Re: [RBW] Re: WTB/WTT: 60cm Platypus frameset for my 64 Clem L

[Leah Peterson]

I can be shocking! But I had my blue Clem as my only Riv for a long time, and I had it set up as best I could with light parts and wheels and tires and still I was exhausted riding it at speed and up hills. The Platy solved that for me, and I had light parts on both and had Analog build both wheelsets. I tried the Clem for a club ride and I’m not lying when I say it taxed me. My heart beat so fast with the work I was putting in that I was throwing PACs. Now, I don’t know your demographics but for a 5’6” 128 lb woman it was work to race that Clem around. There’s nothing lowly about a Clem and I wouldn’t call the bike slow, either. But it’s not a club racer by design, and I certainly couldn’t make it into one.On Jul 31, 2023, at 11:01 PM, Johnny Alien  wrote:I am shocked Leahas someone who regularly takes a bike with extra weight and a non-ideal gear ranges on club rides I think its unfair to label the Clem as not suitable for the same. I (personally) would probably make changes to a Platy set up as such before using it for club rides but YES as we have seen it can be used for that. I stand by the fact that people just setup Clems differently and that leads to the whole "heavy and not as nimble" thought. Riv geometry is Riv geometry and there is nothing specific that makes the Platy majorly different other than how people treat them and adorn them. Personally I prefer the greater stepoverability of the Clem but I DO understand the reason why it gets labeled as lowly and slow. I just don't agree.On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 10:15:28 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Doug, Well, I can tell you in earnest! Now, you know I’m on your side about Clem-loving. I will never sell mine. But the Platy is more nimble and fits me like a glove. I race it around on club rides. But I can also haul a bunch of stuff with it. What can you not do with the Platy? Well, gravel rides aren’t ideal, I suppose.  Also, I hardly ever see a Cheviot for sale. I think people tend to keep the Rivendell mixtes. I’ve wondered why, but that is a subject for another thread.The Clem is also good at many things on that list, excluding club riding.  That one time the Platy was in the shop and I took it to the club ride…I nearly died that day, astride my blue Clem…ah, memories.What do you think, Justin? You’ve had a Chev and a Clem…LOn Jul 31, 2023, at 8:56 PM, Doug H.  wrote:What is it about the Platypus that relegates the Clem to not quite good enough? I ask in jest. I'm loving my Clem and if I bought a Platy it would have to be Clem plus one. I hope you find one in trade Justin but like Leah said it seems folks don't move on from a Platypus often.Doug On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 5:40:49 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote:I love my blue Clem but dark green and orange sounds sooo nice.On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 4:19:31 PM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy wrote:Yep and apparently they're doing completes, too? I'm not entirely sure this is correct but I think James told me a few weeks ago that they're coming in Sergio Green. On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 4:03:58 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Are they coming in Sergio Green? I had heard silver and Ana Purple but that was many months ago. They maybe changed it. Do you know what the second color will be?Good luck with your search. I love a Platy above all else. I bet you don’t sell it, even in 2 years when you get the itch to try something new. ☺️On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 3:23:46 PM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy wrote:Thanks Leah. I saw that, but was hoping to get one at a used price or to trade. Otherwise, I may hold out until the Sergio Green plattys are released (September according to the most recent calendar?) Like I said, I love my Clem but yes, I miss the Cheviot and am itching for something a little different. I rode Will's platypus when I was there last summer and really dug it. Seems like every two years I need to change it up ;-)On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 2:25:12 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Justin, it says C has one in Canada. I’ve bought from them before, they are the loveliest people. Cadre Rivendell Platypus Step-Through Countrybike Frameclcycle.caLeah On Jul 31, 2023, at 2:18 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!  wrote:I’ll do some digging and see if I can find you one, Justin. But I’m so curious - I know you loved that Clem and you used to have a Cheviot. Are you missing your old Chev? I have both bikes and I find the Platypus far superior to my Clem so I get it. I’ll get to looking…LeahOn Monday, July 31, 2023 at 9:37:27 AM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy wrote:Just throwing this out there in case anyone has a 60cm Platty frameset they're looking to unload or would be up for trading for my 64 Clem (in Lime Olive). Would pay $$ differential, of course. I love the Clem but got an itch for something a little different. Let me know if you'd be interested in discussing, etc. Thanks!



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Re: [RBW] Acorn Bag: Large Saddlebag

[Matthew Williams]

Bag is sold and on its way to a new RBWOG home!



> On Jul 31, 2023, at 3:14 PM, 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch 
>  wrote:
> 
> Mathew, I'll take that bag, Thanks. I've been a fan of Acorn and their 
> business model for many years and will make good use of it.  I'll send a PM 
> with details for shipping.
> Paul Germain
> 
> On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 2:47:54 PM UTC-4 Matthew Williams wrote:
>> Bump! $130! Free shipping!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Jul 24, 2023, at 2:51 PM, Matthew Williams > 
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>> 
>>> Acorn Large Saddlebag
>>> Black waxed canvas.
>>> Nearly new: mounted once and only used for a few rides.
>>> From a pet/smoke/fragrance-free home.
>>> 
>>> $130.
>>> Free shipping in the USofA.
>>> Sorry, no international shipping.
>>> 
>> 
>>> 
>> 
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Re: [RBW] Re: WTB/WTT: 60cm Platypus frameset for my 64 Clem L

[Johnny Alien]

I am shocked Leahas someone who regularly takes a bike with extra 
weight and a non-ideal gear ranges on club rides I think its unfair to 
label the Clem as not suitable for the same. I (personally) would probably 
make changes to a Platy set up as such before using it for club rides but 
YES as we have seen it can be used for that. I stand by the fact that 
people just setup Clems differently and that leads to the whole "heavy and 
not as nimble" thought. Riv geometry is Riv geometry and there is nothing 
specific that makes the Platy majorly different other than how people treat 
them and adorn them. Personally I prefer the greater stepoverability of the 
Clem but I DO understand the reason why it gets labeled as lowly and slow. 
I just don't agree.

On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 10:15:28 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> 
> Doug, Well, I can tell you in earnest! Now, you know I’m on your side 
> about Clem-loving. I will never sell mine. But the Platy is more nimble and 
> fits me like a glove. I race it around on club rides. But I can also haul a 
> bunch of stuff with it. What can you not do with the Platy? Well, gravel 
> rides aren’t ideal, I suppose.  Also, I hardly ever see a Cheviot for sale. 
> I think people tend to keep the Rivendell mixtes. I’ve wondered why, but 
> that is a subject for another thread.
>
> The Clem is also good at many things on that list, excluding club riding. 
>  That one time the Platy was in the shop and I took it to the club ride…I 
> nearly died that day, astride my blue Clem…ah, memories.
>
> What do you think, Justin? You’ve had a Chev and a Clem…
> L
>
> On Jul 31, 2023, at 8:56 PM, Doug H.  wrote:
>
> What is it about the Platypus that relegates the Clem to not quite good 
> enough? I ask in jest. I'm loving my Clem and if I bought a Platy it would 
> have to be Clem plus one. I hope you find one in trade Justin but like Leah 
> said it seems folks don't move on from a Platypus often.
>
> Doug 
>
> On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 5:40:49 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote:
>
>> I love my blue Clem but dark green and orange sounds sooo nice.
>> On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 4:19:31 PM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy wrote:
>>
>>> Yep and apparently they're doing completes, too? I'm not entirely sure 
>>> this is correct but I think James told me a few weeks ago that they're 
>>> coming in Sergio Green. 
>>> [image: Capture.PNG]
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 4:03:58 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Are they coming in Sergio Green? I had heard silver and Ana Purple but 
 that was many months ago. They maybe changed it. Do you know what the 
 second color will be?
 Good luck with your search. I love a Platy above all else. I bet you 
 don’t sell it, even in 2 years when you get the itch to try something new. 
 ☺️

 On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 3:23:46 PM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy wrote:

> Thanks Leah. I saw that, but was hoping to get one at a used price or 
> to trade. Otherwise, I may hold out until the Sergio Green plattys are 
> released (September according to the most recent calendar?) 
>
> Like I said, I love my Clem but yes, I miss the Cheviot and am itching 
> for something a little different. I rode Will's platypus when I was there 
> last summer and really dug it. Seems like every two years I need to 
> change 
> it up ;-)
>
> On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 2:25:12 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> Justin, it says C has one in Canada. I’ve bought from them before, 
>> they are the loveliest people. 
>>
>> [image: rivendell-platypus-pride-o-the-cosmos-t-shirt.jpg]
>>
>> Cadre Rivendell Platypus Step-Through Countrybike Frame 
>> 
>> clcycle.ca 
>> 
>>
>> 
>>
>> Leah 
>>
>> On Jul 31, 2023, at 2:18 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <
>> jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> I’ll do some digging and see if I can find you one, Justin. But I’m 
>> so curious - I know you loved that Clem and you used to have a Cheviot. 
>> Are 
>> you missing your old Chev? I have both bikes and I find the Platypus far 
>> superior to my Clem so I get it. I’ll get to looking…
>>
>> Leah
>>
>> On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 9:37:27 AM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy wrote:
>>
>>> Just throwing this out there in case anyone has a 60cm Platty 
>>> frameset they're looking to unload or would be up for trading for my 64 
>>> Clem (in Lime Olive). Would pay $$ differential, of course. I love the 
>>> Clem 
>>> but got an itch for something a little different. 
>>>
>>> Let me 

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB/WTT: 60cm Platypus frameset for my 64 Clem L

[Leah Peterson]

Doug, Well, I can tell you in earnest! Now, you know I’m on your side about Clem-loving. I will never sell mine. But the Platy is more nimble and fits me like a glove. I race it around on club rides. But I can also haul a bunch of stuff with it. What can you not do with the Platy? Well, gravel rides aren’t ideal, I suppose.  Also, I hardly ever see a Cheviot for sale. I think people tend to keep the Rivendell mixtes. I’ve wondered why, but that is a subject for another thread.The Clem is also good at many things on that list, excluding club riding.  That one time the Platy was in the shop and I took it to the club ride…I nearly died that day, astride my blue Clem…ah, memories.What do you think, Justin? You’ve had a Chev and a Clem…LOn Jul 31, 2023, at 8:56 PM, Doug H.  wrote:What is it about the Platypus that relegates the Clem to not quite good enough? I ask in jest. I'm loving my Clem and if I bought a Platy it would have to be Clem plus one. I hope you find one in trade Justin but like Leah said it seems folks don't move on from a Platypus often.Doug On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 5:40:49 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote:I love my blue Clem but dark green and orange sounds sooo nice.On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 4:19:31 PM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy wrote:Yep and apparently they're doing completes, too? I'm not entirely sure this is correct but I think James told me a few weeks ago that they're coming in Sergio Green. On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 4:03:58 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Are they coming in Sergio Green? I had heard silver and Ana Purple but that was many months ago. They maybe changed it. Do you know what the second color will be?Good luck with your search. I love a Platy above all else. I bet you don’t sell it, even in 2 years when you get the itch to try something new. ☺️On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 3:23:46 PM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy wrote:Thanks Leah. I saw that, but was hoping to get one at a used price or to trade. Otherwise, I may hold out until the Sergio Green plattys are released (September according to the most recent calendar?) Like I said, I love my Clem but yes, I miss the Cheviot and am itching for something a little different. I rode Will's platypus when I was there last summer and really dug it. Seems like every two years I need to change it up ;-)On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 2:25:12 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Justin, it says C has one in Canada. I’ve bought from them before, they are the loveliest people. Cadre Rivendell Platypus Step-Through Countrybike Frameclcycle.caLeah On Jul 31, 2023, at 2:18 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!  wrote:I’ll do some digging and see if I can find you one, Justin. But I’m so curious - I know you loved that Clem and you used to have a Cheviot. Are you missing your old Chev? I have both bikes and I find the Platypus far superior to my Clem so I get it. I’ll get to looking…LeahOn Monday, July 31, 2023 at 9:37:27 AM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy wrote:Just throwing this out there in case anyone has a 60cm Platty frameset they're looking to unload or would be up for trading for my 64 Clem (in Lime Olive). Would pay $$ differential, of course. I love the Clem but got an itch for something a little different. Let me know if you'd be interested in discussing, etc. Thanks!



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Re: [RBW] Re: WTB/WTT: 60cm Platypus frameset for my 64 Clem L

[Doug H.]

What is it about the Platypus that relegates the Clem to not quite good 
enough? I ask in jest. I'm loving my Clem and if I bought a Platy it would 
have to be Clem plus one. I hope you find one in trade Justin but like Leah 
said it seems folks don't move on from a Platypus often.
Doug 

On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 5:40:49 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote:

> I love my blue Clem but dark green and orange sounds sooo nice.
> On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 4:19:31 PM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy wrote:
>
>> Yep and apparently they're doing completes, too? I'm not entirely sure 
>> this is correct but I think James told me a few weeks ago that they're 
>> coming in Sergio Green. 
>> [image: Capture.PNG]
>>
>>
>>
>> On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 4:03:58 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Are they coming in Sergio Green? I had heard silver and Ana Purple but 
>>> that was many months ago. They maybe changed it. Do you know what the 
>>> second color will be?
>>> Good luck with your search. I love a Platy above all else. I bet you 
>>> don’t sell it, even in 2 years when you get the itch to try something new. 
>>> ☺️
>>>
>>> On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 3:23:46 PM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy wrote:
>>>
 Thanks Leah. I saw that, but was hoping to get one at a used price or 
 to trade. Otherwise, I may hold out until the Sergio Green plattys are 
 released (September according to the most recent calendar?) 

 Like I said, I love my Clem but yes, I miss the Cheviot and am itching 
 for something a little different. I rode Will's platypus when I was there 
 last summer and really dug it. Seems like every two years I need to change 
 it up ;-)

 On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 2:25:12 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
 wrote:

> Justin, it says C has one in Canada. I’ve bought from them before, 
> they are the loveliest people. 
>
> [image: rivendell-platypus-pride-o-the-cosmos-t-shirt.jpg]
>
> Cadre Rivendell Platypus Step-Through Countrybike Frame 
> 
> clcycle.ca 
> 
>
> 
>
> Leah 
>
> On Jul 31, 2023, at 2:18 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <
> jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I’ll do some digging and see if I can find you one, Justin. But I’m 
> so curious - I know you loved that Clem and you used to have a Cheviot. 
> Are 
> you missing your old Chev? I have both bikes and I find the Platypus far 
> superior to my Clem so I get it. I’ll get to looking…
>
> Leah
>
> On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 9:37:27 AM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy wrote:
>
>> Just throwing this out there in case anyone has a 60cm Platty 
>> frameset they're looking to unload or would be up for trading for my 64 
>> Clem (in Lime Olive). Would pay $$ differential, of course. I love the 
>> Clem 
>> but got an itch for something a little different. 
>>
>> Let me know if you'd be interested in discussing, etc. Thanks!
>>
>>
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[RBW] Re: Acorn Bag: Large Saddlebag

['Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Mathew, I'll take that bag, Thanks. I've been a fan of Acorn and their 
business model for many years and will make good use of it.  I'll send a PM 
with details for shipping.
Paul Germain

On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 2:47:54 PM UTC-4 Matthew Williams wrote:

> Bump! $130! Free shipping!
>
>
>
> On Jul 24, 2023, at 2:51 PM, Matthew Williams  
> wrote:
>
> Acorn Large Saddlebag
> Black waxed canvas.
> Nearly new: mounted once and only used for a few rides.
> From a pet/smoke/fragrance-free home.
>
> $130.
> Free shipping in the USofA.
> Sorry, no international shipping.
>
> 
>
>
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[RBW] Re: Dyno Refresh: Platypus Edition

[Jason Fuller]

that looks very good Leah!  i haven't done cleaner myself.  it looks like 
you left enough slack at all the spots where you need it (ie for full "lock 
to lock" steering and such).  tail light wiring is a pain, there's really 
no perfect answer. Bikes that have full-length housing have it pretty easy, 
you can electrical tape to the housing and the wire becomes nearly 
invisible. I have thought of trying a long length of heat shrink along the 
exposed downtube cable that i could stick the wire in with the derailer 
cable.. not sure if there's longterm concerns with chafing.  

On Saturday, 29 July 2023 at 23:42:21 UTC-7 Luke Hendrickson wrote:

> I’m personally a fan of zip ties securing the rear dyno light cable to the 
> downtube on my Riv. And for much the same reason as Dorothy: ease of 
> at-home maintenance is greatly increased and the dyno cable will be 
> stationary rather than move with each shift (however small).
>
> On Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 12:05:17 PM UTC-7 Dorothy C wrote:
>
>> I installed my dyno myself, so I don’t know how it is usually routed to 
>> the back, I just thought it might get fiddly to change shifter cables, and 
>> also that the back and forth motion might rub the rear light housing. My 
>> IQX lights have the cables and housing integral to the front light body, I 
>> think, so they aren’t easy to swap out if they get damaged. 
>>
>> On Friday, July 28, 2023 at 3:01:01 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I love my shop for many reasons but I give them 5 demerits for their 
>>> dyno expertise. They assembled my Platypus in January 2022 and it was never 
>>> strung up attractively, and then the rear light started shorting out, and 
>>> then I paid for them to fix it a few times and then I gave up. I called 
>>> Analog.
>>>
>>> Analog said send them the lights. They had to do extensive rewiring AND 
>>> I had to get a new coaxial box because that was all corroded. I have no 
>>> idea how I managed that after only one year, but we all have our talents.
>>>
>>> The lights came back to me today and I feel like the way I strung the 
>>> wires looks pretty great, but we will have to see if function is as good as 
>>> form. I have never, ever messed with dyno before, but I took photos of the 
>>> bike from before and tried not to make it worse.
>>>
>>> Photos coming in the next post…
>>> Leah
>>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: WTB/WTT: 60cm Platypus frameset for my 64 Clem L

[Johnny Alien]

I love my blue Clem but dark green and orange sounds sooo nice.
On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 4:19:31 PM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy wrote:

> Yep and apparently they're doing completes, too? I'm not entirely sure 
> this is correct but I think James told me a few weeks ago that they're 
> coming in Sergio Green. 
> [image: Capture.PNG]
>
>
>
> On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 4:03:58 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> Are they coming in Sergio Green? I had heard silver and Ana Purple but 
>> that was many months ago. They maybe changed it. Do you know what the 
>> second color will be?
>> Good luck with your search. I love a Platy above all else. I bet you 
>> don’t sell it, even in 2 years when you get the itch to try something new. 
>> ☺️
>>
>> On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 3:23:46 PM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks Leah. I saw that, but was hoping to get one at a used price or to 
>>> trade. Otherwise, I may hold out until the Sergio Green plattys are 
>>> released (September according to the most recent calendar?) 
>>>
>>> Like I said, I love my Clem but yes, I miss the Cheviot and am itching 
>>> for something a little different. I rode Will's platypus when I was there 
>>> last summer and really dug it. Seems like every two years I need to change 
>>> it up ;-)
>>>
>>> On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 2:25:12 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Justin, it says C has one in Canada. I’ve bought from them before, 
 they are the loveliest people. 

 [image: rivendell-platypus-pride-o-the-cosmos-t-shirt.jpg]

 Cadre Rivendell Platypus Step-Through Countrybike Frame 
 
 clcycle.ca 
 

 

 Leah 

 On Jul 31, 2023, at 2:18 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <
 jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:

 I’ll do some digging and see if I can find you one, Justin. But I’m so 
 curious - I know you loved that Clem and you used to have a Cheviot. Are 
 you missing your old Chev? I have both bikes and I find the Platypus far 
 superior to my Clem so I get it. I’ll get to looking…

 Leah

 On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 9:37:27 AM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy wrote:

> Just throwing this out there in case anyone has a 60cm Platty frameset 
> they're looking to unload or would be up for trading for my 64 Clem (in 
> Lime Olive). Would pay $$ differential, of course. I love the Clem but 
> got 
> an itch for something a little different. 
>
> Let me know if you'd be interested in discussing, etc. Thanks!
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Re: [RBW] Re: WTB/WTT: 60cm Platypus frameset for my 64 Clem L

[Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!]

Are they coming in Sergio Green? I had heard silver and Ana Purple but that 
was many months ago. They maybe changed it. Do you know what the second 
color will be?
Good luck with your search. I love a Platy above all else. I bet you don’t 
sell it, even in 2 years when you get the itch to try something new. ☺️

On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 3:23:46 PM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy wrote:

> Thanks Leah. I saw that, but was hoping to get one at a used price or to 
> trade. Otherwise, I may hold out until the Sergio Green plattys are 
> released (September according to the most recent calendar?) 
>
> Like I said, I love my Clem but yes, I miss the Cheviot and am itching for 
> something a little different. I rode Will's platypus when I was there last 
> summer and really dug it. Seems like every two years I need to change it up 
> ;-)
>
> On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 2:25:12 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> Justin, it says C has one in Canada. I’ve bought from them before, they 
>> are the loveliest people. 
>>
>> [image: rivendell-platypus-pride-o-the-cosmos-t-shirt.jpg]
>>
>> Cadre Rivendell Platypus Step-Through Countrybike Frame 
>> 
>> clcycle.ca 
>> 
>>
>> 
>>
>> Leah 
>>
>> On Jul 31, 2023, at 2:18 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <
>> jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> I’ll do some digging and see if I can find you one, Justin. But I’m so 
>> curious - I know you loved that Clem and you used to have a Cheviot. Are 
>> you missing your old Chev? I have both bikes and I find the Platypus far 
>> superior to my Clem so I get it. I’ll get to looking…
>>
>> Leah
>>
>> On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 9:37:27 AM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy wrote:
>>
>>> Just throwing this out there in case anyone has a 60cm Platty frameset 
>>> they're looking to unload or would be up for trading for my 64 Clem (in 
>>> Lime Olive). Would pay $$ differential, of course. I love the Clem but got 
>>> an itch for something a little different. 
>>>
>>> Let me know if you'd be interested in discussing, etc. Thanks!
>>>
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: WTB/WTT: 60cm Platypus frameset for my 64 Clem L

[Justin Kennedy]

Thanks Leah. I saw that, but was hoping to get one at a used price or to 
trade. Otherwise, I may hold out until the Sergio Green plattys are 
released (September according to the most recent calendar?) 

Like I said, I love my Clem but yes, I miss the Cheviot and am itching for 
something a little different. I rode Will's platypus when I was there last 
summer and really dug it. Seems like every two years I need to change it up 
;-)

On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 2:25:12 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:

> Justin, it says C has one in Canada. I’ve bought from them before, they 
> are the loveliest people. 
>
> [image: rivendell-platypus-pride-o-the-cosmos-t-shirt.jpg]
>
> Cadre Rivendell Platypus Step-Through Countrybike Frame 
> 
> clcycle.ca 
> 
>
> 
>
> Leah 
>
> On Jul 31, 2023, at 2:18 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!  
> wrote:
>
> I’ll do some digging and see if I can find you one, Justin. But I’m so 
> curious - I know you loved that Clem and you used to have a Cheviot. Are 
> you missing your old Chev? I have both bikes and I find the Platypus far 
> superior to my Clem so I get it. I’ll get to looking…
>
> Leah
>
> On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 9:37:27 AM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy wrote:
>
>> Just throwing this out there in case anyone has a 60cm Platty frameset 
>> they're looking to unload or would be up for trading for my 64 Clem (in 
>> Lime Olive). Would pay $$ differential, of course. I love the Clem but got 
>> an itch for something a little different. 
>>
>> Let me know if you'd be interested in discussing, etc. Thanks!
>>
>>
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[RBW] Re: FS: RH Barlow Pass Tires, Cork Grips, VO Rack, Rapha Jacket

[Jason]

Hi all - the RH tires are sold. The grips and rack are still up for sale -- 
as is the jacket, though I suppose Rapha is an outlier brand amongst the 
others, ha.

Jason
Oak Park, Illinois

On Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 3:02:18 PM UTC-5 Jason wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I have a few items sitting around that may be of interest to the group.
>
>
>- *Rene Herse Barlow Pass Tires, Endurance Casing - $100 (pair) + 
>shipping*
>   - (1) new in packaging
>   - (1) used for roughly 1,500 miles, mostly on pavement
>   - Loved these tires, but the fenders on my sidepull Sam don't give 
>   quite enough clearance for comfort. So I've moved onto 35s
>   - Prefer to sell as a pair for now
>   - Photos 
>   
> 
>
>
>- *Rivendell Cork Grips - $30 (pair)** + shipping*
>   - (2) new grips
>   - Machined for bar end shifters
>   - Photos 
>   
> 
>
>
>- *Velo Orange Porteur Rear Rack - $100** + shipping*
>   - Slight signs of wear from light use with Swift panniers
>   - Photos 
>   
> 
>
>
>- *Rapha Classic Winter Jacket - $180** + shipping*
>   - New with original tags
>   - Size - medium
>   - Color - black
>   - Photos 
>   
> 
>
>
> Prices indicated are net to me. I'll accept payments via Paypal and will 
> ship through Pirateship for the best rates from 60304.
>
>
> Jason
> Oak Park, Illinois
>
>
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[RBW] Re: Acorn Bag: Large Saddlebag

[Matthew Williams]

Bump! $130! Free shipping!



> On Jul 24, 2023, at 2:51 PM, Matthew Williams 
>  wrote:
> 
> Acorn Large Saddlebag
> Black waxed canvas.
> Nearly new: mounted once and only used for a few rides.
> From a pet/smoke/fragrance-free home.
> 
> $130.
> Free shipping in the USofA.
> Sorry, no international shipping.
> 
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Re: [RBW] Re: WTB/WTT: 60cm Platypus frameset for my 64 Clem L

[Leah Peterson]

Justin, it says C has one in Canada. I’ve bought from them before, they are the loveliest people. Cadre Rivendell Platypus Step-Through Countrybike Frameclcycle.caLeah On Jul 31, 2023, at 2:18 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!  wrote:I’ll do some digging and see if I can find you one, Justin. But I’m so curious - I know you loved that Clem and you used to have a Cheviot. Are you missing your old Chev? I have both bikes and I find the Platypus far superior to my Clem so I get it. I’ll get to looking…LeahOn Monday, July 31, 2023 at 9:37:27 AM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy wrote:Just throwing this out there in case anyone has a 60cm Platty frameset they're looking to unload or would be up for trading for my 64 Clem (in Lime Olive). Would pay $$ differential, of course. I love the Clem but got an itch for something a little different. Let me know if you'd be interested in discussing, etc. Thanks!



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[RBW] Re: WTB/WTT: 60cm Platypus frameset for my 64 Clem L

[Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!]

I’ll do some digging and see if I can find you one, Justin. But I’m so 
curious - I know you loved that Clem and you used to have a Cheviot. Are 
you missing your old Chev? I have both bikes and I find the Platypus far 
superior to my Clem so I get it. I’ll get to looking…
Leah

On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 9:37:27 AM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy wrote:

> Just throwing this out there in case anyone has a 60cm Platty frameset 
> they're looking to unload or would be up for trading for my 64 Clem (in 
> Lime Olive). Would pay $$ differential, of course. I love the Clem but got 
> an itch for something a little different. 
>
> Let me know if you'd be interested in discussing, etc. Thanks!
>
>
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Re: [RBW] Cargo/Kid bike recommendations (or bikefriday vs. tern)

[Michael Baquerizo]

recently put together a mundo for a friend with a triple and there's 
nothing weird about the seat tube. took a regular FD without any shims, 
etc. cant imagine a kombi is much different?

On Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 2:19:26 PM UTC-4 Drw wrote:

> Yeah it's definitely between the Kombi and Short haul now. Leaning Kombi, 
> but finding anywhere that stocks these for a test ride is proving 
> impossible in los angeles. Looks like the Kombi is out of stock now as 
> well. 
>
> Will M, did your Yuba come with a double up front? The Kombi is a 1x and I 
> dont know how easy it would be to route a cable and put a derailer on it 
> with all those weird tubing sizes and shapes. Could always just have 
> another chainring on as a manual bail out, I guess. 
> On Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 10:54:56 AM UTC-7 Will M wrote:
>
>> Drew,
>>
>> I faced the same dilemma a few years back.  An Atlantis + 
>> Rich-Lesnick-built 36-spoke rear wheel (and child carrier) were easily 
>> rated for my 40-lb 5 y.o., (also w/ sensory issues) but I found the weight 
>> that high up (on top o' 700c wheel) made the stability unsafe.  Really 
>> unsafe.  
>>
>> If the "footprint" is a constraint you'd consider relaxing, the 
>> discontinued Yuba Sweet Curry is the one to get.  Checks all your other 
>> boxes. Analog, capacity for rider plus 300 lbs (250-lbs in back and 50-lbs 
>> in front basket).  Twenty-inch rear wheel keeps the kids low and they can 
>> wiggle all they want (4 year old + 8 year old = 110 lbs + backpacks). 
>>  Frame-mounted front-basket with 50-lb capacity has little effect on 
>> handling (try putting 50-lbs in my Wald 139 basket on the front of the 
>> Atlantis!  Not.)  Handles like my old BMW motorcycle.
>>
>> Alas, the Sweet Curry is discontinued, and the Yuba Kombi (with 24" 
>> wheels) is the analog option now.  Slightly shorter wheelbase and lower 
>> weight capacity of the Sweet Curry, but with the monkey bars in back, your 
>> son will not outgrow it for years.  Yuba website shows a nice way to hang 
>> 'em vertically in small apartments. :-)
>>
>> Tip: The Analog Yubas are sped'ed with gearing that's too tall.  I 
>> swapped the front crank with the RBW/Silver 24x38.  The ratios are perfect 
>> with the 11x32 rear cassette.  And the 178mm (!) crank arms definitely help 
>> when starting up at traffic lights with 110-lbs of kids.
>>
>> Seems space is a hard constraint for you.  It is me too (NYC apartment), 
>> so the Yuba lives on the street year-round.  I simply know of no other bike 
>> that will be as good for a 5-y.o. (and then 6 and then 7 and then...)I 
>> take mine to my LBS twice a year for maintenance.  Since 2017, I've worn 
>> out 1 rear hub, 2 bottom brackets, 5 chains, 2 complete sets of disc brake 
>> pads, 1 rear derailer, and 1 broken derailer hanger.  And folks have stolen 
>> the saddle and post and cushions.  Oh well.  Bright lights, big city and 
>> all. 
>>
>> Wow, that Globe Haul is a neat option too.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Will
>> NYC
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 7:17:41 PM UTC-5 wboe...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Why not electric?  My kids are nearing college age and I'm looking 
>>> forward to replacing a car with an e-cargo bike.  I have no specific 
>>> recommendations for you, but to me, you get more general utility with a 
>>> motor.
>>>
>>> Will
>>>
>>> On Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 6:10:41 PM UTC-4 Chester wrote:
>>>
 Drew,

 The Yuba Kombi probably will make more sense in the long term because 
 it's, like, a mid-tail cargo bike and when your kid is riding on their own 
 it's still useful as a cargo hauler. Also can best serve as both kid and 
 cargo interchangeably, during transition period when you want your kid to 
 be able to hop onto padded bench seat sometimes, but not so much that 
 you're going to keep a full child seat installed.

 Smaller wheels do make carrying a kid feel better. I went from riding 
 with a kid in a Thule rear rackmount seat on an old 26" Rockhopper and 
 then 
 got an Orbea Katu with 20" wheels and the latter rode much nicer with the 
 top-heavy load. Even for me but especially for my wife, who isn't so 
 confident on a bike, even without a load. 

 Orbea unfortunately doesn't sell the Katu in the USA any more. It's a 
 great family bike for sub-"cargo" use but is closer to a mid-tail cargo 
 bike (with 20" wheels) than most minivelos, with pretty long 
 chainstays/wheelbase. Also with geo designed for more upright riding and 
 flexible range of rider height. Plenty of heel clearance to ride with a 
 set 
 of panniers mounted to an add-on rear rack, and also has an "integrated" 
 rack that bolts on to the headtube.

 Based on my experience, 20" wheels instead of even 24" wheels I think 
 will be appreciably nicer with a load above the rack line, but 24" is at 
 least better than 27.5" or 26" in that regard, and if 

Re: [RBW] Ride (Push) Report: A Tour of Three Valleys

[Jay Lonner]

John,Sorry to reply to the group, but I sent you a PM a few days ago that maybe got caught in a spam filter or something. Anyway, if it’s OK I’d like to ask you a few logistical questions about this trip, I have some time off at the end of August and this route is very compelling.Thanks,Jay LonnerBellingham, WASent from my Atari 400On Jul 29, 2023, at 9:08 PM, John Rinker  wrote:A five-hour push up a steep, rock-strewn track isn't necessarily what I look for as I pour over topo maps looking for places to explore in my neck of the woods, but such surprises come with the territory out here in British Columbia when one wants to strike out into the wilderness and traverse from one valley to the next. This was the plan: to ride from home and up the Slocan River valley, cross over into the Columbia River valley, then cross over again into the Granby River valley, and then loop back crossing back through each valley until we end up home again. Lots of up. Lots of down. And, lots of water!<20230711_100624.jpeg>Like many places this summer, the interior rainforest of BC is way too hot to ride or push bikes up sharp slopes even with the promise of icy creeks and clear rivers in which to cool off. But, a couple of weeks ago, a friend and I climbed through a window of fresh, rainy weather to explore the Valkyr and Monashee ranges on our way across three valleys.I love a tour that begins in my front yard. No cars, no hassle, and because I live on the mountain, the first 5 km is all downhill. Of course, at the end of the adventure that last 5 km can be a tough one.Craig and I met at the trailhead of Slocan Valley Rail Trail which follows the Slocan River for about 50km (You've seen photos of my favorite swimming holes many times before) and, fully loaded for a self-supported adventure in the mountains, set off on a 6-day trip of pedaling, pushing, swimming and fly-fishing. Spotting grizzlies was also a top priority.Craig is a great guy to cycle with because our rides are never about distances covered but about the experiences and enjoyment within each kilometer. He's super-mellow, a fine camp cook, and knows well where the trout like to spend their days. We enjoy a lot of time off the bikes checking out the forests, the rocks (Craig's a geologist), and the rivers- all part of the scenery through which we like to travel.Much of our riding took us over remote forest roads where we scarcely encountered another vehicle. We spent time on old rail trails, the longest being the historic Columbia-Western from Grand Forks to Castlegar. This 100+ km section includes some very dramatic trestles high above the Arrow Lakes and several tunnels. The longest of these curves through the mountain for about a kilometer and leaves one riding in cold, eerie darkness for a spell. We rode through the remnants of the Octopus Creek fire from 2021 which burned more than 18,000 hectares of BC forest. It's both a sobering reminder of how tenuous our place in the forest here is, and also how resilient life adapted to this environment can be. Everywhere there was new growth, wildflowers, and even many live, healthy trees standing just meters away from the burnt-out shells of fir and ponderosa pine.There was, of course, the slog up Canyon Creek road which took us out of the Slocan Valley and into the Columbia River valley. At an average grade of 12% up a track cut for powerline maintenance, this surface was mostly loose, rounded rock the size of bowling balls, baby heads, and baseballs and required great effort not only to keep our bikes upright but also our feet firmly planted on the ground. Even when the slope exceeded 20%, any patch of packed dirt to roll over seemed a respite from the rocks that fought back against our efforts to roll our loaded bikes uphill. Thankfully, the sun stayed hidden behind thick cloud cover and the higher we pushed the more we found ourselves surrounded in cool mist. Cresting the Valkyre after five hours, we were met with an increasingly rideable forest road that shot us down toward the lower Arrow Lakes.The absolute best thing about biking around the mountains of BC is that cool, fresh water is never far away with snow still melting off the peaks in mid-July. And so even when the clouds abated revealing a fierce sun, a refreshing dip in a creek, river or lake was often just around the next bend or at the bottom of the next hill. When we rode over the Monashees and into the Granby River Valley, we followed Burrell Creek until it joined the Granby, ever vigilant for swimming holes and eddies of trout.This ride is about a 350km circuit and 6 days was a very comfortable pace in which to complete it. The big push over Canyon Creek ups the challenge level, but mostly it was super pleasant riding- climbing and descending at comfortable grades. We spent a lot of time in or near the various creeks and rivers along which we traveled. It was, in fact, probably as much a swimming tour as it was a bikepacking tour. Had we hit 

Re: [RBW] EVERYTHING! Lots of parts and tools

[Davey Two Shoes]

man,  I really need to be quicker on this board.

On Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 11:18:52 AM UTC-4 twowheeledtexan wrote:

> Thank you everyone for your interest and helping finance our move. I'm 
> caught up so far with emails and mailed a bunch of stuff yesterday. If you 
> haven't heard from me I'm probably waiting on a response from someone else 
> who has dibs before I respond to you. Please be patient.
>
> Aaron
>
> On Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 10:05:02 PM UTC-5 eliot...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Yes, I did. He’s probably working his way down a very large list.
>>
>> On Sat, Jul 29, 2023 at 7:50 PM Richard Rose  wrote:
>>
>>> Wait, did anyone get a reply to their private messages?
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Jul 29, 2023, at 10:32 PM, Eliot Balogh  wrote:
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>> Seriously. Amazing. Needs a post of the year award and recognition for 
>>> his time and generosity. 
>>>
>>> Maybe the beneficiaries can post their updated projects ?
>>>
>>> On Sat, Jul 29, 2023 at 7:09 PM Michael Baquerizo  
>>> wrote:
>>>
 this was a crazy service to every project bike in every garage. thank 
 you 

 On Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 6:57:06 PM UTC-4 Matthew Williams wrote:

> OMG PM TIA
>
>
>
> On Jul 29, 2023, at 11:13 AM, Drw  wrote:
>
> Also pm'd. I'm probably too late, but this was fun. 
>
> On Friday, July 28, 2023 at 4:14:22 PM UTC-7 eliot...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> RIP your inbox. Pm sent. Like a fat kid at a candy shop. 
>>
>> On Fri, Jul 28, 2023 at 2:24 PM Danny  wrote:
>>
>>> PM sent as well.
>>>
>>> -Danny
>>>
>>> On Fri, Jul 28, 2023 at 4:23 PM Nick A.  
>>> wrote:
>>>
 PM'D!

 On Friday, July 28, 2023 at 5:03:24 PM UTC-4 bryan...@gmail.com 
 wrote:

> Sent an email on a few things!
>
> On Friday, July 28, 2023 at 3:53:26 PM UTC-4 rmro...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> PM sent on Silver shifters.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Jul 28, 2023, at 2:28 PM, twowheeledtexan  
>> wrote:
>>
>> I'm moving and clearing out a bunch of stuff I've been hoarding. 
>> Prices are shipped, PP or Venmo, you pay the fees or friends and 
>> family. 
>> Discounts for multiple things, the more you buy the better so I 
>> don't have 
>> to ship multiple little things. If you don't like the price just 
>> make a 
>> reasonable offer. The pics should go along with the list hopefully. 
>> I'm in 
>> NW Indiana an hour from Chicago if you really wanted to come pick 
>> something 
>> up. I'll also be listing a few bikes soon. Please just message or 
>> email me 
>> instead of crowding the forum with responses.
>>
>>
>>
>> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1--2QXscjKipzaGsGAcK8fKL8KamllTMS?usp=drive_link
>>
>> Bike parts listed in general from top left of picture down to 
>> bottom right. Everything is used and in good condition unless 
>> otherwise 
>> mentioned or New In Box.
>>  
>>
>> *Threaded stems:*
>>
>> Nitto forged Tallux I believe 25.4x110 150mm min insertion $60
>>
>> Nitto Technomic 26x100 150mm min insert $40
>>
>> Technomic 26x70x 150mm $40
>>
>> Technomic 26x50x 150 $40
>>
>> Discord Fingerling 70mm and 50mm x 31.8 $120
>>
>> Discord Wright 30mmx31.8 $120
>>
>> Velo Orange 80x31.8x 150mm $30
>>  
>>
>> *Threadless stems:*
>>
>> Velo Orange 25.4x100 $25
>>
>> VO 25.4x90 $25
>>
>> VO 25.4x80 $25
>>
>> Soma 25.4x100 $20
>>
>> Soma 26x100 $20
>>
>> IRD 26x80 $25
>>
>> Silver unmarked 26x100 $5 or free with any other purchase
>>
>> Nitto UI85EX 26x60 $80
>>
>> Dimension 31.8x100 $5 or free with any other purchase
>>
>> FSA 31.8x90 $10
>>  
>>
>> *Brake levers:*
>>
>> Shimano BL-R550 2 sets black and 3 sets silver $30 a set
>>
>> Sunrace no markings on them but I believe they’re the V brake 
>> model that Riv used to sell $30
>>
>> Shimano BL-R780 black V brake NIB $30
>>
>> Dia Compe short pull $10
>>
>> TRP RRL Black $60
>>
>> TRP RRL Gum $80
>>
>> Gevenalle GX 10 spd Shimano mtn short/long pull compatible $120
>>
>> Gevenalle/Retroshift 9spd Shimano short pull $110
>>
>> Cane Creek v brake $20
>>  
>>
>> *Brakes:*
>>
>> Paul Comp Motolites 3 sets $180 a pair. One set 

[RBW] Re: ISO Roadini...or?

[Davey Two Shoes]

I've been giving the Soma Pescadero and New VO Rando a serious look.

On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 8:35:32 AM UTC-4 JohnS wrote:

> Very nice ride Jamin, thanks for sharing.
>
> JohnS
>
> On Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 10:55:58 AM UTC-4 jamin orrall wrote:
>
>> Keep an eye out for an 80's specialized sequoia, they are wonderful 
>> bikes.  Fits 32's or 650b's with tektro r559s, rides like a fast Rivendell 
>> but a little flexier. One of my favorite bikes.
>> [image: IMG_6651.JPG]
>> On Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 8:08:18 AM UTC-4 Bones wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks! The saddle height in that picture is probably between 79-80.
>>>
>>> Bones
>>>
>>> On Friday, July 28, 2023 at 12:55:05 PM UTC-4 jhri...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>
 Bones, that's a beautiful Roadini build. Could I ask your saddle 
 height? I'm 78.5ish with an 89.5 PBH and having a difficult time deciding 
 between frames myself.

 On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 1:46:37 PM UTC-4 JohnS wrote:

> Hello Peter,
>
> Wow, an '81 Sequoia! Those are very rare since only about 700 were 
> made by hand. In '82 is when production ramped up. Please post a picture 
> if 
> you can.
>
> Thanks,
> John
>
>
> On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 11:58:26 AM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Very nice build, Bones!  B) 
>>
>> On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 11:05:30 AM UTC-4 Bones wrote:
>>
>>> I started with an Appaloosa, which I built as a workhorse to ferry 
>>> my kids around. I wanted something without all the racks and utility so 
>>> I 
>>> purchased a Hillborne. Great bike, but I found it too similar to my 
>>> Appaloosa so I moved it along and bought a Roadini. It was exactly what 
>>> I 
>>> was looking for. No, it is not a delicate, lightweight bike. That is to 
>>> my 
>>> benefit, as I can do stupid things to it without worrying about it 
>>> being 
>>> damaged. It is a Rivendell, and it rides like all of my other 
>>> Rivendells. 
>>> It currently resides at my parents' house, and I make a point to ride 
>>> it 
>>> whenever I visit. I love that bike.
>>>
>>> [image: roadini2.jpg]
>>>
>>> Bones
>>>
>>> On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 1:49:48 AM UTC-4 chasenl...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 [image: IMG_4997.jpeg]

 I am about 200 miles into my orange-ass roadini and I love it. Set 
 up with a23s, dirt drops, cavas and an analog 30mm stem. It is not 
 flexy 
 and light like my rb 2. It is no sports car. Its like a benz, smooth 
 and 
 comfy. I have a 90 stumpjumper (that I’m convinced could be the worlds 
 greatest bicycle), and the roadini is v similar, minus canti post, add 
 practical geometry. It is definitely stout, which makes the lack of 
 rack 
 mounts annoying, but its not t stout. To me, it feels like a road 
 tourer, not a zippy speed machine. I think a crust mallochio or 
 lightning 
 bolt might be lighter/flexier/zippier. 
 On Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 10:03:16 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote:

> This paragraph is from Will's recent email... If this sounds like 
> what you're looking for then I say buy one. 
>
> "Yes, the Roadini is heavier than a carbon frame, but, and even 
> though it's a cliche phrase at this point, *it rides light* and I 
> don't care if I'm two minutes slower than my alternate-universe self 
> who 
> rides a carbon bike. I still feel fast on it, and I'm not racing 
> anybody 
> anyway, even myself. My bike priorities are safety, comfort, 
> reliability, 
> and the ability to stretch the bike beyond it's stated purpose. Most 
> of you 
> aren't able to come test ride one before you buy, but those that do 
> invariably say something like, "it's faster than I thought it would 
> be!". 
> It's always been more about the rider than the frame, but I know what 
> they 
> mean."
>
> Doug
>
>
> On Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 9:14:40 PM UTC-4 
> brenton...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I have really fallen for these luscious new Roadini builds I've 
>> seen at Riv and Blue Lug.
>>
>> I have a Sam Hillborne and love it. It's been through several 
>> iterations of cockpit/racks/bags/brakes/wheels/tires and all have 
>> been 
>> really fun. Right now it has flat bars with sweep, chunky 47mm 
>> tires, and 
>> is an excellent all around adventure/trail/camping ride. It's 
>> currently my 
>> only bike!
>>
>> Before the Sam, I rode 90s road bikes exclusively for 20 years, 
>> and those worked great for 

[RBW] WTB/WTT: 60cm Platypus frameset for my 64 Clem L

[Justin Kennedy]

Just throwing this out there in case anyone has a 60cm Platty frameset 
they're looking to unload or would be up for trading for my 64 Clem (in 
Lime Olive). Would pay $$ differential, of course. I love the Clem but got 
an itch for something a little different. 

Let me know if you'd be interested in discussing, etc. Thanks!


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[RBW] Re: Ride Report + Film photos

[Stephen]

Thanks Jamin and John! Also appreciate your recent ride report John, and 
feeling envious of all those swimming holes.

On Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 11:40:20 AM UTC-4 John Rinker wrote:

> Sorry to hear your ride was cut short, especially since your bike looks 
> perfectly set for a long, comfortable ride. Very nice! I really love that 
> last photo of the reservoir's edge. Makes me want to walk that lip to its 
> end. Thanks for sharing these.
>
> Cheers, John
>
> On Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 7:49:24 AM UTC-7 Stephen wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> Want to share some film photos from a recent bikepacking (mis)adventure. 
>> I departed from brooklyn, ny early June with the intention of getting to 
>> poultney, VT for the analog 4x4 ride in about 4 days. Due to bad luck, this 
>> was right when canadian wildfire smoke rolled in super heavily to ny. By 
>> the evening of my first day the smoke was pretty thick, and on day 2 it was 
>> so intense that you couldn't see across the hudson. After sleeping out in 
>> that mess I was feeling pretty unwell on day 2 and decided to ditch the 
>> ride, head to the metro north in Beacon and get home. 
>>
>> Despite the disappointment, I really enjoyed that first day of riding and 
>> had a nice little overnighter adventure. My route followed the old croton 
>> aqueduct trail north from the city, cut through peekskill and finished up 
>> high in Fahnestock state park. 
>>
>> I'm new to film, using a rollei 35 led with fuji 400 color, slowly 
>> figuring it out. Each roll I get developed there are happy surprises and 
>> let downs, but I like how it makes me more intentional than using a phone 
>> camera. Didn't take as many photos as I could've, these are mostly from the 
>> OCA and finish off at the reservoir itself which was quite impressive.
>>
>> [image: 14990001.jpg]
>>
>> [image: 14990002.jpg]
>>
>> [image: 14990003.jpg]
>>
>> [image: 14990004.jpg]
>>
>> [image: 14990007.jpg]
>>
>> [image: 14990008.jpg]
>>
>> [image: 14990009.jpg]
>>
>> [image: 14990010.jpg]
>>
>> [image: 14990011.jpg]
>>
>> [image: 14990012.jpg]
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: ISO Roadini...or?

[JohnS]

Very nice ride Jamin, thanks for sharing.

JohnS

On Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 10:55:58 AM UTC-4 jamin orrall wrote:

> Keep an eye out for an 80's specialized sequoia, they are wonderful bikes. 
>  Fits 32's or 650b's with tektro r559s, rides like a fast Rivendell but a 
> little flexier. One of my favorite bikes.
> [image: IMG_6651.JPG]
> On Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 8:08:18 AM UTC-4 Bones wrote:
>
>> Thanks! The saddle height in that picture is probably between 79-80.
>>
>> Bones
>>
>> On Friday, July 28, 2023 at 12:55:05 PM UTC-4 jhri...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Bones, that's a beautiful Roadini build. Could I ask your saddle height? 
>>> I'm 78.5ish with an 89.5 PBH and having a difficult time deciding between 
>>> frames myself.
>>>
>>> On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 1:46:37 PM UTC-4 JohnS wrote:
>>>
 Hello Peter,

 Wow, an '81 Sequoia! Those are very rare since only about 700 were made 
 by hand. In '82 is when production ramped up. Please post a picture if you 
 can.

 Thanks,
 John


 On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 11:58:26 AM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote:

> Very nice build, Bones!  B) 
>
> On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 11:05:30 AM UTC-4 Bones wrote:
>
>> I started with an Appaloosa, which I built as a workhorse to ferry my 
>> kids around. I wanted something without all the racks and utility so I 
>> purchased a Hillborne. Great bike, but I found it too similar to my 
>> Appaloosa so I moved it along and bought a Roadini. It was exactly what 
>> I 
>> was looking for. No, it is not a delicate, lightweight bike. That is to 
>> my 
>> benefit, as I can do stupid things to it without worrying about it being 
>> damaged. It is a Rivendell, and it rides like all of my other 
>> Rivendells. 
>> It currently resides at my parents' house, and I make a point to ride it 
>> whenever I visit. I love that bike.
>>
>> [image: roadini2.jpg]
>>
>> Bones
>>
>> On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 1:49:48 AM UTC-4 chasenl...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> [image: IMG_4997.jpeg]
>>>
>>> I am about 200 miles into my orange-ass roadini and I love it. Set 
>>> up with a23s, dirt drops, cavas and an analog 30mm stem. It is not 
>>> flexy 
>>> and light like my rb 2. It is no sports car. Its like a benz, smooth 
>>> and 
>>> comfy. I have a 90 stumpjumper (that I’m convinced could be the worlds 
>>> greatest bicycle), and the roadini is v similar, minus canti post, add 
>>> practical geometry. It is definitely stout, which makes the lack of 
>>> rack 
>>> mounts annoying, but its not t stout. To me, it feels like a road 
>>> tourer, not a zippy speed machine. I think a crust mallochio or 
>>> lightning 
>>> bolt might be lighter/flexier/zippier. 
>>> On Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 10:03:16 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote:
>>>
 This paragraph is from Will's recent email... If this sounds like 
 what you're looking for then I say buy one. 

 "Yes, the Roadini is heavier than a carbon frame, but, and even 
 though it's a cliche phrase at this point, *it rides light* and I 
 don't care if I'm two minutes slower than my alternate-universe self 
 who 
 rides a carbon bike. I still feel fast on it, and I'm not racing 
 anybody 
 anyway, even myself. My bike priorities are safety, comfort, 
 reliability, 
 and the ability to stretch the bike beyond it's stated purpose. Most 
 of you 
 aren't able to come test ride one before you buy, but those that do 
 invariably say something like, "it's faster than I thought it would 
 be!". 
 It's always been more about the rider than the frame, but I know what 
 they 
 mean."

 Doug


 On Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 9:14:40 PM UTC-4 
 brenton...@gmail.com wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I have really fallen for these luscious new Roadini builds I've 
> seen at Riv and Blue Lug.
>
> I have a Sam Hillborne and love it. It's been through several 
> iterations of cockpit/racks/bags/brakes/wheels/tires and all have 
> been 
> really fun. Right now it has flat bars with sweep, chunky 47mm tires, 
> and 
> is an excellent all around adventure/trail/camping ride. It's 
> currently my 
> only bike!
>
> Before the Sam, I rode 90s road bikes exclusively for 20 years, 
> and those worked great for city/commuting/neighborhood/pub rides. 
> I've 
> heard that the Roadini does NOT offer that kind of 
> ride/speed/feel/handling/gusto/whatever, from several folks in this 
> group.
>
> So am I fooling myself into thinking another $2500 Riv build is