If I have to explain you better be married to me. Otherwise we're not
discussing the price of my bicycle.
On Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 10:02:16 PM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote:
> I like the line I heard from my friends who built and rode motorcycles:
>
> "If I have to explain, you'd never
I like the line I heard from my friends who built and rode motorcycles:
"If I have to explain, you'd never understand."
On Jun 27, 2021, at 8:12 PM, Kushan wrote:
> Wife and recently marked the 10th anniversary and decided to get each other
> nice presents. She is getting me an Appaloosa
I generally remind them it's less expensive than most peoples cars. Then I
remind them that I don't own a car and that my bike is my transportation.
--ben in KC, celebrating 5 years of being car free in car country this
summer.
On Sun, Jun 27, 2021 at 11:47 PM Ian A wrote:
> Most people
Most people understand watches, so the example can be compared to buying a
Rolex or a Grand Seiko vs a Timex.
Between 2009-2011 I spent the two years riding 20,000 miles from Vancouver
BC to the tip of South America (Ushuaia) then north as far as Uruguay. I
had bought a used touring bike for
I think about this a lot. I currently have vintage bikes that i've spent
maybe 300$ total on, and i have 2 rivs that are probably approaching 4k all
in. Do they ride THAT differentlynot really. Why do i feel the money is
justified?
I think one point would be that if you are into bikes, 3k
Of the few people I have told about the cost of the bikes I have only a
couple get it, one is a bike guy. Most people will not get it. It’s the
same with guitars, cameras, etc. Best to not discuss with those that
really do not get it. For most $1,000 is an extravagant bike. Jewelry,
Wife and recently marked the 10th anniversary and decided to get each other
nice presents. She is getting me an Appaloosa built and I got her something
she really wanted in the jewelry department (of 20-30% higher value than
the bike).
We are both financially responsible people, don't live
Haha, that got a laugh out of me! I'm saving as we speak...
On Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 9:21:16 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
> Money buys lugs and butted tubing, baby. Buy up!
>
>
>
> On Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 6:18:17 PM UTC-7 Jason Fuller wrote:
>
>> If there is one thing you can count on
Money buys lugs and butted tubing, baby. Buy up!
On Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 6:18:17 PM UTC-7 Jason Fuller wrote:
> If there is one thing you can count on this group for, it's the up-sell.
>
> On Sun, Jun 27, 2021 at 6:10 PM max.c@gmail.com
> wrote:
>
>> Thanks all for weighing in --
If there is one thing you can count on this group for, it's the up-sell.
On Sun, Jun 27, 2021 at 6:10 PM max.c@gmail.com
wrote:
> Thanks all for weighing in -- it's been helpful! It has made me think (so
> far) that the Clem would give me more of what I currently have with my mid
> 80s
Thanks all for weighing in -- it's been helpful! It has made me think (so
far) that the Clem would give me more of what I currently have with my mid
80s Schwinn Cimarron and the Atlantis would give me a new experience, which
is what I think I'm after.
On Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 6:19:52 PM
That's a good point, Joe - I think the Clem's tubing is "tuned" to carry a
load. Thinking more about it, the bike rode best when it was loaded down
for me. I imagine this is true of the Atlantis too but perhaps more of a
lightweight camp gear load, not heavy groceries load.
I was also on the
It's definitely different, you just have to know what you want a bike to
do. I've owned several Clems (both styles) and they all have an unique
ability to gain momentum and keep it..like once you get up to speed it
kinda wants to stay there. But it's a relatively heavy cruiser which isn't
This interests me, since I've thought of a Clem as a budget "cruiser"
addition to my bike wardrobe. "Cruiser" covers a multitude of sins (quoting
St Paul out of context), but all equal, I'd prefer a frame that didn't feel
dead.
Others: Do you find the Clem "non-lively" compared to other (which?)
Similar to others, I am in-between Clem sizes and therefore sold mine
largely just due to poor fit, but also it cannot be overstated that the
Clem is a utility bike through and through: the tubing is heavy and offers
no liveliness of ride, but it will last a lifetime of grocery store runs
and
I have decided to pare down some parts duplicates. Most if not all the
parts listed are either new in the box, like new or have never been mounted
on a frame. Pictures are included via Flickr. please feel free to PM me if
you may have any questions.
https://flic.kr/s/aHsmW4KhM9
Thank you for
I find myself with one too many bicycles and it's a last in, first out kind
of situation. For sale is a 62cm Hunqapillar frame, fork, and FSA Orbit
headset, and I will throw in the Thomson Elite seatpost and Velo Orange
63mm fluted fenders. I bought the frame/fork/headset used last summer,
Gunner,
No worries. I think the M12 is designed for cantilever brakes and I'll be
using v-brakes. I appreciate the post.
Doug
On Sun, Jun 27, 2021 at 10:14 AM 'Gerard Gunhouse' via RBW Owners Bunch <
rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote:
> Doug
>
> Forgive me for the premature earlier
I don't have a drivetrain that is even remotely as clean as that one.
I recently bought two chain rests from Columbine Cycles (Riv used to sell
them). http://www.columbinecycle.com/store-accessory.php
On Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 9:40:34 AM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote:
> It's a chain rest. I've
I have a 55 Bleriot that I bought because the 56 Saluki was too large. Enjoy.
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On Sun, Jun 27, 2021 at 9:57 AM, Johnny Alien wrote:
> I did! I got it late yesterday so didn't get a chance to ride it but I am
> super excited. I have been without a Rivendell for a few
It's a chain rest. I've had chain rests, though much simpler in design,
added to my customs, though much higher on the stay because the frames are
designed for single cogs. Very helpful when removing the wheel on sandy
verges.
On Sun, Jun 27, 2021 at 7:35 AM Johnny Alien
wrote:
> I just picked
Doug
Forgive me for the premature earlier posting. I recently sold a frame and
due to my misunderstanding had not realized the buyer had committed to
purchasing the B17 saddle I had offered to you. The Nitto rack is
definitely still available.
Apologies
Gunner
On Sunday, June 27, 2021 at
I did! I got it late yesterday so didn't get a chance to ride it but I am
super excited. I have been without a Rivendell for a few years. My first
Rivendell was a 53cm Bleriot so this should be very similar.
On Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 9:54:06 AM UTC-4 Joel S wrote:
> You got the 54cm,
You got the 54cm, congrats.
On Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 9:35:51 AM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote:
> I just picked up a Saluki and it has this odd thing attached to the frame.
> I have no idea what it is? Some sort of device to hold the chain for some
> reason? Anyone see anything like this
I believe it's a fancy way of holding the chain for when removing the
wheel. Never seen one like it though.
On Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 9:35:51 AM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote:
> I just picked up a Saluki and it has this odd thing attached to the frame.
> I have no idea what it is? Some sort of
Doug
I am not sure if you have completed your parts want list, I do have the
following pieces:
Brooks B17 Special (antique brown) (slightly used) $100
Nitto M12 Campee front rack (new) $75
Regards
Gerard Gunhouse
Atlanta
On Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 10:44:16 AM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote:
>
The frame has some of the details of a Canti Long Low without the Joe Bell
paint. The fork has some type of mid fork braze on (looking at the photos
on mobile). Mid fork braze ons weren't really a Riv thing in the beginning,
were they? It almost looks like the frame was given an
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