Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

2024-05-26 Thread Johnny Alien
Love the new bike (a lot...I am a fan of 80's color schemes) and also love the feedback on how size/geometry/differences affect the ride. On Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 9:30:25 AM UTC-4 Josh C wrote: > Love it. Love the video (which was quite well done), love the bike, love > the colors...love it.

[RBW] Re: FS: TA Carmina Crankset & Spider - 110mm bcd/165mm/Black

2024-05-19 Thread Johnny Alien
Sold On Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 12:19:40 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > Feel free to make an offer. I think this whole set would sell for about > $450 new. Just need to get it moved on to someone that can use it! > > On Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 5:42:32 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien w

[RBW] Re: FS: TA Carmina Crankset & Spider - 110mm bcd/165mm/Black

2024-05-19 Thread Johnny Alien
Feel free to make an offer. I think this whole set would sell for about $450 new. Just need to get it moved on to someone that can use it! On Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 5:42:32 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > I was holding on to this crankset but don't think I am going to need it. > TA C

[RBW] Re: FS: Droptube Rivendell Custom 54cm

2024-05-10 Thread Johnny Alien
Main ways it differs (geometry aside because that is above my pay grade), this one has canti studs for V, mini-v, or canti brakes. This one is 135 spaced in the rear I cant remember if the production gallop is 130 or 135. The Gallop top tube hits the seat stay a touch higher and uses a lug

Re: [RBW] Re: For Leah re my Gallop

2024-05-10 Thread Johnny Alien
I think the big thing is that the gallop was designed for sweptback bars and the roadini was not. In the world of Rivendell I am not sure what that equates to because most of their bikes can go either way and Grant has said that is true here too if you use a short stem. That statement tells me

[RBW] Re: New Sam Hillborne sizing advice

2024-05-06 Thread Johnny Alien
I find Rivendells sizing based on PBH to oversimplify getting a good bike fit. They are very smart but they also have their preferences and I think most of the time their suggestions lean on that preference more than it should. The smaller size will be way easier to fit with drops if you really

[RBW] Re: Lugged Roadini and Charlie H Gallup

2024-05-05 Thread Johnny Alien
I'm curious about the whole lugged Roadini thing now. The Susie I understand because its a cost/time of manufacture thing but in the case of the Roadini it basically is just upping the cost. Unless the feeling is that a lugged model will just sell better regardless of a higher price. On

[RBW] Re: Lugged Roadini and Charlie H Gallup

2024-05-05 Thread Johnny Alien
100% sure. This Blahg is loaded with good stuff too if you > haven't seen it check it out. > Doug > > On Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 12:29:25 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > >> Waitlugged Roadini?? I thought you just messed up and meant Susie. >> There is a lugged Roa

[RBW] Re: Lugged Roadini and Charlie H Gallup

2024-05-05 Thread Johnny Alien
Waitlugged Roadini?? I thought you just messed up and meant Susie. There is a lugged Roadini coming? Has that been discussed before? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Lugged Roadini and Charlie H Gallup

2024-05-05 Thread Johnny Alien
Man I wish I could edit posts here. My typing is terrible and my review skills are poor. On Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 12:26:24 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > I think the Gallop is going to be fully lugged correct? The geometry is > probably pretty close through the iterations but visual

[RBW] Re: Lugged Roadini and Charlie H Gallup

2024-05-05 Thread Johnny Alien
I think the Gallop is going to be fully lugged correct? The geometry is probably pretty close through the iterations but visually its very different than how it started. Its been quite some time since they offered a fully lugged road frame I standard production. I prefer the swoop and canti

[RBW] Re: Drops vs albatross. Easy to swap or do I need two bikes?

2024-05-01 Thread Johnny Alien
Let me suggest that you get yourself some albastache bars. I think you would feel comfortable in all of your scenarios with those handlebars. They are the secret weapon in Rivendell's offerings. On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 8:14:04 AM UTC-4 erik.s...@gmail.com wrote: > > Answering on the

[RBW] Re: Bridgestone ride - 1st in a decade

2024-04-29 Thread Johnny Alien
That's a 92 right? Grant has said that he considers that to be the peak of the RB bikes. I have not ridden one so have no comment on that BUT I will say that the color scheme is the peak of RB bikes for me. Yellow and white??? Chef's kiss. On Monday, April 29, 2024 at 8:33:47 AM UTC-4 Art

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO // WTB // blue homer 54.5

2024-04-28 Thread Johnny Alien
That post says its still available as of 3 days ago but he also mentioned its most likely a 58 not a 54.5. The 54.5 is a 700C size. On Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 2:03:12 AM UTC-4 Kim H. wrote: > I tried. > > Kim Hetzel. > > On Sat, Apr 27, 2024, 10:59 PM Brenton Eastman > wrote: > >> That

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Soba Handlebars

2024-04-27 Thread Johnny Alien
The Dream bar was the classic standard drop bar made for Rivendell by Nitto. If I remember correctly its what they offered prior to the Noodle. It was sold along with the Noodle bar for a bit before they just dropped it because the Noodle was the drop they would suggest over all others. On

[RBW] Re: WTB: Soba Handlebars

2024-04-26 Thread Johnny Alien
When RIvendell sold them back in the day I think Grant said they were about 60g lighter than a standard noodle bar. That is right in line with what you found, Bill. On Friday, April 26, 2024 at 7:26:39 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > "Where did y'all read these were a lightweight Nitto Noodle?"

[RBW] Re: WTB: Soba Handlebars

2024-04-26 Thread Johnny Alien
I'm > sure there are barriers to doing such a thing that I don't know, but the > $140 MSRP on Rene Herse bars certainly suggests that $150 is a price point > that would make sense for all involved. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Thursday, April 25, 2024 at

[RBW] WTB: Soba Handlebars

2024-04-25 Thread Johnny Alien
Every once and awhile I decide I want to search for some Soba bars again. This is the lightweight version of the Noodle handlebars. Anyone have a spare one they want to unload? Not really concerned about width. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-25 Thread Johnny Alien
Yeah thats a big haul too. New wheels, cockpit, brake setup, gearing (potentially). New road focused bike is 100% the way to go. :) PS: I would feel the same way about getting a bike that would then need a cockpit overhaul automatically like that. A good deal gets to be less of one when you

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-23 Thread Johnny Alien
The Romulus was essentially just the Rambouillet and I fit Kojaks on it. Those are stated to be 35 but I think they were actually more like 36. With that in mind it worked but I am not sure I would have been able to or wanted to go to 38's. It was probably possible though. Interesting that in

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-23 Thread Johnny Alien
And congrats if you get it. That is a very solid road focused Riv at a really fair price. On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 4:05:36 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > That still falls into that "rivendell likes to size up" thing. I had a 54 > Rambouillet and while I am 5'9" I hav

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-23 Thread Johnny Alien
That still falls into that "rivendell likes to size up" thing. I had a 54 Rambouillet and while I am 5'9" I have a lower PBH (around 80). The 54 was the max I would be comfortable with. A 55 Romulus would likely work. Leah's PBH is slightly larger so I think the 55 would be a great fit. Going

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-21 Thread Johnny Alien
*- "Would they love it as a road bike? Or is it kind of all-purpose? Thanks!"* Rivendell makes stuff to be pretty flexible so even the Roadeo "could" be built out to be kind of all-purpose but the geometry and intent of the Gallop is to be a road frame that replaces the Roadini. My prototype

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-20 Thread Johnny Alien
Probably a bit of a wait for a Gallop but the slightly lower top tube could give it an edge over standard road frames. I have the swoopy prototype and if it rides the same people are going to love it. On Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 7:23:36 PM UTC-4 bei...@gmail.com wrote: > Leah I was psyched

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-20 Thread Johnny Alien
I doubt the Roadeo is a TON lighter than a Roadini. I think the weight details would be in the build more than anything else. As far as bars are concerned drops are fun on a road bike but not required. My recommendation for a non-drop road setup would be the Albastache bars which are IMO the

[RBW] Re: Sizing question for "in between" PBH measurement

2024-04-18 Thread Johnny Alien
ars on > the 51 would give enough knee clearance, because I definitely want to run > those bars. > On Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 8:08:44 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > >> I would never question Rivendell's knowledge on anything at all but like >> I said their method of s

[RBW] Re: Sizing question for "in between" PBH measurement

2024-04-18 Thread Johnny Alien
ertain I would >>> not ride a Salsa Vaya in any size. None of them gets me in the >>> neighborhood of where I'd want to be in Stack and Reach. I think that's >>> another important piece of knowledge: to know that not every bike model on >>> Earth comes in &qu

[RBW] Re: Sizing question for "in between" PBH measurement

2024-04-18 Thread Johnny Alien
t;>> if it were me, I would go with the 54cm and longer top tube that will play >>>> nicely with the swept-back bars and longer stem required for said bars. I >>>> also have a PBH that's between 83-84, even though I'm a little shorter >>>> than >>

[RBW] Re: Sizing question for "in between" PBH measurement

2024-04-18 Thread Johnny Alien
I am between sizes as well and my general rule is...if I want a more traditional setup/fit (maybe with drop bars) I size down. If I want to go laid back, more sweptback style I go up. With your PBH if you want drops go with the 51 otherwise the 54 might be best. If you want to size up but the

[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne 51cm $200/obo

2024-04-16 Thread Johnny Alien
I believe that is blue not sage. Blue was available as a 51 frame. On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 10:08:03 PM UTC-4 nca...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi Doug, thanks again for some insight. It seems they didn't make a 51 in > the 2009 sage frame runs, it went from 48 to 52 and that measurement seems >

[RBW] Re: Rosco MMM build photos

2024-04-15 Thread Johnny Alien
Love it!!! On Monday, April 15, 2024 at 8:59:50 PM UTC-4 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > Wowzers! That is beautiful, but it’s no MMM… > WMM or JMM (Will or Jumbo) maybe, but nowheres close to Medium  > Happy shredding! > -Kai > On Monday, April 15, 2024 at 8:28:30 PM UTC-4 Stephen wrote: > >>

[RBW] Re: Soliciting opinions: help me pick the right Rivendell

2024-04-05 Thread Johnny Alien
I like to think outside the box. Comfortable, nimble, useful..Platypus On Friday, April 5, 2024 at 10:16:21 PM UTC-4 Luke Hendrickson wrote: > [image: R0004896.jpeg] > I suggest the Atlantis, though I am biased as I have one. I have it on > good authority that the last run of them was also

Re: [RBW] Building up a 45cm Clem for a 5'2 rider

2024-04-05 Thread Johnny Alien
le), having >> your arms extended forward exerts less pressure on the arms and hands. I >> think shallow, wide flared drop bars could also work if more hand positions >> are desired. >> >> >> On Friday, April 5, 2024 at 9:02:00 AM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: >> &

Re: [RBW] Building up a 45cm Clem for a 5'2 rider

2024-04-05 Thread Johnny Alien
Note when choosing stem (as I see a Faceplater was suggested), the smaller sizes have headtubes that don't go very deep. I face this on the 50-52 sizes. Those SUPER tall stems that Rivendell sells will not go very far in and thus you are forced to have a ton of stem exposed. Couple that with a

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2024

2024-03-26 Thread Johnny Alien
Thats a solid deal but sadly for me looks like its a 51 which would be way too small. On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 4:44:07 PM UTC-4 jerry...@gmail.com wrote: > *Not mine and no affiliation, just a shame for me it's not a 56 or 58cm. > Rivendell Atlantis 2, serial #2 - $1,000 (Santa Cruz) > >

[RBW] Re: I have questions

2024-03-22 Thread Johnny Alien
I actually forgot all about that. I had read a large and very nerdy article on this recently. The reason why this hasn't taken off is because its not really practical or efficient to charge a phone with the dynamo. Most phones have software that throttle low level charges like what you would

[RBW] Re: I have questions

2024-03-19 Thread Johnny Alien
Depends on the tires too. An overbuilt robust 42 will feel slower than a fairly supple 48. So if you are comparing a 48 to a 42 rene Herse tire it might feel a bit slower. I like GK and I think they roll pretty smooth. I can't remember if they have different "toughness" levels. I think you will

[RBW] Re: FS: Box Two Mini-V Brakes & Tektro Levers

2024-03-19 Thread Johnny Alien
Sold On Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 1:23:54 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > On hold pending payment. Thanks! > > On Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 12:55:22 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > >> I got these Box Two mini V brakes to use on my Protogallop vs full V. I >> wa

[RBW] Re: FS: Box Two Mini-V Brakes & Tektro Levers

2024-03-19 Thread Johnny Alien
On hold pending payment. Thanks! On Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 12:55:22 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > I got these Box Two mini V brakes to use on my Protogallop vs full V. I > was just interested in how they worked and they worked great. I switched up > to Mini Motos. Just because

[RBW] FS: Box Two Mini-V Brakes & Tektro Levers

2024-03-19 Thread Johnny Alien
I got these Box Two mini V brakes to use on my Protogallop vs full V. I was just interested in how they worked and they worked great. I switched up to Mini Motos. Just because I wanted Paul parts. What makes the Box Two nice is 1. The look pretty nice 2. They are lightweight 3. They offer the

Re: [RBW] Re: Rapid rise derailleur suggestion

2024-03-19 Thread Johnny Alien
I have to think that most of the market for these is from the Rivendell fan base. I don't hear any other bike group talking about them at all. Because of that I kind of think IF Riv ends up bringing their new one to market the used scene will come WAY down. Just a theory. I really hope that I

Re: [RBW] Rapid rise derailleur suggestion

2024-03-18 Thread Johnny Alien
Honestly I gave up on them because the costs are way over what a very nice non-RR sells for. Its an interesting feature and I understand why people like it but at the end of the day I personally don't think the difference is life changing enough to pay the premium. Shimano really doesn't make

[RBW] Re: Friction Shifting Issues with my Old Clem

2024-03-14 Thread Johnny Alien
I'm not sure I would agree that they "force indexing". I've used them on my Clem for awhile now and while its weird it works with no issues. At least I personally have not had issues and it sounds like Grant has been issue free with more miles than me. I do agree that Riv's details do make it

Re: [RBW] Re: Revisiting the Nitto 52f Basket Rack

2024-03-13 Thread Johnny Alien
More dog photos please. On Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 7:52:53 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Do did anyone get this rack and love it? I got a lot of suggestions about > how to stop wheel flop but I didn’t read a lot of reviews of this rack. > Anyone else? >  > I like the Velcro

[RBW] Re: How similar are the Bridgestone Atlantis (1), XO-1, All Rounder, Toyo Atlantis?

2024-03-12 Thread Johnny Alien
The original Clem used 26" on the smallest size. I don't ride a frame that small but I liked that the wheel size changed with every size. Part of me still wants a Heron or XO or something with a 26" wheel. Its a small part though. On Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 8:20:27 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of replaceing the clem with the gus. Thoughts?

2024-03-09 Thread Johnny Alien
ly. The Clem is my bike for pretty >> much everything else. Having both I simply could not choose one to keep. >> Sophie’s Choice. I thought but cannot claim I know that Gus & Susie are >> more or less the same. >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>

[RBW] Re: Thinking of replaceing the clem with the gus. Thoughts?

2024-03-09 Thread Johnny Alien
A Susie would be a pretty lateral move from a Clem (by description and such) where as a Gus would be more stout. If the Clem covers the type of riding you like than the main difference would be style/visuals IMO. Which is 100% as good a reason as any other to swap frames. I love my Clem and am

Re: [RBW] Re: Hub recommendations for Velocity Cliffhangers

2024-03-05 Thread Johnny Alien
Rose wrote: > >> Rear Cliffhanger on my Gus is built with this Bitex hub. It’s been very >> good for the first 2k miles. >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Mar 4, 2024, at 1:24 PM, Johnny Alien wrote: >> >> I find the Analog review of the Bitex hub to be very accu

[RBW] Re: Hub recommendations for Velocity Cliffhangers

2024-03-04 Thread Johnny Alien
I find the Analog review of the Bitex hub to be very accurate. They are very close to the WI hubs at a small fraction of the cost. Amazing at quality and price but with zero hyper around them. On Monday, March 4, 2024 at 11:43:54 AM UTC-5 gril...@gmail.com wrote: > My Appaloosa is being built

Re: [RBW] Going really large on Clems

2024-02-24 Thread Johnny Alien
My PBH generally puts me in the middle of sizes. Either at the top of one range or bottom of the net. For a step thru/general use bike I would go with the size up and for a road setup or diamond frame model I would size down. That has always worked for me. I understand that Rivendell will

Re: [RBW] I only have 1 chance to get a Rivendell.. which would you recommend?

2024-02-24 Thread Johnny Alien
For what you want it for and with price not factored in I would also vote for the platy. I think it will do everything the AHH can do but also give you the luxury of the step thru. On Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 1:50:43 PM UTC-5 Eric Daume wrote: > I would get the Sam for the effective

Re: [RBW] Re: TA Specialites Cranks at Analog Cycles

2024-02-10 Thread Johnny Alien
As someone that works in the tech field, I can tell you that Analog is using a third party commerce platform called Shopify. This is the exact same platform that Rivendell uses. If your currency setting gets changed on another site that uses Shopify its possible it could maintain that

[RBW] Re: TA Specialites Cranks at Analog Cycles

2024-02-09 Thread Johnny Alien
Weird. Analog's price shows as $445 for me. All configurations. On Friday, February 9, 2024 at 4:20:18 PM UTC-5 Nick Payne wrote: > On Saturday 10 February 2024 at 12:20:24 am UTC+11 Andy Beichler wrote: > > When I add the prices you listed for Peter White's site, I get a $10 > savings. Did I

[RBW] Re: trying to find an obscure former riv product

2024-02-09 Thread Johnny Alien
https://aroundthecycle.com/products/new-cane-creek-ergo-tandem-stoker-dummy-lever-black-sold-as-a-pair On Friday, February 9, 2024 at 11:55:20 AM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote: > Like in these illustrations? > > https://web.stanford.edu/~dru/moustache.html > > On Friday, February 9, 2

[RBW] Re: WTB: Paul Canti Levers & Mini Moto Brakes

2024-02-09 Thread Johnny Alien
Bill (ever the gentleman) has helped me out with the levers. I am still on the hunt for the minimoto brakes. -- 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

[RBW] Re: trying to find an obscure former riv product

2024-02-09 Thread Johnny Alien
Like in these illustrations? https://web.stanford.edu/~dru/moustache.html On Friday, February 9, 2024 at 11:54:06 AM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote: > If I remember correctly those aren't correct. Are you talking about the > road brake levers but without the levers? > > On Friday, Febr

[RBW] Re: trying to find an obscure former riv product

2024-02-09 Thread Johnny Alien
If I remember correctly those aren't correct. Are you talking about the road brake levers but without the levers? On Friday, February 9, 2024 at 11:32:17 AM UTC-5 mrg...@gmail.com wrote: > These? > > https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/dia-compe-dc138-hand-rest-2746#attr=4939 > > On Friday,

[RBW] Re: TA Specialites Cranks at Analog Cycles

2024-02-09 Thread Johnny Alien
I added up the exact parts Analog uses from the PW site and it came out $5 more. Analog does all of the assembly as well which is not a huge deal but even small bits of time are worth something. So Analog has the better deal by a tiny amount. I put a NOS TA Zephyr on my Proto-Gallop. Such a

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO 54 cm Roadini

2024-02-08 Thread Johnny Alien
I agree. With the sloping top tube a 50cm frame fits me similar to a 54cm frame with traditional geometry (like a Rambouillet or Saluki...both of which I have owned). A 54 will be something similar to a 58. For road riding you will have a tough time upsizing and getting a classic fit. One of

[RBW] WTB: Paul Canti Levers & Mini Moto Brakes

2024-02-07 Thread Johnny Alien
Looking for exactly whats in the subject. I don't really care too much about color just tell me what you got! Thanks -- 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

Re: [RBW] For Sale: Leah’s Stuff

2024-02-06 Thread Johnny Alien
I find that pedals like that look wicked but are not a hazard at all. At least I have never had any issues like I would with some MKS pedals (my bear traps are great looking but deadly). I haven't tried those specific pedals but they are similar to the Stamp pedals I love and I can't recommend

Re: [RBW] Roaduno and the state of single speed bikes

2024-02-04 Thread Johnny Alien
I am confused and its probably just that I am not the market for a bike like this. I feel like once you decide you want a few gears its easier to do a 1x7 for limited gears than 3x1. And big jumps on the front will be fidgity anyway. Understanding that the idea is to stick in one gear most of

[RBW] Re: FS: Tektro R559 brakes, Shimano 105 RD, Fabric Scoop Pro Radius Saddle

2024-02-02 Thread Johnny Alien
Still have the saddle and RD. Happy to entertain offers. Would just like to move them along. On Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 1:26:14 PM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote: > The brakes are claimed. > > On Monday, January 22, 2024 at 3:35:23 PM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote: > >> I am still t

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA Susie Longbolts 59 available

2024-01-28 Thread Johnny Alien
Wow! I wish it was my size. On Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 12:08:48 PM UTC-5 Danny wrote: > It was on Hope’s Instagram, and for a mostly complete build. Screengrab > attached. > > I’ve already got a Susie otherwise I’d be very tempted to buy this one! > > -Danny > > > > On Sun, Jan 28, 2024 at

[RBW] Re: FS: Tektro R559 brakes, Shimano 105 RD, Fabric Scoop Pro Radius Saddle

2024-01-23 Thread Johnny Alien
The brakes are claimed. On Monday, January 22, 2024 at 3:35:23 PM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote: > I am still trying to reduce my stockpile pf parts. > > 1. Tektro R559 long reach caliper brakes. These are new but out of a > package which is how Rivendell sells them for some reason. A

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Paul Minimoto Brakes $225 - I have a pair to sell also!

2024-01-15 Thread Johnny Alien
Based on my experience with mini-v brakes and knowing the specs of the mini-motos I would say a heavy MAYBE on 48's. Without seeing it for sure I would probably put a max on 45's. I am actually pretty shocked to hear that 45's with fenders made it even with the pinching. On Monday, January 15,

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver crank surprise and the weight of things

2024-01-14 Thread Johnny Alien
Does the raspberry Platy still have a dyno hub? If so that would be a big gain as far as weight loss and lessening drag. Otherwise you have it set up fairly light from what I remember about your posts. Paul components will sure help shave some grams. When weight is brought up the first thing

Re: [RBW] Advantages of triple drivetrains (VO post)

2024-01-09 Thread Johnny Alien
For years Grant/Rivendell argued against lots of gears in the rear because people didn't need to shift that much. The message was to push through if its too hard or even get off and push the bike up the hill. Now its shifting to a new argument...why not have those extra gears available.

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus or Clem - Please help me choose

2024-01-08 Thread Johnny Alien
d road bike has long been retired and no interest in riding it. >> >> Kim Hetzel. >> >> On Fri, Jan 5, 2024, 12:21 PM Johnny Alien wrote: >> >>> I would also add that if someone forced me to get rid of one Rivendell >>> and live with just one bike

Re: [RBW] Re: 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

2024-01-07 Thread Johnny Alien
tto from Crust’s website >> (S84?) that WOULD give me noticeably more setback than the standard Riv >> seat post, yes? >> >> Say the word and I’m buying that stupid expensive post. >> L >> >> On Apr 17, 2023, at 3:09 PM, Johnny Alien wrote: >> >&g

Re: [RBW] Re: 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

2024-01-07 Thread Johnny Alien
I have close to the same PBH (80.5) and the same longer torso vs leg length. I kept thinking I needed to go back but then on some advice from this forum decided to adjust the stem vs saddle and actually bumped the saddle forward a little bit. I went to a zero setback Thomson post. It was a

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus or Clem - Please help me choose

2024-01-05 Thread Johnny Alien
, January 5, 2024 at 3:19:08 PM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote: > I stick by letting her pick. She is currently riding a 30 year old Trek > hybrid so either one will fit her riding conditions. If she doesn't want to > spend the extra cash then the Clem is a fantastic pick. I love mine and >

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus or Clem - Please help me choose

2024-01-05 Thread Johnny Alien
eviot. >>>>>> Please let her pick out the color. And all the RivSisters will have fun >>>>>> helping her accessorize it. Please give her my email if she has any >>>>>> questions. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wednesday

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus or Clem - Please help me choose

2024-01-03 Thread Johnny Alien
I'm not sure I would call a Clem with 4 empty bottles/cages, rear rack, fenders, and a pump "naked" haha On Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 9:47:36 AM UTC-5 Tom Wyland wrote: > My Platy with Bosco bars, Nitto R-14, large Saddlesack, tool kit, Dyad > wheels, frame pump, dynamo lighting, etc

[RBW] Re: Platypus or Clem - Please help me choose

2024-01-01 Thread Johnny Alien
I used the word perhaps a LOT of times there On Monday, January 1, 2024 at 7:51:39 PM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote: > > For the type of riding you describe either will work. Since it is for her > she should go with whichever speaks to her more. Perhaps a higher price > will make her t

[RBW] Re: Platypus or Clem - Please help me choose

2024-01-01 Thread Johnny Alien
For the type of riding you describe either will work. Since it is for her she should go with whichever speaks to her more. Perhaps a higher price will make her treat it more delicately and perhaps ride it less OR perhaps because the Platy is fancier she will wan to ride it much more. Either

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

2023-12-26 Thread Johnny Alien
I love it! My Clem is 1x9 and probably my favorite all around setup. On Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 7:55:58 AM UTC-5 sarahlik...@gmail.com wrote: > Really gorgeous bike Roberta! I can look at those heart lugs all day, and > those mud flaps. I love how you have combined function with all

Re: [RBW] Re: 135mm hub rear wheel in a roadini?

2023-12-18 Thread Johnny Alien
If you have parts that work for 135 rear and you are not setting it up for roadie riding (which I am just guessing because of the dynamo wheelset) then it might make sense to try a different Riv frame. The main difference with the Roadini is a slightly more road oriented geometry. And even that

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO: Roadini 54 Sergio Green

2023-12-13 Thread Johnny Alien
It generally fits. He would be at the very top of what they suggest for that size but if going for a road fit with drops being at the top is preferable to being at the bottom. Most of their "size up" philosophy is based on upright relaxed riding. On Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 9:55:30 AM

[RBW] Re: ISO: Roadini 54 Sergio Green

2023-12-12 Thread Johnny Alien
It depends how you want it set up but if you are going for more of a traditional road bike the 54 would ride like a 57 or something around there. A 50 would ride more like a 54. On Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 10:14:28 AM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote: > I had an email exchange with Will at Rivendell

Re: [RBW] Re: Who’s getting a Platypus tomorrow?

2023-12-10 Thread Johnny Alien
on for a lockup bike than the >>> spiffy/pricey Brookses we all know and love around here. >>> >>> On Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 11:21:26 AM UTC-8 Johnny Alien wrote: >>> >>>> The website clearly says it comes with a saddle so I would give the

Re: [RBW] Re: Who’s getting a Platypus tomorrow?

2023-12-10 Thread Johnny Alien
The website clearly says it comes with a saddle so I would give them a call. It's described as the Clem saddle though and I found the saddle that came with my Clem to be nothing more than a courtesy saddle. If thats what it is I would highly suggest purchasing a better saddle that works well

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone else tried the new Riv seat?

2023-12-04 Thread Johnny Alien
If anyone is getting a recent complete and wants to sell this seat let me know. On Monday, December 4, 2023 at 1:17:58 PM UTC-5 Chris K wrote: > With several more rides and miles, I am liking it more and more. I like > the ability to move around on it. No soreness. Currently set up in a fairly

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver2 cranks!

2023-11-30 Thread Johnny Alien
crank arm off and do it right on a work surface. Swapping >> chainrings with the cranks on the bike is at least 3x more awkward. If you >> pull the crank arm you actually may get away with not having a workstand! >> 3. Putting grease where it does not belong: the inter

[RBW] Re: WTB Riv thumb shifter mounts or IRD PowerRatchet brake levers, etc.

2023-11-30 Thread Johnny Alien
For some clarity I was only able to find two left side Sunrace shifters. The one right side one I had is nowhere to be found. So if someone has a lone Sunrace right side I am still totally open to sending a left side. (If that offer helps at all) On Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 10:47:08 AM

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver2 cranks!

2023-11-30 Thread Johnny Alien
I tend to think its a dual problem between the tool and the actual bolt. I think the design of those lends itself to needing special tools that don't really work effectively. Using wolftooth bolts on a 1x is problem free and great. I don't like working with those Sugino style bolts even on

[RBW] Re: Silver2 cranks!

2023-11-29 Thread Johnny Alien
I agree with Rivendell and Joe...the hidden arm is the worst. On Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 2:27:41 AM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > "Probably too much of a pain to deal with." > > Precisely. It's not in the product descriptions anymore but at the > introduction of Silvers much was made of

[RBW] Re: New Clem Small Sizes

2023-11-28 Thread Johnny Alien
ine they > sell better than the framesets. > > On Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 8:48:22 AM UTC-8 Johnny Alien wrote: > >> I am thinking they either didn't get any frame stock in those sizes or >> they got a comically low amount because those are the only sizes that sold &g

[RBW] Re: New Clem Small Sizes

2023-11-28 Thread Johnny Alien
I am thinking they either didn't get any frame stock in those sizes or they got a comically low amount because those are the only sizes that sold out and it was pretty much immediately. But the 52 is a popular size so I am shocked they didn't get more stock of that. On Tuesday, November 28,

[RBW] Re: WTB Riv thumb shifter mounts or IRD PowerRatchet brake levers, etc.

2023-11-25 Thread Johnny Alien
I think I have sunrace thumbshifters that are not as nice as silver shifters but I *think* that silver shifters can be mounted to them. If anyone can confirm that is true I would be happy to send you the thumbshifter mounts for free. They are just sitting around. Like these

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO: 55cm Platypus frame or bike

2023-11-25 Thread Johnny Alien
used and bought it, so im no longer searching, but > good lookin out, thanks! > > ben > lexington ky > > On Mon, Nov 20, 2023 at 1:47 PM Johnny Alien wrote: > >> Riv still has some 55 frames left in purple. >> >> On Monday, November 20, 2023 at 1:1

[RBW] Re: Grips appreciation post

2023-11-21 Thread Johnny Alien
I was using ergon lock-on grips but recently have gone back to the old school classic Hunt Wilde grips. I am converting everything over. I love the finger grooves. On Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 6:28:26 AM UTC-5 R. Alexis wrote: > I have some Bontrager XXX foam grips on my 1994 Bridgestone

[RBW] Re: ISO: 55cm Platypus frame or bike

2023-11-20 Thread Johnny Alien
Riv still has some 55 frames left in purple. On Monday, November 20, 2023 at 1:15:16 PM UTC-5 bcom...@gmail.com wrote: > hey yall! > > Sadly I missed out on the Platy presale last month, and I’m searching for > a 55cm Platypus frame. Complete bikes are also interesting. So for example > if

Re: [RBW] Re: Anna Purple

2023-11-20 Thread Johnny Alien
into >>> purple..I've changed my mind! >>> >>> On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 2:15:53 PM UTC-8 kiziria...@gmail.com >>> wrote: >>> >>>> You can view BlueLug's own studio photography of the ana purple >>>> platypus frame here

Re: [RBW] Re: Anna Purple

2023-11-19 Thread Johnny Alien
You will likely need to swap out the stem but other than that most should cross right over. Hold on to the Clem frame until you are positive that the 50cm will work for you and there is little risk. If it works sell the Clem and if it doesn't sell the Platy frame. On Sunday, November 19, 2023

[RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

2023-11-17 Thread Johnny Alien
No she is looking for the Lime Green which was the first (or maybe second) run of Platypie On Friday, November 17, 2023 at 7:42:26 PM UTC-5 krhe...@gmail.com wrote: > @Leah - > Is this what you are looking for ? > > https://www.rivbike.com/products/platypus-complete-bike?variant=41153175257199

[RBW] Re: FS: 50cm Roadini F/F - Dark Gold

2023-11-17 Thread Johnny Alien
Sold. Thanks everyone On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 8:09:39 PM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote: > Sadly I am in the same position. So if you have been eying up a roadini in > this size then I've got the deal for you and you would be helping me out > immensely. Brand new frame, never

[RBW] Re: Anna Purple

2023-11-17 Thread Johnny Alien
I'm not a fan at all but I do happen to think it looks great on the Platypus frame. Not sure why that ones different for me but it is. On Friday, November 17, 2023 at 11:35:26 AM UTC-5 Wesley wrote: > Purple is the best color, and this is a great purple. I love it. > -W > > On Friday, November

[RBW] Re: FS: 50cm Roadini F/F - Dark Gold

2023-11-16 Thread Johnny Alien
. On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 7:48:41 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > I was hoping to maybe be able to hold onto this but it looks like thats > not the best path for me right now. No parts left but it will still come > with the stock seatpost, the 113 bottom bracket installed, and the ext

[RBW] Re: YAHT (Yet Another Handlebar Thread) :D

2023-11-16 Thread Johnny Alien
I love handlebar discussions. I am a pretty big fan of the Albastache bars and generally have moved to them in instances where I would normally use drops. Similar to you I don't really ride in the drops so Noodles just don't have the same amount of options. That said I also love the look and

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