Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus: First Look

Eamon, I laughed out loud when I read this. My poor Clementine...it’s hard not to ride the newest, shiniest thing, isn’t it. If the Platypus moves more lithely uphill, my Clem will REALLY be neglected. But I’m still loyal to it; it’s a keeper. Raspberry Sparkle though...that’s just got a nice

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus: First Look

Roberta wrote: *They must have read this and modified the web page to clarify. * Excellent! Now they will see the (my) demand and get to the drawing board on those wool limolive-with-Riv-guy-suspended-from-handlebars logoed slipper jammies! I know what I'm getting myself for Christmas 2022!

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: TRP Drilled Brake Levers

You can get a nearly identical brake in the Origin 8 brand, for much less! On Friday, September 18, 2020 at 1:10:47 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote: > I just ordered some of gum ones online a few days ago, I should have known > people on this list would have some laying about :D -- You received

[RBW] Re: Orange Sam in the House

Paul that looks Brilliant! The cable housing & Pedals are fine! The stone in my shoe is the Handlebars & Stem with adapter: I'm sorry, but they are giving me the Willies! :-( I've had Blue Components on & off on my Orange Clementine; it's a great look! On Friday, September 25, 2020 at 3:23:53

Re: [RBW] Platypus: First Look

Leah, that is absolutely fabulous and inspiring. I can only hope the colors of the production models are coming in are more appealing in person Patrick, the Redline Monocog is a great bike and I've very nearly bought one on a couple occasions; probably would have were it not for the fact I've

Re: [RBW] Picked this up today

We’re just starting to get some, been a dry summer but I think you need it more. On Thu, Oct 1, 2020 at 10:38 PM 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Joel: > > Can you please send some of that rain to California? > > > > --Eric Norris >

Re: [RBW] Picked this up today

Joel: Can you please send some of that rain to California? --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Oct 1, 2020, at 5:17 PM, Joel S wrote: > > <15D2EF10-DFC2-462F-8323-8C639D705551.jpeg><580733A7-64B8-4EC1-98AD-5D85C285F5BA.jpeg>The >

[RBW] Re: BRP

Wholeheartedly agree, Bill. I don't need a company to be in lockstep with me politically to support it, but it's refreshing to feel really, really good about where I spend my discretionary dollars. I love that Riv is doing this and hope other in the industry follow their lead. Cheers,

[RBW] Re: BRP

While I don’t agree with this risky business decision, he can run it any way he wants. I just hope this will not put Rivendell out of business. On Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 6:03:40 PM UTC-5 J Schwartz wrote: > Definitely agree. > Bravo Riv > > > On Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 11:59:05 AM

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus: First Look

That’s a great looking bike! Sorry, Clem(entine), there’s a new sheriff in town, Raspberry Sparkle. I expect you’re going to really love that sweet ride. Eamon Seattle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus: First Look

They must have read this and modified the web page to clarify. It now says: Platypus like most of our bikes are/have: - Tough steel frame - Comfortable seat - upright Handlebars within reach - Rack Mounts in the right place - Fender Mounts in the right place - Room for big

[RBW] Re: BRP

Definitely agree. Bravo Riv On Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 11:59:05 AM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Instagram, the Blahg, and maybe an email update have Rivendell Bicycle > Works putting their money where their mouths are. Their announcement makes > me more likely to spend more of my money

[RBW] Re: BRP

Just came across this article in WashPo a few mins. ago, examines some of the history of slavery in CA and what reparations might look like. https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2020/10/01/california-slavery-reparations/ Scott On Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 5:51:59 PM UTC-4 Trenker wrote:

[RBW] Re: BRP

I'm with Garth on this one..I have a perspective, too, which I'm not going to share here because this is a "Riv bikes and rides" site. The company can do other stuff and we can talk about it on their Instagram to our heart's content. On Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 11:52:59 AM UTC-7 Garth

[RBW] Re: BRP

Wouldn't a white racist just pocket the money? On Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 4:21:35 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Towards Doug's very kind suggestion let me add this product that Rivendell > Bicycle Works now sells on rivbike.com: > >

[RBW] Re: FS: Roadini Grilver 54 Frame/Fork/Headset/BB/Seatpost

I don't know which current bikes you have or what you picture as a "pure road" bike so I'll provide my experience: I have two 650B Rivs with cantis or v-brakes built pretty stout (Bombadil and Riv Custom), and used to have a 54cm Roadini. I consider the Roadini with 700 x 33.3 Jack Browns a

[RBW] Re: BRP

Towards Doug's very kind suggestion let me add this product that Rivendell Bicycle Works now sells on rivbike.com: https://www.rivbike.com/collections/framesets/products/brp-contribution If you like the program, consider buying that product. If you don't, then don't. Easy peasy. Bill

[RBW] Re: BRP

Thanks for the reply, Nikko. Like I said I agree with the gesture but not sure about it's efficacy. I guess I hadn't considered that the goal is not just to get more Black people on bikes and pursuing it as a hobby/sport, but to get them into Riv-specific brand of riding which is certainly more

[RBW] Re: BRP

One way to support this effort is to donate any unused Rivendollars to the program. Over the years, many of us have donated to RBW based on using these as store credits. I for one have still got some, and I know others who were willing to give theirs to someone else. Even though old

[RBW] Re: BRP

I agree with Bill in the increased likeliness now of me spending more money at RBW. David River Grove, IL On Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 10:59:05 AM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Instagram, the Blahg, and maybe an email update have Rivendell Bicycle > Works putting their money where their

Re: [RBW] Re: Any particular grease cleaner you would recommend!

Thanks aeroperf. On Thu, Oct 1, 2020 at 3:19 PM aeroperf wrote: > > What Ray said - Simple Green. It works in my chain cleaner, is easily > available, and cheap. > Finish Line is another citrus based product, but pricey. > > I've stayed away from Purple Power since the manufacturer says: >

Re: [RBW] Re: Any particular grease cleaner you would recommend!

Thanks Benz. Basically just to keep the chain clean, especially after season for winter storage. On Thu, Oct 1, 2020 at 2:01 PM Benz Ouyang, Sunnyvale, CA < benzouy...@gmail.com> wrote: > On Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 10:38:24 AM UTC-7 Joel S wrote: > >> I used the finish line product but it

Re: [RBW] Re: Any particular grease cleaner you would recommend!

Thanks Ray. On Thu, Oct 1, 2020 at 1:52 PM Ray wrote: > Simple Green. It might be my favorite product of any variety ever period. > It's like magic. > > On Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 12:38:24 PM UTC-5 Joel S wrote: > >> I used the finish line product but it goes very fast, then greased with

[RBW] Re: Any particular grease cleaner you would recommend!

What Ray said - Simple Green. It works in my chain cleaner, is easily available, and cheap. Finish Line is another citrus based product, but pricey. I've stayed away from Purple Power since the manufacturer says: "Purple Power is not recommended for use when washing cars as it could possibly

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus: First Look

It has not started yet. It says sometime in Nov. On Thu, Oct 1, 2020 at 9:14 AM 'Ann L' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Damn. Did I miss this? Usually they give us some warning. > > On Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 6:03:32 AM UTC-5 Mark Roland wrote: > >>

[RBW] Re: BRP

As much as I'd like to offer my perspective on all this, this topic is way beyond the stated bounds of the group. No, Jim cannot make exceptions as if he allows even one such discussion to stand, inevitably the next one that comes up someone will cry foul ... "you let such and such be

[RBW] BRP

Bill said: “Their announcement makes me more likely to spend more of my money at Rivendell Bicycle Works.” I agree. Eamon Seattle -- 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

Re: [RBW] BRP

Hey Ray, Cycling is a predominantly white sport. Part of Diversity and Inclusion is creating the space and accessibility for Black Folx to enter these spaces where they felt welcomed because the spaces didn’t seem to have representation from people like them. Certainly, as a brown cyclist, I

[RBW] Re: BRP

I'm conflicted about this. Not because I don't agree with the values behind it or the intention. I align with Grant and co. in their sensibilities, and I love that they are prioritizing this over profits. But I guess I just don't see this as doing the good that Grant seems to think it will. I

[RBW] Re: Any particular grease cleaner you would recommend!

I'm a big fan of the El Duke degreaser Rivendell sells. Works amazingly well. Silca sells these gear wipes (https://silca.cc/collections/workbench/products/hirobel-gear-wipes-canister-110-sheets) I've taken to using on our bikes after wet rides. One towel will pretty much clean a whole bike,

[RBW] Re: Any particular grease cleaner you would recommend!

On Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 10:38:24 AM UTC-7 Joel S wrote: > I used the finish line product but it goes very fast, then greased with > finis line. Have hear talk of using a citrus based product. Will use with > the park chain cleaning tank. Any recommendations? Finish Line citrus

[RBW] Re: Any particular grease cleaner you would recommend!

Simple Green. It might be my favorite product of any variety ever period. It's like magic. On Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 12:38:24 PM UTC-5 Joel S wrote: > I used the finish line product but it goes very fast, then greased with > finis line. Have hear talk of using a citrus based product.

[RBW] Any particular grease cleaner you would recommend!

I used the finish line product but it goes very fast, then greased with finis line. Have hear talk of using a citrus based product. Will use with the park chain cleaning tank. Any recommendations? Thank you Joel -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv. Camping trip, NYC, seeking route advice

Wow! That's way better than my suggestion! Bob E Cranford, NJ -- 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] Re: FS: Roadini Grilver 54 Frame/Fork/Headset/BB/Seatpost

So I don't have a "pure road" bike. I've got a 650b all road and a road touring bike. Thoughts from the group on if this would be good to have as my only "pure road" bike? On Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 10:09:32 AM UTC-4 RDS wrote: > Brakes are sold. > > On Friday, September 25, 2020 at

[RBW] BRP

Instagram, the Blahg, and maybe an email update have Rivendell Bicycle Works putting their money where their mouths are. Their announcement makes me more likely to spend more of my money at Rivendell Bicycle Works. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus: First Look

Wow, that looks amazing! Can't wait to see how you build it out! Scott On Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 9:21:29 AM UTC-4 bjmi...@gmail.com wrote: > As far as I can tell (which is never as far as I think it is), they just > have this stuff up so people can see/read about the frame. They'll

Re: [RBW] Re: Problems with Nitto stems and bars?

I recently had issue with a Nitto stem coupled to a Bosco bar, for me, the bar would slip up and down. No matter how much I leaned into the stem bolts (same Nitto set up as yours - not the nice triangular rear bolt), just could not solve the issue, so I decided to move to the Bosco moose,

Re: [RBW] Re: Problems with Nitto stems and bars?

I’m SO glad that my old thread was of use to you. There is nothing that will ruin your ride like unexplained clicks/squeaks. Yay for you! Sent from my iPad > On Oct 1, 2020, at 6:00 AM, Ben Mihovk wrote: > > I started a new thread without searching (my bad...sorry!), but Mark was so > kind

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus: First Look

As far as I can tell (which is never as far as I think it is), they just have this stuff up so people can see/read about the frame. They'll announce when you can actually buy one, so best be subscribed to e-mails. Ben On Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 8:13:58 AM UTC-5 Ann L wrote: > Damn. Did

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus: First Look

Platypus hasn't been released for sale, yet. I hope Riv is sper busy with these frames and others that are coming into their shop. Riv noted that it will no longer take frames out of the boxes and do their usual prep... only to re-box and send it on the way to customers. This should make

[RBW] Re: FS - 56cm green Rambouillet, close to pristine condition, $1450

I wanted to bump this up and let everyone know that I've not been able to locate a nearby buyer so the Rambouillet is now "shippable." I'd be happy to work with anyone connect with a shop to arrange packing and shipping. So let me know if you need any more info or have any questions. Thanks!

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus: First Look

Damn. Did I miss this? Usually they give us some warning. On Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 6:03:32 AM UTC-5 Mark Roland wrote: > From what it says on the website they sold out of every color and size > within a couple of hours. Unless that just means it hasn't been "released" > yet? I always

[RBW] Re: Problems with Nitto stems and bars?

I started a new thread without searching (my bad...sorry!), but Mark was so kind as to point me to this one. I had the EXACT same noise in the same situations as in Leah's video. The squeaky/click when pressure is applied to the bars and when pressure is taken off. Hard to duplicate when not in

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus: First Look

I think that would depend on how much your fenders wiggle. But I doubt anyone on the list would know the answer at the moment. My guess is if it fit 50mm (not 50c) tires with fenders, and they had tried it a few times, it would probably say fits 50mm tires with fenders. Or 45 with, 50 and

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus: First Look

Which reminds me: When, I say when, is Rivendell finally going to make a full jammies body suit (all wool of course)?!! Certainly excellent for campouts or lounging at your favorite coffee joint, but these bad boys really shine when

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus: First Look

Really like that custom color too! On the site it says it fits “50c smooth tires with wiggle room”. Does anyone know if that means 50c with fenders? ☆ Paul On Oct 1, 2020, 7:03 AM -0400, Mark Roland , wrote: > From what it says on the website they sold out of every color and size within > a

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus: First Look

>From what it says on the website they sold out of every color and size within a couple of hours. Unless that just means it hasn't been "released" yet? I always get confused with this. On Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 11:51:33 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > I really like both