Btw, the Reston (VA) Homer is now down to $2,500.
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/d/reston-rivendell-homer-hilsen/7726857824.html
On Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 7:40:06 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
> That Reston Homer is nicely appointed and a good deal for someone right
>
47cm upright Homer Hilson spotted on Craigslist here in the DC/Northern
Virginia area. (Not mine, other disclaimers, etc.!)
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/d/reston-rivendell-homer-hilsen/7726857824.html
Liz
Washington, DC
On Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 1:55:25 PM UTC-4 Bill
7 PM UTC-5 Elisabeth Sherwood wrote:
> I second Patrick's thoughts on the saddle position -- don't adjust for
> reach using the saddle position! Rather, get the saddle where you want it
> and then figure out how to get the bars in the right position.
>
> But, re. the Specialized
I second Patrick's thoughts on the saddle position -- don't adjust for
reach using the saddle position! Rather, get the saddle where you want it
and then figure out how to get the bars in the right position.
But, re. the Specialized Hover bars, don't forget that they feature 15mm of
rise,
Hi Modemmisuser,
Just my $0.02, but as someone who could never figure out the attraction of
Nitto Noodles (I have relatively short arms and small hands, so any
remotely long-reach handlebar will just never work...), I find Soma's
Highway One (Hwy 1) handlebar to be just perfect -- short reach,
FYI: 56cm Atlantis frameset in Northern Virginia. (Not mine...)
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/d/arlington-rivendell-atlantis-56cm/7663165663.html
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back and forth-the top is like velcro!
>> Jim in Mpls
>>
>> On Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 8:54:26 AM UTC-5 Elisabeth Sherwood wrote:
>>
>>> Ted,
>>>
>>> Velo Orange says this (affordable, and now close-out) saddle is like the
>>> B17. Looks
Ted,
Velo Orange says this (affordable, and now close-out) saddle is like the
B17. Looks to be a small bit narrower.
https://velo-orange.com/collections/specials/products/microfiber-touring-saddle-wide
(For comparison, the B17 does not work for me at all, and I found the Velo
Orange equally
Hi Sean,
While it's not as lugged-out as the older frames, we noticed a bit back
that the new/current Roadini 47cm frame has the exact same geometry as the
original 47cm Saluki. That may be your best bet!
Liz S.
Washington, DC
On Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 9:09:29 PM UTC-4 Sean Steinle wrote:
+1 for the Kalloy Uno 602. Nothing glamorous, but they just work! (and
they come in silver...)
Liz
Washington, DC
On Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 5:33:57 AM UTC-4 Nick Payne wrote:
> Can't say anything about the Thompson post, but I have both the XC Pro and
> S83, and the setback is the same
>
> I suppose all of these have 128 mm -- 130 mm drop; then the Hover with the
> 15 mm rise is even better with a net 115 mm drop. Excellent.
>
> Nick: Thanks for referring the Fairweather, but the 2 Specialized bars
> suit better.
>
> On Wed, Jan 11, 2023 at 3:54 PM Elisabeth She
As long as you don't mind a 31.8mm clamp area and a black finish, both
Specialized's Shallow Bend handlebar and Zipp's 70 Ergo bars have a darn
short reach and are super comfortable. (Specialized has a round top; Zipp
has a slightly flatter top...) The Zipps have a 70mm reach; Specialized's
Nice looking 58cm SimpleOne for sale in Washington, DC!
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/bik/7544082611.html
-- Liz
Washington, DC
On Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 7:02:26 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
> Sam Hillborne F/F/HS
> 62cm, double top tube
> $1,000
> Havre de Grace, MD
>
>
>
The Deore LX rapid-rise rear derailleur has been claimed... Thanks, all!
Liz S.
Washington, DC
On Sunday, July 31, 2022 at 11:49:16 AM UTC-4 Elisabeth Sherwood wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I changed out the shifters and drivetrain on my Saluki, and can't think of
> another use for the rap
Hi all,
I changed out the shifters and drivetrain on my Saluki, and can't think of
another use for the rapid-rise rear derailleur. So, it's looking for a new
home.
It's in good condition and went through the parts washer after I took it
off. :-)
$25, including shipping? (I'm basically
Just chiming in, as a 5'2" owner of a 47cm Saluki... (52cm effective top
tube on that, with a 72-degree seat-tube angle.) Set up as a traditional
road bike (although with a very short-reach stem, given that I have quite
short arms).
Also to say that my first Riv purchase was a 48cm first-gen
I'm a small female, so all my stems are, say, 6 or 7cm in length; have
never had an issue.
That said, aren't Noodles super long-reach in-and-of themselves? What
about using a shorter-reach bar? I'm not sure if aesthetics are an issue,
but the front set-up might look more proportional if you
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On Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 2:20:49 PM UTC-5 Elisabeth Sherwood
wrote:
> Would love to, Eric! (Depending on timing, of course...)
>
> (And, I think I owe you an email...)
>
> A nice ride, staying mostly on local paths is:
Would love to, Eric! (Depending on timing, of course...)
(And, I think I owe you an email...)
A nice ride, staying mostly on local paths is: (i) start south of the
Anacostia, along the Anacostia Riverwalk trail; head northeast along the
trail to Bladensburg; (ii) when you hit the fork where
, and a little cheaper:
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/equipment/cycling-components/bike-saddles/fitness-bike-saddles/bontrager-sport-bike-saddle/p/14011/?colorCode=black
Liz
On Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 9:30:44 AM UTC-8 Elisabeth Sherwood wrote:
> Hi George,
>
> A couple years ago
Hi George,
A couple years ago my mother bought a Trek 7100 or similar (step-through
upright/comfort hybrid). I didn't really think anything of it (positive or
negative), other than, oh, that's a decent upright/comfort hybrid for her
that she can ride around the neighborhood.
And then one day
I live near Dupont Circle and have/ride a very, very small butternut
Saluki; boyfriend has a green-ish first-generation Hillborne here in DC
(and a lovely (and adored) orange Rambouillet in California, bought years
ago through a tip on this list). I looked for photos, and the ones we have
are
n early
> production one & has the 44cm chainstays. She doesn't have fenders but it
> looks like they would fit. She's just under 5'2" tall, rides with drop
> bars, a 6 or 7 cm stem, & a bar riser adapter. Absolutely loves the bike.
>
> dougP
>
> On Saturd
Would absolutely be in for that -- with the original geometry, please,
including a size that will actually work (with drop-bar set-up) for someone
between 5'0" and 5'2"! (But, in this round, room in the fork for the 47cm
frame to include a fender!)
-- Liz
On Friday, July 30, 2021 at
Oh, that 47cm Atlantis! My dream bike. And 3,000 miles away... :-(
On Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 4:34:41 AM UTC-4 Matthew Williams wrote:
> Atlantis
> 47cm
> $2000
> Encinitas, CA
>
>
> https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/bik/d/encinitas-rivendell-atlantis-47-cm/7338817775.html
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Quite large orange Hillborne in Arlington, VA:
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/d/arlington-rivendell-sam-hillborne/7312291807.html
Hope someone can take advantage of it!
Liz S.
Washington, DC
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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 to
Well, that went quickly... Sold...
On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 1:34:07 PM UTC-5 Elisabeth Sherwood wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I bought this a few years ago from another listmember, but it turns out my
> boyfriend and I are really just confirmed rack-and-pannier people. I'm
>
Oops -- never mind! I see that it's the made-in-Taiwan frame (so,
crazy-long chainstays and top tube...). Cheers!
Liz
Washington, DC
On Friday, July 3, 2020 at 10:56:02 AM UTC-4, Elisabeth Sherwood wrote:
>
> Does anyone know if that's the older-geometry Atlantis? Or the newer
>
Does anyone know if that's the older-geometry Atlantis? Or the newer
geometry, with the crazy-long chainstays and top tube? Thanks!
Liz
Washington, DC
On Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 2:35:31 PM UTC-4, Matthew Williams wrote:
>
> on eBay:
>
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/303609777102
>
> (it's not
While I love the simple look and the fabric of the Backabikes, it seems
that, with the leather buckle closures, they are meant to be left on one's
bike. For me, they just wouldn't be useful for things like groceries,
unfortunately! (And here in the city I just wouldn't leave bags on
Since you're up in Takoma Park, Paul, I would try Proteus Bikes (in College
Park). I'm not familiar with their
current mechanics, but they have a very good reputation.
Liz Sherwood
Washington, DC
On Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 9:52:16 AM UTC-4, Paul Richardson wrote:
>
> howdy folks--
>
>
Hi Drw,
Of course everyone's experience varies, but my 48cm Sam Hillborne has an
ETT of 54cm, and even with swept-back handlebars the bike just felt too big
to me (I'm 5'2"). We converted it to drops for my 5'8" boyfriend and he
absolutely loves the bike -- rides it for everything.
It's
So, how does one go about cutting down the teeth on a chainring? I
practically never use my large chainring; on another bike I replaced it
with a chainguard, but would be happy with another option!
Thanks in advance,
Liz
Washington, DC
On Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 1:01:44 PM UTC-4, Dave
MA
>
>
> On Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 6:58:37 AM UTC-4, Elisabeth Sherwood wrote:
>>
>> Hi Rachel,
>>
>> Take a look at Laing Conley's post (lconley) from not too long ago for a
>> 47cm Roadini. That wasn't what you were looking for, but it sounded like
>>
Hi Rachel,
Take a look at Laing Conley's post (lconley) from not too long ago for a
47cm Roadini. That wasn't what you were looking for, but it sounded like
she might have other bikes around that size that might be looking for homes.
(I have a 47cm Saluki, which was the smallest Rivendell
That color is absolutely gorgeous...
Liz S.
Washington, DC
On Monday, June 17, 2019 at 10:08:23 AM UTC-4, y2bike wrote:
>
> That color was called persimmon and it was a custom color by Joe Bell back
> then. My was built in the spring of 1998 by *Joe Starck as well, standard
> road geometry*
Hi Rene,
That was me -- the maps are super popular and the shop often runs out of
them, so when I found myself in the area I figured I would just grab one...
Glad you got it, and hope you got to use it yesterday!
Best,
-- Liz S.
On Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 8:40:40 PM UTC-4, René wrote:
>
>
Thanks!
>
> On Sat, Apr 28, 2018 at 4:37 AM, Elisabeth Sherwood <
> elisabeth...@gmail.com > wrote:
>
>> Hi Rene,
>>
>> I just meant that DC is pretty much encircled by off-street, multi-use
>> paths (the Capital Crescent Trail; the Mount Vernon and the
the Mall/the monuments at night!
They're beautiful.
Enjoy the city!
-- Liz
On Friday, April 27, 2018 at 4:06:38 PM UTC-4, René wrote:
>
> Thanks Liz! I'll do that.
>
> What do you mean by "access to and from the off-street trails"?
>
> On Thu, Apr 26, 2018 at
Hi Rene,
The Renaissance is only a few blocks from BicycleSpace, one of the shops in
the city. Stop by when you arrive and pick up the Washington DC bicycle
map, which will give you some good routes in the city and, more important,
access to and from the off-street trails, of which there are
check in to read the
updates. I wish Rivendell a long and prosperous future! All the best,
Elisabeth Sherwood
Washington, DC
On Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 12:11:27 AM UTC-4, William deRosset wrote:
>
> Dear Elisabeth,
>
> This is why stack and reach sizing helps cut through the mess
woman with a relatively standard woman's proportion
between legs/torso/arms) and hoping to use drop bars. Even with the slack
seat-tube angle, it just seems way too long.
Maybe they'll build one up with drop bars to try out one day in Walnut
Creek someday.
Elisabeth Sherwood
Washington, DC
On F
I think someone else in the DC area has already volunteered to help get it
to any out-of-town interested parties. I'd also be happy to help. Looks
like such a lovely bike -- deserves someone who appreciates it! (I wish I
were a foot taller!)
-- Liz
On Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 3:25:55 PM
So, I noticed the ad is still on Craigslist. Presumably still available?
Justin -- did you take a look?
-- Liz
Washington, DC
On Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 3:50:07 PM UTC-4, Justin Schoop wrote:
>
> I've talked to the owner and plan on checking it out this coming weekend.
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Fantastic, Justin. Let us know how it goes!
-- Liz
W.D.C.
On Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 3:50:07 PM UTC-4, Justin Schoop wrote:
>
> I've talked to the owner and plan on checking it out this coming weekend.
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A little late to the conversation, and this is (I swear) academic for me as
well, but was someone able to find a geometry chart for the Joe? I clicked
through the link that _said_ there was geometry, and I read through it
carefully several times, and yet still I couldn't find it or another link
I love that bar. If a used one doesn't show up, I'm pretty sure this is the
same bar:
http://www.niagaracycle.com/categories/nitto-swept-back-alloy-bar-25-4mm-485mm-width?page_context=searchfaceted_search=0
I've also had good luck with Linus Bikes's Gaston handlebar:
Really -- a flashmob isn't necessary! BIcycleSpace folks are more than
familiar with Rivendells (and all things BoBish). Ed mentioning the topic
to Erik will be enough to put the possibility on his radar.
(Feel free to join the shop on any of their weekend group rides on your
Riv, if you're
While I love the idea (and I'm speaking as a Riv customer, not as a (very
part-time) employee of a DC bike shop), I'm just trying to figure out what
the incentive would be for either the bike shop or the customer.
On the customer side, they already apparently get great service from Riv.
The
Hi Tony,
I don't remember your writing about your crash last year! Sounds bad... Or,
at least, it sounds like the effect on the Saluki was bad. What happened
(to you and to the Saluki)?
-- Liz
On Sunday, May 17, 2015 at 10:58:48 PM UTC-4, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
Oh, wow! Very glad it wasn't worse...
On Monday, May 18, 2015 at 6:21:57 AM UTC-4, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
I had a fork crown bolt shear or loosen enough to allow my berthoud front
rack (with loaded Wald basket) fall forward and lock the front wheel... I
stopped instantly and went over the
Lucky you!
I tried to get geometry information on the smallest Clem and Clementine and
the person I spoke to effectively refused to give it to me.
-- Liz
On Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 9:12:25 AM UTC-4, Garth wrote:
I had some questions about the Clem for Keven about the 59cm. Clem
Thanks, Leisl! That's exactly what I was afraid of. Oh, well -- it's not
like I need another pannier! :-)
-- Liz
On Friday, February 27, 2015 at 7:30:56 PM UTC-5, Liesl wrote:
Hi Elisabeth, the Backabike bags aren't the fastest on/off but not the
slowest either. I'm sure a handy person
Can someone report on how easy they are to take on and off? I'm less
concerned about how much they shift around while on the rack, but I tend to
take any pannier I may be using on and off several times a day, sometimes
loaded, sometimes unloaded.
Thanks!
-- Liz S.
On Friday, February 27,
Hi Leah,
I've heard good reports about Torker, but where one finds these I have no
idea!
http://torkerbikeco.com/bike/kids/
The bars look more on the straight side, but would be easy enough to
replace them with some narrow North-Road type bars if that's would work
better.
Good luck!
-- Liz
Would someone be able to comment on the difference between the Voyageur
Hypers and the Randonneur Hypers? I note that Nashbar has the Randonneur
Hypers (the RFX City tires?) for what would seem to be a ridiculously low
price ($14.99) at the moment. 700x38 only.
. That means
it's cheap, but it also means it's ugly.
On Thu, Jan 8, 2015 at 2:57 PM, Elisabeth Sherwood elisabeth...@gmail.com
javascript: wrote:
I second the Bianchi San Jose. It has everything you're looking for, at
well under your budget.
Since Bianchi (sadly and inexplicably) doesn't seem
I second the Bianchi San Jose. It has everything you're looking for, at
well under your budget.
Since Bianchi (sadly and inexplicably) doesn't seem to be making them
anymore, you'll have to buy used. But I think even last year Bianchi was
selling just the frame, so maybe a dealer can hook you
Hi all,
Just FYI. I think someone posted this the first time it was posted on the
DC Craigslist. It is such a phenomenally good deal that I was kind of
surprised to see it again...
Not mine, no relation to seller, etc...
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/bik/4825700252.html
Liz
Really nice pictures, Mary.
-- Liz S.
On Thursday, March 6, 2014 4:40:58 PM UTC-5, MG wrote:
Hi all,
I rarely post to this list, but was so excited that my bike (an orange
Quickbeam that I use as my commuter) and I were featured in a couple of
portrait photos by Dmitry Gudkov (who is
Isn't anyone else reacting with a boy, that looks really, really cheap?
Other than the headbadge and a level top-tube, I'm not seeing anything
compelling. I find it weird that the same people that own Soma would put
together something like this.
(Unrelated to this particular bicycle, I tend
Hi Michael,
You may want to consider the Nitto Dynamic (I'm assuming that's their
normal road stem). It comes in a 6cm extension. It has a short quill --
145mm -- which may be what you're looking for. From the minimum insertion
point, you've got 78mm to the top of the stem.
(I've found that,
If you don't mind the lack of lugs, a mid-90s Trek 850 is a great bike. I'm
sure there are other chromoly frames from that era that would work equally
well. As others have said, watch for the long top tube, though. You'll most
certainly need to replace the stem with something shorter in any
Since the price isn't listed on the Trek website, I suspect it must have
cost a fortune. Wow.
Although it's not my taste, I hope she loves it and rides the hell out of
it!
-- Liz S.
On Saturday, February 1, 2014 1:01:13 AM UTC-5, Anne Paulson wrote:
She bought a carbon Trek Domane, because
Oh, and if you see her, check where the saddle is! I'm sure that if you
can push it back as far as it can go the bike will be more comfortable for
her.
Cheers,
-- Liz
On Saturday, February 1, 2014 11:14:53 AM UTC-5, Elisabeth Sherwood wrote:
Since the price isn't listed on the Trek
People of normal height seem not to have to worry about seat-tube angles!
For those of us who are height-challenged, it makes a lot of difference.
As Rivendell has noted since the beginning, it's very hard to make a small
bike with 700c wheels and a comfortable seat-tube angle. Most road
Re. the Soma San Marcos, I think the geometry figures with respect to the
seat-tube angle are incorrect -- there's just no way that every size frame
has a seat-tube angle of 71.5! And I've NEVER seen a small road bike where
that's even possible.
-- Liz
On Thursday, January 30, 2014 4:51:58
Hi Anne,
I'm 5'2 (and 1/2 or so). Somewhat shorter legs; longer torso than is
standard for women, I suspect. I've found that road bikes with effective
top tubes between 50.5cm and 52cm can all work. Anything longer than that,
and no...
I had a 48cm Sam. Unquestionably too big. It had a 54cm
Not mine, no affiliation, etc., but noticed this on Craigslist this morning:
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/4308229953.html
Looks really nice!
-- Liz S.
Washington, DC
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Yes -- Thanks, Tony, for organizing! Very nice to meet a few of the (local)
people on the list and their bicycles. And, not as cold as it could have
been for December 28!
-- Liz S.
On Saturday, December 28, 2013 2:25:05 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:
Thanks, Tony, for inviting us!
What a great
Possibly a bit early for me for December, but I'll try to make it! (Can't
remember what prevented my joining the last ride, but in the meantime I've
put together my Saluki.) Looking forward to it!
-- Liz S.
On Tuesday, December 24, 2013 9:38:25 PM UTC-5, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
Anyone
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*Subject:* Re: [RBW] Re: Fall = fenders
I had Sheldon's fender nuts to install Longboards on my 650B wheels (and
was able to get
I had Sheldon's fender nuts to install Longboards on my 650B wheels (and
was able to get the right size bolts from the hardware store [how in the
world is it possible that they don't COME with bolts???]), but after
mounting I realized it wasn't going to work -- for the front, it moved the
Hi Brian --
I'm somewhere around 5'2 or 5'3 and consider myself to have relatively
short legs and a relatively longer torso, but my PBH is probably about
72cm. I agree with others that your friend's PBH should be re-checked.
Because of my height and PBH, I haven't found standover to be a very
Would love to join! Only possible (probable?) constraint is a houseguest
Friday night/Saturday morning... Will see if he's up for something social
with strangers.
With luck, the rest of the parts for my Saluki will have arrived and the
bike will be ready for its inaugural ride. Without luck,
Hi Chris --
I think it's absolutely crazy that your bike hasn't sold yet. I would get
it in a heartbeat, but am actually just building up a 47cm Saluki frame for
myself; I'm around 5'3, and besides not needing another bike (will shortly
be getting rid of the 48cm Hillborne frame that was
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