[RBW] Re: Roadini 61 on Craigslist (not mine)

[Joe Bernard]

Doug, 

Keep an eye out for the Mermaid 55cm Proto Rosco Platy at Riv, it's going 
to go up on the block one of these days. There was a time when I may have 
grabbed it myself but I'm good with my custom now..YOU buy it! 

On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 6:02:05 PM UTC-7 Doug H. wrote:

> There are lots of folks on this list who I'm sure could prep a frameset 
> but I wouldn't buy one unprepped. Speaking of changes of heart, I'm on the 
> lookout for a 55 Rosco Platy owner with buyer's regret. It happens.
> Doug
>
> On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 8:15:31 PM UTC-4 pi...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> When I picked up my Roadini they'd already installed a seatpost binder 
>> bolt and aligned the frame. But I picked it up in person to avoid them 
>> having to rebox it.
>>
>> On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 3:23:50 PM UTC-7 fra...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Extremely sad if you can’t trust your LBS with such an easy job. Might 
>>> be worth just getting the tools and doing it yourself. Or look for the LBS 
>>> that looks so rundown nobody would think to go, they usually have the skill 
>>> to do anything on a steel frame. 
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 2:24:33 PM UTC-7 Matt Beecher wrote:
>>>
 I also think it is sad that they are not doing this prep. I would have 
 no confidence in my LBS doing that well, which would make me second guess 
 whether to get another Riv.  I'm hoping that some amount of pleading will 
 get them to reconsider this, if I am ever interested in buying another new 
 Riv. 

 On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 1:59:39 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:

>
>
> *The missing binder bolt signals to me that this frame needs threads 
> chased and the derailleur hanger checked/straightened, I kinda wish Riv 
> wasn't selling them to folks this way but I guess it speeds up the 
> process 
> of getting frames sold and shipped. 
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Roadini 61 on Craigslist (not mine)

[Doug H.]

There are lots of folks on this list who I'm sure could prep a frameset but 
I wouldn't buy one unprepped. Speaking of changes of heart, I'm on the 
lookout for a 55 Rosco Platy owner with buyer's regret. It happens.
Doug

On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 8:15:31 PM UTC-4 pi...@gmail.com wrote:

> When I picked up my Roadini they'd already installed a seatpost binder 
> bolt and aligned the frame. But I picked it up in person to avoid them 
> having to rebox it.
>
> On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 3:23:50 PM UTC-7 fra...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Extremely sad if you can’t trust your LBS with such an easy job. Might be 
>> worth just getting the tools and doing it yourself. Or look for the LBS 
>> that looks so rundown nobody would think to go, they usually have the skill 
>> to do anything on a steel frame. 
>>
>> On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 2:24:33 PM UTC-7 Matt Beecher wrote:
>>
>>> I also think it is sad that they are not doing this prep. I would have 
>>> no confidence in my LBS doing that well, which would make me second guess 
>>> whether to get another Riv.  I'm hoping that some amount of pleading will 
>>> get them to reconsider this, if I am ever interested in buying another new 
>>> Riv. 
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 1:59:39 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>>


 *The missing binder bolt signals to me that this frame needs threads 
 chased and the derailleur hanger checked/straightened, I kinda wish Riv 
 wasn't selling them to folks this way but I guess it speeds up the process 
 of getting frames sold and shipped. 



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[RBW] Re: Roadini 61 on Craigslist (not mine)

[Piaw Na]

When I picked up my Roadini they'd already installed a seatpost binder bolt 
and aligned the frame. But I picked it up in person to avoid them having to 
rebox it.

On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 3:23:50 PM UTC-7 fra...@gmail.com wrote:

> Extremely sad if you can’t trust your LBS with such an easy job. Might be 
> worth just getting the tools and doing it yourself. Or look for the LBS 
> that looks so rundown nobody would think to go, they usually have the skill 
> to do anything on a steel frame. 
>
> On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 2:24:33 PM UTC-7 Matt Beecher wrote:
>
>> I also think it is sad that they are not doing this prep. I would have no 
>> confidence in my LBS doing that well, which would make me second guess 
>> whether to get another Riv.  I'm hoping that some amount of pleading will 
>> get them to reconsider this, if I am ever interested in buying another new 
>> Riv. 
>>
>> On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 1:59:39 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *The missing binder bolt signals to me that this frame needs threads 
>>> chased and the derailleur hanger checked/straightened, I kinda wish Riv 
>>> wasn't selling them to folks this way but I guess it speeds up the process 
>>> of getting frames sold and shipped. 
>>>
>>>

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[RBW] Re: Roadini 61 on Craigslist (not mine)

[Ryan Frahm]

Extremely sad if you can’t trust your LBS with such an easy job. Might be 
worth just getting the tools and doing it yourself. Or look for the LBS 
that looks so rundown nobody would think to go, they usually have the skill 
to do anything on a steel frame. 

On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 2:24:33 PM UTC-7 Matt Beecher wrote:

> I also think it is sad that they are not doing this prep. I would have no 
> confidence in my LBS doing that well, which would make me second guess 
> whether to get another Riv.  I'm hoping that some amount of pleading will 
> get them to reconsider this, if I am ever interested in buying another new 
> Riv. 
>
> On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 1:59:39 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> *The missing binder bolt signals to me that this frame needs threads 
>> chased and the derailleur hanger checked/straightened, I kinda wish Riv 
>> wasn't selling them to folks this way but I guess it speeds up the process 
>> of getting frames sold and shipped. 
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Artsy Pics of Your Riv's

[Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY]

That’s a good one, Paul, nice light. And your Homer, it’s a 64? 66? What 
length cranks? 
Happy Rolling all
-Kai 

On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 11:01:19 AM UTC-4 Paul Richardson wrote:

> homer in a tunnel.
>
> paul
> takoma park, md.
>
> [image: homertunnel.jpg]
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Roadini 61 on Craigslist (not mine)

[Matt Beecher]

I also think it is sad that they are not doing this prep. I would have no 
confidence in my LBS doing that well, which would make me second guess 
whether to get another Riv.  I'm hoping that some amount of pleading will 
get them to reconsider this, if I am ever interested in buying another new 
Riv. 

On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 1:59:39 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:

>
>
> *The missing binder bolt signals to me that this frame needs threads 
> chased and the derailleur hanger checked/straightened, I kinda wish Riv 
> wasn't selling them to folks this way but I guess it speeds up the process 
> of getting frames sold and shipped. 
>
>

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Re: [RBW] WTB: long setback seatpost

[lconley]

The IRD Wayback seatpost has 50mm of setback.

Laing

On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 4:59:58 PM UTC-4 lconley wrote:

> The Nitto Lugged seatpost that Rivendell sells has 40mm of setback. The VO 
> seatposts were better when they were true two-bolt micro-adjusting 
> seatposts and not the two-bolt NON-micro-adjusting versions that they sell 
> now. 
>
> Laing
> On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 3:07:48 PM UTC-4 brok...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Does anyone even make one with longer setback than the Grand Cru? I 
>> remember years ago when I was looking for the longest, VO was pretty much 
>> it.
>>
>> On Sep 13, 2022, at 2:56 PM, Ben Adrian  wrote:
>>
>> Hey All!
>>
>>
>> I've recently purchased a leather saddle that I think I'll get along 
>> with. However, like most leather saddles, I'll need a bit more setback to 
>> really get my sit bones into the right place. 
>>
>> The plan is to get the Velo-Orange Grand Cru 30mm setback post. I can 
>> find one for about $50 or so. However, before I buy a new piece of gear, I 
>> always like to look for something second-hand. Sometimes I can even find 
>> something nicer for about the same price as a new unit.
>>
>> So, does anyone have a 27.2, 30mm or longer setback post they might be 
>> selling?
>> Thanks!
>> Ben
>>
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Re: [RBW] WTB: long setback seatpost

[lconley]

The Nitto Lugged seatpost that Rivendell sells has 40mm of setback. The VO 
seatposts were better when they were true two-bolt micro-adjusting 
seatposts and not the two-bolt NON-micro-adjusting versions that they sell 
now. 

Laing
On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 3:07:48 PM UTC-4 brok...@gmail.com wrote:

> Does anyone even make one with longer setback than the Grand Cru? I 
> remember years ago when I was looking for the longest, VO was pretty much 
> it.
>
> On Sep 13, 2022, at 2:56 PM, Ben Adrian  wrote:
>
> Hey All!
>
>
> I've recently purchased a leather saddle that I think I'll get along with. 
> However, like most leather saddles, I'll need a bit more setback to really 
> get my sit bones into the right place. 
>
> The plan is to get the Velo-Orange Grand Cru 30mm setback post. I can find 
> one for about $50 or so. However, before I buy a new piece of gear, I 
> always like to look for something second-hand. Sometimes I can even find 
> something nicer for about the same price as a new unit.
>
> So, does anyone have a 27.2, 30mm or longer setback post they might be 
> selling?
> Thanks!
> Ben
>
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[RBW] WTB: Paul Love Levers

[duh...@gmail.com]

Looking for a pair of used Love Levers, please respond off list if you have 
some.

Thanks!

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Re: [RBW] WTB: long setback seatpost

[Brian Turner]

Does anyone even make one with longer setback than the Grand Cru? I remember 
years ago when I was looking for the longest, VO was pretty much it.

> On Sep 13, 2022, at 2:56 PM, Ben Adrian  wrote:
> 
> Hey All!
> 
> I've recently purchased a leather saddle that I think I'll get along with. 
> However, like most leather saddles, I'll need a bit more setback to really 
> get my sit bones into the right place. 
> 
> The plan is to get the Velo-Orange Grand Cru 30mm setback post. I can find 
> one for about $50 or so. However, before I buy a new piece of gear, I always 
> like to look for something second-hand. Sometimes I can even find something 
> nicer for about the same price as a new unit.
> 
> So, does anyone have a 27.2, 30mm or longer setback post they might be 
> selling?
> Thanks!
> Ben
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[RBW] Roadini 61 on Craigslist (not mine)

[Joe Bernard]

Somebody had a change of heart, somebody else should buy it!*

*The missing binder bolt signals to me that this frame needs threads chased 
and the derailleur hanger checked/straightened, I kinda wish Riv wasn't 
selling them to folks this way but I guess it speeds up the process of 
getting frames sold and shipped. 

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/d/petaluma-new-rivendell-roadini-61cm/7533355157.html

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[RBW] WTB: long setback seatpost

[Ben Adrian]

Hey All!

I've recently purchased a leather saddle that I think I'll get along with. 
However, like most leather saddles, I'll need a bit more setback to really 
get my sit bones into the right place. 

The plan is to get the Velo-Orange Grand Cru 30mm setback post. I can find 
one for about $50 or so. However, before I buy a new piece of gear, I 
always like to look for something second-hand. Sometimes I can even find 
something nicer for about the same price as a new unit.

So, does anyone have a 27.2, 30mm or longer setback post they might be 
selling?
Thanks!
Ben

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Re: [RBW] Re: Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

[ascpgh]

What's mostly sown are seeds of thought when you show up on something other 
than the LBS/brand flavor of the month. It would be akin to treason amongst 
peers to go beyond that to inquire or ask for a spin. To uphold their toxic 
cyclista* chops they mostly only ask "how heavy is it?"

(*Affect derived from one's cycling consciousness being perspectives 
dictated by sources taken as credible until enlightenment by personal 
curiosity and experience)

Andy Cheatham
Pittsburgh

On Monday, September 12, 2022 at 6:35:10 AM UTC-4 ryan.merri...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> "No,  I have to admit I never made a convert. I got admiring comments 
> (beautiful bike! How old is that?) and sometimes an old guy would start 
> telling me about his bikes back in the day. But never a request to ride or 
> request for info. I think the Ram also just wasn’t quite odd enough. "
>
>
> I never got any body to convert either...I tried too but nobody ever 
> showed up with a handlebar bag or panniers to a club ride (except me). 
> There were a few cyclists who would show up on steel racing frames, some 
> even with downtube shifters, and tear up a club ride. That was cool to see. 
>
> On Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 5:35:43 PM UTC-5 felt...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> No,  I have to admit I never made a convert. I got admiring comments 
>> (beautiful bike! How old is that?) and sometimes an old guy would start 
>> telling me about his bikes back in the day. But never a request to ride or 
>> request for info. I think the Ram also just wasn’t quite odd enough. 
>>
>> On Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 11:37:19 AM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding 
>> Ding! wrote:
>>
>>> I’m *loving* these bike stories you guys are giving. Now that I’ve got 
>>> club riding experience, I can better relate to your stories. 
>>>
>>> Interesting observation about the comfort of the Trek - I wonder why it 
>>> became uncomfortable when slowing? I can relate about the hills, too. We 
>>> Riv riders are working harder on our hills than the rest. I stand up and 
>>> PUSH on my pedals on our ascents. I feel like I need more weight to get 
>>> them to turn faster, and I can feel the bikes behind me gaining. But once 
>>> we crest the top I’m back up to pace again. I know I work harder on my 
>>> bike, but I also think that makes me stronger. I am at my high school 
>>> weight, or maybe less, and I have new muscles and even new circulation. I 
>>> have augmented my riding with weight lifting and core about 6 days a week, 
>>> and I think that helps my rides, too.
>>>
>>> I can also relate to the bag comments - Marc (Sam rider with a 
>>> Saddlesack) and I rode a club ride one day. One guy said to us, “You guys 
>>> are ready for anything. Even a job interview…with your little briefcases.” 
>>>
>>> Club rides are good, clean fun and a good way to challenge yourself. 
>>> They don’t replace the best kind of riding - using your bike to go places 
>>> and do things - but they are a good time.
>>>
>>> Ryan and Feltovich - did either of you make any converts? Anyone want to 
>>> try your Rivendell and then love the comfort?
>>>
>>> L
>>>
>>> On Sep 10, 2022, at 12:51 PM, Ryan M.  wrote:
>>>
>>> Club riding can be a lot of fun and quite rewarding. I always liked 
>>> riding with a group like that when I had the time...the fitness of it was 
>>> great. 
>>>
>>>
>>> I started out club riding on my Sam Hillborne with a Sackville handlebar 
>>> bag hooked up to a set of Nitto Noodles. My friend would make fun of me 
>>> asking why I needed a trout creel on the bike; I just answered that it was 
>>> the perfect size for a 6 pack of beer and a sandwich in case we needed a 
>>> rest stop. It was a great bike for riding with the slower or medium speed 
>>> group. Eventually I bought a carbon Trek and really started riding with the 
>>> faster group. Did it for a few years and I do think the bike setup helped 
>>> with the speed and I don't think I could have kept up with the group on my 
>>> Sam. I did buy a Roadeo and road that...and it was a great bike for club 
>>> riding. That carbon bike could climb a hill faster and more efficiently 
>>> than the Hillborne could, I can't deny that. The Roadeo was faster than the 
>>> Sam too and really about the same as the carbon bike for efficiency.  The 
>>> thing about that carbon Trek bike was that it was really comfortable for 
>>> long rides provided I was kinda hammering the pedals most of the time. As 
>>> soon as the pace came down to casual, the bike would become uncomfortable. 
>>> The Rivs were comfortable all the time.
>>>
>>> It's always a sobering moment when the group gets blown away by the 
>>> single speed riding, flip flop sporting, floppy t-shirt and jean short 
>>> wearing bike shop employee who just looks like he is out for a Sunday 
>>> stroll. 
>>>
>>>
>>> On Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 10:26:17 AM UTC-5 felt...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 When we lived in minneapolis I rode with a small neighborhood group 
 that did