[RBW] Re: FS: Ibis Hakkalugi (og steel) + extras

2024-10-03 Thread iamkeith
Oooh. Someone is going to get lucky. That's one of the favorite bikes I own. I agree that it's too small for you though. I'm the same size, and think my 58 is even a little small. Regarding decals, I wrote to the Chuck Ibis site a couple of times, and recieved replies from Scot himself! Th

Re: [RBW] Western Mass Meetup / New Sam Pics

2024-10-03 Thread maxcr
I'd love to join a Western Mass Riv Entmoot but need a bit of a heads up to coordinate since I'd have to drive out. Max in Somerville, MA On Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 4:15:20 PM UTC-4 nlerner wrote: > As someone who lives in eastern MA, I think everything west of Worcester > counts as wester

[RBW] Re: Soma Redo or Clem?

2024-10-03 Thread Ian A
If I understand your writing, you want a Clem more than you want to invest in the Soma? The Soma is not precious to you? It is ALWAYS cheaper to invest in the the thing you want. Whether it is a bicycle, a guitar, a house or a pair of trousers. Stop making sense and get the one you want. IanA

[RBW] Re: For sale 8 speed Shimano bar end shifters

2024-10-03 Thread Ray Varella
SOLD. On Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 9:49:19 AM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: > [image: IMG_2296.jpeg][image: IMG_2295.jpeg]New in box Shimano 8 speed > shifters. > I’m pretty sure they are Ultegra level and not compatible with Dura Ace > SL-BS64 > See photos for everything that is in the box > Do

[RBW] Re: FS: 60 Orange Rambouillet (White Industries / Paul) $1,900

2024-10-03 Thread maxcr
Bump - someone emailed me recently (but then disappeared) asking is this is still for sale. It sure is - come check it out in Boston! Or take a leap and get an incredibly light and fun bike. I'm tempted to just keep it for a bit and go through with the 650b conversion I had planned for it. I al

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 50cm Rosco Bubbe / Rosco Platypus

2024-10-03 Thread maxcr
https://www.facebook.com/share/bJaHvoDhqkUa4sei/ On Monday, September 30, 2024 at 12:51:54 PM UTC-4 reeby wrote: > Hey @kate, i haven't found one yet but hunting diligently! > > On Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 4:41:24 PM UTC-4 krhe...@gmail.com wrote: > >> @reeby >> Did you find one that intere

[RBW] Re: For sale Nitto Mark’s rack and Nitto stems

2024-10-03 Thread Ray Varella
Giving this a bump. Unused stem still available Thank you Ray On Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 7:19:53 PM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: > Rack and used stem sold > Unused stem still available > > Thank you > > On Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:50:46 PM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: > >> I have a Mark’s r

[RBW] WTT: New Panda MKS for Silver or Champagne

2024-10-03 Thread AppaLanta
I have new (never mounted) MKS Grip Monarch pedals in Panda color (silver with black) and am looking for a pair of the same but in Silver or Champagne, also new. A 1:1 trade, we each pay shipping. Anyone just coveting a Panda look these days? PM me if you are interested and are a poster with hi

Re: [RBW] Soma Redo or Clem?

2024-10-03 Thread Chris Halasz
Mark, My wife talked *me* out of the fiduciary utilitarian rationale of fixing up my other bike and into building a Clem. It wouldn't surprise me to hear the same from you. So. Much. More. Enjoyable. On Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 9:14:26 AM UTC-7 dros...@gmail.com wrote: > Tell her that t

Re: [RBW] Re: Asking for your opinion on locking up a Riv

2024-10-03 Thread Chris Halasz
Informational website for bike lock reviews (I have no shared interest): https://thebestbikelock.com On Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 3:01:55 PM UTC-7 mgst...@gmail.com wrote: > I don't love that tool, it feels awkward; but also. many years using the > normal chain whips. I thought i'd give it

Re: [RBW] Fall Photos 2024

2024-10-03 Thread Ted Durant
> On Oct 3, 2024, at 4:02 PM, Jacob Yosowitz wrote: > > Huckleberry covered ground becomes a brilliant red!!! Interesting - we saw blueberry fields in Nova Scotia doing the same thing. td -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: WTT: Joe or Susie

2024-10-03 Thread Andrew Joseph
Howdy, Thank you to those who have reached out. Just dropping in to say I would also trade the Sam frameset for a 55/56 Atlantis frameset as well. Maybe even a Platy (size 60 I think). Headed out on a bike tour if I don’t respond until next week. R, Drew Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 30

Re: [RBW] Fall Photos 2024

2024-10-03 Thread Jacob Yosowitz
They both turn to beautiful reds! It’s especially mesmerizing when they cover the floor of a spruce and jack pine forest, incredible contrast. Forgot to mention that pic was snapped from the saddle of my (new to me) Sam. *Jacob* On Thu, Oct 3, 2024 at 4:08 PM Ted Durant wrote: > > On Oct 3, 2

Re: [RBW] Western Mass Meetup / New Sam Pics

2024-10-03 Thread nlerner
As someone who lives in eastern MA, I think everything west of Worcester counts as western MA! Neal Lerner (who plans a 3-day bike tour of central/western MA starting Sat) Brookline MA On Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 1:58:48 PM UTC-4 David Hallerman wrote: > That’s okay. It seems many people in

Re: [RBW] Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

2024-10-03 Thread Dan
Just dropping in to say that greasing the expander wedge and bolt fixed the clicking I had on a quill stem bike of mine! It was clicking I heard when yanking on the wide bars near the ends, such as standing up and pedalling. It’s a singlespeed, so I used to hear that sound all the time… On Thu

Re: [RBW] Re: Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

2024-10-03 Thread Johnny Alien
I've grown to love the faceplate stems but it did take awhile. The classic quill look is very nice. To me the benefits outweigh the ever so slight loss of beauty. They just make more sense and reduce some flex with the sweptback bars. On Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 1:46:24 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moo

Re: [RBW] Re: Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

2024-10-03 Thread Leah Peterson
Paul, SAME. Left side of the bars!On Oct 3, 2024, at 1:57 AM, Paul Donald wrote:I have been having what seems like the same issue on my Rosco Bubbe (Platypus variant). I switched my Boscos out for Toscos and switched the 100 x 26mm clamp Tallux with a 110 x 25.4. Mad clicking. Drive me mad clicki

[RBW] Re: Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

2024-10-03 Thread Garth
A auto mechanic's style scope can help isolate exactly where it's coming from. From my standpoint of the viewer it's impossible to tell anything other than there is a sharp metallic like noise. The mechanic's scope is pin pointed, so you can put it right up next to or upon the surface. Do the

[RBW] Re: Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

2024-10-03 Thread Ryan
That scope sounds like a great idea On Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:18:22 AM UTC-5 Garth wrote: > A auto mechanic's style scope can help isolate exactly where it's coming > from. From my standpoint of the viewer it's impossible to tell anything > other than there is a sharp metallic like noi

Re: [RBW] Re: Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

2024-10-03 Thread Brian Turner
>From my experience with ticking in the bars, saddle, pedals, etc. it has >usually happened after my bike has been ridden through a rainstorm, or if it >has been transported on the car through the rain. Water can force little bits >of grit and grime into places where they can cause annoying crea

Re: [RBW] FS: 57 Roadini F/F/HS Sergio Green

2024-10-03 Thread Andrew Joseph
Nice frame Tom!😉Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 3, 2024, at 9:11 AM, Tom wrote:Really nice condition with a couple of very minor paint chips you have to look for.  No rust.$925 firm -- shipped and insured to continental U.S..I bought this from a list member in August, thinking I'd missed out on all ora

[RBW] Re: Mama Platy

2024-10-03 Thread JAS
Welcome to the wonderful world of Rivendell! The beautiful bikes! The lovely people! I'm so happy for you to have re-discovered yourself and the joy of getting out on your Platy with your family. Many miles to go... RivSisters, Joyce On Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 7:24:18 PM UTC-7 Christi

[RBW] Re: Mission Accomplished

2024-10-03 Thread JAS
Cindy, Way to go! That's an impressive record of riding and staying fit. And by the way, your Glorius is gorgeous. What's better than taking a ride through the dappled light of fall? RivSisters, Joyce On Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 5:26:22 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > A Riv

Re: [RBW] Western Mass Meetup / New Sam Pics

2024-10-03 Thread David Hallerman
Hi Steve, I moved to Western Mass last year, also in Northampton, still settling in. I'd enjoy a Rivendell meetup in this area. What might you be thinking? Dave, /who says that downsizing is more difficult than imagined and I'll soon be ready to sell and generally unload an awful lot of bike p

Re: [RBW] Western Mass Meetup / New Sam Pics

2024-10-03 Thread Stephen Durfee
WIsh I could join you, as New England is magical at this time of year! Seriously, though.ask anyone in Berkshire County. Northampton is not "Western MA". [image: 😆] Stephen, *who has to explain to his friends from Westchester County that they do not live in "Upstate NY"* On Thursday, O

Re: [RBW] Re: Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

2024-10-03 Thread Patrick Moore
I'd never heard of mechanics' stethoscopes; thanks for bringing them up. But question: most creaks and clicks on bikes occur only when riding. How do you use one of these while on the bike? I think in particular of bottom bracket and seatpost noises. (And I can imagine the looks you'd get riding al

Re: [RBW] Western Mass Meetup / New Sam Pics

2024-10-03 Thread David Hallerman
That’s okay. It seems many people in Eastern Mass don’t consider Berkshire County a real part of Massachusetts - more so an extension of NYS. On Thu, Oct 3, 2024 at 1:29 PM Stephen Durfee wrote: > WIsh I could join you, as New England is magical at this time of year! > Seriously, though.ask

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto S84 lugged seat post — new, two available

2024-10-03 Thread NYCbikeguy
I don't mean to hijack your post, but I have one available as well, new. I think it's a fair price that clearly sells, so I'll be selling mine for $120, shipped. Thanks. -IY On Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 11:43:19 AM UTC-4 J J wrote: > Both seat posts are *sold*. Thanks to all who reached ou