[RBW] Re: Painting a new fork

Six years ago, I had a frame and fork powder coated for about $120. My son did the contrasting paint with spray.bike colors. They worked fine; you need to hold them a few inches from the surface, unlike a traditional spray paint. Philip Sonoma County, Calif On Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 4:

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Basket Rack: is it too heavy?

Looks good. Easier to wheelie too. jim m walnut creek On Friday, October 21, 2022 at 7:20:28 PM UTC-7 Jason Fuller wrote: > YY > > On Fri., Oct. 21, 2022, 7:16 p.m. Leah Peterson, > wrote: > >> Jason: like this? Y/N. >> 🙃Leah >> >> [image: image2.jpeg] >> >> Sent from my iPhone >>

[RBW] Re: Rim selection for a Sam Hillborne

I’m using Velocity Atlas rims on my 650b Hillborne. It mounts 48mm tires with ease and rides great. I use the older synergy’s on my Saluki with no issues with 42mm Baby Shoe Pass tires, but putting a 48mm tire on it would be a lot more work if even possible. I did try a Panaracer Gravel King a

[RBW] FS Gray Wooly Warm (L) $115 Shipped

I bought one thinking it would be awesome for October - April riding here in Boulder, CO, and look good too. My wife doesn't like the fit on me, so it's either going back to Riv where they'll subtract $12 for the return since I didn't pay shipping, or it's off to someone here who wants it! This

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie / Gus questions

Paul, just re-reading your post & looking at the pics. The G-Ones? Is that your tire of choice for the trails you ride? I expected something more aggressive but I bet they roll fast? Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 20, 2022, at 11:43 AM, Paul Clifton wrote: > >  > I ride my Gus as my primary mo

[RBW] ISO WTB 54cm Losco Bar

To the best I can figure, the Losco bar is a good inch or so shorter in sweep than the Tosco, with the latter maybe a bit too long for my Sam. Curious if anyone's got a Losco to sell before I place an order for a new bar. I've got a couple of Nitto Riv bars I'd be willing to trade as well!

[RBW] Re: 1400 front derailers

I like it Bill! When I worked in a machine shop I always found working with acrylic more frustrating than working with metal, but it was great for prototyping stuff (less $$$) if it didn't crack and shatter! Cheers, Collin, surrounded by IronMen Racers this weekend, in Sacramento On Friday, Oct

[RBW] Re: Who is getting a Platypus?

I just bought a 50cm for my wife. She had a 52cm Yves Gomez which was a hair big for her, and we wanted fatter tires. I set up a Black Mountain La Cabra for her and she likes it OK, but really prefers a step through. I'm going to set hers up with Rene Herse 48mm tires and she'll be in good s

[RBW] Re: 1400 front derailers

Back in May I indicated that I may decide to turn an eccentric spacer for the Skeleton Key front derailer. I finally went ahead and did that today. For a little background here, most Rivendells have a 28.6mm seat tube, and most Rivendells take a clamp on front derailer. Very few front derail

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie / Gus questions

I was reading a book a while back and tried to pinch the screen to zoom in. It was a real book. Paper. On Friday, October 21, 2022 at 8:32:42 AM UTC-7 fra...@gmail.com wrote: > Ha! Thanks. On a similar note, I use an iPad exclusively. My wife had > something on her laptop and I kept trying to

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

Leah, I totally agree that having some frames left in stock is MUCH better than what we've been looking at the last couple years, I just had this exact conversation with another list member yesterday. I think it's great that - for the moment at least - people will be able to notice a Platypus

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

As of this moment, there are 20x 50cm, 13x 55cm and 32x 60cm available. You can tell by how many it lets you add to cart. Must have been a big batch! Or they're selling slowly - likely, most people who want one got one on the last sale. I suspect there will be 60's for a while, but the 55's

[RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: FS: Commuter Parts and tires- Shimano 600, panasonic dynamo, schwlabe...

Folks, just a friendly bump. I added photos of the bike frame (whoops), and included 2 additional items...a soma kickstand and a 6401 8-speed tricolor RD. As a reminder, prices are OBO so if something interests you, lets talk. Also, the payments have been received for all items originally marked a

Re: [RBW] Your preferred handlebar for longer rides

Albatross for everything. Have done four day tours with them, and short rides. Everything in between. Super super comfortable. On Friday, October 21, 2022 at 10:23:36 AM UTC-6 larson@gmail.com wrote: > In the past I have ridden mostly with drop bars and still do. I have done > some touring

[RBW] Re: Rim selection for a Sam Hillborne

Hey Calvin! Unless you are looking to go tubeless, the Cliffhanger might be a bit wide for the tire sizes you have listed. I’m running a 700x50 on the Dyad and they work very well. Maybe look at the A23 if you want a more road rim that is tubeless capable. Non tubeless is the only downside to t

Re: [RBW] Your preferred handlebar for longer rides

In the past I have ridden mostly with drop bars and still do. I have done some touring with Jones loop bars, and like them very much. This spring I built up my first Riv, an Appaloosa, and chose Billie bars. I have come to believe these bars are the most comfortable of any bar I have tried. I ha

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie / Gus questions

Ha! Thanks. On a similar note, I use an iPad exclusively. My wife had something on her laptop and I kept trying to scroll on the screen. Her laptop does not do that… On Friday, October 21, 2022 at 8:25:13 AM UTC-7 Keith P. wrote: > I kept double tapping, trying to “like.” > > k. > > On Oct 21,

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie / Gus questions

I kept double tapping, trying to “like.” k. > On Oct 21, 2022, at 7:48 AM, Ryan Frahm wrote: > >  > > > Because this thread needs some pictures. >> On Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 9:42:12 PM UTC-7 Jason Fuller wrote: >> Yes good discussion! Paul, it's neat and surprising to hear from anoth

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone ride VO Quill Stem? pics? / Orange Appaloosa touch-up paint?

I'm running the VO shim for the Bosco Bars, yes. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

Rivendell Instagram page indicates only “a few of each size” still available. Sounds like the sale went pretty well? Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 20, 2022, at 7:13 PM, David Person wrote: > > It would seem that demand is mirroring that of the housing market. > Decidedly cooler than 12 month

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

Yes. They are no longer installing forks unless you're picking up in person. Nowadays there are many mobile bike shops who will come to your home to do the bike build if you can't do it yourself, though I don't know if those bike vans have frame alignment tables. But I wouldn't attribute the sl

Re: [RBW] Re: Ride Your Rivendell: White Pine Trail, Grand Rapids, MI

Beautiful. Love the colors of the riders, the bikes and the background. I’m going to head to IG for the video. On Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 6:15:17 PM UTC-4 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > I simply LOVE that you all had the wisdom to call this a “Fellowship”! I > WILL be there next time. Sounds l

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Basket Rack: is it too heavy?

It looks GREAT. I’m not surprised that you’re going with the more is more triangle idea—it will be fab! Similar to my commuter setup and I love it so I think you will too. It’s freeing to get excess weight off the front. How do you like it? On Friday, October 14, 2022 at 8:30:28 PM UTC-4 Bicy

Re: [RBW] Your preferred handlebar for longer rides

I have been waiting what feels like forever for those Billie bars to come back in stock Eric! I like the Better sco quite a bit, but the forward position isn’t great for me. Still very comfortable overall though. Just can’t wait to try the Billie! I have the Albatross on my Clem H and they are

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

I read in the email that they aren’t doing prep for now and they only took on 15 more builds. They are pretty backed up on builds! It is nice for anyone on the fence that they didn’t sell out instantly, hopefully it doesn’t hurt Riv to have some inventory for a bit. On Friday, October 21, 2022

Re: [RBW] Angle of your LOSCO BARS

I think the Losco / Bosco / Tosco bars are all similar enough (amount of rise being the main difference) that my Bosco comment is relevant. My tips are angled down significantly. I tried several adjustments and have settled on an angle that puts the grip area parallel to the extension on my Face

Re: [RBW] Re: Fender size for a Rambouiller

@Jon: I see you've had some good info about maximum fender/tire clearances. For what it's worth, I ran my Ram 100% on paved roads with the standard Rivendell Roll-y Pol-y 700x28c tires and SKS P35 fenders (which

[RBW] Angle of your LOSCO BARS

Hi all: I am curious how you set up the angle of your Losco bars. I have them set up so that the ramp is horizontal with the handles of the bars pointing slightly downward. Just curious what works for you. Jay LePree Demarest, NJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

I think the presale still went really well, even if they did not sell out of frames. Honestly, I’d like to be able to send people to Rivendell and them to actually have bikes available when I do. There have been many times I’ve been asked about my bike but Rivendell doesn’t have any for purchase