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Re: [RBW] Roadini or Homer

2023-10-12 Thread Stephen Durfee

Piaw, are you saying that you take your Roadini for a 3-week tour?  How 
much gear are you carrying?

On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 4:36:01 PM UTC-7 pi...@gmail.com wrote:

> On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 8:52:13 AM UTC-7 shu...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>
> Anyway, I could carry on and on, but I just wish to say that I find the 
> two *quite* different.  The bike also feels noticeably bigger (the frame 
> is a 58) which may also contribute.  To shorten what could be a long story, 
> I came home, walked in the house, and ordered a Homer, which is set to 
> arrive today.  Once I build it up, I intend to sell the Roadini.  After 
> about thirty years of 3000mi annually, the Homer was instantly the bike 
> that I'd dreamt of for a long time.  You can't really go wrong with either. 
>  To me the question would come down to this: do you want to maximize the 
> feeling of quickness or gliding comfort?  For me, there was no comparison. 
>  With the Tektro side pulls and all of the same parts, I cannot tell a 
> weight difference between the two; perhaps the Paul brakes and extra bits 
> nullify the frame savings.  Anyway, I was in a similar decision dilemma as 
> you a few years back and went with the Roadini, and while it all worked out 
> in the end, the Homer was the right choice for me.  
>
>
>
> I was going to say --- I wonder how you'll feel when you have to pack this 
> bike for a tour. What got me to not buy a Homer (other than the axle 
> spacing) was that one of my critical use cases is being able to put the 
> bike in a box, fly to a destination, and do a 3 week tour and bring it 
> back. When I mentioned that to  Grant he admitted that it would take a much 
> bigger box than I was willing to put up with to do that.
>

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Re: [RBW] Bike Makeover Thread

2023-10-12 Thread Joe Bernard

Oooh, a custom titanium seatpost. That's whatcha need, Leah! 

On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 8:37:38 PM UTC-7 Ian A wrote:

> For what my opinion is worth, I rather like the seatpost. With the bag 
> there, the seatpost doesn't draw attention and looks "right". However, 
> custom seat posts are available, at not inconsiderable cost. Ti Cycles 
> Fabrication (Portland) have some alluring options. Perhaps someone on this 
> list knows of a custom maker who could create one from chromoly? Custom 
> stems are available too. 
>
> I would be very hesitant to ream the seat tube unless it was Rivendell 
> approved. 
>
> A fine looking bicycle indeed.
>
> IanA Alberta Canada
>
>
>
> On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 7:29:41 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> I don’t need more setback than what I have - I bought this post for its 
>> setback and it’s adequate. This one is ugly but it is the only choice for 
>> 26.8. 
>>
>> Stem: I have the Nitto extra tall stem and you cannot get it longer than 
>> 100mm. So, if I want to use a pretty seat post, I can, but I’d need to 
>> pitch my tall stem and sacrifice height for reach. 
>>
>> So, I’m keeping my favorite stem and buying myself setback with that ugly 
>> post. It’s the best option I can see at this point. 
>>
>> On Oct 12, 2023, at 9:21 PM, 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners 
>> Bunch  wrote:
>>
>> Leah
>>
>> I thought the seatpost looked like a Sakae LTE-100 type.Not sure what 
>> problems you have making you consider reaming the seat tube, but that post 
>> has the most setback you can get.   If you need additional distance to the 
>> bars, you could try a 10mm longer stem.
>>
>> John Hawrylak
>> Woodstown NJ
>>
>> On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 9:05:12 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding 
>> Ding! wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks, the seat post is the IRD Wayback post and the bag is Riv’s 
>>> Saddlesack, the BagBoy.
>>>
>>> On Oct 12, 2023, at 9:01 PM, 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW 
>>> Owners Bunch  wrote:
>>>
>>> Leah
>>>
>>>
>>> Your changes look good.   What is the seatpost and the saddlebag you 
>>> have??
>>>
>>> John Hawrylak
>>> Woodstown NJ
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 9:57:32 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding 
>>> Ding! wrote:
>>>
 Raspberry Platypus BEFORE:
 [image: image0.jpeg]

 [image: image6.jpeg]

 AND After…
 [image: image1.jpeg]

 [image: image2.jpeg][image: image3.jpeg][image: image4.jpeg][image: 
 image5.jpeg]

 On Oct 11, 2023, at 9:53 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <
 jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:

 In the same vein as my Bike Style thread, I’m starting a Bike Makeover 
 thread.

 Every now and then, I get the urge to change up the look of my favorite 
 Platypus. I have it perfect mechanically, but bags and grips and 
 occasionally, saddles, beg to be changed up. It’s fully autumn here in the 
 Great Lakes State, and my ivory Rivet was looking a little out of season. 
 I 
 was gifted a chestnut Rivet from a dear RivSister, so I decided to pull it 
 out and put it on the bike. I took the brown Ergons from my other 
 Platypus, 
 slapped them on and sent her a photo. 

 “That bike deserves prettier grips. Those are ugly,” she said, giving 
 me the unvarnished truth. 

 I looked again. She was right. Back to the drawing board. I finally 
 found these grips from Rivet Cycle Works - Deb told me she had these but 
 didn’t have them up on the website yet. She had the exact match to my 
 chestnut saddle and days later, I had these gorgeous stamped leather grips 
 in hand. The bike looks positively *tonal.* The colors of the paint 
 throw out so many different shades of pinks and reds, thanks to the 
 abundant glitter in the metallic; adding rich leather accessories only 
 elevates the look. The stamped designs on the leather give the bike some 
 texture and add visual interest at the handlebar area. 

 This Platypus is like a little autumn posey. Perfect and pretty, and 
 wholly appointed to its duty.

 Now if I can just convince Deb to make these in ivory, so I have a pair 
 to match my ivory Rivet saddle when spring comes…

 Attached in the next post are the before and afters.
 Leah

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Re: [RBW] Bike Makeover Thread

2023-10-12 Thread Ian A

For what my opinion is worth, I rather like the seatpost. With the bag 
there, the seatpost doesn't draw attention and looks "right". However, 
custom seat posts are available, at not inconsiderable cost. Ti Cycles 
Fabrication (Portland) have some alluring options. Perhaps someone on this 
list knows of a custom maker who could create one from chromoly? Custom 
stems are available too. 

I would be very hesitant to ream the seat tube unless it was Rivendell 
approved. 

A fine looking bicycle indeed.

IanA Alberta Canada



On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 7:29:41 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> I don’t need more setback than what I have - I bought this post for its 
> setback and it’s adequate. This one is ugly but it is the only choice for 
> 26.8. 
>
> Stem: I have the Nitto extra tall stem and you cannot get it longer than 
> 100mm. So, if I want to use a pretty seat post, I can, but I’d need to 
> pitch my tall stem and sacrifice height for reach. 
>
> So, I’m keeping my favorite stem and buying myself setback with that ugly 
> post. It’s the best option I can see at this point. 
>
> On Oct 12, 2023, at 9:21 PM, 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners 
> Bunch  wrote:
>
> Leah
>
> I thought the seatpost looked like a Sakae LTE-100 type.Not sure what 
> problems you have making you consider reaming the seat tube, but that post 
> has the most setback you can get.   If you need additional distance to the 
> bars, you could try a 10mm longer stem.
>
> John Hawrylak
> Woodstown NJ
>
> On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 9:05:12 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> Thanks, the seat post is the IRD Wayback post and the bag is Riv’s 
>> Saddlesack, the BagBoy.
>>
>> On Oct 12, 2023, at 9:01 PM, 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners 
>> Bunch  wrote:
>>
>> Leah
>>
>>
>> Your changes look good.   What is the seatpost and the saddlebag you 
>> have??
>>
>> John Hawrylak
>> Woodstown NJ
>>
>> On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 9:57:32 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding 
>> Ding! wrote:
>>
>>> Raspberry Platypus BEFORE:
>>> [image: image0.jpeg]
>>>
>>> [image: image6.jpeg]
>>>
>>>
>>> AND After…
>>> [image: image1.jpeg]
>>>
>>> [image: image2.jpeg][image: image3.jpeg][image: image4.jpeg][image: 
>>> image5.jpeg]
>>>
>>>
>>> On Oct 11, 2023, at 9:53 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <
>>> jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> In the same vein as my Bike Style thread, I’m starting a Bike Makeover 
>>> thread.
>>>
>>>
>>> Every now and then, I get the urge to change up the look of my favorite 
>>> Platypus. I have it perfect mechanically, but bags and grips and 
>>> occasionally, saddles, beg to be changed up. It’s fully autumn here in the 
>>> Great Lakes State, and my ivory Rivet was looking a little out of season. I 
>>> was gifted a chestnut Rivet from a dear RivSister, so I decided to pull it 
>>> out and put it on the bike. I took the brown Ergons from my other Platypus, 
>>> slapped them on and sent her a photo. 
>>>
>>> “That bike deserves prettier grips. Those are ugly,” she said, giving me 
>>> the unvarnished truth. 
>>>
>>> I looked again. She was right. Back to the drawing board. I finally 
>>> found these grips from Rivet Cycle Works - Deb told me she had these but 
>>> didn’t have them up on the website yet. She had the exact match to my 
>>> chestnut saddle and days later, I had these gorgeous stamped leather grips 
>>> in hand. The bike looks positively *tonal.* The colors of the paint 
>>> throw out so many different shades of pinks and reds, thanks to the 
>>> abundant glitter in the metallic; adding rich leather accessories only 
>>> elevates the look. The stamped designs on the leather give the bike some 
>>> texture and add visual interest at the handlebar area. 
>>>
>>> This Platypus is like a little autumn posey. Perfect and pretty, and 
>>> wholly appointed to its duty.
>>>
>>> Now if I can just convince Deb to make these in ivory, so I have a pair 
>>> to match my ivory Rivet saddle when spring comes…
>>>
>>> Attached in the next post are the before and afters.
>>> Leah
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Bike Makeover Thread

2023-10-12 Thread Leah Peterson

I don’t need more setback than what I have - I bought this post for its setback and it’s adequate. This one is ugly but it is the only choice for 26.8. Stem: I have the Nitto extra tall stem and you cannot get it longer than 100mm. So, if I want to use a pretty seat post, I can, but I’d need to pitch my tall stem and sacrifice height for reach. So, I’m keeping my favorite stem and buying myself setback with that ugly post. It’s the best option I can see at this point. On Oct 12, 2023, at 9:21 PM, 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote:LeahI thought the seatpost looked like a Sakae LTE-100 type. Not sure what problems you have making you consider reaming the seat tube, but that post has the most setback you can get. If you need additional distance to the bars, you could try a 10mm longer stem.John HawrylakWoodstown NJOn Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 9:05:12 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Thanks, the seat post is the IRD Wayback post and the bag is Riv’s Saddlesack, the BagBoy.On Oct 12, 2023, at 9:01 PM, 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote:LeahYour changes look good. What is the seatpost and the saddlebag you have??John HawrylakWoodstown NJOn Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 9:57:32 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Raspberry Platypus BEFORE:AND After…On Oct 11, 2023, at 9:53 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:In the same vein as my Bike Style thread, I’m starting a Bike Makeover thread.Every now and then, I get the urge to change up the look of my favorite Platypus. I have it perfect mechanically, but bags and grips and occasionally, saddles, beg to be changed up. It’s fully autumn here in the Great Lakes State, and my ivory Rivet was looking a little out of season. I was gifted a chestnut Rivet from a dear RivSister, so I decided to pull it out and put it on the bike. I took the brown Ergons from my other Platypus, slapped them on and sent her a photo. “That bike deserves prettier grips. Those are ugly,” she said, giving me the unvarnished truth. I looked again. She was right. Back to the drawing board. I finally found these grips from Rivet Cycle Works - Deb told me she had these but didn’t have them up on the website yet. She had the exact match to my chestnut saddle and days later, I had these gorgeous stamped leather grips in hand. The bike looks positively tonal. The colors of the paint throw out so many different shades of pinks and reds, thanks to the abundant glitter in the metallic; adding rich leather accessories only elevates the look. The stamped designs on the leather give the bike some texture and add visual interest at the handlebar area. This Platypus is like a little autumn posey. Perfect and pretty, and wholly appointed to its duty.Now if I can just convince Deb to make these in ivory, so I have a pair to match my ivory Rivet saddle when spring comes…Attached in the next post are the before and afters.Leah

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Re: [RBW] Bike Makeover Thread

2023-10-12 Thread 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch

Leah

I thought the seatpost looked like a Sakae LTE-100 type.Not sure what 
problems you have making you consider reaming the seat tube, but that post 
has the most setback you can get.   If you need additional distance to the 
bars, you could try a 10mm longer stem.

John Hawrylak
Woodstown NJ

On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 9:05:12 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> Thanks, the seat post is the IRD Wayback post and the bag is Riv’s 
> Saddlesack, the BagBoy.
>
> On Oct 12, 2023, at 9:01 PM, 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners 
> Bunch  wrote:
>
> Leah
>
>
> Your changes look good.   What is the seatpost and the saddlebag you have??
>
> John Hawrylak
> Woodstown NJ
>
> On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 9:57:32 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding 
> Ding! wrote:
>
>> Raspberry Platypus BEFORE:
>> [image: image0.jpeg]
>>
>> [image: image6.jpeg]
>>
>>
>> AND After…
>> [image: image1.jpeg]
>>
>> [image: image2.jpeg][image: image3.jpeg][image: image4.jpeg][image: 
>> image5.jpeg]
>>
>>
>> On Oct 11, 2023, at 9:53 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <
>> jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> In the same vein as my Bike Style thread, I’m starting a Bike Makeover 
>> thread.
>>
>>
>> Every now and then, I get the urge to change up the look of my favorite 
>> Platypus. I have it perfect mechanically, but bags and grips and 
>> occasionally, saddles, beg to be changed up. It’s fully autumn here in the 
>> Great Lakes State, and my ivory Rivet was looking a little out of season. I 
>> was gifted a chestnut Rivet from a dear RivSister, so I decided to pull it 
>> out and put it on the bike. I took the brown Ergons from my other Platypus, 
>> slapped them on and sent her a photo. 
>>
>> “That bike deserves prettier grips. Those are ugly,” she said, giving me 
>> the unvarnished truth. 
>>
>> I looked again. She was right. Back to the drawing board. I finally found 
>> these grips from Rivet Cycle Works - Deb told me she had these but didn’t 
>> have them up on the website yet. She had the exact match to my chestnut 
>> saddle and days later, I had these gorgeous stamped leather grips in hand. 
>> The bike looks positively *tonal.* The colors of the paint throw out so 
>> many different shades of pinks and reds, thanks to the abundant glitter in 
>> the metallic; adding rich leather accessories only elevates the look. The 
>> stamped designs on the leather give the bike some texture and add visual 
>> interest at the handlebar area. 
>>
>> This Platypus is like a little autumn posey. Perfect and pretty, and 
>> wholly appointed to its duty.
>>
>> Now if I can just convince Deb to make these in ivory, so I have a pair 
>> to match my ivory Rivet saddle when spring comes…
>>
>> Attached in the next post are the before and afters.
>> Leah
>>
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Re: [RBW] Bike Makeover Thread

2023-10-12 Thread Leah Peterson

Thanks, the seat post is the IRD Wayback post and the bag is Riv’s Saddlesack, the BagBoy.On Oct 12, 2023, at 9:01 PM, 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote:LeahYour changes look good. What is the seatpost and the saddlebag you have??John HawrylakWoodstown NJOn Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 9:57:32 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Raspberry Platypus BEFORE:AND After…On Oct 11, 2023, at 9:53 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:In the same vein as my Bike Style thread, I’m starting a Bike Makeover thread.Every now and then, I get the urge to change up the look of my favorite Platypus. I have it perfect mechanically, but bags and grips and occasionally, saddles, beg to be changed up. It’s fully autumn here in the Great Lakes State, and my ivory Rivet was looking a little out of season. I was gifted a chestnut Rivet from a dear RivSister, so I decided to pull it out and put it on the bike. I took the brown Ergons from my other Platypus, slapped them on and sent her a photo. “That bike deserves prettier grips. Those are ugly,” she said, giving me the unvarnished truth. I looked again. She was right. Back to the drawing board. I finally found these grips from Rivet Cycle Works - Deb told me she had these but didn’t have them up on the website yet. She had the exact match to my chestnut saddle and days later, I had these gorgeous stamped leather grips in hand. The bike looks positively tonal. The colors of the paint throw out so many different shades of pinks and reds, thanks to the abundant glitter in the metallic; adding rich leather accessories only elevates the look. The stamped designs on the leather give the bike some texture and add visual interest at the handlebar area. This Platypus is like a little autumn posey. Perfect and pretty, and wholly appointed to its duty.Now if I can just convince Deb to make these in ivory, so I have a pair to match my ivory Rivet saddle when spring comes…Attached in the next post are the before and afters.Leah

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Re: [RBW] Bike Makeover Thread

2023-10-12 Thread 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch

Leah

Your changes look good.   What is the seatpost and the saddlebag you have??

John Hawrylak
Woodstown NJ

On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 9:57:32 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> Raspberry Platypus BEFORE:
> [image: image0.jpeg]
>
> [image: image6.jpeg]
>
>
> AND After…
> [image: image1.jpeg]
>
> [image: image2.jpeg][image: image3.jpeg][image: image4.jpeg][image: 
> image5.jpeg]
>
>
> On Oct 11, 2023, at 9:53 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!  
> wrote:
>
> In the same vein as my Bike Style thread, I’m starting a Bike Makeover 
> thread.
>
>
> Every now and then, I get the urge to change up the look of my favorite 
> Platypus. I have it perfect mechanically, but bags and grips and 
> occasionally, saddles, beg to be changed up. It’s fully autumn here in the 
> Great Lakes State, and my ivory Rivet was looking a little out of season. I 
> was gifted a chestnut Rivet from a dear RivSister, so I decided to pull it 
> out and put it on the bike. I took the brown Ergons from my other Platypus, 
> slapped them on and sent her a photo. 
>
> “That bike deserves prettier grips. Those are ugly,” she said, giving me 
> the unvarnished truth. 
>
> I looked again. She was right. Back to the drawing board. I finally found 
> these grips from Rivet Cycle Works - Deb told me she had these but didn’t 
> have them up on the website yet. She had the exact match to my chestnut 
> saddle and days later, I had these gorgeous stamped leather grips in hand. 
> The bike looks positively *tonal.* The colors of the paint throw out so 
> many different shades of pinks and reds, thanks to the abundant glitter in 
> the metallic; adding rich leather accessories only elevates the look. The 
> stamped designs on the leather give the bike some texture and add visual 
> interest at the handlebar area. 
>
> This Platypus is like a little autumn posey. Perfect and pretty, and 
> wholly appointed to its duty.
>
> Now if I can just convince Deb to make these in ivory, so I have a pair to 
> match my ivory Rivet saddle when spring comes…
>
> Attached in the next post are the before and afters.
> Leah
>
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Re: [RBW] Bike Makeover Thread

2023-10-12 Thread Jacob Byard

I used an adjustable reamer on my Gus. The affordable 27.2 reamer was out of stock and I couldn’t justify spending hundreds. I went slowly and used a 27.2 seatpost as my gauge. Once the post fit I stopped with the reamer. It was so simple and took about 10 minutes. My first time using a reamer too. I may not trust a bike shop to do it but if there’s a frame builder in your area they could easily handle it. Cheers,Jacob Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 12, 2023, at 7:36 PM, Leah Peterson wrote:I’ve had enough experiences with bike shops to be very hesitant to hand them my bike for a task that could ruin the frame. What happens if the hole is reamed too large? I can’t see that the frame would be salvageable. On Oct 12, 2023, at 9:10 AM, Johnny Alien wrote:Many here have said that its not a big deal to get a bike shop to ream it to 27.2 to allow for more seatpost options. I find it frustrating as well but slightly less so because I don't need the extra setback. On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 7:39:10 AM UTC-4 brok...@gmail.com wrote:Yeah, the whole 26.8 seat tube limitation has got to be one of the most frustrating things about this era of Rivendell. On Oct 12, 2023, at 6:43 AM, Leah Peterson wrote:Ryan,That seat post is butt ugly. The only ugly thing on the bike. I like the setback it offers, and there are zero other options for that. Zero. This bike is unimprovable, save this one thing: the seat tube should have been 27.2 so I would have some OPTIONS. It’s my one sorrow.LeahOn Oct 11, 2023, at 10:54 PM, Ryan wrote:the grips are smashing.but nitto needs to make a 26.8 lugged seatpostfor that lovely bike.just sayingOn Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 8:57:32 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Raspberry Platypus BEFORE:AND After…On Oct 11, 2023, at 9:53 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:In the same vein as my Bike Style thread, I’m starting a Bike Makeover thread.Every now and then, I get the urge to change up the look of my favorite Platypus. I have it perfect mechanically, but bags and grips and occasionally, saddles, beg to be changed up. It’s fully autumn here in the Great Lakes State, and my ivory Rivet was looking a little out of season. I was gifted a chestnut Rivet from a dear RivSister, so I decided to pull it out and put it on the bike. I took the brown Ergons from my other Platypus, slapped them on and sent her a photo. “That bike deserves prettier grips. Those are ugly,” she said, giving me the unvarnished truth. I looked again. She was right. Back to the drawing board. I finally found these grips from Rivet Cycle Works - Deb told me she had these but didn’t have them up on the website yet. She had the exact match to my chestnut saddle and days later, I had these gorgeous stamped leather grips in hand. The bike looks positively tonal. The colors of the paint throw out so many different shades of pinks and reds, thanks to the abundant glitter in the metallic; adding rich leather accessories only elevates the look. The stamped designs on the leather give the bike some texture and add visual interest at the handlebar area. This Platypus is like a little autumn posey. Perfect and pretty, and wholly appointed to its duty.Now if I can just convince Deb to make these in ivory, so I have a pair to match my ivory Rivet saddle when spring comes…Attached in the next post are the before and afters.Leah

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[RBW] Re: FS: 50cm Roadini F/F - Dark Gold

2023-10-12 Thread Johnny Alien

I was hoping to maybe be able to hold onto this but it looks like thats not 
the best path for me right now. No parts left but it will still come with 
the stock seatpost, the 113 bottom bracket installed, and the extra 110 
bottom bracket. Brand new with no issues. I could do *$1000 shipped.*

On Friday, September 22, 2023 at 2:50:02 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote:

> Will do! The XTR stuff and crankset was claimed but I can post some photos 
> of the stem and bars and such. I should mention that I will include Tektro 
> long reach brakes with the frame as well cable stops for the shifter 
> mounts. The Tektros look new to me. I think I got them from someone here.
>
> On Friday, September 22, 2023 at 2:08:58 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> I highly recommend posting photos or a link to same. Someone will snap 
>> this up once they see it*
>>
>> *Someone like me if it was 6-or-so months from now. I don't quite have 
>> the funds at the moment. 
>>
>> Joe Bernard 
>>
>> On Friday, September 22, 2023 at 10:36:01 AM UTC-7 Johnny Alien wrote:
>>
>>> I have parts that I will be selling if you want anything included. I 
>>> have a Blue Lug power quill stem, wavie bars, xtr rapid rise rd (the gray 
>>> one from the 90's), matching xtr FD, and a SPA (unbranded Sugino XD2) c165 
>>> crankset.  Feel free to hit me up for the frame, parts, package deal, etc. 
>>> Anything will be help. Thanks!
>>>
>>> On Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 7:30:20 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote:
>>>
 Sadly a family issue with my parents' health has popped up and I won't 
 have time or money to do anything bike build related for quite some time. 
 I 
 just got this frame and was planning on a fall project but as noted above 
 its not happening. This had some parts installed but is pretty much just 
 as 
 it came from Rivendell. Never got to a point far enough to get any dings 
 or 
 marks or anything. The fork is installed and the kalloy seatpost will of 
 course be included. The one thing I did do so far is swap the bottom 
 bracket from a 110 to a 113 so it would work better with a triple (or wide 
 range triple with a guard). I will include the 110 BB that came with it. 
 These cost around $1400 to get shipped to you from Rivendell. I will sell 
 this one for $1100 shipped anywhere in the USA. I really hate to do this 
 but hopefully someone here can help me out and also get a great looking 
 bike.
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Bike Makeover Thread

2023-10-12 Thread Johnny Alien

I'm with you...the thought makes me way too nervous.

On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 7:36:47 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> I’ve had enough experiences with bike shops to be very hesitant to hand 
> them my bike for a task that could ruin the frame. What happens if the hole 
> is reamed too large? I can’t see that the frame would be salvageable. 
>
> On Oct 12, 2023, at 9:10 AM, Johnny Alien  wrote:
>
> Many here have said that its not a big deal to get a bike shop to ream it 
> to 27.2 to allow for more seatpost options. I find it frustrating as well 
> but slightly less so because I don't need the extra setback. 
>
>
>
> On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 7:39:10 AM UTC-4 brok...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Yeah, the whole 26.8 seat tube limitation has got to be one of the most 
>> frustrating things about this era of Rivendell. 
>>
>> On Oct 12, 2023, at 6:43 AM, Leah Peterson  wrote:
>>
>> 
>>
>> Ryan,
>> That seat post is butt ugly. The only ugly thing on the bike. I like the 
>> setback it offers, and there are zero other options for that. Zero. This 
>> bike is unimprovable, save this one thing: the seat tube should have been 
>> 27.2 so I would have some OPTIONS. It’s my one sorrow.
>> Leah
>>
>> On Oct 11, 2023, at 10:54 PM, Ryan  wrote:
>>
>> the grips are smashing.but nitto needs to make a 26.8 lugged seatpost
>> for that lovely bike.just saying
>>
>> On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 8:57:32 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding 
>> Ding! wrote:
>>
>>> Raspberry Platypus BEFORE:
>>> [image: image0.jpeg]
>>>
>>> [image: image6.jpeg]
>>>
>>>
>>> AND After…
>>> [image: image1.jpeg]
>>>
>>> [image: image2.jpeg][image: image3.jpeg][image: image4.jpeg][image: 
>>> image5.jpeg]
>>>
>>>
>>> On Oct 11, 2023, at 9:53 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <
>>> jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> In the same vein as my Bike Style thread, I’m starting a Bike Makeover 
>>> thread.
>>>
>>>
>>> Every now and then, I get the urge to change up the look of my favorite 
>>> Platypus. I have it perfect mechanically, but bags and grips and 
>>> occasionally, saddles, beg to be changed up. It’s fully autumn here in the 
>>> Great Lakes State, and my ivory Rivet was looking a little out of season. I 
>>> was gifted a chestnut Rivet from a dear RivSister, so I decided to pull it 
>>> out and put it on the bike. I took the brown Ergons from my other Platypus, 
>>> slapped them on and sent her a photo. 
>>>
>>> “That bike deserves prettier grips. Those are ugly,” she said, giving me 
>>> the unvarnished truth. 
>>>
>>> I looked again. She was right. Back to the drawing board. I finally 
>>> found these grips from Rivet Cycle Works - Deb told me she had these but 
>>> didn’t have them up on the website yet. She had the exact match to my 
>>> chestnut saddle and days later, I had these gorgeous stamped leather grips 
>>> in hand. The bike looks positively *tonal.* The colors of the paint 
>>> throw out so many different shades of pinks and reds, thanks to the 
>>> abundant glitter in the metallic; adding rich leather accessories only 
>>> elevates the look. The stamped designs on the leather give the bike some 
>>> texture and add visual interest at the handlebar area. 
>>>
>>> This Platypus is like a little autumn posey. Perfect and pretty, and 
>>> wholly appointed to its duty.
>>>
>>> Now if I can just convince Deb to make these in ivory, so I have a pair 
>>> to match my ivory Rivet saddle when spring comes…
>>>
>>> Attached in the next post are the before and afters.
>>> Leah
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Re: [RBW] Bike Makeover Thread

2023-10-12 Thread Leah Peterson

I’ve had enough experiences with bike shops to be very hesitant to hand them my bike for a task that could ruin the frame. What happens if the hole is reamed too large? I can’t see that the frame would be salvageable. On Oct 12, 2023, at 9:10 AM, Johnny Alien wrote:Many here have said that its not a big deal to get a bike shop to ream it to 27.2 to allow for more seatpost options. I find it frustrating as well but slightly less so because I don't need the extra setback. On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 7:39:10 AM UTC-4 brok...@gmail.com wrote:Yeah, the whole 26.8 seat tube limitation has got to be one of the most frustrating things about this era of Rivendell. On Oct 12, 2023, at 6:43 AM, Leah Peterson wrote:Ryan,That seat post is butt ugly. The only ugly thing on the bike. I like the setback it offers, and there are zero other options for that. Zero. This bike is unimprovable, save this one thing: the seat tube should have been 27.2 so I would have some OPTIONS. It’s my one sorrow.LeahOn Oct 11, 2023, at 10:54 PM, Ryan wrote:the grips are smashing.but nitto needs to make a 26.8 lugged seatpostfor that lovely bike.just sayingOn Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 8:57:32 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Raspberry Platypus BEFORE:AND After…On Oct 11, 2023, at 9:53 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:In the same vein as my Bike Style thread, I’m starting a Bike Makeover thread.Every now and then, I get the urge to change up the look of my favorite Platypus. I have it perfect mechanically, but bags and grips and occasionally, saddles, beg to be changed up. It’s fully autumn here in the Great Lakes State, and my ivory Rivet was looking a little out of season. I was gifted a chestnut Rivet from a dear RivSister, so I decided to pull it out and put it on the bike. I took the brown Ergons from my other Platypus, slapped them on and sent her a photo. “That bike deserves prettier grips. Those are ugly,” she said, giving me the unvarnished truth. I looked again. She was right. Back to the drawing board. I finally found these grips from Rivet Cycle Works - Deb told me she had these but didn’t have them up on the website yet. She had the exact match to my chestnut saddle and days later, I had these gorgeous stamped leather grips in hand. The bike looks positively tonal. The colors of the paint throw out so many different shades of pinks and reds, thanks to the abundant glitter in the metallic; adding rich leather accessories only elevates the look. The stamped designs on the leather give the bike some texture and add visual interest at the handlebar area. This Platypus is like a little autumn posey. Perfect and pretty, and wholly appointed to its duty.Now if I can just convince Deb to make these in ivory, so I have a pair to match my ivory Rivet saddle when spring comes…Attached in the next post are the before and afters.Leah

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Re: [RBW] Roadini or Homer

2023-10-12 Thread Piaw Na

On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 8:52:13 AM UTC-7 shu...@gmail.com wrote:

Anyway, I could carry on and on, but I just wish to say that I find the two
*quite* different. The bike also feels noticeably bigger (the frame is a
58) which may also contribute. To shorten what could be a long story, I
came home, walked in the house, and ordered a Homer, which is set to arrive
today. Once I build it up, I intend to sell the Roadini. After about
thirty years of 3000mi annually, the Homer was instantly the bike that I'd
dreamt of for a long time. You can't really go wrong with either. To me
the question would come down to this: do you want to maximize the feeling
of quickness or gliding comfort? For me, there was no comparison. With
the Tektro side pulls and all of the same parts, I cannot tell a weight
difference between the two; perhaps the Paul brakes and extra bits nullify
the frame savings. Anyway, I was in a similar decision dilemma as you a
few years back and went with the Roadini, and while it all worked out in
the end, the Homer was the right choice for me.

I was going to say --- I wonder how you'll feel when you have to pack this
bike for a tour. What got me to not buy a Homer (other than the axle
spacing) was that one of my critical use cases is being able to put the
bike in a box, fly to a destination, and do a 3 week tour and bring it
back. When I mentioned that to Grant he admitted that it would take a much
bigger box than I was willing to put up with to do that.

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Re: [RBW] Roadini or Homer

2023-10-12 Thread Roberta

BTW, "couldn't get enough opinions" meant "I got a lot of opinions, but 
even more would have been even better."  You knowmore is more.  :)  
This is a great board full of wonderful people.  Thank you!

On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 1:50:36 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote:

> I know this is an older thread, but I used this board a lot when I was 
> researching which "one" Riv to buy and couldn't get enough opinions.  
>
> In 2017,   I decided on the 2016 51 cm Appaloosa.  Strong, stable, 
> smooth.  I was in heaven.  Then, I purchased a 2019 54.5 Homer to keep at a 
> second location.  Light, lively, sprightly.   I've come to love this bike 
> more.  It now has racks and fenders like the Appa (same tire--Gravel King 
> slicks) but still rides like it did before, much more fun for me than the 
> Appa, For me out of 10, Homer is a 10, Appa is a 9.
>
> I'd guess that the Sam/Platy/Cheviot all ride similarly.  Appa/Atlantis 
> ride most similarly.  the only "lighter" bike I've ridden is Homer.
>
> Not a bad decision in the bunch.
> On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 11:52:13 AM UTC-4 shu...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> I own three steel bikes: A 2003 Independent Fabrication Independence 
>> (their full touring frame, designed by Mike Flanigan), a low trail rando 
>> frame with 650b wheels made by a small builder, and a 2020 Roadini.  The 
>> Indy Fab is a miraculous bike for loaded touring; incredibly stable with 
>> full panniers and surprisingly light and quick when stripped, given its 
>> stout tubing.  I rode it across the US in 2004, and it has seen many, many 
>> miles since.  I have converted my rando frame to function as  errand 
>> runner, for I determined over the course of thousands of miles, that I just 
>> don't like the feel of 650 wheels.  Since acquiring the Roadini in 2020, 
>> I've ridden nothing else.  It felt, in so many ways, like the perfect bike 
>> for my needs.  Exactly what I wanted from a "road + gravel" bike.  The vast 
>> majority of my riding is done alone, on some combination of gravel and 
>> road, rides falling between 20-70 miles.  I'm not as fast as I was in my 
>> twenties, thirties, or forties, but I keep a fairly brisk pace.  I 
>> generally ride with a lightweight frame bag (made by Swift Industries) with 
>> no other bags or racks on the bike.  I'm running Paul centerpulls which 
>> allows me to comfortably fit Rene Herse 38's, my favourite tires to date. 
>>  Until last week, I sort of figured that the Roadini would be the bike that 
>> I would ride for the rest of my life.  But then, after a short fifteen mile 
>> ride on mixed surfaces, on a different bike, everything changed.  
>>
>> My wife and I finally caved and bought our son a great bike, as he is 
>> almost sixteen and wishes to join me on longer rides.  He has just 
>> surpassed my height, so we bought him an A. Homer Hilsen as it will fit him 
>> longer if he keeps growing, and it seemed the most versatile of choices. 
>>  After the build was finished, I took the bike out to make sure that 
>> everything was working properly, and within a few miles, I quickly 
>> determined that this was *without question*, my favourite bike that I 
>> had ever ridden in my life.  No, it did not feel as quick as my Roadini, 
>> but it didn't feel as sluggish as my unloaded Indy Fab; which struck me as 
>> odd, given that the chain stays are MUCH longer on the Homer.  The comfort 
>> level was astounding.  There are moments on the Roadini where I hit a 
>> smooth stretch of recently paved road, the feeling of flying is accentuated 
>> and I think to myself, "this is such a glorious sensation!"  The Homer felt 
>> that way the* entire* ride.  On both road and gravel, I felt like I was 
>> simply gliding.  The steering felt a bit slower and the bike didn't 
>> accelerate as quickly, but the stability and comfort were so incredible 
>> that I just didn't care.  I live in New England and some of the old gravel 
>> roads can be rough, such that I normally lift off the saddle over bumps and 
>> hold the bars lightly.  Not so with the Homer.  It was, to my great 
>> surprise, even smoother than my Indy Fab.  I should note that I was using 
>> the same Rene Herse 38's.  
>>
>> Anyway, I could carry on and on, but I just wish to say that I find the 
>> two *quite* different.  The bike also feels noticeably bigger (the frame 
>> is a 58) which may also contribute.  To shorten what could be a long story, 
>> I came home, walked in the house, and ordered a Homer, which is set to 
>> arrive today.  Once I build it up, I intend to sell the Roadini.  After 
>> about thirty years of 3000mi annually, the Homer was instantly the bike 
>> that I'd dreamt of for a long time.  You can't really go wrong with either. 
>>  To me the question would come down to this: do you want to maximize the 
>> feeling of quickness or gliding comfort?  For me, there was no comparison. 
>>  With the Tektro side pulls and all of the same parts, I cannot tell a 
>> weight diffe

Re: [RBW] WTB/ISO New or Used Shimano Deore XT rear derailleur

2023-10-12 Thread Will Boericke

I do prefer 2x for bikes that see pavement.  As a winter project thought
experiment, I built a bike with 46/26 x 11-28.  The double 1x setup is
pretty awesome - I have a climbing set of gears and a cruising set of
gears.  I still get plenty low with 26-28, 650b wheels and 175mm cranks.
It does require a long cage RD though.

Will

On Thu, Oct 12, 2023 at 4:54 PM Drew Saunders 
wrote:

>
> How much do you like the 1 and 2T hops of the 11-28? If you find yourself
> shifting 2 or more cogs often, then a very wide range cassette might be a
> better fit, but if you like the fine tuning of your 11-28, then maybe it’s
> time for a front derailleur.
>
> I went from 3x9, 24-36-46 with 11-23 to a “one by with bailout gears”
> setup: 26-42 with a 11-28 11 speed. I really do use the 42 as a 1X most
> rides, and only shift the FD if I’m climbing a big hill, which turns out to
> be about 1 ride in 4, or so. Plus, I’ll often only use the FD twice in a
> ride, one down and one up shift. I may even replace my left Silver bar end
> with a downtube shift lever instead. My physiology puts my left knee (but
> not my right) awfully close to the handlebar end when I stand while riding,
> so I have bumped the shifter once or twice a year.
>
> A 30-46 with your 11-28 would let you keep what you have for some (most?)
> of your riding, and give you a bailout chainring. A 30x28 is functionally
> about the same as a 46x44.
>
> Drew
> On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 12:38:15 PM UTC-7 Caroline Golum wrote:
>
>> Currently running a 1x10 right now: 46T crank in the front with the
>> aforementioned 11-28T in the rear, and non-indexed shifting friction
>> shifting on the bar end. I'm looking at a 10 or 11 spd cassette in the
>> 11-36T or 44T range. Trying to avoid redoing the whole drivetrain with a
>> 2x9 or 2x10 setup, but not entirely opposed to it.
>>
>> On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 11:06:12 AM UTC-4 Eric Daume wrote:
>>
>>> Are you running friction shifting, and how big of a cassette will you
>>> go? Those will help determine what derailer you can run.
>>>
>>> Eric
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, Caroline Golum 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Hey RBOBs,

 The time has finally come for a new rear derailleur! And this time I’d
 like to expand my gear ratio, ideally without having to replace my single
 crank with a double. My new favorite mechanic (shoutout to Damon at Nomad
 Cycles) suggested I switch to the Deore XT (I’m running a 105 with 11-28T
 right now)

 Now here’s my question: given the overall decline in quality
 for.,…..everything on planet earth…….should I get a new rear derailleur or
 hunt around on here/EBay for something a little older (not by much, c. 2009
 or so).

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[RBW] Bar plugs

2023-10-12 Thread Patrick Moore

Someone recently asked about rubber plugs with screw tightening and end cap
to cover handlebar ends. I suggested Velox. These may or may not be "Velox"
but they're the same thing:

https://velo-orange.com/collections/plugs-accessories/products/velox-bar

And, PSA, VO is having a big sale; toe clip leathers* and old stock colored
cable housing are among the essentials every family ought to stock up on.

[* I don't think I've ever had toke lips with leather wrappings, but I do
have strap pads and buttons on one pair of straps, I did buy a very nice
pair of Suntour XC Pros, and even bought a pair of wonderful near-NOS pair
of Duegis with wood soles just because. I'm tempted to buy some of these,
add to  toe clips, and swap out some SPDs just because I like the idea, but
so far I've not been able to break away from my Shimano ("accept no
substitute") SPDs.]

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[RBW] Re: WTT: Crust Malocchio XL (first run in blue/fits 42s front & rear) for Roadini, etc.

2023-10-12 Thread exliontamer

Bought a frame so I'm selling this now. See new post...

On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 7:45:01 AM UTC-5 brycel...@gmail.com wrote:

> messaged
>
>
> On Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 10:32:40 PM UTC-4 exliontamer wrote:
>
>> No worries. The quick explanation is that I had back surgery two months 
>> ago, I've never been flexible to begin with, I'm 6'1" with the inseam of 
>> someone who's 6'5" with the torso of a 2 year old, the reach on this is too 
>> much for me at this moment, but cycling has been good for my recovery. I 
>> emailed Will at Riv this morning and he recommended a 57 for my height 
>> (even with a 92pbh) because the reach is better and the stem will get 
>> plenty high because the stack is so good on the Roadini. Also looking at 
>> the Ritchey Road Logic and Milwaukee Road. 
>> All this said, I think  the Malocchio is the perfect bike for anyone 
>> looking for a silly lightweight steel frame with ample clearance. This one 
>> actually fits 42s with great clearance front and rear. Definitely the 
>> lightest steel framed road bike I've ever owned by a fair margin. Just too 
>> aggressive for me at this moment. 
>>
>> On Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 2:05:35 PM UTC-5 zem...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Sorry to be annoying and derail, but why are you wanting to make this 
>>> particular trade? Something not working out with the Malocchio for you?
>>>
>>> On Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 9:31:59 AM UTC-4 exliontamer wrote:
>>>
 This is the first run in light blue where the rear brake bridge was 
 positioned correctly so it fits 42s front & rear. Comes with a Campy 
 Record 
 Headset. Very small dent on the top tube and a small paint chip on the 
 seat 
 lug point. 
 Just wanted to put feelers out before I get into posting pictures. I'm 
 looking for a 57cm Roadini, or a 63-64cm road frame with more relaxed 
 geometry that fits at least a 32(ideally a 35). 

>>>

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Re: [RBW] WTB/ISO New or Used Shimano Deore XT rear derailleur

2023-10-12 Thread Drew Saunders

How much do you like the 1 and 2T hops of the 11-28? If you find yourself 
shifting 2 or more cogs often, then a very wide range cassette might be a 
better fit, but if you like the fine tuning of your 11-28, then maybe it’s 
time for a front derailleur.

I went from 3x9, 24-36-46 with 11-23 to a “one by with bailout gears” 
setup: 26-42 with a 11-28 11 speed. I really do use the 42 as a 1X most 
rides, and only shift the FD if I’m climbing a big hill, which turns out to 
be about 1 ride in 4, or so. Plus, I’ll often only use the FD twice in a 
ride, one down and one up shift. I may even replace my left Silver bar end 
with a downtube shift lever instead. My physiology puts my left knee (but 
not my right) awfully close to the handlebar end when I stand while riding, 
so I have bumped the shifter once or twice a year.

A 30-46 with your 11-28 would let you keep what you have for some (most?) 
of your riding, and give you a bailout chainring. A 30x28 is functionally 
about the same as a 46x44.

Drew
On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 12:38:15 PM UTC-7 Caroline Golum wrote:

> Currently running a 1x10 right now: 46T crank in the front with the 
> aforementioned 11-28T in the rear, and non-indexed shifting friction 
> shifting on the bar end. I'm looking at a 10 or 11 spd cassette in the 
> 11-36T or 44T range. Trying to avoid redoing the whole drivetrain with a 
> 2x9 or 2x10 setup, but not entirely opposed to it.  
>
> On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 11:06:12 AM UTC-4 Eric Daume wrote:
>
>> Are you running friction shifting, and how big of a cassette will you go? 
>> Those will help determine what derailer you can run. 
>>
>> Eric
>>
>> On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, Caroline Golum  
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hey RBOBs,
>>>
>>> The time has finally come for a new rear derailleur! And this time I’d 
>>> like to expand my gear ratio, ideally without having to replace my single 
>>> crank with a double. My new favorite mechanic (shoutout to Damon at Nomad 
>>> Cycles) suggested I switch to the Deore XT (I’m running a 105 with 11-28T 
>>> right now)
>>>
>>> Now here’s my question: given the overall decline in quality 
>>> for.,…..everything on planet earth…….should I get a new rear derailleur or 
>>> hunt around on here/EBay for something a little older (not by much, c. 2009 
>>> or so).
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Re: [RBW] Roadini or Homer

2023-10-12 Thread Keith Paugh

These are really great posts. Thanks for cataloging your experiences guys!I for one would LOVE to see photos of all three of those bikes (The Indy Fab, the Roadini, and the new Homer) if you have a moment to post them.k.On Oct 12, 2023, at 8:52 AM, ShumotoSoundRoom wrote:I own three steel bikes: A 2003 Independent Fabrication Independence (their full touring frame, designed by Mike Flanigan), a low trail rando frame with 650b wheels made by a small builder, and a 2020 Roadini. The Indy Fab is a miraculous bike for loaded touring; incredibly stable with full panniers and surprisingly light and quick when stripped, given its stout tubing. I rode it across the US in 2004, and it has seen many, many miles since. I have converted my rando frame to function as errand runner, for I determined over the course of thousands of miles, that I just don't like the feel of 650 wheels. Since acquiring the Roadini in 2020, I've ridden nothing else. It felt, in so many ways, like the perfect bike for my needs. Exactly what I wanted from a "road + gravel" bike. The vast majority of my riding is done alone, on some combination of gravel and road, rides falling between 20-70 miles. I'm not as fast as I was in my twenties, thirties, or forties, but I keep a fairly brisk pace. I generally ride with a lightweight frame bag (made by Swift Industries) with no other bags or racks on the bike. I'm running Paul centerpulls which allows me to comfortably fit Rene Herse 38's, my favourite tires to date. Until last week, I sort of figured that the Roadini would be the bike that I would ride for the rest of my life. But then, after a short fifteen mile ride on mixed surfaces, on a different bike, everything changed. My wife and I finally caved and bought our son a great bike, as he is almost sixteen and wishes to join me on longer rides. He has just surpassed my height, so we bought him an A. Homer Hilsen as it will fit him longer if he keeps growing, and it seemed the most versatile of choices. After the build was finished, I took the bike out to make sure that everything was working properly, and within a few miles, I quickly determined that this was without question, my favourite bike that I had ever ridden in my life. No, it did not feel as quick as my Roadini, but it didn't feel as sluggish as my unloaded Indy Fab; which struck me as odd, given that the chain stays are MUCH longer on the Homer. The comfort level was astounding. There are moments on the Roadini where I hit a smooth stretch of recently paved road, the feeling of flying is accentuated and I think to myself, "this is such a glorious sensation!" The Homer felt that way the entire ride. On both road and gravel, I felt like I was simply gliding. The steering felt a bit slower and the bike didn't accelerate as quickly, but the stability and comfort were so incredible that I just didn't care. I live in New England and some of the old gravel roads can be rough, such that I normally lift off the saddle over bumps and hold the bars lightly. Not so with the Homer. It was, to my great surprise, even smoother than my Indy Fab. I should note that I was using the same Rene Herse 38's. Anyway, I could carry on and on, but I just wish to say that I find the two quite different. The bike also feels noticeably bigger (the frame is a 58) which may also contribute. To shorten what could be a long story, I came home, walked in the house, and ordered a Homer, which is set to arrive today. Once I build it up, I intend to sell the Roadini. After about thirty years of 3000mi annually, the Homer was instantly the bike that I'd dreamt of for a long time. You can't really go wrong with either. To me the question would come down to this: do you want to maximize the feeling of quickness or gliding comfort? For me, there was no comparison. With the Tektro side pulls and all of the same parts, I cannot tell a weight difference between the two; perhaps the Paul brakes and extra bits nullify the frame savings. Anyway, I was in a similar decision dilemma as you a few years back and went with the Roadini, and while it all worked out in the end, the Homer was the right choice for me. Good luck! On Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 1:08:07 PM UTC-4 kwi...@weimar.edu wrote:The Homer will be 'heavier' or stiffer in terms of feel than the Roadini; I actually find the Roadini too stiff for my riding style.KarlOn Thu, Sep 23, 2021 at 7:38 AM Bones wrote:I know these comparisons have come up frequently, but here is my particular situation:I had a 62 Hillborne. It felt too similar to my Appaloosa, so I got a 61 Roadini. I've been riding that for a year and a half and I love it. It serves the purpose the Hillborne was meant to serve (the Hillborne always felt a bit too bulky for my intended purpose... which is primarily riding on roads with light loads). Sometimes I feel like I overshot with the Roadini though, and the Homer would be the best choice. I someti

Re: [RBW] Roadini or Homer

2023-10-12 Thread Roberta

I know this is an older thread, but I used this board a lot when I was 
researching which "one" Riv to buy and couldn't get enough opinions.  

In 2017,   I decided on the 2016 51 cm Appaloosa.  Strong, stable, smooth.  
I was in heaven.  Then, I purchased a 2019 54.5 Homer to keep at a second 
location.  Light, lively, sprightly.   I've come to love this bike more.  
It now has racks and fenders like the Appa (same tire--Gravel King slicks) 
but still rides like it did before, much more fun for me than the Appa, For 
me out of 10, Homer is a 10, Appa is a 9.

I'd guess that the Sam/Platy/Cheviot all ride similarly.  Appa/Atlantis 
ride most similarly.  the only "lighter" bike I've ridden is Homer.

Not a bad decision in the bunch.
On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 11:52:13 AM UTC-4 shu...@gmail.com wrote:

> I own three steel bikes: A 2003 Independent Fabrication Independence 
> (their full touring frame, designed by Mike Flanigan), a low trail rando 
> frame with 650b wheels made by a small builder, and a 2020 Roadini.  The 
> Indy Fab is a miraculous bike for loaded touring; incredibly stable with 
> full panniers and surprisingly light and quick when stripped, given its 
> stout tubing.  I rode it across the US in 2004, and it has seen many, many 
> miles since.  I have converted my rando frame to function as  errand 
> runner, for I determined over the course of thousands of miles, that I just 
> don't like the feel of 650 wheels.  Since acquiring the Roadini in 2020, 
> I've ridden nothing else.  It felt, in so many ways, like the perfect bike 
> for my needs.  Exactly what I wanted from a "road + gravel" bike.  The vast 
> majority of my riding is done alone, on some combination of gravel and 
> road, rides falling between 20-70 miles.  I'm not as fast as I was in my 
> twenties, thirties, or forties, but I keep a fairly brisk pace.  I 
> generally ride with a lightweight frame bag (made by Swift Industries) with 
> no other bags or racks on the bike.  I'm running Paul centerpulls which 
> allows me to comfortably fit Rene Herse 38's, my favourite tires to date. 
>  Until last week, I sort of figured that the Roadini would be the bike that 
> I would ride for the rest of my life.  But then, after a short fifteen mile 
> ride on mixed surfaces, on a different bike, everything changed.  
>
> My wife and I finally caved and bought our son a great bike, as he is 
> almost sixteen and wishes to join me on longer rides.  He has just 
> surpassed my height, so we bought him an A. Homer Hilsen as it will fit him 
> longer if he keeps growing, and it seemed the most versatile of choices. 
>  After the build was finished, I took the bike out to make sure that 
> everything was working properly, and within a few miles, I quickly 
> determined that this was *without question*, my favourite bike that I had 
> ever ridden in my life.  No, it did not feel as quick as my Roadini, but it 
> didn't feel as sluggish as my unloaded Indy Fab; which struck me as odd, 
> given that the chain stays are MUCH longer on the Homer.  The comfort level 
> was astounding.  There are moments on the Roadini where I hit a smooth 
> stretch of recently paved road, the feeling of flying is accentuated and I 
> think to myself, "this is such a glorious sensation!"  The Homer felt that 
> way the* entire* ride.  On both road and gravel, I felt like I was simply 
> gliding.  The steering felt a bit slower and the bike didn't accelerate as 
> quickly, but the stability and comfort were so incredible that I just 
> didn't care.  I live in New England and some of the old gravel roads can be 
> rough, such that I normally lift off the saddle over bumps and hold the 
> bars lightly.  Not so with the Homer.  It was, to my great surprise, even 
> smoother than my Indy Fab.  I should note that I was using the same Rene 
> Herse 38's.  
>
> Anyway, I could carry on and on, but I just wish to say that I find the 
> two *quite* different.  The bike also feels noticeably bigger (the frame 
> is a 58) which may also contribute.  To shorten what could be a long story, 
> I came home, walked in the house, and ordered a Homer, which is set to 
> arrive today.  Once I build it up, I intend to sell the Roadini.  After 
> about thirty years of 3000mi annually, the Homer was instantly the bike 
> that I'd dreamt of for a long time.  You can't really go wrong with either. 
>  To me the question would come down to this: do you want to maximize the 
> feeling of quickness or gliding comfort?  For me, there was no comparison. 
>  With the Tektro side pulls and all of the same parts, I cannot tell a 
> weight difference between the two; perhaps the Paul brakes and extra bits 
> nullify the frame savings.  Anyway, I was in a similar decision dilemma as 
> you a few years back and went with the Roadini, and while it all worked out 
> in the end, the Homer was the right choice for me.  
>
> Good luck!   
>
> On Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 1:08:07 PM UTC-4 kwi...@we

[RBW] FS: Velo Orange Saddle Bag and 2 piece lugged stem

2023-10-12 Thread James

Hello fellow steel-bike lovers
I'm selling these two items as a pair.  

*The bag: *I bought it new, used it 5ish times, and it has been in my 
basement for 6 months where it proceeded to get a little moldy.  I haven'd 
done anything about it, but I imagine some vinegar scrub would get it right 
off.

*The stem: *Got this in a trade.  It's a 2-piece.  The "vertical" but says 
nitto on it.  The "horizontal" but says "J.T" in tiny print.  No other 
markings.  I don't know who makes it.  Dimensions are in photos.  25.4 
clamp diameter.  The bolt to clamp down on the handle bars is not included 
because, well, I can't find it.

I'd like to sell to the same person so I can save on shipping.  Assuming 
shipping will be $25 I am asking $100 for them both.  Shipped.  If that's 
unreasonable, shoot me an offer.

Photos here: https://imgur.com/a/A7reZfs

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Re: [RBW] Roadini or Homer

2023-10-12 Thread ShumotoSoundRoom

I own three steel bikes: A 2003 Independent Fabrication Independence (their 
full touring frame, designed by Mike Flanigan), a low trail rando frame 
with 650b wheels made by a small builder, and a 2020 Roadini.  The Indy Fab 
is a miraculous bike for loaded touring; incredibly stable with full 
panniers and surprisingly light and quick when stripped, given its stout 
tubing.  I rode it across the US in 2004, and it has seen many, many miles 
since.  I have converted my rando frame to function as  errand runner, for 
I determined over the course of thousands of miles, that I just don't like 
the feel of 650 wheels.  Since acquiring the Roadini in 2020, I've ridden 
nothing else.  It felt, in so many ways, like the perfect bike for my 
needs.  Exactly what I wanted from a "road + gravel" bike.  The vast 
majority of my riding is done alone, on some combination of gravel and 
road, rides falling between 20-70 miles.  I'm not as fast as I was in my 
twenties, thirties, or forties, but I keep a fairly brisk pace.  I 
generally ride with a lightweight frame bag (made by Swift Industries) with 
no other bags or racks on the bike.  I'm running Paul centerpulls which 
allows me to comfortably fit Rene Herse 38's, my favourite tires to date. 
 Until last week, I sort of figured that the Roadini would be the bike that 
I would ride for the rest of my life.  But then, after a short fifteen mile 
ride on mixed surfaces, on a different bike, everything changed.  

My wife and I finally caved and bought our son a great bike, as he is 
almost sixteen and wishes to join me on longer rides.  He has just 
surpassed my height, so we bought him an A. Homer Hilsen as it will fit him 
longer if he keeps growing, and it seemed the most versatile of choices. 
 After the build was finished, I took the bike out to make sure that 
everything was working properly, and within a few miles, I quickly 
determined that this was *without question*, my favourite bike that I had 
ever ridden in my life.  No, it did not feel as quick as my Roadini, but it 
didn't feel as sluggish as my unloaded Indy Fab; which struck me as odd, 
given that the chain stays are MUCH longer on the Homer.  The comfort level 
was astounding.  There are moments on the Roadini where I hit a smooth 
stretch of recently paved road, the feeling of flying is accentuated and I 
think to myself, "this is such a glorious sensation!"  The Homer felt that 
way the* entire* ride.  On both road and gravel, I felt like I was simply 
gliding.  The steering felt a bit slower and the bike didn't accelerate as 
quickly, but the stability and comfort were so incredible that I just 
didn't care.  I live in New England and some of the old gravel roads can be 
rough, such that I normally lift off the saddle over bumps and hold the 
bars lightly.  Not so with the Homer.  It was, to my great surprise, even 
smoother than my Indy Fab.  I should note that I was using the same Rene 
Herse 38's.  

Anyway, I could carry on and on, but I just wish to say that I find the two 
*quite* different.  The bike also feels noticeably bigger (the frame is a 
58) which may also contribute.  To shorten what could be a long story, I 
came home, walked in the house, and ordered a Homer, which is set to arrive 
today.  Once I build it up, I intend to sell the Roadini.  After about 
thirty years of 3000mi annually, the Homer was instantly the bike that I'd 
dreamt of for a long time.  You can't really go wrong with either.  To me 
the question would come down to this: do you want to maximize the feeling 
of quickness or gliding comfort?  For me, there was no comparison.  With 
the Tektro side pulls and all of the same parts, I cannot tell a weight 
difference between the two; perhaps the Paul brakes and extra bits nullify 
the frame savings.  Anyway, I was in a similar decision dilemma as you a 
few years back and went with the Roadini, and while it all worked out in 
the end, the Homer was the right choice for me.  

Good luck!   

On Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 1:08:07 PM UTC-4 kwi...@weimar.edu wrote:

> The Homer will be 'heavier' or stiffer in terms of feel than the Roadini; 
> I actually find the Roadini too stiff for my riding style.
> Karl
>
> On Thu, Sep 23, 2021 at 7:38 AM Bones  wrote:
>
>> I know these comparisons have come up frequently, but here is my 
>> particular situation:
>>
>> I had a 62 Hillborne. It felt too similar to my Appaloosa, so I got a 61 
>> Roadini. I've been riding that for a year and a half and I love it. It 
>> serves the purpose the Hillborne was meant to serve (the Hillborne always 
>> felt a bit too bulky for my intended purpose... which is primarily riding 
>> on roads with light loads). 
>>
>> Sometimes I feel like I overshot with the Roadini though, and the Homer 
>> would be the best choice. I sometimes wish I could put fenders on it, 
>> without having to go with a smaller tire (currently running Barlows on 
>> Quills --> ~41mm). I sometimes wish I could add a smal

[RBW] Re: FS, Silver 2 shifters

2023-10-12 Thread Richard Rose

Silver shifters have been sold. Thanks to all for your interest.

On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 10:48:46 PM UTC-4 Richard Rose wrote:

> Hello Group. I just recently purchased these used units from this list. 
> One of those rare instances when just the item you are looking for pops up 
> when you are logged in. I was a little too quick with the "I'll take them!" 
> Shifters only - no mounts. Sold to me as "in good working order" and I have 
> no reason to believe otherwise. They look and feel good with all of the 
> parts present. There is some shiny surface degradation - the logos are worn 
> off - so not as pretty as new ones. I am selling as I no longer need them. 
> I paid $45.00 including shipping & would like to get that back. link here 
> to pics;
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/FfQnEQijSHhkD4Kq6
>

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Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2023

2023-10-12 Thread Drew Fitchette

Sam Hillborne Frameset, 57cm
$1,600
Boone, NC
https://boone.craigslist.org/bik/d/boone-rivendell-sam-hillborne-57cm/7661590250.html

On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 8:19:48 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote:

> [image: 385538394_5363441783780570_364111319511184472_n.jpg]
>
> Quickbeam, 60cm
> $2,000
> Columbus, OH
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/761335809103676/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post
> On Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 11:08:42 AM UTC-4 Kim H. wrote:
>
>> Regarding the blue Clem in Allentown in New Jersey, the post has been 
>> changed from the previous post (
>> https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10161071953267463&set=pcb.6317405558367824).
>>  
>> The owner of this Clem is 
>> *Rudy P. Stumpf* 
>> *.
>>  
>> *Rudy's seller is Kristoph Ross.  
>>
>> Kim Hetzel ...dreaming of one day I will turn blue from being green. A 
>> frameset.
>> On Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 7:51:56 AM UTC-7 Eric Marth wrote:
>>
>>> [image: 379727662_6339791259481262_7880457818030357519_n.jpg]
>>>
>>> Clem L
>>> Size: ??? 
>>> $1,900
>>> Allentown, NJ
>>>
>>>
>>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/7325635137465641/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post
>>>
>>> [image: 376226010_6632469743469220_8415369468516640499_n.jpg]
>>>
>>> Gus, f/f/hs
>>> Large
>>> $1,700
>>> Brooklyn, NY
>>>
>>>
>>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1051511792686527/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post
>>>
>>> [image: 00W0W_5Z8218M9U6y_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg]
>>>
>>> Quickbeam
>>> "Large ~60cm"
>>> $1,250
>>> Washington, DC
>>>
>>>
>>> https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/bik/d/washington-1990-fat-chance-21-handmade/7673386935.html
>>>
>>>
>>> On Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 4:37:21 PM UTC-4 eliot...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Quickbeam and 26in Atlantis on Portland CL…

 On Tue, Sep 26, 2023 at 11:15 PM Max Faingezicht  
 wrote:

> Great deal on a 60 SimpleOne in AZ:
>
> [image: 00c0c_iUm87mppNAd_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg]
>
> Rivendell - SimplOne frame 60cm - bicycle parts - by owner - bike sale 
> - craigslist 
> 
> tucson.craigslist.org 
> 
>
> 
>  
>
> Tempted but too many bikes, too little time.
>
> Hope someone here gets it
>
> Max
>
> On Aug 27, 2023, at 9:21 PM, Matthew Williams  
> wrote:
>
> 
> CUSTOM
> 60cm
> 2500
> Belmont, CA
>
> https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik/d/belmont-rivendell-custom-beautiful-60cm/7658939306.html
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[RBW] Re: FS: Swift Sonora Daypack, Swift Sitka Hip Pack, Fat Cat Bags Hip Pack

2023-10-12 Thread Dave Grossman

Agreed, its a great bag.  I hope he starts making them again!

On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 1:39:22 PM UTC-5 bmfo...@gmail.com wrote:

> I am so bummed I missed out on that Fat Cat bag. I've got the one without 
> the water bottle spots I've been using daily for years. I'm sure its new 
> owner will be very happy!
>
> On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 1:20:28 PM UTC-5 Dave Grossman wrote:
>
>> Fat Cat Bag is sold
>>
>> Swift Daypack now $90 shipped
>> Swift Sitka Hip Pack now $35 shipped
>>
>> On Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 10:33:58 AM UTC-5 Dave Grossman wrote:
>>
>>> Selling a few items here.  All in excellent condition.
>>>
>>> 1.  Swift Sonora Daypack
>>>
>>> XPAC Burgundy with Dyneema Packloth liner
>>> 13L
>>> Made in Seattle
>>> admin pocket, two bottle pockets, front zip pocket in body.  
>>> No sternal strap
>>>
>>> ASKING $100 shipped CONUS
>>>
>>> 2.  Swift Sitka Hip Pack
>>> Two pockets, reflective strip, awesome orange color
>>> Made in Seattle
>>> Asking $40 shipped CONUS
>>>
>>> 3.  Fat Cat Hip Bag
>>> Awesome bikepacking hip bag.
>>> Fat Cat was a garage operation out of Chico, no longer making bags
>>> See his work here:  https://www.instagram.com/fatcatbikebags/?img_index=
>>> Awesome bag, holds two purist bottles, has two pockets.  Great accessory 
>>> for bikepacking, day hikes, or city exploration
>>> Grey and Blue
>>> Made in Chico
>>> Asking $80 shipped CONUS
>>>
>>> Pics Here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/iWr5wZVV97mxduEN8
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Bike Makeover Thread

2023-10-12 Thread Johnny Alien

Many here have said that its not a big deal to get a bike shop to ream it 
to 27.2 to allow for more seatpost options. I find it frustrating as well 
but slightly less so because I don't need the extra setback. 

On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 7:39:10 AM UTC-4 brok...@gmail.com wrote:

> Yeah, the whole 26.8 seat tube limitation has got to be one of the most 
> frustrating things about this era of Rivendell. 
>
> On Oct 12, 2023, at 6:43 AM, Leah Peterson  wrote:
>
> 
>
> Ryan,
> That seat post is butt ugly. The only ugly thing on the bike. I like the 
> setback it offers, and there are zero other options for that. Zero. This 
> bike is unimprovable, save this one thing: the seat tube should have been 
> 27.2 so I would have some OPTIONS. It’s my one sorrow.
> Leah
>
> On Oct 11, 2023, at 10:54 PM, Ryan  wrote:
>
> the grips are smashing.but nitto needs to make a 26.8 lugged seatpost
> for that lovely bike.just saying
>
> On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 8:57:32 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding 
> Ding! wrote:
>
>> Raspberry Platypus BEFORE:
>> [image: image0.jpeg]
>>
>> [image: image6.jpeg]
>>
>>
>> AND After…
>> [image: image1.jpeg]
>>
>> [image: image2.jpeg][image: image3.jpeg][image: image4.jpeg][image: 
>> image5.jpeg]
>>
>>
>> On Oct 11, 2023, at 9:53 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <
>> jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> In the same vein as my Bike Style thread, I’m starting a Bike Makeover 
>> thread.
>>
>>
>> Every now and then, I get the urge to change up the look of my favorite 
>> Platypus. I have it perfect mechanically, but bags and grips and 
>> occasionally, saddles, beg to be changed up. It’s fully autumn here in the 
>> Great Lakes State, and my ivory Rivet was looking a little out of season. I 
>> was gifted a chestnut Rivet from a dear RivSister, so I decided to pull it 
>> out and put it on the bike. I took the brown Ergons from my other Platypus, 
>> slapped them on and sent her a photo. 
>>
>> “That bike deserves prettier grips. Those are ugly,” she said, giving me 
>> the unvarnished truth. 
>>
>> I looked again. She was right. Back to the drawing board. I finally found 
>> these grips from Rivet Cycle Works - Deb told me she had these but didn’t 
>> have them up on the website yet. She had the exact match to my chestnut 
>> saddle and days later, I had these gorgeous stamped leather grips in hand. 
>> The bike looks positively *tonal.* The colors of the paint throw out so 
>> many different shades of pinks and reds, thanks to the abundant glitter in 
>> the metallic; adding rich leather accessories only elevates the look. The 
>> stamped designs on the leather give the bike some texture and add visual 
>> interest at the handlebar area. 
>>
>> This Platypus is like a little autumn posey. Perfect and pretty, and 
>> wholly appointed to its duty.
>>
>> Now if I can just convince Deb to make these in ivory, so I have a pair 
>> to match my ivory Rivet saddle when spring comes…
>>
>> Attached in the next post are the before and afters.
>> Leah
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[RBW] Re: WTT: Crust Malocchio XL (first run in blue/fits 42s front & rear) for Roadini, etc.

2023-10-12 Thread Bryce Lackey

messaged


On Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 10:32:40 PM UTC-4 exliontamer wrote:

> No worries. The quick explanation is that I had back surgery two months 
> ago, I've never been flexible to begin with, I'm 6'1" with the inseam of 
> someone who's 6'5" with the torso of a 2 year old, the reach on this is too 
> much for me at this moment, but cycling has been good for my recovery. I 
> emailed Will at Riv this morning and he recommended a 57 for my height 
> (even with a 92pbh) because the reach is better and the stem will get 
> plenty high because the stack is so good on the Roadini. Also looking at 
> the Ritchey Road Logic and Milwaukee Road. 
> All this said, I think  the Malocchio is the perfect bike for anyone 
> looking for a silly lightweight steel frame with ample clearance. This one 
> actually fits 42s with great clearance front and rear. Definitely the 
> lightest steel framed road bike I've ever owned by a fair margin. Just too 
> aggressive for me at this moment. 
>
> On Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 2:05:35 PM UTC-5 zem...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Sorry to be annoying and derail, but why are you wanting to make this 
>> particular trade? Something not working out with the Malocchio for you?
>>
>> On Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 9:31:59 AM UTC-4 exliontamer wrote:
>>
>>> This is the first run in light blue where the rear brake bridge was 
>>> positioned correctly so it fits 42s front & rear. Comes with a Campy Record 
>>> Headset. Very small dent on the top tube and a small paint chip on the seat 
>>> lug point. 
>>> Just wanted to put feelers out before I get into posting pictures. I'm 
>>> looking for a 57cm Roadini, or a 63-64cm road frame with more relaxed 
>>> geometry that fits at least a 32(ideally a 35). 
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Bike Makeover Thread

2023-10-12 Thread Brian Turner

Yeah, the whole 26.8 seat tube limitation has got to be one of the most frustrating things about this era of Rivendell. On Oct 12, 2023, at 6:43 AM, Leah Peterson wrote:Ryan,That seat post is butt ugly. The only ugly thing on the bike. I like the setback it offers, and there are zero other options for that. Zero. This bike is unimprovable, save this one thing: the seat tube should have been 27.2 so I would have some OPTIONS. It’s my one sorrow.LeahOn Oct 11, 2023, at 10:54 PM, Ryan wrote:the grips are smashing.but nitto needs to make a 26.8 lugged seatpostfor that lovely bike.just sayingOn Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 8:57:32 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Raspberry Platypus BEFORE:AND After…On Oct 11, 2023, at 9:53 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:In the same vein as my Bike Style thread, I’m starting a Bike Makeover thread.Every now and then, I get the urge to change up the look of my favorite Platypus. I have it perfect mechanically, but bags and grips and occasionally, saddles, beg to be changed up. It’s fully autumn here in the Great Lakes State, and my ivory Rivet was looking a little out of season. I was gifted a chestnut Rivet from a dear RivSister, so I decided to pull it out and put it on the bike. I took the brown Ergons from my other Platypus, slapped them on and sent her a photo. “That bike deserves prettier grips. Those are ugly,” she said, giving me the unvarnished truth. I looked again. She was right. Back to the drawing board. I finally found these grips from Rivet Cycle Works - Deb told me she had these but didn’t have them up on the website yet. She had the exact match to my chestnut saddle and days later, I had these gorgeous stamped leather grips in hand. The bike looks positively tonal. The colors of the paint throw out so many different shades of pinks and reds, thanks to the abundant glitter in the metallic; adding rich leather accessories only elevates the look. The stamped designs on the leather give the bike some texture and add visual interest at the handlebar area. This Platypus is like a little autumn posey. Perfect and pretty, and wholly appointed to its duty.Now if I can just convince Deb to make these in ivory, so I have a pair to match my ivory Rivet saddle when spring comes…Attached in the next post are the before and afters.Leah

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Re: [RBW] Bike Makeover Thread

2023-10-12 Thread Leah Peterson

Ryan,That seat post is butt ugly. The only ugly thing on the bike. I like the setback it offers, and there are zero other options for that. Zero. This bike is unimprovable, save this one thing: the seat tube should have been 27.2 so I would have some OPTIONS. It’s my one sorrow.LeahOn Oct 11, 2023, at 10:54 PM, Ryan wrote:the grips are smashing.but nitto needs to make a 26.8 lugged seatpostfor that lovely bike.just sayingOn Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 8:57:32 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Raspberry Platypus BEFORE:AND After…On Oct 11, 2023, at 9:53 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:In the same vein as my Bike Style thread, I’m starting a Bike Makeover thread.Every now and then, I get the urge to change up the look of my favorite Platypus. I have it perfect mechanically, but bags and grips and occasionally, saddles, beg to be changed up. It’s fully autumn here in the Great Lakes State, and my ivory Rivet was looking a little out of season. I was gifted a chestnut Rivet from a dear RivSister, so I decided to pull it out and put it on the bike. I took the brown Ergons from my other Platypus, slapped them on and sent her a photo. “That bike deserves prettier grips. Those are ugly,” she said, giving me the unvarnished truth. I looked again. She was right. Back to the drawing board. I finally found these grips from Rivet Cycle Works - Deb told me she had these but didn’t have them up on the website yet. She had the exact match to my chestnut saddle and days later, I had these gorgeous stamped leather grips in hand. The bike looks positively tonal. The colors of the paint throw out so many different shades of pinks and reds, thanks to the abundant glitter in the metallic; adding rich leather accessories only elevates the look. The stamped designs on the leather give the bike some texture and add visual interest at the handlebar area. This Platypus is like a little autumn posey. Perfect and pretty, and wholly appointed to its duty.Now if I can just convince Deb to make these in ivory, so I have a pair to match my ivory Rivet saddle when spring comes…Attached in the next post are the before and afters.Leah

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[RBW] Re: WTB/ISO New or Used Shimano Deore XT rear derailleur

2023-10-12 Thread Nick Payne

On Thursday, 12 October 2023 at 2:04:50 am UTC+11 aeroperf wrote:

Why not both?  You can still get a Shimano M591 new, though it is an older 
design, that works well with a 34-tooth cassette.  This is a solid, 
reliable design that Rivendell used to ship on their builds.  It is Deore, 
but not XT.  
A Deore XT equivalent like the M772 (also older design) is rated for 43 
teeth on the cassette


Did you accidentally type in 34 backwards? Because 34t is the nominal 
maximum cog size for the M772 RD - matching the largest CS-M770 9-speed 
cassette Shimano made. It usually copes with a 40t cog OK with the B screw 
in a few turns.

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Re: [RBW] Bike Makeover Thread

2023-10-12 Thread 'Hetchins52' via RBW Owners Bunch

Wow -- those grips are amazing! Great find for the Platypus!
David (and I'm a vegetarian) Lipsky
Berkeley, CA
On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 7:54:40 PM UTC-7 Ryan wrote:

> the grips are smashing.but nitto needs to make a 26.8 lugged seatpost
> for that lovely bike.just saying
>
> On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 8:57:32 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding 
> Ding! wrote:
>
>> Raspberry Platypus BEFORE:
>> [image: image0.jpeg]
>>
>> [image: image6.jpeg]
>>
>>
>> AND After…
>> [image: image1.jpeg]
>>
>> [image: image2.jpeg][image: image3.jpeg][image: image4.jpeg][image: 
>> image5.jpeg]
>>
>>
>> On Oct 11, 2023, at 9:53 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <
>> jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> In the same vein as my Bike Style thread, I’m starting a Bike Makeover 
>> thread.
>>
>>
>> Every now and then, I get the urge to change up the look of my favorite 
>> Platypus. I have it perfect mechanically, but bags and grips and 
>> occasionally, saddles, beg to be changed up. It’s fully autumn here in the 
>> Great Lakes State, and my ivory Rivet was looking a little out of season. I 
>> was gifted a chestnut Rivet from a dear RivSister, so I decided to pull it 
>> out and put it on the bike. I took the brown Ergons from my other Platypus, 
>> slapped them on and sent her a photo. 
>>
>> “That bike deserves prettier grips. Those are ugly,” she said, giving me 
>> the unvarnished truth. 
>>
>> I looked again. She was right. Back to the drawing board. I finally found 
>> these grips from Rivet Cycle Works - Deb told me she had these but didn’t 
>> have them up on the website yet. She had the exact match to my chestnut 
>> saddle and days later, I had these gorgeous stamped leather grips in hand. 
>> The bike looks positively *tonal.* The colors of the paint throw out so 
>> many different shades of pinks and reds, thanks to the abundant glitter in 
>> the metallic; adding rich leather accessories only elevates the look. The 
>> stamped designs on the leather give the bike some texture and add visual 
>> interest at the handlebar area. 
>>
>> This Platypus is like a little autumn posey. Perfect and pretty, and 
>> wholly appointed to its duty.
>>
>> Now if I can just convince Deb to make these in ivory, so I have a pair 
>> to match my ivory Rivet saddle when spring comes…
>>
>> Attached in the next post are the before and afters.
>> Leah
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