arrival. OrNot is a very interesting company. I also use their merino boxers which are the best I’ve found. These have replaced my padded bike liners.Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 23, 2024, at 10:37 AM, Leah Peterson wrote:Ted, you have motivated me to finally put some pants in the shopping cart. I
Patrick Moore, coming in with a real style pic! Very nice!!!On Oct 23, 2024, at 8:15 PM, R Shannon wrote:Ted, Natsuko and Patrick winning on style points. 10s all:-) Ted's classy Heron gets points too!Best,Rich in ATL (still using my vintage Riv knickers)On Wed, Oct 23, 2024 at 5:03 PM Patrick Mo
st once in a lifetime! Wonderful! I owned 2.)More seriously, Natsuko is certainly stylish - and eminently sensible -- in her dress as well as her riding position.On Tue, Oct 22, 2024 at 8:43 PM Leah Peterson <jonasandle...@gmail.com> wrote:Patrick, this is a style thread! You can only post pictures
Patrick, this is a style thread! You can only post pictures in which someone is looking darling!LeahOn Oct 22, 2024, at 10:38 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:If you take “style” to include an “effortless" riding position, these are my favorites. De Vlaemink, Jan’s friend Natsuko, and just because it’s a
I love it. The whole look. Dashing! On Oct 22, 2024, at 10:00 PM, Ted Durant wrote:We've just had summer-in-October, but it's starting to cool down again. The Aerotech Designs wool jersey was a bit warmer than needed, and I probably didn't need the Compass knickers, but this is my fall style. And
Stop it. I’m dead. Killed by an overload of DARLING!Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 13, 2024, at 3:51 PM, Josh C wrote:On Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 12:29:14 PM UTC-4 Josh C wrote:As for the head badge, I may reach out to Riv and see if I can buy one. I think she'd like that. On Sunday, October 13, 20
line up correctly. Take your bike to an experienced mechanic who has the appropriate tools to machine the head tune and the fork crown so that the headset components are in the correct alignment. Then your bike will really shine.Email me directly and I'll try to find a shop that can fix this fo
ppropriate tools to machine the head tune and the fork crown so that the headset components are in the correct alignment. Then your bike will really shine.Email me directly and I'll try to find a shop that can fix this for you.p...@peterwhitecycles.comOn Sat, Oct 5, 2024 at 4:29 PM Leah P
mechanic who has the appropriate tools to machine the head tune and the fork crown so that the headset components are in the correct alignment. Then your bike will really shine.Email me directly and I'll try to find a shop that can fix this for you.p...@peterwhitecycles.comOn Sat, Oct 5, 2024 at
ced mechanic who has the appropriate tools to machine the head tune and the fork crown so that the headset components are in the correct alignment. Then your bike will really shine.Email me directly and I'll try to find a shop that can fix this for you.p...@peterwhitecycles.comOn Sat, Oct 5,
arts don't always line up correctly. Take your bike to an experienced mechanic who has the appropriate tools to machine the head tune and the fork crown so that the headset components are in the correct alignment. Then your bike will really shine.Email me directly and I'll try to find a shop tha
Hi Dirt Toad! (Feels like I’m saying an insult but you didn’t give a name…)It does take time for admin to let you through. With the New Yorker article I imagine there’s a lot of new profiles for admin to screen. Is that how you found Riv/this group? I’ll email Jim and see if he will put you through
adset components are in the correct alignment. Then your bike will really shine.Email me directly and I'll try to find a shop that can fix this for you.p...@peterwhitecycles.comOn Sat, Oct 5, 2024 at 4:29 PM Leah Peterson <jonasandle...@gmail.com> wrote:Ted, I’ve had the loose clunking headset
. And 16.2 is plenty respectable!Just never ever—that is NEVER—touch wheels. The rider in front carries on, the one in back who got too close almost always ends rubber-side up. That’s not so good 😱JockOn Fri, Oct 4, 2024 at 1:57 PM Leah Peterson <jonasandle...@gmail.com> wrote:Chris, our a
Paul, SAME. Left side of the bars!On Oct 3, 2024, at 1:57 AM, Paul Donald wrote:I have been having what seems like the same issue on my Rosco Bubbe (Platypus variant). I switched my Boscos out for Toscos and switched the 100 x 26mm clamp Tallux with a 110 x 25.4. Mad clicking. Drive me mad clicki
It’s pretty tight. I don’t know that the Loctite would really make it in there. It’s been pointed out to me in DMs that this could be a number of things, including a worn headset. I don’t know. There is one man at the shop who can fix anything. The trick is handing HIM the bike when I get there. I
Oh, no way was I that thorough. I had no idea I should do all those things. I wiped all the old goop off so the stem was shiny and smeared around fresh lube and then pumped the stem up and down. I need a mentor!LeahOn Oct 2, 2024, at 1:44 PM, Ted Durant wrote:When you say you "attacked that stem
magazine and gift you this one for your Famous Friends wall.” She lit up like a Christmas tree.“You’ll sign this,” she directed. “Everyone on my Famous Friends wall has to sign.”I explained that I’ve only lived in her fair state for 2 years, took her pen and signed, Leah Peterson, Michigander-In-Training.I
Appears to be fixed!!! I’m 10 miles in, stopped for coffee, and so far so good. Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 2, 2024, at 9:31 AM, Leah Peterson wrote:I’m heading out for a ride in five minutes! I’ll let you know! 🥰Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 2, 2024, at 9:12 AM, franco rinaldi wrote:Leah how did
I’m heading out for a ride in five minutes! I’ll let you know! 🥰Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 2, 2024, at 9:12 AM, franco rinaldi wrote:Leah how did it work out? Was the solution effective?On Monday, September 30, 2024 at 9:09:44 PM UTC-4 dros...@gmail.com wrote:The bars definitely do wear out, but t
: 646.403.0661 -Pardon any typos, Siri typed this message-On Sep 30, 2024, at 7:27 PM, Leah Peterson wrote:Update. I couldn’t stand the thought of leaving my bike like that until tomorrow. I went out to the garage, freshly showered, IN MY PAJAMAS and I attacked that stem with a shop towel and fresh
This happened with my Boscos, too. No bar is safe 😂. On Sep 30, 2024, at 6:55 PM, Ryan Frahm wrote:I remember reading somewhere that dripping some Loctite down into the sleeve and letting it dry will solve this issue for good. I built my wife’s Platypus with the Billie bar and have been lucky so
Huh, interesting. Ok, well, I have been VERY liberal with the T9 at that interface but I will try that again and I will also tend to the stem. Will did write me back (I emailed after Franco said it was in the newsletter) and Will said he knows that tic well and I should loosen the bolt, pump the
Lol, Franco what is jazzing up the stem?!! How can I jazz up MY stem?! I don’t recall that in the newsletter, but I’ll email Will. If he’s dealt with this before he will know what to tell me.Sent from my iPhoneOn Sep 30, 2024, at 4:43 PM, Franco Rinaldi wrote:I thought that will or Roman mentione
Greg. Oh, your story. I’m just so sorry and had to say so. I don’t think I’ve heard anyone break a collarbone into that many pieces. So, so sorry and please let us know when you get back in the saddle and how it goes. That must have been a nasty, nasty crash. Molly, you too! You all keep the rubber
If that isn’t the cutest little Homer, I don’t know what is! I hope you will post about your rides and your observations with your new bike. Rivendells are so wonderfully different from “regular” bikes and it is fun to follow along on a new owner’s discovery of one. I’m sorry to hear about your arm
strike while the iron is hot.They could have stocked double and made double, I bet.But how can a small business take that kind of risk?They can’t.P. W.~On Sep 27, 2024, at 12:21 PM, Leah Peterson wrote:Go to the dealers, Liz. They will have one.On Sep 27, 2024, at 3:20 PM, Liz Tilton wrote:I
6 left, as of 6 min into the presale…On Sep 27, 2024, at 11:12 AM, Liz Tilton wrote:My fingers are poised to click “buy” on one of the 50” Platypuses. If I don’t act quickly enough, I guess I’ll start combing the continent for another way to find one. :)I’m 5’3”, 66-year-old woman who’s complete
Rivendell beauties to ride and can look forward to the Platypus when it comes. Congratulations to all those winners who are thrilled right now!Liz from CincinnatiSent with delight from my iPhoneOn Sep 27, 2024, at 3:07 PM, Leah Peterson wrote:6 left, as of 6 min into the presale…On Sep 27, 2024
I hope you got one because as of right now, there are only 10 mermaid 55s left. All other colors, all other sizes are GONE as of 4 minutes into the presale!On Sep 27, 2024, at 11:12 AM, Liz Tilton wrote:My fingers are poised to click “buy” on one of the 50” Platypuses. If I don’t act quickly eno
about as I hoisted it over obstacles and one fender is now rubbing, one PDX breakaway tab cracked. I’m missing a little hide on my shin from the pedal pins. I dropped the kid back at his place and got home just before 1 am. I am too old for this. I am doing it again next week.LeahOn Aug 11, 2024, at 9
hide on my shin from the pedal pins. I dropped the kid back at his place and got home just before 1 am. I am too old for this. I am doing it again next week.LeahOn Aug 11, 2024, at 9:40 PM, Leah Peterson <jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:Ohh, it’s worse than you think. I have 3 (three) Platypus
Sell the Platy?! Oh, can’t we keep the Platy AND get a Homer for you, Diana? Well, you know how I am about Platys. This is interesting and good to know about what is a road bike at Rivendell. I would love to see their Charlie and their lugged Roadini, but alas, it will be a wait.LOn Aug 18, 2024, a
Wilding and oil slick. It’s what we’re doing now. Can’t wait to see the rest of the bike. Hope you sneak a few extra oil slick bits in there. LeahOn Aug 15, 2024, at 10:36 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote:LeahI will not be going wild in that way. I will, however, brace myself for a forthcoming scolding fo
Welcome, Menos. Whether you just got a Rivendell or you are interested in them, you’ll find a lot of helpful, kind people on the List. I look forward to seeing you around here. Glad you liked this ride story!LeahSent from my iPhoneOn Aug 9, 2024, at 7:38 PM, Menos Joven wrote:Thoroughly enjoyable
I loved this thread and found it really helpful. I also did some more online sleuthing and I made a decision. I’ll do a reveal when I have the darn thing, which won’t be for a few weeks. Which might clue you in to which rack I bought…LOn Aug 8, 2024, at 11:34 AM, Aaron Morris wrote:I was on the h
The sweetest little brother. Ben was an Instagram find, friends! He’s still a pup but he is teaching us his ways!Let’s keep it fresh!On Aug 8, 2024, at 9:52 PM, Ben R wrote:oh that means so much to me.to be considered along side such an amazing, strong, and ground breaking group of women. it mean
When a man tells me to watch my language, I’ll consider the source. Joe = Friend to RivSisters. Hate to tally up the hours he’s spent helping me solve bike problems. All that knowledge-sharing, and never been mean-spirited. If Joe said, “Hey I think you might want to rephrase that,” I probably woul
🤷On Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 9:42:31 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:That cut off. It was supposed to say, It’s the only wilding I’ve ever done in my life, let me have this!On Aug 8, 2024, at 12:29 PM, Leah Peterson <jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:Oh George, you just let me live! It’s a
That cut off. It was supposed to say, It’s the only wilding I’ve ever done in my life, let me have this!On Aug 8, 2024, at 12:29 PM, Leah Peterson wrote:Oh George, you just let me live! It’s all the more On Aug 8, 2024, at 12:15 PM, George Schick wrote:Umm...I don't think I'd refer
Oh George, you just let me live! It’s all the funnier because I’ve never done any true wilding in my life. This is all I got!On Aug 8, 2024, at 12:15 PM, George Schick wrote:Umm...I don't think I'd refer to it as a "wilding" if I were you. Here is the standard definition for that term:https://www
Bill, you get me. Come to the east Michigan ride and we’ll both be tipsy on life in The Shire! On Aug 2, 2024, at 12:49 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:"I was stone-cold sober"I believe that she means that she didn't partake in any of the party-lubricants. Still, Leah's brand of joie de vivre will never
Hi Chris! I had a Hollywood rack and while it did fold up and store nicely, it was awkward to leave on the vehicle. It didn’t tilt down and was a bit flimsy. It stuck out well behind the van. I noticed one day it looked bent (maybe someone hit it in the parking lot?) and I tossed it because I was
lt confident that the Kuat would work best with fendered and racked bikes, and I still think I made the better call. If I only had mtn bikes, or heavy eBikes, or bikes with no fenders, then perhaps I would've chosen the 1UP.BrianLex KYOn Tue, Jul 30, 2024 at 3:12 PM Leah Peterson <jonasandl
Brian, I’m one video in and already see a major problem with the Kuat. I have a front fender - how is that arm not going to interfere with it? And look how close it sits to the brake in the video. Yikes. And then the reviewer goes on to show his major complaint, but by then I think the rack is alre
Ok ok! Let me go watch the Kuat videos.Sent from my iPhoneOn Jul 30, 2024, at 2:50 PM, Brian Turner wrote:Watched the Quickr rack video and I have to say, all of his gripes (aside from the ramp feature for super heavy eBikes) are non-existant with the Kuat NV Base 2.0. The reviewer mentioned not
Is a burro prettier? Better teeth, perhaps? Donkey teeth is an insult, probably. I can be a burro. Sent from my iPhoneOn Jul 22, 2024, at 2:00 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:LeahYou've got more of a burro vibe, in my view of the universe. Bill LindsayEl Cerrito, CAOn Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:34:41 AM
Chris, There are some books that are so enriched by the audiobook version. For instance, I’ll never buy David Sedaris’ books on iPad/paper. Only audio because he reads them and his delivery is just perfect. I also get annoyed by some narrators, so, understood there, too.Doug - I’m gonna check this
John, How well I know what you’re saying. I grew up with an English teacher mother and a father who had an extensive library. I used to love paper books, but they are so heavy and bulky to store and one more thing to dust. So, I switched to ebooks, loved the built-in dictionary and the portability.
Hi All, The weather this weekend in Chicago isn’t promising for our ride. Storms are predicted to move through the area for the weekend. We are going to hold off and try again this fall. Sorry to miss it and hope to see you at the next ride.Leah and MarcOn Jun 24, 2024, at 8:53 PM, Conway Bennett
It is! Can you make it?Sent from my iPhoneOn Jun 25, 2024, at 11:18 AM, Laing Conley wrote:I am heading north that weekend, I guess I can leave a couple of days earlier and be there. I assume that the Lakeshore Trail is basically flat and suitable for a single speed Rivendell?LaingDelray Beach FL
ng Ding! wrote:Ok, here’s the video. I’ll switch my IG to public for a few days because that link is the only way I can get a long video to post here. Leah Peterson on Instagram: "I did my first real bike tour this weekend. I have dreamed of and longed to do exactly this. There are so many fae
Ok, here’s the video. I’ll switch my IG to public for a few days because that link is the only way I can get a long video to post here. Leah Peterson on Instagram: "I did my first real bike tour this weekend. I have dreamed of and longed to do exactly this. There are so many faers I had to
And looking super fine, Ted!Sent from my iPhoneOn Jun 14, 2024, at 5:39 PM, Ted Durant wrote:Nobody was around to snap a photo so I had to get creative with selfies. It's meteorologically summer here now, and that means a long-sleeve seersucker shirt (J Crew slim ...keeps the flapping to a minimu
Hi Friends, I looked at your excellent photos and posts in between patients at work today. I’m really, really hoping not to have to take off the front wheel or hang the bike. I’m aiming to just part it somewhere and tie up with John’s straps if need be. BUT, I thought it best to practice tonight. T
! On Jun 11, 2024, at 18:40, Leah Peterson <jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:I was with you until the saddle was in my pants! What?!?Sent from my iPhoneOn Jun 11, 2024, at 9:24 PM, lucky...@gmail.com wrote:This is how I do it, Leah. Grab the brake levers, stand kind of behind it, pull the front wh
end can roll forward until the bike is getting vertical. Stop that action when you’re about to catch the fender on the ground. Squat down and catch the waistband of your pants under the seat and stand up using your abdomen/pant waistband to lift the whole bike up. On Jun 11, 2024, at 18:20, Leah
Ok, ok, I gotcha…and pinching the fenders would make me ill. This is such a good idea. So one Irish strap or a Voile strap should do the trick? But how, pray tell, does one even get their bike to stand vertical?! I lift it overhead every day to hang it on the top of my D’vinci rack, but I’ve never
Oh yes, please send that photo! 🙏Sent from my iPhoneOn Jun 11, 2024, at 7:22 PM, Collin A wrote:I take my 51 Joe Appaloosa on the west coast Amtrak a couple times a week. I’m not sure about the wheelbase differences with a 55 Platy, but no one on Amtrak is there with a tape measure checking lengt
Yes, Ryan, same thoughts! I’m staying in a hotel. I’m not much of a camper. I feel like the Canucks might think that’s rather weak of me. 🫣On Jun 10, 2024, at 6:41 PM, Ryan wrote:yeah if little Prince platy isn't dialed in yet I'd roll the dice and take the raspberry one that you feel most effic
Oh George, do you really want to know these details? Ok, then. I’m married to a man who is so fun and so yummy and he was going to drive me to Chicago and we were gonna make a night of it. So I was taking my preferred bike. But then he remembered he’s actually flying out of state for one of his man
Ted, NOTHING tops 1980s My Little Pony. LOn May 26, 2024, at 3:30 PM, Ted Durant wrote:On May 26, 2024, at 2:08 PM, Leah Peterson wrote:Ted, Fact: I did have the shoes first. 🫣LOn May 26, 2024, at 11:44 AM, Ted Durant wrote:On Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 7:41:36 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding
Ted, Fact: I did have the shoes first. 🫣LOn May 26, 2024, at 11:44 AM, Ted Durant wrote:On Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 7:41:36 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Time to revive this thread. Because…well, when you have the perfect shoes for your bike, you gotta let people know.Now you'll have to
Ian, I do so love a good recommendation. Let me go see what this Topo Designs is all about. Thanks!On May 26, 2024, at 2:23 PM, ian m wrote:Leah,Not sure if you are or were looking for recommendations as much as just interested in a chat about cycling fashions, but either way my wife swears by To
I don’t understand. These are Albatross bars and I have Billies on the others. Also, this bike has a front rack. Maybe that’s why. At any rate, I have a lot to think about, fine tune and to learn. And I’m having such fun in the process.LeahOn May 24, 2024, at 7:44 PM, Leah Peterson wrote:So deep
So deep. I couldn’t stand putting a solid color on the spacer when I saw so many oil slick option in 1 1/4 inch. Sure enough, the BMXers came through with the 1 in for me.Sent from my iPhoneOn May 24, 2024, at 11:27 AM, Wesley wrote:You know you're in deep when you're sourcing BMX parts to get th
Thank you all for indulging me! I suspected this to be a controversial bike and I was nervous to post it. But whether it’s your thing or not, you’ve been gracious. Cerakoting is supposed to be stronger than ano, but I don’t know too much else about it, Patrick. The bike is SO FUN. I got lost for 20
Bill - I love the approval! I covet the approval! You can buy that net in an array of color combos on Analog’s website.Liz - YES.On May 23, 2024, at 12:56 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote:I want that cargo net. Where do I buy that cargo net?For everything else: APPROVE!Bill LindsayEl Cerrito, CAOn Wednesd
Brian, I had to tell Paul about this thread. He emailed me back and asked me to pass this along:Thanks very much, Leah. :-) A small world indeed. If possible, please reply to Brian with the following: I love the t-shirt and wear it A LOT. Pam and I were in Lexington last fall when our "kids" wer
Ryan, oh thank you ☺️Brian, NO WAY. I’m going to tell him.Doug, it’s like social media for bikes. I haven’t gotten the hang of it yet, but I hope you love it.LOn May 17, 2024, at 8:12 AM, Brian Turner wrote:Thanks for sharing this, Leah! I was delighted to see that the Rivendell owner in the phot
Dorothy, of COURSE I don’t know this, and thank you for stepping in and saving your RivSister. Thank you, thank you!LOn May 13, 2024, at 2:54 PM, Dorothy C wrote:LeahJust a heads up if you find a used 700c Roadini hoping to swap parts to a new frame later, only the 2020 and later take long reach
Woah, that’s a pretty steep drop from Will’s saddle to bars for me! But it’s pretty.I look forward to your photos, Valerie, and how I wish I lived in your neighborhood so I could bring my saddle and try your bikes. When it all boils down, it’s this:I’m looking to see what it’s like to ride a stripp
Valerie, Interesting! What would make the Roadini more suited to go-fast road rides than the Gallop? What makes the Roadini more different in a fun way than the Gallop? I may be misunderstanding what the Gallop is; I had thought it was the new clubby bike Riv was advocating. I am so appreciative of
Valerie, I would love to hear every single thing you say about this bike. Do you have sweepy bars? Drop bars? Have you ridden it on a club ride? Do you find it to be quick and lively? What was the reason you bought your Charlie? I don’t know why the lugged Roadini, either. Anyone know?LeahOn May 5,
Yes, George, exactly. I was excited that such a nice frame was available but with the size being iffy, the whole bar/brake lever/cables/housing and the tires needing a swap I just didn’t feel confident this was the answer.On Apr 24, 2024, at 3:32 PM, George Schick wrote:Heh. After all of this ba
It’s an honor to have the Bill Lindsay Rules bent for our delight here. We await. Bated breath, and all that jazz!On Apr 23, 2024, at 5:51 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:"Let’s both Rom-ride this summer! We could even do it in Michigan! "I need to grab a bike right now to head over to the dentist. I'm g
No worries, I just want a 32 or so. I am too scared of the 28s that are on there. This is a LOT of change for me. Drop bars, new shifting, diamond frame, true road bike…I can’t ride 28s.The guy has one other interested party who wanted to see the bike Friday. He made no promise to hold it, but he h
…which would give me room for that larger tire!Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 23, 2024, at 4:09 PM, George Schick wrote:Hmm... according to a geometry chart for the Romulus http://cyclofiend.com/rbw/romulus/romflyer/04.html a 55cm Rom should have a "typical PBH" of between 79-80 and a 57cm for those
I will let you know, Piaw. If it doesn’t work for me I hope it can work for your wife.Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 23, 2024, at 3:55 PM, Piaw Na wrote:The Romulus had a different geometry with a much misleading frame sizing. Here's the geometry: https://notfine.com/rivreader/Brochures/Rivendell%20Fr
Let’s both Rom-ride this summer! We could even do it in Michigan! Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 23, 2024, at 3:46 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:I think that falls into Joe Bernard's recommendation of taking a flyer on a used Rivendell at decent price. Love it if you can and sell it if you find you can't lo
It’s only got under 1k miles. Was someone’s wife’s and is in “excellent” condition. Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 23, 2024, at 3:46 PM, George Schick wrote:Sounds great, right in and around your PBH and SOH. 'Course, that all depends upon what kind of shape it's in, where it has to come from (shippe
So I found a 55 cm Romulus for $1250. What do we think of THAT?On Apr 23, 2024, at 3:02 PM, Jim Bronson wrote:Get an old one like a Rambouillet for true road-ability. The early Rivs are the best if you are into club riding. I love my Clem for being versatile but I have ridden over 20,000 Km of
My husband just now: Are you getting ANOTHER bike? Me: Well…not necessarily. I have to weigh out all the pros and cons, you see.Him: I know how this ends. It ends with the Annual Bike Purchase of the Last Bike I’ll Ever Need.Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 22, 2024, at 9:26 PM, Leah Peterson
Tony, I swooned. Actually swooned. Gorgeous, gorgeous.I rode the Mon Night Ride on my Racing Platy tonight. I was so apprehensive at the start because the winds were 13 mph with 21 mph gusts and it was open road. I should not be doing this, I thought. Where is my road bike?But it was the best ride.
I promise not to be offended by a great wave of advice coming my way here - I have asked for it and you all have kindly delivered. Ok, ok….I really will consider drop bars. But I do wonder…everyone says they offer so many hand positions; but I only see people with their hands on the hoods. Are ride
I am headed out to ride but I want to pop on here because I think it’s funny - can we do funny on here? - that I said I was “roadbike curious” and my texts, DMs, email all blew up. BUY THIS ONE! WHAT ABOUT THIS? Web special! eBay link! Bike people are the best and the fun-est people.I am, right now
Would they love it as a road bike? Or is it kind of all-purpose? Thanks!On Apr 20, 2024, at 7:56 PM, Johnny Alien wrote:Probably a bit of a wait for a Gallop but the slightly lower top tube could give it an edge over standard road frames. I have the swoopy prototype and if it rides the same peopl
Christian! Yes, I well remember you and I’m so happy you got that Platypus. Still my favorite bike of all time. Gosh, I would have loved your opinion had you gotten the Roadeo. You asked why I wasn’t keen on the Roadini. I read a couple of reviews online that didn’t give it the most favorable revie
No idea what my stand over height is, nor do I know how to find outOn Apr 20, 2024, at 5:18 PM, George Schick wrote:Actually, what I was more interested in was her stand over height (SOH). Riding a regular road frame bike would require whether or not one could "stand over" the bike's top tube wi
Yes, George, 81cm , and here’s where I have to put a plug in for the cataract surgery. I prep those patients and they are my favorite surgeries because they are SO EASY and the results SO immediate that if you have been putting it off, run, don’t walk to the ophthalmologist. An IV is not required,
Bill, I think I would love an albastache build. I ALSO like the idea of you being my personal shopper. I think I’m pretty biased to staying with Riv; I can’t be hurting Grant’s feelings, you know. But I love this Michigan connection! If we did get a road bike and you got all kinds of say-so in the
Of course you should give this thread a bump! It looks wonderful. I hope you find it completely comfortable now. I rode mine in a nasty wind today for 26 miles with the women in my bike club. I can’t say I recommend it for that, but it did the job. Can you tell us more about why the new stem/bar is
I love the Cheviots and I think they are so regal. This color is one of my favorites, too. On Mar 24, 2024, at 8:32 PM, exliontamer wrote:I love my Cheviot & don't see myself selling it. The novelty seeking side of me was/is curious about the Platypus but I don't really see a functional differenc
I’m glad everyone knows all these things and then shares because I’m in need of it. I didn’t know you could damage your phone charging it in dyno. Will this be true even of the German master engineers at Schmidt when their new edelux hits the market? They say it charges 10 volts… Max, is that a bet
Hi Corwin! Yes, I had a different rack on the Betty, but my point was that I used to have a front rack and it must not have bothered me, so what’s different about the basket rack? I do think the basket rack causes the bars to swing more. I’ve decided to put it on the purple bike for now, and if I
Max,1. Yes. I try to live without them. I never can.2. I need a Randi Jo bag on the stem/bar. I was planning to put the front rack on because I have it and because it might be useful for travel. I’ll also have a rear rack that can take the Backabike Bags. This bike is kind of set up for multiple th
COLLIN. Thank you SO much. Problem solved, and this is what I’ll get!Sent from my iPhoneOn Mar 20, 2024, at 11:49 PM, Collin A wrote:SON is supposed to be releasing a light that has a charger and has a "high beam" function in "Spring 2024"Update: New version of the Edelux USB-FL – SON Hub Dynamos
Really?! We need to stories AND the photos!Sent from my iPhoneOn Mar 11, 2024, at 12:03 PM, katherine Evanskbe wrote:Thanks to you Leah, I’m the proud owner of two!! When I have a minute, I will post some pictures! :)Sent from my iPhoneOn Mar 10, 2024, at 12:51 PM, Leah Peterson wrote:This has
This has been an interesting and fun thread to read! Sounds like you all cherish your Cheviots; makes me want to be in your club!Sent from my iPhoneOn Mar 9, 2024, at 2:55 PM, J Imler wrote:My Chev ownership is only months long and I appreciate its utility, beauty, and charm. I've set it up simil
DRAT this 3 hour time zone difference. I’ll be waiting forever over here! Hurry, hurry!On Feb 14, 2024, at 10:50 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:Mark tells me my frame is sitting in his stand right now...I'm going to pick it up Thursday morning, and I have to pick my headbadge. The Roadeo head badge come
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