Well, based on our enthusiasm here, I think Rivendell can feel confident
placing the Cheviot order. Like hot cakes, these fancy bikes!
Remember how 2019’s Clem Ls sold out before they reached California’s shores? I
predict it will be the same with these. I love that men are becoming unafraid
Dave, I’m going to have to devise a PLAN. Maybe I buy them all and sell them on
the black market...
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> On Apr 24, 2020, at 4:08 PM, Dave Johnston wrote:
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> Better act quick Leah, the guys might beat you to them!
>
>
>> On Friday, April 24, 2020 at 6:51:29 PM UTC-4,
Dear #RivSisters,
If ever Grant made a bike especially for us - it would be this Fancy Cheviot.
It is no coincidence we all have heart eyes for it. We’ve all said it - it’s an
extraordinarily elegant, delightful bicycle. Also, it looks like a design that
emerged from the nixed Anniversary
I like this same attribute - the diverging midstays. Looking at this bike, I
feel like Grant took something fantastic and made it perfect. The shape is
RIGHT. The wheels are RIGHT. Rivendell has been nailing their color choices
lately so whatever those will be, they will be RIGHT.
I know we
I forgot to say that I will really miss the Cheviot name and decals if they
rename the bike. If it gets a new name please no Wolbis. Or Slugstone. I dread
telling newcomers, “Let me tell you about my Wolbis.” It will sound terribly
inappropriate.
Looking at the bike and what a class act it is,
Hi Doug,
He got a Pedego Interceptor - I call it the Interloper . Got it for a steal on
Craigslist and it works great for him. It’s really beach cruiser-y though; I
don’t know if I’d choose that particular model, but it’s what was available.
There are so many e-bikes on the market and not a
Yep, true story .
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> Country music? From a speaker out loud where other people can hear it??
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30 miles on a single speed BMX bike??? Well, you earned that Thai food.
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> 30 miles today & Thai food on a single speed BMX cruiser.
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Now THAT’S a grocery run. Nice work! Very cool that your wife joined you for 30
miles - I had to trick my husband into 7 miles AND he has an ebike. Where did
you go for 60 miles and how long did it take?
200 miles for the month is awesome. I rarely hit that number.
I am also amazed at the
Be REALLY tough. Ride with tires AND flats.
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> You'll like you dynamo lights.
>
>> On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 9:28 PM Leah Peterson
>> wrote:
>> Day 16: Night ride! I can hardly wait until I get dyno on my Clementine. It
>> was pitch black by the time I got home. I love night r
It took me a month to get mine going. Yes, patience is key here. There’s
activity in there, as seen by the bubbles. Keep at it! You’ll get that nice
sour scent soon.
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> On Apr 16, 2020, at 12:31 PM, J Imler wrote:
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> On Monday, January 20, 2020 at 3:48:29 PM UTC-8, Bicycle
I honestly can’t tell you what it is. I was always hoping Lovely Bicycle would
tell us - did you ever read her intro to the black and cream Clementine she got
Rivendell to send her? She had a Betty Foy and didn’t like it. She had a
Hillborne, too, that I think she liked better. But the
Please keep us updated on your thoughts and experiences with your new Clem L.
Man, can we still call them Clementines?
When I first saw that bike I had the opposite reaction - I thought it was so
romantic. It was all sensuous and swoopy and it CALLED to me. But I had a Betty
at the time, and
The clinic was A1. Fantastic. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I think I
could patch those tires myself with that cool lipstick tool!
Thanks so much, James and Candice, you knocked your first Live videos out of
the park! I think there were about 70 viewers at the height of it.
Did anyone
I think he is planning on something polished for his website. I don’t know what
will happen with his IG video after it’s gone live.
I think you better join IG if you don’t have it, Patrick Moore. All the cool
kids are doing it.
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> On Apr 14, 2020, at 3:47 PM, Joe Bernard
James plans to make a video on tubeless that lives somewhere on his website,
but he’s starting with this. This way folks can ask their questions.
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> On Apr 14, 2020, at 3:30 PM, J Imler wrote:
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> Will this be recorded? I can’t make it during the live show.
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Joyce, we’re #Rivsisters - the rules don’t apply to YOU. I sent you a PM. Check
your inbox!
I’m keeping my racks and basket too. I’m like you - we gotta have be able to
bring our treasures.
,
Leah
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> On Apr 14, 2020, at 1:13 PM, JAS wrote:
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>
> I've been wanting to
No, Mas, I don’t agree - I can’t see myself selling this bike. Well, if they
came out with a Susie Clem then MAYBE.
The bike isn’t THAT heavy. I love the bike, actually. It’s the most comfortable
bike I’ve ever ridden. It just needs to lose a few pounds, and I think with its
new wheels, it
Lightening our Rivendells...it’s what #RivSisters are doing this year. Yes,
Annie, I think you’re going to be so pleased, even with a little weight
savings. Roberta switched out her saddle yesterday from sprung to not sprung
and was amazed just at how great a difference that made.
I never
Hmmm...you know, now that I think of it, I didn’t post those details. I think
I’ll leave you all in suspense. It’s like we’ll both be finding out at the same
time because I don’t know what those details mean anyway. But in James we trust.
The summary of it is, YES, after speaking with James and
If that rear tire keeps flatting I wonder about the rim tape. Do you remember
when I got new tires on my Betty and the rear tire flatted on my way home from
school? The shop realized the tape wasn’t quite right and that allowed the rim
or whatever to flat the tire. They fixed it, easy. She may
Nathan, why do you only have one fender?! What is happening?
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> On Apr 10, 2020, at 10:02 PM, Nathan Mattia wrote:
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> Ride 5
> In front of the St. Louis Zoo at Forest Park.
> <0E982758-A6A2-425B-94A8-CDFDF38F3FCB.jpeg>
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>> On Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 5:11:11 PM
Thank you, Joyce! 殺 I’m so impressed that you have a work stand and work on
your bikes - I never knew. Well, you are the founding Riv Sister and that’s for
sure.
There’s a badge? I didn’t know there was a badge! Ok, when you say fix a flat
do you mean I have to patch it, or just insert a
Don’t know. They’ll let us know soon, I think.
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> On Apr 10, 2020, at 11:45 AM, DHans wrote:
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>
> So, pre-order in June???
> doug
>
>> On Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 1:16:11 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
>> wrote:
>> Well, they think the bikes will hit the water in
Hi Corwin,
Sigh. I will explain this again.
*I don’t like how the Betty rides compared to the longer chainstay bikes. A
Cheviot has longer chainstays.
* I find the decals/headbadge/name of the Cheviot superior. I like it better.
* I love Rivendell mixtes and want a Cheviot to go along with
Ooh, dynamo. I forgot to add that I got that with my wheel set, too! New wheels
new lights who dis?!?
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> On Apr 10, 2020, at 10:21 AM, DHans wrote:
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>
> Wow, that is way cool, Eric. German engineering is so good and innovative,
> Doug
>
>> On Friday, April 10, 2020 at
I’m new to tubeless, but today I signed off with James at Analog to try it out.
Get ready to see my Clem all jazzed up with Analog’s light wheels and vivid
color schemes. It will be wild!
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> On Apr 10, 2020, at 7:42 AM, kim young wrote:
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> Thank you for this
Woah. Ok, good luck with your sales.
Best,
Leah
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> On Apr 8, 2020, at 9:55 PM, 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch
> wrote:
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>
> Leah wants SON dyno hubs apparently on both her current Clem 650B and future
> Cheviot 700c now. Everyone is wasting their time proposing
If this was a contest, Gabriel won! 藍藍藍
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> On Apr 8, 2020, at 9:56 PM, Gabriel Bruguier wrote:
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>
>
> Today I went on two mega exciting rides! Ride one was to the bike shop to
> take delivery of my Steve Potts Trail Bike. I packed the frame and a bunch
> of parts
It would but my wheels on the Foy weren’t built for dyno. I want dyno on my
Clem, I’m fairly certain, so I don’t want the Betz wheels on there.
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> On Apr 8, 2020, at 8:02 PM, Brian Campbell wrote:
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>
> Now I don't want get in to the middle of a fray but why would a dyno
Oh Ryan, so salty. I didn’t know you had 650B - I did know you had 700 c. I am
thinking of getting dyno though...would need to have dyno compatibility...do
you have those in your basement somewhere too?
I’m not good at pulling parts off one bike and installing on another! It was
better to
Joe, I’m not that exciting. I mistake straps for snakes. I can’t even make it a
cool story. Oh well!
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> On Apr 8, 2020, at 7:16 PM, Joe Bernard wrote:
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> "Anything you do is better than not doing it."
>
> That's a great line! I'm going to tell this to myself often.
>
> I
When I took my bikes in for service at REI the mechanics would always ask,
“Well, why is this one a Clem Smith Jr and this one a Clementine? What’s the
difference?” Oh, the naming thing was just so hard.
I was never fond of “Betty Foy”, either. But I loved the color scheme. I think
they did a
Well, they think the bikes will hit the water in July. So, no one is getting a
Cheviot until late August, I think.
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> On Apr 8, 2020, at 10:15 AM, Joe Bernard wrote:
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> Did Will ever deliver a timeline for this bike?
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I hope Rivendell is reading some of these threads and that they will design
bikes that are more accessible to the female of the species. Like the Susie.
Typically we women don’t have the upper body strength of men, and we tend to be
lighter. So, when people say “make the bike lighter, focus on
;> Franklyn, I have 2 inch Big Bens on that Clem right now, which, as you
>> mentioned, are heavy.
>>
>> LeRoy, you made a lot of solid points, and I think you’re right, I’m not
>> changing the Clem with small, expensive parts swapping, so I’ll leave those
>> ba
8 pounds, wow! That would feel like a huge difference.
Nope, I’ll never not enjoy a mixte-style bike. I just cannot give up the
freedom of not being constrained by a top tube. YOU should buy a Cheviot.
Because having two bikes that are significantly different makes sense! All
the cool kid
SOLD. Thanks, All!
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> On Jan 29, 2020, at 1:10 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
> wrote:
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>
> Here is the bike that can do anything. Anything! Pull children on
> trail-a-bikes, ride to the beach, have stuffed animal picnics on sunny days,
> whisk you away over northern
He’s still content, but he’d like anything that belonged to his older brother.
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> On Apr 6, 2020, at 6:59 PM, Joe Bernard wrote:
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> Wait, now the little guy wants a Riv? I believe this is a new development!
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Well, funny thing about that. Initially, I was all hand-wringing and desperate
to have that fender made right again. But then I had to go for rides because
it’s what I DO, and because it’s the only good thing I’m allowed to do in these
times and now I’ve forgotten about my fender problems. I
Ryan’s just salty because I told him his ebike doesn’t count 藍
Oh, fine, post your motorbikes if you want!
It’s been nice riding my bike around without a load - you are right about that.
My loaded bike days are likely limited or even over now. Next year my sons will
be at 2 different schools
I made this loaf on Tuesday. Yellow pots are just so happy.
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Joe - you may start 30 days of biking on a Frank and end on a custom. Nathan -
that’s a lot of miles!
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> On Apr 2, 2020, at 4:55 PM, Nathan Mattia wrote:
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>
> I haven’t done anything for 30 days in a row since I was in Jr. High.
> BUT,
> In the last 2 weeks I’ve ridden
I totally believe I can thank my Riv for the shapeliness of my upper arms,
Dorothy!
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> On Apr 2, 2020, at 8:39 AM, Dorothy C wrote:
>
> Leah,
> I have to lift my Rivs up and down some curbs to get into the bike rack at
> work, and I occasionally put one on a hook
Dave, my heart is warmed. I would totally mow your lawn ( though I’m at present
a desert rat, I’m a born and raised North Dakotan so I know about grass!) but I
would not make you lemonade. I would make instead my famous “lemon drop”, which
is a brew of ginger root and honey and lemon. Good for
Joyce, is that what we have on our Clems? 藍藍藍 Ok, then I want those on our
Cheviots, too.
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> On Mar 31, 2020, at 12:36 PM, JAS wrote:
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>
> Joe, the v-brakes are on my personal wish list for the bike because they work
> so well on my Clem. I have no idea if that will come
I won’t rehash how *I* feel about the Riv mixtes, because I’ve belabored that
point, but I’d be really excited for you got join the club with the rest of us.
I just don’t see the downside of a mixte. I’m going to start the hashtag on
Instagram - #toptubeswhoneedsem.
Last I heard, YES, there
Ann, I nominate us both. Let’s go crash their company meeting. We’ll wear masks
and gloves. It will be fine.
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> On Mar 30, 2020, at 4:06 PM, 'Ann L' via RBW Owners Bunch
> wrote:
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>
> I currently ride a Soma San Marcos and an Appaloosa. For those not familiar,
> the San
Yeah, I realize what I want might not be actually possible. And I hear you,
Ted, on weights of frames and stuff. I’m willing to go back to the drawing
board, though. The lovely stable ride of the Clem may come at a cost that I
can’t have in a whippier frame.
Will is working from home and thus
I hope they do a Blug post on the new Cheviot soon, Ann. Then we shall know all
these vital details! And if they would like to put me on their Cheviot Design
Committee, I nominate myself.
Ann, what made you decide you wanted a mixte? What bikes do you currently ride?
Fun!
Leah
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Deborah, it’s a Jaguar! Yes, I love this.
So based on your 5’ 2” height, did you get the 50 cm? What year did you get
your bike? I ask because I know the Cheviot is longer in later iterations. The
first gen wasn’t much different than the BF. I remember a Lister named Michael
saying his wife
Ugh, I know that Melanie and Mark make excellent points. Points I weighed when
I was trying to decide custom mixte vs. production mixte. I knew that Riv would
steer me toward production, and they did, and it seemed like I could get enough
of what I wanted with a Cheviot. But the more I think
This post made me really hopeful about my upcoming Cheviot. It’s going to be
such a long and difficult wait. I really hope the batch is still happening late
summer. Did you all see the Hillibike shipment will now wait to ship with
Roadinis? We can only take guesses as to whether or not this
Hmmm...well, if that is as you say, I’ll try this tomorrow! With a video first
to make sure I’m not breaking crap, you know...
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> On Mar 27, 2020, at 9:12 PM, masmojo wrote:
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> I can bend it fairly easily with my thumbs just holding it in my hand,
> mounted to the bike and
I am very interested in this topic of What Is A Cheviot, but I’m thinking of
starting a new thread for fear of hijacking this one. I don’t have any
knowledge to contribute about the Homer (but our Roberta does!) and am more
interested in soliciting info re: the Cheviot. It’s just that I’ve
John, this was worth the watch - I laughed out loud on my walk like a fool.
I think The Ponytail Helmet (TM) is more aesthetically appealing, however. And
no prescription necessary. 藍藍藍
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> On Mar 27, 2020, at 9:36 AM, Surlyprof wrote:
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> Leah,
>
> Your video reminded me
Yes, Joe is right, the bracket is much stiffer than I anticipated. I really
thought I’d be able to bend that sucker into place, but it’s fairly unyielding.
Yes, I can have my husband try to manhandle it, but since it’s so thick I’m
afraid we won’t get bent in the right shape and it will be a
Fantastic. Thanks so very much, Jay!
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> On Mar 24, 2020, at 11:35 AM, Jay Lonner wrote:
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> 45.25 inches, or 115 cm.
>
> Jay Lonner
> Bellingham, WA
>
> Sent from my Atari 400
>
>> On Mar 24, 2020, at 11:29 AM, Leah Peterson wrote:
>&
I’m sure you’re right about the math.
Does anyone have a real 55cm Cheviot they want to measure for us?
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> On Mar 24, 2020, at 10:58 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> I’m sure of the math and I’m sure that those are numbers on the geometry
> charts. I can’t personally guarantee
Bill, are you sure?
I know the WB of the new 55 Chev will be 47.28 inches in the 55 cm, and the
difference between the 2 generations is supposed to be that the new Chev has
longer chainstays (and ability to take wider tires and something about brake
posts). The conversion for 1242 mm is just
藍藍藍 What kind of tomfoolery was this?!? The ‘70s must have really been
something.
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> On Mar 22, 2020, at 2:51 PM, Joe Bernard wrote:
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> Tangential to my last story and not really a crash story but there is one at
> the end, but mostly because I've never had a reason to
Hi Ana,
Thanks for commiserating with me! I was going to start looking for a new LBS
but then we had a worldwide pandemic, so that’s on hold and that’s why I’m
galavanting around here with one fender. Sometimes I think this bike looks like
it is going around without pants, so I put the rear
Jason, you all are having a cherry blossom bike tour without me? See, why oh
why don’t I live in your city?! A cherry blossom bike tour!!!
Today I was (like usual) riding alone. I was thoroughly engrossed in The Dating
Game Killer podcast and things were getting grim. I was wound tight because
Joe, YES. 藍
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> On Mar 19, 2020, at 1:25 PM, Joe Bernard wrote:
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> "This is probably the most “woman” answer ever..."
>
> I don't think your 'woman' answer can beat "pretend it's paper dolls"
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etal red hot?
>
>
>
>
>
> On 3/19/20 3:45 PM, Leah Peterson wrote:
>> This is probably the most “woman” answer ever...but what if I heated the
>> metal with my hair dryer? Think it would bend much more agreeably?
>>
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>&g
lls. Put it on the fender and what
> would you have to do for it to wrap over the fender and stay there?
>
> Now do it with the metal.
>
> On 3/19/20 1:45 PM, Leah Peterson wrote:
>> My fender parts arrived from VO.
>>
>> I’m not usually very brave about attempting
You know, we just need all of us. That’s what I’m going with from now on.
Just got word Nevada has no school until middle of April at least. We’re
grounded these days, I imagine we’ll all be ”seeing” each other a bit more
here. Like family!
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> On Mar 15, 2020, at 3:59 PM,
Robert, after hearing that this wiggly fender is an egregious mistake, I won’t
go back to that shop. Your accident has me a little concerned - I wouldn’t have
known a fender could cause a wreck. Do you mind telling us what happened? I
hope you are ok.
Best,
Leah
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> On Mar
Doug, you’re a *sweetheart* and thanks for your kind words. I am not on the
front lines of this for now; I echo your sentiments for all the healthcare
workers who ARE. I’ve followed the stories of some of the nurses fighting
COID-19 in other countries and it’s demoralizing.
I hope you all are
Woah, we have wonderful folks AND celebrity bike shop folks jumping on here!
You guys are too much, and also you are the best.
Salt Lake is a 6 hour drive each way and it would totally be worth it and one
of these days I hope to visit. I ordered the parts for the fender last night
and will
What Ryan is referring to and the rest of you don’t know, is that the mechanic
in question packed my Clementine so I could ship it when it sold...and he
didn’t zip tie the front wheel. You might imagine what happened next. When my
buyer received the bike the paint damage would make most
uld not have the requisite bolt. And
> I'm with Joe: this is beyond slip-shod. I'm sure the included instructions
> mentioned that bracket and how to install it.
>
> On 3/13/20 10:26 PM, Leah Peterson wrote:
>> So, do I need a bolt, too? Where do I get THAT? I don’t think the mecha
So, do I need a bolt, too? Where do I get THAT? I don’t think the mechanic gave
me back the extra parts. I’m off the garage to dig around and see!
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> On Mar 13, 2020, at 7:23 PM, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> Here's the unbent doohickey your installer should have bent and crimped
I just want to know if this counts as camping. If it does, count me in as a
happy camper.
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> On Mar 13, 2020, at 11:42 AM, kim young wrote:
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>
> :) Lol. What a great idea Ryan.
> The pm/am riv pub crawl. Or coffee.
>
>> On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 9:52 AM 'Abcyclehank' via
Sweet Joyce,
The more, the merrier! How is that new hip treating you? I’m so happy you’re
back in the saddle and I would LOVE to ride with you one day. Yes, call up our
Ana and get riding! Then you two can start a new NRG thread and Roberta and I
can be jealous!
L
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> On Mar
- those pics are beautiful!
> Next year is the sub24?
>
> BTW is that your Betty Foy for sale on CL?
>
> (Someone in Henderson has one for sale:
>
> https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/bik/d/sloan-rivendell-betty-foy-55cm/7073414230.html)
>
> from kim in az
>
>> On Fri,
Oh, Ryan, alas, you are not a Riv girl and there is no bike in this garage big
enough for you.
So, I will just have to strap you onto my rear rack for next year’s gathering.
Don’t worry about it, I can handle it, I carry more weight than that on the
boys’ school commute. But you will be given
And you will all forgive that errant comma where I thought I typed a period.
I’m still recovering from last night’s 12 hour shift.
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> On Feb 28, 2020, at 9:21 AM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
> wrote:
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Rob,
It’s true I’m not particularly motivated to see it go. There is something about
it that is just timeless and eternally lovely. When I told my family I was
selling they all had the same reaction, “What??? NO!” The boys have grown up
with this bike in their lives, it’s true.
I plan to get
BUMP. Is that what you say?
It has been 6 days since a List buyer claimed my Betty Foy and he has yet to
provide a shipping address or payment. The deadline has now passed, he’s been
notified, and I’m re-listing the bike. There have been zero objections to the
bike or the deal, for either
I know this was a horror story with the threatening drivers and untimely death
of your mother. But aside from that, I was enthralled picturing a free-spirited
but grieving long-haired teen riding along the ocean, racing the squalls coming
off of the Pacific and night riding on lonely beach town
It’s true, I would be delighted to see one of my bikes be a Bill Lindsay
Resurrectio. My Betty with drop bars! Wonders never cease. ❤️
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> On Feb 1, 2020, at 12:29 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> This is probably not relevant to anybody’s ruminations but... I briefly
> owned a
I’m 5’6” with an 81 cm PBH. I told myself it was 83 (which is why Roberta
thinks it is) but I re-measured recently and I’m definitely 81. Wishful
thinking!
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> On Feb 1, 2020, at 11:21 AM, Zack Medow wrote:
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> Do you remember the recommended PBH for the Betty’s?
>
> --
Paul, I hardly give cyclists a bad name. Quite the opposite.
It’s not my style to be mad at complete strangers on the Internet, so I’m not
going to be. You have yourself a nice weekend.
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> On Jan 31, 2020, at 4:51 PM, PaulS wrote:
>
> “ Las Vegas municipal laws prohibit
I don’t live in Vegas.
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> On Jan 31, 2020, at 4:51 PM, PaulS wrote:
>
> “ Las Vegas municipal laws prohibit riding a bicycle on the sidewalk within
> city limits – including on the Strip.“
>
> Nevada may not specifically state no sidewalk riding, but each
>
Sidewalk riding is legal in Nevada. If there is a bike lane (rarely, where I
ride), you are supposed to bike in it. If I am on a fast-moving road and
there’s an unprotected bike lane and there are also no pedestrians in sight - I
ride on the sidewalk. The sidewalks are wide here, maybe 7 or 8
han pedestrians would be going, and you may
> be going in an unexpected direction. All this adds up to a much better
> chance of a collision at an intersection than you might think.
>
> On 1/31/20 6:24 PM, Leah Peterson wrote:
>> So is texting and driving (illegal), but it
egal where I live, unless the sidewalk is
> part of signed multi-use pathway. I'm active in working to make our streets
> safer for cyclists and pedestrians when they are crossing them.
>
> On Friday, January 31, 2020, 04:58:54 PM CST, Leah Peterson
> wrote:
>
>
> I agree wit
I agree with Mas about sidewalks. If the sidewalks are clear, use ‘em. If I am
on the sidewalk and I encounter a walker (rare), I will jump off and walk the
bike. Unless it’s an extra-wide one that is made to be shared. Then I just slow
way down and smile and wave.
I don’t want to hear “riding
Rocky - dog deep into those pockets! This is the bike for your wife and she
deserves it (I’ve never met her but I have a gut feeling )
Joe - yes, I am not sure you shouldn’t have had BF Blue on your custom! This
paint is to die for - and I would never ever have dreamt it up but it’s
Hi Jeff,
Thanks, and welcome to the List!
I’m looking forward to reviewing the new bike! Today I took my fully racked,
bagged and basketed Clem on a hilly paved trail in the desert with my littler
son and I thought as I puffed up the hills, “I need something less encumbered.”
I love love
Yankeebird,
I reread your post and it’s uncanny. My exact situation. I wondered if I was
being too extreme in wanting to be quite upright, but you want the same thing,
and that’s good news to me. Even better news is that we can now accomplish it.
If you don’t like the stem Mark found for you,
Sorry, Yankee, I misunderstood that. Let me try again: Did you try a 50 stem on
a Clem L? What size frame? And how did it feel to you? A little too low? A
lot???
I always thought I liked my bars higher and closer than most, but after some of
the responses, I see I may be in good company...
Yankeebird, how can you tell that the 50 Technomic/Tallux would be too low? I
need to know these things!
Incidentally, I agree that it is (but only because I’ve ridden with it) and I
did order the longer stem. Riv can get it, if anyone is interested.
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> On Jan 24, 2020, at
I’m really looking forward to hearing how it turns out for you! We’ll make sure
to put our heads together on this thread when we’ve both got our new stems. And
like I said earlier, you can get yours from Rivendell if you like!
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> On Jan 23, 2020, at 5:45 PM, aeroperf wrote:
You may well be right, Mas.
I called Rivendell and I asked about the Nitto 280 mm quill. They had never
heard of it so I sent them Soma’s link. Riv’s newsletter today told of a hefty
bill they have coming so I asked if Rivendell could get this stem and take my
order, and does it even help.
Maybe I’m being unreasonable. If they don’t really make stems this high and we
know my bike already has a high head tube, maybe it’s not you it’s me, you know?
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> On Jan 23, 2020, at 1:30 PM, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> The 8cm DirtDrop has 186mm rise above the Max Height line.
I am in agreement. You guys have all said the same thing which is “DON’T DO
THAT!”
Knowing the risk, I’ll gladly buy the new taller stem.. if it exists! I don’t
want to be injured (again). It turns out I’m not good at that. 路♀️
Where do you find one? My cursory searches yielded nothing.
se are the dangers.
>
> Laing
> Delray Beach, FL
>
>
>> On Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 1:11:39 PM UTC-5, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
>> wrote:
>> It’s the stem chronicles, with Leah Peterson. Are you sick of it? I’m sick
>> of it.
>>
>> There is
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