[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Lugged Susie

[BrianT]

"Don't agonize, experiment" is pretty solid advice re: tires, bikes, and 
life generally.

Pass & Stow looks awesome. Ideas percolating

On Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 9:37:33 PM UTC-7 ian m wrote:

> I guarantee you will try many different tire options over the life of your 
> bike. Don't agonize, experiment!
> Definitely check out a Pass & Stow porteur rack, made in Oakland and 
> really the top of the line creme de la creme of handbuilt bicycle racks
>
> On Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:19:08 PM UTC-4 Chester wrote:
>
>> Brian,
>>
>> Congratulations! Champagne version of the pedals is perfect to complement 
>> Sergio Green.
>>
>> And looks like the perfect bike to do something like go up the Wiggle, 
>> through the park--hitting the hidden dirt trails--and end up at the beach.
>>
>> Chester
>> SF Bay Area
>>
>> On Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:56:06 PM UTC-7 BrianT wrote:
>>
>> Hi Everyone!
>>
>> I mostly lurk, but a couple months ago several of you chimed in to help 
>> me decide between a Susie and an Appaloosa. Thanks for all the input... 
>> overall conclusion was that I wouldn't regret either. 
>>
>> Well today I took BART over to Walnut Creek and picked up my Susie. 
>> Couldn't be happier!
>>
>> Everyone at RBW was great with my questions, and the build is fantastic. 
>> There are a couple things left to customize: I'll try the bars with 
>> something cool eventually, and I'm still looking for a porteur-style rack 
>> and a light to go with the SON hub. I think once I let the financial dust 
>> settle I'll spring for an Edelux. By the time the next rainy season starts 
>> here I'll figure out how to fender these giant (for me) tires. 
>>
>> Build overview:
>>
>>- Bosco bars with a 90-190 stem (110mm).
>>- Silver low-low crank with Grip Monarchs. I was set on silver 
>>pedals, but there were none in stock, and now I'm completely in love with 
>>the champagne color. 
>>- IRD silver Cafam brake levers with Shimano DXRs.
>>- Silver thumbies and an Altus rear derailer with an 11-36 cassette. 
>>I haven't used a "high" gear in forever. Any time I feel like I'm 
>> spinning 
>>out I'm just grateful for a chance to coast. Lazy, but highly recommended.
>>- B17 saddle that I already owned. I'll ride this for a bit and then 
>>evaluate whether I want something wider or sprung.
>>- Wheels are Cliffhangers with brass nipples, a SON28 up front, and 
>>the new Silver rear hub in back. 32 and 36 spokes respectively. They're 
>>gorgeous... thank you Rich!
>>- I really agonized over the tires. I wanted to take advantage of the 
>>clearance and run big, low pressure tires for comfort and fun. But I 
>>commute on pavement, and wanted something that rolls without much 
>>complaint. Nobody's making a 2.5 inch slick, as far as I can tell :). I 
>>noticed in a youtube video that Will had a pair of Kendas on his Susie, 
>> and 
>>he pointed me to these Saber Pros (discontinued, but still available for 
>>now on Kenda's website). They're 2.6 inches, and have a respectable but 
>>very low profile tread. Ask me later if it's the goldilocks tire I was 
>>looking for!
>>
>> After picking it up, I jumped back on BART, and once I was in San 
>> Francisco I made a beeline for Ocean Beach, hitting a bit of trail in 
>> Golden Gate Park. Two thumbs up so far!
>>
>> Thanks again, everyone, for the advice and all of the other cool 
>> conversations.
>>
>> B
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Lugged Susie

[ian m]

I guarantee you will try many different tire options over the life of your 
bike. Don't agonize, experiment!
Definitely check out a Pass & Stow porteur rack, made in Oakland and really 
the top of the line creme de la creme of handbuilt bicycle racks

On Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:19:08 PM UTC-4 Chester wrote:

> Brian,
>
> Congratulations! Champagne version of the pedals is perfect to complement 
> Sergio Green.
>
> And looks like the perfect bike to do something like go up the Wiggle, 
> through the park--hitting the hidden dirt trails--and end up at the beach.
>
> Chester
> SF Bay Area
>
> On Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:56:06 PM UTC-7 BrianT wrote:
>
> Hi Everyone!
>
> I mostly lurk, but a couple months ago several of you chimed in to help me 
> decide between a Susie and an Appaloosa. Thanks for all the input... 
> overall conclusion was that I wouldn't regret either. 
>
> Well today I took BART over to Walnut Creek and picked up my Susie. 
> Couldn't be happier!
>
> Everyone at RBW was great with my questions, and the build is fantastic. 
> There are a couple things left to customize: I'll try the bars with 
> something cool eventually, and I'm still looking for a porteur-style rack 
> and a light to go with the SON hub. I think once I let the financial dust 
> settle I'll spring for an Edelux. By the time the next rainy season starts 
> here I'll figure out how to fender these giant (for me) tires. 
>
> Build overview:
>
>- Bosco bars with a 90-190 stem (110mm).
>- Silver low-low crank with Grip Monarchs. I was set on silver pedals, 
>but there were none in stock, and now I'm completely in love with the 
>champagne color. 
>- IRD silver Cafam brake levers with Shimano DXRs.
>- Silver thumbies and an Altus rear derailer with an 11-36 cassette. I 
>haven't used a "high" gear in forever. Any time I feel like I'm spinning 
>out I'm just grateful for a chance to coast. Lazy, but highly recommended.
>- B17 saddle that I already owned. I'll ride this for a bit and then 
>evaluate whether I want something wider or sprung.
>- Wheels are Cliffhangers with brass nipples, a SON28 up front, and 
>the new Silver rear hub in back. 32 and 36 spokes respectively. They're 
>gorgeous... thank you Rich!
>- I really agonized over the tires. I wanted to take advantage of the 
>clearance and run big, low pressure tires for comfort and fun. But I 
>commute on pavement, and wanted something that rolls without much 
>complaint. Nobody's making a 2.5 inch slick, as far as I can tell :). I 
>noticed in a youtube video that Will had a pair of Kendas on his Susie, 
> and 
>he pointed me to these Saber Pros (discontinued, but still available for 
>now on Kenda's website). They're 2.6 inches, and have a respectable but 
>very low profile tread. Ask me later if it's the goldilocks tire I was 
>looking for!
>
> After picking it up, I jumped back on BART, and once I was in San 
> Francisco I made a beeline for Ocean Beach, hitting a bit of trail in 
> Golden Gate Park. Two thumbs up so far!
>
> Thanks again, everyone, for the advice and all of the other cool 
> conversations.
>
> B
>
>
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Lugged Susie

[Chester]

Brian,

Congratulations! Champagne version of the pedals is perfect to complement 
Sergio Green.

And looks like the perfect bike to do something like go up the Wiggle, 
through the park--hitting the hidden dirt trails--and end up at the beach.

Chester
SF Bay Area

On Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:56:06 PM UTC-7 BrianT wrote:

Hi Everyone!

I mostly lurk, but a couple months ago several of you chimed in to help me 
decide between a Susie and an Appaloosa. Thanks for all the input... 
overall conclusion was that I wouldn't regret either. 

Well today I took BART over to Walnut Creek and picked up my Susie. 
Couldn't be happier!

Everyone at RBW was great with my questions, and the build is fantastic. 
There are a couple things left to customize: I'll try the bars with 
something cool eventually, and I'm still looking for a porteur-style rack 
and a light to go with the SON hub. I think once I let the financial dust 
settle I'll spring for an Edelux. By the time the next rainy season starts 
here I'll figure out how to fender these giant (for me) tires. 

Build overview:

   - Bosco bars with a 90-190 stem (110mm).
   - Silver low-low crank with Grip Monarchs. I was set on silver pedals, 
   but there were none in stock, and now I'm completely in love with the 
   champagne color. 
   - IRD silver Cafam brake levers with Shimano DXRs.
   - Silver thumbies and an Altus rear derailer with an 11-36 cassette. I 
   haven't used a "high" gear in forever. Any time I feel like I'm spinning 
   out I'm just grateful for a chance to coast. Lazy, but highly recommended.
   - B17 saddle that I already owned. I'll ride this for a bit and then 
   evaluate whether I want something wider or sprung.
   - Wheels are Cliffhangers with brass nipples, a SON28 up front, and the 
   new Silver rear hub in back. 32 and 36 spokes respectively. They're 
   gorgeous... thank you Rich!
   - I really agonized over the tires. I wanted to take advantage of the 
   clearance and run big, low pressure tires for comfort and fun. But I 
   commute on pavement, and wanted something that rolls without much 
   complaint. Nobody's making a 2.5 inch slick, as far as I can tell :). I 
   noticed in a youtube video that Will had a pair of Kendas on his Susie, and 
   he pointed me to these Saber Pros (discontinued, but still available for 
   now on Kenda's website). They're 2.6 inches, and have a respectable but 
   very low profile tread. Ask me later if it's the goldilocks tire I was 
   looking for!

After picking it up, I jumped back on BART, and once I was in San Francisco 
I made a beeline for Ocean Beach, hitting a bit of trail in Golden Gate 
Park. Two thumbs up so far!

Thanks again, everyone, for the advice and all of the other cool 
conversations.

B




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

['John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Leah

You stated wrt tires " Both bikes have Velocity Quills, set up tubeless, 
but the Racing Platy has 42mm Ultradynamicos and the My Little Platy has 48 
mm Gravel Kings."
If both bikes are 650B, then the Angular Moment of Inertia is slightly 
higher for the 48's (larger radius, tires weigh more), so the 48s 
accelerate a little slower vs the 42's
If the 42's are 700C, the Moment of Inertia for the 42s is higher than a 
650B (larger radius) and the difference in acceleration would be less.

You stated wrt to front end shaking  "The front end feels a bit shaky when 
I stand and pedal, another thing I don’t understand. These are Albatross 
bars and I have Billies on the others. Also, this bike has a front rack. 
Maybe that’s why."
Both bikes have almost identical trail and wheel flop (assuming fork rake 
is the same since they are both stock Platy's) and the high flop causes 
side to side motion which is amplified by front weight.   So if the other 
bike has NO front rack, then the "shakiness" may be the 'amplified" side to 
side motion.  Not sure if you notice this only at low speed when climbing 
or when riding around the neighborhood at low speed (generally < 6 to 8 
mph).High wheel flop is the downside of high trail.
If the new bike bars have a shorter lever arm to the stem, then you may be 
overcompensating the side to side motion compared to the other bike

Hope this helps.   I think you did a superlative job on this new bike, 
figuring out everything in advance.

John Hawrylak
Woodstown NJ
On Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 8:55:44 AM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:

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

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

[Toshi Takeuchi]

Hi Leah,

You could try experimenting with the tire pressure and then standing up and
riding.  For my wide tires, I ride with low tire pressures, but if it is
"too low" for me, then the bike starts to bounce kinda like a trampoline
when I stand on my pedals.  I don't know if that's the same feeling you are
feeling, but pumping up the pressure helps remove the trampoline effect and
it transfers the power to the pavement just like a higher pressure road
tire (for me).  When my handling gets all wonky it's, "Oh *?*!, a flat!!!?"

Toshi

P.S. There are rumors that the 48 mm gravelkings are clunky slow compared
to the 42 mm gravelkings.  I don't know because I have only used the 42 mm
gravelkings.

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

[Ryan]

Purple Haze! I think it's a  really fun build. Even though my personal 
aesthetic is a lot more restrained, I love Leah's bike builds. They're like 
art installations. 

Not to buzz-kill or anything, but I wonder how well anodizing/cerakoting 
finishes hold up, especially on high-wear areas such as pedals

On Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 9:44:28 PM UTC-5 MoVelo wrote:

> Lovely bike Leah. Makes me think of Tom Wolf's Electric Kool-Aid Acid 
> Test. 
>
> Psychedelics experience/experiments with powerful psychoactive substances 
> that alter perception and mood and affect numerous cognitive processes
>
> Sounds about right to me. Groovy baby!
> On Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:43:11 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> Finally. New. Bike. Day.
>>
>> This bike was a long time coming. I bought the frame in November 
>> (November!) and have waited this long for the plethora of specialty parts 
>> to arrive.
>>
>> Purple is a fun color; it never takes itself too seriously. It goes with 
>> most other colors, which is what led me to choose…all the colors. 
>>
>> The theme for this Platypus is: 80s My Little Pony. I call the bike My 
>> Little Platy. 
>>
>> The bike is a 50cm Rivendell Platypus with 650b wheels; it can be taken 
>> on Amtrak and bus racks, which is something its 55cm siblings cannot do. I 
>> put fat tires on it so it can handle gravel. My Gravel & Travel Platy.
>>
>> I adored My Little Pony in my girlhood, and my favorite ponies had 
>> rainbow hair. Why settle for just pink or blue when some ponies had ALL the 
>> colors? I started out this build incorporating a color here or there. (I 
>> had my Paul brakes already cerakoted in blues.) But while looking for 
>> grips, I found Ergon oil slick clamps and had my revelation: I wanted oil 
>> slick everywhere I could get it. 
>>
>> Because oil slick has ALL the colors.
>>
>> All the makers of these parts worked with me to make this bike happen. 
>> They sent their beautiful products to me and let me alter them in wild, 
>> saturated, living color. I don’t know if any of them understood why I was 
>> going all out like this. All of them were men, save one - the anodizer. You 
>> can see her work in the levers, chain rings, cranks, and bottom bracket. 
>> She understood the assignment. 
>>
>> I live with 3 men and none of them give the bike their stamp of approval. 
>> The Lone Wolf will howl, alright. I remain steadfast in my adoration of 
>> this bike because it does something for me. Takes me back to my simple, 
>> happy 80s and 90s childhood. If when you were a little girl (most of your 
>> were not), your friend had a dress-up closet and you could choose from her 
>> lavish collection of finery to wear at playtime, and you just came out 
>> WEARING ALL OF IT, well, that is this Platypus.
>>
>> Thank you to everyone at Analog Cycles, Paul Components, Ignite 
>> Components, Ashley Anodized It, Velocity USA and Pedal Bicycles for making 
>> this silly concept a real, tangible bicycle. And of course, thank you to 
>> Rivendell Bicycle Works, who makes the best bikes in the world.
>>
>> Please find my video link below.
>> Leah
>> https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7S3y0AufkX/?igsh=ZTk5amhhaTR2anQ=
>>
>

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

[MoVelo]

Lovely bike Leah. Makes me think of Tom Wolf's Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test. 

Psychedelics experience/experiments with powerful psychoactive substances 
that alter perception and mood and affect numerous cognitive processes

Sounds about right to me. Groovy baby!
On Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:43:11 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

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

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

[Doug H.]

Leah,
I tried the Silver2 shifters and also had ghost shifting. I used Loctite 
and still had ghost shifting. I've also used Microshift and Shimano 
thumb-shifters with no ghost shifting. That's my limited experience but I 
hope you get yours to hold like Patrick was able to do. I'm no mechanic so 
someone with more know-how may be able to make it work.

So glad to hear you're liking the My Little Pony Gravel Travel bike! It's a 
looker for sure. Have you had any compliments on it yet? I may have missed 
that in your posts so apologies if so.
Doug

On Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 6:12:48 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:

> "I don’t know anything, but it feels to me like my 700c wheels are faster 
> than these 650b."
>
> A common note about 26"-and-smaller wheels is they spin up faster than 
> 700c but don't hold momentum as well. You may be experiencing this 
> phenomenon with 650b as well. 
>
> Joe Bernard 
>
> On Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 5:55:44 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:
>
>> I’ve had so much fun putting the first 50 miles on my new bike. I love 
>> looking at it and wish I could see it when I’m riding it. The spokes do 
>> gleam in the sun as the wheels rotate, which thrills me. I don’t know 
>> anything, but it feels to me like my 700c wheels are faster than these 
>> 650b. I am not slow on them, but also I would never use this bike for a 
>> club ride if my other Platy was in the shop. Both bikes have Velocity 
>> Quills, set up tubeless, but the Racing Platy has 42mm Ultradynamicos and 
>> the My Little Platy has 48 mm Gravel Kings. Maybe these things are the real 
>> differences, I don’t know.
>>
>> The bike is more compact and manageable but does not feel too small. I’m 
>> so grateful for my 81 cm PBH, which allows me the flexibility to ride both 
>> frame sizes. I have pretty heavy racks on the My Little Platy and yet the 
>> bike doesn’t feel THAT heavy. I bet it would feel light as a feather if I 
>> didn’t have fenders, racks, dyno and bags all over it. 
>>
>> The Silver shifters are taking some getting used to. One wingnut handle 
>> flops and the other stays in place. The shifting was like butter, but when 
>> I tightened the nut (hoping to stop the handle flapping) it made the lever 
>> difficult to move. So, I loosened it again and I’m having some ghost 
>> shifting. On my red bike, I have Microshift and I never miss a gear. I can 
>> hit it perfectly, every darn time. Hoping I get the hang of these shifters, 
>> because they come highly lauded. 
>>
>> The front end feels a bit shaky when I stand and pedal, another thing I 
>> don’t understand. These are Albatross bars and I have Billies on the 
>> others. Also, this bike has a front rack. Maybe that’s why. 
>>
>> At any rate, I have a lot to think about, fine tune and to learn. And I’m 
>> having such fun in the process.
>> Leah
>>
>>
>> On May 24, 2024, at 7:44 PM, Leah Peterson  wrote:
>>
>> So deep. I couldn’t stand putting a solid color on the spacer when I saw 
>> so many oil slick option in 1 1/4 inch. Sure enough, the BMXers came 
>> through with the 1 in for me.
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On May 24, 2024, at 11:27 AM, Wesley  wrote:
>>
>> You know you're in deep when you're sourcing BMX parts to get the look 
>> right. It's funny how the bike world is almost completely separated between 
>> BMX and all other bikes - the brands, the language, and the parts standards 
>> apparently have almost no contact across the divide.
>> -Wes
>> On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 3:51:53 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote:
>>
>>> IMO this ties with the other customized Platypus featured here recently 
>>> for "nicest-looking Platypus in list history," and it probably wins the 
>>> award for "most attention paid to aesthetics" in list history. Note: I 
>>> think very many of the Rivs posted are lovely to look at.
>>>
>>> Me, as with Mitch, "I am a guy." I am fully OC about my bikes for parts 
>>> and builds and design (I remember most of the parts from my first 1970 full 
>>> build), but not aesthetics, and it's interesting to see how others' 
>>> passions turn out.
>>>
>>> Cerakoting is new to me; had to Google it. I see it differs from 
>>> anodizing, but, how exactly? Too bad webmeisters are generally better fancy 
>>> web page design than conveying information -- this for global corporate 
>>> websites as well as bike websites; the latter on the whole do better. I 
>>> gather that anodizing is colored (or not) oxidizing while cerakoting is a 
>>> --- coating.
>>>
>>> One of the early links that DDG turned up said: "Anodized versus 
>>> Cerakote: Which is better for your AR15?"
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, May 23, 2024 at 9:56 AM Armand Kizirian  
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Looks super fun. Good to know Paul can anodize parts like that! Also 
 interested to hear how the different size rides for you. Enjoy!

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

[Joe Bernard]

"I don’t know anything, but it feels to me like my 700c wheels are faster 
than these 650b."

A common note about 26"-and-smaller wheels is they spin up faster than 700c 
but don't hold momentum as well. You may be experiencing this phenomenon 
with 650b as well. 

Joe Bernard 

On Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 5:55:44 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:

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

[Patrick Moore]

+ 1 for blue Loctite on shift lever threads -- it works. Me, I am less
careful than Armand and simple put a big dollop on the threads, screw it
all together, adjust tension, and let it dry -- this method hasn't failed
yet over many years.

On Sun, May 26, 2024 at 10:41 AM Armand Kizirian 
wrote:

> Leah,
>
> Remove the "thumb screw" from the shifters. Place some blue threadlocker
> on the threads, let it dry, and do another coating as well. They won't hold
> their setting and eventually unscrew from use, creating ghost shifts,
> particularly at the worst possible time (out of the saddle sprints, etc.).
> A few layers of threadlocker help them hold their position without issue.
>
> If you happen to powdercoat things in the future, check out the color
> "prismatic universe". I powdercoated my mtb that color with a high gloss
> clear coat and it is insane in the sun. I'll have to send some pics when
> it's all together. Doing some light oil slick parts too as a theme.
>
> On Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 5:55:44 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:
>
>> I’ve had so much fun putting the first 50 miles on my new bike. I love
>> looking at it and wish I could see it when I’m riding it. The spokes do
>> gleam in the sun as the wheels rotate, which thrills me. I don’t know
>> anything, but it feels to me like my 700c wheels are faster than these
>> 650b. I am not slow on them, but also I would never use this bike for a
>> club ride if my other Platy was in the shop. Both bikes have Velocity
>> Quills, set up tubeless, but the Racing Platy has 42mm Ultradynamicos and
>> the My Little Platy has 48 mm Gravel Kings. Maybe these things are the real
>> differences, I don’t know.
>>
>> The bike is more compact and manageable but does not feel too small. I’m
>> so grateful for my 81 cm PBH, which allows me the flexibility to ride both
>> frame sizes. I have pretty heavy racks on the My Little Platy and yet the
>> bike doesn’t feel THAT heavy. I bet it would feel light as a feather if I
>> didn’t have fenders, racks, dyno and bags all over it.
>>
>> The Silver shifters are taking some getting used to. One wingnut handle
>> flops and the other stays in place. The shifting was like butter, but when
>> I tightened the nut (hoping to stop the handle flapping) it made the lever
>> difficult to move. So, I loosened it again and I’m having some ghost
>> shifting. On my red bike, I have Microshift and I never miss a gear. I can
>> hit it perfectly, every darn time. Hoping I get the hang of these shifters,
>> because they come highly lauded.
>>
>> The front end feels a bit shaky when I stand and pedal, another thing I
>> don’t understand. These are Albatross bars and I have Billies on the
>> others. Also, this bike has a front rack. Maybe that’s why.
>>
>> At any rate, I have a lot to think about, fine tune and to learn. And I’m
>> having such fun in the process.
>> Leah
>>
>>
>> On May 24, 2024, at 7:44 PM, Leah Peterson  wrote:
>>
>> So deep. I couldn’t stand putting a solid color on the spacer when I saw
>> so many oil slick option in 1 1/4 inch. Sure enough, the BMXers came
>> through with the 1 in for me.
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On May 24, 2024, at 11:27 AM, Wesley  wrote:
>>
>> You know you're in deep when you're sourcing BMX parts to get the look
>> right. It's funny how the bike world is almost completely separated between
>> BMX and all other bikes - the brands, the language, and the parts standards
>> apparently have almost no contact across the divide.
>> -Wes
>> On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 3:51:53 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote:
>>
>>> IMO this ties with the other customized Platypus featured here recently
>>> for "nicest-looking Platypus in list history," and it probably wins the
>>> award for "most attention paid to aesthetics" in list history. Note: I
>>> think very many of the Rivs posted are lovely to look at.
>>>
>>> Me, as with Mitch, "I am a guy." I am fully OC about my bikes for parts
>>> and builds and design (I remember most of the parts from my first 1970 full
>>> build), but not aesthetics, and it's interesting to see how others'
>>> passions turn out.
>>>
>>> Cerakoting is new to me; had to Google it. I see it differs from
>>> anodizing, but, how exactly? Too bad webmeisters are generally better fancy
>>> web page design than conveying information -- this for global corporate
>>> websites as well as bike websites; the latter on the whole do better. I
>>> gather that anodizing is colored (or not) oxidizing while cerakoting is a
>>> --- coating.
>>>
>>> One of the early links that DDG turned up said: "Anodized versus
>>> Cerakote: Which is better for your AR15?"
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, May 23, 2024 at 9:56 AM Armand Kizirian 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Looks super fun. Good to know Paul can anodize parts like that! Also
 interested to hear how the different size rides for you. Enjoy!

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

[Armand Kizirian]

Leah, 

Remove the "thumb screw" from the shifters. Place some blue threadlocker on 
the threads, let it dry, and do another coating as well. They won't hold 
their setting and eventually unscrew from use, creating ghost shifts, 
particularly at the worst possible time (out of the saddle sprints, etc.). 
A few layers of threadlocker help them hold their position without issue. 

If you happen to powdercoat things in the future, check out the color 
"prismatic universe". I powdercoated my mtb that color with a high gloss 
clear coat and it is insane in the sun. I'll have to send some pics when 
it's all together. Doing some light oil slick parts too as a theme. 

On Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 5:55:44 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:

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

[Johnny Alien]

Love the new bike (a lot...I am a fan of 80's color schemes) and also love 
the feedback on how size/geometry/differences affect the ride.

On Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 9:30:25 AM UTC-4 Josh C wrote:

> Love it. Love the video (which was quite well done), love the bike, love 
> the colors...love it. 
>
> On Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 8:55:44 AM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:
>
>> I’ve had so much fun putting the first 50 miles on my new bike. I love 
>> looking at it and wish I could see it when I’m riding it. The spokes do 
>> gleam in the sun as the wheels rotate, which thrills me. I don’t know 
>> anything, but it feels to me like my 700c wheels are faster than these 
>> 650b. I am not slow on them, but also I would never use this bike for a 
>> club ride if my other Platy was in the shop. Both bikes have Velocity 
>> Quills, set up tubeless, but the Racing Platy has 42mm Ultradynamicos and 
>> the My Little Platy has 48 mm Gravel Kings. Maybe these things are the real 
>> differences, I don’t know.
>>
>> The bike is more compact and manageable but does not feel too small. I’m 
>> so grateful for my 81 cm PBH, which allows me the flexibility to ride both 
>> frame sizes. I have pretty heavy racks on the My Little Platy and yet the 
>> bike doesn’t feel THAT heavy. I bet it would feel light as a feather if I 
>> didn’t have fenders, racks, dyno and bags all over it. 
>>
>> The Silver shifters are taking some getting used to. One wingnut handle 
>> flops and the other stays in place. The shifting was like butter, but when 
>> I tightened the nut (hoping to stop the handle flapping) it made the lever 
>> difficult to move. So, I loosened it again and I’m having some ghost 
>> shifting. On my red bike, I have Microshift and I never miss a gear. I can 
>> hit it perfectly, every darn time. Hoping I get the hang of these shifters, 
>> because they come highly lauded. 
>>
>> The front end feels a bit shaky when I stand and pedal, another thing I 
>> don’t understand. These are Albatross bars and I have Billies on the 
>> others. Also, this bike has a front rack. Maybe that’s why. 
>>
>> At any rate, I have a lot to think about, fine tune and to learn. And I’m 
>> having such fun in the process.
>> Leah
>>
>>
>> On May 24, 2024, at 7:44 PM, Leah Peterson  wrote:
>>
>> So deep. I couldn’t stand putting a solid color on the spacer when I saw 
>> so many oil slick option in 1 1/4 inch. Sure enough, the BMXers came 
>> through with the 1 in for me.
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On May 24, 2024, at 11:27 AM, Wesley  wrote:
>>
>> You know you're in deep when you're sourcing BMX parts to get the look 
>> right. It's funny how the bike world is almost completely separated between 
>> BMX and all other bikes - the brands, the language, and the parts standards 
>> apparently have almost no contact across the divide.
>> -Wes
>> On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 3:51:53 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote:
>>
>>> IMO this ties with the other customized Platypus featured here recently 
>>> for "nicest-looking Platypus in list history," and it probably wins the 
>>> award for "most attention paid to aesthetics" in list history. Note: I 
>>> think very many of the Rivs posted are lovely to look at.
>>>
>>> Me, as with Mitch, "I am a guy." I am fully OC about my bikes for parts 
>>> and builds and design (I remember most of the parts from my first 1970 full 
>>> build), but not aesthetics, and it's interesting to see how others' 
>>> passions turn out.
>>>
>>> Cerakoting is new to me; had to Google it. I see it differs from 
>>> anodizing, but, how exactly? Too bad webmeisters are generally better fancy 
>>> web page design than conveying information -- this for global corporate 
>>> websites as well as bike websites; the latter on the whole do better. I 
>>> gather that anodizing is colored (or not) oxidizing while cerakoting is a 
>>> --- coating.
>>>
>>> One of the early links that DDG turned up said: "Anodized versus 
>>> Cerakote: Which is better for your AR15?"
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, May 23, 2024 at 9:56 AM Armand Kizirian  
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Looks super fun. Good to know Paul can anodize parts like that! Also 
 interested to hear how the different size rides for you. Enjoy!

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

[Josh C]

Love it. Love the video (which was quite well done), love the bike, love 
the colors...love it. 

On Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 8:55:44 AM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:

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

[Leah Peterson]

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



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

[Leah Peterson]

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



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

[Wesley]

You know you're in deep when you're sourcing BMX parts to get the look 
right. It's funny how the bike world is almost completely separated between 
BMX and all other bikes - the brands, the language, and the parts standards 
apparently have almost no contact across the divide.
-Wes
On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 3:51:53 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote:

> IMO this ties with the other customized Platypus featured here recently 
> for "nicest-looking Platypus in list history," and it probably wins the 
> award for "most attention paid to aesthetics" in list history. Note: I 
> think very many of the Rivs posted are lovely to look at.
>
> Me, as with Mitch, "I am a guy." I am fully OC about my bikes for parts 
> and builds and design (I remember most of the parts from my first 1970 full 
> build), but not aesthetics, and it's interesting to see how others' 
> passions turn out.
>
> Cerakoting is new to me; had to Google it. I see it differs from 
> anodizing, but, how exactly? Too bad webmeisters are generally better fancy 
> web page design than conveying information -- this for global corporate 
> websites as well as bike websites; the latter on the whole do better. I 
> gather that anodizing is colored (or not) oxidizing while cerakoting is a 
> --- coating.
>
> One of the early links that DDG turned up said: "Anodized versus Cerakote: 
> Which is better for your AR15?"
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, May 23, 2024 at 9:56 AM Armand Kizirian  
> wrote:
>
>> Looks super fun. Good to know Paul can anodize parts like that! Also 
>> interested to hear how the different size rides for you. Enjoy!
>>
>
>

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

[Patrick Moore]

IMO this ties with the other customized Platypus featured here recently for
"nicest-looking Platypus in list history," and it probably wins the award
for "most attention paid to aesthetics" in list history. Note: I think very
many of the Rivs posted are lovely to look at.

Me, as with Mitch, "I am a guy." I am fully OC about my bikes for parts and
builds and design (I remember most of the parts from my first 1970 full
build), but not aesthetics, and it's interesting to see how others'
passions turn out.

Cerakoting is new to me; had to Google it. I see it differs from anodizing,
but, how exactly? Too bad webmeisters are generally better fancy web page
design than conveying information -- this for global corporate websites as
well as bike websites; the latter on the whole do better. I gather that
anodizing is colored (or not) oxidizing while cerakoting is a --- coating.

One of the early links that DDG turned up said: "Anodized versus Cerakote:
Which is better for your AR15?"




On Thu, May 23, 2024 at 9:56 AM Armand Kizirian 
wrote:

> Looks super fun. Good to know Paul can anodize parts like that! Also
> interested to hear how the different size rides for you. Enjoy!
>

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

[Steve]

Leah, as a kindred Platypus-ista Iet me  say that yes indeed, you "Nailed 
It" !What a fun build.!!!  Now ride the heck out of it.

Steve in AVL

On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 1:15:25 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> Armand, 
>
> No, Paul won’t do cerakoting for you. This was done through Analog Cycles, 
> who have access to a cerakoter. You can get special ano Paul stuff, but I 
> don’t think they will offer the same level of choice. These brakes were 
> mismatched on purpose, and so were the levers, an Analog brainchild that I 
> loved. I ended up not using the levers because I needed the rainbow to tie 
> in up at the bars. 
>
> When I said I had a list of makers to thank I wasn’t exaggerating! The 
> parts were specialty in many ways. I think the makers went beyond what 
> would be expected. They were all so personable and seemed interested to see 
> the finished product. And then the shop really had its work cut out, facing 
> the bottom bracket shell for the cranks and re-wiring my lighting. Oh, and 
> fitting the racks! I really need to head over there with some kind of gift
>
> Also, you’re a tough Platy act to follow. I told RivSister Sarah, “Armand 
> just posted his classy purple Platy and I have to follow it with Rainbow 
> Brite?!”
>
> L
>
>
>
> On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 11:56:00 AM UTC-4 kiziria...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Looks super fun. Good to know Paul can anodize parts like that! Also 
>> interested to hear how the different size rides for you. Enjoy!
>>
>> On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 8:30:52 AM UTC-7 jeffrey kane wrote:
>>
>>> This is easily the winner for single greatest injection of personalized 
>>> Easter Eggs in one project that I've ever seen... that is for sure (!) 
>>> It simply has to be a "best of show" contender somewhere. 
>>> Congratulations LP!
>>>
>>> On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:06:30 AM UTC-4 Tom Goodmann wrote:
>>>
 So glad you posted this here, as the Insta vid is so fun. 
 Congratulations!

 On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 9:56:58 AM UTC-4 SallyG wrote:

> What a wonder! Absolutely terrific...and I loved hearing the 
> backstories!
>
> On Thu, May 23, 2024 at 6:08 AM ian m  wrote:
>
>> Love the iridescent bits, the anodizer really nailed it
>>
>> On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 8:51:27 AM UTC-4 sarahlik...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> When "too much" is "just right." This bike will make you (and anyone 
>>> who sees it) smile. Who could not smile at the sight on a My Little 
>>> Platy 
>>> coming down the road! I hope you have many joyous miles riding, and 
>>> that 
>>> some of them are in California so we can see it in person!
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 8:43:11 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding 
>>> Ding! wrote:
>>>
 Finally. New. Bike. Day.

 This bike was a long time coming. I bought the frame in November 
 (November!) and have waited this long for the plethora of specialty 
 parts 
 to arrive.

 Purple is a fun color; it never takes itself too seriously. It goes 
 with most other colors, which is what led me to choose…all the colors. 

 The theme for this Platypus is: 80s My Little Pony. I call the bike 
 My Little Platy. 

 The bike is a 50cm Rivendell Platypus with 650b wheels; it can be 
 taken on Amtrak and bus racks, which is something its 55cm siblings 
 cannot 
 do. I put fat tires on it so it can handle gravel. My Gravel & Travel 
 Platy.

 I adored My Little Pony in my girlhood, and my favorite ponies had 
 rainbow hair. Why settle for just pink or blue when some ponies had 
 ALL the 
 colors? I started out this build incorporating a color here or there. 
 (I 
 had my Paul brakes already cerakoted in blues.) But while looking for 
 grips, I found Ergon oil slick clamps and had my revelation: I wanted 
 oil 
 slick everywhere I could get it. 

 Because oil slick has ALL the colors.

 All the makers of these parts worked with me to make this bike 
 happen. They sent their beautiful products to me and let me alter them 
 in 
 wild, saturated, living color. I don’t know if any of them understood 
 why I 
 was going all out like this. All of them were men, save one - the 
 anodizer. 
 You can see her work in the levers, chain rings, cranks, and bottom 
 bracket. She understood the assignment. 

 I live with 3 men and none of them give the bike their stamp of 
 approval. The Lone Wolf will howl, alright. I remain steadfast in my 
 adoration of this bike because it does something for me. Takes me back 
 to 
 my simple, happy 80s and 90s childhood. If when you were a little girl 

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

[Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!]

Armand, 

No, Paul won’t do cerakoting for you. This was done through Analog Cycles, 
who have access to a cerakoter. You can get special ano Paul stuff, but I 
don’t think they will offer the same level of choice. These brakes were 
mismatched on purpose, and so were the levers, an Analog brainchild that I 
loved. I ended up not using the levers because I needed the rainbow to tie 
in up at the bars. 

When I said I had a list of makers to thank I wasn’t exaggerating! The 
parts were specialty in many ways. I think the makers went beyond what 
would be expected. They were all so personable and seemed interested to see 
the finished product. And then the shop really had its work cut out, facing 
the bottom bracket shell for the cranks and re-wiring my lighting. Oh, and 
fitting the racks! I really need to head over there with some kind of gift

Also, you’re a tough Platy act to follow. I told RivSister Sarah, “Armand 
just posted his classy purple Platy and I have to follow it with Rainbow 
Brite?!”

L



On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 11:56:00 AM UTC-4 kiziria...@gmail.com wrote:

> Looks super fun. Good to know Paul can anodize parts like that! Also 
> interested to hear how the different size rides for you. Enjoy!
>
> On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 8:30:52 AM UTC-7 jeffrey kane wrote:
>
>> This is easily the winner for single greatest injection of personalized 
>> Easter Eggs in one project that I've ever seen... that is for sure (!) 
>> It simply has to be a "best of show" contender somewhere. 
>> Congratulations LP!
>>
>> On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:06:30 AM UTC-4 Tom Goodmann wrote:
>>
>>> So glad you posted this here, as the Insta vid is so fun. 
>>> Congratulations!
>>>
>>> On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 9:56:58 AM UTC-4 SallyG wrote:
>>>
 What a wonder! Absolutely terrific...and I loved hearing the 
 backstories!

 On Thu, May 23, 2024 at 6:08 AM ian m  wrote:

> Love the iridescent bits, the anodizer really nailed it
>
> On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 8:51:27 AM UTC-4 sarahlik...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> When "too much" is "just right." This bike will make you (and anyone 
>> who sees it) smile. Who could not smile at the sight on a My Little 
>> Platy 
>> coming down the road! I hope you have many joyous miles riding, and that 
>> some of them are in California so we can see it in person!
>>
>> On Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 8:43:11 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding 
>> Ding! wrote:
>>
>>> Finally. New. Bike. Day.
>>>
>>> This bike was a long time coming. I bought the frame in November 
>>> (November!) and have waited this long for the plethora of specialty 
>>> parts 
>>> to arrive.
>>>
>>> Purple is a fun color; it never takes itself too seriously. It goes 
>>> with most other colors, which is what led me to choose…all the colors. 
>>>
>>> The theme for this Platypus is: 80s My Little Pony. I call the bike 
>>> My Little Platy. 
>>>
>>> The bike is a 50cm Rivendell Platypus with 650b wheels; it can be 
>>> taken on Amtrak and bus racks, which is something its 55cm siblings 
>>> cannot 
>>> do. I put fat tires on it so it can handle gravel. My Gravel & Travel 
>>> Platy.
>>>
>>> I adored My Little Pony in my girlhood, and my favorite ponies had 
>>> rainbow hair. Why settle for just pink or blue when some ponies had ALL 
>>> the 
>>> colors? I started out this build incorporating a color here or there. 
>>> (I 
>>> had my Paul brakes already cerakoted in blues.) But while looking for 
>>> grips, I found Ergon oil slick clamps and had my revelation: I wanted 
>>> oil 
>>> slick everywhere I could get it. 
>>>
>>> Because oil slick has ALL the colors.
>>>
>>> All the makers of these parts worked with me to make this bike 
>>> happen. They sent their beautiful products to me and let me alter them 
>>> in 
>>> wild, saturated, living color. I don’t know if any of them understood 
>>> why I 
>>> was going all out like this. All of them were men, save one - the 
>>> anodizer. 
>>> You can see her work in the levers, chain rings, cranks, and bottom 
>>> bracket. She understood the assignment. 
>>>
>>> I live with 3 men and none of them give the bike their stamp of 
>>> approval. The Lone Wolf will howl, alright. I remain steadfast in my 
>>> adoration of this bike because it does something for me. Takes me back 
>>> to 
>>> my simple, happy 80s and 90s childhood. If when you were a little girl 
>>> (most of your were not), your friend had a dress-up closet and you 
>>> could 
>>> choose from her lavish collection of finery to wear at playtime, and 
>>> you 
>>> just came out WEARING ALL OF IT, well, that is this Platypus.
>>>
>>> Thank you to everyone at Analog Cycles, Paul Components, Ignite 
>>> Components, Ashley Anodized 

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

[Michael Morrissey]

Very very cool! I especially like the flat blue on the Paul brakes! 





On Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 11:43:11 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

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

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

[Glenn Mackin]

Wow. This is just amazing!

On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 8:13:45 AM UTC-4 in...@brentknepper.com wrote:

> wow its giving zoomer maximalism aesthetic
>
> Brent "has the same bluelug cargo net, nice" in chi
> On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 7:06:56 AM UTC-5 Ryan wrote:
>
>> Nice!
>>
>> On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:52:49 AM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>
>>> I can't believe it's finally here, I was young when this project 
>>> started! That is a fine and lovely bicycle, congrats to you and all the 
>>> builders who made it happen. 
>>>
>>> As Roberta said I'm very curious how it will feel compared to your 55 
>>> Platys. Tell us everything! 
>>>
>>> Joe "likes the My Little Pony bike" Bernard 
>>> Clearlake CA 
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 8:43:11 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Finally. New. Bike. Day.

 This bike was a long time coming. I bought the frame in November 
 (November!) and have waited this long for the plethora of specialty parts 
 to arrive.

 Purple is a fun color; it never takes itself too seriously. It goes 
 with most other colors, which is what led me to choose…all the colors. 

 The theme for this Platypus is: 80s My Little Pony. I call the bike My 
 Little Platy. 

 The bike is a 50cm Rivendell Platypus with 650b wheels; it can be taken 
 on Amtrak and bus racks, which is something its 55cm siblings cannot do. I 
 put fat tires on it so it can handle gravel. My Gravel & Travel Platy.

 I adored My Little Pony in my girlhood, and my favorite ponies had 
 rainbow hair. Why settle for just pink or blue when some ponies had ALL 
 the 
 colors? I started out this build incorporating a color here or there. (I 
 had my Paul brakes already cerakoted in blues.) But while looking for 
 grips, I found Ergon oil slick clamps and had my revelation: I wanted oil 
 slick everywhere I could get it. 

 Because oil slick has ALL the colors.

 All the makers of these parts worked with me to make this bike happen. 
 They sent their beautiful products to me and let me alter them in wild, 
 saturated, living color. I don’t know if any of them understood why I was 
 going all out like this. All of them were men, save one - the anodizer. 
 You 
 can see her work in the levers, chain rings, cranks, and bottom bracket. 
 She understood the assignment. 

 I live with 3 men and none of them give the bike their stamp of 
 approval. The Lone Wolf will howl, alright. I remain steadfast in my 
 adoration of this bike because it does something for me. Takes me back to 
 my simple, happy 80s and 90s childhood. If when you were a little girl 
 (most of your were not), your friend had a dress-up closet and you could 
 choose from her lavish collection of finery to wear at playtime, and you 
 just came out WEARING ALL OF IT, well, that is this Platypus.

 Thank you to everyone at Analog Cycles, Paul Components, Ignite 
 Components, Ashley Anodized It, Velocity USA and Pedal Bicycles for making 
 this silly concept a real, tangible bicycle. And of course, thank you to 
 Rivendell Bicycle Works, who makes the best bikes in the world.

 Please find my video link below.
 Leah
 https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7S3y0AufkX/?igsh=ZTk5amhhaTR2anQ=

>>>

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

[Mitch Browne]

My color world is small.  My creative mind is limited.  I am a guy.

Mitch Browne
San Luis Obispo, CA

On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 8:56:00 AM UTC-7 kiziria...@gmail.com wrote:

> Looks super fun. Good to know Paul can anodize parts like that! Also 
> interested to hear how the different size rides for you. Enjoy!
>
> On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 8:30:52 AM UTC-7 jeffrey kane wrote:
>
>> This is easily the winner for single greatest injection of personalized 
>> Easter Eggs in one project that I've ever seen... that is for sure (!) 
>> It simply has to be a "best of show" contender somewhere. 
>> Congratulations LP!
>>
>> On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:06:30 AM UTC-4 Tom Goodmann wrote:
>>
>>> So glad you posted this here, as the Insta vid is so fun. 
>>> Congratulations!
>>>
>>> On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 9:56:58 AM UTC-4 SallyG wrote:
>>>
 What a wonder! Absolutely terrific...and I loved hearing the 
 backstories!

 On Thu, May 23, 2024 at 6:08 AM ian m  wrote:

> Love the iridescent bits, the anodizer really nailed it
>
> On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 8:51:27 AM UTC-4 sarahlik...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> When "too much" is "just right." This bike will make you (and anyone 
>> who sees it) smile. Who could not smile at the sight on a My Little 
>> Platy 
>> coming down the road! I hope you have many joyous miles riding, and that 
>> some of them are in California so we can see it in person!
>>
>> On Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 8:43:11 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding 
>> Ding! wrote:
>>
>>> Finally. New. Bike. Day.
>>>
>>> This bike was a long time coming. I bought the frame in November 
>>> (November!) and have waited this long for the plethora of specialty 
>>> parts 
>>> to arrive.
>>>
>>> Purple is a fun color; it never takes itself too seriously. It goes 
>>> with most other colors, which is what led me to choose…all the colors. 
>>>
>>> The theme for this Platypus is: 80s My Little Pony. I call the bike 
>>> My Little Platy. 
>>>
>>> The bike is a 50cm Rivendell Platypus with 650b wheels; it can be 
>>> taken on Amtrak and bus racks, which is something its 55cm siblings 
>>> cannot 
>>> do. I put fat tires on it so it can handle gravel. My Gravel & Travel 
>>> Platy.
>>>
>>> I adored My Little Pony in my girlhood, and my favorite ponies had 
>>> rainbow hair. Why settle for just pink or blue when some ponies had ALL 
>>> the 
>>> colors? I started out this build incorporating a color here or there. 
>>> (I 
>>> had my Paul brakes already cerakoted in blues.) But while looking for 
>>> grips, I found Ergon oil slick clamps and had my revelation: I wanted 
>>> oil 
>>> slick everywhere I could get it. 
>>>
>>> Because oil slick has ALL the colors.
>>>
>>> All the makers of these parts worked with me to make this bike 
>>> happen. They sent their beautiful products to me and let me alter them 
>>> in 
>>> wild, saturated, living color. I don’t know if any of them understood 
>>> why I 
>>> was going all out like this. All of them were men, save one - the 
>>> anodizer. 
>>> You can see her work in the levers, chain rings, cranks, and bottom 
>>> bracket. She understood the assignment. 
>>>
>>> I live with 3 men and none of them give the bike their stamp of 
>>> approval. The Lone Wolf will howl, alright. I remain steadfast in my 
>>> adoration of this bike because it does something for me. Takes me back 
>>> to 
>>> my simple, happy 80s and 90s childhood. If when you were a little girl 
>>> (most of your were not), your friend had a dress-up closet and you 
>>> could 
>>> choose from her lavish collection of finery to wear at playtime, and 
>>> you 
>>> just came out WEARING ALL OF IT, well, that is this Platypus.
>>>
>>> Thank you to everyone at Analog Cycles, Paul Components, Ignite 
>>> Components, Ashley Anodized It, Velocity USA and Pedal Bicycles for 
>>> making 
>>> this silly concept a real, tangible bicycle. And of course, thank you 
>>> to 
>>> Rivendell Bicycle Works, who makes the best bikes in the world.
>>>
>>> Please find my video link below.
>>> Leah
>>> https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7S3y0AufkX/?igsh=ZTk5amhhaTR2anQ=
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

[Armand Kizirian]

Looks super fun. Good to know Paul can anodize parts like that! Also 
interested to hear how the different size rides for you. Enjoy!

On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 8:30:52 AM UTC-7 jeffrey kane wrote:

> This is easily the winner for single greatest injection of personalized 
> Easter Eggs in one project that I've ever seen... that is for sure (!) 
> It simply has to be a "best of show" contender somewhere. 
> Congratulations LP!
>
> On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:06:30 AM UTC-4 Tom Goodmann wrote:
>
>> So glad you posted this here, as the Insta vid is so fun. Congratulations!
>>
>> On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 9:56:58 AM UTC-4 SallyG wrote:
>>
>>> What a wonder! Absolutely terrific...and I loved hearing the backstories!
>>>
>>> On Thu, May 23, 2024 at 6:08 AM ian m  wrote:
>>>
 Love the iridescent bits, the anodizer really nailed it

 On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 8:51:27 AM UTC-4 sarahlik...@gmail.com 
 wrote:

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

['jeffrey kane' via RBW Owners Bunch]

This is easily the winner for single greatest injection of personalized 
Easter Eggs in one project that I've ever seen... that is for sure (!) 
It simply has to be a "best of show" contender somewhere. 
Congratulations LP!

On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:06:30 AM UTC-4 Tom Goodmann wrote:

> So glad you posted this here, as the Insta vid is so fun. Congratulations!
>
> On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 9:56:58 AM UTC-4 SallyG wrote:
>
>> What a wonder! Absolutely terrific...and I loved hearing the backstories!
>>
>> On Thu, May 23, 2024 at 6:08 AM ian m  wrote:
>>
>>> Love the iridescent bits, the anodizer really nailed it
>>>
>>> On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 8:51:27 AM UTC-4 sarahlik...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 When "too much" is "just right." This bike will make you (and anyone 
 who sees it) smile. Who could not smile at the sight on a My Little Platy 
 coming down the road! I hope you have many joyous miles riding, and that 
 some of them are in California so we can see it in person!

 On Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 8:43:11 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
 wrote:

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

[J J]

Congratulations! It’s great expression of your personality and vibe! 

On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:36:17 AM UTC-4 Valerie Yates wrote:

> Beautiful! That is a forever bike. I’m impressed by your creativity and 
> attention to every detail. I am also curious for your impressions on the 
> sizes once you’ve had time to compare.
>
> Val in Boulder, CO 
>
> On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 8:06:30 AM UTC-6 Tom Goodmann wrote:
>
>> So glad you posted this here, as the Insta vid is so fun. Congratulations!
>>
>> On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 9:56:58 AM UTC-4 SallyG wrote:
>>
>>> What a wonder! Absolutely terrific...and I loved hearing the backstories!
>>>
>>> On Thu, May 23, 2024 at 6:08 AM ian m  wrote:
>>>
 Love the iridescent bits, the anodizer really nailed it

 On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 8:51:27 AM UTC-4 sarahlik...@gmail.com 
 wrote:

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

[Valerie Yates]

Beautiful! That is a forever bike. I’m impressed by your creativity and 
attention to every detail. I am also curious for your impressions on the 
sizes once you’ve had time to compare.

Val in Boulder, CO 

On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 8:06:30 AM UTC-6 Tom Goodmann wrote:

> So glad you posted this here, as the Insta vid is so fun. Congratulations!
>
> On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 9:56:58 AM UTC-4 SallyG wrote:
>
>> What a wonder! Absolutely terrific...and I loved hearing the backstories!
>>
>> On Thu, May 23, 2024 at 6:08 AM ian m  wrote:
>>
>>> Love the iridescent bits, the anodizer really nailed it
>>>
>>> On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 8:51:27 AM UTC-4 sarahlik...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 When "too much" is "just right." This bike will make you (and anyone 
 who sees it) smile. Who could not smile at the sight on a My Little Platy 
 coming down the road! I hope you have many joyous miles riding, and that 
 some of them are in California so we can see it in person!

 On Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 8:43:11 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
 wrote:

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

[Tom Goodmann]

So glad you posted this here, as the Insta vid is so fun. Congratulations!

On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 9:56:58 AM UTC-4 SallyG wrote:

> What a wonder! Absolutely terrific...and I loved hearing the backstories!
>
> On Thu, May 23, 2024 at 6:08 AM ian m  wrote:
>
>> Love the iridescent bits, the anodizer really nailed it
>>
>> On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 8:51:27 AM UTC-4 sarahlik...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> When "too much" is "just right." This bike will make you (and anyone who 
>>> sees it) smile. Who could not smile at the sight on a My Little Platy 
>>> coming down the road! I hope you have many joyous miles riding, and that 
>>> some of them are in California so we can see it in person!
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 8:43:11 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Finally. New. Bike. Day.

 This bike was a long time coming. I bought the frame in November 
 (November!) and have waited this long for the plethora of specialty parts 
 to arrive.

 Purple is a fun color; it never takes itself too seriously. It goes 
 with most other colors, which is what led me to choose…all the colors. 

 The theme for this Platypus is: 80s My Little Pony. I call the bike My 
 Little Platy. 

 The bike is a 50cm Rivendell Platypus with 650b wheels; it can be taken 
 on Amtrak and bus racks, which is something its 55cm siblings cannot do. I 
 put fat tires on it so it can handle gravel. My Gravel & Travel Platy.

 I adored My Little Pony in my girlhood, and my favorite ponies had 
 rainbow hair. Why settle for just pink or blue when some ponies had ALL 
 the 
 colors? I started out this build incorporating a color here or there. (I 
 had my Paul brakes already cerakoted in blues.) But while looking for 
 grips, I found Ergon oil slick clamps and had my revelation: I wanted oil 
 slick everywhere I could get it. 

 Because oil slick has ALL the colors.

 All the makers of these parts worked with me to make this bike happen. 
 They sent their beautiful products to me and let me alter them in wild, 
 saturated, living color. I don’t know if any of them understood why I was 
 going all out like this. All of them were men, save one - the anodizer. 
 You 
 can see her work in the levers, chain rings, cranks, and bottom bracket. 
 She understood the assignment. 

 I live with 3 men and none of them give the bike their stamp of 
 approval. The Lone Wolf will howl, alright. I remain steadfast in my 
 adoration of this bike because it does something for me. Takes me back to 
 my simple, happy 80s and 90s childhood. If when you were a little girl 
 (most of your were not), your friend had a dress-up closet and you could 
 choose from her lavish collection of finery to wear at playtime, and you 
 just came out WEARING ALL OF IT, well, that is this Platypus.

 Thank you to everyone at Analog Cycles, Paul Components, Ignite 
 Components, Ashley Anodized It, Velocity USA and Pedal Bicycles for making 
 this silly concept a real, tangible bicycle. And of course, thank you to 
 Rivendell Bicycle Works, who makes the best bikes in the world.

 Please find my video link below.
 Leah
 https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7S3y0AufkX/?igsh=ZTk5amhhaTR2anQ=

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

[Diana H]

Great to finally see the completed bike! May you ride many blissful miles 
on it.

Did you order the parts and send it to the woman to anodize them?

On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:56:58 AM UTC-7 SallyG wrote:

> What a wonder! Absolutely terrific...and I loved hearing the backstories!
>
> On Thu, May 23, 2024 at 6:08 AM ian m  wrote:
>
>> Love the iridescent bits, the anodizer really nailed it
>>
>> On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 8:51:27 AM UTC-4 sarahlik...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> When "too much" is "just right." This bike will make you (and anyone who 
>>> sees it) smile. Who could not smile at the sight on a My Little Platy 
>>> coming down the road! I hope you have many joyous miles riding, and that 
>>> some of them are in California so we can see it in person!
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 8:43:11 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Finally. New. Bike. Day.

 This bike was a long time coming. I bought the frame in November 
 (November!) and have waited this long for the plethora of specialty parts 
 to arrive.

 Purple is a fun color; it never takes itself too seriously. It goes 
 with most other colors, which is what led me to choose…all the colors. 

 The theme for this Platypus is: 80s My Little Pony. I call the bike My 
 Little Platy. 

 The bike is a 50cm Rivendell Platypus with 650b wheels; it can be taken 
 on Amtrak and bus racks, which is something its 55cm siblings cannot do. I 
 put fat tires on it so it can handle gravel. My Gravel & Travel Platy.

 I adored My Little Pony in my girlhood, and my favorite ponies had 
 rainbow hair. Why settle for just pink or blue when some ponies had ALL 
 the 
 colors? I started out this build incorporating a color here or there. (I 
 had my Paul brakes already cerakoted in blues.) But while looking for 
 grips, I found Ergon oil slick clamps and had my revelation: I wanted oil 
 slick everywhere I could get it. 

 Because oil slick has ALL the colors.

 All the makers of these parts worked with me to make this bike happen. 
 They sent their beautiful products to me and let me alter them in wild, 
 saturated, living color. I don’t know if any of them understood why I was 
 going all out like this. All of them were men, save one - the anodizer. 
 You 
 can see her work in the levers, chain rings, cranks, and bottom bracket. 
 She understood the assignment. 

 I live with 3 men and none of them give the bike their stamp of 
 approval. The Lone Wolf will howl, alright. I remain steadfast in my 
 adoration of this bike because it does something for me. Takes me back to 
 my simple, happy 80s and 90s childhood. If when you were a little girl 
 (most of your were not), your friend had a dress-up closet and you could 
 choose from her lavish collection of finery to wear at playtime, and you 
 just came out WEARING ALL OF IT, well, that is this Platypus.

 Thank you to everyone at Analog Cycles, Paul Components, Ignite 
 Components, Ashley Anodized It, Velocity USA and Pedal Bicycles for making 
 this silly concept a real, tangible bicycle. And of course, thank you to 
 Rivendell Bicycle Works, who makes the best bikes in the world.

 Please find my video link below.
 Leah
 https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7S3y0AufkX/?igsh=ZTk5amhhaTR2anQ=

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

[Sally Bidleman]

What a wonder! Absolutely terrific...and I loved hearing the backstories!

On Thu, May 23, 2024 at 6:08 AM ian m  wrote:

> Love the iridescent bits, the anodizer really nailed it
>
> On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 8:51:27 AM UTC-4 sarahlik...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> When "too much" is "just right." This bike will make you (and anyone who
>> sees it) smile. Who could not smile at the sight on a My Little Platy
>> coming down the road! I hope you have many joyous miles riding, and that
>> some of them are in California so we can see it in person!
>>
>> On Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 8:43:11 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Finally. New. Bike. Day.
>>>
>>> This bike was a long time coming. I bought the frame in November
>>> (November!) and have waited this long for the plethora of specialty parts
>>> to arrive.
>>>
>>> Purple is a fun color; it never takes itself too seriously. It goes with
>>> most other colors, which is what led me to choose…all the colors.
>>>
>>> The theme for this Platypus is: 80s My Little Pony. I call the bike My
>>> Little Platy.
>>>
>>> The bike is a 50cm Rivendell Platypus with 650b wheels; it can be taken
>>> on Amtrak and bus racks, which is something its 55cm siblings cannot do. I
>>> put fat tires on it so it can handle gravel. My Gravel & Travel Platy.
>>>
>>> I adored My Little Pony in my girlhood, and my favorite ponies had
>>> rainbow hair. Why settle for just pink or blue when some ponies had ALL the
>>> colors? I started out this build incorporating a color here or there. (I
>>> had my Paul brakes already cerakoted in blues.) But while looking for
>>> grips, I found Ergon oil slick clamps and had my revelation: I wanted oil
>>> slick everywhere I could get it.
>>>
>>> Because oil slick has ALL the colors.
>>>
>>> All the makers of these parts worked with me to make this bike happen.
>>> They sent their beautiful products to me and let me alter them in wild,
>>> saturated, living color. I don’t know if any of them understood why I was
>>> going all out like this. All of them were men, save one - the anodizer. You
>>> can see her work in the levers, chain rings, cranks, and bottom bracket.
>>> She understood the assignment.
>>>
>>> I live with 3 men and none of them give the bike their stamp of
>>> approval. The Lone Wolf will howl, alright. I remain steadfast in my
>>> adoration of this bike because it does something for me. Takes me back to
>>> my simple, happy 80s and 90s childhood. If when you were a little girl
>>> (most of your were not), your friend had a dress-up closet and you could
>>> choose from her lavish collection of finery to wear at playtime, and you
>>> just came out WEARING ALL OF IT, well, that is this Platypus.
>>>
>>> Thank you to everyone at Analog Cycles, Paul Components, Ignite
>>> Components, Ashley Anodized It, Velocity USA and Pedal Bicycles for making
>>> this silly concept a real, tangible bicycle. And of course, thank you to
>>> Rivendell Bicycle Works, who makes the best bikes in the world.
>>>
>>> Please find my video link below.
>>> Leah
>>> https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7S3y0AufkX/?igsh=ZTk5amhhaTR2anQ=
>>>
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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

[ian m]

Love the iridescent bits, the anodizer really nailed it

On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 8:51:27 AM UTC-4 sarahlik...@gmail.com wrote:

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

[Sarah Carlson]

When "too much" is "just right." This bike will make you (and anyone who 
sees it) smile. Who could not smile at the sight on a My Little Platy 
coming down the road! I hope you have many joyous miles riding, and that 
some of them are in California so we can see it in person!

On Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 8:43:11 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

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

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

[Brent Knepper]

wow its giving zoomer maximalism aesthetic

Brent "has the same bluelug cargo net, nice" in chi
On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 7:06:56 AM UTC-5 Ryan wrote:

> Nice!
>
> On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:52:49 AM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> I can't believe it's finally here, I was young when this project started! 
>> That is a fine and lovely bicycle, congrats to you and all the builders who 
>> made it happen. 
>>
>> As Roberta said I'm very curious how it will feel compared to your 55 
>> Platys. Tell us everything! 
>>
>> Joe "likes the My Little Pony bike" Bernard 
>> Clearlake CA 
>>
>> On Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 8:43:11 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Finally. New. Bike. Day.
>>>
>>> This bike was a long time coming. I bought the frame in November 
>>> (November!) and have waited this long for the plethora of specialty parts 
>>> to arrive.
>>>
>>> Purple is a fun color; it never takes itself too seriously. It goes with 
>>> most other colors, which is what led me to choose…all the colors. 
>>>
>>> The theme for this Platypus is: 80s My Little Pony. I call the bike My 
>>> Little Platy. 
>>>
>>> The bike is a 50cm Rivendell Platypus with 650b wheels; it can be taken 
>>> on Amtrak and bus racks, which is something its 55cm siblings cannot do. I 
>>> put fat tires on it so it can handle gravel. My Gravel & Travel Platy.
>>>
>>> I adored My Little Pony in my girlhood, and my favorite ponies had 
>>> rainbow hair. Why settle for just pink or blue when some ponies had ALL the 
>>> colors? I started out this build incorporating a color here or there. (I 
>>> had my Paul brakes already cerakoted in blues.) But while looking for 
>>> grips, I found Ergon oil slick clamps and had my revelation: I wanted oil 
>>> slick everywhere I could get it. 
>>>
>>> Because oil slick has ALL the colors.
>>>
>>> All the makers of these parts worked with me to make this bike happen. 
>>> They sent their beautiful products to me and let me alter them in wild, 
>>> saturated, living color. I don’t know if any of them understood why I was 
>>> going all out like this. All of them were men, save one - the anodizer. You 
>>> can see her work in the levers, chain rings, cranks, and bottom bracket. 
>>> She understood the assignment. 
>>>
>>> I live with 3 men and none of them give the bike their stamp of 
>>> approval. The Lone Wolf will howl, alright. I remain steadfast in my 
>>> adoration of this bike because it does something for me. Takes me back to 
>>> my simple, happy 80s and 90s childhood. If when you were a little girl 
>>> (most of your were not), your friend had a dress-up closet and you could 
>>> choose from her lavish collection of finery to wear at playtime, and you 
>>> just came out WEARING ALL OF IT, well, that is this Platypus.
>>>
>>> Thank you to everyone at Analog Cycles, Paul Components, Ignite 
>>> Components, Ashley Anodized It, Velocity USA and Pedal Bicycles for making 
>>> this silly concept a real, tangible bicycle. And of course, thank you to 
>>> Rivendell Bicycle Works, who makes the best bikes in the world.
>>>
>>> Please find my video link below.
>>> Leah
>>> https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7S3y0AufkX/?igsh=ZTk5amhhaTR2anQ=
>>>
>>

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

[Ryan]

Nice!

On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:52:49 AM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:

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

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

[Joe Bernard]

I can't believe it's finally here, I was young when this project started! 
That is a fine and lovely bicycle, congrats to you and all the builders who 
made it happen. 

As Roberta said I'm very curious how it will feel compared to your 55 
Platys. Tell us everything! 

Joe "likes the My Little Pony bike" Bernard 
Clearlake CA 

On Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 8:43:11 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

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

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

[Roberta]

I love it. Such a happy looking bike and I’m sure will bring you a lot of 
joy. I love the nods to your old Rivs, and to your childhood, when you got 
your first bike, sized for someone a foot taller than you. Yet you’ve 
always put on the Leah personalization. I’m looking forward to hearing how 
it rides similarly and or differently than your 55 Platypus, since you PBH 
you’re able to go to either size well. Many happy miles to you!

Roberta
Philadelphia

On Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 11:43:11 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

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

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

[Leah Peterson]

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



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

[Bill Lindsay]

I want that cargo net.  Where do I buy that cargo net?

For everything else: APPROVE!

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA

On Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 8:43:11 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

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

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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day and other ride photos for the Road Curious

[Sue J]

Those African daisies (Dimorphotheca ecklonis) are a spectacular backdrop 
for your pink Roadeo!
Sue in El Cerrito
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 6:42:32 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote:

> I don't know what flower that is.  It was on the porch of East Bay Coffee 
> in Pinole, Ca.  The color was incredible.  
>
> BL in EC
>
> On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 5:08:19 AM UTC-7 Ryan wrote:
>
>> Oh...a 3-speed Romulus!
>>
>> That RoadeoRosa just looks right...Doug is absolutely right. I'm waiting 
>> to read about Bill's next brevet on that Roadeo; I suspect that bike rides 
>> like a dream.
>>
>> I hate to betray my ignorance, but what are those flowers? Pansies? Great 
>> shots.
>>
>> On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 6:52:31 AM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote:
>>
>>> Agreed Joe. Bill is a good man. And, what a fleet of bikes! I love the 
>>> look of drop bars on a road bike. To my older eyes they just look 
>>> appropriate. I say that as I'm converting my recently acquired Roadini to 
>>> an Albatross bar. 
>>> Doug
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 7:10:34 AM UTC-4 Ryan wrote:
>>>
 Not only Leah likes those folders, Bill. Sweet!

 On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 10:52:12 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:

> Well that's just adorable. I mean this absolutely sincerely, you're a 
> good man Bill Lindsay. 
>
> On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 6:13:33 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding 
> Ding! wrote:
>
>> You are the absolute best. You made a Ding Ding album? You broke your 
>> own rules and rode your Romulus! You posed a pink road bike against a 
>> floral backdrop? Hearts are coming out of my eyes. 
>> Leah
>>
>> On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 8:45:09 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>>
>>> I built this Romulus over the Winter and have held off taking it on 
>>> its first ride until after I knocked out another few S.M.A.R.T. goals.  
>>> I 
>>> was especially eager to ride it because I just pulled together a sweet 
>>> ILE 
>>> porteur bag setup on a Riv Basket Rack.  Leah's thread that may result 
>>> in 
>>> her getting a Romulus finally made me take it out, on a ride to the 
>>> dentist, the bakery and the wine shop.  Pics prove it happened.  This 
>>> is my 
>>> new Ding Ding Album to collect photos that I think Leah may like.  
>>> Included 
>>> is my Pink Roadeo in front of some great flowers that I took on my 
>>> Sunday 
>>> 100k.  
>>>
>>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/72177720316423417/
>>>
>>> Bill Lindsay
>>> El Cerrito, CA
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day and other ride photos for the Road Curious

[Diana H]

Thanks for sharing, enjoyed seeing the Romulus!

On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 6:42:32 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote:

> I don't know what flower that is.  It was on the porch of East Bay Coffee 
> in Pinole, Ca.  The color was incredible.  
>
> BL in EC
>
> On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 5:08:19 AM UTC-7 Ryan wrote:
>
>> Oh...a 3-speed Romulus!
>>
>> That RoadeoRosa just looks right...Doug is absolutely right. I'm waiting 
>> to read about Bill's next brevet on that Roadeo; I suspect that bike rides 
>> like a dream.
>>
>> I hate to betray my ignorance, but what are those flowers? Pansies? Great 
>> shots.
>>
>> On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 6:52:31 AM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote:
>>
>>> Agreed Joe. Bill is a good man. And, what a fleet of bikes! I love the 
>>> look of drop bars on a road bike. To my older eyes they just look 
>>> appropriate. I say that as I'm converting my recently acquired Roadini to 
>>> an Albatross bar. 
>>> Doug
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 7:10:34 AM UTC-4 Ryan wrote:
>>>
 Not only Leah likes those folders, Bill. Sweet!

 On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 10:52:12 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:

> Well that's just adorable. I mean this absolutely sincerely, you're a 
> good man Bill Lindsay. 
>
> On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 6:13:33 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding 
> Ding! wrote:
>
>> You are the absolute best. You made a Ding Ding album? You broke your 
>> own rules and rode your Romulus! You posed a pink road bike against a 
>> floral backdrop? Hearts are coming out of my eyes. 
>> Leah
>>
>> On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 8:45:09 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>>
>>> I built this Romulus over the Winter and have held off taking it on 
>>> its first ride until after I knocked out another few S.M.A.R.T. goals.  
>>> I 
>>> was especially eager to ride it because I just pulled together a sweet 
>>> ILE 
>>> porteur bag setup on a Riv Basket Rack.  Leah's thread that may result 
>>> in 
>>> her getting a Romulus finally made me take it out, on a ride to the 
>>> dentist, the bakery and the wine shop.  Pics prove it happened.  This 
>>> is my 
>>> new Ding Ding Album to collect photos that I think Leah may like.  
>>> Included 
>>> is my Pink Roadeo in front of some great flowers that I took on my 
>>> Sunday 
>>> 100k.  
>>>
>>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/72177720316423417/
>>>
>>> Bill Lindsay
>>> El Cerrito, CA
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day and other ride photos for the Road Curious

[Bill Lindsay]

I don't know what flower that is.  It was on the porch of East Bay Coffee 
in Pinole, Ca.  The color was incredible.  

BL in EC

On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 5:08:19 AM UTC-7 Ryan wrote:

> Oh...a 3-speed Romulus!
>
> That RoadeoRosa just looks right...Doug is absolutely right. I'm waiting 
> to read about Bill's next brevet on that Roadeo; I suspect that bike rides 
> like a dream.
>
> I hate to betray my ignorance, but what are those flowers? Pansies? Great 
> shots.
>
> On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 6:52:31 AM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote:
>
>> Agreed Joe. Bill is a good man. And, what a fleet of bikes! I love the 
>> look of drop bars on a road bike. To my older eyes they just look 
>> appropriate. I say that as I'm converting my recently acquired Roadini to 
>> an Albatross bar. 
>> Doug
>>
>> On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 7:10:34 AM UTC-4 Ryan wrote:
>>
>>> Not only Leah likes those folders, Bill. Sweet!
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 10:52:12 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>>
 Well that's just adorable. I mean this absolutely sincerely, you're a 
 good man Bill Lindsay. 

 On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 6:13:33 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
 wrote:

> You are the absolute best. You made a Ding Ding album? You broke your 
> own rules and rode your Romulus! You posed a pink road bike against a 
> floral backdrop? Hearts are coming out of my eyes. 
> Leah
>
> On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 8:45:09 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
>> I built this Romulus over the Winter and have held off taking it on 
>> its first ride until after I knocked out another few S.M.A.R.T. goals.  
>> I 
>> was especially eager to ride it because I just pulled together a sweet 
>> ILE 
>> porteur bag setup on a Riv Basket Rack.  Leah's thread that may result 
>> in 
>> her getting a Romulus finally made me take it out, on a ride to the 
>> dentist, the bakery and the wine shop.  Pics prove it happened.  This is 
>> my 
>> new Ding Ding Album to collect photos that I think Leah may like.  
>> Included 
>> is my Pink Roadeo in front of some great flowers that I took on my 
>> Sunday 
>> 100k.  
>>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/72177720316423417/
>>
>> Bill Lindsay
>> El Cerrito, CA
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day and other ride photos for the Road Curious

[Ryan]

Oh...a 3-speed Romulus!

That RoadeoRosa just looks right...Doug is absolutely right. I'm waiting to 
read about Bill's next brevet on that Roadeo; I suspect that bike rides 
like a dream.

I hate to betray my ignorance, but what are those flowers? Pansies? Great 
shots.

On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 6:52:31 AM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote:

> Agreed Joe. Bill is a good man. And, what a fleet of bikes! I love the 
> look of drop bars on a road bike. To my older eyes they just look 
> appropriate. I say that as I'm converting my recently acquired Roadini to 
> an Albatross bar. 
> Doug
>
> On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 7:10:34 AM UTC-4 Ryan wrote:
>
>> Not only Leah likes those folders, Bill. Sweet!
>>
>> On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 10:52:12 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>
>>> Well that's just adorable. I mean this absolutely sincerely, you're a 
>>> good man Bill Lindsay. 
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 6:13:33 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 You are the absolute best. You made a Ding Ding album? You broke your 
 own rules and rode your Romulus! You posed a pink road bike against a 
 floral backdrop? Hearts are coming out of my eyes. 
 Leah

 On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 8:45:09 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote:

> I built this Romulus over the Winter and have held off taking it on 
> its first ride until after I knocked out another few S.M.A.R.T. goals.  I 
> was especially eager to ride it because I just pulled together a sweet 
> ILE 
> porteur bag setup on a Riv Basket Rack.  Leah's thread that may result in 
> her getting a Romulus finally made me take it out, on a ride to the 
> dentist, the bakery and the wine shop.  Pics prove it happened.  This is 
> my 
> new Ding Ding Album to collect photos that I think Leah may like.  
> Included 
> is my Pink Roadeo in front of some great flowers that I took on my Sunday 
> 100k.  
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/72177720316423417/
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
>


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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day and other ride photos for the Road Curious

[Doug H.]

Agreed Joe. Bill is a good man. And, what a fleet of bikes! I love the look 
of drop bars on a road bike. To my older eyes they just look appropriate. I 
say that as I'm converting my recently acquired Roadini to an Albatross 
bar. 
Doug

On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 7:10:34 AM UTC-4 Ryan wrote:

> Not only Leah likes those folders, Bill. Sweet!
>
> On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 10:52:12 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> Well that's just adorable. I mean this absolutely sincerely, you're a 
>> good man Bill Lindsay. 
>>
>> On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 6:13:33 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> You are the absolute best. You made a Ding Ding album? You broke your 
>>> own rules and rode your Romulus! You posed a pink road bike against a 
>>> floral backdrop? Hearts are coming out of my eyes. 
>>> Leah
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 8:45:09 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>>>
 I built this Romulus over the Winter and have held off taking it on its 
 first ride until after I knocked out another few S.M.A.R.T. goals.  I was 
 especially eager to ride it because I just pulled together a sweet ILE 
 porteur bag setup on a Riv Basket Rack.  Leah's thread that may result in 
 her getting a Romulus finally made me take it out, on a ride to the 
 dentist, the bakery and the wine shop.  Pics prove it happened.  This is 
 my 
 new Ding Ding Album to collect photos that I think Leah may like.  
 Included 
 is my Pink Roadeo in front of some great flowers that I took on my Sunday 
 100k.  

 https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/72177720316423417/

 Bill Lindsay
 El Cerrito, CA

>>>

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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day and other ride photos for the Road Curious

[Ryan]

Not only Leah likes those folders, Bill. Sweet!

On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 10:52:12 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:

> Well that's just adorable. I mean this absolutely sincerely, you're a good 
> man Bill Lindsay. 
>
> On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 6:13:33 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> You are the absolute best. You made a Ding Ding album? You broke your own 
>> rules and rode your Romulus! You posed a pink road bike against a floral 
>> backdrop? Hearts are coming out of my eyes. 
>> Leah
>>
>> On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 8:45:09 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>>
>>> I built this Romulus over the Winter and have held off taking it on its 
>>> first ride until after I knocked out another few S.M.A.R.T. goals.  I was 
>>> especially eager to ride it because I just pulled together a sweet ILE 
>>> porteur bag setup on a Riv Basket Rack.  Leah's thread that may result in 
>>> her getting a Romulus finally made me take it out, on a ride to the 
>>> dentist, the bakery and the wine shop.  Pics prove it happened.  This is my 
>>> new Ding Ding Album to collect photos that I think Leah may like.  Included 
>>> is my Pink Roadeo in front of some great flowers that I took on my Sunday 
>>> 100k.  
>>>
>>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/72177720316423417/
>>>
>>> Bill Lindsay
>>> El Cerrito, CA
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day and other ride photos for the Road Curious

[Joe Bernard]

Well that's just adorable. I mean this absolutely sincerely, you're a good 
man Bill Lindsay. 

On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 6:13:33 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> You are the absolute best. You made a Ding Ding album? You broke your own 
> rules and rode your Romulus! You posed a pink road bike against a floral 
> backdrop? Hearts are coming out of my eyes. 
> Leah
>
> On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 8:45:09 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
>> I built this Romulus over the Winter and have held off taking it on its 
>> first ride until after I knocked out another few S.M.A.R.T. goals.  I was 
>> especially eager to ride it because I just pulled together a sweet ILE 
>> porteur bag setup on a Riv Basket Rack.  Leah's thread that may result in 
>> her getting a Romulus finally made me take it out, on a ride to the 
>> dentist, the bakery and the wine shop.  Pics prove it happened.  This is my 
>> new Ding Ding Album to collect photos that I think Leah may like.  Included 
>> is my Pink Roadeo in front of some great flowers that I took on my Sunday 
>> 100k.  
>>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/72177720316423417/
>>
>> Bill Lindsay
>> El Cerrito, CA
>>
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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day and other ride photos for the Road Curious

[Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!]

You are the absolute best. You made a Ding Ding album? You broke your own 
rules and rode your Romulus! You posed a pink road bike against a floral 
backdrop? Hearts are coming out of my eyes. 
Leah

On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 8:45:09 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote:

> I built this Romulus over the Winter and have held off taking it on its 
> first ride until after I knocked out another few S.M.A.R.T. goals.  I was 
> especially eager to ride it because I just pulled together a sweet ILE 
> porteur bag setup on a Riv Basket Rack.  Leah's thread that may result in 
> her getting a Romulus finally made me take it out, on a ride to the 
> dentist, the bakery and the wine shop.  Pics prove it happened.  This is my 
> new Ding Ding Album to collect photos that I think Leah may like.  Included 
> is my Pink Roadeo in front of some great flowers that I took on my Sunday 
> 100k.  
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/72177720316423417/
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day - 2002 Size 60 Rambouillet

[eddietheflay]

Opinion. Maybe after the Atlantis, I think the orange Rambouillet is the 
most iconic Riv of all time.

On Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 9:43:57 AM UTC-8 Michael Ullmer wrote:

> Long overdue update to this post. The Ram has taken on a new configuration 
> as of a couple weeks back, thanks in part to a counter-bored WI inner ring 
> from one our very own Bill Lindsay.
>
> I switched the wheels on here from 700c to 650b with the help of Tektro 
> Long-Reach brakes. After a brief experiment with 48mm Switchback Hill tires 
> which DID fit (sans fenders), I've settled on 42mm Pumpkin Ridge tires with 
> SKS Fenders. Thanks to the counter-bored inner WI ring, I was able to use a 
> narrow 108mm WI Stainless Steel Bottom Bracket. It currently has 48mm 
> Noodles, though I may go to Albastache in the near future. Gearing is SRAM 
> 10speed with bar end shifters. As always, I'm continually impressed with 
> the versatility of this bike. With my former camper/basket 26" Fitz up for 
> sale, I'm planning on fitting this out with a rear saddlebag and front 
> basket to see how it handles commuting duty. Long-term, if I can acquire a 
> Riv more suited to the job, this will go back to a rackless adventure bike.
>
> Pics of the current build: https://photos.app.goo.gl/8w5UH3xDhYzCj7ey5
>
> On Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 2:17:49 PM UTC-6 Patrick Moore wrote:
>
>> Those 2 Orange Rams make me nostalgic for my blue one from some 10 years 
>> ago; yes a very nice bike for aimless afternoon rides and with just enough 
>> room for 32s and fenders. I rode mine with 1.35" Kojaks; it would have been 
>> transformed with extralight RH tires. Actually, it *was* transformed 
>> with Paris Roubaix open tubulars. Please (both of you) show more photos and 
>> describe the feel of the bike after you ride it more.
>>
>> Also, I'll be interested to hear more of others' opinions on the Ram (and 
>> Roadeo, Roadini, RoadUno, Quickbeam, Simpleone, Road Standard, and Longlow) 
>> versus Legolas.
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Dec 16, 2022 at 8:47 AM 'Joel S' via RBW Owners Bunch <
>> rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Beautiful, enjoy it, these older Rivendell bikes are my preferred 
>>> models. 
>>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day - 2002 Size 60 Rambouillet

[Michael Ullmer]

Long overdue update to this post. The Ram has taken on a new configuration 
as of a couple weeks back, thanks in part to a counter-bored WI inner ring 
from one our very own Bill Lindsay.

I switched the wheels on here from 700c to 650b with the help of Tektro 
Long-Reach brakes. After a brief experiment with 48mm Switchback Hill tires 
which DID fit (sans fenders), I've settled on 42mm Pumpkin Ridge tires with 
SKS Fenders. Thanks to the counter-bored inner WI ring, I was able to use a 
narrow 108mm WI Stainless Steel Bottom Bracket. It currently has 48mm 
Noodles, though I may go to Albastache in the near future. Gearing is SRAM 
10speed with bar end shifters. As always, I'm continually impressed with 
the versatility of this bike. With my former camper/basket 26" Fitz up for 
sale, I'm planning on fitting this out with a rear saddlebag and front 
basket to see how it handles commuting duty. Long-term, if I can acquire a 
Riv more suited to the job, this will go back to a rackless adventure bike.

Pics of the current build: https://photos.app.goo.gl/8w5UH3xDhYzCj7ey5

On Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 2:17:49 PM UTC-6 Patrick Moore wrote:

> Those 2 Orange Rams make me nostalgic for my blue one from some 10 years 
> ago; yes a very nice bike for aimless afternoon rides and with just enough 
> room for 32s and fenders. I rode mine with 1.35" Kojaks; it would have been 
> transformed with extralight RH tires. Actually, it *was* transformed with 
> Paris Roubaix open tubulars. Please (both of you) show more photos and 
> describe the feel of the bike after you ride it more.
>
> Also, I'll be interested to hear more of others' opinions on the Ram (and 
> Roadeo, Roadini, RoadUno, Quickbeam, Simpleone, Road Standard, and Longlow) 
> versus Legolas.
>
>
> On Fri, Dec 16, 2022 at 8:47 AM 'Joel S' via RBW Owners Bunch <
> rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>
>> Beautiful, enjoy it, these older Rivendell bikes are my preferred models. 
>>
>

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

[Pam Bikes]

LOVE all the pictures!  I can't wait to see it in person in Philly at the 
Philly Bike Expo.  I hope you do come ride w/me again.  And we should go 
ride in MI w/Leah.  She makes it sound delightful.  

On Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 9:21:05 AM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:

> John, I will measure when I get home tonight.  
>
> What an interesting thought, Andy.   In fact, pre-Riv I didn’t even know 
> you could change a stem or any other component, except for tires.
>
> I took the pics after my ride on Sunday, which I started once the rain had 
> stopped.  I've been on several short rides—less than 10 miles each so I’m 
> still getting to know the bike.  Platypus wants to surge forward.  Betty 
> seems more subdued.  What I'm really looking forward to longer rides and 
> more adventures.  Great Dr. Seuss story.  I hadn't read that one before 
> last night.
>
> On Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 11:33:11 AM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote:
>
>> Fantastic bike Roberta! I love the personal touches you put on it to make 
>> it your custom Rivendell. Don't you love it when a plan comes together.
>> Doug
>>
>> On Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 9:00:09 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding 
>> Ding! wrote:
>>
>>> Yes, all of what Andy said. I have never said these words but I FEEL 
>>> them after reading his post. What a lovely thought, that your bike is the 
>>> culmination of all of your riding experiences. I’m going to think about 
>>> this for awhile…
>>>
>>> And, I also concur that the bike deserves a better moniker. I’ll also 
>>> think on THAT.
>>> L
>>>
>>> On Dec 27, 2023, at 6:32 AM, ascpgh  wrote:
>>>
>>> Fantastic Roberta!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> A bike is the sum of its parts. More accurately, a sum of the stories of 
>>> all the parts that they represent to you. It validates all of your past 
>>> riding by developing preferences and aesthetics of parts you may not have 
>>> been keenly aware of before 2017. Most production (boxed) bikes are 
>>> specified for price point by choosing lower level parts for the bits most 
>>> riders aren't familiar with or don't notice. Building a bike like yours is 
>>> deeply rewarding and culminates all of your efforts, experiences and gained 
>>> knowledge.
>>>
>>> It's not a "retirement bike", it's a bike to provide for your "not 
>>> working 8 hours of each day anymore bike". In that role your Betty Foy 
>>> appears ready for all uses, your pictures even show a wet ground, 
>>> validating fenders and flaps before you've even posted an initial ride 
>>> report.
>>>
>>> Makes me think of the Dr. Seuss classic, Oh, the Places You'll Go.
>>>
>>> Andy Cheatham
>>> Pittsburgh
>>> On Monday, December 25, 2023 at 8:40:01 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:
>>>
 What’s old is new:  circa 2010 Betty Foy!

 Let me explain why this and not a custom I was hoping for.

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

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

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

 1X9 Drive train (38T Wolf Tooth in front with Microshift Aventex in 
 back), Albatross handlebar, brakes (Tektro R553)  and Gravel King 
 Slick tires are as I purchased the bike.

 I added “extras”—SKS fenders with custom mud flaps (made by a little 
 girl whose Dad is on the iBob board 
 https://groups.google.com/g/internet-bob/c/M_iDE82EhkI/m/FZG8bZzMAQAJ 
 ), red Ergon grips and Newbaum’s tape for pop of color, German mirrors, 
 Greenfield kickstand, 32 spoke Velocity A23 rims with tubeless setup, and 
 Dyno lighting SP hub with Edulux light on front and B Topline Plus light 
 in the back.  Bitex hub in the rear. Axiom rack.  Brooks B68 saddle in 
 honey, 

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

[Roberta]

 

John, I will measure when I get home tonight.  

What an interesting thought, Andy.   In fact, pre-Riv I didn’t even know 
you could change a stem or any other component, except for tires.

I took the pics after my ride on Sunday, which I started once the rain had 
stopped.  I've been on several short rides—less than 10 miles each so I’m 
still getting to know the bike.  Platypus wants to surge forward.  Betty 
seems more subdued.  What I'm really looking forward to longer rides and 
more adventures.  Great Dr. Seuss story.  I hadn't read that one before 
last night.

On Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 11:33:11 AM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote:

> Fantastic bike Roberta! I love the personal touches you put on it to make 
> it your custom Rivendell. Don't you love it when a plan comes together.
> Doug
>
> On Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 9:00:09 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding 
> Ding! wrote:
>
>> Yes, all of what Andy said. I have never said these words but I FEEL them 
>> after reading his post. What a lovely thought, that your bike is the 
>> culmination of all of your riding experiences. I’m going to think about 
>> this for awhile…
>>
>> And, I also concur that the bike deserves a better moniker. I’ll also 
>> think on THAT.
>> L
>>
>> On Dec 27, 2023, at 6:32 AM, ascpgh  wrote:
>>
>> Fantastic Roberta!
>>
>>
>>
>> A bike is the sum of its parts. More accurately, a sum of the stories of 
>> all the parts that they represent to you. It validates all of your past 
>> riding by developing preferences and aesthetics of parts you may not have 
>> been keenly aware of before 2017. Most production (boxed) bikes are 
>> specified for price point by choosing lower level parts for the bits most 
>> riders aren't familiar with or don't notice. Building a bike like yours is 
>> deeply rewarding and culminates all of your efforts, experiences and gained 
>> knowledge.
>>
>> It's not a "retirement bike", it's a bike to provide for your "not 
>> working 8 hours of each day anymore bike". In that role your Betty Foy 
>> appears ready for all uses, your pictures even show a wet ground, 
>> validating fenders and flaps before you've even posted an initial ride 
>> report.
>>
>> Makes me think of the Dr. Seuss classic, Oh, the Places You'll Go.
>>
>> Andy Cheatham
>> Pittsburgh
>> On Monday, December 25, 2023 at 8:40:01 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:
>>
>>> What’s old is new:  circa 2010 Betty Foy!
>>>
>>> Let me explain why this and not a custom I was hoping for.
>>>
>>> For the past nearly three years, I’ve been “next up” on Rivendell’s list 
>>> for a custom retirement bike, something I’ve wanted since I found Rivendell 
>>> in 2017.  I wanted something 1) like my 55cm Platypus, but shorter (I 
>>> didn’t say short, just short-*er*) specifically so I could take it on 
>>> the city bus bike rack and Amtrak, that 2) fits and rides like my 2019 54.5 
>>> Homer.
>>>
>>> During one of our many conversations, the ever so patient Vince 
>>> suggested a Betty Foy.  When I saw one posted on RBW’s Craigslist 
>>> thread, I drove to Brooklyn, test rode and brought it home, and thanked the 
>>> RBW poster.  I think this bike is from the first batch of Betty’s 
>>> because only one heart lug was (notice the past tense) filled in and the 
>>> seat tube is 58cm.  The color is not robin’s egg blue, but more of a 
>>> sage/teal, which I like more.
>>>
>>> It’s about as close to a custom as I think Grant would have built for 
>>> me—650b wheels, just under the Amtrak length limit by ½”, fits on our city 
>>> bus bike racks, rides great and no toe overlap.  Perhaps not a cushy as 
>>> my Platypus with its extra-long wheelbase, but if I’m on my Betty, I have 
>>> more options for mass transportation.  The only thing I wish it had was 
>>> an additional water bottle mount, but I remedied that with a water bottle 
>>> bag on the handlebar, big enough to hold a 40 oz Kleen Kanteen.
>>>
>>> 1X9 Drive train (38T Wolf Tooth in front with Microshift Aventex in 
>>> back), Albatross handlebar, brakes (Tektro R553)  and Gravel King Slick 
>>> tires are as I purchased the bike.
>>>
>>> I added “extras”—SKS fenders with custom mud flaps (made by a little 
>>> girl whose Dad is on the iBob board 
>>> https://groups.google.com/g/internet-bob/c/M_iDE82EhkI/m/FZG8bZzMAQAJ 
>>> ), red Ergon grips and Newbaum’s tape for pop of color, German mirrors, 
>>> Greenfield kickstand, 32 spoke Velocity A23 rims with tubeless setup, and 
>>> Dyno lighting SP hub with Edulux light on front and B Topline Plus light 
>>> in the back.  Bitex hub in the rear. Axiom rack.  Brooks B68 saddle in 
>>> honey, but I might try the newly re-issued B72 albeit in brown.
>>>
>>> Keystone Bike https://keystone.bike/ did amazing work with the extras, 
>>> and featured the bike on their IG page a few weeks ago. 
>>> https://www.instagram.com/p/C0WqS6_OzqA/?img_index=1 .   If you’re ever 
>>> in Philadelphia, I highly recommend a stop at their shop.  They 
>>> understand Rivendells (and even 

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

[Doug H.]

Fantastic bike Roberta! I love the personal touches you put on it to make 
it your custom Rivendell. Don't you love it when a plan comes together.
Doug

On Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 9:00:09 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding 
Ding! wrote:

> Yes, all of what Andy said. I have never said these words but I FEEL them 
> after reading his post. What a lovely thought, that your bike is the 
> culmination of all of your riding experiences. I’m going to think about 
> this for awhile…
>
> And, I also concur that the bike deserves a better moniker. I’ll also 
> think on THAT.
> L
>
> On Dec 27, 2023, at 6:32 AM, ascpgh  wrote:
>
> Fantastic Roberta!
>
>
>
> A bike is the sum of its parts. More accurately, a sum of the stories of 
> all the parts that they represent to you. It validates all of your past 
> riding by developing preferences and aesthetics of parts you may not have 
> been keenly aware of before 2017. Most production (boxed) bikes are 
> specified for price point by choosing lower level parts for the bits most 
> riders aren't familiar with or don't notice. Building a bike like yours is 
> deeply rewarding and culminates all of your efforts, experiences and gained 
> knowledge.
>
> It's not a "retirement bike", it's a bike to provide for your "not working 
> 8 hours of each day anymore bike". In that role your Betty Foy appears 
> ready for all uses, your pictures even show a wet ground, validating 
> fenders and flaps before you've even posted an initial ride report.
>
> Makes me think of the Dr. Seuss classic, Oh, the Places You'll Go.
>
> Andy Cheatham
> Pittsburgh
> On Monday, December 25, 2023 at 8:40:01 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:
>
>> What’s old is new:  circa 2010 Betty Foy!
>>
>> Let me explain why this and not a custom I was hoping for.
>>
>> For the past nearly three years, I’ve been “next up” on Rivendell’s list 
>> for a custom retirement bike, something I’ve wanted since I found Rivendell 
>> in 2017.  I wanted something 1) like my 55cm Platypus, but shorter (I 
>> didn’t say short, just short-*er*) specifically so I could take it on 
>> the city bus bike rack and Amtrak, that 2) fits and rides like my 2019 54.5 
>> Homer.
>>
>> During one of our many conversations, the ever so patient Vince suggested 
>> a Betty Foy.  When I saw one posted on RBW’s Craigslist thread, I drove 
>> to Brooklyn, test rode and brought it home, and thanked the RBW poster.  I 
>> think this bike is from the first batch of Betty’s because only one heart 
>> lug was (notice the past tense) filled in and the seat tube is 58cm.  The 
>> color is not robin’s egg blue, but more of a sage/teal, which I like more.
>>
>> It’s about as close to a custom as I think Grant would have built for 
>> me—650b wheels, just under the Amtrak length limit by ½”, fits on our city 
>> bus bike racks, rides great and no toe overlap.  Perhaps not a cushy as 
>> my Platypus with its extra-long wheelbase, but if I’m on my Betty, I have 
>> more options for mass transportation.  The only thing I wish it had was 
>> an additional water bottle mount, but I remedied that with a water bottle 
>> bag on the handlebar, big enough to hold a 40 oz Kleen Kanteen.
>>
>> 1X9 Drive train (38T Wolf Tooth in front with Microshift Aventex in 
>> back), Albatross handlebar, brakes (Tektro R553)  and Gravel King Slick 
>> tires are as I purchased the bike.
>>
>> I added “extras”—SKS fenders with custom mud flaps (made by a little girl 
>> whose Dad is on the iBob board 
>> https://groups.google.com/g/internet-bob/c/M_iDE82EhkI/m/FZG8bZzMAQAJ ), 
>> red Ergon grips and Newbaum’s tape for pop of color, German mirrors, 
>> Greenfield kickstand, 32 spoke Velocity A23 rims with tubeless setup, and 
>> Dyno lighting SP hub with Edulux light on front and B Topline Plus light 
>> in the back.  Bitex hub in the rear. Axiom rack.  Brooks B68 saddle in 
>> honey, but I might try the newly re-issued B72 albeit in brown.
>>
>> Keystone Bike https://keystone.bike/ did amazing work with the extras, 
>> and featured the bike on their IG page a few weeks ago. 
>> https://www.instagram.com/p/C0WqS6_OzqA/?img_index=1 .   If you’re ever 
>> in Philadelphia, I highly recommend a stop at their shop.  They 
>> understand Rivendells (and even own a few).
>>
>> I did do one way-over-the-top (for me, at least) item—I had all the 
>> hearts paint matched and filled by a meticulous and true professional—Lek, 
>> https://www.instagram.com/lekerleks/ , who also builds Albacore 
>> handlebars available at https://hopecyclery.com/ .  My favorite heart is 
>> the one on the back side of the seat tube—an “Easter egg” that I see every 
>> time I use my basket, which is every ride.  I asked him to fill in the 
>> hearts and he returned the bike saying “I just did every open lug window I 
>> saw—hearts, circles and dots.”  WOW!
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

[Leah Peterson]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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









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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

[ascpgh]

Fantastic Roberta!

A bike is the sum of its parts. More accurately, a sum of the stories of 
all the parts that they represent to you. It validates all of your past 
riding by developing preferences and aesthetics of parts you may not have 
been keenly aware of before 2017. Most production (boxed) bikes are 
specified for price point by choosing lower level parts for the bits most 
riders aren't familiar with or don't notice. Building a bike like yours is 
deeply rewarding and culminates all of your efforts, experiences and gained 
knowledge.

It's not a "retirement bike", it's a bike to provide for your "not working 
8 hours of each day anymore bike". In that role your Betty Foy appears 
ready for all uses, your pictures even show a wet ground, validating 
fenders and flaps before you've even posted an initial ride report.

Makes me think of the Dr. Seuss classic, Oh, the Places You'll Go.

Andy Cheatham
Pittsburgh
On Monday, December 25, 2023 at 8:40:01 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:

> What’s old is new:  circa 2010 Betty Foy!
>
> Let me explain why this and not a custom I was hoping for.
>
> For the past nearly three years, I’ve been “next up” on Rivendell’s list 
> for a custom retirement bike, something I’ve wanted since I found Rivendell 
> in 2017.  I wanted something 1) like my 55cm Platypus, but shorter (I 
> didn’t say short, just short-*er*) specifically so I could take it on the 
> city bus bike rack and Amtrak, that 2) fits and rides like my 2019 54.5 
> Homer.
>
> During one of our many conversations, the ever so patient Vince suggested 
> a Betty Foy.  When I saw one posted on RBW’s Craigslist thread, I drove 
> to Brooklyn, test rode and brought it home, and thanked the RBW poster.  I 
> think this bike is from the first batch of Betty’s because only one heart 
> lug was (notice the past tense) filled in and the seat tube is 58cm.  The 
> color is not robin’s egg blue, but more of a sage/teal, which I like more.
>
> It’s about as close to a custom as I think Grant would have built for 
> me—650b wheels, just under the Amtrak length limit by ½”, fits on our city 
> bus bike racks, rides great and no toe overlap.  Perhaps not a cushy as 
> my Platypus with its extra-long wheelbase, but if I’m on my Betty, I have 
> more options for mass transportation.  The only thing I wish it had was 
> an additional water bottle mount, but I remedied that with a water bottle 
> bag on the handlebar, big enough to hold a 40 oz Kleen Kanteen.
>
> 1X9 Drive train (38T Wolf Tooth in front with Microshift Aventex in back), 
> Albatross handlebar, brakes (Tektro R553)  and Gravel King Slick tires 
> are as I purchased the bike.
>
> I added “extras”—SKS fenders with custom mud flaps (made by a little girl 
> whose Dad is on the iBob board 
> https://groups.google.com/g/internet-bob/c/M_iDE82EhkI/m/FZG8bZzMAQAJ ), 
> red Ergon grips and Newbaum’s tape for pop of color, German mirrors, 
> Greenfield kickstand, 32 spoke Velocity A23 rims with tubeless setup, and 
> Dyno lighting SP hub with Edulux light on front and B Topline Plus light 
> in the back.  Bitex hub in the rear. Axiom rack.  Brooks B68 saddle in 
> honey, but I might try the newly re-issued B72 albeit in brown.
>
> Keystone Bike https://keystone.bike/ did amazing work with the extras, 
> and featured the bike on their IG page a few weeks ago. 
> https://www.instagram.com/p/C0WqS6_OzqA/?img_index=1 .   If you’re ever 
> in Philadelphia, I highly recommend a stop at their shop.  They 
> understand Rivendells (and even own a few).
>
> I did do one way-over-the-top (for me, at least) item—I had all the hearts 
> paint matched and filled by a meticulous and true professional—Lek, 
> https://www.instagram.com/lekerleks/ , who also builds Albacore 
> handlebars available at https://hopecyclery.com/ .  My favorite heart is 
> the one on the back side of the seat tube—an “Easter egg” that I see every 
> time I use my basket, which is every ride.  I asked him to fill in the 
> hearts and he returned the bike saying “I just did every open lug window I 
> saw—hearts, circles and dots.”  WOW!
>

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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

[Joe Bernard]

Roberta, this is stunning. As you know I'm kinda crazy about red hearts and 
this is the red heartest bike ever! You did an amazing job making your 
bicycle exactly as you wanted it, it's literally perfect ❤️❤️❤️

Joe Bernard 

On Monday, December 25, 2023 at 5:40:01 PM UTC-8 Roberta wrote:

> What’s old is new:  circa 2010 Betty Foy!
>
> Let me explain why this and not a custom I was hoping for.
>
> For the past nearly three years, I’ve been “next up” on Rivendell’s list 
> for a custom retirement bike, something I’ve wanted since I found Rivendell 
> in 2017.  I wanted something 1) like my 55cm Platypus, but shorter (I 
> didn’t say short, just short-*er*) specifically so I could take it on the 
> city bus bike rack and Amtrak, that 2) fits and rides like my 2019 54.5 
> Homer.
>
> During one of our many conversations, the ever so patient Vince suggested 
> a Betty Foy.  When I saw one posted on RBW’s Craigslist thread, I drove 
> to Brooklyn, test rode and brought it home, and thanked the RBW poster.  I 
> think this bike is from the first batch of Betty’s because only one heart 
> lug was (notice the past tense) filled in and the seat tube is 58cm.  The 
> color is not robin’s egg blue, but more of a sage/teal, which I like more.
>
> It’s about as close to a custom as I think Grant would have built for 
> me—650b wheels, just under the Amtrak length limit by ½”, fits on our city 
> bus bike racks, rides great and no toe overlap.  Perhaps not a cushy as 
> my Platypus with its extra-long wheelbase, but if I’m on my Betty, I have 
> more options for mass transportation.  The only thing I wish it had was 
> an additional water bottle mount, but I remedied that with a water bottle 
> bag on the handlebar, big enough to hold a 40 oz Kleen Kanteen.
>
> 1X9 Drive train (38T Wolf Tooth in front with Microshift Aventex in back), 
> Albatross handlebar, brakes (Tektro R553)  and Gravel King Slick tires 
> are as I purchased the bike.
>
> I added “extras”—SKS fenders with custom mud flaps (made by a little girl 
> whose Dad is on the iBob board 
> https://groups.google.com/g/internet-bob/c/M_iDE82EhkI/m/FZG8bZzMAQAJ ), 
> red Ergon grips and Newbaum’s tape for pop of color, German mirrors, 
> Greenfield kickstand, 32 spoke Velocity A23 rims with tubeless setup, and 
> Dyno lighting SP hub with Edulux light on front and B Topline Plus light 
> in the back.  Bitex hub in the rear. Axiom rack.  Brooks B68 saddle in 
> honey, but I might try the newly re-issued B72 albeit in brown.
>
> Keystone Bike https://keystone.bike/ did amazing work with the extras, 
> and featured the bike on their IG page a few weeks ago. 
> https://www.instagram.com/p/C0WqS6_OzqA/?img_index=1 .   If you’re ever 
> in Philadelphia, I highly recommend a stop at their shop.  They 
> understand Rivendells (and even own a few).
>
> I did do one way-over-the-top (for me, at least) item—I had all the hearts 
> paint matched and filled by a meticulous and true professional—Lek, 
> https://www.instagram.com/lekerleks/ , who also builds Albacore 
> handlebars available at https://hopecyclery.com/ .  My favorite heart is 
> the one on the back side of the seat tube—an “Easter egg” that I see every 
> time I use my basket, which is every ride.  I asked him to fill in the 
> hearts and he returned the bike saying “I just did every open lug window I 
> saw—hearts, circles and dots.”  WOW!
>

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

['John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Roberta

Beautiful Betty and great report.  One suggestion, check the distance from 
the ground to the front mudflap is 4 cm or greater.   4cm is generally 
considered to the minimum distance.  Any lower increases air resistance and 
tends to pick up much more debris from the road.  The SKS safety tabs will 
protect you if the flap picks up a tree branch.

John Hawrylak
Woodstown NJ 

On Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 8:40:27 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:

> Well, I certainly am in good company with similar tastes and components.  
> Thank you for all your well wishing.  And, good wishes to you, too!
>
> This group has always been so helpful, so supportive.  It also got me into 
> colors (Leah, especially, dragged me into the brightness.)!  My first Riv, 
> which I loved riding wasn't too much to look at.  Butterscotch Appaloosa 
> with a black saddle, cork grips, black luggage.  Rode wonderfully, but I 
> think it would look more "fun" if I owned it today.
>
> Now, all I have to do is actually retire...  I think that will be in 
> 2024.  Where shall I go?  Not sure yet, but I have family in NC, so I might 
> go on another Pam Likes to Bike Ride.  Or, perhaps I'll end up in MI on a 
> Bicycle Belle Ding Ding Riv ride!  In the meantime, Betty is my daily 
> commuter bike and my main weekend ride.  
>
> Roberta 
> Philadelphia, PA
>
> On Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 7:01:33 PM UTC-5 aelga...@castilleja.org 
> wrote:
>
>> Congrats Roberta! I bought my first riv for my 40th birthday and then I 
>> bought a Jitensha Studio Ebisu for my 50th birthday. But I’ve had my eyes 
>> open for a Betty Foy for my oldest daughter. She’s not old/tall enough yet, 
>> but I’m jealous of the gem you found! I’m also jealous of your retirement. 
>>  Happy riding! 
>>
>> Best
>> Ahmed in Redwood Shores
>>
>> *Ahmed Elgasseir*
>>
>> Department Chair, Visual and Performing Arts
>>
>>
>> *Castilleja School* 
>>
>> 1310 Bryant Street 
>> 
>>
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>> 
>>
>>
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>> On Tue, Dec 26, 2023 at 3:07 PM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <
>> jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> It just turned out so well! Where will you go? What will you see? Maybe 
>>> you will keep a ride journal with places and miles you go on your Betty in 
>>> retirement. All the happy miles to you, and I hope to look upon this little 
>>> blue-green wonder in March at the Philly Bike Expo!
>>> Leah
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 4:28:00 PM UTC-6 aeroperf wrote:
>>>
 Excellent, excellent choice.
 When I retired I also bought a Rivendell.  I’ve never regretted it.  
 Neither will you.
 Love the mud flaps! Great choice! Enjoy! 

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

[Patrick Moore]

Best wishes for your prospective retirement. I hope your retirement is
early, well financed, long-lasting, and happy.

On Tue, Dec 26, 2023 at 6:40 PM Roberta  wrote:

> Well, I certainly am in good company with similar tastes and components.
> Thank you for all your well wishing.  And, good wishes to you, too!
>

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

[Roberta]

Well, I certainly am in good company with similar tastes and components.  
Thank you for all your well wishing.  And, good wishes to you, too!

This group has always been so helpful, so supportive.  It also got me into 
colors (Leah, especially, dragged me into the brightness.)!  My first Riv, 
which I loved riding wasn't too much to look at.  Butterscotch Appaloosa 
with a black saddle, cork grips, black luggage.  Rode wonderfully, but I 
think it would look more "fun" if I owned it today.

Now, all I have to do is actually retire...  I think that will be in 2024.  
Where shall I go?  Not sure yet, but I have family in NC, so I might go on 
another Pam Likes to Bike Ride.  Or, perhaps I'll end up in MI on a Bicycle 
Belle Ding Ding Riv ride!  In the meantime, Betty is my daily commuter bike 
and my main weekend ride.  

Roberta 
Philadelphia, PA

On Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 7:01:33 PM UTC-5 aelga...@castilleja.org 
wrote:

> Congrats Roberta! I bought my first riv for my 40th birthday and then I 
> bought a Jitensha Studio Ebisu for my 50th birthday. But I’ve had my eyes 
> open for a Betty Foy for my oldest daughter. She’s not old/tall enough yet, 
> but I’m jealous of the gem you found! I’m also jealous of your retirement. 
>  Happy riding! 
>
> Best
> Ahmed in Redwood Shores
>
> *Ahmed Elgasseir*
>
> Department Chair, Visual and Performing Arts
>
>
> *Castilleja School* 
>
> 1310 Bryant Street 
> 
>
> Palo Alto, CA 94301 
> 
>
>
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>
> E aelga...@castilleja.org
>
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>
>
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> On Tue, Dec 26, 2023 at 3:07 PM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <
> jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> It just turned out so well! Where will you go? What will you see? Maybe 
>> you will keep a ride journal with places and miles you go on your Betty in 
>> retirement. All the happy miles to you, and I hope to look upon this little 
>> blue-green wonder in March at the Philly Bike Expo!
>> Leah
>>
>> On Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 4:28:00 PM UTC-6 aeroperf wrote:
>>
>>> Excellent, excellent choice.
>>> When I retired I also bought a Rivendell.  I’ve never regretted it.  
>>> Neither will you.
>>> Love the mud flaps! Great choice! Enjoy! 
>>>
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>> 
>> .
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Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

[Ahmed Elgasseir]

Congrats Roberta! I bought my first riv for my 40th birthday and then I
bought a Jitensha Studio Ebisu for my 50th birthday. But I’ve had my eyes
open for a Betty Foy for my oldest daughter. She’s not old/tall enough yet,
but I’m jealous of the gem you found! I’m also jealous of your retirement.
 Happy riding!

Best
Ahmed in Redwood Shores

*Ahmed Elgasseir*

Department Chair, Visual and Performing Arts


*Castilleja School*

1310 Bryant Street


Palo Alto, CA 94301



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On Tue, Dec 26, 2023 at 3:07 PM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <
jonasandle...@gmail.com> wrote:

> It just turned out so well! Where will you go? What will you see? Maybe
> you will keep a ride journal with places and miles you go on your Betty in
> retirement. All the happy miles to you, and I hope to look upon this little
> blue-green wonder in March at the Philly Bike Expo!
> Leah
>
> On Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 4:28:00 PM UTC-6 aeroperf wrote:
>
>> Excellent, excellent choice.
>> When I retired I also bought a Rivendell.  I’ve never regretted it.
>> Neither will you.
>> Love the mud flaps! Great choice! Enjoy!
>>
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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

[Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!]

It just turned out so well! Where will you go? What will you see? Maybe you 
will keep a ride journal with places and miles you go on your Betty in 
retirement. All the happy miles to you, and I hope to look upon this little 
blue-green wonder in March at the Philly Bike Expo!
Leah

On Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 4:28:00 PM UTC-6 aeroperf wrote:

> Excellent, excellent choice.
> When I retired I also bought a Rivendell.  I’ve never regretted it. 
>  Neither will you.
> Love the mud flaps! Great choice! Enjoy! 
>
>

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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

[aeroperf]

Excellent, excellent choice.
When I retired I also bought a Rivendell.  I’ve never regretted it. 
 Neither will you.
Love the mud flaps! Great choice! Enjoy! 

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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

[RichS]

Good score Roberta! Bettys are one of my favorite Rivendells.

Best,
Rich in ATL

On Monday, December 25, 2023 at 8:40:01 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:

> What’s old is new:  circa 2010 Betty Foy!
>
> Let me explain why this and not a custom I was hoping for.
>
> For the past nearly three years, I’ve been “next up” on Rivendell’s list 
> for a custom retirement bike, something I’ve wanted since I found Rivendell 
> in 2017.  I wanted something 1) like my 55cm Platypus, but shorter (I 
> didn’t say short, just short-*er*) specifically so I could take it on the 
> city bus bike rack and Amtrak, that 2) fits and rides like my 2019 54.5 
> Homer.
>
> During one of our many conversations, the ever so patient Vince suggested 
> a Betty Foy.  When I saw one posted on RBW’s Craigslist thread, I drove 
> to Brooklyn, test rode and brought it home, and thanked the RBW poster.  I 
> think this bike is from the first batch of Betty’s because only one heart 
> lug was (notice the past tense) filled in and the seat tube is 58cm.  The 
> color is not robin’s egg blue, but more of a sage/teal, which I like more.
>
> It’s about as close to a custom as I think Grant would have built for 
> me—650b wheels, just under the Amtrak length limit by ½”, fits on our city 
> bus bike racks, rides great and no toe overlap.  Perhaps not a cushy as 
> my Platypus with its extra-long wheelbase, but if I’m on my Betty, I have 
> more options for mass transportation.  The only thing I wish it had was 
> an additional water bottle mount, but I remedied that with a water bottle 
> bag on the handlebar, big enough to hold a 40 oz Kleen Kanteen.
>
> 1X9 Drive train (38T Wolf Tooth in front with Microshift Aventex in back), 
> Albatross handlebar, brakes (Tektro R553)  and Gravel King Slick tires 
> are as I purchased the bike.
>
> I added “extras”—SKS fenders with custom mud flaps (made by a little girl 
> whose Dad is on the iBob board 
> https://groups.google.com/g/internet-bob/c/M_iDE82EhkI/m/FZG8bZzMAQAJ ), 
> red Ergon grips and Newbaum’s tape for pop of color, German mirrors, 
> Greenfield kickstand, 32 spoke Velocity A23 rims with tubeless setup, and 
> Dyno lighting SP hub with Edulux light on front and B Topline Plus light 
> in the back.  Bitex hub in the rear. Axiom rack.  Brooks B68 saddle in 
> honey, but I might try the newly re-issued B72 albeit in brown.
>
> Keystone Bike https://keystone.bike/ did amazing work with the extras, 
> and featured the bike on their IG page a few weeks ago. 
> https://www.instagram.com/p/C0WqS6_OzqA/?img_index=1 .   If you’re ever 
> in Philadelphia, I highly recommend a stop at their shop.  They 
> understand Rivendells (and even own a few).
>
> I did do one way-over-the-top (for me, at least) item—I had all the hearts 
> paint matched and filled by a meticulous and true professional—Lek, 
> https://www.instagram.com/lekerleks/ , who also builds Albacore 
> handlebars available at https://hopecyclery.com/ .  My favorite heart is 
> the one on the back side of the seat tube—an “Easter egg” that I see every 
> time I use my basket, which is every ride.  I asked him to fill in the 
> hearts and he returned the bike saying “I just did every open lug window I 
> saw—hearts, circles and dots.”  WOW!
>

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

[Tony Lockhart]

Fantastic bike, Roberta. What a great way to kick off your retirement. The 
whole setup is just smart; so much utility. Great choice in components and 
accessories!

Tony

On Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 9:53:29 AM UTC-8 SallyG wrote:

> Absolutely wonderful! You are inspired...and inspiring...have fun:)
>
> On Tue, Dec 26, 2023 at 9:21 AM JohnS  wrote:
>
>> Hello Roberta,
>>
>> I love the painted hearts, hearts on the mud flags and the other red 
>> accents you've added to your Betty. They all add a bit of whimsy to the 
>> bike that made me smile. Should be a great bike to ride. I find that my 
>> Crust Lightning Bolt canti with 650b x 42 tires is my favorite for it's 
>> versatility and comfort.
>>
>> Happy Holidays,
>> JohnS
>>
>>
>> On Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 9:25:40 AM UTC-5 thalasin wrote:
>>
>>> That mudflap is spectacular! Beautiful bike and thanks for sharing the 
>>> story.
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

[Sally Bidleman]

Absolutely wonderful! You are inspired...and inspiring...have fun:)

On Tue, Dec 26, 2023 at 9:21 AM JohnS  wrote:

> Hello Roberta,
>
> I love the painted hearts, hearts on the mud flags and the other red
> accents you've added to your Betty. They all add a bit of whimsy to the
> bike that made me smile. Should be a great bike to ride. I find that my
> Crust Lightning Bolt canti with 650b x 42 tires is my favorite for it's
> versatility and comfort.
>
> Happy Holidays,
> JohnS
>
>
> On Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 9:25:40 AM UTC-5 thalasin wrote:
>
>> That mudflap is spectacular! Beautiful bike and thanks for sharing the
>> story.
>>
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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

[JohnS]

Hello Roberta,

I love the painted hearts, hearts on the mud flags and the other red 
accents you've added to your Betty. They all add a bit of whimsy to the 
bike that made me smile. Should be a great bike to ride. I find that my 
Crust Lightning Bolt canti with 650b x 42 tires is my favorite for it's 
versatility and comfort.

Happy Holidays,
JohnS


On Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 9:25:40 AM UTC-5 thalasin wrote:

> That mudflap is spectacular! Beautiful bike and thanks for sharing the 
> story.
>
>
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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

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That mudflap is spectacular! Beautiful bike and thanks for sharing the 
story.


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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

[Johnny Alien]

I love it! My Clem is 1x9 and probably my favorite all around setup.

On Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 7:55:58 AM UTC-5 sarahlik...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> Really gorgeous bike Roberta! I can look at those heart lugs all day, and 
> those mud flaps. I love how you have combined function with all those 
> little touches that bring day to day joy. And it fits on Amtrak and public 
> transportation!
>
> Sarah
>
> On Monday, December 25, 2023 at 5:40:01 PM UTC-8 Roberta wrote:
>
>> What’s old is new:  circa 2010 Betty Foy!
>>
>> Let me explain why this and not a custom I was hoping for.
>>
>> For the past nearly three years, I’ve been “next up” on Rivendell’s list 
>> for a custom retirement bike, something I’ve wanted since I found Rivendell 
>> in 2017.  I wanted something 1) like my 55cm Platypus, but shorter (I 
>> didn’t say short, just short-*er*) specifically so I could take it on 
>> the city bus bike rack and Amtrak, that 2) fits and rides like my 2019 54.5 
>> Homer.
>>
>> During one of our many conversations, the ever so patient Vince suggested 
>> a Betty Foy.  When I saw one posted on RBW’s Craigslist thread, I drove 
>> to Brooklyn, test rode and brought it home, and thanked the RBW poster.  I 
>> think this bike is from the first batch of Betty’s because only one heart 
>> lug was (notice the past tense) filled in and the seat tube is 58cm.  The 
>> color is not robin’s egg blue, but more of a sage/teal, which I like more.
>>
>> It’s about as close to a custom as I think Grant would have built for 
>> me—650b wheels, just under the Amtrak length limit by ½”, fits on our city 
>> bus bike racks, rides great and no toe overlap.  Perhaps not a cushy as 
>> my Platypus with its extra-long wheelbase, but if I’m on my Betty, I have 
>> more options for mass transportation.  The only thing I wish it had was 
>> an additional water bottle mount, but I remedied that with a water bottle 
>> bag on the handlebar, big enough to hold a 40 oz Kleen Kanteen.
>>
>> 1X9 Drive train (38T Wolf Tooth in front with Microshift Aventex in 
>> back), Albatross handlebar, brakes (Tektro R553)  and Gravel King Slick 
>> tires are as I purchased the bike.
>>
>> I added “extras”—SKS fenders with custom mud flaps (made by a little girl 
>> whose Dad is on the iBob board 
>> https://groups.google.com/g/internet-bob/c/M_iDE82EhkI/m/FZG8bZzMAQAJ ), 
>> red Ergon grips and Newbaum’s tape for pop of color, German mirrors, 
>> Greenfield kickstand, 32 spoke Velocity A23 rims with tubeless setup, and 
>> Dyno lighting SP hub with Edulux light on front and B Topline Plus light 
>> in the back.  Bitex hub in the rear. Axiom rack.  Brooks B68 saddle in 
>> honey, but I might try the newly re-issued B72 albeit in brown.
>>
>> Keystone Bike https://keystone.bike/ did amazing work with the extras, 
>> and featured the bike on their IG page a few weeks ago. 
>> https://www.instagram.com/p/C0WqS6_OzqA/?img_index=1 .   If you’re ever 
>> in Philadelphia, I highly recommend a stop at their shop.  They 
>> understand Rivendells (and even own a few).
>>
>> I did do one way-over-the-top (for me, at least) item—I had all the 
>> hearts paint matched and filled by a meticulous and true professional—Lek, 
>> https://www.instagram.com/lekerleks/ , who also builds Albacore 
>> handlebars available at https://hopecyclery.com/ .  My favorite heart is 
>> the one on the back side of the seat tube—an “Easter egg” that I see every 
>> time I use my basket, which is every ride.  I asked him to fill in the 
>> hearts and he returned the bike saying “I just did every open lug window I 
>> saw—hearts, circles and dots.”  WOW!
>>
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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

[Sarah Carlson]

Really gorgeous bike Roberta! I can look at those heart lugs all day, and 
those mud flaps. I love how you have combined function with all those 
little touches that bring day to day joy. And it fits on Amtrak and public 
transportation!

Sarah

On Monday, December 25, 2023 at 5:40:01 PM UTC-8 Roberta wrote:

> What’s old is new:  circa 2010 Betty Foy!
>
> Let me explain why this and not a custom I was hoping for.
>
> For the past nearly three years, I’ve been “next up” on Rivendell’s list 
> for a custom retirement bike, something I’ve wanted since I found Rivendell 
> in 2017.  I wanted something 1) like my 55cm Platypus, but shorter (I 
> didn’t say short, just short-*er*) specifically so I could take it on the 
> city bus bike rack and Amtrak, that 2) fits and rides like my 2019 54.5 
> Homer.
>
> During one of our many conversations, the ever so patient Vince suggested 
> a Betty Foy.  When I saw one posted on RBW’s Craigslist thread, I drove 
> to Brooklyn, test rode and brought it home, and thanked the RBW poster.  I 
> think this bike is from the first batch of Betty’s because only one heart 
> lug was (notice the past tense) filled in and the seat tube is 58cm.  The 
> color is not robin’s egg blue, but more of a sage/teal, which I like more.
>
> It’s about as close to a custom as I think Grant would have built for 
> me—650b wheels, just under the Amtrak length limit by ½”, fits on our city 
> bus bike racks, rides great and no toe overlap.  Perhaps not a cushy as 
> my Platypus with its extra-long wheelbase, but if I’m on my Betty, I have 
> more options for mass transportation.  The only thing I wish it had was 
> an additional water bottle mount, but I remedied that with a water bottle 
> bag on the handlebar, big enough to hold a 40 oz Kleen Kanteen.
>
> 1X9 Drive train (38T Wolf Tooth in front with Microshift Aventex in back), 
> Albatross handlebar, brakes (Tektro R553)  and Gravel King Slick tires 
> are as I purchased the bike.
>
> I added “extras”—SKS fenders with custom mud flaps (made by a little girl 
> whose Dad is on the iBob board 
> https://groups.google.com/g/internet-bob/c/M_iDE82EhkI/m/FZG8bZzMAQAJ ), 
> red Ergon grips and Newbaum’s tape for pop of color, German mirrors, 
> Greenfield kickstand, 32 spoke Velocity A23 rims with tubeless setup, and 
> Dyno lighting SP hub with Edulux light on front and B Topline Plus light 
> in the back.  Bitex hub in the rear. Axiom rack.  Brooks B68 saddle in 
> honey, but I might try the newly re-issued B72 albeit in brown.
>
> Keystone Bike https://keystone.bike/ did amazing work with the extras, 
> and featured the bike on their IG page a few weeks ago. 
> https://www.instagram.com/p/C0WqS6_OzqA/?img_index=1 .   If you’re ever 
> in Philadelphia, I highly recommend a stop at their shop.  They 
> understand Rivendells (and even own a few).
>
> I did do one way-over-the-top (for me, at least) item—I had all the hearts 
> paint matched and filled by a meticulous and true professional—Lek, 
> https://www.instagram.com/lekerleks/ , who also builds Albacore 
> handlebars available at https://hopecyclery.com/ .  My favorite heart is 
> the one on the back side of the seat tube—an “Easter egg” that I see every 
> time I use my basket, which is every ride.  I asked him to fill in the 
> hearts and he returned the bike saying “I just did every open lug window I 
> saw—hearts, circles and dots.”  WOW!
>

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

[Richard Rose]

Gorgeous bicycle, cool story.:)Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 25, 2023, at 9:05 PM, Roberta  wrote:I just realized I had mistyped the name of the gentleman who painted the hearts, circles and dots--his name is Leks.On Monday, December 25, 2023 at 8:40:01 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:What’s old is new: 
circa 2010 Betty Foy!Let me explain why this and not a custom I was hoping for.

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

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

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

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

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

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









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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

[Roberta]

I just realized I had mistyped the name of the gentleman who painted the 
hearts, circles and dots--his name is Leks.

On Monday, December 25, 2023 at 8:40:01 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:

> What’s old is new:  circa 2010 Betty Foy!
>
> Let me explain why this and not a custom I was hoping for.
>
> For the past nearly three years, I’ve been “next up” on Rivendell’s list 
> for a custom retirement bike, something I’ve wanted since I found Rivendell 
> in 2017.  I wanted something 1) like my 55cm Platypus, but shorter (I 
> didn’t say short, just short-*er*) specifically so I could take it on the 
> city bus bike rack and Amtrak, that 2) fits and rides like my 2019 54.5 
> Homer.
>
> During one of our many conversations, the ever so patient Vince suggested 
> a Betty Foy.  When I saw one posted on RBW’s Craigslist thread, I drove 
> to Brooklyn, test rode and brought it home, and thanked the RBW poster.  I 
> think this bike is from the first batch of Betty’s because only one heart 
> lug was (notice the past tense) filled in and the seat tube is 58cm.  The 
> color is not robin’s egg blue, but more of a sage/teal, which I like more.
>
> It’s about as close to a custom as I think Grant would have built for 
> me—650b wheels, just under the Amtrak length limit by ½”, fits on our city 
> bus bike racks, rides great and no toe overlap.  Perhaps not a cushy as 
> my Platypus with its extra-long wheelbase, but if I’m on my Betty, I have 
> more options for mass transportation.  The only thing I wish it had was 
> an additional water bottle mount, but I remedied that with a water bottle 
> bag on the handlebar, big enough to hold a 40 oz Kleen Kanteen.
>
> 1X9 Drive train (38T Wolf Tooth in front with Microshift Aventex in back), 
> Albatross handlebar, brakes (Tektro R553)  and Gravel King Slick tires 
> are as I purchased the bike.
>
> I added “extras”—SKS fenders with custom mud flaps (made by a little girl 
> whose Dad is on the iBob board 
> https://groups.google.com/g/internet-bob/c/M_iDE82EhkI/m/FZG8bZzMAQAJ ), 
> red Ergon grips and Newbaum’s tape for pop of color, German mirrors, 
> Greenfield kickstand, 32 spoke Velocity A23 rims with tubeless setup, and 
> Dyno lighting SP hub with Edulux light on front and B Topline Plus light 
> in the back.  Bitex hub in the rear. Axiom rack.  Brooks B68 saddle in 
> honey, but I might try the newly re-issued B72 albeit in brown.
>
> Keystone Bike https://keystone.bike/ did amazing work with the extras, 
> and featured the bike on their IG page a few weeks ago. 
> https://www.instagram.com/p/C0WqS6_OzqA/?img_index=1 .   If you’re ever 
> in Philadelphia, I highly recommend a stop at their shop.  They 
> understand Rivendells (and even own a few).
>
> I did do one way-over-the-top (for me, at least) item—I had all the hearts 
> paint matched and filled by a meticulous and true professional—Lek, 
> https://www.instagram.com/lekerleks/ , who also builds Albacore 
> handlebars available at https://hopecyclery.com/ .  My favorite heart is 
> the one on the back side of the seat tube—an “Easter egg” that I see every 
> time I use my basket, which is every ride.  I asked him to fill in the 
> hearts and he returned the bike saying “I just did every open lug window I 
> saw—hearts, circles and dots.”  WOW!
>

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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day X2

[Paul M]

I wouldn't be surprised if RBW dropped the Homer Hilsen from their line-up 
and replaced it with the Charlie H. Gallop (expected next year). Especially 
since it looks to have longish chainstays and uses the same caliper brakes 
as the Homer. Different frame design but similar "country bike" vibes. 

On Wednesday 20 December 2023 at 09:07:01 UTC-8 Jingy wrote:

> Speaking of Homers, any idea when the next run will be? I had something in 
> mind like Chef's bikelooks fantastic.
>
>
> According to a recent weekly email, no Homers in 2024
>
> Jim in Mpls 
> On Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 8:56:47 PM UTC-6 ian m wrote:
>
>> On Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 9:53:48 AM UTC-5 Tony Lockhart wrote:
>>
>> Speaking of Homers, any idea when the next run will be? I had something 
>> in mind like Chef's bikelooks fantastic.
>>
>> @Tim, can't wait to see updates when you build them up. 
>>
>>
>> Anyone know? Looking to get a Homer 
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day X2

[Jingy]

Speaking of Homers, any idea when the next run will be? I had something in 
mind like Chef's bikelooks fantastic.


According to a recent weekly email, no Homers in 2024

Jim in Mpls 
On Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 8:56:47 PM UTC-6 ian m wrote:

> On Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 9:53:48 AM UTC-5 Tony Lockhart wrote:
>
> Speaking of Homers, any idea when the next run will be? I had something in 
> mind like Chef's bikelooks fantastic.
>
> @Tim, can't wait to see updates when you build them up. 
>
>
> Anyone know? Looking to get a Homer 
>

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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day X2

[ian m]

On Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 9:53:48 AM UTC-5 Tony Lockhart wrote:

Speaking of Homers, any idea when the next run will be? I had something in 
mind like Chef's bikelooks fantastic.

@Tim, can't wait to see updates when you build them up. 


Anyone know? Looking to get a Homer 

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Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day X2

[jamin orrall]

thanks Tim

On Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 4:03:45 PM UTC-8 Tim Bantham wrote:

> Beautiful build Jamin!
>
> On Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 1:52:32 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote:
>
>> BSNYC built up his Homer similarly and praised it highly, tho' I think 
>> that, now, it's back to swept-back bar. Qv. 
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Dec 16, 2023 at 10:02 PM jamin orrall  wrote:
>>
>>> Homer makes a great stripped down road bike! Here is mine
>>>
>>> [image: homer.jpeg]
>>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day X2

[Tim Bantham]

Beautiful build Jamin!

On Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 1:52:32 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote:

> BSNYC built up his Homer similarly and praised it highly, tho' I think 
> that, now, it's back to swept-back bar. Qv. 
>
>
> On Sat, Dec 16, 2023 at 10:02 PM jamin orrall  wrote:
>
>> Homer makes a great stripped down road bike! Here is mine
>>
>> [image: homer.jpeg]
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day X2

[Tony Lockhart]

Speaking of Homers, any idea when the next run will be? I had something in 
mind like Chef's bikelooks fantastic.

@Tim, can't wait to see updates when you build them up. 

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> tim you've done the right thing.  i wanna see that roady homer with 
> downtube shifters!!
>
> paul
> takoma park, md.
>

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[RBW] Re: New bike day: 60cm Sergio Green Platypus complete

[Roberta]

Very nice. Six hour first ride. I guess you like the bike!  Many happy 
miles to you. 
On Monday, December 11, 2023 at 8:27:03 PM UTC-5 BrettG wrote:

> Picked up RBW HQ this morning, put on pedals, grips, saddle, etc. and rode 
> it back to SF (no BART or ferry...took the long way via Richmond and GG 
> bridges - so all day shake-down ride!).
>
> Here are my initial thoughts after the first 6 hour ride and some 
> additional info some may find useful, plus a photo I took along the ride 
> (somewhere around Martinez).
>
> - I have a 86 PBH which puts me in-between 55 and 60 but I absolutely 
> agree about sizing up to a 60cm.  It feels like the perfect size and I like 
> less seat post showing.  I don't see any need at this point for a stem swap.
> - It is very "roomy" and has a completely different feel that riding my 
> 2017 Sam or 2003 Romulus.  As expected it does feel slower than my other 
> bikes but is so comfortable I feel like I could ride all day and had no 
> problems on the long initial ride home.
>
> This is my 4th Rivendell over a span of 20 years and my first "complete"  
> as I normally build-up frames.   I don't buy new bikes often but this one I 
> couldn't resist.  Thanks to everyone's info in the forums which help tip me 
> towards buying.
>
> - Brett in SF
>
> [image: platypusgreen.png]
>
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: New bike day: 60cm Sergio Green Platypus complete

[BrettG]

I've always gone Shimano as well, but I've read positive things about 
Sunrace (Taiwan-based) and the quality of their "lower end" components.  
When I was at RBW they mentioned it's a new thing going to Sunrace with 
some of the completes and I trust they would only spec them if they were 
good.

Of course a brand new drivetrain always feels great so the real test is how 
the components hold up after a few thousand miles.  Front derailleur is the 
Skeleton Key one - not very attractive but works perfectly.  In any case, 
those components are easily replaced if necessary but will definitely leave 
it as-is for now.

Can't wait to hear what you think when your Green one arrives!

Brett.

On Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 4:19:39 AM UTC-8 Tim Bantham wrote:

Thanks for your comments on the drive train. I somehow missed the part 
about the rear derailleur being a SunRace I thought it was one of the 
Shimano variants that Riv carries. I'm a little disappointed by that since 
I have always gravitated towards Shimano.  I thought the front derailleur 
was the one they called the Skeleton Key. I was going to swap the front out 
right away. Maybe now I'll keep both and see how I get along with them. 

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[RBW] Re: New bike day: 60cm Sergio Green Platypus complete

[Tim Bantham]

Thanks for your comments on the drive train. I somehow missed the part 
about the rear derailleur being a SunRace I thought it was one of the 
Shimano variants that Riv carries. I'm a little disappointed by that since 
I have always gravitated towards Shimano.  I thought the front derailleur 
was the one they called the Skeleton Key. I was going to swap the front out 
right away. Maybe now I'll keep both and see how I get along with them. 
On Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 1:19:16 AM UTC-5 BrettG wrote:

> Yes, although I'm in range for a 55cm it would have required a longer stem 
> and huge amount of seat post showing for the same setup.  I always go as a 
> big as possible with Riv frames.
>
> I forgot to mention 2 things:
> - The novatech rear hub with the stock wheelset is one of quietest hubs 
> I've ever used.  Even a bit quieter than shimano.  I don't care for noisy 
> hubs so was quite pleased.  Hopefully they stay silent.
> - The sergio green color is even better in person than in photos.  Has a 
> certain "shimmer" in the sunlight I didn't expect.  
>
> I'm impressed with the parts they chose for the completes.  I would have 
> picked the exact same stem/bar/crank/tires if I was building myself.   The 
> rest of the sunrace and tektro components are an excellent value.
>

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[RBW] Re: New bike day: 60cm Sergio Green Platypus complete

[BrettG]

Yes, although I'm in range for a 55cm it would have required a longer stem 
and huge amount of seat post showing for the same setup.  I always go as a 
big as possible with Riv frames.

I forgot to mention 2 things:
- The novatech rear hub with the stock wheelset is one of quietest hubs 
I've ever used.  Even a bit quieter than shimano.  I don't care for noisy 
hubs so was quite pleased.  Hopefully they stay silent.
- The sergio green color is even better in person than in photos.  Has a 
certain "shimmer" in the sunlight I didn't expect.  

I'm impressed with the parts they chose for the completes.  I would have 
picked the exact same stem/bar/crank/tires if I was building myself.   The 
rest of the sunrace and tektro components are an excellent value.

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[RBW] Re: New bike day: 60cm Sergio Green Platypus complete

[DTL]

Seems like a perfect fit - to think a 55cm frame would result in 50mm more 
seatpost (and the stack would be a few cm's lower)
This looks great, not to mention proportional and comfortable
Congrats!

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[RBW] Re: New bike day: 60cm Sergio Green Platypus complete

[Steve]

Brett, Congrats on the new Platypus. I built one up this past summer (50cm 
with 650b wheels) and have been loving it. I have to concur with your first 
impression - not particularly fast, but supremely comfortable. And I'll add 
"capable and sure footed' to the descriptors. It has acquitted itself well 
on everything from big climbs and descents on the Blue Ridge Parkway to 
light gravel and single track, all on 38mm slicks. It's a definite keeper!
On Monday, December 11, 2023 at 8:48:09 PM UTC-5 BrettG wrote:

> Some additional info some may find useful (I couldn't put in original 
> message because too long)
>
> - Roman confirmed this morning it does not come with a saddle so I think 
> website description wrong (there was a discussion about this somewhere).
> - Cranks are 173s (for 60cm anyway).
> - Tires are 48mm and awesome!  Perfect for this bike.
> - Gearing was also perfect- 42/30 with 11-34.  I used the full range on 
> the ride and didn't need anything higher or lower.
> - "Lower end" Sunrace drivetrain worked really well.  Not sure about 
> longer term durability but I was impressed.
> - The cheaper V-brakes/levers always worked really well.  Felt great.
> - Even though wheelset is  "machine built" they seemed to fine to me.  
> Perfectly true and even tension.  Will just have to monitor longer term.
>
> Brett.
>

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[RBW] Re: New bike day: 60cm Sergio Green Platypus complete

[Tim Bantham]

Looks amazing! Thanks for sharing the ride report. I look forward to the 
arrival of my Sergio green Platy even more now! 

On Monday, December 11, 2023 at 8:48:09 PM UTC-5 BrettG wrote:

> Some additional info some may find useful (I couldn't put in original 
> message because too long)
>
> - Roman confirmed this morning it does not come with a saddle so I think 
> website description wrong (there was a discussion about this somewhere).
> - Cranks are 173s (for 60cm anyway).
> - Tires are 48mm and awesome!  Perfect for this bike.
> - Gearing was also perfect- 42/30 with 11-34.  I used the full range on 
> the ride and didn't need anything higher or lower.
> - "Lower end" Sunrace drivetrain worked really well.  Not sure about 
> longer term durability but I was impressed.
> - The cheaper V-brakes/levers always worked really well.  Felt great.
> - Even though wheelset is  "machine built" they seemed to fine to me.  
> Perfectly true and even tension.  Will just have to monitor longer term.
>
> Brett.
>

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[RBW] Re: New bike day: 60cm Sergio Green Platypus complete

[BrettG]

Some additional info some may find useful (I couldn't put in original 
message because too long)

- Roman confirmed this morning it does not come with a saddle so I think 
website description wrong (there was a discussion about this somewhere).
- Cranks are 173s (for 60cm anyway).
- Tires are 48mm and awesome!  Perfect for this bike.
- Gearing was also perfect- 42/30 with 11-34.  I used the full range on the 
ride and didn't need anything higher or lower.
- "Lower end" Sunrace drivetrain worked really well.  Not sure about longer 
term durability but I was impressed.
- The cheaper V-brakes/levers always worked really well.  Felt great.
- Even though wheelset is  "machine built" they seemed to fine to me.  
Perfectly true and even tension.  Will just have to monitor longer term.

Brett.

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[RBW] Re: New bike day: 60cm Sergio Green Platypus complete

[BrettG]

...wouldn't allow me to post all the info (too longer) so here some 
additional info some may find useful:

- Roman told me this morning it does not come with a saddle so I think the 
website might be wrong.  Was fine though as I knew I'd go B67.
- Cranks are 173s (was important for me).
- Tires are 48mm (and awesome!).  Never tried tires that big but loved them.
- The "lower end" sunrace drivetrain works really well.  Not sure about 
long term durability but I was impressed.
- Wheelset is "machine built" but I put it in the truing stand and it seems 
fine.  Will monitor these...
- Gearing - 42/30 and 11-34 was perfect.  I used the full range and didn't 
need anything higher or lower.  I may go to a 1x11 setup at some point but 
not for a while.

Brett.
On Monday, December 11, 2023 at 5:27:03 PM UTC-8 BrettG wrote:

> Picked up RBW HQ this morning, put on pedals, grips, saddle, etc. and rode 
> it back to SF (no BART or ferry...took the long way via Richmond and GG 
> bridges - so all day shake-down ride!).
>
> Here are my initial thoughts after the first 6 hour ride and some 
> additional info some may find useful, plus a photo I took along the ride 
> (somewhere around Martinez).
>
> - I have a 86 PBH which puts me in-between 55 and 60 but I absolutely 
> agree about sizing up to a 60cm.  It feels like the perfect size and I like 
> less seat post showing.  I don't see any need at this point for a stem swap.
> - It is very "roomy" and has a completely different feel that riding my 
> 2017 Sam or 2003 Romulus.  As expected it does feel slower than my other 
> bikes but is so comfortable I feel like I could ride all day and had no 
> problems on the long initial ride home.
>
> This is my 4th Rivendell over a span of 20 years and my first "complete"  
> as I normally build-up frames.   I don't buy new bikes often but this one I 
> couldn't resist.  Thanks to everyone's info in the forums which help tip me 
> towards buying.
>
> - Brett in SF
>
> [image: platypusgreen.png]
>
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: New bike day: 60cm Sergio Green Platypus complete

[Ryan]

Nice...glad it worked out so well for you!

On Monday, December 11, 2023 at 7:27:03 PM UTC-6 BrettG wrote:

> Picked up RBW HQ this morning, put on pedals, grips, saddle, etc. and rode 
> it back to SF (no BART or ferry...took the long way via Richmond and GG 
> bridges - so all day shake-down ride!).
>
> Here are my initial thoughts after the first 6 hour ride and some 
> additional info some may find useful, plus a photo I took along the ride 
> (somewhere around Martinez).
>
> - I have a 86 PBH which puts me in-between 55 and 60 but I absolutely 
> agree about sizing up to a 60cm.  It feels like the perfect size and I like 
> less seat post showing.  I don't see any need at this point for a stem swap.
> - It is very "roomy" and has a completely different feel that riding my 
> 2017 Sam or 2003 Romulus.  As expected it does feel slower than my other 
> bikes but is so comfortable I feel like I could ride all day and had no 
> problems on the long initial ride home.
>
> This is my 4th Rivendell over a span of 20 years and my first "complete"  
> as I normally build-up frames.   I don't buy new bikes often but this one I 
> couldn't resist.  Thanks to everyone's info in the forums which help tip me 
> towards buying.
>
> - Brett in SF
>
> [image: platypusgreen.png]
>
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day X2

[Paul Richardson]

tim you've done the right thing.  i wanna see that roady homer with 
downtube shifters!!

paul
takoma park, md.

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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day X2

[Tim Bantham]

Roberta - Nice to hear from you! I didn't know that you had the same combo. 
We are kindred spirits!  

Chef- The Homer looks great! I'm excited about the Platy but the Homer has 
been on my radar for a long time. Looking forward to building this one. 
Mine will be the classic Home Blue color which I am just in love with. 

Sarah-The idea of a mixte as a "girls frame" is only a construct. I think 
it will be practical when I take it camping and no longer have to swing my 
leg over whatever huge bag I have on the back of the bike.  

Steve - I can't take credit for the "MOM" acronym. I got it from the Riv 
print catalog from a few years ago. I think it may have been Will who 
coined that phrase. It is a good one though! 



On Monday, December 11, 2023 at 10:01:32 AM UTC-5 steve...@gmail.com wrote:

> Tim, as a fellow XY chromosome'd mixte rider ('22 Platypus with Billie 
> Bars) I had to chuckle at your "proud Man on a Mixte" appellation.  Perhaps 
> some day we'll have to establish a MOAM subgroup on this site. 
>
> You may have run across this "Me and My Mixte" blog post from 2011, if 
> not, here it is: 
> http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2011/02/me-and-mixte.html
>
> Steve
>
> On Monday, December 11, 2023 at 9:13:52 AM UTC-5 sarahlik...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Tim, that is exciting news! And please post pictures because we need more 
>> men on mixtes! Every time I find one I show my fiance and say, "see, this 
>> is a great men's bike!" And he looks at me side eyed. Which makes me want a 
>> "Men on Mixtes Calendar" Maybe it's a project for next year. 
>>
>> On Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 8:04:01 AM UTC-8 Tim Bantham wrote:
>>
>>> Hello Riv Bunch, 
>>>
>>> My first Riv was a 2TT Sam Hilborne that I purchased in 2017. I had an 
>>> Appaloosa that I sold just over a year ago. I've regretted selling my Joe 
>>> ever since. I even saw my old 2TT silver Appaloosa at this years Nutmeg 
>>> Nor'Easter. I thought about offering to buy it back but I never did ask the 
>>> new owner. I doubt he would have sold it back to me anyway. The only 
>>> consolation is that the new owner told me that he loves the bike and rides 
>>> it nearly every day. 
>>>
>>> While at the NNE I saw so many cool Riv's. I was talking to fellow Riv 
>>> Bunch member Justin Kennedy about his Platypus. My UBU (unresonable bike 
>>> urge) has been in high gear ever since. 
>>>
>>> I will soon become a proud Man on a Mixte and my 60cm Sergio Green 
>>> complete will be on the way to me very soon. I'm going to change the bars 
>>> right away to Billie's and will build a nicer wheelset with a Dyno hub 
>>> before getting it on the road. I figured if Leah can own 3 Platypus's its 
>>> got to be a good bike! I'm exciting for it's arrival and can't wait to ride 
>>> it. 
>>>
>>> The second inbound Riv is a A. Homer Hilsen frameset. I'm going to build 
>>> the Homer up as a drop bar road bike keeping it rackless and light as 
>>> possible. I am thinking about building it as a retro mod with downtube 
>>> shifter and some older parts. I still need to decide on that. Anyway I 
>>> thought I'd share the exciting news with fellow bike nerds. The Sam, Platy 
>>> and AHH will give me a nice collection.  I am feeling very fortunate to be 
>>> able to add two new bikes to my collection. N+2!
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day X2

[Steve]

Tim, as a fellow XY chromosome'd mixte rider ('22 Platypus with Billie 
Bars) I had to chuckle at your "proud Man on a Mixte" appellation.  Perhaps 
some day we'll have to establish a MOAM subgroup on this site. 

You may have run across this "Me and My Mixte" blog post from 2011, if not, 
here it is: 
http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2011/02/me-and-mixte.html

Steve

On Monday, December 11, 2023 at 9:13:52 AM UTC-5 sarahlik...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> Tim, that is exciting news! And please post pictures because we need more 
> men on mixtes! Every time I find one I show my fiance and say, "see, this 
> is a great men's bike!" And he looks at me side eyed. Which makes me want a 
> "Men on Mixtes Calendar" Maybe it's a project for next year. 
>
> On Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 8:04:01 AM UTC-8 Tim Bantham wrote:
>
>> Hello Riv Bunch, 
>>
>> My first Riv was a 2TT Sam Hilborne that I purchased in 2017. I had an 
>> Appaloosa that I sold just over a year ago. I've regretted selling my Joe 
>> ever since. I even saw my old 2TT silver Appaloosa at this years Nutmeg 
>> Nor'Easter. I thought about offering to buy it back but I never did ask the 
>> new owner. I doubt he would have sold it back to me anyway. The only 
>> consolation is that the new owner told me that he loves the bike and rides 
>> it nearly every day. 
>>
>> While at the NNE I saw so many cool Riv's. I was talking to fellow Riv 
>> Bunch member Justin Kennedy about his Platypus. My UBU (unresonable bike 
>> urge) has been in high gear ever since. 
>>
>> I will soon become a proud Man on a Mixte and my 60cm Sergio Green 
>> complete will be on the way to me very soon. I'm going to change the bars 
>> right away to Billie's and will build a nicer wheelset with a Dyno hub 
>> before getting it on the road. I figured if Leah can own 3 Platypus's its 
>> got to be a good bike! I'm exciting for it's arrival and can't wait to ride 
>> it. 
>>
>> The second inbound Riv is a A. Homer Hilsen frameset. I'm going to build 
>> the Homer up as a drop bar road bike keeping it rackless and light as 
>> possible. I am thinking about building it as a retro mod with downtube 
>> shifter and some older parts. I still need to decide on that. Anyway I 
>> thought I'd share the exciting news with fellow bike nerds. The Sam, Platy 
>> and AHH will give me a nice collection.  I am feeling very fortunate to be 
>> able to add two new bikes to my collection. N+2!
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day X2

[Steve]

Tim, as a fellow XY chromosome'd mixte rider ('22 Platypus with Billie 
Bars) I had to chuckle at your "proud Man on a Mixte" appellation.  Perhaps 
some day we'll have to establish a MOAM subgroup on this site. 

You may have run across this blog post from 2011, if not, here it is: 
http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2011/02/me-and-mixte.html

Steve
On Monday, December 11, 2023 at 9:13:52 AM UTC-5 sarahlik...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> Tim, that is exciting news! And please post pictures because we need more 
> men on mixtes! Every time I find one I show my fiance and say, "see, this 
> is a great men's bike!" And he looks at me side eyed. Which makes me want a 
> "Men on Mixtes Calendar" Maybe it's a project for next year. 
>
> On Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 8:04:01 AM UTC-8 Tim Bantham wrote:
>
>> Hello Riv Bunch, 
>>
>> My first Riv was a 2TT Sam Hilborne that I purchased in 2017. I had an 
>> Appaloosa that I sold just over a year ago. I've regretted selling my Joe 
>> ever since. I even saw my old 2TT silver Appaloosa at this years Nutmeg 
>> Nor'Easter. I thought about offering to buy it back but I never did ask the 
>> new owner. I doubt he would have sold it back to me anyway. The only 
>> consolation is that the new owner told me that he loves the bike and rides 
>> it nearly every day. 
>>
>> While at the NNE I saw so many cool Riv's. I was talking to fellow Riv 
>> Bunch member Justin Kennedy about his Platypus. My UBU (unresonable bike 
>> urge) has been in high gear ever since. 
>>
>> I will soon become a proud Man on a Mixte and my 60cm Sergio Green 
>> complete will be on the way to me very soon. I'm going to change the bars 
>> right away to Billie's and will build a nicer wheelset with a Dyno hub 
>> before getting it on the road. I figured if Leah can own 3 Platypus's its 
>> got to be a good bike! I'm exciting for it's arrival and can't wait to ride 
>> it. 
>>
>> The second inbound Riv is a A. Homer Hilsen frameset. I'm going to build 
>> the Homer up as a drop bar road bike keeping it rackless and light as 
>> possible. I am thinking about building it as a retro mod with downtube 
>> shifter and some older parts. I still need to decide on that. Anyway I 
>> thought I'd share the exciting news with fellow bike nerds. The Sam, Platy 
>> and AHH will give me a nice collection.  I am feeling very fortunate to be 
>> able to add two new bikes to my collection. N+2!
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day X2

[Sarah Carlson]

Tim, that is exciting news! And please post pictures because we need more 
men on mixtes! Every time I find one I show my fiance and say, "see, this 
is a great men's bike!" And he looks at me side eyed. Which makes me want a 
"Men on Mixtes Calendar" Maybe it's a project for next year. 

On Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 8:04:01 AM UTC-8 Tim Bantham wrote:

> Hello Riv Bunch, 
>
> My first Riv was a 2TT Sam Hilborne that I purchased in 2017. I had an 
> Appaloosa that I sold just over a year ago. I've regretted selling my Joe 
> ever since. I even saw my old 2TT silver Appaloosa at this years Nutmeg 
> Nor'Easter. I thought about offering to buy it back but I never did ask the 
> new owner. I doubt he would have sold it back to me anyway. The only 
> consolation is that the new owner told me that he loves the bike and rides 
> it nearly every day. 
>
> While at the NNE I saw so many cool Riv's. I was talking to fellow Riv 
> Bunch member Justin Kennedy about his Platypus. My UBU (unresonable bike 
> urge) has been in high gear ever since. 
>
> I will soon become a proud Man on a Mixte and my 60cm Sergio Green 
> complete will be on the way to me very soon. I'm going to change the bars 
> right away to Billie's and will build a nicer wheelset with a Dyno hub 
> before getting it on the road. I figured if Leah can own 3 Platypus's its 
> got to be a good bike! I'm exciting for it's arrival and can't wait to ride 
> it. 
>
> The second inbound Riv is a A. Homer Hilsen frameset. I'm going to build 
> the Homer up as a drop bar road bike keeping it rackless and light as 
> possible. I am thinking about building it as a retro mod with downtube 
> shifter and some older parts. I still need to decide on that. Anyway I 
> thought I'd share the exciting news with fellow bike nerds. The Sam, Platy 
> and AHH will give me a nice collection.  I am feeling very fortunate to be 
> able to add two new bikes to my collection. N+2!
>

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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day X2

[Roberta]

Hi MOAM man!

I have Homer and Platy and think they are wonderfully complimentary bikes. 
I no longer have my Appa as I don’t do off road or loaded touring that it 
shines for. 

Looking forward to hear your impressions. 

Roberta 

On Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 11:04:01 AM UTC-5 Tim Bantham wrote:

> Hello Riv Bunch, 
>
> My first Riv was a 2TT Sam Hilborne that I purchased in 2017. I had an 
> Appaloosa that I sold just over a year ago. I've regretted selling my Joe 
> ever since. I even saw my old 2TT silver Appaloosa at this years Nutmeg 
> Nor'Easter. I thought about offering to buy it back but I never did ask the 
> new owner. I doubt he would have sold it back to me anyway. The only 
> consolation is that the new owner told me that he loves the bike and rides 
> it nearly every day. 
>
> While at the NNE I saw so many cool Riv's. I was talking to fellow Riv 
> Bunch member Justin Kennedy about his Platypus. My UBU (unresonable bike 
> urge) has been in high gear ever since. 
>
> I will soon become a proud Man on a Mixte and my 60cm Sergio Green 
> complete will be on the way to me very soon. I'm going to change the bars 
> right away to Billie's and will build a nicer wheelset with a Dyno hub 
> before getting it on the road. I figured if Leah can own 3 Platypus's its 
> got to be a good bike! I'm exciting for it's arrival and can't wait to ride 
> it. 
>
> The second inbound Riv is a A. Homer Hilsen frameset. I'm going to build 
> the Homer up as a drop bar road bike keeping it rackless and light as 
> possible. I am thinking about building it as a retro mod with downtube 
> shifter and some older parts. I still need to decide on that. Anyway I 
> thought I'd share the exciting news with fellow bike nerds. The Sam, Platy 
> and AHH will give me a nice collection.  I am feeling very fortunate to be 
> able to add two new bikes to my collection. N+2!
>

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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day X2

[Dorothy C]

Congratulations Tim. I have a Sergio green 50cm Platy in the workstand as I 
write. I bought a complete and I’m swapping most of my parts with a Clem 
45cm (26” wheel version) which I plan to sell

On Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 8:04:01 AM UTC-8 Tim Bantham wrote:

> Hello Riv Bunch, 
>
> My first Riv was a 2TT Sam Hilborne that I purchased in 2017. I had an 
> Appaloosa that I sold just over a year ago. I've regretted selling my Joe 
> ever since. I even saw my old 2TT silver Appaloosa at this years Nutmeg 
> Nor'Easter. I thought about offering to buy it back but I never did ask the 
> new owner. I doubt he would have sold it back to me anyway. The only 
> consolation is that the new owner told me that he loves the bike and rides 
> it nearly every day. 
>
> While at the NNE I saw so many cool Riv's. I was talking to fellow Riv 
> Bunch member Justin Kennedy about his Platypus. My UBU (unresonable bike 
> urge) has been in high gear ever since. 
>
> I will soon become a proud Man on a Mixte and my 60cm Sergio Green 
> complete will be on the way to me very soon. I'm going to change the bars 
> right away to Billie's and will build a nicer wheelset with a Dyno hub 
> before getting it on the road. I figured if Leah can own 3 Platypus's its 
> got to be a good bike! I'm exciting for it's arrival and can't wait to ride 
> it. 
>
> The second inbound Riv is a A. Homer Hilsen frameset. I'm going to build 
> the Homer up as a drop bar road bike keeping it rackless and light as 
> possible. I am thinking about building it as a retro mod with downtube 
> shifter and some older parts. I still need to decide on that. Anyway I 
> thought I'd share the exciting news with fellow bike nerds. The Sam, Platy 
> and AHH will give me a nice collection.  I am feeling very fortunate to be 
> able to add two new bikes to my collection. N+2!
>

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[RBW] Re: NEW BIKE DAY ! - My blue 52cm Clem Smith Jr. "L" bicycle

[Kim H.]

@Roberta,
Thank-you.  Yes, I do agree with you in that " for only a few dollars, 
fancy wrap can really set a bike as "fancy." The wrap sets if off in a very 
special way. 

Kim Hetzel. 

On Monday, December 4, 2023 at 2:25:32 PM UTC-8 Roberta wrote:

Looks great!  For only a few dollars, fancy wrap can really set a bike as 
"fancy."  (RBW Blue is my favorite Riv color.)

On Monday, December 4, 2023 at 10:41:10 AM UTC-5 krhe...@gmail.com wrote:

@Steve,
I thank-you for your best wishes on my Clem. This shoe fits, if you will, 
better by far than the 59cm. I am appreciating my Clem more so. 

Skip Montanaro, the administer over on the IBOB group posted an eBay link 
for vintage bicycle fender ornaments a while back. Then I went down a 
rabbit hole and found one that was made out of metal and most appealing to 
my liking. 

Yes, very similar thought to vintage car hood ornaments. It is a very cool 
bling to my bike.   

Kim Hetzel.

On Monday, December 4, 2023 at 5:48:41 AM UTC-8 Steve wrote:

Kim, congrats on the Clem. The best bikes are always the ones that fit.  

That fender ornament is too fun !!! There must be a story behind it. 
Reminds me of a classic Packard. 

[image: Antique Packard Automobile Hood Ornament Jigsaw Puzzle by Vintage 
Images]


On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 11:03:19 PM UTC-5 Kim H. wrote:

[image: IMG_1393.JPG]

On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 5:11:18 PM UTC-8 Kim H. wrote:

@Jason,
Thank-you. 
Gotta be prepared with all the water I can carry, if I loose track of how 
far I have gone down the trail.

Kim.

On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 5:06:07 PM UTC-8 Jason Fuller wrote:

Looks great, I love the fancy tape wrap located in several spots on the 
bike.  Never going to have to go thirsty while on this bike, also! 

On Sunday, 3 December 2023 at 16:54:20 UTC-8 krhe...@gmail.com wrote:

I was very fortunate to buy this bike as a "demo" form RBW headquarters in 
Walnut Creek, California less than a month ago to end my hunt to own one in 
my favorite color. 

I already had a 59cm lime olive Clem "L" that I declared was too big for 
me  The time and effort to swapped out parts from one bike to another and 
selling the 59cm Clem took awhile.  

I can happily report that this 52cm Clem rides, handles and fit me far 
better than the 59cm Clem. It is a wonderful feeling. 

Thank-you Will Keating.

Kim Hetzel.
[image: IMG_1386bbb.JPG]

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[RBW] Re: NEW BIKE DAY ! - My blue 52cm Clem Smith Jr. "L" bicycle

[Roberta]

Looks great!  For only a few dollars, fancy wrap can really set a bike as 
"fancy."  (RBW Blue is my favorite Riv color.)

On Monday, December 4, 2023 at 10:41:10 AM UTC-5 krhe...@gmail.com wrote:

> @Steve,
> I thank-you for your best wishes on my Clem. This shoe fits, if you will, 
> better by far than the 59cm. I am appreciating my Clem more so. 
>
> Skip Montanaro, the administer over on the IBOB group posted an eBay link 
> for vintage bicycle fender ornaments a while back. Then I went down a 
> rabbit hole and found one that was made out of metal and most appealing to 
> my liking. 
>
> Yes, very similar thought to vintage car hood ornaments. It is a very cool 
> bling to my bike.   
>
> Kim Hetzel.
>
> On Monday, December 4, 2023 at 5:48:41 AM UTC-8 Steve wrote:
>
> Kim, congrats on the Clem. The best bikes are always the ones that fit.  
>
> That fender ornament is too fun !!! There must be a story behind it. 
> Reminds me of a classic Packard. 
>
> [image: Antique Packard Automobile Hood Ornament Jigsaw Puzzle by Vintage 
> Images]
>
>
> On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 11:03:19 PM UTC-5 Kim H. wrote:
>
> [image: IMG_1393.JPG]
>
> On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 5:11:18 PM UTC-8 Kim H. wrote:
>
> @Jason,
> Thank-you. 
> Gotta be prepared with all the water I can carry, if I loose track of how 
> far I have gone down the trail.
>
> Kim.
>
> On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 5:06:07 PM UTC-8 Jason Fuller wrote:
>
> Looks great, I love the fancy tape wrap located in several spots on the 
> bike.  Never going to have to go thirsty while on this bike, also! 
>
> On Sunday, 3 December 2023 at 16:54:20 UTC-8 krhe...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> I was very fortunate to buy this bike as a "demo" form RBW headquarters in 
> Walnut Creek, California less than a month ago to end my hunt to own one in 
> my favorite color. 
>
> I already had a 59cm lime olive Clem "L" that I declared was too big for 
> me  The time and effort to swapped out parts from one bike to another and 
> selling the 59cm Clem took awhile.  
>
> I can happily report that this 52cm Clem rides, handles and fit me far 
> better than the 59cm Clem. It is a wonderful feeling. 
>
> Thank-you Will Keating.
>
> Kim Hetzel.
> [image: IMG_1386bbb.JPG]
>
>

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[RBW] Re: NEW BIKE DAY ! - My blue 52cm Clem Smith Jr. "L" bicycle

[Kim H.]

@Steve,
I thank-you for your best wishes on my Clem. This shoe fits, if you will, 
better by far than the 59cm. I am appreciating my Clem more so. 

Skip Montanaro, the administer over on the IBOB group posted an eBay link 
for vintage bicycle fender ornaments a while back. Then I went down a 
rabbit hole and found one that was made out of metal and most appealing to 
my liking. 

Yes, very similar thought to vintage car hood ornaments. It is a very cool 
bling to my bike.   

Kim Hetzel.

On Monday, December 4, 2023 at 5:48:41 AM UTC-8 Steve wrote:

Kim, congrats on the Clem. The best bikes are always the ones that fit.  

That fender ornament is too fun !!! There must be a story behind it. 
Reminds me of a classic Packard. 

[image: Antique Packard Automobile Hood Ornament Jigsaw Puzzle by Vintage 
Images]


On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 11:03:19 PM UTC-5 Kim H. wrote:

[image: IMG_1393.JPG]

On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 5:11:18 PM UTC-8 Kim H. wrote:

@Jason,
Thank-you. 
Gotta be prepared with all the water I can carry, if I loose track of how 
far I have gone down the trail.

Kim.

On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 5:06:07 PM UTC-8 Jason Fuller wrote:

Looks great, I love the fancy tape wrap located in several spots on the 
bike.  Never going to have to go thirsty while on this bike, also! 

On Sunday, 3 December 2023 at 16:54:20 UTC-8 krhe...@gmail.com wrote:

I was very fortunate to buy this bike as a "demo" form RBW headquarters in 
Walnut Creek, California less than a month ago to end my hunt to own one in 
my favorite color. 

I already had a 59cm lime olive Clem "L" that I declared was too big for 
me  The time and effort to swapped out parts from one bike to another and 
selling the 59cm Clem took awhile.  

I can happily report that this 52cm Clem rides, handles and fit me far 
better than the 59cm Clem. It is a wonderful feeling. 

Thank-you Will Keating.

Kim Hetzel.
[image: IMG_1386bbb.JPG]

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[RBW] Re: NEW BIKE DAY ! - My blue 52cm Clem Smith Jr. "L" bicycle

[Steve]

Kim, congrats on the Clem. The best bikes are always the ones that fit.  

That fender ornament is too fun !!! There must be a story behind it. 
Reminds me of a classic Packard. 

[image: Antique Packard Automobile Hood Ornament Jigsaw Puzzle by Vintage 
Images]


On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 11:03:19 PM UTC-5 Kim H. wrote:

> [image: IMG_1393.JPG]
>
> On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 5:11:18 PM UTC-8 Kim H. wrote:
>
>> @Jason,
>> Thank-you. 
>> Gotta be prepared with all the water I can carry, if I loose track of how 
>> far I have gone down the trail.
>>
>> Kim.
>>
>> On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 5:06:07 PM UTC-8 Jason Fuller wrote:
>>
>> Looks great, I love the fancy tape wrap located in several spots on the 
>> bike.  Never going to have to go thirsty while on this bike, also! 
>>
>> On Sunday, 3 December 2023 at 16:54:20 UTC-8 krhe...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>> I was very fortunate to buy this bike as a "demo" form RBW headquarters 
>> in Walnut Creek, California less than a month ago to end my hunt to own one 
>> in my favorite color. 
>>
>> I already had a 59cm lime olive Clem "L" that I declared was too big for 
>> me  The time and effort to swapped out parts from one bike to another and 
>> selling the 59cm Clem took awhile.  
>>
>> I can happily report that this 52cm Clem rides, handles and fit me far 
>> better than the 59cm Clem. It is a wonderful feeling. 
>>
>> Thank-you Will Keating.
>>
>> Kim Hetzel.
>> [image: IMG_1386bbb.JPG]
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: NEW BIKE DAY ! - My blue 52cm Clem Smith Jr. "L" bicycle

[Kim H.]

@Jason,
Thank-you. 
Gotta be prepared with all the water I can carry, if I loose track of how 
far I have gone down the trail.

Kim.

On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 5:06:07 PM UTC-8 Jason Fuller wrote:

Looks great, I love the fancy tape wrap located in several spots on the 
bike.  Never going to have to go thirsty while on this bike, also! 

On Sunday, 3 December 2023 at 16:54:20 UTC-8 krhe...@gmail.com wrote:

I was very fortunate to buy this bike as a "demo" form RBW headquarters in 
Walnut Creek, California less than a month ago to end my hunt to own one in 
my favorite color. 

I already had a 59cm lime olive Clem "L" that I declared was too big for 
me  The time and effort to swapped out parts from one bike to another and 
selling the 59cm Clem took awhile.  

I can happily report that this 52cm Clem rides, handles and fit me far 
better than the 59cm Clem. It is a wonderful feeling. 

Thank-you Will Keating.

Kim Hetzel.
[image: IMG_1386bbb.JPG]

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[RBW] Re: NEW BIKE DAY ! - My blue 52cm Clem Smith Jr. "L" bicycle

[Jason Fuller]

Looks great, I love the fancy tape wrap located in several spots on the 
bike.  Never going to have to go thirsty while on this bike, also! 

On Sunday, 3 December 2023 at 16:54:20 UTC-8 krhe...@gmail.com wrote:

> I was very fortunate to buy this bike as a "demo" form RBW headquarters in 
> Walnut Creek, California less than a month ago to end my hunt to own one in 
> my favorite color. 
>
> I already had a 59cm lime olive Clem "L" that I declared was too big for 
> me  The time and effort to swapped out parts from one bike to another and 
> selling the 59cm Clem took awhile.  
>
> I can happily report that this 52cm Clem rides, handles and fit me far 
> better than the 59cm Clem. It is a wonderful feeling. 
>
> Thank-you Will Keating.
>
> Kim Hetzel.
> [image: IMG_1386bbb.JPG]
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day - 2002 Size 60 Rambouillet

[Patrick Moore]

Those 2 Orange Rams make me nostalgic for my blue one from some 10 years
ago; yes a very nice bike for aimless afternoon rides and with just enough
room for 32s and fenders. I rode mine with 1.35" Kojaks; it would have been
transformed with extralight RH tires. Actually, it *was* transformed with
Paris Roubaix open tubulars. Please (both of you) show more photos and
describe the feel of the bike after you ride it more.

Also, I'll be interested to hear more of others' opinions on the Ram (and
Roadeo, Roadini, RoadUno, Quickbeam, Simpleone, Road Standard, and Longlow)
versus Legolas.


On Fri, Dec 16, 2022 at 8:47 AM 'Joel S' via RBW Owners Bunch <
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> Beautiful, enjoy it, these older Rivendell bikes are my preferred models.
>

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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - 2002 Size 60 Rambouillet

[ascpgh]

Sweet, Mike! You've joined the subset of RBW OG riders and yes, orange is 
the fastest color. 

Andy Cheatham
Pittsburgh

On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 8:19:24 AM UTC-5 Michael Ullmer wrote:

> I haven't had a proper Riv for about 5 years and had been itching for a 
> simple, rackless bike to take out on mid-day rides with no destination in 
> mind. I picked this up from a seller on Pinkbike. Aside from the 
> wheels/drivetrain, I've switched up everything else about the build. I 
> especially like the aesthetic of the lugged stem/seatpost with the lugs of 
> the frame, so many lugs! Frame has the expected paint rubs and an 
> unexpected small dent in the top tube, but hey, beausage! Now I don't have 
> to be so precious with it. I'm very curious how it will ride compared with 
> my 650b Rando Fitz. 
>
> It's currently kitted out with 48 Noodles, but may switch to Mustache 
> which I'm finding I like more and more. I've got 35mm Bon Jon Pass tires in 
> there now with very little fender room to spare. I may go with 32mm tires 
> and fender it up for the winter and put 35s back on for the summer. I think 
> the wheels are stock Dura Ace 9sp era hubs. The TA cranks are gorgeous, 
> though I'll likely switch them out for WI Road Cranks. I also haven't used 
> DT shifters in at least 10 years, so am excited to try out the Silver 
> Shifters on here.
>
> My ultimate plan is to build up a 700c SS wheelset with WI ENO Eccentric 
> hub. After seeing Will's blog post yesterday about his SS Roadini, my plans 
> solidified. Minneapolis is currently under 6" of fresh snow with single 
> digit temps in the forecast, so haven't gotten this out for a test ride yet.
>
> Mike in Minneapolis
>
> Pics here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/9zLj1t3dUEogv88a8
>

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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - 2002 Size 60 Rambouillet

[Michael Ullmer]

Thanks all. This era of Riv's definitely appeal to me the most. Looking 
forward to many happy miles on this one.

On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 10:59:57 AM UTC-6 John Dewey wrote:

> Beautiful score, Mike! Really decent original shape, too. Somebody took 
> wonderful care of it.
>
> Here's another one, blue came along right after creamsicle. I think these 
> bikes were created during Grant's Holy Days :  ) 
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/146626768@N06/albums/72157702711634681
>
> BEST/ Jock Dewey
>
> PS: BTW, if you don't want that beautiful TA crankset, you can list it 
> here and it will be gone in less than five seconds.
>
> On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 5:19:24 AM UTC-8 Michael Ullmer wrote:
>
>> I haven't had a proper Riv for about 5 years and had been itching for a 
>> simple, rackless bike to take out on mid-day rides with no destination in 
>> mind. I picked this up from a seller on Pinkbike. Aside from the 
>> wheels/drivetrain, I've switched up everything else about the build. I 
>> especially like the aesthetic of the lugged stem/seatpost with the lugs of 
>> the frame, so many lugs! Frame has the expected paint rubs and an 
>> unexpected small dent in the top tube, but hey, beausage! Now I don't have 
>> to be so precious with it. I'm very curious how it will ride compared with 
>> my 650b Rando Fitz. 
>>
>> It's currently kitted out with 48 Noodles, but may switch to Mustache 
>> which I'm finding I like more and more. I've got 35mm Bon Jon Pass tires in 
>> there now with very little fender room to spare. I may go with 32mm tires 
>> and fender it up for the winter and put 35s back on for the summer. I think 
>> the wheels are stock Dura Ace 9sp era hubs. The TA cranks are gorgeous, 
>> though I'll likely switch them out for WI Road Cranks. I also haven't used 
>> DT shifters in at least 10 years, so am excited to try out the Silver 
>> Shifters on here.
>>
>> My ultimate plan is to build up a 700c SS wheelset with WI ENO Eccentric 
>> hub. After seeing Will's blog post yesterday about his SS Roadini, my plans 
>> solidified. Minneapolis is currently under 6" of fresh snow with single 
>> digit temps in the forecast, so haven't gotten this out for a test ride yet.
>>
>> Mike in Minneapolis
>>
>> Pics here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/9zLj1t3dUEogv88a8
>>
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