[RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

Laura, You don’t mention where you are located, you may be able to locate someone near you for a test ride. Ray Vallejo CA On Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 7:47:45 PM UTC-8 Ray Varella wrote: > No assumptions here. > 55mm Rene Herse knobbies fit the Platypus with ample clearance all around

[RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

No assumptions here. 55mm Rene Herse knobbies fit the Platypus with ample clearance all around. I actually think it’s an ideal sized tire for the bike. Fenders with these tires would not be ideal. Ray On Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 3:33:03 PM UTC-8 me2g...@gmail.com wrote: > I would like

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus or Susie, am I crazy?

What country do you live in? (Sorry for leaving out a salutation; don't know your name.) And please post the statutorily required photos! Patrick "2.2" is too skinny for our sandy acequia trails" Moore, in the ABQ, NM, USA riverine bosque. On Wed, Dec 8, 2021 at 10:01 AM 'kaelawoods' via RBW Own

[RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

I would like to add how much this thread has helped me. No one can say if a particular bike will be what another person loves, but feedback helps to clarify what to expect out of the various models. The Susie could be built as an all-rounder bike but, I am thinking, it would undermine its pot

Re: [RBW] Opinions re Roadeo colors

Yes, that elvish green is very fast when paired with Legolas, and maroon Roadeo looks ready for gravel. Toshi On Wed, Dec 8, 2021 at 2:40 PM Brian Campbell wrote: > Let's see if this works: > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/utN4Zjcr5r6xhvVv6 > > On Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 3:37:19 PM UTC-5 t

[RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

I'd stick with the assumption that 50mm is the limit. Platypus started as a road bike with sidepull calipers as the Cheviot, then got an update with v-brakes and a new name. My Riv custom-with-droptube was also designed as primarily a pavement bike and shares the same fork crown*, I'm running 47

Re: [RBW] Opinions re Roadeo colors

Let's see if this works: https://photos.app.goo.gl/utN4Zjcr5r6xhvVv6 On Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 3:37:19 PM UTC-5 ttoshi wrote: > Yes, I'm very fortunate to have some beautiful bikes. My daughter just > turned 14 (the picture is quite old). She rides a ~42 cm cross check > ("ugly brown

[RBW] Re: FS/FT Road Runner Jumbo Jammer Bag - Olive

Bump. Holler with offers. On Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 4:56:45 PM UTC-7 nus...@gmail.com wrote: > All-- > > FS is my lightly used Olive Jumbo Jammer bag in Olive > . Technical details here > . $

[RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

Actually is says both 50mm and 2.2" in the description, plus 48mm with fenders. Actual tire fitting will vary as there is always someone wanting to see how close they can be to the tubes and tire widths vary with rim widths. That's splittin' some split hairs of an seemingly hairy situation ...

[RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

Huh, I hadn't noticed the 2.2 reference before. Riv needs to fact-check that page because earlier it states max is 50mm, which is about 1.96 inches. On Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 12:28:50 PM UTC-8 Ryland wrote: > This might be splitting hairs, but Rivendell’s website states that the > P

[RBW] Re: A Hunq

Ah, that makes sense. I didn't remember that any Hunqs were built in Taiwan but I do remember the first couple runs being priced that way..it was originally the way-cheaper version of Bombadil. Joe Bernard On Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 11:55:57 AM UTC-8 Drw wrote: > I think the first run

[RBW] Re: Gus or Susie, am I crazy?

Thank you for the comments! I’m sure the Gus is invincible. Also good to know it isn’t too low with a 2.2 tire. I really wish the dark green Gus was still available. My wife is very against all of the color options coming except the Riv orange for the Gus, so that’s what I’d have to go with. Ha

[RBW] Re: PSA - Brooks B68 Saddles IN STOCK

I got one as well and it got here very quickly - I was surprised! And even more surprised when I saw a B68S (BROOKS ENGLAND B68 Short Carved Laced Saddle Black 230 x 200 mm) new for a reasonable price at BikeInn - I ordered it for my wife's Susie... still waiting for it, apparently it shipped f

[RBW] Re: A Hunq

My 54cm Hunq was built in 2013, and I thought I was told it was being built by Waterford, but I don't see a "W" in the serial number. Maybe I'm misremembering, or maybe I need new reading glasses? +1 on never selling my Hunq, it's perfect for me. I can't see how anyone can use bars that come ba

Re: [RBW] Opinions re Roadeo colors

Yes, I'm very fortunate to have some beautiful bikes. My daughter just turned 14 (the picture is quite old). She rides a ~42 cm cross check ("ugly brown bike" according to her) and is demanding that I get her a beautiful Betty Foy like her mom's bike (she is threatening to just steal that bike).

[RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

This might be splitting hairs, but Rivendell’s website states that the Platypus can accommodate a 2.2” tire. Additionally, Grant states that “It’s also nimble and more than able for fast fire-road rides with the right tires”. https://www.rivbike.com/products/frame-platypus-2021 As a Platypus

[RBW] Re: New Craigslist/others thread

I emailed on the Clem L last night, still no response. On Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 12:23:04 PM UTC-8 ericyue...@gmail.com wrote: > Jesus Christ, I do not need another bike but that Clem is such an insane > deal I feel like it's offensive for me not to buy it. > > On Tuesday, December 7,

[RBW] Re: New Craigslist/others thread

Jesus Christ, I do not need another bike but that Clem is such an insane deal I feel like it's offensive for me not to buy it. On Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 9:25:17 PM UTC-8 Jeremy Simon wrote: > Please someone pick up this beautiful and large Clem L before I do > something I regret > > htt

[RBW] Re: A Hunq

I think the first run or 2 is as the hunq brochure describes. They then moved to waterford and used taiwan made forks. I think thats when it switched to green but I can't confirm that. Tubing also became true temper ox/plat at waterford. Somewhere in my emails i have a list of all the differenc

[RBW] Re: FS: WoolyWarm seven button cardigan, size Large, new in bag

Cardigan has been sold, thank you. On Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 11:30:11 PM UTC-6 Gabriel Bruguier wrote: > Hello all, > Up for sale is a WoolyWarm seven button cardigan, size Large, still in the > original shipping bag. I had intended this one to be a "backup" to the > other Woolywarm card

[RBW] Re: A Hunq

That's my favorite headbadge also. Marc On Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 10:46:41 AM UTC-5 lconley wrote: > My favorite head badge - with the Trilobites. My only disappointment with > my Bombadil is that the Hunqapillar has a better head badge. > > Laing > > On Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 9

[RBW] Re: A Hunq

That's my favorite Habari also. Marc On Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 10:46:41 AM UTC-5 lconley wrote: > My favorite head badge - with the Trilobites. My only disappointment with > my Bombadil is that the Hunqapillar has a better head badge. > > Laing > > On Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 9:3

[RBW] Re: A Hunq

Just to confirm what Marc is saying, this is from an Hunqapillar brochure : "The Hunqapillar frame is an interesting mix of materials and people behind it. It's our design, everything down to the last micro-detail. It’s made in

[RBW] WTB - Baggins bag front mount

Evening, Looking for a (earlier) Baggins Bag for the front handle bar, a Little Joe? Have a Hobo w/large patch by Duluth Trading if anyone would like to trade. Thanks, Doug -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe f

[RBW] Re: A Hunq

Lovely bike ! Looks like Waterford drop outs. On Monday, December 6, 2021 at 5:39:25 PM UTC-8 Igor wrote: > Nikko send that photo or serial to my man Richard Schwinn and he'll know > for sure. > > On Monday, December 6, 2021 at 7:56:28 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > >> That's a nice bike! Could b

[RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

Welcome Laura, My posts have not been posted by admin so hopefully this one gets through. The Platypus can only accommodate tires up to 2". If you plan to do off pavement, I would go for the Longbolts. On Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 8:08:15 PM UTC-5 me2g...@gmail.com wrote: > Hello, I am new

[RBW] Re: Minimotos on a Quickbeam?

I run Minimotos on my LB, it's ridiculously powerful. I can also confirm tire clearance for 48mm slicks at least, just changed 42 slicks out to 48 knobbies (Rene Herse Juniper Ridge), they just barely clear the cable but it works. And what Bones said rgd the cable routing is right. Kel On Monda

[RBW] Re: Gus or Susie, am I crazy?

It's been 4 months since I built up my Gus, which also happens to be the first Rivendell I've ever ridden. ( I live halfway across the world and Rivs are scarce here). I've never ridden a Jones nor do I own a disc brake bike, but like you, I wanted a bike that can do it all, handle any trail I

[RBW] Re: A Hunq

My favorite head badge - with the Trilobites. My only disappointment with my Bombadil is that the Hunqapillar has a better head badge. Laing On Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 9:30:01 AM UTC-5 Marc Irwin wrote: > [image: IMG_0774.JPG] > That is the lug work and paint from the Waterford productio

[RBW] WTB Quickbeam Frameset

I'm waiting for the RoadUno, and I'm certain the RoadUno is still coming eventually. While I wait, I'll throw out the WTB that could possibly distract me from my waiting. I've long wanted a Quickbeam, in 58 or 60, in Silver. If you have one and want to sell it to me, let me know. Bill Lind

[RBW] Re: A Hunq

No John, I ordered from the first Taiwan production, Riv screwed up and sold mine to somebody but offered the one Waterford 54 left. I got one by accident. As far as I know the rest were made in Taiwan. Not that it matters, it's the same incredible bike except for the pointy lugs and pain

[RBW] Re: A Hunq

I thought Hunq frames were Waterford and forks were Taiwan? Doesn't really matter. A Hunq was my first Riv and I really regret selling it, though at the time I needed a good road bike more than I needed the Hunq. On Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 9:30:01 AM UTC-5 Marc Irwin wrote: > [image: IMG

[RBW] Re: A Hunq

Not that it really matters, but that is a Taiwan frame, the Waterford built have different lugs on the head tube as well as a different paint job. Waterford only did one initial production run, so, unless that is a custom order, it was built in Taiwan. Marc On Monday, December 6, 2021 at 7:56:2

[RBW] Re: question and WTB for two new country builds

Another option is to file off the threads of the bolt where they come in contact with the kickstand plate if you only need a little extra clearance. The threads themselves don't add much strength to the bolt and if you file off too much and the bolt breaks someday, bolts are cheap and the frame

Re: [RBW] Opinions re Roadeo colors

Especially under Eddy Merckx...I do like the orange of my 93 X0-1. Not sure it made ME any faster Your red Roadeo is very racyI think you had a grassy-green custom built up shortly after I got mine, correct? You have some beautiful bikes there, also a lovely shot of your daughter beside on