Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Roaduno (2x2)

This is lovely Dave!One of my favorite builds yet.P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Nov 1, 2024, at 1:02 PM, DavidP wrote:I got the Roaduno racked and fendered and it's almost complete - I think just chain stay protection and a headlamp remain. Here's how it sits:Bill and Neal - appreciate the thoughts on

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

Forgot to addLove that new basket On Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 7:44:34 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > I went back and forth with index and friction shifters and decided that I > personally don't see the downside of index shifters. They always work good > for me and generally seem less fidg

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

I went back and forth with index and friction shifters and decided that I personally don't see the downside of index shifters. They always work good for me and generally seem less fidgety. On Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:33:47 PM UTC-4 Jason Fuller wrote: > I have had the same experience with t

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

I have had the same experience with the Silver shifters, as have others I recall - some find their feel worth the tinkering, but I have changed my bikes to Shimano SL-BS77's and am much happer with them - and I can choose whether I want friction or index with the turn of a dial! On Thursday 18

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

Leah you stated " I’m conflicted about the Silver shifters; they ghost shift and I don’t always hit the gears perfectly. I have Microshift on the red Platy and honestly, they do a better job. I know I should paint some Loctite on the wingnut.". 1 question, 1 suggestion Was the Microshift b

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

I feel I’ve finally gotten enough miles on the My Little Platy to trust it. It feels really good and sporty and solid. I haven’t loaded it down as I haven’t had cause, but I’m sure it would do fine. I’ve added a cerakoted pink Racer basket from Analog, secured with aqua zip ties and then even go

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

Leah You stated wrt tires " Both bikes have Velocity Quills, set up tubeless, but the Racing Platy has 42mm Ultradynamicos and the My Little Platy has 48 mm Gravel Kings." If both bikes are 650B, then the Angular Moment of Inertia is slightly higher for the 48's (larger radius, tires weigh more

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

Hi Leah, You could try experimenting with the tire pressure and then standing up and riding. For my wide tires, I ride with low tire pressures, but if it is "too low" for me, then the bike starts to bounce kinda like a trampoline when I stand on my pedals. I don't know if that's the same feeling

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

Leah, I tried the Silver2 shifters and also had ghost shifting. I used Loctite and still had ghost shifting. I've also used Microshift and Shimano thumb-shifters with no ghost shifting. That's my limited experience but I hope you get yours to hold like Patrick was able to do. I'm no mechanic so

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

"I don’t know anything, but it feels to me like my 700c wheels are faster than these 650b." A common note about 26"-and-smaller wheels is they spin up faster than 700c but don't hold momentum as well. You may be experiencing this phenomenon with 650b as well. Joe Bernard On Sunday, May 26,

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

+ 1 for blue Loctite on shift lever threads -- it works. Me, I am less careful than Armand and simple put a big dollop on the threads, screw it all together, adjust tension, and let it dry -- this method hasn't failed yet over many years. On Sun, May 26, 2024 at 10:41 AM Armand Kizirian wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

Leah, Remove the "thumb screw" from the shifters. Place some blue threadlocker on the threads, let it dry, and do another coating as well. They won't hold their setting and eventually unscrew from use, creating ghost shifts, particularly at the worst possible time (out of the saddle sprints, e

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

Love the new bike (a lot...I am a fan of 80's color schemes) and also love the feedback on how size/geometry/differences affect the ride. On Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 9:30:25 AM UTC-4 Josh C wrote: > Love it. Love the video (which was quite well done), love the bike, love > the colors...love it.

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

Love it. Love the video (which was quite well done), love the bike, love the colors...love it. On Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 8:55:44 AM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > I’ve had so much fun putting the first 50 miles on my new bike. I love > looking at it and wish I could see it when I’m r

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

I’ve had so much fun putting the first 50 miles on my new bike. I love looking at it and wish I could see it when I’m riding it. The spokes do gleam in the sun as the wheels rotate, which thrills me. I don’t know anything, but it feels to me like my 700c wheels are faster than these 650b. I am not

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

So deep. I couldn’t stand putting a solid color on the spacer when I saw so many oil slick option in 1 1/4 inch. Sure enough, the BMXers came through with the 1 in for me.Sent from my iPhoneOn May 24, 2024, at 11:27 AM, Wesley wrote:You know you're in deep when you're sourcing BMX parts to get th

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

You know you're in deep when you're sourcing BMX parts to get the look right. It's funny how the bike world is almost completely separated between BMX and all other bikes - the brands, the language, and the parts standards apparently have almost no contact across the divide. -Wes On Thursday, Ma

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

IMO this ties with the other customized Platypus featured here recently for "nicest-looking Platypus in list history," and it probably wins the award for "most attention paid to aesthetics" in list history. Note: I think very many of the Rivs posted are lovely to look at. Me, as with Mitch, "I am

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

Leah, as a kindred Platypus-ista Iet me say that yes indeed, you "Nailed It" !What a fun build.!!! Now ride the heck out of it. Steve in AVL On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 1:15:25 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Armand, > > No, Paul won’t do cerakoting for you. This was done th

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

Armand, No, Paul won’t do cerakoting for you. This was done through Analog Cycles, who have access to a cerakoter. You can get special ano Paul stuff, but I don’t think they will offer the same level of choice. These brakes were mismatched on purpose, and so were the levers, an Analog brainchi

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

My color world is small. My creative mind is limited. I am a guy. Mitch Browne San Luis Obispo, CA On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 8:56:00 AM UTC-7 kiziria...@gmail.com wrote: > Looks super fun. Good to know Paul can anodize parts like that! Also > interested to hear how the different size rides

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

Looks super fun. Good to know Paul can anodize parts like that! Also interested to hear how the different size rides for you. Enjoy! On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 8:30:52 AM UTC-7 jeffrey kane wrote: > This is easily the winner for single greatest injection of personalized > Easter Eggs in one p

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

This is easily the winner for single greatest injection of personalized Easter Eggs in one project that I've ever seen... that is for sure (!) It simply has to be a "best of show" contender somewhere. Congratulations LP! On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:06:30 AM UTC-4 Tom Goodmann wrote: > So g

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

Congratulations! It’s great expression of your personality and vibe! On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:36:17 AM UTC-4 Valerie Yates wrote: > Beautiful! That is a forever bike. I’m impressed by your creativity and > attention to every detail. I am also curious for your impressions on the > sizes

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

Beautiful! That is a forever bike. I’m impressed by your creativity and attention to every detail. I am also curious for your impressions on the sizes once you’ve had time to compare. Val in Boulder, CO On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 8:06:30 AM UTC-6 Tom Goodmann wrote: > So glad you posted thi

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

So glad you posted this here, as the Insta vid is so fun. Congratulations! On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 9:56:58 AM UTC-4 SallyG wrote: > What a wonder! Absolutely terrific...and I loved hearing the backstories! > > On Thu, May 23, 2024 at 6:08 AM ian m wrote: > >> Love the iridescent bits, the a

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

Great to finally see the completed bike! May you ride many blissful miles on it. Did you order the parts and send it to the woman to anodize them? On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:56:58 AM UTC-7 SallyG wrote: > What a wonder! Absolutely terrific...and I loved hearing the backstories! > > On Thu,

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

What a wonder! Absolutely terrific...and I loved hearing the backstories! On Thu, May 23, 2024 at 6:08 AM ian m wrote: > Love the iridescent bits, the anodizer really nailed it > > On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 8:51:27 AM UTC-4 sarahlik...@gmail.com wrote: > >> When "too much" is "just right." Th

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

Bill - I love the approval! I covet the approval! You can buy that net in an array of color combos on Analog’s website.Liz - YES.On May 23, 2024, at 12:56 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote:I want that cargo net.  Where do I buy that cargo net?For everything else: APPROVE!Bill LindsayEl Cerrito, CAOn Wednesd

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day - 2002 Size 60 Rambouillet

Opinion. Maybe after the Atlantis, I think the orange Rambouillet is the most iconic Riv of all time. On Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 9:43:57 AM UTC-8 Michael Ullmer wrote: > Long overdue update to this post. The Ram has taken on a new configuration > as of a couple weeks back, thanks in par

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day - 2002 Size 60 Rambouillet

Long overdue update to this post. The Ram has taken on a new configuration as of a couple weeks back, thanks in part to a counter-bored WI inner ring from one our very own Bill Lindsay. I switched the wheels on here from 700c to 650b with the help of Tektro Long-Reach brakes. After a brief expe

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

LOVE all the pictures! I can't wait to see it in person in Philly at the Philly Bike Expo. I hope you do come ride w/me again. And we should go ride in MI w/Leah. She makes it sound delightful. On Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 9:21:05 AM UTC-5 Roberta wrote: > John, I will measure when I

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

John, I will measure when I get home tonight. What an interesting thought, Andy. In fact, pre-Riv I didn’t even know you could change a stem or any other component, except for tires. I took the pics after my ride on Sunday, which I started once the rain had stopped. I've been on several

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

Fantastic bike Roberta! I love the personal touches you put on it to make it your custom Rivendell. Don't you love it when a plan comes together. Doug On Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 9:00:09 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Yes, all of what Andy said. I have never said these words

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

Yes, all of what Andy said. I have never said these words but I FEEL them after reading his post. What a lovely thought, that your bike is the culmination of all of your riding experiences. I’m going to think about this for awhile…And, I also concur that the bike deserves a better moniker. I’ll als

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

Roberta Beautiful Betty and great report. One suggestion, check the distance from the ground to the front mudflap is 4 cm or greater. 4cm is generally considered to the minimum distance. Any lower increases air resistance and tends to pick up much more debris from the road. The SKS safety

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

Best wishes for your prospective retirement. I hope your retirement is early, well financed, long-lasting, and happy. On Tue, Dec 26, 2023 at 6:40 PM Roberta wrote: > Well, I certainly am in good company with similar tastes and components. > Thank you for all your well wishing. And, good wishes

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

Well, I certainly am in good company with similar tastes and components. Thank you for all your well wishing. And, good wishes to you, too! This group has always been so helpful, so supportive. It also got me into colors (Leah, especially, dragged me into the brightness.)! My first Riv, whi

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

Congrats Roberta! I bought my first riv for my 40th birthday and then I bought a Jitensha Studio Ebisu for my 50th birthday. But I’ve had my eyes open for a Betty Foy for my oldest daughter. She’s not old/tall enough yet, but I’m jealous of the gem you found! I’m also jealous of your retirement. 😊

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

Fantastic bike, Roberta. What a great way to kick off your retirement. The whole setup is just smart; so much utility. Great choice in components and accessories! Tony On Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 9:53:29 AM UTC-8 SallyG wrote: > Absolutely wonderful! You are inspired...and inspiring...hav

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

Absolutely wonderful! You are inspired...and inspiring...have fun:) On Tue, Dec 26, 2023 at 9:21 AM JohnS wrote: > Hello Roberta, > > I love the painted hearts, hearts on the mud flags and the other red > accents you've added to your Betty. They all add a bit of whimsy to the > bike that made me

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

Gorgeous bicycle, cool story.:)Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 25, 2023, at 9:05 PM, Roberta wrote:I just realized I had mistyped the name of the gentleman who painted the hearts, circles and dots--his name is Leks.On Monday, December 25, 2023 at 8:40:01 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:What’s old is new:  circa

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day X2

thanks Tim On Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 4:03:45 PM UTC-8 Tim Bantham wrote: > Beautiful build Jamin! > > On Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 1:52:32 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > >> BSNYC built up his Homer similarly and praised it highly, tho' I think >> that, now, it's back to swept-back bar.

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day X2

Beautiful build Jamin! On Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 1:52:32 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > BSNYC built up his Homer similarly and praised it highly, tho' I think > that, now, it's back to swept-back bar. Qv. > > > On Sat, Dec 16, 2023 at 10:02 PM jamin orrall wrote: > >> Homer makes a grea

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day - 2002 Size 60 Rambouillet

Those 2 Orange Rams make me nostalgic for my blue one from some 10 years ago; yes a very nice bike for aimless afternoon rides and with just enough room for 32s and fenders. I rode mine with 1.35" Kojaks; it would have been transformed with extralight RH tires. Actually, it *was* transformed with P

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: The Wait is Finally Over!

Hey Ricky, My Pletscher was $15 I believe, from our local bike Co-op StL Bikeworks. They had several old ones lying about. I like the versatility of it quite a bit. Not quite as shiny as my chrome bits, but I’ll try polishing it up and see if that works. -Nathan Mattia “I believe in order

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day! 50cm MIT Atlantis

Thanks Edgar. I'm still playing around with saddle positioning hence the tool roll strapped on the rack instead of attached to saddle rails. I measured saddle height at 68cm last night, which I lowered a little (maybe 1cm) since the picture. My pbh is around 80cm. On Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day! 50cm MIT Atlantis

Very nice bulid Tim! What is your pbh and the distance between the center of the crank to the top of your saddle? Edgar > On 17 Apr 2019, at 4:05 AM, Tim Baldwin wrote: > > Tom, I was planning on keeping the Troll and putting 2.8s on for winter > riding but that Gus is tempting. Luckily not ow

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day. 56cm 650B Atlantis

I wonder how many of the new Atlantis bikes Bill has sold. I still like the Joe but convinced a drop bar Atlantis with 650B would be fun. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving ema

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day. 56cm 650B Atlantis

Another great review Bill! Enjoy it and don't ever think about going N+0! -- 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...@goo

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day. 56cm 650B Atlantis

Gabe: Take advantage of that thought & follow thru. I have a 16 year old Atlantis & was awestruck when I rode the newest iteration. I thought my bike was comfortable but the longer wheelbase is amazing. Got a chance to ride an hour's worth of RBS staff favorite trails & couldn't believe how

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day. 56cm 650B Atlantis

Hmmm... This review is making me think about dipping my toes in Atlantean waters again Gabe On Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 2:28:23 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I said the 56cm 650B Atlantis was a perfect bike and that I wouldn't > change a thing. > > Mike Williams asked for a compar

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day. 56cm 650B Atlantis

I don’t have a 27.5 Hunqapillar. If I wanted to run straight bars for all riding I might prefer the Hunqapillar over the Atlantis, maybe. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito Ca. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from thi

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day. 56cm 650B Atlantis

Bill, don’t you have a 27.5 Hunq? If so, when would you choose it over your new Atlantis? Thanks, Tom -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day. 56cm 650B Atlantis

As a new owner of a 56cm 650b Atlantis, I have to precognitively say that the new Atlantis is a perfect bike. I say that because my Atlantis came to me with Choco bars installed and I really like them, but they’re not ideal for me. Like Bill and Joe, I want me some drops on my Atlantis. I’m in

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day. 56cm 650B Atlantis

As the new owner of a 53/650B Atlantis I have to agree it's a perfect bike right down to the name, headbadge and color. It's ridiculously good at the "being a bike" thing. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fro

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day. 56cm 650B Atlantis

If I wanted to run drop bars on a 55cm Appaloosa, I'd run an 8cm stem, and I'm sure it would be dandy. Maybe not perfect for me, but dandy. 8mm is not much, I agree, but it's not nothing either. Bill On Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 3:37:51 PM UTC-7, jandrews wrote: > > According to the geo

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day. 56cm 650B Atlantis

According to the geo charts, the 55cm Appa top tube is 0.8cm longer than the 56cm Atlantis. That's less than a 1/3 of a inch. Can that really be contributing to one frameset being more ideal for drop bars and/or swept backs over the other? On Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 5:34:06 PM UTC-4, Mik

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day. 56cm 650B Atlantis

Got it, all excellent points Bill. Thank you for the detailed response! -Mike Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 3, 2019, at 5:28 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I said the 56cm 650B Atlantis was a perfect bike and that I wouldn't change a > thing. > > Mike Williams asked for a comparison with

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day. 56cm 650B Atlantis

I said the 56cm 650B Atlantis was a perfect bike and that I wouldn't change a thing. Mike Williams asked for a comparison with the Joe Appaloosa, which is an excellent bike. There are a few small but notable differences that make the Joe Appaloosa a very good bike for Bill Lindsay, and make

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day. 56cm 650B Atlantis

Hey there Bill, you also had/ have a Joe App, right? Is the Atlantis any different? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 3, 2019, at 3:54 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I'm about 200 miles into the Atlantis now, and I'm convinced it is a perfect > bike. There isn't a thing I would change a

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day. 56cm 650B Atlantis

I saw your original post about JA sizing but I'm not sure if it was B4 or after I ordered the Atlantis. I have Billie bars with a 110mm stem. They come back a long way and I feel I would have felt a bit cramped even with a 130mm stem on the 50. FWIW, I had a Berthoud Aspin saddle with cut out on

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day. 56cm 650B Atlantis

Same here for my Appaloosa. Bought it as a road/touring bike not a dedicated trail rider. Was sized by Riv charts as a 55, but felt it was too small when I got it and built it up. Ordered a 58 and it couldn't be more perfect for me. Semi related: I have a blue 55 Appaloosa with under 200 miles on

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day!

Love the clean handlebars due to down-tubes! On Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 7:54:23 PM UTC-4, Rusty Click wrote: > > Good eye Eamon, it is a 62 Waterford Atlantis. Took a little over 7 > months to get the box on my front porch, but it was worth the wait. As far > as the money, my wife told me to

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day!

Good eye Eamon, it is a 62 Waterford Atlantis. Took a little over 7 months to get the box on my front porch, but it was worth the wait. As far as the money, my wife told me to quit obsessing over it and just order it. I think she wants me to take more trips, out on the bike and out of her hai

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day! Black Mountain Monster Cross

Props, Bob for that. Ordered a pair! > On Mar 15, 2018, at 8:27 AM, Bob Lovejoy wrote: > > The site below still shows sets of CX-70 brakes available. They are > discontinued as far as I know but this shop liked the brakes (for good > reasons) and stockpiled some. Anyway, I assume they are st

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! Apppaloosa!

Mike, I'm on my 4th set of bars. First was the albatross, then a mustache, then a VO Rando bar, and now a Jones Loop H bar. I liked them all, but I think I'll stick with the Jones, which is wider, has as many positions as a drop bar, and sweeps back at 45°. Limited stem choice with a Jones, but

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! Apppaloosa!

Congrats Michael and great write up here and in your blog. I can sense the enthusiasm and it makes me happy for you! Keep us posted as you get used to the JA and get some commuting miles in. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! Apppaloosa!

Congrat!! Many happy miles!!! -- 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 post to this group, send emai

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! Apppaloosa!

I saw your comment on your Youtube video, so here's my 830. On Friday, August 11, 2017 at 6:28:37 PM UTC-5, Michael Morrissey wrote: > > Chris: > > Thanks f

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! Apppaloosa!

Thanks for the information! Would you mind posting a pic of your Appaloosa with the bullmoose bar, if you get a chance? I bought my 830 as a frameset so it doesn't have it's original bar and Riv's version wouldn't give me enough rise. The Bullmoose would be my first choice for the Appaloosa

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! Apppaloosa!

Chris: Thanks for watching my YouTube video. Get the Appaloosa. The Hunq and the Appaloosa are very similar. My Appaloosa and Trek 830 are pretty similar too. The biggest difference is fork. My Trek has an ordinary fork - the OG fork was bent. The Appaloosa's slender fork makes for a better ri

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! Apppaloosa!

Congrats on your new Riv!! I know you will love it! Many happy miles! -- 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...@googlegro

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! Apppaloosa!

Looks great. Regarding your comment about the bike being nimble: I keep tinkering with my Joe and now have a Jones Loop 710 bar on it. After riding it for a couple of months with a drop bar, the upright bar is a revelation. I ordered the bike with an Albatross bar, but was too accustomed to drop

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! Apppaloosa!

Between the 54 Hunqapillar and the 55 Appaloosa, which ride did you like better? I have a 22" 1984 Trek 830 like yours and I'm debating between these two Rivs for a future purchase. I expected the Appaloosa to be more like the 830 but you reference the Hunqapillar being more similar. On Fr

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day: unpacking

Ahh now I see what you mean...thanks,Jim On Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 10:22:01 PM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote: > > > https://fitkitsystems.com/product/pedal-spacers-20mm/?gclid=Cj0KEQjwnsPGBRDo4c6RqK-Oqu8BEiQAwNviCVM-vfOVecBoaNnqALDo7EP5bLrXUjP5aO7-UEeYBawaAihk8P8HAQ > > On Tue, Mar 21, 2017 at 5:23

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day: unpacking

https://fitkitsystems.com/product/pedal-spacers-20mm/?gclid=Cj0KEQjwnsPGBRDo4c6RqK-Oqu8BEiQAwNviCVM-vfOVecBoaNnqALDo7EP5bLrXUjP5aO7-UEeYBawaAihk8P8HAQ On Tue, Mar 21, 2017 at 5:23 PM, Ryan Fleming wrote: > what are pedal extenders exactly? > > On Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 4:29:18 PM UTC-5, Jim

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day: unpacking

It looks like they used the same length chainstays on the 65cm Clem as the 59cm. They look more proportional (but still long!) on the big bike. Looks great! On Tue, Mar 21, 2017 at 5:28 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: > The front hub is marked Clem. The back hub is unmarked. I don't think > they're Si

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day: unpacking

what are pedal extenders exactly? On Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 4:29:18 PM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote: > > The front hub is marked Clem. The back hub is unmarked. I don't think > they're Silver hubs per se. They look like older Shimano MTB hubs. > > What do I think about the bike? Feels big, b

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day: unpacking

The front hub is marked Clem. The back hub is unmarked. I don't think they're Silver hubs per se. They look like older Shimano MTB hubs. What do I think about the bike? Feels big, bigger than the 65cm size would indicate. Standover was pretty tight when I stood over it in bare feet after comp

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day: unpacking

Congratulations! Clem are an excellent value. Stable and comfortable. Best, Richard On Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 11:08:18 AM UTC-4, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > Nice...Jim are those Silver hubs as well? That Silver crank impresses me > more and more every time I see it. You'll have to let us know w

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day: unpacking

Nice...Jim are those Silver hubs as well? That Silver crank impresses me more and more every time I see it. You'll have to let us know what you think about this bike On Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 2:00:29 AM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote: > > And > > On Mar 20, 2017 18:35, "Jim Bronson" > > wrot

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day: unpacking

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It has arrived! Unfortunately, I am not at home yet, but Grandma is watching my daughter and brought it in the house. On Mon, Mar 20, 2017 at 1:32 PM, Wally Estrella wrote: > HA HA! YES! From the Riv Gallery. I had the Catlantis on my Atlantis > box. I guess this one will be the Clem Cat or s

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HA HA! YES! From the Riv Gallery. I had the Catlantis on my Atlantis box. I guess this one will be the Clem Cat or something else as a surprise. On Monday, March 20, 2017 at 2:00:44 PM UTC-4, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > I hear your pain. We're waiting to see the unveiling. If you get artwork >

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I hear your pain. We're waiting to see the unveiling. If you get artwork on your riv box, I will be s jealous . Exciting! Have fun unpacking (don't be in a hurry :)) and building the new bike On Monday, March 20, 2017 at 12:02:23 PM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote: > > omg I am chomping at the bit

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omg I am chomping at the bit! COME ON FEDEX! I haven't been this geeky about a new to me bike or bike bit in a long time! One thing I promise to myself I will do before unboxing: get the SomaGR in the garage out for pictures, that I am selling, rather slowly it seems. On Sat, Mar 18, 2017 at 9

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Wally, that was very funny! I had a good chuckle. Jim, congrats on the new bike in your stable. Thomas On Friday, March 17, 2017 at 3:24:07 PM UTC-4, Wally Estrella wrote: > > You are most welcome! > > NICE! Congrats! I can relish that new bike. Now can you ketchup? ;) > > I like big bikes!

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Now that was funny. Good way to start my morning, laughing. Thanks for that Wally. On Friday, March 17, 2017 at 3:24:07 PM UTC-4, Wally Estrella wrote: > > You are most welcome! > > NICE! Congrats! I can relish that new bike. Now can you ketchup? ;) > > I like big bikes! I push a 64 Atlantis an

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Ya my other 2 are a 68 cm Road Standard or Custom from the 90s, converted to 650B and a 68cm Redwood from the 04-06 range, both acquired used. This is my first new Rivendell. I'm kind of geeking out about it, even though it's not technically as nice as the others, there's something to be said abo

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You are most welcome! NICE! Congrats! I can relish that new bike. Now can you ketchup? ;) I like big bikes! I push a 64 Atlantis and 64 Quickbeam. On Friday, March 17, 2017 at 2:28:45 PM UTC-4, Jim Bronson wrote: > > Thanks. > > Clem Smith Jr H Frame 65cm Mustard. > > > https://www.rivbike

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Thanks. Clem Smith Jr H Frame 65cm Mustard. https://www.rivbike.com/collections/web-special-framesets-and-bicycles/products/clem-smith-jr-h-style-complete Resistance became futile when they dropped the price $200. On Fri, Mar 17, 2017 at 11:38 AM, Wally Estrella wrote: > Oh and most important

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day (Rosco Road 53cm)

Seems more like 8 or 9 months with no rain to me (didn't the rainy season just start last week?). However I still like keeping fenders on my commute bike year round. Good for puddles and such, nice they are already there if rain erupts, and makes a great place to put a pixio xba. With the countr

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Yeah I go back and forth with fenders all the time. I have some for another bike but they're not currently mounted, I keep putting it off and we're halfway through the rainy season already. I rarely if ever ride in the rain and am usually not bothered with wet roads after a rain without fenders, an

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! R05C0 8U883

Looks great, Bill! This reminds me that I have a similar (albeit physically opposite) "problem" with my Krampus horizontal dropouts. I bought some Wolftooth link thingamajig to pair with spacers to allow for more mud clearance, and I've yet to install it. Putting it on the list. Thanks for the

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At the beginning of this thread I showed my new Rosco Bubbe road bike. I pointed out that one thing that I consider sub-optimal about it is the horizontal dropouts, and the lame fender lines forced by horizontal dropouts. People pointed out that there are plugs that force the wheel forward in

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! R05C0 8U883

I really like that chainring bolt hack. That's excellent. I have a small collection of alloy chainring bolts from a weight weenie project. I never use them because they are stupidly fragile, but they weigh nothing, so I keep them. Those will do nicely in this application. Awesome! Bill >

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"Bart Handle" cracked me up. New official name. Bill, your bike looks great. That vintage blue bottle color and rocket headbadge are a great combination. Put a Geiger counter on it, it's hot! Philip biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R

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Thumbs up! Bill in Roswell, GA On Friday, December 16, 2016 at 10:02:46 AM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Chris commented on how I had plenty of nice bits to pull together a build > > That's kind of my secret. Buy stuff when great deals present themselves. > Buy stuff when something irresisti

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