I think you were smart waiting for the right size. I was lucky enough to
try Leah's husband's (now son's) Clem H and I thought it rode a lot like my
Appaloosa, just no lugs. Like you, I'd rather be mid size than on the
cusp, although if I had to choose, I'd rather be on the low PBH end, like I
Thanks, Roberta! The Clem build has evolved a bit both deliberately and
circumstantially. I've also periodically added stickers when the mood
strikes to further personalize it... between an overflowing sticker
envelope begging to be emptied and as further deterrent to ever selling.
Not that
Gotcha, it's nice that you have a pretty secure place to park it. Sounds
like that's changing though. I guess that I've never worried much about
condensation. I usually take mine out of my insulated garage, ride it
through the weather, lock up outside for something like 13 hours each work
day,
Thanks Josh!
I’ve got a Rambouillet I like to commute on but I’ve been riding the Clem
exclusively since I busted my arm skateboarding. The Ram’s set up more
forward/aggressive, and is less easily shifted into a more upright
position. Fortunately I get to park my bikes in the back lot of my work
I am going to join in on this thread with my Gus. After carefully procuring just the right parts & building up my Gus myself (first time) I am making some changes. First, I will be swapping out my Deore rear derailleur for a NOS T400 Nexave rapid rise unit. Trail riding on the Gus has convinced me
Kai,
Love that clem. Do you commute on that regularly and if so what is your
lock-up situation? It looks like it's accumulated some real-world working
miles, and I love it. I'm currently commuting on a Rohloff Surly but was
thinking about switching over to a clem for that purpose. I lock in an
Ryan,
I love the white grips with your mustard colored Clem. I once had a
mustard Appaloosa and was never crazy about its color. However, your Clem
has made me change my mind about the color and how the accessories can
really change the look— your Clem is like a well thought out and put
toget
All is well! It’s still a fun thread. I’ll figure out the seat post
eventually. It seems to me to be working fine the way I have everything,
even if it does involve an ugly seat post. I love the grips so far and I
only wish Deb would make some ivory ones to match my other saddle.
Anyway, it’s
Obviously, the saddle and grips must match. I have a Brooks Honey saddle
and honey bar tape for my Custom.
I seem to remember something about not wearing white after Labor Day...
Secondarily, when I bought my 1st Rivendell Sam Hillborne it had a 27.2
seapost, when I bought my 2nd Sam Hillborne i
Think I was the one to mention the seatpost and I apologize for opening
a wound when the real point was Leah's new saddle and those snazzy
grips
On Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 2:48:50 PM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote:
> For the record, I think I was the first person that mentioned it and I
> certa
For the record, I think I was the first person that mentioned it and I
certainly didn't think it would take us down this whole path. :)
I apologize for causing a distraction. I myself have not had it done (nor
do I want to) and was not really suggesting it, it was just a comment back
to Leah ca
I'm late to the party here, but I can't believe there is a serious
conversation about reaming out the seat tube enough to change seat post
size.
Rivendell does not, as far as I know, divulge their steel specifications,
except to state that they mix & match material thicknesses as needed by
mod
A few days ago Leah said: " Bill Lindsay - I would trust you to do it! And
I would drive to your part of Michigan if you had the tool to make it
happen! No pressure or anything. 😬"
I spend one week every month in Michigan but I live in a hotel room. I do
not typically carry an adjustable seat
I like them both equally cuz what am I, STUPID?? Don't answer that!
On Monday, October 16, 2023 at 6:08:04 PM UTC-7 Doug H. wrote:
> Oops, I did it again...
> Doug
>
> On Monday, October 16, 2023 at 9:06:25 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
> wrote:
>
>> Doug, you can say it until springtime wh
Oops, I did it again...
Doug
On Monday, October 16, 2023 at 9:06:25 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
> Doug, you can say it until springtime when I change it BACK. And then you
> will declare you have had a change of heart and that you love the ivory
> saddle and thank goodness I came
Doug, you can say it until springtime when I change it BACK. And then you will declare you have had a change of heart and that you love the ivory saddle and thank goodness I came to my senses and brought it back! 🤣On Oct 16, 2023, at 8:55 PM, Doug H. wrote:I have been on a bicycle hiatus for abou
I have been on a bicycle hiatus for about three weeks but decided to check
the group tonight. Wow, what a discussion! Your bike mods look fabulous
Leah. I like the color changes. Can I say now that I did not like the
previous saddle color? At least not as much as the new one. Fun reading
folks.
MEN. Even *I* eventually chimed in and I know better! 🤦
Joe "realized as soon as I hit Send that this was a bad idea" Bernard
On Monday, October 16, 2023 at 8:54:49 AM UTC-7 Dorothy C wrote:
> Sarah asks “Did you even ask for input about your riding position?” No,
> poor Leah is getting bikesp
Sarah asks “Did you even ask for input about your riding position?” No,
poor Leah is getting bikesplained again. Lovely colors, Leah, and I hope
Deb takes up your suggestion to make them in ivory as well.
On Monday, October 16, 2023 at 8:26:29 AM UTC-7 Coal Bee Rye Anne wrote:
> Thanks for the
Thanks for the kind words, Leah! Great find with the Rivet matching grips
and like Joe said, the Racing Platy just looks great with either attire,
but of course even more autumnal now with those chestnut touches.
Max - the yellow Yves Gomez looks terrific with the makeover and glad it
all work
Leah -
For you Clem you might be able to lower your stem a few inches to try to
fit it to your new preference.
Btw, were any of your bikes fit and set up by Analog Cycles? Just curious
if this is the ‘enlightened fit’ style.
Slin
On Monday, October 16, 2023 at 6:18:03 AM UTC-7 sarahlik...@
Love the fall accessory swap out! I have zero comments about your seatpost
setback because I am so captivated by those new autumnal grips. Did you
even ask for input about your riding position because I don't recall seeing
that in your makeover post
Pink Gravel King tires? YES PLEASE!!
I love the pink. I wish I had known how much the rose anodized parts I had would fade. They are nearly silver now. I should have put red chainring guard/spacers/brake levers instead of rose! I did not know Gravel King came in pink. What a resource you are! You’re as good as a RivSister, Brian!On Oc
Leah
I believe the ACTUAL Set Back (SB) of the IRD Wayback is 2cm MORE Than the
Indication. This is based on measurements I made using a Sakae MTE-100
adjustable setback seat post on a workbench with the seatpost at a 73° to
the horizontal, which mimics the actual angel it is on a 'nominal' f
Well Garth, if she decides she doesn't need the setback after all with
those handlebarsbars, there is always the Thompson Elite straight seatpost
in 26.8 x 330 in BLACK below, also listed on sale at $85.79 :-)
https://carsoncitybikeshop.com/elite-seatpost-26-8-x-330mm-black/
A bit of nos
What's being glossed over here in all the talk of mega-setback posts is
that Leah has expressed in the past that the only reason she resorted to
such a post was for more reach to the bars because she wasn't aware of any
other way to get the bar height equal to the Technomic 280mm quill stem(it
John, My seatpost actually has setback to 50. I have my saddle at 42 or 43. Now that I have these new grips, I could try the old seat post. The new grips sit further up the bars and I have more reach now. The feeling of being cramped was fairly slight, and I could often ignore it, but it was one of
Leah, it seems to me the way to go is pick up a nice looking, reliable, and
tough seatpost like a Thomson Elite setback seatpost like this one in
26.8mm diameter. They may make it is silver also but black is all I've ever
used. On sale at $85.79 below, and I have NO involvement with the seller.
Leah, if only you could link up with a trustworthy board member-mechanic
who could carefully ream the seat tube for her! I'm not sure who that would
be 🤔 The S84 is the ultimate.
I certainly understand your reluctance to have a local shop do this for you
after the recent stories you shared!
A Nitto S84 has at least 10mm LESS setback than the IRD Wayback (approx
40mm (S84) vs 50mm (IRD) per RBW site). Leah pics shows the IRD to be
full back. So even if she could use a 27.2 post, the S84 does not have
the setback she needs.
The real question is why didn't RBW design the frame f
but I certainly understand Leah's reluctance to entrust this job to her
local bikeshops
On Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 6:28:07 AM UTC-5 ascpgh wrote:
> The difficulty of less than common seat tube diameters was the indirect
> subject of another lister's, touched upon a bit ago from a differe
The difficulty of less than common seat tube diameters was the indirect
subject of another lister's, touched upon a bit ago from a different
perspective:
https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/ooTGF-OdSws/m/9T6WazuQAAAJ
Every bike is different but if feasible on your Platy, it can be do
Leah, there are alternatives to the Technomic stem, I assume you have the
regular/non-deluxe 280mm tall one in a 100mm extension, correct ?
A combo of the Nitto quill stem adapter in the 225mm quill length in
addition to a positive rise threadless stem, in this case a 120mm +/-17
degree one wil
I agree with Ian that it looks fine. That seatpost has massive amounts of
setback and it looks like you are at the limit so even with 27.2 I don't
think you will find a better looking seatpost with the amount of setback
you have on this one. Even custom I think it would be tough to do it more
e
Oooh, a custom titanium seatpost. That's whatcha need, Leah!
On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 8:37:38 PM UTC-7 Ian A wrote:
> For what my opinion is worth, I rather like the seatpost. With the bag
> there, the seatpost doesn't draw attention and looks "right". However,
> custom seat posts are
For what my opinion is worth, I rather like the seatpost. With the bag
there, the seatpost doesn't draw attention and looks "right". However,
custom seat posts are available, at not inconsiderable cost. Ti Cycles
Fabrication (Portland) have some alluring options. Perhaps someone on this
list kn
I don’t need more setback than what I have - I bought this post for its setback and it’s adequate. This one is ugly but it is the only choice for 26.8. Stem: I have the Nitto extra tall stem and you cannot get it longer than 100mm. So, if I want to use a pretty seat post, I can, but I’d need to pit
Leah
I thought the seatpost looked like a Sakae LTE-100 type.Not sure what
problems you have making you consider reaming the seat tube, but that post
has the most setback you can get. If you need additional distance to the
bars, you could try a 10mm longer stem.
John Hawrylak
Woodstown N
Thanks, the seat post is the IRD Wayback post and the bag is Riv’s Saddlesack, the BagBoy.On Oct 12, 2023, at 9:01 PM, 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote:LeahYour changes look good. What is the seatpost and the saddlebag you have??John HawrylakWoodstown NJOn Wednesday, Oct
Leah
Your changes look good. What is the seatpost and the saddlebag you have??
John Hawrylak
Woodstown NJ
On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 9:57:32 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
> Raspberry Platypus BEFORE:
> [image: image0.jpeg]
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> [image: image6.jpeg]
>
>
> AND After…
> [image:
I used an adjustable reamer on my Gus. The affordable 27.2 reamer was out of stock and I couldn’t justify spending hundreds. I went slowly and used a 27.2 seatpost as my gauge. Once the post fit I stopped with the reamer. It was so simple and took about 10 minutes. My first time using a reamer too.
I'm with you...the thought makes me way too nervous.
On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 7:36:47 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
> I’ve had enough experiences with bike shops to be very hesitant to hand
> them my bike for a task that could ruin the frame. What happens if the hole
> is re
I’ve had enough experiences with bike shops to be very hesitant to hand them my bike for a task that could ruin the frame. What happens if the hole is reamed too large? I can’t see that the frame would be salvageable. On Oct 12, 2023, at 9:10 AM, Johnny Alien wrote:Many here have said that its no
Many here have said that its not a big deal to get a bike shop to ream it
to 27.2 to allow for more seatpost options. I find it frustrating as well
but slightly less so because I don't need the extra setback.
On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 7:39:10 AM UTC-4 brok...@gmail.com wrote:
> Yeah, th
Yeah, the whole 26.8 seat tube limitation has got to be one of the most frustrating things about this era of Rivendell. On Oct 12, 2023, at 6:43 AM, Leah Peterson wrote:Ryan,That seat post is butt ugly. The only ugly thing on the bike. I like the setback it offers, and there are zero other option
Ryan,That seat post is butt ugly. The only ugly thing on the bike. I like the setback it offers, and there are zero other options for that. Zero. This bike is unimprovable, save this one thing: the seat tube should have been 27.2 so I would have some OPTIONS. It’s my one sorrow.LeahOn Oct 11, 2023,
Wow -- those grips are amazing! Great find for the Platypus!
David (and I'm a vegetarian) Lipsky
Berkeley, CA
On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 7:54:40 PM UTC-7 Ryan wrote:
> the grips are smashing.but nitto needs to make a 26.8 lugged seatpost
> for that lovely bike.just saying
>
> On Wednesday,
the grips are smashing.but nitto needs to make a 26.8 lugged seatpost
for that lovely bike.just saying
On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 8:57:32 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
> Raspberry Platypus BEFORE:
> [image: image0.jpeg]
>
> [image: image6.jpeg]
>
>
> AND After…
> [image: image1
In the same vein as my Bike Style thread, I’m starting a Bike Makeover
thread.
Every now and then, I get the urge to change up the look of my favorite
Platypus. I have it perfect mechanically, but bags and grips and
occasionally, saddles, beg to be changed up. It’s fully autumn here in the
Gre
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