[RBW] Re: New Bike day- Red Mixte but not a Raspberry Platypus.
Thanks for checking it out Tom. That sounds like more weight than I tried to carry with better results. Linda On Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 10:37:36 AM UTC-8 Tom Palmer wrote: > Hi Linda, > Test completed. First with just 24lbs in rear in panniers. not bad, front > end really lightened up steering wise, which is expected. Some flex, but > not too much. Second test 34lbs rear and 10 lbs in front basket. Noticeably > more flexy, but not annoying, nor brake rub on an the few tight turns or > climbing small hill. The steering was much heavier, as expected again. I do > not have low riders on her yet, but usually I keep the rack weight very low > and heavy stuff in front panniers. I hope to get low riders in near future > to try. > I hope your search is fruitful, > Tom > > On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 8:17:57 PM UTC-5 Linda G wrote: > >> Does this bike feel flexy with a load in front and back, set fairly high >> on your racks? I ask because I have a Velo Orange mixte, size 54, which has >> a similar design and rack configuration. The flex bothers me. It's kind of >> an unstable feeling side to side. It's also enough to make the rear brake >> rub on a rough road. I'm looking for an alternative and the Platypus is too >> long and big-tired for me. I like the fact that the Soma can run 650 b's. >> Linda >> >> On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 6:18:25 AM UTC-8 Tom Palmer wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> This is a cross post for IBob, with correction, now with Riv content. >>> I built this Soma Buena Vista up over the winter and finally rode it. >>> Probably the best first ride on a new bike ever, maybe I am finally >>> understanding how to fit my own bikes. undoubtedly, things will change, but >>> its pretty close right now. The build is pretty Bobish- 650b with 38mm Pari >>> motos (red Hetres on the way as change #1) Shimano Deore rear hub Shimano >>> dyno front on velocity Dyad rims. Tektro r559 brakes that stop very well. >>> Riv Nitto Choco norm bars on long generic stem. SKS longboard fenders at >>> least for now. Front basket and rear rack for commuting if that is ever a >>> thing in the future. Drivtrain is 10 speed microshift shifters and Shimano >>> SLX deraillers. and a vintage Shimano 600 crankset with Willow triplizer >>> 46/30 chainrings. Rides great- tweaked the bars a few times after about 5 >>> miles into the ride. Hit a couple steep hills and climbs well in the bends >>> of the Chocos. The interweb info on this for tire fit is way conservative. >>> I had 650bx48 Pari motos on at first and they fit fine, probably fenders >>> too. The handling is typical high trail drop road bike even with the swept >>> back bars. This is a little surprising. I was afraid it would be too light >>> but the longer chainstays may play into it- 450mm. Geometry is pretty road >>> bike too- 73 degree parallel with 45mm rake. This is the biggest frame they >>> still make-58cm. They did have a 62 in the past. The color is tremendous- >>> even better than anything on the web. Russo Red is what they call it and it >>> really pops. Real paint, not powder coat. >>> >>> Doing a tour of lakes Huron, Superior, and Michigan in the fall, and >>> this may be the ride. >>> >>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/0bd56093-7d65-4ce1-9ffc-d1aaffabd3f8n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: New Bike day- Red Mixte but not a Raspberry Platypus.
Hi Leah, I am JEALOUS that you can ride year round. I attempt to but the cold and ice stop me eventually. Tom On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 9:45:30 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Well, if it can’t be a red Platy, this is the next best thing! Riding the > Great Lakes? JEALOUS OVER HERE. > > Mixtes in shades of red are the new cool kids in town. > Leah > > On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 5:52:53 AM UTC-8 Marc Irwin wrote: > >> No, Tom I didn't name this one. I had a little too much fun building the >> first one. >> >> Marc >> >> On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 5:58:35 PM UTC-5 Tom Palmer wrote: >> >>> Looks very racy, Marc! >>> i also read everything you wrote about Byron during my search. >>> Does this one have a name? >>> Tom >>> >>> On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 10:27:24 AM UTC-5 Marc Irwin wrote: >>> Nice looking build, I got one last year and built it very light for brisk city riding and commuting. I love it. The red is real, damn red. Marc[image: 20200104_150722.jpg] On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 9:18:25 AM UTC-5 Tom Palmer wrote: > Hi all, > This is a cross post for IBob, with correction, now with Riv content. > I built this Soma Buena Vista up over the winter and finally rode it. > Probably the best first ride on a new bike ever, maybe I am finally > understanding how to fit my own bikes. undoubtedly, things will change, > but > its pretty close right now. The build is pretty Bobish- 650b with 38mm > Pari > motos (red Hetres on the way as change #1) Shimano Deore rear hub Shimano > dyno front on velocity Dyad rims. Tektro r559 brakes that stop very well. > Riv Nitto Choco norm bars on long generic stem. SKS longboard fenders at > least for now. Front basket and rear rack for commuting if that is ever a > thing in the future. Drivtrain is 10 speed microshift shifters and > Shimano > SLX deraillers. and a vintage Shimano 600 crankset with Willow triplizer > 46/30 chainrings. Rides great- tweaked the bars a few times after about 5 > miles into the ride. Hit a couple steep hills and climbs well in the > bends > of the Chocos. The interweb info on this for tire fit is way > conservative. > I had 650bx48 Pari motos on at first and they fit fine, probably fenders > too. The handling is typical high trail drop road bike even with the > swept > back bars. This is a little surprising. I was afraid it would be too > light > but the longer chainstays may play into it- 450mm. Geometry is pretty > road > bike too- 73 degree parallel with 45mm rake. This is the biggest frame > they > still make-58cm. They did have a 62 in the past. The color is tremendous- > even better than anything on the web. Russo Red is what they call it and > it > really pops. Real paint, not powder coat. > > Doing a tour of lakes Huron, Superior, and Michigan in the fall, and > this may be the ride. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/eb17183f-bd13-47d2-a7b6-63fc2785572en%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: New Bike day- Red Mixte but not a Raspberry Platypus.
Hi Linda, Test completed. First with just 24lbs in rear in panniers. not bad, front end really lightened up steering wise, which is expected. Some flex, but not too much. Second test 34lbs rear and 10 lbs in front basket. Noticeably more flexy, but not annoying, nor brake rub on an the few tight turns or climbing small hill. The steering was much heavier, as expected again. I do not have low riders on her yet, but usually I keep the rack weight very low and heavy stuff in front panniers. I hope to get low riders in near future to try. I hope your search is fruitful, Tom On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 8:17:57 PM UTC-5 Linda G wrote: > Does this bike feel flexy with a load in front and back, set fairly high > on your racks? I ask because I have a Velo Orange mixte, size 54, which has > a similar design and rack configuration. The flex bothers me. It's kind of > an unstable feeling side to side. It's also enough to make the rear brake > rub on a rough road. I'm looking for an alternative and the Platypus is too > long and big-tired for me. I like the fact that the Soma can run 650 b's. > Linda > > On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 6:18:25 AM UTC-8 Tom Palmer wrote: > >> Hi all, >> This is a cross post for IBob, with correction, now with Riv content. >> I built this Soma Buena Vista up over the winter and finally rode it. >> Probably the best first ride on a new bike ever, maybe I am finally >> understanding how to fit my own bikes. undoubtedly, things will change, but >> its pretty close right now. The build is pretty Bobish- 650b with 38mm Pari >> motos (red Hetres on the way as change #1) Shimano Deore rear hub Shimano >> dyno front on velocity Dyad rims. Tektro r559 brakes that stop very well. >> Riv Nitto Choco norm bars on long generic stem. SKS longboard fenders at >> least for now. Front basket and rear rack for commuting if that is ever a >> thing in the future. Drivtrain is 10 speed microshift shifters and Shimano >> SLX deraillers. and a vintage Shimano 600 crankset with Willow triplizer >> 46/30 chainrings. Rides great- tweaked the bars a few times after about 5 >> miles into the ride. Hit a couple steep hills and climbs well in the bends >> of the Chocos. The interweb info on this for tire fit is way conservative. >> I had 650bx48 Pari motos on at first and they fit fine, probably fenders >> too. The handling is typical high trail drop road bike even with the swept >> back bars. This is a little surprising. I was afraid it would be too light >> but the longer chainstays may play into it- 450mm. Geometry is pretty road >> bike too- 73 degree parallel with 45mm rake. This is the biggest frame they >> still make-58cm. They did have a 62 in the past. The color is tremendous- >> even better than anything on the web. Russo Red is what they call it and it >> really pops. Real paint, not powder coat. >> >> Doing a tour of lakes Huron, Superior, and Michigan in the fall, and this >> may be the ride. >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/90de2b47-57ae-4b32-a623-160ca127c59cn%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: New Bike day- Red Mixte but not a Raspberry Platypus.
Hi Linda, I'm just shy of 5ft 6 and going with the 50 Platypus. Will said he errs on the side of smaller and Grant would err on the larger side. I have no idea how it will feel as I have never ridden anything like this and also never a Riv. I just looked at that Handsome She-Devil as well and it sure does look nice. Very reasonable price for a complete bike. Kate On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 3:07:57 PM UTC-5 Linda G wrote: > Thank you Marc and Tom for your responses. The feedback is helpful. > Linda > > On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 6:21:08 AM UTC-8 Marc Irwin wrote: > >> I find the Buena Vista very firm. The previous version I built had a VO >> front rack and rear with Wald folding baskets. I could carry $200 in >> groceries and the frame was still very firm. The front rack did wobble a >> little under heavy load. >> >> Marc >> >> On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 3:16:25 AM UTC-5 Linda G wrote: >> >>> My question was directed to Tom or Marc about the Soma Buena Vista. I do >>> not believe the Platypus would be flexy because it has a different top tube >>> design. Same with the Handsome She-Devil. I'm looking for everything I want >>> in one bike and it is very difficult to find! That's to be expected. >>> Linda >>> >>> On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 12:01:10 AM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: >>> I had a 55cm Cheviot and it was one of the stiffest bikes I've ever owned, I think the mid-stays in the rear triangle contributed to this..I would be very surprised if the new Platypus (updated Cheviot) is flexy. Also I recommend comparing the sizing of your V-O to the 50cm Platy, it's going to be the shorter Platypus in the line and uses 650B wheels. I'll bet - with Riv's penchant for long front-centers - that you'll fit it. Joe Bernard On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 5:17:57 PM UTC-8 Linda G wrote: > Does this bike feel flexy with a load in front and back, set fairly > high on your racks? I ask because I have a Velo Orange mixte, size 54, > which has a similar design and rack configuration. The flex bothers me. > It's kind of an unstable feeling side to side. It's also enough to make > the > rear brake rub on a rough road. I'm looking for an alternative and the > Platypus is too long and big-tired for me. I like the fact that the Soma > can run 650 b's. > Linda > > On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 6:18:25 AM UTC-8 Tom Palmer wrote: > >> Hi all, >> This is a cross post for IBob, with correction, now with Riv content. >> I built this Soma Buena Vista up over the winter and finally rode it. >> Probably the best first ride on a new bike ever, maybe I am finally >> understanding how to fit my own bikes. undoubtedly, things will change, >> but >> its pretty close right now. The build is pretty Bobish- 650b with 38mm >> Pari >> motos (red Hetres on the way as change #1) Shimano Deore rear hub >> Shimano >> dyno front on velocity Dyad rims. Tektro r559 brakes that stop very >> well. >> Riv Nitto Choco norm bars on long generic stem. SKS longboard fenders at >> least for now. Front basket and rear rack for commuting if that is ever >> a >> thing in the future. Drivtrain is 10 speed microshift shifters and >> Shimano >> SLX deraillers. and a vintage Shimano 600 crankset with Willow >> triplizer >> 46/30 chainrings. Rides great- tweaked the bars a few times after about >> 5 >> miles into the ride. Hit a couple steep hills and climbs well in the >> bends >> of the Chocos. The interweb info on this for tire fit is way >> conservative. >> I had 650bx48 Pari motos on at first and they fit fine, probably fenders >> too. The handling is typical high trail drop road bike even with the >> swept >> back bars. This is a little surprising. I was afraid it would be too >> light >> but the longer chainstays may play into it- 450mm. Geometry is pretty >> road >> bike too- 73 degree parallel with 45mm rake. This is the biggest frame >> they >> still make-58cm. They did have a 62 in the past. The color is >> tremendous- >> even better than anything on the web. Russo Red is what they call it and >> it >> really pops. Real paint, not powder coat. >> >> Doing a tour of lakes Huron, Superior, and Michigan in the fall, and >> this may be the ride. >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/385bce53-6e93-475d-9773-47d4e2421cc6n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: New Bike day- Red Mixte but not a Raspberry Platypus.
Thank you Marc and Tom for your responses. The feedback is helpful. Linda On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 6:21:08 AM UTC-8 Marc Irwin wrote: > I find the Buena Vista very firm. The previous version I built had a VO > front rack and rear with Wald folding baskets. I could carry $200 in > groceries and the frame was still very firm. The front rack did wobble a > little under heavy load. > > Marc > > On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 3:16:25 AM UTC-5 Linda G wrote: > >> My question was directed to Tom or Marc about the Soma Buena Vista. I do >> not believe the Platypus would be flexy because it has a different top tube >> design. Same with the Handsome She-Devil. I'm looking for everything I want >> in one bike and it is very difficult to find! That's to be expected. >> Linda >> >> On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 12:01:10 AM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: >> >>> I had a 55cm Cheviot and it was one of the stiffest bikes I've ever >>> owned, I think the mid-stays in the rear triangle contributed to this..I >>> would be very surprised if the new Platypus (updated Cheviot) is flexy. >>> >>> Also I recommend comparing the sizing of your V-O to the 50cm Platy, >>> it's going to be the shorter Platypus in the line and uses 650B wheels. >>> I'll bet - with Riv's penchant for long front-centers - that you'll fit it. >>> >>> Joe Bernard >>> On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 5:17:57 PM UTC-8 Linda G wrote: >>> Does this bike feel flexy with a load in front and back, set fairly high on your racks? I ask because I have a Velo Orange mixte, size 54, which has a similar design and rack configuration. The flex bothers me. It's kind of an unstable feeling side to side. It's also enough to make the rear brake rub on a rough road. I'm looking for an alternative and the Platypus is too long and big-tired for me. I like the fact that the Soma can run 650 b's. Linda On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 6:18:25 AM UTC-8 Tom Palmer wrote: > Hi all, > This is a cross post for IBob, with correction, now with Riv content. > I built this Soma Buena Vista up over the winter and finally rode it. > Probably the best first ride on a new bike ever, maybe I am finally > understanding how to fit my own bikes. undoubtedly, things will change, > but > its pretty close right now. The build is pretty Bobish- 650b with 38mm > Pari > motos (red Hetres on the way as change #1) Shimano Deore rear hub Shimano > dyno front on velocity Dyad rims. Tektro r559 brakes that stop very well. > Riv Nitto Choco norm bars on long generic stem. SKS longboard fenders at > least for now. Front basket and rear rack for commuting if that is ever a > thing in the future. Drivtrain is 10 speed microshift shifters and > Shimano > SLX deraillers. and a vintage Shimano 600 crankset with Willow triplizer > 46/30 chainrings. Rides great- tweaked the bars a few times after about 5 > miles into the ride. Hit a couple steep hills and climbs well in the > bends > of the Chocos. The interweb info on this for tire fit is way > conservative. > I had 650bx48 Pari motos on at first and they fit fine, probably fenders > too. The handling is typical high trail drop road bike even with the > swept > back bars. This is a little surprising. I was afraid it would be too > light > but the longer chainstays may play into it- 450mm. Geometry is pretty > road > bike too- 73 degree parallel with 45mm rake. This is the biggest frame > they > still make-58cm. They did have a 62 in the past. The color is tremendous- > even better than anything on the web. Russo Red is what they call it and > it > really pops. Real paint, not powder coat. > > Doing a tour of lakes Huron, Superior, and Michigan in the fall, and > this may be the ride. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/f8d3b0b9-8899-4339-9d4e-5f349870640dn%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: New Bike day- Red Mixte but not a Raspberry Platypus.
Thanks for posting this, Joe. I had seen a photo on the Blahg of Grant's daughter riding this size but this is a better photo. It's the 50 Platypus I would be interested in. I'm 5' 6" but after riding the 54 VO mixte I discovered that I like smaller frames ( I used to own a full-sized pickup but I really prefer my Honda Civic). I've also been looking at the Handsome She-Devil and it only has 700c wheels. The main things discouraging me from the Platypus are the long wheelbase, capacity for big tires I will never use (which adds weight) and price. I sent Rivendell an e-mail requesting the geometry chart for the Platypus. I did not hear back but perhaps in response they posted a photo on Instagram of the 50 frame on top of the blueprint for the frame. The photo only showed part of the chart and I couldn't read many of the numbers. I'm not in any rush on this. I will keep riding the VO for short in-town rides. I guess I'm nerdy enough to enjoy checking out different bikes. Linda On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 12:55:25 AM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > Here it is. I guess I'll put this on a Platypus thread, too, since > technically this isn't one but here's a look for anyone curious about the > smallest Platy. > > On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 12:44:49 AM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > >> I know, I started at flex to cover that base, then addressed the >> size/wheel issue you have with the Platypus. I rode the 50cm prototype (I'm >> 5'-6") and it fit great as well as being a noticeably smaller bike overall >> than the 55 it was parked next to. >> >> >> >> On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 12:16:25 AM UTC-8 Linda G wrote: >> >>> My question was directed to Tom or Marc about the Soma Buena Vista. I do >>> not believe the Platypus would be flexy because it has a different top tube >>> design. Same with the Handsome She-Devil. I'm looking for everything I want >>> in one bike and it is very difficult to find! That's to be expected. >>> Linda >>> >>> On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 12:01:10 AM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: >>> I had a 55cm Cheviot and it was one of the stiffest bikes I've ever owned, I think the mid-stays in the rear triangle contributed to this..I would be very surprised if the new Platypus (updated Cheviot) is flexy. Also I recommend comparing the sizing of your V-O to the 50cm Platy, it's going to be the shorter Platypus in the line and uses 650B wheels. I'll bet - with Riv's penchant for long front-centers - that you'll fit it. Joe Bernard On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 5:17:57 PM UTC-8 Linda G wrote: > Does this bike feel flexy with a load in front and back, set fairly > high on your racks? I ask because I have a Velo Orange mixte, size 54, > which has a similar design and rack configuration. The flex bothers me. > It's kind of an unstable feeling side to side. It's also enough to make > the > rear brake rub on a rough road. I'm looking for an alternative and the > Platypus is too long and big-tired for me. I like the fact that the Soma > can run 650 b's. > Linda > > On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 6:18:25 AM UTC-8 Tom Palmer wrote: > >> Hi all, >> This is a cross post for IBob, with correction, now with Riv content. >> I built this Soma Buena Vista up over the winter and finally rode it. >> Probably the best first ride on a new bike ever, maybe I am finally >> understanding how to fit my own bikes. undoubtedly, things will change, >> but >> its pretty close right now. The build is pretty Bobish- 650b with 38mm >> Pari >> motos (red Hetres on the way as change #1) Shimano Deore rear hub >> Shimano >> dyno front on velocity Dyad rims. Tektro r559 brakes that stop very >> well. >> Riv Nitto Choco norm bars on long generic stem. SKS longboard fenders at >> least for now. Front basket and rear rack for commuting if that is ever >> a >> thing in the future. Drivtrain is 10 speed microshift shifters and >> Shimano >> SLX deraillers. and a vintage Shimano 600 crankset with Willow >> triplizer >> 46/30 chainrings. Rides great- tweaked the bars a few times after about >> 5 >> miles into the ride. Hit a couple steep hills and climbs well in the >> bends >> of the Chocos. The interweb info on this for tire fit is way >> conservative. >> I had 650bx48 Pari motos on at first and they fit fine, probably fenders >> too. The handling is typical high trail drop road bike even with the >> swept >> back bars. This is a little surprising. I was afraid it would be too >> light >> but the longer chainstays may play into it- 450mm. Geometry is pretty >> road >> bike too- 73 degree parallel with 45mm rake. This is the biggest frame >> they >> still make-58cm. They did have a 62 in the past. The color is >> tremendous- >>
[RBW] Re: New Bike day- Red Mixte but not a Raspberry Platypus.
I find the Buena Vista very firm. The previous version I built had a VO front rack and rear with Wald folding baskets. I could carry $200 in groceries and the frame was still very firm. The front rack did wobble a little under heavy load. Marc On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 3:16:25 AM UTC-5 Linda G wrote: > My question was directed to Tom or Marc about the Soma Buena Vista. I do > not believe the Platypus would be flexy because it has a different top tube > design. Same with the Handsome She-Devil. I'm looking for everything I want > in one bike and it is very difficult to find! That's to be expected. > Linda > > On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 12:01:10 AM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > >> I had a 55cm Cheviot and it was one of the stiffest bikes I've ever >> owned, I think the mid-stays in the rear triangle contributed to this..I >> would be very surprised if the new Platypus (updated Cheviot) is flexy. >> >> Also I recommend comparing the sizing of your V-O to the 50cm Platy, it's >> going to be the shorter Platypus in the line and uses 650B wheels. I'll bet >> - with Riv's penchant for long front-centers - that you'll fit it. >> >> Joe Bernard >> On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 5:17:57 PM UTC-8 Linda G wrote: >> >>> Does this bike feel flexy with a load in front and back, set fairly high >>> on your racks? I ask because I have a Velo Orange mixte, size 54, which has >>> a similar design and rack configuration. The flex bothers me. It's kind of >>> an unstable feeling side to side. It's also enough to make the rear brake >>> rub on a rough road. I'm looking for an alternative and the Platypus is too >>> long and big-tired for me. I like the fact that the Soma can run 650 b's. >>> Linda >>> >>> On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 6:18:25 AM UTC-8 Tom Palmer wrote: >>> Hi all, This is a cross post for IBob, with correction, now with Riv content. I built this Soma Buena Vista up over the winter and finally rode it. Probably the best first ride on a new bike ever, maybe I am finally understanding how to fit my own bikes. undoubtedly, things will change, but its pretty close right now. The build is pretty Bobish- 650b with 38mm Pari motos (red Hetres on the way as change #1) Shimano Deore rear hub Shimano dyno front on velocity Dyad rims. Tektro r559 brakes that stop very well. Riv Nitto Choco norm bars on long generic stem. SKS longboard fenders at least for now. Front basket and rear rack for commuting if that is ever a thing in the future. Drivtrain is 10 speed microshift shifters and Shimano SLX deraillers. and a vintage Shimano 600 crankset with Willow triplizer 46/30 chainrings. Rides great- tweaked the bars a few times after about 5 miles into the ride. Hit a couple steep hills and climbs well in the bends of the Chocos. The interweb info on this for tire fit is way conservative. I had 650bx48 Pari motos on at first and they fit fine, probably fenders too. The handling is typical high trail drop road bike even with the swept back bars. This is a little surprising. I was afraid it would be too light but the longer chainstays may play into it- 450mm. Geometry is pretty road bike too- 73 degree parallel with 45mm rake. This is the biggest frame they still make-58cm. They did have a 62 in the past. The color is tremendous- even better than anything on the web. Russo Red is what they call it and it really pops. Real paint, not powder coat. Doing a tour of lakes Huron, Superior, and Michigan in the fall, and this may be the ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/1cf0dffb-2941-4cb0-88ff-2d27268db739n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: New Bike day- Red Mixte but not a Raspberry Platypus.
Hi Linda, I have not ridden it loaded. Now I have a quest for the weekend! Unloaded it feels pretty stiff but still sprightly. I did a very cold 32 degree and wind ride yesterday and still loved it. It is stiffer than my 86 Schwinn Traveller mixte which some say is not a mixte but a sport because it has a single standard diameter top/mid tube. I will report back after I load it for a ride. Tom On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 8:17:57 PM UTC-5 Linda G wrote: > Does this bike feel flexy with a load in front and back, set fairly high > on your racks? I ask because I have a Velo Orange mixte, size 54, which has > a similar design and rack configuration. The flex bothers me. It's kind of > an unstable feeling side to side. It's also enough to make the rear brake > rub on a rough road. I'm looking for an alternative and the Platypus is too > long and big-tired for me. I like the fact that the Soma can run 650 b's. > Linda > > On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 6:18:25 AM UTC-8 Tom Palmer wrote: > >> Hi all, >> This is a cross post for IBob, with correction, now with Riv content. >> I built this Soma Buena Vista up over the winter and finally rode it. >> Probably the best first ride on a new bike ever, maybe I am finally >> understanding how to fit my own bikes. undoubtedly, things will change, but >> its pretty close right now. The build is pretty Bobish- 650b with 38mm Pari >> motos (red Hetres on the way as change #1) Shimano Deore rear hub Shimano >> dyno front on velocity Dyad rims. Tektro r559 brakes that stop very well. >> Riv Nitto Choco norm bars on long generic stem. SKS longboard fenders at >> least for now. Front basket and rear rack for commuting if that is ever a >> thing in the future. Drivtrain is 10 speed microshift shifters and Shimano >> SLX deraillers. and a vintage Shimano 600 crankset with Willow triplizer >> 46/30 chainrings. Rides great- tweaked the bars a few times after about 5 >> miles into the ride. Hit a couple steep hills and climbs well in the bends >> of the Chocos. The interweb info on this for tire fit is way conservative. >> I had 650bx48 Pari motos on at first and they fit fine, probably fenders >> too. The handling is typical high trail drop road bike even with the swept >> back bars. This is a little surprising. I was afraid it would be too light >> but the longer chainstays may play into it- 450mm. Geometry is pretty road >> bike too- 73 degree parallel with 45mm rake. This is the biggest frame they >> still make-58cm. They did have a 62 in the past. The color is tremendous- >> even better than anything on the web. Russo Red is what they call it and it >> really pops. Real paint, not powder coat. >> >> Doing a tour of lakes Huron, Superior, and Michigan in the fall, and this >> may be the ride. >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/5164c867-82cd-45c9-b969-6a8322c3dc97n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: New Bike day- Red Mixte but not a Raspberry Platypus.
I know, I started at flex to cover that base, then addressed the size/wheel issue you have with the Platypus. I rode the 50cm prototype (I'm 5'-6") and it fit great as well as being a noticeably smaller bike overall than the 55 it was parked next to. On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 12:16:25 AM UTC-8 Linda G wrote: > My question was directed to Tom or Marc about the Soma Buena Vista. I do > not believe the Platypus would be flexy because it has a different top tube > design. Same with the Handsome She-Devil. I'm looking for everything I want > in one bike and it is very difficult to find! That's to be expected. > Linda > > On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 12:01:10 AM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > >> I had a 55cm Cheviot and it was one of the stiffest bikes I've ever >> owned, I think the mid-stays in the rear triangle contributed to this..I >> would be very surprised if the new Platypus (updated Cheviot) is flexy. >> >> Also I recommend comparing the sizing of your V-O to the 50cm Platy, it's >> going to be the shorter Platypus in the line and uses 650B wheels. I'll bet >> - with Riv's penchant for long front-centers - that you'll fit it. >> >> Joe Bernard >> On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 5:17:57 PM UTC-8 Linda G wrote: >> >>> Does this bike feel flexy with a load in front and back, set fairly high >>> on your racks? I ask because I have a Velo Orange mixte, size 54, which has >>> a similar design and rack configuration. The flex bothers me. It's kind of >>> an unstable feeling side to side. It's also enough to make the rear brake >>> rub on a rough road. I'm looking for an alternative and the Platypus is too >>> long and big-tired for me. I like the fact that the Soma can run 650 b's. >>> Linda >>> >>> On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 6:18:25 AM UTC-8 Tom Palmer wrote: >>> Hi all, This is a cross post for IBob, with correction, now with Riv content. I built this Soma Buena Vista up over the winter and finally rode it. Probably the best first ride on a new bike ever, maybe I am finally understanding how to fit my own bikes. undoubtedly, things will change, but its pretty close right now. The build is pretty Bobish- 650b with 38mm Pari motos (red Hetres on the way as change #1) Shimano Deore rear hub Shimano dyno front on velocity Dyad rims. Tektro r559 brakes that stop very well. Riv Nitto Choco norm bars on long generic stem. SKS longboard fenders at least for now. Front basket and rear rack for commuting if that is ever a thing in the future. Drivtrain is 10 speed microshift shifters and Shimano SLX deraillers. and a vintage Shimano 600 crankset with Willow triplizer 46/30 chainrings. Rides great- tweaked the bars a few times after about 5 miles into the ride. Hit a couple steep hills and climbs well in the bends of the Chocos. The interweb info on this for tire fit is way conservative. I had 650bx48 Pari motos on at first and they fit fine, probably fenders too. The handling is typical high trail drop road bike even with the swept back bars. This is a little surprising. I was afraid it would be too light but the longer chainstays may play into it- 450mm. Geometry is pretty road bike too- 73 degree parallel with 45mm rake. This is the biggest frame they still make-58cm. They did have a 62 in the past. The color is tremendous- even better than anything on the web. Russo Red is what they call it and it really pops. Real paint, not powder coat. Doing a tour of lakes Huron, Superior, and Michigan in the fall, and this may be the ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/e0d9fd83-eda8-45fa-bf32-e4c9eb05e4f3n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: New Bike day- Red Mixte but not a Raspberry Platypus.
My question was directed to Tom or Marc about the Soma Buena Vista. I do not believe the Platypus would be flexy because it has a different top tube design. Same with the Handsome She-Devil. I'm looking for everything I want in one bike and it is very difficult to find! That's to be expected. Linda On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 12:01:10 AM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > I had a 55cm Cheviot and it was one of the stiffest bikes I've ever owned, > I think the mid-stays in the rear triangle contributed to this..I would be > very surprised if the new Platypus (updated Cheviot) is flexy. > > Also I recommend comparing the sizing of your V-O to the 50cm Platy, it's > going to be the shorter Platypus in the line and uses 650B wheels. I'll bet > - with Riv's penchant for long front-centers - that you'll fit it. > > Joe Bernard > On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 5:17:57 PM UTC-8 Linda G wrote: > >> Does this bike feel flexy with a load in front and back, set fairly high >> on your racks? I ask because I have a Velo Orange mixte, size 54, which has >> a similar design and rack configuration. The flex bothers me. It's kind of >> an unstable feeling side to side. It's also enough to make the rear brake >> rub on a rough road. I'm looking for an alternative and the Platypus is too >> long and big-tired for me. I like the fact that the Soma can run 650 b's. >> Linda >> >> On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 6:18:25 AM UTC-8 Tom Palmer wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> This is a cross post for IBob, with correction, now with Riv content. >>> I built this Soma Buena Vista up over the winter and finally rode it. >>> Probably the best first ride on a new bike ever, maybe I am finally >>> understanding how to fit my own bikes. undoubtedly, things will change, but >>> its pretty close right now. The build is pretty Bobish- 650b with 38mm Pari >>> motos (red Hetres on the way as change #1) Shimano Deore rear hub Shimano >>> dyno front on velocity Dyad rims. Tektro r559 brakes that stop very well. >>> Riv Nitto Choco norm bars on long generic stem. SKS longboard fenders at >>> least for now. Front basket and rear rack for commuting if that is ever a >>> thing in the future. Drivtrain is 10 speed microshift shifters and Shimano >>> SLX deraillers. and a vintage Shimano 600 crankset with Willow triplizer >>> 46/30 chainrings. Rides great- tweaked the bars a few times after about 5 >>> miles into the ride. Hit a couple steep hills and climbs well in the bends >>> of the Chocos. The interweb info on this for tire fit is way conservative. >>> I had 650bx48 Pari motos on at first and they fit fine, probably fenders >>> too. The handling is typical high trail drop road bike even with the swept >>> back bars. This is a little surprising. I was afraid it would be too light >>> but the longer chainstays may play into it- 450mm. Geometry is pretty road >>> bike too- 73 degree parallel with 45mm rake. This is the biggest frame they >>> still make-58cm. They did have a 62 in the past. The color is tremendous- >>> even better than anything on the web. Russo Red is what they call it and it >>> really pops. Real paint, not powder coat. >>> >>> Doing a tour of lakes Huron, Superior, and Michigan in the fall, and >>> this may be the ride. >>> >>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/0ef4fb28-494a-450e-95b5-d02d63df48b8n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: New Bike day- Red Mixte but not a Raspberry Platypus.
I had a 55cm Cheviot and it was one of the stiffest bikes I've ever owned, I think the mid-stays in the rear triangle contributed to this..I would be very surprised if the new Platypus (updated Cheviot) is flexy. Also I recommend comparing the sizing of your V-O to the 50cm Platy, it's going to be the shorter Platypus in the line and uses 650B wheels. I'll bet - with Riv's penchant for long front-centers - that you'll fit it. Joe Bernard On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 5:17:57 PM UTC-8 Linda G wrote: > Does this bike feel flexy with a load in front and back, set fairly high > on your racks? I ask because I have a Velo Orange mixte, size 54, which has > a similar design and rack configuration. The flex bothers me. It's kind of > an unstable feeling side to side. It's also enough to make the rear brake > rub on a rough road. I'm looking for an alternative and the Platypus is too > long and big-tired for me. I like the fact that the Soma can run 650 b's. > Linda > > On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 6:18:25 AM UTC-8 Tom Palmer wrote: > >> Hi all, >> This is a cross post for IBob, with correction, now with Riv content. >> I built this Soma Buena Vista up over the winter and finally rode it. >> Probably the best first ride on a new bike ever, maybe I am finally >> understanding how to fit my own bikes. undoubtedly, things will change, but >> its pretty close right now. The build is pretty Bobish- 650b with 38mm Pari >> motos (red Hetres on the way as change #1) Shimano Deore rear hub Shimano >> dyno front on velocity Dyad rims. Tektro r559 brakes that stop very well. >> Riv Nitto Choco norm bars on long generic stem. SKS longboard fenders at >> least for now. Front basket and rear rack for commuting if that is ever a >> thing in the future. Drivtrain is 10 speed microshift shifters and Shimano >> SLX deraillers. and a vintage Shimano 600 crankset with Willow triplizer >> 46/30 chainrings. Rides great- tweaked the bars a few times after about 5 >> miles into the ride. Hit a couple steep hills and climbs well in the bends >> of the Chocos. The interweb info on this for tire fit is way conservative. >> I had 650bx48 Pari motos on at first and they fit fine, probably fenders >> too. The handling is typical high trail drop road bike even with the swept >> back bars. This is a little surprising. I was afraid it would be too light >> but the longer chainstays may play into it- 450mm. Geometry is pretty road >> bike too- 73 degree parallel with 45mm rake. This is the biggest frame they >> still make-58cm. They did have a 62 in the past. The color is tremendous- >> even better than anything on the web. Russo Red is what they call it and it >> really pops. Real paint, not powder coat. >> >> Doing a tour of lakes Huron, Superior, and Michigan in the fall, and this >> may be the ride. >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/97f2d05a-d342-4e40-8168-ca176a61b7acn%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: New Bike day- Red Mixte but not a Raspberry Platypus.
Linda, Have a look at the Platypus video posted by BlueLug. The English closed captions are really bad but the two speakers discuss and show the bracing of the seat tube by the top tube and the twin, continuing lateral stays. It should contribute to that frame not feeling flexy with a load, but ... that's my speculation only! Here's a link to that point (about 15 minutes in): https://youtu.be/ga8o1WKWgXs?t=894 I, too, wish the 55cm Platypus was designed for 650b wheels! David Lipsky On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 5:17:57 PM UTC-8 Linda G wrote: > Does this bike feel flexy with a load in front and back, set fairly high > on your racks? I ask because I have a Velo Orange mixte, size 54, which has > a similar design and rack configuration. The flex bothers me. It's kind of > an unstable feeling side to side. It's also enough to make the rear brake > rub on a rough road. I'm looking for an alternative and the Platypus is too > long and big-tired for me. I like the fact that the Soma can run 650 b's. > Linda > > On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 6:18:25 AM UTC-8 Tom Palmer wrote: > >> Hi all, >> This is a cross post for IBob, with correction, now with Riv content. >> I built this Soma Buena Vista up over the winter and finally rode it. >> Probably the best first ride on a new bike ever, maybe I am finally >> understanding how to fit my own bikes. undoubtedly, things will change, but >> its pretty close right now. The build is pretty Bobish- 650b with 38mm Pari >> motos (red Hetres on the way as change #1) Shimano Deore rear hub Shimano >> dyno front on velocity Dyad rims. Tektro r559 brakes that stop very well. >> Riv Nitto Choco norm bars on long generic stem. SKS longboard fenders at >> least for now. Front basket and rear rack for commuting if that is ever a >> thing in the future. Drivtrain is 10 speed microshift shifters and Shimano >> SLX deraillers. and a vintage Shimano 600 crankset with Willow triplizer >> 46/30 chainrings. Rides great- tweaked the bars a few times after about 5 >> miles into the ride. Hit a couple steep hills and climbs well in the bends >> of the Chocos. The interweb info on this for tire fit is way conservative. >> I had 650bx48 Pari motos on at first and they fit fine, probably fenders >> too. The handling is typical high trail drop road bike even with the swept >> back bars. This is a little surprising. I was afraid it would be too light >> but the longer chainstays may play into it- 450mm. Geometry is pretty road >> bike too- 73 degree parallel with 45mm rake. This is the biggest frame they >> still make-58cm. They did have a 62 in the past. The color is tremendous- >> even better than anything on the web. Russo Red is what they call it and it >> really pops. Real paint, not powder coat. >> >> Doing a tour of lakes Huron, Superior, and Michigan in the fall, and this >> may be the ride. >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/8d6efb13-841f-4d17-aa36-25c8a447412en%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: New Bike day- Red Mixte but not a Raspberry Platypus.
Does this bike feel flexy with a load in front and back, set fairly high on your racks? I ask because I have a Velo Orange mixte, size 54, which has a similar design and rack configuration. The flex bothers me. It's kind of an unstable feeling side to side. It's also enough to make the rear brake rub on a rough road. I'm looking for an alternative and the Platypus is too long and big-tired for me. I like the fact that the Soma can run 650 b's. Linda On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 6:18:25 AM UTC-8 Tom Palmer wrote: > Hi all, > This is a cross post for IBob, with correction, now with Riv content. > I built this Soma Buena Vista up over the winter and finally rode it. > Probably the best first ride on a new bike ever, maybe I am finally > understanding how to fit my own bikes. undoubtedly, things will change, but > its pretty close right now. The build is pretty Bobish- 650b with 38mm Pari > motos (red Hetres on the way as change #1) Shimano Deore rear hub Shimano > dyno front on velocity Dyad rims. Tektro r559 brakes that stop very well. > Riv Nitto Choco norm bars on long generic stem. SKS longboard fenders at > least for now. Front basket and rear rack for commuting if that is ever a > thing in the future. Drivtrain is 10 speed microshift shifters and Shimano > SLX deraillers. and a vintage Shimano 600 crankset with Willow triplizer > 46/30 chainrings. Rides great- tweaked the bars a few times after about 5 > miles into the ride. Hit a couple steep hills and climbs well in the bends > of the Chocos. The interweb info on this for tire fit is way conservative. > I had 650bx48 Pari motos on at first and they fit fine, probably fenders > too. The handling is typical high trail drop road bike even with the swept > back bars. This is a little surprising. I was afraid it would be too light > but the longer chainstays may play into it- 450mm. Geometry is pretty road > bike too- 73 degree parallel with 45mm rake. This is the biggest frame they > still make-58cm. They did have a 62 in the past. The color is tremendous- > even better than anything on the web. Russo Red is what they call it and it > really pops. Real paint, not powder coat. > > Doing a tour of lakes Huron, Superior, and Michigan in the fall, and this > may be the ride. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/d0e1eeaf-9f47-490f-8e21-9f864c77ccb2n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: New Bike day- Red Mixte but not a Raspberry Platypus.
Red bikes are faster, everybody knows! Marc On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 9:45:30 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Well, if it can’t be a red Platy, this is the next best thing! Riding the > Great Lakes? JEALOUS OVER HERE. > > Mixtes in shades of red are the new cool kids in town. > Leah > > On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 5:52:53 AM UTC-8 Marc Irwin wrote: > >> No, Tom I didn't name this one. I had a little too much fun building the >> first one. >> >> Marc >> >> On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 5:58:35 PM UTC-5 Tom Palmer wrote: >> >>> Looks very racy, Marc! >>> i also read everything you wrote about Byron during my search. >>> Does this one have a name? >>> Tom >>> >>> On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 10:27:24 AM UTC-5 Marc Irwin wrote: >>> Nice looking build, I got one last year and built it very light for brisk city riding and commuting. I love it. The red is real, damn red. Marc[image: 20200104_150722.jpg] On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 9:18:25 AM UTC-5 Tom Palmer wrote: > Hi all, > This is a cross post for IBob, with correction, now with Riv content. > I built this Soma Buena Vista up over the winter and finally rode it. > Probably the best first ride on a new bike ever, maybe I am finally > understanding how to fit my own bikes. undoubtedly, things will change, > but > its pretty close right now. The build is pretty Bobish- 650b with 38mm > Pari > motos (red Hetres on the way as change #1) Shimano Deore rear hub Shimano > dyno front on velocity Dyad rims. Tektro r559 brakes that stop very well. > Riv Nitto Choco norm bars on long generic stem. SKS longboard fenders at > least for now. Front basket and rear rack for commuting if that is ever a > thing in the future. Drivtrain is 10 speed microshift shifters and > Shimano > SLX deraillers. and a vintage Shimano 600 crankset with Willow triplizer > 46/30 chainrings. Rides great- tweaked the bars a few times after about 5 > miles into the ride. Hit a couple steep hills and climbs well in the > bends > of the Chocos. The interweb info on this for tire fit is way > conservative. > I had 650bx48 Pari motos on at first and they fit fine, probably fenders > too. The handling is typical high trail drop road bike even with the > swept > back bars. This is a little surprising. I was afraid it would be too > light > but the longer chainstays may play into it- 450mm. Geometry is pretty > road > bike too- 73 degree parallel with 45mm rake. This is the biggest frame > they > still make-58cm. They did have a 62 in the past. The color is tremendous- > even better than anything on the web. Russo Red is what they call it and > it > really pops. Real paint, not powder coat. > > Doing a tour of lakes Huron, Superior, and Michigan in the fall, and > this may be the ride. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/a088c890-9549-4857-bdcd-251a7c1c8a7fn%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: New Bike day- Red Mixte but not a Raspberry Platypus.
Well, if it can’t be a red Platy, this is the next best thing! Riding the Great Lakes? JEALOUS OVER HERE. Mixtes in shades of red are the new cool kids in town. Leah On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 5:52:53 AM UTC-8 Marc Irwin wrote: > No, Tom I didn't name this one. I had a little too much fun building the > first one. > > Marc > > On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 5:58:35 PM UTC-5 Tom Palmer wrote: > >> Looks very racy, Marc! >> i also read everything you wrote about Byron during my search. >> Does this one have a name? >> Tom >> >> On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 10:27:24 AM UTC-5 Marc Irwin wrote: >> >>> >>> Nice looking build, I got one last year and built it very light for >>> brisk city riding and commuting. I love it. The red is real, damn red. >>> >>> Marc[image: 20200104_150722.jpg] >>> On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 9:18:25 AM UTC-5 Tom Palmer wrote: >>> Hi all, This is a cross post for IBob, with correction, now with Riv content. I built this Soma Buena Vista up over the winter and finally rode it. Probably the best first ride on a new bike ever, maybe I am finally understanding how to fit my own bikes. undoubtedly, things will change, but its pretty close right now. The build is pretty Bobish- 650b with 38mm Pari motos (red Hetres on the way as change #1) Shimano Deore rear hub Shimano dyno front on velocity Dyad rims. Tektro r559 brakes that stop very well. Riv Nitto Choco norm bars on long generic stem. SKS longboard fenders at least for now. Front basket and rear rack for commuting if that is ever a thing in the future. Drivtrain is 10 speed microshift shifters and Shimano SLX deraillers. and a vintage Shimano 600 crankset with Willow triplizer 46/30 chainrings. Rides great- tweaked the bars a few times after about 5 miles into the ride. Hit a couple steep hills and climbs well in the bends of the Chocos. The interweb info on this for tire fit is way conservative. I had 650bx48 Pari motos on at first and they fit fine, probably fenders too. The handling is typical high trail drop road bike even with the swept back bars. This is a little surprising. I was afraid it would be too light but the longer chainstays may play into it- 450mm. Geometry is pretty road bike too- 73 degree parallel with 45mm rake. This is the biggest frame they still make-58cm. They did have a 62 in the past. The color is tremendous- even better than anything on the web. Russo Red is what they call it and it really pops. Real paint, not powder coat. Doing a tour of lakes Huron, Superior, and Michigan in the fall, and this may be the ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/458380dd-9202-419f-b324-a6d99e9cf437n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: New Bike day- Red Mixte but not a Raspberry Platypus.
No, Tom I didn't name this one. I had a little too much fun building the first one. Marc On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 5:58:35 PM UTC-5 Tom Palmer wrote: > Looks very racy, Marc! > i also read everything you wrote about Byron during my search. > Does this one have a name? > Tom > > On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 10:27:24 AM UTC-5 Marc Irwin wrote: > >> >> Nice looking build, I got one last year and built it very light for brisk >> city riding and commuting. I love it. The red is real, damn red. >> >> Marc[image: 20200104_150722.jpg] >> On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 9:18:25 AM UTC-5 Tom Palmer wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> This is a cross post for IBob, with correction, now with Riv content. >>> I built this Soma Buena Vista up over the winter and finally rode it. >>> Probably the best first ride on a new bike ever, maybe I am finally >>> understanding how to fit my own bikes. undoubtedly, things will change, but >>> its pretty close right now. The build is pretty Bobish- 650b with 38mm Pari >>> motos (red Hetres on the way as change #1) Shimano Deore rear hub Shimano >>> dyno front on velocity Dyad rims. Tektro r559 brakes that stop very well. >>> Riv Nitto Choco norm bars on long generic stem. SKS longboard fenders at >>> least for now. Front basket and rear rack for commuting if that is ever a >>> thing in the future. Drivtrain is 10 speed microshift shifters and Shimano >>> SLX deraillers. and a vintage Shimano 600 crankset with Willow triplizer >>> 46/30 chainrings. Rides great- tweaked the bars a few times after about 5 >>> miles into the ride. Hit a couple steep hills and climbs well in the bends >>> of the Chocos. The interweb info on this for tire fit is way conservative. >>> I had 650bx48 Pari motos on at first and they fit fine, probably fenders >>> too. The handling is typical high trail drop road bike even with the swept >>> back bars. This is a little surprising. I was afraid it would be too light >>> but the longer chainstays may play into it- 450mm. Geometry is pretty road >>> bike too- 73 degree parallel with 45mm rake. This is the biggest frame they >>> still make-58cm. They did have a 62 in the past. The color is tremendous- >>> even better than anything on the web. Russo Red is what they call it and it >>> really pops. Real paint, not powder coat. >>> >>> Doing a tour of lakes Huron, Superior, and Michigan in the fall, and >>> this may be the ride. >>> >>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/fe7dd9bb-262b-4803-9f3c-6166d60761bcn%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: New Bike day- Red Mixte but not a Raspberry Platypus.
Looks very racy, Marc! i also read everything you wrote about Byron during my search. Does this one have a name? Tom On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 10:27:24 AM UTC-5 Marc Irwin wrote: > > Nice looking build, I got one last year and built it very light for brisk > city riding and commuting. I love it. The red is real, damn red. > > Marc[image: 20200104_150722.jpg] > On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 9:18:25 AM UTC-5 Tom Palmer wrote: > >> Hi all, >> This is a cross post for IBob, with correction, now with Riv content. >> I built this Soma Buena Vista up over the winter and finally rode it. >> Probably the best first ride on a new bike ever, maybe I am finally >> understanding how to fit my own bikes. undoubtedly, things will change, but >> its pretty close right now. The build is pretty Bobish- 650b with 38mm Pari >> motos (red Hetres on the way as change #1) Shimano Deore rear hub Shimano >> dyno front on velocity Dyad rims. Tektro r559 brakes that stop very well. >> Riv Nitto Choco norm bars on long generic stem. SKS longboard fenders at >> least for now. Front basket and rear rack for commuting if that is ever a >> thing in the future. Drivtrain is 10 speed microshift shifters and Shimano >> SLX deraillers. and a vintage Shimano 600 crankset with Willow triplizer >> 46/30 chainrings. Rides great- tweaked the bars a few times after about 5 >> miles into the ride. Hit a couple steep hills and climbs well in the bends >> of the Chocos. The interweb info on this for tire fit is way conservative. >> I had 650bx48 Pari motos on at first and they fit fine, probably fenders >> too. The handling is typical high trail drop road bike even with the swept >> back bars. This is a little surprising. I was afraid it would be too light >> but the longer chainstays may play into it- 450mm. Geometry is pretty road >> bike too- 73 degree parallel with 45mm rake. This is the biggest frame they >> still make-58cm. They did have a 62 in the past. The color is tremendous- >> even better than anything on the web. Russo Red is what they call it and it >> really pops. Real paint, not powder coat. >> >> Doing a tour of lakes Huron, Superior, and Michigan in the fall, and this >> may be the ride. >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/a3259ccd-bef4-4347-ae47-a6a479de52b1n%40googlegroups.com.
