[RBW] Re: New member introduction

2025-01-07 Thread Ed Fausto
Welcome Ryan :-) Tell us more about your bikepacking in the Santa Cruz mountains. What tire/size did you use for your Appaloosa? On Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 3:04:07 PM UTC+8 Evan E. wrote: > Welcome, Ryan! > > Evan > San Francisco > -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: New member introduction

2025-01-07 Thread Evan E.
Welcome, Ryan! Evan San Francisco -- 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 discussion vi

[RBW] ISO silver outer chainring guard

2025-01-07 Thread Steven Aussenberg
For my Silver crankset, big enough for a 40t ring - Silver or Blue Lug preferably. Anyone holding or have any leads? Riv has been out of stock for awhile now, and Analog only has the BL’s in black. Not willing to pay for shipping from Japan, either. Thanks! -Steven A -- You received this messa

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Bleriot 59cm

2025-01-07 Thread Matt C.
Bump. Some bites but no takers. Open to reasonable offers. On Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 7:31:03 AM UTC-6 Matt C. wrote: > Happy New Year's to all. > > I am starting the new year off by selling my Rivendell Bleriot. Purchased > 2nd hand in 2018. I have ridden many miles in many states with

Re: [RBW] Slipping/sliding/jumping/ghosting gears on a new Platypus

2025-01-07 Thread John Rinker
Hello Liz, After you've tried the very sage advice already given (except getting rid of your Silver Shifters!), if you're still having problems perhaps you can look at the derailleur hanger and make sure it's not slightly bent. Your ghost shifting in the 'highest 3 gears' is the opposite of my

Re: [RBW] Slipping/sliding/jumping/ghosting gears on a new Platypus

2025-01-07 Thread Mike Rossi
When I experience shifting problems, the first thing I check is the rear derailleur hanger. To make sure it’s not misaligned. During shipping, it may have gotten bent. On Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5:20:28 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > It's good to check off things that don't need fixing. Did

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB/ISO Nitto Bullmoose handlebars

2025-01-07 Thread larson....@gmail.com
I have a Nitto Bullmoose in black that I would part with. Ultimately bought the silver, which was not available during COVID. I used them for part of a year (switching between these and Billie bars). Probably some tape residue/shellac but in very good condition. I would sell for $75.00 + shippi

Re: [RBW] Re: Long Time Lurker, New Riv Owner!

2025-01-07 Thread Jay
Michael's build has given me the push to deck out my Roadini when using the 2nd wheelset, with narrower tires for fast rides with my friend. When I first built up this bike in February I was holding onto my dedicated road bike with Dura-Ace wheels in case I couldn't keep up (riding the Roadin

[RBW] Re: Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-01-07 Thread Jay
Some great photos for sure! It has been too cold for me to ride these days, but hoping that by the weekend it's at worst, -5C with decent road conditions. I'm skiing with my daughter on Saturday though, so I'm really looking forward to that! On Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 2:49:39 PM UTC-5 Matt

Re: [RBW] Slipping/sliding/jumping/ghosting gears on a new Platypus

2025-01-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
It's good to check off things that don't need fixing. Did your mechanic have any thoughts about your reported symptom of the chain floating around and landing wherever it wants when you are not pedaling? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 12:53:49 PM UTC-8 meti...@gmai

Re: [RBW] Slipping/sliding/jumping/ghosting gears on a new Platypus

2025-01-07 Thread meti...@gmail.com
Today my bike mechanics (with me looking on) determined that the rear hub freewheels nicely without wobble or sticking. Next up, we’re gonna change the cassette. And then I think we’re gonna go on a ride together. :) Liz On Monday, January 6, 2025 at 2:12:22 PM UTC-5 meti...@gmail.com wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB/ISO Nitto Bullmoose handlebars

2025-01-07 Thread Drew Fitchette
Good looking out Oliver! I don’t have Facebook, so I may need to find another way to contact them… - Drew On Tue, Jan 7, 2025 at 11:32 PM Oliver Moss wrote: > Hey Drew, There's a guy selling some on FB. He posted on the Riv for sale > group. No affiliation, just thought I'd mention it. Also,

[RBW] Re: WTB/ISO Nitto Bullmoose handlebars

2025-01-07 Thread Oliver Moss
Hey Drew, There's a guy selling some on FB. He posted on the Riv for sale group. No affiliation, just thought I'd mention it. Also, if you buy them it'll keep me from being tempted. Here's the URL: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1327895068557848/ Cheers, ~Oliver On Tuesday, Januar

Re: [RBW] Looking for 60 cm playtypus (complete bike)

2025-01-07 Thread Christopher Young
My search is over! Thanks to a tip from Riv Owner Jonah, I found a 2024 60 cm sergio green Platypus at Blue Heron Bikes in Berkeley and am having it shipped via Bikeflights! We feel very fortunate to have found this bike. Chris On Sat, Jan 4, 2025 at 12:17 PM Christopher Young wrote: > Hello R

Re: [RBW] Re: Long Time Lurker, New Riv Owner!

2025-01-07 Thread 'Paul Germain' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thanks Ben. In 2015, I purchased it from a list member who had restored it, had it powder coated and converted to cantis. Once completed, he decided it really did not fit wide enough tires for his purposes. The color he chose was more subdued than it appears in my photo. He said it was a vintag

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Campee Mini-Front Rack 32F

2025-01-07 Thread John Rinker
Found one! Thanks Ben. Cheers, John On Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:59:47 PM UTC-8 Ben R wrote: > Just sent ya a PM! I got one. > > > On Friday, January 3, 2025 at 9:35:29 PM UTC-8 John Rinker wrote: > >> Hey All, >> >> Should anyone have one of these racks lying around gathering dust, I'd

[RBW] WTB/ISO Nitto Bullmoose handlebars

2025-01-07 Thread Drew Fitchette
Hey all, Want to grab some Nitto Bullmoose handlebars, and figured I'd see if anyone here has some that they'd like to move on while I wait for Soma or Riv to get restocked. Thanks in advance! - Drew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

[RBW] Re: Long Time Lurker, New Riv Owner!

2025-01-07 Thread Ben Adrian
That bike looks fantastic. To me, it's the perfect blend of old and new. Cheers! Ben On Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 3:47:23 AM UTC Bikie#4646 wrote: > Welcome Michael! You did a nice job on outfitting that Roadini. I'd leave > the stem alone. The silver there balances the silver seat post. I'

[RBW] Re: New member introduction

2025-01-07 Thread Stephen Durfee
Welcome Ryan - if you're ever interested, I've been thinking of putting together a Napa Valley Riv ride... On Monday, January 6, 2025 at 8:23:28 PM UTC-8 John Rinker wrote: > Hey Ryan, Welcome, and very nicely kitted bikes! The Appaloosa seems like > the perfect bike for the Santa Cruz mountain

Re: [RBW] Re: A Homer Hilsen spotted in downtown Olympia, Washington today.

2025-01-07 Thread Kim H.
@Keith, It is nice to know that you went to Evergreen College in Olympia. Go Speedy the Geoduck ! I have been visiting the artesian well for over 30 years. I cannot seem to stop this pilgrimage and habit. At least I know what is in the water compared to bottle water. Right ? Did you ever drin

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rider Recipes

2025-01-07 Thread Franco Rinaldi
This sounds super cool! Would love to read some of these.Franco Rinaldi c:  646.403.0661 -Pardon any typos, Siri typed this message-On Jan 7, 2025, at 9:27 AM, Coco Menk wrote:Hey all! Hope everyone is having a great start to 2025.Bumping this thread - have made some progress in starting to forma

[RBW] Re: FS: Hampsten Tournesol / IF / Chapman Cycles

2025-01-07 Thread S. Greco
bump for price drop: Frame / Fork / HS / Rack / Stem ~ $1200 + actual shipping via bike flights, pirateship, etc. On Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:15:49 AM UTC-5 S. Greco wrote: > bump for price drop: > > Frame / Fork / HS / Rack / Stem ~ $1500 > + actual shipping via bike flights, pirateship,

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rider Recipes

2025-01-07 Thread Coco Menk
Hey all! Hope everyone is having a great start to 2025. Bumping this thread - have made some progress in starting to format the zine/pdf! If anyone else wants to contribute any recipes please feel free! I'll re-post the original prompt for reference: *1) How many of you all have read Grant's E

[RBW] BikeSnob NYC reviews his new lugged Roadini build

2025-01-07 Thread R. Scott Lake
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[RBW] Re: Eddy Merckx Quote

2025-01-07 Thread Doug H.
Great quote as well, Bill. And, so true. Doug On Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 8:33:15 AM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > The other good one was about not fixating on the bike. "Don't buy > upgrades, ride up grades" > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5:15:58 AM UTC-8

Re: [RBW] Eddy Merckx Quote

2025-01-07 Thread Doug H.
It should probably read...Eddy Merckx, legend... I copied and pasted that part. Ha Doug On Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 9:18:06 AM UTC-5 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > Poking a little fun here. “Eddy Merckx, a Belgian cyclist”.., the > understatement of 2025 - so far.:)) > Sent from my iPhone > > On

Re: [RBW] Eddy Merckx Quote

2025-01-07 Thread Richard Rose
Poking a little fun here. “Eddy Merckx, a Belgian cyclist”.., the understatement of 2025 - so far.:))Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 7, 2025, at 8:16 AM, Doug H. wrote:Eddy Merckx, a Belgian cyclist, is known for saying, "Ride as much or as little, as long or as short as you feel. But ride"I'm sure man

[RBW] Re: Eddy Merckx Quote

2025-01-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
The other good one was about not fixating on the bike. "Don't buy upgrades, ride up grades" Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5:15:58 AM UTC-8 Doug H. wrote: > Eddy Merckx, a Belgian cyclist, is known for saying, "Ride as much or as > little, as long or as short as yo

[RBW] Eddy Merckx Quote

2025-01-07 Thread Doug H.
Eddy Merckx, a Belgian cyclist, is known for saying, "Ride as much or as little, as long or as short as you feel. But ride" I'm sure many of you know of this quote but I had not read it before today. It aligns with Grant's philosophy so I thought it would be appropriate for this forum. I need t