The short version - having owned that Bombadil for a very short time and an
Appaloosa longer - is nope! I don't think they feel exactly the same but I
wouldn't say one is significantly faster or more comfortable than the
other. The only reason I can think of to move on to an Appa is if you have
Maybe whatbars.com can help you make the choice? Noodles and Billie are in
their database, but you'll have to pick a stand in for your Wavie bars
(e.g., Surly Open, On One Mary). I use the comparisons to picture where my
hand position would be on the new bars relative to where I typically place
Yes I do!
I have them listed on eBay Currently but haven’t sold yet ! If you want to work
a deal out more then happy too!
Bren
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575378759&campid=5338273189&customid=&icep_item=333998262813&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=9
Wow, that bombadil is beautiful!
I will be watching this thread as I’ve liquidated some things to get the
cash necessary to buy an Appaloosa next month, and am always interested in
being further talked into something I’ve already decided.
On Monday, May 17, 2021 at 12:57:37 PM UTC-7 nus...@gma
Wow, thanks y'all, I appreciate the insights. I'm leaning toward the
albatross bars and will give them a shot.
On Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 6:51:34 PM UTC-7 Chris L wrote:
> I can confirm that the Jones bar works very well on the Hunqapillar. I
> run typical MTB bars because most of my rides ar
Lng shot but thought I'd ask. Looking for frame & fork(ideally plus
seatpost, bb, etc).
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Jason, you had a Clem, correct? How does the Bombadil compare to that? I've
never ridden a Bombadil, but compared to my Clem H (59), my Appaloosa (62
2TT) always felt lighter, quicker and more roadish. I never actually
compared their weight. In my mind the Clem always felt like it belongs
prima
I know, it was just funny to me when I got the stem and went through the
whole process of holding the bar in place while I busied myself with
threading 4 bolts in and doing the cross pattern over and over to get them
evenly snugged up. Not the quick job I'd planned on!
On Monday, May 17, 2021
When I spoke to Vince a few months ago he told me that the 52 Clem was
something like 7-8cm longer than the 50cm Platypus. If the stock 52 Clem
comes with a 10cm stem, in my mind that means go as long as on the stem as
you can with any of the sweptback bars on the Platypus. Just for reference:
Joe - Not if you have wrapped and shellac’d your bars!
Doug - Hot tip, call Rivendell and on occasion, they might have what you need
that just hasn’t made it on the site yet. That’s how I got my 110 faceplater.
W
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> On May 17, 2021, at 8:02 PM, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> Ever
Hello all,
I'm looking for a set of the 58cm Bosco bars. If anyone has a set they'd
like to sell, please contact me off list. Thank you,
-Gabe
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Everyone's getting Billie Bars! I'll be interested to hear the reviews, it
seems like that bar never got much attention after it hit the shelves a
couple years ago.
Fun fact about the FacePlater (I got one recently): If you use lock-on
grips so everything is easily removable, it actually takes
Leah,
Living next door to a Riv family would be so cool. We could ride and try
different bar setups. I think I will try the Billie Bars and like you said
could sell and try another bar if needed. Now on the stem length. I agree
with Will that the new faceplater stem is the way to go to make bar
I've had similar thoughts about my 1st run Hunqapillar vs the Appaloosa or
the new 55 cm Atlantis. From what I remember reading over the years, I
think the old Hunqapillars and Bombadils are probably quite a bit lighter
in weight than the Appaloosa and new Atlantis. I remember seeing numbers
Bones' experience about Albatross vs. Choco was very interesting to me!
I've only used the Albatross between the two, and chalked up the difference
between the two (functionally, at least) to simply different rise and reach
numbers. But it's a good point that the increased rise on the Albatross
We just swapped out Tosco bars on an 85cm fillet faceplater stem to Albatross
bars with the same 85cm stem and sofar this has been perfect for Maia on her 55
Platy who is appreciating the extra hand positions compared to the Tosco’s.
More forward leaning, less Mary Poppins.
I say Albatross or C
Hi Kate,
I’ve had Albatross bars on my original Riv, a Betty with a 10 cm stem. With
those bars, I wanted to sit up and hold the ends of the bars with my fingertips
- too far for me. The Platy is much longer, so I really think the Albatross
would be too far, though I adore the look of them. The
Brenden,
If you still have the bars and stem for sale I am interested.
Doug
On Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 12:52:04 PM UTC-4 brenpe...@gmail.com wrote:
> Hey J ,
>
> My name is Brenden and I have yet to post in the group yet but I do have a
> pair of Billie bars and a 12cm Tallux Stem to pair w
I remember stopping during one cycling commute to work long ago to shepherd
a family of quail (a swarm of tiny little chicks with mother) trying to
cross a busy street, but only succeeded in scattering the chicks across the
adjoining field; good intention gone astray.
Our landscape is more severe
Kate,
I rode the hoods most of the time too, rarely in the drops unless my lower
back needed a stretch. I'm thinking Choco or Billie but the decision is oh
so hard!. Once I make the final decision on bars, stem length is next. Oh
bother. Stem/bars are so integral that making the wrong decision on o
P.S. Kate, I'm with Vince on this one. If you are used to drops the Choco
does offer better hand positions, especially if you don't need them up
high. I've used Albatross bars a bunch but I have always come back to the
Chocos (especially inverted). Every time I ride Albatross bars I end up
putt
I think it really all depends on where you like to put your hands. I love
the Billie Bars too, because I like to move my hands back and forth. My
wife only ever seemed to hold the end of the Boscos on her 52 Clem (10cm
stem), so when I put her Platypus together I had two options ready: more
Bos
This is the discussion for me!
Handlebar decision is keeping me from hitting the green light on my Platy
build.
I just don't know.
Doug Hsame for me. Drops on my road bike (riding 90% of the time on
the hoods) and straight bars on my hybrid/mountain bike.
I would like a sweep and ma
Lucky,
I'm in Athens, Ga but I appreciate the offer!
Doug
On Monday, May 17, 2021 at 7:05:10 PM UTC-4 Lucky wrote:
> Where are you located, Doug? I have an Albatross in the garage you could
> try in Sacramento.
>
> On May 17, 2021, at 15:59, Doug Hansford wrote:
>
> Leah,
>
> The Billie Bar i
Leah, I think you absolutely made the right call going with a Billie bar.
That bar has bar-none (heh) the largest range of fore-aft hand positions of
the options I'm familiar with. On the Boscos, while it's common practice
to wrap the bar ahead of the brake lever, I don't see how anyone makes
dece
Where are you located, Doug? I have an Albatross in the garage you could try in
Sacramento.
> On May 17, 2021, at 15:59, Doug Hansford wrote:
>
> Leah,
> The Billie Bar is intriguing. I would love to be able to try out some bars
> before committing to one. Feedback always helps though. You’r
Thanks for the story and the photos Patrick !
I sometimes see turtles, some even quite large, crossing the roads around
here. The roads aren't heavily travelled. At first there was the
inclination to assist them across ... hah hah a couple of snaps from
the fella and well ... if they ma
I have 100mm NITTO Talluxx. With 58 Boscos
It feels close. The bike feels squirelly on steep hills. I need to do a
longer ride to determine how it feels
I'm going to switch to 120 tallux 225 quill ,25.4 clamp per Vinces
suggestion..
Jon
On Mon, May 17, 2021, 4:37 PM Leah Peterson wrote:
> Does a
Leah,
The Billie Bar is intriguing. I would love to be able to try out some bars
before committing to one. Feedback always helps though. You’re right the top
tube is s long even on the earlier Clems. I think on the 52 H the ETT is
about 60 cm. So I will need something swept back for sure.
D
Doug, I have Boscos on my 2019 Clem and it needs them. The expanded geo on that
2019 frame made me need an 8 cm stem and Boscos and there’s still a reach! I
don’t think you’ll have that same issue because you have a grilver Clem, and
those came out before Rivendell changed the geometry. But I wo
I am most interested in a handlebar discussion. I’ve mostly ridden drops on the
road and straight bars off-road but am looking for options for my Clem build.
Albatross seems to be the one I’m leaning toward but am open to hear what
others think. I had Boscos on my first Clem (didn’t keep it long
Also, here’s an article Will wrote with some hard facts and numbers regarding
Rivendell’s bar lineup:
https://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/176999224484/an-overview-of-our-upright-bars
> On May 17, 2021, at 3:37 PM, Leah Peterson wrote:
>
> Does anyone wanna talk handlebars? I went with my standard Bo
Does anyone wanna talk handlebars? I went with my standard Bosco bars, but the
more miles I ride, the more I’m irritated that the bars feel too close to me. I
have cramping in my right wrist (not my left, don’t ask why, I have no idea and
it makes no sense!) when I go really hard and it hurts en
Kushan, You can get custom builds straight from Velocity for $450 straight
gauge/$480 double butted spokes with their ATB hubs(black powdercoat only
if that matters). They offer off-menu(phone is best) the Cliffhanger in
non-machined, non-polished silver.
http://store.velocityusa.com/c/wheels
Monocog, 65" gear, 175 mm cranks. Depth to third knuckle of right
forefinger is 4". Each added cm to the tires' width really adds noticeable
float; width of course, but also the ~5 psi lower pressure it allows. (And
IME, taller wheels float better, all equal, and all equal, fatter means
taller, too
Great info! Will look into this, thank you!
> On May 17, 2021, at 13:59, Keith Weaver wrote:
>
>
> I camped at Mckerricher state park a few weeks ago, near Fort Bragg, and
> found a couple of good rides. One is along the coast, between Fort Bragg and
> Mckerricher. This is a paved, very flat
I camped at Mckerricher state park a few weeks ago, near Fort Bragg, and
found a couple of good rides. One is along the coast, between Fort Bragg
and Mckerricher. This is a paved, very flat trail. The next ride is in the
Jackson State Demonstration Forest, near Mendocino. I started fairly high
up t
I share Joel's concerns about long chainstays and wheelbase. The geometry
on the Platypus has not been posted by Rivendell except for some labelled
frame diagrams on Instagram which are hard to read. The 50 Platypus appears
to have a chainstay of 53 and wheelbase of 120.6. That's compared to a 4
Pam, you are an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your trusty Betty Foy
and all of her beauty marks. She is definitely a work of art. I'm
impressed with your mileage, daily riding, hauling ability and dedication
to helping others learn skills and confidence so they, too, can enjoy
cycling.
That's interesting, mine is a very tight fit as well, 2 more mm and it
would not be a fit at all. It's pretty soft aluminum alloy if want to take
a file or grinder to it though.
On Monday, May 17, 2021 at 12:50:07 PM UTC-5 Tom Wyland wrote:
> That kickstand looks great! Mine is all black and t
Tom I noticed the same thing when trying to put the same kickstand on my
wife's Platypus. I may have been able to squeeze it in but it would have
rubbed the tire anyway so I didn't bother trying. FYI 48 Gravel Kings on
Pacenti Brevets and they measure 50mm tubeless.
Bones
On Monday, May 17, 20
That kickstand looks great! Mine is all black and tarnished. Want to hear
an odd one? My Pletscher 2-leg kickstand (like Phillip's pictured)
wouldn't fit on the mounts on my Platypus. It was too narrow by a couple
of mm. So I got a different kickstand. Quality control issue I guess.
Tom
I wanted the picture of the sticker with Grant's quote small and centered
so you could read it but couldn't figure out how to do that and make the
pictures smaller so you wouldn't need to scroll so much but who has time
for that. I just want to ride my bike.
On Monday, May 17, 2021 at 10:00:40
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Beautiful bike and I disagree about your wordpress skills. Fun stuff.
On Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 9:05:03 AM UTC-7 benjami...@gmail.com wrote:
> Great write up!
>
> On Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 9:11:15 PM UTC-4 Pam Bikes wrote:
>
>> I wanted to share pictures of a Riv after 10 years with lots of
How tall are you and how's the fit?
On Monday, May 17, 2021 at 8:45:33 AM UTC-4 lconley wrote:
> Tried on, never worn. Really wanted the vest which I just ordered. $80 OBO
> shipped MUSA.
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> Laing
> Delray Beach FL.
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Velocity will also make rims for you that are not listed - extra spoke
holes, polished, etc. I am overweight and like 40 and 48 spoke rims and
polished rims which they will happily do with the next batch of rims that
make. No extra cost for the non-standard spoke hole drillings, you just
need t
Thank you for this wonderful article and photos of a well loved bike. I
just love seeing people on their bikes. The more the better.
Pam, I too use the Cateye Enduro on my bike to track mileage and I will be
moving it and resetting it for my new platypus.
Ride on!
Kate-Trenton, NJ
anxiously a
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