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These are all black cliffhangers, but I will say 4 years later and a whole lot of miles, the black has completely rubbed off and now they have a silver braking surface like the rest of em On Tue, Jan 28, 2025 at 8:09 AM Dean Menta wrote: > Love this build! Are those Velocity Cliffhanger rims? A

Re: [RBW] Re: 2021 Appaloosa thread

Love this build! Are those Velocity Cliffhanger rims? Are they non-machined walls? I love the all black. Seems like the black machined Cliffhangers I see nowadays have silver braking surface. Wondering what rims these are because I want that all black wheel action too. Nice!!! On Thursday, June

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On Sunday, 3 October 2021 at 4:10:29 am UTC+11 kwi...@weimar.edu wrote: > What kind of seat post rack are you using? Is it custom? It looks like > an ideal rack solution. > I got a local framebuilder to make it for me, and had it chromed by a local business. Nick -- You received this messa

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I don't have a copy yet (a friend sent me this photo), but as soon as I get one I will post a snap of it. Pretty sure it's an article about why my little town is so great and they took photos of a few local businesses as sort of a snap shot of life here. IIRC the photographer came by on my day

Re: [RBW] Re: 2021 Appaloosa thread

Very rad, Addison (Raddison?). Can ya post the full article for us? On Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 4:25:14 PM UTC-4 bicycler...@gmail.com wrote: > I haven't gotten to ride it much lately, but my Appaloosa wound up in this > month's issue of Outside Magazine! What kind of mechanic works on

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Thanks! Sure is the top of seaview, or on that morning... small slice of the bay view trail. The build was pretty fun, got to use a mostly parts bin build with a few donations from friends. The 3x9 XT drivetrain is from an old mountain bike of mine including rapid rise. The whole chainstay prot

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Also, your Joe looks great! Is that the top of seaview? I miss those views... On Monday, September 6, 2021 at 10:36:42 AM UTC-7 André P wrote: > Collin, what's the fender model you have there? Seems like a > honjo/simworks but I am unsure on what size. > > And to contribute here's my built in 2

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Andre, the fenders are the H80 650b XL model, with no dimpling required! Collin in Sacramento On Monday, September 6, 2021 at 10:36:42 AM UTC-7 André P wrote: > Collin,

Re: [RBW] Re: 2021 Appaloosa thread

The clearance difference between my 2018 Appa and my 2020 appa at the chainstays is *by eye* at least 10mm. I will try to remember to measure it at some point. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

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Surprised to see all these 29x2.25 tires on the larger Apps. Curious if the there are increased clearances on the newer frames. I have a 2019 silver 55 Appaloosa (newer version with the RBW seat tube decal...not the older J.A. in the star decal)Tim, I think that's the same as yours. I

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Thanks! The cranks are just the Sugino cranks with a rebrand and a slightly different inner ring spacing, but I mostly got them for the 165 length and that they were in stock. Regarding fenders, these particular ones are new, but I used to use 2.2" tires and the simworks flat65 fenders on the bike

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Nice set up Colin. Those Stronglight cranks is not something I see very frequently.. How do those metal fenders do on MTB rides? With the recent posts by Jason and Will (one of the newsletters a few weeks ago), I have been wondering if I should take mine off before going to longer trail rides.

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I saw that Crust has a small Appaloosa frame for sale. On Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 1:29:37 AM UTC-4 Kushan wrote: > No new posts on this thread in a while.. I must say - i am starting to get > jealous of all fun that Leah and other Platty owners having in the other > corner of this site. C

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No new posts on this thread in a while.. I must say - i am starting to get jealous of all fun that Leah and other Platty owners having in the other corner of this site. C'mon Appa owners - show us your new pride and joy! On Monday, August 2, 2021 at 10:03:16 PM UTC-7 Kushan wrote: > So here is

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For Kushan and anyone else : confirming those pump pegs fit fine on the seat tube, top tube, and tubes with similar dimensions. I wanted to use it for the seat stays on my Sam but obviously that didn't work out. On Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 12:18:07 PM UTC-4 Kushan wrote: > Thanks Mark. I am

Re: [RBW] Re: 2021 Appaloosa thread

Eastside Pedal Pushers in Austin, TX still has a 57 in orange Cheers Andrew On Sunday, July 25, 2021 at 5:30:32 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Looks like Analog has a few Appaloosa frames for sale and on sale for > $1,550 > > https://analogcycles.com/secret-summer-sale-2021/ > > https://do

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Looks like Analog has a few Appaloosa frames for sale and on sale for $1,550 https://analogcycles.com/secret-summer-sale-2021/ https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yirHUduDp0U4VVpI8LT0BRRCbBVL4bjd0ABFmc6tIcY/edit#gid=0 [image: Screen Shot 2021-07-25 at 6.27.35 PM.png] On Friday, July 23, 2021

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Adam, I would go with a 2x9 or 2x10, silver wide/low with the chain guard. Excellent value. Appaloosas are great for hauling lots of stuff, and if you take it on trails, I doubt you will need that big ring. Every time I've set up a triple on mine, it's never lasted long because I never need that

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Thanks Mark. I am goign to play around with this a bit. My concern with mounting along seat tube is that the gap between the seat stay is pretty wide. While the peg will support the pump near the crank, there won't be any support on seat collar end. Will try it out and report the findings. On

Re: [RBW] Re: 2021 Appaloosa thread

Thanks Michael. On Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 7:28:22 AM UTC-7 Michael Baquerizo wrote: > https://www.ebay.com/itm/291975824997 > > the zefal pump pegs mentioned in this thread. although i'm not sure this > size pertains as I own one and tried using it, i don't recall where but it > was too big

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Welcome Adam - +1 to what Collin said above. I went with 2x9 wide-low crank on my 60 Appaloosa and I am loving it so far. I also live in a terrain filled with hills and rollers and so far (it's only been two days though) haven't missed the third big ring. Plus I love the look of the chainring

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Adam, Welcome to the cult (err, google group)! If you are lucky, you will end up tinkering on the bike constantly and this decision on whether to go 2x10 or 3x9, etc. will be an inconsequential one. Honestly, i'm surprised there are enough parts out there to make that decision! But in regards

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/291975824997 the zefal pump pegs mentioned in this thread. although i'm not sure this size pertains as I own one and tried using it, i don't recall where but it was too big. On Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 8:25:50 PM UTC-4 esoter...@gmail.com wrote: > > Thanks for the c

Re: [RBW] Re: 2021 Appaloosa thread

Hi all, I'm new around here. I've been lurking ever since I managed to snag a 60cm orange Appaloosa frame from Rivendell back in June, which was somewhat of a pandemic impulse purchase. I've wanted a Rivendell for years, but had no real intention of buying a bike this year...until I saw the ema

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Thanks for the compliment JS! It's a 56cm with 650b wheels. Such a fantastic bike. Cheers, ~Mark Raleigh, NC > On Jul 21, 2021, at 09:34, J Schwartz wrote: > > I think that's one of the nicest set-up MIT Atlantis' I've seen. Is that a > 56 or 53? > JS > >> On Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at

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I think that's one of the nicest set-up MIT Atlantis' I've seen. Is that a 56 or 53? JS On Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 8:59:12 AM UTC-4 esoter...@gmail.com wrote: > > Kushan, > > Zefal makes plastic pump pegs that you can secure around any tube on your > bike. I'm using one on my Atlantis to h

Re: [RBW] Re: 2021 Appaloosa thread

Rad bike, Kushan, and congrats! I don't have any experience hacking an HPX4 but maybe you could add some felt washers to the piston between the handle and the main frame body to effectively add to the overall length of the pump when compressed. https://www.mcmaster.com/felt-washers/ On Wedne

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P.S. It turns out that my frame pump, Zefal HPX4, is a tad too short for 60 cm Appa (although it fits fine on 61 Roadini). To my knowledge, HPX4 is the largest size pump Zefal makes. If anyone has recommendations on larger frame pump (or hacks on how to make HPX4 work), please let me know. It's

Re: [RBW] Re: 2021 Appaloosa thread

After a few weeks of obsessively checking, finally got a note from Will that it's ready. Picked up my 60 cm Appaloosa arrived today. I took it for a quick 10 mile spin on local paved trail and ride quality has exceeded expectations. It is joyfully upright (Albatross bars), planted, and climbs w

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Thanks all for posting pictures of your Appaloosa builds. It has inspired me to hang on to mine and give it more love. Question for those of you running wider tires (2.25) How much mud clearance does it leave when riding a tire of that size. I am thinking about upgrading from 2.0 WTB Venture ti

Re: [RBW] Re: 2021 Appaloosa thread

Brendon - Nitto Kite bars. Ordered from Blue Lug many years ago. Keep swapping out, keep coming back time and again. Close matches are Soma Osprey or Riv Wavie. Beartraps are OK. Comfortable. Aggressive grip on shoes. And my shins/calves. Eric - that's out my front door in central Iowa. On Th

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Brent -- That's a nice looking bike there! The friscalating dusklight is complimentary. Where, geographically, are you riding? On Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 2:58:24 AM UTC-4 brendonoid wrote: > BP, your bike build is excellent. Can I please ask which handlebar that is > and also do you like the

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BP, your bike build is excellent. Can I please ask which handlebar that is and also do you like the new Beartrap pedals? On Thursday, 1 July 2021 at 14:50:15 UTC+8 brendonoid wrote: > Similar story, but my single TT 57cm just feels more right than my 58 > double tt did. Better fit? Slightly mor

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Similar story, but my single TT 57cm just feels more right than my 58 double tt did. Better fit? Slightly more ideal geo? Just a better colour? We aren't talking earth shattering differences, but the differences are good ones. On Thursday, 1 July 2021 at 10:43:35 UTC+8 Justin wrote: > Fantastic

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Fantastic Appaloosa! How the heck did I miss the memo that Riv was now doing single top tube larger size bikes again? MY double top tube size 58 is free to a good home... in trade for a single top tube version. On Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 10:28:31 PM UTC-4 bp wrote: > It’s the Advent 1x9 wit

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It’s the Advent 1x9 with Microshift thumbie. I had it on hand before the Advent X came out, which currently doesn’t have thumb shifter or barcon options. Nice, economical system. On Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 9:09:15 PM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote: > Nice build! And the scenery isn't bad either. It lo

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Absolutely drooling over this build… On Monday, June 21, 2021 at 11:30:00 AM UTC-4 Kevin wrote: > Here is an Appaloosa with Maxxis Ikons and Cliffhangers >

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Thanks, this is in south Napa. Beautiful riding everywhere you turn around here On Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 9:17:17 AM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote: > Nice! Whereabout is that--Napa, Alviso, or points beyond? > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RB

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There's one 46cm in Mermaid available right now on Riv's site. On Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 7:19:35 PM UTC-7 Justin wrote: > For Michael Baquerizo > Appaloosa with 700x2.25 Maxxis Ikon and 700x2.2 RH Fleecer Ridge > > [image: 51263110297_bdb988a306_c[1].jpg] > [image: 51264579819_74982d3456_c[1].

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appreciate the info. buying parts for this bike bit by bit so the tires, despite their sticker shock, shouldn't hurt *too *much...i think. On Monday, June 21, 2021 at 6:04:02 PM UTC-4 bicycler...@gmail.com wrote: > Thanks, Bones! Yours is a beaut, too. It fits right in among that field of > fl

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For Michael Baquerizo Appaloosa with 700x2.25 Maxxis Ikon and 700x2.2 RH Fleecer Ridge [img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51264579819_74982d3456_c.jpg[/img] [img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51263110297_bdb988a306_c.jpg[/img] On Monday, June 21, 2021 at 6:04:02 PM UTC-4 bicycler...@g

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Here is an Appaloosa with Maxxis Ikons and Cliffhangers

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Sharp lookin' bike Addison. Smart build too! Bones On Monday, June 21, 2021 at 1:08:35 AM UTC-4 Kushan wrote: > Michael - I am having mine built at RWB. They were out of the Appaloosa > standard 48mm Shikoro tires and so they recommended 55mm Continental > Contact Urban. I don't have the bike

Re: [RBW] Re: 2021 Appaloosa thread

Michael - I am having mine built at RWB. They were out of the Appaloosa standard 48mm Shikoro tires and so they recommended 55mm Continental Contact Urban. I don't have the bike yet but given that RBW recommended those with fenders, I'd say 55mm should fit as long as it's not super knobby. I'd

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Anyone have experience fitting a 55 on an appaloosa? Never spent a bunch of money on tires before but want to try the yet to be released RH Umtanum Ridges for this bike. On Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 1:34:53 PM UTC-4 bicycler...@gmail.com wrote: > Doug, I settled on the Soma Supple Vitesse EX a

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Thank you! I’ve spent a lot of time/mental RAM on the component choice (trying for equal parts of form and function) so I’m very happy it came out riding just as beautifully as it looks. The bars are the Velo Orange Granola Bar mounted to their two bolt (31.8) stem. I’ll be trying these for a week

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Wow. That looks stunning. Are those VO Tourist bars? What about the rear rack? On Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 10:27:37 AM UTC-7 bicycler...@gmail.com wrote: > [image: Appa2.JPG] > > > Apologies if I inserted the photo improperly. It looks huge on my screen! > Anywho, here it is. It rides exactly

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Doug, I settled on the Soma Supple Vitesse EX as I'm unable to find the Shikoros in the width I want (48mm) I could've gotten the folding bead Everwear in 48 but I'm a sucker for brown sidewalls ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I'm skeptical of their durability, but having commuted on and gone on a loaded tour with Compa

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Which tires are you going with on the build? I'm looking at tires now too for my Clem build. Doug On Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 1:16:23 PM UTC-4 bicycler...@gmail.com wrote: > Okay okay, you guys told me what I wanted to hear. > A Kasai FS hub and my big ol' squishy tires will be showing up tom

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Okay okay, you guys told me what I wanted to hear. A Kasai FS hub and my big ol' squishy tires will be showing up tomorrow. I might swing for a SON someday, but this little guy should be more than sufficient for my "needs" Looking like I'll be able to ride it home from work on Sunday! You know

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Looks like I'm going to have to swing by and see it in person! P.S. Dynamo all the way. Collin, melting away, In Sacramento On Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 11:04:53 PM UTC-7 bicycler...@gmail.com wrote: > Kushan, I made off with a 54cm Mermaid and will be building it as a long > distance, most

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I got the Mermaid as well (60 cm). Wheels was the biggest decision for me as well. I was torn between the stock Cliffhangers vs. these bargain dynamo dyads . In the end, p

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I honestly can't imagine choosing to build a front wheel that is not dynamo. Even my old folding bike has dynamo now haha - it's the best!! On Wed, Jun 16, 2021 at 11:04 PM Addison Quarles wrote: > Kushan, I made off with a 54cm Mermaid and will be building it as a long > distance, mostly paved

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Kushan, I made off with a 54cm Mermaid and will be building it as a long distance, mostly paved touring rig. It’ll have big puffy tires, a heaving saddle bag, a legendary range of gears, and am trying to talk myself into or out of dynamo lighting. Built the rear wheel tonight, will have the front w

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For the folks who managed to get an Appaloosa yesterday (or through the dealers earlier), what type of build ideas are you thinking of? I got a 60 cm Mermaid and planning to have it built as an all-rounder with 80-90% pavement usage. On Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 2:56:25 PM UTC-7 Andrew Stevens

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We have a 51 and a 57 at Eastside Pedal Pushers in Austin, in the orange On Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 1:28:58 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote: > My size sold out in 3 minutes across both color options, which is the > number I'm naturally most alarmed by! > > On Wed, Jun 16, 2021 at 11:25 AM Eric

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My size sold out in 3 minutes across both color options, which is the number I'm naturally most alarmed by! On Wed, Jun 16, 2021 at 11:25 AM Eric Marth wrote: > Yes, Roberta. Nearly sold out in 30 minutes! > > On Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 2:23:30 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: > >> Eric, is that 3:30

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Yes, Roberta. Nearly sold out in 30 minutes! On Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 2:23:30 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: > Eric, is that 3:30 eastern time, which means they nearly sold out in 30 > minutes??? > > On Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 3:34:05 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > >> By 3:30 only 46cm

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Eric, is that 3:30 eastern time, which means they nearly sold out in 30 minutes??? On Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 3:34:05 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > By 3:30 only 46cm in orange and 60cm in mermaid. > > That's another wild one for the books! > > On Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 3:18:28 PM U

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The bike frame looks awesome. And, your seats and stitching looks just like those in my 2018 Toyota RAV4 SE. Doug On Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 10:49:16 PM UTC-4 duh...@gmail.com wrote: > Wow, it's beautiful, can't wait to see it built up. > > Congrats! > > On Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 7:14:45 PM

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Wow, it's beautiful, can't wait to see it built up. Congrats! On Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 7:14:45 PM UTC-7 bicycler...@gmail.com wrote: > I just happened to be “in the neighborhood” and a little green horsey > followed me home. > Let the fun begin! > > On Tue, Jun 15, 2021 at 5:26 PM Jason F

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Roberta - first off, thank you both for the feedback on the ride reports and especially for the detailed thought process. I am not even sure yet whether the Charlie will be frameset or complete, because at one point Riv mentioned it being sold only as a complete, but I reckon parts availability mi

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(edited to include an important piece of information) Jason, I bought my Platy from a Riv dealer because 1) it still supports Riv, 2) I KNEW I'd get one without the "Beat the Clock" game, 3) they can give me a different build than Riv can. Once I placed my order with Analog, they started orde

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Jason, I bought my Platy from a Riv dealer because 1) it still supports Riv, 2) I KNEW I'd get one without the "Beat the Clock" game, 3) they can give me a different build than Riv can. Once I placed my order with Analog, they started ordering parts for me, so when I wanted to pick up the bike

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That Canada dealer is a Riv lifesaver right now. And on your side of the border you win! Joe Bernard On Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 3:17:17 PM UTC-7 Jason Fuller wrote: > When the Charlies eventually land, if I do decide to go ahead with one > (very much possible), I am thinking it might be smar

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When the Charlies eventually land, if I do decide to go ahead with one (very much possible), I am thinking it might be smartest to order thru a Riv dealer to secure it without the panic and potential disappointment. Especially for me since I'm in Canada and there's a Canadian dealer that can s

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Based on what Will said RBW's expectations are, I have seven or eight months to make a decision on a 55 cm Atlantis. And then, I would still have to try and snag one before they are all gone! On Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 2:41:03 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote: > Wow, that did exceed expectation,

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Available as of 12:58pm: 46cm / orange 60cm / mermaid On Jun 15, 2021, at 12:34 PM, Eric Marth wrote: > By 3:30 only 46cm in orange and 60cm in mermaid. > > That's another wild one for the books! > > On Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 3:18:28 PM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote: > Despite the short thread

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Wow, that did exceed expectation, though I knew it would be minutes and not hours like Will suggested. I have to assume the number available was pretty low, since Riv's been sending out a bigger fraction to their dealer network lately. I'm sure a lot of potential buyers who are less aware of

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By 3:30 only 46cm in orange and 60cm in mermaid. That's another wild one for the books! On Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 3:18:28 PM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote: > Despite the short thread here this sale seems to have been every bit as > nuts as the Platypus release. > > 3:03 > Orange: all frames sold

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Despite the short thread here this sale seems to have been every bit as nuts as the Platypus release. 3:03 Orange: all frames sold out except for 46cm Mermaid: 51cm sold out 3:06 Mermaid: 57cm sold out 3:10 Mermaid: 46cm sold out 3:14 Mermaid: 54cm sold out 3:16 Mermaid: 54cm available ag

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thanks to (still not sure if i'm happy about it) this thread, I snagged a 51 in mermaid from Maine Bike Works. As much as I wanted one I wasn't going to get my hopes up from RBW, but regardless i'm excited to see how quick things move tomorrow. unfortunately don't think i'm in a rush to build

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Cheers Addison! Yeah, I get the feeling at least certain sizes and colors will go quick, with maybe the less popular (or less already-picked-over-by-dealers) permutations lasting a little longer - but probably hours to maybe days, rather than minutes. Looks like the Montreal dealer has orang

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I'm really curious to see how fast this batch sells. All of the excitement sure seems to suggest that they're going to be gone in a flash! I'm so plagued by anxiety of missing out on stuff I can hardly bear to shop online for things anymore, though I've missed out on the Sim Works Bubbly pedals

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Crust has another complete Appaloosa for sale, this one's 57cm. I'm not into the way this is set up but it's my size :) https://crustbikes.com/products/57cm-rivendell-joe-appaloosa-complete On Monday, June 7, 2021 at 9:26:31 AM UTC-4 Bones wrote: > I had a Sam / Joe combo at one point. The bik

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I had a Sam / Joe combo at one point. The bikes were too similar to warrant keeping both (both 62 double TT, both had a 62.5 effective top tube). They are more differentiated now that the Joe grew a bit longer. So I replaced the Sam with a Roadini, and I just picked up a new Appaloosa. Orange. L

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bicyclerepairium (sorry not sure what else to call you by!): I reckon that, while the Bombadil is an awesome bike and I love how mine rides, the Appaloosa probably has its own strengths and is more comfy / compliant with that long frame! Undoubtedly if I didn't have the Bombadil, I'd end up w

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This is the bike for me... (Long sigh) On Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 2:04:28 PM UTC-4 iamkeith wrote: > Thanks, Jason, for the numbers. I really have some hard thinking to do in > the next couple of days. > On Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 7:15:13 PM UTC-6 Damien wrote: > >> I've always been a huge

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Thanks, Jason, for the numbers. I really have some hard thinking to do in the next couple of days. On Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 7:15:13 PM UTC-6 Damien wrote: > I've always been a huge Appaloosa fanboy, and that Mermaid colour is sick! > I'm honestly toying around with the idea of selling the

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I've always been a huge Appaloosa fanboy, and that Mermaid colour is sick! I'm honestly toying around with the idea of selling the Sam to grab one of these. On Friday, 4 June 2021 at 23:01:04 UTC-4 bicycler...@gmail.com wrote: > I'm so excited by this color! I saw it in person on Tuesday and ca

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I'm so excited by this color! I saw it in person on Tuesday and can't stop staring at the photos I took (though I'm glad Crust posted some, because mine are kind of awful) I rode an employee's around Walnut Creek for 45 minutes or so and then rode Grant's around the parking lot; both bikes coul

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I was a bit hasty there and neglected the other questions (well, the ones I can answer anyway): No change to the chainstay length nor the tire clearance, just based on comparison of new and old geometry tables. I'm not sure on other changes; Grant said this batch has slightly longer "bellies" to

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Keith, The current 57 Appa has a 10mm longer top tube than the old 58 Appa did! Current 57 is a 625 effective TT, whereas the old 58 was 615. Definitely sounds like good news for you! On Fri, Jun 4, 2021 at 10:35 AM iamkeith wrote: > I don't have time to study nuances and geometries and subtle