Re: [RBW] Slipping/sliding/jumping/ghosting gears on a new Platypus

[Mackenzy Albright]

I've absolutely had issues with Silver Shifters on thumb pods (or bar end) 
giving issues with slippage. My solution:  Reverse Rapid-rise derailer. For 
some reason it just plays better with the ratcheting action especially when 
the spring is under more tension. I found regular shifters, especially with 
a strong spring in a high gear, want to pull the shifter down. It drove me 
nuts. 

Now that I think about it - I have a developed a tendency to fuss with the 
tension on the shifter while I am riding even with the RRR der. If I am 
running in a higher gear over bumpy terrain I will still "snug" it up so 
it's quite stiff and I can just leave it. If I am shifting often through 
the city with lights and traffic I will loosen it slightly so it's easier 
to bump up and down. It's fairly second nature at this point. I am totally 
happy with my shifting setup and wouldn't change it for anything otherwise 
at this point.

I will also do my best to never own a regular shifter at this point. heh. 

On Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:10:40 AM UTC-8 Garth wrote:

> Before you totally give up on the shifters, you could try shaving some 
> rosin between the inside of the outer cap and the outer side of the inner 
> plastic washer. Rosin adds grip, it's used by string instrumentalists and 
> baseball pitchers. It comes commonly in a solid clear amber form, and it's 
> a hard chunk that you can shave off into a powder. It's made from pine tree 
> sap, which if you've ever touched it is very sticky ! 
>
> I read about it here, as vintage Campy shifters are also prone to slip. 
> https://cycling-obsession.com/vintage-campagnolo-super-record-friction-shift-levers-review/
>
> The Sprint shift levers which the Silver models copy, have always been 
> best as DT shifters, from my experience. Suntour thumbies hold gears 
> notably better because the entire innards are a larger diameter. 
>
> Try some rosin before ditching them ! 
>
> On Friday, January 17, 2025 at 12:14:55 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Hi Liz — I'm happy to hear your shifting issues are resolving! I would 
>> have been a little frustrated by the thumping new chain, glad that's fixed. 
>>
>> When my chain was jumping I didn't have any problems with the Silver 1 
>> shifters slipping. I used the same shifters before and after my accident. 
>>
>> Looking back at my notes it seems I couldn't tell by feel that the 
>> cassette lock ring was loose. And I didn't carefully inspect it before I 
>> removed and replaced it. So it's possible it was loose enough to cause 
>> problems but perhaps not evident under the wrench when it was removed. 
>>
>> Bit of a tangent: I find Silver 1s and 2s work well for me. I haven't 
>> found them overly fussy or irritating to use. The fiddling you describe 
>> sounds like no fun and I think you're right to swap them out. Shifting 
>> should be somewhere between a brainless non-issue and fun. Maybe you got a 
>> bad batch?
>>
>> I have had other issues with the Silvers, though. The d-ring wingnut 
>> comes loose but beeswax solves that for me. The plastic washers can crack. 
>> I have encountered corrosion before inside the shifter body, gumming up the 
>> internal ratchet and spring mechanisms with chalky powder. I was able to 
>> disassemble and clean them but unfortunately the head of the shifter cable 
>> welded to the shifter body via corrosion so the lever was trash. I hope 
>> that corrosion problems are rare and unique to me. I worry my shed is 
>> accelerating corrosion with weird moisture problems. 
>>
>> Glad you're back on the road. Let us know when you get the Microshift 
>> units installed! 
>>
>> Eric  
>>
>> On Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:45:46 AM UTC-5 J J wrote:
>>
>>> Liz, it sounds like you and your shop went through a comprehensive (and 
>>> possibly costly) process of elimination. I'm sorry you've been so 
>>> frustrated. As I mentioned in a previous message, I,  like Doug, have been 
>>> through this process before. There was no sustainable middle space between 
>>> the shifters being too loose that they kept slipping and being clamped down 
>>> so tight that they were hard to shift comfortably.
>>>
>>> I agree that this does not impugn the shifters themselves. They are 
>>> great for lots and lots of people. I enjoy fiddling and mechanical 
>>> tweaking, but I have a saturation point. I'd much rather be riding the bike 
>>> than fiddling with it. There are other great options that "just work" for 
>>> me and there's no shame in moving on.
>>>
>>> Jim
>>>
>>> On Friday, January 17, 2025 at 8:38:19 AM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote:
>>>
 Liz,
 I have been down the same path with Silver 2 shifters. I really wanted 
 them to work for me but in the end I changed to Microshift. No more 
 slipping.
 Doug

 On Friday, January 17, 2025 at 7:58:22 AM UTC-5 meti...@gmail.com 
 wrote:

> Good question, Eric! We’re gonna try Microshifts that can be switched 
> to go with either way

[RBW] Re: Advice sought for 650B tires

[Austin L]

I got a lot of miles out of the Loup-Loup pass tires, but the Pari-Motos 
are bargain compared to Rene Herse, even if I don't get the same mileage. 
Plus you can get them in black sidewall without paying more.

Austin

On Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:34:55 AM UTC-8 Piaw Na wrote:

> Agreed on the Pari Motos. I swapped out my kid's bike from the WTB Nano to 
> these and the kids went from hating the bike to loving it and going fast. I 
> run RH Stampede Passes on my wife's bike and on the tandem, but if the Pari 
> Motos were available for 700c wheels there's no chance I'd pay the extra 
> MSRP for the Rene Herse tires. (And my Rene Herse tires are all bought used 
> as well, so I wasn't paying MSRP for those!)
>
> On Monday, January 20, 2025 at 6:07:26 PM UTC-8 Ted Durant wrote:
>
>> On Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 8:48:24 PM UTC-6 Matthew Danning wrote:
>>
>> I'm looking for advice on 650B tires for a Bleriot that's used 
>> exclusively on-road.  I'd like a tire that's fast but not too fragile.  
>> I've ridden this bike for years with nifty swifties, but my supply is now 
>> out. 
>>
>>
>> Many years ago I switched my Bleriot from Fatty Rumpkins to Pari Motos 
>> and gasped out loud the first time down my driveway. Completely transformed 
>> the bike. I've also ridden Nifty Swifties and didn't think they were 
>> particularly swift. Either the Pari Motos or Rene Herse 38mm tires will 
>> shock you. If you want a bit more durability, go with standard casing from 
>> RH and save a few dollars. I have never had flat issues with RH extra light 
>> casing tires until they have a lot of miles on them. Like, 2000 miles on a 
>> rear tire. The only Gravel Kings I have ridden are 48mm and I like them a 
>> lot - they are probably very similar to RH standard casing.
>>
>> I don't think you'll regret going up in tire volume. 584x38 is a magic 
>> size. My next bike is being designed around that size.
>>
>> Ted Durant
>> Freezing Cold and riding cheap training tires on rollers in the basement 
>> in Milwaukee WI USA
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Advice sought for 650B tires

[Piaw Na]

Agreed on the Pari Motos. I swapped out my kid's bike from the WTB Nano to 
these and the kids went from hating the bike to loving it and going fast. I 
run RH Stampede Passes on my wife's bike and on the tandem, but if the Pari 
Motos were available for 700c wheels there's no chance I'd pay the extra 
MSRP for the Rene Herse tires. (And my Rene Herse tires are all bought used 
as well, so I wasn't paying MSRP for those!)

On Monday, January 20, 2025 at 6:07:26 PM UTC-8 Ted Durant wrote:

> On Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 8:48:24 PM UTC-6 Matthew Danning wrote:
>
> I'm looking for advice on 650B tires for a Bleriot that's used exclusively 
> on-road.  I'd like a tire that's fast but not too fragile.  I've ridden 
> this bike for years with nifty swifties, but my supply is now out. 
>
>
> Many years ago I switched my Bleriot from Fatty Rumpkins to Pari Motos and 
> gasped out loud the first time down my driveway. Completely transformed the 
> bike. I've also ridden Nifty Swifties and didn't think they were 
> particularly swift. Either the Pari Motos or Rene Herse 38mm tires will 
> shock you. If you want a bit more durability, go with standard casing from 
> RH and save a few dollars. I have never had flat issues with RH extra light 
> casing tires until they have a lot of miles on them. Like, 2000 miles on a 
> rear tire. The only Gravel Kings I have ridden are 48mm and I like them a 
> lot - they are probably very similar to RH standard casing.
>
> I don't think you'll regret going up in tire volume. 584x38 is a magic 
> size. My next bike is being designed around that size.
>
> Ted Durant
> Freezing Cold and riding cheap training tires on rollers in the basement 
> in Milwaukee WI USA
>
>

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[RBW] Re: WTB: ron's bikes fabs abs

[Paul Richardson]

eric -- i saw the intimation that the claptrap will replace the smaller 
bag, which is what inspired my wtb.  i'm not innarested in the claptrap, 
but glad you're happy with it!

minh -- hope the prices don't increase t much!  they were already 
expensive!!!

thanks for responding
paul

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Re: [RBW] Re: 2025 Philadelphia Bike Expo -- anyone planning on going?

[Tim Burke]

@rmrose - single track can DEFINITELY be at night if you'd like . Belmont 
at night is so special, we have fires under one of the bridges in the 
winter.



On Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 9:14:39 PM UTC-5 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:

> This (ride) sounds so good. Might the singletrack be at night?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jan 18, 2025, at 8:20 PM, Tim Burke  wrote:
>
> Hey all,
>
>
> Welcome to town all be it a bit early. I’ll be doing unofficial rides 
> Friday night, Saturday afternoon, and for Sunday morning I am one of the 
> organizers of Coffee Outside Philly and that’s our weekly which tends to 
> turn into a bit of thing during expo. 
>
> Last year I lead a pretty fun ride for a few folks from the group and 
> others that left the expo, made it’s way to some of our single track, and 
> gravel loops, hit a nice historic bridge or 2 and then cut back across town 
> to keystone. I’ll put in a bit more planning this year and try to share 
> some routes.  
>
> Anyway,
>
> Tim in Philly 
> @cleanupyouract
> @coffeeoutsidephl
>
> On Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 6:36:49 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> The Good Tom! I sure hope we can meet again!
>>
>> River - there will be rides posted on the event website. Pam often leads 
>> a ride to the Keystone After Party and sometimes one on Sunday. There was a 
>> coffee ride last year I really enjoyed.
>> L
>>
>> On Jan 18, 2025, at 11:27 AM, Tom Goodmann  wrote:
>>
>> Last year was my first time going, and I really enjoyed it. The 
>> Rivenfolk are great, of course, and I got to meet Leah and Pam, as well as 
>> builders such as Jeffrey Bock and Brian Chapman. The morning and evening 
>> rides are an added bonus; I also volunteered, which I will happily do 
>> again. That said, I'm not so sure I can get there this year, given a tight 
>> schedule in March, but I highly recommend PBE and taking part in every 
>> element of it.  The vibe at PBE is excellent. Be sure to bring a bike!  
>> Good time to buy a show bike from Rivendell, too.
>>
>>
>> Tom
>> Atlanta
>>
>> On Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 7:49:58 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding 
>> Ding! wrote:
>>
>>> I am!
>>>
>>> On Friday, January 17, 2025 at 7:31:31 PM UTC-5 Julian Westerhout wrote:
>>>
 The 2025 Philadelphia Bike Expo is on March 8 and 9, and Rivendell is 
 going to be there.  I went last year for a few hours (on my way back home 
 from a family visit in MD) and enjoyed it a lot. Fun to meet some of the 
 Rivendell staff in person, and lots of other interesting things to look at 
 and enjoy. 

 I'm thinking about going again this year - -but for a bit longer in 
 order to be able to really enjoy it. 

 Anyone else considering going? 

 Julian Westerhout
 Bloomington, IL 

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Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

[Keith P.]

Greg,
That is a very swift looking Roadeo. 
Where is "here"? Looks like the Sierras a bit.
k.
On Monday, January 20, 2025 at 8:43:16 AM UTC-8 RichS wrote:

> Greg, that's a wonderful image of your Roadeo. Hope you can keep it out of 
> hibernation:-)
>
> Best,
> Rich in ATL
>
> On Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:59:48 PM UTC-5 Greg Lamont wrote:
>
>> It's been unseasonably warm and dry here this winter, allowing me to ride 
>> the Roadeo well into months I would have expected it to go into 
>> hibernation. 
>>
>> [image: IMG_4356.jpeg]
>>
>> On Friday, January 17, 2025 at 5:42:43 PM UTC-8 Josh C wrote:
>>
>>> [image: IMG_1838 Large.jpeg][image: IMG_1839 Large.jpeg]
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 9:41:11 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote:
>>>
 Steffen wins for best winter photo to date in my opinion! 

 Here, we still haven't had any snow this winter and this morning's 
 frost was even unusual. Very mild so far, but the next six weeks are often 
 the coldest 

 [image: PXL_20250115_163439496.jpg]

>>>

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[RBW] Re: 2025 Philadelphia Bike Expo -- anyone planning on going?

[Brian McDermott]

I have it on the calendar and only live a couple of hours away, I really 
ought to make it happen. I’ll likely take the Amtrak from Harrisburg. 

On Friday, January 17, 2025 at 7:31:31 PM UTC-5 weste...@gmail.com wrote:

> The 2025 Philadelphia Bike Expo is on March 8 and 9, and Rivendell is 
> going to be there.  I went last year for a few hours (on my way back home 
> from a family visit in MD) and enjoyed it a lot. Fun to meet some of the 
> Rivendell staff in person, and lots of other interesting things to look at 
> and enjoy. 
>
> I'm thinking about going again this year - -but for a bit longer in order 
> to be able to really enjoy it. 
>
> Anyone else considering going? 
>
> Julian Westerhout
> Bloomington, IL 
>

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[RBW] Re: WTB: ron's bikes fabs abs

[Minh]

Paul, 

Good luck, I"ve been hunting for a fabs chest and there just isn't many 
being sold.  I think the combination of factory shortages, has caused 
scarcity as many folks are holding on to them not knowing if they can get 
another one.   

I feel like the Clap Trap release last week sold out almost instantly and 
at $200 reflects what these bags will cost now.   I'm a little scared to 
see how much a fabs chest will cost if they get released again later this 
year.  

On Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:43:30 AM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote:

> Paul — I hope you find the bag you seek. I've had a Fab's Abs and I'd 
> recommend keeping an eye out for the next run of the Fab's Clap Trap. I 
> just got mine, I'm very impressed with the construction and the side 
> pockets. I pair the Abs bag with a Randi Jo stem bag. Opening and closing 
> the Abs while riding is fairly difficult and frustrating. The Clap Trap 
> solves this problem by borrowing the closure mechanism from the Rivendell 
> EZ-PZ bags. The closure can be hooked to the stem and the opening flap of 
> the bag faces the rider making it easy to open/close and access your stuff 
> while riding. The Clap Trap is bigger than the Abs but with the side 
> pockets I won't need a stem bag to go along with it. Ron mentioned this bag 
> will likely replace the Abs and Fanny going forward
>
> Getting stuff from Ron's Bags will be harder since he and Tenzin closed 
> the factory. But if you sign up for product re-stock notifications you 
> sometimes have a chance to grip before the email or insta announcements 
> https://ronsbikes.com/products/the-clap-trap 
>
> [image: IMG_4771.jpg]
>
> On Monday, January 20, 2025 at 7:15:51 PM UTC-5 Paul Richardson wrote:
>
>> i guess i should also add that i would pay $100+shipping for the right 
>> color and condition.
>>
>> thanks!
>> paul
>> tkpk
>>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: 2025 Philadelphia Bike Expo -- anyone planning on going?

[Minh]

for those in NYC considering this for a day trip, I just checked Amtrak 
tickets today, and you can do a roundtrip for less than $30.  I did not 
investigate bring your bike options.

On Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 11:34:44 AM UTC-5 timothym...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> @rmrose - single track can DEFINITELY be at night if you'd like . Belmont 
> at night is so special, we have fires under one of the bridges in the 
> winter.
>
>
>
> On Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 9:14:39 PM UTC-5 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> This (ride) sounds so good. Might the singletrack be at night?
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Jan 18, 2025, at 8:20 PM, Tim Burke  wrote:
>>
>> Hey all,
>>
>>
>> Welcome to town all be it a bit early. I’ll be doing unofficial rides 
>> Friday night, Saturday afternoon, and for Sunday morning I am one of the 
>> organizers of Coffee Outside Philly and that’s our weekly which tends to 
>> turn into a bit of thing during expo. 
>>
>> Last year I lead a pretty fun ride for a few folks from the group and 
>> others that left the expo, made it’s way to some of our single track, and 
>> gravel loops, hit a nice historic bridge or 2 and then cut back across town 
>> to keystone. I’ll put in a bit more planning this year and try to share 
>> some routes.  
>>
>> Anyway,
>>
>> Tim in Philly 
>> @cleanupyouract
>> @coffeeoutsidephl
>>
>> On Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 6:36:49 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding 
>> Ding! wrote:
>>
>>> The Good Tom! I sure hope we can meet again!
>>>
>>> River - there will be rides posted on the event website. Pam often leads 
>>> a ride to the Keystone After Party and sometimes one on Sunday. There was a 
>>> coffee ride last year I really enjoyed.
>>> L
>>>
>>> On Jan 18, 2025, at 11:27 AM, Tom Goodmann  wrote:
>>>
>>> Last year was my first time going, and I really enjoyed it. The 
>>> Rivenfolk are great, of course, and I got to meet Leah and Pam, as well as 
>>> builders such as Jeffrey Bock and Brian Chapman. The morning and evening 
>>> rides are an added bonus; I also volunteered, which I will happily do 
>>> again. That said, I'm not so sure I can get there this year, given a tight 
>>> schedule in March, but I highly recommend PBE and taking part in every 
>>> element of it.  The vibe at PBE is excellent. Be sure to bring a bike!  
>>> Good time to buy a show bike from Rivendell, too.
>>>
>>>
>>> Tom
>>> Atlanta
>>>
>>> On Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 7:49:58 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding 
>>> Ding! wrote:
>>>
 I am!

 On Friday, January 17, 2025 at 7:31:31 PM UTC-5 Julian Westerhout wrote:

> The 2025 Philadelphia Bike Expo is on March 8 and 9, and Rivendell is 
> going to be there.  I went last year for a few hours (on my way back home 
> from a family visit in MD) and enjoyed it a lot. Fun to meet some of the 
> Rivendell staff in person, and lots of other interesting things to look 
> at 
> and enjoy. 
>
> I'm thinking about going again this year - -but for a bit longer in 
> order to be able to really enjoy it. 
>
> Anyone else considering going? 
>
> Julian Westerhout
> Bloomington, IL 
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[RBW] Re: Advice sought for 650B tires

[abraham nussbaum]

+1 for Baby Shoe Pass

On Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 1:34:41 PM UTC-7 Austin L wrote:

> I got a lot of miles out of the Loup-Loup pass tires, but the Pari-Motos 
> are bargain compared to Rene Herse, even if I don't get the same mileage. 
> Plus you can get them in black sidewall without paying more.
>
> Austin
>
> On Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:34:55 AM UTC-8 Piaw Na wrote:
>
>> Agreed on the Pari Motos. I swapped out my kid's bike from the WTB Nano 
>> to these and the kids went from hating the bike to loving it and going 
>> fast. I run RH Stampede Passes on my wife's bike and on the tandem, but if 
>> the Pari Motos were available for 700c wheels there's no chance I'd pay the 
>> extra MSRP for the Rene Herse tires. (And my Rene Herse tires are all 
>> bought used as well, so I wasn't paying MSRP for those!)
>>
>> On Monday, January 20, 2025 at 6:07:26 PM UTC-8 Ted Durant wrote:
>>
>>> On Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 8:48:24 PM UTC-6 Matthew Danning wrote:
>>>
>>> I'm looking for advice on 650B tires for a Bleriot that's used 
>>> exclusively on-road.  I'd like a tire that's fast but not too fragile.  
>>> I've ridden this bike for years with nifty swifties, but my supply is now 
>>> out. 
>>>
>>>
>>> Many years ago I switched my Bleriot from Fatty Rumpkins to Pari Motos 
>>> and gasped out loud the first time down my driveway. Completely transformed 
>>> the bike. I've also ridden Nifty Swifties and didn't think they were 
>>> particularly swift. Either the Pari Motos or Rene Herse 38mm tires will 
>>> shock you. If you want a bit more durability, go with standard casing from 
>>> RH and save a few dollars. I have never had flat issues with RH extra light 
>>> casing tires until they have a lot of miles on them. Like, 2000 miles on a 
>>> rear tire. The only Gravel Kings I have ridden are 48mm and I like them a 
>>> lot - they are probably very similar to RH standard casing.
>>>
>>> I don't think you'll regret going up in tire volume. 584x38 is a magic 
>>> size. My next bike is being designed around that size.
>>>
>>> Ted Durant
>>> Freezing Cold and riding cheap training tires on rollers in the basement 
>>> in Milwaukee WI USA
>>>
>>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: 2025 Philadelphia Bike Expo -- anyone planning on going?

[Robert Blunt]

I will do my best to be there. I am only 45 minutes from it. Will bring the
Saluki.

On Tue, Jan 21, 2025 at 11:34 AM Tim Burke 
wrote:

> @rmrose - single track can DEFINITELY be at night if you'd like . Belmont
> at night is so special, we have fires under one of the bridges in the
> winter.
>
>
>
> On Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 9:14:39 PM UTC-5 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> This (ride) sounds so good. Might the singletrack be at night?
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Jan 18, 2025, at 8:20 PM, Tim Burke  wrote:
>>
>> Hey all,
>>
>>
>> Welcome to town all be it a bit early. I’ll be doing unofficial rides
>> Friday night, Saturday afternoon, and for Sunday morning I am one of the
>> organizers of Coffee Outside Philly and that’s our weekly which tends to
>> turn into a bit of thing during expo.
>>
>> Last year I lead a pretty fun ride for a few folks from the group and
>> others that left the expo, made it’s way to some of our single track, and
>> gravel loops, hit a nice historic bridge or 2 and then cut back across town
>> to keystone. I’ll put in a bit more planning this year and try to share
>> some routes.
>>
>> Anyway,
>>
>> Tim in Philly
>> @cleanupyouract
>> @coffeeoutsidephl
>>
>> On Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 6:36:49 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding
>> Ding! wrote:
>>
>>> The Good Tom! I sure hope we can meet again!
>>>
>>> River - there will be rides posted on the event website. Pam often leads
>>> a ride to the Keystone After Party and sometimes one on Sunday. There was a
>>> coffee ride last year I really enjoyed.
>>> L
>>>
>>> On Jan 18, 2025, at 11:27 AM, Tom Goodmann  wrote:
>>>
>>> Last year was my first time going, and I really enjoyed it. The
>>> Rivenfolk are great, of course, and I got to meet Leah and Pam, as well as
>>> builders such as Jeffrey Bock and Brian Chapman. The morning and evening
>>> rides are an added bonus; I also volunteered, which I will happily do
>>> again. That said, I'm not so sure I can get there this year, given a tight
>>> schedule in March, but I highly recommend PBE and taking part in every
>>> element of it.  The vibe at PBE is excellent. Be sure to bring a bike!
>>> Good time to buy a show bike from Rivendell, too.
>>>
>>>
>>> Tom
>>> Atlanta
>>>
>>> On Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 7:49:58 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding
>>> Ding! wrote:
>>>
 I am!

 On Friday, January 17, 2025 at 7:31:31 PM UTC-5 Julian Westerhout wrote:

> The 2025 Philadelphia Bike Expo is on March 8 and 9, and Rivendell is
> going to be there.  I went last year for a few hours (on my way back home
> from a family visit in MD) and enjoyed it a lot. Fun to meet some of the
> Rivendell staff in person, and lots of other interesting things to look at
> and enjoy.
>
> I'm thinking about going again this year - -but for a bit longer in
> order to be able to really enjoy it.
>
> Anyone else considering going?
>
> Julian Westerhout
> Bloomington, IL
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[RBW] Re: WTB: ron's bikes fabs abs

[Eric Marth]

Paul — I"ll keep you in mind if I decide to part with my Abs ;0) 

On Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:15:24 PM UTC-5 Paul Richardson wrote:

> eric -- i saw the intimation that the claptrap will replace the smaller 
> bag, which is what inspired my wtb.  i'm not innarested in the claptrap, 
> but glad you're happy with it!
>
> minh -- hope the prices don't increase t much!  they were already 
> expensive!!!
>
> thanks for responding
> paul
>
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[RBW] Re: Velo Orange items FS

[Stephen Durfee]

[image: bag0.jpg]oneo

On Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:49:38 PM UTC-8 Stephen Durfee wrote:

> Here are a few items that I picked up and then changed my mind 
> over...listed price does not include shipping. All are unused.  Thanks!  
>
> Road Runner Randonneur Handlebar Bag, Black with orange interior - 125 
>
> Porteur Bar (22.2 mm, for Mt bike levers - 25
>
> Touring Saddle, has a plastic base and microfiber surface - 25[image: 
> bag1.jpg][image: bag2.jpg][image: bar.jpg][image: bar1.jpg][image: 
> saddle.jpg])  - 
>
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