Jacob,
If you've been called by the Gus for a couple of years, find a Gus!
I don't see a reason in your post even for why you have shortlisted the
Platypus too, though it would be an excellent bike for the riding riding. I
wanted a mermaid Gus. I then wanted an Atlantis. Both got away from
The hiccup will be rear spacing for the hub, it's 135 OLD on those Rivs,
RBs used 126 or 130 hubs.
On Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 12:17:11 PM UTC-8 jak...@me.com wrote:
> Hi all, first post, warm greetings.
>
> I have a super nice RB-1 which is too racy for my desires. I have long
> been
Hey gang,
Looking to shorten the reach on my Susie with a 30mm Discord/Analog
threaded stem.
Don't care which color, have parts to trade or will purchase outright.
Please respond off list, thanks :)
Jared
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The heart wants what the heart wants. Lugged is very, very nice, but the
fillets on the Gus are pretty af. Plus, having the option to monster truck
it later is nice. That’s one reason I adore my MIT Atlantis: versatility.
On Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 6:16:55 PM UTC-8
I love the Romanceur but can’t do low trail anymore. I had a crash last year and can no longer ride drops. I seem to notice the way low trail handles now and it doesn’t inspire confidence. It’s a shame too because I have a beautiful rando bag. The Romanceur would be a perfect fit for me.
I used to roll on that bar (on a different bike with a shorter TT); it
currently resides on my wife's commuter. It's also a good one, but not what
I need.
KJ
On Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 12:24:22 PM UTC-8 rus...@gmail.com wrote:
> Personally, I use the Ahearne+Map bar on my ol’ Raleigh
Mack, thanks for the stats and the pic, cool build! Has me thinking I want
to trade my Appaloosa in for a Platy now, hmmm.
-Danny
On Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 7:32:37 PM UTC-6 Hoch in ut wrote:
> I’d agree Gus is not the right bike. Neither is a Clem. Riv rates them the
> same, as far
I’d agree Gus is not the right bike. Neither is a Clem. Riv rates them the
same, as far as durability.
There’s been some good suggestions already.
I’d offer a non-Riv option: Crust Romanceur. Light, lugged frame. 853
steel. 650b x 2.4” clearance. In my opinion, perfect for the ride that you
I figured I think it did say it wasn’t sram friendly. Wondering if the
shimano eight speed 11-40 listed on the riv site is my best bet. Would like
to go bigger but also want it to be as functional as possible.
On Sat, Nov 12, 2022 at 4:38 PM Joe Bernard wrote:
> It's a bigger-barrel version of
It's a bigger-barrel version of Riv Silver, which works well with Shimano
geometry. My understanding - others feel free to chime in - is they don't
work as well with SRAM 1:1 actuation, it will require more throw than the
lever delivers. It will friction-shift Shimano for sure.
On Saturday,
I can relate to options. I ride my Bombadil with 50mm Big Bens the same as
I ride my custom Franklin with 33mm tires. They're just two distinct
variations of a bicycle. I ride both on the road, regardless of it's
quality of surface. I don't consider one good for this, or the other good
for
Beauty! I dig these, the second especially!
On Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 3:19:30 PM UTC-5 ma...@mindmechanics.net
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> Here’s a couple from just outside Glasgow, Scotland.
>
> Cheers,
> Mark
>
> On Sat, 5 Nov 2022 at 18:29, Eric Marth wrote:
>
>> Great pics Takashi and Brady :)
>>
>>
Thanks so much, Elizabeth and Mike! I really appreciate it. If only I could
find a few nice, flat sheets of 3/4 plywood... for free!
On Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 3:24:23 PM UTC-5 michaels...@gmail.com
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> Great vid Eric! The field recordings are always a really nice touch. I
> agree
Jacob,
I like em, too, and wish I'd kept my Susie for these crazy-choppy roads I
ended up moving to less than a year after selling it. I really liked that
huge floaty tire thing, plus the fillet welds are very pretty. If I ever
find a Gus (or another Susie) in my size at a time when I can
Hi Jonathan — was this a demo bike in the Swift booth? Assuming as much
from the Blue Lug x Swift luggage :)
On Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 3:24:55 PM UTC-5 jonathan...@gmail.com
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@Mack, what's your saddle height? At 6'3" w/ a 97cm pbh, I never thought
I'd fit all that well on a Platy, but you've got me reconsidering that.
-Danny
On Sat, Nov 12, 2022 at 4:46 PM Jacob Byard wrote:
> @Mack- Wow that's great to hear. At 6'7'' that's longer than me. The
> stiffness of the
Emailed you directly.
-Danny
On Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 2:20:41 PM UTC-6 ryanca...@gmail.com
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> Hi, all:
>
> I'm hoping to find a home for a saddle and seat post. I rode the b17 for
> a couple hundred miles, so it has molded a bit to my body. The seat post
> has a few
*SRAM Rival 1
On Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 2:51:11 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote:
> Whatever the biggest cassette/derailer combo Shimano makes is what you'll
> need. I use a SRAM 1 derailer and SunRace 11-50 11-speed cassette on a WI
> hub, but I don't think your Dia-Compe friction shifters
ALL SOLD
On Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 4:04:24 PM UTC-5 Charlie wrote:
> NITTO STEMS ALL ARE FORGED - 22.2 mm DIAMETERCIMG6611.JPG
>
> DIRT DROP 7.4 EXTENSION - 25.4 mm HANDLEBAR CLAMP
>
> TECHNOMIC 4.5 EXTENSION- 26 mm HANDLEBAR CLAMP
>
> TECHNOMIC 5.5 EXTENSION 26 mm CLAMP
>
>
@Mack- Wow that's great to hear. At 6'7'' that's longer than me. The
stiffness of the Bridge Club is nice when loaded down but it's not
something I look for in a frame. The Lighting Bolt will flex and rides
really nice. It's nice to hear that you have the Juan Martin bar. I've been
using it on
Hi Josh,
The thumb shifters have been SOLD.
The brand of each of them are Sunrace and Micro Index.
Here are the picture links:
https://i.imgur.com/31A1aT6.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/4UumNKX.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/dol9obg.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/3sPidpy.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/fTE7pa1.jpg
Patrick, Dustin: don't worry too much about me. -20 and calmish around
here is much preferable to the alternative of, say, 5 degrees with 80kmh
winds. One way or the other, Patrick is correct: it's dry as can be in
these parts. My coldest-feeling commutes were living near Toronto, where
it's
I haven't taken them apart, so I don't know for sure, but I believe that
they are very similar if not identical. I seem to recall that the 2s are
supposed to have some improvements over the 1s. I have three sets of Silver
2s at the moment, and they all seem to be different in terms of feel. One
Hi,
I picked up my 60cm Platypus frame from Riv headquarters last Wednesday
(James said I was the first to pick up).
The box was sealed from Taiwan. Upon unpacking, the headset cups were
installed, the fork was not, the loose headset parts were in a plastic bag.
Installing the fork was not
Great vid Eric! The field recordings are always a really nice touch. I
agree with Paul definitely jealous of your workshop space and how organized
it looks. If you do decide to expand your workshop, the process would make
another great video!
-Mike, SF
On Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 8:11:13
Personally, I use the Ahearne+Map bar on my ol’ Raleigh 3-speed and like
it; however, it does have a 25 mm rise.
https://www.ahearnecycles.com/shop/ahearnemap-handlebar
Russell Duncan
Leverett, MA USA
On Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 6:45:56 AM UTC-6 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
wrote:
> Soma Three
I also found the derailleur hanger out of alignment more than usual. Like
you said though, not a difficult fix. I also had some brazing material
leftover in the left hand bottom bracket threads that required chasing. The
Phil Wood retaining cup wouldn’t go in on that side, but was fine after
I wish! I just bought a commuter bike this spring and have been busy making
changes to it--maybe next year or the year after. Rivs that I wanted were
all out of stock in my size when I needed a bike a few months ago.
On Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 9:49:28 AM UTC-4 DavidP wrote:
> An
So I'm purchasing all the parts while awaiting shipment. My question:
What is the largest rear cassette/derailleur combo that I can comfortably
run with a 1x white industries square taper front crank, 42t, with a single
dia-compe ene 11S thumb shifter? I am building the rear wheel with a WI m15
Hello,
Prices do not include shipping, please supply a zip code to calculate
shipping. I can provide more photos of any of the items. Also happy to
answer any questions.
*Nitto Bullmoose handlebars* - same as the ones on Rivendell website -
bought new and installed on one bike but never
I 50cm Platypus is supposed to arrive tomorrow 11/4
-Carlos in San Diego
On Monday, October 10, 2022 at 12:53:24 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
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> I can never tamp down my excitement over the Riv mixtes and have given up
> trying. I’m SO excited that there is a paddle of Platypuses
Hi Kim if not the brand,etc, can we have a photo of them?
Josh in NYC
On Thu, Nov 3, 2022, 10:08 PM Kim Hetzel wrote:
> I have a pair of used thumb shifters. They came off of my Clem Smith Jr.
> "L" bike, which is gear as a 2x9. Personally, I do not care for them. I
> switched them out and I
Hi, all:
I'm hoping to find a home for a saddle and seat post. I rode the b17 for a
couple hundred miles, so it has molded a bit to my body. The seat post has
a few scratches from insertion/removal.
100 for the saddle. 45 for the post. Local pickup in the DC area would be
great, but I'm
Imo one of the saddest things you can write in a FS post is "barely ridden"
On Sat, Nov 5, 2022, 6:15 PM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <
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> Did you read Grant’s Blahg? He covers a lot of ground, but most notable to
> me was the Please Don’t Be Precious About Your
Anyone looking to part with their RBW52F rack? Just throwing a pebble in
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Price down to £950 / $1050 Shipped
On Friday, October 28, 2022 at 4:14:58 PM UTC+1 Oli Cowling wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have my Clem 52 for sale. PBH 74 to 88 cm.
>
> Its in London, UK. But I can post.
>
> Frame has signs of use and theres a scratch on the underside of the DT.
> However - its
Forgot to add that in fact I had a pretty 2003 custom derailleur Riv Road
modified into a fixed gear for commuting and errand use for years back when
I commuted 30 or 40 miles per day 3+ days per week, then for errands after
I started working at home; even put it on bus bike racks, Joe Bell paint
Grant isn't saying it saddens him that people use beaters for everyday
riding, he's expressing doubt about being afraid to ride lovely Rivendells
in any but "ideal" and "special" occasions.
I largely agree with Grant; sure, have a pretty or "vanity" bike but don't
be paranoid about it; but have
Query: Do these have the same internal fine ratchets as the Silver 1s?
I did like the action of the 1s but gave up on them after something (can't
recall what) cracked twice when the bike fell over; I went back to Barcons
which are also very nice -- better than Shimano current and original DA
BES.
Sheldon Brown had a fun webpage describing his beater winter bike somewhere
in northern New England; IIRC it was a cheap mountain bike converted to
fixed or ss with the absolutely most throwaway parts rideable; he'd park it
outside all winter and just dump a bit of cheap motor oil on the moving
Great thread. It's good to know I'm not alone. My saving grace is that I
got my Joe A used from a twowheeledtexan in this group. A bike in great,
but not perfect, shape is so much easier for me to enjoy instead of
preserve.
Side note: Wow, Mack! That's inspiring. A dedicated Riv for a
I see quite a few of them on Ebay and am thinking about putting one on my
new Platypus.
Carlos in San Diego
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Hi all, first post, warm greetings.
I have a super nice RB-1 which is too racy for my desires. I have long
been looking at a new Rivendell Hillborne or Appaloosa. I would love to
use my RB-1 parts on it if they will fit. No worries about over gearing as
I am in Florida.
Shimano 600
I'm happy with good powdercoats on my Rivendells and customs -- the
most-loved gofast has a lovely Ford blue powdercoat. In fact, some
powdercoats have been so good that they're better than most paint jobs I've
seen, but of course the principal value is lower cost with adequate
protection if done
I slot in just behind Ted. I fell in love with a 1992 XO-1 that an
Albuquerque bike shop was discounting to get rid of it; I'd been riding
road-ified or allrounder-ified mountain bikes but wanted something that
handled more like the 1989 Falcon I'd sold but with 26" wheels. The XO-1
got close, but
Thanks for the video. The bike is absolutely gorgeous!
On Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 8:10:00 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
> Last fall my partner inherited an old bike. It's an SR frame that her dad
> purchased for her mom brand new in San Diego in 1987. It was over-geared,
> set up with
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Hey folks! Unfortunately I will be parting ways with my beloved Susie.
I currently do not ride her as much as I should plus the N+1 factor is in
full effect and our herd has grown to large for our current situation
(apartment living)
I bought it brand new from Mack's Bike and Goods in June of
Hello All,
I'm in the market for a used 54cm Losco handlebar. My plan is to move my
Soma Oxfords to my wife's Shogun mixte and the Losco would be for my '82
Stumpjumper.
Thanks so much,
JohnS
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The Platy is probably the more logical choice for what you describe but
either will be great and I think you want a Gus. Find one, buy it!
On Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 5:55:02 AM UTC-8 jacob...@gmail.com wrote:
> I've got the new bike itch and have shortlisted a Gus or possibly a
>
IMO, the peak of my interest remains with the Atlantis and Saluki, though I
would like to try one of the Toyo Homers of the 700c variety and maybe a
Wilbury. The move to being upright does not interest me, yet, and I have
not seen anything that interests me in a new frameset. I imagine one
Hi Jacob,
Based on the kind of riding you describe, I'd lean Platy. I have had mine
set up mainly with the Juan Martin's (100mm stem), which are great on
trails for the control I get from the width, and also good on roads because
of the hand position at the bend. I have never felt too upright
That’s a valid point. I hate valid points. The head says Platy and the heart says Gus. I run the 700x55 Rene Herse on the BC most of the time. My alternative wheelset is 27.5x2.8. Sometimes it feels like the 55’s are too plush? That probably sounds crazy but I’ve never cared for them. Too
Another factor of Gus to consider: tire size. You say you would be riding
the largest frame size in either, but would want tires suited more for
paved riding. The Gus is such a huge bike ( I feel like my Medium 54cm is
massive), and the XL sizes just furthers their massiveness. No slight to
anyone
Thanks for all the replies. It has given me some new things to consider.
@Mark C- I'm tall enough to ride the largest frame in either the Platy or
Gus. Then reach comes into play. Right now I'm using a 120mm stem on a
large Surly Bridge Club and could probably stand a 130mm or even a 140mm.
The Platypus sounds perfect for you. I got the Rosco Platypus with the same
geometry and am amazed at how versatile it is. It is turning into my
favorite mountain bike, and for everything else too. Yes, the "top tube" is
shorter than the Gus, but far longer than most bikes. I was surprised that
Hi Ted, like you, I started riding Bridgestone with the 1993 RB-1. At one
point Eric House (who was sponsored by Grant) was riding "sunrise
centuries" to get ready for his RAAM attempt, so I joined him on a few
rides. At one point I got invited to a ride on Grant Petersen's commute to
Saw a comment from Ted Durant, recall we rode a 200k brevet together on our
RIvs back in 2016.
I'm definitely a "Golden Ager"
I started with an RB-1 bought when Bridgestone called it quits, then
another RB-1 and an RB-T - yes at one time had three RB bikes. I gave the
RB-T to my brother for his
Price reduced to $1250.
Thanks all,
Chris
On Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 5:54:53 PM UTC-8 Chris Halasz wrote:
> My Sam for sale:
>
> https://santabarbara.craigslist.org/bik/7538130038.html
>
> Price listed does not include my very nice Brooks saddle, but willing to
> discuss, as stated
This will be interesting to watch. I’ve not ridden either but; Platy is
prettier (lugs), a true step through (bonus!), maybe a bit lighter, in stock,
less $$ & on paper more “roadish”. But, extra long wheelbase of Gus/Suzie might
give an even smoother ride, along with bigger rubber. I assume
It's for sure overkill. I've got a Surly Bridge Club so it's kind of a
Clem. The Susie is probably a little too light weight for me. Technically I
would be in the limits but with a load I'd be over. I've also got a ton of
1-1/8" stems so I'd save some money and be able to quickly dial in my
Gus owner here. For the type of riding you’re describing, I would think a Platy would be the better choice. Gus is overbuilt and suited for fat, chunkier tires to handle rougher terrain. You mentioned not liking the super upright position, and the Gus (with swept back bars) IS super upright. That
One pair of pants remains, thanks.
On Friday, November 11, 2022 at 4:31:31 PM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote:
> Gloves have sold. Open to an offer on the pants.
>
> Thanks!
>
> On Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 4:35:00 PM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote:
>
>> Hi all — Some stuff for sale. Prices are net to me,
The Gus seems a little bit overbuilt for the type of riding you describe.
For what you described I would go with the slightly lighter built Susie or
a Clem.
On Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 8:55:02 AM UTC-5 jacob...@gmail.com wrote:
> I've got the new bike itch and have shortlisted a Gus or
I've got the new bike itch and have shortlisted a Gus or possibly a
Platypus. The Gus has called to me for a couple of years but something or
other always came up.
The purpose of the new bike would be mostly to ride 25-35 miles on paved
country roads. I live in central Pennsylvania and most
When I build up a new bike, I’m precious all the way. I often use a
transparent protective tape anywhere a cable might rub or where experience
has taught me that I will pick up a ding. And then I’m paranoid for a
while. Inevitably, I relax, allow the bikes to wear the signs of use, and
abandon
Definitely a 2TTer leaning into the Clemster age. Own an Appaloosa for
touring and running around with various loads (and as my winter bike in a
wet climate), a Sam for my version of speed (which is laughably slow, but
really it’s just a reminder not to weigh down the bike with the extra 10
It’s not a Riv, tubing isn’t OS.
On Friday, November 11, 2022, mrb wrote:
> Thought it might be a Redwood, but the fork looks wrong?
>
> https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/bik/7556406408.html
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Maybe you need a winter beater to keep riding all year :)
Eric
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> As you have likely heard, (because I have been blathering on about it for
> months) my family moved to Michigan in January 2022. I unpacked
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