It needs a new home and you are Rivendell qualified. Where are you located ? I’m in San Carlos. 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 <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 [email protected] > wrote: > >> Yes. I’m not on any social media and wonder if that’s bad. >> >> B >> >> On Fri, Feb 26, 2021 at 09:19 Philip Barrett <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> > 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 [email protected] >>> 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 <[email protected]> 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 the new pedals, too, but be aware that most folks have their own >>>>> favorites and may not be into a Shimano pedal if it's clipless. >>>>> >>>>> Joe Bernard >>>>> >>>>> On Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 8:30:30 PM UTC-8 >>>>> [email protected] wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> This is a good reply and thank you for it. Practical. Patience is >>>>>> often a powerful quality. I’m also now able to spell schlemiel. Thanks. >>>>>> >>>>>> Brian O >>>>>> >>>>>> On Thu, Feb 25, 2021 at 19:57 Patrick Moore <[email protected]> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> You have a nice bike, but to the average schlemiel browsing want ads >>>>>>> it doesn't fall into the high price (anything over ~$300) categories of >>>>>>> road bike or fulls suspension mountain bike. It looks (to said >>>>>>> schlemiel) >>>>>>> as if it should sell for $300. You belong like the rest of us to a very >>>>>>> peculiar and small cycling niche that appreciates both quality and >>>>>>> comfort. >>>>>>> Heat treated handlebars, cork grips, Nitto versus Pletscher racks, >>>>>>> Brookses, dynamos, etc. just don't enter into the weltanschauung of most >>>>>>> people looking for a "cruiser" bike (and in this case, that's an >>>>>>> honorable >>>>>>> term). Most people hope to find these at Target. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Me, I'd try to find other vending outlets. Off the top of my head, >>>>>>> if you belong to a church in a high-rent neighborhood, post a FS sign >>>>>>> explaining the quality -- "this is not your average $300 cruiser" even >>>>>>> if >>>>>>> to unpracticed eyes it looks like one. Ditto at work, if you work in an >>>>>>> office, or belong to a gymn, or attend wine tasting events; you get the >>>>>>> idea. You'll have to find people with means who want a comfortable bike >>>>>>> and >>>>>>> can also understand as well as afford one that is top quality. >>>>>>> Otherwise, >>>>>>> again, people will associate quality with cf road bikes and full susp >>>>>>> mountain bikes, or* e contrario,* look at comfortable bikes (all >>>>>>> sorts of qualifications here, but you know what I mean) as low cost >>>>>>> items. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> #2: If selling on-list, the secret is to wait. I've listed what I >>>>>>> thought were bargains only to get deafening silence in response. Then >>>>>>> in a >>>>>>> month or 2 or 4, a similar item is snapped up. I think in particular of >>>>>>> my >>>>>>> upgraded Sam Hillborne that went begging for weeks; but later, other SHs >>>>>>> were snapped up with alacrity. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The last option is to keep and ride it! Curious: Why are you selling? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Thu, Feb 25, 2021 at 8:34 PM Brian Oldham <[email protected]> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I am surprised that in a month of listing my Clem for sale that I >>>>>>>> have not had one serious look or offer. Does that mean that this >>>>>>>> bicycle >>>>>>>> has no market value? It is the good bicycle that we all know and love, >>>>>>>> well made and superbly designed. Apparently while is is a good >>>>>>>> bicycle to >>>>>>>> have it is not a good one to sell. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I've added over $1,000 of upgrades and paid $1,600 to purchase. It >>>>>>>> has treated handlebars, Cork grips, upgraded Shimano pedals, Nitto >>>>>>>> racks in >>>>>>>> front and back, a large Wald basket, Brooks seat, double kick stand, >>>>>>>> and a >>>>>>>> generator hub and light system. I have asked for $1,500 thinking all >>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>> upgrades for free would be attractive. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> So what suggestions do you have for finding new homes for your used >>>>>>>> Rivendells" Mine was new last October (2020). Craigslist only works >>>>>>>> with >>>>>>>> an 80% discount on the purchase replacement value, same with local >>>>>>>> ads. >>>>>>>> Pro's Closet is looking for fancy road bikes so not an option for this >>>>>>>> transaction. I've considered returning it to Rivendell so they could >>>>>>>> find >>>>>>>> someone who would appreciate it. I know I can give it to a bike >>>>>>>> collective >>>>>>>> or charity and that might be the best option. I have done that in the >>>>>>>> past. Ive given bicycles to Bike East Bay and Silicon Valley Bike >>>>>>>> Coalition. Trying to show repect to the bicycle and the waiting time >>>>>>>> to >>>>>>>> find one of these. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Just wondering. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> 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 [email protected]. >>>>>>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/e149e0ff-c40b-4e79-aa75-0c38e278815an%40googlegroups.com >>>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/e149e0ff-c40b-4e79-aa75-0c38e278815an%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>>>>> . >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>>>> Patrick Moore >>>>>>> Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> >>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in >>>>>>> the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >>>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/PdNFerjyZP4/unsubscribe >>>>>>> . >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to >>>>>>> [email protected]. >>>>>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/CALuTfgv7zBZpKV-3bFBEJ-V2tBAWKjsNMeBAfcNJOFKk5i_Pzg%40mail.gmail.com >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/CALuTfgv7zBZpKV-3bFBEJ-V2tBAWKjsNMeBAfcNJOFKk5i_Pzg%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>>>> . >>>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Brian Oldham 916-712-1609 <(916)%20712-1609> >>>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the >>>>> Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/PdNFerjyZP4/unsubscribe >>>>> . >>>>> >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to >>>>> [email protected]. >>>>> >>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/045793f8-bf7f-4b7b-b403-7578f8f4abe1n%40googlegroups.com >>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/045793f8-bf7f-4b7b-b403-7578f8f4abe1n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>> . >>>>> >>>> -- >>>> Brian Oldham 916-712-1609 <(916)%20712-1609> >>>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the >>> Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/PdNFerjyZP4/unsubscribe >>> . >>> >> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to >>> [email protected]. >>> >> To view this discussion on the web visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/0e0b5330-63a5-46a5-bc5c-091128f0d5d0n%40googlegroups.com >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/0e0b5330-63a5-46a5-bc5c-091128f0d5d0n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>> . >>> >> -- >> Brian Oldham 916-712-1609 <(916)%20712-1609> >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/PdNFerjyZP4/unsubscribe > . > To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to > [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/be9b2260-b7c6-46bc-9ea6-b708595133dbn%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/be9b2260-b7c6-46bc-9ea6-b708595133dbn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- Brian Oldham 916-712-1609 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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