[RBW] Re: Rear derailleur for Deore XT M8000 11-speed 11-42 w silver2 shifters

2023-08-27 Thread Stephanie A.
> > > On Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 7:32:25 AM UTC-7 Stephanie A. wrote: > >> Hi everyone! I'm here, once again, to humbly seek out your advice. I've >> combed through the (many, many) results here on 1x11 drivetrains and still >> have two questions. I am using

[RBW] Rear derailleur for Deore XT M8000 11-speed 11-42 w silver2 shifters

2023-08-27 Thread Stephanie A.
Hi everyone! I'm here, once again, to humbly seek out your advice. I've combed through the (many, many) results here on 1x11 drivetrains and still have two questions. I am using a silver2 shifter. 1. Has anyone been able to get a Shimano Altus/M310 to shift 11 speeds to a rear cog with 42t? I c

[RBW] WTB Nitto Fillet Faceplater 225/25.4/110mm CR60-3F

2023-06-29 Thread Stephanie A.
Hi there! I think Rivendell has been sold out of these for a while and I'm not sure when they'll be back in stock. If anyone has one of these stems sitting around in their parts bin that they'd like to sell, please let me know. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

[RBW] Re: Shifters - UNO shifter

2023-06-08 Thread Stephanie A.
. I run a 1 x 11 and > it's been flawless after you dial in the fit bolt. > > On Monday, June 5, 2023 at 5:43:41 PM UTC-6 Stephanie A. wrote: > >> I'm looking forward to reading how you like it. The spouse wants more >> gears and the fastest way to do it is to get h

Re: [RBW] Gauging interest: Brass cable housing clamps

2023-06-08 Thread Stephanie A.
I'd also be in for a couple! On Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 10:03:12 AM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Thanks, Ted, got you down for a couple. > > Haven't heard back from my contact in the UK, will follow up with everyone > when I do. > > On Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 8:52:43 PM UTC-4 ted.l...

[RBW] Re: Shifters - UNO shifter

2023-06-06 Thread Stephanie A.
make the investment without knowing a bit more info than what > the Soma website provides. > > Thanks! > On Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 12:20:28 AM UTC-4 Luke Hendrickson wrote: > >> You can use a 11s chain or a 12s chain if you so choose! Also, I work >> there (Merry/Soma) s

[RBW] Re: Shifters - UNO shifter

2023-06-05 Thread Stephanie A.
I'm looking forward to reading how you like it. The spouse wants more gears and the fastest way to do it is to get him a 10- or 11-speed cassette and a friction shifter since his Breezer Downtown EX came as a 1x8. On Monday, June 5, 2023 at 6:12:15 PM UTC-4 drewfi...@gmail.com wrote: > Hey Max,

Re: [RBW] Re: When the Rivs are sold out and you need a bike for daily commuting...

2023-05-28 Thread Stephanie A.
om this one and remount the old > ones back on this bike. > > Thanks, > > Reginald Alexis > > On Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 1:28:36 PM UTC-5 Stephanie A. wrote: > >> New changes: >> -koma light with nitto holder (headlights in fun colors seem to be in >> sh

[RBW] FS (found on Craigslist) Tan Slimsucker and Kangaroo Pouch

2023-05-23 Thread Stephanie A.
I feel like someone was asking around for a slimsucker, but might be misremembering. Anyway, not a terrible deal here (bag + pouch 150): https://nh.craigslist.org/bop/d/hudson-sackville-bicycle-bags-rivendell/7604752441.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Wanting to try an AHH 47.5 or 51 in Boston

2023-05-20 Thread Stephanie A.
u straddle sizes: handlebar type, > reach, tire size (bigger tires raise bike), thickness of riding shoe soles, > head tube height. > > Trying them out is best, especially that 51cm to rule out “too big.” > > Roberta > Philadelphia > On Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 10:11

[RBW] Wanting to try an AHH 47.5 or 51 in Boston

2023-05-16 Thread Stephanie A.
Hi everyone! As I continue (spending probably way too much money and time) altering my pandemic bike (which looks splendid but is probably a size too small and, gasp, aluminum), I've been scoping out which Riv I might buy in the future. I'm between an AHH and a Platy, heavily leaning toward the

[RBW] Re: Sharing your winter ride photos northern hemisphere Spring 2023

2023-04-24 Thread Stephanie A.
All of those colors are breathtaking, Takashi! On Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 8:05:22 PM UTC-4 mma...@gmail.com wrote: > Clem L at the car show. > > [image: 52838689985_4a265f7dc3_k.jpg] > On Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 2:40:54 PM UTC-7 rya...@gmail.com wrote: > >> [image: 325E75D8-5001-4BF8-9271-455

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rene Herse Snoqualmie Pass 700x44, Vintage White Industries/Sugino Crankset

2023-04-20 Thread Stephanie A.
This might be a silly question. Is it possible to swap out the crank arms to 165? Every available White Industries triple I can find online is a 175. It's not clear to me whether new White Industries arms in 165 or 170 are available and would work. I know 5 or 10mm seems like nothing. Stephanie

Re: [RBW] Re: Pamela Murray: Bike Hero

2023-04-08 Thread Stephanie A.
Pam! What wonderful work you do! So many people have understandable fears associated with riding, and you're really doing the work of helping to reduce those and bring people into riding. On Friday, April 7, 2023 at 9:26:53 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > Kudos to Pam! +1 that errand riding with

[RBW] Re: Riv Atlantis - first build

2023-03-23 Thread Stephanie A.
A: Congratulations! B: That blue is beautiful. C: Honestly the blue even makes the brake pads look cooler somehow. Stephanie On Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 10:58:18 AM UTC-4 JAS wrote: > Congrats on your Atlantis! The blue is so pretty and you've done an > artful job of outfitting it with lots

[RBW] Re: Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-03-15 Thread Stephanie A.
Paul, that beautiful picture *almost* makes me yearn for my Dallas days. On Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 7:05:49 PM UTC-4 Paul in Dallas wrote: > > > From today's ride on my Sam Hillborne. > > Paul in Dallas > > Sent from AT&T Yahoo Mail on Android >

[RBW] Re: PONCHOS!!!

2023-03-06 Thread Stephanie A.
I use a kiu reflective bike poncho and love it! On Monday, March 6, 2023 at 7:00:07 PM UTC-5 Luke Hendrickson wrote: > I rock either a Space Age Bags Zine Holder or large ILE Porteur bag for > cargo. I like the Torrentshell jacket from Patagonia plus the Showers Pass > pants n Gore C3 shoe cove

[RBW] Re: FS/FT: Nitto RBW52F Basket Rack and Paul Melvin SS Conversion Kit

2023-03-04 Thread Stephanie A.
If I weren't in the process of changing out my drivetrain for $$$, I'd be buying the rack off of you. I hope someone picks it up! On Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 6:32:02 PM UTC-5 JW wrote: > Melvin sold! > > On Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 3:08:50 PM UTC-8 JW wrote: > >> Weekend bump! >> >> *$200 +

Re: [RBW] Re: Book recommendations for learning how to build up a bike

2023-02-22 Thread Stephanie A.
o bike from > scratch? Not a book, but useful? > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUdpmiCokTc > > > > On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 9:28:05 AM UTC-5 Stephanie A. wrote: > >> Thank you so much for all that you have shared. >> >> Okay...I'll try t

[RBW] Re: Signing up for Scary Things: Intro to Bike Mechanics

2023-02-20 Thread Stephanie A.
I love this, Leah! I've been doing what I can on my bike, and now that I'm really starting to change components I'm starting to learn more and more. My hope is that once I'm done adjusting components on this bike I can be in an okay place to eventually build up my own from a frame and fork (whe

Re: [RBW] Re: When the Rivs are sold out and you need a bike for daily commuting...

2022-12-31 Thread Stephanie A.
os usually come with 8x3, but some pandemic-era units (including mine) were sent out with 8x2, presumably due to parts shortages. I haven't found any spec sheet that lists the 8x2 setup, so I'm left counting teeth. On Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 9:39:48 PM UTC-5 Stephanie A. wrote: &

[RBW] WTB: Happisack

2022-12-31 Thread Stephanie A.
Hi all! I made a common mistake. In deciding between two bags, I chose the smaller one (the SlimSucker). The SlimSucker is fantastic, but I'd like the option to have more space. I can save up and get a new one straight from RBW, but if anyone has one just sitting around that they'd sell for a l

[RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

2022-12-10 Thread Stephanie A.
At first I thought I really only wanted a Platypus. I bike to get around the city. What more could I need? And then I started thinking. What if I want to ride on trails or have a slightly more aggressive ride? I can't quite say which I'd have as a second bike without riding any of them, but now

Re: [RBW] Re: Book recommendations for learning how to build up a bike

2022-11-30 Thread Stephanie A.
nt in a book is tips and tricks, like how to > hold everything just right to get the cable tension for my brakes perfect > and what parts are compatible with other parts (like using a 9 speed chain > on 8 speed cassettes, or using Shimano road shifters with mountain > derailers).

Re: [RBW] Re: Book recommendations for learning how to build up a bike

2022-11-30 Thread Stephanie A.
; > The content I would really want in a book is tips and tricks, like how to > hold everything just right to get the cable tension for my brakes perfect > and what parts are compatible with other parts (like using a 9 speed chain > on 8 speed cassettes, or using Shimano road shifters

[RBW] Book recommendations for learning how to build up a bike

2022-11-28 Thread Stephanie A.
As I continue to change things on my current bike, I've realize that what I really want is a book that helps me understand building up and maintaining a bike. YouTube videos and helpful websites are great. I'm so thankful that they exist. But my brain craves a single, cohesively written text I c

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

2022-11-28 Thread Stephanie A.
A. Your pics are gorgeous. B. Your ride report has me thinking about biking beyond commuting. It's ever slightly more tempting now. On Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 6:46:56 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Damn, Jim! Thanks for the scone report, glad they turned out. Sounds > great. I gotta

[RBW] Re: When the Rivs are sold out and you need a bike for daily commuting...

2022-11-28 Thread Stephanie A.
use the same solution or hairspray to slide on new bars. > > Thanks, > > Reginald Alexis > > On Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 2:05:28 PM UTC-6 Stephanie A. wrote: > >> @Robb: that's one stout looking front bag! >> >> @Shoji: for me it's my t

[RBW] Re: When the Rivs are sold out and you need a bike for daily commuting...

2022-11-17 Thread Stephanie A.
biking and gear and life. I had wanted a Platypus, but I'm having a lot of fun playing around with this bike to make it my own. On Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 3:07:14 PM UTC-5 Stephanie A. wrote: > Handlebar and basket bags: As great as the basket is, I sometimes carry > more or

[RBW] Re: When the Rivs are sold out and you need a bike for daily commuting...

2022-11-13 Thread Stephanie A.
any winter commuting advice, I've learned a >> thing or two. Good luck on your car-free journey! >> Ezri >> >> On Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 3:24:56 PM UTC-5 Stephanie A. wrote: >> >>> You might head to your LBS and pick up this guy:[image: >>>

Re: [RBW] Re: When the Rivs are sold out and you need a bike for daily commuting...

2022-11-13 Thread Stephanie A.
k. > > Roberta > On Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 3:24:56 PM UTC-5 Stephanie A. wrote: > >> You might head to your LBS and pick up this guy:[image: >> 273C3962-CA9C-470C-AB22-C051D47EDA7B.jpeg] >> >> I bought a Bianchi Torino Dama, in the late spring to com

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

2022-11-12 Thread Stephanie A.
I wish! I just bought a commuter bike this spring and have been busy making changes to it--maybe next year or the year after. Rivs that I wanted were all out of stock in my size when I needed a bike a few months ago. On Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 9:49:28 AM UTC-4 DavidP wrote: > An Instagra