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Re: [RBW] A Different Kind of RR

2024-09-05 Thread Leah Peterson

hen I brought it. I found my beloved custom Oakley night riding glasses in the grass, nosepiece and one bow laying separate from the frame. One lens is irreparably scratched. My Platypus was knocked about as I hoisted it over obstacles and one fender is now rubbing, one PDX breakaway tab cracked. I’m missing a little hide on my shin from the pedal pins. I dropped the kid back at his place and got home just before 1 am. I am too old for this. I am doing it again next week.LeahOn Aug 11, 2024, at 9:40 PM, Leah Peterson <jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:Ohh, it’s worse than you think. I have 3 (three) Platypuses. The original, my raspberry, which goes on club rides. My mermaid, which has Hexlox everything and is racked and bagged so I can take it shopping and lock it up, and my purple Gravel & Travel Platy which is more compact for travel/Amtrak and has fat tires for off road stuff. I had no idea that purple build would be perfect for these Wednesday night rides, but I’ll never be able to bring anything else on that ride!I hope you get your purple Platy and soon - Ben has a hot lead on a 55, so you should stop by that shop!Thanks, too, for the kind words, Ben. ❤️LeahOn Aug 11, 2024, at 3:24 PM, ly29 <les.yo...@gmail.com> wrote:Thank you for the warm welcoming words Leah. I went to the mothership a couple of months ago and among others, tried Clems and Platys as set up by Antonio. I love your unique “rasberry?” colored Platy and now a second purple Platy? Will said Platys are coming but I have my heart set on a purple one which will hopefully be available later next year. Meanwhile, I’ll ride what I have which are older highly geared road bikes as well as mountain bikes. “Need” a Riv to ride civilized and upright. Haha. The light within me honors the light
within you!"I'd
put my money on solar energy... I hope we don't have to wait until oil and coal
run out before we tackle that."-Thomas Edison, in conversation with Henry
Ford and Harvey Firestone, March 1931On Fri, Aug 9, 2024 at 17:39 Chris Halasz <cha...@gmail.com> wrote:It's not (just) about the bike. It's about the people you get to know and the places you get to go ... faster than walking, and slower than an automobile. Perfect! Great writing piece Leah. All smiles here. On Friday, August 9, 2024 at 5:29:48 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Welcome, Menos. Whether you just got a Rivendell or you are interested in them, you’ll find a lot of helpful, kind people on the List. I look forward to seeing you around here. Glad you liked this ride story!LeahSent from my iPhoneOn Aug 9, 2024, at 7:38 PM, Menos Joven <les.yo...@gmail.com> wrote:Thoroughly enjoyable piece of riding writing. :) Made me feel like I was on this adventurous romp. I’m new to this group but see there are regular contributors to help me learn the world of Riv. Thank you.On Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:56:12 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:The sweetest little brother. Ben was an Instagram find, friends! He’s still a pup but he is teaching us his ways!Let’s keep it fresh!On Aug 8, 2024, at 9:52 PM, Ben R <ben.r...@gmail.com> wrote:oh that means so much to me.to be considered along side such an amazing, strong, and ground breaking group of women. it means a lot.i cant wait for the invite to the riv sisters group ride and to get dropped by the rainbow platty. maybe we can urban dictionary new words on the ride to keep it "fresh".Ben "little brother" ROn Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 5:59:00 PM UTC-7 sarahlik...@gmail.com wrote:Ben, we RivSisters do love our Little Brother!On Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 5:57:25 PM UTC-7 ben.r...@gmail.com wrote:that ride looks absolutely amazing and fun. so happy to see you taking your self out of the comfort zone and not being afraid to try new things.that dirty crust looks rad. you already know how i feel about it its absolutely sick. you cant trust a clean bikebut thats the beauty of bikes. a form of self _expression_. much like words, to be used however you want to express whatever you want.i guess some people dont see it that way.leah you're a true inspiration on the bike and a wonder with words. love reading your ride recap storys.Ben "Wildn" R aka Ben "semi a Riv Sister" ROn Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 5:29:03 PM UTC-7 sarahlik...@gmail.com wrote:Yeah George I read it. And Liz kind of nailed how I feel. This is a woman posting about her joyous riding experience. I think anyone who has been engaging on this forum will know that Leah is not out on her rainbow Platy, raping people in Central park and bragging about in on the RBW group. Can we just enjoy the ride report and leave out the mansplaining and dictionary definitions?And even if you Joe says he's cool with the Ralph Kramden name, it comes across as mean spirited. And I'm too fond of my pal Joe to let that go unsaid. On Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 5:18

Re: [RBW] A Different Kind of RR

2024-09-04 Thread Leah Peterson

re I look at this the more I see..this bike is CURATED. You thought about this bike when you built it.” The words “deep custom” were bandied about. I must say that men have been overwhelmingly fond of the tacky My Little Platy, which I did not expect.At 11 pm, J rallied us to leave. He mentioned that he would be “shooting from the hip” for the route and that it would have “a little gravel.” But I know what he really means. I warned Jack. We headed out in the dark, along the railroad tracks. Sure enough, we had to make our way along those tracks with the earth sloping on us and the “gravel” was actually rocks - like golf balls. We ended up hiking our bikes for a lot of it. In the dark. On uneven ground. An older man took a bad fall, landing splayed across the railroad tracks, still clipped in to his bike. He managed to get up but he might not be getting up out of bed tomorrow.I’m learning not to be precious on these adventures. My stuff always comes back worse than when I brought it. I found my beloved custom Oakley night riding glasses in the grass, nosepiece and one bow laying separate from the frame. One lens is irreparably scratched. My Platypus was knocked about as I hoisted it over obstacles and one fender is now rubbing, one PDX breakaway tab cracked. I’m missing a little hide on my shin from the pedal pins. I dropped the kid back at his place and got home just before 1 am. I am too old for this. I am doing it again next week.LeahOn Aug 11, 2024, at 9:40 PM, Leah Peterson <jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:Ohh, it’s worse than you think. I have 3 (three) Platypuses. The original, my raspberry, which goes on club rides. My mermaid, which has Hexlox everything and is racked and bagged so I can take it shopping and lock it up, and my purple Gravel & Travel Platy which is more compact for travel/Amtrak and has fat tires for off road stuff. I had no idea that purple build would be perfect for these Wednesday night rides, but I’ll never be able to bring anything else on that ride!I hope you get your purple Platy and soon - Ben has a hot lead on a 55, so you should stop by that shop!Thanks, too, for the kind words, Ben. ❤️LeahOn Aug 11, 2024, at 3:24 PM, ly29 <les.yo...@gmail.com> wrote:Thank you for the warm welcoming words Leah. I went to the mothership a couple of months ago and among others, tried Clems and Platys as set up by Antonio. I love your unique “rasberry?” colored Platy and now a second purple Platy? Will said Platys are coming but I have my heart set on a purple one which will hopefully be available later next year. Meanwhile, I’ll ride what I have which are older highly geared road bikes as well as mountain bikes. “Need” a Riv to ride civilized and upright. Haha. The light within me honors the light
within you!"I'd
put my money on solar energy... I hope we don't have to wait until oil and coal
run out before we tackle that."-Thomas Edison, in conversation with Henry
Ford and Harvey Firestone, March 1931On Fri, Aug 9, 2024 at 17:39 Chris Halasz <cha...@gmail.com> wrote:It's not (just) about the bike. It's about the people you get to know and the places you get to go ... faster than walking, and slower than an automobile. Perfect! Great writing piece Leah. All smiles here. On Friday, August 9, 2024 at 5:29:48 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Welcome, Menos. Whether you just got a Rivendell or you are interested in them, you’ll find a lot of helpful, kind people on the List. I look forward to seeing you around here. Glad you liked this ride story!LeahSent from my iPhoneOn Aug 9, 2024, at 7:38 PM, Menos Joven <les.yo...@gmail.com> wrote:Thoroughly enjoyable piece of riding writing. :) Made me feel like I was on this adventurous romp. I’m new to this group but see there are regular contributors to help me learn the world of Riv. Thank you.On Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:56:12 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:The sweetest little brother. Ben was an Instagram find, friends! He’s still a pup but he is teaching us his ways!Let’s keep it fresh!On Aug 8, 2024, at 9:52 PM, Ben R <ben.r...@gmail.com> wrote:oh that means so much to me.to be considered along side such an amazing, strong, and ground breaking group of women. it means a lot.i cant wait for the invite to the riv sisters group ride and to get dropped by the rainbow platty. maybe we can urban dictionary new words on the ride to keep it "fresh".Ben "little brother" ROn Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 5:59:00 PM UTC-7 sarahlik...@gmail.com wrote:Ben, we RivSisters do love our Little Brother!On Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 5:57:25 PM UTC-7 ben.r...@gmail.com wrote:that ride looks absolutely amazing and fun. so happy to see you taking your self out of the comfort zone and not being afraid to try new things.that dirty crust looks rad. you already know how i feel about it its absolutely sick. you cant trust a clean bikebut thats the beauty of bikes. a

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-08-18 Thread Leah Peterson

Sell the Platy?! Oh, can’t we keep the Platy AND get a Homer for you, Diana? Well, you know how I am about Platys. This is interesting and good to know about what is a road bike at Rivendell. I would love to see their Charlie and their lugged Roadini, but alas, it will be a wait.LOn Aug 18, 2024, at 10:15 AM, Diana H wrote:Hi Leah,Following up on my promise to go to Riv HQ to ask about road bikes. I was there yesterday asking about their road bikes and swapping my Platy for an Atlantis/Appa (which, btw I'm still interested to do! Looking for newer models so my parts transfer).For road bikes I was only able to test ride the Homer, but wow it felt twitchy and fast. Between the Homer and Roadini, Riv suggested the Homer bc it had more brazeons and tire clearance. The Roadini is as much as a road bike you can get (aside from the roadeo), but you won't be doing anything else other than group rides with it.Anyway seems like a moot point bc you're back in Platy land, but wanted to follow-up anyway!Here is a photo tax of the Platy on the Smoke and fire 400 this past May.On Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 4:34:16 PM UTC-7 Johnny Alien wrote:It does seem like the Roadeo is fairly close.The Waterford used Reynold 531 OS tubing. I don't know any further specs though. It has an interesting feature where the cable stops are integrated into the lugs on the headtube. It was designed to work easier/better/more specifically with brifters.On Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 3:44:57 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:Ah, thanks. I looked at one of the miscellaneous "old Rivendell" geo charts and found that for the Ram (don't know if the specs changed during the Ram's lifespan or which model, if more than 1, these specs refer to, but here they are. The second edition, blue Ram that I owned had these specs.st 58 c-c, tt 57 c-c, cs 43.5, sta 72, hta 72.5, rake 50Versus the Waterford at: 58, 57, 43, 73, 73, rake 43Rodeo (per my chart, now years old): 57, 56.5 (sorry, Grant, tt length does matter; I'd fit a 58 except that the tt is way too long; 60X56 c-c ideal), cs 43, 72.5, 73, rake 43.On Sat, Jul 27, 2024 at 5:10 PM Johnny Alien wrote:Here is the geometry chart for the Waterford RS frames of the era that I have.I believe the Riv Rambo was a slightly more slack frame. The roadini for sure is. I think this "might" be kind of close to the Roadeo?On Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 6:00:26 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:And of course, Roadeo.On Sat, Jul 27, 2024 at 3:57 PM Patrick Moore wrote:That's nice. It would be interesting to learn about the tube lengths and the angles and the tubing specs to see how they compare with current and older Rivendell purely road models -- Roadini, Road Standard, Longlow, Rambouillet.

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Re: [RBW] Re: RoadUno build anticipation

2024-08-15 Thread Leah Peterson

Wilding and oil slick. It’s what we’re doing now. Can’t wait to see the rest of the bike. Hope you sneak a few extra oil slick bits in there. LeahOn Aug 15, 2024, at 10:36 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote:LeahI will not be going wild in that way. I will, however, brace myself for a forthcoming scolding for the cultural references implied when using the phrase "to go wild". :-)"Did you get this inspiration from the My Little Platy?" I was on oil-slick much earlier, and your Platy did not put me off the oil slick. It started with the wrench. One of the local bike shops that I sometimes visit is The Pedaler in El Sobrante. They have a pretty nice BMX and fixie case of things, and the compact "Affinity" brand 15mm ratchet caught my eye. The guy said they got the oil slick treatment special from Affinity, and he had it in black also. I sprung for the oil slick because it was cool. In parallel, I've been waiting for an opportunity to use Vans grips. I grew up in Orange County and I am of a sufficient age that my grade school used to tour the Vans Factory there in the city of Orange. Back then, a pair of Vans was $20, and for an extra $1 they would build your Vans in whatever custom combination of their colors that you could think up. You'd just walk into the Vans store and pick your color way. Then, when curating the color way for my forthcoming RoadUno build I was looking at various purple grips, and discovered that one of the numerous grips available in Purple is the Vans offering, and that grip featured the oil slick treatment on the clamp. So, I decided the grip matching the wrench was just meant to be. While I ordered the Purple ones I also got a set of the traditional gum color also, so they really look like the Vans soles that I wore throughout my youth. In my communications with Will, I did confirm that his crack "at least one maniac will..." was aimed at me. So as to not let him down, I've got a unique drivetrain configuration in store that will earn the title and freak out the traditionalists. I even went on Custom Ink and designed this T-Shirt. I haven't ordered it yet:https://www.customink.com/designs/alom/mzf0-00cw-2gh6/rsdfu/?utm_content=lsdimg&utm_source=RSDFU%20%28SNB%29&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=rsdfu_savers_day21%20%28NbhxDx%29&_kx=NXF_6Lml056J_AH2BzBbymb1-qXdxA063E_tUUQ9xu1TNQ5y-8PreOKuIj_8jDWG.Q4AcEHI'm counting on having it set up for a September Diablo SummitBill LindsayEl Cerrito, CAOn Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 4:45:32 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Oil slick! Did you get this inspiration from the My Little Platy?! If you really want to go wild, I will send you all the links for all the oil slick you can handle. They even sell oil slick bolts for the bottle cage mounts/rack mounts on Amazon… I do love eggplant and silver. This will be great. APPROVE.LeahOn Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 7:58:37 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote:I'm eagerly waiting for the container to get to Walnut Creek. Today my grips came in. I'm going with a Silver RoadUno, which features purples in the graphics. I bought purple Vans Lock on grips, whose clamps match a very cool oil slick purple Affinity 15mm mini ratchet wrench that I already had. In front of the brake levers I'll run eggplant Newbaums, which I'll wrap over a layer of ESI silicon tape. A pic proves it: https://flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/53923848393/in/album-72177720319534027I've started an album to capture the build. Bill LindsayEl Cerrito, CA

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Re: [RBW] A Different Kind of RR

2024-08-09 Thread Leah Peterson

Welcome, Menos. Whether you just got a Rivendell or you are interested in them, you’ll find a lot of helpful, kind people on the List. I look forward to seeing you around here. Glad you liked this ride story!LeahSent from my iPhoneOn Aug 9, 2024, at 7:38 PM, Menos Joven wrote:Thoroughly enjoyable piece of riding writing. :) Made me feel like I was on this adventurous romp. I’m new to this group but see there are regular contributors to help me learn the world of Riv. Thank you.On Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:56:12 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:The sweetest little brother. Ben was an Instagram find, friends! He’s still a pup but he is teaching us his ways!Let’s keep it fresh!On Aug 8, 2024, at 9:52 PM, Ben R wrote:oh that means so much to me.to be considered along side such an amazing, strong, and ground breaking group of women. it means a lot.i cant wait for the invite to the riv sisters group ride and to get dropped by the rainbow platty. maybe we can urban dictionary new words on the ride to keep it "fresh".Ben "little brother" ROn Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 5:59:00 PM UTC-7 sarahlik...@gmail.com wrote:Ben, we RivSisters do love our Little Brother!On Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 5:57:25 PM UTC-7 ben.r...@gmail.com wrote:that ride looks absolutely amazing and fun. so happy to see you taking your self out of the comfort zone and not being afraid to try new things.that dirty crust looks rad. you already know how i feel about it its absolutely sick. you cant trust a clean bikebut thats the beauty of bikes. a form of self _expression_. much like words, to be used however you want to express whatever you want.i guess some people dont see it that way.leah you're a true inspiration on the bike and a wonder with words. love reading your ride recap storys.Ben "Wildn" R aka Ben "semi a Riv Sister" ROn Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 5:29:03 PM UTC-7 sarahlik...@gmail.com wrote:Yeah George I read it. And Liz kind of nailed how I feel. This is a woman posting about her joyous riding experience. I think anyone who has been engaging on this forum will know that Leah is not out on her rainbow Platy, raping people in Central park and bragging about in on the RBW group. Can we just enjoy the ride report and leave out the mansplaining and dictionary definitions?And even if you Joe says he's cool with the Ralph Kramden name, it comes across as mean spirited. And I'm too fond of my pal Joe to let that go unsaid. On Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 5:18:57 PM UTC-7 Lucky wrote:National awareness? Man I hope the moderator kills this thread soon. It started out as a fun joyful ride report and it’s devolved into a bunch of dudes arguing about whether or not they would use a word in polite… or maybe less than polite company, considering. Now I have to go down the whole thread just to see the fun pictures.Go look at the pictures guys, there are Rivendells! There’s anodizing! There are joyful people riding bicycles and touching grass.LizOn Aug 8, 2024, at 16:56, Patrick Moore wrote:I have to agree with George, that one might want to be careful when using this term. This is how it came to national awareness: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Park_jogger_caseTragic for all. I was very aware of the incident, having left WDC just ~4 months earlier.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s talk: 1 Up USA, Quickr Racks

2024-08-08 Thread Leah Peterson

I loved this thread and found it really helpful. I also did some more online sleuthing and I made a decision. I’ll do a reveal when I have the darn thing, which won’t be for a few weeks. Which might clue you in to which rack I bought…LOn Aug 8, 2024, at 11:34 AM, Aaron Morris wrote:I was on the hunt too (for fendered/racked bikes) and finally came across this one - https://rockymounts.com/products/highnoon-fc-2-or-1-25.htmlChecked all the boxes for me and expandable to 3 bikes. I purchased it a couple days ago and haven't received it so can't speak to the quality or ease of use, but rocky mounts is supposed to be a good company and the customer service has already been helpfulOn Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 4:54:44 AM UTC-6 SeanMac wrote:Thanks for your help with the Voile straps. Sounds like 20 inches is the way to go.SeanBuffalo, NYOn Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 12:47:58 PM UTC-4 brok...@gmail.com wrote:I'd recommend at least 20" Voile straps. metal or nylon buckle, they both are great. The nice thing about Voile straps over woven straps or bungees is that slight bit of stretch that they have. It's not too much (like a bungee), but just the right amount to get a tight grip and lock into the tab on the buckle. I never feel like a Voile strap will lose its grip once tightened down, and I've never had them mar any surfaces.BrianLex KYOn Tue, Aug 6, 2024 at 12:23 PM Brian Forsee wrote:Ditto what John said. I've used 20" metal buckle and 15" nylon buckle. Nylon buckle for sure won't mark up anything but i haven't had that problem with the metal ones. Also have used the velcro strap that comes w surly tires. Johns Irish strap or a toe strap would also do the trick just fine. BrianOn Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 11:10:23 AM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote:SeanMac,I have 20" straps with aluminum buckles. 15" would work, I'm sure, and I don't imagine the nylon buckles would be any less effective. Titan also makes good straps.Cheers, JohnOn Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 7:20:49 AM UTC-7 SeanMac wrote:I have a 1up that I use with my Cheviot. I am really intrigued by the setup that John R and Brian have used, as that method looks much more stable than simply using the foam fender attachment that I have used in the past [though that system has worked just fine]. I have never used a voile strap before, but now I feel like I should. What length would users suggest that I order? It appears that they are available in 15, 20, or 25 inch sizes. Nylon or aluminum buckles?Thanks,SeanBuffalo, NYOn Monday, August 5, 2024 at 11:20:40 AM UTC-4 bmfo...@gmail.com wrote:I use the same method as John R for my fendered bikes on my 1up and have had good results. You could even replace the nylock nut for the bolt that holds the 'spool' with a wingnut to make it quicker to move. I agree a strap over the rear rim is necessary with the arm/spool beneath the fender.Unfortunately I don't think there is a perfect rack for racked/fendered/swept back handlebar bikes. They all present inherit challenges to carrying your bike on a car. The 1up style rack is about as good as it gets IMO. One big advantage it has to other styles is the ability to adjust the bikes placement on the rack tray to eliminate interference between bikes, as well as being able to run the bikes in either direction. I often run bikes with the handlebars on the same side, which is not an option on other racks.brianOn Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 1:39:00 PM UTC-5 John Bokman wrote:Much obliged for the info John. Makes sense.JohnOn Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 1:25:57 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote:Hey John, Yes, the front wheel roller is at maximum height and grabs the wheel solidly. At the rear, the spool is slightly above the rear axle level, but still too low for my comfort. I always put a Voile strap around the rear wheel and the rack tray. The danger is that a bump in the road will lift the rear wheel beyond the rack spool. My experience with the rack over the past 2 years makes me confident that the strap does its job in this regard. We've traveled some rough roads and so far, so good.Cheers, JohnOn Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:49:36 AM UTC-7 John Bokman wrote:John, thanks for the photos. It appears you are not concerned about placing the arms of the rack at the minimum height than 1UP deems "safe"? Unless I'm mistaken, they argue that where the arms grab the tire/fender should be at least at axle level, better above axle level, for properly securing bike to rack. Maybe your front rack arm is higher? Or is it also just grabbing the wheel below the level of the fender? Thanks!Befendered Sam rider JohnPortland, OROn Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 3:50:16 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote:I have no new information, but I can confirm that the 1UP racks are entirely suitable for fendered bikes. I'll also second Johnny Alien's sentiment about less plastic- the 1UP racks are all metal, of superb design, and very easy to use.While it may not be necessary, I do place a strap on t

Re: [RBW] A Different Kind of RR

2024-08-08 Thread Leah Peterson

The sweetest little brother. Ben was an Instagram find, friends! He’s still a pup but he is teaching us his ways!Let’s keep it fresh!On Aug 8, 2024, at 9:52 PM, Ben R wrote:oh that means so much to me.to be considered along side such an amazing, strong, and ground breaking group of women. it means a lot.i cant wait for the invite to the riv sisters group ride and to get dropped by the rainbow platty. maybe we can urban dictionary new words on the ride to keep it "fresh".Ben "little brother" ROn Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 5:59:00 PM UTC-7 sarahlik...@gmail.com wrote:Ben, we RivSisters do love our Little Brother!On Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 5:57:25 PM UTC-7 ben.r...@gmail.com wrote:that ride looks absolutely amazing and fun. so happy to see you taking your self out of the comfort zone and not being afraid to try new things.that dirty crust looks rad. you already know how i feel about it its absolutely sick. you cant trust a clean bikebut thats the beauty of bikes. a form of self _expression_. much like words, to be used however you want to express whatever you want.i guess some people dont see it that way.leah you're a true inspiration on the bike and a wonder with words. love reading your ride recap storys.Ben "Wildn" R aka Ben "semi a Riv Sister" ROn Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 5:29:03 PM UTC-7 sarahlik...@gmail.com wrote:Yeah George I read it. And Liz kind of nailed how I feel. This is a woman posting about her joyous riding experience. I think anyone who has been engaging on this forum will know that Leah is not out on her rainbow Platy, raping people in Central park and bragging about in on the RBW group. Can we just enjoy the ride report and leave out the mansplaining and dictionary definitions?And even if you Joe says he's cool with the Ralph Kramden name, it comes across as mean spirited. And I'm too fond of my pal Joe to let that go unsaid. On Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 5:18:57 PM UTC-7 Lucky wrote:National awareness? Man I hope the moderator kills this thread soon. It started out as a fun joyful ride report and it’s devolved into a bunch of dudes arguing about whether or not they would use a word in polite… or maybe less than polite company, considering. Now I have to go down the whole thread just to see the fun pictures.Go look at the pictures guys, there are Rivendells! There’s anodizing! There are joyful people riding bicycles and touching grass.LizOn Aug 8, 2024, at 16:56, Patrick Moore wrote:I have to agree with George, that one might want to be careful when using this term. This is how it came to national awareness: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Park_jogger_caseTragic for all. I was very aware of the incident, having left WDC just ~4 months earlier.

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Re: [RBW] A Different Kind of RR

2024-08-08 Thread Leah Peterson

When a man tells me to watch my language, I’ll consider the source. Joe = Friend to RivSisters. Hate to tally up the hours he’s spent helping me solve bike problems. All that knowledge-sharing, and never been mean-spirited. If Joe said, “Hey I think you might want to rephrase that,” I probably would. George calls Joe Ralph Kramden and me Annie Oakley, and I don’t think it’s meant to build us up. Furthermore, I’ve shown myself to be of good character over my many years on this List, and I doubt any of you actually think I’m out breaking the law.So, on Wednesday Evening Rides, I’m going wilding. You aren’t going to police my language, and especially if I know you to be someone who takes pleasure in putting others back in their places. I wrote you a beautiful piece with a fresh take on the traditional “ride reports” but no one has to read it. You can go back to the FS posts and the WTB post...there are so many. Also: RivSisters. I love you so. LeahOn Aug 8, 2024, at 8:29 PM, Sarah Carlson wrote:Yeah George I read it. And Liz kind of nailed how I feel. This is a woman posting about her joyous riding experience. I think anyone who has been engaging on this forum will know that Leah is not out on her rainbow Platy, raping people in Central park and bragging about in on the RBW group. Can we just enjoy the ride report and leave out the mansplaining and dictionary definitions?And even if you Joe says he's cool with the Ralph Kramden name, it comes across as mean spirited. And I'm too fond of my pal Joe to let that go unsaid. On Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 5:18:57 PM UTC-7 Lucky wrote:National awareness? Man I hope the moderator kills this thread soon. It started out as a fun joyful ride report and it’s devolved into a bunch of dudes arguing about whether or not they would use a word in polite… or maybe less than polite company, considering. Now I have to go down the whole thread just to see the fun pictures.Go look at the pictures guys, there are Rivendells! There’s anodizing! There are joyful people riding bicycles and touching grass.LizOn Aug 8, 2024, at 16:56, Patrick Moore wrote:I have to agree with George, that one might want to be careful when using this term. This is how it came to national awareness: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Park_jogger_caseTragic for all. I was very aware of the incident, having left WDC just ~4 months earlier.

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Re: [RBW] A Different Kind of RR

2024-08-08 Thread Leah Peterson

Did you just call him Ralph Kramden? I had to look that up, but seems mean-spirited. Well, you have to look at yourself in the mirror every day and live with that, George. If I’m misunderstanding , I apologize. LeahOn Aug 8, 2024, at 1:18 PM, George Schick wrote:I'm not surprised to see an affirmation from Ralph Kramden. I was only trying to advise caution because some people may get the wrong impression by the use of that term.On Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 12:09:13 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:Leah if you want to go on a violent rampage I say party on, sister. Who am I to judge??! 🤷On Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 9:42:31 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:That cut off. It was supposed to say, It’s the only wilding I’ve ever done in my life, let me have this!On Aug 8, 2024, at 12:29 PM, Leah Peterson <jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:Oh George, you just let me live! It’s all the more On Aug 8, 2024, at 12:15 PM, George Schick <bhi...@gmail.com> wrote:Umm...I don't think I'd refer to it as a "wilding" if I were you. Here is the standard definition for that term:https://www.google.com/search?q=wilding&oq=wilding&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i512j46i10i131i433i512j0i10i131i433i512j46i10i512j0i512l2j46i512l2j0i512.3080j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8The Urban Dictionary is even more explicit.On Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:10:59 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I did it again. I went to that crazy Wed night Grand Rapids ride. From now on I’m calling it “wilding.” As in, “I am going wilding! See you way past bedtime!” I think that’s a real term, I might be misappropriating it, but it sounds fantastic and suits my purposes.I arrive at the city park a little early and watch the crowd roll up. The wheelie crowd is right on time, careening around on rear wheels and making everyone nervous. A wide variety of bikes are in attendance. We have a massive turnout, 121 riders, just awesome to behold. J is leading, and he brings this:You can see here that cleanliness is very important to him, and that he does mostly tame rides and so we would have nothing to fear since he planned tonight’s route.Here is my bike, demure and innocent, having its first adventures amongst all these GR rabble rousers.It is 8:30pm. We set off and a new group makes its appearance. I call them The Jumpers. They have full suspension bikes with names like Salsa on them and when we go up a ramp, they ride up the stairs. They fly off ledges and drop back into the group and scare this nurse half to death. They launch their bikes and sashay through the air and hope everyone is watching. The Jumpers are wilding the hardest. I quickly realize that the middle-back is the place to be. Away from The Kids and The Jumpers. I want to ride by J, but I also want to go home by private vehicle, not ambulance.We block intersections and ride through red lights; drivers submit to all of this. No honking or threatening behavior. Just tolerance for 121 bikes and riders wending through their streets. We ride through neighborhoods (only one crash!), and then along the aptly-named Grand River. Everyone stares at us, a massive clot of bikes, moving along the path. We get to a pavilion where everyone chats in a haze of pot smoke and beer drinking. I drink my usual electrolyte water; I need my wits about me. Three men come to ogle my Platypus. They are into all the custom colored bits. One of them is Velocity USA’s anodizer; here is the man who anodized my rims! It turns out, he is my bike twin. I am jealous of the blue metal flake in his purple paint job. I didn’t think someone could out-sparkle me, but he’s done it.Isn’t it scary how much we have in common?At 10pm, good and dark out, we set off. Here was the description of the ride: “…We‘ll head back to the Monarch via a less level and less paved route, so if you’re heading back with us, bring some tires!”WHAT COULD GO WRONG.It is the black of night. We are in the middle of nowhere. There are animals in the woods. We are behind a factory of some kind. The parking lot is dirt and full of pot holes. Now there is no road, no buildings. We are in the woods, riding over tall grass. We can see a few feet in front of us, we cannot see the ground through the grass. I am praying not to land in a hole. Now we are in sandy soil, with deep ruts in it. I am thanking my lucky stars that I went with 48mm Gravel Kings. The group is beginning to split as different people set different paces for this terrain. Now we are in rocky dirt with tall grass and brush growing up through it. We are forced to dismount at times, squeeze through narrow spaces. We must lift our bikes up and over obstacles, hoping not to get hit from behind by other riders in the dark. I wonder how many ticks we have, and if I will get my first taste of poison ivy. But, I can’t worry about that now because I have to make it out of here alive first.I end up at the front of my section. The riders directly behind me have

Re: [RBW] A Different Kind of RR

2024-08-08 Thread Leah Peterson

That cut off. It was supposed to say, It’s the only wilding I’ve ever done in my life, let me have this!On Aug 8, 2024, at 12:29 PM, Leah Peterson wrote:Oh George, you just let me live! It’s all the more On Aug 8, 2024, at 12:15 PM, George Schick wrote:Umm...I don't think I'd refer to it as a "wilding" if I were you. Here is the standard definition for that term:https://www.google.com/search?q=wilding&oq=wilding&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i512j46i10i131i433i512j0i10i131i433i512j46i10i512j0i512l2j46i512l2j0i512.3080j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8The Urban Dictionary is even more explicit.On Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:10:59 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I did it again. I went to that crazy Wed night Grand Rapids ride. From now on I’m calling it “wilding.” As in, “I am going wilding! See you way past bedtime!” I think that’s a real term, I might be misappropriating it, but it sounds fantastic and suits my purposes.I arrive at the city park a little early and watch the crowd roll up. The wheelie crowd is right on time, careening around on rear wheels and making everyone nervous. A wide variety of bikes are in attendance. We have a massive turnout, 121 riders, just awesome to behold. J is leading, and he brings this:You can see here that cleanliness is very important to him, and that he does mostly tame rides and so we would have nothing to fear since he planned tonight’s route.Here is my bike, demure and innocent, having its first adventures amongst all these GR rabble rousers.It is 8:30pm. We set off and a new group makes its appearance. I call them The Jumpers. They have full suspension bikes with names like Salsa on them and when we go up a ramp, they ride up the stairs. They fly off ledges and drop back into the group and scare this nurse half to death. They launch their bikes and sashay through the air and hope everyone is watching. The Jumpers are wilding the hardest. I quickly realize that the middle-back is the place to be. Away from The Kids and The Jumpers. I want to ride by J, but I also want to go home by private vehicle, not ambulance.We block intersections and ride through red lights; drivers submit to all of this. No honking or threatening behavior. Just tolerance for 121 bikes and riders wending through their streets. We ride through neighborhoods (only one crash!), and then along the aptly-named Grand River. Everyone stares at us, a massive clot of bikes, moving along the path. We get to a pavilion where everyone chats in a haze of pot smoke and beer drinking. I drink my usual electrolyte water; I need my wits about me. Three men come to ogle my Platypus. They are into all the custom colored bits. One of them is Velocity USA’s anodizer; here is the man who anodized my rims! It turns out, he is my bike twin. I am jealous of the blue metal flake in his purple paint job. I didn’t think someone could out-sparkle me, but he’s done it.Isn’t it scary how much we have in common?At 10pm, good and dark out, we set off. Here was the description of the ride: “…We‘ll head back to the Monarch via a less level and less paved route, so if you’re heading back with us, bring some tires!”WHAT COULD GO WRONG.It is the black of night. We are in the middle of nowhere. There are animals in the woods. We are behind a factory of some kind. The parking lot is dirt and full of pot holes. Now there is no road, no buildings. We are in the woods, riding over tall grass. We can see a few feet in front of us, we cannot see the ground through the grass. I am praying not to land in a hole. Now we are in sandy soil, with deep ruts in it. I am thanking my lucky stars that I went with 48mm Gravel Kings. The group is beginning to split as different people set different paces for this terrain. Now we are in rocky dirt with tall grass and brush growing up through it. We are forced to dismount at times, squeeze through narrow spaces. We must lift our bikes up and over obstacles, hoping not to get hit from behind by other riders in the dark. I wonder how many ticks we have, and if I will get my first taste of poison ivy. But, I can’t worry about that now because I have to make it out of here alive first.I end up at the front of my section. The riders directly behind me have no lights. We are counting on me, and my headlight is pointed too far down and I can’t lift it because it’s screwed tight. So we don’t have a lot of forward visibility. I see something in the dark. The ground starts to drop. “STOP STOP STOP! GET OFF YOUR BIKES!” I yell. Everyone behind me echoes this and I turn on my iPhone flashlight for better viewing. There is a pit just ahead, and an inches-wide beam we are going to have to traverse to get across. I can’t believe it. To my left is one 6-8inch wide beam that stretches across a yawning pit. There is another to my right. We are high up enough that there are tree branches reaching across the way. We will use both beams to move everyone across. I have to lift my bike up

Re: [RBW] A Different Kind of RR

2024-08-08 Thread Leah Peterson

Oh George, you just let me live! It’s all the funnier because I’ve never done any true wilding in my life. This is all I got!On Aug 8, 2024, at 12:15 PM, George Schick wrote:Umm...I don't think I'd refer to it as a "wilding" if I were you. Here is the standard definition for that term:https://www.google.com/search?q=wilding&oq=wilding&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i512j46i10i131i433i512j0i10i131i433i512j46i10i512j0i512l2j46i512l2j0i512.3080j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8The Urban Dictionary is even more explicit.On Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:10:59 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I did it again. I went to that crazy Wed night Grand Rapids ride. From now on I’m calling it “wilding.” As in, “I am going wilding! See you way past bedtime!” I think that’s a real term, I might be misappropriating it, but it sounds fantastic and suits my purposes.I arrive at the city park a little early and watch the crowd roll up. The wheelie crowd is right on time, careening around on rear wheels and making everyone nervous. A wide variety of bikes are in attendance. We have a massive turnout, 121 riders, just awesome to behold. J is leading, and he brings this:You can see here that cleanliness is very important to him, and that he does mostly tame rides and so we would have nothing to fear since he planned tonight’s route.Here is my bike, demure and innocent, having its first adventures amongst all these GR rabble rousers.It is 8:30pm. We set off and a new group makes its appearance. I call them The Jumpers. They have full suspension bikes with names like Salsa on them and when we go up a ramp, they ride up the stairs. They fly off ledges and drop back into the group and scare this nurse half to death. They launch their bikes and sashay through the air and hope everyone is watching. The Jumpers are wilding the hardest. I quickly realize that the middle-back is the place to be. Away from The Kids and The Jumpers. I want to ride by J, but I also want to go home by private vehicle, not ambulance.We block intersections and ride through red lights; drivers submit to all of this. No honking or threatening behavior. Just tolerance for 121 bikes and riders wending through their streets. We ride through neighborhoods (only one crash!), and then along the aptly-named Grand River. Everyone stares at us, a massive clot of bikes, moving along the path. We get to a pavilion where everyone chats in a haze of pot smoke and beer drinking. I drink my usual electrolyte water; I need my wits about me. Three men come to ogle my Platypus. They are into all the custom colored bits. One of them is Velocity USA’s anodizer; here is the man who anodized my rims! It turns out, he is my bike twin. I am jealous of the blue metal flake in his purple paint job. I didn’t think someone could out-sparkle me, but he’s done it.Isn’t it scary how much we have in common?At 10pm, good and dark out, we set off. Here was the description of the ride: “…We‘ll head back to the Monarch via a less level and less paved route, so if you’re heading back with us, bring some tires!”WHAT COULD GO WRONG.It is the black of night. We are in the middle of nowhere. There are animals in the woods. We are behind a factory of some kind. The parking lot is dirt and full of pot holes. Now there is no road, no buildings. We are in the woods, riding over tall grass. We can see a few feet in front of us, we cannot see the ground through the grass. I am praying not to land in a hole. Now we are in sandy soil, with deep ruts in it. I am thanking my lucky stars that I went with 48mm Gravel Kings. The group is beginning to split as different people set different paces for this terrain. Now we are in rocky dirt with tall grass and brush growing up through it. We are forced to dismount at times, squeeze through narrow spaces. We must lift our bikes up and over obstacles, hoping not to get hit from behind by other riders in the dark. I wonder how many ticks we have, and if I will get my first taste of poison ivy. But, I can’t worry about that now because I have to make it out of here alive first.I end up at the front of my section. The riders directly behind me have no lights. We are counting on me, and my headlight is pointed too far down and I can’t lift it because it’s screwed tight. So we don’t have a lot of forward visibility. I see something in the dark. The ground starts to drop. “STOP STOP STOP! GET OFF YOUR BIKES!” I yell. Everyone behind me echoes this and I turn on my iPhone flashlight for better viewing. There is a pit just ahead, and an inches-wide beam we are going to have to traverse to get across. I can’t believe it. To my left is one 6-8inch wide beam that stretches across a yawning pit. There is another to my right. We are high up enough that there are tree branches reaching across the way. We will use both beams to move everyone across. I have to lift my bike up onto the beam, step up and begin to inch across. The woman behind me lets forth a stream of cuss words. I can hear an

Re: [RBW] A Different Kind of RR

2024-08-02 Thread Leah Peterson

Bill, you get me. Come to the east Michigan ride and we’ll both be tipsy on life in The Shire! On Aug 2, 2024, at 12:49 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:"I was stone-cold sober"I believe that she means that she didn't partake in any of the party-lubricants. Still, Leah's brand of joie de vivre will never qualify in my book as stone-cold sober. Tipsy on life is closer. BL in ECP.S. APPROVEOn Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 3:41:10 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I have long wished to do the Grand Rapids Wednesday Evening Ride. My Riv buddy, J, co-leads it, and the routes are ever-changing and FUN. Maybe you storm the castle. Maybe you end up in a river. Wind up in a kickball tournament. It isn’t convenient - it’s an hour’s drive, and starts after 8pm. A ride that starts after 8!!! On a Wednesday! But those GR folks know how to do it.Last night, I made it. Beginning in the heart of GR, we would ride a 16 mi route in urban and rural landscapes. A variety of bikes were represented; cobbled-together builds, vintage bikes, bikepacking and touring bikes, fixies, hybrids, whatever those bikes are that you ride on the rear wheel, and one Platypus. Not represented: high-tech carbon fiber/time trial bikes with roadies astride them. The reason would soon become apparent.We set off. Bikes were all over the road. “The kids”, a group of teens who ride their rear wheels set themselves up as “blockers” so we could move through intersections. The drivers seemed unbothered. J said, “Leah, I forgot to tell you we are going to blow red lights. The police prefer we do so we stay in one group.” The ride has been going for 20 years, so I guess the drivers expect this. I did as I was told, casting nervous glances over my shoulder at J.Most of my miles come from club rides. Club rides prize order, communication, pace, predictability. This ride was a free-for-all. Jubilant and raucous. Music blared from speakers strapped to frames. People sipped beer. The scent of weed hung in the air. The Kids zipped about on one wheel. We had two crashes in the first 20 minutes. I vacillated between having fun and feeling terrified. One minute we were in the city, the next we were in the woods on a paved trail, bodies of water surrounding us. The sounds of the creatures in the woods were as loud as the music on the bikes. We sailed over bridges, veered off onto gravel, our giant band of bikes wending its way along the route. It was gorgeous. We stopped at a giant pavilion, strung with outdoor lights, and rabblerousing ensued. People laughed and visited, music played, fireflies flickered overhead. At nearly 10 pm, in the pitch black of night, they mounted their bikes, got back on the trail and planned to end at a bar.The woods felt like they were closing in on us. Like that scene in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. It was THRILLING, and I smiled to myself in the dark. Suddenly there was yelling at the front and SLOWING….I couldn’t make out the word at first. SKUNK!!! An actual skunk was running along the path. We dared not pass him for fear of smelling more like skunk than the weed smoke had already done to us. I skipped the bar; J rode me to my truck and helped me load my Platypus. The Platypus was perfect for this; chunky tires and compact size, front and rear dyno lights, resplendent in color and quite the conversation starter. I got home at midnight; my teenagers were waiting up for me. If they had walked in the door smelling like I did, I’d have grounded them on the spot. 10/10 would do again.Note: I was stone-cold sober, putting TWO electrolyte tabs in my water was as wild as I got. Lest you think poorly of me. 😊On Aug 1, 2024, at 6:18 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:People here are always posting about their “ride reports.” Something enchanting in some far away place with photos that pose the bike JUST SO…But yesterday I went wilding and I’m going to give you a DIFFERENT kind of Ride Report. In the next post, though, because you know how I do it…

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Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s talk: 1 Up USA, Quickr Racks

2024-07-30 Thread Leah Peterson

Hi Chris! I had a Hollywood rack and while it did fold up and store nicely, it was awkward to leave on the vehicle. It didn’t tilt down and was a bit flimsy. It stuck out well behind the van. I noticed one day it looked bent (maybe someone hit it in the parking lot?) and I tossed it because I was scared it was compromised. Maybe the new ones are better? This was in 2013 or so, when I bought mine. I leave my rack on the vehicle for riding season. I ride club rides Mon, Tues, and Fridays and it’s too hard to put on and take off racks all week. Which is what I’m forced to do now because I’m using my husband’s truck until I get my own hitch installed. So a Hollywood rack isn’t ideal for me.George: I won’t let it seize in there. I will take the rack off periodically and for good during winter. So I should just apply something to the inside of the hitch for winter? Like what? WD 40?LeahOn Jul 30, 2024, at 8:31 PM, Chris Halasz wrote:Leah - thank you for starting this thread! We are in the market for a rack, and a car bigger than our Honda Fit to go with the rack, for transporting our bikes around! I'm surprised there's no discussion on Hollywood Racks, favored over the 1Up by of many of our friends. I understand the Hollywood Racks fold and stow nicely, which is important to us. Our criteria: Fits a big Clem with mid-40mmish tires, and folds up nicely for garage storage.Here's Henry, who started the company back in 1971, about as BOBish as one can be: And a shot of a 1973 design, but I don't think this will convince my wife to reconsider some mini SUV for a sleeker auto. <1973_First_rack_made_in_Hollywood_Schwinn_Bike_Shop_1024x1024.jpg>Seriously, appreciate if any on the RBW list have investigated these. They, the 1Up, and the Kuats are on our short list. Here's the Hollywood Trail Rider Hitch Bike Rack installation video. They've been around fifty years. No affiliation! - Chris On Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 3:13:00 PM UTC-7 eddietheflay wrote:If you scroll down in this thread to the photos it shows a fendered bike and an interesting way to lock the back wheel below the bottom of the rear fender...and still mostly using the intended force of the rack's rear ratcheting arm:https://forums.electricbikereview.com/threads/platform-bike-rack-for-bike-with-fenders.39502/#post-396951On Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 2:46:34 PM UTC-7 Johnny Alien wrote:When it comes to rack I am of the "less plastic the better" mindset.On Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 4:44:22 PM UTC-4 George Schick wrote:Whatever rack you decide to purchase be sure to smear on a goodly amount of anti-seize lubricant before inserting it into the Reese hitch that you're having installed. You're living in the rust belt now and just one Winter of road salt can rust that rack into the hitch so badly that you'd need a lot of PB Blaster and a big hammer to get it loose.On Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 5:50:57 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I am no longer a minivan driver. The old gal gave up the ghost and I replaced her with a Kia Telluride (Leah’s Kia!). I’ve got an appt to have a hitch installed Aug 12, and meanwhile am handwringing about racks. I have a Saris Freedom 4 bike rack that I really liked. But it’s full of plastic pieces, which are beginning to fail, AND the rack doesn’t play well with all vehicles. My husband’s Jeep Gladiator has a bumper that interferes with the rack being in the folded position. I won’t know how it fits with the Telluride until I get that hitch.So, I’ve been looking into racks that will work with fendered, racked bikes. There are no perfect options, only options that *might* work. I emailed RivSister Joyce, who has fendered, racked Rivs and a 1Up rack and she said something interesting. She likes her 1Up, but also, the makers split and there’s another company out there making a similar rack with improvements. Well!I did some sleuthing and found this: https://web.archive.org/web/20210212153807/https://www.1upusahistory.com/https://web.archive.org/web/20210212153807/https://www.1upusahistory.com/https://web.archive.org/web/20210212153807/https://www.1upusahistory.com/And then I went to their website: https://quikrstuff.comI think the Quikr racks look really, really fantastic. They just cost a MINT. I’m wondering if any of you have heard of them and/or have one. I really need a good option in my back pocket for when this Saris fails or when I discover it hits into the back of my Telluride. If nothing else, this is an interesting discussion because there are a lot of 1Up fans here and if the article is true, that’s pretty despicable behavior on the one guy’s part…Leah

Re: [RBW] Let’s talk: 1 Up USA, Quickr Racks

2024-07-30 Thread Leah Peterson

Brian, oh, I see. Ok, if you can push the front wheel’s arm down that would work! Sally, yay! You proved it with pics and that setup looks great! Back to the drawing board!On Jul 30, 2024, at 3:55 PM, Sally Bidleman <3mun...@gmail.com> wrote: Kuat 2.0 NV with our 2 fendered bikes. We don't use extra straps and have hit a few big potholes...so far, so solid!On Tue, Jul 30, 2024 at 12:32 PM Brian Turner <brokeb...@gmail.com> wrote:Leah - if you continue watching the video, you will see that the reviewer does exactly as I (and others) have said we do by adding extra Voile straps around each wheel where they sit in the tray. Even in the Quickr video the guy says he does that for extra security. In the case of the Kuat rack, the extra Voile strap really does cut down on any movement caused by normal driving around. Here's what I do: tighten the bike down normally with the built-in swing arm (front) and cam strap (rear). Then, I add a Voile strap tightly around the front wheel and front wheel cradle, and another Voile strap around the rear wheel and tray (right next to the cam strap). Then, I further tighten the swing arm and cam strap for good measure. With any rack, you want to make sure you tighten everything down as tight as possible to help prevent the bike from moving or bouncing around.To address your other concern, yes, I use my Kuat front swing arm just fine with front fenders. I just make sure I position it about 1/2" away from the front edge of the fender so that it tightens down on the tire, and not the fender. I've hauled fendered bikes to and from Kentucky / Florida about 5 times a year for the past 4 years with no issues whatsoever. You really can't go wrong with either rack - they are both excellent, but for me, I felt confident that the Kuat would work best with fendered and racked bikes, and I still think I made the better call. If I only had mtn bikes, or heavy eBikes, or bikes with no fenders, then perhaps I would've chosen the 1UP.BrianLex KYOn Tue, Jul 30, 2024 at 3:12 PM Leah Peterson <jonasandle...@gmail.com> wrote:Brian, I’m one video in and already see a major problem with the Kuat. I have a front fender - how is that arm not going to interfere with it? And look how close it sits to the brake in the video. Yikes. And then the reviewer goes on to show his major complaint, but by then I think the rack is already ruled out for me since I have that front fender. But wait…you have fendered bikes. How are you using the Kuat without damaging the front fenders? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZAa27a1JNIOn Jul 30, 2024, at 3:01 PM, Brian Forsee <bmfor...@gmail.com> wrote:My understanding was Kuat's haven't been made in USA for awhile. Years back i was excited about the prospect of buying a rack made in my state of MO but then they outsourced their manufacturing. Maybe things have changed since i looked into it last.BrianOn Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 1:50:53 PM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com wrote:Watched the Quickr rack video and I have to say, all of his gripes (aside from the ramp feature for super heavy eBikes) are non-existant with the Kuat NV Base 2.0. The reviewer mentioned not liking how the bike sways back and forth, and he uses a Voile strap for extra peace of mind - well, you don't get that sway with the Kuat, and I only use additional Voile straps as a failsafe in the unlikely event that either the swing arm or cam strap failed (anything can happen I guess).Again, if the important thing is traveling with racked and fendered bikes that have less than 50 inch wheelbases (this is every Riv model except Large and XL Gus), I would highly recommend giving the Kuat NV Base 2.0 a serious consideration. Here's my personal list of PROS in no particular order:- Made in USA- Excellent customer service- No wait times as long as you can find a dealer near you (many bikes shops are Kuat dealers)- Expandable bike capacity (up to 4 bikes max.)- All operations can be controlled with a single hand, or with the help of the foot pedal- Secure, fender and rack-friendly front swing arm- Fender-friendly rear wheel cam strap (you get an extra one with the rack, too)- built-in, keyed cable locks for each bike tray- Optional work stand accessory (comes standard on the NV 2.0)- 3rd party accessory brake lighting available (I purchased one from Kody Technologies)- lower profile than the chunkier 1UP and Quickr models- much lower MSRP ($800)The only CON I can think of is there are some plastic pieces on the Kuat, whereas I believe the other racks are all metal... if that factor is important to you.BrianLex KYOn Tue, Jul 30, 2024 at 2:07 PM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:That video was VERY helpful, Eddietheflay. Yes, there doesn’t appear to be a perfect rack for our type of bikes and it comes down to choosing the one that gets most of the wishlist and the compromises that irritate you the least. For me, I have

Re: [RBW] Let’s talk: 1 Up USA, Quickr Racks

2024-07-30 Thread Leah Peterson

Brian, I’m one video in and already see a major problem with the Kuat. I have a front fender - how is that arm not going to interfere with it? And look how close it sits to the brake in the video. Yikes. And then the reviewer goes on to show his major complaint, but by then I think the rack is already ruled out for me since I have that front fender. But wait…you have fendered bikes. How are you using the Kuat without damaging the front fenders? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZAa27a1JNIOn Jul 30, 2024, at 3:01 PM, Brian Forsee wrote:My understanding was Kuat's haven't been made in USA for awhile. Years back i was excited about the prospect of buying a rack made in my state of MO but then they outsourced their manufacturing. Maybe things have changed since i looked into it last.BrianOn Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 1:50:53 PM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com wrote:Watched the Quickr rack video and I have to say, all of his gripes (aside from the ramp feature for super heavy eBikes) are non-existant with the Kuat NV Base 2.0. The reviewer mentioned not liking how the bike sways back and forth, and he uses a Voile strap for extra peace of mind - well, you don't get that sway with the Kuat, and I only use additional Voile straps as a failsafe in the unlikely event that either the swing arm or cam strap failed (anything can happen I guess).Again, if the important thing is traveling with racked and fendered bikes that have less than 50 inch wheelbases (this is every Riv model except Large and XL Gus), I would highly recommend giving the Kuat NV Base 2.0 a serious consideration. Here's my personal list of PROS in no particular order:- Made in USA- Excellent customer service- No wait times as long as you can find a dealer near you (many bikes shops are Kuat dealers)- Expandable bike capacity (up to 4 bikes max.)- All operations can be controlled with a single hand, or with the help of the foot pedal- Secure, fender and rack-friendly front swing arm- Fender-friendly rear wheel cam strap (you get an extra one with the rack, too)- built-in, keyed cable locks for each bike tray- Optional work stand accessory (comes standard on the NV 2.0)- 3rd party accessory brake lighting available (I purchased one from Kody Technologies)- lower profile than the chunkier 1UP and Quickr models- much lower MSRP ($800)The only CON I can think of is there are some plastic pieces on the Kuat, whereas I believe the other racks are all metal... if that factor is important to you.BrianLex KYOn Tue, Jul 30, 2024 at 2:07 PM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:That video was VERY helpful, Eddietheflay. Yes, there doesn’t appear to be a perfect rack for our type of bikes and it comes down to choosing the one that gets most of the wishlist and the compromises that irritate you the least. For me, I have 3 Rivendells and I want to be able to take all three if need be. So, I’ve gotta have a 3 bike rack that caters to LWB, fendered bikes. There are a few workarounds for both 1Up and Quickr that should allow fendered bikes to be safely carried. I just wish I wasn’t having to discover them. I did find a helpful discussion about fendered bikes in the company FAQs: https://quikrstuff.com/faqs/But how to get around a $1700 price tag and 7 week wait…LOn Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 12:26:37 PM UTC-4 SallyG wrote:We have the Kuat 2.0 NV (45 Clem and 50 Platy). It's a great one! We use it on our Subaru Crosstrek. (Brian, you're not alone!)On Tue, Jul 30, 2024 at 9:13 AM eddietheflay wrote:With a 1up you can ratchet the front arm onto your front tire tight enough so that it pretty much holds the bike steady with just that one arm. And then use the foam fender protected arm on the back wheel as a less pressurized steadying force.On Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 8:12:35 AM UTC-7 J J wrote:I looked into 1Up and Quikr racks very seriously last fall. I like how they looked and construction quality seems great. Echoing Lex's points, their design and functionality are inherently unfriendly for bikes with fenders, which most of my bikes have. I've spent way too much time fretting over, adjusting and fine tuning fender installations to risk messing up the delicate lines with a foam hack that necessarily crushes against the fenders to secure the bike. That categorically ruled out these good looking racks. (I also did not appreciate the long lead time — currently seven weeks — for the Quikr racks or the fact that they require full payment when ordering instead of when they ship. They do this partly on the basis that they are still a "startup" after years of being in business.) I finally settled on a Thule EasyFold XT for a few reasons. It uses a ratcheted wheel strap system with frame holders that are super secure. It is friendly to bikes with fenders. And it is overbuilt for my needs — a good thing — with a weight capacity of 130 pounds. The most it would carry with two of my bikes (say, two Hunqapillars) is 55 to 80 pounds, depending on how the

Re: [RBW] Let’s talk: 1 Up USA, Quickr Racks

2024-07-30 Thread Leah Peterson

Ok ok! Let me go watch the Kuat videos.Sent from my iPhoneOn Jul 30, 2024, at 2:50 PM, Brian Turner wrote:Watched the Quickr rack video and I have to say, all of his gripes (aside from the ramp feature for super heavy eBikes) are non-existant with the Kuat NV Base 2.0. The reviewer mentioned not liking how the bike sways back and forth, and he uses a Voile strap for extra peace of mind - well, you don't get that sway with the Kuat, and I only use additional Voile straps as a failsafe in the unlikely event that either the swing arm or cam strap failed (anything can happen I guess).Again, if the important thing is traveling with racked and fendered bikes that have less than 50 inch wheelbases (this is every Riv model except Large and XL Gus), I would highly recommend giving the Kuat NV Base 2.0 a serious consideration. Here's my personal list of PROS in no particular order:- Made in USA- Excellent customer service- No wait times as long as you can find a dealer near you (many bikes shops are Kuat dealers)- Expandable bike capacity (up to 4 bikes max.)- All operations can be controlled with a single hand, or with the help of the foot pedal- Secure, fender and rack-friendly front swing arm- Fender-friendly rear wheel cam strap (you get an extra one with the rack, too)- built-in, keyed cable locks for each bike tray- Optional work stand accessory (comes standard on the NV 2.0)- 3rd party accessory brake lighting available (I purchased one from Kody Technologies)- lower profile than the chunkier 1UP and Quickr models- much lower MSRP ($800)The only CON I can think of is there are some plastic pieces on the Kuat, whereas I believe the other racks are all metal... if that factor is important to you.BrianLex KYOn Tue, Jul 30, 2024 at 2:07 PM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:That video was VERY helpful, Eddietheflay. Yes, there doesn’t appear to be a perfect rack for our type of bikes and it comes down to choosing the one that gets most of the wishlist and the compromises that irritate you the least. For me, I have 3 Rivendells and I want to be able to take all three if need be. So, I’ve gotta have a 3 bike rack that caters to LWB, fendered bikes. There are a few workarounds for both 1Up and Quickr that should allow fendered bikes to be safely carried. I just wish I wasn’t having to discover them. I did find a helpful discussion about fendered bikes in the company FAQs: https://quikrstuff.com/faqs/But how to get around a $1700 price tag and 7 week wait…LOn Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 12:26:37 PM UTC-4 SallyG wrote:We have the Kuat 2.0 NV (45 Clem and 50 Platy). It's a great one! We use it on our Subaru Crosstrek. (Brian, you're not alone!)On Tue, Jul 30, 2024 at 9:13 AM eddietheflay wrote:With a 1up you can ratchet the front arm onto your front tire tight enough so that it pretty much holds the bike steady with just that one arm. And then use the foam fender protected arm on the back wheel as a less pressurized steadying force.On Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 8:12:35 AM UTC-7 J J wrote:I looked into 1Up and Quikr racks very seriously last fall. I like how they looked and construction quality seems great. Echoing Lex's points, their design and functionality are inherently unfriendly for bikes with fenders, which most of my bikes have. I've spent way too much time fretting over, adjusting and fine tuning fender installations to risk messing up the delicate lines with a foam hack that necessarily crushes against the fenders to secure the bike. That categorically ruled out these good looking racks. (I also did not appreciate the long lead time — currently seven weeks — for the Quikr racks or the fact that they require full payment when ordering instead of when they ship. They do this partly on the basis that they are still a "startup" after years of being in business.) I finally settled on a Thule EasyFold XT for a few reasons. It uses a ratcheted wheel strap system with frame holders that are super secure. It is friendly to bikes with fenders. And it is overbuilt for my needs — a good thing — with a weight capacity of 130 pounds. The most it would carry with two of my bikes (say, two Hunqapillars) is 55 to 80 pounds, depending on how they are outfitted, but it would usually be less than that because all of our other bikes are lighter. I like that the rack has capacity overhead. I also supplement the wheel straps with additional straps to be extra careful. Securing bikes to it is a quick, easy process after a couple of practice tries. It is a heavy rack, though it does have built-in wheels for easy-ish transport. I don't know how well super long wheelbase Rivs would fit on it. And it is limited to two bikes. It's worth checking out the EasyFold if the criteria I've outlined here align with yours. JimOn Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 10:11:59 AM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote:The move from a minivan to an SUV was bittersweet for my wife and me. My wife's Highlander is more stylish and "hip" but

Re: [RBW] Re: Horses and Donkeys

2024-07-22 Thread Leah Peterson

Is a burro prettier? Better teeth, perhaps? Donkey teeth is an insult, probably. I can be a burro. Sent from my iPhoneOn Jul 22, 2024, at 2:00 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:LeahYou've got more of a burro vibe, in my view of the universe. Bill LindsayEl Cerrito, CAOn Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:34:41 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I just got back from northern Michigan’s Ride Around Torch Lake. Best tour I’ve done yet. So fun. So many riders. But again, back to square one with the prejudice when the hordes of stereotypical roadies see me on the tour. I giggled with my sister about some of it on the phone today.My sister said, I always think you’re riding a donkey. You have a donkey. Everyone is riding a horse and Leah brought a donkey! Donkeys are so powerful and you can saddle them with an incredible amount of weight. When you charge up hills, pull liters and liters of water out of your bag AND a change of clothes you know everyone with a horse is looking at you like you’re a loon. They are carrying one little bottle to keep their horses light and you’ve packed down your donkey. Everyone underestimates the donkey. I’m going to change your name in my phone to Donkey.There was one other donkey on the ride. I’ll send pics of both in the next post.Who else loves their donkey?!Leah

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Re: [RBW] Summer Reading by Bike

2024-07-09 Thread Leah Peterson

Chris, There are some books that are so enriched by the audiobook version. For instance, I’ll never buy David Sedaris’ books on iPad/paper. Only audio because he reads them and his delivery is just perfect. I also get annoyed by some narrators, so, understood there, too.Doug - I’m gonna check this one out! (And, I love Goodreads.)On Jul 9, 2024, at 7:14 PM, Chris Halasz wrote:I am highly visual, much prefer paper to electronic - even old, yellowed paperbacks, and struggle with audiobooks, often cringing at the reader's voice and dramatic interpretation. Acknowledging the subjective experience, I simply loved the audiobook of The Overstory by Richard Powers (Suzanne Toren did the reading?). - Chris On Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 5:44:53 AM UTC-7 Doug H. wrote:I read a good one recently. The Road Spoke by K.R. Reinke. Here is a description from Goodreads:

K. R. Reinke’s The Road Spoke offers readers an opportunity for reflection on how to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life, using his own cross-country bicycle trip as a template. Reinke not only sets out to ride 3,700 miles, but does so as a polio survivor and insulin dependent diabetic. Repeatedly overcoming his own limits, Reinke faces encounters and obstacles on his journey that he uses to give readers access to a joy that’s available at every moment, outside of reactions and unconscious patterns of behavior. Reinke deftly weaves spiritual topics and the minutiae of traversing the country until the two are inseparable. And, uniquely, he uses his triumphs and travails as a wellspring for broad, far-reaching reflection that is more than personal. Readers will take away a vision of a different way of living, one that can bring peace in the face of adversity.DougOn Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 12:01:58 AM UTC-4 velomann wrote:"But I hope you're not listening to these books using ear buds, risking accidents from passing traffic, other bikers, emergency vehicles, etc. "I never listen to audiobooks (or music) while I'm bike touring. The Kindle is for actual reading during down time and in the tent.Mike MOn Monday, July 8, 2024 at 2:25:07 PM UTC-7 jonathon...@gmail.com wrote:Nice Plat! I've never tried the whole audiobook thing. As an English major, I've always been partial to physical books. Typically I'll ride somewhere nice in order to sit down and read. But your description of how books drive you forward on rides certainly has me interested! I've been reading Baudelaire and Perse most recently, not as much fiction for me as of late. Happy riding!John M.On Sunday, July 7, 2024 at 8:06:54 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:From today’s Read and Ride:Bike: 55 mermaid PlatypusBook: The God of the Woods, Liz MooreOutfit: REI dress, Keen sandals, cooling sunsleeves and Oakley glasses with road prism lenses Sent from my iPhoneOn Jul 7, 2024, at 10:45 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I have never understood “summer reading.” Why aren’t we doing winter reading? That’s when you are supposed to curl up under a warm blanket and lose yourself in a book. Summer is TACTILE. You are out there just with summer all over you. You have to wash it off at the end of the day, you know? There is no sitting inside with books during a northern summer.I can’t seem to hold still in SW Michigan’s summer. It’s the high holy season and I need to be out in it, at all times. You should see my tan. But I also love a bandwagon, and if everyone is doing “summer reading” I want to be part of the craze. If I am sitting and reading, I’m not riding. So, I decided to get a subscription to Audible and see if I could stand to listen to narrators to get my books read. So far it has been really, really brilliant. I’m used to the narrators now, and enjoy them. I end up doing longer rides because I will be at some riveting part in the plot and need to know what happens next, and I keep pedaling. Good for mind AND body. If you can be on bike paths instead of roads, all the better because you are free to let your mind wander. Do not attempt this if you are not adept at multitasking! I’m sure I miss a detail or two because riding and reading is distracting, but mostly I’m tracking. In case anyone else was wondering how to have it all, here’s my hot tip. Happy summer reading, not summer SITTING and reading!I just finished All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker and loved it. Starting The God of the Woods now. Both thrillers, if you wanted a recommendation. Leah

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Re: [RBW] Summer Reading by Bike

2024-07-08 Thread Leah Peterson

John, How well I know what you’re saying. I grew up with an English teacher mother and a father who had an extensive library. I used to love paper books, but they are so heavy and bulky to store and one more thing to dust. So, I switched to ebooks, loved the built-in dictionary and the portability. But you have to sit still to read them. On the days I’m home, I am always doing, doing, doing. Not so much with the sitting still. You know what makes laundry and cleaning bearable? Audiobooks. Podcasts. You can listen while you get your chores and drudgery done. I have made the switch!So, I added audiobooks to my rides instead of just music and it has enabled to me to get through so many more books.George, I’m totally using Air Pods. How else am I supposed to have Summer Reading by Bike?!Mike, I love that you have a stacked Kindle and a book about a city you love! LeahOn Jul 8, 2024, at 6:58 PM, Jonathon Medgyesy wrote:Nice Plat! I've never tried the whole audiobook thing. As an English major, I've always been partial to physical books. Typically I'll ride somewhere nice in order to sit down and read. But your description of how books drive you forward on rides certainly has me interested! I've been reading Baudelaire and Perse most recently, not as much fiction for me as of late. Happy riding!John M.On Sunday, July 7, 2024 at 8:06:54 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:From today’s Read and Ride:Bike: 55 mermaid PlatypusBook: The God of the Woods, Liz MooreOutfit: REI dress, Keen sandals, cooling sunsleeves and Oakley glasses with road prism lenses Sent from my iPhoneOn Jul 7, 2024, at 10:45 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I have never understood “summer reading.” Why aren’t we doing winter reading? That’s when you are supposed to curl up under a warm blanket and lose yourself in a book. Summer is TACTILE. You are out there just with summer all over you. You have to wash it off at the end of the day, you know? There is no sitting inside with books during a northern summer.I can’t seem to hold still in SW Michigan’s summer. It’s the high holy season and I need to be out in it, at all times. You should see my tan. But I also love a bandwagon, and if everyone is doing “summer reading” I want to be part of the craze. If I am sitting and reading, I’m not riding. So, I decided to get a subscription to Audible and see if I could stand to listen to narrators to get my books read. So far it has been really, really brilliant. I’m used to the narrators now, and enjoy them. I end up doing longer rides because I will be at some riveting part in the plot and need to know what happens next, and I keep pedaling. Good for mind AND body. If you can be on bike paths instead of roads, all the better because you are free to let your mind wander. Do not attempt this if you are not adept at multitasking! I’m sure I miss a detail or two because riding and reading is distracting, but mostly I’m tracking. In case anyone else was wondering how to have it all, here’s my hot tip. Happy summer reading, not summer SITTING and reading!I just finished All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker and loved it. Starting The God of the Woods now. Both thrillers, if you wanted a recommendation. Leah

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Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Ride: Lakeshore Trail, Chicago, June 29

2024-06-25 Thread Leah Peterson

Hi All, The weather this weekend in Chicago isn’t promising for our ride. Storms are predicted to move through the area for the weekend. We are going to hold off and try again this fall. Sorry to miss it and hope to see you at the next ride.Leah and MarcOn Jun 24, 2024, at 8:53 PM, Conway Bennett wrote:This snuck up on me. My Hunqapillar and I will probably join. I was going to do an overnight bike trip Saturday, then I remembered that I volunteered to work this Sunday.On Monday, June 24, 2024 at 3:53:13 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Reminder: Marc Irwin and I are planning a Riv Ride this Saturday, June 29, on Chicago’s famous Lakefront Trail. (Weather permitting!)We are looking for a group of 5 or more riders, if less, we will reschedule. When: June 29, 10amWhere: Chicago Lakefront Trail.We have traditionally had good turnouts and a ton of fun on these rides, so I hope to see you this weekend.RSVP here so we can get a headcount! Leah and MarcOn Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:35:42 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Friends,People have been asking when we’re next gathering for another Riv Ride, and summer is flying by. How about we squeeze in a ride on June 29th in Chicago for a group ride on the Lakeshore Trail? We did do a Riv Ride last year beginning in Evanston, but there is (so I hear) another 15 miles of gorgous trail we did not ride yet.Place: Chicago Lakeshore Trail, meeting spot to be announced laterDate: Saturday, June 29Time: 10:00 amPlease let me know if you plan to come so we get an idea of a headcount.Thanks,Leah and Marc

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Re: [RBW] Riv Ride: Lakeshore Trail, Chicago, June 29

2024-06-25 Thread Leah Peterson

It is! Can you make it?Sent from my iPhoneOn Jun 25, 2024, at 11:18 AM, Laing Conley wrote:I am heading north that weekend, I guess I can leave a couple of days earlier and be there. I assume that the Lakeshore Trail is basically flat and suitable for a single speed Rivendell?LaingDelray Beach FLOn Mon, Jun 17, 2024 at 10:35 PM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Friends,People have been asking when we’re next gathering for another Riv Ride, and summer is flying by. How about we squeeze in a ride on June 29th in Chicago for a group ride on the Lakeshore Trail? We did do a Riv Ride last year beginning in Evanston, but there is (so I hear) another 15 miles of gorgous trail we did not ride yet.Place: Chicago Lakeshore Trail, meeting spot to be announced laterDate: Saturday, June 29Time: 10:00 amPlease let me know if you plan to come so we get an idea of a headcount.Thanks,Leah and Marc

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Re: [RBW] Re: 55 cm Platypus on Amtrak

2024-06-17 Thread Leah Peterson

Pam, I don’t even want a bike hook. I just want that bar outside the restroom forever and always! Tell me how to make THAT happen! Lol…On Jun 17, 2024, at 2:16 PM, Pam Bikes wrote:I've taken my train on Amtrak. The various regions operate differently. Always call when in doubt. Their system is easier to tell what type of bike service is available. I've been on the Empire Line, Northeast Regional, Crescent, Carolinian, Palmetto. All in all, I've enjoyed it. Let me know if I can ever help answer any questions. Last time I learned that if you have a bike reservation on the NE regional, look for the bike friendly sticker and those denote which cars have the bike hook. Not all cars have them.On Monday, June 17, 2024 at 7:17:32 AM UTC-4 Tim Bantham wrote:Thanks for the report Leah! I am taking my bike on Amtrak from Albany to Buffalo later this summer. This will be my first time taking a bike on the train. A friend and I will ride back on the Erie Canal trail. I had planned to ride my Sam Hillborne but you have me thinking why not take the Platy? Gives me something to thing about. TimOn Monday, June 17, 2024 at 5:51:12 AM UTC-4 ascpgh wrote:Leah, your ride report and experiences are charging me up now for my ride today. My last few days have been out the door riding to work at 6am, home between 8:30-9pm. I am guilty of NOT having everything prepped, loaded and laid out this morning but I have a list I scrawled in moments I snatched my attention away from the work at hand.I caught a vacant night at an Air b&B I really like in Ohiopyle, PA that coincides with a night that the restaurant nearby is open so I booked it. I'll ride to the GAP from home and 80 miles along the Youghiogheny River to the town in the state park for a relaxing evening. I've arrived in the town on "off nights" to this wonderful hiking, biking, fishing, climbing, whitewater rafting, canoeing and kayaking adventure town. The biggest difference between my ride and Leah's will be the dearth of people on the way. It's Monday (riding back Tuesday) and the western heat dome is settling on us with mid to upper 90°s expected by noon. Except for oddly scheduled through-riders I don't think I'll see many others out on the trail. I have to pack with appreciationt of weather, safe water sources and several 20 mile stretches that are simply out in the woods, off road, along a nice river, where I will be solely responsible for food and drink, sustained function of my bicycle and all contingencies. Coffee's gone, I have to pack and Ike the wonder dog wants to look around the neighborhood before I set out. Trying to get going super early to avoid the heat won't be much of an aid, it's going to get hot but that also stymies my classic lunch plan by rolling through that town too early. Cheers to plenty of safe water and Nuun tabs!Andy CheathamPittsburghOn Monday, June 17, 2024 at 12:31:38 AM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Ok, here’s the video. I’ll switch my IG to public for a few days because that link is the only way I can get a long video to post here. Leah Peterson on Instagram: "I did my first real bike tour this weekend. I have dreamed of and longed to do exactly this. There are so many faers I had to quell along the way. Never having taken Amtrak. Knowing my bike was technically too long for their dimensions, unsure if they would send me away. Showing up to a ride that spanned 3 states and not having anyone to ride with. Leaving my post, as I call it, trusting that my family would be fine.

Leif, a kind man from the Rive List offered to let me join his group of 6 welcoming and experienced cyclists. The leader, Jerry, completed his 10th Le Tour de Shore this year. He had several fun side quests planned. As in, “You can have PB&J at the SAG stop, OR you can come to the brewery with us.”

Yeah, I’m going to the brewery.

Or, “There’s this one little place we should stop for ice cream…” Or, “This is the scenic route out of Chicago…”

There were 2 married couples in the group. We were nearly all the same age. They knew one another thrWatch and share reels with friendsOn Jun 16, 2024, at 3:00 PM, George Schick <bhi...@gmail.com> wrote:Glad you had a great experience with this ride and that the Amtrak logistics worked out.RE: "...Most people seemed into their own groups and I’m not sure I could have just gotten in one on the fly...", yes, on these organized rides you will find this will largely be the case. Most of these people probably come from some local club in the area so they stick together accordingly. Over the 50+ years of serious riding I've done I finally got to the point where I just ignored them and rode at my own pace. Last organized ride I did, though, was probably '07 and I'm not sure I could to another one unless it was a single day event and limited to 100K. But I've long since lost my enthusiasm for

Re: [RBW] Re: 55 cm Platypus on Amtrak

2024-06-16 Thread Leah Peterson

Ok, here’s the video. I’ll switch my IG to public for a few days because that link is the only way I can get a long video to post here. Leah Peterson on Instagram: "I did my first real bike tour this weekend. I have dreamed of and longed to do exactly this. There are so many faers I had to quell along the way. Never having taken Amtrak. Knowing my bike was technically too long for their dimensions, unsure if they would send me away. Showing up to a ride that spanned 3 states and not having anyone to ride with. Leaving my post, as I call it, trusting that my family would be fine.

Yeah, I’m going to the brewery.

Or, “There’s this one little place we should stop for ice cream…” Or, “This is the scenic route out of Chicago…”

There were 2 married couples in the group. We were nearly all the same age. They knew one another thrWatch and share reels with friendsOn Jun 16, 2024, at 3:00 PM, George Schick wrote:Glad you had a great experience with this ride and that the Amtrak logistics worked out.RE: "...Most people seemed into their own groups and I’m not sure I could have just gotten in one on the fly...", yes, on these organized rides you will find this will largely be the case. Most of these people probably come from some local club in the area so they stick together accordingly. Over the 50+ years of serious riding I've done I finally got to the point where I just ignored them and rode at my own pace. Last organized ride I did, though, was probably '07 and I'm not sure I could to another one unless it was a single day event and limited to 100K. But I've long since lost my enthusiasm for them and it's unlikely I'll ever ride another.Oh, and now that you've gotten the "bug" don't forget about that website containing a list of all the rides around Michigan during the Summer months!On Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 11:44:44 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Mike, here’s the route: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1k9hIzhK3Zfkv06aahXt70nqzcJcL30w&ll=41.73698139329192%2C-87.4057963350737&z=9Valerie, You are the best. Am I a bad person if the color of that Roadeo rules it out for me? Scott, how in the world did I cross paths with your wife? She was one of the only people I spoke to at the start of the ride. Yes, we are planning another lake shore ride later on. I met up with Sean, who lives in Chicago and he was begging to make another ride and ride further on the Lakeshore path. We just have to nail down a date! Maybe The Lone Wolf and I will take Amtrak this time! Tom, yes, you had better bring a bike! Don’t show your face unless you plan to ride with us! 😁 I did meet nice people, but if it wasn’t for them, I am not sure what I would have done. Most people seemed into their own groups and I’m not sure I could have just gotten in one on the fly. I hope if I do it next year there will be some Chicago List members who would like to transition from Internet Friends to Real Life Friends. Of course I’d love Leif and his wife to join us because everyone would love them. I should probably message Mack’s Bike and Goods in Evanston next time, now that I think about it.Anyway, I’ve got the bug now and it’s going to be hard to get back to Real Life around here.LeahOn Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 12:07:15 PM UTC-4 Valerie Yates wrote:Leah - Fantastic ride report. Your energy is so positive. Love all the details. While you were away, we found an exquisite drop-bar bike for you: Rich's RoadeoOn Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 9:47:06 AM UTC-6 Scott Marriott wrote:Scott here. My wife was kind of roped into the ride by a friend and she had a lot of fun. I actually mentioned to her that you bike was the idealized version of the bike I'd like for her to ride, but she's resistant to buying a Riv for herself. This one in the picture is a Trek 1984 420L mixte which is a kind of a an odd-ball early trek. (Sadly not Reynolds or Ishiwata, which would have made for a lighter bike.) The one actual direct from Riv item on the bike is the thumb shifter mounted on top of the handlebar close to the stem. Otherwise most of the bike is definitely Riv-spired. That said when I was picking up yesterday in New Buffalo I was shocked to see so many boring (to me) bikes. It felt like at least 70% of the bikes where some type of Trek Domaine variant, there were a few Surly's and two Gunnar's, but I didn't see any vintage steel which was surprising. Glad you had a nice ride. Any thoughts on another Chicago group ride?Scott Marriott, Chicago (Hyde Park)On Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 8:21:43 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Hi you

Re: [RBW] Re: Style on the bike

2024-06-14 Thread Leah Peterson

And looking super fine, Ted!Sent from my iPhoneOn Jun 14, 2024, at 5:39 PM, Ted Durant  wrote:Nobody was around to snap a photo so I had to get creative with selfies. It's meteorologically summer here now, and that means a long-sleeve seersucker shirt (J Crew slim ...keeps the flapping to a minimum), khaki colored Compass knickers over biking shorts, Bombas low running socks, and Lems Primal Zen shoes. Fifty mile ride through farm country followed by a coffee meetup with a former co-worker. Form and function. Helmet by POC. Cycling cap by Team Dream / Cub House. Glasses by Tifosi.



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Re: [RBW] Re: 55 cm Platypus on Amtrak

2024-06-12 Thread Leah Peterson

Hi Friends, I looked at your excellent photos and posts in between patients at work today. I’m really, really hoping not to have to take off the front wheel or hang the bike. I’m aiming to just part it somewhere and tie up with John’s straps if need be. BUT, I thought it best to practice tonight. The thing is that every time I try to do anything mechanical, some little hiccup will get me stuck and then I go running to the shop. What I wouldn’t give for a mentor nearby! First up: refreshing sealant. It’s going to be in the 80s, and I’m nearly due for more sealant. The front tire went fine. I have got it down to where I don’t spill a drop of sealant. I even manage to keep the sealant out of the valve stem. The front tire went fine. Then came the rear tire. For the first time, I heard a small “pop.” What was that? I poured in my sealant and went to reinflate. Nothing but hissing and bubbling out the sides of the tire. I bet this is what they call the bead unseating, I thought. I started to panic, but I figured if it could so easily be shifted out of whack, it should be easy to shift back. Pump air, spin tire. Repeat. I heard another “pop” and the tire began to reinflate! I spun that tire a bunch of times, hoping the sealant would SEAL and it did! Next, I had to undo the front brake. They are new Paul brakes, and when I looked at the noodle, I couldn’t dislodge it the way my old V brakes worked. Then suddenly, I found that joint in the Paul - it’s really clever, isn’t it? I had never even noticed it. Got that released, and unplugged the dyno. Then I went to pull the front wheel. That was also easy. Then I put the wheel back on and got the dyno port and the silver wing of the skewer all lined up how I like. Ok, great. Pulled the bike from the stand and SQU. Brakes making horrid sounds. I remembered someone telling me I could pull on the brake noodles and it wouldn’t move them, so the only other thing I could think of was maybe I didn’t seat the wheel in the dropouts? With the bike on the ground I loosened the wheel and bounced the tire. Re-did everything and no more noise! Tire is holding air and dyno is working. Stoked. STOKED over here.Putting dinner on and then packing the Backabikes. Will see about getting the bike up on the rear wheel later!This is such an adventure!LOn Jun 12, 2024, at 12:46 PM, aeroperf wrote:German stations typically have less than a quarter that many bikes.But most European local trains let you “roll on, roll off”. Here’s a shot crossing northern Spain, with straps.

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Re: [RBW] Re: 55 cm Platypus on Amtrak

2024-06-12 Thread Leah Peterson

Ok. I’m going home after work to practice and then lay in bed all night agonizing over it.Sent from my iPhoneOn Jun 12, 2024, at 9:26 AM, Brian Forsee wrote:You can also use your knee under the saddle and push raise the bike up with one leg while having both hands on the bars. One hand on saddle one on bars works well also.BrianOn Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 8:47:05 PM UTC-5 Lucky wrote:Whoa whoa whoa! The saddle is not IN my pants ma’am!My waistband functions like a handle kinda. Best if wearing jeans.Otherwise just use my abdomen to help push the bike up. I knew this would read poorly LOL! On Jun 11, 2024, at 18:40, Leah Peterson <jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:I was with you until the saddle was in my pants! What?!?Sent from my iPhoneOn Jun 11, 2024, at 9:24 PM, lucky...@gmail.com wrote:This is how I do it, Leah. Grab the brake levers, stand kind of behind it, pull the front wheel up and then release the rear brake lever just enough that the back end can roll forward until the bike is getting vertical. Stop that action when you’re about to catch the fender on the ground. Squat down and catch the waistband of your pants under the seat and stand up using your abdomen/pant waistband to lift the whole bike up. On Jun 11, 2024, at 18:20, Leah Peterson <jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:Ok, ok, I gotcha…and pinching the fenders would make me ill. This is such a good idea. So one Irish strap or a Voile strap should do the trick? But how, pray tell, does one even get their bike to stand vertical?! I lift it overhead every day to hang it on the top of my D’vinci rack, but I’ve never done vertical. Will the train guy help?Sent from my iPhoneOn Jun 11, 2024, at 9:06 PM, Collin A <collinm...@gmail.com> wrote:Here it is! It gives just enough clearance to fully lift the rear wheel and fender off the ground.Collin, back in BerkeleyOn Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 4:26:40 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Oh yes, please send that photo! 🙏Sent from my iPhoneOn Jun 11, 2024, at 7:22 PM, Collin A <collinm...@gmail.com> wrote:I take my 51 Joe Appaloosa on the west coast Amtrak a couple times a week. I’m not sure about the wheelbase differences with a 55 Platy, but no one on Amtrak is there with a tape measure checking lengths before you hop on.The bike is objectively “too long” to fit perfectly on the bike racks. The “hack” to actually get the bike mounted off the ground and not off kilter is to tie an Irish strap to the upper railing and use that to joist the bike up a couple inches. This also saves the fenders from getting pinched. I’ll get a photo when I hop off the train today.Collin “2 hour working commuter” in Dixon at this momentOn Monday, June 10, 2024 at 11:31:26 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Hi! Quick question. I was looking at Amtrak and I know my 55 Platy is too long - it’s like 74” and the max for Amtrak is 70”. However, if you are rolling the bike on board, are they really very strict? I ask because it would be great to ride the train home from New Buffalo back to Kzoo after the wrap-up of my tour on Saturday. I have never ridden Amtrak, so I don’t know what the setup is inside the train cars. If anyone has successfully wheeled a longwheelbaser onto Amtrak, let me know. Yes, yes, I know this is what my little purple pocket Platy is for, but that bike would not be my choice for a 106 mile road ride. I want my 700c wheels with the 42mm tires!Leah

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Re: [RBW] Re: 55 cm Platypus on Amtrak

2024-06-11 Thread Leah Peterson

I was with you until the saddle was in my pants! What?!?Sent from my iPhoneOn Jun 11, 2024, at 9:24 PM, luckytur...@gmail.com wrote:This is how I do it, Leah. Grab the brake levers, stand kind of behind it, pull the front wheel up and then release the rear brake lever just enough that the back end can roll forward until the bike is getting vertical. Stop that action when you’re about to catch the fender on the ground. Squat down and catch the waistband of your pants under the seat and stand up using your abdomen/pant waistband to lift the whole bike up. On Jun 11, 2024, at 18:20, Leah Peterson wrote:Ok, ok, I gotcha…and pinching the fenders would make me ill. This is such a good idea. So one Irish strap or a Voile strap should do the trick? But how, pray tell, does one even get their bike to stand vertical?! I lift it overhead every day to hang it on the top of my D’vinci rack, but I’ve never done vertical. Will the train guy help?Sent from my iPhoneOn Jun 11, 2024, at 9:06 PM, Collin A wrote:Here it is! It gives just enough clearance to fully lift the rear wheel and fender off the ground.Collin, back in BerkeleyOn Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 4:26:40 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Oh yes, please send that photo! 🙏Sent from my iPhoneOn Jun 11, 2024, at 7:22 PM, Collin A <collinm...@gmail.com> wrote:I take my 51 Joe Appaloosa on the west coast Amtrak a couple times a week. I’m not sure about the wheelbase differences with a 55 Platy, but no one on Amtrak is there with a tape measure checking lengths before you hop on.The bike is objectively “too long” to fit perfectly on the bike racks. The “hack” to actually get the bike mounted off the ground and not off kilter is to tie an Irish strap to the upper railing and use that to joist the bike up a couple inches. This also saves the fenders from getting pinched. I’ll get a photo when I hop off the train today.Collin “2 hour working commuter” in Dixon at this momentOn Monday, June 10, 2024 at 11:31:26 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Hi! Quick question. I was looking at Amtrak and I know my 55 Platy is too long - it’s like 74” and the max for Amtrak is 70”. However, if you are rolling the bike on board, are they really very strict? I ask because it would be great to ride the train home from New Buffalo back to Kzoo after the wrap-up of my tour on Saturday. I have never ridden Amtrak, so I don’t know what the setup is inside the train cars. If anyone has successfully wheeled a longwheelbaser onto Amtrak, let me know. Yes, yes, I know this is what my little purple pocket Platy is for, but that bike would not be my choice for a 106 mile road ride. I want my 700c wheels with the 42mm tires!Leah

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Re: [RBW] Re: 55 cm Platypus on Amtrak

2024-06-11 Thread Leah Peterson

Ok, ok, I gotcha…and pinching the fenders would make me ill. This is such a good idea. So one Irish strap or a Voile strap should do the trick? But how, pray tell, does one even get their bike to stand vertical?! I lift it overhead every day to hang it on the top of my D’vinci rack, but I’ve never done vertical. Will the train guy help?Sent from my iPhoneOn Jun 11, 2024, at 9:06 PM, Collin A wrote:Here it is! It gives just enough clearance to fully lift the rear wheel and fender off the ground.Collin, back in BerkeleyOn Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 4:26:40 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Oh yes, please send that photo! 🙏Sent from my iPhoneOn Jun 11, 2024, at 7:22 PM, Collin A wrote:I take my 51 Joe Appaloosa on the west coast Amtrak a couple times a week. I’m not sure about the wheelbase differences with a 55 Platy, but no one on Amtrak is there with a tape measure checking lengths before you hop on.The bike is objectively “too long” to fit perfectly on the bike racks. The “hack” to actually get the bike mounted off the ground and not off kilter is to tie an Irish strap to the upper railing and use that to joist the bike up a couple inches. This also saves the fenders from getting pinched. I’ll get a photo when I hop off the train today.Collin “2 hour working commuter” in Dixon at this momentOn Monday, June 10, 2024 at 11:31:26 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Hi! Quick question. I was looking at Amtrak and I know my 55 Platy is too long - it’s like 74” and the max for Amtrak is 70”. However, if you are rolling the bike on board, are they really very strict? I ask because it would be great to ride the train home from New Buffalo back to Kzoo after the wrap-up of my tour on Saturday. I have never ridden Amtrak, so I don’t know what the setup is inside the train cars. If anyone has successfully wheeled a longwheelbaser onto Amtrak, let me know. Yes, yes, I know this is what my little purple pocket Platy is for, but that bike would not be my choice for a 106 mile road ride. I want my 700c wheels with the 42mm tires!Leah

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Re: [RBW] Re: 55 cm Platypus on Amtrak

2024-06-11 Thread Leah Peterson

Oh yes, please send that photo! 🙏Sent from my iPhoneOn Jun 11, 2024, at 7:22 PM, Collin A wrote:I take my 51 Joe Appaloosa on the west coast Amtrak a couple times a week. I’m not sure about the wheelbase differences with a 55 Platy, but no one on Amtrak is there with a tape measure checking lengths before you hop on.The bike is objectively “too long” to fit perfectly on the bike racks. The “hack” to actually get the bike mounted off the ground and not off kilter is to tie an Irish strap to the upper railing and use that to joist the bike up a couple inches. This also saves the fenders from getting pinched. I’ll get a photo when I hop off the train today.Collin “2 hour working commuter” in Dixon at this momentOn Monday, June 10, 2024 at 11:31:26 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Hi! Quick question. I was looking at Amtrak and I know my 55 Platy is too long - it’s like 74” and the max for Amtrak is 70”. However, if you are rolling the bike on board, are they really very strict? I ask because it would be great to ride the train home from New Buffalo back to Kzoo after the wrap-up of my tour on Saturday. I have never ridden Amtrak, so I don’t know what the setup is inside the train cars. If anyone has successfully wheeled a longwheelbaser onto Amtrak, let me know. Yes, yes, I know this is what my little purple pocket Platy is for, but that bike would not be my choice for a 106 mile road ride. I want my 700c wheels with the 42mm tires!Leah

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Re: [RBW] Re: 55 cm Platypus on Amtrak

2024-06-10 Thread Leah Peterson

Yes, Ryan, same thoughts! I’m staying in a hotel. I’m not much of a camper. I feel like the Canucks might think that’s rather weak of me. 🫣On Jun 10, 2024, at 6:41 PM, Ryan wrote:yeah if little Prince platy isn't dialed in yet I'd roll the dice and take the raspberry one that you feel most efficient on. First day of 61 miles is not an insignificant distance (100 klicks to us Canucks) with possible wind and heat issues...Are you camping or staying in a hotel/motel?Have funOn Monday, June 10, 2024 at 5:24:50 PM UTC-5 George Schick wrote:Thanks for revealing all of the details. Helps explain the situation better. Under the circumstances I'd say take the longer Platy and try to deal with the Amtrak conductors at New Buffalo. Doesn't sound like it'll be much of a problem.Oh, and congrats on having a son who's studying physics during the Summer time. More power to him.On Monday, June 10, 2024 at 4:41:15 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Oh George, do you really want to know these details? Ok, then. I’m married to a man who is so fun and so yummy and he was going to drive me to Chicago and we were gonna make a night of it. So I was taking my preferred bike. But then he remembered he’s actually flying out of state for one of his many engagements and won’t be free to retrieve me in New Buffalo at the ride’s end. Now I have to rely on our teenage son to get me, and he is not thrilled to miss out on a single second of his summer college physics study time. Yes, seriously.The little Platy is just not trustworthy yet. It’s got a fender strut that’s misbehaving and I’m waiting for a new one to arrive. It’s work to get that thing to really roll, and I like to keep a good clip on long rides. But the people in New Buffalo are likely a little more low key than in a big place like Chicago, and maybe they’d let this pretty, too-long Platy on board this one time for this one journey. Sent from my iPhoneOn Jun 10, 2024, at 4:12 PM, George Schick wrote:Between this post and your previous post requesting a ride partner I have to admit to being a bit confused. If the concern is whether or not you can take that long Platy on Amtrak back to KZoo, how were you planning to get from Michigan to Chicago in the first place? I'd assumed that you'd be taking the train on that leg, too, having been dropped off a New Buffalo. And if I were you, I'd use your new shorter Platy for this ride, since you got it to fit on the train in the first place. I wouldn't make a big deal over the size tires, etc., just use and ride that bike. I'm sure you'll be just fine out there with it.On Monday, June 10, 2024 at 1:31:26 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Hi! Quick question. I was looking at Amtrak and I know my 55 Platy is too long - it’s like 74” and the max for Amtrak is 70”. However, if you are rolling the bike on board, are they really very strict? I ask because it would be great to ride the train home from New Buffalo back to Kzoo after the wrap-up of my tour on Saturday. I have never ridden Amtrak, so I don’t know what the setup is inside the train cars. If anyone has successfully wheeled a longwheelbaser onto Amtrak, let me know. Yes, yes, I know this is what my little purple pocket Platy is for, but that bike would not be my choice for a 106 mile road ride. I want my 700c wheels with the 42mm tires!Leah

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Re: [RBW] Re: 55 cm Platypus on Amtrak

2024-06-10 Thread Leah Peterson

Oh George, do you really want to know these details? Ok, then. I’m married to a man who is so fun and so yummy and he was going to drive me to Chicago and we were gonna make a night of it. So I was taking my preferred bike. But then he remembered he’s actually flying out of state for one of his many engagements and won’t be free to retrieve me in New Buffalo at the ride’s end. Now I have to rely on our teenage son to get me, and he is not thrilled to miss out on a single second of his summer college physics study time. Yes, seriously.The little Platy is just not trustworthy yet. It’s got a fender strut that’s misbehaving and I’m waiting for a new one to arrive. It’s work to get that thing to really roll, and I like to keep a good clip on long rides. But the people in New Buffalo are likely a little more low key than in a big place like Chicago, and maybe they’d let this pretty, too-long Platy on board this one time for this one journey. Sent from my iPhoneOn Jun 10, 2024, at 4:12 PM, George Schick wrote:Between this post and your previous post requesting a ride partner I have to admit to being a bit confused. If the concern is whether or not you can take that long Platy on Amtrak back to KZoo, how were you planning to get from Michigan to Chicago in the first place? I'd assumed that you'd be taking the train on that leg, too, having been dropped off a New Buffalo. And if I were you, I'd use your new shorter Platy for this ride, since you got it to fit on the train in the first place. I wouldn't make a big deal over the size tires, etc., just use and ride that bike. I'm sure you'll be just fine out there with it.On Monday, June 10, 2024 at 1:31:26 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Hi! Quick question. I was looking at Amtrak and I know my 55 Platy is too long - it’s like 74” and the max for Amtrak is 70”. However, if you are rolling the bike on board, are they really very strict? I ask because it would be great to ride the train home from New Buffalo back to Kzoo after the wrap-up of my tour on Saturday. I have never ridden Amtrak, so I don’t know what the setup is inside the train cars. If anyone has successfully wheeled a longwheelbaser onto Amtrak, let me know. Yes, yes, I know this is what my little purple pocket Platy is for, but that bike would not be my choice for a 106 mile road ride. I want my 700c wheels with the 42mm tires!Leah

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Re: [RBW] Style on the bike

2024-05-26 Thread Leah Peterson

Ted, NOTHING tops 1980s My Little Pony. LOn May 26, 2024, at 3:30 PM, Ted Durant wrote:On May 26, 2024, at 2:08 PM, Leah Peterson wrote:Ted, Fact: I did have the shoes first. 🫣LOn May 26, 2024, at 11:44 AM, Ted Durant wrote:On Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 7:41:36 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Time to revive this thread. Because…well, when you have the perfect shoes for your bike, you gotta let people know.Now you'll have to answer the question ... did you get the bike to match the shoes, or the shoes to match the bike?No shame in that. Might be a better inspiration story than My Little Pony, but that’s just my opinion :-)Ted DurantMilwaukee WI USA

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Re: [RBW] Re: Style on the bike

2024-05-26 Thread Leah Peterson

Ted, Fact: I did have the shoes first. 🫣LOn May 26, 2024, at 11:44 AM, Ted Durant  wrote:On Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 7:41:36 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Time to revive this thread. Because…well, when you have the perfect shoes for your bike, you gotta let people know.Now you'll have to answer the question ... did you get the bike to match the shoes, or the shoes to match the bike?Ted DurantMilwaukee WI USA 



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Re: [RBW] Re: Style on the bike

2024-05-26 Thread Leah Peterson

Ian, I do so love a good recommendation. Let me go see what this Topo Designs is all about. Thanks!On May 26, 2024, at 2:23 PM, ian m wrote:Leah,Not sure if you are or were looking for recommendations as much as just interested in a chat about cycling fashions, but either way my wife swears by Topo Designs for everyday cycle commuter wear. Judging from your pictures she has a similar style to you. She loves the Dirt pants and shorts especially. They're a thin cotton canvas with stretch, articulated knees, a gusset, and the freedom of an elastic waistband.Meanwhile I'm over here waiting for men's shorts to go back to the days of a more reasonable inseam like 3-5", so like Armand generally wearing cut-offsOn Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 1:00:51 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I think your ‘fit is definitely bike stylish! Those are great shorts and I like the helmet, too. Even the sweat is a good look - shows you REALLY DID IT out there!On Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 12:49:33 PM UTC-4 kiziria...@gmail.com wrote:Not necessarily "styling", but a lone picture of me on the Los Angeles invitational ride recently climbing up Mt Lowe. Super stretchy ripton denim shorts are as close to lycra as denim can be, with a super thin icebreaker merino base layer. Sweat reflects about a 4000ft climb in less than 12 miles. :) New purple POC helmet happened to match the Platy, heavily discounted on bikecloset.com right now. (Replace your helmet folks! I didn't have a good look at my ~8 year old Giro helmet and it was riddled with cracks in all the corners). I don't condone Rapha wear, but I have found their polycotton cycling caps to some of the best, which I'm wearing here. As a fully bald headed person a good cycling cap is critical. On Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 8:44:35 AM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote:On Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 7:41:36 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Time to revive this thread. Because…well, when you have the perfect shoes for your bike, you gotta let people know.Now you'll have to answer the question ... did you get the bike to match the shoes, or the shoes to match the bike?Ted DurantMilwaukee WI USA

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

2024-05-26 Thread Leah Peterson

I’ve had so much fun putting the first 50 miles on my new bike. I love looking at it and wish I could see it when I’m riding it. The spokes do gleam in the sun as the wheels rotate, which thrills me. I don’t know anything, but it feels to me like my 700c wheels are faster than these 650b. I am not slow on them, but also I would never use this bike for a club ride if my other Platy was in the shop. Both bikes have Velocity Quills, set up tubeless, but the Racing Platy has 42mm Ultradynamicos and the My Little Platy has 48 mm Gravel Kings. Maybe these things are the real differences, I don’t know.The bike is more compact and manageable but does not feel too small. I’m so grateful for my 81 cm PBH, which allows me the flexibility to ride both frame sizes. I have pretty heavy racks on the My Little Platy and yet the bike doesn’t feel THAT heavy. I bet it would feel light as a feather if I didn’t have fenders, racks, dyno and bags all over it. The Silver shifters are taking some getting used to. One wingnut handle flops and the other stays in place. The shifting was like butter, but when I tightened the nut (hoping to stop the handle flapping) it made the lever difficult to move. So, I loosened it again and I’m having some ghost shifting. On my red bike, I have Microshift and I never miss a gear. I can hit it perfectly, every darn time. Hoping I get the hang of these shifters, because they come highly lauded. The front end feels a bit shaky when I stand and pedal, another thing I don’t understand. These are Albatross bars and I have Billies on the others. Also, this bike has a front rack. Maybe that’s why. At any rate, I have a lot to think about, fine tune and to learn. And I’m having such fun in the process.LeahOn May 24, 2024, at 7:44 PM, Leah Peterson wrote:So deep. I couldn’t stand putting a solid color on the spacer when I saw so many oil slick option in 1 1/4 inch. Sure enough, the BMXers came through with the 1 in for me.Sent from my iPhoneOn May 24, 2024, at 11:27 AM, Wesley wrote:You know you're in deep when you're sourcing BMX parts to get the look right. It's funny how the bike world is almost completely separated between BMX and all other bikes - the brands, the language, and the parts standards apparently have almost no contact across the divide.-WesOn Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 3:51:53 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote:IMO this ties with the other customized Platypus featured here recently for "nicest-looking Platypus in list history," and it probably wins the award for "most attention paid to aesthetics" in list history. Note: I think very many of the Rivs posted are lovely to look at.Me, as with Mitch, "I am a guy." I am fully OC about my bikes for parts and builds and design (I remember most of the parts from my first 1970 full build), but not aesthetics, and it's interesting to see how others' passions turn out.Cerakoting is new to me; had to Google it. I see it differs from anodizing, but, how exactly? Too bad webmeisters are generally better fancy web page design than conveying information -- this for global corporate websites as well as bike websites; the latter on the whole do better. I gather that anodizing is colored (or not) oxidizing while cerakoting is a --- coating.One of the early links that DDG turned up said: "Anodized versus Cerakote: Which is better for your AR15?"On Thu, May 23, 2024 at 9:56 AM Armand Kizirian <kiziria...@gmail.com> wrote:Looks super fun. Good to know Paul can anodize parts like that! Also interested to hear how the different size rides for you. Enjoy!

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

2024-05-24 Thread Leah Peterson

So deep. I couldn’t stand putting a solid color on the spacer when I saw so many oil slick option in 1 1/4 inch. Sure enough, the BMXers came through with the 1 in for me.Sent from my iPhoneOn May 24, 2024, at 11:27 AM, Wesley wrote:You know you're in deep when you're sourcing BMX parts to get the look right. It's funny how the bike world is almost completely separated between BMX and all other bikes - the brands, the language, and the parts standards apparently have almost no contact across the divide.-WesOn Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 3:51:53 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote:IMO this ties with the other customized Platypus featured here recently for "nicest-looking Platypus in list history," and it probably wins the award for "most attention paid to aesthetics" in list history. Note: I think very many of the Rivs posted are lovely to look at.Me, as with Mitch, "I am a guy." I am fully OC about my bikes for parts and builds and design (I remember most of the parts from my first 1970 full build), but not aesthetics, and it's interesting to see how others' passions turn out.Cerakoting is new to me; had to Google it. I see it differs from anodizing, but, how exactly? Too bad webmeisters are generally better fancy web page design than conveying information -- this for global corporate websites as well as bike websites; the latter on the whole do better. I gather that anodizing is colored (or not) oxidizing while cerakoting is a --- coating.One of the early links that DDG turned up said: "Anodized versus Cerakote: Which is better for your AR15?"On Thu, May 23, 2024 at 9:56 AM Armand Kizirian wrote:Looks super fun. Good to know Paul can anodize parts like that! Also interested to hear how the different size rides for you. Enjoy!

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

2024-05-24 Thread Leah Peterson

Thank you all for indulging me! I suspected this to be a controversial bike and I was nervous to post it. But whether it’s your thing or not, you’ve been gracious. Cerakoting is supposed to be stronger than ano, but I don’t know too much else about it, Patrick. The bike is SO FUN. I got lost for 20 miles last night and didn’t want to come home. It feels very different than my other bikes with its smaller size, albatross bars, and chunky 48mm tires. It’s squirrely when I stand and pedal, and the Silver 2s are a learning curve. I’ve been messing with that wing nut, trying to decide how tight it should be. I had ghost shifting, which never happens to me on my other bikes. Anyway, thanks again for all the remarks! You guys are good sports.LSent from my iPhoneOn May 24, 2024, at 3:45 PM, Toshi Takeuchi wrote:👍👍Like it Joe!Toshi in OaktownOn Fri, May 24, 2024 at 8:06 AM Joe Bernard wrote:Right down to the bolts! An idea I totally stole from Leah, I bought her Clem and did the thing!

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

2024-05-23 Thread Leah Peterson

Bill - I love the approval! I covet the approval! You can buy that net in an array of color combos on Analog’s website.Liz - YES.On May 23, 2024, at 12:56 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote:I want that cargo net. Where do I buy that cargo net?For everything else: APPROVE!Bill LindsayEl Cerrito, CAOn Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 8:43:11 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Finally. New. Bike. Day.This bike was a long time coming. I bought the frame in November (November!) and have waited this long for the plethora of specialty parts to arrive.Purple is a fun color; it never takes itself too seriously. It goes with most other colors, which is what led me to choose…all the colors. The theme for this Platypus is: 80s My Little Pony. I call the bike My Little Platy. The bike is a 50cm Rivendell Platypus with 650b wheels; it can be taken on Amtrak and bus racks, which is something its 55cm siblings cannot do. I put fat tires on it so it can handle gravel. My Gravel & Travel Platy.I adored My Little Pony in my girlhood, and my favorite ponies had rainbow hair. Why settle for just pink or blue when some ponies had ALL the colors? I started out this build incorporating a color here or there. (I had my Paul brakes already cerakoted in blues.) But while looking for grips, I found Ergon oil slick clamps and had my revelation: I wanted oil slick everywhere I could get it. Because oil slick has ALL the colors.All the makers of these parts worked with me to make this bike happen. They sent their beautiful products to me and let me alter them in wild, saturated, living color. I don’t know if any of them understood why I was going all out like this. All of them were men, save one - the anodizer. You can see her work in the levers, chain rings, cranks, and bottom bracket. She understood the assignment. I live with 3 men and none of them give the bike their stamp of approval. The Lone Wolf will howl, alright. I remain steadfast in my adoration of this bike because it does something for me. Takes me back to my simple, happy 80s and 90s childhood. If when you were a little girl (most of your were not), your friend had a dress-up closet and you could choose from her lavish collection of finery to wear at playtime, and you just came out WEARING ALL OF IT, well, that is this Platypus.Thank you to everyone at Analog Cycles, Paul Components, Ignite Components, Ashley Anodized It, Velocity USA and Pedal Bicycles for making this silly concept a real, tangible bicycle. And of course, thank you to Rivendell Bicycle Works, who makes the best bikes in the world.Please find my video link below.Leahhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/C7S3y0AufkX/?igsh=ZTk5amhhaTR2anQ=

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Re: [RBW] Re: Love to Ride: Commuter Challenge

2024-05-18 Thread Leah Peterson

Brian, I had to tell Paul about this thread. He emailed me back and asked me to pass this along:Thanks very much, Leah. :-) A small world indeed. If possible, please reply to Brian with the following: I love the t-shirt and wear it A LOT. Pam and I were in Lexington last fall when our "kids" were climbing at "The Red." We stopped at Sixth Street Brewing for lunch and beers, saw the t-shirt, and knew I needed one. The Broke Spoke was closed, so we couldn't visit there, but we did take in a very informative distillery tour (right next door) at Bluegrass Distillers. We have very fond memories of our Kentucky trip, and the t-shirt is a wonderful memory jog. Thanks, BrianCheers - PaulPaul SotherlandOn May 17, 2024, at 8:12 AM, Brian Turner wrote:Thanks for sharing this, Leah! I was delighted to see that the Rivendell owner in the photos is wearing a t-shirt that I designed for the local brewery I do all the graphic design for (West Sixth Brewing in Lexington KY). The shirt says “Ride bikes, drink beer”, and features a simple illustration of the brewery’s Cetma cargo bakfiets that was custom built into a mobile bike bar with a beer tap on it! Small world!BrianLexington KY On May 17, 2024, at 8:01 AM, Ryan wrote:That's brilliant Leah! If anyone csn sell people on riding bikes for daily activities, it's you! Good on ya!On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:18:49 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:My love for my new home state is well-documented. After 18 years of desert living, we moved to Michigan, where none of us Petersons had set foot prior to the job interview. I have finally found a biking community, right here in a state that has winter. Anyway, I got asked to be on a committee that would help launch a new initiative to get more people on bikes. There is a lot of lovely new infrastructure in downtown, and we are hoping to get people to use it to get to work/events/dining/shopping. We are using the app Love to Ride, which will allow people in the city and surrounding areas to sign up, join the challenge and compete against other people for a 2 week challenge in May. The city is eager to have the data that the heat maps will generate, showing where people are riding and where they are not. Hopefully this influences further infrastructure in the near future.Today there was a local news article, and one of the men I’m serving with is pictured with his RIVENDELL. Paul’s brother John Sotherland built the Rivendell frames at Waterford back in…whatever day that was. I almost never saw other Rivs in the other places I’ve lived, but Michigan has plenty of them.Here’s the article: https://www.secondwavemedia.com/southwest-michigan/features/Kalamazoo-Commuter-Challenge-encourage-new-cyclists.051624.aspxLeah

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Re: [RBW] Re: Love to Ride: Commuter Challenge

2024-05-17 Thread Leah Peterson

Ryan, oh thank you ☺️Brian, NO WAY. I’m going to tell him.Doug, it’s like social media for bikes. I haven’t gotten the hang of it yet, but I hope you love it.LOn May 17, 2024, at 8:12 AM, Brian Turner wrote:Thanks for sharing this, Leah! I was delighted to see that the Rivendell owner in the photos is wearing a t-shirt that I designed for the local brewery I do all the graphic design for (West Sixth Brewing in Lexington KY). The shirt says “Ride bikes, drink beer”, and features a simple illustration of the brewery’s Cetma cargo bakfiets that was custom built into a mobile bike bar with a beer tap on it! Small world!BrianLexington KY On May 17, 2024, at 8:01 AM, Ryan wrote:That's brilliant Leah! If anyone csn sell people on riding bikes for daily activities, it's you! Good on ya!On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:18:49 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:My love for my new home state is well-documented. After 18 years of desert living, we moved to Michigan, where none of us Petersons had set foot prior to the job interview. I have finally found a biking community, right here in a state that has winter. Anyway, I got asked to be on a committee that would help launch a new initiative to get more people on bikes. There is a lot of lovely new infrastructure in downtown, and we are hoping to get people to use it to get to work/events/dining/shopping. We are using the app Love to Ride, which will allow people in the city and surrounding areas to sign up, join the challenge and compete against other people for a 2 week challenge in May. The city is eager to have the data that the heat maps will generate, showing where people are riding and where they are not. Hopefully this influences further infrastructure in the near future.Today there was a local news article, and one of the men I’m serving with is pictured with his RIVENDELL. Paul’s brother John Sotherland built the Rivendell frames at Waterford back in…whatever day that was. I almost never saw other Rivs in the other places I’ve lived, but Michigan has plenty of them.Here’s the article: https://www.secondwavemedia.com/southwest-michigan/features/Kalamazoo-Commuter-Challenge-encourage-new-cyclists.051624.aspxLeah

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

2024-05-13 Thread Leah Peterson

Dorothy, of COURSE I don’t know this, and thank you for stepping in and saving your RivSister. Thank you, thank you!LOn May 13, 2024, at 2:54 PM, Dorothy C wrote:LeahJust a heads up if you find a used 700c Roadini hoping to swap parts to a new frame later, only the 2020 and later take long reach brakes. Before that the 47cm / 650b was long reach and the 700c sizes were medium reach. You might already know this.On Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 11:53:24 AM UTC-7 Valerie Yates wrote:Leah- love it! When you buy used, you can pretty much break-even on the subsequent resale. It is just a matter of timing liquidity. And you could possibly transfer parts over to the new frame, if you like the set-up, and sell just the frame. Or decide that lugs aren't crucial. Many possible outcomes. Eager to see how it all plays out. Doug - love the grips. I saw that demo too but never tried it. Yours look terrific. Very striking and fun. Sarah - glad you enjoyed the pics.😁On Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 11:44:07 AM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Valerie, I’m going to take your formula and apply it. I’m looking for the used 50 Roadini and if anyone sees one first ,will ya send it my way? And then maybe this fall I end up with the lugged and sell the TIG’d. I don’t know! It’s an adventure! I plan to be impulsive! Not money-savvy! A real handful! 🤩 Join me,LeahOn Friday, May 10, 2024 at 6:50:30 PM UTC-4 Valerie Yates wrote:Brent! So glad you are happy with the Bleriot. That bike is silky smooth. Entirely comparable to both my Roadeo and Soma San Marcos. Which is why I was able to let it go. I am so glad it is living its best life. Leah - All of the above. If a used one turns up, buy it. If you love it and want a lugged one, sell the used one. If a used one doesn't turn up, order a lugged one. If a used one turns up while your lugged one is pending, then it depends on price and timing. 😁 On Friday, May 10, 2024 at 4:38:35 PM UTC-6 in...@brentknepper.com wrote:I'm another person whose been showing up to road bike group rides on a road-style Riv the last year or so and it's been a fun journey! I was lucky to buy Valerie's old Riv Bleriot on here and I maintain it as the befendered iteration of my two "fast" bikes- aka bikes with smooth tires and drop bars. it's nice having a dedicated fender bike for when a surprise midwest rain storm passes through 2 hours before a rideanyway I always show up in a t-shirt or hoodie and chaco sandals and my bars level with the leather saddle. While the RoadieBoys™ seem confused about socializing with someone whose appearance/bike doesn't meet their expectations, the women and other folks always say how beautiful the Bleriot is, how the fenders are so smart in keeping my sandal'd feet clean while being helpful to whoever might be behind me, and how neat it is that I'm still fast "enough" to keep pace despite not having the roadie-culture promoted bike, shoes, or clothing :)Leah, I wish you the best on your road bike journey! I admire your commitment to Rivendells (an easy brand to commit to honestly), and hope a Roadeo comes along either at a good deal or with beautiful lugs to add to your hella colorful collection-Brent in chicagoOn Friday, May 10, 2024 at 5:25:29 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:This is SO fun. Diana, yes please post here as you make your observations/get your answers. Valerie, your bikes are so cool. Heck, YOU are so cool. Here you were, all this time, and you have so much to offer us here; I truly hope we get to hear from you regularly after this. Philip, I agree about the Roadini. I think Valerie’s photos were helpful (and yours of the updated model, too) and show the CHG to be less club-ridey than I was hoping for. That Roadeo looks like just the ticket, though. A Roadini should be a great choice. Now, do I wait for the lugged versions or hope for a 50 on the used market? So far there have been none to be found…LOn Friday, May 10, 2024 at 3:46:00 PM UTC-4 philip@gmail.com wrote:Me either!I’m team Roadini for Leah, for sure!All this talk has me jonesing for that very big red Road custom currently on offer at a very reasonable price…P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On May 10, 2024, at 12:37 PM, Valerie Yates wrote:Philip - Agreed! My observations on this version may be entirely irrelevant to the production version. Although, I will add that nothing in that picture says go-fast club rides to me. On Friday, May 10, 2024 at 1:29:35 PM UTC-6 philip@gmail.com wrote:Interesting how differently that Gallop looks, and presumably feels, compared to the larger, presumably production verison of the same bike, without the swoopy TT, currently at Riv:P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On May 10, 2024, at 12:23 PM, Jason Fuller wrote:Valerie - gorgeous trio of bikes, thank you for sharing. The three shown in that order makes it look like the Roadeo morphs into a Hillibike and the CHG is the intermediate stage, which is both funny and also indicative of its purpose an

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

2024-05-10 Thread Leah Peterson

Woah, that’s a pretty steep drop from Will’s saddle to bars for me! But it’s pretty.I look forward to your photos, Valerie, and how I wish I lived in your neighborhood so I could bring my saddle and try your bikes. When it all boils down, it’s this:I’m looking to see what it’s like to ride a stripped-down roadish Rivendell and see how that affects my performance on group rides. Rivendell offers 2 (not counting the hard-to-obtain Roadeo) road bikes in their lineup and I’m trying to differentiate between them and see which one is better for me. I hope they can make that clear in their product description when the time comes for them to launch the CHG. Meanwhile, we get to chat and speculate and evaluate here and it is loads of fun! Also, thank you again to everyone for sharing your wisdom with me. Keep it coming!LOn May 9, 2024, at 9:46 PM, P W wrote:You know, as soon as I hit send, I thought: “It’s a Riv, I bet the tire clearance is actually massive!”😂For how a go-fast Riv roadie could and should look, what better source of inspiration than Will’s:See also:<441164476_1599207264208847_1445036392027071003_n.jpg>Calling in Sick Magazine on Instagram: "#bikecheck #willkeating @rivbike"Watch and share reels with friendsP. W.~(917) 514-2207~On May 9, 2024, at 6:06 PM, Valerie Yates wrote: Also Philip - I have 700x50 tires on my Gallop, so it is not just for skinny tires. But all the rest fits with my impression.

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

2024-05-09 Thread Leah Peterson

Valerie, Interesting! What would make the Roadini more suited to go-fast road rides than the Gallop? What makes the Roadini more different in a fun way than the Gallop? I may be misunderstanding what the Gallop is; I had thought it was the new clubby bike Riv was advocating. I am so appreciative of your and everyone’s input. I have lots to learn and it is FUN.LOn May 9, 2024, at 8:24 PM, Valerie Yates wrote:If I wanted a drop bar bike to fit in with my club/fast friends, I would pick Roadini. The Gallop is a fun alternative in the line-up but I don't see it as a primary go-fast road bike. I think a Roadini will be more different in a fun way from the bikes you've had. And your friends' bikes likely have skinny tires and too-low bars that would make them a bad comparison. A gravel bike with drop bars might be a good option to try just for more comfortable geometry and tires. Long shot, but if you could find a used Soma San Marcos (designed by Riv and made by Soma), that bike feels super similar to my Roadeo. On Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 5:52:54 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I know it, Jason. I should just ask a woman in my bike group but it feels like wearing someone else’s underwear. And actually, it’s not that far off. (Side story: Last year I picked up a woman whose flat we could not fix. I hoisted her bike onto my rack and immediately wanted to vomit. I had grabbed her saddle, some kind of foam thing, and it was SOAKED THROUGH, like a sponge.) Also, I don’t have clipless shoes, and every woman on my rides has those pedals.But ok, I thought about what you said and I REMEMBERED something. There’s a place in town I may be able to rent a drop bar bike in my size. I’ll report back tomorrow!I hadn’t thought about it being an Oct Roadini vs Nov Gallop. Are you surmising that if I go with drops I should go Roadini and Gallop for swept-back bars?LeahOn Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:41:29 PM UTC-4 Jason Fuller wrote:I totally get not wanting to purchase a non-Rivendell, but it might be well worthwhile to borrow or rent a drop bar bike to try out - of course, it'll be disorienting, but should hopefully give you a sense of "I think I'd get used to this" versus "this is definitely not for me". The reason I say this is because it could be all the difference between choosing October's lugged Roadini versus November's Charlie H Gallop. I know that both bikes can run either, in theory, but in practice they are much more suited to one vs the other. On Thursday 9 May 2024 at 06:15:15 UTC-7 sarahlik...@gmail.com wrote:I just built a lovely Homer that fills that riding gap, but I do plan to watch other people build theirs LEAH!On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:20:33 AM UTC-7 Valerie Yates wrote:Sarah - thanks! Are you thinking of getting one?On Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:30:15 AM UTC-6 sarahlik...@gmail.com wrote:Thank you for this Valerie, your post made my morning!SarahOn Monday, May 6, 2024 at 1:30:11 PM UTC-7 Valerie Yates wrote:Thanks for the kind words! I've been enjoying yours and Bill's and many others' posts for years but I only rarely chime-in. I have loved riding bikes since childhood, got my first drop-bars when I was 8 (the Schwinn Bicentennial 10 speed), and yet my club riding phase was also late (40-45) and very brief. I had just moved to Boulder, CO and the club rides were a great way to get to know popular, local routes. But I am introverted and group activities just aren't my scene. I have a few folks with whom I like to ride and, whenever I can, I sign up for a trip with HeartCycle.org. On the HC rides, everyone goes at their own pace. I enjoy the random camaraderie that occurs during the ride without any expectation of continuing to ride together. The club is based in Denver, started by doctors, has long-standing members from across the US, and offers trips across the US and Europe. Experienced riders, great routes, fully supported, non-profit, and not fancy. They welcome new members if that ever interests you or anyone else reading this. My understanding of the Roadini is based on the website: Roadini - Functionally like a Roadeo, priced like a Clem.To me, the Roadeo feels absolutely plush, smooth, and elegant compared to the too small, too stiff, carbon-framed, low-barred, skinny-tired road bike I was persuaded to get when I moved to Boulder to fit in on rides with various clubs. That bike is long gone. The shorter wheel-base, stiffer tubing, and skinner tires of the Roadeo makes it much more taut and spare feeling than the Gallop. For me, the Roadeo is the ultimate, classic road bike for challenging myself on paved rides -- whether going fast or climbing on my own or riding with faster friends. The long-length, fat-swoop tubing, and fatter-tire capability of the Gallop seems more like a lightweight, road-oriented Susie, to me. Less concern about potholes and road texture than on the Roadeo and more playful, all-day comfort. Since I haven't actually tried it on the rides I do with the Roade

Re: [RBW] Re: Lugged Roadini and Charlie H Gallup

2024-05-05 Thread Leah Peterson

Valerie, I would love to hear every single thing you say about this bike. Do you have sweepy bars? Drop bars? Have you ridden it on a club ride? Do you find it to be quick and lively? What was the reason you bought your Charlie? I don’t know why the lugged Roadini, either. Anyone know?LeahOn May 5, 2024, at 7:00 PM, Valerie Yates wrote:I just finished tweaking the set up on my 2022 Gallop demo - purple with swoop tube, non-canti version. It rides like a dream. Super silky and nimble. One mistake I had made was to install a heavy duty pannier rack on it. It made the bike feel very noodley. I was tempted to sell it. I think that's why this reviewer complained about its flex. He shows it with the same rack I initially had on it. When I switched to a top rack, since it was only being used for my tail light and lock, everything came together. Now, I love it for unloaded riding on rough and hilly local roads. I have a huge smile whenever I am riding it. So just chiming in with a note of caution in setting it up for its intended purpose. It is not meant as a loaded touring bike and, even without a load, a rack that is too stiff will impact its performance. Can't wait to see the set-ups on the production models. On Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 2:44:51 PM UTC-6 Johnny Alien wrote: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 Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 3:35:27 PM UTC-4 Tim Bantham wrote:I saw the mention of the lugged Roadini. I am 99% certain I will order one once they become available. On Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 3:17:24 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:"Your friend would be *more* thrilled if this bike was coming in July or something. Like, during riding season!"I concede that this would be better!On Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 10:12:37 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Your friend would be *more* thrilled if this bike was coming in July or something. Like, during riding season!On Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 12:22:45 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:Doug, My understanding (which may be wrong, my memory for stuff I read a while ago seems to have left me as I recently approached my 62nd birthday) is the CHG will also be lugged and probably not cheap. It will be longer-stayed than the Roadini. It's coming September! I know at least one friend of ours who will be thrilled with this news. Joe Bernard On Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 9:04:26 AM UTC-7 Doug H. wrote:Grant's most recent Blahg mentioned the frame schedule and the upcoming Lugged Roadini. It seems the Charlie H Gallup may replace the Roadini as the partially lugged more affordable road bike. I appreciate the cream colored head tubes and full lugs but I also really like my solid Mermaid Roadini so I don't feel like I'm missing out. Will the Charlie H Gallup be longer than the Roadini? If so, I do think it might work better for me but we shall see. For those waiting for the CHG, Grant lists them as coming in September.Doug

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Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-24 Thread Leah Peterson

Yes, George, exactly. I was excited that such a nice frame was available but with the size being iffy, the whole bar/brake lever/cables/housing and the tires needing a swap I just didn’t feel confident this was the answer.On Apr 24, 2024, at 3:32 PM, George Schick wrote:Heh. After all of this back and forth discussion about drop bars and the various hand positions, it turns out to be set up much the same way as the bikes she already has with an upright riding position and regular bars. 'Course, this bike "could" be reconverted to a standard road bike without too much difficulty. And it is, after all, a Romulus which a darn decent bike frame in the first place...but it's in Nashville which would require some disassembly to ship anyplace outside the central Tennessee area.On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 1:34:38 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I’m gonna pass on the Romulus, Piaw. But here’s the link if your wife is interested. Rivendell Romulus Bicycle 55cmfacebook.comBest,LeahOn Apr 23, 2024, at 3:55 PM, Piaw Na wrote:The Romulus had a different geometry with a much misleading frame sizing. Here's the geometry: https://notfine.com/rivreader/Brochures/Rivendell%20Frames%20Romulus.pdfLooks like if you were 5' 10", that'll put you onto a 59cm Romulus. Unusual compared to today's Roadini sizing, but the Romulus also has a lower BB. I would buy it. If Leah doesn't want it let me know and I'd consider it for my wife who still wants a Roadini.On Tue, Apr 23, 2024 at 12:52 PM Mathias Steiner wrote:>>
So I found a 55 cm Romulus for $1250. What do we think of THAT?

We think that you need to find a geometry chart for the Romulus.The older AHH and Roadeo charts show 80.9 and 80.6 cm standover clearance, respectively, for the 55 cm size.That's awfully close to your stated PBH of 81 cm.cheers -mathiasOn Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 3:46:47 PM UTC-4 George Schick wrote:Sounds great, right in and around your PBH and SOH. 'Course, that all depends upon what kind of shape it's in, where it has to come from (shipped or local) therefore sight seen or unseen, etc. I'd say give it a shot - there aren't many of those Romulus models around and they're almost collectables. Got a trustworthy LBS now that you can depend upon to give it a good going over and therefore a professional evaluation?Best winds!On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 2:33:00 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:So I found a 55 cm Romulus for $1250. What do we think of THAT?On Apr 23, 2024, at 3:02 PM, Jim Bronson wrote:Get an old one like a Rambouillet for true road-ability. The early Rivs are the best if you are into club riding. I love my Clem for being versatile but I have ridden over 20,000 Km of brevets on my 90s Riv Road Standard or custom, not sure which. I bought it used. I have mine 650B converted, run 650Bx38 with the Tektro long, long reach brakes, 55-73 reach, IIRC. There's several others in the forum that have theirs done this way as well.JimAustin, TX burbsOn Sat, Apr 20, 2024 at 2:33 PM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I’m starting to wonder about a roadbike. But it has to be a Rivendell roadbike because I’m loyal and all that. Anyway, I don’t know that the Roadini really offers enough of a change for me. I have no idea what is going on with the Gallup. Then there’s the Roadeo - that one looks great but there’s a 2 year wait, unless I can find one used. Which would be ideal. Who rides their Rivbike in club rides and what do you ride? Who has a Roadeo that never gets ridden and wants to sell it? I don’t even know what size I’d be but I’m an 81 PBH. Must I ride drop bars? I never have before. I know nothing about any of this. Clearly.Note: I still like my raspberry Platypus for club riding but it does take a toll on me in wind. I recently got a shorter-height, longer-reach stem which marginally helped, but our high spring winds are taking it out of me. I did a club ride yesterday with my women’s group and my heart rate was in the 170s the whole 26.3 miles. It was brutal. Everyone else agreed it was a hard ride, but I felt like it was harder on me than them, and I’m the youngest and probably the most fit. Leah

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-23 Thread Leah Peterson

It’s an honor to have the Bill Lindsay Rules bent for our delight here. We await. Bated breath, and all that jazz!On Apr 23, 2024, at 5:51 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:"Let’s both Rom-ride this summer! We could even do it in Michigan! "I need to grab a bike right now to head over to the dentist. I'm going to break my own self-imposed rule and ride my Romulus on its first ride. Pics will prove it.Bill LindsayEl Cerrito, CAOn Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 1:02:31 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Let’s both Rom-ride this summer! We could even do it in Michigan! Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 23, 2024, at 3:46 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:I think that falls into Joe Bernard's recommendation of taking a flyer on a used Rivendell at decent price. Love it if you can and sell it if you find you can't love it. Go for it if you can stand over it. I bought a used 59cm Romulus this year, and built it but haven't ridden it, because of my weird self-imposed mileage quota system. But I will be Rom-riding this summer!BL in ECOn Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 12:33:00 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:So I found a 55 cm Romulus for $1250. What do we think of THAT?On Apr 23, 2024, at 3:02 PM, Jim Bronson wrote:Get an old one like a Rambouillet for true road-ability. The early Rivs are the best if you are into club riding. I love my Clem for being versatile but I have ridden over 20,000 Km of brevets on my 90s Riv Road Standard or custom, not sure which. I bought it used. I have mine 650B converted, run 650Bx38 with the Tektro long, long reach brakes, 55-73 reach, IIRC. There's several others in the forum that have theirs done this way as well.JimAustin, TX burbsOn Sat, Apr 20, 2024 at 2:33 PM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I’m starting to wonder about a roadbike. But it has to be a Rivendell roadbike because I’m loyal and all that. Anyway, I don’t know that the Roadini really offers enough of a change for me. I have no idea what is going on with the Gallup. Then there’s the Roadeo - that one looks great but there’s a 2 year wait, unless I can find one used. Which would be ideal. Who rides their Rivbike in club rides and what do you ride? Who has a Roadeo that never gets ridden and wants to sell it? I don’t even know what size I’d be but I’m an 81 PBH. Must I ride drop bars? I never have before. I know nothing about any of this. Clearly.Note: I still like my raspberry Platypus for club riding but it does take a toll on me in wind. I recently got a shorter-height, longer-reach stem which marginally helped, but our high spring winds are taking it out of me. I did a club ride yesterday with my women’s group and my heart rate was in the 170s the whole 26.3 miles. It was brutal. Everyone else agreed it was a hard ride, but I felt like it was harder on me than them, and I’m the youngest and probably the most fit. Leah

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Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-23 Thread Leah Peterson

No worries, I just want a 32 or so. I am too scared of the 28s that are on there. This is a LOT of change for me. Drop bars, new shifting, diamond frame, true road bike…I can’t ride 28s.The guy has one other interested party who wanted to see the bike Friday. He made no promise to hold it, but he has not yet said he’ll sell the Romulus to me. So, we wait.On Apr 23, 2024, at 5:42 PM, Ted Durant wrote:On Apr 23, 2024, at 4:22 PM, Corwin Zechar wrote:Nothing wrong with riding wider tires.+1. 32mm are the skinniest I have now, on my Riv Road, Heron Road, and Waterford ST-22. I wouldn’t think twice about those tires on a group road ride, other than to think how fast and comfy they are.Ted DurantMilwaukee, WI USA

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-23 Thread Leah Peterson

…which would give me room for that larger tire!Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 23, 2024, at 4:09 PM, George Schick wrote:Hmm... according to a geometry chart for the Romulus http://cyclofiend.com/rbw/romulus/romflyer/04.html a 55cm Rom should have a "typical PBH" of between 79-80 and a 57cm for those with PBH's of 81-83. So...disagreeing as I do with Grant about "going larger is better" on frame size, I'd say that this bike would be perfect.On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 2:55:13 PM UTC-5 pi...@gmail.com wrote:The Romulus had a different geometry with a much misleading frame sizing. Here's the geometry: https://notfine.com/rivreader/Brochures/Rivendell%20Frames%20Romulus.pdfLooks like if you were 5' 10", that'll put you onto a 59cm Romulus. Unusual compared to today's Roadini sizing, but the Romulus also has a lower BB. I would buy it. If Leah doesn't want it let me know and I'd consider it for my wife who still wants a Roadini.On Tue, Apr 23, 2024 at 12:52 PM Mathias Steiner wrote:>>
So I found a 55 cm Romulus for $1250. What do we think of THAT?

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Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-23 Thread Leah Peterson

I will let you know, Piaw. If it doesn’t work for me I hope it can work for your wife.Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 23, 2024, at 3:55 PM, Piaw Na wrote:The Romulus had a different geometry with a much misleading frame sizing. Here's the geometry: https://notfine.com/rivreader/Brochures/Rivendell%20Frames%20Romulus.pdfLooks like if you were 5' 10", that'll put you onto a 59cm Romulus. Unusual compared to today's Roadini sizing, but the Romulus also has a lower BB. I would buy it. If Leah doesn't want it let me know and I'd consider it for my wife who still wants a Roadini.On Tue, Apr 23, 2024 at 12:52 PM Mathias Steiner wrote:>>
So I found a 55 cm Romulus for $1250. What do we think of THAT?

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Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-23 Thread Leah Peterson

Let’s both Rom-ride this summer! We could even do it in Michigan! Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 23, 2024, at 3:46 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:I think that falls into Joe Bernard's recommendation of taking a flyer on a used Rivendell at decent price. Love it if you can and sell it if you find you can't love it. Go for it if you can stand over it. I bought a used 59cm Romulus this year, and built it but haven't ridden it, because of my weird self-imposed mileage quota system. But I will be Rom-riding this summer!BL in ECOn Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 12:33:00 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:So I found a 55 cm Romulus for $1250. What do we think of THAT?On Apr 23, 2024, at 3:02 PM, Jim Bronson wrote:Get an old one like a Rambouillet for true road-ability. The early Rivs are the best if you are into club riding. I love my Clem for being versatile but I have ridden over 20,000 Km of brevets on my 90s Riv Road Standard or custom, not sure which. I bought it used. I have mine 650B converted, run 650Bx38 with the Tektro long, long reach brakes, 55-73 reach, IIRC. There's several others in the forum that have theirs done this way as well.JimAustin, TX burbsOn Sat, Apr 20, 2024 at 2:33 PM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I’m starting to wonder about a roadbike. But it has to be a Rivendell roadbike because I’m loyal and all that. Anyway, I don’t know that the Roadini really offers enough of a change for me. I have no idea what is going on with the Gallup. Then there’s the Roadeo - that one looks great but there’s a 2 year wait, unless I can find one used. Which would be ideal. Who rides their Rivbike in club rides and what do you ride? Who has a Roadeo that never gets ridden and wants to sell it? I don’t even know what size I’d be but I’m an 81 PBH. Must I ride drop bars? I never have before. I know nothing about any of this. Clearly.Note: I still like my raspberry Platypus for club riding but it does take a toll on me in wind. I recently got a shorter-height, longer-reach stem which marginally helped, but our high spring winds are taking it out of me. I did a club ride yesterday with my women’s group and my heart rate was in the 170s the whole 26.3 miles. It was brutal. Everyone else agreed it was a hard ride, but I felt like it was harder on me than them, and I’m the youngest and probably the most fit. Leah

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Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-23 Thread Leah Peterson

It’s only got under 1k miles. Was someone’s wife’s and is in “excellent” condition. Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 23, 2024, at 3:46 PM, George Schick wrote:Sounds great, right in and around your PBH and SOH. 'Course, that all depends upon what kind of shape it's in, where it has to come from (shipped or local) therefore sight seen or unseen, etc. I'd say give it a shot - there aren't many of those Romulus models around and they're almost collectables. Got a trustworthy LBS now that you can depend upon to give it a good going over and therefore a professional evaluation?Best winds!On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 2:33:00 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:So I found a 55 cm Romulus for $1250. What do we think of THAT?On Apr 23, 2024, at 3:02 PM, Jim Bronson wrote:Get an old one like a Rambouillet for true road-ability. The early Rivs are the best if you are into club riding. I love my Clem for being versatile but I have ridden over 20,000 Km of brevets on my 90s Riv Road Standard or custom, not sure which. I bought it used. I have mine 650B converted, run 650Bx38 with the Tektro long, long reach brakes, 55-73 reach, IIRC. There's several others in the forum that have theirs done this way as well.JimAustin, TX burbsOn Sat, Apr 20, 2024 at 2:33 PM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I’m starting to wonder about a roadbike. But it has to be a Rivendell roadbike because I’m loyal and all that. Anyway, I don’t know that the Roadini really offers enough of a change for me. I have no idea what is going on with the Gallup. Then there’s the Roadeo - that one looks great but there’s a 2 year wait, unless I can find one used. Which would be ideal. Who rides their Rivbike in club rides and what do you ride? Who has a Roadeo that never gets ridden and wants to sell it? I don’t even know what size I’d be but I’m an 81 PBH. Must I ride drop bars? I never have before. I know nothing about any of this. Clearly.Note: I still like my raspberry Platypus for club riding but it does take a toll on me in wind. I recently got a shorter-height, longer-reach stem which marginally helped, but our high spring winds are taking it out of me. I did a club ride yesterday with my women’s group and my heart rate was in the 170s the whole 26.3 miles. It was brutal. Everyone else agreed it was a hard ride, but I felt like it was harder on me than them, and I’m the youngest and probably the most fit. Leah

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Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-23 Thread Leah Peterson

So I found a 55 cm Romulus for $1250. What do we think of THAT?On Apr 23, 2024, at 3:02 PM, Jim Bronson wrote:Get an old one like a Rambouillet for true road-ability. The early Rivs are the best if you are into club riding. I love my Clem for being versatile but I have ridden over 20,000 Km of brevets on my 90s Riv Road Standard or custom, not sure which. I bought it used. I have mine 650B converted, run 650Bx38 with the Tektro long, long reach brakes, 55-73 reach, IIRC. There's several others in the forum that have theirs done this way as well.JimAustin, TX burbsOn Sat, Apr 20, 2024 at 2:33 PM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I’m starting to wonder about a roadbike. But it has to be a Rivendell roadbike because I’m loyal and all that. Anyway, I don’t know that the Roadini really offers enough of a change for me. I have no idea what is going on with the Gallup. Then there’s the Roadeo - that one looks great but there’s a 2 year wait, unless I can find one used. Which would be ideal. Who rides their Rivbike in club rides and what do you ride? Who has a Roadeo that never gets ridden and wants to sell it? I don’t even know what size I’d be but I’m an 81 PBH. Must I ride drop bars? I never have before. I know nothing about any of this. Clearly.Note: I still like my raspberry Platypus for club riding but it does take a toll on me in wind. I recently got a shorter-height, longer-reach stem which marginally helped, but our high spring winds are taking it out of me. I did a club ride yesterday with my women’s group and my heart rate was in the 170s the whole 26.3 miles. It was brutal. Everyone else agreed it was a hard ride, but I felt like it was harder on me than them, and I’m the youngest and probably the most fit. Leah

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Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-22 Thread Leah Peterson

My husband just now: Are you getting ANOTHER bike? Me: Well…not necessarily. I have to weigh out all the pros and cons, you see.Him: I know how this ends. It ends with the Annual Bike Purchase of the Last Bike I’ll Ever Need.Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 22, 2024, at 9:26 PM, Leah Peterson wrote:Tony, I swooned. Actually swooned. Gorgeous, gorgeous.I rode the Mon Night Ride on my Racing Platy tonight. I was so apprehensive at the start because the winds were 13 mph with 21 mph gusts and it was open road. I should not be doing this, I thought. Where is my road bike?But it was the best ride. Did we have wind? Yes. But somehow it was great and energizing and we just killed it. I had done an intense upper body lifting session this morning and still it was great and not draining!Can I prove that to you?No. My Apple Watch died on the ride. 🤬 There were men I don’t know on the ride tonight, so of course I got comments. One of them said, “I hope you never get a road bike.”But I just might.LeahSent from my iPhoneOn Apr 22, 2024, at 8:41 PM, Tony Lockhart wrote:@Leah--Get one of these3x8 drivetrain, Nitto and Silver everywhere. Add a few bags and spend your weekends putting down mileageguaranteed to give you a million smiles and zero worries.On Monday, April 22, 2024 at 5:17:47 PM UTC-7 mathiass...@gmail.com wrote:Leah,Don't overthink this. It's hard to build an actual "bad" bike, and the big names don't do it.There are bike that are too "special" in some way -- too slow- or fast-handling, or whatever, but these are nuances. I can switch from a crit-geometry racer to a tourer and by the end of the block, I stop noticing it.Check out this ad:https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/bid/d/grand-rapids-bike-sale-40-or-less/7731072255.htmland go buy the ~51-52 cm red Centurion in the first picture.For $40, you'll have something to play with and see how the setup might work for you.If it's rideable, it's hard to see how this is not a good idea, and if Centurion built lousy bikes, I haven't heard of it.cheers -mathiasOn Monday, April 22, 2024 at 7:35:58 PM UTC-4 George Schick wrote:When you "cut to the chase" many of us old farts on this blog started riding bikes in a serious way back in the early 70's. And the go-to manual for bikers back then was Eugene Sloane's "The Complete Book of Bicycling." In that excellent instruction manual, as it were, he went to a great extent to appeal to the use of "drop bars" (or simply road bars by most folks back then) for road riders. Of course, many different developments in cycling have taken place since then, especially the introduction of the so-called "hybrid bikes" with flat bars and the "mountain bikes," both of which introduced different types of handlebars, tire types, and saddles. It's a bit of a lament that the regular "road bike" of the previous decades where "drop bars," saddle types, gearing, tires, etc. of the previous period more or less disappeared in the advent of those unique biking configurations. Almost every time I venture out on a bike path around these parts I mostly see people riding bikes configured with a "hybrid" set up...unless, of course they're riding e-bikes, which are becoming way too commonplace nowadays. I would encourage anyone who has an inclination to pick up and begin riding regular road bikes to do so.On Monday, April 22, 2024 at 1:16:35 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:All of these replies are interesting. And when I read one I think, “Yes, that’s right” and then read another which conflicts and change my mind. This is going to be a journey. I can’t even believe how much there is to know.I’m later getting here than the rest of you, I think. It was 2012 when I first realized there were better bikes than the Walmart Schwinn I was pulling my preschoolers around with. I got a Betty Foy with the biggest racks and baskets money could buy and away we went. So happy! Still knowing nothing! Now those boys are in high school, and I live in a vibrant bike community and suddenly it’s a whole new world for me. Every riding season I end up learning and being stretched. I’m doing new kinds of rides, meeting lots of people, volunteering on bike committees, and venturing a lot further from home. 5 years ago I would never have believed I’d ride a metric century or enjoy club riding. This is all wonderful, but I’m hamstrung by my lack of experience. I always thought drop bars would have to be uncomfortable. It wasn’t until this thread that I even considered trying them. Are they a rite of passage? “Oh, you’ll never use them forever but just scratch the itch now so you can say you have.” Or are they the gold standard “They’ve been used for 100 years for good reason.” I worry I’m too late to start using them after all this time on albatross and Billies. I have to look up what “on the ramps” means.

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-22 Thread Leah Peterson

Tony, I swooned. Actually swooned. Gorgeous, gorgeous.I rode the Mon Night Ride on my Racing Platy tonight. I was so apprehensive at the start because the winds were 13 mph with 21 mph gusts and it was open road. I should not be doing this, I thought. Where is my road bike?But it was the best ride. Did we have wind? Yes. But somehow it was great and energizing and we just killed it. I had done an intense upper body lifting session this morning and still it was great and not draining!Can I prove that to you?No. My Apple Watch died on the ride. 🤬 There were men I don’t know on the ride tonight, so of course I got comments. One of them said, “I hope you never get a road bike.”But I just might.LeahSent from my iPhoneOn Apr 22, 2024, at 8:41 PM, Tony Lockhart wrote:@Leah--Get one of these3x8 drivetrain, Nitto and Silver everywhere. Add a few bags and spend your weekends putting down mileageguaranteed to give you a million smiles and zero worries.On Monday, April 22, 2024 at 5:17:47 PM UTC-7 mathiass...@gmail.com wrote:Leah,Don't overthink this. It's hard to build an actual "bad" bike, and the big names don't do it.There are bike that are too "special" in some way -- too slow- or fast-handling, or whatever, but these are nuances. I can switch from a crit-geometry racer to a tourer and by the end of the block, I stop noticing it.Check out this ad:https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/bid/d/grand-rapids-bike-sale-40-or-less/7731072255.htmland go buy the ~51-52 cm red Centurion in the first picture.For $40, you'll have something to play with and see how the setup might work for you.If it's rideable, it's hard to see how this is not a good idea, and if Centurion built lousy bikes, I haven't heard of it.cheers -mathiasOn Monday, April 22, 2024 at 7:35:58 PM UTC-4 George Schick wrote:When you "cut to the chase" many of us old farts on this blog started riding bikes in a serious way back in the early 70's. And the go-to manual for bikers back then was Eugene Sloane's "The Complete Book of Bicycling." In that excellent instruction manual, as it were, he went to a great extent to appeal to the use of "drop bars" (or simply road bars by most folks back then) for road riders. Of course, many different developments in cycling have taken place since then, especially the introduction of the so-called "hybrid bikes" with flat bars and the "mountain bikes," both of which introduced different types of handlebars, tire types, and saddles. It's a bit of a lament that the regular "road bike" of the previous decades where "drop bars," saddle types, gearing, tires, etc. of the previous period more or less disappeared in the advent of those unique biking configurations. Almost every time I venture out on a bike path around these parts I mostly see people riding bikes configured with a "hybrid" set up...unless, of course they're riding e-bikes, which are becoming way too commonplace nowadays. I would encourage anyone who has an inclination to pick up and begin riding regular road bikes to do so.On Monday, April 22, 2024 at 1:16:35 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:All of these replies are interesting. And when I read one I think, “Yes, that’s right” and then read another which conflicts and change my mind. This is going to be a journey. I can’t even believe how much there is to know.I’m later getting here than the rest of you, I think. It was 2012 when I first realized there were better bikes than the Walmart Schwinn I was pulling my preschoolers around with. I got a Betty Foy with the biggest racks and baskets money could buy and away we went. So happy! Still knowing nothing! Now those boys are in high school, and I live in a vibrant bike community and suddenly it’s a whole new world for me. Every riding season I end up learning and being stretched. I’m doing new kinds of rides, meeting lots of people, volunteering on bike committees, and venturing a lot further from home. 5 years ago I would never have believed I’d ride a metric century or enjoy club riding. This is all wonderful, but I’m hamstrung by my lack of experience. I always thought drop bars would have to be uncomfortable. It wasn’t until this thread that I even considered trying them. Are they a rite of passage? “Oh, you’ll never use them forever but just scratch the itch now so you can say you have.” Or are they the gold standard “They’ve been used for 100 years for good reason.” I worry I’m too late to start using them after all this time on albatross and Billies. I have to look up what “on the ramps” means. I don’t know what the “right” geometry is for a road bike belonging to a devoted Rivendell rider would be. I dread being uncomfortable. I fear screwing up with the new drop bars and crashing in a peloton. I have no idea what shifters I’d put on drop bars. I thought albastache might be a good compromise but heard they aren’t wrist-neutral and then that they are. So.Much.To.Know. But everything I do now scares me, so let’s go.Keep your replies comin

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-21 Thread Leah Peterson

I promise not to be offended by a great wave of advice coming my way here - I have asked for it and you all have kindly delivered. Ok, ok….I really will consider drop bars. But I do wonder…everyone says they offer so many hand positions; but I only see people with their hands on the hoods. Are riders really utilizing different hand positions? Also, I saw a pic of an albastache with brake levers in the middle of the bar. Would this mimic the freedom of hand position changes a drop bar offers? I practiced tonight on my ride by grabbing the front of my Billie bars. It felt nice to be stretched out like that, but with no access to brakes or shifters from there I didn’t like to stay long. Unnerving.Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 21, 2024, at 4:54 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:This is going to be a fun thread. Please don't take a great volume of advice as condescending; I think that this thread will elicit a very large amount of love for road bikes as a distinct genus of bicycle.I think you very particularly will benefit a great deal from the right road bike and that once you get things basically sorted you will find that you enjoy it immensely for the kind of riding you describe. There is a perfection of fit and feel and a real pleasure in riding a well set up traditional road bike -- I don't mean racing bike -- that you don't find with other combinations of frame, saddle, bar, and their relative positions. Really, this sort of setup on the right sort of frame is more comfortable, more natural, more pleasant for energetic riding than other setups; at least, I've always found it so, and there's a reason why the traditional road bike was developed so quickly after the chain-driven safety was invented and why it has remained largely the same for going on for 150 years.Note: I don't say that everyone who rides energetically should have a road bike, but everyone who does so and can try ought at least to give one a try. Again, there is an efficiency and comfort -- really, a "fit" like that of a custom suit or perfect tool -- offered by an intelligently spec'd and set up road bike that, you don't -- or at least, I don't, -- get with any other sort of bike.Me, based on my experience, I'd certainly start by keeping my eye out for a used Roadeo or Riv Road or LongLow or Ram or Heron. But for the final and perfect version, I'd not close my mind a priori to other makes. I am guessing, but I would not be surprised if, after your usual rapid learning cycle, this time with a road bike, you end up with a custom. My favorite bike of all time out of several scores is a custom Riv Road, but I've owned 2 other Riv Road customs plus a Ram (and the Sam) not to mention many other road bikes, and I've sold them all on to finally get what for me is belated perfection in the 2 Matthews customs -- tho' these used the Rivs as general design templates.I rode the gofast Riv fixie road bike to and from church today with the usual annoying NE winds while inbound N and E and the usual SW winds on return N and W. For the umpteen millionth time I remarked to myself at how pleasant it was to be able to drop "intuitively" into the hooks when turning into a wind, or to grab the long (Maes Parallel) ramps when pushing, butt-back and elbows bent, up an incline, or sitting up and holding the flats or the flat/ramp transition and spinning when the wind became a tailwind. I've certainly passed my speed demon days, but there remains a very distinct pleasure in riding energetically -- for me, particularly on hills and against winds -- on the perfectly set up road bike, and I have enough experience to know that I would not enjoy this nearly as much on anything else.Bon chance!On Sat, Apr 20, 2024 at 1:33 PM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I’m starting to wonder about a roadbike. But it has to be a Rivendell roadbike because I’m loyal and all that. Anyway, I don’t know that the Roadini really offers enough of a change for me. I have no idea what is going on with the Gallup. Then there’s the Roadeo - that one looks great but there’s a 2 year wait, unless I can find one used. Which would be ideal. Who rides their Rivbike in club rides and what do you ride? Who has a Roadeo that never gets ridden and wants to sell it? I don’t even know what size I’d be but I’m an 81 PBH. Must I ride drop bars? I never have before. I know nothing about any of this. Clearly.Note: I still like my raspberry Platypus for club riding but it does take a toll on me in wind. I recently got a shorter-height, longer-reach stem which marginally helped, but our high spring winds are taking it out of me. I did a club ride yesterday with my women’s group and my heart rate was in the 170s the whole 26.3 miles. It was brutal. Everyone else agreed it was a hard ride, but I felt like it was harder on me than them, and I’m the youngest and probably the most fit. Leah

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Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-21 Thread Leah Peterson

I am headed out to ride but I want to pop on here because I think it’s funny - can we do funny on here? - that I said I was “roadbike curious” and my texts, DMs, email all blew up. BUY THIS ONE! WHAT ABOUT THIS? Web special! eBay link! Bike people are the best and the fun-est people.I am, right now, leaning toward a Gallup bike but will keep reading and learning. And right now, I’m heading out to do Tabatas training. I had to look it up. Promises to be the most miserable 4 minutes of my day. You all carry on. I’ll be back later!Thanks for being so great.LeahOn Apr 21, 2024, at 1:10 PM, Andrew Joseph wrote:Johnny, Any comparison of your Gallop proto to the Roadini that I may have missed? If not, could you give us your impressions? New here…Roman mentioned the Gallop might land somewhere between the Homer and the Roadini. V/R,DrewSent from my iPhoneOn Apr 20, 2024, at 6:56 PM, Johnny Alien wrote: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 to see this post because you were the #1 influence on me to get a Platypus (besides Lance who sold it to me! Thanks, Lance!). Besides the Platy, which is for around town and gravel and kid-hauling, I also ride my father-in-laws 1990-something Merlin road bike in occasional club rides and races. I love the Platy for all the already mentioned reasons in this Bunch, and love the snappy, fast, titanium Merlin, but always wish the fork was a bit heavier (and not carbon) and that the chainstays were a hair longer (and didn’t limit the rear tire to 25mm). I almost jumped on a used Roadeo in my size a month or so ago and am extremely Roadini curious. I wonder if you say the roadini “doesn’t offer enough of a change” for you because you think it’s not different enough from the Platy? I would think the Roadini is closer to the Roadeo or a Rambouillet than the Gallop will be. From the August 2023 blahg, the Gallop looks like a mix between a Platy and a Roadini. when I see that Homer Jim shared in your size as a web special my first thought was, “THAT’S IT!,” but I think you should give a ”real” “road bike” a shot rather than a “country bike” like a Sam or a Homer, since your Platy’s are in that category. Thanks for your contributions Leah and have fun finding your next “Save me from the wind on club rides!” Bike! ChristianBoulder, COPS: Gallop pics in this blagh:https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/grant-petersens-blog/august?_pos=11&_sid=e1163b89a&_ss=rOn Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 3:58:44 PM UTC-6 Jim M. wrote:I think the Roadeo is the raciest road bike Riv has made. I've seen one 56cm that was built up to 18.5 lbs with pedals. But if you're looking beyond the weight weenie category, there are lots of other options. Rambouillet, Redwood, and Romulus come to mind. And if you're not fixed on 700 wheels, you've got the Hilsen, Saluki, and Bleriot. I had a road wheelset for my Legolas, which I used for club rides and randonneuring. I wouldn't hesitate to put drop bars on my Bleriot and turn it into a randonneur too. And how could I forget the Hillborne? Also very roadable. There's a 51 dropbar Homer on the web special page https://www.rivbike.com/products/51cm-homer-dark-gold-antonios-dropbar-pick if that's your size.jim mwalnut creek caOn Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 12:33:50 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I’m starting to wonder about a roadbike. But it has to be a Rivendell roadbike because I’m loyal and all that. Anyway, I don’t know that the Roadini really offers enough of a change for me. I have no idea what is going on with the Gallup. Then there’s the Roadeo - that one looks great but there’s a 2 year wait, unless I can find one used. Which would be ideal. Who rides their Rivbike in club rides and what do you ride? Who has a Roadeo that never gets ridden and wants to sell it? I don’t even know what size I’d be but I’m an 81 PBH. Must I ride drop bars? I never have before. I know nothing about any of this. Clearly.Note: I still like my raspberry Platypus for club riding but it does take a toll on me in wind. I recently got a shorter-height, longer-reach stem which marginally helped, but our high spring winds are taking it out of me. I did a club ride yesterday with my women’s group and my heart rate was in the 170s the whole 26.3 miles. It was brutal. Everyone else agreed it was a hard ride, but I felt like it was harder on me than them, and I’m the youngest and probably the most fit. Leah

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-20 Thread Leah Peterson

Would they love it as a road bike? Or is it kind of all-purpose? Thanks!On Apr 20, 2024, at 7:56 PM, Johnny Alien wrote: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 to see this post because you were the #1 influence on me to get a Platypus (besides Lance who sold it to me! Thanks, Lance!). Besides the Platy, which is for around town and gravel and kid-hauling, I also ride my father-in-laws 1990-something Merlin road bike in occasional club rides and races. I love the Platy for all the already mentioned reasons in this Bunch, and love the snappy, fast, titanium Merlin, but always wish the fork was a bit heavier (and not carbon) and that the chainstays were a hair longer (and didn’t limit the rear tire to 25mm). I almost jumped on a used Roadeo in my size a month or so ago and am extremely Roadini curious. I wonder if you say the roadini “doesn’t offer enough of a change” for you because you think it’s not different enough from the Platy? I would think the Roadini is closer to the Roadeo or a Rambouillet than the Gallop will be. From the August 2023 blahg, the Gallop looks like a mix between a Platy and a Roadini. when I see that Homer Jim shared in your size as a web special my first thought was, “THAT’S IT!,” but I think you should give a ”real” “road bike” a shot rather than a “country bike” like a Sam or a Homer, since your Platy’s are in that category. Thanks for your contributions Leah and have fun finding your next “Save me from the wind on club rides!” Bike! ChristianBoulder, COPS: Gallop pics in this blagh:https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/grant-petersens-blog/august?_pos=11&_sid=e1163b89a&_ss=rOn Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 3:58:44 PM UTC-6 Jim M. wrote:I think the Roadeo is the raciest road bike Riv has made. I've seen one 56cm that was built up to 18.5 lbs with pedals. But if you're looking beyond the weight weenie category, there are lots of other options. Rambouillet, Redwood, and Romulus come to mind. And if you're not fixed on 700 wheels, you've got the Hilsen, Saluki, and Bleriot. I had a road wheelset for my Legolas, which I used for club rides and randonneuring. I wouldn't hesitate to put drop bars on my Bleriot and turn it into a randonneur too. And how could I forget the Hillborne? Also very roadable. There's a 51 dropbar Homer on the web special page https://www.rivbike.com/products/51cm-homer-dark-gold-antonios-dropbar-pick if that's your size.jim mwalnut creek caOn Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 12:33:50 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I’m starting to wonder about a roadbike. But it has to be a Rivendell roadbike because I’m loyal and all that. Anyway, I don’t know that the Roadini really offers enough of a change for me. I have no idea what is going on with the Gallup. Then there’s the Roadeo - that one looks great but there’s a 2 year wait, unless I can find one used. Which would be ideal. Who rides their Rivbike in club rides and what do you ride? Who has a Roadeo that never gets ridden and wants to sell it? I don’t even know what size I’d be but I’m an 81 PBH. Must I ride drop bars? I never have before. I know nothing about any of this. Clearly.Note: I still like my raspberry Platypus for club riding but it does take a toll on me in wind. I recently got a shorter-height, longer-reach stem which marginally helped, but our high spring winds are taking it out of me. I did a club ride yesterday with my women’s group and my heart rate was in the 170s the whole 26.3 miles. It was brutal. Everyone else agreed it was a hard ride, but I felt like it was harder on me than them, and I’m the youngest and probably the most fit. Leah

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Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-20 Thread Leah Peterson

Christian! Yes, I well remember you and I’m so happy you got that Platypus. Still my favorite bike of all time. Gosh, I would have loved your opinion had you gotten the Roadeo. You asked why I wasn’t keen on the Roadini. I read a couple of reviews online that didn’t give it the most favorable reviews. And some of the descriptions I read (of course the exact words escape me as this was all hastily done early today) made it sound like kind of an all-rounder or something. Like it wasn’t painted as a pure roadbike but more of a bike that was roadish but had town and country capabilities. If the Roadini owners think I got this wrong and want to chime in, wonderful; I’d like to hear it. And I think you would, too. And you’re exactly right about the Homer; I have two RivSisters who LOVE their Homers and rightly so. But I want to look at more of a road bike instead of the country bike. Obviously, I have much to learn.On Apr 20, 2024, at 7:23 PM, Christian B-H wrote:Leah I was psyched to see this post because you were the #1 influence on me to get a Platypus (besides Lance who sold it to me! Thanks, Lance!). Besides the Platy, which is for around town and gravel and kid-hauling, I also ride my father-in-laws 1990-something Merlin road bike in occasional club rides and races. I love the Platy for all the already mentioned reasons in this Bunch, and love the snappy, fast, titanium Merlin, but always wish the fork was a bit heavier (and not carbon) and that the chainstays were a hair longer (and didn’t limit the rear tire to 25mm). I almost jumped on a used Roadeo in my size a month or so ago and am extremely Roadini curious. I wonder if you say the roadini “doesn’t offer enough of a change” for you because you think it’s not different enough from the Platy? I would think the Roadini is closer to the Roadeo or a Rambouillet than the Gallop will be. From the August 2023 blahg, the Gallop looks like a mix between a Platy and a Roadini. when I see that Homer Jim shared in your size as a web special my first thought was, “THAT’S IT!,” but I think you should give a ”real” “road bike” a shot rather than a “country bike” like a Sam or a Homer, since your Platy’s are in that category. Thanks for your contributions Leah and have fun finding your next “Save me from the wind on club rides!” Bike! ChristianBoulder, COPS: Gallop pics in this blagh:https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/grant-petersens-blog/august?_pos=11&_sid=e1163b89a&_ss=rOn Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 3:58:44 PM UTC-6 Jim M. wrote:I think the Roadeo is the raciest road bike Riv has made. I've seen one 56cm that was built up to 18.5 lbs with pedals. But if you're looking beyond the weight weenie category, there are lots of other options. Rambouillet, Redwood, and Romulus come to mind. And if you're not fixed on 700 wheels, you've got the Hilsen, Saluki, and Bleriot. I had a road wheelset for my Legolas, which I used for club rides and randonneuring. I wouldn't hesitate to put drop bars on my Bleriot and turn it into a randonneur too. And how could I forget the Hillborne? Also very roadable. There's a 51 dropbar Homer on the web special page https://www.rivbike.com/products/51cm-homer-dark-gold-antonios-dropbar-pick if that's your size.jim mwalnut creek caOn Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 12:33:50 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I’m starting to wonder about a roadbike. But it has to be a Rivendell roadbike because I’m loyal and all that. Anyway, I don’t know that the Roadini really offers enough of a change for me. I have no idea what is going on with the Gallup. Then there’s the Roadeo - that one looks great but there’s a 2 year wait, unless I can find one used. Which would be ideal. Who rides their Rivbike in club rides and what do you ride? Who has a Roadeo that never gets ridden and wants to sell it? I don’t even know what size I’d be but I’m an 81 PBH. Must I ride drop bars? I never have before. I know nothing about any of this. Clearly.Note: I still like my raspberry Platypus for club riding but it does take a toll on me in wind. I recently got a shorter-height, longer-reach stem which marginally helped, but our high spring winds are taking it out of me. I did a club ride yesterday with my women’s group and my heart rate was in the 170s the whole 26.3 miles. It was brutal. Everyone else agreed it was a hard ride, but I felt like it was harder on me than them, and I’m the youngest and probably the most fit. Leah

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Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-20 Thread Leah Peterson

No idea what my stand over height is, nor do I know how to find outOn Apr 20, 2024, at 5:18 PM, George Schick wrote:Actually, what I was more interested in was her stand over height (SOH). Riding a regular road frame bike would require whether or not one could "stand over" the bike's top tube without discomfort. Riv gives the specifics for various past models for this measurement.On Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 4:12:07 PM UTC-5 George Schick wrote:Ryan - sorry. I don't always see things as clearly with my aged ready-for-cataract surgery eyeballs. Nevertheless, it bears repeating.On Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 4:06:11 PM UTC-5 Ryan wrote:81 PBH was mentionedOn Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 4:04:52 PM UTC-5 Ryan wrote:There ya go Leah!...Put yourself in Bill's more-than-capable hands and you won't go wrong!On Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 3:51:55 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:LeahMy previous Roadeo was set up as a straight-ahead stripped down road bike, and I would have used that anyplace anybody rides a road bike. After selling that, and while I was waiting for my new pink Roadeo, I used my Black Mountain Road in that stripped down road bike slot, and that bike was the deal of the century, IMO. The RoadeoRosa revealed itself to be more than just a stripped down road bike: It has insisted to become my 700c randonneuse. Anyway, I did a very fast build on a Leo Roadini, last batch, and my best-ever brevet time was on that bike. So I think it's doable. The newer batch with its long reach brakes feels less "roadie". I can sympathize with the desire to run a Riv, but I'd also recommend casting a wider net, because smaller frame sized used road bikes can be had at a really good price. Maybe if you start trolling Michigan craigslist and the next time I'm out in Wayne County for work I can come be your personal shopper. :)Anything that can be set up with drop bars can probably also be set up with an albastache build, which may ease you in. Also, having a placeholder road bike could free you up to put a deposit on a Roadeo and then you'll have both! Do let me know if you want more adviceBill LindsayEl Cerrito, CAOn Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 12:33:50 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I’m starting to wonder about a roadbike. But it has to be a Rivendell roadbike because I’m loyal and all that. Anyway, I don’t know that the Roadini really offers enough of a change for me. I have no idea what is going on with the Gallup. Then there’s the Roadeo - that one looks great but there’s a 2 year wait, unless I can find one used. Which would be ideal. Who rides their Rivbike in club rides and what do you ride? Who has a Roadeo that never gets ridden and wants to sell it? I don’t even know what size I’d be but I’m an 81 PBH. Must I ride drop bars? I never have before. I know nothing about any of this. Clearly.Note: I still like my raspberry Platypus for club riding but it does take a toll on me in wind. I recently got a shorter-height, longer-reach stem which marginally helped, but our high spring winds are taking it out of me. I did a club ride yesterday with my women’s group and my heart rate was in the 170s the whole 26.3 miles. It was brutal. Everyone else agreed it was a hard ride, but I felt like it was harder on me than them, and I’m the youngest and probably the most fit. Leah

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Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-20 Thread Leah Peterson

Yes, George, 81cm , and here’s where I have to put a plug in for the cataract surgery. I prep those patients and they are my favorite surgeries because they are SO EASY and the results SO immediate that if you have been putting it off, run, don’t walk to the ophthalmologist. An IV is not required, you don’t even get undressed, there is no pain, it is 15 minutes and BOOM, you’re done.Ok, back to bikes…On Apr 20, 2024, at 5:12 PM, George Schick wrote:Ryan - sorry. I don't always see things as clearly with my aged ready-for-cataract surgery eyeballs. Nevertheless, it bears repeating.On Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 4:06:11 PM UTC-5 Ryan wrote:81 PBH was mentionedOn Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 4:04:52 PM UTC-5 Ryan wrote:There ya go Leah!...Put yourself in Bill's more-than-capable hands and you won't go wrong!On Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 3:51:55 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:LeahMy previous Roadeo was set up as a straight-ahead stripped down road bike, and I would have used that anyplace anybody rides a road bike. After selling that, and while I was waiting for my new pink Roadeo, I used my Black Mountain Road in that stripped down road bike slot, and that bike was the deal of the century, IMO. The RoadeoRosa revealed itself to be more than just a stripped down road bike: It has insisted to become my 700c randonneuse. Anyway, I did a very fast build on a Leo Roadini, last batch, and my best-ever brevet time was on that bike. So I think it's doable. The newer batch with its long reach brakes feels less "roadie". I can sympathize with the desire to run a Riv, but I'd also recommend casting a wider net, because smaller frame sized used road bikes can be had at a really good price. Maybe if you start trolling Michigan craigslist and the next time I'm out in Wayne County for work I can come be your personal shopper. :)Anything that can be set up with drop bars can probably also be set up with an albastache build, which may ease you in. Also, having a placeholder road bike could free you up to put a deposit on a Roadeo and then you'll have both! Do let me know if you want more adviceBill LindsayEl Cerrito, CAOn Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 12:33:50 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I’m starting to wonder about a roadbike. But it has to be a Rivendell roadbike because I’m loyal and all that. Anyway, I don’t know that the Roadini really offers enough of a change for me. I have no idea what is going on with the Gallup. Then there’s the Roadeo - that one looks great but there’s a 2 year wait, unless I can find one used. Which would be ideal. Who rides their Rivbike in club rides and what do you ride? Who has a Roadeo that never gets ridden and wants to sell it? I don’t even know what size I’d be but I’m an 81 PBH. Must I ride drop bars? I never have before. I know nothing about any of this. Clearly.Note: I still like my raspberry Platypus for club riding but it does take a toll on me in wind. I recently got a shorter-height, longer-reach stem which marginally helped, but our high spring winds are taking it out of me. I did a club ride yesterday with my women’s group and my heart rate was in the 170s the whole 26.3 miles. It was brutal. Everyone else agreed it was a hard ride, but I felt like it was harder on me than them, and I’m the youngest and probably the most fit. Leah

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Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-20 Thread Leah Peterson

Bill, I think I would love an albastache build. I ALSO like the idea of you being my personal shopper. I think I’m pretty biased to staying with Riv; I can’t be hurting Grant’s feelings, you know. But I love this Michigan connection! If we did get a road bike and you got all kinds of say-so in the build then you would for sure have to say APPROVE when I post it on the List. Very gratifying, indeed.On Apr 20, 2024, at 4:52 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:LeahMy previous Roadeo was set up as a straight-ahead stripped down road bike, and I would have used that anyplace anybody rides a road bike. After selling that, and while I was waiting for my new pink Roadeo, I used my Black Mountain Road in that stripped down road bike slot, and that bike was the deal of the century, IMO. The RoadeoRosa revealed itself to be more than just a stripped down road bike: It has insisted to become my 700c randonneuse. Anyway, I did a very fast build on a Leo Roadini, last batch, and my best-ever brevet time was on that bike. So I think it's doable. The newer batch with its long reach brakes feels less "roadie". I can sympathize with the desire to run a Riv, but I'd also recommend casting a wider net, because smaller frame sized used road bikes can be had at a really good price. Maybe if you start trolling Michigan craigslist and the next time I'm out in Wayne County for work I can come be your personal shopper. :)Anything that can be set up with drop bars can probably also be set up with an albastache build, which may ease you in. Also, having a placeholder road bike could free you up to put a deposit on a Roadeo and then you'll have both! Do let me know if you want more adviceBill LindsayEl Cerrito, CAOn Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 12:33:50 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I’m starting to wonder about a roadbike. But it has to be a Rivendell roadbike because I’m loyal and all that. Anyway, I don’t know that the Roadini really offers enough of a change for me. I have no idea what is going on with the Gallup. Then there’s the Roadeo - that one looks great but there’s a 2 year wait, unless I can find one used. Which would be ideal. Who rides their Rivbike in club rides and what do you ride? Who has a Roadeo that never gets ridden and wants to sell it? I don’t even know what size I’d be but I’m an 81 PBH. Must I ride drop bars? I never have before. I know nothing about any of this. Clearly.Note: I still like my raspberry Platypus for club riding but it does take a toll on me in wind. I recently got a shorter-height, longer-reach stem which marginally helped, but our high spring winds are taking it out of me. I did a club ride yesterday with my women’s group and my heart rate was in the 170s the whole 26.3 miles. It was brutal. Everyone else agreed it was a hard ride, but I felt like it was harder on me than them, and I’m the youngest and probably the most fit. Leah

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

2024-04-19 Thread Leah Peterson

Of course you should give this thread a bump! It looks wonderful. I hope you find it completely comfortable now. I rode mine in a nasty wind today for 26 miles with the women in my bike club. I can’t say I recommend it for that, but it did the job. Can you tell us more about why the new stem/bar is a pleasant change? Interesting!LeahOn Apr 19, 2024, at 3:43 PM, tio ryan wrote:Hope it's okay to give this thread a bump! I wanted to share how my setup has evolved over the past couple months. Although the previous setup was comfortable, I was experiencing fender rub through turns and it drove me crazy, so I removed the fenders. My thinking was I already have fenders on my other 2 bikes and I'd prefer not to commute in the rain with my Platypus, if possible. After removing the fenders, I changed the pedals. The sw taco pedals were much bigger than I needed and they were getting in the way with the low bb on this bike. I switched the pedals out for sw tiny bubbly pedals I was using on my Kuwahara. I also swapped the b17 for a regal I scored off this list from Julian. For aesthetics, I polished the seat post and shellacked the chainstay protector. From the beginning I knew I wanted a rear rack, so I finally ordered a shiny rear rack from Riv. It's getting warmer here and I'll soon need to switch over to a pannier for my daily commute. I wanted the cockpit to be more sporty, so I ordered a 60mm Nitto 90-190 stem and Ahearne Map bars which did the trick splendidly. It's such a pleasant change from the tosco/tallux combo the bike came with. Finally, I removed the basket from the campee rack as I no longer had a need for it on this bike. Here's how my Platypus is looking now:I'll add the ferrule back to the derailer cable once I settle on the thumb shifter. It's a suntour power ratchet for now. On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 9:25:45 AM UTC-5 tio ryan wrote:Thrilled to be part of the Riv family! I just commuted to work on my Platy and was smiling ear to ear the entire way. I even got a friendly ding-ding from a fellow Riv rider traveling in the opposite direction (I've seen a few others here in Brooklyn over the years). I'm sure more changes will come with time, I'm curious to see myself how it'll look in a year or two. In the near future, I know I'd like to add a rear rack, or maybe a bag. Steve, that's exactly what it is! I'm not even sure who makes this particular one, but it had been strapped to my old man's Hardrock since the early 90s. It's quite nice inverted on a step-thru since the underside of the bag has a reinforced/padded strap that's very comfortable to sit on, or to rest your feet. It also doesn't hurt that it can fit some tools as I'm still dialing in my saddle/bar heights & angles. It was this Blue Lug/Riv video where I saw one on Roman's bike and copied the idea. It's fantastic.-tioOn Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 7:22:41 PM UTC-5 steve...@gmail.com wrote:Tio - I meant to ask about the bag -- Inverted MTB portage bag?On Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 7:18:31 PM UTC-5 Steve wrote:Tio, you've got yourself a good looking Platypus there!!! It's always nice to see another Man On A Mixte. Enjoy!!!StevePlatypusRitchey OutbackSampson Silverton 650b conversionOn Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 12:38:44 PM UTC-5 tio ryan wrote:After years of admiration, I finally talked myself into purchasing a 50cm Platypus complete (Sergio Green) back in November. It arrived mid-December and brought my current fleet of bikes to 3, each with a different wheel size: 26", 700c, and now 650b. This purchase was also my first brand new complete bicycle in over 25 years. I chose the complete since I liked the cranks/wheels, but knowing how much I like to tinker I should have realized it wouldn't stay that way for long. I rode the bike stock for a short while before eventually changing out the shifters, brakes, bars/stem, seatpost, and adding on a campee rack, kickstand, and most recently, sks bluemels. I also swapped the chainrings for my preferred biopace style in a 44/28 combo with a front derailer delete since I don't need it right now (and the stock one is ugly). With these changes, this bike is beginning to feel like 'my own' and I've never owned such a nice bicycle! Here's a photo of how mine looks currently: Bars: Nitto Albatross w/ Control Tech extensionsShifter: Suntour Power RatchetBrakes: Shimano DXR MX70Pedals: Simworks Taco It took me a minute to realize the easiest way to carry the bike up to my 3rd floor apartment is by shouldering it through the rear triangle. Since learning this, I've had no problem getting the bike in and out of my apartment, despite it's longer length. My favourite modification is the upside down shoulder bag that I copied from Roman. Combined with the kickstand, it provides the perfect place to rest my feet while seated on a bench. At traffic lights, it's a very comfortable place to sit! I am absolutely loving this bike and I'm ecstatic to finally own a Riv. On Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 9:4

Re: [RBW] Re: Question for Cheviot Owners

2024-03-24 Thread Leah Peterson

I love the Cheviots and I think they are so regal. This color is one of my favorites, too. On Mar 24, 2024, at 8:32 PM, exliontamer wrote:I love my Cheviot & don't see myself selling it. The novelty seeking side of me was/is curious about the Platypus but I don't really see a functional difference between the two (unless you're splitting hairs about tire clearance and cantilever-posts) and I like the urbane look of the Cheviot. My wife has a Platypus and loves it too. The Platypus/Cheviot are maybe my favorite Rivendells ever made with the old Toyo Atlantis/Roadini (which my wife also owns) being tied for second. Here's my 60...

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Re: [RBW] Re: I have questions

2024-03-22 Thread Leah Peterson

I’m glad everyone knows all these things and then shares because I’m in need of it. I didn’t know you could damage your phone charging it in dyno. Will this be true even of the German master engineers at Schmidt when their new edelux hits the market? They say it charges 10 volts… Max, is that a better thing?https://nabendynamo.de/en/new-edelux-headlight-with-high-beam-function-2/I wouldn’t be opposed to the charging brick, either; I just hadn’t thought of it.I’m happy to try these GK tires I’ve got since you all have assuaged my fears about being slow on 48s. I’ll reread the other replies and respond tomorrow. It’s late!LSent from my iPhoneOn Mar 22, 2024, at 11:17 PM, Jason Fuller wrote:Patrick: I've run the Umtanum (650x55) in endurance casing, and have pals I ride with regularly on the full range basically - 650x42, 650x48, and 700x38 but all on the endurance casing. I plan to try the Extralight version next, but honestly the Endurance doesn't feel stiff nor heavy. Every one of my riding pals who've taken the plunge have been singing their praises loud and far, and seemingly everyone I ride with is going to them now as a result. I will agree that they are not particularly quiet on the road, even the claimed noise-cancelling models. They're not nearly as quiet as a Gravel King SK. I will say though that they have a pleasant enough tone, and that noise doesn't translate to slowness at all - coming to realize this is critical to enjoying them fully. Much like we're sort of pre-programmed to believe that the feedback of skinny tires translates to speed, even though we know better now, the same is true of the buzz from knobby tires. Thanks to Strava I can confidently say that I'm not appreciably slower on the RH knobbies, though if I don't need them I'd prefer the silence of the slicks. On Fri, Mar 22, 2024 at 7:46 PM Patrick Moore wrote:Jason: Which RH knobbies, pray? I just scored a near-new, Normal Casing pair of 622X48 (will be at least 50 on my rims) Oracle Ridges for $100 shipped, and Fat Tire Cycles will set them up tubeless on the new Velocity Blunt SS wheelset for a dirt-biased wheelset for the dirt road Matthews. The Soma Supple Vitesse SLs will remain on the original wheelset, for pavement-biased riding but capable of shallower sand. But if Oracle Ridges roll as well as RH claims for their knobbies, I may not have needed a second wheelset ...Since my Kelpie fenders (a) were sized and sited for 60s, and so have at least an inch of clearance over 50s, and (b) are, sheet metal and stays, at least 50% thicker than your puny Honjos and Berthouds and VOs, I am going to risk Oracles and fenders.Patrick Moore, who sped home from church just now on the very fast and lively Nachess Pass EL wheelset on the other Matthews.On Fri, Mar 22, 2024 at 6:32 PM Jason Fuller wrote:... I am going to sow the seed now that the gravel & travel platy should run RH knobbies if no fenders - they are remarkably quick on pavement and a lifesaver on gravel and dirt. I run them on my Wombat which I ride on some challenging terrain and I've never felt the tires were a limiting factor yet!

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

2024-03-22 Thread Leah Peterson

Hi Corwin! Yes, I had a different rack on the Betty, but my point was that I used to have a front rack and it must not have bothered me, so what’s different about the basket rack? I do think the basket rack causes the bars to swing more. I’ve decided to put it on the purple bike for now, and if I can’t stand the wheel flop or the awkwardness it bestows on the front end, then I’ll pull it. The dyno wires complicate matters and make me handwring. If it weren’t for that, I could merrily go about with my rack experimenting. Maybe I’ll hold off on my dyno until I know for sure.It’s good to hear a favorable review - I haven’t come across many for this rack.LOn Mar 22, 2024, at 3:37 PM, Corwin Zechar wrote:Hi Leah -Sorry to be late to the party. I did get the Nitto 52f Basket Rack. In fact, I bought two. One is mounted on my Hubbuhubbuh. I have a Wald Racer basket zip tied to the rack. The other is mounted on the Cunningham Hubbuhubbuh. I really love the rack. It swallows massive loads without complaint. I also have a the cargo nets which I use to secure any load I put in the basket rack.I was somewhat confused looking at your post, since the Nitto 52f is not the rack mounted to your Betty Foy as shown in the photo.I do not have much of a problem with wheel flop. But this could be because I do not have a kick stand on my Hubbuhubbuh and I never used the kick stand on the Cunningham Hubbuhubbuh. I do not find kick stands helpful and do not mount them on any of my bikes.Hope this helps,Regards,CorwinOn Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 4:52:53 PM UTC-7 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 strap idea because it’s easy to take it off me and slap it on the bike. I also think I just have to suffer the annoyance of the front rack one *one* bike. I used to love my Nitto Big Front Rack from my dog carrying days seen here: I’m sure I had wheel flop. Did I not notice? Anyway, could one GET a bigger basket? No. And I only had that giant rack so I could take that dog along because he was such a nag. Ok, I’ll just put the rack on because I have it and it’s pretty and it’s useful. And then I’ll change my mind all over again and mess up my dyno wiring and come here crying about it. This is the way.LeahOn Mar 12, 2024, at 4:19 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:The best parking brake, in my opinion, is the sturdy velcro leg band off my pants leg. I have it, and don't need it on my leg, since I'm parking my bike. When I take off the parking brake it reminds me to put my leg band back on :). For steer-stopping, I keep a longer velcro strap connected to each of my two tandems (one HubbuHubbuH, one beater tandem). When I park the tandem, I route the velcro strap around the down tube and the front wheel and pull it tight. Now I can lean the machine against the wall or pole or fence and it stays a single rigid object, and prevents the front wheel turning. It's a good system for that task. If "parking flop" is the entirety of the problem, that's a $10 solution to "parking flop". If "riding flop" or "steering flop" is part/all of the problem, a strap won't help you. I bought some Stout 650B tires, and strangely each tire came with this curiously nice long velcro strap. It was too nice to toss, so I looked for a good reason to use it. It's ~twice as long as a leg band. Bill LindsayEl Cerrito, CAOn Monday, March 11, 2024 at 12:10:56 PM UTC-7 Michael Morrissey wrote:Hi Leah,Your Platypus is going to be amazing. I advocate that you get the Velo Orange steering damper.However, to install it you are going to need to reroute your cables on the downtube. Here's what you need for that, which allows you to run full length outer housing. I have these for my rear brake on my Rivendell and they work great. As a bonus, you can get cool cable outers in a contrasting color (try Sim Works or Velo Orange for these): https://www.amazon.com/ZYAMY-Bicycle-Hydraulic-Housing-Clamps/dp/B095P4GPQZThe steerstopper is a cool farkle (fancy accessory really kewl likely expensive), but it's a $100 solution to a $10 problem. Try one of these on your front brake lever first as a parking brake:https://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-Original-Reusable-Assorted/dp/B00SHBNE8E/ref=asc_df_B00SHBNE8E/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=19807628&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15513276014631186794&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9067609&hvtargid=pla-318105899700&psc=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw17qvBhBrEiwA1rU9w2QBemfat-bZ6llmXU4aAVZxoNtAa1OXdctlHdbXqGK7DcyUwTEkvxoC9MkQAvD_BwEMichaelOn Monday, March 11, 2024 at 11:22:42 AM UTC-4 krhe...@gmail.com wrote:@Tom,Thank-you for your information. I appreciate it. Kim Hetzel.On Monday, March 11, 2024 at 7:52:33 AM UTC-7 Tom Horton wrote:kim, re the steerstopper on a clem L, I've had one on a clem L 64 for a few years and works fineI don't load

Re: [RBW] Re: I have questions

2024-03-21 Thread Leah Peterson

Max,1. Yes. I try to live without them. I never can.2. I need a Randi Jo bag on the stem/bar. I was planning to put the front rack on because I have it and because it might be useful for travel. I’ll also have a rear rack that can take the Backabike Bags. This bike is kind of set up for multiple things, I guess… The bags would be sent with the support vehicles for the 2 day Chicago-New Buffalo ride. I’d just have the bags on the bike until I got to the ride.Does that make sense?On Mar 21, 2024, at 4:36 PM, Max S wrote:Leah, Coupla questions back to you... 1) is the travel set-up going to use fenders? 2) do you need the front bag, or could you get away with just a saddlebag, and/or bar bag strapped to the handlebars? - Max "simplicate, simplicate, simplicate" in A2On Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 2:45:54 PM UTC-4 divis...@gmail.com wrote:This sounds very interesting; sort of an updated version of the B&M Luxos U, with a higher power collection from the dynamo, brighter standard and highbeam lights (have LEDs improved that much in the last decade? I know that batteries have), and a MagSafe-type connecter for USB peripherals. The ability to run the light and charge a USB device simultaneously - that's huge.I trust you'll report back when you've tried one out. Being a neighbor and a gadget cheapskate, I hope I'll get the chance to see it in action before I buy a $200+ headlight. But this could address a lot of problems.Peter "доверяй, но проверяй" AdlerBerkeley, California/USAOn Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 8:49:13 PM UTC-7 Collin A wrote:SON is supposed to be releasing a light that has a charger and has a "high beam" function in "Spring 2024"Update: New version of the Edelux USB-FL – SON Hub Dynamos (nabendynamo.de)I'll be eager to try it out when it gets released...Collin in BerkeleyOn Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 6:10:14 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I have had some of the same questions tumbling about in my brain as I wait for the last of the parts for my Gravel & Travel Platy. I just got back from a warm and delightful weekend of cycling in Philadelphia. I, a newly minted Michigander, was happy to return to the shire, and for that, I was welcomed with Second Winter. Michigan is over here, doing me dirty. I’m prevailing upon you to humor me and answer my questions, because a lot of you are having spring and flowers and sunshine, so this is the least you could do!I got the 50 cm Platy to take on trips. Will fit in the van better, will fit on Amtrak, be easier to shove in elevators, that sort of thing. But the tires I have on hand are 48 mm Gravel Kings. They are almost new. I’m considering taking a train to a ride this summer, but that means no Racing Platypus, only the purple one can fit. Can 48 mm tires do a 15-17 mph road ride pace? I have 42 on all my other bikes. Would 48s be slow? The ride is a 2 day event, 100 miles total. I’d like to keep the tires if I could, because they’re new and they are fat enough to also double as gravel tires, should I decide to do a gravel ride again. But I do more road rides than anything else, and if those 48s will cripple me, I’ll go back to 42s. What’s the consensus?Basket straps. I have the Nitto Basket Rack and even though I’ve disliked it in the past, I figure it’s pretty and I already own it and I might need a front rack for travel. But do I really have to put the ugly strap from bar to basket? Is the Nitto Basket Rack safer than the Mark’s Rack? I know Sergio was thrown when his Mark’s Rack loosened and hit the front tire and he’s missing significant chunks of front teeth! What is everyone doing about their front racks?Lights. I have an Edelux light. It’s not the right color for this build, but it’s perfectly good. But sometimes I think, “wouldn’t it be nice to have a light that would charge your phone?” The Sinewave Beacon 2 will do just that, but it sounds like it’s not a great road light. What are people using to charge phones on long rides away from home?I ordered my wheels today. This, because J at the Velocity booth in Philly talked me into them when he heard about the theme of my build. Here’s a sneak peek.And thanks for helping me out here! It’s good to hear people’s experiences and points of view!Leah

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Re: [RBW] Re: I have questions

2024-03-21 Thread Leah Peterson

COLLIN. Thank you SO much. Problem solved, and this is what I’ll get!Sent from my iPhoneOn Mar 20, 2024, at 11:49 PM, Collin A wrote:SON is supposed to be releasing a light that has a charger and has a "high beam" function in "Spring 2024"Update: New version of the Edelux USB-FL – SON Hub Dynamos (nabendynamo.de)I'll be eager to try it out when it gets released...Collin in BerkeleyOn Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 6:10:14 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I have had some of the same questions tumbling about in my brain as I wait for the last of the parts for my Gravel & Travel Platy. I just got back from a warm and delightful weekend of cycling in Philadelphia. I, a newly minted Michigander, was happy to return to the shire, and for that, I was welcomed with Second Winter. Michigan is over here, doing me dirty. I’m prevailing upon you to humor me and answer my questions, because a lot of you are having spring and flowers and sunshine, so this is the least you could do!I got the 50 cm Platy to take on trips. Will fit in the van better, will fit on Amtrak, be easier to shove in elevators, that sort of thing. But the tires I have on hand are 48 mm Gravel Kings. They are almost new. I’m considering taking a train to a ride this summer, but that means no Racing Platypus, only the purple one can fit. Can 48 mm tires do a 15-17 mph road ride pace? I have 42 on all my other bikes. Would 48s be slow? The ride is a 2 day event, 100 miles total. I’d like to keep the tires if I could, because they’re new and they are fat enough to also double as gravel tires, should I decide to do a gravel ride again. But I do more road rides than anything else, and if those 48s will cripple me, I’ll go back to 42s. What’s the consensus?Basket straps. I have the Nitto Basket Rack and even though I’ve disliked it in the past, I figure it’s pretty and I already own it and I might need a front rack for travel. But do I really have to put the ugly strap from bar to basket? Is the Nitto Basket Rack safer than the Mark’s Rack? I know Sergio was thrown when his Mark’s Rack loosened and hit the front tire and he’s missing significant chunks of front teeth! What is everyone doing about their front racks?Lights. I have an Edelux light. It’s not the right color for this build, but it’s perfectly good. But sometimes I think, “wouldn’t it be nice to have a light that would charge your phone?” The Sinewave Beacon 2 will do just that, but it sounds like it’s not a great road light. What are people using to charge phones on long rides away from home?I ordered my wheels today. This, because J at the Velocity booth in Philly talked me into them when he heard about the theme of my build. Here’s a sneak peek.And thanks for helping me out here! It’s good to hear people’s experiences and points of view!Leah

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Re: [RBW] Re: Question for Cheviot Owners

2024-03-11 Thread Leah Peterson

Really?! We need to stories AND the photos!Sent from my iPhoneOn Mar 11, 2024, at 12:03 PM, katherine Evanskbe wrote:Thanks to you Leah, I’m the proud owner of two!! When I have a minute, I will post some pictures! :)Sent from my iPhoneOn Mar 10, 2024, at 12:51 PM, Leah Peterson wrote:This has been an interesting and fun thread to read! Sounds like you all cherish your Cheviots; makes me want to be in your club!Sent from my iPhoneOn Mar 9, 2024, at 2:55 PM, J Imler wrote:My Chev ownership is only months long and I appreciate its utility, beauty, and charm. I've set it up similarly to the "do-it-all" from the Chev brochure, minus the fenders. At a 60cm frame, it's a bigger bike but no worries due to the step-through. I'm very happy to own this bicycle.On Friday, March 8, 2024 at 4:35:13 AM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Recently a James on this List wanted a 60 cm Cheviot. Pam (who always wants everyone to find their Rivendell and get riding) asked me to help find one. I knew it would be difficult, and while I didn’t find him one, Kim found him TWO, and in James’ preferred color. Happy ending. Anyway, it seems to me (I might be wrong) that Cheviots are rarely for sale. I think they were made from 2014-2019, so they did have a good run. Is it that their owners keep them? Or are there really just so few? Maybe more of them belong to women, and maybe women don’t sell bikes as often as men do? Why is it so hard to find a Cheviot on the used market? This is what I want to know.Leah

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Re: [RBW] Re: Question for Cheviot Owners

2024-03-10 Thread Leah Peterson

This has been an interesting and fun thread to read! Sounds like you all cherish your Cheviots; makes me want to be in your club!Sent from my iPhoneOn Mar 9, 2024, at 2:55 PM, J Imler wrote:My Chev ownership is only months long and I appreciate its utility, beauty, and charm. I've set it up similarly to the "do-it-all" from the Chev brochure, minus the fenders. At a 60cm frame, it's a bigger bike but no worries due to the step-through. I'm very happy to own this bicycle.On Friday, March 8, 2024 at 4:35:13 AM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Recently a James on this List wanted a 60 cm Cheviot. Pam (who always wants everyone to find their Rivendell and get riding) asked me to help find one. I knew it would be difficult, and while I didn’t find him one, Kim found him TWO, and in James’ preferred color. Happy ending. Anyway, it seems to me (I might be wrong) that Cheviots are rarely for sale. I think they were made from 2014-2019, so they did have a good run. Is it that their owners keep them? Or are there really just so few? Maybe more of them belong to women, and maybe women don’t sell bikes as often as men do? Why is it so hard to find a Cheviot on the used market? This is what I want to know.Leah

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Re: [RBW] Re: RoadeoRosa teaser

2024-02-15 Thread Leah Peterson

DRAT this 3 hour time zone difference. I’ll be waiting forever over here! Hurry, hurry!On Feb 14, 2024, at 10:50 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:Mark tells me my frame is sitting in his stand right now...I'm going to pick it up Thursday morning, and I have to pick my headbadge. The Roadeo head badge comes in Red or in Blue. The Roadeo page on the website shows them both. I'm definitely going blue. There are a few touches of blue that will show up elsewhere on the build, so that will tie in. I'm pretty sure I have absolutely every piece of the build so it may be New Bike Day less than 24 hours from now. Bill LindsayEl Cerrito, CAOn Friday, February 9, 2024 at 5:44:17 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I love it already. It’s the perfect pink. And we only have to wait until next week to see it!On Friday, February 9, 2024 at 5:22:34 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:Rick at D&D tells me he'll be delivering my Roadeo frame set to Rivendell HQ next week sometime. He gave me a sneak peek at my color-matched Rene Herse/Honjo fenders. Here they are:https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/53519732639/in/album-72177720313109003/It's getting realBill LindsayEl Cerrito, CA

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Re: [RBW] Re: RAGBRAI?

2024-02-13 Thread Leah Peterson

Oh wonderful! Is your wife a RivSister? If so, she’d be the first I’ve ever ridden with since we moved to Michigan. I’m staying in a hotel, but you guys feel free to get some coffee at my room if you like!Sent from my iPhoneOn Feb 13, 2024, at 1:56 PM, Leif Eckstrom wrote:That's great, Leah! I'm planning to camp. My wife will be riding for the first time and camping, too. I had a blast last year and fell in with a group that quickly became friends along the way. You and anyone else from this list would be most welcome to ride with us. Best,LeifOn Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 12:44:55 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Leif, I just might have to do it! Are you planning to camp or sleep in a hotel? Are you riding alone? If there was a group of us Riv Riders that wanted to ride together I think it would be great. LeahOn Feb 13, 2024, at 1:17 PM, Leif Eckstrom <leifec...@gmail.com> wrote:Leah, Marc, Pam, et. al.,I'm loving the thought that I might just see a pack of Rivish Lone Wolf(s) on Le Tour De Shore this June. Registration is now open--with about 6 early-registration priced tickets left as of this morning, Tuesday, Feb 13.https://www.bikereg.com/letourdeshorePlease DM if you need any help with logistics or planning on the Chicago side of the ride. Best,Leif On Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 9:50:40 AM UTC-6 Marc Irwin wrote:Amtrak has been working hard the past ten years to make affordable bike transport available and on all it's trains.MarcOn Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 8:22:07 AM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com wrote:It’s unfortunate that this country never has, and never will embrace multi-modal transportation. Just think of all the biking possibilities that could be available to so many more of us, and not just those who live in major metropolitan areas. On Jan 27, 2024, at 8:00 AM, Leah Peterson <jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:Yes, you remember rightly, George. This was why I had to get a 50 cm Platy (still waiting for parts to be built) - so that I could put it on Amtrak; the 55 is just too long. And even then the 50 will be a tight fit, and you can only have so many bikes on the train, and there’s some other dumb rules that may or may not be enforced when we get there. It’s not a bulletproof plan. Marc does it with a Brompton.On Jan 26, 2024, at 11:54 AM, George Schick <bhi...@gmail.com> wrote:I hate to throw a wet blanket on this idea, but wasn't there some discussion on this forum a while back about taking bikes on Amtrak, which trains allow them and which ones don't, where and how they store the bikes, etc? Not sure if that was ever resolved for this route. Has anyone done this before on this Amtrak Wolverine route?On Friday, January 26, 2024 at 10:42:00 AM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Marc! You want to do this with me, I’m sure!The Lone Wolf and The Platypus Rider Ride Across Two States. I can see it now.Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 26, 2024, at 11:29 AM, Marc Irwin <irwi...@gmail.com> wrote:Leah, The ride from Millenium Park sounds like the route I've taken several times to and from Chicago, using Indiana Dunes as one of the overnights. It would be a good ride, you could take Amtrak to Chicago and return on Amtrak from New Buffalo.MarcOn Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 9:23:10 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Leif, I could do this It’s Father’s day weekend, so that is the only possible snag. I’m going to try and make this ride! Thank you!!!Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 25, 2024, at 8:27 PM, Leif Eckstrom <leifec...@gmail.com> wrote:Hey Leah, and midwestern riders, There’s a well-planned and well-executed ride from Chicago’s Millenium Park to New Buffalo, MI, spread out over 2 days, totalling about 100 miles all told. June 14-15 (Friday and Saturday). Hundreds of friendly riders—most camp the first night at Indiana Dunes state park, but hotels are another option. Easy pace. Easy route. Food and sag support. There are a number of Ragbrai riders who attend this ride from chicago. Perhaps they could give you a taste of ragbrai without all the logistical headaches. I had a lot of fun last year on this ride and made plenty of new friends. Registration opens Sunday, February 11. There are busses and moving trucks to take you, your luggage, and your bike back to chicago should you like. More details here. https://www.bikereg.com/63763Best, Leif in ChicagoOn Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 3:52:06 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Welp, I was so much more excited about this in theory. After reading about the various experiences of damaged luggage, sweltering temps and difficult logistics, I think I’ll find a different ride to do. Thanks to everyone who offered their experiences! It was a great thread to read in the dead of a Michigan winter.LeahOn Jan 21, 2024, at 12:03 PM, Matt Beecher <beec...@gmail.com> wrote:If I were to do it again, I would pay for one of the services where they haul your stuff and set

Re: [RBW] Re: RAGBRAI?

2024-02-13 Thread Leah Peterson

Leif, I just might have to do it! Are you planning to camp or sleep in a hotel? Are you riding alone? If there was a group of us Riv Riders that wanted to ride together I think it would be great. LeahOn Feb 13, 2024, at 1:17 PM, Leif Eckstrom wrote:Leah, Marc, Pam, et. al.,I'm loving the thought that I might just see a pack of Rivish Lone Wolf(s) on Le Tour De Shore this June. Registration is now open--with about 6 early-registration priced tickets left as of this morning, Tuesday, Feb 13.https://www.bikereg.com/letourdeshorePlease DM if you need any help with logistics or planning on the Chicago side of the ride. Best,Leif On Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 9:50:40 AM UTC-6 Marc Irwin wrote:Amtrak has been working hard the past ten years to make affordable bike transport available and on all it's trains.MarcOn Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 8:22:07 AM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com wrote:It’s unfortunate that this country never has, and never will embrace multi-modal transportation. Just think of all the biking possibilities that could be available to so many more of us, and not just those who live in major metropolitan areas. On Jan 27, 2024, at 8:00 AM, Leah Peterson <jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:Yes, you remember rightly, George. This was why I had to get a 50 cm Platy (still waiting for parts to be built) - so that I could put it on Amtrak; the 55 is just too long. And even then the 50 will be a tight fit, and you can only have so many bikes on the train, and there’s some other dumb rules that may or may not be enforced when we get there. It’s not a bulletproof plan. Marc does it with a Brompton.On Jan 26, 2024, at 11:54 AM, George Schick <bhi...@gmail.com> wrote:I hate to throw a wet blanket on this idea, but wasn't there some discussion on this forum a while back about taking bikes on Amtrak, which trains allow them and which ones don't, where and how they store the bikes, etc? Not sure if that was ever resolved for this route. Has anyone done this before on this Amtrak Wolverine route?On Friday, January 26, 2024 at 10:42:00 AM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Marc! You want to do this with me, I’m sure!The Lone Wolf and The Platypus Rider Ride Across Two States. I can see it now.Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 26, 2024, at 11:29 AM, Marc Irwin <irwi...@gmail.com> wrote:Leah, The ride from Millenium Park sounds like the route I've taken several times to and from Chicago, using Indiana Dunes as one of the overnights. It would be a good ride, you could take Amtrak to Chicago and return on Amtrak from New Buffalo.MarcOn Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 9:23:10 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Leif, I could do this It’s Father’s day weekend, so that is the only possible snag. I’m going to try and make this ride! Thank you!!!Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 25, 2024, at 8:27 PM, Leif Eckstrom <leifec...@gmail.com> wrote:Hey Leah, and midwestern riders, There’s a well-planned and well-executed ride from Chicago’s Millenium Park to New Buffalo, MI, spread out over 2 days, totalling about 100 miles all told. June 14-15 (Friday and Saturday). Hundreds of friendly riders—most camp the first night at Indiana Dunes state park, but hotels are another option. Easy pace. Easy route. Food and sag support. There are a number of Ragbrai riders who attend this ride from chicago. Perhaps they could give you a taste of ragbrai without all the logistical headaches. I had a lot of fun last year on this ride and made plenty of new friends. Registration opens Sunday, February 11. There are busses and moving trucks to take you, your luggage, and your bike back to chicago should you like. More details here. https://www.bikereg.com/63763Best, Leif in ChicagoOn Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 3:52:06 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Welp, I was so much more excited about this in theory. After reading about the various experiences of damaged luggage, sweltering temps and difficult logistics, I think I’ll find a different ride to do. Thanks to everyone who offered their experiences! It was a great thread to read in the dead of a Michigan winter.LeahOn Jan 21, 2024, at 12:03 PM, Matt Beecher <beec...@gmail.com> wrote:If I were to do it again, I would pay for one of the services where they haul your stuff and set up your tent. Getting a hotel will likely be nearly impossible, given the number of people attending. I did RAGBRAI a few years ago and tried bringing my own tent and setting it up at night. The kids they use to haul luggage from site to site quickly destroyed my bag. Basically, they pile them in the truck and if I had to guess, they saw my handles and yanked on it to pull it free, but tore the brand new heavy canvas bag instead. I tried holding it together with a cable lock and tape, but had to give up on that after a few days. A lot of items I didn't need were tossed, then the rest went into my panniers and I had to haul it myself. Overall, I was

Re: [RBW] Re: RAGBRAI?

2024-01-27 Thread Leah Peterson

Yes, you remember rightly, George. This was why I had to get a 50 cm Platy (still waiting for parts to be built) - so that I could put it on Amtrak; the 55 is just too long. And even then the 50 will be a tight fit, and you can only have so many bikes on the train, and there’s some other dumb rules that may or may not be enforced when we get there. It’s not a bulletproof plan. Marc does it with a Brompton.On Jan 26, 2024, at 11:54 AM, George Schick wrote:I hate to throw a wet blanket on this idea, but wasn't there some discussion on this forum a while back about taking bikes on Amtrak, which trains allow them and which ones don't, where and how they store the bikes, etc? Not sure if that was ever resolved for this route. Has anyone done this before on this Amtrak Wolverine route?On Friday, January 26, 2024 at 10:42:00 AM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Marc! You want to do this with me, I’m sure!The Lone Wolf and The Platypus Rider Ride Across Two States. I can see it now.Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 26, 2024, at 11:29 AM, Marc Irwin wrote:Leah, The ride from Millenium Park sounds like the route I've taken several times to and from Chicago, using Indiana Dunes as one of the overnights. It would be a good ride, you could take Amtrak to Chicago and return on Amtrak from New Buffalo.MarcOn Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 9:23:10 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Leif, I could do this It’s Father’s day weekend, so that is the only possible snag. I’m going to try and make this ride! Thank you!!!Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 25, 2024, at 8:27 PM, Leif Eckstrom wrote:Hey Leah, and midwestern riders, There’s a well-planned and well-executed ride from Chicago’s Millenium Park to New Buffalo, MI, spread out over 2 days, totalling about 100 miles all told. June 14-15 (Friday and Saturday). Hundreds of friendly riders—most camp the first night at Indiana Dunes state park, but hotels are another option. Easy pace. Easy route. Food and sag support. There are a number of Ragbrai riders who attend this ride from chicago. Perhaps they could give you a taste of ragbrai without all the logistical headaches. I had a lot of fun last year on this ride and made plenty of new friends. Registration opens Sunday, February 11. There are busses and moving trucks to take you, your luggage, and your bike back to chicago should you like. More details here. https://www.bikereg.com/63763Best, Leif in ChicagoOn Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 3:52:06 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Welp, I was so much more excited about this in theory. After reading about the various experiences of damaged luggage, sweltering temps and difficult logistics, I think I’ll find a different ride to do. Thanks to everyone who offered their experiences! It was a great thread to read in the dead of a Michigan winter.LeahOn Jan 21, 2024, at 12:03 PM, Matt Beecher wrote:If I were to do it again, I would pay for one of the services where they haul your stuff and set up your tent. Getting a hotel will likely be nearly impossible, given the number of people attending. I did RAGBRAI a few years ago and tried bringing my own tent and setting it up at night. The kids they use to haul luggage from site to site quickly destroyed my bag. Basically, they pile them in the truck and if I had to guess, they saw my handles and yanked on it to pull it free, but tore the brand new heavy canvas bag instead. I tried holding it together with a cable lock and tape, but had to give up on that after a few days. A lot of items I didn't need were tossed, then the rest went into my panniers and I had to haul it myself. Overall, I was a bit disappointed with the luggage service side of the trip. However, the ride itself was great, especially eating dinner with strangers every evening. One thing I was happy that I brought was my ultralight cot. It got me off of the ground, which kept me dry on rainy evenings and cooler on hot days. The next trick is to find a way to charge your phone. I'd make sure you have a power bank available. Good luck,MattOn Monday, January 15, 2024 at 5:33:07 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Who knows about Bike Film Festival? I paid for the pass to watch this year’s videos and it was money well-spent. I got to the RAGBRAI documentary last night. Wow. I had heard of it but really knew nothing about it and now I would just love to figure out how to ride it this year. It just looks like such an experience. And I’ve had very few experiences, because I’m late to the bike adventure scene AND I’ve been raising kids! But now they are teenagers and might not even know that I’m gone so maybe I should ride this epic ride!There are a ton of logistics I don’t understand. I think you need a “charter” to haul your stuff, yes? And to bring you back across the state after you finish? And if you use these “charters” do they trash your bike in their racks or will they have something

Re: [RBW] Re: RAGBRAI?

2024-01-27 Thread Leah Peterson

Pam, we can have my husband pick us up and bring us back to Kalamazoo. It’s only an hour and a half drive or something. Amtrak leaves out of Kzoo and you could take that home! We could make this work!!!On Jan 27, 2024, at 12:38 AM, Pam Bikes wrote:Leah, if you do that ride, maybe I can come too. Especially if I can figure out how to get home from there. Maybe some Riv sisters could do it too. I'm loving this conversation finding out about more rides. On Friday, January 26, 2024 at 11:54:12 AM UTC-5 George Schick wrote:I hate to throw a wet blanket on this idea, but wasn't there some discussion on this forum a while back about taking bikes on Amtrak, which trains allow them and which ones don't, where and how they store the bikes, etc? Not sure if that was ever resolved for this route. Has anyone done this before on this Amtrak Wolverine route?On Friday, January 26, 2024 at 10:42:00 AM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Marc! You want to do this with me, I’m sure!The Lone Wolf and The Platypus Rider Ride Across Two States. I can see it now.Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 26, 2024, at 11:29 AM, Marc Irwin wrote:Leah, The ride from Millenium Park sounds like the route I've taken several times to and from Chicago, using Indiana Dunes as one of the overnights. It would be a good ride, you could take Amtrak to Chicago and return on Amtrak from New Buffalo.MarcOn Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 9:23:10 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Leif, I could do this It’s Father’s day weekend, so that is the only possible snag. I’m going to try and make this ride! Thank you!!!Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 25, 2024, at 8:27 PM, Leif Eckstrom wrote:Hey Leah, and midwestern riders, There’s a well-planned and well-executed ride from Chicago’s Millenium Park to New Buffalo, MI, spread out over 2 days, totalling about 100 miles all told. June 14-15 (Friday and Saturday). Hundreds of friendly riders—most camp the first night at Indiana Dunes state park, but hotels are another option. Easy pace. Easy route. Food and sag support. There are a number of Ragbrai riders who attend this ride from chicago. Perhaps they could give you a taste of ragbrai without all the logistical headaches. I had a lot of fun last year on this ride and made plenty of new friends. Registration opens Sunday, February 11. There are busses and moving trucks to take you, your luggage, and your bike back to chicago should you like. More details here. https://www.bikereg.com/63763Best, Leif in ChicagoOn Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 3:52:06 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Welp, I was so much more excited about this in theory. After reading about the various experiences of damaged luggage, sweltering temps and difficult logistics, I think I’ll find a different ride to do. Thanks to everyone who offered their experiences! It was a great thread to read in the dead of a Michigan winter.LeahOn Jan 21, 2024, at 12:03 PM, Matt Beecher wrote:If I were to do it again, I would pay for one of the services where they haul your stuff and set up your tent. Getting a hotel will likely be nearly impossible, given the number of people attending. I did RAGBRAI a few years ago and tried bringing my own tent and setting it up at night. The kids they use to haul luggage from site to site quickly destroyed my bag. Basically, they pile them in the truck and if I had to guess, they saw my handles and yanked on it to pull it free, but tore the brand new heavy canvas bag instead. I tried holding it together with a cable lock and tape, but had to give up on that after a few days. A lot of items I didn't need were tossed, then the rest went into my panniers and I had to haul it myself. Overall, I was a bit disappointed with the luggage service side of the trip. However, the ride itself was great, especially eating dinner with strangers every evening. One thing I was happy that I brought was my ultralight cot. It got me off of the ground, which kept me dry on rainy evenings and cooler on hot days. The next trick is to find a way to charge your phone. I'd make sure you have a power bank available. Good luck,MattOn Monday, January 15, 2024 at 5:33:07 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Who knows about Bike Film Festival? I paid for the pass to watch this year’s videos and it was money well-spent. I got to the RAGBRAI documentary last night. Wow. I had heard of it but really knew nothing about it and now I would just love to figure out how to ride it this year. It just looks like such an experience. And I’ve had very few experiences, because I’m late to the bike adventure scene AND I’ve been raising kids! But now they are teenagers and might not even know that I’m gone so maybe I should ride this epic ride!There are a ton of logistics I don’t understand. I think you need a “charter” to haul your stuff, yes? And to bring you back across the state after you finish? And if you use these “charters

Re: [RBW] Re: RAGBRAI?

2024-01-26 Thread Leah Peterson

Marc! You want to do this with me, I’m sure!The Lone Wolf and The Platypus Rider Ride Across Two States. I can see it now.Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 26, 2024, at 11:29 AM, Marc Irwin wrote:Leah, The ride from Millenium Park sounds like the route I've taken several times to and from Chicago, using Indiana Dunes as one of the overnights. It would be a good ride, you could take Amtrak to Chicago and return on Amtrak from New Buffalo.MarcOn Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 9:23:10 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Leif, I could do this It’s Father’s day weekend, so that is the only possible snag. I’m going to try and make this ride! Thank you!!!Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 25, 2024, at 8:27 PM, Leif Eckstrom wrote:Hey Leah, and midwestern riders, There’s a well-planned and well-executed ride from Chicago’s Millenium Park to New Buffalo, MI, spread out over 2 days, totalling about 100 miles all told. June 14-15 (Friday and Saturday). Hundreds of friendly riders—most camp the first night at Indiana Dunes state park, but hotels are another option. Easy pace. Easy route. Food and sag support. There are a number of Ragbrai riders who attend this ride from chicago. Perhaps they could give you a taste of ragbrai without all the logistical headaches. I had a lot of fun last year on this ride and made plenty of new friends. Registration opens Sunday, February 11. There are busses and moving trucks to take you, your luggage, and your bike back to chicago should you like. More details here. https://www.bikereg.com/63763Best, Leif in ChicagoOn Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 3:52:06 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Welp, I was so much more excited about this in theory. After reading about the various experiences of damaged luggage, sweltering temps and difficult logistics, I think I’ll find a different ride to do. Thanks to everyone who offered their experiences! It was a great thread to read in the dead of a Michigan winter.LeahOn Jan 21, 2024, at 12:03 PM, Matt Beecher wrote:If I were to do it again, I would pay for one of the services where they haul your stuff and set up your tent. Getting a hotel will likely be nearly impossible, given the number of people attending. I did RAGBRAI a few years ago and tried bringing my own tent and setting it up at night. The kids they use to haul luggage from site to site quickly destroyed my bag. Basically, they pile them in the truck and if I had to guess, they saw my handles and yanked on it to pull it free, but tore the brand new heavy canvas bag instead. I tried holding it together with a cable lock and tape, but had to give up on that after a few days. A lot of items I didn't need were tossed, then the rest went into my panniers and I had to haul it myself. Overall, I was a bit disappointed with the luggage service side of the trip. However, the ride itself was great, especially eating dinner with strangers every evening. One thing I was happy that I brought was my ultralight cot. It got me off of the ground, which kept me dry on rainy evenings and cooler on hot days. The next trick is to find a way to charge your phone. I'd make sure you have a power bank available. Good luck,MattOn Monday, January 15, 2024 at 5:33:07 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Who knows about Bike Film Festival? I paid for the pass to watch this year’s videos and it was money well-spent. I got to the RAGBRAI documentary last night. Wow. I had heard of it but really knew nothing about it and now I would just love to figure out how to ride it this year. It just looks like such an experience. And I’ve had very few experiences, because I’m late to the bike adventure scene AND I’ve been raising kids! But now they are teenagers and might not even know that I’m gone so maybe I should ride this epic ride!There are a ton of logistics I don’t understand. I think you need a “charter” to haul your stuff, yes? And to bring you back across the state after you finish? And if you use these “charters” do they trash your bike in their racks or will they have something that can handle a a mixte with fenders? Is there are charter that is more friendly to Riv bikes than the others?Also, no camping. I’m really hoping to end up in a hotel or some sort of dwelling. I don’t have any tents, don’t know how to pitch tents and so on. This may be the thing I can’t plan my way out of, because there are so many riders moving through tiny host towns.I’ll look up more info tonight after I get my chores done! But it really is so exciting to imagine riding my bike across a whole state… Also, it’s Real Winter here in Michigan, so maybe that’s why this hits different.Leah

Re: [RBW] Re: RAGBRAI?

2024-01-25 Thread Leah Peterson

Leif, I could do this It’s Father’s day weekend, so that is the only possible snag. I’m going to try and make this ride! Thank you!!!Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 25, 2024, at 8:27 PM, Leif Eckstrom wrote:Hey Leah, and midwestern riders, There’s a well-planned and well-executed ride from Chicago’s Millenium Park to New Buffalo, MI, spread out over 2 days, totalling about 100 miles all told. June 14-15 (Friday and Saturday). Hundreds of friendly riders—most camp the first night at Indiana Dunes state park, but hotels are another option. Easy pace. Easy route. Food and sag support. There are a number of Ragbrai riders who attend this ride from chicago. Perhaps they could give you a taste of ragbrai without all the logistical headaches. I had a lot of fun last year on this ride and made plenty of new friends. Registration opens Sunday, February 11. There are busses and moving trucks to take you, your luggage, and your bike back to chicago should you like. More details here. https://www.bikereg.com/63763Best, Leif in ChicagoOn Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 3:52:06 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Welp, I was so much more excited about this in theory. After reading about the various experiences of damaged luggage, sweltering temps and difficult logistics, I think I’ll find a different ride to do. Thanks to everyone who offered their experiences! It was a great thread to read in the dead of a Michigan winter.LeahOn Jan 21, 2024, at 12:03 PM, Matt Beecher wrote:If I were to do it again, I would pay for one of the services where they haul your stuff and set up your tent. Getting a hotel will likely be nearly impossible, given the number of people attending. I did RAGBRAI a few years ago and tried bringing my own tent and setting it up at night. The kids they use to haul luggage from site to site quickly destroyed my bag. Basically, they pile them in the truck and if I had to guess, they saw my handles and yanked on it to pull it free, but tore the brand new heavy canvas bag instead. I tried holding it together with a cable lock and tape, but had to give up on that after a few days. A lot of items I didn't need were tossed, then the rest went into my panniers and I had to haul it myself. Overall, I was a bit disappointed with the luggage service side of the trip. However, the ride itself was great, especially eating dinner with strangers every evening. One thing I was happy that I brought was my ultralight cot. It got me off of the ground, which kept me dry on rainy evenings and cooler on hot days. The next trick is to find a way to charge your phone. I'd make sure you have a power bank available. Good luck,MattOn Monday, January 15, 2024 at 5:33:07 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Who knows about Bike Film Festival? I paid for the pass to watch this year’s videos and it was money well-spent. I got to the RAGBRAI documentary last night. Wow. I had heard of it but really knew nothing about it and now I would just love to figure out how to ride it this year. It just looks like such an experience. And I’ve had very few experiences, because I’m late to the bike adventure scene AND I’ve been raising kids! But now they are teenagers and might not even know that I’m gone so maybe I should ride this epic ride!There are a ton of logistics I don’t understand. I think you need a “charter” to haul your stuff, yes? And to bring you back across the state after you finish? And if you use these “charters” do they trash your bike in their racks or will they have something that can handle a a mixte with fenders? Is there are charter that is more friendly to Riv bikes than the others?Also, no camping. I’m really hoping to end up in a hotel or some sort of dwelling. I don’t have any tents, don’t know how to pitch tents and so on. This may be the thing I can’t plan my way out of, because there are so many riders moving through tiny host towns.I’ll look up more info tonight after I get my chores done! But it really is so exciting to imagine riding my bike across a whole state… Also, it’s Real Winter here in Michigan, so maybe that’s why this hits different.Leah

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Re: [RBW] Re: RAGBRAI?

2024-01-21 Thread Leah Peterson

George is right. I wonder if those wheelman will let a raspberry racing Platypus and its non-self-sufficient rider on any of their rides. Here’s to new adventures! Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 21, 2024, at 5:11 PM, George Schick wrote:Not to worry, all is not lost. There's this ride calendar of events in the Wolverine state: https://lmb.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/RideCal_2023_v5_web.pdfOn Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 3:52:06 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Welp, I was so much more excited about this in theory. After reading about the various experiences of damaged luggage, sweltering temps and difficult logistics, I think I’ll find a different ride to do. Thanks to everyone who offered their experiences! It was a great thread to read in the dead of a Michigan winter.LeahOn Jan 21, 2024, at 12:03 PM, Matt Beecher wrote:If I were to do it again, I would pay for one of the services where they haul your stuff and set up your tent. Getting a hotel will likely be nearly impossible, given the number of people attending. I did RAGBRAI a few years ago and tried bringing my own tent and setting it up at night. The kids they use to haul luggage from site to site quickly destroyed my bag. Basically, they pile them in the truck and if I had to guess, they saw my handles and yanked on it to pull it free, but tore the brand new heavy canvas bag instead. I tried holding it together with a cable lock and tape, but had to give up on that after a few days. A lot of items I didn't need were tossed, then the rest went into my panniers and I had to haul it myself. Overall, I was a bit disappointed with the luggage service side of the trip. However, the ride itself was great, especially eating dinner with strangers every evening. One thing I was happy that I brought was my ultralight cot. It got me off of the ground, which kept me dry on rainy evenings and cooler on hot days. The next trick is to find a way to charge your phone. I'd make sure you have a power bank available. Good luck,MattOn Monday, January 15, 2024 at 5:33:07 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Who knows about Bike Film Festival? I paid for the pass to watch this year’s videos and it was money well-spent. I got to the RAGBRAI documentary last night. Wow. I had heard of it but really knew nothing about it and now I would just love to figure out how to ride it this year. It just looks like such an experience. And I’ve had very few experiences, because I’m late to the bike adventure scene AND I’ve been raising kids! But now they are teenagers and might not even know that I’m gone so maybe I should ride this epic ride!There are a ton of logistics I don’t understand. I think you need a “charter” to haul your stuff, yes? And to bring you back across the state after you finish? And if you use these “charters” do they trash your bike in their racks or will they have something that can handle a a mixte with fenders? Is there are charter that is more friendly to Riv bikes than the others?Also, no camping. I’m really hoping to end up in a hotel or some sort of dwelling. I don’t have any tents, don’t know how to pitch tents and so on. This may be the thing I can’t plan my way out of, because there are so many riders moving through tiny host towns.I’ll look up more info tonight after I get my chores done! But it really is so exciting to imagine riding my bike across a whole state… Also, it’s Real Winter here in Michigan, so maybe that’s why this hits different.Leah

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Re: [RBW] Re: RAGBRAI?

2024-01-21 Thread Leah Peterson

Welp, I was so much more excited about this in theory. After reading about the various experiences of damaged luggage, sweltering temps and difficult logistics, I think I’ll find a different ride to do. Thanks to everyone who offered their experiences! It was a great thread to read in the dead of a Michigan winter.LeahOn Jan 21, 2024, at 12:03 PM, Matt Beecher wrote:If I were to do it again, I would pay for one of the services where they haul your stuff and set up your tent. Getting a hotel will likely be nearly impossible, given the number of people attending. I did RAGBRAI a few years ago and tried bringing my own tent and setting it up at night. The kids they use to haul luggage from site to site quickly destroyed my bag. Basically, they pile them in the truck and if I had to guess, they saw my handles and yanked on it to pull it free, but tore the brand new heavy canvas bag instead. I tried holding it together with a cable lock and tape, but had to give up on that after a few days. A lot of items I didn't need were tossed, then the rest went into my panniers and I had to haul it myself. Overall, I was a bit disappointed with the luggage service side of the trip. However, the ride itself was great, especially eating dinner with strangers every evening. One thing I was happy that I brought was my ultralight cot. It got me off of the ground, which kept me dry on rainy evenings and cooler on hot days. The next trick is to find a way to charge your phone. I'd make sure you have a power bank available. Good luck,MattOn Monday, January 15, 2024 at 5:33:07 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Who knows about Bike Film Festival? I paid for the pass to watch this year’s videos and it was money well-spent. I got to the RAGBRAI documentary last night. Wow. I had heard of it but really knew nothing about it and now I would just love to figure out how to ride it this year. It just looks like such an experience. And I’ve had very few experiences, because I’m late to the bike adventure scene AND I’ve been raising kids! But now they are teenagers and might not even know that I’m gone so maybe I should ride this epic ride!There are a ton of logistics I don’t understand. I think you need a “charter” to haul your stuff, yes? And to bring you back across the state after you finish? And if you use these “charters” do they trash your bike in their racks or will they have something that can handle a a mixte with fenders? Is there are charter that is more friendly to Riv bikes than the others?Also, no camping. I’m really hoping to end up in a hotel or some sort of dwelling. I don’t have any tents, don’t know how to pitch tents and so on. This may be the thing I can’t plan my way out of, because there are so many riders moving through tiny host towns.I’ll look up more info tonight after I get my chores done! But it really is so exciting to imagine riding my bike across a whole state… Also, it’s Real Winter here in Michigan, so maybe that’s why this hits different.Leah

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Re: [RBW] Re: New Jewelry for my Platypus

2024-01-17 Thread Leah Peterson

Bill, how’d you know?! Get out of my head! 🤣On Jan 17, 2024, at 7:23 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:Hi Paul? It's me, Leah. Listen, I just mailed you my Nitto rack struts and Chris King headset cups. They just aren't cutting it being aluminum and silver. Could you be a lamb andBL in ECOn Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 1:18:52 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I finally got the call to pick up the racing Platypus today! I don’t think the photos I took can capture how great the Paul stuff looks. The mechanics all swooned as the bike was wheeled out to the showroom. It just looks like it was meant to have these brakes and in this rose color.On Jan 15, 2024, at 11:41 PM, Brenton Eastman wrote:the pencil gifting warms my heart!! thanks for sharingOn Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 1:38:46 PM UTC-8 Josh C wrote:Love it!On Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 4:10:31 PM UTC-5 Dorothy C wrote:Congratulations Leah. Now you have a one of a kind brake set on a custom color Platy. On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 10:10:51 PM UTC-8 krhe...@gmail.com wrote:@Leah -I am certain with your new anodized bicycle parts will make you smile loudly with a lot of joy making you go faster than ever before.Enjoy !Kim Hetzel enjoying my blue 52cm Clem with a lot of joy and smiles. On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 3:40:37 PM UTC-8 ascpgh wrote:I had the pleasure to meet and converse with Paul at the Philly Bike Expo. His approachability, perspective and overall friendliness adds to the MUSA points and makes me a fan of his parts any time I can use them. I think I'm dearly holding on to my orange Rambouillet because of the center bolt Racer brakes I added years ago to make room for more fender and tire.Name that bike "Varod". Andy Cheatham PittsburghOn Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 8:28:30 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I have never had Paul anything. I’ve had whatever brakes and levers came with my bikes and didn’t think any more about it. I did get my VO brake levers anodized, but that batch of rose pink ano faded freakishly fast and everything was silver 4 months later. But I’m giving it another chance. Everyone talks about Paul, and Paul sometimes offers their parts in pretty, anodized colors, but currently, they do not. I emailed the company, asking if they happened to have any of their pink levers laying around that they would be willing to sell me. I got an email back from Paul, like THE Paul, who directed me to an employee I won’t name here. He and I got in contact and he was so fun, right from the start. We chatted and he looked at my bikes (I sent him my pics via email) and we made a plan. We colored it all. The bolts, the brake body, the levers, the barrel adjustors ALL of it. The parts came in 3 boxes, plus one extra little envelope. The envelope had a small personalized gift from my new friend at Paul, just because, with a handwritten note in the prettiest handwriting I’ve ever seen. Swoon! I opened the first box and it was wrapped like origami inside. I uncovered the first gorgeous pieces and the breath left my body. So beautiful. Quality even a novice can’t miss. Just what I wanted. Rich, rose color. I would need to be with bike people to get the full joy out of this experience. My bike shop knows about Paul Components. A blizzard is on its way to Michigan and I knew my shop would not be busy. I put the pieces back in the box, loaded the boxes and my bike in the van and drove to the shop. I came in and there were 4 mechanics and zero customers. “Guys!” I said, “I have a fun project for us to do, and I can’t do it without you! Who wants to see what is in these boxes?” So there we were on company time, hovering over these immaculate little parcels, oohing and aahhing. There was extra swag in there, stuff I had never seen. “What’s this?” I asked, holding up a flat, wooden thing with Paul emblems. “It’s a carpenter’s pencil,” said the mechanic. I gave it to him.I left the bike with them and I should have it in the next couple/few days, depending on how long the blizzard rages for. Not that I’ll get to ride and try those beautiful Paul parts out; we are getting up to a foot of snow! For now they are only a visual treat. I can’t even imagine how enamored I will be when I get to actually USE the brakes. And what nice people. I was not expecting them to be so personable! I have heard they are a small operation, but they are famous in their own right - celebrity machinists, really - yet so kind to a layperson like me.Here’s the photo I got before the parts shipped. “Whatcha think?” he asked. Oh, he knew. He knew he knocked it straight outta the park.Leah

Re: [RBW] First turns of the pedals on my new Platypus

2024-01-15 Thread Leah Peterson

Huh, I forgot about that. A woman in my bike club makes labels for members’ 
helmets. I had an extra so I stuck it on there!

> On Jan 15, 2024, at 2:25 PM, Matthew Williams 
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> I love the name applied to the frame bridge!
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Re: [RBW] Re: Silver crank surprise and the weight of things

2024-01-14 Thread Leah Peterson

It will always have a dyno hub. I just can’t give up that kind of practicality. I didn’t know Paul components would save me any weight but I’m glad if they do. My Velo Orange levers were pretty feather-light already though. I probably do have the Platy set up as light as I dare, save the drivetrain stuff from White Industries. And Richard has a good point that all that money would only save me a third of a pound.On Jan 14, 2024, at 8:40 AM, Johnny Alien wrote: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 Grant would say is take weight off the engine. Well I just took a massive amount of weight off the engine so I feel that I am now free and clear to be a weight weenie about the bike. :)

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Re: [RBW] Re: New Jewelry for my Platypus

2024-01-12 Thread Leah Peterson

Marc - my thoughts, too! I know if will fade a little bit over time, but should not be so severe.Minh, no, these are a new and full set that Paul sent to the anodizer for me! I did pay extra for that, but it was a nominal fee, I thought. They don’t usually do the entire brake, usually levers and barrel adjustors, I think, but we got wild and decided to do the whole kit. We just have to be careful setting them up, but then it should be fine and shouldn’t mark up the posts.On Jan 12, 2024, at 11:58 AM, Minh wrote:pretty cool, so they did not have fully made parts but were able to sell you a box of partial parts to mix and match your own? i"m guessing this is a little too labor intensive to make a regular thing but very nice of them to still be able to do this. On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 11:55:49 AM UTC-5 Marc Irwin wrote:If Paul did the anodizing, this time it will be right!MarcOn Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 8:28:30 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I have never had Paul anything. I’ve had whatever brakes and levers came with my bikes and didn’t think any more about it. I did get my VO brake levers anodized, but that batch of rose pink ano faded freakishly fast and everything was silver 4 months later. But I’m giving it another chance. Everyone talks about Paul, and Paul sometimes offers their parts in pretty, anodized colors, but currently, they do not. I emailed the company, asking if they happened to have any of their pink levers laying around that they would be willing to sell me. I got an email back from Paul, like THE Paul, who directed me to an employee I won’t name here. He and I got in contact and he was so fun, right from the start. We chatted and he looked at my bikes (I sent him my pics via email) and we made a plan. We colored it all. The bolts, the brake body, the levers, the barrel adjustors ALL of it. The parts came in 3 boxes, plus one extra little envelope. The envelope had a small personalized gift from my new friend at Paul, just because, with a handwritten note in the prettiest handwriting I’ve ever seen. Swoon! I opened the first box and it was wrapped like origami inside. I uncovered the first gorgeous pieces and the breath left my body. So beautiful. Quality even a novice can’t miss. Just what I wanted. Rich, rose color. I would need to be with bike people to get the full joy out of this experience. My bike shop knows about Paul Components. A blizzard is on its way to Michigan and I knew my shop would not be busy. I put the pieces back in the box, loaded the boxes and my bike in the van and drove to the shop. I came in and there were 4 mechanics and zero customers. “Guys!” I said, “I have a fun project for us to do, and I can’t do it without you! Who wants to see what is in these boxes?” So there we were on company time, hovering over these immaculate little parcels, oohing and aahhing. There was extra swag in there, stuff I had never seen. “What’s this?” I asked, holding up a flat, wooden thing with Paul emblems. “It’s a carpenter’s pencil,” said the mechanic. I gave it to him.I left the bike with them and I should have it in the next couple/few days, depending on how long the blizzard rages for. Not that I’ll get to ride and try those beautiful Paul parts out; we are getting up to a foot of snow! For now they are only a visual treat. I can’t even imagine how enamored I will be when I get to actually USE the brakes. And what nice people. I was not expecting them to be so personable! I have heard they are a small operation, but they are famous in their own right - celebrity machinists, really - yet so kind to a layperson like me.Here’s the photo I got before the parts shipped. “Whatcha think?” he asked. Oh, he knew. He knew he knocked it straight outta the park.Leah

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Re: [RBW] Re: New Jewelry for my Platypus

2024-01-11 Thread Leah Peterson

Big time APPROVE?! I have seen APPROVE before from Bill Lindsay but I don’t think there has been Big time APPROVE. This is an honor! I should get a tee shirt made. A tattoo. Something.♥️💃🙏LeahOn Jan 11, 2024, at 8:50 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:That's very good stuff right there. Big time APPROVEBL in ECOn Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 5:28:30 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I have never had Paul anything. I’ve had whatever brakes and levers came with my bikes and didn’t think any more about it. I did get my VO brake levers anodized, but that batch of rose pink ano faded freakishly fast and everything was silver 4 months later. But I’m giving it another chance. Everyone talks about Paul, and Paul sometimes offers their parts in pretty, anodized colors, but currently, they do not. I emailed the company, asking if they happened to have any of their pink levers laying around that they would be willing to sell me. I got an email back from Paul, like THE Paul, who directed me to an employee I won’t name here. He and I got in contact and he was so fun, right from the start. We chatted and he looked at my bikes (I sent him my pics via email) and we made a plan. We colored it all. The bolts, the brake body, the levers, the barrel adjustors ALL of it. The parts came in 3 boxes, plus one extra little envelope. The envelope had a small personalized gift from my new friend at Paul, just because, with a handwritten note in the prettiest handwriting I’ve ever seen. Swoon! I opened the first box and it was wrapped like origami inside. I uncovered the first gorgeous pieces and the breath left my body. So beautiful. Quality even a novice can’t miss. Just what I wanted. Rich, rose color. I would need to be with bike people to get the full joy out of this experience. My bike shop knows about Paul Components. A blizzard is on its way to Michigan and I knew my shop would not be busy. I put the pieces back in the box, loaded the boxes and my bike in the van and drove to the shop. I came in and there were 4 mechanics and zero customers. “Guys!” I said, “I have a fun project for us to do, and I can’t do it without you! Who wants to see what is in these boxes?” So there we were on company time, hovering over these immaculate little parcels, oohing and aahhing. There was extra swag in there, stuff I had never seen. “What’s this?” I asked, holding up a flat, wooden thing with Paul emblems. “It’s a carpenter’s pencil,” said the mechanic. I gave it to him.I left the bike with them and I should have it in the next couple/few days, depending on how long the blizzard rages for. Not that I’ll get to ride and try those beautiful Paul parts out; we are getting up to a foot of snow! For now they are only a visual treat. I can’t even imagine how enamored I will be when I get to actually USE the brakes. And what nice people. I was not expecting them to be so personable! I have heard they are a small operation, but they are famous in their own right - celebrity machinists, really - yet so kind to a layperson like me.Here’s the photo I got before the parts shipped. “Whatcha think?” he asked. Oh, he knew. He knew he knocked it straight outta the park.Leah

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

2024-01-11 Thread Leah Peterson

Welcome to the Platypus Club, friend! It is great to hear how well the bike is working out for you and reading about the Riv magic you’re experiencing. I really have not found the weakness of the Platypus. It’s pretty perfect. I like your modifications, as well. It will be enjoyable to watch you change it up and adapt it to your riding style. Post pics now and then, when you think of it!Leah On Jan 11, 2024, at 12:38 PM, tio ryan wrote:After years of admiration, I finally talked myself into purchasing a 50cm Platypus complete (Sergio Green) back in November. It arrived mid-December and brought my current fleet of bikes to 3, each with a different wheel size: 26", 700c, and now 650b. This purchase was also my first brand new complete bicycle in over 25 years. I chose the complete since I liked the cranks/wheels, but knowing how much I like to tinker I should have realized it wouldn't stay that way for long. I rode the bike stock for a short while before eventually changing out the shifters, brakes, bars/stem, seatpost, and adding on a campee rack, kickstand, and most recently, sks bluemels. I also swapped the chainrings for my preferred biopace style in a 44/28 combo with a front derailer delete since I don't need it right now (and the stock one is ugly). With these changes, this bike is beginning to feel like 'my own' and I've never owned such a nice bicycle! Here's a photo of how mine looks currently: Bars: Nitto Albatross w/ Control Tech extensionsShifter: Suntour Power RatchetBrakes: Shimano DXR MX70Pedals: Simworks Taco It took me a minute to realize the easiest way to carry the bike up to my 3rd floor apartment is by shouldering it through the rear triangle. Since learning this, I've had no problem getting the bike in and out of my apartment, despite it's longer length. My favourite modification is the upside down shoulder bag that I copied from Roman. Combined with the kickstand, it provides the perfect place to rest my feet while seated on a bench. At traffic lights, it's a very comfortable place to sit! I am absolutely loving this bike and I'm ecstatic to finally own a Riv. On Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 9:41:29 AM UTC-5 Tim Bantham wrote:My Platypus complete in Sergio's Green has landed. Swapped out the Tosco bars for Billies. Installing a Sims Obento front rack and basket next. I've got a long wait until spring! On Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 9:17:00 AM UTC-5 sarahlik...@gmail.com wrote:What a delight for your wife to see this under the Christmas tree!SarahOn Monday, January 8, 2024 at 11:13:52 AM UTC-8 Josh C wrote:Should have reported back sooner but the bike did come in time for Christmas. On Monday, December 11, 2023 at 8:59:06 AM UTC-5 sarahlik...@gmail.com wrote:Joe! Don't get shiny ball syndrome! You have a most excellent frame on its way to you!On Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 9:50:23 AM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote:It's so exciting! I can't wait to see your new Purple Platy and all the other new bikes out there. Gosh, now I kinda wish *I* was getting a new frame... 🤔Joe " wishin' and hopin' " Bernard On Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 5:47:48 AM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:They are trickling in. Mine arrives Wednesday. I hope you get your wife’s in time! On Dec 10, 2023, at 8:44 AM, Josh C wrote:I was just going to ask if anyone had received theirs yet. Hoping to put my wife's under the tree...or near it I guess. On Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 1:52:52 PM UTC-4 Arthur Mayfield wrote:My Mermaid Platypus 55 frame arrived today (apparently found in their stock from last year). This is an elegant bike-to-be! All you who ordered frames or bikes have a real treat coming! I’m waiting for wheels to be built, so plenty of time for frame-saving the tubes and ceramic coating the paint before building it up. I already had a B-68 and crankset, derailleurs, cassettes, brakes, stem, bars, racks, fenders, etc, so it will go together quickly when the wheels get here. I have a blue Sam 52 (caliper brakes, 650B) in really nice condition that will likely go on the market when I get the Platypus put together, btw. I’m in NC.On Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 7:51:25 PM UTC-4 RBW Owners Bunch wrote:Peter, great info re: the Mardi Gras colors! I'm thinking of gold + green, harlequin-style, for the purple bike. (I'm also remembering the smell of sweet olive blossoms and the taste of a real beignet and the sound of Preservation Hall...my mom was born there and I love to visit!)S.On Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM Peter Adler wrote:Green + purple + yellow = Mardi Gras bike. Go to New Orleans during the season, and all the plastic beads thrown from the parade floats are in those three colors. Maybe yellow bar tape or water bottles.Peter "laisse les bons temps rouler sur vélo" AdlerBerkeley, CAOn Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 7:04:20 AM UTC-7 Josh C wrote:I’m hoping to snag a 50cm green complete for my wife. I’ve had several Rivs and she’s never had the experience. She’s m

Re: [RBW] Re: New Year's Day, NBD!

2024-01-04 Thread Leah Peterson

Jason, I never thought the day would come, either. I left Joe with one top tube smudge so he can never forget it was my bike first. 🤣 If you end up with that Clem one day it will be a story too good to tell. How funny! I loved that bike but it wasn’t getting enough miles, and I hate to see a Rivendell not ridden. I might regret it when I’m 80, but for now, I’ve got some new plans in the works! Joe, report back on your adventures, hear?LOn Jan 4, 2024, at 9:24 PM, Jason Fuller wrote:I never thought I'd see the day that Leah parted with the blue Clem, but I absolutely would have predicted that if it happened, Joe would buy it! :DIt's fun to watch its journey though different hands, in different places, all with the common goal of making fond memories aboard the common bike. Maybe it'll end up with me next? Wouldn't be the first time I bought a bike from Joe ... On Wednesday 3 January 2024 at 07:49:09 UTC-8 rsb...@msn.com wrote:Took a new years day ride on my Hillborne. Went up to Conowingo dam and back along the Susquehanna river. This sign was new so I thought I would get a photo. Watch out for vultures.On Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 8:59:27 AM UTC-5 Kim H. wrote:@Joe,I think the close-up photo makes it looks bigger than it is. I have 57mm tires on my 52cm, but they appear to be smaller in width. You are going to love the ride and feel of the elongated chain stays and bike, 80 inches worth. Kim Hetzel.On Monday, January 1, 2024 at 10:06:32 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote:Leah: It's a wonderful bike whose journey I've followed for years, it feels like an old friend arrived at my doorstep. Thanks so much!Kim: It's a 52, it just looks huge in the photos with 42mm tires. But it's a loong 52, I've owned shorter recumbents! 😂On Monday, January 1, 2024 at 9:27:53 PM UTC-8 krhe...@gmail.com wrote:Congratulations Joe on your NBD on New Year's Day ! The RBW Blue is such a fantastic color.
She is a beauty ! I am sure that you are, if not already have fallen in love with it. Every time I walk by mine here in my home, a 52cm Blue Clem, I admire it every time. I am very delighted to own one. What size is it ? 59cm ? ..or ?I am certain that you will find it a real fun bike on and off road.I'm looking forward to your periodical ride reports in and around Clear Lake.Long my you ride with smiles and joy in your heart.All my best,Kim Hetzel.On Monday, January 1, 2024 at 9:03:48 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Surprise! And happy NBD. You really know how to ring in the new year. From NYC, to Las Vegas, to Michigan and now to California this bike has lived quite a life and doesn’t look any worse for the wear, I’d say.Enjoy and put some marks on that thing.LeahOn Monday, January 1, 2024 at 11:40:17 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:Remember Leah's lovely shimmery blue Clem L? Now it's MY lovely shimmery blue Clem L! This is pre-racked and bagged and all that (and there's an errant black brake cable cuz I'm waiting for a long gray one) but I wanted to show off my new-to-me bike. It's wonderful, I love it 💙Joe BernardLake County CA

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Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

2023-12-27 Thread Leah Peterson

Yes, all of what Andy said. I have never said these words but I FEEL them after reading his post. What a lovely thought, that your bike is the culmination of all of your riding experiences. I’m going to think about this for awhile…And, I also concur that the bike deserves a better moniker. I’ll also think on THAT.LOn Dec 27, 2023, at 6:32 AM, ascpgh  wrote:Fantastic Roberta!A bike is the sum of its parts. More accurately, a sum of the stories of all the parts that they represent to you. It validates all of your past riding by developing preferences and aesthetics of parts you may not have been keenly aware of before 2017. Most production (boxed) bikes are specified for price point by choosing lower level parts for the bits most riders aren't familiar with or don't notice. Building a bike like yours is deeply rewarding and culminates all of your efforts, experiences and gained knowledge.It's not a "retirement bike", it's a bike to provide for your "not working 8 hours of each day anymore bike". In that role your Betty Foy appears ready for all uses, your pictures even show a wet ground, validating fenders and flaps before you've even posted an initial ride report.Makes me think of the Dr. Seuss classic, Oh, the Places You'll Go.Andy CheathamPittsburghOn Monday, December 25, 2023 at 8:40:01 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:What’s old is new: 
circa 2010 Betty Foy!Let me explain why this and not a custom I was hoping for.

For the past nearly three years, I’ve been “next up” on
Rivendell’s list for a custom retirement bike, something I’ve wanted since I
found Rivendell in 2017.  I wanted something
1) like my 55cm Platypus, but shorter (I didn’t say short, just short-er) specifically so I could take it on
the city bus bike rack and Amtrak, that 2) fits and rides like my 2019 54.5 Homer.    

During one of our many conversations, the ever so patient
Vince suggested a Betty Foy.  When I saw
one posted on RBW’s Craigslist thread, I drove to Brooklyn, test rode and brought
it home, and thanked the RBW poster.  I
think this bike is from the first batch of Betty’s because only one heart lug
was (notice the past tense) filled in and the seat tube is 58cm.  The color is not robin’s egg blue, but more of
a sage/teal, which I like more.

It’s about as close to a custom as I think Grant would have
built for me—650b wheels, just under the Amtrak length limit by ½”, fits on our
city bus bike racks, rides great and no toe overlap.  Perhaps not a cushy as my Platypus with its extra-long
wheelbase, but if I’m on my Betty, I have more options for mass
transportation.  The only thing I wish it
had was an additional water bottle mount, but I remedied that with a water
bottle bag on the handlebar, big enough to hold a 40 oz Kleen Kanteen.

1X9 Drive train (38T Wolf Tooth in front with Microshift
Aventex in back), Albatross handlebar, brakes (Tektro R553)  and Gravel King Slick tires are as I purchased
the bike.I added “extras”—SKS fenders
with custom mud flaps (made by a little girl whose Dad is on the iBob board https://groups.google.com/g/internet-bob/c/M_iDE82EhkI/m/FZG8bZzMAQAJ
), red Ergon grips and Newbaum’s tape for pop of color, German mirrors, Greenfield
kickstand, 32 spoke Velocity A23 rims with tubeless setup, and Dyno lighting SP
hub with Edulux light on front and B&M Topline Plus light in the back.  Bitex hub in the rear. Axiom rack.  Brooks B68 saddle in honey, but I might try
the newly re-issued B72 albeit in brown.

Keystone Bike https://keystone.bike/ did amazing
work with the extras, and featured the bike on their IG page a few weeks ago. https://www.instagram.com/p/C0WqS6_OzqA/?img_index=1
.   If you’re ever in Philadelphia, I
highly recommend a stop at their shop. 
They understand Rivendells (and even own a few).

I did do one way-over-the-top (for me, at least) item—I had all
the hearts paint matched and filled by a meticulous and true professional—Lek, https://www.instagram.com/lekerleks/
, who also builds Albacore handlebars available at https://hopecyclery.com/ .  My favorite heart is the one on the back side
of the seat tube—an “Easter egg” that I see every time I use my basket, which
is every ride.  I asked him to fill in
the hearts and he returned the bike saying “I just did every open lug window I
saw—hearts, circles and dots.”  WOW!









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Re: [RBW] Re: Winter exercise switch-up for bike riders

2023-12-22 Thread Leah Peterson

I do. I do bug her. We have Marco Polo so we video message every day, so I’ve had plenty of chances. She is a long-suffering woman, is Roberta. I have a 103 week workout streak on Apple Fitness and maybe I just really want someone else to be on it so I can say, “Ugh, did you do that upper body workout today? Greg nearly killed me.” And then they would tell me what they did, and so on and so forth. There are new workouts every week and I get so excited on Monday when they drop and I can see what I’ll be doing for the week…Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 22, 2023, at 1:17 PM, Roberta wrote:I can ride in the winter, but choose to go only if 35 - 40 degrees or warmer and the sun is shining. Basically, that means going from commuting every day to riding on most weekends, only.Walking, hiking and I'll be starting weight lifting soon. I might get back into yoga. I did love that.I did an internet session with Tim on LytYoga a couple of years ago and thought it was terrific! I like that they train their teachers and the developer of the system is a PT. There are so many yoga "teachers" that just shout out the next pose and don't help at all. When my local hatha yoga
studio, with trained and knowledgeable teachers, closed, I stopped. My body has been unhappy since.Leah has been bugging me to sign up for Apple fitness. Like her and Bubba, I like the "tell me what to do and I'll do it" process. Here in Philadelphia Orange Theory gets fantastic reviews. They are a bit too far away for me, though.RobertaOn Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 10:07:09 PM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote:A good friend once said: 'If it doesn't end in a cord of wood or a barn full of hay, it ain't exercise!' I would add a cleared driveway. Ha!Winter around here brings lots of snow and the following exercise: clearing a 450m driveway (Thank you Honda!), splitting wood (Thank you Blaze King!), skiing (downhill, cross-country, touring), snowshoeing, and yoga. And, my lovely wife loves to bake, so basically all this keeps my muscles from atrophying and my waistline at a net-zero.Cheers, JohnOn Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 5:12:18 PM UTC-8 Garth wrote:Well I live among hills, lots of hills, nothing but hills ! So I go walky walky, on the roads and through the forest, up and down and all around. I live outside the city so this small subdivision of homes has always been closer to rural than any semblance of an organized neighborhood. It's a free for all in that people can do most anything with their land. Basically the woods are my back yard so in winter I can venture in where in summer it's a jungle. Of course I'm riding then, so it works out perfectly as in fall all that jungle tumbles down. I generally follow animal trails, hey, they know where they're going ! On a topo map this whole area looks like closely spaced spider veins, basically all feeding the Ohio River, eventually. I like the serenity of the woods as it's just me and wildlife, it's a nice change of pace from riding on the road, or riding at all. I exert myself as needed to stay warm but no more, as sweating the cold is no fun. I can stop wherever and whenever, rock hop along the creeks, duck beneath or slide over the fallen trees. The terrain is so varied, so wild, it's fun being able to be so creative as to where to place your feet. Find a certain rhythm and I feel like I'm just gliding along. My high spot is atop a hill where there is a very tall AEP Power company tower. I can see forever up there, all the layers of the hills and valleys. When we have winter snow squalls come in from the NW, it's especially awesome as you see the various small pockets of snow falling off in the distance, often while the Sun is shinning. They're like little snow filled clouds that touch the ground. Five minutes layer I''m in a snow globe. Hah ! Then it's gone, with more on the way. Those are some of the most wonderful walks of all. Anytime its snows is magic, I can't explain why, it just is. I don't consider myself an athlete at all, hah hah. I'm more like someone who does athletic things because I love doing them in the way I do them. I love bike riding for the way I can ride it, as walking for the way I can walk. It's everything, the only thing ! On Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 12:22:10 PM UTC-5 George Schick wrote:I bend an elbow and walk the dog. Oh, and if there's any snow, there's shoveling to be done.On Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 10:22:37 AM UTC-6 Tim Bantham wrote:I live in Upstate NY, not too far Leah from our friends at Analog Cycles . This translates to lots of snow, long winters and a lot of time off the bike. I do ride indoors on Zwift but the real game changer for me has been yoga. I practice LYT yoga. It was designed by a physical therapist and is rooted in kinesiology. It focuses on postural alignment, better movement habits and a strong mind body connection. I've been practicing LYT almost daily for a few years now. I like it so much that I even got my 200 hour teacher certi

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

2023-12-10 Thread Leah Peterson

They are trickling in. Mine arrives Wednesday. I hope you get your wife’s in time! On Dec 10, 2023, at 8:44 AM, Josh C wrote:I was just going to ask if anyone had received theirs yet. Hoping to put my wife's under the tree...or near it I guess. On Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 1:52:52 PM UTC-4 Arthur Mayfield wrote:My Mermaid Platypus 55 frame arrived today (apparently found in their stock from last year). This is an elegant bike-to-be! All you who ordered frames or bikes have a real treat coming! I’m waiting for wheels to be built, so plenty of time for frame-saving the tubes and ceramic coating the paint before building it up. I already had a B-68 and crankset, derailleurs, cassettes, brakes, stem, bars, racks, fenders, etc, so it will go together quickly when the wheels get here. I have a blue Sam 52 (caliper brakes, 650B) in really nice condition that will likely go on the market when I get the Platypus put together, btw. I’m in NC.On Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 7:51:25 PM UTC-4 RBW Owners Bunch wrote:Peter, great info re: the Mardi Gras colors! I'm thinking of gold + green, harlequin-style, for the purple bike. (I'm also remembering the smell of sweet olive blossoms and the taste of a real beignet and the sound of Preservation Hall...my mom was born there and I love to visit!)S.On Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM Peter Adler wrote:Green + purple + yellow = Mardi Gras bike. Go to New Orleans during the season, and all the plastic beads thrown from the parade floats are in those three colors. Maybe yellow bar tape or water bottles.Peter "laisse les bons temps rouler sur vélo" AdlerBerkeley, CAOn Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 7:04:20 AM UTC-7 Josh C wrote:I’m hoping to snag a 50cm green complete for my wife. I’ve had several Rivs and she’s never had the experience. She’s mentioned several times that a step-through style bike interests her. She has some purple Paul bits on her current bike that I think will look nice with the green instead of two different purples.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Anna Purple

2023-11-26 Thread Leah Peterson

Allegedly - I think the shipment is held up getting seated by the FBI! And of course I won’t be able to ride/enjoy the bike until spring. So, whenever it gets here, I guess.Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 26, 2023, at 11:44 AM, Ryan wrote:So I take it the 50 purple Is on its wayOn Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 8:59:53 AM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I have been wanting to try a 50 cm Platypus. Not that I would part with my 55 Platys, but I can’t take them traveling, and I have some rides in mind for the coming year that would be made possible if I could get my bike on a train. Well, I am technically in PBH range for a 50 Platy, and my RivSisters tell me they can get theirs on buses and trains in the 50 size.So, I dispatched RivSister Sarah (of Primrose Platy fame) to HQ to tell me how a 50 would ride, since we are the exact same PBH and nearly the same height. She came back with rave reports about the bike and so I had a decision to make. I was hesitant about the purple. Purple has not made my top list of favorite colors. I thought I should go Sergio Green, but I have a mermaid Platypus already. If I’m going to have 3 of the same model, I do want them to look and feel a little different from each other. 2 greens - no.In the end, I selected the purple. It is fun. I am typing this to you on my flight home from NYC, where purple is all the rage, currently. I have a newfound admiration for purple. My parts will be pulled from my shimmery blue Clem, a wild concoction of jewel toned parts, and slapped on that bold purple for a truly one-of-a-kind look. The wilder, the better. And why not. WHY NOT. Sending this now, before the plane takes off and I lose my internet!On Nov 22, 2023, at 9:25 PM, 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote:Bill Lindsay, would you stop parading that "smoke" purple Legolas in front of me? Trying to make me jealous? (Kidding aside, there could not be a nicer looking bike, IMHO.)Paul GermainMidlothian, Va.On Friday, November 17, 2023 at 2:57:09 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:My purple Rivendell is pretty different from most other purple Rivendells. I was going for a "mineral purple" and the name of the shade is Amethyst Smoke. https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/51310826119/in/photolist-26anPuR-2iHBJM3-2iHDjYZ-2mbaoXRBill "smoke 'em if you got 'em" LindsayEl Cerrito, CAOn Friday, November 17, 2023 at 6:34:41 AM UTC-8 Tim Bantham wrote:Curious what folks think of the Riv frames in purple. I personally am on the fence. I keep looking at it and can't decide if I would like it or not. I would be perfectly fine with any of the other Riv colors but the purple is a bit polarizing to me. Of course I am betting it looks great in person. Thoughts?

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Re: [RBW] Re: Anna Purple

2023-11-19 Thread Leah Peterson

Not with a long stem, and albatross bars it won’t. I have Billie bars and a 10 cm stem on my 55 and I wish for a tiny bit more reach. But I can’t have it unless I ditch my extra tall stem and they don’t make it any longer than 10 cm. So I have the saddle pushed back. The smaller Platy will fit on public transportation and is technically in my PBH range. You remembered right!Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 19, 2023, at 10:30 PM, J wrote:Someone may have mentioned this already, but didn't Leah have issues with not being able to get her seat back far enough to get reach and hand position comfy on her current size 55 Platypus? Maybe I'm remembering wrong, but it seems a size 50 will amplify that same issue? On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 5:19:54 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:Dang, that really is pretty ain't it? I thought I wasn't 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 for another take: https://global.bluelug.com/rivendell-platypus-frame-set-ana-purple.html On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 9:01:37 AM UTC-8 Johnny Alien wrote: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 at 11:38:54 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I am seriously thinking of an Ana Purple Platy in the 50 cm size. I love my 55s but they are too big to take on planes and trains. I would have chosen the Sergio Green but I have mermaid already and I like it better. I don’t want two similar colors in my trio. I was looking at purple Riv images yesterday and saw this one:This leads me to believe the purple has a little more personality that what most of the photos show. And, I do know Ana and she has said her bike shines magenta in sunlight.If I do this, the parts from my wild Clem will get thrown onto this purple frame. And it will either be my best idea or a spectacular failure. What I know it will be is this: a real riot of color.LeahOn Nov 18, 2023, at 10:00 PM, Armand Kizirian wrote:I have ordered an Ana Purple Platypus Complete in the latest presale. I have many opinions on the color. First, if you want safe, the Sergio green was there for the taking. Classic, timeless, classy, non-offensive, gender-neutral, and provides a neutral base color to accessorize with. Brown vs black saddle/grips? Both will work equally well. The metallic flake does not hurt either. Now down to the purple. I have mentioned previously here that I find the purple to be a bit flat and too saturated. These are my observations after viewing an embarrassing (not really, we're all bike nerds here) amount of photographs of Ana Purple rivs. Purple, is an incredibly dynamic color, given it can find many different shades as you add more red or blue to it (adjacent colors on the color wheel). Ana Purple seems to be smack dab a 50/50 blend of blue and red, which, in my opinion, is so-so on the fun/originality scale. Add to that the dark shade of the saturation and it's a bit much! I mean, purple can (and often should) be loud. If it was a lighter shade to the point of lavender, it would not be as gender neutral. I personally think if some metallic flake (silver or other colors) was added with a hint lighter of a shade it would be much nicer. So, why did I order an Ana Purple Platypus at 12:01PM with the option of Sergio Green for the taking? Fun factor. Now, I'm a 33 year old male with some rather hyper-masculine features. I have no issue with presenting a bit more feminine (3-5" inseam short shorts please) and challenging gender norms. Coupled with the step through design, I'm sure I will get a lot of, "but isn't that a woman's bike?"...Confusing passerbys or challenging their idea of what type of bike a hyper masculine looking man rides is part of the fun. I'm sure I will come to appreciate it and grow fond of it overtime as I witness the color in different light and scenes. I also wish for this to be a bike that any of my friends, male or female, can ride and have a blast on. I plan on letting the Purple stand out in the palette. Yes I ordered a complete, but that is simply for my immediate pleasure before I strip it to the frame with my spec of parts. I plan on silver components, many of them Paul, which provide the opportunity to add little purple anodized accents. Think polished brakes/levers, but purple/black barrel adjusters or brake spring holders. Black leather saddle/grips with hints of brass here and there. Make a palette of complementary-ish colors and choose mismatched Nissen cable housing to match. Lots of little details like Forager cable cherries or fun bar tape in-line with the intentionally designed palette.You get the jist, my designer br

Re: [RBW] Re: Style on the bike

2023-11-19 Thread Leah Peterson

Excellent kit and you look amazing. I love the bike style posts and am so tickled every time I get one!Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 19, 2023, at 9:29 PM, Jason Fuller  wrote:Today's cool but not too cold ride was with Randi Jo wool cap, wool button up from Anian, and the buckskin gloves that Ron & Arya brand and resell - which, for the record, are awesome! All of this kit is excellent - warm and pretty water resistant as well. On Sunday, 5 November 2023 at 12:48:30 UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote:I'll try to remember to take a photo of the knickers (not of me) when it's next cold enough to wear them. They are very, very comfortable and nice looking.Balmy upper 60s on today's ride home wearing my new (to me) bright green Cheviot cap while riding a forest green Matthews.On Sat, Nov 4, 2023 at 10:20 AM RichS  wrote:Patrick,+1 on your church going cycling attire. The description is vivid enough so I can clearly see it. Your warm weather sartorial choices are impressive as well.I need to up my game and enhance my decade old Rivendell knickers. Thanks for the inspiration:-)Best,Rich in ATL  On Friday, November 3, 2023 at 11:28:12 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:I broke out my oh, so elegant! grey flannel cycling knickers* last Sunday for the ride to church, matched with Rick's (Reisemberg) medium-dark grey knee socks and a charcoal grey merino mock turtleneck pullover under a navy Wabi Woolen LS jersey cunningly made into a light cycling jacket with the (very professional) addition of a full-length zipper. Shoes should have been Dromartis, but I use plain black canvas Specialized SPD shoes because they have a wide toe box and a flat bottom, better for standing during 2+ hour liturgies. Topped off with ironically-retro, deliberately jarring green-and-red Legnano cycling cap; not quite cold enough for ear flaps. Only 1 person did a double take at the knickers.Must take a fashion shot.But temps have risen almost 20* this week, so it looks like I'll be back to the light nylon REI roll-up-legs-and-snap-in-place pants and cotton collared shirt this Sunday.Much more casually, this afternoon, temp about 72* with moderate wind, wore a blue and white wool ss jersey with Italian lycra arm warmers over black Rapha Randonee shorts. Black ankle socks with catchy "Route 66" graphic and late 1980s/1990s Shimano 3-strap SPD shoes and custom cycling cap from Little Packet, no longer in business.* Very tastefully converted from a very nice pair of Nordstrom wool dress flannels with nylon wind panels on inside front and replaceable matched-color wear panel on seat and crotch.I have to say: I've spent considerable bucks on very many supposedly purpose-designed riding pants, knickers and long pants, and I have never had a pair of cycling pants that fit as well and are so well adapted to pedaling as converted dress pants, with the high waist and roomy -- not baggy; not 1950s -- cut. They come up high enough in back that you don't have that continual exposed skin anxiety, and they just feel much more comfortable. So many knickers and pants designed for cycling, so they say, are simply cut too low in the back and just feel uncomfortable, and I'm very trim. I've owned I think 4 pairs of dress-pant conversion cycling knickers and I wish I'd not sold 2 of the other 3 pairs. Patrick "not quite as serious as you might think" MooreOn Fri, Nov 3, 2023 at 4:17 PM DavidP  wrote:Another knickers fan for spring/fall riding. My outfit today was perfect for the cool, crisp temps and reasonably coordinated (merino sweater, Zoic Reign knickers, Vans checkerboard socks).



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Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Lime Olive 50 cm Platypus frame

2023-11-14 Thread Leah Peterson

Oh, you’re judging, alright. In my favor, like you do! Cheering me on from Judgerstan, hoping someone makes my silly dreams come true!Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 14, 2023, at 12:14 PM, Joe Bernard  wrote:"And no, I’m not selling my 55 Platys. I just need more sizes! And colors. Whatever. Don’t judge."I'm so judging. Judgey McJudgeface from Judgerstan 🧐🙃On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 7:07:59 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:And no, I’m not selling my 55 Platys. I just need more sizes! And colors. Whatever. Don’t judge.Leah



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Re: [RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

2023-11-12 Thread Leah Peterson

Bill - I measure my 55 Platy about 75”, end to end.Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 12, 2023, at 2:31 PM, Leah Peterson  wrote:Garth, are you saying you’re sending me a Betty?! Because I would NOT be sad! 🤣On Nov 12, 2023, at 2:28 PM, Garth  wrote:Maybe the Betty like the one you sold(or similar) is on it's way to your front door :)A smaller Platy also comes with less frame reach and bar height potential. Since you're already at the max stem height and length , going to a smaller frame doesn't work for you. Neither does a high rise bar like the Bosco since it comes back further than bar you currently have. On Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 1:23:07 PM UTC-5 allan@gmail.com wrote:Two additional data points…Wife has 80PBH50cm Rosco Platy (Circa 2022)LOA 182cm (71.5”) w/ 42-584 smooth tread (+2cm for fender, 72.5” LOA)I have 87 PBH58cm Yves/Betty LOA 176cm (69.25”) w/ 42-584 smooth tread (+2cm for fender, 70”LOA)Allan, in Marlboro, VTOn Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 12:03:10 PM UTC-5 J J wrote:Bill requests: 3.  YOU own a medium/small Glorious or Wilbury.  Please measure the total end to end length from the front edge of the front tire to the trailing edge of the rear fender (or tire).  Please and thank youTotal end-to-end length of 52cm Wilbury and 52cm Glorius is between 67.5" and 68", both with 42mm 650b and fenders. The slight difference is due to different fenders.On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 5:20:38 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:LeahMy recommendation for an alternative set of academic questions would include the following:1.  YOU own a 52cm Yves Gomez or Betty Foy.  Please measure the total end to end length from the front edge of the front tire to the trailing edge of the rear fender (or tire).  Please and thank you2.  YOU own a 55cm Yves Gomez or Betty Foy.  Please measure the total end to end length from the front edge of the front tire to the trailing edge of the rear fender (or tire).  Please and thank you3.  YOU own a medium/small Glorious or Wilbury.  Please measure the total end to end length from the front edge of the front tire to the trailing edge of the rear fender (or tire).  Please and thank youI think it would be HOT if you had a sporty short wheelbase Riv step-through in your ARSENAL.  Mrs Bubba used to own a 52cm Gomez, but now she's on a 50cm Platy and it's not actively for sale.  Although if you were eager to lease it for an extended period, I bet she could be convinced.  Hers is Mermaid, and its full end to end length is 72 inches, plus or minus a quarter-inch, with 650B x 48 Rene Herse knobbies and no fenders.Bill LindsayEl Cerrito, CAOn Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 1:27:55 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I have a question that is probably only going to be academic. But maybe not. I’ve done crazier things. Anyway, I have an 81 cm PBH. I sized up to the 55 cm Platypus (PBH range starts at 82 cm) and I love the fit. I adore my bikes. You can’t have them, I won’t sell them, don’t even ask. BUT, they are long. Too long for buses and for Amtrak. I desperately want to take Amtrak to Chicago with my bike for the first time, but my bike is too long. RivSister Kate says she can get her 50 cm Platypus on Amtrak if she undoes her V brakes and lets some air out of her tire. But, I’m 5’6” and I don’t know if I could ride that little bike. I don’t have one locally to try.Also, I’d want the lime olive, which would be very hard to find. Anyway, thanks for participating in my thought experiment. That might be a real experiment. Probably not. There’s likely a limit to how many Platys a girl can have.Leah



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Re: [RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

2023-11-12 Thread Leah Peterson

Garth, are you saying you’re sending me a Betty?! Because I would NOT be sad! 🤣On Nov 12, 2023, at 2:28 PM, Garth  wrote:Maybe the Betty like the one you sold(or similar) is on it's way to your front door :)A smaller Platy also comes with less frame reach and bar height potential. Since you're already at the max stem height and length , going to a smaller frame doesn't work for you. Neither does a high rise bar like the Bosco since it comes back further than bar you currently have. On Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 1:23:07 PM UTC-5 allan@gmail.com wrote:Two additional data points…Wife has 80PBH50cm Rosco Platy (Circa 2022)LOA 182cm (71.5”) w/ 42-584 smooth tread (+2cm for fender, 72.5” LOA)I have 87 PBH58cm Yves/Betty LOA 176cm (69.25”) w/ 42-584 smooth tread (+2cm for fender, 70”LOA)Allan, in Marlboro, VTOn Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 12:03:10 PM UTC-5 J J wrote:Bill requests: 3.  YOU own a medium/small Glorious or Wilbury.  Please measure the total end to end length from the front edge of the front tire to the trailing edge of the rear fender (or tire).  Please and thank youTotal end-to-end length of 52cm Wilbury and 52cm Glorius is between 67.5" and 68", both with 42mm 650b and fenders. The slight difference is due to different fenders.On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 5:20:38 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:LeahMy recommendation for an alternative set of academic questions would include the following:1.  YOU own a 52cm Yves Gomez or Betty Foy.  Please measure the total end to end length from the front edge of the front tire to the trailing edge of the rear fender (or tire).  Please and thank you2.  YOU own a 55cm Yves Gomez or Betty Foy.  Please measure the total end to end length from the front edge of the front tire to the trailing edge of the rear fender (or tire).  Please and thank you3.  YOU own a medium/small Glorious or Wilbury.  Please measure the total end to end length from the front edge of the front tire to the trailing edge of the rear fender (or tire).  Please and thank youI think it would be HOT if you had a sporty short wheelbase Riv step-through in your ARSENAL.  Mrs Bubba used to own a 52cm Gomez, but now she's on a 50cm Platy and it's not actively for sale.  Although if you were eager to lease it for an extended period, I bet she could be convinced.  Hers is Mermaid, and its full end to end length is 72 inches, plus or minus a quarter-inch, with 650B x 48 Rene Herse knobbies and no fenders.Bill LindsayEl Cerrito, CAOn Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 1:27:55 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I have a question that is probably only going to be academic. But maybe not. I’ve done crazier things. Anyway, I have an 81 cm PBH. I sized up to the 55 cm Platypus (PBH range starts at 82 cm) and I love the fit. I adore my bikes. You can’t have them, I won’t sell them, don’t even ask. BUT, they are long. Too long for buses and for Amtrak. I desperately want to take Amtrak to Chicago with my bike for the first time, but my bike is too long. RivSister Kate says she can get her 50 cm Platypus on Amtrak if she undoes her V brakes and lets some air out of her tire. But, I’m 5’6” and I don’t know if I could ride that little bike. I don’t have one locally to try.Also, I’d want the lime olive, which would be very hard to find. Anyway, thanks for participating in my thought experiment. That might be a real experiment. Probably not. There’s likely a limit to how many Platys a girl can have.Leah



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Re: [RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

2023-11-12 Thread Leah Peterson

Yeah, Sarah, I support this idea! Do we have the same PBH? I seem to remember do. 81cm for me…On Nov 12, 2023, at 11:26 AM, Joe Bernard wrote:Go ride it, Sarah! I'm the same height as y'all and I rode the first 50cm prototype, it felt great. On Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 7:01:01 AM UTC-8 sarahlik...@gmail.com wrote:Hey RivSister, want me to got test ride the 50 for you? I know we both like an oversize frame so this could be an interesting experiment for both of usOn Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 6:55:49 AM UTC-8 Howard Hatten wrote:Since you already own a few step thru-step over rivs maybe you might want to consider adding a Sam Hillborne to the stable. You never know, someday you might want to try a drop bar cockpit on your group ride machine. Your chariot would be waiting. HowardLivonia MiOn Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 9:16:07 AM UTC-5 George Schick wrote:If I were in your situation I'd be tempted to get a folder. PBH would not be an issue because they have very long seat posts. Some models are equipped with more upright bars such as you're used to using. They come with a variety of different types of gearing and ranges. And, of course, they are step-though by definition. That could be your travel bike and you'd be able to get around any issues that some trains have with carry-on bikes.On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 3:27:55 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I have a question that is probably only going to be academic. But maybe not. I’ve done crazier things. Anyway, I have an 81 cm PBH. I sized up to the 55 cm Platypus (PBH range starts at 82 cm) and I love the fit. I adore my bikes. You can’t have them, I won’t sell them, don’t even ask. BUT, they are long. Too long for buses and for Amtrak. I desperately want to take Amtrak to Chicago with my bike for the first time, but my bike is too long. RivSister Kate says she can get her 50 cm Platypus on Amtrak if she undoes her V brakes and lets some air out of her tire. But, I’m 5’6” and I don’t know if I could ride that little bike. I don’t have one locally to try.Also, I’d want the lime olive, which would be very hard to find. Anyway, thanks for participating in my thought experiment. That might be a real experiment. Probably not. There’s likely a limit to how many Platys a girl can have.Leah

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Re: [RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

2023-11-11 Thread Leah Peterson

Oh, good idea. How many people will actually take the time though? Well, Joe will! I can count on him! Also, I’d love to have a hot, sporty short WB Riv in my arsenal! It’s even more attractive when you put it that way!  Mostly if I could pull my Clem parts and slap them on there. We’ll see. If I did get a Platy I’d want to do lime olive because one cannot have TWO mermaid Platys. I draw the line!On Nov 11, 2023, at 5:20 PM, Bill Lindsay  wrote:LeahMy recommendation for an alternative set of academic questions would include the following:1.  YOU own a 52cm Yves Gomez or Betty Foy.  Please measure the total end to end length from the front edge of the front tire to the trailing edge of the rear fender (or tire).  Please and thank you2.  YOU own a 55cm Yves Gomez or Betty Foy.  Please measure the total end to end length from the front edge of the front tire to the trailing edge of the rear fender (or tire).  Please and thank you3.  YOU own a medium/small Glorious or Wilbury.  Please measure the total end to end length from the front edge of the front tire to the trailing edge of the rear fender (or tire).  Please and thank youI think it would be HOT if you had a sporty short wheelbase Riv step-through in your ARSENAL.  Mrs Bubba used to own a 52cm Gomez, but now she's on a 50cm Platy and it's not actively for sale.  Although if you were eager to lease it for an extended period, I bet she could be convinced.  Hers is Mermaid, and its full end to end length is 72 inches, plus or minus a quarter-inch, with 650B x 48 Rene Herse knobbies and no fenders.Bill LindsayEl Cerrito, CAOn Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 1:27:55 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I have a question that is probably only going to be academic. But maybe not. I’ve done crazier things. Anyway, I have an 81 cm PBH. I sized up to the 55 cm Platypus (PBH range starts at 82 cm) and I love the fit. I adore my bikes. You can’t have them, I won’t sell them, don’t even ask. BUT, they are long. Too long for buses and for Amtrak. I desperately want to take Amtrak to Chicago with my bike for the first time, but my bike is too long. RivSister Kate says she can get her 50 cm Platypus on Amtrak if she undoes her V brakes and lets some air out of her tire. But, I’m 5’6” and I don’t know if I could ride that little bike. I don’t have one locally to try.Also, I’d want the lime olive, which would be very hard to find. Anyway, thanks for participating in my thought experiment. That might be a real experiment. Probably not. There’s likely a limit to how many Platys a girl can have.Leah



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

2023-10-21 Thread Leah Peterson

I’m still so elated over it, Marc. As happy as you are! Our next chapter: The Lone Wolf and the Platypus Rider Ride Their Mixtes.Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 21, 2023, at 11:32 AM, Marc Irwin wrote:Thanks to you I don't need to.Marc<20231004_121716.jpg><20231004_133008.jpg>On Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 9:40:42 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:The preorder email was sent out today! Did you read it? Lots of completes for sale but only 24 frames.Set to arrive end of November. Sad you’ll have to wait so long. Who is getting one?What color?What plans for the bike?I just had a gorgeous 27 miles on my mermaid Platy today. Sublimely comfortable. Plenty fast. Leah

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

2023-10-20 Thread Leah Peterson

I am also surprised there are so many frames left. And we don’t know how many completes we started with so not sure how many sold. But the 55 Sergio complete is long gone and some of the other sizes and colors of the completes are dwindling. At any rate, I am so excited for more people to experience the Platypus. There is something special that goes into the Riv mixtes. I think of my RivSisters who have been riding theirs into the finest beausage - Pam Murray, on her 47 cm Betty which is approaching 75,000 miles since 2011, Ana Candela on her custom PurpleRiv, and Caroline Golum, whose Betty rival’s Pam’s. I hope to be among them one day, but my Platys are still young. I enjoy every single ride and I never get enough. Please post your new bikes when you can, friends. I’m so happy for you.LeahOn Oct 20, 2023, at 8:29 AM, Johnny Alien wrote:Congrats to both you and your wife!Will said he felt like it would be a quick sell especially on the frames alone but it appears there is still stock of the frames. He said they were only getting like 20-some of those. Either sales have finally come way down from their peak OR (and probably pretty likely) Will was way too good at pumping the value of the completes and most people went for those. I admit they are fairly nice builds. There were lots of things I wanted to change on my Clem but honestly most of whats on that complete Platy I would probably keep.On Friday, October 20, 2023 at 7:08:29 AM UTC-4 Josh C wrote:Got the 50cm ordered. Now we wait. I’m the meantime I think I’ll sit down with her and see which bits she’s like to use on this build to make it her own so that I can start looking around for them. On Friday, October 20, 2023 at 2:39:09 AM UTC-4 schralp wrote:I was in a similar situation last year and made the leap. I loved it immediately and almost never ride my other bikes now. Struggled a little to get the right saddle sorted but finally landed on a B67 which is perfect for me and the way my platypus is configured for upright riding. Now, of course, I have a couple of Brooks Flyers lying around but they will move to a new home soon I hope. I’m not really quite sure what it is but the platypus just glides; like it’s floating on air. I hope you have the same experience I have had over the last year and a half or so. Enjoy!On Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 2:22:16 PM UTC-7 kiziria...@gmail.com wrote:After 18 years of near daily riding, and a few attempts at hodge podge 80s mtn bikes turned commuters that have come and gone, I plan on getting my first Riv, a Platypus. It is an entirely unnecessary purchase. I have had a two bicycle quiver for a majority of my adult life with resounding success. A Salsa Vaya and various steel hardtail mtb’s, both capable of spirited or loaded riding with more than enough comfort. I now have the luxury of all my commuting to be done in a 6 mile radius, 80% of the time. After incorporating silent retreats into my meditation practice a few years ago, the last bit of riding “fast” has lost its appeal, and a slower, more intentional pace of life has pervaded the way in which I move through the world (exceptions made for descending technical singletrack ;). This third addition, which I hope to have for another 18 years, will help bring something incredibly near and dear to me—my daily bike rides—into that realm.This is an impressive amount of money to spend on what most would consider to be a simple, upright, commuter bike, featuring a sun race drivetrain. Yet, still a bargain compared to traditionally built Riv’s. However, we all know where the value lies. I will collect my own parts slowly and make it my own. A 55cm purple Platypus for me. As a designer, Im not in love with the color. I find it a bit too saturated and flat, but at least it’s fun and different. I think this should be the last Ana Purple run. There are far too many glorious colors to have several Riv runs in one. I will close the gap with letting go of seemingly unnecessary preferences, something I’ve been experimenting with throughout my life lately with great success. Something that seems in line with the Rivendell “way.”I hope to post an excessively thorough review of the bicycle, with a ride report, through the lens of my background as an industrial designer, engineer, and most importantly, human being. :) Good luck to all! On Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 7:04:20 AM UTC-7 Josh C wrote:I’m hoping to snag a 50cm green complete for my wife. I’ve had several Rivs and she’s never had the experience. She’s mentioned several times that a step-through style bike interests her. She has some purple Paul bits on her current bike that I think will look nice with the green instead of two different purples. This would be her townie bike. We ride to dinner, concerts, drinks, casual 20-mile-ish family rides. That sort of thing. Her current rig is an Indy fab titanium cross frame that, while being stupid light, simply doesn’t have all of the options for racks and fenders that

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

2023-10-19 Thread Leah Peterson

What a beautiful note you left us, Armand. I really hope you do that Platypus write-up when the time comes because I would very much like to read it.I’m certain your Platypus will bring you into your daily bike ride realm better than any bike you’ve ever ridden. It’s so smooth. So effortless. A real joy-bringer.Congrats on your new bike and to everyone else who got one today, too. Did the rest of you on this thread get the Platypus you were trying for? LeahOn Oct 19, 2023, at 5:22 PM, Armand Kizirian wrote:After 18 years of near daily riding, and a few attempts at hodge podge 80s mtn bikes turned commuters that have come and gone, I plan on getting my first Riv, a Platypus. It is an entirely unnecessary purchase. I have had a two bicycle quiver for a majority of my adult life with resounding success. A Salsa Vaya and various steel hardtail mtb’s, both capable of spirited or loaded riding with more than enough comfort. I now have the luxury of all my commuting to be done in a 6 mile radius, 80% of the time. After incorporating silent retreats into my meditation practice a few years ago, the last bit of riding “fast” has lost its appeal, and a slower, more intentional pace of life has pervaded the way in which I move through the world (exceptions made for descending technical singletrack ;). This third addition, which I hope to have for another 18 years, will help bring something incredibly near and dear to me—my daily bike rides—into that realm.This is an impressive amount of money to spend on what most would consider to be a simple, upright, commuter bike, featuring a sun race drivetrain. Yet, still a bargain compared to traditionally built Riv’s. However, we all know where the value lies. I will collect my own parts slowly and make it my own. A 55cm purple Platypus for me. As a designer, Im not in love with the color. I find it a bit too saturated and flat, but at least it’s fun and different. I think this should be the last Ana Purple run. There are far too many glorious colors to have several Riv runs in one. I will close the gap with letting go of seemingly unnecessary preferences, something I’ve been experimenting with throughout my life lately with great success. Something that seems in line with the Rivendell “way.”I hope to post an excessively thorough review of the bicycle, with a ride report, through the lens of my background as an industrial designer, engineer, and most importantly, human being. :) Good luck to all! On Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 7:04:20 AM UTC-7 Josh C wrote:I’m hoping to snag a 50cm green complete for my wife. I’ve had several Rivs and she’s never had the experience. She’s mentioned several times that a step-through style bike interests her. She has some purple Paul bits on her current bike that I think will look nice with the green instead of two different purples. This would be her townie bike. We ride to dinner, concerts, drinks, casual 20-mile-ish family rides. That sort of thing. Her current rig is an Indy fab titanium cross frame that, while being stupid light, simply doesn’t have all of the options for racks and fenders that a Riv does. She’ll love the fact that she can have fenders and the like. On Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 10:42:07 PM UTC-4 RBW Owners Bunch wrote:I'm certainly not in a position to by one but feel compelled to say that while I have not been a fan of any of the purple frames Riv has been doing (and frustrated that they are so hung up on it) the Platy looks so fantastic in that color. On Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 9:47:08 PM UTC-4 SallyG wrote:Will try for a 50 cm complete green for husband's Xmas present! Going to be tricky at work but I have supportive so-workers who know it's Platypus Day tomorrow:)On Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 6:40:42 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:The preorder email was sent out today! Did you read it? Lots of completes for sale but only 24 frames.Set to arrive end of November. Sad you’ll have to wait so long. Who is getting one?What color?What plans for the bike?I just had a gorgeous 27 miles on my mermaid Platy today. Sublimely comfortable. Plenty fast. Leah

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Re: [RBW] Re: Swapping a bulb in a Schmidt Edelux II?

2023-10-17 Thread Leah Peterson

I’m so glad to hear this. Although, I have to tell you something crazy - I knew you were back on your bike - how ? - I live in Michigan, remember? Because the other day a guy I know in NYC sent me a pic. He was out riding and saw a Betty Foy in the wild. It was gray, the rider obscured from view, but I know of only one such Betty. And it belongs to the mysterious Caroline Gollum! I knew it immediately. “I know who she is!” I said. Isn’t that wild?So, tell us about your new stem.LeahOn Oct 17, 2023, at 3:06 PM, Caroline Golum wrote:YES! Took a long while but I finally brought my bike to Nomad Cycles in Queens and Damon was able to 1) free my seized stem, and 2) give the bike a proper tune-up in a few short days!I'm finally riding with the customary Rivendell high stem style and I gotta saydon't know what took me so longOn Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 9:16:49 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Caroline, does this mean you got your Betty back and in working order??? (Sorry this is off-topic. But I really have thought about your Betty so many times since you had the seized stem…)On Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 12:20:08 PM UTC-4 Wesley wrote:I would suspect the wiring and connections well before thinking the LED had burned out. Maybe clean and re-connect the wires everywhere you can? If there is a soldered connection in the wire, it may need re-doing? Good luck!-WesOn Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 9:07:36 AM UTC-7 Caroline Golum wrote:Dynamo-freaks: anyone ever replace a bulb in their Edelux II light? Mine was flickering for a while, then went totally out on my ride home last night. Checked the connection and it's plugged into the hub - but, worth noting, the hub is a recent replacement!

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