Oof, rims, yeah. I ordered two sets from Velocity (thru a LBS) the first
week of January, and three of the four arrived this week
On Thu., Apr. 1, 2021, 10:18 p.m. Nathan F, wrote:
> I've got a 55 in the Lime-Olive headed my way!
>
> Unfortunately my rims are ~8 weeks out, which'll mean putting
I've got a 55 in the Lime-Olive headed my way!
Unfortunately my rims are ~8 weeks out, which'll mean putting the frame on
ice for a bit until they come in. Sure wish I ordered those sooner! I'll do
a full build post once I'm all done. In the meantime, I'm excited to see
what people who aren't
Conversation at RBW shortly after noon:
"Ok we definitely didn't order enough frames. What happened here??"
Short pause, then everyone in unison:
"LEAH!"
On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 5:02:17 PM UTC-7 Jason Fuller wrote:
> Haha, I was half-surprised when I found the website had not crashed a
Love the front derailer! š
On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 8:12:27 PM UTC-7 Erik wrote:
> On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 8:10:40 PM UTC-7 Erik wrote:
>
>> While it's certainly no Mermaid Platy, I'm really happy to have my new
>> gold Sam all put together and ready to ride. I'm still recovering f
Linus "The Sac", I steal them from the wife's bike. They're heavy canvas
with a magnet to hold closed, just clip onto the top rail so a quick on/off
& the grocery store checker just fills them direct from the belt.
https://www.linusbike.com/products/the-sac?variant=16924359556
On Thursday, Apri
Lol, you guys. A high compliment. But does this mean Iām also to blame for the
shortage? Double-edged sword...
Itās a great bike. A bike that is so beautiful and so smart that it could sell
itself. Congratulations, Rivendell! You have a winner. Letās hope another batch
is in the works.
Anyone
Bill, after riding 6850 m. last year I decided to go after 7000 m. this
year to coincide with turning 70. I usually get about half my mileage on
trips, and Covid is making that rather difficult. Last year I rode more
local miles than usual, probably more if the same this year. 1350 m. in the
first
Haha, I was half-surprised when I found the website had not crashed at
12:05. And I would put a bet that at least 10% of the sales were a direct
result of Leah's enthusiasm for the bike!
On Thu, Apr 1, 2021 at 4:45 PM David Lipsky wrote:
> Not a bit, nooo! Sheās too busy grinding out miles with
Not a bit, nooo! Sheās too busy grinding out miles with hers!
I picked up a small order at RBWHQ yesterday and asked Will if their server
might melt down today and he said something to the effect of: āYeah, probably.ā
8^}
David
> On Apr 1, 2021, at 4:22 PM, dougP wrote:
>
> ļ»æ
> Could Bicycle
Philip -- They look to me like Klean Kanteen Reflect water bottles with
bamboo lids. With the rings removed. Could be mistaken.
https://www.kleankanteen.com/collections/the-reflect/products/insulated-reflect-20oz
By the way, I enjoy removing the silkscreened labels from my Klean Kanteen
bottle
Could Bicycle Belle Ding Ding have anything to do with the enthusiasm for
this bike?
dougP
On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 12:23:31 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
> Have we ever seen anything like this? Does anyone remember a bike selling
> this quickly?
>
> On Apr 1, 2021, at 12:22
What are those water bottles, they're the dingo's breakfast!
On Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 3:14:55 AM UTC-5 brendonoid wrote:
> The inverse problem here in Australia! I have been waiting for it to be
> cool enough to enjoy riding without worrying about bushfires and snakes.
> Headed to the sou
Took the Atlantis out trail riding today in 79 degree Northern California.
Failed once again to shoot the drive side.
> On Apr 1, 2021, at 12:28, James Hapke wrote:
>
> ļ»æHi All,
>
> I've been riding this Susie for 6 months and am loving it. My first riv, and
> first post to the bunch~howdy
Thank you so much for the recommendation, Joe! I'm waiting to hear back
from Riv to see if this was a checkout error, or if I truly got the wrong
color. If that's the case, I'd love to reach out to them for a painting
quote! :)
On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 4:11:01 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
Heather, if you really want a repaint you can have Riv send the frame over
to Rick Stefani at D + D Painting. It won't be cheap but it's not Joe Bell
money, either, and Rick is very good. Riv will give him the decals.
On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 12:51:37 PM UTC-7 Heather Hayes wrote:
> Soun
I like both but having had many blue bikes I think the lime olive is really
nice and less usual. Probably what I would have wanted if..
On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 3:51:37 PM UTC-4 Heather Hayes wrote:
> Sounds like the three of us (at least) may have missed the unicorn boat on
> the Mer
Sounds like the three of us (at least) may have missed the unicorn boat on
the Mermaid color by a fraction of a nanosecond! I'm grateful it
auto-purchased the Lime-Olive so that I didn't miss out completely. But
this means I might be "forced" to repaint it the color I wanted all
along... that g
With the sloping toptube, the 65 rides HUGE. I'm at 100PBH or so, and I've
not a ton of clearance with 60mm tires.
And you're right, you should get the low, you won't regret it. Not sure the
H in 65 will ever be made again, or the L...
-Kai
On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 3:28:41 PM UTC-4 Kevin wr
Heather and David-
I had a similar issue. Had a 50 mermaid in the cart, then it was sold out
when I tried to check out, and I had to hustle to check out with a 50
olive. I'm sure the olive will look great, and I am equally sure my wife
will agree?
Josh
On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 3:15:41 PM U
I have used the Plugnut on my Homer and my Legolas, They work great.
On Monday, March 29, 2021 at 8:07:29 AM UTC-4 Ray Varella wrote:
> Veloman,
> Go to velolumino and look under fender widgets, there is an item called a
> TM Plugnut. Itās the solution to your fender mounting.
>
> Ray
>
> On Su
For what itās worth, I used Amtrak last fall with a 69ā wheelbase bike. The
bike next to mine was larger and had a milk crate strapped to a front rack.
They paid zero attention to the size. Just hooked them up and away we went.
-Jacob
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> On Mar 31, 2021, at 4:09 PM, Emily G
Wow! a dream for most of this groups users, I gotta say. You lucky mf.
Props on how the shop is set up with the hanging bikes. Looks like you can
have FUN in there
On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 5:18:42 AM UTC-8 lconley wrote:
> The Garage Mahal:
>
> [image: IMG_0032s.JPG]
>
> [image: IMG_0034s.
I feel the space crunch, I'm living in a small apartment in San Francisco
with only a small back yard and set up a tarp down there. Nothing special,
mostly full of bikes too. Tried building in the house once, but had the
same problem of needing to walk up and down the stairs to get parts
Yo
I currently use a Velocity Dyad wheelset with a front dynamo hub and would
like to trade for a Velocity Atlas wheelset with a front dynamo hub. I am
using larger tires than I used to and would like to have wider rims. These
wheels about 5 years old are in great shape. They were just used for par
I went compact/granny 2x on my Riv Road, mainly because I wanted a little
more old-timey, non-mullet-looking drivetrain on it. But just piping in to
add to the voices saying that 1x is easy and fun, as long as the overall
gearing range and the gear progressions work for you.
You can easily get
actually whatever screen I was viewing that on made it seem like it was painted
Atlantis blue. so weird but it's obviously just that regularly hillborne slate
color.
> On Mar 28, 2021, at 1:55 PM, Jason Fuller wrote:
>
> ļ»æBlue Lug's sense of style is unparalleled! Yeah that's gorgeous. Er
Hi folks,
I am semi in the market for a Clem H and am looking for some first person
thoughts on fit. I worry I am in between the 59 and the massive 65. Can
anybody who has ridden either or both of those chime in with their
measurements and how the bikes felt? I think the proper solution to this
Wow great to read this about a fellow Atlantan!! Very inspiring.
On Monday, March 29, 2021 at 8:36:29 PM UTC-4 Michael Morrissey wrote:
> Hi Irv,
>
> That is a fantastic write-up. How do you stay in such good shape to ride
> that much? I am in my late thirties now and would love to continue ridi
Who made those panniers? I'd love to get a pair for my LHT.
On Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 7:33:13 PM UTC-7 philipr...@gmail.com wrote:
> You're welcome.
>
> On Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 6:16:33 PM UTC-5 iamkeith wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Now I've got that song stuck in my head. Thanks a lot...
>>
>> O
There is a bike shortage every where. Manufacturers can't produce them fast
enough.
On Thu, Apr 1, 2021, 1:23 PM Leah Peterson wrote:
> Have we ever seen anything like this? Does anyone remember a bike selling
> this quickly?
>
> On Apr 1, 2021, at 12:22 PM, Eric Marth wrote:
>
> That was prett
I am thrilled to see these go so fast. I am humming and hawing about making
a financially irresponsible decision to buy a 60cm for myself! They look so
good.
I hope everything gets sorted on the color for those of you wanting mermaid
but with a lime-olive invoice.
Jonathan P.
Seattle, WA
On
Have we ever seen anything like this? Does anyone remember a bike selling this
quickly?
> On Apr 1, 2021, at 12:22 PM, Eric Marth wrote:
>
> That was pretty nuts. 60s remain at the moment
> 3:01 50cm mermaids sold out
> 3:03 50cm lime olive sold out
> 3:05 55cm mermaid sold out
> 3:07 55cm lim
That was pretty nuts. 60s remain at the moment
3:01 50cm mermaids sold out
3:03 50cm lime olive sold out
3:05 55cm mermaid sold out
3:07 55cm lime olive sold out
On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 3:15:41 PM UTC-4 upyou...@yahoo.com wrote:
> Heather Hayes, my receipt said the same thing. I wanted
Heather Hayes, my receipt said the same thing. I wanted the MERMAID but it
auto purchased the Lime/Olive. We'll see what happens. I clicked as fast
as I could on the dot!
On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 3:10:20 PM UTC-4 Heather Hayes wrote:
> I clicked purchase on the 50cm in Mermaid, but my
Well, since it's going to have an Xtracycle extension on the rear, that
rear axle measurement doesn't matter much. i just need to know whether a
26" wheel would fit up front. So if anyone with a 52 Clem L could measure
the distance from the center of your front axle to the canti/V-brake posts,
And, I'm getting a 55 Mermaid, which is what I wanted!
David Lipsky
Berkeley, CA
On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 12:04:52 PM UTC-7 Tom Wyland wrote:
> 55 Olive on the way for me!
>
>
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Only 60cm's remain as of 7 minutes into the sale. Not at all surprised, but
still somewhat amazed. Hopefully Riv will get another batch in the queue
on an ASAP basis with the factory! I have to assume they're maxing out the
available manufacturing capacity (they sure ought to be!), which is
proba
12:10 pst, only 60cm left!
On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 12:06:10 PM UTC-7 philipr...@gmail.com wrote:
> When I was chatting to James & Grant about mine they said I could do a 50
> or a 55. My PBH is 81cm, 5'7", ride a seat at 72cm.
>
> You might be in luck.
>
> On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 2
I clicked purchase on the 50cm in Mermaid, but my receipt says Lime-Olive.
:/ If anyone had the opposite problem, please let me know if you'd like to
trade! :)
On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 3:06:10 PM UTC-4 philipr...@gmail.com wrote:
> When I was chatting to James & Grant about mine they said
I am happy for Riv. Good they made out. I tried to purchase one, and it
seemed between 12:00 and 12:01 the mermaids sold out. I was able to load a
lime green, but when I added the build up up the frame, they were sold out.
Divine intervention telling me to go for the Apaloosa in late April.
When I was chatting to James & Grant about mine they said I could do a 50
or a 55. My PBH is 81cm, 5'7", ride a seat at 72cm.
You might be in luck.
On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 2:03:49 PM UTC-5 Shoji Takahashi wrote:
> oh my... 50-cm Platypus Mermaid is sold out before 3:02pm (EDT). I missed
55 Olive on the way for me!
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oh my... 50-cm Platypus Mermaid is sold out before 3:02pm (EDT). I missed
out...
On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 2:43:35 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
> Your wish appears to have been granted. The Platypus page now says $1650.
>
>
> On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 7:12:03 AM UTC-7 Jonny P wrote:
>
>
Absolutely one of the new Atlantis. What a great find this little
documentary is. Thanks for sharing
Ahmed
On Thu, Apr 1, 2021 at 11:30 AM dougP wrote:
> Paint scheme & curved second top tube certainly looks like an Atlantis.
>
> dougP
>
> On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 10:53:21 AM UTC-7 Jo
Pending
On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 2:44:17 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
> I'm in for the pedals, will email.
>
> On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 2:03:52 PM UTC-4 Joel S wrote:
>
>> Probably have to send in a box to make sure there is no damage.
>>
>> 3 pair Christophe toe clips, new
>>
>>
Eric, I got a reply on the bob list first. If it falls through I will let
you know. I have some MKS Touring pedals I can do for the same free plus
shipping if you would like. I can send pics.
Joel
On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 2:44:17 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
> I'm in for the pedal
I'm in for the pedals, will email.
On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 2:03:52 PM UTC-4 Joel S wrote:
> Probably have to send in a box to make sure there is no damage.
>
> 3 pair Christophe toe clips, new
>
> I pair MKS pedals, used, good-very good condition.
>
> You donāt need to take them all but
Your wish appears to have been granted. The Platypus page now says $1650.
On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 7:12:03 AM UTC-7 Jonny P wrote:
> Or as my brain wakes upmaybe the price hike is an April Fool's joke?
> Wishful thinking?
>
> Jonathan P.
> Seattle, WA
>
> On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at
Paint scheme & curved second top tube certainly looks like an Atlantis.
dougP
On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 10:53:21 AM UTC-7 John G wrote:
> Duh
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTzMPFh73nw
>
> On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 1:52:24 PM UTC-4 John G wrote:
>
>> Watching a completely un-bike
That's huge! Being that I'm currently working fulltime from home still, so
no commuting miles and very little 9-5 riding, I'm really pleased with my
mileage so far (about 1550km YTD). This puts me ahead of schedule on my
2021 goal of 6000 km. Also, I love the focus on exploring new roads and
p
Duh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTzMPFh73nw
On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 1:52:24 PM UTC-4 John G wrote:
> Watching a completely un-bike related video on Youtube about the Maryland
> Eastern shore community of San Domingo, I was pleasantly surprised to see
> what I think is an Atlantis at
Watching a completely un-bike related video on Youtube about the Maryland
Eastern shore community of San Domingo, I was pleasantly surprised to see
what I think is an Atlantis at Minute 1:58 and again at 3:10. Also the
video about the community is fascinating and well worth the watch.
John G
Un
i can't locate it right now, but somewhere in a blahg grant wrote in
reference to the ugliness of a front derailler, (probably the same XT
you're referring to),
"forgive it and move on."
i have a shim'd XT front on my suzie and try to remember this advice
whenever i idly find myself wishing
Ask any Clem owner to measure from the center of the rear axle to the
center of the brake caliper bolt, that's the magic number you need.
On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 9:36:08 AM UTC-5 Justin Kennedy wrote:
> Hmm you're right, the Motolites are built to go the other way -- fitting
> 650b or 700
Thanks for sharing that Irv. I enjoyed reading about your adventures.
I noticed Thomas Wheatley's by line and decided to check out what he's been
writing, and I realized the entire March issue of Atlanta magazine is
devoted to bikes: https://www.atlantamagazine.com/issue/march-2021/
If anyone i
It's now the 4th month of the year, and I'm checking in on my annual
goals. I had two cumulative goals for the year:
1. Distance: 10,000km. So far ~200 miles ahead of pace. I've tried to
stay ahead of pace by averaging 20 miles per day. That means riding every
single day -OR- working in so
I've been pretty curious about this topic for a while so I finally did some
digging around. Nothing anyone hasn't already said on this and other
threads, but I'm adding it just for additional info if anyone is interested.
The basic protective tape seems to be 3Mā¢ Industrial Protective Film 7070
There is always a buzz of excitement when RBW introduces some new thing. Models
come and go regularly. As GP notes, Platypus is the 4th Mixte model theyāve
rolled out. (Wilbury/Glorius, Betty Foy/Yves Gomez, Cheviot are the others).
When the idea of extending the top tube as chain stays or addin
My guess is shipping costs are way up in the last three months.
I don't need a Platy, I don't need a Platy, I don't need a Platy...
Jim
On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 9:12:03 AM UTC-5 Jonny P wrote:
> Or as my brain wakes upmaybe the price hike is an April Fool's joke?
> Wishful thinking?
>
Hmm you're right, the Motolites are built to go the other way -- fitting
650b or 700c to a bike meant for 26". I currently have a cheap Shimano
V-brake on the front. Will measure and see if there's any room for losing
reach. I like your canti suggestion too. I may email Riv and see what their
thoug
If it helps, the 650b wheels that came off this measure as;
Axle C to inner edge of of rim = 290mm
Axle C to outer edge of rim = 305mm
To my calculations you'll need to lose (not gain) 25mm of reach. Centerpull
cantilevers might get you there?
Then again, for the price of a pair of Paul's you c
I was just looking at that posting! I'm considering upgrading my Xtracylce
using this frame. Does anyone know if I can fit a 26" wheel up front, maybe
using a Paul Motolite or something with lots of reach? I know the 52 is
made for 650b but my current wheelset is 26" Velocity Cliffhanger and I'd
Or as my brain wakes upmaybe the price hike is an April Fool's joke?
Wishful thinking?
Jonathan P.
Seattle, WA
On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 7:10:36 AM UTC-7 Jonny P wrote:
> While I still think $1800 is a very fair price, I think the reasoning in
> the last minute change is a bit suspect.
While I still think $1800 is a very fair price, I think the reasoning in
the last minute change is a bit suspect. Grant's Blahg has said since 3-4
weeks ago that they knew frames would cost more than other models, hence
the $1600 price tag vs $1500 because the Platypii cost an extra $100 to
mak
Update; Bikeflights has settled the claim & the frame was donated to a
kid's bike charity. Currently up for sale on ebay with the damage shown &
repair noted, might be a deal for someone who is OK with the condition;
https://www.ebay.com/itm/203329558177?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11021.m43.l3160&mk
Todayās the day! Iām headed to work but Iāll be checking every chance I get!
Good luck, all!
Sent from my iPhone
> On Apr 1, 2021, at 5:42 AM, Eric Marth wrote:
>
> ļ»æI am not purchasing a Platypus but it's 8:42 AM here on the east coast and
> I'm already white-knuckling the frame release.
>
My boss said that about me once.
On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 2:37:24 AM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
> I'll just tell you the unfortunate truth now: I had that horrendous XT on
> something (it may be on the Bombadil I sold Jason Fuller) and it's magic. I
> remember sending a pic of it to Grant
I am *not* purchasing a Platypus but it's 8:42 AM here on the east coast
and I'm already white-knuckling the frame release.
On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 7:17:43 AM UTC-4 Roberta wrote:
> Note posted on Rivās website last night:
>
> NOTE: The Platypus frames cost $1,800. We've known that and ta
Note posted on Rivās website last night:
NOTE: The Platypus frames cost $1,800. We've known that and talked about it
for several weeks now, but due to a cloning error, until Wed Mar 31 8:40
p.m., they were listed at $1,600. Our bad, but we are not able to sell them
that cheap, and if you hate u
I'll just tell you the unfortunate truth now: I had that horrendous XT on
something (it may be on the Bombadil I sold Jason Fuller) and it's magic. I
remember sending a pic of it to Grant after he had said something about
ugly/perfect Shimano parts and said, "It's almost alarming something this
I'll give this a shot tomorrow with the 105 and see what happens! The gap
between the cage on the derailer and the pantguard is about an inch, maybe
slightly more. I'm shifting with DuraAce bar ends, so it's friction. I
also have an ugly, ugly XT front derailer that would need some shims for
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