Re: [RBW] The Riv low-normal derailer

[Jay Lonner]

I’ll probably buy one, even though I don’t have any immediate use for it — I just like supporting Grant’s little passion projects. I’m not put off by the appearance. (Sometimes the Riv aesthetic goes too far even for me, like the homebrewed “best grips ever” that’s some weird combo of twine, wool, and bar tape.) It’s actually an interesting time in the boutique derailer market — kinda reminds me of the proliferation of CNC designs in the 90’s. There’s the upcoming Vivo Enduro (https://vivocycling.com/), which I preordered. I’ll probably install that on my Gus. The Madrone Jab is also in development (https://madronecycles.com/products/jab-derailleur), which offers a fair amount of customization. I don’t have an axe to grind with Shimano/SRAM/Campy, but I like that there are alternatives, and I’m happy to spend a few bucks to support small domestic manufacturers that prioritize serviceability and a “right to repair” ethos. Jay Lonner Bellingham, WA Sent from my Atari 400 On Dec 7, 2024, at 7:49 AM, Joe Bernard <joerem...@gmail.com> wrote: The latest Blahg states that MicroShift has agreed to produce it, presumably making it possible for Riv to sell a rear derailer at a non-insane price. Which is great but now it looks like a MicroShift derailer and I have mixed feelings about this. Thoughts?  Joe Bernard  Clearlake CA  <Screenshot_20241207_072221.jpg> -- 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 visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/b88af77a-07c2-4a24-8cba-43e6bf25408bn%40googlegroups.com. <Screenshot_20241207_072221.jpg> -- 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 visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/1647CA7D-0044-48A2-B5F8-353E8120C963%40gmail.com.