Will do, Paul. I hope to have it done in the next week or so--already ironed out some technical issues (that can be the fun of vintage parts).
On Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 5:53:32 AM UTC-4, Paul Budnitz wrote: > > Hello Mark. > > Will you please post pictures once you’re done with your build? I’d like > to see that! > > ☆ Paul > On Oct 10, 2020, 8:18 PM -0400, Mark Roland <[email protected] > <javascript:>>, wrote: > > Looks great Paul. Makes sense to give it a try, such a unique bicycle. > Since Susie's first cousin, El Clem, already has Boscos, I wanted something > different. I've got a few options, including Choco-Moose, but I decided to > try VO's Klunker bars. It goes well with my BMX homage build, even though I > never road BMX. Got inspired by a Kooka crank (not really bmx either) and > went from there. > I love the new Nitto faceplate stems, thinking of a 65 or 85 in case I get > tired of the bmx setup. Should work with wavies or other flatish bars, or > drops even. I tend to leave most bikes be once I finish a build, but I may > mess around with the Wolbis over the winter. Now back to that wheel build... > > On Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 6:02:54 PM UTC-4, ☆ Paul ☆ wrote: >> >> Hello Everyone. >> >> Thanks for your kind words about the frame. >> >> This is kind of embarrassing. 😌 I'm keeping the bike. >> >> After thinking about why the Susie wasn't working for me, and getting >> inspired by Mark's post — and some friendly nudges from my wife who (she's >> amazing) supports my endless obsession with bicycles!!! — I decided to give >> the Susie another chance. >> >> First I spent some time measuring the frame and comparing with my other >> bikes. They key issue, for me at least, was that the frame is so long it >> sort of begs you to to put Boscos on it to get the bars back. That's what I >> did the first build, but I ended up with a super-upright ride with nearly >> ya 90-degree back. I know that's what Grant and the Deacon and everyone >> seems to love, and power to you! But I don't have enough power that way, I >> really need a little more lean for power in the flats. >> >> For the re-build I used much lower and slightly narrower bars (inverted >> Chocos instead of Boscos), higher but shorter stem (Dirt drop 100 instead >> of Technomic), and different saddle (Narrow Berthoud). And it all came >> together! Just rode 10 miles over a mess of dirt racing a storm, and this >> Susie may turn into one of my favorite bikes of all time. I need more time >> on it to really be sure, but the long wheelbase is ridiculously great. >> >> Image of semi-finished Susie attached. Think I'm going to order one of >> Grant's new 110mm faceplate stems to get a tiny bit more reach, and add >> some bar-extenders to give another 20mm back for more hand positions with >> some even longer BMX grips. Maybe big ass fenders. Then it should be >> perfect for back-country Vermont, at least until the snows hit soon enough. >> >> Jim, I'm so sorry I can't sell this frame to you, at least right now. >> I'll let you know if I change my mind after a few more rides, but so far >> I'm excited. >> >> PS: It's likely a 2018 53 MIT Atlantis frame will be on the market soon >> instead! It's still that or my lawnmower. >> >> Image attached with Chocos upside down. >> >> Much love to all. >> >> ⭐︎ Paul >> >> [image: IMG_1197.jpeg] >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 3:51:38 PM UTC-4 Jim Plaugher wrote: >> >>> Hi Paul, >>> Sent PM >>> Jim in Lansing Iowa >>> >>> On Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 11:38:01 AM UTC-5 Ash wrote: >>> >>>> This's a very good deal! The next batch is probably 18 month out or >>>> longer. >>>> >>>> Of the two Rivs and two other bikes I have Susie is the one that gets >>>> ridden the most these days. Gravel rides with kid's trailer attached, >>>> grocery runs, bring take out food from next town, a 8-mile quick fitness >>>> ride during lunch breaks.. this bike can be used so many ways. I even did >>>> a 100k a month ago. Now I'm planning a loaded multi-day tour on Susie >>>> sometime this year. Best of luck Paul. >>>> On Friday, 9 October 2020 at 08:47:58 UTC-7 ☆ Paul ☆ wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hello Everyone! >>>>> >>>>> I have a beautiful BLUE Susie W. Longbolts frame for sale in the (now >>>>> sold out) 53cm size. >>>>> >>>>> Comes with a 73cm square taper Shimano 113 BB installed, which will >>>>> pair perfectly with most Sugino or Rivendell cranks. If you need a >>>>> seatpost >>>>> I am happy to throw in a new 26.8 Rivendell Seatpost as well, as I have >>>>> an >>>>> extra here. >>>>> >>>>> (Susies don't come with seatpost of bottom bracket like other Riv >>>>> frames, Will told me it's because they figure some people might want to >>>>> use >>>>> modern cranks). >>>>> >>>>> You can see images here >>>>> <https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1F3M80-EEi0_1Cg7aZqoyxX1lCVJT-WHb?usp=sharing> >>>>> . >>>>> >>>>> Price is $1500 and I'll ship it anywhere in the continental US for >>>>> free. Trying to keep the price fair as this board has been such a useful >>>>> source of advice for me! >>>>> >>>>> Nothing bad to say about the Susie! Received the frame new a few weeks >>>>> ago from Rivendell, figured as a replacement for the Atlantis that I use >>>>> as >>>>> a gravel/dirt road bike. After building it up and riding the Susie a >>>>> dozen >>>>> miles (on Asphalt) I realized I just prefer the Atlantis — I'm probably >>>>> just used to my old bike. We live in town now, and I have limited storage >>>>> so can't keep it for fun as I'd wish. >>>>> >>>>> The frame is in perfect condition besides being built up once and >>>>> ridden for a few hours. I'm a fairly experienced builder, and mainly >>>>> tested >>>>> the bike on the road. There are no scuffs or marks I can find. I don't >>>>> think this Susie would come off as anything but brand new once it is >>>>> built >>>>> it up by you! >>>>> >>>>> Images attached, LMK if you've questions. :) >>>>> >>>>> Much love, >>>>> >>>>> Paul >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/DQjSckwzZ34/unsubscribe > . > To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to > [email protected] <javascript:>. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/74696e1b-74c5-4673-a43d-a7d73316a293o%40googlegroups.com > > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/74696e1b-74c5-4673-a43d-a7d73316a293o%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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