Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for: 55 cm Platypus for friend

2023-04-09 Thread Roberta
This is so exciting!!! I look forward to seeing pics and perhaps hearing a story. On Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 1:38:23 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Yes, thank you, Johnny, I did see that one and sent it! And guess what - > she bought it! Another happy RivSister! The best part is

Re: [RBW] That 7-speed 13-42 cassette

2023-04-09 Thread Richard Rose
Hello. I recently built up my Gus with the 11-36 version of the 7 speed cassette paired with the Silver wide/low crankset. The jury is still out but so far so good. The steps of course are bigger than the 9 speed cluster on my Clem. But, I’ve enjoyed the shifting performance and simplicity while

[RBW] That 7-speed 13-42 cassette

2023-04-09 Thread J Schwartz
Greetings Is anyone using that "Jim" cassette and, if so, are you pairing it with a double or going 1x? How's is working for you? Thinking of using it 1x for a townie / grocery getter Chev. thanks JS -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: PSA: Watch our for scammers in the group

2023-04-09 Thread Eric Marth
Peter — This RBW group and all posts are visible to people who are not members. Individuals' email addresses are hidden by Groups when posting. However, if a poster includes their email address in the text of their message it remains visible. In my experience iBOB and the CR groups are not

Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for: 55 cm Platypus for friend

2023-04-09 Thread Joe Bernard
Another Platypus sold by our very own Platy Whisperer! On Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 1:38:23 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Yes, thank you, Johnny, I did see that one and sent it! And guess what - > she bought it! Another happy RivSister! The best part is she plans to do a > custom

Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for: 55 cm Platypus for friend

2023-04-09 Thread Leah Peterson
Yes, thank you, Johnny, I did see that one and sent it! And guess what - she bought it! Another happy RivSister! The best part is she plans to do a custom color. I am so excited to see it when it is repainted.On Apr 9, 2023, at 2:33 PM, Johnny Alien wrote:It looks like Crust has one in

Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: TC hub, chromed, finally!

2023-04-09 Thread Patrick Moore
Aside: I came at least within visual or spitting distance of a SA AR hub: John Allen, inheritor of Sheldon's website, was selling Sheldon's hub gear collection on behalf of Sheldon's famioy that included at least 1 fixed 3 speed ASC and the unspeakably wonderful AR, very close ratio 3-speed fw hub

[RBW] Re: PSA: Watch our for scammers in the group

2023-04-09 Thread Peter Adler
Is this group readable by non-members? I know that Google Groups has settings that allow an administrator to block reading to anyone who's not an authorized member, or at least such settings used to exist; the Classic Rendezvous group uses them. They may be a holdover from some older era of

Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: TC hub, chromed, finally!

2023-04-09 Thread Patrick Moore
Andy: I am always as you know far more than happy to bloviate about my bikes and bits, but thanks for your thanks. I do enjoy hub gears for some reason; it's not merely a whimsey or conceit. I suppose I *like* the limitations they impose on my riding: like a fixed drivetrain does, but giving just

[RBW] Re: Looking for: 55 cm Platypus for friend

2023-04-09 Thread Johnny Alien
It looks like Crust has one in stock. https://crustbikes.com/collections/frames/products/rivendell-platypus?variant=39322369884250 On Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 1:31:18 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Hi Friends! > > A RivSister is looking for a 55 Platy frame to build up, if anyone

[RBW] Looking for: 55 cm Platypus for friend

2023-04-09 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Hi Friends! A RivSister is looking for a 55 Platy frame to build up, if anyone has one that is gathering dust. You know I can’t abide by a sad RivSister. PM me, if you’ve got one you’d like to sell. I so appreciate it! Leah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] PSA: Watch our for scammers in the group

2023-04-09 Thread Johnny Alien
Just as a PSA, I have had no prior issues with getting contacted on this group so wanted to let everyone know that it can and does happen even in trusted groups. I had posted interested in a blue lug bucket hat (Still looking if anyone has one) and was contacted by someone that said they not

[RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: TC hub, chromed, finally!

2023-04-09 Thread Ryan
The hub looks lovely. But enlighten me please. What is TC and TF? On Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 7:05:05 AM UTC-5 ascpgh wrote: > Patrick, kudos on the return to appearance and function of that hub! Stuff > that works deserves to be kept serviceable and this is certainly a great > example. The

[RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: TC hub, chromed, finally!

2023-04-09 Thread ascpgh
Patrick, kudos on the return to appearance and function of that hub! Stuff that works deserves to be kept serviceable and this is certainly a great example. The fact that your senses are rewarded by its operation under your riding circumstances and that you have been able to return it to