[RBW] Re: Mission Accomplished

A RivSister in Michigan that I didn’t know about? Congrats to Cindy and her glorious Glorius. We’re gonna need more photos. Leah On Monday, September 30, 2024 at 10:33:26 AM UTC-4 Bruce in NW MI wrote: > My wife, Cindy, just crossed the 1000-mile threshold for this biking > season, riding her b

[RBW] Re: Mama Platy

This post made me deliriously happy in the break room at work today. Welcome, welcome RivSister. Is your name Andrea? Your little cherub is darling with her tiny Woom. I’m so glad you found your way back to cycling after having two babies and all the life changes that come with them. They are t

[RBW] Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

On my raspberry Platypus I have aluminum Billie bars and a Nitto Technomic 12 cm stem from Riv. Maybe once a year in any of my bikes, I’ll get this irritating ticking in the bars. Years ago after trial and error, I found it was coming from where the stem clamps the bars. Put a little T9 on there

[RBW] Re: Homer newbie questions

Did you get your Homer, Molly? Sounds like you two were meant to be… Leah On Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 11:22:02 AM UTC-4 chefd...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi Molly, I ride my Homer all over the Bay Area and love itI bet you > will too! > > On Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 11:29:38 PM UTC-

[RBW] Platypus Presale - who are the lucky new owners?

I love the Rivendell presale days. It’s fun to watch the bikes virtually fly off the shelves, and especially on Platypus presale days, since that bike is my uncontested favorite. Today will be extra thrilling, since this presale is happening in the wake of the New Yorker article hype. (Hoping t

[RBW] Re: Asking for your opinion on locking up a Riv

Hi Anthony, I have a similar situation and I’ll give you my perspective. My son inherited a Clem from my dad in 2020. That Rivendell sat in its box for 4 years until that son grew into the tall man he’d be and headed off to college. I had the bike assembled and added fenders and a rack so he c

[RBW] QuikrStuff Mach 2 Bike Rack

I’m over here still riding the wave of joy from the New Yorker Rivendell article. Nothing could be better for them than this kind of good publicity, I think. But of course the secret rack I ordered arrived yesterday, and I want to tell you about it because I’m SURE there are more of us looking f

[RBW] Re: “The Art of Taking it Slow” in The New Yorker

The writer made such gorgeous language out of it. Favorite quotes: “But I felt, instead, a very adult sense of longing—as if I had just glimpsed, at a deeply inconvenient time, a new and appealing way to live.” “Rivendell’s employees object to descriptions of the company’s following as cultlike

[RBW] Re: rivs on amtrak: my report on a fun technicality

Ok, you’re fun. And clever. I hope we’ll be hearing more from YOU. Leah On Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 3:04:47 PM UTC-4 in...@brentknepper.com wrote: > hiya grouppe! I'd like to share a fun solution I found via amtrak this > past week. there's been some recent posts from Leah >

Re: [RBW] A Different Kind of RR

;>> >>>>> I am waiting to hear the write up from a Bill L/Leah anything goes >>>>> ride! Bill, just to play devil's advocate... what bike are you going to >>>>> take?!!! >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Satu

Re: [RBW] A Different Kind of RR

> BL > > On Friday, August 30, 2024 at 3:13:31 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! > wrote: > >> Bill, I heartily solicit and accept your approvals! >> >> I think the line of not being precious is also out of MY hands…I seem to >> go on these adventures with li

Re: [RBW] A Different Kind of RR

nuously withhold comment regarding whether or not you are too old > for this kind of activity. That tops the list of "Things that are not my > call" > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > On Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 1:16:02 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! > wr

[RBW] Re: Ride Report

This ride report has made my whole entire night. Who is doing the fun rides, the interesting rides, the wilding rides, the rides that may break a hip - Friends, it is your RivSisters. We are out there on our purple bikes, challenging our physical limits, putting ourselves in harm’s way, riding

[RBW] Re: Basket on front or in back?

Tough call. I have a bike with each. Whatever you choose will feel a little foreign but you’ll get used to it and not think about it anymore. I think I like the front basket a bit better, but then you do have the annoyance of a front rack that makes your bars swing when parked. On Sunday, Augus

[RBW] Re: accidental new bike day

It is so delightful to read how this accidental bike turned out to be the perfect bike for you. Love the color, love the story, and your wife will still get another chance at NBD! Where will you do? What will you do? There is no telling! L On Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 7:45:41 PM UTC-4 ben.r..

[RBW] Re: SE Michigan Riv Ride and Campout

I will do the ride! Not camp, though 🫣 On Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 6:41:11 PM UTC-4 Jeffrey Marco wrote: > Excellent! I'll add you to the list! I think that makes 4 Atlantis on the > ride > > On Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 6:35:09 PM UTC-4 free...@gmail.com wrote: > >> I am planning joining f

[RBW] A Different Kind of RR

People here are always posting about their “ride reports.” Something enchanting in some far away place with photos that pose the bike JUST SO… But yesterday I went wilding and I’m going to give you a DIFFERENT kind of Ride Report. In the next post, though, because you know how I do it… -- Yo

Re: [RBW] Let’s talk: 1 Up USA, Quickr Racks

;>> being such a 1UP fan. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The NV 2.0 uses a ratcheting swing arm for the front, and a >>>>>>> ratcheting rear wheel strap, so you don’t have to clamp anything down >>>>>>> on >>>>&

[RBW] Let’s talk: 1 Up USA, Quickr Racks

I am no longer a minivan driver. The old gal gave up the ghost and I replaced her with a Kia Telluride (Leah’s Kia!). I’ve got an appt to have a hitch installed Aug 12, and meanwhile am handwringing about racks. I have a Saris Freedom 4 bike rack that I really liked. But it’s full of plastic pi

[RBW] Re: Horses and Donkeys

h along Lake Michigan? > > Thanks, > > Reginald Alexis > > On Monday, July 22, 2024 at 8:34:41 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! > wrote: > >> I just got back from northern Michigan’s Ride Around Torch Lake. Best >> tour I’ve done yet. So fun. So many riders. But

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

s forced me to concede that the front >>>>> derailleur I chose for my 3x1 build was too crappy. I kind of smugly >>>>> used >>>>> the crappiest front derailleur in my bin, because friction shifted front >>>>> derailleurs are a dime

[RBW] Horses and Donkeys

I just got back from northern Michigan’s Ride Around Torch Lake. Best tour I’ve done yet. So fun. So many riders. But again, back to square one with the prejudice when the hordes of stereotypical roadies see me on the tour. I giggled with my sister about some of it on the phone today. My sis

[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

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

did a superlative job on this new bike, > figuring out everything in advance. > > John Hawrylak > Woodstown NJ > On Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 8:55:44 AM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > >> I’ve had so much fun putting the first 50 miles on my new bike. I love >

[RBW] Summer Reading by Bike

I have never understood “summer reading.” Why aren’t we doing winter reading? That’s when you are supposed to curl up under a warm blanket and lose yourself in a book. Summer is TACTILE. You are out there just with summer all over you. You have to wash it off at the end of the day, you know? Th

[RBW] Re: Riv Ride: Lakeshore Trail, Chicago, June 29

good turnouts and a ton of fun on these rides, so I hope to see you this weekend. RSVP here so we can get a headcount! Leah and Marc On Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:35:42 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Friends, > > People have been asking when we’re next gathering for another

[RBW] Re: Mosquito infested NH White Mtns day tour

Yankeebird that dumb thing has happened to me too! In the year 2024, why is Google so stupid? So I will often make my initial thread and then when you get the email, reply from there instead of the Google Group website. I find you can send pics more easily then. Some people even know how to embe

[RBW] Riv Ride: Lakeshore Trail, Chicago, June 29

Friends, People have been asking when we’re next gathering for another Riv Ride, and summer is flying by. How about we squeeze in a ride on June 29th in Chicago for a group ride on the Lakeshore Trail? We did do a Riv Ride last year beginning in Evanston, but there is (so I hear) another 15 mil

Re: [RBW] Re: Now officially a member

Ted! A new Platypus! And you must be in the Chicago area if you went to Mack’s! I am planning an upcoming Lakeshore Trail ride (to be posted later tonight) for two weekends from now. I would love to meet you and admire each other’s Platys. Leah On Monday, June 17, 2024 at 5:36:02 PM UTC-4 ted..

Re: [RBW] Re: 55 cm Platypus on Amtrak

ew Surly's >> and two Gunnar's, but I didn't see any vintage steel which was surprising. >> Glad you had a nice ride. Any thoughts on another Chicago group ride? >> >> Scott Marriott, Chicago (Hyde Park) >> On Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 8:21:43 PM UTC-5 B

[RBW] 55 cm Platypus on Amtrak

Hi! Quick question. I was looking at Amtrak and I know my 55 Platy is too long - it’s like 74” and the max for Amtrak is 70”. However, if you are rolling the bike on board, are they really very strict? I ask because it would be great to ride the train home from New Buffalo back to Kzoo after th

[RBW] Le Tour De Shore Ride anyone?

Hi Friends, I am, for the first time, doing the Le Tour De Shore Ride that starts in Chicago and concludes in New Buffalo, Michigan. I’ve never done something like this where I begin in one city and state and end in another. Really excited, but also nervous. I am also doing it without any buddi

[RBW] Re: Let me introduce my Atlantis...

Yay for Ben and his first post! So, backstory (I love a good backstory.) Ben showed up in my IG DMs one day and we got to chatting. A mechanic at Blue Heron came up in conversation (he has a colorful Platypus and is a friend of Ben’s). I said, “My friend Sarah knows him!” And then I pointed Be

Re: [RBW] Re: Style on the bike

nd their polycotton cycling caps to some of the best, which I'm > wearing here. As a fully bald headed person a good cycling cap is critical. > > [image: IMG_3396.jpg] > > On Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 8:44:35 AM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote: > >> On Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 7:

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

just right." This bike will make you (and anyone >>>>>> who sees it) smile. Who could not smile at the sight on a My Little >>>>>> Platy >>>>>> coming down the road! I hope you have many joyous miles riding, and that >>>>>

[RBW] New Bike Day: My Little Platy

Finally. New. Bike. Day. This bike was a long time coming. I bought the frame in November (November!) and have waited this long for the plethora of specialty parts to arrive. Purple is a fun color; it never takes itself too seriously. It goes with most other colors, which is what led me to cho

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen Photo Thread

Beautiful builds! -- 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 web visit h

[RBW] Love to Ride: Commuter Challenge

My love for my new home state is well-documented. After 18 years of desert living, we moved to Michigan, where none of us Petersons had set foot prior to the job interview. I have finally found a biking community, right here in a state that has winter. Anyway, I got asked to be on a committe

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

Aren’t the Platys the best? I’m so excited for you to have this beauty and have it forever. I loved this model so much I ended up with a trio of them. I regret nothing. My purple Gravel & Travel Platy is being built up with rainbow and oil slick parts right now, and I’m anxious to see it. It wo

[RBW] Re: WTB: 50 cm Roadini

JOB. Step up, people! > > Joe "it's gotta be here somewhere" Bernard > > On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 5:27:17 PM UTC-7 Ryan wrote: > >> I'm sure we'll all try and keep our eyes peeled :) >> >> On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:23:01 PM UTC-5

[RBW] WTB: 50 cm Roadini

I am looking to try out a RivRoad bike and specifically, a 50 cm Roadini. I’ve been looking on my own, but no luck so far. I’d like one with drop bars, so I wouldn’t have to swap out the whole setup, as this likely isn’t a forever bike…it’s an experiment. But we’ll see. If you have one for sal

Re: [RBW] Re: For Leah re my Gallop

to keep pace despite not having the roadie-culture >> promoted bike, shoes, or clothing :) >> >> Leah, I wish you the best on your road bike journey! I admire your >> commitment to Rivendells (an easy brand to commit to honestly), and hope a >> Roadeo comes along either a

Re: [RBW] Re: For Leah re my Gallop

ell I can give it a shot on my prototype and assuming the end >>>>>> geometry is pretty similar to the production model we would get some >>>>>> info. >>>>>> Points for the gallop would be 1. Just different enough to get you a go >>>&

[RBW] Re: For Leah re my Gallop

myself on paved rides -- whether going fast or >>>>> climbing on my own or riding with faster friends. >>>>> >>>>> The long-length, fat-swoop tubing, and fatter-tire capability of the >>>>> Gallop seems more like a lightweight, road

[RBW] Re: For Leah re my Gallop

this thread! Leah On Monday, May 6, 2024 at 2:13:15 PM UTC-4 Valerie Yates wrote: > Following up on Leah's questions in a new thread (and in a new order). > > On Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 5:33:07 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > Valerie, I would love to hear every

[RBW] Re: Lugged Roadini and Charlie H Gallup

Your friend would be *more* thrilled if this bike was coming in July or something. Like, during riding season! On Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 12:22:45 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: > Doug, > > My understanding (which may be wrong, my memory for stuff I read a while > ago seems to have left me as I re

Re: [RBW] Sonoma Wine Country Century tomorrow! Anyone else?

I’m so impressed you did this ride. I was talking to Sarah and she was telling me how miserable that weather was, so the fact that you muscled through is super-impressive. I’m interested in getting a Gallup as a road bike when it comes out so it’s really nice to hear that it performed well for

[RBW] Re: Scam alert? I'm so confused. Blue Homer in LA? ND?

That Jeff McCathern guy tried to sell me a Roadini. He’s a scammer. I wasn’t brave enough to say so publicly, but I will now. On Friday, May 3, 2024 at 6:25:52 AM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: > Kim, the link takes us directly to a blue lug page. How did you get > scammed? > > BTW, I’ve gotten scammed

[RBW] Re: One way to try out a road bike for the Road Curious

I love this so much. You have the best ideas, Bill. I have to ask how it feels to ride a turnkey bike that is not up to your normal standards. Does it feel irksome, or do you settle into it nicely? On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 1:23:18 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > I've added more content to t

[RBW] Re: Fashion help wanted: ISO nice looking cycling gloves

You want solid colors? Like these, which come in several colorways: HTZPLOO Bike Gloves Cycling Gloves Biking Gloves Bicycle Gloves for Men Women with Anti-Slip Shock-Absorbing Pad,Light Weight Half Finger Gloves for Cycling Workout Training Outdoor https://a.co/d/bwFol5v Here’s some with patt

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day and other ride photos for the Road Curious

You are the absolute best. You made a Ding Ding album? You broke your own rules and rode your Romulus! You posed a pink road bike against a floral backdrop? Hearts are coming out of my eyes. Leah On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 8:45:09 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > I built this Romulus over the

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

> Albastache and Mustache, I find I have more riding positions. > > Have fun on your road bike, whatever you get. > > Regards, > > > Corwin > On Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 2:07:47 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! > wrote: > >> I promise not to be offended b

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Roadbike Curious

e, it'll work out as it comes. > On Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 3:33:50 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! > wrote: > >> I’m starting to wonder about a roadbike. But it has to be a Rivendell >> roadbike because I’m loyal and all that. Anyway, I don’t know that the >> R

[RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

I’m starting to wonder about a roadbike. But it has to be a Rivendell roadbike because I’m loyal and all that. Anyway, I don’t know that the Roadini really offers enough of a change for me. I have no idea what is going on with the Gallup. Then there’s the Roadeo - that one looks great but there

[RBW] Hard Miles

There’s a new movie premiering next week called Hard Miles, and I think it will delight us. It’s based on a true story about some youth in the justice system riding their bikes from CO to the Grand Canyon, a 750+ mile venture. There are some big names in the movie, notably Sean Astin, who played

[RBW] Re: Packing Cubes

8:14:29 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > [image: IMG_6058.jpeg] > > I likely have to do this in parts because Google Groups has been so > temperamental lately. > > Anyway, I’m probably the last to know, but I discovered Something of Great > Help and am passing i

[RBW] Re: Soliciting opinions: help me pick the right Rivendell

“I’m tired of projects. Wrenching is fun but riding is better, and it was never my goal to be a collector of anything. So, instead of trying to make all these old bikes “like” the bike that I want, I’m just going to actually go and get what I want and then be done with it for awhile.” This quot

Re: [RBW] Re: I have questions

arger to recharge a brick is a > natural, especially if you're using a front rack and/or front/handlebar > bag: Stick the brick in the bag (or strap it to the rack), run an > appropriate cable from the charger to the brick, and ride on. Then you can > use the brick to charge wha

[RBW] Re: Video: Repairing Pam Murray's Silver shifters

You are so good to your RivSisters, Eric. Thank you for fixing those shifters for our Pam and for making a documentary so others can repair theirs, too. You may have just outed yourself to some of us less-than-mechanical types. If you start receiving packages of broken stuff in the mail, well,

[RBW] Question for Cheviot Owners

Recently a James on this List wanted a 60 cm Cheviot. Pam (who always wants everyone to find their Rivendell and get riding) asked me to help find one. I knew it would be difficult, and while I didn’t find him one, Kim found him TWO, and in James’ preferred color. Happy ending. Anyway, it seem

[RBW] Mesabi Trail - Anyone ridden this?

I stumbled upon this trail online today and am wondering if anyone here has done it. It’s northern Minnesota (near and dear to my heart) and is not a typical rail trail. There are curves and grades and descents, which is just what I like. Wondering if the cute little towns along the way are good

[RBW] Re: WTB/WTT: 60cm Cheviot (would consider Platty or 59cm Clem) in NC

Oh wow, Kim, great finds! Pam Murray had me on the case (your RivSisters got you, my friends!) and I could not find a single Cheviot for James. I don’t ever search FB Marketplace - I need to start! James, just hurry and snatch one of those; they are so dang rare! On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at

[RBW] Re: Trip Report: Death Valley February 2024

This was THOROUGHLY enjoyable to read. Wow, Diana, so impressive. And the best writing - I could actually picture what you were experiencing. And then I looked at your photos and I giggled seeing what you rode that Platypus through. Good for you! And I’m envious of your cool college friends tha

[RBW] Re: Philadelphia Bike Expo March 16 - 17

I’ll be there! I will be staying with a RivSister in a hotel close to the Convention Center. Not sure which Platypus I’m bringing, but I’ll definitely have one because I plan to do some of the featured rides during the weekend. Let’s all connect! L On Monday, February 26, 2024 at 5:22:03 PM UTC

[RBW] Re: I only have 1 chance to get a Rivendell.. which would you recommend?

Oh, what a fun thread! I’m glad you asked. Everyone knows what I’m going to say, but when has that ever stopped me? Everyone loves a Platypus. Will from Rivendell has said it’s his favorite, and he has all the Rivs, so there you go. I love mine so much I have 3. All for different purposes. And

Re: [RBW] Re: New Frame Day (the build commences)

Pretty fabulous! Can’t believe how quick you put that together. Like a jackrabbit on a date, as they say! I’m excited to see all the little details at the end, oh please let them be sparkly. Where will the inaugural ride take you? On Friday, February 16, 2024 at 11:24:15 AM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay w

[RBW] Re: RoadeoRosa teaser

I love it already. It’s the perfect pink. And we only have to wait until next week to see it! On Friday, February 9, 2024 at 5:22:34 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Rick at D&D tells me he'll be delivering my Roadeo frame set to Rivendell > HQ next week sometime. He gave me a sneak peek at my c

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Leah’s Stuff

Brooks saddle, now only $120, plus shipping! On Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 9:38:39 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Pending payment on a couple of items, everything is sold except the Brooks > saddle. > > Anyone want a honey Brooks? > > Leah > > On Monday,

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Leah’s Stuff

Pending payment on a couple of items, everything is sold except the Brooks saddle. Anyone want a honey Brooks? Leah On Monday, February 5, 2024 at 2:14:31 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > I have my Purple Pocket Platy frame here, waiting for its very unique > parts to arrive

[RBW] For Sale: Leah’s Stuff

I have my Purple Pocket Platy frame here, waiting for its very unique parts to arrive. This bike was supposed to get parts I already own, but the vision has evolved. It went from a fun bike with some pops of color to….well, full 1980s My Little Pony. Remember when you were a little girl (ok, mo

Re: [RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

Died. I have died over here. Am dead, currently. PINK? Pink and CREAM?! I love pink - all shades of it. I just *yield* to it. And nothing goes better with pink than cream!!! Oh, I cannot wait to see your new bike!!! SUPER APPROVE On Friday, February 2, 2024 at 4:22:43 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay

[RBW] RAGBRAI?

Who knows about Bike Film Festival? I paid for the pass to watch this year’s videos and it was money well-spent. I got to the RAGBRAI documentary last night. Wow. I had heard of it but really knew nothing about it and now I would just love to figure out how to ride it this year. It just looks

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver crank surprise and the weight of things

You guys are going to make me want to fall down the rabbit hole again and find little ways to lighten up my raspberry Platypus. And I have now just practically sent an invitation for people to tell me that weight doesn’t matter and I should think about the engine (me) and so on but not even th

Re: [RBW] Re: New Jewelry for my Platypus

Paul uses is much less toxic and more environmentally sound, but > doesn't impart as hard or glossy or deep of a change to the aluminum. I'm > sure I over-simplified that though. > On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 11:17:21 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! > wrote: > >&

[RBW] Re: First turns of the pedals on my new Platypus

Another happy Platypus owner. I’m so happy you’re enjoying it; it will be fun to see what customizations you arrive at as you discover how you’d like the setup to be. Starting with new Paul brakes, so I hear! On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 2:28:40 PM UTC-5 Tim Bantham wrote: > We had a rare 41

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

t's so exciting! I can't wait to see your new Purple Platy and all the >>> other new bikes out there. Gosh, now I kinda wish *I* was getting a new >>> frame... 🤔 >>> >>> Joe " wishin' and hopin' " Bernard >>> >>&g

[RBW] Re: 10k km's on the Hillborne

These are my favorite threads: history with a beloved bike. Best thing to read. I have so enjoyed all your ride pics on IG over the years, and I can never see an orange Hillborne without thinking JASON. Leah On Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 10:03:27 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote: > Just an apprec

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus or Clem - Please help me choose

the most wonderful point! >>> >>> On Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 8:40:34 PM UTC-8 Pam Bikes wrote: >>> >>>> Leah, aka Bicycle Belle Ding Ding would be a good person to comment >>>> since she has both. I'd go for the Platypus. I have the

[RBW] Re: New Year's Day, NBD!

Surprise! And happy NBD. You really know how to ring in the new year. From NYC, to Las Vegas, to Michigan and now to California this bike has lived quite a life and doesn’t look any worse for the wear, I’d say. Enjoy and put some marks on that thing. Leah On Monday, January 1, 2024 at 11:40:17 

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

It just turned out so well! Where will you go? What will you see? Maybe you will keep a ride journal with places and miles you go on your Betty in retirement. All the happy miles to you, and I hope to look upon this little blue-green wonder in March at the Philly Bike Expo! Leah On Tuesday, Dec

[RBW] Re: 90-year-old cyclist: remarkable video

Well what a treasure that was. I loved the man and his bike and his story and his storytelling and his pile of siblings. What a great find, Patrick! Leah On Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 4:03:25 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > For those of you who don't read BSNYC: https://youtu.be/tgUC0zyu4p0

[RBW] Winter exercise switch-up for bike riders

I hope this is not off-topic. If it is, I apologize. Living in Michigan means I park my Platypuses for 3 months or so in the winter. I know there are die-hards out there with their studded tires and fat bikes but that’s not me. No Platypus means a lot of my workout time has been freed up and I

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day

Happy NBD, RivSister! I really hope you will keep thinking aloud about your parts and colors and keep us in hearing of it. I think planning the bike build is as fun as actually getting it. And I love a Platypus. So beautiful. And you can go any direction with a Platy, I think. I have a 50 in pu

[RBW] Re: 1st world commuting dilemma

I love this advice the best. I bought the same Hexlox products as Armand, and though I’m not in a high-risk area, so far, so good. I started a thread on this topic months ago after Grant wrote a post saying that it’s such a bummer to a maker when he sees his creation relegated to being an orname

[RBW] Re: Finally…….got a Saluki

Oh, wow!!! It’s even red and cream, oh I love it!!! I really hope you’ll tell us more and show us the changes when you make them! On Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 6:28:20 PM UTC-5 Josh C wrote: > Congrats! Love it. > > On Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 5:16:41 PM UTC-5 Robert Blunt wrote: > >> O

[RBW] Re: Upgrade Update: IT GOES TO 11!

I was so, so happy to read this. That bike is so well-traveled, it would have been a shame to have to park it because of the seized stem. I know exactly what you mean about taking a bite out of the road. I’m so glad you have your bike back and I hope you’ll post here more often so we can follow

[RBW] Re: Anna Purple

Ryan, I KNOW. I’m starting to think the same thing. I can sell my Clem, which is just not as loved as my Platypuses, and nearly all the parts should transfer. And if I did, I would deck it out in hyper color. It’s PURPLE. You can have fun with it, right? “Which accent colors?” ALL of them. Lea

[RBW] WTB: Lime Olive 50 cm Platypus frame

And no, I’m not selling my 55 Platys. I just need more sizes! And colors. Whatever. Don’t judge. Leah -- 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-o

[RBW] Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

I have a question that is probably only going to be academic. But maybe not. I’ve done crazier things. Anyway, I have an 81 cm PBH. I sized up to the 55 cm Platypus (PBH range starts at 82 cm) and I love the fit. I adore my bikes. You can’t have them, I won’t sell them, don’t even ask. BUT, th

Re: [RBW] Bike Rack

Rack shopping for Rivendells is my least favorite. There are so many things I need a rack to work around for my Rivendells. Long WB, fenders, step-thru… I have the 52 Clem (if memory serves, the WB is 52”) and the 55 Platypus, which is like 47.25in WB. I have the Saris Freedom 4 bike rack, but

[RBW] Re: Platypus for Clem L?

Ok, ok, I see it, I’m here at last. I texted and DMd by two people today telling me I need to read this and weigh in. I don’t know that I can give you exact numbers and dimensions and weights, but I can tell you I know exactly what your wife is saying, Chung. Can I be bold here and just make t

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2023

I know that seller. He’s a good man and I hope he finds an equally nice buyer. On Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 2:14:30 PM UTC-4 greenteadrinkers wrote: > Nice NOS Hunqapillar frame set: > > > https://lansing.craigslist.org/bik/d/okemos-rivendell-hunqapillar-frameset/7678319217.html > > On Monda

Re: [RBW] Bike Makeover Thread

All is well! It’s still a fun thread. I’ll figure out the seat post eventually. It seems to me to be working fine the way I have everything, even if it does involve an ugly seat post. I love the grips so far and I only wish Deb would make some ivory ones to match my other saddle. Anyway, it’s

[RBW] Who’s getting a Platypus tomorrow?

The preorder email was sent out today! Did you read it? Lots of completes for sale but only 24 frames. Set to arrive end of November. Sad you’ll have to wait so long. Who is getting one? What color? What plans for the bike? I just had a gorgeous 27 miles on my mermaid Platy today. Sublimely

[RBW] Bike Makeover Thread

In the same vein as my Bike Style thread, I’m starting a Bike Makeover thread. Every now and then, I get the urge to change up the look of my favorite Platypus. I have it perfect mechanically, but bags and grips and occasionally, saddles, beg to be changed up. It’s fully autumn here in the Gre

[RBW] Re: My New Clem L — 2.0

I have been waiting for this! I knew you’d love the blue; it really is stunning, and you have to see it in sunlight to get the full effect. What color of accessories are you going to choose since you’re selling the blue ones? Also, I don’t recall you mentioning paint damage. Where was the paint

[RBW] Bike Shop Misadventures

I have a long and storied history of bike shop misadventures. If I heard my tales secondhand, I would believe that I, Leah Peterson, am the problem, as I am the common denominator. But I make you a solemn promise that I can’t see how. And I am gracious, even in the misadventures. But they always

[RBW] Re: New Riv Day!!

This one felt especially good because Marc is my riding partner here in Kalamazoo. Which means, I get to see this gorgeous bike in person and ride along next to it! I really love that gold bike packing decal Marc added - it’s the tattoo he has on his wrist, homage to his decades of bike touring

[RBW] Re: Help me repair Pam's Silver shifters

Wes, Pam’s bike is a model of beausage. There is no Betty Foy used harder…maybe Caroline Gollum can give Pam a run for her money, but that’s about it. (Caroline wrote in a recent thread that her well-loved Betty had a stem seized and then later they discovered the skewer to the wheel was seized

[RBW] Re: Clem L: Color It Mine!

Well, will today’s threads ever stop delighting me? I am in raptures for you, Kiley! I know you wanted orange, but I have that same blue Clem and that paint is luscious. And, if you decide you simply must have orange, then you can get it painted orange (several of your RivSisters have custom-co

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