[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Platypus Frameset, 55cm, “Lime Olive”

, 14 November 2024 at 17:51:04 UTC-6 Nathan F wrote: > This has been sitting in my closet for a year and is still available, lets > say $1100 shipped ($1050 for local pickup). > > I'm also extremely interested in green or orange Quickbeam, if someone > fancies a trade! > &

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Platypus Frameset, 55cm, “Lime Olive”

; Hi, is this frame still available? > > On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 6:48:50 PM UTC-7 Nathan F wrote: > >> Bumping this down to $1150 shipped ($1100 for local pickup). >> >> On Monday, 16 October 2023 at 16:47:50 UTC-5 Nathan F wrote: >> >> I’ve decided to sel

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Platypus Frameset, 55cm, “Lime Olive”

Bumping this down to $1150 shipped ($1100 for local pickup). On Monday, 16 October 2023 at 16:47:50 UTC-5 Nathan F wrote: I’ve decided to sell my 55cm Platypus from the original run in the “Lime Olive” color. There are maybe 600 miles or so on the frame. I’m only selling it because I don’t

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Platypus Frameset, 55cm, “Lime Olive”

I’ve decided to sell my 55cm Platypus from the original run in the “Lime Olive” color. There are maybe 600 miles or so on the frame. I’m only selling it because I don’t have anywhere to store it after a recent move. Bummer! Here's how I built it if you're looking for some inspiration

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

Just to put the final nail in the Platypus tire clearance debate's coffin: I'm running the same 2.2" tires as Ray Varella, tubeless, and they fit great with plenty of mud clearance. I'm not going to take a picture, you'll just have to believe us! Those Herse tires are the perfect Platypus tires

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Timeline - it's happening!

Eric, Sach's decade long waiting list is a recent invention from frame building's explosion in popularity around the late 00s / early 10s. It wasn't always that difficult to have him build you a bike. In the 90s I believe he designed some lugs for Rivendell, and then later made 3 frames or so

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

That Bleriot is a total write off unless you know how to weld and want a big project. The cost of repairing it would easily get you a new Riv! On Saturday, 26 June 2021 at 06:58:53 UTC-7 Brendan Willard in SF wrote: > I wouldn’t trust that Bleriot to make it across the English Channel… > > Thanks

[RBW] Re: Rack mountable UBS lights

Kushan, Most USB lights won't natively mount to your rack, and those that do (like the Blue Lug Koma on Crust Bike's webstore) are daytime safety blinkers, not serious headlights. To use something bright enough to actually illuminate things, you'll need to use an adaptor like the Paul Gino or

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

It's been nice seeing everyone get their frames, both here and on Instagram. Lots of great builds so far and plenty of inspiration for how I'll route the rear cantilever on mine. Seems I'm not the only one who wanted to use cantis! Yesterday the front rack came in for mine... now all that's lef

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

Agreed Jason, I never get tired of seeing them. I had no clue there were any Sage Hillbornes left, and am glad to see one built up like that. It's where I think mine will eventually end up. For some reason, don't ask me why, to my eye the sage green Sams look especially good built up with no fe

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

I've got a 55 in the Lime-Olive headed my way! Unfortunately my rims are ~8 weeks out, which'll mean putting the frame on ice for a bit until they come in. Sure wish I ordered those sooner! I'll do a full build post once I'm all done. In the meantime, I'm excited to see what people who aren't

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

What handlebars are people thinking of running? I'm between quite a few at the moment and am having trouble making up my mind: Albatross, Billie, Osprey, Granola, Ahearne, Jones Bend, phew, that's a lot. I thought to look at Cheviot builds for inspiration, but it seems like 95% of those frames

[RBW] Re: FS: Stuff! For cyclists! For... you?

Dos Eno and GRX crankset are spoken for. Everything else still up for grabs! On Tuesday, 16 February 2021 at 11:00:48 UTC-8 diekaiser wrote: > Hey Nathan. Shot you a PM about a couple of items :) > > On Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 4:09:59 PM UTC-8 Nathan F wrote: > >> Hi

[RBW] FS: Stuff! For cyclists! For... you?

Hi all, as I’m stuck indoors due to snow and ice here in PDX (don’t worry, I did get out for a ride) I’ve decided to get rid of a few things that I have laying around. Some Riv-ish, some not as much. Please shoot me a message if you’re interested in anything. Prices include shipping, I accept

[RBW] Re: FS - Small bits and Heron Poster

Message sent on the poster! On Sunday, 20 December 2020 at 20:16:37 UTC-8 Mike Godwin wrote: > Hi folks > Posted this on ibob list and a couple of items claimed - if you read ibob > list too. See attached pdf for photos > Heron Poster -$30 shipped. Has a light brown stain in upper left corner,

Re: [RBW] Re: ROADUNO - a new singlespeed!

. >>> >>> - Andrew, Berkeley >>> >>> p.s. It took me a while to get the new sticker - "nothing" is greater >>> than a bicycle! >>> >>> On Friday, December 11, 2020 at 5:01:25 PM UTC-8 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY >>> wrote

[RBW] ROADUNO - a new singlespeed!

>From today's BLAHG: "1. *RoadUno,* a onespeed derailerless country-kind of bike (not modeled after a track bike). For pavement, town, commutes. It's not a trail bike. You can ride it on dirt and gravel roads, but it's kind of rude to ride it on hilly and rough trails. More on it way below." S

[RBW] Re: FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

Seems like they cleaned it up a bit and added compass tires and wipers (the ones in the original listing look like they were dry rotted and no good). Wouldn't be surprised if there was some other mechanical issues that needed sorting. Should move quick in a hot market like SF! https://seattle.c

[RBW] Re: Leah’s Rivendell Raspberry Platypus

Beautiful bike Leah! Glad to hear you're enjoying it so far. My one aesthetic suggestion, from someone who owns the same high-polish rims--peel off the stickers! The font on them is so aggressive for some reason. If I remember correctly they come right off with minimal residue. Then they'll rea

Re: [RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

hich are of questionable value in my experience (but >>>> obviously not for the OP), is what is unusual, not the seat post size. >>>> >>>> I think there are probably ways (though perhaps pricey) to have your >>>> cake and eat it too. For that you m

Re: [RBW] A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

g there is a standard seatpost size in the >> bicycle industry. >> >> >> >> On Thursday, November 26, 2020 at 9:19:49 AM UTC-8 Nathan F wrote: >> >>> I was also disappointed to learn my Hillborne used a 26.8. What a >>> frustrating choice

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

le industry. > > > > On Thursday, November 26, 2020 at 9:19:49 AM UTC-8 Nathan F wrote: > >> I was also disappointed to learn my Hillborne used a 26.8. What a >> frustrating choice, since seat post diameter is one of the few things in >> the bicycling industry that is

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

I was also disappointed to learn my Hillborne used a 26.8. What a frustrating choice, since seat post diameter is one of the few things in the bicycling industry that is *almost* standard nowadays (ignoring the sizes in use on modern MTB, plus all the proprietary crap). Then here comes Riv usin

Re: [RBW] Re: Wow! What's going on with Rivendell caps going for $$$

I take this auction and similar, like a used mug that went for $55 a month or so ago, as proof Riv needs to revive some of their accessory lines. People want the stuff (myself included) and I know the margin is there to make the endeavor worthwhile. On Saturday, 21 November 2020 at 09:13:41 UT

[RBW] Re: FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/bik/d/hillsboro-rivendell-quickbeam/7232115283.html 64 cm Orange Quickbeam up in Oregon. Wish this was a 56--if anyone has one of those, I'll take it!! On Sunday, 15 November 2020 at 10:41:21 UTC-8 Matthew Williams wrote: > Bleriot > 56cm > $1750 > San Fra

Re: [RBW] Bike of the Month: Sam Hillborne

Here's a link to my '18, if anyone needs inspiration! https://i.imgur.com/qYhzcom.jpg -- 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+unsub

Re: [RBW] Re: My First Riv - c.2016 Sam H - Help needed for Newbie

> > I've used the same wheels off road with some violence > Ha! What a great description. Regarding the Clipper, supposedly it is the same mold as the Sugino, so they should be identical. The Atlas and the A23 are the same price, except a set of A23s are 3/4 lb lighter. If you want classic l

[RBW] Re: My First Riv - c.2016 Sam H - Help needed for Newbie

Hello fellow Sam owner! Lots of good advice has already been offered in this thread. I have an '18 in the same color, but with canti brakes. It was my first build as well, and I blinged out whenever and wherever possible. Retail cost of the build was ~$5000. White cranks and hubs, polished Vel

[RBW] Re: How large of a tire will a Sam Hillborne actually fit

To repeat what others have said, 48-50 really is the comfortable limit on my 18'. I'm running 43mm and the SKS fenders are TIGHT, especially on the rear. I know normally bike brands normally pad the max clearance to prevent warranty claims, but Riv hasn't on this model. It really can't go much

Re: [RBW] Re: 58cm Quickbeam build

Beautiful quickbeams, everyone. I've always wanted one... unfortunately, I was 10 years old when they were produced. I have no doubt if Riv released this model without tinkering with it (especially in orange), they'd be able to sell at least a hundred through preorders. Miles, I think I sort of

Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for in house bike stand/holder

What we use at my shop: https://designbydelta.com/collections/bike-racks/products/adjustable-floor-stand I love the adaptability of it, literally and bike will work. We've used them for road and (increasingly) full suspension e-mtbs, which are extremely heavy. I've also found it to be the easie

[RBW] Re: Front Derailleur for Riv Silver 34/24 cranks?

I had the same issue when setting up my girlfriend's Cheviot last year. She runs the Silver 34/24 crank set up with a 9 speed drivetrain, set up with trigger shifters. At first I tried a cheap triple, which didn't work as well as I'd have hoped (would've been fine if run friction). Then a Sora

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne vs A. Homer Hilsen

This change baffled me too, when I was buying my 2018 (in 2019, the last one Rivelo had) it was a huge deal for me. Glad to see another run of them, in my eyes the Hillborne is the last holdout of the more "traditional" Riv designs that ended a few years ago. On Saturday, 5 September 2020 16:12

[RBW] Re: 55cm Canti Sam Clearance?

The new Sams will have canti posts, and will come in "rbw blue" and "dark gold" according to Golden Pliers' most recent IG story. You could probably shoot them an email asking about the exact frame spec! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

[RBW] Re: 55cm Canti Sam Clearance?

I run 43mm Gravelkings on my 55 canti sam w/fenders and they fit fine. I think the 50mm would probably squeeze in (assuming they are a slick tire, and not knobby), but you'd be leaving very little room for any debris. That might be an issue if your wheel is ever slightly out of true or dish. And

[RBW] Re: Path Less Pedaled will review a Riv!

What excites me is that it's a 650b Hillborne... perhaps a production sample from the upcoming release? That'd be cool to see! Nathan in PDX -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Paul Mini Moto brakes

ly need to replace your Appaloosa's levers as standard v's are long-pull. On Sunday, 26 July 2020 10:25:37 UTC-7, Nathan F wrote: > > Ryan, > > I have mini motos on my Hillborne and they work extremely well. They'll > work with most tire sizes (I run 43mm Gravelking SK t

[RBW] Re: Paul Mini Moto brakes

Ryan, I have mini motos on my Hillborne and they work extremely well. They'll work with most tire sizes (I run 43mm Gravelking SK tubeless), but do not play that nicely with fenders. The cable on mine runs very close to / on top of my SKS fenders. There are photos online of people running the

[RBW] Re: Shoe recommendations for wet fall

Andrew, Blundstones perform better than they have any right to while riding. Get some wool socks (and if it's really cold, their shearling footbed) and you'll be all set! Plus they're trendy right now and are worth +15 on any Instagram post you make : ) Nathan On Wednesday, 22 July 2020 18:

[RBW] Re: FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

Oof. Really wish that was up here in Portland! Here's a custom that just popped up on ebay. Decent parts kit, but most importantly great tire clearance and cantis : ) https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Bicycle-Custom-Lugged-Nitto-Brooks-Shimano-Touring-Randoneering-Sugino/174356535993?hash=item

[RBW] Re: Single-speed country bike(?)

Still in the works, but there have been no updates, and no pictures... all we know is that the idea exists. As I understand it, the bike is on the back burner for a bit. On Saturday, 27 June 2020 14:02:48 UTC-7, Tully Lanter wrote: > > I seem to recall a mention of a single-speed country bike in

[RBW] Re: Rock n' Road Tires on a Sam Hillborne

I have a 18' Hillborne running 43mm Gravel King SKs, set up tubeless on a Velocity Quill wheelset (with SKS fenders!). Great tires, I like the ones with a little extra puncture protection as well. They're good for everything but mud. You could also look at options from WTB, Bontrager (GR1/GR2 T

[RBW] Re: Velocity Quill experiences?

I have a beautiful set of the polished quills on my Sam (mated to polished WI hubs) and they have been just fine, which is a good thing. I think rims are one of those things you only really notice if they're bad. The Quills are packed with modern tech (wide tires and tubeless ready) and are fai

[RBW] Re: 1x11 on a Roadini?

Not on a Roadini, but on I run 1x11 on my Hillborne. The two should be very similar to set up. Setting it up was the same as any other bike except easier, because I didn't have to fiddle with Shimano's new 11 speed front derailleur designs. Mine is an Ultegra RX rear derailleur (the one with an

[RBW] Re: 1x11 on a Roadini?

Not on a Roadini, but on I run 1x11 on my Hillborne. The two should be very similar to set up. Setting it up was the same as any other bike except easier, because I didn't have to fiddle with Shimano's new 11 speed front derailleur designs. Mine is an Ultegra RX rear derailleur (the one with an

[RBW] Re: Tubeless with fenders on a Cheviot?

Going tubeless won't affect tire clearances, if the tires fit with tubes they'll fit with sealant. To that end, you'll be happy to hear I just put together a 50 cm 650b Chev with SKS P50s and 43mm Fairweather tires and everything fit well. Good luck with your install! -- You received this me

[RBW] Re: Build + Small Ride Report: Testing out my new Hillborne!

Thanks all! So far I've been loving it and plan on riding it for a long long time. Maybe not in its current drop-bar configuration, but in *some* configuration. I built up a Cheviot in the same color for my partner with albatross bars, and man are they comfy. I'm hoping to put a pair on in the

[RBW] Build + Small Ride Report: Testing out my new Hillborne!

Hello all! I recently purchased my first Rivendell, the last 55cm Hillborne in sage green from Rivelo, and have been loving it. Everyone’s builds here have been a huge inspiration and I’ve learned a lot reading this group the past few months, so I figured I’d share my build and a mini-ride rep