[RBW] Re: FS - Beautiful 64cm A. Homer Hilsen Complete

2021-10-21 Thread Hugh Smitham
That is a handsome bike. GLWTS Hugh n LA On Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 10:26:58 PM UTC-7 kvb...@gmail.com wrote: > Hello fellow RBW riders! > > I have an immaculate 64cm Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen w/ custom double top > tube design. I had this bike built brand new in 2020 from the ground

Re: [RBW] FS 2017 Bantam Adventure Bike

2021-10-21 Thread Hugh Smitham
I added an image of the detachable pannier mount to the album. https://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/51616870061/in/dateposted-public/ ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein On Wed, Oct 20, 2021 at 12:28 PM Hugh Smitham

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell “Canti-Rom” Romulus - 59cm

2021-10-21 Thread Peter Brunelli
Link to blog post with photos of the Romulus: https://petebrunelli.com/2021/10/19/rivendell-canti-rom-romulus-photos/ Pete On Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 11:44:22 AM UTC-4 Peter Brunelli wrote: > [image: 56BF2117-0ECD-45F2-8DEF-613CA490FA9F.jpeg]I’ve decided to move my > beloved Canti Rom on

[RBW] 62cm Sam on CL not mine

2021-10-21 Thread Slowmotionpony
https://kansascity.craigslist.org/bik/d/overland-park-rivendell-sam-hillborne/7397330233.html -- 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 - Sackville Saddlebag with Kangaroo Pouch - Olive

2021-10-21 Thread Daniel Rooke
PM Sent. On Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 7:12:50 PM UTC-4 Huston wrote: > For sale is a gently used Sackville saddlebag in olive. I'm pretty sure > this is the medium SaddleSack, which has evolved into the current > HappiSack. Includes kangaroo pouch. No real issues to mention: some wear

[RBW] Steel short+stumpy threadless stems?

2021-10-21 Thread Andrew Turner
Analog seems to be the only ones out there with a steel product, but I'm not looking for so much stack. Does anyone know of a 35-40mm steel mtb threadless stem out there with a 31.8 clamp? Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] FS Black Paul Thumbies 22..2mm

2021-10-21 Thread Hugh Smitham
Sold On Thu, Oct 21, 2021, 3:46 PM Hugh Smitham wrote: > Being that I haven't received an offer to trade for a silver set I'll sell > these for $60 + shipping. Shipping should not be more than $5 so the total > cost to you is $65 for a lightly used set. > > Photo's: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmWXRaXd

[RBW] Re: Help me justify a Clem when I have a Platy...?

2021-10-21 Thread Ray Varella
Sofia, I bought a Clem frame and have been riding it for a couple months, it’s one of the best utility bikes I’ve owned. I have 60mm tires on it now and it will easily fit 70s. I lucked into being on the waiting list for a Platypus and recently built it up. It easily fits 55mm tires.

Re: [RBW] New Craigslist/others thread

2021-10-21 Thread Valerie Yates
Nice looking Cheviot 50cm complete in Boulder CO $3200. I have no connection to the seller and don’t know if he/she will ship. https://boulder.craigslist.org/bik/d/boulder-rivendell-50-cm-cheviot/7397322467.html Val in Boulder, CO On Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 10:10:05 AM UTC-6

[RBW] Re: Atlantis evolution?

2021-10-21 Thread Scott G.
The first version had curvy chain stays (starlight?), steeper head angle and less rear tire clearance. 2nd version had chain stays with one curve, more tire clearance, and plus .5 degree on the head angle. Both were Toyo built. On Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 2:09:46 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard

[RBW] FS - Sackville Saddlebag with Kangaroo Pouch - Olive

2021-10-21 Thread Huston
For sale is a gently used Sackville saddlebag in olive. I'm pretty sure this is the medium SaddleSack, which has evolved into the current HappiSack. Includes kangaroo pouch. No real issues to mention: some wear on the bottom leather, but the bag has seen limited use. Pictures are available

[RBW] Re: FS: MUSA shorts (5) and pants (1) LOT

2021-10-21 Thread Matthew P
Hi Eric, If splitting and Thomas takes Large ... I'm a Medium and would be happy to grab #2 and #5 Maybe #3 or 4 or 6 as an alternate. Thank you -Matthew San Diego - Kumeyaay land On Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 2:48:07 PM UTC-7 Thomas B wrote: > Hi Eric, > > Not sure if you'll entertain

[RBW] FS Black Paul Thumbies 22..2mm

2021-10-21 Thread Hugh Smitham
Being that I haven't received an offer to trade for a silver set I'll sell these for $60 + shipping. Shipping should not be more than $5 so the total cost to you is $65 for a lightly used set. Photo's: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmWXRaXd Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: FS: MUSA shorts (5) and pants (1) LOT

2021-10-21 Thread Thomas B
Hi Eric, Not sure if you'll entertain splitting things up, but I'd like to buy the size L shorts. Are they black or green? I couldn't tell from the post. Thanks, Thomas El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 12:51:39 PM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > [image: 00A.JPG][image:

[RBW] Re: FS 2017 Bantam Adventure Bike

2021-10-21 Thread Hugh Smitham
Update: Stand Over for those that asked 76cm (29.9213") measured from floor to center of top tube. This is with Schwalbe g1's 27.5 x2.8" tires. Hugh On Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 12:28:44 PM UTC-7 Hugh Smitham wrote: > *Bantam Adventure Bike* > > > > 2017 650b medium adventure bike > >

[RBW] Re: Help me justify a Clem when I have a Platy...?

2021-10-21 Thread Joe Bernard
Of course! If you'll ride both (yes) and one will be built up for a slightly different mission (probably) then I see no reason why not. In fact I'm currently down to one Riv and it's just not right! Joe Bernard On Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 12:48:45 PM UTC-7 sof...@gmail.com wrote: > My

Re: [RBW] Re: New Clem Day Coming

2021-10-21 Thread Joe Bernard
Doug, I think 32 lbs. is about right. These babies can get pretty stout when loaded up Full Riv Style but parts missing here: racks, fenders, one derailer, one shifter, one chainring. Every ounce counts and this one is missing a lot of them! On Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 12:37:16 PM UTC-7

[RBW] Help me justify a Clem when I have a Platy...?

2021-10-21 Thread Sofie C
My 50cm olive lime web special Platypus arrived about a week ago and I am in love. Well, the Riv gods must be smiling upon me because now I have the chance to buy a blue 45 Clem. Can I justify owning both? Leah, my #rivsister/#rivmentor, has already kindly weighed in with her thoughts -- and I

[RBW] Re: WTB: rack for platypus

2021-10-21 Thread Sofie C
Thank you to everyone who weighed in and helped me! I ended up going with the sim works obento. Haven't installed it yet but will be happy to report back when I do and have had some experience with it :-) On Friday, October 15, 2021 at 11:46:48 AM UTC-4 JohnS wrote: > I had thought the Pelago

Re: [RBW] Re: New Clem Day Coming

2021-10-21 Thread Doug H.
Joe, What's your guesstimate on how much my Clem will weigh? I'm thinking 32 pounds??? Weight obviously wasn't a factor in my decision to buy it but I am curious. Doug On Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 3:12:02 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: > Absolutely, those Cliffhanger rims are awesome. Wide

Re: UPDATE! Re: [RBW] Re: Stolen Homer?

2021-10-21 Thread George Schick
I don't have a dog in this fight since I live way across the country, but I'm curious. If someone finally spots this bike and the individual (I won't say "thief" because the bike may have been sold since the theft) who's riding it in an approachable location, exactly what does one do about

Re: [RBW] Re: New Clem Day Coming

2021-10-21 Thread Joe Bernard
Absolutely, those Cliffhanger rims are awesome. Wide for big-old tires (I dig the knobbies that are coming on his bike), maybe not the lightest in the world but that's quality stuff. He really scored with this build. Joe Bernard On Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 11:47:35 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle

Re: [RBW] Re: New Clem Day Coming

2021-10-21 Thread Doug H.
It is the new batch of lime-green framesets. Looks great on my screens so I'm hoping it will in person as well. I've had single speed bikes and a couple with 1x and am now officially a convert to simplicity. Doug On Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 2:47:35 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: New Clem Day Coming

2021-10-21 Thread Leah Peterson
Doug, if I could do it all over again, I would have a 1x drive train. But I didn’t know about such things then, so I have the double with the trouser guard. I think your current wheels are probably fine. They’re better than the stock wheels, which were horrible. Also, which green is that

Re: [RBW] Re: New Clem Day Coming

2021-10-21 Thread Doug H.
Leah, Don't approach the front door! Ha. I'm honored that you rode the Clem today in anticipation of my inaugural Clem ride. I am planning a Dyno upgrade for it but that will be at least six months down the road. I may get a set of road tires for it but the Terravail Ehline should be okay for

[RBW] Re: FS: AHH 61cm blue

2021-10-21 Thread jro
Congrats, Jason! Enjoy your beautiful new Homer. Jason (another one - also looking for a Homer!) Oak Park, IL On Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 10:44:31 AM UTC-5 jkg...@gmail.com wrote: > Thank, Ed! Been dreaming of getting my first Riv for 15 years. The bike > is a beauty, exactly what I

[RBW] FS: Two Cetma 5-rail front racks

2021-10-21 Thread Michael Ullmer
Cross-posted from the i-bob list: Two Cetma racks for sale that I've been hoarding for a while. I recently picked up a Crust Clydesdale and don't anticipate using these on my commuter anytime soon. These are currently sold out on the Cetma website. 1) Newer version 5-rail - $90 shipped CONUS

[RBW] Re: FS: AHH 61cm blue

2021-10-21 Thread Jason Glenn
Thank, Ed! Been dreaming of getting my first Riv for 15 years. The bike is a beauty, exactly what I was looking for. Can't wait to take it for my first ride tomorrow! Jason (Los Angeles) On Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 7:23:12 PM UTC-7 Ed S wrote: > This is sold. Thank you to the buyer and

Re: UPDATE! Re: [RBW] Re: Stolen Homer?

2021-10-21 Thread Carl Anderson
Last seen October 18 along Embarcadero. Please contact with any info, reward still available. Thanks to all helping! Carl On Monday, August 9, 2021 at 5:17:23 PM UTC-7 Brendan Willard in SF wrote: > I spoke to the owner of the stolen Homer. He is offering a reward for any > help leading to

Re: [RBW] For the Love of Choco Bars

2021-10-21 Thread lconley
It is amazing to me how much people ignore body proportions when choosing bicycle components. PBH and torso length are not a constant ratio. I have short legs and a long torso - several standard deviations from average. What works for me will not work for most other people. I have never found a

[RBW] Re: New Clem Day Coming

2021-10-21 Thread Doug H.
Leah, Long day at work for me too. After FIVE straight video meetings I checked the Riv Garage sale and saw two awesome Clems for sale. I picked the green color with the 1x10 drivetrain. The Cliffhanger wheels are heavy but I think an upgrade from the stock wheels. James at Riv has been great

[RBW] Re: Clem Lotto

2021-10-21 Thread Doug H.
Nice looking bike Eric. The Clem can handle riders of all shapes and sizes and looks like the perfect Bicycle SUV. Albeit a safe and ecologically friendly one. :) Doug Athens, GA On Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 7:35:59 PM UTC-4 EricP wrote: > Tried posting two photos. They were too big.