and stay in a hotel a night or two. Not camping, mind you. Never camping. 
Maybe even get some RivSisters to join me!
Leah

> On Jul 16, 2022, at 10:37 PM, Joe Bernard  wrote:
> 
> I love the black Hunqapillar, I've seen another one around here in years 
> past (maybe it was a Bombadil) with full racks and lights..so cool.
> 
> Thanks for all the pics Riv Ambassador Leah, it looks like you guys (and one 
> lady) had a grand time! 
> 
> Joe Bernard 
> 
>> On Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 6:19:56 PM UTC-7 Chris L wrote:
>> Since Marc's Hunqapillar is now black, my gray/orange 54cm is even more 
>> rare!  His was the only other one I know about, although one of the 54 
>> prototypes has the orange accents, so it may be out there somewhere.  
>> 
>> To be honest, I've long thought of changing mine to black.  I'm not big on 
>> conspicuous appearances and prefer a bike that is neutral and generally goes 
>> unnoticed.  
>> 
>>> On Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 6:00:48 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>>> wrote:
>>> Bike portraits. I told everyone I wanted a photo with rider + bike, and 9 
>>> out of 10 complied willingly. Marc, Lone Wolf forever, protested pitifully 
>>> but the Platypus Rider nagged so he gave in.
>>> 
>>> This is Max. He came from Ann Arbor and brought us a Quickbeam to admire. 
>>> Max is quick on his Quickbeam. When I realized we were going to be late for 
>>> our reservation, I left the group to race ahead so as to get our table 
>>> secured. Josh joined me and Max came from behind and left us in the dust. 
>>> He doesn’t even ride with his hands on his handlebars.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Ryan (Muskegon, MI) brought a giant purple Nobilette. His saddle sits at 
>>> about my shoulder. 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Josh (Grand Rapids, MI) works for Velocity! He has a custom-color Atlantis 
>>> that he cherishes. He keeps it squeaky clean but we trashed it with 
>>> limestone dust and now his chain squeaks. He was a good sport.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Ben has a custom orange Rivendell. He has lots of bikes, several are Rivs, 
>>> and when I asked if this was his favorite he said, “It is my first.” He 
>>> built it as a single speed, so I said I would ride mine in a single gear 
>>> (the hardest) for the whole ride in solidarity, but I had to shift once on 
>>> the incline as I raced to the restaurant. It was shift or die. Or worse, 
>>> forfeit our table at the brewery.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Red mixte riders, unite! Tom (Grand Rapids) brought us a red Soma to 
>>> admire. I have a weakness for the red bikes. He also brought Marc and me 
>>> each a dozen eggs from his chickens. He changed into clean clothes for 
>>> dinner and the rest of us sat in our sweaty clothes.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Steve came all the way from Chicago and brought his very tall Homer. That 
>>> blue is so pretty in real life. 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> This is Paul (Kalamazoo), who goes by Doc. He is a real doctor, a retired 
>>> emergency room physician, and this pretty Appaloosa is his retirement gift 
>>> to himself. 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Dennis (I didn’t catch what city he drove in from) brought a silvery 
>>> Appaloosa that we all thought looked fantastic with its hammered  Honjo 
>>> fenders. He doesn’t keep cars in his garage. Only his bikes.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Here is the Lone Wolf, Marc Irwin! I think he smiled so well for the camera 
>>> even though it nearly killed him. He’s got a black powder-coated Hunq with 
>>> new black fenders. He once told me this is the bike he will die with. I 
>>> usually see him on his Sam, but the Hunq is his favorite. All Marc’s parts 
>>> fall off or break eventually. He rides thousands of miles in all weather; 
>>> what else would you expect of a Lone Wolf?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> And finally, me. You have heard enough about this Platypus. This was my 
>>> first Rivendell Ride, and first time helping to organize one. I wish I had 
>>> had tee shirts made. 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Up next: fork crown pics!
>>> Leah
>>> 
 On Jul 16, 2022, at 6:31 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
  wrote:
 
>>> 
 We had our Rivendell Ride today, and I was so happy that we had 10 
 riders! We rode the KalHaven Trail, a rail trail that spans the 34 miles 
 between Kalamazoo and South Haven. Eight of the ten riders brought 
 Rivendells, most had seen a lot of miles. The oldest bike was the ‘97 or 
 ‘98 orange Custom, and the newest was my 2020 Platypus.
>>> 
 
 Here is the lineup, alphabetized:
 2 Appaloosas 
 1 Atlantis (in custom green paint)
 1 Custom orange Rivendell
 1 Homer
 1 Hunq
 1 Platypus
 1 Quickbeam
 
 And one Nobilette and a Soma mixte.
 
 It was great weather and good company, and we continued our fellowship at 
 a local brewery post-ride. It was nice for Marc an

[RBW] Interested in a trade?

[alan lavine]

Hello All,
So I have a recently acquired Cheviot 60 cm and I'm finding it hard to 
"bond". It's a big bike and a little bulky to move around and maybe a bit 
big for me. The mixte frame, while novel, is not for me. Would like to get 
back to drop bars, maybe.

Maybe someone has a diamond frame Riv they'd be interested in a swap? 
Complete bike, frame, or any combination thereof?
My preferred bike has ST 60-61 and TT 57-59, all c-c. I'm 5'11 (formally 
6') with PBH 90. 
Hit me up with ideas, I'm open. Outright sale is also possible.

Thanks,
Alan

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[RBW] Re: FS Berthoud Saddle, Compass tires

[Frank Brose]

Tires are all that remains. Make me an offer if you are the least bit 
interested.
Thanks,
Frank

On Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 9:07:03 AM UTC-5 Frank Brose wrote:

> Berthoud Vars Titanium New in box.Never mounted. $200 shipped
>
> Compass Lierre 650b-36 less than 10 miles on them Mounted them on a 
> conversion took one ride and sold the bike. $80 for the pair shipped
>   I will consider 
> offers. Worst that could happen is I say no, Right?
> Thanks,
> Frank
>
> [image: P1020299 (800x600).jpg][image: P1020300 (800x600).jpg][image: 
> P1020304 (800x600).jpg][image: P1020305 (800x600).jpg]
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