[RBW] Re: FS 62 Sam Hillborne Orange Sidepull F/F/HS

2020-12-03 Thread Bones
Bump. $900 shipped CONUS. Bones On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 2:56:10 PM UTC-5 Bones wrote: > ...should probably have noted that pickup is from South NJ, Philly area. > Sorry about that! > > Bones > > On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 1:54:34 PM UTC-5 Bones wrote: > >> >> There is currently too

[RBW] Fs Large woolly warm sweater vest from Riv sale earlier this year $75, shipped. Never worn.

2020-12-03 Thread Nathan Mattia
I tried it on and it’s not for me. Tags still on it. One small snag, but I don’t know from whence it came. Size: Large -- 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 a

[RBW] Re: Changing tires on Cliffhanger rims

2020-12-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
You probably are not the last one to figure this out, but you are pretty far from the first ;-P Retro-folks seem cursed to figure out tubeless compatible rims on their own, one at a time. Few appear to learn from others' travails. Not even podium! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursda

[RBW] Changing tires on Cliffhanger rims

2020-12-03 Thread Fullylugged
My local friend with a Clem L asked for some help today. She was having trouble getting the Continental Contact Speed tires off the cliffhanger rim wheels of her Clem L. When I took a turn at it, I was surprised at how difficult it is to get a lever under the tire bead. Looking at he Velocity

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: maybe my Medium Susie in blue, $2500 shipped

2020-12-03 Thread i
Yes, it is I Igor, Ann Arbor, MI :D On Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 5:56:17 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > Yes it its. I just bought a pair of tires from him, but he signed "Igor" > for that post, and I recognized the name. On the RBW list, the sender's > name came across only as "i". > > On

[RBW] FS: WoolyWarm 6-button sweater, size Large

2020-12-03 Thread Christopher Cote
I just received my WW 6 six button sweater, and while it's a fantastic piece, it's just not for me. Rather than pester Rivendell with a return, I figured I'd offer it up for sale here first, in case someone missed out on them. I would say that Riv's sizing advice is spot on. I usually wear a me

Re: [RBW] Leah’s Rivendell Raspberry Platypus

2020-12-03 Thread David Person
Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! - Really glad to hear how much you enjoy riding it. On Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 11:42:36 AM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Lol, Lester. It is just absolutely dreamy. I took it for another 11 miles > this morning and it gets better and better. I love it. I

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: maybe my Medium Susie in blue, $2500 shipped

2020-12-03 Thread Patrick Moore
Yes it its. I just bought a pair of tires from him, but he signed "Igor" for that post, and I recognized the name. On the RBW list, the sender's name came across only as "i". On Thu, Dec 3, 2020 at 3:53 PM Julian Westerhout wrote: > Patrick, It is my belief that this for sale post is by long tim

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: maybe my Medium Susie in blue, $2500 shipped

2020-12-03 Thread Julian Westerhout
Patrick, It is my belief that this for sale post is by long time poster and inveterate bike experimenter Igor B. Julian "I've got a bit of the old yearn to try new bikes, too, so i know it when I see a severe case" Westerhout Bloomington, IL On Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 4:35:26 PM UTC-6

[RBW] Re: WTT 172.5 Ritchey Logic Crank Arms for 170 Ritchey Logic or similar quality

2020-12-03 Thread Mike Godwin
Hi All I found a trading partner for a 170 mm crank. Thank you for the replies Mike SLO CA On Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 10:36:58 PM UTC-8 Mike Godwin wrote: > Apologize for the ibob cross post. Its been awhile since I last asked, so > I will ask again. People have been looking through the

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: maybe my Medium Susie in blue, $2500 shipped

2020-12-03 Thread Patrick Moore
Why don't you add your name? On Thu, Dec 3, 2020 at 1:53 PM i wrote: > I've changed my mind. > S65 post not included. the original stock one is. Knock $100 off the > price. $2400 it is then. > > On Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 3:49:40 PM UTC-5 i wrote: > >> $2500 >> >> Why this price? I dont kn

Re: [RBW] Re: What is your favorite all-round "just ride" cruising gear?

2020-12-03 Thread Patrick Moore
Well, the snow melted by the time I got out after noon, and just as well as I had to drop something off downtown for my daughter, so rode the new Matthews road bike. But interesting to hear that others' favored puttering/cruising gears are much like my own; again, 65"/15 t now, but probably will w

[RBW] Re: 53cm Atlantis f/f/hs + extra parts

2020-12-03 Thread 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch
Sean, I have a 53cm frame and parts if you are interested in seeing if we can make a comparable deal. Ryan Hankinson (616)928-4226 On Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 5:19:00 PM UTC-5 s...@austin.utexas.edu wrote: > I am possibly interested if this is for sale again (is that what I am > reading

[RBW] Re: Has anyone tried the new Tosco bar?

2020-12-03 Thread Garth
I meant Brian that's who. On Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 2:18:57 PM UTC-5 Garth wrote: > > Yes Bruce, you know how to post photos, if you didn't "the device/means of > expression" wouldn't exist. > On Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 12:54:55 PM UTC-5 Brian Campbell wrote: > >> Thanks Gart

[RBW] Re: FS: maybe my Medium Susie in blue, $2500 shipped

2020-12-03 Thread i
I've changed my mind. S65 post not included. the original stock one is. Knock $100 off the price. $2400 it is then. On Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 3:49:40 PM UTC-5 i wrote: > $2500 > > Why this price? I dont know, I spit balled it. I'm reluctant to sell this > bike but I also don't really nee

[RBW] FS: maybe my Medium Susie in blue, $2500 shipped

2020-12-03 Thread i
$2500 Why this price? I dont know, I spit balled it. I'm reluctant to sell this bike but I also don't really need it. It takes time to pack a bike, time I don't have, time is expensive to me right now. It's really fun and rides well but..yeah reducing what is in my stable would be nice Wheels

Re: [RBW] Leah’s Rivendell Raspberry Platypus

2020-12-03 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Lol, Lester. It is just absolutely dreamy. I took it for another 11 miles this morning and it gets better and better. I love it. I used to think the Betty Foy was made for me (before the Clems ruined it for me with their comfy long wheelbases) - the Platypus is superior! Riv’s new LWB philosophy

[RBW] Re: Has anyone tried the new Tosco bar?

2020-12-03 Thread Garth
Yes Bruce, you know how to post photos, if you didn't "the device/means of expression" wouldn't exist. On Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 12:54:55 PM UTC-5 Brian Campbell wrote: > Thanks Garth. Now if you could show me how to post from my iphone... > > On Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 4:34:3

[RBW] Re: What is your favorite all-round "just ride" cruising gear?

2020-12-03 Thread George Schick
My SS MTB is set up with a 60" gear and 165mm crank arms. Seems to be just fine most of the time though there are instances where a bit larger gear would be preferred (downhill slopes, tail winds, etc.). I've thought about bumping it up a notch, but I don't want to do that in favor of the 60"

[RBW] Re: What is your favorite all-round "just ride" cruising gear?

2020-12-03 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
69.6" is my fave, but it killed both my single speeders. Maybe not the gearing's fault, but I wonder if I had run less torque (75"?) they might not have given up. -Kai On Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 11:55:41 AM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > Idle thoughts while waiting for a client call in 9 m

Re: [RBW] Leah’s Rivendell Raspberry Platypus

2020-12-03 Thread Lester Lammers
Wow, HarLeah Davidson got a swell new bike. On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 11:50:09 PM UTC-5 Matthew Williams wrote: > Fantastic job, Leah. It's beautiful. I love the fender-mounted taillight > with the concealed wiring. > > Could you explain the Microshift thumbies a bit more--setting them up

[RBW] FS: Pair of used Nitto Noodle bars in 46 and 44 cm.

2020-12-03 Thread Conway Bennett
How's $85 net-to-me shipped in the lower 48 for a pair of used Nitto Noodle bars in 46 and 44 cm? Think of it as 50% off and free shipping. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving e

[RBW] Re: What is your favorite all-round "just ride" cruising gear?

2020-12-03 Thread lconley
My single speeds tend to be in the mid to upper 60s, but what I ride on multi-gear bikes tend to be in the mid to low 60s. I think I read somewhere that the 25th Infantry Bicycle Corps rode fixed 60" gears. Laing On Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 11:55:41 AM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > Idle t

Re: [RBW] Re: What is your favorite all-round "just ride" cruising gear?

2020-12-03 Thread Ben Mihovk
Omaha is not mountainous, but it's way too hilly for a single speed (for my weak legs, anyway!). But...my favorite gear on my bike (42/26 ring with 11/32 cassette, 175mm crank, 700c wheels) is 66.7 gear inches. If I lived in a flatter town or was a stronger rider and was looking for a single speed

[RBW] Re: What is your favorite all-round "just ride" cruising gear?

2020-12-03 Thread Chris L
When I ride a multi-gear bike, I tend to ride it as a single-speed, only changing gears when I really have to. I don't remember the exact gear inches but err on the lower side, probably around the 60'ish gear-inch range. On the rare occasions when I get out on a long stretch, even a very mod

[RBW] Re: What is your favorite all-round "just ride" cruising gear?

2020-12-03 Thread 'j glenn' via RBW Owners Bunch
My single speed is either 59 or 63 gear inches. Its a little low in that I can spend 90% of my time sitting when ride flatlands locally, but more like 50% of the time hauling a kid trailer. Its worked out pretty good for studded tires in the snow, some times with the trailer. My kids realy t

Re: [RBW] Reverse Levers with Linear-Pull Brakes?

2020-12-03 Thread Marc Irwin
If those are long pull (for standard caliper brakes) they won't work without a travel agent added to the V-brake. I use regular MTB levers with interrupter levers on my Hunq and had to add the travel agent when I went to V brakes. The travel agent is a PITA to set up, works fine, looks a litt

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB Nitto Big Back Rack - LARGE

2020-12-03 Thread Leah Peterson
Thanks, Dorothy! Yes, I can get it new, was hoping to get a used one to try to save some dollars. I still may do just that, BUTplot twist. Does anyone remember reading Grant’s Blahg in September? I knew I had read something about a rear rack in his writings, and I found it this morning. Sinc

Re: [RBW] Leah’s Rivendell Raspberry Platypus

2020-12-03 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Peech, oh, it’s inevitable that the scratches will come. I hope they come in noble ways and not from dumb things like Leah lifting it onto the van’s bike rack and scraping the length of tubing as the frame slides against the bar. (See my son’s little grilver Clem!) I think if I ever feel bad abo

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB Nitto Big Back Rack - LARGE

2020-12-03 Thread Dorothy C
Blue Lug have it in stock. Seems like a stretch to order from Japan but when I needed 32mm 650b tires for my new Roadini, they were the only place I could find them. Shipping is expensive, but fast, at least to LA. https://global.bluelug.com/nitto-rivendell-big-back-rack-33r-large.html On Wed

Re: [RBW] Leah’s Rivendell Raspberry Platypus

2020-12-03 Thread 'peech1...@yahoo.com' via RBW Owners Bunch
It's been said already a hundred times I know; but what a beautiful bike. Just outstanding. For your sake, please steel yourself to that inevitable first ding or scratch. It will happen. So ride lots and enjoy this beautiful and well designed bike. Beausage baby! On Thursday, December 3, 2

Re: [RBW] FS winter frameset projects (New): Moonlander XXL, Long Haul Trucker 62cm, Rosco Baby 58cm

2020-12-03 Thread Alex Wirth
Moonlander is sold On Wed, Dec 2, 2020 at 11:13 AM Alex Wirth <4824...@gmail.com> wrote: > **Edit, just realized the headset is not installed on the Rosco > Baby.and I realized that the seatpost is included. So headset (Silver > FSA, not installed) & seatpost (Looks to be a standard Dajia) i

Re: [RBW] Leah’s Rivendell Raspberry Platypus

2020-12-03 Thread Joe Bernard
I have a new thing to notice now that I think I've recovered from all the custom color touches and can pay attention to the bike as a new Riv model: I really like the 700c wheels on the 55cm Platypus. I don't wish it enough to feel disappointment in my 54.3cm 650b custom low-stepper - it's