[RBW] Re: Gus Boots coming back?

[Jonathan Stafford]

This reply will show up wayyy too late to be helpful. But an email from Riv 
gave an indication of available frames timeline.
   
   - Sam Hillbornes - around Halloween
   - Platypus frames - November
   - Appaloosas - early next year
   - Clem Ls - March or April
   - Charlie Gallops - sometime around Summer
   - Homers after that
   - Susie/Gus after that


Looks like it'll be a pretty long wait. Hopefully, the Susie will work for 
you. Ditto to the above comment that the Susie has been upped in weight 
class. 

just Jonathan.


*PS. Why does it take so long for my post to show up in the forum? Is it 
because I'm a Texan? *
On Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 9:18:53 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:

> You might want to discuss the weight limit of the Susie with them. Will 
> recently posted an email saying under 210 should be fine, I always thought 
> 165 sounded way low based on my one spin around the building on one. I'm 
> not quite up to the bigger number but I'm certainly not 165 lbs. and the 
> bike felt as sturdy as any other Riv I've owned, and I've owned a bunch. 
>
> Joe "not a superlight" Bernard
> On Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 3:01:41 PM UTC-8 Ryan M. wrote:
>
>> Before I send off an email to Riv and bother them, does anybody here know 
>> when a new shipment of Gus Boots Willsen bikes are coming?  Or maybe they 
>> are never coming back?  I missed out on the first batch because I wasn't 
>> paying much attention and these bikes seem to sell out quick like rock and 
>> roll shows. (I weigh too much for a Susie, so that is a no-go)
>>
>> Thanks. 
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: ISO: budget 650b rim brake wheel set

[Jonathan Stafford]

No experience, but seen some RBW members talk about these in the past w/ 
mixed reviews. cyclestoussaint 650B 

I just went super cheapo with an Amazon StaTru set for under $100 shipped. 
I do not expect much from them but they'll do fine until I get around to 
building my new wheels. After that, I'll donate them to a local coop for 
some 26" conversion thing or wheel truing lessons. Good luck!
On Thursday, November 26, 2020 at 3:29:27 PM UTC-5 Nikko in Oakland wrote:

> Hey y’all,
>
> I’m waiting for Rich to get all the parts to build me a wheelset. 
>
> In the meantime, does anybody have a < $200 650b rim brake wheel set 
> they’re willing to part with? Preferably in the Bay Area so I can pick it 
> up instead of pay for shipping. 
>
> Thanks in advance! 
>
> Nikko 
>
>

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[RBW] Re: PSA: New Sams are open for order

[Jonathan Stafford]

54cm are sold out too! Yikes that was fast...

On Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 3:24:32 PM UTC-5 Ashwath Akirekadu wrote:

>
> https://www.rivbike.com/collections/framesets/products/frame-sam-hillborne-2020
>
> 51cm are already sold out.  
>

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[RBW] Re: In-kind donations for effective cycling advocacy

[Jonathan Stafford]

Hey Jay,

If your local bike advocacy group has a way for you to get involved that 
means a lot to them - that's the in-kind gift that most bicycle advocacy 
orgs appreciate most. Trust me, I work for one and if I had to choose the 
monetary donation from parts you sold or having you phone bank for yearend 
appeal, or getting a petition signed to increase roadway safety in 
underserved areas...I'll take your time over your money all day! 

As it relates to Riv's BRP pricing, maybe you could find your local Riv 
dealer and make them the offer you thought to make Riv. Being intentional 
about who you're willing to sell/donate your parts to is a lot easier at 
the local level. Plus, you may already have a good relationship with the 
shop and have a chance to meet some folks you otherwise may not have. 

I'm just happy you're thinking deeply about how to be involved. If you 
decide to sell here, I'll support your efforts by paying what you ask w/o 
negotiation. But that's just me. Best of luck!
On Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 5:28:18 PM UTC-4 Collin A wrote:

> Is the goal to supply under-served populations with tools and equipment 
> they would otherwise not be able to afford, or to have a more broad impact 
> on society's treatment of certain populations? I'm not trying to get 
> philosophical, just that the difference between the two will impact whether 
> it's better to fund Riv's BRP or something like the ACLU. 
>
> Regardless, selling the parts and donating the funds is the easiest and 
> most effective way to go I think. You could always ask Riv if they want the 
> old parts I guess?
>
> Good Luck,
> Collin in Sacramento
>
> On Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 11:46:10 AM UTC-7 Jay Lonner wrote:
>
>> Over the years I have amassed a sizable stash of really nice components 
>> that I no longer need - Paul brakes and levers, Nitto stems and handlebars, 
>> XTR M900 wheelset, SON dynohub, etc. It's all valuable on the open market, 
>> but Riv's BRP has got me thinking about how best to donate it for maximal 
>> benefit. My fear is that if I just dropped it all off at my local bike 
>> co-op the best stuff will be skimmed by the staff. I've thought of reaching 
>> out to Riv directly to see if they could repurpose it for the BRP, but that 
>> potentially creates issues they'd rather avoid (liability, not wanting to 
>> become a used parts dumping ground, etc.). So I thought I'd poll the nice 
>> folks here for some ideas on how to Marie Kondo my parts bin while serving 
>> the interests of social justice. It may be that the best move will be to 
>> take a page from Peter Singer and sell the stuff outright and then donate 
>> the proceeds - in that case stay tuned, since I'll probably list it all 
>> here first.
>>
>> Jay Lonner
>> Bellingham, WA
>>
>

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