Re: [RBW] First Ride of the Platypus

2022-11-30 Thread Ryan Frahm
Beautiful bike!! And a great looking area to ride. Still waiting on parts to finish building up my wife’s Platy but I love seeing all the great builds and different riding areas. Enjoy! On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 10:47:27 AM UTC-8 mkernan...@gmail.com wrote: > Hey Dave, the Platy

Re: [RBW] Your Favorite V-Brake Pads?!

2022-11-30 Thread Ryan Frahm
Another vote for the Kool Stop dual compound v2 pads. They have been amazing in all conditions, even snow and freezing rain. On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 4:20:21 AM UTC-8 esoter...@gmail.com wrote: >  > > I've been really happy with the Kool Stop e-bike pads that Riv sells: >

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

2022-11-26 Thread Ryan Frahm
Thank you David! I have that saddle broken in now but found it too wide for me. Hopefully it works for her! No way she spends over 500 miles to break in a saddle. Haha. On Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 2:22:15 PM UTC-8 DavidP wrote: > It looks great already - love the saddle! Going to

[RBW] Re: Platypus max tire with fenders?

2022-11-25 Thread Ryan Frahm
Very Nice Mackenzy! I was actually thinking of those fenders for my Clem, and possibly the Platypus. The SW Honjo fender is a bit more work to install but definitely worth it in my opinion. On Friday, November 25, 2022 at 4:36:16 PM UTC-8 Mackenzy Albright wrote: > I splurged and put

[RBW] Re: Platypus max tire with fenders?

2022-11-25 Thread Ryan Frahm
Great information, thank you! I just unboxed my wife’s frame a couple hours ago. Frame saver sprayed and drying now. I’m very excited to build it up for her! She hasn’t decided on fenders or tire size yet. I did a quick test fit of a Fleecer Ridge that I have on a Cliffhanger and it was tight

Re: [RBW] Re: Is a Gus the right choice for me? Would a Platypus be better?

2022-11-22 Thread Ryan Frahm
, November 22, 2022 at 7:57:08 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: > I have also seen (on here) that you can have the seat tube reamed to fit > 27.2. I’d probably be okay with it on the Gus but wouldn’t likely chance it > on my Susie with thinner tubes. > > On Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 7

Re: [RBW] Re: Is a Gus the right choice for me? Would a Platypus be better?

2022-11-22 Thread Ryan Frahm
I have also seen (on here) that you can have the seat tube reamed to fit 27.2. I’d probably be okay with it on the Gus but wouldn’t likely chance it on my Susie with thinner tubes. On Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 7:33:20 AM UTC-8 jacob...@gmail.com wrote: > Scott, > I have an extra Jones

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

2022-11-22 Thread Ryan Frahm
, the wheels I have are black Dyad’s not silver, but that will have to wait until after the holidays for the wallet to recover… On Monday, November 21, 2022 at 7:35:23 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: > Thank you Leah! I am happy to hear how you feel about the 700c wheels! Her > bike rig

Re: [RBW] Re: Is a Gus the right choice for me? Would a Platypus be better?

2022-11-22 Thread Ryan Frahm
Exciting, I can’t wait to see it built up! I definitely double and probably triple checked on seatpost sizing. A 27.2 would have been really cool but I don’t find any need for my old titanium post on the Susie, it rides smoother than anything. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the Gus! I

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

2022-11-21 Thread Ryan Frahm
les. I won’t be at all shocked, nor will I > say that I warned you, when you put another one in your size in the cart! > Leah > > On Nov 21, 2022, at 9:51 AM, Ryan Frahm wrote: > > I was randomly on the Rivendell site last night just checking on parts > and what not

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

2022-11-21 Thread Ryan Frahm
I was randomly on the Rivendell site last night just checking on parts and what not. Checked and was a bit surprised to see the Platypus was still available in all sizes! I showed them to my wife again just because. “It want one, that is my perfect bike!” I laughed a bit and said we should go

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: Hawksbill Slope cabin overnighter

2022-11-18 Thread Ryan Frahm
Sounds like a great overnight trip, thank you for sharing! I have had the same issue sleeping on my last several trips and it makes the next days a bit tougher. Excessive stoke can be a real problem! On Friday, November 18, 2022 at 7:11:40 AM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Thank you all for

[RBW] Re: Is a Gus the right choice for me? Would a Platypus be better?

2022-11-15 Thread Ryan Frahm
Sounds great! You will not be disappointed! On Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 2:45:00 PM UTC-8 Luke Hendrickson wrote: > Awesome!!! Which color is your Gus, Jacob? Very much looking forward to > seeing it built up. What sorta gearing you have in mind? > > On Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 2:41:13

[RBW] Re: WTT: my Rene Herse Fleecer Ridge for your Teravail Sparwood (29 x 2.2)

2022-11-13 Thread Ryan Frahm
Good luck with the trade! I bet the extra endurance casing is crazy durable, I’ve thoroughly abused the standard endurance casing and they are a very durable tire. Have you ridden the Sparwood? I found it to be quite slow on the road in comparison. I haven’t ridden the extra endurance though.

Re: [RBW] Sharing Your Fall Foliage Fotos 2022

2022-11-07 Thread Ryan Frahm
icture, would love to know the locations of these different >> pictures to see how much longer the foliage lasts in different climes. Steve >> Plymouth, NH where most of the leaves are down except Beech and Oak >> >> On Mon, Nov 7, 2022 at 11:29 AM Ryan Frahm wrote: >>

Re: [RBW] Powder coated Clem H!

2022-11-07 Thread Ryan Frahm
Hey Kim, thank you! It is the rattlesnake tape from Campandgoslow. I’ve had it around for a while waiting for a time to use it and this seemed right! It is thicker than it used to be though and the wrap isn’t as long as I planned. I might rewrap it, I’ll see if it bothers me over time. I have

Re: [RBW] Powder coated Clem H!

2022-11-07 Thread Ryan Frahm
Thank you Garth! I was hoping not to break any secret Riv rules by not putting decals back on. Haha! On Monday, November 7, 2022 at 5:01:59 AM UTC-8 Garth wrote: > That paint color is excellent and I love that it has no advertising over > it. > Just glorious prismatic paint ! ! ! > -- You

Re: [RBW] Powder coated Clem H!

2022-11-06 Thread Ryan Frahm
Williams wrote: > Wow, that looks amazing! Your powder-coater did a great job. Very, very > nice work. > > I love the color! I especially dig the cream in the RBW windows on the > head tube. Nice touch! > > Who is your powdercoater? > > > > On Nov 5, 2022, at 5:25 PM,

Re: [RBW] Powder coated Clem H!

2022-11-05 Thread Ryan Frahm
2022 at 5:41:11 PM UTC-7 rmro...@gmail.com >> wrote: >> >>> One of a kind! Beautiful! >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On Nov 5, 2022, at 8:25 PM, Ryan Frahm wrote: >>> >>> [image: 68C8C83C-74E2-48D6-9B55-6AEB160F7DAC.jpe

Re: [RBW] Powder coated Clem H!

2022-11-05 Thread Ryan Frahm
Thank you Richard! On Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 5:41:11 PM UTC-7 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > One of a kind! Beautiful! > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Nov 5, 2022, at 8:25 PM, Ryan Frahm wrote: > > [image: 68C8C83C-74E2-48D6-9B55-6AEB160F7DAC.jpeg][image: >

[RBW] Re: Powder coated Clem H!

2022-11-05 Thread Ryan Frahm
Thank you! It’s a prismatic color called whiskey bronze. The accents are RAL 1013. On Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 5:28:20 PM UTC-7 Michael Morrissey wrote: > That looks great. What is the color? Looks like a golden bronze to me. > > > On Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 8:25:03 PM UTC-4

Re: [RBW] Perfect tires for Clem?

2022-11-01 Thread Ryan Frahm
I have been running the Soma Cazadero 700x50 (they make 650x50) my Clem H for a while now and they have been a very nice all around tire. Just pulled them off to put the studded tire on and they still look new after several hundred miles. I love the Rene Herse tires though and think they are

[RBW] Re: Paul Canti-lever alternatives

2022-11-01 Thread Ryan Frahm
IRD has some nice looking levers, not cheap but cheaper than Paul. On Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 8:30:37 AM UTC-7 thetaper...@gmail.com wrote: > For the price, I'm a fan of the Tektro FL750 levers > . Quite comfortable and stylish > IMO. > > On

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie / Gus questions

2022-11-01 Thread Ryan Frahm
sale! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Anybody else excited to see the new Ronnie Romance aluminum (gasp!) >>>>>>>> ATB bike? 27.5x2.6 capable rim brake adventure bike. Nice. >>>>>>>> On Sunday, October 30, 20

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie / Gus questions

2022-10-31 Thread Ryan Frahm
And thank you Dave for tracking that down! It looks like a lot of fun for certain rides. I Think Keith is right about the steel blades. On Monday, October 31, 2022 at 1:52:54 PM UTC-7 Ryan Frahm wrote: > [image: 10502AD6-F020-4485-8CA5-11800239A776.jpeg] > > This is what my rear

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie / Gus questions

2022-10-31 Thread Ryan Frahm
>> All this said, if Jan H. decided to make a tire slightly bigger than the >>> Umtanum or Fleecer Ridge in the 2.5” / 2.6” range, I would buy them in an >>> instant. Those RH knobbies perform equally well and roll fast and quiet on >>> all surfaces in my opinion and

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie / Gus questions

2022-10-31 Thread Ryan Frahm
Great looking Gus! The XR2 is a great tire. They were sold out everywhere when I picked up the Ehline or I’d gave probably gone for them. I’d love to have a full cm of rear clearance between my brake. With the 2.5 Ehline and a DXR I have 3mm tops with the rubber brake noodle in place. I have

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie / Gus questions

2022-10-30 Thread Ryan Frahm
equally well and roll fast and quiet on > all surfaces in my opinion and experience. > > On Oct 30, 2022, at 10:56 AM, Ryan Frahm wrote: > > I’ll chime in on the Teravail Ehline vs the Ranger. Granted, I ran a 3” > Ranger tough vs the Light 2.5 Ehline, but the Ranger was extremely slo

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie / Gus questions

2022-10-30 Thread Ryan Frahm
make a tire slightly bigger than the > Umtanum or Fleecer Ridge in the 2.5” / 2.6” range, I would buy them in an > instant. Those RH knobbies perform equally well and roll fast and quiet on > all surfaces in my opinion and experience. > > On Oct 30, 2022, at 10:56 AM, Ryan Frahm

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie / Gus questions

2022-10-30 Thread Ryan Frahm
I’ll chime in on the Teravail Ehline vs the Ranger. Granted, I ran a 3” Ranger tough vs the Light 2.5 Ehline, but the Ranger was extremely slow in comparison. I haven’t tried the Vittoria, but I’ve heard they are great tires. That being said, when I need new tires they will likely be Rene

Re: [RBW] Sim Works Standalone (Velocity Cliffhanger)

2022-10-26 Thread Ryan Frahm
ely noticed! The machined braking surface versions are sold out. > The color options are cool but does it wear off the braking surfaces? > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Oct 26, 2022, at 12:14 PM, Ryan Frahm wrote: > > I haven’t seen any posts about these so I wanted to make

[RBW] Sim Works Standalone (Velocity Cliffhanger)

2022-10-26 Thread Ryan Frahm
I haven’t seen any posts about these so I wanted to make one in case they went unnoticed here! Nice to have another option, even if it is still the same wheel essentially. Eyelets are a nice add and color options are cool, too.

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie / Gus questions

2022-10-22 Thread Ryan Frahm
Those numbers sound close enough in my world. I run 12 ish cm lower than my PBH and it feels perfect. I do ride in sandals all the time, flip flops a lot, so I think that has me slightly lower than recommended. At 10 cm less I have knee pain as well. On Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 12:47:12

[RBW] Re: Painting a new fork

2022-10-22 Thread Ryan Frahm
Thanks Phillip! I was looking spray.bike paints. Adding in the detail over the powder sounds perfect! On Friday, October 21, 2022 at 11:25:40 PM UTC-7 Philip Williamson wrote: > > Six years ago, I had a frame and fork powder coated for about $120. My son > did the contrasting paint with

[RBW] Re: Rim selection for a Sam Hillborne

2022-10-21 Thread Ryan Frahm
Hey Calvin! Unless you are looking to go tubeless, the Cliffhanger might be a bit wide for the tire sizes you have listed. I’m running a 700x50 on the Dyad and they work very well. Maybe look at the A23 if you want a more road rim that is tubeless capable. Non tubeless is the only downside to

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie / Gus questions

2022-10-21 Thread Ryan Frahm
> On Oct 21, 2022, at 7:48 AM, Ryan Frahm wrote: > > [image: BFA5A389-DD77-4A45-B579-DBF2F60C8BC2.jpeg] > > > > > Because this thread needs some pictures. > On Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 9:42:12 PM UTC-7 Jason Fuller wrote: > >> Yes good discussion! Pau

Re: [RBW] Your preferred handlebar for longer rides

2022-10-21 Thread Ryan Frahm
I have been waiting what feels like forever for those Billie bars to come back in stock Eric! I like the Better sco quite a bit, but the forward position isn’t great for me. Still very comfortable overall though. Just can’t wait to try the Billie! I have the Albatross on my Clem H and they are

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

2022-10-21 Thread Ryan Frahm
I read in the email that they aren’t doing prep for now and they only took on 15 more builds. They are pretty backed up on builds! It is nice for anyone on the fence that they didn’t sell out instantly, hopefully it doesn’t hurt Riv to have some inventory for a bit. On Friday, October 21,

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie / Gus questions

2022-10-19 Thread Ryan Frahm
Those are beautiful beautiful seatposts! I picked up the single bolt Nitto while waiting for my frame. The 2 bolt was impossible to find back then, like so many things. So far no issues with the single bolt other than much tougher to make small adjustments. Sorry for the thread derail. I

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie / Gus questions

2022-10-19 Thread Ryan Frahm
I meant to say earlier that I do agree with you on the seatpost size Jason. I never plan to use a dropper but I’d have loved to use my Eriksen Sweetpost! That and some custom form of titanium tosco ish bars from Doom would make me even happier with my Susie. Everything is nicer with a touch of

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie / Gus questions

2022-10-19 Thread Ryan Frahm
ntirely capable in all situations thus far. It cruises >> along, carves turns, descends with confidence, and climbs like a mofo. >> Pretty much what I want it to do. >> >> >> I think if you’re looking to replace a suspension mountain bike, or a >> bike wit

[RBW] Re: Painting a new fork

2022-10-19 Thread Ryan Frahm
Thanks JohnS, that’s a promising number! I’d consider a nice powder coat job for $200-250 a steal! Would probably be at least that for the fork is I had to have the accent colors. But I have no idea these days. On Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 11:08:59 AM UTC-7 JohnS wrote: > About a year

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie / Gus questions

2022-10-19 Thread Ryan Frahm
"long wheelbase progressive geometry" The next marketing ploy! I agree on the tire size. I’m not sure what wheels you are running, but the cliffhanger set up tubeless with a 2.4-5 would make it quite capable. Again, this is depending on your wants. I love a stable bike that can bomb some fun

[RBW] Re: Susie / Gus questions

2022-10-19 Thread Ryan Frahm
Mackenzy, you nailed the riding these bikes are made for. They are a blast. Rim brakes are absolutely fine in all conditions for riding at the speeds these bikes are made for. When I look at the geo on the Clem L, it is seemingly closer to a Gus/Susie and I’m sure it can be very close to as

[RBW] Re: Painting a new fork

2022-10-19 Thread Ryan Frahm
Thank you Rich, I bet it does! Nice and clean. I sent a message to a local powder coating place to see if they do bikes. There are a few options around at least. I don’t want to spend a ton or I think Cerakote would be a great option as well. So thin that the lug details would be even better

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie / Gus questions

2022-10-19 Thread Ryan Frahm
Absolutely. If I could pick one bike to do it all, I’d likely pick up a Clem L frame. It crosses my mind often actually because I’ve always looked for the “one” bike to do it all. On Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 7:57:00 AM UTC-7 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > VERY interesting! > > Sent from my

[RBW] Re: Susie / Gus questions

2022-10-19 Thread Ryan Frahm
Hello! I picked up a Susie in the last run and have been using it as my mountain bike. That said, I have not ridden a suspension bike in quite a while. I did see the email that a second run was going to happen. It was supposed to be spring this year I think but since the ones I got didn’t show

[RBW] Re: Painting a new fork

2022-10-19 Thread Ryan Frahm
Thank you for the reply Garth! I live in Spokane Washington. It isn’t like when I lived on the other side of the state and my bikes saw rain riding for most months of the year, but there is plenty of weather in the winter. It seems like it wouldn’t be terribly difficult to find a painter but

[RBW] Re: Painting a new fork

2022-10-18 Thread Ryan Frahm
Thank you Joe, that is what I was looking for. Also don’t want to break any Rivendell rules to go for powder coating. It seems like the way to go since it sees year round use in place with wet and snowy winters. The frame is reasonably scratched up as well though. Maybe I should just have it

[RBW] Painting a new fork

2022-10-18 Thread Ryan Frahm
After talking with Will about my tweaked Clem fork, he thought it would like a new fork would be better then trying to fix it. Easy to talk me into because mine has rust issues on top of being crooked (in two directions). The cost wasn’t as bad as I thought either. It will actually be a Hunq

Re: [RBW] Tire shipping advice

2022-10-16 Thread Ryan Frahm
Also check out www.pirateship.com, free to make an account and can save a lot in shipping costs! On Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 7:38:17 AM UTC-7 ezre...@gmail.com wrote: > Thank you all for the wonderful advice, this will help tremendously. Nick, > when you say wrapped, you really meant it,

[RBW] Re: Crooked Clem H fork

2022-10-13 Thread Ryan Frahm
Thank you for the reply! If I had a bit more knowledge and something stable to place the fork in I might give it a shot. I’m sure it would be fine if a local frame builder has time. I was messaged directly to try Elephant bikes, so I might give them a call depending on what Riv says when they

Re: [RBW] Saddle Cover Issue w/Saddlebag

2022-10-11 Thread Ryan Frahm
Just a note to jump on the RandiJo cover, they are 4-5 weeks out. Mine should be shipping soon! Everything they make is fantastic. Also, get one asap. I had a Selle Anatomica that got a tiny shower, not even completely wet at all and it bubbled and pretty much destroyed it. Cover that thing up

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Basket Rack: is it too heavy?

2022-10-08 Thread Ryan Frahm
In my experience, the only downside about a front load is the flop when parking. I enjoy the stable feel and slower steering personally. I have read so many that do not though. I have a Pass and Stow rack on my Clem H with a wald and Swift Sugarloaf, it is my daily bike that also tows my

Re: [RBW] Re: FS Susie Longbolts Large

2022-09-22 Thread Ryan Frahm
Just have a shop box and ship it, I’m sure someone would pay the extra for that deal. I’d jump on it if I didn’t have one already! I can’t imagine selling mine though. On Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 7:51:24 AM UTC-7 maxcr wrote: > Oh, and your Susie is beautiful! very tempting ;) > > On

[RBW] Re: It's my custom

2022-09-17 Thread Ryan Frahm
Looks great to me. Those FacePlater stems are a work of art. Beautiful bike Joe! On Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 5:32:14 AM UTC-7 Bones wrote: > Where are the streamers, bro!? Otherwise it looks great Joe. I looked at > your bike more than once while designing my wife's Platypus last year.

[RBW] Re: Roadini 61 on Craigslist (not mine)

2022-09-13 Thread Ryan Frahm
Extremely sad if you can’t trust your LBS with such an easy job. Might be worth just getting the tools and doing it yourself. Or look for the LBS that looks so rundown nobody would think to go, they usually have the skill to do anything on a steel frame. On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at

Re: [RBW] Re: One Rivendell to rule them all

2022-08-28 Thread Ryan Frahm
Sorry, I thought it had 26” and wanted to go up. Whoops! On Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 8:59:00 AM UTC-7 Chris L wrote: > Unfortunately, the Motolite only works for increasing wheel size and not > in the other direction. I e-mailed Paul when I first read about people > using it for the

Re: [RBW] Re: One Rivendell to rule them all

2022-08-28 Thread Ryan Frahm
Great looking bike Chris! Have you thought about the Paul Motolite? You could go 650b without all the extra work! On Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 7:39:50 AM UTC-7 Chris L wrote: > I've only ridden one Riv and it's hard to imagine there is a better bike > for me than my first run 54cm

Re: [RBW] Clem H curious

2022-08-10 Thread Ryan Frahm
Good luck with the sale Paul! Can’t wait to see the Rosco builds to come. Another cool looking bike! On Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 1:19:24 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > Correctumundo, the shortest Clems in both styles have the bendy seatstays > on the smaller sizes, the H went through at

Re: [RBW] Clem H curious

2022-08-10 Thread Ryan Frahm
I’m not at all sure, but I think the H had at least one run with the new longer geo in 2019. It has more cream accents than the older ones is the only other thing I have noticed. On Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 9:48:41 AM UTC-7 Paul Choi wrote: > This might be premature but I have a FFHS 52

Re: [RBW] Clem H curious

2022-08-09 Thread Ryan Frahm
Thank you for the messages Dustin and John! I love that mustard color and would have liked to find one in it. I did pick up the one but don’t know the exact year. It is supposed to be here Friday! Eric, when I looked on bike insights it showed the fork rake and head tube angle being the main

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem H curious

2022-08-04 Thread Ryan Frahm
That’s a lot of great information Keith, thank you for taking the time! First, the Chumba was made to use up to a 120mm suspension fork I believe. They are open about their higher than average bottom brackets. It was a very stable bike. The Susie was just a bike I’ve wanted since it came out.

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem H curious

2022-08-04 Thread Ryan Frahm
Hey Bob and Jeremy, those are some very nice looking Clem’s! On Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 1:13:25 PM UTC-7 Jeremy Till wrote: > I have a first-gen, 59cm Clem H, and my experience follow's Alex's. I have > an Xtracycle Edgerunner that fills the Dutch-bike-upright, low step-thru, >

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem H curious

2022-08-04 Thread Ryan Frahm
That’s the one I’m looking at! On Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 11:47:05 AM UTC-7 maxcr wrote: > Did you see this one: > https://www.ebay.com/itm/255655578437?hash=item3b86428b45:g:dJ4AAOSwqEli1Y2Q > > On Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 2:45:00 PM UTC-4 fra...@gmail.com wrote: > >> Thank you for the

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem H curious

2022-08-04 Thread Ryan Frahm
. A nice wheelset being the most important to me. On Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 9:46:15 AM UTC-7 Ryan Frahm wrote: > Interesting Keith! I definitely plan to use a Clem as my main commuter to > haul groceries and my daughter around. I absolutely love my Susie but hate > leaving it

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem H curious

2022-08-04 Thread Ryan Frahm
Interesting Keith! I definitely plan to use a Clem as my main commuter to haul groceries and my daughter around. I absolutely love my Susie but hate leaving it locked up outside when we are going in anywhere for more than a few minutes. Do you find the Susie BB too high? It is low to me coming

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem H curious

2022-08-04 Thread Ryan Frahm
Thank you for the thoughts Richard, nice looking bike! I do like the idea of the step thru on these. Especially for loading it up while pulling my daughter in the trailer. I don’t have any trouble getting a leg over but sometimes it could be a benefit. On Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 5:59:11 AM

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem H curious

2022-08-03 Thread Ryan Frahm
That much I do know Bill! Haha! On Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 12:44:40 PM UTC-7 Ryan Frahm wrote: > Sorry Joe, I was on my phone replying o a private message and for some > reason my phone decided it went here instead! Thank you for the information > on the frame! > > On Wedn

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem H curious

2022-08-03 Thread Ryan Frahm
Sorry Joe, I was on my phone replying o a private message and for some reason my phone decided it went here instead! Thank you for the information on the frame! On Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 12:22:06 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > Offer? I don't have one for sale, I'm just saying they're

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem H curious

2022-08-03 Thread Ryan Frahm
Thank you for the offer, I’m looking at a 59. Just trying to decide if I can justify it as a companion to my Susie. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 3, 2022, at 10:52 AM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > It's basically the same, just a little stiffer. The L has a smidge of flex > in the frame that shows

[RBW] Clem H curious

2022-08-03 Thread Ryan Frahm
I just finished my Susie build (first Riv) and I have never ridden a bike like it. It brings comfort and riding enjoyment to an all time high for me! I do however find it to be almost too nice! I was interested in waiting for a Clem L to come back in stock to use as my grocery getter/winter

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

2022-07-30 Thread Ryan Frahm
Those really are a tight fit, looks great! I know the front of my Susie is fine with my 2.5”, but the rear will not fit any larger. Almost like my brake mounts were welded on a hair low in the back. On Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 2:02:58 PM UTC-7 brendonoid wrote: > Those clearances are super

[RBW] Re: Susie W. Longbolts Build video

2022-07-30 Thread Ryan Frahm
Great looking build and thank you for the video! I like the use of the frame bag behind the seat. I was considering having something made for that space when my budget frees back up but that would be more cost effective! On Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 9:00:46 AM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

2022-07-29 Thread Ryan Frahm
Thank you for that Johnny! On Friday, July 29, 2022 at 9:01:21 AM UTC-7 Johnny Alien wrote: > This is a nice Nitto stem and comes out to a touch cheaper than the Jim > stem even with shipping from Japan. I have ordered a bunch from this store > and it always shipped quickly. > > >

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

2022-07-29 Thread Ryan Frahm
>From what I remember reading, the Billie is recommended to use with a faceplate stem. The Technomic has a lot of flex. I’m running the Jim on mine with Bosco bars and the flex is not bad, just enough to take the sting out of things. Definitely recommend trying a cheap one and getting

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

2022-07-14 Thread Ryan Frahm
Good to know Daniel! I have the stock DXR pads on for now. Only have 100 miles or so and I still have no grind or squeal. Something I have been annoyed with since going to disc brakes 15 or so years back. On Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 11:44:03 AM UTC-7 Daniel MacPherson wrote: > I fixed the

[RBW] Re: 1400 Derailers

2022-07-14 Thread Ryan Frahm
Thank you Bill! I was just going to order it to have, so I’m sure someone needs it more than me. On Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 9:55:13 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > If either of you are desperate for one, let me know. I bought a huge bike > box from Riv to prepare a shipment, ended up not

[RBW] Re: 1400 Derailers

2022-07-14 Thread Ryan Frahm
I was close to ordering one and noticed they were gone! I was surprised but maybe people just bought several to have on hand. Manual front shifting is actually fine for me because I have a nice gear range with the 13-42. On Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 9:16:39 AM UTC-7 E. Ricky Creek wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

2022-07-12 Thread Ryan Frahm
Looks great! Can’t wait to see it all finished! On Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 6:13:45 AM UTC-7 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > Here's a peek at my recently acquired, "NOS" Gus that I picked up from > Golden Saddle (I was thrilled to find one from the previous run because I > love that blue). Still

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

2022-07-11 Thread Ryan Frahm
Ryan Frahm wrote: > Thank you Laing, I’ll keep those in mind! I was a bit nervous going back > to rim brakes but I have been very happy with mine so far. Easy setup, no > adjustments yet and no grinding or squealing.. Nice looking bike! > > Nice looking bike as well Mackenzy! I

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

2022-07-11 Thread Ryan Frahm
Thank you Laing, I’ll keep those in mind! I was a bit nervous going back to rim brakes but I have been very happy with mine so far. Easy setup, no adjustments yet and no grinding or squealing.. Nice looking bike! Nice looking bike as well Mackenzy! I’ve heard about trouble with Honjo being a

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

2022-07-11 Thread Ryan Frahm
re I can trust the site for these geo’s. I ask >>>> because as a one bike guy, I’d love to use fenders for winter. I was >>>> thinking a second wheelset would be nice. Otherwise I guess I should look >>>> at a winter bike.. >>>> >>>> On

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

2022-07-11 Thread Ryan Frahm
rwise I guess I should look >> at a winter bike.. >> >> On Friday, July 8, 2022 at 6:39:50 AM UTC-7 Ryan Frahm wrote: >> >>> Thank you! I actually had the green in my cart and my daughter >>> distracted me for a minute, green were gone in 4 minute

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

2022-07-10 Thread Ryan Frahm
was thinking a second wheelset would be nice. Otherwise I guess I should look at a winter bike.. On Friday, July 8, 2022 at 6:39:50 AM UTC-7 Ryan Frahm wrote: > Thank you! I actually had the green in my cart and my daughter distracted > me for a minute, green were gone in 4 minutes or so. Really

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

2022-07-08 Thread Ryan Frahm
gt; > On Thu, Jul 7, 2022 at 5:13 AM Ryan Frahm wrote: > >> Thank you! And congrats on the Gus! I plan to wrap my drive side soon. >> Fortunately the clear protection is keeping it safe so far. The non drive >> side has the graphics too on this one at least! >> >&g

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

2022-07-07 Thread Ryan Frahm
Thank you! And congrats on the Gus! I plan to wrap my drive side soon. Fortunately the clear protection is keeping it safe so far. The non drive side has the graphics too on this one at least! On Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 11:27:33 PM UTC-7 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > This color is incredible!

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

2022-07-06 Thread Ryan Frahm
Great looking bikes and riding spot! My new Susie is my only bike right now and I am not disappointed! I did have a Black Mountain Cycles Road + that makes the list of bikes I should have held on to. On Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 10:11:51 AM UTC-7 Paul Clifton wrote: > Rob and I got our new

[RBW] Re: Susie's Limits

2022-07-05 Thread Ryan Frahm
I did tell them that I ride semi aggressive and would be bikepacking, I just don’t do any big jumps. They still told me Susie at my weight. So I’d imagine there was some other factors for that break. But I guess I’d be crazy loaded if I got over it 200 total with me and my camp gear. I can

[RBW] Re: Susie's Limits

2022-07-05 Thread Ryan Frahm
Wow! I’d fully expect the top tube to fail first. When I called Riv, I was recommended the Susie at my 170lb weight. I did fail to mention that I tow my daughter in a burley trailer, I was just excited by the bike. 30lbs would be a lot of gear for me on the bike, but I guess I better not get

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

2022-06-25 Thread Ryan Frahm
better off with a slightly shorter one. Not sure. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jun 25, 2022, at 1:12 PM, Ryan Frahm wrote: > > [image: 1DE74431-611C-4C5D-9711-56E530A91BA0.jpeg] > > > > > Still have some fine tuning to do but it rides great! Could have probably >

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

2022-06-17 Thread Ryan Frahm
Looks great Brendon! I like the purple bits with the green, very nice! On Friday, June 17, 2022 at 4:57:45 AM UTC-7 brendonoid wrote: > It has been a crazy week but I managed to get a start on the build this > afternoon. The fillet brazing and paint on this bike is truly amazing in > person. >

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

2022-06-09 Thread Ryan Frahm
My Susie frame is on the way! Scheduled for delivery tomorrow. Unfortunately, I’m out of town for the weekend. Should be able to get it together just in time to put it on the rack and head to Washington next weekend though. If I’m lucky, it might fit in the moving truck. I hate the idea of

Re: [RBW] Re: Erik's new Gus. Questions.

2022-06-06 Thread Ryan Frahm
s with the Monocog at the LBS, but my Logic crank arms are 13.13 mm >>> wide, and my TA Pro 5 Vis arms are 14.54 mm wide. >>> >>> Let's say 26.5 mm: 144 + 26.5 mm (I know that 0.5 mm don't mean a thing >>> practically) = over 170 -- well beyond the 160 mm limit t

Re: [RBW] Re: Erik's new Gus. Questions.

2022-06-05 Thread Ryan Frahm
; > Still, interesting to see that 26X4 and 28X3 are given as suitable > alternatives. > > > On Sun, Jun 5, 2022 at 6:09 PM Ryan Frahm wrote: > >> Tumbleweed Prospector frame? Then you’d be able to play around with the >> tire sizes! And selfishly, I get to see another sweet

Re: [RBW] Re: Erik's new Gus. Questions.

2022-06-05 Thread Ryan Frahm
Tumbleweed Prospector frame? Then you’d be able to play around with the tire sizes! And selfishly, I get to see another sweet prospector build. Haha! On Sunday, June 5, 2022 at 4:07:25 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > One more non-variable: a single 65" gear that is high enough to prevent >

Re: [RBW] Re: Erik's new Gus. Questions.

2022-06-03 Thread Ryan Frahm
I’ll second what Hoch said. I don’t notice very much difference between a 2.6 and a true 3.0 in sand. 4” plus is all that has helped. On Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 9:29:50 AM UTC-7 Hoch in ut wrote: > Make sure a 3” tire will be enough for you. I’ve ridden deep sand in > southern Utah. 3”

Re: [RBW] Re: Hillibikes are so close!

2022-06-02 Thread Ryan Frahm
Exciting news Wally! Can’t wait to see it built up! On Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 10:53:34 AM UTC-7 Ryan Frahm wrote: > Beautiful shot and build Eric, looks great! The color really looks nice in > the sunlight. > > On Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 10:35:38 AM UTC-7 wallye...@gma

Re: [RBW] Re: Hillibikes are so close!

2022-06-02 Thread Ryan Frahm
22 at 10:44:09 AM UTC-7 hinton...@gmail.com wrote: >> >>> Anybody got their’s yet? >>> >>> On Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 3:58:19 PM UTC-7 fra...@gmail.com wrote: >>> >>>> And congratulations on your Susie! >>>> >>>> On Wed

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

2022-06-02 Thread Ryan Frahm
Ordered some 2 piece Silver cranks when they came in stock. They were going to ship them with my frameset to save some waste. Got the shipping confirmation and was so excited! Looked at the package details and it isn’t heavy enough for both. The wait continues… At least I have another part to

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