Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-15 Thread kim young
:) Lol Thank you joe 💕🏴‍☠️ On Monday, June 15, 2020, Joe Bernard wrote: > Kim! It's so cool to see you again! 🙂 > > I've had that '94 catalogue since 1994, it's hilarious to discover you > were hungover in the pic. You hid it well! 😎 > > -- > You received this message because you are subscr

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-15 Thread Joe Bernard
Kim! It's so cool to see you again! 🙂 I've had that '94 catalogue since 1994, it's hilarious to discover you were hungover in the pic. You hid it well! 😎 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and st

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-15 Thread kim young
Likewise Doug. I think I am going to win the lottery pretty soon, so I will buy an extra Riv for you. :) On Monday, June 15, 2020, Doug Hansford wrote: > Nice to meet you Kim! I'm sure Bridgestone was a cool place to work just > as Rivendell for sure must be. Bike-centric and people friendly. I

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-15 Thread Doug Hansford
Nice to meet you Kim! I'm sure Bridgestone was a cool place to work just as Rivendell for sure must be. Bike-centric and people friendly. I've never been to Rivendell headquarters but have spoken to Grant by phone a couple of times and he's genuine and really wants his customers to get the right

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-15 Thread Doug Hansford
I'm a little slow so I still have no idea who you are Kim, Flowerfang. But, all RivSisters are cool and riding Rivs is cool. Doug Hansford "Not anonymous in Watkinsville, GA" #RivBro On Monday, June 15, 2020 at 10:20:26 AM UTC-4, Flowerfang wrote: > > Haha. busted. > I so wish I was humble! > I

[RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-15 Thread kim young
Haha. busted. I so wish I was humble! I think I’m on eBay for $5. think we’ve given up more than enough clues with that ;) I really try not to covet your Clem’s. I was always more the klunker/strandie/derelict bike queen. When the discussion gets really advanced, I feel like a Bud drinker at a win

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-13 Thread Joe Bernard
Orange and red cables! I'm down with this..do it, LWL! -- 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-13 Thread Ray Varella
You’re an outlaw Leah. I just have one question, How will you be able to form a gang with your rivsisters? I guess you could be the Ironic Misanthropes. At some point, you are going to look at your bike and wonder how to add more color. Cables, pedal, grips and water bottle cages would be my

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-13 Thread Leah Peterson
Oh Ryan, you think too kindly of me. Here’s a recent photo. Cooling UV protectant sleeves, robot Oakleys, goofy helmet...I am trending toward Lone Wolf and away from Bicycle Belle, I fear...😂 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-13 Thread 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch
Leah, I don’t buy it. The Lone Wolf bearded cyclist would just keep sipping his beverage of choice and happily share his floatie with a bug. Say what you wish; view yourself anyway you want, but you will forever be simply a #rivsister and #bicyclingbelle and we would not want it any other way.

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-13 Thread Ray Varella
Velotaxonomy for the win Leah. Ray -- 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion o

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-12 Thread Joe Bernard
"Kim, you’re so humble. You should tell them who you really are! I think there are photos from a rather beloved publication featuring Kim..." Tell the world, Kim! (btw Flowerfang is an awesome name ❤️) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-12 Thread Leah Peterson
Well, I am not sure if Kim is Clem-loving but she is most definitely a #RivSister if I have anything to say about it. In fact, she is the most famous and beloved of the #RivSisters, I think. Kim, you’re so humble. You should tell them who you really are! I think there are photos from a rather be

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-12 Thread 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch
Leah, Is Flowerfang (Kim) another Clem loving #rivsister. There can never be enough of you ladies. So refreshing to read about. Ryan West Michigan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop r

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-12 Thread kim young
:) Lol. Tail wagging ! On Thursday, June 11, 2020, Leah Peterson wrote: > I would like to hug your neck, Kim. Back at you! 😘❤️ > > Sent from my iPad > > On Jun 11, 2020, at 9:36 AM, kim young wrote: > > Magic bikes are priceless. > It is as beautiful as you are Leah! > 🧞‍♀️ 🙂 > > On Wednesday

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-11 Thread Leah Peterson
I would like to hug your neck, Kim. Back at you! 😘❤️ Sent from my iPad > On Jun 11, 2020, at 9:36 AM, kim young wrote: > > Magic bikes are priceless. > It is as beautiful as you are Leah! > 🧞‍♀️ 🙂 > >> On Wednesday, June 10, 2020, Leah Peterson wrote: >> Thanks, I’m glad you like it. A lot o

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-11 Thread kim young
Magic bikes are priceless. It is as beautiful as you are Leah! 🧞‍♀️ 🙂 On Wednesday, June 10, 2020, Leah Peterson wrote: > Thanks, I’m glad you like it. A lot of care went into putting it all > together, and especially since the shop hadn’t seen parts like these come > to their work stand before.

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-10 Thread 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch
Clark, They will be available. Rivendell as part of their stellar customer service always gets extra frames and forks to compensate for issues or damage in shipping. Once the full bikes get out to their new owners they will release the extras. Sometimes quickly sometimes slowly sometimes neve

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-10 Thread Clark Fitzgerald
Sweet ride. I wish the Clem L frames were available. -- 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view t

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-10 Thread Mark Roland
They were probably getting nervous that they were missing out on a new trend nobody clued them in on. On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 7:18:59 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > > > One funny story...I’ve shared on this List that I’ve evolved from Bicycle > Belle to Lone Wolf Leah. We wer

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-09 Thread Leah Peterson
I 100%, wholeheartedly agree, DP. Truly. The thing about a bike becoming dear is that it gets that way because you have a long-term relationship with it. I rode the Betty from 2012-2020. And for all but the last 8 months of its existence, it was my ONLY bike. It was like an extension of me and w

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-09 Thread Doug Hansford
Next Level Clementine is such a nice name for your bicycle. I think changing out parts, components, wheels and tires does make every bike unique. I did that on my BMX bike as a kid and still do that to my bikes. Racks, bags and bells..oh my! Leah you seem to be riding daily and upping your mile

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-09 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Och! Leah, we have such very different definitions of "heat" and "reprieve from the heat." Grin. It is a delightful feeling to sustain, and even deepen, the joy of changes to a bike as the days and rides pass and you settle in with it being the bike rather than the new bike. Grin. Keep on enjoy

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-09 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Thanks, Joe. I do so love it. I never get tired of color, I suppose. And I love the idea of having a Clem different from everyone else’s. Let’s see if I can pull off the same for the upcoming Platypus. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-09 Thread Joe Bernard
One of the things I especially love about it is it's so NOT a thing I would have thought of for a Riv. Rivs have a certain look to my eye and that's just the way it's always been, you can't put orange and red and rainbow spoke nipples on them THAT'S CRAZY! But our Bicycle Belle (and Analog) did

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-09 Thread Roberta
Leah, I will never tire of looking at this lovely bike. Remember when you put on the B68 saddle and were concerned that it would not look right with your bike of 50 shades of blue? Well, I thought it always looked nice. But now, having the reddish brown saddle and hub shiner mid-bike, with

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-07 Thread Brian Campbell
Awesome bike! Glad everything worked out and you are getting to enjoy you Clem even more! On Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 3:36:43 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Strange Magic -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fr

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-07 Thread Joe Bernard
So buzzy! I dig it 🐝 -- 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-07 Thread Leah Peterson
Here, I got a video so you can hear the sound my new rear hub makes. It’s not coming through at full volume - it’s much louder to my ear. And I like it! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-06 Thread Joe Bernard
Strange Magic -- 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https:

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-06 Thread Doug Hansford
Leah is riding an Electric Light Orchestra or maybe she is conducting the orchestra. Was trying to think of an ELO song that suits this silly post of mine. Evil Woman for sure isn't good. Maybe Mr. Blue Sky? Ha. Nice ride and this is definitely a Next Level Clementine. Doug On Saturday, June 6,

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-06 Thread Joe Bernard
At the risk of repeating myself - I say rad way too often for a 58yo dude - the rainbow spoke nipples in the headlight is rad! 😎 -- 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 i

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-06 Thread Leah Peterson
Thanks for looking out for me! I’ve done some questionable things - riding around with an improperly-installed and floppy fender, bald tires with fabric peeking through, a loose headset, etc... It takes a village! 🤣 Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 6, 2020, at 11:55 AM, George Schick wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-06 Thread George Schick
Whew! I feel better now. On Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 1:51:44 PM UTC-5, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > Worry not, George, these noises are from the expansion joints I’m hitting > on the MUP. I have friction shifting and it’s working well. The noise I > mentioned is the buzzing as I coast,

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-06 Thread Leah Peterson
Worry not, George, these noises are from the expansion joints I’m hitting on the MUP. I have friction shifting and it’s working well. The noise I mentioned is the buzzing as I coast, as Joe described. Sent from my iPad > On Jun 6, 2020, at 11:46 AM, George Schick wrote: > >  > The sound in

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-06 Thread George Schick
The sound in those videos is not the sound I thought you were talking about when you mentioned the rear hub. I thought it was the buzzing sound that Joe mentioned when you coast. That clicking noise almost sounds like a drive train issue since it coincides with the revolving of your crankset.

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-06 Thread Joe Bernard
My new White Industries rear hub (Rich/Hands On Wheels-built wheels) makes that "buzzing bees" sound, it's rad! Someone mentioned that it's a good substitute for a bell on the path, which I hadn't thought of. Pedestrians definitely hear you coming. -- You received this message because you ar

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-06 Thread Greg Murphy
Leah, Your bike is similarly setup to mine. Of course, I changed mine up as well to make it my own; bar end shifters, no rear rack. Anywhoo, gorgeous Clem. If any bike shop makes you or your Rivendell feel inferiors, they don't know bikes. Cheers! On Wed, Jun 3, 2020, 11:00 PM Bicycle Belle Ding

[RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-05 Thread True Golden
In answer to your question:" Paul in Dallas - the boys really thought dyno was awesome. And they like the look of my bike. My husband even noticed - rare! Your friends are all getting Rivs and you don’t have one? Or you just don’t have a Roadini? " I'm the odd man out, one has a Homer, one an or

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-04 Thread dougP
That stuff is used in cars where you have a bunch of wires going to something like a taillight. I've gotten it from dealerships. Kinda kool, easy to use, tidy. dougp On Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 8:52:31 AM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: > > Leah: > > Nice install. If you want to clean up the appea

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-04 Thread Patrick Moore
Leah: The bike and the colors and the story are all very appealing. I like the use of cable housing clamps for light wiring guides. Eric (or anyone): is there a technical name or product name for that wire bundling caterpillar stuff? Back to Leah: Are your wheels "twenty six inch" or 650B? (I can

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-04 Thread JAS
Hooray for your Clem of Many Colors, Leah! All of the fancy anodized parts look fantastic and congratulations to you for exchanging the handlebars. I'm glad you love your new wheels and that the project turned out so well. Your Clementine will be giving you years of enjoyment. After you'

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-04 Thread 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
Leah: Nice install. If you want to clean up the appearance of the wires leaving headlight, you might want to try some of this wire bundling stuff: It’s bendy and split down one side. Just cut to length and slip is on. The headlight in the photo, like yours, has two sets of wiring coming out o

[RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-04 Thread True Golden
Very, very nice indeed!!! I hope it gives you many many miles of riding enjoyment. Its very  cool you finally found a bike shop that can competently work on your bike. Cheers to them. Congrats on getting your bike dialed in to your preferences. Are your boys excited for you? Paul in Dallas  PS Ano

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-04 Thread 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch
Leah, Feel all is right bicycling wise in the SW now. Somehow I feel more angst over your bike issues than my own. On a side note you could have afforded your own personal Anniversary Butterflied Mixte Custom with the ultimate Rivendell Name by now. Happy night riding! It is a special worl

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-04 Thread Doug Hansford
Leah, That ‘tricked out’ Clem is fantastic. The sum of the parts equals stylish delight. I think making a non-custom bike yours creates a custom bike! There are other Clems but that one is yours and there are none like it. Congrats on your persistence and for sharing the results. I like it! Doug

Re: [RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-03 Thread Leah Peterson
Sent from my iPad > On Jun 3, 2020, at 11:00 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! > wrote: > -- 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+u