Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

Lucky, I'm in Athens, Ga but I appreciate the offer! Doug On Monday, May 17, 2021 at 7:05:10 PM UTC-4 Lucky wrote: > Where are you located, Doug? I have an Albatross in the garage you could > try in Sacramento. > > On May 17, 2021, at 15:59, Doug Hansford wrote: > > Leah, > > The Billie Bar i

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

on on one is problematic. Or is it? As I type I'm thinking that any bar could be made to work with the right stem length. Hmmmm. Doug H Athens, Ga On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 8:50 PM 'upyou...@yahoo.com' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: Billie Bar - stem length & wtb

Brenden, If you still have the bars and stem for sale I am interested. Doug On Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 12:52:04 PM UTC-4 brenpe...@gmail.com wrote: > Hey J , > > My name is Brenden and I have yet to post in the group yet but I do have a > pair of Billie bars and a 12cm Tallux Stem to pair w

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

Leah, Living next door to a Riv family would be so cool. We could ride and try different bar setups. I think I will try the Billie Bars and like you said could sell and try another bar if needed. Now on the stem length. I agree with Will that the new faceplater stem is the way to go to make bar

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

Leah, Your Billie Bar review is helpful and all points make good sense to me. I think I will appreciate the width and multiple hand positions as I do tend to move my grip around on long rides. What gearing are you using on your Platypus? Doug On Friday, May 21, 2021 at 11:42:03 PM UTC-4 Bicycl

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

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

Re: [RBW] WTB: Billie Bars

The Billie Bars soon to be renamed the Leah Belle Ding Ding Bars... Doug On Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 9:24:27 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Ed, shhh, don’t tell them until AFTER they sell us their bars. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jun 2, 2021, at 6:04 PM, Ed Fausto wrote: > > 

Re: [RBW] WTB: Billie Bars

oss bars though as I have ridden drops almost exclusively on road rides with some limited miles with Bullhorn bars on my Wabi Classic single speed. Doug On Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 7:59:38 AM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > The Billie Bars soon to be renamed the Leah Belle Ding Ding Bars... > Doug &

Re: [RBW] WTB: Billie Bars

Cycles out of Canada. ONE. BAR. I paid handsomely for it after > the $$$ shipping, but I don’t care. These are my perfect bar. > > Gotta run, work starts at 0615. > Leah > > On Jun 3, 2021, at 5:03 AM, Doug H. wrote: > > I'm getting Albatross bars for my new Clem build

Re: [RBW] WTB: Billie Bars

ot; > > How did she even find them?? I went on a little search engine mission > myself just to see if I could get lucky and send her a link for Billie Bars > somewhere out there in the world..no dice. She found them! Belle Bars!!! > > On Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 4:59:38 AM UTC-7

[RBW] WTB Saddle and a Shifter

For my Clem build I'm slowly acquiring parts and am looking to buy used when I can. I would like to buy a brown (not honey) B17 Brooks saddle and one bar end shifter that can friction shift 10 speeds. I will also need v-brakes, brake levers, kickstand. front and rear dyno lights. More to come b

Re: [RBW] WTB: Billie Bars

looking forward to seeing yours and contrats on getting one. > > On Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 6:50:45 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > >> I'll just be happy to be back on a Riv bike. I'm going with a 1x10 >> drivetrain and mixing black and silver components. Gonna be a cool bui

[RBW] Re: FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

I think the prices reflect the increased demand for bikes and decreased supply, which I hope will change now that the pandemic is on the downslope. I was hoping to find a used Rivendell recently at a bargain price but that wasn't happening so I was thrilled to find a new old stock Clem H frame

[RBW] Water Bottle and Cage Talk

I've always used standard size bottle cages and uninsulated bottles. But, I'm intrigued by the Velo Orange Mojave large cage that holds their 32 oz Nalgene and 32 oz insulated Klean Kanteen bottles. On long rides I will take two 20 oz bottles but usually have some left so one 32 might do for lo

Re: [RBW] Water Bottle and Cage Talk

cheap Costco bottle is too skinny for a proper fit in a Mojave. > > On Jun 6, 2021, at 11:20, Doug H. wrote: > > I've always used standard size bottle cages and uninsulated bottles. But, > I'm intrigued by the Velo Orange Mojave large cage that holds their 32 oz > Nal

Re: [RBW] Water Bottle and Cage Talk

family’s bikes, we’re running: >> Albatross, Simworks Fun3, Straight MTB bar, Soma dream bar...and a >> variety if stem lengths from 35-110mm. >> >> On Jun 6, 2021, at 11:31, Doug H. wrote: >> >> Lucky, >> >> Yes, you got me thinking about bottles an

Re: [RBW] Water Bottle and Cage Talk

gt; the best in this regard but the hardware, mounting, and cost can be >>> outlandish. Hope that helps. >>> On Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 7:42:29 PM UTC-5 Lucky wrote: >>> >>>> Doug, there are a lot of nice handlebar bags out there with different >>>> f

Re: [RBW] Re: Question about shim when swapping Albatross for Billie

Shim horror stories! I've used shims once and will again on my Clem build as the stem I could find is 26 and the bars 25.4. My recollection is they were a pain in the arse buy I slid those suckers in and tightened the clamp without too much pain and suffering. But, without shims is always better

[RBW] Re: Being Precious About Your Favorite Bike

Leah, I don't have an irreplaceable bike but I can empathize with this conundrum. You enjoy the Platy more than the Clem and I imagine would love to show the family its awesomeness. My bikes have never been custom or one of a kind but like the Marine's rifle..." This is my rifle (bicycle). There

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

That is a nice Clem H from the first run of them. The curved seat stays are classy in my opinion. If you want a full build the price is right in this market. Doug On Tue, Jun 15, 2021 at 12:32 PM Matthew Williams < matthewwilliamsdes...@gmail.com> wrote: > Clem Smith Jr. > 59cm > $1400 > Montpeli

Re: [RBW] Re: 2021 Appaloosa thread

The bike frame looks awesome. And, your seats and stitching looks just like those in my 2018 Toyota RAV4 SE. Doug On Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 10:49:16 PM UTC-4 duh...@gmail.com wrote: > Wow, it's beautiful, can't wait to see it built up. > > Congrats! > > On Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 7:14:45 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: 2021 Appaloosa thread

Which tires are you going with on the build? I'm looking at tires now too for my Clem build. Doug On Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 1:16:23 PM UTC-4 bicycler...@gmail.com wrote: > Okay okay, you guys told me what I wanted to hear. > A Kasai FS hub and my big ol' squishy tires will be showing up tom

[RBW] Re: FS Grilver 52 Clem H

I'm building up a Clem now and am wondering what your stem/bar set up is on this one. Looks like a quill to threadless adapter? Doug On Friday, June 18, 2021 at 1:18:25 AM UTC-4 ack...@gmail.com wrote: > [image: IMG_0308.jpeg] > > On Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 10:14:30 PM UTC-7 Alex K wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] Re: FS Grilver 52 Clem H

; Looks like a vintage Suntour MTB quill stem. > > Signed: Chris, who thinks that a Grilver 52cm Clem H is the only Rivendell > made in the last 20 years he's interested in.. > > On Friday, June 18, 2021 at 12:04:28 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > >> I'm building up a Cle

[RBW] Parts Shortage Article

https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2021/05/05/key-bike-component-imports-see-bump-march-%E2%80%94-not-nearly-enough#.YNCK12hKhaQ "The aftermarket and repair market is relatively small compared to the OE market" from the linked article. This article comes as no surprise to folks in this

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

Agreed Joe. But, damn that's a nice build. Doug On Mon, Jun 21, 2021 at 2:10 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > In this market with that out-of-stock Riv he may actually get it, but if I > ever sell my Susie remind me not to preemptively call potential buyers > low-balling douchebags. Sheesh! > > "Please d

Re: [RBW] Re: FS Grilver 52 Clem H

o the Clem, but I like the Clem's clean >> lines. I'm not much of a road cyclist anymore, and I haven't really warmed >> up to the step-through designs, so that leaves the Clem H as the top >> contender. Now if only it came with disc brakes... (ducking for cover!) >

[RBW] FS: Albatross Bars and DD Stem

I have an Albatross Heat Treated Aluminum handlebar for sale. Mounted to stem so some scratches but never ridden or had grips installed. Also selling a *black* Nitto 10 cm Dirt Drop stem 26.0 clamp. Stem also mounted on bike but not ridden. I bought these from Analog Cycles but have decided to

[RBW] Re: FS: Albatross Bars and DD Stem

Albatross Bars Sold. Stem sill available. Doug On Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 8:54:32 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > I have an Albatross Heat Treated Aluminum handlebar for sale. Mounted to > stem so some scratches but never ridden or had grips installed. Also > selling a *black* Nitto 1

[RBW] Re: FS: Albatross Bars and DD Stem

Price drop on the Dirt Drop stem...$60 shipped. Doug On Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 8:44:12 AM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > Albatross Bars Sold. Stem sill available. > Doug > > On Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 8:54:32 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > >> I have an Albatross Heat Treated A

[RBW] WTB: Parts for a Build

Sorry for another WTB post but my parts acquisition is nearing an end with a few more needed. If you have any of the following please reach out: Paul Thumbie mount: black preferred Brooks B17 antique brown or black Ergon cork grips new or slightly used Brass bell Blue or black headset spacers (on

[RBW] Re: WTB: Parts for a Build

us shipping. If you want to clamp to the sleeved > part of a 26.0mm handlebar, I could also sell you the perfect shimset to > enable that. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > On Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 7:44:16 AM UTC-7 Doug H. wrote: > >> Sorry for another WTB pos

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Parts for a Build

terested. > > Bones > > On Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 11:20:40 AM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > >> I seek a Microshift right thumbie for a 22.2 bar. Thanks for asking for >> clarification Bill. >> Doug >> >> On Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 10:59:31 AM UTC-4 Bill Lind

Re: [RBW] WTB Clem L

Have you asked Rivendell when they expect another shipment of L frames? I was thinking this fall maybe? Doug On Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 7:59:51 PM UTC-4 Andrew Huston wrote: > I saw that. Really hoping for an L. > > On Sunday, June 20, 2021 at 8:46:12 PM UTC-4 Matthew Williams wrote: > >> He

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Parts for a Build

ront rack (new) $75 >> >> Regards >> >> Gerard Gunhouse >> Atlanta >> On Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 10:44:16 AM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: >> >>> Sorry for another WTB post but my parts acquisition is nearing an end >>> with a few more nee

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Parts for a Build

Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 3:21:42 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > >> Gunner, >> No worries. I think the M12 is designed for cantilever brakes and I'll be >> using v-brakes. I appreciate the post. >> Doug >> >> On Sun, Jun 27, 2021 at 10:14 AM 'Gerard Gunhou

[RBW] Re: The Psychic Derailleur

Mark and Joel, just trade bikes and you're both happy! Doug On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 11:09:13 PM UTC-4 Mark Allen wrote: > > Ha! I bought my Sam there in the fall of 2019, last one he had, black > although at the time I would have preferred orange. Chris was super helpful > in shipping the f

[RBW] Cerdan Crankset

https://www.designboom.com/technology/cerdan-crankset-increases-pedaling-power-06-30-2021/ See above link: I find this design fascinating so thought I'd share it with the Group. This isn't electronic shifting or carbon but good ole mechanical and metal. Could this innovation become accepted in t

[RBW] Re: Cerdan Crankset

modate any sense of a "dead >> zone" you may happen to feel. Why wouldn't you? It's not as if every >> bicycle you've ever pedaled doesn't pedal the same way. >> >> Peter "surprised to discover how mad this seems to make me" Adler >

[RBW] FS: Nitto S83 26.8 Seatpost

I have a black ceramic-coated Nitto S83 seatpost for sale. Inserted in frame but never used on a ride. 26.8 diameter, not 27.2 See photos in linked album. $100 shipped continental U.S. https://photos.app.goo.gl/P2mHkUh19Le2yyke7 Doug Athens, GA -- You received this message because you are sub

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto S83 26.8 Seatpost

SOLD On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 10:50:19 AM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > I have a black ceramic-coated Nitto S83 seatpost for sale. Inserted in > frame but never used on a ride. 26.8 diameter, not 27.2 See photos in > linked album. $100 shipped continental U.S. > > https://ph

[RBW] Re: FS - Rivendell Rambouillet

Jim, Thank you for the thoughtful and kind handling of this sale post. Doug On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 8:37:50 PM UTC-4 Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > Note - this individual is selling the bicycle which belonged to her late > husband. > She felt that this bicycle could find a proper home to a member

[RBW] WTB: Roadini 54 cm

Sell me you 54 cm Roadini complete. I know you want to... Doug Athens, GA -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@google

[RBW] Re: WTB: Roadini 54 cm

*your On Sunday, July 11, 2021 at 7:23:28 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > Sell me you 54 cm Roadini complete. I know you want to... > Doug > Athens, GA > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fr

Re: [RBW] Re: NBD: Simple One

ake a > bit of re-habituation when I ride them after riding my Rivs and Riv copies. > > Doug H. wrote: > >> ... there is very little seat-post exposed with the saddle height set for >> me which I haven't experienced on other bikes. The advantage is that I can >>

[RBW] Re: My Susie build

rnard wrote: > This started as a bike with mostly silver parts, then my custom got Paul > Motololites so the black v-brakes migrated to the Susie, then I sold the > Boscos and Billies were out of stock and I had black stem so I grabbed a > black Ahearne bar, then Doug H had a black

[RBW] Re: My Susie build

Oh, you answered my question in your post. Nice saddle! Doug On Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 11:11:29 AM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > I like it! To my eyes the black, silver, and Rivendell blue look classy > and suits that style of bike. On another note, I have become a fan of 1x > for it'

[RBW] Re: For sale 53cm Rivendell Frank Jones Sr

Aaron, Nice build, too bad it doesn't fit and about the mix-up in size. Do you carry a wrench on rides so that you can change to the other chain ring? I assume you have to move the wheel back to tension the chain. Thanks, Doug in Athens, Ga. On Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 2:03:41 PM UTC-4 A. Doug

[RBW] FS: Gravel King 650b x 48mm

I have a new set of Panaracer Gravel King 650b x 48mm or 1.9 inch tires for sale. I bought these new from Rivendell last month and decided to go with a 700c build so they are brand new never even unfolded. Here is a link to them from the Riv site: https://www.rivbike.com/collections/tires/prod

[RBW] Re: FS: Gravel King 650b x 48mm

in these for the Charlie Gallop frame I am > getting BUT Grant said that the frame could accommodate "around" 45 mm. > Does anyone know how true to size these are? I would prefer to max out the > tire size vs having to go smaller. > > On Monday, August 2, 2021 at 11:22:

[RBW] Re: FS: Gravel King 650b x 48mm

Or I would trade my 650b tires for your 700c 38 to 42 mm tires. Let me know if you have any interest. Doug On Monday, August 2, 2021 at 1:53:34 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > Johnny, > While I don't have first hand experience with these tires, I have read > reviews that claim they a

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

It reminds me of shoes. What kind of shoes are you wearing? Walking, running, tennis, track, etc. I'm just wearing shoes to go mobile. I'm just riding my bicycle and it is a ride bike! Doug On Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 5:32:47 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > After all this time watching (and c

[RBW] Re: Clem L For Sale

. Mint with upgraded wheels and tires as compared to stock. Doug On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 5:54:50 PM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote: > Folks, > I updated the linked album with better photos of the Clem L. It comes just > as shown as I removed the lights and bell that I want to keep. It is i

Re: [RBW] New Roadinis will have clearance for 42 mm tires

Joe, you need that Stainless Steel Clem! Doug On Friday, January 21, 2022 at 4:04:44 PM UTC-5 Eric Daume wrote: > The prototype is for sale on the Riv site. $2k complete, 57cm. If it were > a 60cm I would have bought it. > > I did some powerpoint measurements and estimate the seat height in the

[RBW] Re: FS: Stuff at Analog

They at Analog are good folks up there in the Vermont back woods. Hey, there are some deals in that sales sheet! Thanks for posting Joe. Doug On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 6:51:55 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > Cuz they're lovely people and have done some incredible Riv builds and > they have

[RBW] Re: Riv SimpleOne Color/Cream Headtube change Question

Grant gave some insight on color selection for the new Roaduno in a blahg linked here https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/grant-petersens-blog/no-22-december?_pos=3&_sid=4b5f164df&_ss=r . Here is a snippet of the color choosing thought process: *The thing is, sometimes the color or combo that appe

[RBW] Re: Riv SimpleOne Color/Cream Headtube change Question

Laing, What kind of tires and handlebars do you have on there? Are you still riding it and this photo was during some components changes? Doug On Friday, January 28, 2022 at 12:17:12 PM UTC-5 lconley wrote: > I got a black Clementine 52 frame in the original order. The idea was that > Rivendell

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

Bill, There is a 57 cm Frank Jones Sr. on eBay if that interests you. I'll post the link in case you hadn't seen it. https://www.ebay.com/itm/185245621839?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&siteid=0&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&toolid=20008&campid=5335981329&customid=with-subcat Doug On Monday, January 31, 2022 at 10:

[RBW] Re: FS: Platypus (50cm) and Randonneur (63cm)

Pretty sure someone on the list is looking for a Platy. That is a nice build! Doug On Monday, January 31, 2022 at 6:24:52 PM UTC-5 Daniel wrote: > Hi, all! > My friend (and former owner of my Clem H!) Gautam is selling a 50cm > Platypus: > https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/bik/d/azusa-rive

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

IF I sold my new Clem L I would buy this Sam Hillborne as I ride mostly road miles and this would suit me better. The Clem is so nice though for all around riding on multiple surfaces. Alas, I bought what was available new from Rivendell at the time. The new photos do present the bicycle well.

[RBW] Clem On Gravel

I took a short gravel ride on my Clem L today and can report it handled gravel with ease. The Teravail Ehline tires had plenty of traction. Since I have had no interest from buyers I'm ready to spice it up Bicycle Belle style! I'll probably do colored headset spacers and bolts to start. I'm thi

Re: [RBW] Clem On Gravel

2022 at 5:15 PM Joe Mullins wrote: > How do you like those tires on pavement? > > Can’t wait to see how you spice it up! > > Joe > > On Feb 6, 2022, at 1:59 PM, Doug H. wrote: > > I took a short gravel ride on my Clem L today and can report it handled > gravel

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem L For Sale

e, please send me an email and let me know where to send the > payment. > > Thanks very much, > Yakeen > > On Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 5:26:14 PM UTC-8 Doug H. wrote: > >> This is a bump and an update. I installed a Microshift thumb shifter >> today, indexed, a

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

Why are WI freewheels louder? I ask as I have no idea. Doug On Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 2:43:10 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > "The hub or freewheel noise or lack thereof is all part of a bike's > personality. I have loud WI freewheels and I have quiet Shimano Deore > freehubs." > > This i

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

It didn't take long for the attack on the OP and the defense of Grant. I doubt Grant feels the need to be defended though. Doug On Friday, February 11, 2022 at 4:12:22 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > I think what you described in your full-sus experience breaks down to "it > didn't beat the crap

[RBW] Re: WTB Choco-moose

I had Choco-moose on a Simple One and really like them. Rivendell may have them in stock even though they aren't on the website. They did when I bought mine. Doug On Friday, February 18, 2022 at 2:45:45 PM UTC-5 mcgr...@gmail.com wrote: > Even though I'm going to give my Ron's Ortho bars anothe

[RBW] ISO: Short Pull Silver Brake Levers

I'm looking for a set of short pull silver brake levers with a 22.2 mm clamp (7/8 Inch) to fit on my Nitto Jitensha bars. Let me know what you have in the ole parts bin. Thanks, Doug Athens, GA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" grou

[RBW] Re: Clem H - Holy Hell

Marty, That is a cool setup and on a Clem! The Clems really are do-it-all and set up as you like bikes. Happy riding. Doug On Monday, February 28, 2022 at 4:40:29 PM UTC-5 Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA wrote: > My Clem H enjoys being a single speed lately thanks to a White ENO hub, > and a hol

Re: [RBW] Roaduno 2022 concepts

I have bullhorn bars on my Wabi Classic single speed but it is built for that or drops with a short top tube. I could see using the Tosco bars with a long stem or maybe Wavie bars. Doug Athens, GA On Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 2:08:23 PM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote: > Agreed. I am the same. I use a

[RBW] Re: Riding everywhwere article

Pam, I enjoyed the article and you are inspiring in your ability and willingness to ride most any road. I'm curious about what lights, reflective clothing, etc. you use to be seen by drivers? I ride on roads often but there are some that I avoid for fear of being hit or honestly being a nuisance

[RBW] Re: ISO: Riv 50/52 Step Through (Platypus, Clem L, Cheviot)

Is the Platy is Cambridge a 50 or 55? Doug On Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 10:09:15 AM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > I got a hot tip from Leah on a Platy in Cambridge however it is being sold > as a complete and the price is fair but since I have so many parts its a > pain to pay the higher price

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Custom $950

Good one! Doug On Friday, April 1, 2022 at 7:40:11 AM UTC-4 lconley wrote: > Rare adjustable angle lugs and telescoping adjustable length chainstays so > you always have the geometry that you want. Adjustable trail forks. > Ultralight Unobtanium tubing. Special Rene Herse self-truing wheelset w

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Hunqapillar on Monumental Loop

Weth, Thank you for sharing. Looks like you guys had a good time. The scenery is beautiful. The photo with your bike upright with the kickstand and the hardtail on it's side made me think of how useful the small things on a bike can be. Doug Athens, Ga On Friday, April 1, 2022 at 9:32:41 AM UTC

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

The F-250 comment gave it away as an April Fool's Day joke. haha On Friday, April 1, 2022 at 8:37:25 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: > That's hardcore 👊 > > On Friday, April 1, 2022 at 4:24:38 PM UTC-7 jmlmu...@gmail.com wrote: > >> I swooped it up immediately. I live in LA but I took a quick flight

[RBW] Re: A Platy on the Raddy

Excellent story. Bicycles are for everyone! Doug On Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 1:07:34 PM UTC-4 larson@gmail.com wrote: > Very cool build and a great story/message. > Randy > > On Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 9:13:47 AM UTC-5 JohnS wrote: > >> Had to share this wonderful story and great looking P

[RBW] Re: Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

Leah, Thank you for sharing this story. I think most people assume you need carbon or aluminum with drop bars to join in group road riding, I know I did for many years. I rode a carbon Felt Z6 in group rides. It was a great bike but not comfortable on any ride honestly. I didn't realize how unc

Re: [RBW] Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

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 wrote: > Eric Daume jokingly asked: " how long until we see Leah on a black carbon > Diverge?" > > If we're taking bets, put my money on the "don't hold your breath" box

Re: [RBW] Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

stry. She'd buy one if that was the only way > C. 1,000,000:1 odds Even if every bike in the world is a black carbon > specialized, on her first 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

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

Leah, This seems to be a question only Grant can answer. Lug design is an art and and a work of design engineering. Which do you like better? Doug On Friday, April 8, 2022 at 9:42:36 AM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Leah asked: " What do you make of this?" > > Well DUH! Obviously the plainer one

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

Roberta, This is a beautiful bike! And, I think worth the price considering the build. Doug On Mon, Apr 18, 2022 at 4:14 PM Roberta wrote: > This is my ex-bike, that I wax poetic about every once in awhile on the > thread.It's a great ride and well loved by me and Kurt's son. > > Roberta > >

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

I think it is time to ask Grant. I'm intrigued. Leah, was your raspberry Platy sort of a pre-production model? If so, I think Joe has nailed it. Doug On Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 11:54:49 AM UTC-4 lwt...@gmail.com wrote: > Mine is a 60cm, also. Joe's theory seems pretty sound. > > On Friday, A

[RBW] Re: ISO short quill stem (60-80mm) for my Albastache

I just realized you don't want a Technomic. Sorry. Doug On Friday, April 22, 2022 at 12:37:16 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > Sean, > I have one that I think is a 60, it measure two inches from center of bolt > to center of clamp. Nitto Technomic. > [image: image2.jpeg][image: i

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO short quill stem (60-80mm) for my Albastache

t with > the stem just a touch above the headtube, want to make sure it'll fit. > > On Fri, Apr 22, 2022 at 11:38 AM Doug H. wrote: > >> I just realized you don't want a Technomic. Sorry. >> Doug >> >> On Friday, April 22, 2022 at 12:37:16 PM UTC

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO short quill stem (60-80mm) for my Albastache

9? > > thanks! > Sean > > On Fri, Apr 22, 2022 at 11:57 AM Doug H. wrote: > >> Sean >> 7.875 or 7 7/8 inches bottom of the stem bolt to bottom of the bend. >> Doug >> >> On Friday, April 22, 2022 at 12:49:18 PM UTC-4 Sean Steinle wrote: >> >>&

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

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 wrote: > Nice sales pitch Bill > > On Friday, April 22, 2022 at 9:58:00 PM UTC-6 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> I've already gotten two trade offers for 173's so let'

[RBW] Grant Petersen Discussion on Reddit

If you've been following Grant's "Bicycle Sentences" on Instagram you probably saw the one about saddle to handlebar rise. It spurred an interesting Reddit conversation linked here: Reddit

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus/Clem sizing

6, 2022 at 5:23:06 AM UTC-7 Doug H. wrote: > >> Keith, >> I ride a 52 Clem and am 5'10" with an 83 PBH. I could ride a 59 I think >> but I prefer the 650b wheels. The 45 Clem has 26 inch wheels while the 59 >> has 700c. It's so cool that wheel size scales

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus/Clem sizing

t;> elsewhere in the description. Nobody 5 feet tall is riding a current 45cm >> Clem L. >> >> On Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 8:34:32 AM UTC-7 Doug H. wrote: >> >>> Good catch Joe. I think that is a good change and makes sense with the >>> lng chai

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus/Clem sizing

batch and doesn't even correspond to the PBH recs > elsewhere in the description. Nobody 5 feet tall is riding a current 45cm > Clem L. > > On Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 8:34:32 AM UTC-7 Doug H. wrote: > >> Good catch Joe. I think that is a good change and makes sense with

[RBW] Re: PSA - Brooks B68s FS on eBay

Laing, Do you ride on a B68? Doug On Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 10:27:50 AM UTC-4 lconley wrote: > A slightly used Honey B68s is for sale on eBay for less than $100 > including shipping. > No relation to seller - just a person who keeps an eye out for B68 saddles. > > Laing > -- You received

[RBW] Re: PSA - Brooks B68s FS on eBay

The one on eBay is listed an a "women's" saddle. I assume this is just a short version. I think I'll grab it! Thanks, Doug On Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 10:46:28 AM UTC-4 lconley wrote: > Yes. I have at least 8 of them. > > Laing > > On Wednesday, April 2

[RBW] Re: PSA - Brooks B68s FS on eBay

Well dang. It sold already. Doug On Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 10:50:32 AM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > The one on eBay is listed an a "women's" saddle. I assume this is just a > short version. I think I'll grab it! > Thanks, > Doug > > On Wednesday, April

[RBW] Re: Grant Petersen Discussion on Reddit

s much. That's all. My first two posts on Reddit. I probably won't get > hooked, but I saw this and the Brooks one, and thought what the heck, I'll > risk it. > > On Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 8:11:57 AM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > >> If you&#x

[RBW] Re: Grant Petersen Discussion on Reddit

th the features we like (includeing bag loops). If somebody else made it we'd get it, but there are like five quintillion plastic saddles out there, a small amount of variation, and I've seen none with bag loops. G" On Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 2:29:09 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote:

[RBW] A Quiet Ride and Thoughts of Bicycle Commuting

I rode today and noticed the quietness of my Clem. The friction shifting is almost noiseless and the Silver2 shifter is perfect. The front shifter is the clickety Sun Race that works just fine but does make noise. After a somewhat stressful day at work the ride was just what I needed. I have co

Re: [RBW] Re: A Quiet Ride and Thoughts of Bicycle Commuting

I appreciated all of the feedback. I think I will start by commuting once a week as has been suggested and go from there. I'll need a rack and I think the Rivendell Shiny Rear Rack would be great, when it's back in stock. I already have a Sackville Backabike Pannier to use which should hold all

Re: [RBW] Re: A Quiet Ride and Thoughts of Bicycle Commuting

Oh, and I do want a dynamo setup so I don't have to remember to charge my lights. I plan to put an order in with Rich on Monday. Does anyone have a recommendation for front and rear lights? Doug On Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 8:56:02 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > I appreciated all of the

[RBW] Re: Jim 7-Speed Cassettes

Nine speed seems to hit the sweet spot for me on my Clem with the double chainrings. Although, I imagine any rider could adapt to 5 or more rear sprockets. Doug On Monday, May 2, 2022 at 7:55:37 PM UTC-4 hinton...@gmail.com wrote: > Scott, the capacity math works out but it looks like the spec

Re: [RBW] Re: A Quiet Ride and Thoughts of Bicycle Commuting

As an indexed shifter rider for most of my life, I am surprised at how I have adapted to and enjoy friction shifting. I am still in the process of developing muscle memory for one gear at a time shifting but it is coming along. My assumption is that barrel adjusters are not needed with friction

Re: [RBW] Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

to put yourself out >>> there. It's easy to feel like "I don't belong" to these types of groups >>> when you see people riding differently than you. So commendable. >>> >>> last year I did a "Gravel Race" on my surly long haul trucke

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