would consider purchasing and installing Pitlock skewers to protect the
wheels. I would be wary of mounting bags to the bike. Those would be
easily stolen. Baskets with torx nut hardware might be more theft proof.
https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/pitlock.php
Jay LePree
Demarest, NJ
T LePree
ne. However on really steep
sections or when I encounter mud, I do wish for some knobs on my back
wheel. I may try these tires for this reason:
https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/components/tyres/gravel-bike-tyres/continental-terra-speed/
Kind regards,
Jay LePree
Demarest, NJ
On Saturday, June
Leah - It is Jersey Jay. Platypus owner via Analogue. It seems that while
the ride was unpleasant, you did keep up, which is quite impressive. I am
approach my 56th trip around the sun in Dec, and about 15 years ago, much
attibutable to what you experienced, I stopped my group rides. It is t
me do just that. I make all my trips by
> bike except one per week (to keep the battery charged). If I can, you can
> too. I'm in Charlotte, NC which is also car centric.
> On Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 2:58:14 PM UTC-5 Jay LePree wrote:
>
>> Hi all:
>> I live
or added motion. I use two
bright tail lights and have reflective tape on my rear rack. I have a
Schmidt Edelux II headlight and affixe the another ankle band to my basket
so I have a 5 inch x 2 inch band of reflection on the front.
Thanks again,
Happy New Year
The Platypus rides again to
How have all of you got your groove back on?
Kind regards,
Jay LePree
Demarest, NJ
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Hi all:
I am curious how you set up the angle of your Losco bars. I have them set
up so that the ramp is horizontal with the handles of the bars pointing
slightly downward. Just curious what works for you.
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they are NOT compatible:
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On Monday, September 19, 2022 at 10:06:17 AM UTC-4 Jay LePree wrote:
> Hi all:
> I am thinking of purchasing the Silver 2 shifters for my Platypus. I am
> curren
Hi all:
I am thinking of purchasing the Silver 2 shifters for my Platypus. I am
currently using Ultegra 9 speed shifters on Velo-Orange Thumb Shifter
mounts. Has anyone used the Silver 2 with the Velo-Orange Thumb shifter
mounts?
Kind regards,
Jay LePree
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Hi all:
I stopped in my local hardware store today to purchase some items for the
house and some shellac for my cotton tape on my Loscos. The tape was
holding up, but dirtied and faded as I had not shellaced it when I taped
the bars last year. The staff were busy with other customers, and th
regards,
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ove forward.
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cassette. (I am not sure if the original is SRAM or Shimano, and
it seems easier to get Shimano in the same gearing as the original.)
I use a bitex rear hub, Dura-Ace 9 speed shifters (set to index) and a
Deore rear Derailler.
Thanks for your help,
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Hi Leah: It is Jay LePree with the Lime Olive Platy by Analogue. I am
late to this thread so pardon if I repeat things written already. Always
good to meet new riders and see their set ups. I have lived in North
Eastern NJ for the past 25 years. We are the area of Carbon Fiber racers
I live in in Demarest (NE NJ, Rockland Ct border) and rode up Old Mountain
Road on my Platypus. (I have triple CR on the front.) It was smooth
sailing.
Jay
Demarest, NJ
On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 2:03:11 AM UTC-4 Brooklyn Plat wrote:
> I got one from that first batch of Platypuses. Twent
Hi all:
I am super impressed with the Platypus. An extra nod to Analogue cycles
who selected/recommended the parts and did an excellent job building it up
for me. Analoque is a top notch dealer.
I had a question. What accessories would mount to the top of the fork
blades? (I have M5 allan
"My dog did decided not to go to college".
On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 6:39:56 AM UTC-4 philipr...@gmail.com wrote:
> I typically find that the critics are the same people who eat out 3 times
> a week & a buy a new car every 2 years. $,3500? You know, same as you lost
> in depreciation when y
have them.
Analogue has been a pleasure to work with. They have an excellent website
and have been great to communicate with. Highly recommended.
Kind regards
Jay LePree
Demarest, NJ
On Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 9:21:44 AM UTC-4 Roberta wrote:
> I'm so excited for everyone! I'v
I am having mine built up by Analogue Cycles. The only outstanding parts
are the Velocity Quill rims which are at the polishers. I think the rims
will ship in 4 weeks as the polishers are behind. My guess is I will be
able to post the build in about 1.5 months are so.
I am a bit alarmed
ted velocity. Looks like they may have them in
> stock. Or try Peter White.
>
> https://www.velocityusa.com/product/rims/quill-650b
>
>
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>
> On Sat, Jun 12, 2021 at 6:44 PM, Jay LePree wrote:
>
>
> Hi Joel S,
>
> I don
Hi Joel S,
I don't think Velocity will stop production of rim brake compatible
rims. I am concerned about quick availablity, quick defined as less than 6
weeks of rim brake compatible rimes, particularly in the 650B size. I
think the lack of readily available rims is somewhat driven by the
HI all:
Still waiting for final build on my Platypus. The delay is caused by a
shortage of 650B rims for non-disc brakes. Has anyone thought about stock
piling a pair or so?
Regards,
Jason LePree
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to make sure the toptube adapter I purchase is long enough.
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>
> On Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 9:56:11 AM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> This is what is known as a good problem. Those Appaloosas are great (and
>> beautiful) bikes, you're going to love it.
>>
>> Joe Bernard
>
I am happy for Riv. Good they made out. I tried to purchase one, and it
seemed between 12:00 and 12:01 the mermaids sold out. I was able to load a
lime green, but when I added the build up up the frame, they were sold out.
Divine intervention telling me to go for the Apaloosa in late April.
it
did not ship with the light.
Jay LePree,
Demarest, NJ
On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 7:22:55 PM UTC-4 Jeffrey Arita wrote:
> Hey Bunch,
>
> I always wanted a Riv Rambouillet and when the opportunity knocked I
> jumped on it. I went for a proper ride this afternoon and it
Hi Roberta - I am interested in the Joe A. I have a 79/80 cm BPH and I am
5'6" tall. I did ride a 54 cm Rambouillet and the Riv folks said I could
go 46 or the 51.
Can you send a photo? How is it set up? (Handlebars, etc?)
Jay
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I am deciding between an Appaloosa (Atlantis-like) and the Platypus
(Chevoit like). I would plan to use the bicycle for commuting and long
rides on pavement and gravel/double track (with some roots and rocks thrown
in - nothing technical - but in NJ we don't have smooth fire trails, o
1 at 1:17:56 PM UTC-4 Ahmed Elgasseir wrote:
>
>> I am definitely interested. Can you please send some pics.
>>
>> thanks
>> A
>>
>> On Wed, Mar 17, 2021 at 9:43 AM Jay LePree wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all:
>>> Thinning the herd to clear r
ttp://www.gillesberthoud.fr/> aluminum fenders. Deor rear derailleur,
LePree front derailleur, TA crank arms and compact crankset. $1200.00 plus
shipping (professionally packed and shipped - add about $100.00)
Local pick up from Northern NJ possible.
I can take picture for those interested.
Thanks very much for the information. I started researching painters in my
area, and was surprised to find how many autobody shops will paint bicycles
on the side.
Best to you,
Jay LePree
Demarest, NJ
On Monday, February 15, 2021 at 7:23:17 PM UTC-5 Fullylugged wrote:
> Jay: I had m
Ben: That is beautiful. I have one of the last orange white 54 cm that we
sold. (I purchased it in 2003). I have been looking for a painter. Where
did you have your bike painted? How did you get the new decals?
Jay
Demarest, NJ
On Friday, February 12, 2021 at 5:31:58 PM UTC-5 Ben Miller w
r can enjoy them. I rediscovered the love of
the bike. When I was young, I was just riding my bike for fun. That’s how
we all started, right?”
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Hi all:
My shoes are due to ship October 10. I truly believe that there was a typo
in order receipt notification. The 10 to 12 days was meant to say 10 to 12
weeks. If they are making the shoes from the basics, including spinning
the material to create them, 10 to 12 days seems unrealistic.
Sorry...I forgot to include my location.
Jay LePree
Demarest, NJ
On Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 7:43:34 AM UTC-4, Jay LePree wrote:
>
> Hi all:
>
> I think Grant was being too modest on his post yesterday. I see
> Rivendell's influence in the "gravel" bike, wide
Hi all:
I think Grant was being too modest on his post yesterday. I see
Rivendell's influence in the "gravel" bike, wider tires, bikes that can
fit racks, and nowsomething I did not think I would see.
https://www.velonews.com/2018/10/news/interbike-trends-flat-pedal-resurgence_479471
Jay
Hi all,
Mine did not arrive, but I am thinking maybe there was a typo, instead of 10 to
12 days, they meant weeks. 10 to 12 days seemed fast if they made the shoes
from scratch.
Jay
Demarest, NJ
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pedal). It
works very well and is quick and easy. The hole can be patched up with
bees wax or just left alone.
Jay LePree
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Hi all:
I have a 2008 Redline Monocog 29er. I used it for a 3 to 6 mile commute
into work. Everything on that bike is stock except I replaced the Exiwolf
knobbies with CST "City" hybrid tires with reflective side walls (622-38).
I added a Thule Pack and Pedal Rack and Thule commuter bag (fo
Hi all,
I am very lucky to live near my place of employment. Depending on the
route, I ride 4 to 8 miles to work, and this takes about 20 to 40 minutes.
That short time brings me great joy. One of my colleagues saw me leaving
in my suit and was amazed. "You ride in that?", he pondered. I re
Hi group,
I am writing to ask how you would have handled this and to get a bad action
off my chest. Today, I was coming home with some baked goods after my ride
in Nyack, NY on my Rambouillet, set up with a big saddle bag..Clearly not a
race type looking bicycle. I was on a road with a narrow
rd that it
becomes contagious, and racer boy starts laughing. We both are laughing so
hard that we had to dismount and walk the bikes up the rest of the hill.
So to answer your question, "It is not the bike, it is the engine is always
a good reply." Maybe showing him the horn is a second goo
Hi all:
I took my Rambouillet in for service to get it ready now that we are
getting a thaw here in Northern NJ. The new owners of the Tenafly Bicycle
Workshop had not seen the bike before. (I had been riding a Redline
Monocog set up for the street.) I brought the bike in and the owners had
brakes
Velo-Orange Porteur Bars
Velo-Orange Guidonnet Brake Levers
Grip King Pedals
Everything works fine. Just thinning the herd to make room for new
Rivendell.
Frame has beusage... each chip covered with orange or black nail polish.
Pictures available for interested parties.
Jay LePree
Hi all:
This has been an interesting thread. Does anyone know if the ratcheting
mechanism was designed for "normal" rear detailers? Has anyone used these
with the derailers that RIv once sold where the spring tension moved the
derailer upward toward larger cogs? How did they work with that
Hi Michael:
All choices below are sound. I have been using Bontrager Race Lite
Hardcase tires. I had one flat in over 4000 miles on my rear tire, and my
rear tire still has quite a number of miles on it. They are around $40 per
tire, but last quite a while.
A review (not mine) was posted o
Hi everyone,
Thanks for the suggestions. I will let you know how it turns out.
Jay
Demarest, NJ
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On Thursday, October 25, 2012 10:15:00 AM UTC-4, Jay LePree wrote:
> Hi all:
>
> I have been using a Big Hoss saddle bag using a Mark's mini and Brooks
> B-17 with saddle bag loops, but its shape does not readi
Hi all:
I have been using a Big Hoss saddle bag using a Mark's mini and Brooks B-17
with saddle bag loops, but its shape does not readily lend itself to
carrying a computer and books and notebooks. I am thinking of switching to
panniers and a rack. Anyone use such a combination on a Rambouil
I have ridden the 135 bar and absolutely loved it. The drops reached back
very far, and this would allow me shift way back on my saddle and still
have a great grip on the bar when I became tired. I switched to Noodles
after putting on the Silver Shifter Barends because I was concerned that
th
Tim:
It may not be the size of the frame but the year as there were some
variation in frames. I purchased the last orange/cream 54 cm Rambouillet
that was available at Riv (end of 2003?). I am using the extra long Silver
Bigmouths (I think that is what they were called) and have 28 mm Bontrag
old silvers that
>> had worn out, it turned out the pawl, which is tiny, had worn to the point
>> of not being able to grab the teeth anymore.
>>
>> I love these shifters though, and use them on the downtube usually,
>> except on my mountain bike.
>>
&g
I use ratchet wrenches, and they all have a button to press or depress to
change the direction of the ratchet to allow movement in one direction and
allow grip or non-movement in another. The Silvers do not move under hard
pedaling (like traditional friction shifters) which is their benefit, bu
Thursday, July 19, 2012 8:54:14 AM UTC-4, Shifty wrote:
>
> That's great idea Jay but how do you seal up the hole after you're done? I
> used some old ski p-tex (sp?) to seal up the holes in mine but wonder if
> our hot summer is melting it away.
>
> On Thursday, July 19
Hi Rex:
I had trouble removing the gray plastic dust cap on my pedals. I just
drilled a tiny hole in the dust cap and use it as a port to squirt in
grease with a grease gun. I squirt until I see clean grease coming out on
the crank side. I do this about once a year or so. It works well.
Ja
Hi Rex,
Sorry I do not have pictures, but they bars look great. The brake
levers feel very solid from all points (front to tips). In fact, they
feel more powerful than the Ultegra drop bar levers that I had on the
noodles. I wrapped them with cork tape from the end to within 2
inches of the ste
Hi Rex,
I have a Rambouillet. I recently installed VO Porteur Bars with the
Guidonette brakes. This set up is the most comfortable bar/brake
combination I have tried (including mustache bars, noodles, etc). It
affords several hand positions, allows me to sit upright or lean over
and allows brak
Scotty:
I tried Porteur Handlebars with the Diacompe Guidonnet Brake Levers
for the first time, today, on my Rambouillet. I rode for 1.5 hours.
The bars allow me to sit up in traffic by using the swept back portion
and allow me to lean forward to get out of the wind and use will
climbing. The Gu
Hi all:
I live in the Northeastern Corner of NJ, right on the Rockland County
border of NY. My orange Rambouillet is ridden regularly to Piermont
and Nyack along the Hudson. I have a lugged steel Carrera Andromeda
that rides the same routes also.
Jay
Demarest, NJ
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I have been using my Rambouillet mostly as a commuter and for rides
less than 1 to 2 hours long. I have been thinking about trying out
some upright bars on it for better visibility. Anyone try this with
their Rambouillet?
Jay
Demarest, NJ
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Hi all,
I will address two points, and I acknowledge my findings are
empirical.
My Redline Monocog 29er has a very short stem, perhaps only 5 to 6 cm
with, essentially a straight bar. I have no problems steering it
through single track, over roots, stones, logs etc.
I have noticed the Noodles h
Hi all:
Interesting post from Dave M. a couple of months ago regarding drop
bar positioning.
http://davesbikeblog.squarespace.com/blog/2011/3/28/leisure-riding-position.html
I tried this on one of my bikes where I noticed that as I became
tired, I would ride in the drops (much below the saddle)
Hi all:
I had to pick up some tubes at my LBS which sell Trek bikes. Trek has
the standard 520 model and some other commuting models, but I was
surprised to see the Gary Fisher Cronus. The owner called my attention
to it because he knows my preference for higher handlebars, fenders,
28 mm wide (o
Hi all:
Thanks for the good ideas and thoughts. I think that in trying to
pull up on the paint sticks, I was actually crouching down/leaning
forward a bit, and I also think that the tape measure was off-center.
Jay
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Hi all:
I am thinking of purchasing a new Rivendell for the wider tires tires
(currently ride a "Creamsicle" Rambouillet (size 54 cm)). When I try
to pull up my sticks that hold the tape measure, my fine assistant
gets values of around 75 to 76 cm. However, I can stand over my
Rambouillet as out
Dear Ray,
I am sorry to hear about your accident, and I hope you mend quickly
and completely. I recall reading in one of the Rivendell readers an
interview of the owner of Nitto by Grant Petersen. My understanding
from the article is that Nitto makes very strong handlebars, and
performs rigorous
Hi all:
My Rambouillet is on the Current Classics website. The description
has some measurements and information that may be useful.
http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2010/cc813-jasonlepree110.html
Here is a Carrera as well.
http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2010/cc814-jasonlepree110.html
Thanks to Jim
Hi all:
I recently purchased a "Magic Shine" bicycle light from Deal Extreme.
It is a Lithium ion battery operated LED light. It was 70.00 shipped
and is as bright as my Supernova E3. The charge time is about 3 hours
on the brightest setting. The only negative was that Deal Extreme is
based in H
Hi all,
I have a Carrera Andromeda that rides very similar to the Ram., and so
I am looking to change up the Ram. a bit. I have heard such good
things about the 650B, that I think it would be an interesting
experiment, and would change the ride and make the bike even more
trail worthy than it alr
Hi all:
After a year of riding in rain and snow, I wanted to lube the pedals.
Rather than fight with the dust cap on the grip king, I drilled a very
tiny (1/16"?) hole in one of the four indents in the cap, and then
stuck my grease gun in it. I pushed clean grease through the pedal
and wiped off
Hi Happyriding:
For friction shifting, the Silvers as bar end shifters are much
smoother and lighter than the DA shifters in friction mode. One while
starting off from a stop, I had a knee hit the bar-end shifter, but
that was my carelessness while starting off from a stop at the end of
a long ri
Jim D. Massachusetts
>
> --- On Tue, 4/20/10, Jay LePree wrote:
>
> From: Jay LePree
> Subject: [RBW] RBW Saddle Height question
> To: "RBW Owners Bunch"
> Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 7:46 AM
>
> Hi all:
>
> One of the things I always wanted to
Hi all:
One of the things I always wanted to know but was afraid to ask. The
RBW method for determining saddle height is PBH - 10 to 11. The
measurement is made from center of the cranks (the spindle of the
bottom bracket) to the top of the saddle.
Here are the questions. How many of you use t
Hi all:
Here, at least I think, is a pretty funny story. I was riding in
Sparkill, NY today going up a short but steep hill on my Rambouillet
set up in credit card touring mode. A guy on a Trek Madone pulls
along side me, and with a hint of condensation says, "Wow, nice bell
on that bike", refer
Hi all:
My grease gun is made for bicycles. It screws onto the threaded end
of a typical tube of grease. I cannot find my model, but something
like this would work.
http://www.performancebike.com/bikes//Product_10052_10551_1030948_-1___
I purchased mine from my local bike store.
I did try to
Hi all:
I have ridden my Grip Kings for a while and enjoy them. After about a
year of use, I wanted to re-pack them, but I faced difficulties trying
to remove the dust cover. I did not want to "chew up" the cover by
trying to pry it off with a small screw driver, knife, etc. I drilled
a very s
Hi all:
I wanted to replace some aging down tube shifters on my Rambouillet
and Keven at RBW suggested I try the Silver Bar End Shifters. I
installed them in May, and I do not regret making the move. I find
them to be much more convenient to use then down tube shifters or Ergo
and STI, especial
Hi Aaron:
It looks amazingly like the Noodles. I am surprised the reviewer did
not like them, and I am surprised by his comment insufficient room up
top while climbing.
What amazes me more is that this "mid-range" model is $3800 for frame
fork and headset. I have the strategy nowleave a pr
Hi all:
I am just wondering if there is an easier or better method than I use
to slightly toe-in the Koolstop threaded brake shoes with the ball and
socket design that Riv sells.
Here is my method. I loosen the shoe in the slot on the brake arm and
set the verticle adjustment of the shoe (which
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