As a few people seem interested in trying a Billie for their Platypus I
thought I'd mention that a forum member named Brendan has a Billie for sale
as mentioned in this thread on Billie bars
https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/RvpFtXS55Wk
On Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 2:32:03 PM UTC-4 r
I really enjoy seeing all the variations of folks' trips and iterations of
outfitting on this route. I'm fortunate to be a twenty minute bike ride
from the Pittsburgh end and frequent the GAP portions and points along that
way that are fun detours and sightseeing.
I started riding on the GAP
Very nice Philip!
So, several of us need Billie Bars and they are currently out of stock. I
hope to see some for sale here on the board. Hint, hint, hint...
Doug
On Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 10:46:33 PM UTC-4 philipr...@gmail.com wrote:
> Another rainy day although I did grab about 25 miles in
Nice pics Paul thanks for sharing. A friend and I are doing the DC to Pitt
direction later this year. I've only ever done overnight bike camping trips
and he's never even done that. Hoping to do it in 50 days. We live in DC.
Originally had this planned for end of August, but life got in the way
Romulus, 61cm for a nice price:
Rivendell "Romulus" - $800 (san carlos)
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik/d/san-carlos-rivendell-romulus/7326041271.html
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On Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 4:07:34 PM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote:
> Roadini
> 50cm
> $200
Hello...I’m looking for a 60cm Rambouillet or Sam Hillborne...complete bike
or frame is ok. Located in the PNW but shipping work too. Thanks
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Long shot, but I’m in the market for a single TT Sam in this size range, the
“medium-ish” size through the ages. Cantilevered preferred. I had one in my
cart on the last round… and then poof it was gone.
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there are so many good options. Perhaps consider an old rangefinder too-
lots of interesting and cheap japanese or russians that take cool photos.
On Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 3:41:41 PM UTC-4 jacob...@gmail.com wrote:
> You would be hard pressed to better than Canon AE-1 Program. It uses the
>
Pancake, that is a really nice bike. If you don’t mind me asking what
handle bars are those?
Chris
Stewartsville, NJ
On Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 3:54:18 PM UTC-4 Pancake wrote:
> Echoing Brendan, "The Bay Area is wonderful for all types of riding" here
> we are riding a Gus and a Sam around Nap
I've always wanted to attach a fancy Sackville bag to my bike, but I live
in Toronto where stuff gets stolen off your bike all the time. So I've
resigned myself to only using bike parts I can bolt down.
Anyone else deal with this? Any suggestions for locking down or otherwise
securing seat bags
Hi Patrick,
Thanks for finding my pinkbike listing for my 64cm Renovelo Atlantis and
posting it here. I've had Rivendells since 2006 but just stumbled upon this
Riv owners group. Over the years I've built an AHH, both orange and green
Quickbeams, an Yves Gomez and this Atlantis for myself. I als
Interesting rack, never seen something like that. I couldn't wrap my head
around the setup so I looked it up.
Here's a link with pictures of how it attaches in case others were as
curious as I was.
https://www.euroasiaimports.com/productcart/pc/Gilles-Berthoud-Seatpost-Rack-p11657.htm
On Thursda
Another nod to Nick at Fern Hollow...not as convenient as he was when he
was located in Lawrenceville, but worth the ride. If you’re looking to do
some riding outside of the city itself, you can cross the Allegheny River
and ride in Fox Chapel and the surrounding area. Decent coffee stops at Th
Obviously you can run disc hubs with rim brake rims, but hub spacing would
play a role depending on your rear hub spacing if running a disc hub. I
wouldn't spread say a 130mm rear triangle to fit a 142mm hub. Hopefully,
Shimano will provide interchangeable endcaps but I don't foresee a future
w
I've not regretted getting rid of almost any bike I've had as I learn more
and as my riding style and preferences change, but the only bike I regret
selling was a Jitensha Studios Shula.
On Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 3:56:06 PM UTC-4 Damien wrote:
> In my seemingly endless search to optimize my
It depends on the build. If I was building a practical bike, it would not
matter to me. If I was building up a beautiful to look at and ride bike, it
would matter to me. Unused disc mounts are not pretty.
On Friday, May 21, 2021 at 1:35:44 PM UTC-4 Christopher Cote wrote:
> There is no pract
I think those two frames would fit very differently. The Ram has
traditional road geo, so maybe a 64cm Ram would be equivalent to a 60cm
Sam.
Eric
On Friday, May 21, 2021, bob saunders wrote:
> Hello...I’m looking for a 60cm Rambouillet or Sam Hillborne...complete
> bike or frame is ok. Located
What about a QR-type of saddlebag holder? Rivendell used to sell a QR
device made by Nitto, but it was designed for Brooks saddles with rails
vertical in the back; used with more modern saddles' slanting rails it
angled the clamp downward. I made a couple of imitations with arms that
were level whe
Eric is right. I've owned both a 64 cm Ram and a 60 cm Sam and both fit me.
On Mon, May 24, 2021 at 7:30 AM Eric Daume wrote:
> I think those two frames would fit very differently. The Ram has
> traditional road geo, so maybe a 64cm Ram would be equivalent to a 60cm
> Sam.
>
> Eric
>
> On Friday
Joe -- I'm interested. I sent you an email. Thanks.
Val in Boulder CO
On Monday, May 24, 2021 at 8:16:09 AM UTC-6 neal...@gmail.com wrote:
> Interesting rack, never seen something like that. I couldn't wrap my head
> around the setup so I looked it up.
> Here's a link with pictures of how it a
Nice post by Igor at VO regarding his "forever bike" and all the adventures
and memories the bike has for him. He rarely rides it these days, but
knows if he sold it, he would soon regret it.
https://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2021/05/lets-talk-forever-bikes.html?mc_cid=da12a3dbd7&mc_eid=52b5303d
SOLD! I would normally privately answer the other folks who missed out but
there's a dozen of you, this thing really blew up last night! It went to
the first person who contacted me. Thanks!
On Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 3:40:47 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote:
> Bump and price drop, $100 shipped. At
Not a 100% solution obviously.
But the Swift Bandito bar/seat bag has slots where the buckles can reside
inside the bag, rather than outside where someone will notice it can be
easily detached.
My bandito survived at least one year and the better part of a second
outside in the bike theft capital o
On my Bart bike (which I leave at the station all day during non-covid
times), I loop a thin braided steel cable (like 2-3mm diameter, ~10" long)
through the bag and the seatpost binder bolt. These were typically used to
theft-deter quick release seat posts. On at least a couple of occasions,
I regret selling my first nice mountain bike, a 1996ish Trek 930, mostly
for nostalgic reasons. I doubt I'd ride it much if I still had it. Same for
the Heron Road that I had. Beautiful bike, but the Rambouillet I replaced
it with is much better for my needs. I really regret having cantilever
b
What, no askew non-driveside pics? What would we find to grouch
about—components?
The other Eric
> On May 24, 2021, at 10:35 AM, Eric Daume wrote:
>
> There should be a rule that if post a bike for sale, you should include at
> least a straight on shot of each side. Isn’t this common sense?
When I lived in Chicago and used a Carradice I would pair it with a
Pletscher rear rack with a mousetrap. When I parked the bike I would open
the mousetrap over the bag and then use a little padlock to lock a loop on
the bag to the mousetrap. It was an easy lockup trick and nobody every
messed
Hi,
I have a pair of VP Vice pedals on my Rivendell that click once a rotation.
I've tried to ignore it, but like most problems that one ignores, it
doesn't go away. I looked for a rebuild kit, and it was out of stock at VP
Components. Had it been in stock, it would have had a price tag of $24.
In the big city, I usually ride with one Ortlieb bag on the left, then take
it with me wherever I go. They're light enough to carry only a few items
in, and it expands in case I go to a store and buy some snacks. The quick
release is always reliable for me.
The Sackville bags are nice, but I wo
Btw (this is for future pricing searches) this is not what you should
expect someone to sell it for. Sometimes I like to sell fast and get a
thing outta my house, in the process giving a Riv Person a crazy deal. If
you're reading this in the year 2025 the bag and rack are worth way more
than th
Hi Paul,
Good report! Looks like you and friend Dan had a fine time. Your visual and
written account is much appreciated. This trip has been high on my want to
ride list for some time. Would late spring (which worked well for you) or
fall be the optimal seasons to be on the trail?
Thanks very
Ram: 2 degrees of TT upslope
Sam: 6 degrees of TT upslope
At that frame size, every one degree adds 1 cm of head tube height. So on
paper, the handlebar height of a 60 cm Sam is about the same as a 64 cm Ram.
The "new" sizing regime of Rivs with the 6 degrees of TT upslope was new
around when the
That was Eric Floden. I just voiced my appreciation.
On Mon, May 24, 2021 at 8:16 AM Donald Jewell wrote:
> Hi Patrick,
> Thanks for finding my pinkbike listing for my 64cm Renovelo Atlantis and
> posting it here. I've had Rivendells since 2006 but just stumbled upon this
> Riv owners group. Ove
Hey Rich, you're welcome for the pics. I have done the trip 5-6 times in
many variations, so can supply you (privately, so as not to bore others)
with more Flickr albums, most with more "iconic" landmarks along the GAPCO.
The trails are seldom what you would call "busy or crowded" but this year
Leah promoted the Billie bars and they sold out fast after that, now with a
backlog of interest. NO SURPRISE HERE. Hahaha..
On Mon, May 24, 2021 at 6:45 AM Doug H. wrote:
> Very nice Philip!
>
> So, several of us need Billie Bars and they are currently out of stock. I
> hope to see some for sa
Pat, I would say most of the trail towns' resupply points are open all
year, but not all. The campsites on the C&O are open year-round. Camping on
the GAP is trickier during winter, but I would say likely open until late
November - a guess. A better source of first-hand information can be had
f
- Leah promoted the Billie bars and they sold out fast after that, now with
a backlog of interest. NO SURPRISE HERE -
There needs to be an automatic restock order at Riv when Leah buys
something. "Hey guys, Leah just ordered this thing and she's going to show
it on Instagram and you know what t
You guys are funny. It’s probably a coincidence.
But it is fun to discuss Things I’m Loving Right Now, and right now…it’s
PlatyPins! Best showcased on bike bags. #RivSisters, be checking your mailboxes
this week!
Sent from my iPad
> On May 24, 2021, at 5:17 PM, Joe Bernard wrote:
> - Leah
Oooh I love that pin. The world of platypii paraphernalia is one I wasn't
previously aware of, but clearly thriving.
And sure, it might be a coincidence. But all I know is I've been acutely
aware the Billie has been in stock for a few weeks now and had been idly
considering whether I should jump o
Platyphernalia.
On May 24, 2021, at 5:51 PM, Jason Fuller wrote:
> Oooh I love that pin. The world of platypii paraphernalia is one I wasn't
> previously aware of, but clearly thriving.
>
> And sure, it might be a coincidence. But all I know is I've been acutely
> aware the Billie has been
- Platyphernalia -
Someone at RBW right now:
"Do we sell platypus pins?
SOMEBODY ORDER PLATYPUS PINS!"
On Monday, May 24, 2021 at 6:18:52 PM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote:
> Platyphernalia.
>
>
> On May 24, 2021, at 5:51 PM, Jason Fuller wrote:
>
> Oooh I love that pin. The world of platypii
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