Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Rosco Platypus 50cm Purple

2023-01-27 Thread Johnny Alien
I believe its gone because Dan bought it. On Friday, January 27, 2023 at 10:06:24 PM UTC-5 Ryan wrote: > Call Riv...you might get lucky > > > https://www.rivbike.com/collections/riv-garage-sale?mc_cid=8b1b264f50_eid=0074b52ae1 > > Oops...sorry looks like it's gone > > On Friday, January 27, 2023

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

2023-01-27 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
Eric, I finally got to view your superb YouTube video - wonderfully relaxing! (As well as informative, of course.) I loved all the attention you put into the headbadge, too. You may already know, but a gal in Philly, Jen Green, does custom head badges and does a great job. (She works in bronze

[RBW] WTT: 2 Nitto stems

2023-01-27 Thread jamin orrall
I have two stems: Nitto lugged 80mm, 26.0 clamp Nitto technomic deluxe (not the tallux) 80mm, 26.0 clamp I am looking for 90mm versions of both of these, want to trade? I can send pictures if you are interested. Thanks! Jamin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Rosco Platypus 50cm Purple

2023-01-27 Thread Ryan
Call Riv...you might get lucky https://www.rivbike.com/collections/riv-garage-sale?mc_cid=8b1b264f50_eid=0074b52ae1 Oops...sorry looks like it's gone On Friday, January 27, 2023 at 4:19:28 PM UTC-6 maxcr wrote: > For other Rosco Platypus seekers, this looks like a great deal for a 60cm >

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Rosco Platypus 50cm Purple

2023-01-27 Thread maxcr
For other Rosco Platypus seekers, this looks like a great deal for a 60cm purple: https://www.rivbike.com/products/60cm-rosco-platy-demo-bike Max On Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 3:22:36 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > Nice! Is it the 55 I mentioned or did you find a 50? > > On Thursday,

[RBW] Re: FS: Tumbleweed Rack, Jones Bar, Schwalbe Tires

2023-01-27 Thread Joe D.
Jones bar and grips have sold. Thanks everyone. On Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 8:03:08 AM UTC-7 Joe D. wrote: > Big Ben tires have sold. > > On Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 12:59:37 PM UTC-7 Joe D. wrote: > >> Tumbleweed rack has sold. >> >> On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 3:39:08 PM UTC-7 Joe

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Suntour XC Pro 28.6 MicroDrive FD

2023-01-27 Thread Victor Hanson
Hyperglide works tremendously good!!! On Fri, Jan 27, 2023 at 11:26 JW wrote: > VTW, > > I saw the light and went with an XT M737, should be in early next week. > Will report back with how it works! > > Jared > > On Friday, January 27, 2023 at 10:16:54 AM UTC-8 vhans...@gmail.com wrote: > >>

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Suntour XC Pro 28.6 MicroDrive FD

2023-01-27 Thread JW
VTW, I saw the light and went with an XT M737, should be in early next week. Will report back with how it works! Jared On Friday, January 27, 2023 at 10:16:54 AM UTC-8 vhans...@gmail.com wrote: > Jard in SLO, CA, > > Why matey? LX and XT hyperglide from the same era work way way way >

[RBW] Re: FS: Wolbis/Susie

2023-01-27 Thread Ryan Frahm
I meant to put on the listing and forgot… I also have a set of Rich built cliffhanger wheels with White Industries hubs front and rear. Wheels have 4-500 miles like the frame. Very nice wheels of course but not quite as spendy as the Sugar set with some use. With those wheels maybe $3500 is a

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

2023-01-27 Thread RichS
Eric, One more "two thumbs up" for your over the top efforts on this stunning MB-2. Thank you for the photographs and build list. Enjoy! Best, Rich in ATL On Friday, January 27, 2023 at 11:22:44 AM UTC-5 JohnS wrote: > Thank you Eric on the cable length tip. I'll measure/eyeball a few times

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Suntour XC Pro 28.6 MicroDrive FD

2023-01-27 Thread Victor Hanson
Jard in SLO, CA, Why matey? LX and XT hyperglide from the same era work way way way betta. I am never one to rain on anyone's parade but simply please don't do it. It's a great idea, in the 90's I definitely drank that kool-aid. But the bottom line here is it doesn't work as advertised.

[RBW] Re: Single-Bolt Stem Spreading Options

2023-01-27 Thread Bill Lindsay
If you are motivated (or just wiling) to buy a tool, give a look at the Park PP-1.2 https://www.parktool.com/en-us/product/hydraulic-brake-piston-press-pp-1-2?category=Brakes That's a hydraulic brake piston press, but it's the perfect size and shape and "stoutness" for stem spreading. Bill

Re: [RBW] Single-Bolt Stem Spreading Options

2023-01-27 Thread Todd G
I’ve had good success using the flat sides of a 6 or 8mm Hex wrench. Gently rotating, or applying gentle up or down prying type pressure has always worked well for me. On Friday, January 27, 2023 at 8:29:37 AM UTC-8 JohnS wrote: > +1 on the coin trick, but I've used a large flat washer, no

[RBW] Re: Sam 51cm rough draft

2023-01-27 Thread RichS
Looking good! Welcome to the "Sam Club". The silver color is a nice choice by the folks at Riv. Best, Rich in ATL On Friday, January 27, 2023 at 8:48:33 AM UTC-5 jrst...@gmail.com wrote: > Very nice, enjoy. > > On Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 4:54:36 PM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote: > >> Elegant

Re: [RBW] Single-Bolt Stem Spreading Options

2023-01-27 Thread JohnS
+1 on the coin trick, but I've used a large flat washer, no federal offense committed :P JohnS On Friday, January 27, 2023 at 9:26:33 AM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > This works if the threaded hole is open at the outer end but not if it's > capped. I've managed to spread Nitto stems with a

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

2023-01-27 Thread JohnS
Thank you Eric on the cable length tip. I'll measure/eyeball a few times before cutting. Now I can't decide if I want the Nissen clear or steel blue to work with the blue in the head badge, too many choices. John On Friday, January 27, 2023 at 11:13:59 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Mike

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

2023-01-27 Thread Eric Marth
Mike — Wow, definitely sounds like the same bike I started out with. I thought I had some footage of the disassembled bike but I couldn't find any when it came time for the edit. Bridgestone called the color "shadow blue" in their catalog (here's a link

Re: [RBW] Single-Bolt Stem Spreading Options

2023-01-27 Thread Patrick Moore
This works if the threaded hole is open at the outer end but not if it's capped. I've managed to spread Nitto stems with a large flathead screwdriver but yes, the Nitto spreader tool is far easier to use. If the absence of the Nitto tool, a thin but stiff and sturdy and properly thick piece of

[RBW] Re: Back On A Platypus

2023-01-27 Thread Shoji Takahashi
That green color is superb. On Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 6:44:30 PM UTC-5 penne...@gmail.com wrote: > What the heck; for good measure, a photo in the sunshine. > Mack > > On Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 4:42:43 PM UTC-7 Mack Penner wrote: > >> I'm back, as promised, to hijack Jared's

[RBW] Re: Seat Post Slippage

2023-01-27 Thread Piaw Na
Yup. I worked with Rivendell on my kalloy seatpost that came with the Roadini slipping. Greased the binder bolt, etc. Darn thing still slipped, and in any case that kalloy would never stay level (I guess I know why all those pictures of Rivendell bikes have saddles pointed upwards!). I gave up

[RBW] Re: Sam 51cm rough draft

2023-01-27 Thread J S
Very nice, enjoy. On Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 4:54:36 PM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote: > Elegant bicycle that Sam. Which handlebars, crankset, and wheels do you > have on it? > Doug > > On Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 4:14:05 PM UTC-5 Shoji Takahashi wrote: > >> Looks great! For me, it'd be a

Re: [RBW] Single-Bolt Stem Spreading Options

2023-01-27 Thread lconley
The Path Less Pedaled tool is same type of tool (snap ring expander) that I use. Actually less expensive than the Nitto tool. The Nitto tool doesn't actually work any better. Laing On Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 6:46:32 PM UTC-5 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > Check out this video from Russ/

Re: [RBW] Seat Post Slippage

2023-01-27 Thread Nick Payne
On Friday, 27 January 2023 at 12:57:25 pm UTC+11 Paul M wrote: My recent Susie calls for a 26.8 seatpost but with the stock Kalloy seatpost there is a fair amount of play. I had a 27.0 Kalloy seatpost that fit snug and solved the problem. I'm not sure a Nitto 26.8 seatpost would have solved the

Re: [RBW] Single-Bolt Stem Spreading Options

2023-01-27 Thread 'Hetchins52' via RBW Owners Bunch
I usually have a nickel (with a few, round dents already in it) somewhere on one of my work stands for when I need to do this. Dime is too thin, a penny too soft and a quarter is too valuable! David in Berkeley On Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 4:27:32 PM UTC-8 Andrew Letton wrote: > Hi Brian,