[RBW] Re: Platypus Questions

I don't have a Platy, but on my bikes I like to use a toe strap to lock the front brake lever. Even a heavily loaded bike will stay up securely with just a single point of contact, like the corner of the seat resting against a signpost for example. If you go the ClickStand route, locking the

[RBW] Re: XL Susie Handlebar dilemma

Oh wow, if I found myself in that position I'd be making the same call. And I thought building bikes was expensive here in CA... Jared On Friday, January 7, 2022 at 8:41:30 PM UTC-8 brendonoid wrote: > Jared, that JJJ bar looks *really* nice. I 100% agree that the finish on > the Jones bar

[RBW] Re: XL Susie Handlebar dilemma

Jared, that JJJ bar looks *really* nice. I 100% agree that the finish on the Jones bar is not up to snuff. Certainly not Nitto standards. I'm going to end up with the Jones bar I think because I can get one from my LBS. Just for an example, that Analog stem is going to cost $81.87 to ship to

[RBW] Re: XL Susie Handlebar dilemma

I'm in the same boat for my incoming XL Susie. Did a bunch of poking around on the web and after much waffling I picked up the Sycip/Nitto JJJ bar to pair with a 60mm Nitto/Crust UI stem. They seem to be comparable in shape to the

[RBW] Re: XL Susie Handlebar dilemma

Eric, that is so good to hear. I have previous experience with the Jones bar and know I like them, so it was just the stem limitation. I am now officially excited for my Susie build. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: XL Susie Handlebar dilemma

I ran a 30mm Discord W(Right) stem from Analog on my Susie with the non-loop Jones H-bar. It was a great combo. If you like those bars, the Discord stem should give you what you are after. I was riding a large Susie, but had the same issue of longer legs, shorter reach and needed a stem and

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus Questions

+1 Click-Stand When my wife got her used Surly LHT it came with one and she really took to it EricF Vancouver -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus Questions

I also like and recommend the Click-Stand. Jay Lonner Bellingham, WA Sent from my Atari 400 > On Jan 7, 2022, at 7:22 PM, Jeffrey Arita wrote: > > My wife and I use Click-Stands. The stand is not attached to your bike. > Yes, another thing to carry on your bike. But it works very well

[RBW] Re: Platypus Questions

My wife and I use Click-Stands . The stand is *not *attached to your bike. Yes, another thing to carry on your bike. But it works very well for very heavy cyclotouring/bikepacking bikes. It should work well for your Platy. In reading everyone's comments, we

Re: [RBW] Re: XL Susie Handlebar dilemma

Oops, just realized I never even pasted the link to the stem, sorry about that! Glad it will work for you, post pics when you get that Susie built up. On Fri, Jan 7, 2022 at 9:06 PM brendonoid wrote: > Danny, Thank you! I have never looked at analog and did not know about > these Discord

[RBW] Re: XL Susie Handlebar dilemma

Danny, Thank you! I have never looked at analog and did not know about these Discord stems, they will solve my problems just perfectly. Big wad of cash for a stem but these days you do what you have to. Joe, I love the Billie but using it on some single track and rock gardens on a few

[RBW] Re: FS :: Shifters Bar-End, STI, Downtube - NEW

PM sent On Friday, 7 January 2022 at 13:14:47 UTC-6 David Hallerman wrote: > Hi! Not many to sell in this category, but what’s here is prime. As with > most of my sales, all prices here include shipping in CONUS for buyers who > cover the Paypal fee or pay some other non-fee way. Photos

[RBW] Re: XL Susie Handlebar dilemma

At first it sounds like a Billie would do the trick but then you say it's not a 'fun stuff' bar. For less flare I would recommend the Riv Nitto Wavie or Velo-Orange Postino..both 25.4, both in stock. I don't know if they'll hit the reach-back spot, though, you may need the Billie for that.

Re: [RBW] XL Susie Handlebar dilemma

Looks like Analog has these 0mm or 30mm reach 31.8 clamp stems in stock. Not cheap, but would let you run the Jones bar you mentioned. Good luck with your search. -Danny On Fri, Jan 7, 2022 at 7:24 PM brendonoid wrote: > Alright folks I'm coming to the brains trust here. Don't let me down! > I

[RBW] XL Susie Handlebar dilemma

Alright folks I'm coming to the brains trust here. Don't let me down! I was relying/hoping to get my hands on a Rons Back Bar but no bueno because I was asleep/at work while they were going out of stock. Custom handlebars have been suggested which is brilliant except that my main spec

Re: [RBW] FS: Fly 6 Rear View Camera/Taillight

I keep my Lumix in the HB bag along with a special tripod that allows me to strap the camera to the stem. Rarely shoot backwards (example below). Keeping a camera going for the rare "cyclist attacked by car" situation seems too paranoid/OCD to me but I don't live in an area of high bike/car

[RBW] Re: Platypus Questions

We're using a VO double on Ariel's Platypus with mixed results. Fitment is fine, but with a rear biased load the bike will always shift to the rear wheel touching instead of the front, resulting in the handlebars shifting to one side or another. Extreme caution must be used to keep the bike

[RBW] FS :: Shifters Bar-End, STI, Downtube - NEW

Hi! Not many to sell in this category, but what’s here is prime. As with most of my sales, all prices here include shipping in CONUS for buyers who cover the Paypal fee or pay some other non-fee way. Photos available on request, and questions quickly answered. Dave + + + + + + + + Hudson

[RBW] Re: continuing to ride desire

+1 on this. For the cost of a vacation, you can probably get a fat bike (if you can find one!) and I'm sure there are trails good for snow biking in WI. Chris On Friday, January 7, 2022 at 6:56:35 AM UTC-5 stevef wrote: > Not a Riv option but have you considered buying a Fat Bike? > > On

Re: [RBW] Wanted: Crank Brothers Pedals

Thanks, but I’ve already located a pair. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Jan 7, 2022, at 10:12 AM, sam.perez.2...@gmail.com wrote: > > I have a set if your still in the market for them . > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 6,

[RBW] Re: Platypus Questions

My double-leg Pletscher kickstand wouldn't fit on the my Platy kickstand plate. I ended up with a BV adjustable leg single-leg kickstand (from Amazon). It works OK but the mounting bolt keeps loosening up. I'll try some more loctite on the mounting bolt to see if that helps. Has anyone tried

Re: [RBW] Wanted: Crank Brothers Pedals

I have a set if your still in the market for them . Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 6, 2022, at 10:15 AM, 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > > Pedals found! > > --Eric N > >> On Jan 4, 2022, at 4:16 PM, 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch >> wrote: >> >> Anybody have a pair

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Inventory

Remember that extending their credit line out too far nearly cost Rivendell everything a few years back. The world is waking up to "sensible" riding and the likes of Grant & Jan (Rene Hearse) are at the forefront of the movement, but both are small operations and severely limited in their

[RBW] Re: Dangers of riding on public roads. Was: Fly 6 Rear View Camera/Taillight

Well, pedestrian and cyclist fatalities have gone up during the pandemic, so there's one data point. Tom in Alexandria, VA On Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 9:02:38 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > After looking at the videos, I have to ask: are things really that > combative out there? Or do

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Inventory

As a former *small* shop owner, the only way we existed was "at-once" ordering and availability. The fact that a reliable supply chain is all but gone means the small folks are losing money and frustrating customers. If you believe in small business owners I'd say grapple with the fact that

[RBW] Re: continuing to ride desire

Not a Riv option but have you considered buying a Fat Bike? On Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 10:37:29 PM UTC-5 Pam Bikes wrote: > I'm in Charlotte, NC and ride daily. Today was 56F and sunny. Some > cooler days but there's usually a warm day not too far away. I'm on Warm > Showers if you

[RBW] FS #Pedals Shimano MTB SPD New & Not-New

Hello folks. Before we go any further, I’d like to define my condition ratings for pedals. Since pedals suffer more cosmetic damage than any other metal part on our bikes, a scruffy pedal with silky springs and bearings could be near-new and is certainly at least excellent. Please keep that

[RBW] Re: FS > 9-Speed Shimano Cassettes, NEW

Cassettes have been very popular, several shipping soon from here in the snow morning Hudson Valley. But several still available. These ones: 2.   Deore XT (770) 11x32 (3 available) = $85 ea. 4.   Deore XT (750) 11x32 (2 available) = $70 ea. 5.   Deore LX HG-70 11x32 = $60 7.   Deore LX hybrid