[RBW] Re: New To Rivendell, Appaloosa Initial Impressions

Congratulations on the bike. It’s a beauty! Joe A. is so capable and a wonderful ride for your varied riding situations. I had one for about three years— so comfortable. This was my introduction to Riv and I found that I didn’t have to be in pain to ride. On Monday, April 4, 2022 at 1:29:14

[RBW] Re: Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

Such a fun and supportive thread, and I’m so happy for you to have found that also in person. I wonder how you’ll be influencing them over the years as you are just as fast (fit), and can comfortably take in the view of the ride. On Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 10:10:18 AM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle

[RBW] Re: New To Rivendell, Appaloosa Initial Impressions

Thanks Roberta! Having read this forum for several years before buying a Rivendell, you and some of the other ‘regulars’ have greatly influenced my decision to buy an Appaloosa. Have a good year of riding! On Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 3:27:26 AM UTC-5 Roberta wrote: > Congratulations on the bi

[RBW] Handle bar Question

On the recent email frim Riv there are 3 bikes with what I think are tge same handle bars. Are these the Nitto Choco? Thanks! Tom NE Ohio -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

[RBW] Re: Handle bar Question

I think two are albatross and the other is a billie. On Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 7:54:56 AM UTC-4 Tom Norton wrote: > On the recent email frim Riv there are 3 bikes with what I think are tge > same handle bars. Are these the Nitto Choco? > Thanks! > Tom > NE Ohio > -- You received this mess

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv asks: One bike forever, which one?

Thank you for the kind word. BTW: You were interested in the TC hub, the one that I had rechromed. Wheels with it and the TF are even as we speak jetting their way home, and I'll post you a photo. On Fri, Apr 8, 2022 at 11:37 PM Ian A wrote: > Patrick, > > I don't know if I have mentioned this

[RBW] Surly corner bars on rivbike

Has anyone tried surly corner bars on homers . Currently I am running Paul racers center pull on my homer with trp rrl sr. The braking is good but not as grabby as my v brakes on Atlantis . Would using mountain bike brake levers like Paul canti with Paul racers make a difference in feel? --

[RBW] Re: looking for a specific headlight mount

I'm assuming you are thinking about VeloLumino...the fender widget might be this one? AT headlight mount | Velo Lumino Cheers, Collin, lungs full of pollen, in Sacramento On Saturday, April

[RBW] Re: looking for a specific headlight mount

Bingo. I think this is what I was thinking of. Thanks Collin! Best regards, Matt On Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 10:51:12 AM UTC-5 Collin A wrote: > I'm assuming you are thinking about VeloLumino...the fender widget might > be this one? > AT headlight mount | Velo Lumino >

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv asks: One bike forever, which one?

Jay Lonner indicated they'd select an aluminum e-assist trike to be their "forever ride" That's super interesting. Why would aluminum be your ultimate frame material? I could see choosing Titanium if you wanted to be contrary to the RBW-echo-chamber of Steel. I can't think of any reason th

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv asks: One bike forever, which one?

Yikes,Corwin...sorry to hear about the theft of your 1st custom given that customs are hardly a spur-of-the-moment purchase...also true for any non-customs on this list So...that being said, hypothetically being forced to pick one is like picking just one of your kids, if you have children If

[RBW] FS/Interest Gauging: Specialized Sequoia 61cm

Hey all, I'm looking to pass on my beloved 61 cm (center of bottom bracket to TOP of seat lug) Specialized Sequoia (1987? definitely late 1980's but im not exactly sure of the year). Its been an awesome bike to tinker on, take on some overnighters, and has been a big part of my journey to and

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv asks: One bike forever, which one?

So I don’t actually know anything about metallurgy, aluminum just seems to be what most trikes are made of, and it’s a common enough frame material that I presume it’s possible to repair it — after all, aluminum airframes from the 40s are still flying. I also suspect that it’s possible to build

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv asks: One bike forever, which one?

Yes, most production trikes are aluminum, it's cheaper than ti and you can actually buy one. I haven't seen a titanium trike in ages. On Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 9:51:45 AM UTC-7 Jay Lonner wrote: > So I don’t actually know anything about metallurgy, aluminum just seems to > be what most tri

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv asks: One bike forever, which one?

Yes, Corwin, I agree with Ryan. Hearing that your custom was stolen made my stomach turn. I’m so sorry. I also embrace the idea of keeping as fit as one can as one ages. I think about this more than I like to admit (I’m 41 now, and while 40 didn’t scare me, 50 sure does). I really changed how

[RBW] Re: Casual WTB: Small-Sized Roadish Riv/Any other short riders out there?

A Homer Hilsen, a fantastic ride and much different than your Clem. https://www.rivbike.com/products/homer On Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 2:48:04 PM UTC-4 sof...@gmail.com wrote: > Anyone looking to unload a small, road-ish Rivendell frame? Though my > heart belongs to mixtes (my sole bike is t

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv asks: One bike forever, which one?

I'm still loving my Rambouillet and would probably be it if I had to pick just one. Currently set up with 650Bx42's it makes a very comfy and beautiful gravel bike. :-) JP in Goatville On Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 12:35:04 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Yes, Corwin, I agree with R

Re: [RBW] Platy Lug: Different. Which one do you have?

Leah, I sent you my photo. Mermaid Platy 50 sleek and simple. Kate On Friday, April 8, 2022 at 10:08:21 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: > Mine looks like rowin 2 nowhere’s. Notice how the “fanciness” is facing > toward the tire it’s hard to see that looking at it perpendicular to the > bike frame.

[RBW] Re: looking for a specific headlight mount

Wow! That's a pretty cool widget! I'll have to consider one of them for my Crust LB-Canti. Thanks for sharing, JohnS On Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 11:54:59 AM UTC-4 Matt Beecher wrote: > Bingo. I think this is what I was thinking of. Thanks Collin! > > Best regards, > Matt > > On Saturday,

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv asks: One bike forever, which one?

LOL! Good joke! Patrick Moore himself picked a steel diamond frame to be his only bike. If Patrick Moore won't pick a trike as his forever bike, there is no way in hell I'm going to! Seriously though, to repeat, if I could only ride a trike I would rarely ride at all in the Bay Area. If

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv asks: One bike forever, which one?

I did the tadpole trike thing for a couple years, I saw one in Berkeley and thought it was cool! But it was too low around cars, too wide for bike lanes and too hard to transport and store..as you say they need a specific environment to operate in that we don't live in. Also they attract too muc

[RBW] Re: FS: Bags (Acorn, Makeshifter, Ron's, and more)

All bags have been sold. Thanks, everyone! On Friday, April 8, 2022 at 5:06:36 PM UTC-4 Taylor M wrote: > [image: IMG_1356.jpg] > > On Friday, April 8, 2022 at 5:06:08 PM UTC-4 Taylor M wrote: > >> I've gotten a few requests for better photos of the Acorn bag. Please see >> attached. >> >> [image

[RBW] Re: WTB - Oracle Ridge or Antelope Hill

Still looking for very used oracle ridge? I have a pair that I am about to replace. Standard casing, cracking around the center knobs, and some pretty tired sidewalls. On the other hand, there is tons of tread left, I have never had a flat or any problem with them whatsoever. I bet there is stil

[RBW] FS: 65cm 2012 Black Mountain Cycles Monstercross frameset+extras

Here are more pictures of the beauty for sale as well as a price drop. Full parts list: - 2012 65cm monstercross (pre-biplane fork era) The frameset is in great condition, some paint chipping around the crown race and brakes, scratches

Re: [RBW] Platy Lug: Different. Which one do you have?

>From my 60cm green Platy: [image: IMG-3162.jpg] Cheers, Chris On Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 11:04:44 AM UTC-7 upyou...@yahoo.com wrote: > Leah, > I sent you my photo. Mermaid Platy 50 sleek and simple. > Kate > > On Friday, April 8, 2022 at 10:08:21 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: > >> Mine looks

Re: [RBW] Platy Lug: Different. Which one do you have?

So only the 55 gets the longer lugs with cutouts. Interesting. On Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 3:00:40 PM UTC-7 Chris Halasz wrote: > From my 60cm green Platy: > > [image: IMG-3162.jpg] > > Cheers, > > Chris > On Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 11:04:44 AM UTC-7 upyou...@yahoo.com wrote: > >> Leah,

[RBW] FS: Rene Herse 700x48 Hatcher Pass + Oracle Ridge tires (Tan+Standard)

For sale are 2 pairs of Rene Herse Tires. Images here. 1. Hatcher Pass: less than 300-400 miles of normal use, set up tubeless twice. I'd recommend putting another layer of tape on the rims if you're planning on running them tubeless. They

Re: [RBW] Platy Lug: Different. Which one do you have?

Except my raspberry 55 didn’t get the cut out lug - it got the sleek one. One of each! What isn’t pictured in any of our photos is the cool swirl behind the cut out. Roberta noticed it. I’ll try to get a photo of mine. It’s just that it’s SO COLD in the garage. > On Apr 9, 2022, at 6:09 PM, Joe

Re: [RBW] Platy Lug: Different. Which one do you have?

Perhaps you got what was planned and they needed to go to plan B for the big lot of Platys. Truth be told, I never would have been able to tell you if there was a lug down there until I looked yesterday. > On Apr 9, 2022, at 6:21 PM, Leah Peterson wrote: > >  > Except my raspberry 55 d

[RBW] My Apologies: Re: Riv asks: One bike forever, which one?

My apologies, I didn't mean to suggest my first thoughts were bike choices for a violent apocalypse vs old age, as much as a "No one's fixing the darn roads any longer!" apocalypse vs old age. It wasn't my intention to bring up bike choices for doomsday preppers or ask which bike Mel Gibson's

Re: [RBW] Platy Lug: Different. Which one do you have?

Ok here's my entirely unscientific and probably wrong theory: the 50cm 650b and 60cm 700c Platys have the same angles at the seattube/downtube juncture and use the same bottom bracket lug, and the 55 is different and needs a different shell/lug. IF this is true your two 55 Platys have slightly

Re: [RBW] Platy Lug: Different. Which one do you have?

The other day Leah asked me for a pic of my lug and showed me her two Platys' lugs. Raspberry Platy=elegant, Mermaid (55cm)=OK. Then, I saw the pretty swirls on the 55 Platys that you can only see from behind or in front of the appropriate part of the lug. H... Kinda pretty. Honestly t

[RBW] Re: FS: Rene Herse 700x48 Hatcher Pass + Oracle Ridge tires (Tan+Standard)

Someone swooped on the Oracles. Hatcher's are still available! On Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 5:19:23 PM UTC-5 Andrew Turner wrote: > For sale are 2 pairs of Rene Herse Tires. Images here. > > >1. Hatcher Pass: less than 300-400 miles of normal us

[RBW] Re: FS- Wavie bar. Brand new, still in wrapper. 660 X 25.4

Has it surely been sold? On Friday, April 8, 2022 at 10:57:23 AM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > PM Sent. I'll pick it up > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Friday, April 8, 2022 at 6:45:47 AM UTC-7 ack...@gmail.com wrote: > >> Bump. $85 shipped or make me an offer (SF Bay Area pick up would

[RBW] WTB: Choco or Choco-Moose Bars,

Also interested in albastache -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the w