I'll add some bicycle content by saying I think it's great if one is able to change up what bikes you have, based on your current riding desires and ability. I hope someone steps up and buys Joe's beautiful bike!
A bit more off-topic motorcycle content: I recently sold my V-Strom 650 as I didn't find myself riding it anymore. The biggest excitement of the sale was the additional space in my garage! I find I want to spend my free time on my bicycle(s) more than on a moto. Also, all my moto friends sold theirs, so it became a more solitary pursuit. I have been thinking about a Yamaha XT 250, but that may remain a distant "want" for a while longer. Cheers, Keith On Fri, May 10, 2024 at 7:45 AM Johnny Alien <johnny.alien...@gmail.com> wrote: > Main ways it differs (geometry aside because that is above my pay grade), > this one has canti studs for V, mini-v, or canti brakes. This one is 135 > spaced in the rear I cant remember if the production gallop is 130 or 135. > The Gallop top tube hits the seat stay a touch higher and uses a lug there > vs the filet braze. This custom one appears to have downtube shifter bosses > (nice). Probably slighty lighter tubes but who knows. Thats about all I > could tell from the photos. > > On Friday, May 10, 2024 at 9:57:47 AM UTC-4 Valerie Yates wrote: > >> Joe - Thanks for the additional pictures and info. It is a lovely and >> interesting bike that sounds like a fun ride. I wonder how it compares to >> the upcoming Gallop. I am curious but it is out of my price range at >> present. >> On Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:43:36 AM UTC-6 Joe Bernard wrote: >> >>> Hey, I found pics with the 7-spd stuff! >>> >>> [image: Screenshot_20240509_064218.jpg] >>> [image: Screenshot_20240509_064229.jpg] >>> On Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:40:44 AM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: >>> >>>> [image: Screenshot_20240509_063907.jpg][image: >>>> Screenshot_20240509_063951.jpg] >>>> >>>> On Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:16:25 AM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi Valerie! I'm posting the geometry/tubing mockup Riv sent me which >>>>> hopefully will answer some questions, I still need to get a current photo >>>>> set put together this weekend. >>>>> >>>>> The tubing is on the lighter side, I would say somewhere between >>>>> Roadeo and Roadini; I've never ridden a Sam so can't compare to that one. >>>>> >>>>> It's long and feels it. At my weight (175 now, closer to 200 for most >>>>> of the time I've owned it) it has a slight suspension-like ride which is >>>>> amazingly comfortable. >>>>> >>>>> Saddle height in pics is 69cm. I'll get more information and pics for >>>>> you soon. >>>>> >>>>> [image: Screenshot_20221117_163140.jpg] >>>>> >>>>> On Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:05:35 AM UTC-7 Valerie Yates wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi Joe! I am as surprised as everyone and also impressed how you are >>>>>> constantly assessing what works for you and where you want to be. I would >>>>>> love to see more pics, including the current drivetrain, the handlebar >>>>>> stem >>>>>> area, and the seatpost with height measurement without a bag on it. I >>>>>> love >>>>>> the idea of a fatter tired road-oriented drop tube bike. Is the tubing >>>>>> like >>>>>> Roadini or more like Sam (more stout)? Is the length like Roadini or is >>>>>> it >>>>>> one of the longer models? From the pic, it looks possibly similar in >>>>>> shape >>>>>> to the new Gallop but the tubing and length look more traditional (apart >>>>>> from, the snazzy drop tube and high-viz handlebars). What does it feel >>>>>> like >>>>>> to ride compared to your other Rivs? At my lower weight than yours, I >>>>>> wonder if this would be a good gravel/climbing bike (slot currently >>>>>> filled >>>>>> by a 53 Atlantis, old style). >>>>>> >>>>>> On Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:02:44 AM UTC-6 Doug H. wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> If the Clem satisfies your needs I understand why you'd sell the >>>>>>> custom. Life throws curve balls at times and forces us to make hard >>>>>>> decisions. So, no second guessing here from me. Just be careful riding a >>>>>>> motorcycle! I love two wheels but not at 60+ mph. :) >>>>>>> Doug >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:56:53 AM UTC-4 Mathias Steiner wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> If you sell it, you'll kick yourself later, I'm sure. And we'll >>>>>>>> have to listen to it ;) >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> When you ride it, it's a custom. >>>>>>>> To anyone else, it's a well-made used bicycle. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Save up for the motor bike, and watch for deals. >>>>>>>> Unlike a motorcycle, your bicycle doesn't cost anything just >>>>>>>> sitting there. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> cheers -mathias >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 1:40:28 AM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Bill, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I'm not convinced the custom will sell at a price I can live with >>>>>>>>> so there's every possibility it shall remain with me. Selling the Clem >>>>>>>>> would be a possibility but there's not much money in it, I'm not sure >>>>>>>>> it >>>>>>>>> would be worth the trouble. Also I just really like the Clem, I love >>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> color and its utilitarian non-precious vibe. The truth is if I had >>>>>>>>> known in >>>>>>>>> 2018 what my riding preferences and mileage would be at 62-years-old I >>>>>>>>> would heve just kept the Clem.L I had then and been happy. Who knew?? >>>>>>>>> 🤷 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Joe Bernard >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 1:07:53 PM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> What are the chances you'll leave it out there, change your mind >>>>>>>>>> and sell the Clem instead? That's the outcome I'm rooting for. A >>>>>>>>>> Rivendell custom is Grant creating a one-of-a-kind bike just for >>>>>>>>>> you. A >>>>>>>>>> Clem is fungible. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Bill Lindsay >>>>>>>>>> El Cerrito, CA >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/746a2fe2-6d3b-45ad-ac74-1b13c8bcc69dn%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/746a2fe2-6d3b-45ad-ac74-1b13c8bcc69dn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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