[RBW] Re: FS: Arkel TailRider Trunk Bag Black

2023-11-14 Thread eddietheflay
offers considered. On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 5:26:52 PM UTC-8 eddietheflay wrote: > This is fine rear rack-mounted bag with lots o room and pockets and an > included rain cover. Used just a few times and in fine condition. > > Like this: > https://www.modernbike.com/arkel-tai...runk-bag-bl

Re: [RBW] Options for converting Silver-1 barend shifters to thumbies?

2023-11-14 Thread Stephen
ooh, I thanks for the tip on the microshift mounts. Think I'll try some of those out, I don't like how fat the riv silver thumbie mounts are. The versatility and hinge are useful, but I'd rather have something less obtrusive. On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 3:57:13 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Fall / Autumn Riding Photos 2023

2023-11-14 Thread Eric Marth
Jason R: Nice shots & Hillborne! On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 5:03:59 PM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote: > Stephen: Two things, 1) Hi Dan! 2) Nice Stan Rays 😎 3) Oops that's three, > nice pics! > > On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 7:44:33 AM UTC-5 Stephen wrote: > >> Joined a fun ride up the OCA tr

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Fall / Autumn Riding Photos 2023

2023-11-14 Thread Eric Marth
Stephen: Two things, 1) Hi Dan! 2) Nice Stan Rays 😎 3) Oops that's three, nice pics! On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 7:44:33 AM UTC-5 Stephen wrote: > Joined a fun ride up the OCA trail north of NYC this past weekend. Super > nice late fall day, thanks for the intel Justin. > > [image: IMG_62

Re: [RBW] Options for converting Silver-1 barend shifters to thumbies?

2023-11-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
If they work with Silver-2, they will work with Silver-1. The mounting interface for both variants is the same. BL in EC On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 4:37:53 AM UTC-8 modemm...@gmail.com wrote: > Do these work with Silver-1 shifters? I don't have -2's, I have -1s. > > > On Monday, Novem

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus ride shaming

2023-11-14 Thread Richard Rose
Ryan, it’s working out great so far. I’ve ridden singletrack 6 of the last 9 days for roughly 125 miles. In comfort & control. No significant hand issues and very much more responsive than with the Bosco. The bike is an absolute blast.Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 13, 2023, at 8:31 PM, Ryan Frahm wrot

[RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

2023-11-14 Thread Joe Bernard
I'm ok with it! On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 10:52:46 AM UTC-8 George Schick wrote: > Joe, is it OK if we start calling you Ralph Kramden ; ) > > > On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 12:39:15 PM UTC-6 Joe Bernard wrote: > >> Yes, bus racks - my area of expertise - are a whole 'nother kettle of

[RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

2023-11-14 Thread George Schick
Joe, is it OK if we start calling you Ralph Kramden ; ) On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 12:39:15 PM UTC-6 Joe Bernard wrote: > Yes, bus racks - my area of expertise - are a whole 'nother kettle of > monkeys or whatever the idiom is. I've transported some longish 29er > mountain bikes which ba

[RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

2023-11-14 Thread Joe Bernard
Yes, bus racks - my area of expertise - are a whole 'nother kettle of monkeys or whatever the idiom is. I've transported some longish 29er mountain bikes which barely fit the rack, and one of these days I'm going to collect a roadside garbage can with one! My Rivendell and any over-52cm Clem or

[RBW] Re: Silver shifter repair

2023-11-14 Thread JohnS
That's what I would do. I don't think there's any other options. JohnS On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 10:04:11 PM UTC-5 MTR wrote: > I have a set Dia Comp knockoff silver shifters that have partially broken, > I was wondering if anybody had any ideas on how to fix them. See the > attached pi

[RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

2023-11-14 Thread Roberta
I took my 55 Platy to get Amtrak's opinion and they said no to carry on (roll on) service. All he did was look at the bike. I know of one 50 Platy owner who went by train on a bike tour, but I don't remember if she brought her Platy or her other bike on her wedding anniversary trip this summ

Re: [RBW] Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

2023-11-14 Thread Matthew Williams
I’ve taken my bike on Amtrak's Capitol Corridor and Coast Starlight lines without any questions or problems. Both trains had a carriage with a bike area: bikes ride in an upright rack with folding arms to which bikes can be strapped and locked without removing the front wheel. No one measured m

[RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

2023-11-14 Thread Joe Bernard
That's a good question, Brian. I'm a transit bus driver and technically we have limits on what will fit on the bus but in reality if you've got stuff and you haven't convinced me you can't get that stuff on there..it's on there! My understanding (I've never been on Amtrak) is the bikes store ve

[RBW] Re: WTB: Lime Olive 50 cm Platypus frame

2023-11-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
I'm judging. I still am in favor of a "SWBSTST". A Short Wheel Base Sporty Travel Step Through would be swank! Somebody offer Leah a 52 Betty that she can paint Lime-Olive! That'll force her hand! Bill "Judgy Judgerson" Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 7:07:59 PM UTC-8

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Lime Olive 50 cm Platypus frame

2023-11-14 Thread Leah Peterson
Oh, you’re judging, alright. In my favor, like you do! Cheering me on from Judgerstan, hoping someone makes my silly dreams come true!Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 14, 2023, at 12:14 PM, Joe Bernard wrote:"And no, I’m not selling my 55 Platys. I just need more sizes! And colors. Whatever. Don’t judge

[RBW] Re: WTB: Lime Olive 50 cm Platypus frame

2023-11-14 Thread Joe Bernard
"And no, I’m not selling my 55 Platys. I just need more sizes! And colors. Whatever. Don’t judge." I'm so judging. Judgey McJudgeface from Judgerstan 🧐🙃 On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 7:07:59 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > And no, I’m not selling my 55 Platys. I just need more

[RBW] Re: Has anyone else tried the new Riv seat?

2023-11-14 Thread Jon Craig (Vendraen)
Huh - I'm curious. Did you ever have the black plastic one they included with the 2016 Sam completes? If so, how does it compare? On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 4:41:29 PM UTC-5 Tom Goodmann wrote: > Riv shipment just delivered, including the new seat, which I mounted right > away for a neig

[RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

2023-11-14 Thread Brian Forsee
Has anyone had their bike denied on Amtrak due to wheelbase length? The Amtrak I take occasionally has a 2" tire width limit in their fine print, but I have never had an issue even though all my tires are larger than that. I asked a conductor once and he basically said if its a standard bike (n

[RBW] Re: Gus ride shaming

2023-11-14 Thread Mackenzy Albright
Rivendell hillibikes are incredible trail bikes. It's funny because I cannot stand suspension "squish". The long wheelbase and large tire clearance makes Riv's a formidable off roader. Especially in slow steep climbs and fast loose (non bumpy) descents. I'll say it once and I'll say it again -

Re: [RBW] Bosco Knuckle Clearance?

2023-11-14 Thread Mackenzy Albright
Hi Andrew - I am picky about my brake levers. I don't like a lot of length on the barrel adjustor side as well as I don't like a bolt that interferes with setting your hand on the levers. A lot of modern V brake levers have both of these things. Paul's are way out of my price range. I got a pair

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Lime Olive 50 cm Platypus frame

2023-11-14 Thread Jim Meltsner
My wife looked at my new Joe the other day and said "nice bike- I could use a bike like that..." Platy on order. Purple is all that is left. On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 10:58:09 AM UTC-5 Joseph Tousignant wrote: > Oops, that type should be "Steel Steed"... > > On 11/14/23, Joseph Tousigna

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Lime Olive 50 cm Platypus frame

2023-11-14 Thread Joseph Tousignant
Oops, that type should be "Steel Steed"... On 11/14/23, Joseph Tousignant wrote: > How about a "Fleet of Platypuses", because although it is mostly used, > but not always,... regarding a grouping of ships working as a unit > toward one goal,... > > ... for this popular steel stead it's always "sm

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Lime Olive 50 cm Platypus frame

2023-11-14 Thread Joseph Tousignant
How about a "Fleet of Platypuses", because although it is mostly used, but not always,... regarding a grouping of ships working as a unit toward one goal,... ... for this popular steel stead it's always "smooth sailing", with the goal of a huge smile when riding one! :-) On 11/14/23, J J wrote:

[RBW] Re: Gus ride shaming

2023-11-14 Thread Ted Durant
On Friday, November 10, 2023 at 8:17:49 PM UTC-6 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: They asked " was that you that passed us on a cruiser bike?" Hah. Reminds me of the time I passed somebody on the trail, riding my Riv ATB, and they said "nice cyclocross bike". Yeah, except 26x2" tires aren't legal in

[RBW] Re: WTB: Lime Olive 50 cm Platypus frame

2023-11-14 Thread J J
It is a "paddle" of platypuses. On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 9:41:09 AM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote: > What does one call a flock of Platypuses??? > Doug > > On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 4:41:28 AM UTC-5 Joseph Tousignant wrote: > >> Ahhh,... Judge NOT,... lest YOU be Judged! :-) >> >> On Monda

[RBW] Re: WTB: Lime Olive 50 cm Platypus frame

2023-11-14 Thread Doug H.
What does one call a flock of Platypuses??? Doug On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 4:41:28 AM UTC-5 Joseph Tousignant wrote: > Ahhh,... Judge NOT,... lest YOU be Judged! :-) > > On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 10:07:59 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! > wrote: > >> And no, I’m not selling my 55

Re: [RBW] Has anyone else tried the new Riv seat?

2023-11-14 Thread Ron Cramer
I have 2. Anyone interested? I'll make you deal. On Mon, Nov 13, 2023, 3:41 PM Tom Goodmann wrote: > Riv shipment just delivered, including the new seat, which I mounted right > away for a neighborhood spin. I find it immediately comfortable and am > eager to try it on a longer ride; first impr

Re: [RBW] Options for converting Silver-1 barend shifters to thumbies?

2023-11-14 Thread Jon Craig (Vendraen)
Do these work with Silver-1 shifters? I don't have -2's, I have -1s. On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 12:15:12 PM UTC-5 reca...@gmail.com wrote: > I use the MicroShift road thumb shifter mounts with the silver shifters. > > https://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=106560

[RBW] Re: WTB: Lime Olive 50 cm Platypus frame

2023-11-14 Thread Joseph Tousignant
Ahhh,... Judge NOT,... lest YOU be Judged! :-) On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 10:07:59 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > And no, I’m not selling my 55 Platys. I just need more sizes! And colors. > Whatever. Don’t judge. > > Leah > -- You received this message because you are subscri