Re: [RBW] Bike Hoist recommendation needed

[Gina]

Hello, all!
I'm getting ready to receive my new Clem from the bike mechanic and trying 
to think through storage solutions in the garage. I searched the group and 
found this thread which has shown me something that I didn't know was 
possible but looks like the perfect solution for me so I wanted to see if 
anyone had purchased  the Tie Boss and could provide any feedback on its 
utility. Many thanks in advance! 

On Friday, September 9, 2022 at 2:35:47 PM UTC-7 Roberta wrote:

> Or, perhaps Laing's suggest is a great one--hook around tire rims on both 
> front and back...
>
> I know accounting software...not so good at physics.
>
> On Friday, September 9, 2022 at 5:33:52 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote:
>
>> Wow, such positive feedback on this item!  To me, all these pulley items 
>> looked the same.  I could put one around my stem and one on the seatpost or 
>> that area where all the tubes meet at the top of the seatpost.  Or wherever 
>> the group suggests.  Strength is not my strength and I'll need to pull and 
>> lower the bike by myself.  I'm looking forward to finding that video.  I 
>> did see some pictures.
>>
>> Laing, I never thought of hooking it somewhere else (knock me on the 
>> forehead)! perhaps higher than the tire suggestion, like on the 
>> toptube/seat tub intersection so all the weight is below that point.
>>
>> I'll be having an handyman install it, but I have to let him know what to 
>> install.
>>
>> Roberta
>>
>> On Friday, September 9, 2022 at 3:19:17 PM UTC-4 row.n.2...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Google ...Tie Boss. no  ratchets
>>> Easy to operate.
>>> Watch video
>>> Jon
>>>
>>> On Fri, Sep 9, 2022, 7:42 AM Roberta  wrote:
>>>
 I have one a tower leaner bike rack in my 3 ft wide covered breezeway, 
 where I store my bikes parallel to the wall, one bike on top hooks, one 
 sitting on the floor.  The bottom handlebar sticks out, so I've learned to 
 turn sideways to pass it.  The issue is there just isn't enough room or 
 strength for me to pick up a bike and raise it to the top hooks.  I'm 
 working on the strength part.

 I was thinking of getting a bike hoist system for the top bike to 
 replace the leaner rack.  I'm not keen on the ones that hook on the 
 saddle.  I could just see it poking holes thru my Brooks B68. Another 
 option is to just use the hoist system to get the bike to the hooks on the 
 rack and then release the pressure on the saddle.

 Does anyone have recommendations for a hoist that doesn't hook to the 
 saddle?  I do not have any other room other than parallel to the wall to 
 put the bikes.  I am not strong enough to lift the bikes to a ceiling 
 hook.  Not enough room to have them perpendicular to the wall with hooks.

 Bikes are anywhere from 28-35 pounds loaded and each gets ridden at 
 least once a week.  Budget is $50-100, but would spend more for a great 
 solution.  (Right now, my "top" bike is parked in my living room.).  I 
 have 
 one A Homer Hilsen (most likely for top position since its a diamond 
 frame) 
 Platypus mixte and another grocery getter/commuter mixte.

 Thanks,
 Roberta 

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[RBW] Re: Betty Foy for sale

[Gina]

Hi, Pam,
I'm wondering what your PBH is? I am asking because mine is 70 so the 45 
Clems are the only current/in-production Rivs that I can fit but I admit 
I'd love a Betty Foy! I wish I could test ride but I'm in southern 
California:)
THank you!

On Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 8:37:32 AM UTC-7 Pam Bikes wrote:

> I love mine.  If anyone has any questions or needs a test ride, please 
> tell them to come to Charlotte.  I have a 55 Cheviot which is basically the 
> same.  As well as a 47, 50 Betty and a 60 Cheviot.  So the rider can see 
> many sizes for fit.
>
> I can't tell you how much I love my Betty.  Over 71,000 miles worth.  And 
> still riding it daily.
>
> On Monday, April 3, 2023 at 7:56:28 AM UTC-4 Caroline Golum wrote:
>
>> Had mine for a long time - this is a steal. Good luck with the sale!
>>
>> On Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 3:37:49 PM UTC-4 Hoch in ut wrote:
>>
>>> My wife loves hers as well. Looks like a very nicely kept bike at a 
>>> superb price! This shouldn’t last long. 
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 10:19:02 AM UTC-6 Steve Cole wrote:
>>>
 I'm selling my wife's Betty Foy.  She was the second owner.  As you 
 will see from the attached photos, it was very rarely ridden.  It is in 
 near perfect condition; the only blemishes are small scratches on the 
 left-side chain stay (see photo).  There are several upgrades to this 
 bike: 
  fenders, dynamo and lights, saddle, seat post, stem, handlebars, rack, 
 etc. It's a very wonderful bike.  Photos attached (more upon request). 
  Here are the specs (more details on request):

- Seat Tube/Frame Size: 55 cm
- Drive Train:
   - Rear Derailleur —  Shimano Deore
   - Front Derailleur — Shimano (I think it’s a 105, but am not 
   sure)
   - Crankset — Sugino w/ 40 & 26 chainrings.  Pants protector in 
   3rd spot.
   - Shifter — Shimano Deore XT trigger Shifter
- Brakeset — Tektro R559 long reach, Shimano Levers
- Cables/Housing — Velo Orange/Velo Orange Metal Braid Housing
- Handlebars — Velo Orange Curvy; Grips — Miesha's Cork Grips
- Stem — Nitto Technomic; Seat Post — Nitto S83
- Saddle — Brooks B67
- Wheel: Rear Hub — Shimano; Front Hub — Shutter Precision PD-8X 
Dynamo
   - Rims — Velocity Synergy 650B; Tires — Rene Herse  Loup Loup 
   Pass 
- Lights: Front — Busch & Mueller Eyc N Plus; Rear — Topflight Mini 
Plus
- Fenders — Velo Orange Snakeskin
- Rear Rack — Nitto Big Back Rack — Medium 32R
- Peddles — VP Alloy (excellent bearings)
- Kickstand

 We are asking $2,200 if you want the saddle and the rack.  Otherwise, 
 the we are asking $2,000 without these.  Reasonable offers will be 
 considered.

>>>

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[RBW] Re: Casual WTB: Small-Sized Roadish Riv/Any other short riders out there?

[Gina]

Hello! I wanted to chime in to say hello to my fellow short riders:) I'm 
5'1 with a PBH of 70 (long torso, short legs hooray!). Not especially 
helpful for you but I had Vince at Riv size me last week--he basically 
confirmed that the 45 cm Clem is the only frame that would work for me. I, 
too, would love to try all the Riv flavors...hoping you find something that 
fits you!

On Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 2:07:39 PM UTC-7 sof...@gmail.com wrote:

> Richard - I have a feeling that even if I were to try the more traditional 
> triangle frames, I'll come right back to my Clem. It's just hard not to 
> want to try all the Rivendell flavors! 
>
> Joe - my dream is to one day make pilgrimage to Walnut Creek -- alas I am 
> in the  Boston area with two small kids, so a trip out there is probably a 
> ways out for me. Great to hear that both you and your wife love the Sam. 
>
> Sean - I commiserate with your wife and hope that she can find her dream 
> bike that's also a perfect fit!
>
> Elisabeth - thank you so much for the feedback on the Sam sizing - it's so 
> helpful. I'll keep my eyes peeled for earlier saluki/homer/atlantis. I have 
> short arms too!
>
> Collin - your wife looks great on her Homer! 
> On Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 4:40:06 PM UTC-4 Collin A wrote:
>
>> Sean mentioned looking for a bike "more appropriate 47cm(ish) bike, with 
>> appropriate (i.e. not vastly overbuilt) tubing for someone her size/weight, 
>> and 26" wheels." I got my wife her 47.5 AHH as a gift a couple years ago, 
>> and barring the 26" wheel size, I'd say it almost perfectly fits the bill.
>>
>> Photo for proof:
>> [image: Capture.JPG]
>>
>> We've since switched out the rims for some light Pacenti Brevets (these 
>> were originally my Clem wheels), HT albatross bars, and switched the basket 
>> rack for a banana sax and bagboy to shed some more weight! Sadly I do not 
>> have more detailed photos than these:
>> [image: Capture.JPG]
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Collin in Sactown 
>>
>> On Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 12:16:35 PM UTC-7 Sean Steinle wrote:
>>
>>> Following for my 5'2" wife with 74cm pbh, who is currently making a 50cm 
>>> Bridgestone RB-T work with Jitensha bars for casual rides. 700c wheels on 
>>> that bike was a mind-boggling choice. I'd love to see her on a more 
>>> appropriate 47cm(ish) bike, with appropriate (i.e. not vastly overbuilt) 
>>> tubing for someone her size/weight, and 26" wheels. I fear custom is the 
>>> only option...
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 1:48:04 PM UTC-5 sof...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>
 Anyone looking to unload a small, road-ish Rivendell frame? Though my 
 heart belongs to mixtes (my sole bike is the Clem after selling my Platy), 
 I can't seem to get the idea of trying out a more classic, triangle frame 
 out of my mind! At 5'1.5 tall with a pbh of ~76, I am not even sure that a 
 bike with a typical top tube would work out well for me (even my 50 cm 
 platy felt a little bit large), but wanted to put this out into the 
 universe. On the other hand my 45cm Clem feels like it was made for me, 
 size-wise. 
>>>
>>>

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