Re: [RBW] Rosco Platypus Presale

page and it said sold out. How do you read that? >>>>> >>>>> The pre-sale lottery sucks. Many other industries use it, to build >>>>> excitement and make people want stuff. I don’t like it. >>>>> >>>>> I want no part

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Platypus Presale

A word about "pre-sale lottery", it's the same as if they quietly put the frames on the site and took orders until they sold out. This way everybody knows when to order instead of just checking a website and hoping they're there. I don't understand the verklemptitude here. On Thursday, July 14

[RBW] Re: Rosco Platy!

Well that was fun. I like my version of the Rosco Platy Presale thread better so I'm back over here to say I hope everybody grabs the frame they want and shows them built up later so we can look at them. Have a nice day! 🙋‍♂️🙂 Joe Bernard On Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 2:51:56 PM UTC-

[RBW] Re: Rosco Platypus Presale

James, how did you determine they were already sold out when the page you landed on announces when the presale begins? The title of this thread has presale in it so you knew the frame wasn't available yet. Joe Bernard On Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 6:51:01 AM UTC-7 James Valiensi wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Platypus Presale

their best to make everyone happy but that’s definitely hard to do these days. Joe > On Jul 14, 2022, at 7:03 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Should we email him off-list also? In case he left in a huff? > > BL in EC > >> On Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 6:57:14 AM UTC-7 Bill

[RBW] Re: Observations on the Platypus ride

I believe it. I just saw a pic of Leah (Bicycle Belle Ding Ding) on Instagram with her group riders all on carbon road bikes and am consistently impressed that she keeps up (and sometimes leads) with them. Yes she's strong, but that's still a lot to ask of a steel upright mixte. Platypuses are

[RBW] Rosco Platy!

Here's the product page. My daughter saw the email before me and sent a pic of the green one with this text: "I don't even ride bikes and I love this." https://www.rivbike.com/products/rosco-platypus-presale-eta-early-august Joe and Skye Bernard -- You received this mes

Re: [RBW] Mechanical: Bent rapid rise derailer cage

Oh, Eric has the better plan. I didn't notice there's no chain, my question doesn't make sense 🙃 On Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 1:30:50 PM UTC-7 campyo...@me.com wrote: > Have you tried putting a chain on it? Maybe placing tension on the > derailleur will bring it into alignment? > > --Eric Norri

[RBW] Re: Mechanical: Bent rapid rise derailer cage

Is it bending like this under all the cogs? I'm wondering if the problem is simply that you need to unscrew the limit screw at the big cog. On Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 12:15:17 PM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Hey hey hey everyone. I recently picked up a Shimano XTR rapid rise mech, > the M

Re: [RBW] Re: Long reach brake options for AHH

Part of the Riv association with long-reach calipers (my opinion) is Grant had them made back in the days when road bikes were closely associated with calipers and he wanted more room for big tires. We don't think anything of it now but at the time if your bike had canti posts it was a tourer or

Re: [RBW] Re: Long reach brake options for AHH

Johnny, I believe that's how the long-reach-caliper Cheviot became the v-brake Platypus. V-brakes just work and I spec'd them on my light duty mostly-pavement custom as well. Joe Bernard On Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 5:52:03 PM UTC-7 Johnny Alien wrote: > I didn't realize

[RBW] Re: Question for changing cassette on my Platypus - can I reuse spacers and will they work on SRAM vs. Shimano 9 speed Cassettes

Yep. If there's a spacer there now cuz the Bitex will accept 11/12-speed cassettes, said spacer will work with another Shimano or SRAM 9-speed. On Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 2:33:20 PM UTC-7 Jay LePree wrote: > Hi all: > > I changed my chain after it showed 0.5 wear on my Park tool chain > chec

[RBW] Re: Craigslist (and others) Bikes For Sale: 3

Joe (that's me) was wrong, I hadn't noticed the head lugs. As someone else opined it's likely a custom in the All Rounder style. On Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 11:26:42 PM UTC-7 A. D. M. wrote: > > Interesting, Joe. Looks like most All-rounders did not use the “custom” >

Re: [RBW] Susie's Limits

I've owned a Susie and several Clem Ls, the Clem is notably stouter. Ain't nobody breaking that frame. On Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 4:26:27 PM UTC-7 Wesley wrote: > My understanding is that Clem has been built heavily to take a lot of > abuse. Have fun, and let us know how it rides with a touri

[RBW] Re: Susie's Limits

>From the product copy at Rivbike: "It’s like the Gus but for riders under 205 pounds and who promise to ride them with loads of 25lbs or less, and no jumps or canyon-crossings." The original weight max was even lower, that bike isn't intended to do what that rider was do

[RBW] Re: FS Nitto Cro-Mo Bosco Bullmoose Bars

PM'd! On Monday, July 4, 2022 at 12:53:32 PM UTC-7 Wayne Naha wrote: > Forgot to add: These are the 56 cm version. > > On Monday, July 4, 2022 at 2:54:05 PM UTC-4 Wayne Naha wrote: > >> Any interest in a Nitto Cro-Mo Bosco Bullmoose bar? These were original >> equipment on my Clem. Now they c

[RBW] Re: Shiny Rear Rack and Dynamo Brake Light

It's funny the places you see Riv biases show up. They use rechargeable lights on the bar and bag, it probably never occurred to them to put a light plate on that rack. On Monday, July 4, 2022 at 6:53:51 PM UTC-7 Doug H. wrote: > All, > I'm looking to order the Rivendell Shiny rear rack but fr

[RBW] Re: Craigslist (and others) Bikes For Sale: 3

Nice bike but I don't think the "2003 custom" title is accurate, especially as he says it was repainted only a year later. I believe it's a mid-'90s Waterford All Rounder. On Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 10:09:13 AM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Rivendell Custom > 49cm > $3,285 > Vero Beach, F

[RBW] Re: FS: Spurcycle bell

SOLD On Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 11:24:55 AM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > Super blingy, made in Sausalito CA., I just don't seem to ever ring it so > I didn't put it back when I swapped bars a couple years ago. > $25 shipped. > > Joe Bernard > -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

"Beautiful Godzilla" and "strident spandex hamsters"..I'm clearly behind on the latest cycling terminology! 😂 On Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 7:31:07 AM UTC-7 Marc Irwin wrote: > It was just a few months ago Leah and her family moved to Kalamazoo from > Las Vegas, several people suggested she co

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell tee, Big Agnes pad, derailers (mostly free), wool, etc.

Right on thanks I'll let him know! On Tue, Jun 28, 2022 at 12:20 PM Eric Marth wrote: > Joe — It was too short for a 1985 MB-3, 23" frame. > > On Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 11:24:11 AM UTC-4 jmlmu...@gmail.com wrote: > >> Hey Eric, >> >> Which frame was t

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell tee, Big Agnes pad, derailers (mostly free), wool, etc.

Hey Eric, Which frame was the fork too short for? The guy I sold my 89 MB-2 expressed interest in a fork that a rack can mount too and so I’m inquiring on his behalf. Thanks, Joe > On Jun 28, 2022, at 8:15 AM, Eric Marth wrote: > > A few people have asked about the fork and t

Re: [RBW] FS: Saddlebag and backpacks

a hydration bladder. I removed the >> helmet tab but will include it if you want to reattach it. >> >> https://www.osprey.com/us/en/product/syncro-5-SYNCRO5.html >> >> More photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Dg7Avy3hQT6A1xdF7 >> >> >> On Tuesday, Ma

Re: [RBW] Re: Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

charity ride I did was 40 and that was plenty. Joe Bernard On Sunday, June 26, 2022 at 2:12:35 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > Well done! I am sincerely and truly impressed! > > > On Sun, Jun 26, 2022 at 2:42 PM Leah Peterson wrote: > >> My first 100k ride is in the bo

[RBW] Re: FS: Thomson Masterpiece 27.2x330 set back seat post - $80

SOLD On Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 12:41:17 PM UTC-7 Joe Mullins wrote: > This black Thomson Masterpiece 27.2x330 set back seat post is used with a > few scratches as shown in the photos. Free shipping in continental US or > local pickup in Los Angeles. > > More pho

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto MCR 65 threadless 100mm stem

BUMP and free shipping in continental US. On Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 9:11:34 PM UTC-7 Joe Mullins wrote: > Thought I'd give this a bump since everyone's Gus's ought to be arriving > soon! > > On Sunday, April 3, 2022 at 12:58:10 AM UTC-7 Joe Mullins wrote: >

[RBW] FS: Thomson Masterpiece 27.2x330 set back seat post - $80

This black Thomson Masterpiece 27.2x330 set back seat post is used with a few scratches as shown in the photos. Free shipping in continental US or local pickup in Los Angeles. More photos here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Dg7Avy3hQT6A1xdF7 [image: Thomson.jpg]

Re: [RBW] FS: Saddlebag and backpacks

/us/en/product/syncro-5-SYNCRO5.html More photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Dg7Avy3hQT6A1xdF7 On Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 12:09:55 PM UTC-7 Joe Mullins wrote: > 4. Tool roll sold. Backpacks still available! > > On Monday, May 2, 2022 at 6:47:49 PM UTC-7 Joe Mullins wrote: > >> 4

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

I use the "e-bike" Kool Stops on my Motolites which work fabulously, but they're thick and make pulling the front wheel on my roadish fork (Riv custom) a pain. I may try the short gray cheapies on the front, I'm tired of wrestling with these. On Friday, June 24, 2022 at 5:07:10 AM UTC-7 Paul C

[RBW] Re: Clem L Paint Crisis

Indeed, Rich, this is how I designated myself a super-good bike packer after too many bad "professional" jobs I'd paid for. I despise the whole process and hope I never do it again (🙏🤞) but I learned the hard way that no one is going to go slower and be more meticulous than good-old me. Never a

[RBW] Re: Clem L Paint Crisis

o not be like me and be like me: I'd return for a full refund and start over. Joe "sometimes be like me" Bernard On Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 9:08:41 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > This same thing happened to me, only I was the seller. I was selling my >

[RBW] Re: Clem L Paint Crisis

Btw the frame itself isn't damaged, which I just realized is a worry you expressed in your post. No dent and it would take a long time for any rust to form, it just needs paint or nail polish to protect the surface. On Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 8:20:05 AM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Clem L Paint Crisis

and either get it done or keep the cash and go the touch-up route. The latter is still going to be noticeable but Grant would tell us to get over ourselves and ride our Rivs! Joe "don't be like me" Bernard On Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 7:19:01 AM UTC-7 Kiley Demond wrote: > As s

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

This, and also per my brief dalliance with a Susie..the front end has a slack angle for trail riding which can feel a bit floppy if you're used to more road-oriented Rivs. Joe Bernard On Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 10:51:19 AM UTC-7 Paul Clifton wrote: > Daniel, > I haven't ha

[RBW] Re: FS: 1989 Bridgstone MB-2

SOLD! On Friday, June 10, 2022 at 6:26:53 PM UTC-7 Joe Mullins wrote: > I'm not active on iBob and my loyalty is definitely to this group so > hopefully someone here can give it a new home. The seat tube measures 19.5" > C-C. All parts are original except for the brake

Re: [RBW] Re: long wheelbase, Hillibikes + tray racks

I had a 1up rack but it got stolen! The thieves must have had the special allen key. It was locked with the key lock that 1up sells but they got through that no problem. Don’t leave your 1up racks on your car in Los Angeles! It would have fit my new Susie no problem. Joe > On Jun 20, 2

[RBW] Re: Nitto Saddlebag Wire Guard

My experience with a Riv SaddleSack is the guard really only does the thing it claims: protect the brake cable. The bag settled around it in its original position, there was no lifting up or back. Joe Bernard On Monday, June 20, 2022 at 8:22:48 AM UTC-7 RichS wrote: > Does anyone here h

[RBW] Re: wheels (135mm spaced rear with freehub) for a Sam Hillborne

Most everything is listed as sold out at Riv at the moment but it's always worth a call to Rich Lesnik there, he usually has a line on something that'll work on Rivbikes. If you get lucky it'll ship to Buffalo in time. Joe Bernard On Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 1:49:

Re: [RBW] Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

ever since though so I say don’t go second guessing purchasing those fancy fast $$$ tires! Joe in Los Angeles > On Jun 15, 2022, at 7:51 PM, Leah Peterson wrote: > > I have heard it but it’s just as good the 2nd time. I also would have cheered > for the intrepid bike mechanic. Flat

Re: [RBW] Re: Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

front tire. Here comes old Joe Bernard (ok I was younger then), "Need any help? I have tools!" Turns out they didn't know how to use these tools so your intrepid bike mechanic got to work and fixed the tire. They cheered. I'm not kidding, an actual YAY JOE! Imagine how many t

Re: [RBW] Potential Wheel Trade?

Oh, duh. Eric: I'll follow up with you directly, later - need to check the current assignments of various wheelsets. =- Joe On 6/15/22, Joe Bunik wrote: > hi Eric > > Your rear is a Phil cassette or freewheel hub? I've got some potential > wheels to offer, depending. >

Re: [RBW] Potential Wheel Trade?

hi Eric Your rear is a Phil cassette or freewheel hub? I've got some potential wheels to offer, depending. Thanks =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek On 6/15/22, 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: > Seeing if there’s any interest out there. I have a pair of Rich-built 650B >

[RBW] Re: Older Geometry and Sizing Charts?

Go here, scroll down to grabs of the original Atlantis catalog and Reader articles. Hosted by the moderator of this group. http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/atlantis/index.html On Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 6:04:58 PM UTC-7 jkg...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi, all, anyone have links (or pdfs) for olde

Re: [RBW] WTB: ROSCO BEBE or other long-reach step-through

The Rosco-Platys are landing soon and they are NICE. > On Jun 14, 2022, at 11:42 AM, Omar Sandoval wrote: > > Hi everyone! > > Looking to buy a rosco bebe or other long-reach step-through. Hoping someone > out there has outgrown theirs and is willing to pass it along. :) > > Thank you!

Re: [RBW] Bars and more bars...

the Albatross bars give me. Maybe when the Roaduno comes out those Choco bars will find a home... Joe in Los Angeles > On Jun 13, 2022, at 8:55 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I can't help with a bar, but I've used Pauls, DC, Shimano, Mafac, and > Tektro cantis, and the Paul&

Re: [RBW] Bars and more bars...

Albatross bars and would love to hear other’s thoughts on this… I have Paul Mini-Moto’s on my Hillborne and they are almost too good. The smoke my Shimano V-Brakes IMO. They just feel more solid. I would imagine the canti’s feel just as good. Joe in Los Angeles > On Jun 12, 2022, at 8:32 PM,

Re: [RBW] Re: Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

Leah, I love that you look like the ringleader in the group photo. Everyone else is on horses and you're in a gleaming CHARIOT 👑 On Friday, June 10, 2022 at 5:14:30 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > I got my Racing Platypus back for the rides this week. It has heavenly new > gray Ultra

Re: [RBW] Clem Smith Jr. L 59 cm Wheel Sizes

Well technically I didn't say the renaming was the reason for the success, I said it was successful later as the renamed thing. On Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 4:15:35 AM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote: > I’m going to mildly correct Joe; it wasn’t the renaming that made 29ers > successful whe

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr. L 59 cm Wheel Sizes

iv and a couple others revived 16-or-so years ago - became 27.5 for MTBs. Joe "my 650B Riv has 27.5" tires" Bernard On Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 3:29:32 PM UTC-7 Jacob Lopez wrote: > Well, I feel silly. A little more research could have answered that! > Thanks, folks! I ap

Re: [RBW] front carrying options for 2022

differently. Joe > On Jun 7, 2022, at 12:27 PM, Minh wrote: > > Ah good question, i use albatross bars. and i wouldnt say its a serious > wobble, but every now and then i do feel something thru the bars. i also use > a steering dampener so the front wheel does not flop

Re: [RBW] front carrying options for 2022

/bag setup for the front and keeping saddle bags on the saddle. On the front, keeping the weight as low and back as possible is the way to go. I’d imagine that if your current setup feels wobbly, putting a bag up higher would exaggerate the wobbliness even more. Joe in Los Angeles > On Ju

[RBW] Re: Grant's new Big Clem

Theoretically - I haven't tried it - you should get less clatter when the chain lands kinda between cogs with a narrow chain on a wider-spaced cassette. So that would make an improved friction shifting experience.* *This is assuming the Riv 7 uses old 7-speed spacing. The product copy for this

Re: [RBW] Re: Who got the first ever Rosco Platypus?

Nice looking bike! I got see it in person at Riv and I have to say it looks right at home in the wild with all that cargo on it! Might I ask, how much of a load are you rocking in that photo and how is the bike handling it? Joe in Los Angeles > On Jun 2, 2022, at 9:31 AM, Zach Hale wr

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto MCR 65 threadless 100mm stem

Thought I'd give this a bump since everyone's Gus's ought to be arriving soon! On Sunday, April 3, 2022 at 12:58:10 AM UTC-7 Joe Mullins wrote: > This is a catch and release from another member here. I bought it to put > on an incoming Gus but I am now getting a Susie and

Re: [RBW] Re: Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

"... maybe Leah Peterson is a maniac who's just as fast on a Clem! Let's find out!!!" We have our answer. 18-20mph. On a Clem!!! On Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 8:15:46 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: >  > Here’s my write-up from tonight’s Clubbing with the Clem. Attached in the > next p

[RBW] Re: Mystery Sound and Broken Chain

Is the chain jamming between the big ring and a too-low front derailleur? On Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 9:31:42 AM UTC-7 George Schick wrote: > Bill - oh, there has definitely been something going on all these years > that's just not right vs. a perceived but unrealized perfection associated > wi

[RBW] Re: Mystery Sound and Broken Chain

Bill (this is Joe, not George), I've had that noise madness with SRAM cassettes. Chains sound all rattly and crunchy on them and I'm just not into it! Joe Bernard On Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 9:14:22 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > George > > Getting back to the problem you

Re: [RBW] Re: Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

Update to my advice, I also send my regards! 🙋‍♂️ On Monday, May 30, 2022 at 5:58:38 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > I think the Clem is the way. Maybe you're a little slower this week and > they can wait a minute, maybe Leah Peterson is a maniac who's just as fast > on a C

[RBW] Re: Mystery Sound and Broken Chain

der heavy power the cassette is contacting the frame at the dropout. On Monday, May 30, 2022 at 6:16:12 PM UTC-7 George Schick wrote: > Joe - I thought about that and have since replaced the chain, but in all > likely hood the cassette should still be OK. It's not the original with

[RBW] Re: Mystery Sound and Broken Chain

It could be anything but what I think we know now is the chain is busted and chain and cassette are both probably pretty old. Based on my supposition - pulled out of thin air - that your chain never mated well with that cassette I would replace both now and see what happens. Joe Bernard On

Re: [RBW] Re: Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

because it was my only bike > during 2020 and I rode it hard. But, it is unproven at club rides and I’ve > got hesitation. > > I don’t know which bike to take for certain, but you are free to send your > advice and/or regards. > Leah > > On May 27, 2022, at 10:56 AM, Joe T

Re: [RBW] Re: Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

Another great story by Leah! From Vegas to Michigan life. Beautiful Michigan, enjoy! On Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 10:25:24 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Kevin, > > Their slow group was slow. I was glad to be in the faster class on the > women’s ride. I kept pace, rode in 2nd and

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

compare and we can both get an idea of how going either way affects it. At first I was going to wait for the new 7-speed hubs that Riv is working on but decided that going with a 9-speed hub and spacers gives me more options. Joe > On May 25, 2022, at 5:16 AM, lconley wrote: > > The so

Re: [RBW] Re: New Selle Anatomica X2 saddle owner

It's definitely different if you're used to Brooks saddles. Selle Anatomicas mold and bend and stretch all over the dang place..not my thing but lots of people love them. Joe Bernard On Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 11:11:27 AM UTC-7 Andrew Turner wrote: > Good to know. And yes, th

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Badge Poster Update

Thanks Marty! There is a good chance this is getting printed out and put on my wall! Coolest head badges on the planet! Joe > On May 23, 2022, at 8:18 AM, Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA > wrote: > > The latest Blahg mentioned a new badge book that Riv contributed to, and they

Re: [RBW] Re: Craigslist (and others) Bikes For Sale: 3

$3700 for an XO-1. Just by literally any Rivendell and you'll have a better bike 👍 On Monday, May 23, 2022 at 11:10:01 AM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Two Bridgestone XOs on Northern Virginia craigslist. > > XO-2 > 52cm > $700 > Alexandria, VA > > https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bi

Re: [RBW] First big ride on new-to-me Roadini

I love seeing this Brady! I’m so glad you are enjoying the bike and that its in a good home. I looks nice and happy up there in the mountains! Happy riding! Joe > On May 22, 2022, at 2:30 PM, Brady Smith wrote: > > > > I bought this 2020 Roadini off the list and finish buil

Re: [RBW] Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

called > worse. I hope it means “goofball.” > > Joe, if it stops being fun, I’ll quit. Coincidentally, tonight is the 50th > anniversary party of the club’s existence. FIFTIETH! It’s dinner and a walk > down memory lane. I’m going in normal clothes and am anxious to see > everyone

[RBW] Re: WTB: Sackville SaddleSack XSmall in tan or something equally quaint

don't think anybody cares anymore, that company owner is no longer involved. Joe "occasional Riv historian" Bernard On Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 8:23:09 AM UTC-7 Andrew Turner wrote: > I'll definitely keep that company in my back pocket! Thanks for the tip. I > actually f

[RBW] Re: Anyone using an ABUS frame lock on a CLEM JR?

Doggone it, my phone autocorrected your name. Sorry Mackenzey! 🤦 On Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 10:04:53 AM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > Hi Mackenzie, > > I can't verify tire size because I have no memory of what I used on my > first Clem (45cm H model) but I can' tell yo

[RBW] Re: Anyone using an ABUS frame lock on a CLEM JR?

7;re right about the seatstays on a 64, that sounds familiar. Also it's quite heavy and always there, my opinion is an Otto lock is a better/simpler idea for "run into the store" locking. Joe Bernard On Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 8:43:49 AM UTC-7 Mackenzy Albright wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

There is darkness and there is light. True fact. On Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 5:18:58 PM UTC-7 Garth wrote: > The funny thing about "proving" myself is that the very act of "proving" > only validates the very ass-umption that prompted the proving in the first > place. To improve myself accept

Re: [RBW] Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

ral break-up of the club membership." >>>> >>>> Another example involved training rides of racer-types through a very >>>> picturesque and hilly Indianapolis cemetery, ideal for a criterium course. >>>> >>>> The groups became so a

Re: [RBW] Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

I just hope it stays fun, or more accurately you continue to find the fun in it. Pacelines are notorious for attractng competitive grumpy people who wouldn't know fun if it cracked them over the head with a carbon fork. Stay away from those people! Joe Bernard On Wednesday, May 18, 2022

[RBW] Re: Craigslist (and others) Bikes For Sale: 3

Rambouillet 56cm https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/d/durham-rivendell-rambouillet/7484477968.html On Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 9:32:19 AM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote: > Hunqapillar > 54cm > 4000 > Lafayette, CA > > https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/lafayette-rivendell-hunqapillar-54cm/748386

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

If any Gus owners want a black Nitto threadless stem to match that head badge, I have one for sale! The ad is buried a few months back maybe I’ll bump it up. Joe > On May 16, 2022, at 4:57 AM, lconley wrote: > > The rear dropouts have two less threaded mounts (there are thr

[RBW] Re: FS: TRP RRL SR Levers

SOLD On Friday, May 13, 2022 at 1:07:45 PM UTC-7 Joe Mullins wrote: > These are barely used. Some tiny scratches on one of them which I tried to > show in one of the photos. I'm asking $65 + shipping from Los Angeles. > Thanks! > > More photos here: > ht

[RBW] Found Hillborne in SF

sure if the person who posted the ad bought the bike or if it is still in the Mission. Is this your bike or does it look familiar to you? I hope the owner can get their bike back. Peace, Joe in SF -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Ow

[RBW] Re: Craigslist (and others) Bikes For Sale: 3

Read the Rambouillet "54cm" ad carefully before driving to Arcata, that's a 56. On Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 9:50:07 AM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote: > Yves Gomez > 52cm > 1000 > Seattle, WA > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1418193641964641 > > > Clem Smith Jr. H > 59cm > 1200 > Grand

Re: [RBW] Jim 7 speed cassette on a triple

This exact setup is going on my Susie once it arrives. I will first try it with a long cage derailed and no extender and report my findings! Joe in Los Angeles > On May 7, 2022, at 12:48 PM, Yankeebird wrote: > > Thanks, all. I don’t have a lot of personal rear derailleur screwi

[RBW] Re: FS: 700c Mavic/XTR road wheelset

Sold On Monday, May 2, 2022 at 6:29:20 PM UTC-7 Mike K. wrote: > So sad to have missed out on these. If anyone else has a decent set of > 700c wheels, I need a set for my Cross Cut. > > On Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 11:25:08 PM UTC-5 jmlmu...@gmail.com wrote: > >> There's a few folks who've reached

Re: [RBW] FS: Saddlebag and backpacks

4. Tool roll sold. Backpacks still available! On Monday, May 2, 2022 at 6:47:49 PM UTC-7 Joe Mullins wrote: > 4. Swrve Stationary tool roll - $30 - brand new never used. > https://swrve.us/collections/belts-and-bags/products/stationary-tool-roll > > More photos: https://photo

Re: [RBW] FS: Saddlebag and backpacks

May 2, 2022 at 4:35 PM Joe Mullins wrote: > >> Thanks Patrick you're a great spokes person! I need you to comment on all >> my sale to help sell them and give you a commission! >> >> David, someone else reached out about the Junior but you are next in line >>

Re: [RBW] FS: Saddlebag and backpacks

Carradice bag sold. The backpacks are still available. On Monday, May 2, 2022 at 3:35:45 PM UTC-7 Joe Mullins wrote: > Thanks Patrick you're a great spokes person! I need you to comment on all > my sale to help sell them and give you a commission! > > David, someone else reac

Re: [RBW] FS: Saddlebag and backpacks

Thanks Patrick you're a great spokes person! I need you to comment on all my sale to help sell them and give you a commission! David, someone else reached out about the Junior but you are next in line if they pass. Joe On Monday, May 2, 2022 at 1:29:23 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA - Brooks B68s FS on eBay

Black B68s on eBay for 124. https://www.ebay.com/itm/144533381845?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=66vxTDK6RUW&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY > On Apr 28, 2022, at 6:42 AM, lconley wrote: > > The stamping on the side of the saddle where it says B68 or B67 is d

[RBW] Re: FS: 700c Mavic/XTR road wheelset

There's a few folks who've reached out. If they all pass on the wheels I'll give an update but I don't want anyone else to get their hopes up at the point. Thanks everyone! On Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 11:07:10 AM UTC-7 Ryan wrote: > What a deal! if I was in the market and shipping/duty x-rate to

Re: [RBW] Re: Jim 7-Speed Cassettes

-44 up front and a 13-42 in the back, my new Susie will be unstoppable! Thanks, Joe in Los Angeles > On May 1, 2022, at 6:17 AM, 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > > I agree with Garth about the poor gear progressions on the 13-34 Jim. The > Shima

Re: [RBW] Re: Latest Blahg, Leah, sheep

the Racing Platypus in the club >> rides then they are not worth riding. I mean, would you expect Pam Murray >> to ride a road bike and not her Betty Foy? Unthinkable! >> >> I’m happy you relate to besting other riders though - I did laugh as I >> pictured you rac

[RBW] Re: Latest Blahg, Leah, sheep

The question is what she would do on one of those 16 lbs. carbon racers. Borrow one, Leah! Let's find out! 🤪 Joe "in the slow group" Bernard On Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 9:44:53 AM UTC-7 Ryan wrote: > Somehow I don't think you'll be humbled, Leah > > All t

Re: [RBW] WTB 60cm Platypus

Winner! 🏆 That's a really nice bike. Enjoy! On Friday, April 29, 2022 at 8:38:28 AM UTC-7 rsb...@msn.com wrote: > I bought the Platy in NJ yesterday. Went up to take a look yesterday. > Offered him 3K cash and he bit. > Bike is like new, been ridden maybe 100 miles or so. It was my birthday,

[RBW] Re: Choco Dirt Drop question

p/Choco combo should feel notable stiffer than Tallux/Bosco. Joe Bernard On Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 10:56:40 AM UTC-7 greenteadrinkers wrote: > Hi David, right! on the Sam it's the Bluelug's version of Bosco Bullmoose, > on the SimpleOne it's a (I think) 12cm Tallux. Th

[RBW] Re: Grant Petersen Discussion on Reddit

Not a big fan of "Joy to the World" aka the Jeremiah Was a Bullfrog song but "Easy to be Hard" and "One" are stunning pieces of work. Those boys could sing. On Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 9:23:28 PM UTC-7 Philip Williamson wrote: > Ah, Three Dog Night. They won more Grammys in one night than Bo

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus/Clem sizing

tube measurement. And then on top of > that the bike I was considering came with a 13cm stem! But a few pedal > strokes wa all it took.:) > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 26, 2022, at 4:10 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Basically the trick to purchasing any Clem - especiall

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus/Clem sizing

The stem is as high as >> it can go. So a 59 could work I guess but with a much shorter stem? >> According to the size suggestions you reference I should definitely be on a >> 52. But based on PBH I could probably be comfortable on a 59. >> >> Sent from my iPhone &g

[RBW] Re: FS: 2020 Roadini 54cm

SOLD On Sunday, April 10, 2022 at 11:33:09 AM UTC-7 Joe Mullins wrote: > I'm wondering if this fell through the cracks because I forgot to put FS > in the title so I'm reposting a new thread with a price drop. > > This is from the last batch of Roadini's and was pu

[RBW] Re: Sugino XD2 BCD?

These were set up a lot of ways but a common-from-Riv way was to turn an XD2 triple into guard-40-32. The chain guard and 40t are 110bcd, 32t is 74bcd. Joe Bernard On Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 11:36:51 AM UTC-7 greenteadrinkers wrote: > Anyone happen to know what the BCD for the in

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus/Clem sizing

So I'm wrong. This happens occasionally! 🙃 On Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 11:06:28 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Sofia is! She has a blue Clem from the lottery and I don’t think she is > 5’1”. > > On Apr 26, 2022, at 1:15 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I w

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus/Clem sizing

x27;t even correspond to the PBH recs elsewhere in the description. Nobody 5 feet tall is riding a current 45cm Clem L. On Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 8:34:32 AM UTC-7 Doug H. wrote: > Good catch Joe. I think that is a good change and makes sense with the > lng chainstays. > Doug >

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus/Clem sizing

To clarify, the 45cm Clem L is a 27.5/650b bike now. And longer ETT than the old 26-ers. On Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 5:23:06 AM UTC-7 Doug H. wrote: > Keith, > I ride a 52 Clem and am 5'10" with an 83 PBH. I could ride a 59 I think > but I prefer the 650b wheels. The 45 Clem has 26 inch whee

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