[RBW] Re: FS: Road Runner bar and wedge bags, grey

[Joe Bernard]

Drafter wedge bag sold. 

On Friday, November 25, 2022 at 5:14:54 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote:

> Burrito Supreme $40 plus shipping
>
> Drafter $25 plus shipping
>
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/NahLdVpirJ9QAyZK9
>
> Joe Bernard
> joeremi62 gmail com
> Text 415 786 4623 <(415)%20786-4623> 
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[RBW] Re: FS: Bullmoose bars, Soma Shikoro tires, Paul Seat Post

[Martin Alvarez]

Message sent. 
On Friday, November 25, 2022 at 7:42:39 PM UTC-6 Daniel Rooke wrote:

> Bump.  Dropping prices:
>
> Bullmoose bars: $140
> Seatpost: $100
>
> Thanks
>
> On Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 2:33:53 PM UTC-7 Daniel Rooke wrote:
>
>> TIres sold.
>>
>> On Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 1:22:43 PM UTC-7 Daniel Rooke wrote:
>>
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> Prices do not include shipping, please supply a zip code to calculate 
>>> shipping.   I can provide more photos of any of the items.  Also happy to 
>>> answer any questions.
>>>
>>> *Nitto Bullmoose handlebars* - same as the ones on Rivendell website - 
>>> bought new and installed on one bike but never ridden - I just didn’t like 
>>> the fit - $180
>>>
>>> A Pair of Soma Shikoro 700 x 48 tires - almost no wear - $90
>>>
>>> Paul Tall & Handsome Seatpost 27.2 x 360 Anodized silver - bought new 
>>> and used for several months with some cosmetic signs of use - $150
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> Photos: 
>>> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YSS3e0mvNmTuUIX1FnUoafdqjfeMrsYs?usp=sharing
>>>
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[RBW] For sale Suntour XC Pro seatpost

[Ray Varella]

This post is 26.6 and in nice condition 
Suntour XC Pro
It measures 275mm to the top of the shaft. 

Email rayvarella007 at gmail dot com for questions or pics. 
$55 includes shipping to the lower 48

Thank you 
Ray

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Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

[Ryan Frahm]

Thank you David! I have that saddle broken in now but found it too wide for 
me. Hopefully it works for her! No way she spends over 500 miles to break 
in a saddle. Haha. 

On Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 2:22:15 PM UTC-8 DavidP wrote:

> It looks great already - love the saddle! Going to narrower rims should 
> also give a few more millimeters for fenders.
>
> On Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 2:50:52 PM UTC-5 fra...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> [image: 0BB42BFC-3110-49EC-B876-961CA57F3245.jpeg]
>>
>> I had the tires sitting around and donated my Rich built Cliffhanger 
>> wheels for now. I think I’ll go for something a bit narrower and lighter 
>> eventually though. I had the 85mm FacePlater so we’ll see how everything 
>> works out when she can ride it. Now I have to wait for the parts I didn’t 
>> have sitting around. I do have brakes but waiting on some Paul levers so no 
>> rush. So far so good I think!
>> On Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 9:43:00 AM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Perfect!! Thanks.
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Nov 26, 2022, at 10:07 AM, Leah Peterson  wrote:
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>>
>>> [image: image0.jpeg]
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Nov 26, 2022, at 8:58 AM, DavidP  wrote:
>>>
>>> Leah posted it in the "Using Your Rivendell Vs. Being Precious" thread:
>>> https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/fBVXpMqGxr8/m/eQx-N_ckBQAJ
>>>
>>> -Dave
>>>
>>> On Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 7:48:46 AM UTC-5 rmro...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 I missed it - where can I find this quote?

 Sent from my iPhone

 On Nov 25, 2022, at 10:47 PM, Leah Peterson  
 wrote:

 

 
 Hi Masa, so good to “see” you on this forum! Yes, your quote and photo 
 were so memorable it simply needed to be posted here. You are so lucky 
 that 
 Blue Lug is your local shop; they are creative geniuses. I love that 
 two-color bar tape on your bars. How do you like your new Platypus? You 
 said it’s your first Rivendell - does it live up to your expectations? 
 Thank you for posting and sharing your new bike with us. Hope to hear more 
 from you on this forum!
 Leah

 On Nov 25, 2022, at 8:42 PM, Masa  wrote:

  

 Hello, I live in Tokyo and have been a fan of Rivendell since luckily 
 my local bike shop is Blue Lug! The other day I finally got my Platypus as 
 my first Riv.

 I found that Leah mentioned about my Instagram post on the other thread 
 and really appreciate that.

 It was just my understanding what Grant (and the mechanic who built my 
 Platty from Blue Lug) like to tell the owners of  Riv. So it’s not my 
 original but just a reflection :)

 Masa

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Re: [RBW] Sharing Your Fall Foliage Fotos 2022

[R Shannon]

Eric, thanks very much. Inspiring words and pics coming from you! Thanks
for that:-)

Best,
Rich in ATL

On Fri, Nov 25, 2022 at 6:58 PM Eric Marth  wrote:

> Nice ones Rich and Luke!
>
> On Friday, November 25, 2022 at 3:47:14 PM UTC-5 Luke Hendrickson wrote:
>
>> [image: 7D7DD80C-F09D-457D-8D6B-35A8AA2B43F7.jpeg]
>>
>> Flew to Orange County last month with the Riv and Rockwall, TX this
>> month! Been fun being able to take it around and ride in different places.
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Cockpit Quandaries - Friction bar ends for a new rider

['Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Go with Joe's wisdom...

Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android 
 
  On Sat, Nov 26, 2022 at 6:44 PM, Joe Bernard wrote:   My 
inclination fron your parts options is to try the 3x RapidFire on the front (it 
may work with that derailer) and buy an 8-speed RapidFire for your Altus rear 
derailer and an 8-speed cassette. But it would help a lot to know what system 
she's used to. 

On Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 3:03:26 PM UTC-8 Paul Clifton wrote:

What do y'all think about putting friction bar end shifters on Albatross bars 
for a new rider?

I'm just looking for opinions since I'm stumped on this build.
My options are more-or-less indexed or friction 9 speed Microshift thumbies, 
friction bar ends, or buy some rapid fire shifters.

I (selfishly) want to keep the thumbies for a different build for myself. And 
I'd have to buy a set of rapid fire shifters - which has its own problems 
(derrailer/cassette mismatching ...).
So I want to know - Do you think a new rider would be irritated by friction bar 
ends?
Here's the long story:

I have a very short friend (4'11" - PBH is 72). If money and availability were 
no object, I'd buy her a 45cm Clem and be done with it, but I can't do that 
myself, and she'd never spend that kind of money on a bike (at least not until 
she catches the biking bug from this bike I'm building her since it'll be the 
first bike that's ever fit her).

So my goal is to build a bike that fits her and is so fun to ride that she'll 
want to ride bikes all the time and eventually just buy a Clem.

I finally found a frame that will fit her. It's a tiny (41 cm) 90s Hardrock 
step through with 26" wheels and Shimano 200ES drive train, which is low end 
90s 7-speed stuff. It has a triple crank that I will leave in place (buttery 
smooth even after 30 years). Both derailers are in good shape, but they're low 
end 90s stuff, so I doubt they feel great, but I bet they'd work with friction 
just fine. It came with junky old rapid fire shifters, so those are definitely 
getting replaced.

I'm planning to put Albatross bars on this bike, so my quandary is about the 
drivetrain. I'd like to use as many parts from my bin as possible, but I can't 
decide which combo is gonna work best and be the most fun for a timid rider. 
Buying new parts is no big deal, but I don't see the point in spending a bunch 
of money in the event she doesn't ride it much, so here are the relevant parts 
from my bin:   
   - Rear wheel options - 7 speed cassette wheel with good cassette. 8/9/10 
speed wheel with no cassette.
   - Shifters -Microshift 9 speed thumbies (I kinda want to keep these for 
another build). Shimano bar ends that no longer index.   

   - Derailers - New Altus 8 speed RD. Old Sora 9 speed RD. Shimano 600ES 7 
speed RD.   

So here are my options:

   
   - Keep the old 7 speed stuff. Friction bar ends or friction thumbies.
   - Buy a new 8 speed cassette. Use the Altus RD from my box. Friction 
thumbies or bar ends.
   - Buy a 9 speed cassette and a 9 speed derailer. Indexed Microshift thumbies.
   - Buy a 9 speed cassette, derailer, and rapid fire shifter. The Sunrace 9 
speed stuff comes out to about $60 for the whole set up.
I have a new 3x rapid fire shifter for the front, but I hate how those shift, 
and I don't think I have a matching derailer - I can test the 200GS FD that is 
on there, but I personally think friction front is the way to go, and I 
definitely prefer a bar end for that over a thumbie, because the leverage feels 
better to me.
Since bar ends are just such a joy to use and have so much leverage, I suspect 
the Altus derailer and a 8 or 9 speed cassette with a friction bar end will be 
fantastic for her, but I'd love some second opinions, and since it's winter, 
I'm sure there are plenty out there, so feel free to make blue sky suggestions 
:)
Here's the bike before I tore it down to grease everything

Thanks,Paul in AR



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[RBW] Re: Cockpit Quandaries - Friction bar ends for a new rider

[Joe Bernard]

My inclination fron your parts options is to try the 3x RapidFire on the 
front (it may work with that derailer) and buy an 8-speed RapidFire for 
your Altus rear derailer and an 8-speed cassette. But it would help a lot 
to know what system she's used to. 

On Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 3:03:26 PM UTC-8 Paul Clifton wrote:

> What do y'all think about putting friction bar end shifters on Albatross 
> bars for a new rider?
>
> I'm just looking for opinions since I'm stumped on this build.
>
> My options are more-or-less indexed or friction 9 speed Microshift 
> thumbies, friction bar ends, or buy some rapid fire shifters.
>
> I (selfishly) want to keep the thumbies for a different build for myself. 
> And I'd have to buy a set of rapid fire shifters - which has its own 
> problems (derrailer/cassette mismatching ...).
>
> So I want to know - Do you think a new rider would be irritated by 
> friction bar ends?
>
> Here's the long story:
>
> I have a very short friend (4'11" - PBH is 72). If money and availability 
> were no object, I'd buy her a 45cm Clem and be done with it, but I can't do 
> that myself, and she'd never spend that kind of money on a bike (at least 
> not until she catches the biking bug from this bike I'm building her since 
> it'll be the first bike that's ever fit her).
>
> So my goal is to build a bike that fits her and is so fun to ride that 
> she'll want to ride bikes all the time and eventually just buy a Clem.
>
> I finally found a frame that will fit her. It's a tiny (41 cm) 90s 
> Hardrock step through with 26" wheels and Shimano 200ES drive train, which 
> is low end 90s 7-speed stuff. It has a triple crank that I will leave in 
> place (buttery smooth even after 30 years). Both derailers are in good 
> shape, but they're low end 90s stuff, so I doubt they feel great, but I bet 
> they'd work with friction just fine. It came with junky old rapid fire 
> shifters, so those are definitely getting replaced.
>
> I'm planning to put Albatross bars on this bike, so my quandary is about 
> the drivetrain. I'd like to use as many parts from my bin as possible, but 
> I can't decide which combo is gonna work best and be the most fun for a 
> timid rider. Buying new parts is no big deal, but I don't see the point in 
> spending a bunch of money in the event she doesn't ride it much, so here 
> are the relevant parts from my bin:
>
>- Rear wheel options - 7 speed cassette wheel with good cassette. 
>8/9/10 speed wheel with no cassette.
>- Shifters -Microshift 9 speed thumbies (I kinda want to keep these 
>for another build). Shimano bar ends that no longer index.
>- Derailers - New Altus 8 speed RD. Old Sora 9 speed RD. Shimano 600ES 
>7 speed RD.
>
> So here are my options:
>
>
>1. Keep the old 7 speed stuff. Friction bar ends or friction thumbies.
>2. Buy a new 8 speed cassette. Use the Altus RD from my box. Friction 
>thumbies or bar ends.
>3. Buy a 9 speed cassette and a 9 speed derailer. Indexed Microshift 
>thumbies.
>4. Buy a 9 speed cassette, derailer, and rapid fire shifter. The 
>Sunrace 9 speed stuff comes out to about $60 for the whole set up.
>
> I have a new 3x rapid fire shifter for the front, but I hate how those 
> shift, and I don't think I have a matching derailer - I can test the 200GS 
> FD that is on there, but I personally think friction front is the way to 
> go, and I definitely prefer a bar end for that over a thumbie, because the 
> leverage feels better to me.
>
> Since bar ends are just such a joy to use and have so much leverage, I 
> suspect the Altus derailer and a 8 or 9 speed cassette with a friction bar 
> end will be fantastic for her, but I'd love some second opinions, and since 
> it's winter, I'm sure there are plenty out there, so feel free to make blue 
> sky suggestions :)
>
> Here's the bike before I tore it down to grease everything[image: 
> signal-2022-09-20-09-24-24-645.jpg]
>
> Thanks,
> Paul in AR
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Cockpit Quandaries - Friction bar ends for a new rider

[DavidP]

I think for a new / timid rider I'd lean towards indexed over friction, 
mainly because learning to friction shift requires listening and 
micro-adjusting vs just clicking and pedaling - it's one more thing to 
"worry" about.

That said a friction front can be simpler and less frustrating to use than 
an indexed front, and mixing friction front with indexed rear can be a 
pretty nice setup.

If it helps, that Altus RD will index with 8 or 9 speed shifters and 
cassettes no problem (it's the shifter that does the indexing).

-Dave
On Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 6:17:54 PM UTC-5 mike goldman wrote:

> v brakes noodles can easily be pointed downward. i would run housing from 
> the cable stop up to the noodle. i routinely do this upgrade old cantis to 
> v brakes on lady frames
>
> mike goldman
> rhode island
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Re: [RBW] Re: Cockpit Quandaries - Friction bar ends for a new rider

['Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch]

As Mike noted, cable routing approach to v-brake noodles is pretty forgiving 
and allows some flexibility. It may be hard to visualize before attempting it, 
but I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. Also, noodles with different bends 
and angles exist that might help you refine your set-up.I personally like it 
when inner cable is fully housed from lever to brakes, because it's easier to 
shimmy housing this way or that through cable keepers (not stops). If you have 
a cable housing stop en route from lever to brake (and you probably do on a 
specialized), you'll just need to be a tad bit more precise with cutting 
housing segment length between last stop and noodle. Play with cable housing 
length and ideal noodle position before cutting housing. It's a fun task. Worst 
case you get it wrong 1st go and nail it 2nd attempt.
Good luck,
Scott in MT

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wrote:   v brakes noodles can easily be pointed downward. i would run housing 
from the cable stop up to the noodle. i routinely do this upgrade old cantis to 
v brakes on lady frames

mike goldman
rhode island

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[RBW] 1992 Purple 59 cm XO-1 for sale

[Hugo Halder]

Hey all- not sure if I can Bridgestone post here, but I realized I no 
longer ride my XO-1, and seeing if someone wants to take it off my hands. 
It's a great bike and it should be enjoyed, not stashed away in a storage 
unit.

I am asking exactly what I paid for it (1,350). I am happy to throw in (for 
free) a set of Berthoud fenders that fit the eccentric wheels size.

All original parts except tires. Very good condition. The decals have been 
warn off, however, otherwise the bike is in amazing shape. Probably has 
less than 500 miles on it. No scratches to the paint.

Local pick up only (NYC)

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[RBW] Re: FS: Fabio's Chest Large Tan Waxed Cordura

[Joe Mullins]

Price drop on this BRAND NEW Ron's Bikes Fabio's Large Chest! $265 shipped 
anywhere in the CONUS.

On Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 2:20:47 PM UTC-8 Joe Mullins wrote:

> Brand new, removed from the box only to photograph it. It's got side 
> pockets but I didn't want to unfold it as it fit so nicely in the box. I'll 
> let someone else have that joy!
>
> With the recent birth of my child I'm reevaluating my gear hoarding 
> tendencies!
>
> $285 free shipping or local pickup in Los Angeles
>
> [image: _J224922.jpg][image: _J224923.jpg][image: _J224924.jpg]
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Re: [RBW] Re: Cockpit Quandaries - Friction bar ends for a new rider

[mikel66...@juno.com]

v brakes noodles can easily be pointed downward. i would run housing from the 
cable stop up to the noodle. i routinely do this upgrade old cantis to v brakes 
on lady frames

mike goldman
rhode island

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[RBW] Re: Cockpit Quandaries - Friction bar ends for a new rider

[Paul Clifton]

Oh yeah, and can anyone point me to the thread about routing v brake cable 
housing without the v brake cable guide near the seat clamp? Or tell me a 
good way to do it? I might be able to get away without a cable guide but 
I'd like to have a quick fix in my back pocket for when that doesn't work 
so good.

Paul in AR

On Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 5:03:26 PM UTC-6 Paul Clifton wrote:

> What do y'all think about putting friction bar end shifters on Albatross 
> bars for a new rider?
>
> I'm just looking for opinions since I'm stumped on this build.
>
> My options are more-or-less indexed or friction 9 speed Microshift 
> thumbies, friction bar ends, or buy some rapid fire shifters.
>
> I (selfishly) want to keep the thumbies for a different build for myself. 
> And I'd have to buy a set of rapid fire shifters - which has its own 
> problems (derrailer/cassette mismatching ...).
>
> So I want to know - Do you think a new rider would be irritated by 
> friction bar ends?
>
> Here's the long story:
>
> I have a very short friend (4'11" - PBH is 72). If money and availability 
> were no object, I'd buy her a 45cm Clem and be done with it, but I can't do 
> that myself, and she'd never spend that kind of money on a bike (at least 
> not until she catches the biking bug from this bike I'm building her since 
> it'll be the first bike that's ever fit her).
>
> So my goal is to build a bike that fits her and is so fun to ride that 
> she'll want to ride bikes all the time and eventually just buy a Clem.
>
> I finally found a frame that will fit her. It's a tiny (41 cm) 90s 
> Hardrock step through with 26" wheels and Shimano 200ES drive train, which 
> is low end 90s 7-speed stuff. It has a triple crank that I will leave in 
> place (buttery smooth even after 30 years). Both derailers are in good 
> shape, but they're low end 90s stuff, so I doubt they feel great, but I bet 
> they'd work with friction just fine. It came with junky old rapid fire 
> shifters, so those are definitely getting replaced.
>
> I'm planning to put Albatross bars on this bike, so my quandary is about 
> the drivetrain. I'd like to use as many parts from my bin as possible, but 
> I can't decide which combo is gonna work best and be the most fun for a 
> timid rider. Buying new parts is no big deal, but I don't see the point in 
> spending a bunch of money in the event she doesn't ride it much, so here 
> are the relevant parts from my bin:
>
>- Rear wheel options - 7 speed cassette wheel with good cassette. 
>8/9/10 speed wheel with no cassette.
>- Shifters -Microshift 9 speed thumbies (I kinda want to keep these 
>for another build). Shimano bar ends that no longer index.
>- Derailers - New Altus 8 speed RD. Old Sora 9 speed RD. Shimano 600ES 
>7 speed RD.
>
> So here are my options:
>
>
>1. Keep the old 7 speed stuff. Friction bar ends or friction thumbies.
>2. Buy a new 8 speed cassette. Use the Altus RD from my box. Friction 
>thumbies or bar ends.
>3. Buy a 9 speed cassette and a 9 speed derailer. Indexed Microshift 
>thumbies.
>4. Buy a 9 speed cassette, derailer, and rapid fire shifter. The 
>Sunrace 9 speed stuff comes out to about $60 for the whole set up.
>
> I have a new 3x rapid fire shifter for the front, but I hate how those 
> shift, and I don't think I have a matching derailer - I can test the 200GS 
> FD that is on there, but I personally think friction front is the way to 
> go, and I definitely prefer a bar end for that over a thumbie, because the 
> leverage feels better to me.
>
> Since bar ends are just such a joy to use and have so much leverage, I 
> suspect the Altus derailer and a 8 or 9 speed cassette with a friction bar 
> end will be fantastic for her, but I'd love some second opinions, and since 
> it's winter, I'm sure there are plenty out there, so feel free to make blue 
> sky suggestions :)
>
> Here's the bike before I tore it down to grease everything[image: 
> signal-2022-09-20-09-24-24-645.jpg]
>
> Thanks,
> Paul in AR
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Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

[DavidP]

It looks great already - love the saddle! Going to narrower rims should 
also give a few more millimeters for fenders.

On Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 2:50:52 PM UTC-5 fra...@gmail.com wrote:

> [image: 0BB42BFC-3110-49EC-B876-961CA57F3245.jpeg]
>
> I had the tires sitting around and donated my Rich built Cliffhanger 
> wheels for now. I think I’ll go for something a bit narrower and lighter 
> eventually though. I had the 85mm FacePlater so we’ll see how everything 
> works out when she can ride it. Now I have to wait for the parts I didn’t 
> have sitting around. I do have brakes but waiting on some Paul levers so no 
> rush. So far so good I think!
> On Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 9:43:00 AM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Perfect!! Thanks.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Nov 26, 2022, at 10:07 AM, Leah Peterson  wrote:
>>
>> 
>>
>>
>> [image: image0.jpeg]
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Nov 26, 2022, at 8:58 AM, DavidP  wrote:
>>
>> Leah posted it in the "Using Your Rivendell Vs. Being Precious" thread:
>> https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/fBVXpMqGxr8/m/eQx-N_ckBQAJ
>>
>> -Dave
>>
>> On Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 7:48:46 AM UTC-5 rmro...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I missed it - where can I find this quote?
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Nov 25, 2022, at 10:47 PM, Leah Peterson  wrote:
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>> 
>>> Hi Masa, so good to “see” you on this forum! Yes, your quote and photo 
>>> were so memorable it simply needed to be posted here. You are so lucky that 
>>> Blue Lug is your local shop; they are creative geniuses. I love that 
>>> two-color bar tape on your bars. How do you like your new Platypus? You 
>>> said it’s your first Rivendell - does it live up to your expectations? 
>>> Thank you for posting and sharing your new bike with us. Hope to hear more 
>>> from you on this forum!
>>> Leah
>>>
>>> On Nov 25, 2022, at 8:42 PM, Masa  wrote:
>>>
>>>  
>>>
>>> Hello, I live in Tokyo and have been a fan of Rivendell since luckily my 
>>> local bike shop is Blue Lug! The other day I finally got my Platypus as my 
>>> first Riv.
>>>
>>> I found that Leah mentioned about my Instagram post on the other thread 
>>> and really appreciate that.
>>>
>>> It was just my understanding what Grant (and the mechanic who built my 
>>> Platty from Blue Lug) like to tell the owners of  Riv. So it’s not my 
>>> original but just a reflection :)
>>>
>>> Masa
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Re: [RBW] FS: 58cm SimpleOne

[Jared Wilson]

BUMP!

$1300 with Pasela 32s instead of the Snoqualmie Pass tires

Thanks :)

On Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 10:09:41 AM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:

> That’s a beautiful thing.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Nov 18, 2022, at 6:56 PM, Jared Wilson  wrote:
>
> Hey group,
>
>
> Repurchased my old SimpleOne earlier this year and just don't find myself 
> riding it enough, I thought that might change the second time around, 
> alas
>
> 58cm Rivendell SimpleOne Frame/Fork
>
> *Used with paint chips and a micro-dent on the top tube. I don't buy bikes 
> with dented tubes but this one is so small I couldn't find the energy to 
> care, you should do the same!*
>
> Tange Headset
>
> Nitto 85mm 31.8 FacePlater stem
>
> Nitto/Riv 31.8 BullBar
>
> Origin8 brake levers
>
> Ergon GP1 BioKork grips
>
> Shimano Deore BR-T610 V-brakes, rear will be swapped to black before sale
>
> Nitto S65 seatpost
>
> WTB Pure V saddle
>
> IRD 165mm 144bcd cranks with 42T 3/32" Wabi chainring
>
> Shimano UN300 BB
>
> OEM Quickbeam wheels, Suzue hubs to Mavic rims
>
> 18T White Industries Eno Trials Freewheel
>
> 20T White Industries Eno Freewheel
>
> Rene Herse Snoqualmie Pass Endurance Tires (700x44)
>
> Surly Tuggnut chain tensioner
>
> Pedals not included
>
> SimpleOne Photos 
> 
>
> *$1500 + buyer pays shipping*
>
> Can deliver to SF Bay Area November 30th or down to LA around Christmas 
> time.
>
> Please respond off list if interested, thanks :)
>
> Jared in SLO County
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[RBW] Re: FOR SALE : TERRY/NITTO STEM

['Charlie' via RBW Owners Bunch]

2 BOLT  FACEPLATE

On Thursday, November 24, 2022 at 8:34:54 PM UTC-5 Charlie wrote:

> NOS TERRY/NITTO STEM 22.2 mm STEERER - 26mm BAR 
>
> $30 CASH OR USPS MONEY ORDER ( POST OFFICE ) NO OTHER MONEY ORDER 
>
> SHIPPING $10 TO U.S.A.
>
> CONTACT OFF LIST PLEASE
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> [image: DSCF2003.JPG][image: CIMG6613.JPG]
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Re: [RBW] Re: FOR SALE: Stem - Nitto Tallux 26.0 mm Clamp - SOLD

[Rob Collard]

Postage is actually $17.10. On Nov 26, 2022, at 1:58 PM, Rob Collard  wrote:The Stem - Nitto Tallux 26.0 mm Clamp is SOLDOn Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 8:54:46 AM UTC-5 Rob Collard wrote:This Nitto Tallux quill stem was used on my 2020 Roadini build on 46 cm Nitto drop bars.26.0 mm clamp. Excellent condition. Some scuffs and residual grease on the vertical portion of the stem. Asking $45 plus shipping to your location.Rob CollardBuffalo, NY



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[RBW] Re: FOR SALE: Stem - Nitto Tallux 26.0 mm Clamp - SOLD

[Rob Collard]

The Stem - Nitto Tallux 26.0 mm Clamp is SOLD
On Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 8:54:46 AM UTC-5 Rob Collard wrote:

> [image: IMG_2383.JPG]
> This Nitto Tallux quill stem was used on my 2020 Roadini build on 46 cm 
> Nitto drop bars.
>
> 26.0 mm clamp. Excellent condition. Some scuffs and residual grease on the 
> vertical portion of the stem. 
>
> Asking *$45 plus shipping* to your location.
>
> Rob Collard
> Buffalo, NY
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Re: [RBW] Re: FOR SALE: Stem - Nitto Tallux 26.0 mm Clamp

[Rob Collard]

Hi Joe,Sorry for the delay. The nitto talux is still available. Where are you located and I’ll estimate the shipping. Best,Rob On Nov 26, 2022, at 12:56 PM, Joe Grandia  wrote:Sent a PM but didn't hear back. Maybe I'm doing it wrong?Anyways, would still love to purchase the stem. Hope to hear back from ya!JoeOn Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 8:58:51 AM UTC-8 Joe Grandia wrote:PM sentOn Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 5:54:46 AM UTC-8 rcc...@gmail.com wrote:This Nitto Tallux quill stem was used on my 2020 Roadini build on 46 cm Nitto drop bars.26.0 mm clamp. Excellent condition. Some scuffs and residual grease on the vertical portion of the stem. Asking $45 plus shipping to your location.Rob CollardBuffalo, NY



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[RBW] Re: FOR SALE: Stem - Nitto Tallux 26.0 mm Clamp

[Joe Grandia]

Sent a PM but didn't hear back. Maybe I'm doing it wrong?

Anyways, would still love to purchase the stem. Hope to hear back from ya!

Joe

On Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 8:58:51 AM UTC-8 Joe Grandia wrote:

> PM sent
>
> On Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 5:54:46 AM UTC-8 rcc...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> [image: IMG_2383.JPG]
>> This Nitto Tallux quill stem was used on my 2020 Roadini build on 46 cm 
>> Nitto drop bars.
>>
>> 26.0 mm clamp. Excellent condition. Some scuffs and residual grease on 
>> the vertical portion of the stem. 
>>
>> Asking *$45 plus shipping* to your location.
>>
>> Rob Collard
>> Buffalo, NY
>>
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[RBW] Re: FS: bits and pieces...

['Scott' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Selle Italia Flite saddle no longer available...

On Friday, November 25, 2022 at 4:26:32 PM UTC-7 Scott wrote:

> Selling some extra bits from my parts stash that I don't anticipate using.
> Most of these same items are going on my new Atlantis and Gus builds. I 
> just have too many of each to justify petting them everyday.
> Happy to provide good pictures and answer any questions, just PM me.
> I'll cover anything over listed shipping cost, or refund if shipping costs 
> less.
>
> -- Seat post (Riv?) new/unused that came with my recently purchased (from 
> Riv) Atlantis: $60 plus $10 shipping.
> -- Brooks B17 carved imperial brown: new-in-box: $110 plus $10 shipping
> -- Selle Anatomica H2 black like new/mint: $115 plus $10 shipping
> -- Selle Italia Flite black titanium rails with original box mid 90s 
> mint/excellent if not for minor scuff: $75 plus $10 shipping
> -- Shimano XT BB-UN72 73 x 107 *English* bottom bracket new-in-box: $70 
> plus $5 shipping
> -- Shimano XTR BB-UN91 73 x 107 *English* bottom bracket new-in-box: $170 
> plus $5 shipping
> -- Shimano XTR BB-UN91 68 x 107 *English* bottom bracket new-in-box: $170 
> plus $5 shipping
> -- Shimano XTR BB-UN91 70 x 113 *Italian* bottom bracket new-in-box: $100 
> plus $5 shipping
> -- Shimano XTR FD-M900 front derailleur 28.6 BP/BS new-in-box: $155 plus 
> $7 shipping
> -- Shimano XTR M900 36 hole front hub new w/ minor shop wear: $70 plus $7 
> shipping
> -- Shimano XTR RD-M900 rear derailleur used scratches/excellent otherwise: 
> $140 plus $7 shipping
> -- Shimano XTR BR-M900 cantilever brakes (front and rear) used in good 
> condition with additional set of new shoes: $100 plus $7 shipping 
> -- Shimano XTR ST-M900 Rapidfire shift/brake new/unused: $350 plus $10 
> shipping
> -- Shimano XTR ST-M961 Dual Control shift/brake new/unused: $250 plus $10 
> shipping
>
> Scott Luly
> Shelby, Montana
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[RBW] Re: FS Rivendell Sam HillBorne - $C3,250

['Joel S' via RBW Owners Bunch]

$2,428 US…
On Friday, November 25, 2022 at 9:50:25 PM UTC-5 ericf3 wrote:

>
> https://vancouver.craigslist.org/van/bik/d/vancouver-rivendell-sam-hillborne/7559622053.html
>
> No connection with seller
>
> ef
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Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

[DavidP]

Leah posted it in the "Using Your Rivendell Vs. Being Precious" thread:
https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/fBVXpMqGxr8/m/eQx-N_ckBQAJ

-Dave

On Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 7:48:46 AM UTC-5 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:

> I missed it - where can I find this quote?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Nov 25, 2022, at 10:47 PM, Leah Peterson  wrote:
>
> 
>
> 
> Hi Masa, so good to “see” you on this forum! Yes, your quote and photo 
> were so memorable it simply needed to be posted here. You are so lucky that 
> Blue Lug is your local shop; they are creative geniuses. I love that 
> two-color bar tape on your bars. How do you like your new Platypus? You 
> said it’s your first Rivendell - does it live up to your expectations? 
> Thank you for posting and sharing your new bike with us. Hope to hear more 
> from you on this forum!
> Leah
>
> On Nov 25, 2022, at 8:42 PM, Masa  wrote:
>
>  
>
> Hello, I live in Tokyo and have been a fan of Rivendell since luckily my 
> local bike shop is Blue Lug! The other day I finally got my Platypus as my 
> first Riv.
>
> I found that Leah mentioned about my Instagram post on the other thread 
> and really appreciate that.
>
> It was just my understanding what Grant (and the mechanic who built my 
> Platty from Blue Lug) like to tell the owners of  Riv. So it’s not my 
> original but just a reflection :)
>
> Masa
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Re: [RBW] Haul'in the Goods with MouseTraps and Trailers

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Patrick

Good point on rigidity.

I don't think the modern Pletscher is much more rigid, but the mounting is 
more rigid.  The folks up there typically mount the older style rack's 
front to the rack mounts on the stays using a U shaped piece of steel strip 
going from the rack mounts and the rack being attached to the bottom of the 
U.   This makes the front mounting much more rigid than the steel plate 
sandwiched between the stays method Pletscher used before.  The rack's flat 
mounting piece in the front bolts directly to the U shaped piece oif steel 
strip

I'll try to get a picture of the U shaped mounting the next time we get up 
there.

Also, I think the new Pletscher racks mount directly to the rack mounts, 
increasing rigidity of the front mounting.  .

These folks use recent frames, vs older frames, and they come with rack 
mounts on the stays.   The new frames fit the needs of these folks better 
than  the older frames, which typically don't have rack mounts.  Also, new 
Fuji's, Jamis's, etc come with new components which work good vs 'legacy' 
equipment which can be hard to find when replacement is needed.  They want 
utility, not really 'memories'.   

John Hawrylak
Woodstown NJ

On Friday, November 25, 2022 at 8:42:16 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote:

> Is the modern Pletscher better than the original model from the 1970s and 
> '80s? I ask because the Pletscher I installed circa 1985 on a beater city 
> Sprite to carry 2 Wald basket panniers was the most flexible rack I've ever 
> used; I recall literally being unable to ride a straight line with heavily 
> loaded rear baskets. Fortunately my return trip from the grocery store was 
> only about 1/2 mile.
>
> On Sat, Nov 19, 2022 at 5:05 PM 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch <
> rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
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>> Here is a picture of 3 bikes haul'in the goods in the PA Dutch country on 
>> Sat 11/19/22.  This is the back of the Goods store in East Earl PA on Rt 23 
>> near Rt 322.  People were out doing the Thanksgiving shopping and some 
>> Balck Friday shopping.
>>
>> The bikes are used for more utilitarian tasks up there with young, middle 
>> and older age riders using them for day to day tasks.
>>
>> The near one has a trailer with items from the Shady Maple supermarket 
>> (blue bag) and the gentleman riding it is just about to add a bag of items 
>> from Goods. 
>>
>> The second has a Pletchser with a working Mousetrap holding a wooden 
>> cargo box.  Note hoe the box has a nice cut out accommodating both the 
>> Mousetrap bend and his/her hand.
>>
>> The far on has a Pletchser Mousetrap holding the standard cardboard box 
>> with the trap deforming the box top.
>>
>> All 3 use kickstands.   The near one is a Fuji and the other 2 are 
>> Jamis.   Those folks must be in great shape!  Great to see a Pletchser 
>> MouseTrap being used for what they designed it for and doing a good job.
>>
>>
>> John Hawrylak
>> Woodstown NJ
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Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

[Richard Rose]

I missed it - where can I find this quote?

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 25, 2022, at 10:47 PM, Leah Peterson  wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> Hi Masa, so good to “see” you on this forum! Yes, your quote and photo were 
> so memorable it simply needed to be posted here. You are so lucky that Blue 
> Lug is your local shop; they are creative geniuses. I love that two-color bar 
> tape on your bars. How do you like your new Platypus? You said it’s your 
> first Rivendell - does it live up to your expectations? Thank you for posting 
> and sharing your new bike with us. Hope to hear more from you on this forum!
> Leah
> 
>>> On Nov 25, 2022, at 8:42 PM, Masa  wrote:
>>> 
>> 
>> Hello, I live in Tokyo and have been a fan of Rivendell since luckily my 
>> local bike shop is Blue Lug! The other day I finally got my Platypus as my 
>> first Riv.
>> 
>> I found that Leah mentioned about my Instagram post on the other thread and 
>> really appreciate that.
>> 
>> It was just my understanding what Grant (and the mechanic who built my 
>> Platty from Blue Lug) like to tell the owners of  Riv. So it’s not my 
>> original but just a reflection :)
>> 
>> Masa
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Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

[Takashi]

Masa,
Congrats on your new bike!
I'm looking forward to hearing from you about how the bike feels.

Takashi

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