[RBW] Re: 650b Homer

[Joe Bernard]

Man that's a nice bike, I miss the old flat-toptube Toyo and Waterford 
frames. I personally like the stem but maybe it needs to be longer to 
stretch those bars away from you a little more, being too close might be 
why they feel narrow. But I'd ride it a bit first, the fit may work out for 
you after you've settled into the bike. 

Joe Bernard 

On Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 9:50:39 PM UTC-8 mmille...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> I wanted to share a few pics of my new (to me) AHH that a number of you 
> helped give thoughts on. I've taken it out a few times, and have really 
> enjoyed it. Definitely need to get the brakes set up better, though! I 
> don't think I've had cantis in 20 years. My feet have been utilized often!!!
>
> I'd love some input on the stem/bars. There's nothing wrong with the stem 
> (VO, I think?), but aesthetically, it looks a little imbalanced because of 
> the frame size with the 650b tires, I think. I'm not sure what the bars 
> are. It's a dull finish. It does feel a little narrow, but I wonder if a 
> different stem may alleviate that feeling.
>
> Paint job definitely looks nicer outside than the seller's photo in his 
> basement.
>
> Also need to give a huge thanks to Jake from Florida for the saddle. You 
> are very generous. There are a couple prints that will be mailed to you 
> this week. Thank you.
>
> Matt in STL[image: IMG_2319.jpeg][image: IMG_2323.jpeg][image: 
> IMG_2325.jpeg][image: IMG_2326.jpeg]
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus questions

[Johnny Alien]

I will occasionally dismount that way. I first saw it in a youtube video 
with Bike Snob. He dismounts that way at the beginning.

https://youtu.be/as_9Pj_AD3A

On Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 9:53:02 PM UTC-5 dougP wrote:

> You gals make it look so easy. Thanks for taking the time to record & post.
>
> There's a Dutch couple on an around the world trip that posts videos on 
> youtube. They are perhaps mid-30s. They use the same method with high top 
> tube bikes loaded with 4 panniers, rack bags, front bags, all sorts of 
> stuff. There is no way they could swing a leg over either end of the bike 
> it's piled so high. 
>
> As long as one can lift a foot over the highest tube this will work. I can 
> see the potential for trip thru though. Definitely an improvement over the 
> big leg swing thing. Like Joe, I've whacked my leg on the rack too many 
> times. 
>
> doug
>
> On Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 5:56:24 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> I did it! The dismount thing wasn't near as graceful as you but I didn't 
>> fall down and end up lying in the street like a fool who can't get off his 
>> own bike. I call that a win! 
>>
>> On Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 4:23:46 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding 
>> Ding! wrote:
>>
>>> Since I was posting my dismount I also included my mount. Maybe seeing 
>>> two examples will be good. I have dismounted this way for years and feel 
>>> like I “invented” it, but this is likely a ridiculous notion. But, you 
>>> don’t worry about losing your footing because you are seated atop your 
>>> saddle and you can watch your foot clear the top tube before you set it on 
>>> terra firma. 
>>>
>>> Let me know if you do this!
>>> Leah
>>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus questions

[dougP]

You gals make it look so easy. Thanks for taking the time to record & post.

There's a Dutch couple on an around the world trip that posts videos on 
youtube. They are perhaps mid-30s. They use the same method with high top 
tube bikes loaded with 4 panniers, rack bags, front bags, all sorts of 
stuff. There is no way they could swing a leg over either end of the bike 
it's piled so high. 

As long as one can lift a foot over the highest tube this will work. I can 
see the potential for trip thru though. Definitely an improvement over the 
big leg swing thing. Like Joe, I've whacked my leg on the rack too many 
times. 

doug

On Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 5:56:24 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote:

> I did it! The dismount thing wasn't near as graceful as you but I didn't 
> fall down and end up lying in the street like a fool who can't get off his 
> own bike. I call that a win! 
>
> On Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 4:23:46 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding 
> Ding! wrote:
>
>> Since I was posting my dismount I also included my mount. Maybe seeing 
>> two examples will be good. I have dismounted this way for years and feel 
>> like I “invented” it, but this is likely a ridiculous notion. But, you 
>> don’t worry about losing your footing because you are seated atop your 
>> saddle and you can watch your foot clear the top tube before you set it on 
>> terra firma. 
>>
>> Let me know if you do this!
>> Leah
>>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus questions

[JW]

Proud to say I do both of these techniques! 

Even at 30 I'm not too keen on trying to "step thru" if I can help it, lol.

Usually with the mount I'll start my pedal at 12 o'clock and stand up on 
the pedal to get moving then swing my leg through the frame, as opposed to 
starting it at 6 o'lock and shuffling to get started, but the sentiment is 
just the same.

Curious to see who else dismounts the in the same manner, it just feels so 
right.

Jared in SLO, CA

On Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 5:56:24 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote:

> I did it! The dismount thing wasn't near as graceful as you but I didn't 
> fall down and end up lying in the street like a fool who can't get off his 
> own bike. I call that a win! 
>
> On Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 4:23:46 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding 
> Ding! wrote:
>
>> Since I was posting my dismount I also included my mount. Maybe seeing 
>> two examples will be good. I have dismounted this way for years and feel 
>> like I “invented” it, but this is likely a ridiculous notion. But, you 
>> don’t worry about losing your footing because you are seated atop your 
>> saddle and you can watch your foot clear the top tube before you set it on 
>> terra firma. 
>>
>> Let me know if you do this!
>> Leah
>>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus questions

[Joe Bernard]

I did it! The dismount thing wasn't near as graceful as you but I didn't 
fall down and end up lying in the street like a fool who can't get off his 
own bike. I call that a win! 

On Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 4:23:46 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> Since I was posting my dismount I also included my mount. Maybe seeing two 
> examples will be good. I have dismounted this way for years and feel like I 
> “invented” it, but this is likely a ridiculous notion. But, you don’t worry 
> about losing your footing because you are seated atop your saddle and you 
> can watch your foot clear the top tube before you set it on terra firma. 
>
> Let me know if you do this!
> Leah
>

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[RBW] Re: Rivs on film

[JohnS]

Thanks everyone for sharing, this is fun! Someday I'll get a film camera...

Shawn, that color pic of inside the Riv shop is great. The shadows are 
beyond real.

JohnS

On Friday, February 10, 2023 at 3:32:10 PM UTC-5 Ted Durant wrote:

> On Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 7:17:57 PM UTC-6 jamin orrall wrote:
> Taken with a Nikon FE on Kodak portra film. 
>
> He's got Portra, and he knows how to use it 
>
> Apologies to ZZTop
>
> Ted Durant
> Milwaukee WI USA
>  
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Re: [RBW] WTB/WTT – Huret Jubilee Long Cage Rear Derailleur

[Richard Rose]

Hands down the most beautiful, jewelry like rear derailleur ever made, IMHO. I had a complete set on my PX10 around 1980. Lovely.Sent from my iPhoneOn Feb 11, 2023, at 11:44 AM, Luke Hendrickson  wrote:I think that it’s positively beautiful and that it’d be fun to track down the corresponding Huret front derailleur and other period components. Here’s one from an eBay listing. What a stunner…On Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 9:51:16 AM UTC-6 Patrick Moore wrote:A bicycle built around a derailleur: that has to be a first. Why the Jubilee?I built a bike around a hub, but the hub include the gears. I'll be very interested in the final result; please post build specs and photos.On Fri, Feb 10, 2023 at 10:28 PM Luke Hendrickson  wrote:Hey all!I fly out to visit my folks a bunch and want to build up a bike to either fly with or stash there. Instead of starting with a frameset and building around that, I’d like to build it around a Huret Jubilee! Please pm me if you have one and wish to part with it/happen to be looking for something and want to see if I have it. 



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[RBW] Re: any bike photos of bikes with the Dia compe 980's?

[JohnS]

Hello Mike with the Bob Jackson. Nice looking bike. What front cable hanger 
is that? I never seen one like it before.
On Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 12:23:01 PM UTC-5 alexander...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> Got some for the Miyata Triple cross I built as a 2 speed a little while 
> back - I've loved them so far. Easy set up and good performance.
> [image: PXL_20221020_032052542.jpg]
>
>
> On Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 9:33:34 AM UTC-6 jad...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> thinking of replacing my Tektro Oryx's (because the sux) with some 980's. 
>> Like to see how they look in the real world..
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus questions

[Leah Peterson]

I’ve got it done. I’ll wait for Roberta to post hers tonight and then I’ll follow with my method. I told her, “We have to reach the guys to ride mixtes! It’s our sacred RivSister duty!” You’ll have two examples tonight. ❤️Sent from my iPhoneOn Feb 11, 2023, at 6:12 PM, Joe Bernard  wrote:Hand one of them boys your phone and let's see! I'm not sure I can actually pull off the acrobatics you and Roberta are doing but it could be fun falling down trying 🤣On Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 2:56:59 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:When Roberta posts her nifty mounting method I’m going to post my one-of-a-kind DISmounting method. I just gotta convince someone to video it for me….On Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 5:41:02 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:I need this video! It's kinda silly that I have a droptube bike and still try to swing my creaky old-guy leg over the back like it's a diamond frame. Do you know how many times I've kicked that taillight on the rack and sent lens and batteries flying?? A bunch of times! On Friday, February 10, 2023 at 7:37:01 PM UTC-8 Roberta wrote:For my (Leah’s actually) trip thru method ( I’ve only tripped once and that was on my She Devil before Leah shared her video ) get your knee high and your foot back high as possible and near the lowest part of the top tube. I signed up for a cold group ride tomorrow.  I’ll get someone to take a video if I remember and can send it to you. The first time doing it is the scariest. On Friday, February 10, 2023 at 9:39:15 PM UTC-5 dougP wrote:Wow! Miss a day & miss a lot. I'll try to answer / comment in order:Current stem is an 80 mm dirt drop & Map Ahearne bars in 660 mm width. The Atlantis has a 58 cm top tube.The issue of mounting / dismounting is helpful. That's my current problem. I have to do this gymnastic of leaning the bike WY over to get my leg over the saddle. I'm unbalanced at that point. Never thought about Roberta's method but can see myself doing the trip thru instead of the step thru. Ponder, ponder.Roberta, that's an impressive collection of Rivendells. The fact you have the 55 Platy & 52 Clem L is interesting. More options are better. Thanks for the links to the websites. I've checked whatbars a few times in my handlebar odyssey & will look at the frame one.Thanks to all for your help & suggestions.dougOn Friday, February 10, 2023 at 12:20:07 PM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:I enjoy both of these websites but wish they had drawings for Clem & Gus. I’ve not looked for other Riv models. Bikeinsights of course is the one I am speaking of.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 10, 2023, at 8:42 AM, esoterica etc  wrote:
> 
> 
> 
>> On Feb 10, 2023, at 07:33, Roberta  wrote:
>> 
>> There is a website ( but I forgot the name ) that superimposes bike geometries over each other for comparison, but there’s nothing like a test ride. There’s a similar site for handlebars. 
>> 
>> Roberta 
>> Philadelphia 
> 
> The website Roberta is thinking of that superimposes bikes over each other is bikeinsights.com, and the handlebar one is whatbars.com- both excellent resources for comparison. 
> 
> ~Mark
> Raleigh, NC
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Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus questions

[Joe Bernard]

Hand one of them boys your phone and let's see! I'm not sure I can actually 
pull off the acrobatics you and Roberta are doing but it could be fun 
falling down trying 🤣

On Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 2:56:59 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> When Roberta posts her nifty mounting method I’m going to post my 
> one-of-a-kind DISmounting method. I just gotta convince someone to video it 
> for me….
>
> On Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 5:41:02 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> I need this video! It's kinda silly that I have a droptube bike and still 
>> try to swing my creaky old-guy leg over the back like it's a diamond frame. 
>> Do you know how many times I've kicked that taillight on the rack and sent 
>> lens and batteries flying?? A bunch of times! 
>>
>> On Friday, February 10, 2023 at 7:37:01 PM UTC-8 Roberta wrote:
>>
>>> For my (Leah’s actually) trip thru method ( I’ve only tripped once and 
>>> that was on my She Devil before Leah shared her video ) get your knee high 
>>> and your foot back high as possible and near the lowest part of the top 
>>> tube. I signed up for a cold group ride tomorrow.  I’ll get someone to take 
>>> a video if I remember and can send it to you. The first time doing it is 
>>> the scariest. 
>>>
>>> On Friday, February 10, 2023 at 9:39:15 PM UTC-5 dougP wrote:
>>>
 Wow! Miss a day & miss a lot. I'll try to answer / comment in order:

 Current stem is an 80 mm dirt drop & Map Ahearne bars in 660 mm width. 
 The Atlantis has a 58 cm top tube.

 The issue of mounting / dismounting is helpful. That's my current 
 problem. I have to do this gymnastic of leaning the bike WY over to 
 get 
 my leg over the saddle. I'm unbalanced at that point. Never thought about 
 Roberta's method but can see myself doing the trip thru instead of the 
 step 
 thru. Ponder, ponder.

 Roberta, that's an impressive collection of Rivendells. The fact you 
 have the 55 Platy & 52 Clem L is interesting. More options are better. 

 Thanks for the links to the websites. I've checked whatbars a few times 
 in my handlebar odyssey & will look at the frame one.

 Thanks to all for your help & suggestions.

 doug


 On Friday, February 10, 2023 at 12:20:07 PM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com 
 wrote:

> I enjoy both of these websites but wish they had drawings for Clem & 
> Gus. I’ve not looked for other Riv models. Bikeinsights of course is the 
> one I am speaking of. 
>
> Sent from my iPhone 
>
> > On Feb 10, 2023, at 8:42 AM, esoterica etc  
> wrote: 
> > 
> >  
> > 
> >> On Feb 10, 2023, at 07:33, Roberta  wrote: 
> >> 
> >> There is a website ( but I forgot the name ) that superimposes bike 
> geometries over each other for comparison, but there’s nothing like a 
> test 
> ride. There’s a similar site for handlebars. 
> >> 
> >> Roberta 
> >> Philadelphia 
> > 
> > The website Roberta is thinking of that superimposes bikes over each 
> other is bikeinsights.com, and the handlebar one is whatbars.com- 
> both excellent resources for comparison. 
> > 
> > ~Mark 
> > Raleigh, NC 
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[RBW] Re: WTB: affordable 650b wheelset

[vernon brooks]

Hey Bill did you sell these wheels?

On Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 4:12:06 PM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote:

> I have exactly what you need, I think.  
>
> I just sold a barely used Yves Gomez.  I had hoped to move all the parts 
> over to a larger Gomez, but it looks like that's not going to happen.  So, 
> I have the wheelset available.  I bought these new from Riv, and they've 
> seen 200-300 miles of use.  They are Velocity Synergy rims on Deore hubs, 
> functionally identical to the Rivendell $360 budget wheelset.  I'm looking 
> for $225 plus shipping.  
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
>
> On Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 1:55:25 PM UTC-7 sof...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Casually seeking a used set of wheels, ideally under $400. Would love 
>> something like the Velocity Atlas/Cliffhanger + Shimano Deore hub sets 
>> that's currently sold out on Riv, but I'm open to others. Try me! 
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus questions

[Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!]

When Roberta posts her nifty mounting method I’m going to post my 
one-of-a-kind DISmounting method. I just gotta convince someone to video it 
for me….

On Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 5:41:02 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:

> I need this video! It's kinda silly that I have a droptube bike and still 
> try to swing my creaky old-guy leg over the back like it's a diamond frame. 
> Do you know how many times I've kicked that taillight on the rack and sent 
> lens and batteries flying?? A bunch of times! 
>
> On Friday, February 10, 2023 at 7:37:01 PM UTC-8 Roberta wrote:
>
>> For my (Leah’s actually) trip thru method ( I’ve only tripped once and 
>> that was on my She Devil before Leah shared her video ) get your knee high 
>> and your foot back high as possible and near the lowest part of the top 
>> tube. I signed up for a cold group ride tomorrow.  I’ll get someone to take 
>> a video if I remember and can send it to you. The first time doing it is 
>> the scariest. 
>>
>> On Friday, February 10, 2023 at 9:39:15 PM UTC-5 dougP wrote:
>>
>>> Wow! Miss a day & miss a lot. I'll try to answer / comment in order:
>>>
>>> Current stem is an 80 mm dirt drop & Map Ahearne bars in 660 mm width. 
>>> The Atlantis has a 58 cm top tube.
>>>
>>> The issue of mounting / dismounting is helpful. That's my current 
>>> problem. I have to do this gymnastic of leaning the bike WY over to get 
>>> my leg over the saddle. I'm unbalanced at that point. Never thought about 
>>> Roberta's method but can see myself doing the trip thru instead of the step 
>>> thru. Ponder, ponder.
>>>
>>> Roberta, that's an impressive collection of Rivendells. The fact you 
>>> have the 55 Platy & 52 Clem L is interesting. More options are better. 
>>>
>>> Thanks for the links to the websites. I've checked whatbars a few times 
>>> in my handlebar odyssey & will look at the frame one.
>>>
>>> Thanks to all for your help & suggestions.
>>>
>>> doug
>>>
>>>
>>> On Friday, February 10, 2023 at 12:20:07 PM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 I enjoy both of these websites but wish they had drawings for Clem & 
 Gus. I’ve not looked for other Riv models. Bikeinsights of course is the 
 one I am speaking of. 

 Sent from my iPhone 

 > On Feb 10, 2023, at 8:42 AM, esoterica etc  
 wrote: 
 > 
 >  
 > 
 >> On Feb 10, 2023, at 07:33, Roberta  wrote: 
 >> 
 >> There is a website ( but I forgot the name ) that superimposes bike 
 geometries over each other for comparison, but there’s nothing like a test 
 ride. There’s a similar site for handlebars. 
 >> 
 >> Roberta 
 >> Philadelphia 
 > 
 > The website Roberta is thinking of that superimposes bikes over each 
 other is bikeinsights.com, and the handlebar one is whatbars.com- both 
 excellent resources for comparison. 
 > 
 > ~Mark 
 > Raleigh, NC 
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Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus questions

[Joe Bernard]

I need this video! It's kinda silly that I have a droptube bike and still 
try to swing my creaky old-guy leg over the back like it's a diamond frame. 
Do you know how many times I've kicked that taillight on the rack and sent 
lens and batteries flying?? A bunch of times! 

On Friday, February 10, 2023 at 7:37:01 PM UTC-8 Roberta wrote:

> For my (Leah’s actually) trip thru method ( I’ve only tripped once and 
> that was on my She Devil before Leah shared her video ) get your knee high 
> and your foot back high as possible and near the lowest part of the top 
> tube. I signed up for a cold group ride tomorrow.  I’ll get someone to take 
> a video if I remember and can send it to you. The first time doing it is 
> the scariest. 
>
> On Friday, February 10, 2023 at 9:39:15 PM UTC-5 dougP wrote:
>
>> Wow! Miss a day & miss a lot. I'll try to answer / comment in order:
>>
>> Current stem is an 80 mm dirt drop & Map Ahearne bars in 660 mm width. 
>> The Atlantis has a 58 cm top tube.
>>
>> The issue of mounting / dismounting is helpful. That's my current 
>> problem. I have to do this gymnastic of leaning the bike WY over to get 
>> my leg over the saddle. I'm unbalanced at that point. Never thought about 
>> Roberta's method but can see myself doing the trip thru instead of the step 
>> thru. Ponder, ponder.
>>
>> Roberta, that's an impressive collection of Rivendells. The fact you have 
>> the 55 Platy & 52 Clem L is interesting. More options are better. 
>>
>> Thanks for the links to the websites. I've checked whatbars a few times 
>> in my handlebar odyssey & will look at the frame one.
>>
>> Thanks to all for your help & suggestions.
>>
>> doug
>>
>>
>> On Friday, February 10, 2023 at 12:20:07 PM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I enjoy both of these websites but wish they had drawings for Clem & 
>>> Gus. I’ve not looked for other Riv models. Bikeinsights of course is the 
>>> one I am speaking of. 
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone 
>>>
>>> > On Feb 10, 2023, at 8:42 AM, esoterica etc  
>>> wrote: 
>>> > 
>>> >  
>>> > 
>>> >> On Feb 10, 2023, at 07:33, Roberta  wrote: 
>>> >> 
>>> >> There is a website ( but I forgot the name ) that superimposes bike 
>>> geometries over each other for comparison, but there’s nothing like a test 
>>> ride. There’s a similar site for handlebars. 
>>> >> 
>>> >> Roberta 
>>> >> Philadelphia 
>>> > 
>>> > The website Roberta is thinking of that superimposes bikes over each 
>>> other is bikeinsights.com, and the handlebar one is whatbars.com- both 
>>> excellent resources for comparison. 
>>> > 
>>> > ~Mark 
>>> > Raleigh, NC 
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Re: [RBW] Re: New guy in North Carolina

[Richard Rose]

Yes, two beautiful bikes. That Samson is ridiculous! Kind of makes me want to try something similar with a J.P. Weigle I have access to. I have not done so because the Clem L I have been riding for a little over a year & just shy of 4K miles is simply the best riding bike I’ve ever owned. There may be no going back. Feel free to ask any questions about the Clem or the Gus I am currently building for trail duty.Sent from my iPhoneOn Feb 11, 2023, at 1:32 AM, Luke Hendrickson  wrote:Both gorgeous bikes! I myself had a Ritchey Swiss Cross with some Steilacooms on it for rough stuff and it excelled. Super zippy and it simply hopped over rocky stuff. It also rattled me nearly to death lolI wish you the best in procuring one of those models of Rivendell, Steve. I myself have an Atlantis and swear by it although I appreciate whatever Riv releases. Thoughts on a build for it yet?On Friday, February 10, 2023 at 9:39:43 PM UTC-6 steve...@gmail.com wrote:I recently joined RBW OB after lurking for some time and thought I’d take an opportunity to introduce myself; Steve from Asheville, NC
Full disclosure: I do not own a Rivendell bicycle. I have however been a longtime admirer of Grant Petersen (as well as Sheldon Brown).  It was probably contemporaneous reviews of the Bridgestone XO-1 that first brought Grant to my attention. I’ve never owned a Bridgestone bicycle either.
Having said all that, and if  you are still reading, the next bike I buy, new or used, will be a Rivendell, probably a step-through: a Susie/Wolbis, Clem L, or a Platy. I definitely welcome any advice or commentary regarding the step-throughs.  I won’t drone on (yet) about build details, 
I’ve included pics of the two bikes I currently ride. The shiny 650b converted Sampson is for smooth stuff and the Ritchey for rough stuff, mostly fire roads and double track a nearby national forest. They are both “keepers” (until they are not)..



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[RBW] Re: Do your MKS Monarch pedals have spiked wings yet ?

[Kim Hetzel]

Hi Garth,

Here are your requested measurements of my MKS Monarch platform pedal with 
extensions:

*front to back: 5 1/8"
*side to side edges: 5 3/4"
*distance outside of crank arm to the outside of the pedal body: 3/4"
*thickness of the pedal with spikes included: 7/8"

Let know, if I left any measurement out. I think I covered it.

Are you thinking about buying a pair with extensions for your bike ?

Kim Hetzel
Yelm, WA.


On Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 4:27:05 AM UTC-8 Garth wrote:

> Hey Kim, could you please measure if possible the actual platform width 
> and length overall(front to back, side to side platform edges),  plus the 
> distance from the outside crank arm to the outside of the body ?  Also the 
> overall body thickness, spikes to included ? 
>
> Thank you !
>
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[RBW] Re: New guy in North Carolina

[Luke Hendrickson]

Yeah, a buddy gave me the Berthoud (it’s from the first 400 made and was 
nearly unridden). I really like it so far and had my first all day ride on 
it earlier this week without much issue. 

Ha! Yeah, I felt like my bike looked too vanilla when I changed from mtb 
tires and was getting a lot of grief from rain, too. I chose the Flat 65s 
and just added some brown Berthoud mud flaps to be matching 🤣 I gotta say 
that these tires *barely* fit with the front mounting hardware and I have 
to be careful with rubbing. I do love them, but plan on ordering some René 
Herse Antelope Hills (Extralight) this week.
On Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 8:11:02 AM UTC-6 steve...@gmail.com wrote:

> Luke, I like that Atlantis!  Beautiful build too.  I see you have also 
> discovered Berthoud saddles. Looks like you went with Honjo fenders to 
> cover those big Scwalbe G-Ones?  Thanks 
>
> On Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 1:32:08 AM UTC-5 Luke Hendrickson wrote:
>
>> Both gorgeous bikes! I myself had a Ritchey Swiss Cross with some 
>> Steilacooms on it for rough stuff and it excelled. Super zippy and it 
>> simply hopped over rocky stuff. It also rattled me nearly to death lol
>>
>> I wish you the best in procuring one of those models of Rivendell, Steve. 
>> I myself have an Atlantis and swear by it although I appreciate whatever 
>> Riv releases. Thoughts on a build for it yet?
>>
>> On Friday, February 10, 2023 at 9:39:43 PM UTC-6 steve...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> [image: OB4riv.jpg]I recently joined RBW OB after lurking for some time 
>>> and thought I’d take an opportunity to introduce myself; Steve from 
>>> Asheville, NC
>>>
>>> Full disclosure: I do not own a Rivendell bicycle. I have however been a 
>>> longtime admirer of Grant Petersen (as well as Sheldon Brown).  It was 
>>> probably contemporaneous reviews of the Bridgestone XO-1 that first brought 
>>> Grant to my attention. I’ve never owned a Bridgestone bicycle either.
>>>
>>> Having said all that, and if  you are still reading, the next bike I 
>>> buy, new or used, will be a Rivendell, probably a step-through: a 
>>> Susie/Wolbis, Clem L, or a Platy. I definitely welcome any advice or 
>>> commentary regarding the step-throughs.  I won’t drone on (yet) about build 
>>> details, 
>>>
>>> I’ve included pics of the two bikes I currently ride. The shiny 650b 
>>> converted Sampson is for smooth stuff and the Ritchey for rough stuff, 
>>> mostly fire roads and double track a nearby national forest. They are both 
>>> “keepers” (until they are not).
>>>
>>> .[image: SAM4riv.jpg]
>>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] WTB/WTT – Huret Jubilee Long Cage Rear Derailleur

[Patrick Moore]

A bicycle built around a derailleur: that has to be a first. Why the
Jubilee?

I built a bike around a hub, but the hub include the gears. I'll be very
interested in the final result; please post build specs and photos.

On Fri, Feb 10, 2023 at 10:28 PM Luke Hendrickson <
phendricks...@paulpath.net> wrote:

> Hey all!
>
> I fly out to visit my folks a bunch and want to build up a bike to either
> fly *with* or stash there. Instead of starting with a frameset and
> building around that, I’d like to build it around a Huret Jubilee! Please
> pm me if you have one and wish to part with it/happen to be looking for
> something and want to see if I have it.
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[RBW] Re: New guy in North Carolina

[Steve]

Luke, I like that Atlantis!  Beautiful build too.  I see you have also 
discovered Berthoud saddles. Looks like you went with Honjo fenders to 
cover those big Scwalbe G-Ones?  Thanks 

On Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 1:32:08 AM UTC-5 Luke Hendrickson wrote:

> Both gorgeous bikes! I myself had a Ritchey Swiss Cross with some 
> Steilacooms on it for rough stuff and it excelled. Super zippy and it 
> simply hopped over rocky stuff. It also rattled me nearly to death lol
>
> I wish you the best in procuring one of those models of Rivendell, Steve. 
> I myself have an Atlantis and swear by it although I appreciate whatever 
> Riv releases. Thoughts on a build for it yet?
>
> On Friday, February 10, 2023 at 9:39:43 PM UTC-6 steve...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> [image: OB4riv.jpg]I recently joined RBW OB after lurking for some time 
>> and thought I’d take an opportunity to introduce myself; Steve from 
>> Asheville, NC
>>
>> Full disclosure: I do not own a Rivendell bicycle. I have however been a 
>> longtime admirer of Grant Petersen (as well as Sheldon Brown).  It was 
>> probably contemporaneous reviews of the Bridgestone XO-1 that first brought 
>> Grant to my attention. I’ve never owned a Bridgestone bicycle either.
>>
>> Having said all that, and if  you are still reading, the next bike I buy, 
>> new or used, will be a Rivendell, probably a step-through: a Susie/Wolbis, 
>> Clem L, or a Platy. I definitely welcome any advice or commentary regarding 
>> the step-throughs.  I won’t drone on (yet) about build details, 
>>
>> I’ve included pics of the two bikes I currently ride. The shiny 650b 
>> converted Sampson is for smooth stuff and the Ritchey for rough stuff, 
>> mostly fire roads and double track a nearby national forest. They are both 
>> “keepers” (until they are not).
>>
>> .[image: SAM4riv.jpg]
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Do your MKS Monarch pedals have spiked wings yet ?

[Garth]

Hey Kim, could you please measure if possible the actual platform width and 
length overall(front to back, side to side platform edges),  plus the 
distance from the outside crank arm to the outside of the body ?  Also the 
overall body thickness, spikes to included ? 

Thank you !

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