No worries James - thanks for the direct message. From the outset, this group has been defined more narrowly than many of the online groups. Since it's a living organism, there will be an evolution of that over time.
For Sale listings have always been problematic. We run the risk of being kind of a value-added Craigslist. But this group allows folks who are looking for that tweed bag that hasn't been made for a decade to find one. And that seems to be in service of those of us who spend time here and have created a community. Just wanted to share my response publicly: No worries. I always try to support the efforts of community bike co-ops. Which is why I didn't remove this. I don't want to get into the minutiae of "OK/Not OK". This group has always been self-regulated. I know you are acquainted with Rivendell stuff and attitudes toward steel over carbon, usefulness over "systems integration." I was responding more to the statement that you had put the same list out to several groups. The focus of the RBW group has alway been narrower, so I suggest that if you would not see the item selling on the RBW site, it probably should not be in the listing. You are welcome to provide a link that would send folks to more general listings on the co-op site (though it wasn't clear if the co-op had one). Hope that helps a bit. On Friday, January 9, 2026 at 5:09:58 AM UTC-8 [email protected] wrote: > Jim, my sincerest apologies. I try to ensure that any item listed would be > Riv/Riv adjacent. I will send you a PM so my posts can be more focused in > the future. > > Mark - Sure thing. I will shoot you a PM. > > On Fri, Jan 9, 2026 at 1:25 AM Cyclofiend Jim <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Please note that for sale items shared to this group should be >> specifically RBW related or adjacent. Admittedly, that's a fairly loose >> description. But there a lot of very non-RBW For Sale attempts that never >> make it past the moderation queue. >> >> Granted, there are a few items in your offerings that fall under that >> fairly broad umbrella. But a number that pretty clearly don't. I'd ask that >> for any future posts you curate your listings here to be a bit more >> group-focused. >> >> Also - rather than using individual google folders for separate photos on >> each item, you might consider creating a google photo album which is much >> easier to both view and edit. >> >> Thanks! >> >> Jim / List Admin >> >> >> >> On Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 8:26:07 PM UTC-8 [email protected] wrote: >> >>> Good evening all, >>> >>> I am a volunteer at my local co-op Rag and Bones in Richmond, VA. We >>> have had parts sitting in bins for months--maybe even years--waiting to >>> find good homes. With the help of another volunteer, we have begun the >>> arduous task of listing items on the internet (mostly fleabay and FB >>> Marketplace). I will be adding and updating to this list over the next few >>> weeks/months. There's a lot....... >>> >>> I have done cursory research on most of these items. Please let me know >>> if anything is priced too high. We aim to be fair, but please keep in mind, >>> your business helps us keep our lights on so that we may continue helping >>> our surrounding community. >>> >>> Lastly, we kindly ask *buyers to cover shipping. * >>> >>> Link to photos below: >>> >>> https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/10IoBGmgyUW-JkIJDHRmcXvrHxQB_uZ_5 >>> >>> Shimano Ultegra R8000 Hydraulic Groupset - *$350*. Comes with >>> everything pictured. Crankset is 172.5mm. Missing bottom bracket, rotors, >>> and cassette. >>> >>> Brooks C13 Saddle - *$40*. Donation from a fellow co-op member. >>> Well-loved. Measures 130mm at the widest point. >>> >>> Campagnolo CX11 Power Torque Carbon Crankset (172.5mm). *$125. *New >>> without box. No chainrings or bottom bracket. Allegedly MSRP was $600 when >>> these were first released?? >>> >>> Campagnolo Record Front Derailleur - *$40*. I forgot to get the clamp >>> diameter but can provide that if requested. >>> >>> Campagnolo Strada Crankset (170mm) - *$50.* Threads are good. Just >>> needs a good cleaning. >>> >>> Ideale 90 Leather Saddle - *$125. *Leather appears in good condition >>> but has scuffing. Steel rails. >>> >>> MKS GR-10 Pedals - *$25. *New in box! >>> >>> Shimano Ultegra FC-6750 175mm Crankset - *$80*. Has some wear. Nothing >>> major. No bottom bracket. >>> >>> Simplex Prestige Rear Derailleur - *$30. *New in plastic wrapping. >>> >>> As a final measure, below is a link to the master google sheet. It shows >>> what is and isn't available. I am trying my best to keep everything updated >>> across several platforms. >>> >>> >>> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1b9uujVBUNOzvwsrUnlSGSvwCP64EBg5OjoH86me9L7Y/edit?gid=0#gid=0 >>> >>> Thank you for your consideration and please send any questions my way, >>> James >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >> 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 visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/34e6faab-d125-40a5-8f1d-e38518119296n%40googlegroups.com >> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/34e6faab-d125-40a5-8f1d-e38518119296n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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