Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 60cm Cheviot (NH+)

Yup, that’s the one. NicOn Jul 18, 2024, at 14:18, Josh C wrote:Nic, Which one did you end up getting? The orange one from FB in Illinois? On Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:59:43 AM UTC-4 Nic in Oslo wrote:Thanks, Josh and everybody else that chimed in with leads! Happy to say my orange Cheviot g

[RBW] Re: FS: Roaduno wheelset with Phil Wood hub

Still available On Monday, July 1, 2024 at 12:55:17 PM UTC-7 CMR wrote: > Tires are no longer available! > -Phil Wood rear for $190 > -Cliffhanger front for $90 > -$250 for both > -Add $40 to ship either or both > > Thanks! > > > > > On Friday, June 28, 2024 at 9:51:14 AM UTC-7 CMR wrote: > >> Con

[RBW] Re: FS: Rene Herse, Continental, Nitto, Sackville, cranks, bags

All sold. Thank you all! - Chris On Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 12:28:31 PM UTC-7 Chris Halasz wrote: > Price reductions and update on what's available (prices do not include > shipping): > > Rene Herse Snoqualmie Pass tires 700 x 44 - pair, new in sealed packaging > $110 > > > Continenta

[RBW] Re: Which one to keep

Ray A few details I've experienced: I prefer the step-through clearance on the Clem. I could not bear scratching the Platy, the most beautiful bike I've ever owned. Probably just me, but I'm OK if the Clem gathers a little character, or a lot of character. It's just a grab it and go experie

[RBW] Re: Which one to keep

Brian the over-the-helmet straw hat is from a place called Bike Pretty . I found better prices on other sites! I removed the black ribbon from mine; my wife kept it on hers. We both love them! - Chris On Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 9:44:20 AM UTC-7 Brian Forsee wrot

Re: [RBW] Re: Using junk mail to install metal fenders

Laing, I like your technique! Thanks for sharing. BTW, I'd enjoy seeing a pic of that Bombadil when you get the fenders on. Steve in AVL On Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:39:30 PM UTC-4 lconley wrote: > Honjo H-95, 65mm wide, going on my Bombadil with 650B x 57 Schwalbe G-One > ALLROUND tires.

[RBW] Re: Electric Bikes and Organized Rides

Do a Web search using the keys "e-bike accidents" and see what you get. While they may be fine on the roads and streets (sort of) they are a hazard on trails and paths - especially the otherwise known as "moped" Class 3 types. If you are aging and have difficulty pedaling at any cadence are y

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

Forgot to addLove that new basket On Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 7:44:34 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > I went back and forth with index and friction shifters and decided that I > personally don't see the downside of index shifters. They always work good > for me and generally seem less fidg

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

I went back and forth with index and friction shifters and decided that I personally don't see the downside of index shifters. They always work good for me and generally seem less fidgety. On Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:33:47 PM UTC-4 Jason Fuller wrote: > I have had the same experience with t

Re: [RBW] Re: Electric Bikes and Organized Rides

Karl I bought a similar mid drive kit and mounted it on a used Cheviot. I have the kit but sold the frame and fork. My concern was the skinny fork and the weight of the e bike kit motor bottom bracket and battery on the down tube. It's probably was okay but I eventually mounted it on a Surly Ogre.

Re: [RBW] Re: Using junk mail to install metal fenders

Honjo H-95, 65mm wide, going on my Bombadil with 650B x 57 Schwalbe G-One ALLROUND tires. Laing On Thu, Jul 18, 2024 at 1:51 PM neal...@gmail.com wrote: > Nice little trick! > What fenders are those? The width looks huge! > > On Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 7:25:26 AM UTC-6 lconley wrote: > >> On

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

I have had the same experience with the Silver shifters, as have others I recall - some find their feel worth the tinkering, but I have changed my bikes to Shimano SL-BS77's and am much happer with them - and I can choose whether I want friction or index with the turn of a dial! On Thursday 18

Re: [RBW] Re: Electric Bikes and Organized Rides

I vote no. Make a separate event for unlicensed motored two wheeled vehicles, or a separate timed start. I foresee many inexperienced and well-intended folks on motorized bikes, at speeds unaccustomed to them, with aging balance and reflexes, causing accidents among the experienced cyclists.

[RBW] Re: Magic of the Bicycle Film

Doug, thank you for sharing the film. The doctor was ahead of his time. Best, Rich in ATL On Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 9:42:14 AM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > Magic of the Bicycle is a film produced by Valdhere Films and is stored in > the Library of Congress. Here is a link to it on YouTube. It's

Re: [RBW] FS: First generation Suntour Cyclone front derailleur with rare cage extension

Price drop from $60.00 to $50.00, shipping in the CONUS. Kim Hetzel. On Wed, Jul 10, 2024, 5:55 PM Kim H. wrote: > I have a Suntour Cyclone 1st generation front derailleur with an extra > wide cage extension for sale. This small feature is very rare. This added > feature allows the derailleur t

Re: [RBW] Which one to keep

Interesting proposition Ray presents. In my case the choice would be between my Clem & Gus which would definitely be a Sophie’s Choice type thing. Chris puts into words better than I ever could my exact feelings toward my Clem. It is the bike I ride the most by a very wide margin. This alone should

Re: [RBW] Re: Electric Bikes and Organized Rides

Karl— I went with the Tongsheng TSDZ2. 500W. https://www.amazon.com/Tongsheng-Concversion-Central-Bracket-Bicycle/dp/B0CL484F1X/ I’ve only had it running for two weeks, so there’s a lot to learn. This whole thing is an experiment. My end goal is specifically to electrify the Sam, not just have a

[RBW] Re: Which one to keep

"I may end up keeping both bikes" This is the correct path forward. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 8:48:46 PM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: > Hey Joe, > They’re both great bikes but the Clems are kind of sleepers. You wouldn’t > guess they ride as nice as they do just

[RBW] Re: Which one to keep

Something I've come to appreciate about my Platypus is the mid-stay in the rear triangle. I reside in a 3rd floor walkup and often have to carry my bike up and down stairs. I utilize that middle stay quite regularly when lifting or carrying the bike. -tio On Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:51:22

Re: [RBW] WTB: 54cm Appaloosa or the like

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-joe-appaloosa-various/7762163286.html Joe Appaloosa + various parts and things for sale - bicycles - by owner - bike sale - craigslist sfbay.craigslist.org > On Jul 17, 2024, at 8:13 AM, Stephen Merelman wrote: > > Several months ago, I bo

Re: [RBW] Re: Electric Bikes and Organized Rides

Very cool conversion. I read about the extra strain on the chain in this kind of configuration, I would love to hear more about it for real riding conditions. What kit did you opt for? My choice is to sell off some of my other non Riv bikes and afford a Priority E-bike with a mid drive motor, a ca

Re: [RBW] FS: Rivendell Atlantis 2 61cm -- Toyo -- Original Orange Custom Paint

It's sold. thank you everyone! On Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 4:14:03 PM UTC-7 gimme...@gmail.com wrote: >  > that orange is delicious. would love to know more of the kickstand > bracket. Did you design and print it yourself? > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jul 16, 2024, at 11:44 AM, Crudo wrote

[RBW] Re: Using junk mail to install metal fenders

Nice little trick! What fenders are those? The width looks huge! On Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 7:25:26 AM UTC-6 lconley wrote: > One of the most nerve-wracking parts of installing metal fenders is > drilling the holes - finding the centerline of the fender for centered > holes, and evenly spac

[RBW] Re: Which one to keep

Chris, I've read a bunch of posts on this thread already about the Platypus vs the ClemSmithJr. All I am getting from the posts is that the ClemSmithJr can handle touring better in terms of carrying gear and that it has a longer wheelbase whereas the Platypus will be lighter and zippier but fu

[RBW] Re: First Post - A (Fixed!) Atlantis

This rules. On Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:41:24 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Similarly, is it the only fixed gear with a shark fin? > > BL in EC > > On Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:11:04 AM UTC-7 A. D. M. wrote: > >> >> I love the fact that this is fixed. Looks perfect and I bet it ride

[RBW] WTB: 54cm Appaloosa or the like

Several months ago, I bought a used Clem in Queens. I had planned to strip the wheels and parts and put them on a different Riv frame Naturally, the Clem utterly won me over by the time I made it to Penn Station to haul it back to New Jersey. I wound up buying *new* wheels and parts, and I sti

[RBW] Re: Reflections on a Rosco

On Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 8:05:39 AM UTC+8 Jonathon Medgyesy wrote: The closest build that I can compare it to was my Bosco'd MB-3 (see attached). Ha! It's funny you said that! What brought me to Rivendells was after I tried a friend's MB-3, I cried: "Hell! This is so comfortable! Why aren

[RBW] Re: Which one to keep

Clem vs Platypus: Which to keep. This is a tough one because as we age that step-thru Clem feature is pretty nice. But the portability of the Platypus (Clems are so long!) and its lighter/lither frame are also not to be ignored. I prefer the ride of my Platypus, so I sold my Clem. But if you ar

[RBW] Re: Your Riv's Next Upgades / Parts Swaps

i'm sure you're aware they were made for use with a decauleur which i don't think you can use with either of your bags BUT - maybe with an irish strap from bar to tombstone theyd support a handlebar bag? i have no experience but the net says they can get bouncy with a heavier load. On Thursd

[RBW] Re: Which one to keep

Chris, at this risk of sending this thread off topic I'm going to ask for information about your over-the-helmet hat. Very cool! Brian On Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:48:46 PM UTC-5 Ray Varella wrote: > Hey Joe, > They’re both great bikes but the Clems are kind of sleepers. You wouldn’t > g

Re: [RBW] Roadeo (Waterford) paint colors

Grant seems to be rather fond of the creamy white for want of a better word. I sent my ‘04 Ram a Joe Bell respray a few years ago—guilty pleasure BTW—and asked for bright white. Fortunately Joe also had a set of Ram markings in white. At the time, he told me I got the last one. Jock On Mon, Jul

[RBW] Re: Your Riv's Next Upgades / Parts Swaps

Michael (or anyone else), Have you tried one of those little dia compe racks? I'm aware of their existence but am skeptical of their rigidity. I inevitably end up maxing out/overloading racks. Brian On Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:25:17 AM UTC-5 jonathon...@gmail.com wrote: > After picking u

[RBW] Re: Your Riv's Next Upgades / Parts Swaps

After picking up my first Riv, a Rosco I picked up less than a couple of weeks ago, I have realized that the Chocos do not have a long enough grip area to fit my SunTour ratchet thumbies and make use of the "hook" or the second, more stretched out hand position. Although I could try moving the

[RBW] Re: Your Riv's Next Upgades / Parts Swaps

how about a dia compe (or perhaps others make) bag support ala https://www.ebay.com/itm/123958273888?chn=ps&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1KfMnci5oRU6jB8gA1GSaAw0&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=123958273888&targetid=2321110924221&device=c&mktype=pla&googlel

[RBW] Re: Your Riv's Next Upgades / Parts Swaps

I'm pretty in love with how my Atlantis is currently riding, so there's not much by way of cockpit changes or anything coming down the line. I do, however, hem and haw about my wheels. I'm currently running a set of 36H Velocity Cliffhangers with straight spokes that I picked up from Velomine d

[RBW] Re: Your Riv's Next Upgades / Parts Swaps

I grabbed my first riv, a waterford Homer about a year and half ago. Its been a great bike with one exception, it's cargo carrying capacity. I much prefer front-mounted bags/racks for light to medium loads, both in terms of aesthetics and bike handling. The fork does not have any rack mounts, s

[RBW] Magic of the Bicycle Film

Magic of the Bicycle is a film produced by Valdhere Films and is stored in the Library of Congress. Here is a link to it on YouTube. It's a fascinating history of the bicycle from the earliest versions to the current 'safety bicycle' design. Enjoy. Magic of the Bicycle

[RBW] Re: Potentially For Sale: Betty Foy

With a dynamo and cream longboards! It’s stunning. Makes me wonder why Riv didn’t make more bikes that spontaneously sprouted flowers 😉. -Kai On Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 9:24:30 PM UTC-6 Hoch in ut wrote: > [image: IMG_4850.jpeg]Hello. I am painstakingly creating this listing for > my wife’s

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

Leah you stated " I’m conflicted about the Silver shifters; they ghost shift and I don’t always hit the gears perfectly. I have Microshift on the red Platy and honestly, they do a better job. I know I should paint some Loctite on the wingnut.". 1 question, 1 suggestion Was the Microshift b

[RBW] Re: NBD!

Powder Mountain local? That’s the place! Eden indeed. On Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:01:52 PM UTC-6 Gill wrote: > Holy smokes that’s a lotta bike. It looks like one of Bill Walton’s old > rides (look for Dead stickers on the dt). I stayed in aptly named Eden Utah > skiing this past winter.

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 60cm Cheviot (NH+)

Nic, Which one did you end up getting? The orange one from FB in Illinois? On Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:59:43 AM UTC-4 Nic in Oslo wrote: > Thanks, Josh and everybody else that chimed in with leads! Happy to say my > orange Cheviot got delivered yesterday, and I’m looking forward to build

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

I feel I’ve finally gotten enough miles on the My Little Platy to trust it. It feels really good and sporty and solid. I haven’t loaded it down as I haven’t had cause, but I’m sure it would do fine. I’ve added a cerakoted pink Racer basket from Analog, secured with aqua zip ties and then even go