Re: [RBW] Bike Makeover Thread

2023-10-21 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Thanks Josh! I’ve got a Rambouillet I like to commute on but I’ve been riding the Clem exclusively since I busted my arm skateboarding. The Ram’s set up more forward/aggressive, and is less easily shifted into a more upright position. Fortunately I get to park my bikes in the back lot of my work

Re: [RBW] Boomerang Rivs

2023-10-21 Thread Eric Daume
Jason, at the risk of going OT, I’d love to hear about your Wombat. It’s a bike I’ve been eyeing, even though I really can’t justify it. Thanks, Eric On Sunday, October 22, 2023, Jason Fuller wrote: > I did this with the Charlie Gallop - I sold it to a friend, then a few > months later after I

Re: [RBW] Bombadil - first ride and work in progress (some photos)

2023-10-21 Thread Jason Fuller
I had missed the MARS update and good lord that looks great! The blue and grey are stunning together On Thursday, 19 October 2023 at 19:52:45 UTC-7 maxcr wrote: > These are Ultradynamico Mars Race in 29x2.2” mounted on Quill rims > > https://ultradynamico.com/products/mars-race?variant=39763276

[RBW] Re: Boomerang Rivs

2023-10-21 Thread Jason Fuller
I did this with the Charlie Gallop - I sold it to a friend, then a few months later after I noticed they were dragging their heels on building it up and me feeling a hole where my Charlie once was, offered to buy it back - which worked out. Then I rode it a few more months, realized it was enti

[RBW] Re: WTB: Crumbworks KT (Silver)

2023-10-21 Thread Jason Fuller
They are great bars. They were out of stock for over a year, but presently in stock at a few retailers - I suggest buying new. I don't think it's a bar you'll get for a bargain used anyway, and your opportunity to get it at all is limited unfortunately. I love mine, that's what the Bombadil ru

Re: [RBW] Considering trading my Ram for a Lightning Bolt

2023-10-21 Thread Max Faingezicht
Hey Alex, Thanks for sharing your experience! PBP, im so jealous, glad you got to do it. I’m definitely going to give the 650b conversion a shot. Given that the LB frames are getting low on inventory I’m tempted to buy one and just hold on to it, but funds are low as is my wife’s patience! But I

Re: [RBW] Re: Who’s getting a Platypus tomorrow?

2023-10-21 Thread Sally Bidleman
Peter, great info re: the Mardi Gras colors! I'm thinking of gold + green, harlequin-style, for the purple bike. (I'm also remembering the smell of sweet olive blossoms and the taste of a real beignet and the sound of Preservation Hall...my mom was born there and I love to visit!) S. On Sat, Oct

Re: [RBW] Re: Northern Hemisphere Fall / Autumn Riding Photos 2023

2023-10-21 Thread larson....@gmail.com
Takashi, Thank you for the compliment. Yes, the Appaloosa was perfect for the terrain. Keep posting pictures of your part of the world, much more beautiful than I knew! Hope you have great Fall color. Randy in WI On Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 10:01:16 AM UTC-5 Takashi wrote: > Randy's Michig

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Roadeo 63cm / Son Dynamo & Dura Ace Wheelset

2023-10-21 Thread MCT
Selling my Rivendell Roadeo 63 cm Frameset. Comes with frame, fork, and headset. The stem is not included, however I will include the spacers. It was made by Waterford. It has about 2,000 miles on it. Pictures at link below https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-72gXXbSZKljxHja3XOXhswAbm7m

Re: [RBW] Bike Makeover Thread

2023-10-21 Thread Richard Rose
I am going to join in on this thread with my Gus. After carefully procuring just the right parts & building up my Gus myself (first time) I am making some changes. First, I will be swapping out my Deore rear derailleur for a NOS T400 Nexave rapid rise unit. Trail riding on the Gus has convinced me

[RBW] Re: Who’s getting a Platypus tomorrow?

2023-10-21 Thread Roberta
Congratulations to everyone who are getting bicycles for those of you that this is a first Riv. This is the ultimate Riv that I’ve never owned. My bet is that you’ll ride it for two minutes, and then wonder what you waited for. I wish you all the most happiness in the saddle. Roberta PS P

[RBW] Re: Who’s getting a Platypus tomorrow?

2023-10-21 Thread Roberta
Congratulations to everyone who are getting bicycles On Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 5:22:16 PM UTC-4 kiziria...@gmail.com wrote: > After 18 years of near daily riding, and a few attempts at hodge podge 80s > mtn bikes turned commuters that have come and gone, I plan on getting my > first Riv

[RBW] Re: Who’s getting a Platypus tomorrow?

2023-10-21 Thread Peter Adler
Green + purple + yellow = Mardi Gras bike. Go to New Orleans during the season, and all the plastic beads thrown from the parade floats are in those three colors. Maybe yellow bar tape or water bottles. Peter "laisse les bons temps rouler sur vélo" Adler Berkeley, CA On Thursday, October 19, 20

[RBW] WTB - Heron Touring 61/63

2023-10-21 Thread Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA
On the lookout for a Heron touring (canti brakes) in 61cm or 63cm. Maybe someone has one perched in the rafters? If not you, maybe you know of one in the wild? Marty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Re: Who’s getting a Platypus tomorrow?

2023-10-21 Thread Leah Peterson
I’m still so elated over it, Marc. As happy as you are! Our next chapter: The Lone Wolf and the Platypus Rider Ride Their Mixtes.Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 21, 2023, at 11:32 AM, Marc Irwin wrote:Thanks to you I don't need to.Marc<20231004_121716.jpg><20231004_133008.jpg>On Wednesday, October 18,

[RBW] Re: Who’s getting a Platypus tomorrow?

2023-10-21 Thread Marc Irwin
Thanks to you I don't need to. Marc[image: 20231004_121716.jpg][image: 20231004_133008.jpg] On Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 9:40:42 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > The preorder email was sent out today! Did you read it? Lots of completes > for sale but only 24 frames. > > Set to

Re: [RBW] Bike Makeover Thread

2023-10-21 Thread Josh C
Kai, Love that clem. Do you commute on that regularly and if so what is your lock-up situation? It looks like it's accumulated some real-world working miles, and I love it. I'm currently commuting on a Rohloff Surly but was thinking about switching over to a clem for that purpose. I lock in an

[RBW] Re: FS: Bobish/Riv-ish 55cm mixte She-Devil

2023-10-21 Thread Roberta
Bump and price drop to $500 for board friends. I’m willing to drive a reasonable distance to meet a serious buyer. I loved riding this bike but it needs to go to make space for my new Riv, which I’ll post shortly. I’m 5’7” with PBH of 83cm. On Monday, September 25, 2023 at 8:32:46 PM UTC-4 Robe

Re: [RBW] Bike Makeover Thread

2023-10-21 Thread Roberta
Ryan, I love the white grips with your mustard colored Clem. I once had a mustard Appaloosa and was never crazy about its color. However, your Clem has made me change my mind about the color and how the accessories can really change the look— your Clem is like a well thought out and put toget