[RBW] Re: WTB- 2 Silver Bar End Pods (and/or Silver Shifters)

2021-07-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
John I was offering to the original poster two Shimano pods, modified to accept two Silver shifters, for $80 shipped. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, July 4, 2021 at 10:57:54 AM UTC-7 John Hawrylak wrote: > > Bill > > Does the $80 include 1 shifter & pod (L or R) or

[RBW] Re: Rapid rise polarizing

2021-07-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
dwringing about tying your shoes, because slip-ons are so much simpler. It's all simple. Use what you want to use and enjoy your ride! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, July 12, 2021 at 10:08:30 PM UTC-7 Sam Perez wrote: > Hey guys, > Why is there so little info on

[RBW] Re: Rapid rise polarizing

2021-07-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
sucks when climbing. With Rapid Rise a low gear means both shifters all the way forward, so it's the least likely place for me to bump it, and even if I did, it would downshift a bit. So I use a Rapid Rise Rear Der on both of those Rivendells Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, July 13, 2

Re: [RBW] Re: Rapid rise polarizing

2021-07-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
anks, Steve > > On Tue, Jul 13, 2021 at 2:58 PM Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> One of the many shifter-configurations I use and like is stem shifters. >> Two of my Rivendells have stem shifters. On a bike with stem shifters and >> drop bars, it's possible to hit the shi

Re: [RBW] Re: Rapid rise polarizing

2021-07-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
reasons to decide that one doesn't like Rapid Rise, but the above was "a bum one". It was a bum setup. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 1:50:48 PM UTC-7 ascpgh wrote: > Sam, I am guessing that the derailleur is always tensioned toward the next

Re: [RBW] Re: Have you ever considered trading in your Sam for an Appaloosa?

2021-07-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
The ranked order of regret severity from highest regret to lowest regret is generally: 1. I regret selling bike X 2. I regret not-buying bike X 3. I regret buying bike X 4. I regret not-selling bike X Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 2:14:43 PM UTC-7 Damien wrote

[RBW] Re: Missing Sackville bags models

2021-07-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
what color do you need? I may have a bar tube... Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 12:06:12 PM UTC-7 Justin wrote: > Can anyone confirm whether or not the Sackville Bar Tube and Tool Wrap are > discontinued? > > The pages are missing from the Riv websit

[RBW] Re: Yet another round of name that sound

2021-07-21 Thread Bill Lindsay
nd. I'll tolerate a noise that I'm confident is not indicative of some significant problem. If the riveted together sub-clusters can click, as I suspect they can, it may be fixable with lube, or replacement. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 5:35:26

[RBW] Re: Long distance tour

2021-07-27 Thread Bill Lindsay
Either would be excellent for its own reason(s). I'd pick and have fun. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, July 26, 2021 at 7:36:46 PM UTC-7 Friend wrote: > If ya'll were to pack up your bike, travel with it to Italy, and do a bike > tour trip there, would you take a

[RBW] Re: new Brooks B68S saddle on Ebay

2021-07-30 Thread Bill Lindsay
I threw a bid on it, which killed the Buy it Now. I don't have a step through build concept for it at this time, but a nice step through is inevitably down the road for me, and this is the saddle I'd want on a step through, upright build... Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Frida

[RBW] Re: new Brooks B68S saddle on Ebay

2021-07-30 Thread Bill Lindsay
But of course now I notice it's a B68S (womens) with the wider back end. Rats. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, July 30, 2021 at 2:50:22 PM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > I threw a bid on it, which killed the Buy it Now. I don't have a step > through build concept for

[RBW] Re: new Brooks B68S saddle on Ebay

2021-07-30 Thread Bill Lindsay
OK then, I guess I have a saddle for my wife's next upright build.... Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, July 30, 2021 at 3:05:24 PM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > But of course now I notice it's a B68S (womens) with the wider back end. > Rats. > > Bill Lindsay &

[RBW] Re: Who likes the original Atlantis?

2021-08-02 Thread Bill Lindsay
that look. Every time Mike does a run, they all sell out quick. Get on the next run if you like good bicycles. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, July 30, 2021 at 12:31:39 PM UTC-7 Edwin W wrote: > The first Riv I ever saw was an Atlantis on the BART when I was living in > Berkeley i

[RBW] Re: Stubborn Brooks Saddle

2021-08-02 Thread Bill Lindsay
x27;hard as a rock' brand new, and I've ridden it 60 miles on two rides. I see the spots where my sit-bones hit in the tan leather, so I feel like I'm in the process. If I invest 2000 miles and still don't feel like things are good, I'll be pretty frustrated. Bill Lin

[RBW] Re: Who likes the original Atlantis?

2021-08-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
of bikes with standard diameter thin wall tubing and a bunch of bikes with OS tubing, and I don't think of any of them as being more dead than the others. Yours is the first take I've seen attributing 'liveliness' to the lugs, or that tig-welds will make an otherwise lively

[RBW] Nexave Rear Der

2021-08-10 Thread Bill Lindsay
sixth of them for almost $3000. I think that's brilliant. When you are a small influencer and can influence a few people, parlay that influence! Who all got one? I'd run one with pride. I think short cage rapid rise RDs are great on friction shifting bikes. Bill Lindsay

[RBW] Re: Nexave Rear Der

2021-08-10 Thread Bill Lindsay
steel and plastic. I don't remember what made-up word is on printed on it. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 2:03:00 PM UTC-7 J Imler wrote: > Bought one on eBay 6 months ago. It’s on my cargo bike. I now regret not > buying more. > On Tuesday, August 10,

[RBW] Next Upgrade for "Michigan Man": a front rack

2021-08-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
something like a Pass and Stow up top, but like a Haulin Colin down below. Is there such a rack? Or am I into custom-rack territory? Is it time for me to start making my own racks? Bill Lindsay Wayne County Michigan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

[RBW] Re: Next Upgrade for "Michigan Man": a front rack

2021-08-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
> Bones > > On Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 10:13:17 AM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> I've been riding my Crust Florida Man this week here in Michigan. I come >> out every month for a few days at a time for work, and each visit I can get >> 50-80 miles in. &

[RBW] Re: Nexave Rear Der

2021-08-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
bike, or never expect to need a good inexpensive rear derailer. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 7:09:24 PM UTC-7 brendonoid wrote: > I think if there are any parts you are waiting to get cheaper it's > probably time to give up and start accepting that de

[RBW] Re: Nexave Rear Der

2021-08-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
An Altus Rear Der can easily swing 9 or 10 speed in friction. On Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 9:45:09 AM UTC-7 Tom Wyland wrote: > Pardon the dumb question, but can an Altus 8 speed rear der work with a 9 > speed on friction shift? > > Thanks, > Tom "still doesn't know much about shifting" Wyl

[RBW] Re: Velotaxonomy: What are we, anyway?

2022-01-18 Thread Bill Lindsay
assume you don't make it as far as Ann Arbor? My home base is Livonia. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 6:31:09 AM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > [image: 0168267B-AB4E-4252-B2D2-09FC827BCB73.jpeg]We recently moved to SW > Michigan. I was a total

Re: [RBW] Re: Velotaxonomy: What are we, anyway?

2022-01-18 Thread Bill Lindsay
us? Do you even have a mixte? 😂 Sigh. We’ll figure something out. > Seriously though, which bike do you ride in Michigan? And are you riding in > this weather? > > Looking forward to it, > Leah > > On Jan 18, 2022, at 12:05 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Leah > > &

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto wire guard

2022-01-19 Thread Bill Lindsay
Sure, I can part with mine. $35 shipped. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 8:42:56 PM UTC-8 jamin orrall wrote: > Looking for a Nitto wire guard, I have attached a photo. They seem to be > out of stock except for international dealers. Would rather a tiny

Re: [RBW] New Craigslist/others thread

2022-01-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
I emailed the seller on that one a few days back. Haven't heard back yet... Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 5:40:42 PM UTC-8 Matthew Williams wrote: > Quickbeam > 60cm > $1650 > San Francisco, CA > > https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/

[RBW] Re: Roadini heavy?

2022-01-28 Thread Bill Lindsay
re about themselves than the bicycles. Since that's all you really have to go on, I think the best thing is to figure out which "reviewer" has tastes and temperaments most like you, and then bet on the likelihood that you'll like what they like. Purely subjective reviews f

[RBW] Re: Front Rack for Rambouillet

2022-01-28 Thread Bill Lindsay
r | eBay <https://www.ebay.com/itm/255277087645> (optional), buy the adorable bag to fit: https://www.ebay.com/itm/333939881911 I ran this setup for a while on my Black Mountain Road, and it worked fine. I ran a normal handlebar bag with a decaleur. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, Janu

[RBW] Re: New Bike-Trade Day - A(nother) Quickbeam

2022-01-31 Thread Bill Lindsay
APPROVE! I want a silver 58cm Quickbeam. There's a green 60cm locally, but I don't like British Racing Green on bikes. I might end up with it anyway, but I'm not going to cry if somebody else buys it. If that 60cm green was a 58cm silver, I'd already have it... Bill Li

[RBW] Re: New Bike-Trade Day - A(nother) Quickbeam

2022-01-31 Thread Bill Lindsay
cult following. Maybe it's collectors prices for the Paul Racer brakes? HAHA Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, January 31, 2022 at 7:54:44 AM UTC-8 Doug H. wrote: > Bill, > There is a 57 cm Frank Jones Sr. on eBay if that interests you. I'll post > the link in case you

[RBW] Re: New Bike-Trade Day - A(nother) Quickbeam

2022-01-31 Thread Bill Lindsay
endell most likely to "plane" of any > recent Rivendell bike doe to it's smaller diameter tube set, that is, if I > had any idea what "planing" was. > > Laing > > On Monday, January 31, 2022 at 12:11:11 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> Thanks Doug

Re: [RBW] New Bike-Trade Day - A(nother) Quickbeam

2022-02-01 Thread Bill Lindsay
Patrick Moore stated with mock-sincerity: "Hermaneutic: Mr. Patch chose the ineffably nice Maes Parallel bar, the best bar in the universe, and he installed it properly with ends of hooks strictly parallel to Mother Earth." Patch apologized with the correction: " But I really hate to disappoin

[RBW] Re: What saddles are women using on their Riv mixtes?

2022-02-02 Thread Bill Lindsay
Speaking for all humans who have had to search and search for saddles that work for them: Once you've found a saddle that works, stop caring what it looks like. If you are sitting on it, you aren't looking at it! :) Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at

[RBW] Re: FS: 55cm Hillborne

2022-02-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
le is an Aubisque, maybe you could sell it separately. Most buyers of used bikes expect to BYO pedals and saddle. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 6:22:31 PM UTC-8 Ahmed Elgasseir wrote: > Let's try this again > For Sale my 55cm Hillborne. Purchased

[RBW] Re: FS: 59cm Waterford Roadeo

2022-02-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
those. Perhaps your buyer would like to hear the story there. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 5:07:33 PM UTC-8 Gabriel Bruguier wrote: > Hello all, > > Up for sale is my 59cm Roadeo, built by Waterford, with threaded fork. It > is the Maroon colorway shown o

[RBW] Re: Price bump FS: 55cm HillborneW

2022-02-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
>>>> >>>>>> A >>>>>> >>>>>> On Fri, Feb 4, 2022 at 8:04 AM Brady Smith >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi Ahmed, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Any chan

[RBW] Re: Buzzy hubs, hipster or window rattling?

2022-02-10 Thread Bill Lindsay
Laing said: " The hub or freewheel noise or lack thereof is all part of a bikes personality. I have loud WI freewheels and I have quiet Shimano Deore freehubs. I like them both." This is the evolved way to coexist with bicycles. APPROVE Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, F

[RBW] Re: New Bike-Trade Day - A(nother) Quickbeam

2022-02-10 Thread Bill Lindsay
Maybe my assessment of the market on Frank Jones Senor is pretty accurate. That very slick build, offered for $2800, is now being offered for $2200. That's a lot closer to something I might be able to roll with..... Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, January 31, 2022 at 9:11:11 AM

[RBW] Re: Heterodoxy — reconciling RBW with the mainstream

2022-02-11 Thread Bill Lindsay
ream and get shreddy with the shredders, some times or all the times, then there are other machines that allow one to let their shred flag fly. Do what it is you want to do with your cycling dollars and your cycling hours. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 5:49

Re: [RBW] Has anyone tried out their Uncle Ron's Orthopedic Bars?

2022-02-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
Sam Perez reported: " I found that a single bolt dirt drip stem holds okay..." Off the topic of this thread, I'd just like to report that if/when I open my one-man offroad allroad bicycle boutique up in Gold Country, I will consider using the name: Dirt Drip Trademarked!

[RBW] Re: Choco bar / brake lever advice?

2022-03-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
s Ahearne bars that allow the "road" levers to mount securely. That workaround works well when it does. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 8:27:30 AM UTC-8 iamkeith wrote: > Thanks so much, Joe. I'll send you a PM. It does look like these might >

[RBW] Two Riv-model specific cycling caps For Sale

2022-03-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
uite large 7-7/8 hat size head, albeit with a stretchy hug from the wide sweatband. $25 each, local pickup, $30 each shipped. Flickr photos https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/51918611151 https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/51919231000 Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You r

[RBW] Re: Two Riv-model specific cycling caps For Sale

2022-03-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
Scott and Marty have claimed the two caps. Thanks. On Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 4:41:58 AM UTC-8 Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA wrote: > PM sent for the Clem hat. > > On Friday, March 4, 2022 at 10:37:23 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> I tend to always buy whatever Riv

[RBW] Re: Craigslist (and others) Bikes For Sale: 3

2022-03-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
That Platypus listing includes only close up photographs. It's like the seller lives in a phone booth. Stand back and take a picture of the whole bike! Strong DISAPPROVE (but I will get over it) Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, March 7, 2022 at 12:40:37 PM UTC-8 Matthew Williams

[RBW] Roaduno 2022 concepts

2022-03-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
y say "designed for swept bars" I'm going to take them at their word that I won't be putting drops on a RoadUno. I think my urbanscorcher version of a RoadUno might have Riv Bullmoose bars. What would you run? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message beca

[RBW] Re: Roaduno 2022 concepts

2022-03-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
bullmoose bars, or run some North Road bars upside down... >> >> On Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 9:06:38 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: >> >>> There was an Instagram post showing that Riv has prototype samples of >>> all sizes of RoadUno, inviting us to come test rid

[RBW] Re: Roaduno 2022 concepts

2022-03-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
tient... BL in EC On Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 8:06:38 AM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > There was an Instagram post showing that Riv has prototype samples of all > sizes of RoadUno, inviting us to come test ride them. I just emailed Will > to find out if they really have a 57 ready to te

[RBW] Re: New Rivendell Shop VIsit Video

2022-03-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
Lug Bandana!!! @6:45 BL in EC On Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 1:25:16 PM UTC-8 Paul Clifton wrote: > I just watched this and came here to post it. Here's the link: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_K2UFRs_qA > > It's a great convo with Grant - a lot of stuff we've all heard before, but > also

[RBW] Re: New Rivendell Shop VIsit Video

2022-03-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
The latest Grant Blagh also pumps my anticipation for lug-bandanas. On top of that...Anna doing karaoke! That was sensational. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 2:13:47 PM UTC-8 Paul Clifton wrote: > If the lug bandanas and the new knickers come in on the same day

[RBW] Re: New Rivendell Shop VIsit Video

2022-03-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
chers complaining that they were overpriced at $8, and more whiners when Grant's prophecy comes true and they appear on eBay with a markup. People! Haha. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 9:33:03 AM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > I'm glad to hear you&#x

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire choice, tubeless vs. tubes

2022-03-10 Thread Bill Lindsay
In my stable, the tubeless bikes are only the bikes whose tires are wider than 2.2" Everything 2.2" and under is still running tubes. Bill "not goathead country" Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 8:22:47 PM UTC-8 eddietheflay wrote: > maybe thread drift but if you have no

[RBW] Re: New Rivendell Shop VIsit Video

2022-03-10 Thread Bill Lindsay
hoard of them. > > On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 1:40:55 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> Nice work Eric! >> >> Grant made a big mistake saying in the video they were going to price >> them at $8. I happily paid $20 for a PAUL bandana and I would have happily >

[RBW] Re: New Rivendell Shop VIsit Video

2022-03-10 Thread Bill Lindsay
#x27;s LOTS, and if they run out this month, we'll know it's a > bandana hoarder. > > Paul in AR > > On Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 7:24:19 AM UTC-6 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> Lots of bandanas for the win! I'll spend the extra on other fun stuff. >> >

[RBW] Re: Let's talk about the All Rounder

2022-03-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
stolen, then no, it's not worth it. No bike is worth the price if the price makes you afraid to use it. Some machines are worth collecting to collectors. Rivendells are not among those. One of the worst things one can do with a Rivendell is collect and preserve it. Rivendells are for

[RBW] FS: 56cm 650B Atlantis frameset

2022-03-19 Thread Bill Lindsay
ums/72157713383950431> My saddle height is 75.5cm Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- 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-bu

[RBW] Re: Where in the world has your Riv been?

2022-03-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
tra Costa County California, the county where I live, and where Rivendell Bicycle Works happens to be. I'm also #1 in Calaveras County and #4 in Alameda County. I've got a growing footprint in Wayne County Michigan, where my Sam Hillborne lives. Wandring is kind of like the OCD ver

[RBW] Re: FS: 56cm 650B Atlantis frameset

2022-03-24 Thread Bill Lindsay
This is SOLD. Thanks On Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 1:40:15 PM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > A while back I attempted to do a downsize by moving a couple bikes out. I > made a list of Nine bikes, each with prices. I ended up selling one bike > off the list, which partially solved m

[RBW] Re: FS: 59cm Waterford Roadeo

2022-03-24 Thread Bill Lindsay
Corwin I have a white with red 59cm Roadeo. I had listed it complete, but I could consider selling frame and for with a Chris King headset for $1750 plus shipping. Let me know if you are interested Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 12:07:37 PM UTC-7 Corwin wrote

[RBW] NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

2022-04-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
and I are ironing out the details. I've got no idea yet how long Nobilette's queue is at the moment, but I'm very excited. I have no clue whatsoever on color yet. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

[RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

2022-04-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
ke instead? Are you opining that a road bike with cantilever brakes ceases to be a road bike? Are you just applying your personal label to my forthcoming bike? I have responses to all of those. What are we discussing? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 10:52:34 AM UTC-7 Geo

[RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

2022-04-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
yclocross race bike" is pretty different. I concede that any normal person can build an adequate "cantilever road bike" out of a cyclocross racing frameset. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 11:34:56 AM UTC-7 George Schick wrote: > Bill - none of the a

[RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

2022-04-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
#x27;s time to think about it. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 12:10:01 PM UTC-7 Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA wrote: > I like the idea Bill, and wholeheartedly APPROVE! Are you thinking cantis, > or v-brakes? Timing-wise the new Riv Vs might coincide with frame

[RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

2022-04-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
and "responsive". We're talking about the same things. I notice the differences, and I like the differences, and I want both bikes in my stable. Neither is better. On some rides I will pick my cross bike, and on other rides I will pick my road bike. The difference between the tw

[RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

2022-04-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
et us all know how things >> worked out in the end, >> >> George >> >> >> On Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 2:53:33 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: >> >>> George Schick said "I'm not sure I quite agree with the "skitishness" of >&

Re: [RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

2022-04-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
top, biased to the non-drive side -fender attach points (no cost option) BL in EC On Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 1:56:09 PM UTC-7 ttoshi wrote: > So this is a semi-custom canti-Roadeo and not a full custom? Threaded or > threadless? Can't wait to see it! > > Toshi > >

[RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

2022-04-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
t;> Of course, you do need to make the paint purple. Any other color would >> be ludicrous. :D >> >> Reading ahead, I am also curious if this is considered a Roadeo still, or >> full custom. What will the decals say? >> >> Best regards, >> Matt >&

[RBW] Re: Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

2022-04-06 Thread Bill Lindsay
That's just sensational stuff right there. Great work, Leah! Bill Lindsay usually el cerrito, but livonia today On Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 7:10:18 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > [image: 6982042D-DB05-4044-8AC4-9076A708539B.jpeg][image: > 0221807D-FECC-440C-AE2E-A

[RBW] Re: Craigslist (and others) Bikes For Sale: 3

2022-04-06 Thread Bill Lindsay
Joe pointed to a 51cm Hunqapillar frameset, telling us to snap it up. The auction ended just now and it sold for $3383.33 Us old timers remember that MSRP on first run Hunqapillars was $1500. That's some pretty good value-retention for a used one, even in a rare color Bill Linds

[RBW] Re: Craigslist (and others) Bikes For Sale: 3

2022-04-06 Thread Bill Lindsay
> That price doesn't seem unreasonable. No one is going to make a > Hunqapillar again (assume). It is the Unicorn frame that is not seen in the > wild often. > > On Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 10:33:28 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> Joe pointed to a 51cm Hunqapilla

Re: [RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

2022-04-06 Thread Bill Lindsay
lette has the steady work, and hope he is charging what he needs to keep the lights on. I was happy to pay the price I've paid. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 9:41:52 AM UTC-7 John Hawrylak wrote: > Bill > > The canti-roadeo sounds great and I wish you

Re: [RBW] Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

2022-04-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
ecialized C. If she ever rides a carbon Specialized, it won't be black Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 7:35:44 AM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote: > So how long until we see Leah on a black carbon Diverge? > > Eric > > > On Wednesday, April 6, 2022, Bicycle B

[RBW] Re: Riv asks: One bike forever, which one?

2022-04-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
ll be riding into my 90s, a steel mixte is the obvious smart bet. I don't own a steel mixte today, but I'm sure I will someday. I'll buy your 58cm Yves Gomez. I believe strongly that Titanium can have the longevity of steel, so a Titanium Mixte would probably be pretty sweet,

Re: [RBW] Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

2022-04-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
t ride she'd go buy a rattle can and get some color on that thing! BL in EC On Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 5:02:19 AM UTC-7 Doug H. wrote: > Bill, > My answer to the multiple choices is all of the above! > Doug > > On Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 7:52:51 AM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay

Re: [RBW] Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

2022-04-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
88 It's a krazy kandy kolored klown! Bill Lindsay Livonia MI On Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 8:16:56 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Bill! I laughed out loud, and I could use a laugh today. Riots of color > ARE my thing - is it that obvious?! And I’m impressed that you manage

[RBW] Re: Platy Lug: Different. Which one do you have?

2022-04-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
Leah, "bottom bracket lug" is perfectly descriptive, but I think the term you'll see in print when lugs are being discussed is "bottom bracket shell". That term isn't totally specific to cast bottom bracket shells like this. The plain metal cylinder one would use in a tig welded or fillet bra

Re: [RBW] Re: Platy Lug: Different. Which one do you have?

2022-04-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
f this? > > On Apr 8, 2022, at 9:11 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Leah, "bottom bracket lug" is perfectly descriptive, but I think the term > you'll see in print when lugs are being discussed is "bottom bracket > shell". That term isn't totally spec

Re: [RBW] Re: Platy Lug: Different. Which one do you have?

2022-04-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
gt; > Now, the thing for the rest of you Platy-owners to know is which kind of > Platypus you want when the summer Platys arrive. Do you want a Racer Platy > or a Training Platy? Both are excellent. I might recommend one of each. > > Leah > > On Apr 8, 2022, at 9:42 AM, Bill Linds

[RBW] Re: FS- Wavie bar. Brand new, still in wrapper. 660 X 25.4

2022-04-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
PM Sent. I'll pick it up Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, April 8, 2022 at 6:45:47 AM UTC-7 ack...@gmail.com wrote: > Bump. $85 shipped or make me an offer (SF Bay Area pick up would be nice) > > On Monday, February 28, 2022 at 9:33:23 PM UTC-8 Alex K wrote: > >>

[RBW] Re: Platy Lug: Different. Which one do you have?

2022-04-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
g (or the pressing) is more accurately referred to as a "Lugged Bottom Bracket Shell" Paragon only sells the lugless type and calls them BB Shells. Other framebuilder supply houses that sell both types call then Lugless BB Shells or Lugged BB Shells. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, C

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv asks: One bike forever, which one?

2022-04-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
ightforward. I wonder if e-bike motors have a useful service life of 40 years? I know automobile electric motors have sensational longevity. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, April 8, 2022 at 3:40:36 PM UTC-7 Jay Lonner wrote: > Kinda late to this one, but if the point of the quest

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv asks: One bike forever, which one?

2022-04-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
0:05:31 AM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > On Sat, Apr 9, 2022 at 10:18 AM Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> .. If I had to give up all my bikes and only use a trike, I'd regretfully >> but probably quickly become much less of a cyclist. I'd be scared to ride >> in traff

[RBW] Re: WTB/WTT: 165mm 2x crank

2022-04-11 Thread Bill Lindsay
I might have a 165mm XD2 coming available, pending some other maneuvers. If that comes about, I would be open for an arms-for-arms trade for your 172.5mm XD2. I'll let you know if that works out on my end. Certainly don't turn away a "bird in the hand" if it presents its

[RBW] For Sale 52cm Yves Gomez, plus WTB and/or trade

2022-04-11 Thread Bill Lindsay
ero dollar trade: My 52cm Yves Gomez for your 58cm Yves Gomez. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- 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-owner

[RBW] Re: For Sale 52cm Yves Gomez, plus WTB and/or trade

2022-04-11 Thread Bill Lindsay
:33:21 PM UTC-7 Paul Choi wrote: > Pictures? > > On Monday, April 11, 2022 at 1:15:03 PM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> The Yves Gomez keeps coming up in the context of a forever bike, >> particularly among those who don't dig long chainstays. I have a 52cm Yves >>

[RBW] Re: For Sale 52cm Yves Gomez, plus WTB and/or trade

2022-04-11 Thread Bill Lindsay
Bill referred to pictures and did not post the link. Here is the link: Yves Gomez | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/72177720298043254> Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, April 11, 2022 at 2:47:28 PM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Paul Choi very succinc

[RBW] Re: For Sale 52cm Yves Gomez, plus WTB and/or trade

2022-04-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
hould all take that for what it's worth regarding current value. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, April 11, 2022 at 6:13:44 PM UTC-7 Pam Bikes wrote: > I think that's a fair price and I'd buy it if it was a 47. Leah found me > one in Salt Lake City but I think they

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Wahoo Elemnt Bolt V1 bike GPS unit.

2022-04-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
What bar mounts exactly? The clamp on 31.8mm clamshell one? The little circle guy with a rubber bumper zip tie one? One of each? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, April 11, 2022 at 4:01:17 PM UTC-7 weste...@gmail.com wrote: > For Sale: Wahoo Elemnt Bolt V1 bike GPS unit. >

[RBW] Re: Production year of my Sam Hillborne?

2022-04-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
I don't know much about the dating practices at RBW, but I did just call them and Will told me that former Riv Employee Roman is getting married so will no longer be dating. :) Bill "here all week" Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 1:28:02 PM UTC-7 phoen...@gmail.com wrote:

[RBW] Re: WTB: Riv silver chainring guard?

2022-04-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
hing other than a 38 I won't bother. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 5:37:22 AM UTC-7 Michael Morrissey wrote: > Anyone holding one? They've been out of stock for a while. > > M. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Best all-around useful saddlebag?

2022-04-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
ell-known, so a high resale value is guaranteed no matter how much you use it. I won't know whether to pity you or admire you if it turns out to be the only saddlebag you ever own. Buying bags is a noble pursuit. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, April 15, 2022 at 3:20:56 PM UTC-7

[RBW] Re: For Sale 52cm Yves Gomez, plus WTB and/or trade

2022-04-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
if you've got one. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 1:45:18 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > I know. Bill is looking for a 58cm Gomez, which is the topic I'm > responding to. I've seen several Bettys in person, I think Riv sold more of > them. &

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on the IRD quill stem mount shifter

2022-04-19 Thread Bill Lindsay
on a bell, and less like the bolt on a handlebar clamp Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 6:52:46 AM UTC-7 greenteadrinkers wrote: > Wondering anyone has tried out the said quill mount? How was the > experience shifting? Did you stick with the quill mount? > >

[RBW] Re: Searching for Cheviot info

2022-04-19 Thread Bill Lindsay
ments of frames like 100 at a time. I would guess somewhere in the 1000 range would be in the ballpark of the total Cheviots built. If that is in fact the date, what are you looking to do with that information? Just satisfying a curiosity? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, April 19,

[RBW] Re: Searching for Cheviot info

2022-04-19 Thread Bill Lindsay
nstead of > ruminating over this mystery, but alas. 39 degrees and windy. No sun. > Leah > On Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 1:42:52 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> People were discussing the decoding of Maxway serial numbers recently. I >> think they decided that it's M

Re: [RBW] Re: Crust Clydesdale Forks and Rivs

2022-04-19 Thread Bill Lindsay
that Cargo Fork Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 12:30:21 PM UTC-7 Drw wrote: > I agree about it not being able to carry all that much more weight than a > solid front rack. I think the real benefit of it is the size capacity. > Because it's lower, you ca

[RBW] For Sale: Riv Silver Triple Crankset

2022-04-22 Thread Bill Lindsay
off yet. Here's the link to my "stuff for sale" flickr album. Scroll to the bottom. https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/72157634724093620 ALSO, if you have a Riv Silver crankset in 173mm and just want to trade arms for arms, let me know and I'll do that.

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Riv Silver Triple Crankset

2022-04-22 Thread Bill Lindsay
I've already gotten two trade offers for 173's so let's call these claimed. BL in EC On Friday, April 22, 2022 at 7:26:53 PM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > You just ordered a smallish Rivendell frameset and don't have a crankset > picked out. All you know is that all t

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Riv Silver Triple Crankset

2022-04-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
A successful trade has been executed. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito CA On Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 4:28:12 PM UTC-7 Doug H. wrote: > Bill, > If the two offers fall through, unlikely, I would do the crank arm swap. > Doug > > On Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 5:33:38 PM UTC-4 Mojo w

[RBW] Re: WTB: affordable 650b wheelset

2022-04-24 Thread Bill Lindsay
use. They are Velocity Synergy rims on Deore hubs, functionally identical to the Rivendell $360 budget wheelset. I'm looking for $225 plus shipping. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 1:55:25 PM UTC-7 sof...@gmail.com wrote: > Casually seeking a used set of whe

[RBW] 1400 front derailers

2022-04-25 Thread Bill Lindsay
I'm going to give the "skeleton key" FD a look and may buy a few of those also. As an amateur machinist and maker, I've even dabbled with making my own Front Derailers. Or, you can avoid this altogether and run a 1xDrivetrain! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received thi

Re: [RBW] 1400 front derailers

2022-04-25 Thread Bill Lindsay
s, > > Joe in Los Angeles > > On Apr 25, 2022, at 12:10 PM, Conway Bennett > wrote: > > I find front derailleurs tedious to setup, and I rarely *need* them. > Advent X is the best solution in my opinion. But I also live in th second > flattest state. > > On Monda

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