Re: [RBW] Re: Homer newbie questions

2024-09-28 Thread Joe Bernard
Molly, I love your adorable new Homer! I'll be interested to hear what you think of the gearing after you've ridden it a while. Have all the fun rides! šŸ™‚ Joe Bernard climbing steep hills slowly in Lake County CA On Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:18:55 PM UTC-7 mollyl...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Homer newbie questions

2024-09-28 Thread molly keeler
Greg, I am sorry that you had such a horrible accident and can imagine the many feelings that go along with the healing process, it's not easy. I am pulling for you, wholeheartedly and sending you all the good vibes. I appreciate your kind words and thank you for also being so inspiring to keep at

[RBW] Re: WTB: 50cm Rosco Bubbe / Rosco Platypus

2024-09-28 Thread Kim H.
Here is green one, a frameset off of Facebook Rivendell Bicycles BUY/ SELL /TRADE. It is located in Vallejo, California. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/YKxsobj96Ab1smy2/ Kim Hetzel. On Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 5:22:38 PM UTC-7 maxcr wrote: > I believe the team at Broadway Bicycles in

RE: [RBW] Re: bolts??

2024-09-28 Thread Bernard Duhon
25 + y/o campy. One size for: clamping cable Clamping dR to seat tube Adjustment for DR height. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Bill Lindsay Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2024 1:17 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: bolts?? Three seem

[RBW] Re: Fender-tire clearance on an orange Rambouillet?

2024-09-28 Thread Bill Lindsay
I've got a Romulus, and I run it with ~30-31mm tires on one wheel set and 28mm tires on another. I'm comfortable with both of those This "orange Ram" is one that you have in your hands, but want info before you do work? -OR- It's one you are considering buying, and want info before you spen

[RBW] Re: Fender-tire clearance on an orange Rambouillet?

2024-09-28 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I’ve got plenty of room with SKS plastics and 32mm gravelkings. -Kai On Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 4:35:04 PM UTC-4 Peter Bridge wrote: > Does anybody have confident information about fender and tire clearance on > an orange Ram? I'd be content if I could run 30 or 32 with fixed aluminum

[RBW] Re: WTB: 50cm Rosco Bubbe / Rosco Platypus

2024-09-28 Thread maxcr
I believe the team at Broadway Bicycles in Cambridge, MA had a used one for sale. Worth reaching out to then: https://broadwaybicycleschool.com/ Max On Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:48:29 AM UTC-4 reeby wrote: > Hey RBW, I'm in seach for a a 50cm Rosco Bubbe / Rosco Platypus, purple or > g

[RBW] Fender-tire clearance on an orange Rambouillet?

2024-09-28 Thread 'Peter Bridge' via RBW Owners Bunch
Does anybody have confident information about fender and tire clearance on an orange Ram? I'd be content if I could run 30 or 32 with fixed aluminum fenders. 30 Grand Bois are just about my favorite tire. Thanks ~pb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group

Re: [RBW] Re: Homer newbie questions

2024-09-28 Thread Greg Lamont
Thanks Leah! Your posts inspire me on a regular basis as well. Reading, and very occasionally posting in, this group has helped keep me going. Molly, can't wait to read more about your adventures as you accumulate experiences on your new bicycle. On Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 12:05:59 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: Homer newbie questions

2024-09-28 Thread Leah Peterson
Greg. Oh, your story. I’m just so sorry and had to say so. I don’t think I’ve heard anyone break a collarbone into that many pieces. So, so sorry and please let us know when you get back in the saddle and how it goes. That must have been a nasty, nasty crash.Ā Molly, you too! You all keep the rubber

Re: [RBW] ā€œThe Art of Taking it Slowā€ in The New Yorker

2024-09-28 Thread Tom Goodmann
Wonderful story, Leah! Thank you; you’re a very good storyteller, you know. I never miss visiting that shop when I’m in Kalamazoo. Tom On Sat, Sep 28, 2024 at 2:10 PM JAS wrote: > What a great article about Dean and her shop. She is a positive force in > the community with her work to improve

Re: [RBW] Re: Homer newbie questions

2024-09-28 Thread JAS
Molly, that's one fine Homer! I think the Homers have the best color of all the Rivs. Your set up looks comfortable and practical for seeing the sights and hauling just the right amount of stuff. Best wishes for many miles of joy! RivSisters, Joyce On Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 7:59:59

Re: [RBW] ā€œThe Art of Taking it Slowā€ in The New Yorker

2024-09-28 Thread JAS
What a great article about Dean and her shop. She is a positive force in the community with her work to improve access to the downtown area and her life-long passion for the printed word; a person I would like to meet. You're lucky to have found her and I hope you go often to buy her wares. T

[RBW] ISO: Nitto Steel Spacers

2024-09-28 Thread Don Don
Hi! Does anyone have a spare Nitto 1" 5mm spacer in dull bright they're willing to let go? Can't seem to find one anywhere other than BL but $25 shipping is not ideal. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscrib

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus Presale - who are the lucky new owners?

2024-09-28 Thread Liz Tilton
MIKE! Honestly, this note made me tearful. I am dying to meet you.Ā Liz in CincinnatiSent with delight from my iPadOn Sep 28, 2024, at 11:09 AM, Feldspar Palimpsest wrote:As a 70 year old with a 25 year old Atlantis and a recent Clem with a Platypus on order… I like the way you think.I’m keeping m

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus Presale - who are the lucky new owners?

2024-09-28 Thread Feldspar Palimpsest
As a 70 year old with a 25 year old Atlantis and a recent Clem with a Platypus on order… I like the way you think. I’m keeping my Atlantis. A lot of great memories in that bike. Mike On Friday, September 27, 2024 at 11:12:42 AM UTC-4 meti...@gmail.com wrote: > > My fingers are poised to click

Re: [RBW] Re: Homer newbie questions

2024-09-28 Thread Greg Lamont
Hi Molly, and welcome to the Riv club! I just wanted to say thank you for posting. Your story is quite inspirational to me. I had big plans for a lot of fun rides this summer, including the Crater Lake ride you did, but those plans were derailed due to a crash that broke my collar bone into 5 pi

[RBW] Re: Front derailleur for 42 28 cranks?

2024-09-28 Thread Feldspar Palimpsest
I’ve been running a Deore XT on a 38-24 on my Atlantis since 1999. No issues yet. šŸ˜‰ On Friday, September 27, 2024 at 11:12:31 AM UTC-4 dinoh...@gmail.com wrote: > I just got some Silver cranks in 42/28. I've never had this sort of > gearing before. This range seems to sit between road sizing,

[RBW] WTB: 50cm Rosco Bubbe / Rosco Platypus

2024-09-28 Thread reeby
Hey RBW, I'm in seach for a a 50cm Rosco Bubbe / Rosco Platypus, purple or green (from 2022?). I'm in NYC locallly but if you're willing to ship that would be great also. Thanks in advance. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus Presale - who are the lucky new owners?

2024-09-28 Thread Richard Rose
Does anyone have a notion as to just how many bikes were sold?Sent from my iPhoneOn Sep 27, 2024, at 9:14 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:I'm glad you snagged one. Please post the obligatory photos and ride report when it arrives.I think it was Schwinn who used to make a 20" wheel Roy Rogers but for girl

[RBW] Re: Front derailleur for 42 28 cranks?

2024-09-28 Thread Will Boericke
I'm shifting 46/26 just fine with a bog standard 10s Dura Ace FD. Might depend on your bottom bracket drop. Will On Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 3:06:17 AM UTC-4 Russell Duncan wrote: > I agree with Drew Saunders and Jonathan Poor’s recommendations of using an > older front derailleur. My

Re: [RBW] Re: Homer newbie questions

2024-09-28 Thread Leah Peterson
If that isn’t the cutest little Homer, I don’t know what is! I hope you will post about your rides and your observations with your new bike. Rivendells are so wonderfully different from ā€œregularā€ bikes and it is fun to follow along on a new owner’s discovery of one. I’m sorry to hear about your arm

[RBW] Re: FS: Acorn, Swift, VO bags, 3 x 9 brifters, Garmin GPS, Silver Hupe, Travel agents.

2024-09-28 Thread Julian Westerhout
An updated list of items still available is below: I have an older friend who is riding a lot less than he used to — and has decided it is time to part with things he says he’ll never use. I’ll be listing his 64 cm Waterford RS-22 separately. I’m selling the items below on his behalf with t

[RBW] ISO/WTB: A SILVER (steel) 34T 110bcd ramped and pinned chain ring

2024-09-28 Thread Kim H.
I am looking for a SILVER (steel) 34T 110bcd ramped and pinned chain ring in excellent to very good condition for my Clem. Does anyone have one laying around that you can sell me? Paypal payment preferred, please. Thank you, Kim Hetzel. -- You received this message because you are subscrib

[RBW] ISO/WTB: A SILVER steel 34T 110bcd ramped and pinned chain ring

2024-09-28 Thread Kim H.
I am looking for a NEW SILVER steel 34T 110bcd ramped and pinned chain ring in excellent to very good condition for my Clem. Does anyone have one laying around that you can sell me? Paypal payment preferred, please. Thank you, Kim Hetzel. -- You received this message because you are subscr

[RBW] Re: Front derailleur for 42 28 cranks?

2024-09-28 Thread Russell Duncan
I agree with Drew Saunders and Jonathan Poor’s recommendations of using an older front derailleur. My choice would be a late 70s or early 80s Campagnolo Nuovo Record or Campagnolo 980 front derailleur. The Suntour is an excellent choice as well. Also, in my opinion, they’d be more complimentary