[RBW] Re: Black Waxed Canvas Acorn Bags
Hi Matthew! If the medium saddle bag is still available, I'd love to buy it and happy to pay shipping. Thanks so much! On Friday, September 9, 2022 at 9:19:18 PM UTC-4 Matthew Williams wrote: > Tool Roll Bag has been sold! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/528cd57f-13bd-43ba-8c42-f12a482f1d79n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: A Pumpkin Platypus, Perchance?
Leah, I couldn't agree more! It is so nice to finally be among fellow RivSisters here without judgement! Not long after getting my Cheviot, I went into a bike shop to look for a new helmet. As I glanced over at the plastic bikes hanging from the ceiling, the shop owner said in a patronizing voice, "Well, well, well, looks like sumbuddy's in the market for a brand new bicycle, huh miss?" I've never had a prouder moment in my life to respond, "Well, ACTUUUALLY, I just got a new bike. A Rivendell." The look on his face was priceless. After he collected his jaw from the floor, he replied, "YOU have a Rivendell?" "Yes, just outside. Would you like to see it?" "VERY MUCH SO!" Turns out, he was a super nice guy and a huge Riv fan. With newfound respect, he started talking about bikes with me like I was a real person and even showed me a Rivendell relic in the shop that he owned, a Heron. (Gorgeous headbadge!) When I first started searching for used Riv frames, I was desperately looking for a Betty Foy or a Wilbury. (I still remember the fabulous video you made to honor your Betty after selling her!) I did stumble across Pam's bike, but didn't make the connection that she was just down the mountain in Charlotte! That settles it... all the RivSisters need to convene and I'll be the first to offer up western NC as one possibility! (Road trip to meet Pam included!) Thanks again for being so welcoming! :) Thank you, Jason! And nice to meet you too, Joyce! The tires are Continental X-Kings and they have exhibited great grippy goodness so far! Ben, as you can see from my "Tommy Voelker if he was 'shredding' a mountain trail" face, I'm very much embracing the fun of being a kid, and no longer taking biking too seriously. ;) After living in both places, if you ever visit Asheville you'll throw rocks at the restaurants in Raleigh, just saying! SO much delicious food here! On Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 3:03:32 PM UTC-5 bjmi...@gmail.com wrote: > Like a lot of us here, I see a bunch of parallels in your journey to > riding with my own. The thing that you mentioned from Just Ride that REALLY > resonates with me is the idea of riding like you're a kid again. > > Ride on, Heather! > -Ben in Omaha (but who wishes he was in NC because he REALLY digs a few > breweries and restaurants in Raleigh). > On Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 12:28:51 PM UTC-6 Heather Hayes wrote: > >> *Long story short, here’s photos of my Cheviot!* >> >> >> If you don't like lengthy, boring coming-of-age stories about bike >> riding, you've been warned to turn back now or skip ahead to the pictures >> below. :) But if you do, I'll share mine. The journey to discovering >> Rivendell and this beautiful Cheviot was a *completely* unexpected one… >> >> >> Riding my bike as a kid was one of my favorite pastimes, from the hot >> pink Huffy with glittery tinsel streamers and a rose-patterned banana seat, >> to a lemon yellow beach cruiser with a saddle the size of a movie theatre >> recliner and playing cards clipped to the spokes with wooden clothespins. >> In college I “upgraded” the cruiser to a super cheap, maliciously-magenta >> Magna from Wal-mart. I biked to all my classes until someone cut the chain >> on the front porch of my dodgy neighborhood and stole my sweet ride. Its >> replacement was another Big Box cheapie, which got me where I needed to go >> until moving from fairly-flat Raleigh to the mountains of Asheville, where >> I couldn’t even make it up the first hill outside my front door on my >> single speed sarcophagus of a bike. It was relegated to the basement and >> started its sad new hobby of collecting dust. >> >> >> Fast-forward 15 years. I hear about this magical place (beyond Middle >> Earth) called Rivendell from cycling-enthusiast friends. But I couldn't be >> a REAL cyclist, I'd be laughed off the road! Then I read JUST RIDE. Just >> @&!%ing ride!!! What an amazing book, outlook, philosophy. Ride like you’re >> a kid again. Have fun. Wear jeans. Be an UNracer. Who TF cares?! Beausage >> for life. >> >> >> My Chev is the first bike I’ve ever owned that cost over $75, and the >> *priceless* result is rediscovering that I LOVE being on a bike again. >> (Plus, I went to the School of Design, so I appreciate all those gorgeous >> lugs as works of art!) Now, I can make it up those steep-ass hills, and I >> even seek them out for fun. A good gravel grind in the woods became my >> meditation. I was also thrilled to ride half a mile up to my neighborhood >> market for fresh bread and cheese
[RBW] Re: A Pumpkin Platypus, Perchance?
utiful Clem. Funny how different bikes look with the >>>> same colors. In my minds eye, a Susie is orange. I am not sure what color >>>> a >>>> Platypus is, but I definitely favor the grey and dark gold Clem’s. >>>> >>>> On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 3:23:37 PM UTC-5 Carl wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi Heather and everyone, I'm Platy-less, but am one of your Asheville >>>>> neighbors and have a Clem L! Congrats on your new bike. It's beautiful! >>>>> Happy trails, -- Carl >>>>> >>>>> On Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 8:39:23 PM UTC-5 Heather Hayes wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Happy New Year to my fellow Platy people! I know I’m late to the >>>>>> Platy party, but I just wanted to introduce myself and my Pumpkin >>>>>> Platypus. >>>>>> We’re so honored to be here among the esteemed RBW Owners Bunch! I’ve >>>>>> been >>>>>> a lurking wallflower on the forum for a while, and have so enjoyed >>>>>> watching >>>>>> the reveals of all your lovely builds! >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Though I initially had my heart set on a mermaid Platypus when they >>>>>> first went live back in April, the online order form had other ideas. I >>>>>> cracked my knuckles, hovered over the purchase button, then clicked BUY >>>>>> NOW >>>>>> with the authority of a seasoned judge pounding a gavel… but my mermaid >>>>>> selection auto-changed to limeolive, dashing my aqua-colored dreams. >>>>>> There >>>>>> was nary a 50cm mermaid to be found anywhere. No offense to the lovely >>>>>> limeolive, but as a graphic designer, having a color I personally LOVED >>>>>> was >>>>>> very important to me! Reframing crisis as opportunity, I decided to >>>>>> repaint >>>>>> the frame a custom color. Pea soup to pumpkin bisque instead, please! >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> After many, many, MANY nail-biting months of waiting, the newly >>>>>> painted frame finally arrived. I carefully unwrapped my brand new >>>>>> Pumpkin >>>>>> Platy with the same awe and enthusiasm of the father in A Christmas >>>>>> Story >>>>>> unpacking his beloved leg lamp. (Though thankfully Rivendells are MUCH >>>>>> sturdier!) ;) >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> My Platy mainly enjoys conquering steeper terrain here in the >>>>>> beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC, but still loves >>>>>> adventuring near aquatic habitats as well. Here on the forum, the swoopy >>>>>> elegance of this frame has aptly been likened by Leah to that of a prom >>>>>> dress. Set up as a gravel grinder, I wanted this badass bike to sport >>>>>> combat boots underneath the sparkly orange gown. (She’s a gorgeous prom >>>>>> queen, but you're also kind of afraid she'll kick you in the shins!) >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> My sweet RBW blue Cheviot townie now has a fierce and fiery friend by >>>>>> her side, and I love having not one but two Rivendells to *JUST RIDE!* >>>>>> >>>>>> [image: Platy1.jpg][image: Platy2.jpg][image: Platy3.jpg] >>>>>> >>>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/9d0ce7f5-8e69-47a1-969e-695c5fe14f12n%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!
Thank you so much for the recommendation, Joe! I'm waiting to hear back from Riv to see if this was a checkout error, or if I truly got the wrong color. If that's the case, I'd love to reach out to them for a painting quote! :) On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 4:11:01 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: > Heather, if you really want a repaint you can have Riv send the frame over > to Rick Stefani at D + D Painting. It won't be cheap but it's not Joe Bell > money, either, and Rick is very good. Riv will give him the decals. > > > On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 12:51:37 PM UTC-7 Heather Hayes wrote: > >> Sounds like the three of us (at least) may have missed the unicorn boat >> on the Mermaid color by a fraction of a nanosecond! I'm grateful it >> auto-purchased the Lime-Olive so that I didn't miss out completely. But >> this means I might be "forced" to repaint it the color I wanted all >> along... that gorgeous Sam Hillborne orange/gold! ;) >> >> On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 3:30:34 PM UTC-4 jacob...@gmail.com wrote: >> >>> For what it’s worth, I used Amtrak last fall with a 69” wheelbase bike. >>> The bike next to mine was larger and had a milk crate strapped to a front >>> rack. They paid zero attention to the size. Just hooked them up and away we >>> went. >>> >>> -Jacob >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On Mar 31, 2021, at 4:09 PM, Emily Guise wrote: >>> >>> Does anyone know how long the Platypuses will be? I was trying to >>> figure out if the 60cm size would fit within the Amtrak bike dimensions for >>> roll-on service, which is 70" x 41" x 8.5". I couldn't find the info on >>> the Riv site. >>> >>> On Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 9:28:20 AM UTC-7 Clark Fitzgerald wrote: >>> >>>> The bike looks good in its element. >>>> >>>> On Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 8:42:47 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Amen, Philip. And thanks! >>>>> >>>>> The winds died down this evening and I made it out for 12 or 13 miles >>>>> and this is what all the PlatyPeople have to look forward to. Look at >>>>> that >>>>> luscious silhouette. Coming soon. >>>>> >>>>> Two more days, my friends... >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>> On Mar 30, 2021, at 7:23 PM, Philip Barrett >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Weight does matter and your advice is very sage & spot on. A sub 30lb >>>>> bike (unloaded) is a good goal, it will accelerate nicely away from a >>>>> stop, >>>>> be able to maintain momentum on hills & with headwinds & you will enjoy >>>>> those far longer than the pain of the cost of parts to achieve it. It's a >>>>> matter of proportion, as we were discussing on a separate thread, you can >>>>> save 4lbs choosing the right (or wrong) tire, that's the real deal right >>>>> there. The weight-weenie really only comes into play when you're spending >>>>> $100s or $1,000s to save a handful of grams, sensible choices will >>>>> deliver >>>>> a much more enjoyable bike. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> 200 grams is sort of my reference point, that's about 1/2lb & easy to >>>>> remember. Below that I think we're at semantics, above & we've got real >>>>> gains to be had. Also, think about how much permanent carrying capacity >>>>> you >>>>> really need, even the best racks are heavy & for occasional big loads >>>>> there's plenty of temporary options that are easily removed once you get >>>>> back from Trader Joes (I picked up coffee today). >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 7:11:32 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding >>>>> Ding! wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Aw shucks, it was my pleasure. I’m so happy that you were able to >>>>>> make the right call re: your Dad’s forever bike. What color did you >>>>>> score? >>>>>> >>>>>> Lastly, one final tip from me... I’d spend the money you saved buying >>>>>> light parts, if the bike is not a
Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!
Sounds like the three of us (at least) may have missed the unicorn boat on the Mermaid color by a fraction of a nanosecond! I'm grateful it auto-purchased the Lime-Olive so that I didn't miss out completely. But this means I might be "forced" to repaint it the color I wanted all along... that gorgeous Sam Hillborne orange/gold! ;) On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 3:30:34 PM UTC-4 jacob...@gmail.com wrote: > For what it’s worth, I used Amtrak last fall with a 69” wheelbase bike. > The bike next to mine was larger and had a milk crate strapped to a front > rack. They paid zero attention to the size. Just hooked them up and away we > went. > > -Jacob > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 31, 2021, at 4:09 PM, Emily Guise wrote: > > Does anyone know how long the Platypuses will be? I was trying to figure > out if the 60cm size would fit within the Amtrak bike dimensions for > roll-on service, which is 70" x 41" x 8.5". I couldn't find the info on > the Riv site. > > On Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 9:28:20 AM UTC-7 Clark Fitzgerald wrote: > >> The bike looks good in its element. >> >> On Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 8:42:47 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! >> wrote: >> >>> Amen, Philip. And thanks! >>> >>> The winds died down this evening and I made it out for 12 or 13 miles >>> and this is what all the PlatyPeople have to look forward to. Look at that >>> luscious silhouette. Coming soon. >>> >>> Two more days, my friends... >>> >>> >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On Mar 30, 2021, at 7:23 PM, Philip Barrett >>> wrote: >>> >>> Weight does matter and your advice is very sage & spot on. A sub 30lb >>> bike (unloaded) is a good goal, it will accelerate nicely away from a stop, >>> be able to maintain momentum on hills & with headwinds & you will enjoy >>> those far longer than the pain of the cost of parts to achieve it. It's a >>> matter of proportion, as we were discussing on a separate thread, you can >>> save 4lbs choosing the right (or wrong) tire, that's the real deal right >>> there. The weight-weenie really only comes into play when you're spending >>> $100s or $1,000s to save a handful of grams, sensible choices will deliver >>> a much more enjoyable bike. >>> >>> >>> 200 grams is sort of my reference point, that's about 1/2lb & easy to >>> remember. Below that I think we're at semantics, above & we've got real >>> gains to be had. Also, think about how much permanent carrying capacity you >>> really need, even the best racks are heavy & for occasional big loads >>> there's plenty of temporary options that are easily removed once you get >>> back from Trader Joes (I picked up coffee today). >>> >>> >>> >>> On Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 7:11:32 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! >>> wrote: >>> Aw shucks, it was my pleasure. I’m so happy that you were able to make the right call re: your Dad’s forever bike. What color did you score? Lastly, one final tip from me... I’d spend the money you saved buying light parts, if the bike is not a complete. The Clems are gems, as I like to say, but they are stout. Analog Cycles has been really resourceful in getting my Clem lightened up. I know I’m sticking my neck way out here because there are 10 guys at least waiting to tell me weight doesn’t matter, but that is just not my experience. It matters. Especially when you’re older. “Here I stand; I can do no other. God help me.” All the best to your dad and his new Clem! And to you if you get a Platy - be sure to let us know. Leah Sent from my iPad On Mar 30, 2021, at 2:01 PM, Jonny P wrote: Leah's video was a HUGE help in the decision making process for my dad's bike. It highlighted the differences and dismounting very well. My dad was totally blown away that someone would be so kind as to go through that effort for a stranger. I was, too. Ultimately, my dad decided that if we are spending this kind of money, he wants a bike that he is confident will fit until his days on earth are through. This will be a big step up from his Surly. So, we're going from the gorgeous mermaid platy to the Clem L -- still a beautiful bike -- but just not that pretty color I was so excited to see. The RBW community came through as well in helping me track down a 59cm Clem L complete. Mark of Saturday Cycles in SLC, UT reached out that they had one in stock. It will be packed up and sent to the PNW in the coming week. I got a referral bonus at work and depending on my partner, Elise, maybe I will get a platypus of my own. It will hold me over until my custom frame being built by a friend in SLC, UT is done this summer. Thank you all! I cannot wait to see wild Platypii here and in the wild. Jonathan P. Seattle, WA On Monday, March 29, 2021 at 7:16:58
Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!
I clicked purchase on the 50cm in Mermaid, but my receipt says Lime-Olive. :/ If anyone had the opposite problem, please let me know if you'd like to trade! :) On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 3:06:10 PM UTC-4 philipr...@gmail.com wrote: > When I was chatting to James & Grant about mine they said I could do a 50 > or a 55. My PBH is 81cm, 5'7", ride a seat at 72cm. > > You might be in luck. > > On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 2:03:49 PM UTC-5 Shoji Takahashi wrote: > >> oh my... 50-cm Platypus Mermaid is sold out before 3:02pm (EDT). I missed >> out... >> >> On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 2:43:35 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: >> >>> Your wish appears to have been granted. The Platypus page now says >>> $1650. >>> >>> >>> On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 7:12:03 AM UTC-7 Jonny P wrote: >>> Or as my brain wakes upmaybe the price hike is an April Fool's joke? Wishful thinking? Jonathan P. Seattle, WA On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 7:10:36 AM UTC-7 Jonny P wrote: > While I still think $1800 is a very fair price, I think the reasoning > in the last minute change is a bit suspect. Grant's Blahg has said since > 3-4 weeks ago that they knew frames would cost more than other models, > hence the $1600 price tag vs $1500 because the Platypii cost an extra > $100 > to make. > > From Platy Page: > > "It costs $100 more than our other lugged bikes, because it costs us > about $80 more. For that $100, at least for this first run, we include a > wonderful DVD on the platypus, filmed (naturally) in Australia by an > award > winning duo of biologists and platypus-lovers." > > But, I do know in the current supply chain environment that import > taxes/tarriffs are surprising some brands causing them to bump up the > price. Also, with the pent up demand of the bike world and RBW in > particular, I am sure these will rightfully all be sold today! > > Jonathan P. > Seattle, WA > On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 6:35:05 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding > Ding! wrote: > >> Today’s the day! I’m headed to work but I’ll be checking every chance >> I get! Good luck, all! >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Apr 1, 2021, at 5:42 AM, Eric Marth wrote: >> >> I am *not* purchasing a Platypus but it's 8:42 AM here on the east >> coast and I'm already white-knuckling the frame release. >> >> >> >> On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 7:17:43 AM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: >> >>> Note posted on Riv’s website last night: >>> >>> NOTE: The Platypus frames cost $1,800. We've known that and talked >>> about it for several weeks now, but due to a cloning error, until Wed >>> Mar >>> 31 8:40 p.m., they were listed at $1,600. Our bad, but we are not able >>> to >>> sell them that cheap, and if you hate us you'll insist. They cost us >>> considerably more than a Sam, Homer, etc... >>> >>> The nearly last-minute correction is not strategic. We're on your >>> side, and we ask for your understanding. Thanks. Grant >>> >>> On Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 7:45:26 PM UTC-4 Hetchins52 wrote: >>> Add two half-700c wheels which are about 28” in diameter (depending on tire volume). So, 47.25” + 28” = 75.25” Or 6’ 3.25” for the 55cm bike David Lipsky On Mar 31, 2021, at 1:28 PM, Leah Peterson wrote: I can tell you the wheelbase (which is what you’ll need to know, right?) of my 55 cm is approx. 47 1/4 inches. Not sure what a 60 would be but Philip sounds like he knows how to figure it out! Sent from my iPad On Mar 31, 2021, at 1:09 PM, Emily Guise wrote: Does anyone know how long the Platypuses will be? I was trying to figure out if the 60cm size would fit within the Amtrak bike dimensions for roll-on service, which is 70" x 41" x 8.5". I couldn't find the info on the Riv site. On Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 9:28:20 AM UTC-7 Clark Fitzgerald wrote: > The bike looks good in its element. > > On Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 8:42:47 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding > Ding! wrote: > >> Amen, Philip. And thanks! >> >> The winds died down this evening and I made it out for 12 or 13 >> miles and this is what all the PlatyPeople have to look forward to. >> Look at >> that luscious silhouette. Coming soon. >> >> Two more days, my friends... >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Mar 30, 2021, at 7:23 PM, Philip Barrett >> wrote: >> >> Weight does matter a
[RBW] Re: bike and paddle
This is amazing!! Biking and paddling are my two favorite activities, and I've often joked about how to possibly combine the two. Now I know it is indeed possible! On Friday, May 29, 2020 at 11:54:05 AM UTC-4, Clark Fitzgerald wrote: > > TLDR: Paddling is fun exercise, and strapping a bike to a paddle board can > make for fun one way paddling trips. > > > > Biking is my main form of exercise. Over the years I've noticed my legs > stay strong, while my upper body becomes skinnier and weaker. I started > swimming again, and that's been a wonderful upper body workout. But I can't > swim anymore with the COVID restrictions. > > > I bought a stand up paddleboard (SUP) to take on the river near my house > and I love it! It provides many of the same joys as biking- exploring > nature, solitude, a sensation of speed, the challenge of navigating > terrain. Unlike cycling, it's a great full body workout- most of the power > in the stroke comes from twisting your torso. > > > It's much more fun to go downriver than upriver, so I bought a bike to > pull the board upriver, then strap on the board and float/paddle downriver. > This makes logistics much easier compared to having someone drop me off. > The bike is a $100 used bike from Craigslist, a Public single speed, which > I actually like a lot. It's probably as close to a Rivendell as you'll get > for $100. I'm not going to risk dunking my Rivendell :) > > > Paddling with the bike strapped on the board worked much better than I > thought it would. There's no difference in balance or my paddle stroke. The > only difference I can tell is that I stand more forward on the board to > offset the weight in the back. I switched the direction of the bike from > the image below, so that I could sit down on the board and lean my back > against the top tube to drink coffee from a Thermos. It was the most scenic > cup of coffee I've ever had, just floating through the gently rippling > water, watching the fish swim underneath me. > > > I considered a kayak or a canoe, but I'm glad I chose the paddleboard for > strapping the bike. Compared to other choices, the paddle board provides a > wide, stable platform to strap down a full size bike. Two straps makes the > load solid. I didn't have to remove or adjust a single component on the > bike, which makes it easier to sneak in a quick trip before the kids wake > up. The paddleboard weighs 22 lbs, which makes it easier to tow on a bike > than the other heavier options. I did get stuck on a rock while floating > through a small rapid- the water was flowing over the bike and the board- > this could have swamped a different boat, but I was able to pull the board > away without much trouble. > > > [image: bike_paddle.jpg] > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/0bfbc759-fa84-4f36-9db5-9e9d2661d0b2%40googlegroups.com.
