[RBW] I think I want drops on my Clem

I'm trying to think of reasons I shouldn't do this but I'm really not coming up with any. The TT on my 65 Clem is about the same as my more roadie Rivs. I will want a shorter stem, but that's NBD, 100mm instead of 140. I have some 48cm noodles lying around and some 9 speed bar ends. Levers

[RBW] Re: For sale: 54cm Roadini

Thanks for the kind words, Matt. Mark this one as sold. Mr. Leo Roadini is moving on to a new owner. Neal Lerner Brookline MA On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 6:20:29 PM UTC-5 Matt Beecher wrote: > Great seller, fwiw, and his stuff is always bargain priced. I have bought > far too many frames

[RBW] Re: Shoe recs for platforms

I don't know you or your style but why not these? https://www.adidas.com/us/campus-80s-shoes/FX5438.html I have a bunch of new balance running shoes and they're all too soft for cycling. My favorites of all time are Adidas ZX700 but they are discontinued. Michael On Tuesday, March 2, 2021

[RBW] Re: Shoe recs for platforms

There are always the venerable blundstones...they have added the "active line" that might actual fit your needs pretty well. Splash proof, not water proof. Men's Active Series - Lightweight Casual, Dress & Outdoor Boots - Blundstone USA For the

[RBW] Re: FS 56 MUSA Atlantis 650b Great Condition.

Thanks Doug. You are right it needs more information. I can't find the MUSA Geometry chart but I am confident someone has it. I think it is similar to the Toyo Atlantis but with longer chain stays - I want to say 47-48 mm for Waterford, versus 52 range for the new MIT version, and 45 for the

[RBW] Shoe recs for platforms

Hi all, I've seen a few old threads on this topic, but am curious what shoes people like for their platforms? I'm using the newish grip monarchs. I've been riding in an old pair of running shoes for a number of years, but the holes are getting out of hand and it's time for them to retire. I

Re: [RBW] Front pannier rack for Appaloosa

Hi Nick, I have a 2020 51 Appaloosa in this orange and it has all three eyelets(two at the tip of the fork and one just below the canti post) as shown on this bike. David Hays > On Mar 2, 2021, at 6:57 PM, Ed Fausto wrote: > > Hi Nick, > > Thank you for posting a picture of your Appaloosa

[RBW] Re: Lil Loafer cover?

Hi Ryan, Keep an eye out for an email with pic if the frickin thing ever sends, it doesn't seem to want to post here or there. I have an unused Riv cover which I think was designed for Banana Bags but should fit Lil Loafers, too. On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 10:11:38 AM UTC-8

Re: [RBW] Re: Front pannier rack for Appaloosa

Hi Keith, I hope you will give us an update on your final front rack configuration on your Appaloosa. Thanks. Ed Fausto On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 12:39:11 AM UTC+8 Keith Weaver wrote: > Thanks all for the helpful responses! I like Bill Lindsay's idea of using > a set of short Nitto

[RBW] Re: Front pannier rack for Appaloosa

Hi Nick, Thank you for posting a picture of your Appaloosa with Tubus Tara. I really wanted to use a Tubus Tara on my 51 Appaloosa but the absence of lower eyelet prevented me from getting one. Would you mind telling me what is the size of your Appaloosa frame? I am not sure if frame size

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 60 cm Cheviot complete, $1750 plus packing and shipping

The bike sold, thanks for looking. On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 11:02:58 AM UTC-6 Jim S. wrote: > It's Samurai bar tape. > > https://www.tracksupermarket.com/samurai-bar-tape.html > > Candidly, I don't love it. Like it seems great when you get it, but it's > kind of busy. > > On Tue, Mar 2,

[RBW] Re: For sale: 54cm Roadini

Great seller, fwiw, and his stuff is always bargain priced. I have bought far too many frames from Neal, but feel satisfied that this is bordering on being too small for me. Best regards, Matt Beecher - Wishing he caught the Ebisu that Neal released a few years ago. Oswego, IL -- You

[RBW] Re: New Bike day- Red Mixte but not a Raspberry Platypus.

Looks very racy, Marc! i also read everything you wrote about Byron during my search. Does this one have a name? Tom On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 10:27:24 AM UTC-5 Marc Irwin wrote: > > Nice looking build, I got one last year and built it very light for brisk > city riding and commuting. I

Re: [RBW] Re: Birthday Bike Build and Campout

Awesome post, thank you. This board needs more write-ups like this! Great photos too. Love seeing Gus and Suzie out together. Your bikes look great. Big time inspo. paul takoma park, md. On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 2:37:53 PM UTC-5 Tim Baldwin wrote: > Thanks all for reading. Justin, I

Re: [RBW] Re: Birthday Bike Build and Campout

Thanks all for reading. Justin, I recommend getting out weather be damned. It's good for the soul. I'm already planning my next one. On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 9:25:11 AM UTC-6 Ray Evans wrote: > I am sitting in 70 degree sunshine reading your post, thinking, "No. No > way. Hanging out in

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

I’ve been keeping an eye on it (I’m a tracking obsessive). Previously at anchor and on the live map it was outside the port waiting. It is now showing as “moored” and the live map shows it alongside.. On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 8:03:24 AM UTC+13 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Yes! It

[RBW] Lil Loafer cover?

Hi everyone: Some time back Rivendell made the "Lil Loafer" which I have in tweed. I think a rain cover was made for it. Does anyone have one or have any ideas for making a cover? Thanks a lot. Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

The Unicorn has landed! On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 11:17:54 AM UTC+13 Joe Bernard wrote: > "refresh" > > Including me and I'm not even getting one. I've never been so excited for > a thing I'm not involved in in my life! > > On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 1:59:07 PM UTC-8 Robert Tilley wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: Map bar: 80-85%

Thanks, John. Someone onlist offered me what I hope will be a cheap pair of used GP1s, so I can try the type as well as model without the cost of a new pair. If they don't work, I'll look again at the 702s. In fact, I think you are the second person to recommend the 702s. On Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at

[RBW] For sale: 54cm Roadini

Hi, all. On an impulse last summer, I went for a 54cm Roadini, built it up with a variety of components I had on hand (except for the TRP brakes in silver, which had to come from Germany, I believe), took it for a few rides, and, now, realize that I just have too many bikes. My excess is your

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 60 cm Cheviot complete, $1750 plus packing and shipping

It's Samurai bar tape. https://www.tracksupermarket.com/samurai-bar-tape.html Candidly, I don't love it. Like it seems great when you get it, but it's kind of busy. On Tue, Mar 2, 2021, 09:55 Joseph Tousignant wrote: > Hi Jim,... you forgot one :-) > > ..just curious what type of

[RBW] Re: Map bar: 80-85%

Ergon's GC1 grips were designed for bars like MAP bars. I've liked both the Ergon GP1's and the GC1's as well as both the SQLAB 702 & 710 grips on Riv Bullmose bars & Wavie bars. For palm issues I would recommend the SQLAB 702 grips. Both SQLAB grips come in S, M & L sizes and sizing info is

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne seat tube diameter?

Ok great thanks! On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 10:19:16 AM UTC-8 velomann wrote: > I put a standard diameter 28.6 Ultegra FD on my new Sam and it fit fine. > > Mike M > > On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 9:56:04 AM UTC-8 Joe M. wrote: > >> Fortunately for me I have a new Sam Hillborne 54cm heading my

[RBW] Re: FS: 60 cm Cheviot complete, $1750 plus packing and shipping

Hi Jim,... you forgot one :-) ..just curious what type of Handlebar wrap is that? It looks really grippy, and I'd like to pick some up to wrap over (and build up) the rubber grip of my Ti Rod Tactical Titanium Walking Stick for better grip. :-) On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 9:44:51 AM UTC-5

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 60 cm Cheviot complete, $1750 plus packing and shipping

St louis On Tue, Mar 2, 2021, 08:44 Edwin W wrote: > Where are ya? > > Love that green, > > Edwin > > On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 7:13:34 PM UTC-6 Jim S. wrote: > >> I forgot to include photos! >> >> Here they are. >> >> https://photos.app.goo.gl/tS62RJACDYB3GHqF9 >> >> On Monday, March 1, 2021

Re: [RBW] Re: Birthday Bike Build and Campout

I am sitting in 70 degree sunshine reading your post, thinking, "No. No way. Hanging out in the latrine just to warm up before a bike ride? No, that's not happening." And yet...and yet, I'll bet that coffee tasted damned good. So happy birthday, Tim, and thanks for sharing this tale with us. On

[RBW] Re: FS: 60 cm Cheviot complete, $1750 plus packing and shipping

Where are ya? Love that green, Edwin On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 7:13:34 PM UTC-6 Jim S. wrote: > I forgot to include photos! > > Here they are. > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/tS62RJACDYB3GHqF9 > > On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 7:12:57 PM UTC-6 Jim S. wrote: > >> Let's see, albastache bars, nitto

[RBW] Re: Birthday Bike Build and Campout

Nice writeup, thanks for sharing. Makes me miss the winters when I lived in Lake Geneva, WI. Pat in DC where it's just cold and wet and no fun snow. On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 8:54:02 AM UTC-5 Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY) wrote: > Great post Tim, thanks for sharing the build info and camp

[RBW] Re: Birthday Bike Build and Campout

Great post Tim, thanks for sharing the build info and camp story & pics. Makes me wanna head out for an overnighter this weekend! On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 8:37:40 AM UTC-5 Tim Baldwin wrote: > Thanks Leah! Hope you had a happy birthday and were able to get out for a > ride. The mist was

[RBW] Re: Birthday Bike Build and Campout

Thanks Leah! Hope you had a happy birthday and were able to get out for a ride. The mist was great; a perfect backdrop for some early morning black metal on my bluetooth speaker to go along with some black coffee. Mark, it really wasn't that cold. The temperature never dropped much below 40F.

[RBW] Re: Birthday Bike Build and Campout

Too bad your Birthday is in February, that looks pretty cold. I owe on my taxes this year, I hope that doesn't mean I have to give up a bike. On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 10:31:10 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > This story was a lot of fun to read. I can’t believe you were out there

Re: [RBW] Re: Map bar: 80-85%

I think the larges should be fine for 8"; I'm on the lower end of the large range, and I didn't notice any stretch at all. I'll wait on a price until I find a set, but probably like $15+shipping, depending on condition/cosmetics? I'll follow up offlist once I do the box dive to see if I can