[RBW] Re: Suspension Seatpost - Preference, in a Perfect World?

Evan, If you want a Cane Creek Thudbuster or eeWings suspension post may have to contact Cane Creek to see if they can turn one down to 26.8 for you. I have a Thudbuster Uni-Pivot on my Rivendell Mountain. This is several years before the original inventor/developer sold/licensed this out to Ca

Re: [RBW] Re: Leah’s Northern Lights Charlie

Jason, your two things will be undeniably and unequivocally true, I know it. You put it perfectly. What will seem like a big change to me will barely a nudge toward Pure Road Bike to the club. But it is really fun to try something new and I’m so glad I can. I had no idea 5 years ago how different m

[RBW] Re: Pam's DIY Voile Strap Keeper Appreciation

I missed that blog - thank for the link Tio. And kudos to Pam for her stroke of genius. Creative Repurposing- I love it! Steve in AVL On Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 7:10:27 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote: > Pam will be doing a presentation at the Philadelphia Bike expo, tentative > date and ti

Re: [RBW] Re: Leah’s Northern Lights Charlie

It sounds like all your bikes are, uniquely, you. I'm sure this one will be as well. What's different, is that 'road' culture is ingrained in many people's minds. Compare that to upright/alt bar bikes, those are so different bike to bike. Road bikes, from the major brands, are all so 'blah'

Re: [RBW] Re: Leah’s Northern Lights Charlie

Julian, alas, probably not. I have determined that I need a rack and Backabikes to be happy at PBE. Pam and I lived off of our bikes these last couple of years; we’d get up, hit a ride, go to the Expo, change clothes and hit the booths all day. Then you gotta have warm stuff to put on for your nigh

Re: [RBW] Re: Leah’s Northern Lights Charlie

Yay, Sis, you got Choco bars??? I’m delighted to know it! I really hope I love them because I went to the trouble of anodizing them so I’m stuck with them now! I think talking bikes makes us Midwesterners (are MI and OH considered Midwest? The Michiganders sometimes say no) happy in these winter mo

[RBW] Re: Leah’s Northern Lights Charlie

“they are joyous to ride”. Exactly! That’s why I have mine. Leah already had been leading her group. I have a feeling with the Charlie she could if she wanted to ride with the next fastest group and be comfortable and joyous at the same time. On Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 8:48:34 PM UTC-5

[RBW] Re: Leah’s Northern Lights Charlie

To add - I'm really glad you've made the choice to stick to what excites you rather than try to conform to what is expected of you. It can feel alienating, but also connects you to a group of like-minded people over the wider geography. This is true of bikes but it's also true of so many things

[RBW] Re: Leah’s Northern Lights Charlie

I believe these two things are true: the Norther Lights Charlie is going to feel, and be, vastly more Pure Road Bike than your fleet of Platypii; the Charlie will also be only a tiny increment towards a Pure Road Bike in the eyes of your club ride audience. I can certainly empathize with your

[RBW] Re: Pimp my Roaduno

Beautiful! My partner has a purple bike - need to start the persuading for matching pedals and tyres! On Friday, February 21, 2025 at 11:07:52 AM UTC+10 Jason Fuller wrote: > Purple on purple! > > Leah, I'm not sure what you had lined up for the Charlie but the smooth > Gravel Kings in 700x38

[RBW] Re: Leah’s Northern Lights Charlie

Lovely write up, Leah. Thank you. It’s great to hear about your inexorable drive to march to the beat of your own drum (or perhaps I should say, *to pedal to the cadence of your own crankset….*) and build a bike that expresses your vibe. Jim On Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 7:07:31 PM UTC-5

[RBW] Re: Pimp my Roaduno

Purple on purple! Leah, I'm not sure what you had lined up for the Charlie but the smooth Gravel Kings in 700x38, perfectly sized for the Charlie, do (or have) come in purple and dark blue I believe. I wouldn't want to compete with the anodizing too much but dark blue/purple feels deep enough

[RBW] Re: Pam's DIY Voile Strap Keeper Appreciation

Pam will be doing a presentation at the Philadelphia Bike expo, tentative date and time is Sunday at 10:30 AM. I don’t think it’s been published yet. I always learned something from her talks. Roberta Philadelphia On Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 3:04:23 PM UTC-5 Caroline Golum wrote: > Pam M

[RBW] Re: Leah’s Northern Lights Charlie

Your entire post makes me sort of giddy, Leah. YOUR JOB IS TO SHAKE US ALL UP, SISTER! (I have Choco bars on my new purple Platypus and I love them) Liz in Cincinnati On Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 5:59:14 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > I cannot wait to see this bike. My position is all th

[RBW] Re: Pimp my Roaduno

THEY COME IN PURPLE???!!! I LOVE IT!!! On Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 5:57:06 PM UTC-5 CMR wrote: > Looks great! Before going a big ride I would test the wing nuts to see if > they can handle horizontal dropouts on a single speed. I like to start from > stopped and put my entire weight on on

Re: [RBW] Suspension Seatpost - Preference, in a Perfect World?

Some Rivs have a 29.8 seat post - the large Clem for instance. Laing On Thu, Feb 20, 2025 at 2:49 AM Evan Timms wrote: > Hi all. New to the group, and new to the 26.8 o.d. seat-post size. Also > newly realizing that the seat post diameters of most rivs aren’t compatible > with [maybe] any suspe

[RBW] Re: Leah’s Northern Lights Charlie

I cannot wait to see this bike. My position is all the carbon dropbar sleds are wrong and THIS is what a road bike looks like. Convert the masses Leah! On Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:50:15 AM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > It is so wintry in SW Michigan. I can’t ride bikes, but I

[RBW] Re: Pimp my Roaduno

Looks great! Before going a big ride I would test the wing nuts to see if they can handle horizontal dropouts on a single speed. I like to start from stopped and put my entire weight on one pedal with as much force as I can, coast, then put a lot of force again. On Thursday, February 20, 2025 a

[RBW] Re: Pimp my Roaduno

Of course you did! with Leah's Northern Lights CHG...how could you not? I love those wingnuts On Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 3:34:35 PM UTC-6 lconley wrote: > 45mm PURPLE Gravelkings - just could not resist. > [image: IMG_4831.jpg] > Also installed wingnuts instead of axle nuts. These have be

Re: [RBW] Re: Leah’s Northern Lights Charlie

Makes sense. I suspected the Velocity Ano guy was at the root of that term being used, just as I suspect he would also attribute the phrase to be rooted in Erik's work. On Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 2:27:22 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Because Velocity is headquartered in Gr

Re: [RBW] FS: Craigslist, etc 2025

53 cm Hunq on FB. https://www.facebook.com/groups/3127504017358010 On Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 11:16:22 AM UTC-5 jerry...@gmail.com wrote: > "Rivendell Rambouillet 56cm" BIN: $2,400 > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/176861022800?itmmeta=01JMJ21CP4MNG8VMJ8NF3HZ8BK&hash=item292dbd0a50:g:LhIAAOSww

[RBW] Re: Leah’s Northern Lights Charlie

Leah, This is definitely NOT going to be a fit-in-with-the-crowd road bike, and as such it will be terrific! Are you bringing it to Philly? It would be great to see it in person! Julian Westerhout Bloomington, IL On Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 8:50:15 AM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!

Re: [RBW] Re: Leah’s Northern Lights Charlie

Because Velocity is headquartered in Grand Rapids, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting several of their employees on rides. They use the term “deep custom.” You can get standard ano colors or if you want your own thing it’s called “deep custom.” I’m pretty sure my local bike shop used the term when we

Re: [RBW] Re: Leah’s Northern Lights Charlie

Persistence. Yes, just posted that as one of the examples! On Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 2:20:47 PM UTC-6 Ryan wrote: > ok maybe this Evil Dead bike; scroll to the end...pretty wild! > > > https://bikerumor.com/peacock-grooves-erik-noren-is-the-cycling-industrys-misunderstood-artist/ > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Leah’s Northern Lights Charlie

"Deep Custom" is a term that, I believe, was initially associated with custom builder Erik Noren of Peacock Groove (and Cake bikes). See 30 second video from 2011 when the term came to the forefront: https://vimeo.com/32808794 Also see Anna Schwinn's concept bike if you like Purple: https:/

Re: [RBW] Re: Leah’s Northern Lights Charlie

ok maybe this Evil Dead bike; scroll to the end...pretty wild! https://bikerumor.com/peacock-grooves-erik-noren-is-the-cycling-industrys-misunderstood-artist/ On Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 1:04:07 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Doug - 🥰 Thank you so much. You’re such a pal. >

[RBW] Re: Pam's DIY Voile Strap Keeper Appreciation

Pam Murray is the GOAT! On Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 10:13:58 AM UTC-5 tio ryan wrote: > Yesterday, while browsing riv bike dot com in search of an Irish strap, I > came across an insightful March 2024 blog post highlighting Pam’s ingenious > Voile strap mod: Strapper Keeper – A Tip From P

Re: [RBW] Re: Leah’s Northern Lights Charlie

Doug - 🥰 Thank you so much. You’re such a pal. Laing - wait we will! You have so many Rivs you have pretty much seen it all, so I’m flattered you are eager to see one of my little ol’ builds.Justus - I googled and came up short. I have no idea what two words I used and why they resonate with you, b

[RBW] Re: Leah’s Northern Lights Charlie

image search Google with his name and 'bicycle' On Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 12:33:37 PM UTC-6 Ryan wrote: > Well...Justin, obscure to me. Hockey player? Actor? I'm stumped and Google > didn't help. Enlighten me! :) > > On Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 11:48:19 AM UTC-6 Roberta wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: Leah’s Northern Lights Charlie

Well...Justin, obscure to me. Hockey player? Actor? I'm stumped and Google didn't help. Enlighten me! :) On Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 11:48:19 AM UTC-6 Roberta wrote: > > *“They will be so excited to hear I got a road bike. They will be so let > down when they see my version of that. I do

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

Well, it sounds like you might have two great bikes to choose from. You can make the Platy fit with shorter cranks and careful selection for saddle and seat post. If you like the new bike, it sounds like you’ll have a lot more options for those three items. Roberta Philadelphia On Thursday

[RBW] Re: Leah’s Northern Lights Charlie

*“They will be so excited to hear I got a road bike. They will be so let down when they see my version of that. I don’t think I can apologize. I think I have to be Leah.”* I’ve been following Leah‘s beautiful build decisions along the way and I’m so excited for her. This will be the perfect Lea

Re: [RBW] Re: Leah’s Northern Lights Charlie

Leah, I was going to keep my obscure comments to myself regarding your original post on this bike because sometimes the instant connections I make seem obtuse to others, however you used 2 words above that I have only heard in relation to what popped in my head when I initially saw your concept

Re: [RBW] Re: Leah’s Northern Lights Charlie

In the words of Tom Petty - “The waiting is the hardest part.” I am looking forward to seeing this build. Laing Delray Beach FL On Thu, Feb 20, 2025 at 10:42 AM Doug H. wrote: > It surely will not look like the "cookie cutter" road bikes in your group > or pretty much in any group of road cyc

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

Lugged Clem? We have a lugged Roadini now so it's certainly possible. Joe Bernard On Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 8:02:53 AM UTC-8 Doug H. wrote: > This is so interesting. "Grocery getter, do everything bike." That could > apply to the Clem for sure. How will it differ I wonder??? H. >

[RBW] Leah’s Northern Lights Charlie

It is so wintry in SW Michigan. I can’t ride bikes, but I’m game to talk bikes. This is a long post with no photos, so if you are here for pics and not for story time, come back in a couple weeks when there will be photos. Yesterday, I dropped off everything I need to make a Charlie H. Gallo

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

This is so interesting. "Grocery getter, do everything bike." That could apply to the Clem for sure. How will it differ I wonder??? H. Doug On Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 8:15:29 AM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote: > *"Will did however tease a brand new model of which they'll receive > prototyp

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

*"Will did however tease a brand new model of which they'll receive prototypes in the next few weeks. It will come in a size 46 frame, step over, grocery getter, do everything bike."* So I guess the new bike is not a kids bike then. This sounds a lot like a Clem though. It originally came in a

[RBW] Re: Leah’s Northern Lights Charlie

It surely will not look like the "cookie cutter" road bikes in your group or pretty much in any group of road cyclists. Embrace the difference especially since you and we know your CHG is superior in every conceivable way! Yes, I believe that to be true. Doug On Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 9

[RBW] Re: FS: Fjallraven/Specialized Adventure Vest

SOLD On Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 1:54:47 PM UTC-6 Dave Grossman wrote: > $45 shipped > > On Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 2:45:04 PM UTC-6 Dave Grossman wrote: > >> Along with the recently sold anorak, bought this and haven't used it. >> >> Its a really cool yellow with good pockets. A nice

[RBW] Pam's DIY Voile Strap Keeper Appreciation

Yesterday, while browsing riv bike dot com in search of an Irish strap, I came across an insightful March 2024 blog post highlighting Pam’s ingenious Voile strap mod: Strapper Keeper – A Tip From Pam Murray . I searched

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom Paint Jobs v.s. Stock Paint

You mean this? https://www.rivbike.com/collections/framesets?srsltid=AfmBOoqCetAO08OBQzD54-ceSButP7CyjPk9QuxcDteC0-Kgn99-n5YA It is a really nice color. Had my mixte ordered on New Year's Eve 2015 painted a similar color by JB. I'll try to remember to take a pic once it gets lighter On Thur