Re: [RBW] AlexRims 700c Wheelset

Sold! > On Feb 3, 2025, at 10:49 AM, Matthew Williams > wrote: > > Appaloosa AlexRims wheelset with the fun multicolored spoke nipples! > 700c AlexRims DM18 > Kenda 700 x 45 tires with tubes. > Shimano Deore hubs & skewers. > > Used, in excellent condition, nearly new. > Ridden for less than 1

Re: [RBW] Re: Petite rider Platypus sizing question

Ditto, Pam. If you're near Indianapolis, you can give the Platty a spin. On Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 7:33:49 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote: > Bah, typo'd on the crank blurb, I meant 10-15mm higher saddle vs *170mm * > cranks. > > On Wednesday, 12 February 2025 at 16:33:04 UTC-8 Jason Fulle

[RBW] Re: Private message regarding: FS: 56 Fillet Susie Complete

I dont put price because what people are willing to pay can be subjective and frankly I just never know. I am in the LA metro area and yes if I can find a giant box I can ship it to you. It doesnt have the Rubans on it anymore but I can put on something comparable, I have some Schwalbes or Pirelli

[RBW] Re: FS: 56 Fillet Susie Complete

I can get more pics, bike is in storage unit. Basically I am selling Susie and Platy and will just use an Appa or try to get the new Atlantis. Too many bikes. On Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:47:36 PM UTC-8 Greg Sonstein wrote: > > > -- > G. Sonstein > -- You received this message becau

Re: [RBW] 2025 S.M.A.R.T. goals

" with the forecast of 2.5 inches of rain" A 56 mile ride in 2.5 inches of rain would definitely cancel my birthday. I'd never see 57! BL in EC On Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:57:45 PM UTC-8 ttoshi wrote: > Thanks Bill, > > I'm going to chicken out on my commute tomorrow with the forec

Re: [RBW] 2025 S.M.A.R.T. goals

Thanks Bill, I'm going to chicken out on my commute tomorrow with the forecast of 2.5 inches of rain, but I should get some additional riding in the next few days. Toshi, who hopes to beat the rain home on my bike commute tonight and stay dry tomorrow in Oakland On Wed, Feb 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM B

[RBW] Re: RBW Softgoods Brands

Thanks Jeremy - but was Nigel Smythe kind of like Carradice - a line of bags that RIvendell "endorsed" and sold rather than had made unique for Rivendell? Just trying to recall. On Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:36:44 PM UTC-5 Jeremy Till wrote: > Nigel Smythe & Sons was a post-Baggins, pre

Re: [RBW] Re: Petite rider Platypus sizing question

Bah, typo'd on the crank blurb, I meant 10-15mm higher saddle vs *170mm * cranks. On Wednesday, 12 February 2025 at 16:33:04 UTC-8 Jason Fuller wrote: > Also, it's worth noting that if you use shorter cranks, for instance 155 > or 160mm, your saddle height would go up 10-15mm compared to 160mm

Re: [RBW] Re: Petite rider Platypus sizing question

Also, it's worth noting that if you use shorter cranks, for instance 155 or 160mm, your saddle height would go up 10-15mm compared to 160mm cranks. This, combined with Steve's photo, gives me full confidence you could get the saddle to the correct height without running out of room as long as y

Re: [RBW] Re: 2025 Philadelphia Bike Expo -- anyone planning on going?

Sorry I pasted the wrong link. Here's the one for this year. On Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 5:22:18 PM UTC-5 Pam Bikes wrote: > I just got my Sat night ride to Keystone and the Sun morning ride listed > on the websit

[RBW] WTB: 58 or 60cm Rambouillet Frameset

Hello, Looking for a 58 or 60cm Rambouillet frameset, preferably in orange! Get in touch if you have one or know of any leads. Thanks! -k. in Houston, Tx -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and s

Re: [RBW] Re: 2025 Philadelphia Bike Expo -- anyone planning on going?

Patty and i are on for both satdy eve and sun a mvridesSent from my iPhoneOn Feb 12, 2025, at 5:22 PM, Pam Bikes wrote:I just got my Sat night ride to Keystone and the Sun morning ride listed on the  website.  Here's the link to all the rides.  Still working on getting my presentation listed.  It

[RBW] Re: RBW Softgoods Brands

Nigel Smythe & Sons was a post-Baggins, pre-Sackville line of tweed bags. They had a handlebar bag, at least one saddlebag (I think it was called the "Country Bag"), and the two sizes of rack trunk. Can't remember if there were panniers. -Jeremy Till Sacramento, CA On Wednesday, February 12, 2

Re: [RBW] 2025 S.M.A.R.T. goals

I think your birthday is tomorrow. Happy Birthday week! Keep riding that booted tire and find out! BL in EC On Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 1:00:37 PM UTC-8 ttoshi wrote: > It was also a birthday ride for me--not the day, but the week (and same # > of years as Bill). It was cold in the m

Re: [RBW] Wolbis with drop bar

If Patrick Moore was actively looking to buy a drop bar wide-tire bike to replace his much maligned steal-me monocog, I'd advise him to give an open-minded look at the Crust Scapegoat. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 10:31:31 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote: > Well, a

Re: [RBW] Re: 2025 Philadelphia Bike Expo -- anyone planning on going?

I just got my Sat night ride to Keystone and the Sun morning ride listed on the website. Here's the link to all the rides. Still working on getting my presentation listed. It'll be Sun at 10:30, I hope to ride w/y'all.

Re: [RBW] Re: Petite rider Platypus sizing question

I would suggest giving Riv a quick email or call and they could certainly give advice or even quickly measure up (especially if you know your preferred saddle height) to make sure it'd be a good fit. I had a brief exchange with Will about whether or not I would fit a 64cm Clem given I was sligh

[RBW] Re: Petite rider Platypus sizing question

If you're near NC, I have a 50 Betty you can try out. On Monday, February 10, 2025 at 1:30:46 AM UTC-5 cca...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi everyone, I'm interested in getting a 50cm Platypus and I have a PBH of > 72cm. I noticed that the minimum PBH for a 50cm Platypus is 74cm. > > Do any petite plat

Re: [RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa's - Show Us Your Builds!

Oops- believe I 'replied to author'. Thank you Huston, that did the trick! For those of you in the future of cyberspace googling around about the Nitto AS-2 (or other) seat bolt binder cable hangers, the secret is to get the cable length just right. Took me about 10 separate snips to nail it. If

Re: [RBW] 2025 S.M.A.R.T. goals

It was also a birthday ride for me--not the day, but the week (and same # of years as Bill). It was cold in the morning. I should have had full booties instead of just the toe covers as I couldn't feel my feet very well for the first half of the ride. I'm not sure how it happened, but something sla

Re: [RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa's - Show Us Your Builds!

Isaak, In my experience, the flex/motion that you describe has a negative effect on braking power. My situation didn't involve a Riv, but I did shorten/flatten the arc of the housing a bit so that the hanger and cable would be more in line with the brakes. That helped a bit, but I eventually

Re: [RBW] FS: Craigslist, etc 2025

64 cm Atlantis https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/d/alexandria-classic-rivendell-atlantis/7825666961.html On Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 7:46:54 AM UTC-5 mark e wrote: > They must have revised the ad, it now says shelf worn. I never would have > guessed it either. > > On Tuesday,

Re: [RBW] Re: Petite rider Platypus sizing question

My wife runs a 50cm platypus with a PBH of 78. She runs the saddle lower, like at the height of someone with a 72 PBH, which she's more comfortable with. I believe you'd be fine. On Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 1:24:22 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Steve's photo is the type of thing you ne

Re: [RBW] Re: Petite rider Platypus sizing question

Steve's photo is the type of thing you need to base your decision on. One important fact about Steve's photo is it shows a fairly LOW profile saddle. Some saddles, sprung Brooks saddles in particular, are themselve a LOT taller than the saddle Steve shows. Keep that in mind. Also, your PBH

[RBW] Re: Petite rider Platypus sizing question

ccajita, I can offer this. I ride a 50cm Platy. With a PBH of 81 my seat post shows 102mm of length, so I think you'd be fine.Steve [image: 7DC71837-68D4-4E75-9ABF-4132F72B1DD9_4_5005_c.jpeg] On Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 11:53:36 AM UTC-5 Dorothy C wrote: > If you can find one, the

Re: [RBW] Re: Petite rider Platypus sizing question

ccajita, I can offer this. I ride a 50cm Platy. With a PBH of 81 my seat post shows 102mm of usable length (i.e. it could be dropped 102mm lower), so I think you'd be fine.Steve [image: 7DC71837-68D4-4E75-9ABF-4132F72B1DD9_4_5005_c.jpeg] On Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 12:21:45 PM UTC-5

Re: [RBW] Re: Petite rider Platypus sizing question

I don’t know what area you are in but there is a 50 cm Roscoe Platypus frame on the Rivendell Facebook list. I’m not sure if this link will work but I will try.Rivendell Bicycles BUY/SELL/TRADE | Rosco Platypus 50cm frame set | Facebookfacebook.comOn Feb 12, 2025, at 08:53, Dorothy C wrote:If you

[RBW] Re: Petite rider Platypus sizing question

If you can find one, the 50cm Cheviot, the precursor to the Platypus, is a little bit smaller than the 50cm Platy. It also has the lugged construction and cream headtube, but has long reach sidepulls instead of V-brakes. On Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 10:30:46 PM UTC-8 cca...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] FS: Craigslist, etc 2025

They must have revised the ad, it now says shelf worn. I never would have guessed it either. On Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 7:40:16 PM UTC-5 jrst...@gmail.com wrote: > I wonder what self worn means? Did it sit in sunlight? > > On Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:47:57 AM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote:

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Custom - All Rounder Style

Not a rain gutter Mike, just some random pieces of cardboard used to center the frame in the box. It did have faux axles both front and rear. I'm taking inspiration from the use of pipe insulation for my next bike shipment. Really well done. On Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 12:07:27 AM UTC-5