[RBW] Re: Kilts!

Ha, thanks Kate! My wife was a field hockey player in high school, she's been trying to remember if the skirts were plain blue or tartan though. Either way, a quick jab with the hockey stick (they were expected to carry them to & from school) kept any cheeky boys in line! They make a women's l

[RBW] Re: Kilts!

You gotta do itthat's a beautiful tartan. Will's building up the courage, needs a little prodding. On Monday, June 27, 2022 at 6:17:03 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > They've got Lindsay tartan... > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Monday, June 27, 2022 at 2:18:18 PM UTC-7 philipr...@

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

I like the mounting of the front lamp low as it perfectly illuminates the street ahead (I live in Pothole City) and doesn't blind anyone coming the other way. I have a big issue with riders shining their 1,000 lumen lights directly into oncoming traffic as it's so bright people approaching lose

[RBW] Re: Kilts!

You gotta do it & send pics! On Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 1:27:33 AM UTC-5 sean.b...@dignitymemorial.com wrote: > Wholeheartedly agree with you, Philip! I commute to work daily on my > Riv! Only sport the kilt around St Patty's day, though. You inspire me! > I may kilt up tomorrow! > > On

[RBW] Piriformis - Help!

My riding is being seriously compromised by Piriformis syndrome. I'm with a sports doc and in PT for this so don't need advice on treatment, more so, any shared experience specific to cycling. Pressure on the Periformis area causes both localized pain and pain in my calf. Running does not exasp

[RBW] Re: Piriformis - Help!

Thanks all, I was wondering about trying a B-67 but it's a major investment if I'm wrong! I guess I could do Amazon & return though. On Friday, August 5, 2022 at 10:26:16 AM UTC-5 George Schick wrote: > Interestingly, I have either B-17's or a Flyer on all but one of my bikes > and I ride the

[RBW] Re: Piriformis - Help!

Thanks & great question. In an attempt to isolate this I've been staying on the Platypus only, it seems (maybe) that the Kona ULTD doesn't cause as much issue which makes no sense as it's a more forward/pressure on that area riding position so in the name of eliminating variables... I've redon

[RBW] Re: Piriformis - Help!

Thanks Jim - you were doing the simple stretches only? My PT recommended those (which feel good) & the lacrosse ball direct massage which seems to make things worse. On Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 4:43:48 PM UTC-5 Jim Whorton wrote: > Another thing is just giving yourself plenty of time to heal

Re: [RBW] Re: Piriformis - Help!

el the tight muscle stretching. I do this usually at night > or whenever it feels tight, but not when truly sore. > > Oh, and I also moved my computer to a standing desk. > > Jim > > On Aug 6, 2022, at 6:06 PM, Philip Barrett wrote: > > Thanks Jim - you were

Re: [RBW] Re: Piriformis - Help!

mental well being. On Sunday, August 7, 2022 at 9:10:50 AM UTC-5 Philip Barrett wrote: > Mine is similar, except on the floor, good old Iyengar twist. Like you, > seems to work without making anything worse. > > I did the same for my computer too, I have to recommend the Monoprice

Re: [RBW] Re: Piriformis - Help!

orts doc not just a GP. Luckily I can still run but being off the bike >> for an undetermined period of time is a big hit to the physical & mental >> well being. >> >> On Sunday, August 7, 2022 at 9:10:50 AM UTC-5 Philip Barrett wrote: >> >>> Mine is si

Re: [RBW] Re: I see a thread on Piriformis. But I have a different problem, wondering if anyone has knowledge?

Joel, I reread your post a couple of times and the 2 things that jumped out at me were the IT band and the MRI. If a nerve is being impinged you've hopefully found your issue and either way that surely needs to be addressed prior to anything else (including PT)? That nerve (and sciatica) would a

Re: [RBW] Re: I see a thread on Piriformis. But I have a different problem, wondering if anyone has knowledge?

ething I > had not thought of “ Theorizing here that perhaps the nerve/sciatica is > causing the body to twist which in turn is irritating the IT band and > causing the knee pain” and makes a lot of sense to me. > > Thanks for reading my note thoroughly……. > > Joel > Sent fro

Re: [RBW] FS - MKS XC Bear Trap Pedals

These are sold! Thanks, On Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 11:38:35 AM UTC-5 jmlmu...@gmail.com wrote: > PM sent! > > Thanks, > > Joe > > On Oct 9, 2022, at 9:11 AM, Philip Barrett wrote: > >  > > Great condition, bearings spin freely. $30 + shipping costs. >

[RBW] Re: Hi & Questions...

Thanks! On Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 4:37:10 AM UTC-6 Ed Carolipio wrote: > Hi Phillip, > > Welcome to the group. There was a long conversion on this topic a couple > of years back and, based on what Sam owners say and your preferences, the > Sam (most recent one with the cantis) would be

Re: [RBW] Re: Hi & Questions...

Actually I've ridden Big Bend & across the border into Baja & Nuevo Leon many times! Mostly on dirt motorcycles but also some MTB stuff, I love the desert too. I live full time on Dallas (my job is US based) & we're commuting back & forward (well pre-COVID that was the plan at least) as we buil

[RBW] Re: Riv Bike Pics with Christmas Themed Background

Paul - if you ride by the 5600 block of Swiss Ave. you'll see our old, kitschy blow mold Santa display which our former neighbors have taken on. On Sunday, December 20, 2020 at 8:00:53 AM UTC-6 Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY) wrote: > It was unseasonably warm in New York last weekend, so we went

Re: [RBW] Re: Hi & Questions...

Thanks all, I'm certainly very comfortable on a drop bar bike albeit I spend about 90% of the time on the hoods. Many years & pounds ago I used to indulge in a little road racing & currently both my bikes are really set up too low (pure road machine is a CIOCC) for my aging body and part of this

[RBW] Re: Riv Bike Pics with Christmas Themed Background

If it was the 2019 tour you visited our house! We focused on the history somewhat & did go into detail on how they attempted to survive the Texas summers prior to AC. The tour itself raises tens of thousands of dollars, all of which is spent on local charities and schools and we thoroughly enjo

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Bike Pics with Christmas Themed Background

lding-the-impossible > On Mon, Dec 21, 2020 at 11:00 AM Philip Barrett > wrote: > >> If it was the 2019 tour you visited our house! We focused on the history >> somewhat & did go into detail on how they attempted to survive the Texas >> summers prior to AC. The

Re: [RBW] Hi & Questions...

he Joe might do you better than the Sam. > You’ll just have to figure out the best stem combo for your drops. > > -Nathan Mattia > > “I saw a tiger. Now I understand. I saw a tiger and the tiger saw a man.” > > On Dec 26, 2020, at 8:47 AM, Philip Barrett wrote: > > Still

Re: [RBW] Hi & Questions...

t >>>> immediately after riding the Stumpjumper--of the two, I much prefer the >>>> Appaloosa's cruiser-like ride to the Stumpjumper's dirt-bike quickness. >>>> The >>>> Appaloosa's ride is perfect for my nearly-upright style of running

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Saddle, Shifters, Crankset, Dynamo

Sent you an email on the saddle. Thanks, PB On Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 11:46:32 PM UTC-6 Bones wrote: > Price drop: > > $75 for the saddle, shipped > $175 for the crankset, shipped > $40 for the dynamo, shipped > > Bones > > On Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 12:34:42 AM UTC-5 Bones wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: Anyone in Boise,ID that can help facilitate a purchase?

I had that on ebay recently (not bike related). I just had UPS pick it up as a scheduled delivery so all the seller had to do was pack it. They were fine with that. On Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 10:02:36 AM UTC-6 Igor wrote: > Found a (not a Rivendell) fat bike at a shop..they won't ship it.

Re: [RBW] Re: For Sale: Saddle, Shifters, Crankset, Dynamo

Same email as the list here - thanks! On Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 11:31:35 AM UTC-6 David Hays wrote: > I’ll take it Phillip. Tell me where to PayPal. Thanks. > David > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jan 6, 2021, at 11:50 AM, Philip Barrett wrote: > > Sent yo

Re: [RBW] Re: For Sale: Saddle, Shifters, Crankset, Dynamo

Perfect - I'm going to have you ship straight to my bike store as they're building up the frame. On Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 11:46:52 AM UTC-6 David Hays wrote: > Out for a COVID test. Will PayPal when I get home. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jan 6, 2021, at

Re: [RBW] For Sale: Saddle, Shifters, Crankset, Dynamo

That's correct. On Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 1:14:21 PM UTC-6 David Hays wrote: > I’m home. > Just to confirm: PayPal to philipr...@gmail.com? > David > > On Jan 6, 2021, at 12:44 PM, Philip Barrett wrote: > > Same email as the list here - thanks! > > On Wed

Re: [RBW] For Sale: Saddle, Shifters, Crankset, Dynamo

David Hays - you just sent me money, I'm the buyer of the saddle not the seller! Paypal will not let me reject the transfer, please rescind your end. Bones - I think there's confusion going on here? Did I buy the Brooks or not? On Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 1:15:50 PM UTC-6 Phil

Re: [RBW] Mb-1 closest modern riv relative

Old = Sold :) On Monday, January 11, 2021 at 1:36:44 PM UTC-6 Philip Barrett wrote: > Thanks...that one is old but I'm working on a couple more, here's a sneak > "before" preview of something I found this weekend for $160; > > [image: PXL_20210110_235059925.jpg]

Re: [RBW] Re: Not a Riv but...

Agreed - the wheels aren't that great anyway, this was part of the original plan but then budget creep struck and nice toys like Brook's saddles beckoned! On Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 12:10:27 PM UTC-6 ttoshi wrote: > Looks beautiful! The final improvement I would consider is a 650b > conve

[RBW] Re: Not a Riv but...

PXL_20210124_165847266.jpg] >> >> [image: PXL_20210124_165535577.jpg] >> >> On Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 11:20:45 AM UTC-6 Philip Barrett wrote: >> >>> ...certainly inspired by one! >>> >>> $160 buy from Craigslist. Before; >>> &

[RBW] Re: Not a Riv but...

mage: PXL_20210124_165535577.jpg] >> >> On Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 11:20:45 AM UTC-6 Philip Barrett wrote: >> >>> ...certainly inspired by one! >>> >>> $160 buy from Craigslist. Before; >>> >>> [image: PXL_20210110_235059925.jpg] >

[RBW] Re: Not a Riv but...

le. Also, agreed on that >> grey, so good! >> >> On Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 9:21:29 AM UTC-8 philipr...@gmail.com >> wrote: >> >>> After; >>> >>> [image: PXL_20210124_165847266.jpg] >>> >>> [image: PXL_20210124_165535

[RBW] Re: That 54cm Saluki/Heron in Rhode Island

I recently bought some speakers from a guy who wasn't prepared to ship. I just set up a pickup with UPS, pre-paid and he was perfectly happy with that. You could try offering the same via bikeflights.com? On Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 7:24:43 PM UTC-6 LBleriot wrote: > The ad says that the p

Re: [RBW] Fun with Lights!

seeing the road. Both are > powered by a modern Velogical dynamo running on the rear wheel. > > > > --Eric Norris > campyo...@me.com > Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy > YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > > On Feb 8, 2021, at 6:24 AM, Philip Barrett wrote: > > I ha

[RBW] Re: Rivendell vs Crust! Which is Better?

Actually it's Rory Gallagher. On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 10:33:43 PM UTC-6 Mark Schneider wrote: > I deliberately didn't bother to watch it because it's a stupid click bate > title and a ridiculous premise. Like Ben stated they're both great bikes, > but quite different. My custom Terafrer

[RBW] Re: Rivendell vs Crust! Which is Better?

OT on... English = from the country of England British = from the countries of England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Island Growing up in post war Britain was drab, dreary & dark. While the US was enjoying the greatest economic boom in history & the sun shone every day in Southern California the

[RBW] Re: Rivendell vs Crust! Which is Better?

Path Less Pedalled is one of the good guys and I think Russ works alone out of his (unheated) garage in Montana which may account for some of the editing trickery? Personally I find it great that there is so much great stuff to watch out there for absolutely no cost, most of these creators are

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell vs Crust! Which is Better?

Confession; I got to work with Rory before his demons killed him. It was both a joy and a tragedy, he was such a prolific talent and one of the sweetest people you could meet. But daily in the studio, by mid-evening he had drunk himself to the point of no return and we spent the next 6 to 8 hou

[RBW] Re: New look for rivbike.com and new News blog

Still quite a few 404s when you click on links to frames. On Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 12:27:57 AM UTC-6 Philip Williamson wrote: > This is pretty cool. > I agree when people say to stick the nav bar to the top of the screen and > to organize the categories by subtype. OptimalSort >

[RBW] Re: How to Video for First Time Cloth Bar wrappers

Looks good, just FYI if you put videos up as kid's content it cannot be saved for later viewing & I'm sure many here would like to archive this? On Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 12:16:54 PM UTC-6 James / Analog Cycles wrote: > We put together a cloth bar wrapping primer for first timers. It's

[RBW] Re: FS: Stuff! For cyclists! For... you?

Go ahead & sell me the light mount please. Paypal I presume? Email address is one I use here. Thanks, On Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 10:17:07 PM UTC-6 Nathan F wrote: > Dos Eno and GRX crankset are spoken for. Everything else still up for > grabs! > On Tuesday, 16 February 2021 at 11:00:48

[RBW] Re: Bizarre Winter Weather

Hey Paul! I rode yesterday & plan to later today too - parts of the Santa Fe Trail & Katy were still pretty slushy & icy where the sun hadn't got too. Aside form that & the vicious little breeze it was quite pleasant (especially with a belly full of Off The Bone 'Q before I left). Made me glad

Re: [RBW] Bizarre Winter Weather

Welcome to Texas! [image: Screen Shot 2021-02-21 at 5.06.12 PM.png] On Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 1:49:07 PM UTC-6 Patrick Moore wrote: > "The world turn'd upside down." > > Did Dallas get less snow than other parts of TX? I thought parts were > buried. > > How did you fare for power and wat

Re: [RBW] Bizarre Winter Weather

There's an old saying; "If God had meant Texans to ski he would have given them snow" To which the Texans reply "If God had meant Coloradans to ski he would have given them money" Those CA transplants got a shock last week! But I'm all for them, together we can turn this state blue. Riding su

Re: [RBW] Bizarre Winter Weather

I did the race as a Cat-4 in the late-80s. I had a friend who was struggling so I decided to stay with him, he dropped out at about mile 65 & I rode the rest of it on my own. I remember my 1st thought after I crossed the line was "I will never have to do this f***ing thing again." Words I've li

Re: [RBW] Bizarre Winter Weather

My favorite HHH story is as follows; An ex-work colleague of my wife's who has became a great family friend decided upon retirement to take up cycling for his health. His wife poo-poohed the whole idea particularly when it came to spending money (and she is not one to be messed with, we'll leave

Re: [RBW] Bizarre Winter Weather

Funny you should mention that as, until last week, Talisker were the only distillery on the Island producing whisky but we just got exciting news on our 2nd operation (took only 190 years to come) who they released their 1st batch on Friday. Luckily I have a friend close by who is picking me up

Re: [RBW] Bizarre Winter Weather

There's another great brewery on the island - https://skyeale.com/ale/ Started by 2 friends who realized they were spending way too much on other brewer's beer & they should do something about it! On Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 10:17:15 AM UTC-6 ericf3 wrote: > One of my favorite radio come

Re: [RBW] Do the Clem Smith Junior stepthrough bicycles have a used value?

I'm not sure I saw the original listing. What size is this? On Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 10:38:26 PM UTC-6 Joe Bernard wrote: > I think you need to update the original FS post with pics of the bike with > Nitto racks, the one you show only has a Pletscher rear. The new pics may > have th

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr. L for Sale

Sent you a text Brian. On Friday, February 26, 2021 at 8:32:43 AM UTC-6 Roberta wrote: > Brian, my mustard 51 cm Joe A will be on the market in a few days. PM me > if interested. Full bike only at this time. > > Roberta in Philadelphia, PA > > On Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 10:10:44 PM UTC-

Re: [RBW] Do the Clem Smith Junior stepthrough bicycles have a used value?

Sent you a text Brian...2 threads going here :) On Friday, February 26, 2021 at 8:27:03 AM UTC-6 Roberta wrote: > 52cm. > https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/ekTmhSz7_Nc/m/xtDuJpWHAwAJ > It’s a great deal. > > On Friday, February 26, 2021 at 9:04:03 AM UTC-5 philipr...@gmail.com

Re: [RBW] Do the Clem Smith Junior stepthrough bicycles have a used value?

I'm not on Facebook either but sent you a text & an email on this bike. On Friday, February 26, 2021 at 11:17:20 AM UTC-6 brianma...@gmail.com wrote: > Thanks for this. I’m not on Facebook. Maybe this thread is. > > Brian O > > On Thu, Feb 25, 2021 at 20:38 Joe Bernard wrote: > >> I think yo

Re: [RBW] Do the Clem Smith Junior stepthrough bicycles have a used value?

Not sure how else to say this? I'm interested in buying your bike, if you're still interested in selling. On Friday, February 26, 2021 at 11:21:10 AM UTC-6 brianma...@gmail.com wrote: > Yes. I’m not on any social media and wonder if that’s bad. > > B > > On Fri, Feb

Re: [RBW] Do the Clem Smith Junior stepthrough bicycles have a used value?

I’m now worried that my messages are not posting on the group feed? Maybe ending up in some internet dungeon somewhere? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Friday, February 26, 2021 at 11:29 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Do the Clem Smith Junior stepthr

Re: [RBW] Do the Clem Smith Junior stepthrough bicycles have a used value?

On the Peninsula south of San Francisco. Can you come > get a test ride? > > Brian Oldham. > > > On Fri, Feb 26, 2021 at 09:23 Philip Barrett wrote: > >> Not sure how else to say this? I'm interested in buying your bike, if >> you're still interested

Re: [RBW] Do the Clem Smith Junior stepthrough bicycles have a used value?

FYI - I tried call the 916 number & left you a text. On Friday, February 26, 2021 at 12:51:35 PM UTC-6 Philip Barrett wrote: > > Dallas, TX - so buying long distance - would love to see some more pics of > the bike as she is built up now. > On Friday, February 26, 2021 at 1

Re: [RBW] Do the Clem Smith Junior stepthrough bicycles have a used value?

This lurker just became an owner - thanks Brian! On Friday, February 26, 2021 at 1:32:51 PM UTC-6 brianma...@gmail.com wrote: > More proof that the value of the Rivendell is the owners group. Real > bicycle knowledge including the world in which we ride. Thanks. > > Brian O > > On Fri, Feb 26

Re: [RBW] Do the Clem Smith Junior stepthrough bicycles have a used value?

very glad that extremes met, and that Brian >> sold and Phil bought. Hallelujah! >> >> >> On Fri, Feb 26, 2021 at 2:07 PM Philip Barrett >> wrote: >> >>> This lurker just became an owner - thanks Brian! >>> >> -- >> >>

Re: [RBW] Do the Clem Smith Junior stepthrough bicycles have a used value?

> > Brian Oldham > > On Fri, Feb 26, 2021 at 1:07 PM Philip Barrett > wrote: > >> This lurker just became an owner - thanks Brian! >> >> On Friday, February 26, 2021 at 1:32:51 PM UTC-6 brianma...@gmail.com >> wrote: >> >>> More pro

Re: [RBW] Do the Clem Smith Junior stepthrough bicycles have a used value?

I think some very good points were made above in that you have to be able to appreciate what you're looking at to understand the value. I'm sure most people look at the Rivendell range and think "Target bike" or at best "Linus bike" (which incidentally my wife rides happily) so you're not going

Re: [RBW] Do the Clem Smith Junior stepthrough bicycles have a used value?

Husqvarna FE501S - no less, guy had owned for a year, put 500 miles on it & was upside down on the financing. Ad appeared late Sunday evening, he was about 40 miles away & I told him I'd be there at 9am in the morning with cash. Got it for a price that even my motorcycle wholesaler friend could

[RBW] Re: Let's see your shop and workbench

I was restoring a 1967 Meyers Manx, pre-tag body, the genuine article. Got about 80% finished & downsizing caught up with me! I had MIG, TIG & Oxy-Fuel, 208V power, compressor & perhaps best of all; AC & heat...c'est la vie... The new house we're building will have a fairly compact but useful g

[RBW] Re: Let's see your shop and workbench

That's a really nice set up, I use those same IKEA drawers as storage/printer stand in my office. Sensible size compressor too, if you're not looking run a die grinder there's no need to go any bigger than that. I like how you have summer & winter homes, sort of like heading to the Hamptons or

Re: [RBW] Let's see your shop and workbench

Thanks - it was a beauty and quite rare as an original (certified) pre-tag body so probably one of the first 100 made. The paint job was a 10-footer at best though & I did re-use the seat frames but the rest of them had been occupied my Mr. & Mrs. Mouse for too long to be saved (mask & gloves r

Re: [RBW] Let's see your shop and workbench

Laing; that must be semi-commercial or full-commercial operation? On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 8:03:25 AM UTC-6 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Laing, I am at a loss for words. If you ever have a yard sale, and it's > after the pandemic, I'm making special travel arrangements! > > On Thursday, Ma

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see your shop and workbench

I went down the Pliny road with my boss once...neither of us were at our best the next day! On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 4:14:55 PM UTC-8 Jason Fuller wrote: > PtY! Nice! I got to try it last year thanks to being bottled and a > friend travelling for it. I don't see myself making that kind

[RBW] Convert to Tubeless?

Okey dokey folks - I'm thinking I'd like to convert my Clem Smith (650b) to tubeless. Reason being that my neighborhood and favorite route to the trails is pretty much old school industrial and I'm constantly fighting punctures from debris. Since the Alex rims look to support a tubeless set up

[RBW] Re: Convert to Tubeless?

Thanks all lots of good info here, makes sense to use the "real" tape as the cost is not very high. As to the fitting; I've done this many times with dirt motorcycle tires so have an idea of what I'm facing! On Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 5:52:16 AM UTC-8 eddietheflay wrote: > > yes forgot soa

[RBW] Re: Convert to Tubeless?

Analog are building up my ULTD Sutra right now which will be tubeless, looks like I'll go with the James gang again for the same for the Riv. On Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 7:28:34 PM UTC-8 Roberta wrote: > Analog did my tubeless conversion on two bikes 9 months ago, and I haven't > had a problem.

[RBW] Re: What is the seller's safety with PayPal and other payments.

Note that transferring the funds out of Paypal and into your bank account does not protect you from Paypal reacquiring those funds back from your account in a dispute. That's why they have you "link" your bank account rather than it just set up as a direct deposit. On Monday, March 8, 2021 at

[RBW] Bike Snob Today!

As usual from Eben, Riv-love & a good take on the next BIG THING. https://bikesnobnyc.com/2021/03/09/are-you-still-a-marketing-consultant-if-nobodys-consulting-you/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this gr

[RBW] Re: Bike Snob Today!

I think that was written by James & Candace at Analog? On Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 7:10:52 AM UTC-8 Michael Morrissey wrote: > The writing of that Radavist article is so convoluted that it makes me > confused as to how those bikes actually might feel. > > On Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 7:07:2

[RBW] Re: NBD (New Bike Delayed)

UPS & Fedex are dealing with significant system wide delays right now, it's affecting us at work & my Bikeflights shipment of last week was delayed 3 days too. Fedex have gone from being the carrier of record to 2nd choice at best. It also showed up with heavy damage to the packaging, fortunate

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Mini Front Rack and small-ish Wald basket

I'll take those please. On Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 9:16:02 AM UTC-8 Elisabeth Sherwood wrote: > Hello again, all, > > Selling my Nitto Mini Front Rack and the small-ish Wald basket (about 10" > x 15" x 5" deep). I bought these years ago when I bought my Sam Hillborne, > but took them off p

Re: [RBW] daily post ur riv

David, I'm so sorry for you & your father's loss. Hopefully that beautiful Riv (the orange never goes out of style) will brighten up his day. On Friday, March 12, 2021 at 7:03:24 AM UTC-8 David Hays wrote: > Here’s my 2020 Appaloosa on the first spring ride out to see my Dad. > He turns 98 on t

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Mini Front Rack and small-ish Wald basket

No worries, glad it sold for you. On Friday, March 12, 2021 at 8:14:56 AM UTC-8 Elisabeth Sherwood wrote: > Thanks for everyone's interest -- the rack and basket have been sold. > (And, apologies, Philip -- someone had sent me a direct message a while > before...) > > Liz S. > > On Thursday, M

[RBW] Re: Bike Snob Today!

Agreed, I find it highly amusing but they have a dilemma. The reality is that they all build a product that with almost no care or attention will last most users a lifetime, which for the big guys doesn't make for much in the way of shareholder value. So we gotta sell ya'll something new. I thi

Re: [RBW] Loose headset? Something more sinister?

Agreed, there's almost certainly nothing to worry about here Leah, simple adjustment. Don't dis REI too much, my local branch has an excellent bike mechanic who is always thrilled to work on something other than store bike assembly. On Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 8:24:18 AM UTC-7 Paul Clifton wro

[RBW] Clem Smith Rear Drop Outs

My Clem was delivered today & it looks like UPS crushed the box so badly the rear triangle is bent. Does anyone have a measurement of their rear dropouts internal width? Good news is I bought the insurance but it's sad to see a Riv destroyed like this. -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Rear Drop Outs

Chain stay has a pretty decent & visible bend, this one's gone the journey I'm afraid? On Monday, March 15, 2021 at 6:56:36 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > Not great! There should have been a dropout block in there so it wouldn't > crush even if UPS screwed up. I'd do whatever legalities you ne

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Rear Drop Outs

It was through Bikeflights.com, I've used them before & they were excellent so here's hoping they come through. I doubt any frame however well packed would have survived whatever it was they dropped on top off this, the sides of the Secialized shipping box were actually burst! A carbon frame wou

[RBW] Re: FS - Bags and a rack! Sackville, Fab's Chest, Nitto

Anyone know, will the front Nitto fit on a clem or does it foul the brakes? If it fits I'll take it. On Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 1:52:03 PM UTC-5 Sean B. wrote: > Interested in the fabios chest, do you have the mounting hardware for the > saddle? > > On Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 1:38:54 P

[RBW] Platypus Weight?

Any ideas what the Platypus frameset will weigh? Yes, I know it's a weight-weenie question & the Riv-Mafia will be all over me for it but I'm just interested. I thought it was mentioned somewhere on their website but I can't find it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus Weight?

This is turning into an interesting discussion, here's my measurements on a Clem Smith L; Frame = 6.6lbs Fork = 2.4lbs *Total = 9lbs* With a very typical Riv build kit including dynamo wheel, front & rear Nitto racks and a bell, the total weight comes to 37.2lbs. On Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 7

[RBW] Re: Can you herd cattle on a Sam Hillbourne? Winged horse and a Dinosaur all on one ride.

You were 5 mins from my place (Southside on Formerly Lamar now Jean Botham), I rode 30 miles, started around 10am. Twas breezy coming back to downtown on the SF Trail. On Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 8:14:47 PM UTC-5 Paul in Dallas wrote: > I had guesstimated around 40 longhorns but just found thi

[RBW] Re: Platypus Weight?

FYI - those Kenda tires weigh over 5lbs a pair! On Monday, March 22, 2021 at 8:23:27 AM UTC-5 lconley wrote: > My data points (Park Bicycle Scale): > Rivendell: > Hubbuhubbuh, small - Frame 14 lb 6 oz, Fork 2 lb 11 oz > Roadinin 48cm - Frame, Fork, Headset, BB - 7 lb 9 oz > Custom - Frame 5 lb 13

Re: [RBW] Platypus Weight?

@aeroperf - I'm liking the idea of the lightweight step-thru, which returns us to the question regarding the Platypus weight. For reference, the Soma Buena Vista comes in at 7lbs with a fork. My data point is my Trek 330 which is my sort experimental platform bike and comes in at 29lbs with rac

Re: [RBW] Platypus Weight?

So far, I've only found quality new Mixte's from Rivendell, Soma & Ebisu (which is $2,500 for a frame & fork). The vintage Peugeots appear all the time on local listings & I missed a good one going for $25 two weeks ago which would have certainly been worth the investment if only to experiment

[RBW] Re: FS: Frame pumps (Topeak + Zefal)

I'll take the Zefal to replace my ageing one. LMK on a Paypal. On Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 9:54:15 AM UTC-5 jeffbog...@hotmail.com wrote: > $15 each. Topeak Road Blaster was fitted to an Atlantis for many miles but > never actually used (Schwalbe tires just never flatted :) Mt. Zefal Plus > w

Re: [RBW] Platypus Weight?

...but wait there's more... Again, still far from the weight-weenie grams obsession, I measured the typical generic ribbed seatpost against a Nitto & found nearly 1/2lb in there! Significant enough to worth considering. On Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 7:52:48 AM UTC-5 Philip Barrett wro

[RBW] Re: FS: Frame pumps (Topeak + Zefal)

In that case I'll take them both & make this easy. :) On Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 10:19:27 AM UTC-5 jeffbog...@hotmail.com wrote: > Compressed length of the pumps is: > 20.5" - Topeak > 16.5" - Zefal > > On Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 10:13:41 AM UTC-5 philipr...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> >>

Re: [RBW] Platypus Weight?

@Jason - Agreed, I think there's weight-obsession BS & then there's sensible reductions easily achieved. As above, if changing tires & a seatpost can save you 5lbs I think that's an easy decision? Switching from Deore to Dura-Ace to save 3ozs, not so much. On Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 11:28:39

[RBW] 1x Set Up?

Anyone doing a 1x on their Rivendell? Any chain line or other issues? -- 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...@googlegrou

[RBW] Re: WTB: Paul Motolites and Love Levers 2.5s

Riv's site show these as available? I managed to add a pair to the cart even. https://www.rivbike.com/products/brakes-linear-pull-paul-motolite?variant=3856150298637 On Friday, March 26, 2021 at 2:35:13 AM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > I feel your pain brother. I have these on order at Analog Cy

[RBW] Re: WTB: Paul Motolites and Love Levers 2.5s

Ah, that would make sense. On Friday, March 26, 2021 at 9:13:06 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Pretty sure there's also a note on the Riv site about how they don't stock > *any* Paul parts and they order from Paul as needed because they're > nearby. So likely if you order from Riv you'd fa

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

I sent a confirmation email to James & Grant last night...I'm in! On Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 8:08:54 AM UTC-5 upyou...@yahoo.com wrote: > Oh my my head was filled with Platy dreams all night!!! I can't > wait. I put it out of my head and forced myself not to think about it > until n

[RBW] Re: WTB: Silver Chainring Guard 42T

Analog stocks that too, how do I know this? Bought one yesterday, that's how! https://analogcycles.com/product/blue-lug-110-bcd-5-bolt-trouser-guards/ Pairing with a Wooltooth ring for a 1x set up. On Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 12:15:57 AM UTC-5 brendonoid wrote: > This isn't as nicely finish

[RBW] Re: 1x Set Up?

Talked to James at Analog yesterday & have a Wolftooth 42 headed my way & the Blue Lug 42T chainguard for the Silver. On Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 9:55:33 PM UTC-5 Chris L wrote: > Unless my riding changes significantly, I'll never go back to multiple > chainrings. > > When I built up my Hu

[RBW] Re: Bike Navigation/GPS recommendations?

I have a lot of experience with these things from my back of nowhere off road motorcycling. It's really hard to beat the Garmin eTrex series which GPS City have on refurb right now - https://www.gpscity.com/garmin-etrex-30x-newly-overhauled Advantages are running on AA batteries which, if you d

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