[RBW] WTB - Nitto (Tig or Fillet) Faceplater - 110mm + 135mm

[Armand Kizirian]

Title says it all! If you got one you want to let go of let me know. 

(Yes, I saw the coupon code in the latest newsletter for faceplaters ;)

Cheers, 
Armand *waiting for faceplaters to finally wrap his bars* Kizirian

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[RBW] Re: FS: XTR, Nitto, B68, Deer Head, XT, other misc. bits

[J J]

*Update on what is still available, with appreciation to all who reached 
out. I'm open to offers.*


   - XTR BR-M900 NOS cantilever brakes (one F/R set sold, one F/R set still 
   available)
   - XTR RD-M953 Rapid Rise rear derailleur
   - XTR RD-M960 Rapid Rise rear derailleur
   - Brooks B68 (new)
   - Deer Head SL-M700 NOS silver shifters
   
*Items already sold (many thanks!):*


   - BL-M550 brake levers
   - XTR BR-M900 cantilever brakes (second F/R set is still available)
   - VP Components VP-001 Platform Pedals
   - Sugino XD2 triple crankset
   - XTR RD-M950 rear derailleur
   - XT FD-M781 front derailleur
   


On Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 9:27:52 PM UTC-5 J J wrote:

> I'm preparing for a new build and want to clear out stuff I won't be using 
> anytime soon. Please reach out privately if you're interested in anything. 
> Thanks very much. 
> Jim
>
> ---
>
> *Nitto Technomic stem* (26, 100mm extension, great cond) $25
>
> [image: nitto stems and shimano brake lever copy.jpg]
>
> *Shimano XT BL-M550 brake levers* (*photo above*, silver, some scuffs, 
> mechanically perfect) $20
>
> *XTR BR-M900 cantilever brakes* (gorgeous classic brakes, two F sets, 
> both sets NOS, never installed. One set is with box and paperwork, one set 
> is without box and dusty) $390 for NIB set, $370 for the other set. 
>
> [image: XTR BR-M900 cantis with box.jpg]
> [image: XTR BR-M900 cantis.jpg]
>
> *VP Components VP-001 Platform Pedals* (great condition, removable pins, 
> spin super smoothly) $30
>
> [image: VP Components VP-001 Platform Pedals.jpg]
>
> *Sugino XD2 triple crankset*, 175 (74/110 BCD, set up as a 48-34 double, 
> rings in great cond, can add small ring. Took off a bike I'm getting 
> painted. Shoe rub on arms for a partially polished look lol. great crankset 
> at a budget price, and it'll last forever) $40
>
> [image: Sugino triple crank set up as double 48-34 .jpg]
>
> *XTR RD-M950 rear derailleur* (GS, high normal, NOS with box) $245
>
> [image: XTR RD-M950 (NOS) RD-M953 (used).jpg]
>
> *XTR RD-M953 Rapid Rise rear derailleur* (*photo above*, SGS, great 
> condition, superficial scuffs, mechanically perfect, pulleys in great 
> condition, spin smoothly) $145
>
> *XTR RD-M960 Rapid Rise rear derailleur* (*on left in photo below,* SGS, 
> with brand new OEM tension pulley, guide pulley in great cond., body has 
> some scuffs, inside of cage has chain rub, clean and perfect mechanical 
> cond.) $125
>
> [image: XTR RDs M960, M951.jpg]
>
> *Brooks B68* (brand new, never taken out of box or even handled, honey) 
> $150 
>
> [image: Brooks B68 Honey.jpg]
>
> *Shimano XT Deore Deer Head SL-M700 shift levers* (NOS, pristine, 
> beautifully overbuilt shifters from the early- to mid-80s! With original 
> paperwork, cables, housing) $165 
>
> [image: XT SL-M700 Deer Head.jpg]
>
> *Shimano XT FD-M781 triple front derailleur* (dual pull, dusty, in 
> perfect mechanical shape. Took off my Hunqapillar.) $20 
>
> [image: Shimano XT FD-M781.jpg]
>
>
> * Shipping not included in listed prices
>

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[RBW] Re: Philadelphia Bike Expo March 16 - 17

[Bill Schaefer]

I'm planning to ride my Atlantis down, but a few things are up in the air. 
Hope to make it, I've never been before!

On Friday, March 1, 2024 at 6:37:13 AM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:

> I just noticed that if you get Indego bike share for 50% off here’s the 
> information
>
> Need to rent a bike? Our friends Indego are offering a 50% discount on a 
> Guest Pass, available March 16-17! Use code PHILLYBIKE24 when you purchase 
> your pass online at rideindego.com and enjoy the convenience of bike 
> share.Check out the city’s latest bike map 
>  and GoPhillyGo 
>  to plan your route.
> On Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 3:22:22 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:
>
>> Tom, I’m looking forward to meeting you
>>
>> You can rent a Indego bike share bike for about $12 a day. You’ll see 
>> spots for them all all over the city probably every other block or so. if 
>> you want to go a little bit more upscale contact Shelly at Fairmont Bikes.  
>> https://www.fairmountbicycles.com/rentals/  A step. up from the city 
>> Bikes.  Fairmont Bikes is located about 2 miles from the convention center 
>> on a separated bike lane street. 
>>
>> Roberta 
>>
>> On Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 11:06:00 AM UTC-5 Tom Goodmann wrote:
>>
>>> This will be my first time at PBE (I missed all of the years of NAHBS). 
>>> Regrettably coming from Miami without a bike, but hoping to rent one for at 
>>> least one of the rides, and also volunteering for a shift at the show.  
>>> Happy to meet up with Rivfolk! (Do we need a secret sign???)
>>>
>>> Tom (who is looking for a bike-friendly, fly-fishing-friendly new home 
>>> somewhere out there)
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 7:02:06 AM UTC-5 ascpgh wrote:
>>>
 It's such a great event, I'm sad work got in the way and I cannot 
 attend his year. 

 Be sure to talk to all the vendors you have patronized in the past or 
 quietly objectify. It's a fine collection of people who are about bicycles 
 that trade shows of the past weren't. The accessibility and warmth of so 
 many of these folks, even big names, will surprise you. 

 Take and post lots of pictures!

 Andy Cheatham
 Pittsburgh

 On Monday, February 26, 2024 at 5:22:03 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:

> https://phillybikeexpo.com/
>
> Lots of things to do--the expo, rides, parties, coffee and meet ups.
>
> I'm going.  Who else?  I'm within walking distance to the expo (but 
> will be riding my Betty Foy there, because, well..., I should ride).  If 
> anyone needs any local assistance, please reach out via DM.  
>
> There is free bike valet parking by Neighborhood Bike works, and 
> donations accepted.  It's a great way to fund the community bike center.
>
> I hope to meet or see again lots of us happy Riv riders.
>
> Roberta
>


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[RBW] Re: Gladys Bikes closure and Golden Pliers moves in out of Portland, Oregon

[John A. Bennett]

*Gladys* was a great shop. *Golden Pliers* became the *Rivendell* dealer in 
Portland, Ore. after Darby and I closed *Rivelo* in January of 2020. 

Kevin & Becky and the whole GP crew are awesome. 

Check 'em out! 

John

On Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 8:48:47 PM UTC-8 krhe...@gmail.com wrote:

> I have never been to either of these shops. I just thought I would pass on 
> some information.
>
> http://gladysbikes.com/#introduction
>
> https://gladysbikes.com/blog/gladys-goodbye
>
> Kim Hetzel.
>

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[RBW] Re: Sit Bone Width and Saddles

[ascpgh]

I've found that the dynamic of a saddle is as important as the sit bone 
width consideration and close to both of those is the longitudinal 
dimension of your ideal sit bone stance.

When you sit on the saddle with those two points of your pelvis the force 
applied is way more than your thumbs when you handle the saddle in the LBS. 
I think cheaper padded saddles almost formulate construction anticipating 
the thumb testers. Even a brand new Brooks Professional will deflect under 
body weight applied at those two bony points. 

The dynamic I speak of, for me, has to do with what part(s) of the saddle 
deflect and which stay in shape. I got a new saddle for my custom that 
accommodated my sit bone width and nicely provided a level platform on 
which those bony points of contact rested without an angle promoting a slow 
slide in any direction I would have to actively correct or expend energy to 
resist. I remain seated longer than most before I transition to pedaling 
out of the saddle and being able to move back on the saddle and continue to 
have level platform of support of my sit bones is preferable. As I move 
fore and aft, pedaling while seated my body weight applies to slightly 
different positions and can have an effect on the less mobile portions of 
the cover which hopefully do not create problems. A lot of forecasting if 
veering from a tried and true saddle you've used in the past. Having a 
consistent platform of support for my sit bones through the fore and aft 
positions of my seated pedaling is key. 

The particular dynamic (actually static) feature I found disagreeable with 
my initial saddle choice, a Rivet Diablo, was the line of leather down the 
middle of the saddle from the nose to the cantle at the rear. As I began to 
break in the saddle I was getting a dull ache I hadn't experienced in a 
long time form my longer rides and realized this leather down the middle 
remained drawn tight like a ridge line while the leather under duress of my 
sit bones began to conform to them. The more break in, the higher the 
unsagging ridge was despite loostening the tension adjustment. The leather 
cover of the saddle was under varied foci of force and responded 
predictably.

The answer was a slightly different saddle shape, the RIvet Pearl, and the 
slotted option. Not because I needed the relief of contact at the area of 
the cut out but rather the removal of material in that center strip, fore 
and aft, that didn't have forces like my sit bones deflecting it so 
removing  some material allowing it to sag under the much less (and 
delicate) perineal contact did the trick.

Here's a picture of a Rivet saddle like mine with the cut out and sit bone 
break in that really shows the concept I'm describing: 
https://rivetcycleworks.com. You can also see the generous fore and aft sit 
bone platform too.. 
 
>From the Rivet website:
*Our Return Policy*

*If you buy a saddle from a Local Bike Shop (LBS), then you are bound to 
their return policy. We support our local bike shops and want to support 
their policies.*

*If you buy a saddle directly from us, then… We give you 365 days from date 
of purchase to ride it, tweak it, break it in, love it, or not. You can 
return it or exchange it for different models if it’s not the right fit. We 
want you to get the right saddle. Period.*


*BUT, on the 366th day, you had better have a crazy good reason why you 
didn’t contact us within the year.If you do decide to return your Rivet, we 
will gladly take it back from you, and refund your money, minus the initial 
shipping cost for handling and re-stocking. Fair nuff.*


I met the owner (Head Rivetress) , of Rivet Cycleworks, Deb Banks, at the 
Philadelphia Bike expo and bought from her saddle line after a nice 
conversation. Cocktails and dinner with her, Peter Gilbert of Cane Creek 
and Wayne Bingham of Mel Pinto Imports was the icing. Really nice folks. 

Andy Cheatham
Pittsburgh



On Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 7:45:42 PM UTC-5 Jay wrote:

> I'll preface this by saying I know saddles are highly subjective, and what 
> works for one may not work fo you.  What I wanted to ask about is "general 
> thinking".  Just wanting to confirm some thoughts I've had about this...
>
> My sit bones are 125mm apart.  I've had them measured a few times.  This 
> is when I'm sitting upright.  I believe general rule is the more upright 
> you are on the bike, the wider you go with the saddle (e.g., if I'm 90 
> degrees/straight up, add a few cm; aero, maybe just one cm).  Any other 
> logic to share with respect to sit bones and saddle width?
>
> My saddle is level with tops of my bars (on two of three bikes).  This 
> puts me in a comfortable position, maybe 60 degrees when I'm in the hoods. 
>  All three bikes have drop bars, but only the older road bike has bars 
> below the saddle.  My neck and upper back feel great in this position, and 
> I've previously had issues in this area, so that's a victory.
>
> I'm still 

[RBW] Re: Philadelphia Bike Expo March 16 - 17

[Roberta]

I just noticed that if you get Indego bike share for 50% off here’s the 
information

Need to rent a bike? Our friends Indego are offering a 50% discount on a 
Guest Pass, available March 16-17! Use code PHILLYBIKE24 when you purchase 
your pass online at rideindego.com and enjoy the convenience of bike 
share.Check 
out the city’s latest bike map 
 and GoPhillyGo 
 to plan your route.
On Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 3:22:22 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:

> Tom, I’m looking forward to meeting you
>
> You can rent a Indego bike share bike for about $12 a day. You’ll see 
> spots for them all all over the city probably every other block or so. if 
> you want to go a little bit more upscale contact Shelly at Fairmont Bikes.  
> https://www.fairmountbicycles.com/rentals/  A step. up from the city 
> Bikes.  Fairmont Bikes is located about 2 miles from the convention center 
> on a separated bike lane street. 
>
> Roberta 
>
> On Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 11:06:00 AM UTC-5 Tom Goodmann wrote:
>
>> This will be my first time at PBE (I missed all of the years of NAHBS). 
>> Regrettably coming from Miami without a bike, but hoping to rent one for at 
>> least one of the rides, and also volunteering for a shift at the show.  
>> Happy to meet up with Rivfolk! (Do we need a secret sign???)
>>
>> Tom (who is looking for a bike-friendly, fly-fishing-friendly new home 
>> somewhere out there)
>>
>> On Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 7:02:06 AM UTC-5 ascpgh wrote:
>>
>>> It's such a great event, I'm sad work got in the way and I cannot attend 
>>> his year. 
>>>
>>> Be sure to talk to all the vendors you have patronized in the past or 
>>> quietly objectify. It's a fine collection of people who are about bicycles 
>>> that trade shows of the past weren't. The accessibility and warmth of so 
>>> many of these folks, even big names, will surprise you. 
>>>
>>> Take and post lots of pictures!
>>>
>>> Andy Cheatham
>>> Pittsburgh
>>>
>>> On Monday, February 26, 2024 at 5:22:03 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:
>>>
 https://phillybikeexpo.com/

 Lots of things to do--the expo, rides, parties, coffee and meet ups.

 I'm going.  Who else?  I'm within walking distance to the expo (but 
 will be riding my Betty Foy there, because, well..., I should ride).  If 
 anyone needs any local assistance, please reach out via DM.  

 There is free bike valet parking by Neighborhood Bike works, and 
 donations accepted.  It's a great way to fund the community bike center.

 I hope to meet or see again lots of us happy Riv riders.

 Roberta

>>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Saddlebag Grip R50

[Nick Payne]

Alex's Cycle in Japan have them: 
https://alexscycle.com/products/nitto-r-50-saddle-bag-supporter-1.

NIck Payne

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