Re: [RBW] Summer Riding in Alberta

2023-08-23 Thread larson....@gmail.com
Very nice! The simple and enjoyable act of riding a bicycle is captured very well. Not all rides need to be epic with awesome mountain scenery. Randy in WI On Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 12:21:10 AM UTC-5 psc...@gmail.com wrote: > Mack, Nicely done! Really enjoyable to watch and listen. (n

[RBW] Re: Did Charlie Gallop lose its swoopy top tube?

2023-08-23 Thread lconley
Reminds me of a certain gray and red Rivendell Custom. Laing On Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 7:05:09 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > I mean...thats lugged and has a cream headtube. I don't care what the > decal says, that can't be a Gallop. > > On Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 6:33:36 PM UTC-4 maxc

[RBW] Re: Did Charlie Gallop lose its swoopy top tube?

2023-08-23 Thread Johnny Alien
It really does! On Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 8:56:23 AM UTC-4 lconley wrote: > Reminds me of a certain gray and red Rivendell Custom. > > Laing > > On Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 7:05:09 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > >> I mean...thats lugged and has a cream headtube. I don't care what the >

[RBW] Re: Did Charlie Gallop lose its swoopy top tube?

2023-08-23 Thread Johnny Alien
It would be interesting to have a mixte leaning road frame and a there is a hole in the lineup for a road oriented lugged taiwan made frame but that would be a pretty large 180 from the second set of prototypes they had made. On Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 9:10:12 AM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote:

[RBW] Re: ‘95 Rivendell Road, repainted at Waterford

2023-08-23 Thread Fullylugged
Looks great! Love that you found correct downtube decals for the bike. On Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 12:37:22 PM UTC-5 codyt...@gmail.com wrote: > Bought this from a list member over the winter, the frame got damaged a > little in transit (no fault of the seller), so I decided on a > repair/re

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Thomson 26.8 Masterpiece Clearance

2023-08-23 Thread greenteadrinkers
Just ordered the 26.8 set back in silver my Sam, thanks for the tip! Scott On Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 9:38:48 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > They have them on the Thomson site for the same clearance price as the > straight one. $109 > > On Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 9:23:33 PM UTC-4 jbu...@

Re: [RBW] Summer Riding in Alberta

2023-08-23 Thread Mack Penner
Thanks for the kind notes, J and Jared and Andrew and Scott and Randy. Glad you enjoyed watching :) Mack On Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 6:31:00 AM UTC-6 larson@gmail.com wrote: > Very nice! The simple and enjoyable act of riding a bicycle is captured > very well. Not all rides need to b

[RBW] Re: Did Charlie Gallop lose its swoopy top tube?

2023-08-23 Thread Brian Turner
This has me even more curious about this upcoming Hillibike model that's supposed to be combining the Gus / Susie-Wolbis into one model. I'm wondering if that will also lose the swoopy top tube? It would be a shame, IMO, because it's a really lovely design feature and sets the bikes apart from

Re: [RBW] Re: Did Charlie Gallop lose its swoopy top tube?

2023-08-23 Thread Richard Rose
Agreed! I have a keen interest in the new frame but only if it has the same lovely top tube.:)Sent from my iPhoneOn Aug 23, 2023, at 10:35 AM, Brian Turner wrote:This has me even more curious about this upcoming Hillibike model that's supposed to be combining the Gus / Susie-Wolbis into one model

Re: [RBW] Re: ‘95 Rivendell Road, repainted at Waterford

2023-08-23 Thread Cody Marvin
Waterford supplied the decals. When I brought it up, he said "You know, we probably still have some of those around here somewhere." Was happy to help them find a use for those old decals before they closed up shop. On Wed, Aug 23, 2023 at 8:27 AM Fullylugged wrote: > Looks great! Love that you

Re: [RBW] Riv Rider Recipes

2023-08-23 Thread Coco Menk
Patrick - great links! Definitely some great ideas in there. I've also been reading a lot about Traditional Chinese Medicine and some of the more surface level ideas they have surrounding food and its properties in relation to one's physical constitution. There's a lot I don't understand, and a lot

[RBW] WTT: 52 Clem L in Lime Green F/F/H

2023-08-23 Thread Joe A.
Throwing this out there to see if there's any interest in the group for a frame swap. I've got a 52 Clem L in Lime Green that's in great condition. It was purchased brand new as a complete from Crust in 2022. I'd like to trade it for a Platypus, Gus, Susie, etc. in a similar size. For refere

[RBW] Re: PSA: Thomson 26.8 Masterpiece Clearance

2023-08-23 Thread J Imler
After years of ownership and the dreaded slip of the Riv issued post, I put a thin coat of grease on top of the post, then sprinkled a fine sand over it. When I clamped the saddle on, I heard a most satisfying crunch, crunch, crunch from all the little contact points. This was after I used a sma

[RBW] Re: PSA: Thomson 26.8 Masterpiece Clearance

2023-08-23 Thread greenteadrinkers
So, 26.8 is what you want for a Sam? Thanks, Scott On Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 2:56:09 PM UTC-4 J Imler wrote: > After years of ownership and the dreaded slip of the Riv issued post, I > put a thin coat of grease on top of the post, then sprinkled a fine sand > over it. When I clamped th

[RBW] Re: Me rummaging through YOUR parts box: single speed freewheels

2023-08-23 Thread George Schick
Peter - Web investigation reveals that Park now makes an FR-8 BMX freewheel extractor with a 25mm opening. https://www.parktool.com/en-us/product/freewheel-remover-fr-8 I don't know how long this has been on the market, but looks like your angst over your SS FW removal could have been eliminated

[RBW] Re: PSA: Thomson 26.8 Masterpiece Clearance

2023-08-23 Thread Johnny Alien
I think the lugged bikes (like the Sam) use 27.2 and the tigged stuff has is 26.8 On Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 4:33:47 PM UTC-4 greenteadrinkers wrote: > So, 26.8 is what you want for a Sam? > > Thanks, > Scott > > On Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 2:56:09 PM UTC-4 J Imler wrote: > >> After

[RBW] Re: PSA: Thomson 26.8 Masterpiece Clearance

2023-08-23 Thread Johnny Alien
Man thats some terrible typing right there. I wish I could edit here. But I guess its mostly makes sense. On Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 5:19:19 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > I think the lugged bikes (like the Sam) use 27.2 and the tigged stuff has > is 26.8 > > On Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Thomson 26.8 Masterpiece Clearance

2023-08-23 Thread Jay Lonner
I can tell you that the Hunqapillar and Cheviot (both lugged models) use 26.8, at least in the batches represented in my household. Jay LonnerBellingham, WASent from my Atari 400On Aug 23, 2023, at 2:19 PM, Johnny Alien wrote:I think the lugged bikes (like the Sam) use 27.2 and the tigged stuff h

[RBW] Re: Did Charlie Gallop lose its swoopy top tube?

2023-08-23 Thread Jason Fuller
Interesting! I wonder if they've pivoted on what the Charlie is going to be. Going lugged at the head tube, like the new Gus batch, is great but losing the swoop tube would be a real shame (no offence Joe! Your custom pulls it off better than this Charlie IMO). I would love to see it just be

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Thomson 26.8 Masterpiece Clearance

2023-08-23 Thread maxcr
My Sam Hillborne took a 26.8 seat post. Max On Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 5:52:43 PM UTC-4 Jay Lonner wrote: > I can tell you that the Hunqapillar and Cheviot (both lugged models) use > 26.8, at least in the batches represented in my household. > > Jay Lonner > Bellingham, WA > > Sent from m

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Thomson 26.8 Masterpiece Clearance

2023-08-23 Thread Lance Terry
Universal Cyclist has had 26.8s in silver on sale for $114 for quite some time. On Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 4:28:33 PM UTC-6 maxcr wrote: > My Sam Hillborne took a 26.8 seat post. > Max > > On Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 5:52:43 PM UTC-4 Jay Lonner wrote: > >> I can tell you that the Hun

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Thomson 26.8 Masterpiece Clearance

2023-08-23 Thread Johnny Alien
Wow! When did the Sam move to 26.8? On Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 6:38:44 PM UTC-4 lwt...@gmail.com wrote: > Universal Cyclist has had 26.8s in silver on sale for $114 for quite some > time. > > On Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 4:28:33 PM UTC-6 maxcr wrote: > >> My Sam Hillborne took a 26.8

Re: [RBW] Riv Rider Recipes

2023-08-23 Thread Pam Bikes
I'm afraid there are too many limitations and individual differences that make recipes difficult. Some people are vegan, vegetarian, keto, diabetic, gluten free, soy free, shellfish allergies, etc. I eat locally, seasonally, bake my own bread and make everything from scratch but I'm not a ca

[RBW] Re: Broken shifters

2023-08-23 Thread Pam Bikes
I just want to fix them if possible. I hate throwing stuff away. These are definitely not set up errors as they were operable then after several falls over the years they broke. They would work for years then break. I can replace them and have but now I have several broken ones. I will take

[RBW] Re: Saddle Height

2023-08-23 Thread Matt
Thanks, Roberta. This experiential data is very useful. I'm 5'11 with long-ish arms and torso, but a 60cm does look a little too large. I can ride a saddle height of 73cm, but I'm just as happy at 72cm, so the 55cm seems to be more versatile. On Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 7:56:21 PM UTC-7 Robe

[RBW] Re: Saddle Height

2023-08-23 Thread Roberta
Tall guy! If you’re in NJ or eastern PA, Delaware area you’re welcome to try my bike. At that height, you might be able to do a 60. It is pretty big though. I’m 5’7”. Maybe my pbh is 82? It’s one of those two numbers. I’ll post pics and measurements when I can get to my bike. Roberta. O

[RBW] Re: Broken shifters

2023-08-23 Thread Pam Bikes
I took one apart. It's missing the little spring. Not sure where I can find one. If anyone has one, I'd like to try to fix this one. The other one I can't get apart to look at the innards but I think it was missing a washer so maybe that was the problem. I think maybe it needed more fricti

Re: [RBW] Upcoming Riv Ride: Chicago

2023-08-23 Thread R. Alexis
Wish it was a different weekend. Would give me an excuse to get back to the Chi and bring the Rivendell Mountain with. Look forward to seeing pics and posts. Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 1:49:36 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Just a reminder to mark yo

Re: [RBW] Riv Rider Recipes

2023-08-23 Thread Coco Menk
Hey Pam! That granola bar sounds awesome - do you bake them or just form them into a "powerball" type snack? What kinds of bread do you make? Do you use a breadmaker? Your comment about recipe compatibility is also a topic of the beginning of this thread! Since so many people are aligning themsel

[RBW] Re: Saddle Height

2023-08-23 Thread Matt
I just pushed my saddle height to 73 and was pretty comfortable, so the 60 might be within reach according to Will. I've spent so long on recumbents and Bromptons that I haven't really needed to know the optimum height. On Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 4:58:38 PM UTC-7 Roberta wrote: > Tall gu