Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendale Platypus Mermaid 55cm

Mary — Thanks! Good luck on your sale. Can’t imagine anyone looking and not buying your bike. It is immaculate and the price is quite a deal. I am ready to buy if he wants to haggle.  On Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 5:39:52 PM UTC-6 mary.f...@gmail.com wrote: > I have someone coming tomorrow

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen Photo Thread

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Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendale Platypus Mermaid 55cm

I have someone coming tomorrow for it, if he doesn't show I will contact you. On Sat, May 18, 2024 at 6:43 PM Valerie Yates wrote: > Hi Mary — I sent you a private message. I would love to buy this bike from > you. > > Best, > Val in Boulder CO > > On Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 3:04:03 PM UTC-6

[RBW] Re: Rivendale Platypus Mermaid 55cm

Hi Mary — I sent you a private message. I would love to buy this bike from you. Best, Val in Boulder CO On Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 3:04:03 PM UTC-6 mary.f...@gmail.com wrote: > $ 1,500. I am reducing the price of my Platypus to $1500 as I do not have > room for it anymore. It is a great

[RBW] Re: Rivendale Platypus Mermaid 55cm

Mary, That is quite a deal for someone! Good luck with the sale. If I hadn't just bought a Roadini I would buy it. Doug On Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 5:04:03 PM UTC-4 mary.f...@gmail.com wrote: > $ 1,500. I am reducing the price of my Platypus to $1500 as I do not have > room for it anymore.

[RBW] Re: The Cub House's Los Angeles Invitational Ride - May 18

@Neale & Armand:How did it go today? How are those legs feeling? Was hoping to be Riv's unofficial Paparazzi at rollout this morning, but ended up doing some beach camping instead. When I got back into town this afternoon, I drove by the Cub House and saw cyclists everywhere with

[RBW] Re: Rivendale Platypus Mermaid 55cm

$ 1,500. I am reducing the price of my Platypus to $1500 as I do not have room for it anymore. It is a great bike. On Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 9:20:29 PM UTC-4 Mary Franzek wrote: > For sale: > > RIvendell Platypus 55 cm. Mermaid color, all parts included. > I love this bike, it is

[RBW] Re: Adventures in (Re) building my Saluki

Well Bill, you are probably right but I turn 80 this year and find that every day I have less and less urge to buy anything (excluding red meat & red wine). Most of my tool budget, such as it it, goes into wood working tools. This rebuild included only one new item - a brake cable. I

[RBW] Re: For sale: Nexave rapid rise, Nitto stems, Suntour Cyclone

Further updates! Nexave: Sold Faceplater: Sold Technomic: Sold Cyclone: Available Shifters: Sold Clamps: Available On Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 3:52:27 PM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote: > A few more things for sale: > > [image: IMG_1602.JPG] > > *Shimano SL-BS50 shift levers — $50* > A set of

[RBW] Re: Adventures in (Re) building my Saluki

Or get them all at once: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093SKS6XV/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2 Second bike tool I bought, after a good workstand. They have saved me enormous amounts of frustration. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: For sale: Nexave rapid rise, Nitto stems, Suntour Cyclone

Nexave: Sold Faceplater: Pending Technomic: Available Cyclone: Available Thanks! On Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:24:42 PM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote: > *IMpoRTant dEtaiLS!! * > Clamp diameter on the Face-plater is 25.4 > Clamp diameter on the Technomic is 26.0 > > On Saturday, May 18, 2024 at

[RBW] Re: For sale: Nexave rapid rise, Nitto stems, Suntour Cyclone

*IMpoRTant dEtaiLS!! * Clamp diameter on the Face-plater is 25.4 Clamp diameter on the Technomic is 26.0 On Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:17:18 PM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote: > A few things for sale, please email me to purchase. Prices do not include > shipping. Thank you! > > [image:

[RBW] Re: Adventures in (Re) building my Saluki

Michael I'm not picking on you, but I strongly believe that anybody with the mechanical confidence to build a bike from the frame up should own a proper small tap-handle ($10), plus an M5x0.8mm tap ($5), an M6x1.0mm tap ($6), and a M10x1.0mm tap ($8). That tiny tool kit would have saved you

Re: [RBW] Re: Brooks B68

Jeff — Since the original requester has opted out, I’d love to buy it, if it is still available. Will send a pm. On Friday, May 17, 2024 at 4:00:47 PM UTC-6 jeffbog...@hotmail.com wrote: > Perfect shape, rode around the block and it's not a good match. Basically > new. How about $135? > > On

[RBW] Re: TRP RRL vs Shimano Tiagra

@atreya: I rarely post to the RBW Owners Bunch since we no longer own any Rivs, but the topic of RRL vs Shimano caught my eye. I (Jeff) am only 5' 7" with small-medium hands. My wife (Lori) is about the same - 5' 5" with small-ish hands (PBHs in the high 70's, low 80's). Back in the

Re: [RBW] Re: Brooks B68

I’m holding off for now. Having some riding issues. Thanks On Fri, May 17, 2024 at 6:01 PM jeffbog...@hotmail.com < jeffbogdanov...@hotmail.com> wrote: > Perfect shape, rode around the block and it's not a good match. Basically > new. How about $135? > > On Thursday 16 May 2024 at 16:13:53

[RBW] Re: TRP RRL vs Shimano Tiagra

On Friday, May 17, 2024 at 7:58:26 PM UTC-5 atreya...@gmail.com wrote: Folks, I like aesthetics of Shimano better than RRL . So folks who have used both? Is there a difference in performance and comfort , to make the upgrade worth it. Also looks like ramps on RRL are longer, does it add to the

[RBW] Re: FS: 57 Orange Roadini frameset

PM sent On Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 9:34:10 AM UTC-5 gson...@gmail.com wrote: > From the last run they did orange, early 23. Frame in near mint condition. > It’s still built up right now. $950. In LA. It can ship. > > > GMS > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Adventures in (Re) building my Saluki

Glad the bike is back working for you, Michael You and your stories are one of the main reasons I sought out a Saluki. Glad you're being patient and taking the time to do it right, too. I've gotten impatient and forced things, only to regret it later. There was nothing particularly odd or

[RBW] Re: FS: 58 Toyo Atlantis frameset

I have tried uploading pictures numerous times it doesn’t work for some reason. Bike is in LA and I received in trade last year from a group member. I can try separately emailing pics to whoever is interested. Thanks. On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:35:42 AM UTC-7 Hoch in ut wrote: > > With

[RBW] Re: Adventures in (Re) building my Saluki

You resuscitated it!!! Judging from the pics the Saluki was worth the effort. The polished fenders really complement the gray color way - sharp!!! On Friday, May 17, 2024 at 8:50:41 PM UTC-4 mhec...@gmail.com wrote: > You may remember my previous post after retrieving my Saluki ( Serial >

Re: [RBW] Re: Love to Ride: Commuter Challenge

Ryan, oh thank you ☺️Brian, NO WAY. I’m going to tell him.Doug, it’s like social media for bikes. I haven’t gotten the hang of it yet, but I hope you love it.LOn May 17, 2024, at 8:12 AM, Brian Turner wrote:Thanks for sharing this, Leah! I was delighted to see that the Rivendell owner in the

[RBW] Re: Adventures in (Re) building my Saluki

Phew! Bike looks so good. Good luck on our ride tomorrow. Keep us posted. On Friday, May 17, 2024 at 5:50:41 PM UTC-7 mhec...@gmail.com wrote: > You may remember my previous post after retrieving my Saluki ( Serial > #007) from the powder coating shop in White River Jct Vt. I thought the >

[RBW] Re: Did Charlie Gallop lose its swoopy top tube?

The design decision for the straight top tube unfortunately killed my interest in the frame. What a pity (for me)… On Saturday 9 September 2023 at 20:37:51 UTC+2 iamkeith wrote: > Veering ever-so-slightly off topic, and apologies to those who don't have > facebook, but check out the bike in

[RBW] Re: DC Riv Dealer Figures Visually in TV Piece

I was in DC the weekend after the Nat'l bike summit, which my wife attended, and we rode the Capital Crescent to Rock Creek with a dedicated stop at Happy Go. The owner (whose name I can't recall) was incredibly friendly and we chatted about infrastructure and how obnoxious it is that wealthy

Re: [RBW] Re: Love to Ride: Commuter Challenge

I just downloaded the Love To Bike app. I like the idea of tracking my cycling without having to start and stop the app like Strava. Thanks for sharing this Leah. Doug On Friday, May 17, 2024 at 8:12:36 AM UTC-4 Brian Turner wrote: > Thanks for sharing this, Leah! I was delighted to see that

[RBW] Re: Photos from last weekend's overnighter

Minh, I had an inflatable pad in the saddle bag. https://www.montbell.us/products/disp.php?cat_id=14008_id=1124667 Takashi 2024年5月16日木曜日 22:56:14 UTC+9 Minh: > great pics, looks like fun! is there a sleeping pad somewhere in that > gear? that's the one item i'm having some trouble packing

Re: [RBW] Re: Love to Ride: Commuter Challenge

Thanks for sharing this, Leah! I was delighted to see that the Rivendell owner in the photos is wearing a t-shirt that I designed for the local brewery I do all the graphic design for (West Sixth Brewing in Lexington KY). The shirt says “Ride bikes, drink beer”, and features a simple illustration

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen Photo Thread

Beautiful Homer! Very classy, perfect. Randy in WI On Friday, May 17, 2024 at 5:48:52 AM UTC-5 Nicholas A wrote: > [image: IMG_3110.jpg] > > A teaser photo of my Homer from La Chouette in Paris... very much a teaser > because they wont be shipping it for at least a week! > > On Monday 13 May

[RBW] Re: Love to Ride: Commuter Challenge

That's brilliant Leah! If anyone csn sell people on riding bikes for daily activities, it's you! Good on ya! On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:18:49 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > My love for my new home state is well-documented. After 18 years of desert > living, we moved to

[RBW] Re: FS: Droptube Rivendell Custom 54cm

Ok let's try offers on complete or frameset or some combination thereof. On Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 10:54:47 AM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > Smarter, yes. Will it work? Doubtful. I think I need more cash to let it > go than folks are willing to spend. This whole project looks to be winding >

[RBW] Re: wtb: 26.8 seatpost, 120-130mm quill stem

On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:18:19 PM UTC-5 Tim Bantham wrote: A new frame and fork from Riv usually includes a Kaloi seatpost. You might want to verify before buying unless your just looking for something fancier. Yes, your Sam will come with a Kalloy seatpost. The ones in the last batch

[RBW] Re: wtb: 26.8 seatpost, 120-130mm quill stem

A new frame and fork from Riv usually includes a Kaloi seatpost. You might want to verify before buying unless your just looking for something fancier. On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 11:20:18 AM UTC-4 Brent Knepper wrote: > looks like I've a periwinkle build coming up in the near future, which

[RBW] Re: FS: spring cleaning!

Do you still have noodles by any chance ? On Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 7:44:39 PM UTC-7 Calvin Yolo wrote: > *52cm Nitto Noodle (Mod. 177) - 26.0 — $90* > >- Mounted for a week or so, then taken off. Basically new but there's >residue from the standard newbaum/shellac combo here at

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

It was nice to meet you on Saturday at Topanga Creek Outpost, Armand! Your Platy is even more gorgeous in person. On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 9:53:45 AM UTC-7 Neale S. wrote: > See you this weekend Armand! Will be on my Atlantis and at least > attempting the triple scoop. > > On Thursday, May

Re: [RBW] Re: Brooks B68

I am going to hold off for a bit. Thanks On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 9:46:29 AM UTC-4 J S wrote: > Condition and price? > > On Wed, May 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM jeffbog...@hotmail.com < > jeffbog...@hotmail.com> wrote: > >> I have one, PM sent >> >> On Wednesday 15 May 2024 at 09:38:10 UTC-5

[RBW] Re: FS: Albacore handlebars, Paul thumbie mount, VO Grand Cru levers, Profile and VO quill stems, tires

Update on items. The following are still available, shipping not included: *Profile stainless stem*, 135mm reach, 26mm clamp, 1" quill. No bolt cap, but I whittled a wine cork into a little plug and that worked great and you can do that too: $20 *Velo Orange faceplate quill stem, black, 31.8mm

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos

I absolutely adore my 2015 size 57 in Tiburon Blue. If you want to see the Grant design influence, check out bikeinsights dot com comparison of this model to a Bleriot in size 59. This 57cm was a new addition to the San Marcos lineup, and is as close to a perfect geometry for my morph than

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

See you this weekend Armand! Will be on my Atlantis and at least attempting the triple scoop. On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 9:41:18 AM UTC-7 glennma...@gmail.com wrote: > Having just gotten my first Rivendell--a Platypus no less--this is very > inspiring. You've put together a truly beautiful

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

Having just gotten my first Rivendell--a Platypus no less--this is very inspiring. You've put together a truly beautiful bike. On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 9:24:30 AM UTC-4 Shoji Takahashi wrote: > beautiful build. I love the video of you riding it on the trails. > > I really need to find

[RBW] Re: Parts for Sale

One last bump for this post. If you need a 700c Velocity built front wheel let me know. It is a silver rim with a black Shimano 105 hub. 36 spokes. Very few miles on it. I replaced it with a Dynamo wheel. $140 shipped to the lower 48. Velocity Wheel

[RBW] Re: The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

Thank you. It's kind of a four decade anachronism. A 1980s build concept and tire clearances. 1990s stem and 3x8 drivetrain. 2000s frame set. 2010s wheel set and handlebar. 2020s front rack and bag. Timeless 1950s - 1960s metal fenders, retro-copy rear rack and saddle. I'm going to

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos

Thanks for the link to that documentation. I believe mine is a 54cm 2014 model. It looks like I got the newer blue color with the older fork. It's a bridge model, I guess! On Wed, May 15, 2024 at 9:07 AM Valerie Yates wrote: > Following up from a different thread re offshoot discussion of the

[RBW] Re: The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

That rear rack is in fact the perfect one. I think the Salsa Stem is actually my favorite part of the whole build. Crushed it Bill! On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:35:06 AM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Rear rack in place now on my Romulus. It's a full on "sport touring" > build now. > >

[RBW] Re: FS: 58 Toyo Atlantis frameset

With everyone on high alert with fraudulent ads lately, I’d highly suggest posting details, location, and pictures. On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:50:49 AM UTC-6 gson...@gmail.com wrote: > Please email me for details > If interested. Asking $1800. > > GMS > -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

Rear rack in place now on my Romulus. It's a full on "sport touring" build now. https://flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/53724531148/in/photostream/ The very last bit will be to get a dynamo setup. Aside from that, it's ready for overnighter duty. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday,

[RBW] Re: Photos from last weekend's overnighter

great pics, looks like fun! is there a sleeping pad somewhere in that gear? that's the one item i'm having some trouble packing on the bike! On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 9:11:07 AM UTC-4 Takashi wrote: > Thank you all for nice comments. > > Diana, tires are Schwalbe Thunder Burt 29 x 2.1. > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Brooks B68

Condition and price? On Wed, May 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM jeffbog...@hotmail.com < jeffbogdanov...@hotmail.com> wrote: > I have one, PM sent > > On Wednesday 15 May 2024 at 09:38:10 UTC-5 jrst...@gmail.com wrote: > >> Anyone have a fairly new B68 you are looking to sell? >> >> Thanks >> >> Joel >> >

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

The chain holder is a brilliant idea! (I will have to try it on mine.) A meticulous build -- I like all the set screws protecting threads. David Lipsky in Berkeley, CA On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:56:44 PM UTC-7 Armand Kizirian wrote: > The complete build list is as follows. *View all photos

[RBW] Re: Brooks B68

I have one, PM sent On Wednesday 15 May 2024 at 09:38:10 UTC-5 jrst...@gmail.com wrote: > Anyone have a fairly new B68 you are looking to sell? > > Thanks > > Joel > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

@Chester, I have always wanted to ride up Montebello Road and explore, when I lived in Mountain View, California. Unfortunately, the road was gated and closed to the public back in the 1970's. I am very glad to see that the area is a natural preserve now for the public to access and enjoy

Re: [RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

Congrats on dialing in that build, Armand. Wishing you many happy miles. On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 12:18:57 PM UTC-7 kiziria...@gmail.com wrote: > Thanks for the kind words everyone! > > *@Leah* - I feel like evntually I'll switch the v-brakes. Right now > that will require a rack

Re: [RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

Thanks for the kind words everyone! *@Leah* - I feel like evntually I'll switch the v-brakes. Right now that will require a rack change, and I love the F32 front as it's all brazed and very lightweight. I also utilize a Nitto NR-21 rear rack for a saddle bar support for the longer day

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

We are almost to 3:00 PM PST. Who is watching the clock and ready to buy a Sam Hillborne? Doug On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 1:57:45 PM UTC-4 Curtis wrote: > Hi, > > Sell the Homer and get a green Sam. If you are even considering selling > the Homer, then that is the way to go. Avoid future

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

Hi, Sell the Homer and get a green Sam. If you are even considering selling the Homer, then that is the way to go. Avoid future disappointment and regret by getting the green Sam. One person's opion. Peace, Curtis On Wed, May 15, 2024, 10:49 AM Donzaemon wrote: > I’m contemplating pulling

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

I’m contemplating pulling the trigger on a Sam now that they’re available again. It was my first choice among Rivendell’s current lineup due to its all-rounder quality and its ability to take v-brakes, which I prefer over side-pulls and center pulls. Sadly, they weren’t available when I was in

[RBW] Re: FS 48 Sam Hillborne $3000 OBO plus shipping

BUMP with price reduction and a couple new photos. $2600 plus shipping. Standover is 28.5 inches. This is as small as I think Riv's are made. On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 3:06:15 PM UTC-7 Jonathan D. wrote: > I am selling for my ex-wife a 48 mm Sam Hillborne. I purchased the frame > and built

Re: [RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

As Mathias, I too have no particular interest in step-throughs -- I've owned a number of them: mixtes, drop-frame Raleigh Sportses and clones -- and if I ever buy another one it will be a Clem to build up as a ride-around beater and not for the drop frame; but yes, that Platypus is very well

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

This is just a lovely build. I too have a Platypus and love it! I took it on a club gravel ride and had quite a few curious looks but had not difficulty keeping up with the group. I just added an R-14 rear rack on mine and plan to updgrade to Paul Motolites as I get around to it. This is a

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos

Oops- replied in the same thread. i thought changing the subject line would make it into a new one. Guess it doesn't actually matter. On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 8:07:38 AM UTC-6 Valerie Yates wrote: > Following up from a different thread re offshoot discussion of the San > Marcos, the

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis 55 for sale

Thanks Doug . I have a homer too for my road miles . I love the ride feel . So homer like with v brakes for trails and new colors are tempting . I hover around 165 -175 lbs , so probably Sam can do everything that Atlantis would for me . When I got introduced to Riv ( I live very close to Riv HQ)

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos

Following up from a different thread re offshoot discussion of the San Marcos, the color changed between the 2013 Pearl Blue and 2015 Tiburon Blue versions, when they also expanded the range using 650b wheels to include the 54 and new 57 size.. Maybe the straight fork was retained on the

[RBW] Re: Sam Riders - help me pick the right size! 88 pbh

Thank you for the response! Thinking the 57 should work for me. Enjoy your Clem! On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 8:42:51 PM UTC-4 Chris Halasz wrote: > Michael > > If it helps, I had a 60cm (double top tube) Sam, and sold it because I > thought it was just a bit big *for my* 89cm pbh. While I

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

Armand, welcome to the Cult of the Platypus. You've built a stellar example! I'm running the same hubs and rims on my mermaid Platypus, though with 42mm RH slicks under 58mm fenders I went I'm of the opinion that there is some kind of magic happening with the design of the Platypus -

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

Armand, welcome to the Cult of the Platypus. You've built a stellar example! I'm running the same hubs and rims on my mermaid Platypus, though with 42mm RH slicks under 58mm fenders I went I'm of the opinion that there is some kind of magic happening with the design of the Platypus -

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

beautiful build. I love the video of you riding it on the trails. I really need to find the time to build mine up... On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 8:31:39 AM UTC-4 Tom Goodmann wrote: > Ahhh! Beautiful build! I appreciate the details and photos you've shared > of your informed and thoughtful

[RBW] Re: Atlantis 55 for sale

I'm not being critical, just curious. The Sam seems more of an all-rounder and the Atlantis more of a touring bike? I just bought a Roadini to ride mostly road miles. Doug On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 9:02:15 AM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > Nice Atlantis. What are you looking for in a Sam that the

[RBW] Re: Atlantis 55 for sale

Nice Atlantis. What are you looking for in a Sam that the Atlantis doesn't provide? They are both great bikes. Doug On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 12:01:53 AM UTC-4 atreya...@gmail.com wrote: > Apologies everybody, didn't mean to spam. But the list let me attach only > one photo at time. Happy

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

Ahhh! Beautiful build! I appreciate the details and photos you've shared of your informed and thoughtful build. What a Platypus! Wishing you thousands of safe and happy miles, Tom (leaving Miami) On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 8:03:57 AM UTC-4 Ryan wrote: > Wow...that's some build...love that

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

Wow...that's some build...love that chainring attachment for your basket. Really creative! Did you do that yourself or is that something you bought? Anyway, nice bike and that color kind of grows on you On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:48:28 AM UTC-5 Dan wrote: > I thoroughly enjoyed this

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

I thoroughly enjoyed this write-up. I can tell you've put in a lot of thought to this bike, and it's beautiful. Your approach to this build as a performance upright bicycle and your subsequent revelations as to the comfort mirror my own on my new, purple Appaloosa. I have the same bars too, but

[RBW] Re: Cameras On Bikes

Back in film camera days I mainly used a succession of small 35mm cameras for cycling photography - Rollei 35, Olympus XA, Ricoh GR and GR21 - but I also occasionally carried a 120 roll file camera as well, either a YashicaMat 124G TLR or a Makina 67 folding rangefinder. With digital cameras,

[RBW] Re: Atlantis 55 for sale

Apologies everybody, didn't mean to spam. But the list let me attach only one photo at time. Happy to send more photos over email. On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 9:00:39 PM UTC-7 atreya...@gmail.com wrote: > [image: IMG_0802.jpg] > > On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 8:59:48 PM UTC-7

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

The build and aesthetics are perfect! very well thought out. Enjoyed all the beautiful pics. Thanks for sharing On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:51:38 PM UTC-7 Armand Kizirian wrote: > Greetings fellow Rivendell Lovers! > > I’m happy to introduce to you my very first Rivendell, an Ana Purple >

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

That bike looks delicious! A very fine build indeed. Cheers, John On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:57:08 PM UTC-7 Mathias Steiner wrote: > I'm a little mystified by the whole step-through thing, so a Platypus > isn't high on my personal list. > > But THAT is a great build. You can tell a lot of

[RBW] Re: Atlantis 55 for sale

I was not able to attach all the photos in original resolution. If interested, please email me for more pics. On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 8:26:36 PM UTC-7 atreya...@gmail.com wrote: > Folks, > > I have decided to sell my Atlantis to fund for Sam. I believe that this is > 2019 model. I am the

Re: [RBW] Re: For Leah re my Gallop

I bought mine from a friend of a friend and I've done a bit of poking around on the history of the San Marcos but I still don't fully understand the evolution of the fork and color. I used the Velo Orange band clamps for the third water bottle cage. It's been rock solid and handy having the

Re: [RBW] Re: For Leah re my Gallop

Interesting! I thought the color determined which fork it had. I also thought you were re-posting another pic of Gary's bike. Now, I understand you were replying to his pic with one of your own. Did you use band clamps to attach the third bottle holder? On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 8:37:37 

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

I'm a little mystified by the whole step-through thing, so a Platypus isn't high on my personal list. But THAT is a great build. You can tell a lot of thought and a lot of love went into it. Beautiful. On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 9:43:28 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > Aren’t the

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

I'd love to ride one of these to get an idea what they are like. By the numbers, it's within mm of my two touring bikes, a Cannondale T series and a Gordon BLT. The main difference is the slack seat tube angle, which basically just moves the saddle backwards 18 mm vs 73 degrees, by my math.

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

Aren’t the Platys the best? I’m so excited for you to have this beauty and have it forever. I loved this model so much I ended up with a trio of them. I regret nothing. My purple Gravel & Travel Platy is being built up with rainbow and oil slick parts right now, and I’m anxious to see it. It

[RBW] Re: Susie green color discrepancy

that's rad, wish my platypus had shifter bosses! -tio ryan On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:18:39 PM UTC-4 tal...@gmail.com wrote: > Confirmation that it has shifter bosses, not housing stops like on Riv's > website. Also, confirmation of the color matching Riv's website better than > the Blue

[RBW] Re: Sam Riders - help me pick the right size! 88 pbh

Michael One more note: I had acquaintances my size who were riding 56cm Sams, and I was tempted by that size as well, and I typically size up! On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 5:42:51 PM UTC-7 Chris Halasz wrote: > Michael > > If it helps, I had a 60cm (double top tube) Sam, and sold it because I

[RBW] Re: Sam Riders - help me pick the right size! 88 pbh

Michael If it helps, I had a 60cm (double top tube) Sam, and sold it because I thought it was just a bit big *for my* 89cm pbh. While I regret selling now, I know I'd have preferred the then optional 58cm Sam. Now that I'm riding more off-road, and appreciate the clearance, I'd likely go for

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

One more little clip of me testing the off-road capabilities. Riding a narrower saddle to be able to get my thighs behind it would improve steep, technical descents quite a lot. All in all I do NOT miss descending rough-ish dirt roads with a rigid bike. I hope it encounter them with little

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

I love it! Gorgeous and functional. So amazing to ride in comfort - a criteria seriously underrated where I live. I prefer the freedom of flat pedals. Val in Boulder, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

This last weekend I took it on a mixed terrain ride, about 35 miles with over 3500ft of climbing. I was shocked with how well it handled the route. The lack of friction in the system as a whole, from the white industries hubs, to dura ace bottom bracket, to rene herse extralight tires, made

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

those new colors look great. i have a sam from the last run (i think) in silver that i love. the homer is what originally attracted me to riv a long time ago, but i think the current version of the sam is better in the current version of the homer. i also had a crust romeo for a bit

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

Ditto to what Jim said: sorely tempted, and I'm still doing final touch-up on my Clem build. The new Sams are as ideal an expression of a Rivendell as the Clem. And I love the new colors. - Chris On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 9:36:50 AM UTC-7 Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > I have to say that I

[RBW] Re: Electric Air Pump recommendations

I have one of these: https://www.amazon.com/EPAuto-Portable-Compressor-Digital-Inflator/dp/B01L9WSTEG?th=1 along with one of these:

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

I have to say that I haven't looked at a bike and felt a strong impulse to buy in a long time. But both of those colors tripped the switch for me. Unique and yet wholly Riv. Very fine choices. There are going to be some lucky owners looking back on this day and smiling. Found myself looking

[RBW] Re: Labyrinth Pictures

hey ryan - all of these were taken in the bay area ca On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 5:32:47 PM UTC-7 Ryan wrote: > Nice shot of a Roaduno in the wild...where did you take these pictures? CA? > > On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 2:32:46 PM UTC-5 turmoili...@gmail.com wrote: > >> *Greetings to all* >> One

[RBW] Re: Electric Air Pump recommendations

Electric air pumps for what use-case? Is she carrying this pump with her on her rides to pump up the tire after she fixes a flat road-side? -OR- is this pump replacing a proper floor pump for inflating the tires pre-ride? For the former use-case, I have no recs. For the latter, I think the

[RBW] Re: WTB Nitto 32F mini front rack

Both racks were sold. On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 1:25:46 PM UTC-6 Bones wrote: > Rack secured, thanks all! > > Bones > > On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 3:04:20 PM UTC-4 Bones wrote: > >> Thank you, Val. I just sent you a message. >> >> Bones >> >> On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 2:19:19 PM UTC-4 Valerie

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 50 cm Roadini

The 47 is the previous geometry, I think. I compared the two on Bike Insights and there is quite a difference, more so than you'd think between the sizes. The 47 has much less stack and the top tube is about 4 cm shorter. I'd hold out for a 50 in the newer geometry if I were Leah. The newer

[RBW] Re: Photos from last weekend's overnighter

Thank you all for nice comments. Diana, tires are Schwalbe Thunder Burt 29 x 2.1. John, I believe that, with less humidity, you can take equally (or more) gorgeous stars photo in Arizona, can't you? Takashi 2024年5月14日火曜日 0:41:30 UTC+9 eric...@gmail.com: > Wow, the sky > > On Sunday, May 12,

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 50 cm Roadini

I think C have a 47? Not sure how much difference their is compared to a 50 - other then 3cm.Just a thought; how about a Roaduno? Sent from my iPhoneOn May 14, 2024, at 5:29 AM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:You guys are the best! Also, funny. Thanks for keeping your eyes peeled - with any

[RBW] Re: WTB: 50 cm Roadini

You guys are the best! Also, funny. Thanks for keeping your eyes peeled - with any luck, we’ll find one during riding season, and if not, there are Roadinis coming to Riv this fall. The Racing Platypus is still plenty up to the task, so I can be patient.  L On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 1:32:04 

[RBW] Re: WTB: 50 cm Roadini

"I'm sure we'll all try and keep our eyes peeled :)" As a long time Friend Of Leah I take it as a personal affront that I haven't been able to find this bike for her yet, I've been searching like it's my JOB. Step up, people! Joe "it's gotta be here somewhere" Bernard On Monday, May 13,

Re: [RBW] Re: For Leah re my Gallop

San Marcos, you say? Let's see a photo of that one, if you don't mind. You don't see too many in the wild! On Fri, May 10, 2024 at 5:50 PM Valerie Yates wrote: > Brent! So glad you are happy with the Bleriot. That bike is silky smooth. > Entirely > comparable to both my Roadeo and Soma San

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