[RBW] Re: Ride Report Videos

2023-08-28 Thread John G
Fun. Thank you for sharing. I always enjoy seeing where others ride. John G Union Bridge, MD On Friday, August 25, 2023 at 1:58:41 PM UTC-4 Matthew Williams wrote: > Hi everyone, > > Eric’s videos inspired me to make a movie version of a ride report. > > We have lots of written ride reports and

[RBW] Re: Riv Ride: Chicago Lakefront Trail Recap

2023-08-28 Thread JohnS
Thank you for sharing Leah, looks like it was a great ride! JohnS On Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 10:19:35 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > We had 10 riders join us for our Chicago ride yesterday! > In attendance: > 1 silver Appaloosa (fun fact: it belonged to Will Keating) > 1 green

Re: [RBW] Riv Ride: Chicago Lakefront Trail Recap

2023-08-28 Thread Richard Rose
Leah, this is pretty spectacular. I spent the summer of 1977 commuting the lakeside trail from the “near north” area to the loop on my PX10. I thought it was great then without ANY infrastructure. Now it is amazing & even more beautiful. And I could not be happier that you all chose the Billy Goat.

Re: [RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho vs. Nitto Albatross

2023-08-28 Thread Davey Two Shoes
I rode albatross on a couple different bikes over the years and I never really got on with them. I used the Terminal bar for a bit and I really liked that. Then the orthos came in stock and I bought them without thought of what I'd actually do with them. I've been running them on my Karate Mon

Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling shoes for wide feet?

2023-08-28 Thread Pat Smith
I've really been enjoying my Specialized 2FO shoes for around town. Fit is forgiving and the insole supports well. Smitty in DC On Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 7:24:09 PM UTC-7 J wrote: > Forgot the profile. Specialized Recon ADV > > On Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 10:21:35 PM UTC-4 J wrote: > >> A

Re: [RBW] Upcoming Riv Ride: Chicago

2023-08-28 Thread Gene B
It's all gravyyy. I had a great time, thanks for the invite! It was super cool to meet everyone/see everyone's rides. I'm new to the world of Rivendell ownership/ridership (this was literally my third or fourth time riding my Clem (and first >10 mile ride on it)), so this was a memorable one fo

[RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho vs. Nitto Albatross

2023-08-28 Thread J S
I switched to Choco bars in 2020 from Albatross bars. I have never regretted the switch, seems like I have extra hand room and added comfort. On Friday, August 25, 2023 at 1:51:07 PM UTC-4 David Pulsipher wrote: > Hi there, > > I've been using the Nitto Albatross now for over 13 years - and lov

Re: [RBW] Re: Ride Report Videos

2023-08-28 Thread Keith Paugh
Nice work. I love seeing the localesThey look like very pleasant stretches to ride!k.On Aug 28, 2023, at 5:03 AM, John G wrote:Fun.  Thank you for sharing. I always enjoy seeing where others ride.John GUnion Bridge, MDOn Friday, August 25, 2023 at 1:58:41 PM UTC-4 Matthew Williams wrote:Hi everyo

Re: [RBW] Upcoming Riv Ride: Chicago

2023-08-28 Thread Leah Peterson
Those clouds obscured Gene’s penchant for fun color on that Clem. It took me a few miles before I caught it and when I did, I shrieked that Gene is my people. His Clem was wild! We really need to see it in sunlight, if you have pics, Gene. Post them here and wow us with your colors.On Aug 28, 2023,

[RBW] FS: 54.5 Waterford Atlantis in Exceptional Condition

2023-08-28 Thread ADH
I've mentioned my bike in previous posts. I've finally come to terms with selling it. It's listed on Craigslist in Boston. It is in exceptional condition. Original photos of build are on flickr. Search on my username, ahurvitz. Happy to work out shipping. Happy to answer any questions. Here is

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Craigslist, etc 2023

2023-08-28 Thread maxcr
Another local sale only and no mention of Rivendell in the ad: 56 Heron $2,650 in Adrian Michigan https://annarbor.craigslist.org/bik/d/adrian-heron-by-waterford/7659634840.html On Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 10:54:20 PM UTC-4 maxcr wrote: >  > PSA > There’s a beautiful silver 60 Bombadil on t

[RBW] Re: First Ride, First Riv

2023-08-28 Thread Evan E.
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[RBW] Re: FS: Summer Cleaning - Brooks, Salsa, Acorn, Nitto, Thomson

2023-08-28 Thread Michael Ullmer
All sold, thanks all! On Friday, August 25, 2023 at 10:37:13 AM UTC-5 Michael Ullmer wrote: > All that remains is: > > 4) Salsa 1" 80mm Quill Stem 26.0 Clamp - $60 > --A rare bird! A takeoff from a neighbors bike that I'm rehabbing. Shows > signs of use, sticker is worn in parts. > > 7) Shimano

[RBW] Re: First Ride, First Riv

2023-08-28 Thread Johnny Alien
Congrats and welcome!! The Clem L is such a nice bike and yours looks great! On Monday, August 28, 2023 at 4:07:52 PM UTC-4 Evan E. wrote: > Sally, > > Welcome! > > Evan > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Craigslist, etc 2023

2023-08-28 Thread Eric Marth
Wow that Heron is deluxe as hell! On Monday, August 28, 2023 at 3:55:37 PM UTC-4 maxcr wrote: > Another local sale only and no mention of Rivendell in the ad: > > 56 Heron $2,650 in Adrian Michigan > > > https://annarbor.craigslist.org/bik/d/adrian-heron-by-waterford/7659634840.html > > On Sund

[RBW] FS: SunRace CM983 11-46T 9-speed cassette

2023-08-28 Thread Kim H.
I have a lightly used silver SunRace CM983 11-46T 9-speed cassette with less than 10 miles on it that I do not plan using again. $65.00, plus shipping Paypal payment. Kim Hetzel Yelm, WA.. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Craigslist, etc 2023

2023-08-28 Thread J S
Grants sizing was so different then. Would that be a 53 by todays and everyone else’s yesterday standards? On Mon, Aug 28, 2023 at 7:53 PM Eric Marth wrote: > Wow that Heron is deluxe as hell! > > On Monday, August 28, 2023 at 3:55:37 PM UTC-4 maxcr wrote: > >> Another local sale only and no men

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Craigslist, etc 2023

2023-08-28 Thread 'Kurt Henry' via RBW Owners Bunch
That's a really nice setup! I was surprised by the brakes, too. I thought at first glance that those were from a fancy independent maker, like Paul. I didn't remember the Campy MTB cantis being that machined/CNC'd looking. Kurt Henry Lancaster, PA On Monday, August 28, 2023 at 7:53:48 PM UTC-

[RBW] Re: Cycling shoes for wide feet?

2023-08-28 Thread Ted Durant
On Monday, August 28, 2023 at 8:08:28 PM UTC-5 Kurt Henry wrote: The first is a pair of 45 Lakes alongside a pair of size 11 Lems Primal Zen (?). Lems widest last (which these are) has a HUGE toe box, so keep that in mind. I love my Primal Zen shoes. They're my main biking shoes these days.

[RBW] WTB: Tosco-moose Bars, Threadless for the Gus

2023-08-28 Thread Erik
I know this is a long shot, but I would love to land a Tosco-moose threadless handlebar. I think they were sold briefly around the time of the first run of the Gus Boots Wilsen. I'm looking to swap out my current Gus cockpit for a swept-back option, but I want the moose configuration's sturdi

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Craigslist, etc 2023

2023-08-28 Thread Joe Bernard
56x56 was a standard "square measurement" dropbar road bike for decades. The closest equivalents in the Riv line now would be the 51cm Homer and the 50/54 Roadinis. On Monday, August 28, 2023 at 6:06:25 PM UTC-7 jrst...@gmail.com wrote: > Grants sizing was so different then. Would that be a 53