Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Ride in SW Michigan

2022-07-15 Thread Joe Bernard
Everybody have fun tomorrow! Think of me and say to each other "Joe is super jealous right now!"  On Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 8:56:58 PM UTC-7 Roberta wrote: > Looks like a super ride. I hope everyone who is planning on going does. > It’s so wonderful meeting the people you’ve been

[RBW] Re: 56+ before 55!

2022-07-15 Thread Valerie Yates
Beautiful! Bike, route, shirt, and determination are all fabulous. Thanks for sharing your story. I admire your determination. Hope this is the year of fun rides and no hospitals. On Friday, July 15, 2022 at 7:41:05 PM UTC-6 Drew Saunders wrote: > For the past few years, I've tried to ride my

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Platy!

2022-07-15 Thread Joe Bernard
The only valid reason I see is extremely Rivendellian: I'm a notorious saddle height fiddler and the rear facing binder bolt interferes with my Medium SaddleSack when I stop to adjust it. I'd love to have that bolt on the front side. On Friday, July 15, 2022 at 5:50:41 PM UTC-7 Johnny Alien

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Platy!

2022-07-15 Thread Johnny Alien
I prefer V brakes but like cantis as well. I see no valid reason to flip that seat clamp other than to be contrarian. On Friday, July 15, 2022 at 7:45:27 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: > V-brakes rule! I hope I never fiddle with another cable hanger and its > corresponding and maddening straddle

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Platy!

2022-07-15 Thread Joe Bernard
V-brakes rule! I hope I never fiddle with another cable hanger and its corresponding and maddening straddle cable ever again. Also my  in my answer to Leah now strikes me as looking weirdly condescending. Not my intention, Leah! Joe "unintentional" Bernard On Friday, July 15, 2022 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Platy!

2022-07-15 Thread Garth
The ETT measurement is done so horizontally, as in perfectly level. That's why it's called theoretical as it is referring to bikes with sloping and/or missing top tubes(like a mixte). If you had a carpenters level you could get it "fairly" accurate for conversational purposes, but just

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Platy!

2022-07-15 Thread Joe Bernard
Straight across from center of seatpost to center of headtube  On Friday, July 15, 2022 at 3:12:05 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Shoot, Joe, I don’t remember either! I suppose I could measure if you tell > me from where to where. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jul 15, 2022, at

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Platy!

2022-07-15 Thread Leah Peterson
Shoot, Joe, I don’t remember either! I suppose I could measure if you tell me from where to where. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 15, 2022, at 5:08 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Dagnabbit, now I wish I could remember what Leah said the effective toptube > is on her 55. Hey Leah! ‍♂️ > >> On

Re: [RBW] Introducing the Charlie H Gallop Protovelo

2022-07-15 Thread Abe Gardner
*Tires: *I've got a few hundred miles on my protocharlie ("He may ride forever 'neath the streets of Boston He's the man who never returned, Poor Charlie!") and, dare I tempt the flat tire deities, no flats so far. Riding Schwalbe G-one Allround 700x50mm. Though I do run tubeless sealant in the

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Platy!

2022-07-15 Thread Joe Bernard
Dagnabbit, now I wish I could remember what Leah said the effective toptube is on her 55. Hey Leah! ‍♂️ On Friday, July 15, 2022 at 12:29:56 PM UTC-7 Garth wrote: > > > I finally got through, it seems there was some comical phone technology > things happening but we finally connected. I

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Platy!

2022-07-15 Thread Garth
I finally got through, it seems there was some comical phone technology things happening but we finally connected. I hadn't given the Rosco Platy any thought at all, zee-ro. I got the email and thought I'd at least see what they look like. That's a great move to offer it in purple as it is a

Re: [RBW] Re: Craigslist (and others) Bikes For Sale: 3

2022-07-15 Thread Brian Turner
James, just a minor observation when I zoomed in. The USB charging port is positioned on the top of the light, where it would likely be more vulnerable to letting water in. The Koma instructions tell you to screw the light into the threaded mounting post so that the port is positioned down. That

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Platy!

2022-07-15 Thread Garth
That's what I thought Joe, but back when I had asked Will about the Platy being an "updated" Chev and he told me it was not. It seems if Riv's phone is busy it just rings once and disconnects rather than giving a busy signal . On Friday, July 15, 2022 at 2:40:27 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Craigslist (and others) Bikes For Sale: 3

2022-07-15 Thread James
Why do you say that? On Friday, July 15, 2022 at 7:44:55 AM UTC-4 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > Cool looking Clem! Except someone didn’t read the instructions on their > Koma light. > > On Jul 15, 2022, at 2:15 AM, Erik wrote: > > Me too! That is one tricked-out Clem. I wish it were a little

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 61 cm Atlantis, metallic brown, Waterford built, loaded, $2950 plus packing and shipping

2022-07-15 Thread Jon Dukeman
Someone is going to get a REALLY nice bike. On Fri, Jul 15, 2022, 10:06 AM Valerie Yates wrote: > That is a very pretty bike! Love the color. Not my size and I also have > more bikes than I need. > > On Friday, July 15, 2022 at 5:49:14 AM UTC-6 Jim S. wrote: > >> bump before the weekend. $2850

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Platy!

2022-07-15 Thread Garth
Does anyone happen to have the geometry of the 60cm ? I've been trying to call Riv but all I get is one ring and it disconnects. On Friday, July 15, 2022 at 11:58:46 AM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > I've been riding my Clem L on longish road rides and am tempted by the > Rosco Platy but I don't

[RBW] FS Surly Big Dummy (medium) w/ extras

2022-07-15 Thread Brian Turner
Although not a Rivendell of course, I'm trying to sell my super-nice cargo bike in order to finance my current Riv build. Bones' cargo bike thread earlier made me think there might be some folks here who would possibly be interested. Here's a link to the current Craigslist ad. Local pickup

[RBW] Re: FS Cargo Bike Stuff

2022-07-15 Thread Matt Beecher
Probably a good idea to show it on a bike, if you can. I did not know what it was and was curious enough to look it up online. Not sure whether others would bother. My first thought was that it looked awfully long to not have any sort of additional wheel...until I saw what it really was.

[RBW] Re: FS Cargo Bike Stuff

2022-07-15 Thread lconley
A suggestion - I think that you need to post a picture of the Leap without the bags. It isn't very obvious what the frame extension looks like because it is covered up by the bag. Laing On Friday, July 15, 2022 at 10:57:24 AM UTC-4 Bones wrote: > My kids keep growing/multiplying and I have

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Riv Nitto Platrack and Sackville Platsack #2

2022-07-15 Thread WETH
*Yes, I found a second Nitto Platrack and matching Sackville Platsack combination in inventory! * *This Platsack was modified by the previous owner, who replaced the snaps with turnbuckles; this allows for a more secure attachment to the Platrack in my opinion. Please see updated photos in

[RBW] Re: FS 61 cm Atlantis, metallic brown, Waterford built, loaded, $2950 plus packing and shipping

2022-07-15 Thread Valerie Yates
That is a very pretty bike! Love the color. Not my size and I also have more bikes than I need. On Friday, July 15, 2022 at 5:49:14 AM UTC-6 Jim S. wrote: > bump before the weekend. $2850 plus packing and shipping. I'm including > racks, dyno lights, saddle, etc. The frame is a great color,

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Platy!

2022-07-15 Thread Doug H.
I've been riding my Clem L on longish road rides and am tempted by the Rosco Platy but I don't think it would give me any benefit over my Clem. I really like the step-through design and after being conscious of it at first don't even give it a thought now. It is a burly looking bike to me.

Re: [RBW] Bleriot 55 complete $1000 plus shipping

2022-07-15 Thread Valerie Yates
Update - the Bleriot is SOLD and will be on its way shortly to its new owner. I appreciate all of the inquiries. On Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 8:21:45 AM UTC-6 Valerie Yates wrote: > I am pleased to report that I’ve had a number of inquiries for the bike > and I am responding in order. > > On

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Platy!

2022-07-15 Thread Leah Peterson
I, for one, can understand Johnny’s affinity for that Clem L. I prefer my Platys, but only slightly. And you really can’t beat a true step-through. I’m an advocate for having BOTH. In any case, I’m glad the Rivendell mixte line continues and that more people of the male variety are accepting

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Platy!

2022-07-15 Thread Johnny Alien
I dig them (because I also dig Joe's custom) and I was all on board with grabbing one when they were supposed to be out in May but with the delays I wanted something sooner and fell into a Clem L which I am over the moon about. I think they will sell a touch slower than other models because

[RBW] Re: FS 61 cm Atlantis, metallic brown, Waterford built, loaded, $2950 plus packing and shipping

2022-07-15 Thread Jim S.
bump before the weekend. $2850 plus packing and shipping. I'm including racks, dyno lights, saddle, etc. The frame is a great color, and it's in great shape. I just have too many bikes. First-world problem, I know. On Sunday, July 10, 2022 at 5:41:29 PM UTC-5 Jim S. wrote: > frame:

Re: [RBW] Re: Craigslist (and others) Bikes For Sale: 3

2022-07-15 Thread Brian Turner
Cool looking Clem! Except someone didn’t read the instructions on their Koma light. > On Jul 15, 2022, at 2:15 AM, Erik wrote: > > Me too! That is one tricked-out Clem. I wish it were a little smaller. > > Erik > >> On Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 9:47:43 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: >> I

[RBW] Re: Craigslist (and others) Bikes For Sale: 3

2022-07-15 Thread Erik
Me too! That is one tricked-out Clem. I wish it were a little smaller. Erik On Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 9:47:43 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > I love the slammed look of the grilver Clem. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: Long reach brake options for AHH

2022-07-15 Thread Corwin Zechar
Those Shimano drop-bar levers are still available! Buy them at rivbike.com, amazon.com, ebay.com and several other places. Regards, Corwin On Monday, July 11, 2022 at 3:52:46 PM UTC-7 Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > I must ride a lot slower than all's y'all's... but I've honestly never had > any