[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Build Opinions

[Eric Grim]

Focusing on the question, what kinds of bars do people like on their 
Appaloosas, I had Nitto *North Road* bars on mine for a while (now, my 
Grant Petersen-designed Soma *San Marcos* is wearing them).  I don't think 
Nitto is making those bars anymore, but there are lots that are pretty 
similar, including the Choco and Albastache.  I like them a lot.

Presently my Appaloosa has Nitto VS touring/butterfly bars.  I haven't 
ridden with them much yet.

I took some pics but couldn't figure out how to paste them into this reply.

Eric Grim
Spokane (just north of the Palouse, where the Appaloosa horse came from.)

On Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 7:08:44 AM UTC-7 ted.l...@gmail.com wrote:

> Got my Appa on Monday, built it yesterday and commuted to work on it 
> today. First impressions are that it's exactly what I had hoped for. The 
> ride is amazing and it feels so plush while still remaining responsive; 
> nimble yet stable. But I think it could still be better and I want to 
> channel the wisdom of the group.
>
> Currently, I have the bike built with drop bars (50cm V/O Randonneur). 
> However, I know this frame, like many of the Riv frames, is really built 
> with swept back bars in mind. Knowing this, I went with a stem that's about 
> half my "typical" length. Unfortunately, it still feels like quite a reach 
> to get on the hoods, not impossible, but not "normal". So, this is where my 
> question starts:
>
> Do I continue to try shortening the stem, say to maybe 30-40mm, or do I 
> give in to my swept bar destiny and spring for some new bars? And if I go 
> with sweeps, which bars do people like on the Appa? I have 65mm Tosco bars 
> on my Gus and it's wonderful on that bike, but being that I don't want to 
> be quite so upright (and there's not quite as much room) on the Appa. I was 
> thinking of going with either Billie or Albatross bars. The two are so 
> similar, however, that I'm having a hard time deciding between the two. I'm 
> probably splitting hairs, as usual, but I'm genuinely curious to see what 
> y'all think.
>
> Cheers,
> -- 
> Ted Wood < ted.l...@gmail.com >
>

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[RBW] Re: To trade or sell or improve, my 50cm 1988 Bridgestone MB-1

[Jeffrey Arita]

Lee,

I will share our experiences: we bought his/her 90's era Trek 930 ATBs 
during the pandemic as project bikes.  They both had close-to-level top 
tubes, much like your MB-1.  I ended up buying a pair of 
threaded-to-threadless stem adapters and then installing shorter (and 
upright) threadless stems to both raise and shorten the reach.  Be advised 
the specific Treks we had required a slightly larger diameter adapter vs. 
the more common 22.2mm (quill) diameter.  Measure your existing quill stem 
and perhaps order the appropriate sized adapter.  The adapters use the 
almost standard 9/8" diameter size to attach threadless stems.

Good luck,

Jeff

On Monday, July 3, 2023 at 3:42:44 PM UTC-4 Lee T wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> I've had this MB-1 since 2007 when I lived in the desert in California. 
> I'm its second owner. I don't ride it very much and it's taking up a lot of 
> space in my studio apartment, lol. I wanted a Susie Longbolts but couldn't 
> afford it, and purchased a lovely Clem "L" large off this list a year ago 
> and really love it. I also have a Bianchi San Jose singlespeed 58cm already.
>
> My MB-1s a 50cm and the geometry really annoys me. I have to lean way too 
> far over to reach the handlebars, plus i wonder if the frame is too small. 
> I mostly do singletrack on my Clem with 2.3 Thunder Burt tires. I live in 
> Brooklyn so it's hard to find as many mountain bike opportunities anyway 
> beyond stealth city park biking. 
>
> I coveted the Susie Longbolts/Wolbis Slugstone but wonder how different it 
> would really be from my Clem. In any case, I've been trying to figure out 
> if I should just sell the MB-1 or if I should get some north road bars or 
> something and try those? As far as I know, I have almost all the original 
> parts on the bike minus the seat, so maybe I should sell this to someone 
> for whom this is their dream bike and just be thankful I have two nice 
> bikes already? Not sure!
>
> Thanks for any opinions.
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Build Opinions

[Dave Grossman]

I once heard an interview with Jeff Jones on how to set up his H-Bar and he 
mentioned using a stem short enough so that you can fully utilize his 
bars.  If the stem is too long, the curve at the front won't be used for 
more "aero" riding and if it is too short the grips won't be comfy either.

I've tried to apply this to my Hunq and I ended up running a 120/Albas on 
it!  I suggest trying a few setups on the Joe until you feel like you can 
utilize it in full.

On Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 2:40:40 AM UTC-5 Eric Grim wrote:

> Focusing on the question, what kinds of bars do people like on their 
> Appaloosas, I had Nitto *North Road* bars on mine for a while (now, my 
> Grant Petersen-designed Soma *San Marcos* is wearing them).  I don't 
> think Nitto is making those bars anymore, but there are lots that are 
> pretty similar, including the Choco and Albastache.  I like them a lot.
>
> Presently my Appaloosa has Nitto VS touring/butterfly bars.  I haven't 
> ridden with them much yet.
>
> I took some pics but couldn't figure out how to paste them into this reply.
>
> Eric Grim
> Spokane (just north of the Palouse, where the Appaloosa horse came from.)
>
> On Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 7:08:44 AM UTC-7 ted.l...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Got my Appa on Monday, built it yesterday and commuted to work on it 
>> today. First impressions are that it's exactly what I had hoped for. The 
>> ride is amazing and it feels so plush while still remaining responsive; 
>> nimble yet stable. But I think it could still be better and I want to 
>> channel the wisdom of the group.
>>
>> Currently, I have the bike built with drop bars (50cm V/O Randonneur). 
>> However, I know this frame, like many of the Riv frames, is really built 
>> with swept back bars in mind. Knowing this, I went with a stem that's about 
>> half my "typical" length. Unfortunately, it still feels like quite a reach 
>> to get on the hoods, not impossible, but not "normal". So, this is where my 
>> question starts:
>>
>> Do I continue to try shortening the stem, say to maybe 30-40mm, or do I 
>> give in to my swept bar destiny and spring for some new bars? And if I go 
>> with sweeps, which bars do people like on the Appa? I have 65mm Tosco bars 
>> on my Gus and it's wonderful on that bike, but being that I don't want to 
>> be quite so upright (and there's not quite as much room) on the Appa. I was 
>> thinking of going with either Billie or Albatross bars. The two are so 
>> similar, however, that I'm having a hard time deciding between the two. I'm 
>> probably splitting hairs, as usual, but I'm genuinely curious to see what 
>> y'all think.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> -- 
>> Ted Wood < ted.l...@gmail.com >
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: To trade or sell or improve, my 50cm 1988 Bridgestone MB-1

[Philip Barrett]

The MB-1 was designed as an uncompromising racer so the geometry is 
deliberately aggressive. Fantastic piece of equipment though with that 
wonderful Tange Prestige frame. Yours looks to be mostly original with the 
exception of the rims?

On Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 7:00:11 AM UTC-5 Jeffrey Arita wrote:

> Lee,
>
> I will share our experiences: we bought his/her 90's era Trek 930 ATBs 
> during the pandemic as project bikes.  They both had close-to-level top 
> tubes, much like your MB-1.  I ended up buying a pair of 
> threaded-to-threadless stem adapters and then installing shorter (and 
> upright) threadless stems to both raise and shorten the reach.  Be advised 
> the specific Treks we had required a slightly larger diameter adapter vs. 
> the more common 22.2mm (quill) diameter.  Measure your existing quill stem 
> and perhaps order the appropriate sized adapter.  The adapters use the 
> almost standard 9/8" diameter size to attach threadless stems.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Jeff
>
> On Monday, July 3, 2023 at 3:42:44 PM UTC-4 Lee T wrote:
>
>> Hi folks,
>>
>> I've had this MB-1 since 2007 when I lived in the desert in California. 
>> I'm its second owner. I don't ride it very much and it's taking up a lot of 
>> space in my studio apartment, lol. I wanted a Susie Longbolts but couldn't 
>> afford it, and purchased a lovely Clem "L" large off this list a year ago 
>> and really love it. I also have a Bianchi San Jose singlespeed 58cm already.
>>
>> My MB-1s a 50cm and the geometry really annoys me. I have to lean way too 
>> far over to reach the handlebars, plus i wonder if the frame is too small. 
>> I mostly do singletrack on my Clem with 2.3 Thunder Burt tires. I live in 
>> Brooklyn so it's hard to find as many mountain bike opportunities anyway 
>> beyond stealth city park biking. 
>>
>> I coveted the Susie Longbolts/Wolbis Slugstone but wonder how different 
>> it would really be from my Clem. In any case, I've been trying to figure 
>> out if I should just sell the MB-1 or if I should get some north road bars 
>> or something and try those? As far as I know, I have almost all the 
>> original parts on the bike minus the seat, so maybe I should sell this to 
>> someone for whom this is their dream bike and just be thankful I have two 
>> nice bikes already? Not sure!
>>
>> Thanks for any opinions.
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Build Opinions

[maxcr]

My Hunqa has a Discord Fingerling Stem with 70mm reach and a Jones Loop Bar 
(710) - it's a great setup
Max

On Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 9:58:21 AM UTC-4 Dave Grossman wrote:

> I once heard an interview with Jeff Jones on how to set up his H-Bar and 
> he mentioned using a stem short enough so that you can fully utilize his 
> bars.  If the stem is too long, the curve at the front won't be used for 
> more "aero" riding and if it is too short the grips won't be comfy either.
>
> I've tried to apply this to my Hunq and I ended up running a 120/Albas on 
> it!  I suggest trying a few setups on the Joe until you feel like you can 
> utilize it in full.
>
> On Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 2:40:40 AM UTC-5 Eric Grim wrote:
>
>> Focusing on the question, what kinds of bars do people like on their 
>> Appaloosas, I had Nitto *North Road* bars on mine for a while (now, my 
>> Grant Petersen-designed Soma *San Marcos* is wearing them).  I don't 
>> think Nitto is making those bars anymore, but there are lots that are 
>> pretty similar, including the Choco and Albastache.  I like them a lot.
>>
>> Presently my Appaloosa has Nitto VS touring/butterfly bars.  I haven't 
>> ridden with them much yet.
>>
>> I took some pics but couldn't figure out how to paste them into this 
>> reply.
>>
>> Eric Grim
>> Spokane (just north of the Palouse, where the Appaloosa horse came from.)
>>
>> On Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 7:08:44 AM UTC-7 ted.l...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Got my Appa on Monday, built it yesterday and commuted to work on it 
>>> today. First impressions are that it's exactly what I had hoped for. The 
>>> ride is amazing and it feels so plush while still remaining responsive; 
>>> nimble yet stable. But I think it could still be better and I want to 
>>> channel the wisdom of the group.
>>>
>>> Currently, I have the bike built with drop bars (50cm V/O Randonneur). 
>>> However, I know this frame, like many of the Riv frames, is really built 
>>> with swept back bars in mind. Knowing this, I went with a stem that's about 
>>> half my "typical" length. Unfortunately, it still feels like quite a reach 
>>> to get on the hoods, not impossible, but not "normal". So, this is where my 
>>> question starts:
>>>
>>> Do I continue to try shortening the stem, say to maybe 30-40mm, or do I 
>>> give in to my swept bar destiny and spring for some new bars? And if I go 
>>> with sweeps, which bars do people like on the Appa? I have 65mm Tosco bars 
>>> on my Gus and it's wonderful on that bike, but being that I don't want to 
>>> be quite so upright (and there's not quite as much room) on the Appa. I was 
>>> thinking of going with either Billie or Albatross bars. The two are so 
>>> similar, however, that I'm having a hard time deciding between the two. I'm 
>>> probably splitting hairs, as usual, but I'm genuinely curious to see what 
>>> y'all think.
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> -- 
>>> Ted Wood < ted.l...@gmail.com >
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: FS: Custom GURP Frame Bag for 54cm 700c Rivendell Hunqapillar

[Irving]

$OLD

On Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at 11:18:58 AM UTC-7 Irving wrote:

> Hi there RBW,
>
> I'm selling a Custom GURP Frame Bag 
>  sized perfectly for a 54cm 
> 700c Rivendell Hunqapillar 
> .
>  
> It may fit with other frames but you can take a peek at the BikeInsights 
> link and guestimate from there.
>
> Black X-Pac material with a yellow lining for easy visibility and finding 
> internal contents. Burlier zipper on the driveside, similar to the one that 
> Revelate 
> Tangle 
> .
>  
> Has an internal sleeve and velcro loop mounts for a frame mount. Non-drive 
> side zip for a flat pocket. Lace-up top tube attachment and velcro 
> attachments for the headtube, downtube and seat tube.
>
> I recently reconfigured my Hunqapillar and would rather have this be used 
> by someone rather than languish away my stash of unused bags. I paid $190 
> for this in November 2021 and am looking to sell it for $100 shipped.
>
> Let me know if you have any questions.
>
> -Irving
> SF, CA
>

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[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Build Opinions

[Tim Bantham]

Ted, I've got to say that Ana Purple color is one of the nicest colors I've 
seen on a Riv. Looks great! I'll offer my feedback as a former Appa owner. 
I've tried Albatross, Billie's and Jones Loop bars. Of those three the 
Billie's were my favorite. The Albatross didn't over enough hand positions. 
The Jones bars are very practical and make for great touring bars but I 
never could warm up to the aesthetics of the Jones. The Billie's are 
classic Riv and they just go perfectly IMHO. 

I sold my Appa in the fall of last year and have had quite a few regrets 
about doing so. Oh well, maybe I'll try an Atlantis next time! 

Tim 

On Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 11:14:37 AM UTC-4 maxcr wrote:

> My Hunqa has a Discord Fingerling Stem with 70mm reach and a Jones Loop 
> Bar (710) - it's a great setup
> Max
>
> On Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 9:58:21 AM UTC-4 Dave Grossman wrote:
>
>> I once heard an interview with Jeff Jones on how to set up his H-Bar and 
>> he mentioned using a stem short enough so that you can fully utilize his 
>> bars.  If the stem is too long, the curve at the front won't be used for 
>> more "aero" riding and if it is too short the grips won't be comfy either.
>>
>> I've tried to apply this to my Hunq and I ended up running a 120/Albas on 
>> it!  I suggest trying a few setups on the Joe until you feel like you can 
>> utilize it in full.
>>
>> On Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 2:40:40 AM UTC-5 Eric Grim wrote:
>>
>>> Focusing on the question, what kinds of bars do people like on their 
>>> Appaloosas, I had Nitto *North Road* bars on mine for a while (now, my 
>>> Grant Petersen-designed Soma *San Marcos* is wearing them).  I don't 
>>> think Nitto is making those bars anymore, but there are lots that are 
>>> pretty similar, including the Choco and Albastache.  I like them a lot.
>>>
>>> Presently my Appaloosa has Nitto VS touring/butterfly bars.  I haven't 
>>> ridden with them much yet.
>>>
>>> I took some pics but couldn't figure out how to paste them into this 
>>> reply.
>>>
>>> Eric Grim
>>> Spokane (just north of the Palouse, where the Appaloosa horse came from.)
>>>
>>> On Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 7:08:44 AM UTC-7 ted.l...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>
 Got my Appa on Monday, built it yesterday and commuted to work on it 
 today. First impressions are that it's exactly what I had hoped for. The 
 ride is amazing and it feels so plush while still remaining responsive; 
 nimble yet stable. But I think it could still be better and I want to 
 channel the wisdom of the group.

 Currently, I have the bike built with drop bars (50cm V/O Randonneur). 
 However, I know this frame, like many of the Riv frames, is really built 
 with swept back bars in mind. Knowing this, I went with a stem that's 
 about 
 half my "typical" length. Unfortunately, it still feels like quite a reach 
 to get on the hoods, not impossible, but not "normal". So, this is where 
 my 
 question starts:

 Do I continue to try shortening the stem, say to maybe 30-40mm, or do I 
 give in to my swept bar destiny and spring for some new bars? And if I go 
 with sweeps, which bars do people like on the Appa? I have 65mm Tosco bars 
 on my Gus and it's wonderful on that bike, but being that I don't want to 
 be quite so upright (and there's not quite as much room) on the Appa. I 
 was 
 thinking of going with either Billie or Albatross bars. The two are so 
 similar, however, that I'm having a hard time deciding between the two. 
 I'm 
 probably splitting hairs, as usual, but I'm genuinely curious to see what 
 y'all think.

 Cheers,
 -- 
 Ted Wood < ted.l...@gmail.com >

>>>

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[RBW] Re: To trade or sell or improve, my 50cm 1988 Bridgestone MB-1

[Valerie Yates]

I would sell a bike whose geometry (or any other aspect) annoys me because 
someone else may really love it. I finally got hold of a Susie and it feels 
different from the Clem H that I sold but may be less so compared to a Clem 
L. It is fun to speculate but not if it gets in the way of enjoying bikes 
you love. 

Best,

Val in Boulder CO

On Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 8:18:01 AM UTC-6 philipr...@gmail.com wrote:

> The MB-1 was designed as an uncompromising racer so the geometry is 
> deliberately aggressive. Fantastic piece of equipment though with that 
> wonderful Tange Prestige frame. Yours looks to be mostly original with the 
> exception of the rims?
>
> On Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 7:00:11 AM UTC-5 Jeffrey Arita wrote:
>
>> Lee,
>>
>> I will share our experiences: we bought his/her 90's era Trek 930 ATBs 
>> during the pandemic as project bikes.  They both had close-to-level top 
>> tubes, much like your MB-1.  I ended up buying a pair of 
>> threaded-to-threadless stem adapters and then installing shorter (and 
>> upright) threadless stems to both raise and shorten the reach.  Be advised 
>> the specific Treks we had required a slightly larger diameter adapter vs. 
>> the more common 22.2mm (quill) diameter.  Measure your existing quill stem 
>> and perhaps order the appropriate sized adapter.  The adapters use the 
>> almost standard 9/8" diameter size to attach threadless stems.
>>
>> Good luck,
>>
>> Jeff
>>
>> On Monday, July 3, 2023 at 3:42:44 PM UTC-4 Lee T wrote:
>>
>>> Hi folks,
>>>
>>> I've had this MB-1 since 2007 when I lived in the desert in California. 
>>> I'm its second owner. I don't ride it very much and it's taking up a lot of 
>>> space in my studio apartment, lol. I wanted a Susie Longbolts but couldn't 
>>> afford it, and purchased a lovely Clem "L" large off this list a year ago 
>>> and really love it. I also have a Bianchi San Jose singlespeed 58cm already.
>>>
>>> My MB-1s a 50cm and the geometry really annoys me. I have to lean way 
>>> too far over to reach the handlebars, plus i wonder if the frame is too 
>>> small. I mostly do singletrack on my Clem with 2.3 Thunder Burt tires. I 
>>> live in Brooklyn so it's hard to find as many mountain bike opportunities 
>>> anyway beyond stealth city park biking. 
>>>
>>> I coveted the Susie Longbolts/Wolbis Slugstone but wonder how different 
>>> it would really be from my Clem. In any case, I've been trying to figure 
>>> out if I should just sell the MB-1 or if I should get some north road bars 
>>> or something and try those? As far as I know, I have almost all the 
>>> original parts on the bike minus the seat, so maybe I should sell this to 
>>> someone for whom this is their dream bike and just be thankful I have two 
>>> nice bikes already? Not sure!
>>>
>>> Thanks for any opinions.
>>>
>>>

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[RBW] FS: Nitto MT-10 Long Quill Stem, 100mm, 25.4mm clamp size

[Irving]

 Bought this for a project that never came to fruition.


   - Nitto MT-10 Long Quill Stem, 100mm, 25.4mm clamp size 
   


$30 shipped, Paypal or Venmo accepted.

-Irving

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[RBW] Re: To trade or sell or improve, my 50cm 1988 Bridgestone MB-1

[Nick Shoemaker]

I was in a similar situation: I had a comparably spec'd Giant with bars 
that were way too low for me to ride comfortably. I somewhat solved it by 
adding a long/tall stem and Bosco bars, but soon after built up my own Clem 
L. In short, the only thing MB-1 era bikes do better than a Clem is take up 
less space (easier to fit in a car/garage/apartment/bike rack); even if you 
manage to get the MB-1 to fit you *better*, it will still be no match for 
the awesomeness of the Clem's long geometry & tire clearance. Bstones have 
a huge following (with correspondingly silly market pricing), but I can't 
imagine having any real use for one (beyond novelty) if you already have a 
Clem you're happy with. Again, this is somewhat at odds with the Radavist-y 
culture of objectifying old bikes for the sake of.something(?) Ride the 
wheels off your Clem and want for nothing!

On Monday, July 3, 2023 at 3:42:44 PM UTC-4 Lee T wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> I've had this MB-1 since 2007 when I lived in the desert in California. 
> I'm its second owner. I don't ride it very much and it's taking up a lot of 
> space in my studio apartment, lol. I wanted a Susie Longbolts but couldn't 
> afford it, and purchased a lovely Clem "L" large off this list a year ago 
> and really love it. I also have a Bianchi San Jose singlespeed 58cm already.
>
> My MB-1s a 50cm and the geometry really annoys me. I have to lean way too 
> far over to reach the handlebars, plus i wonder if the frame is too small. 
> I mostly do singletrack on my Clem with 2.3 Thunder Burt tires. I live in 
> Brooklyn so it's hard to find as many mountain bike opportunities anyway 
> beyond stealth city park biking. 
>
> I coveted the Susie Longbolts/Wolbis Slugstone but wonder how different it 
> would really be from my Clem. In any case, I've been trying to figure out 
> if I should just sell the MB-1 or if I should get some north road bars or 
> something and try those? As far as I know, I have almost all the original 
> parts on the bike minus the seat, so maybe I should sell this to someone 
> for whom this is their dream bike and just be thankful I have two nice 
> bikes already? Not sure!
>
> Thanks for any opinions.
>
>

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[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto MT-10 Long Quill Stem, 100mm, 25.4mm clamp size

[Irving]

Claimed!

On Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 12:53:43 PM UTC-7 Irving wrote:

> Bought this for a project that never came to fruition.
>
>
>- Nitto MT-10 Long Quill Stem, 100mm, 25.4mm clamp size 
>
>
>
> $30 shipped, Paypal or Venmo accepted.
>
> -Irving
>

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[RBW] Roaduno

[Dick Combs]

Anyone got any news/updates on availability?

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[RBW] Re: Roaduno

[Bill Lindsay]

The latest update they published was in February. saying they'd ship put of 
Taiwan in August/September.  That same email update said there would be a 
lugged Susie shipping in June and Platypus in July.  The Susie's don't seem 
to be here yet, so maybe push everything back a little.  October?

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA

On Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 1:54:59 PM UTC-7 Dick Combs wrote:

> Anyone got any news/updates on availability?

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[RBW] Re: Roaduno

[Mack Penner]

The mid-May Blahg  has 
em slated for December in purple and dark orange. 
Mack in Alberta 

On Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 4:21:05 PM UTC-6 Bill Lindsay wrote:

> The latest update they published was in February. saying they'd ship put 
> of Taiwan in August/September.  That same email update said there would be 
> a lugged Susie shipping in June and Platypus in July.  The Susie's don't 
> seem to be here yet, so maybe push everything back a little.  October?
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
>
> On Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 1:54:59 PM UTC-7 Dick Combs wrote:
>
>> Anyone got any news/updates on availability?
>
>

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[RBW] FS: Nitto Bosco 58cm, Nitto S83, Brooks B67

[jaredwilson]

Hey group,

Shifting things around and these components are now available.

jah blessed bike part photos 


Nitto/Rivendell Bosco, 58cm, aluminum - $80 + ship

Nitto S83, 26.8, black cerakote via Analog, mechanically great, not in best 
visual condition if you run a high saddle, worked fine for me - $40 + ship

Brooks B67, antique brown, low miles but slight scuff on driveside - $75 + 
ship

All shipping done via PirateShip for lowest rates, please respond off list 
if interested.

Thanks :)

jared


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Re: [RBW] FS: Nitto Bosco 58cm, Nitto S83, Brooks B67

[Richard Rose]

Pm sent!Sent from my iPhoneOn Jul 6, 2023, at 8:14 PM, jaredwilson  wrote:Hey group,Shifting things around and these components are now available.jah blessed bike part photosNitto/Rivendell Bosco, 58cm, aluminum - $80 + shipNitto S83, 26.8, black cerakote via Analog, mechanically great, not in best visual condition if you run a high saddle, worked fine for me - $40 + shipBrooks B67, antique brown, low miles but slight scuff on driveside - $75 + shipAll shipping done via PirateShip for lowest rates, please respond off list if interested.Thanks :)jared



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Re: [RBW] FS: Nitto Bosco 58cm, Nitto S83, Brooks B67

[jaredwilson]

All parts spoken for, thanks :)

On Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 7:05:04 PM UTC-7 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:

> Pm sent!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 6, 2023, at 8:14 PM, jaredwilson  wrote:
>
> Hey group,
>
>
> Shifting things around and these components are now available.
>
> jah blessed bike part photos 
> 
>
> Nitto/Rivendell Bosco, 58cm, aluminum - $80 + ship
>
> Nitto S83, 26.8, black cerakote via Analog, mechanically great, not in 
> best visual condition if you run a high saddle, worked fine for me - $40 + 
> ship
>
> Brooks B67, antique brown, low miles but slight scuff on driveside - $75 + 
> ship
>
> All shipping done via PirateShip for lowest rates, please respond off list 
> if interested.
>
> Thanks :)
>
> jared
>
>
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