Re: [RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

Here’s an outside the lines suggestion: find a lovely rim brake model Soma Buena Vista mixte and build it up similarly to your Platys. Use that as your “travel bike”. I’m thinking a 54cm would suit you based on what you’re currently comfortable riding with your Rivs. My wife has one, and it’s

Re: [RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

My PBH is somewhere in that 80 to 81 range. 80.5? Something inbetween like that. I am 5'9" but have a short inseam. I like being at the top of the range vs at the bottom so 50cm for a Platy is where I would personally go. I have a 50cm Proto-Gallop and I love it. Knowing you are comfortable

Re: [RBW] Bike Rack

[image: First Time on the Rack 1.jpg] [image: Sunset into the Pacific 1.jpg] Thanks so much for all the great advice and for sharing your experiences re: the car racks! Yesterday afternoon we spent some time in our local shop and ended up getting that Kuat NV 2.0, 2-Bike Hitch Rack. (Though one of

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus for Clem L?

"Some won’t like to hear this, but honestly, it’s the truth." Whether some want to hear it or not, honestly, it's an opinion. On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 3:35:56 PM UTC-8 Hoch in ut wrote: > What’s your wife wanting out of the bike? If it’s aesthetics, and > specifically to steel/lugged

Re: [RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

How much wiggle room is there on the brakes for smaller wheels? Would a smaller diameter wheelset allow the bike to load on the train? Or bring a 16” front wheel with you and use it for the train rack and then swap out when at the destination. A 16” wheel should fit in any Riv approved

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus ride shaming

That sounds like a very impressive ride no matter what kind of bike you are on. :)Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 11, 2023, at 5:31 PM, Greg Lamont wrote:As a fellow Gus rider, I've had this experience many times on my local trails. Usually folks are very encouraging and supportive with comments like,

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus for Clem L?

What’s your wife wanting out of the bike? If it’s aesthetics, and specifically to steel/lugged frames, Riv is great. But if it’s ride quality, I’m not so disillusioned with Rivendell (despite having owned several and own one now)that I can objectively say, there are plenty of other bikes that

Re: [RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

Oh, good idea. How many people will actually take the time though? Well, Joe will! I can count on him! Also, I’d love to have a hot, sporty short WB Riv in my arsenal! It’s even more attractive when you put it that way!  Mostly if I could pull my Clem parts and slap them on there. We’ll see. If I

[RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

Her Platys have the same 53cm chainstays as my custom, and my ETT of 63 compares to the Platy 61.5. Add 700c wheels on hers vs. 650b on mine and it's a wash, we own long bikes! Joe Bernard On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 2:21:47 PM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > While we're at it, it would

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus ride shaming

As a fellow Gus rider, I've had this experience many times on my local trails. Usually folks are very encouraging and supportive with comments like, "I can't believe you're riding these trails on that bike," or something along those lines. "Cruiser" is used a lot too. I guess those comments

[RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

While we're at it, it would be fun I think for you to consider what's the wheelbase of Joe Bernard's custom. #SWBST BL in EC On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 2:20:38 PM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Leah > > My recommendation for an alternative set of academic questions would > include the

[RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

Leah My recommendation for an alternative set of academic questions would include the following: 1. YOU own a 52cm Yves Gomez or Betty Foy. Please measure the total end to end length from the front edge of the front tire to the trailing edge of the rear fender (or tire). Please and thank

Re: [RBW] Re: FS/WTT: Rene Herse Triple crank with 2 extra rings

SOLD Thanks for the endorsement Max On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 4:17:19 PM UTC-5 maxcr wrote: > Smoking deal from a good seller > Max > > On Nov 11, 2023, at 3:58 PM, Josh C wrote: > > I’ll take em. PM sent > > > > On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 3:04:19 PM UTC-5 James wrote: > >>

[RBW] Re: Parts for Sale - Diacompe Thumbies + Shimano Brake Levers

re the shifters From my research the VO thumbie mount (and maybe others) should work as the front shifter barrel size is pretty standard. Due to the oversized rear you might struggle to use

[RBW] Parts for Sale - Diacompe Thumbies + Shimano Brake Levers

Pickup is in Brooklyn ship at cost - likely $10 to USA Photos here + info below $55 Diacompe thumbies *Important:* I stripped the left (front der) mount, but was

[RBW] Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

I have a question that is probably only going to be academic. But maybe not. I’ve done crazier things. Anyway, I have an 81 cm PBH. I sized up to the 55 cm Platypus (PBH range starts at 82 cm) and I love the fit. I adore my bikes. You can’t have them, I won’t sell them, don’t even ask. BUT,

Re: [RBW] Re: FS/WTT: Rene Herse Triple crank with 2 extra rings

Smoking deal from a good seller MaxOn Nov 11, 2023, at 3:58 PM, Josh C wrote:I’ll take em. PM sentOn Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 3:04:19 PM UTC-5 James wrote:Bump!! $300 shipped for this beautiful 3 speed RH crank.  177 lengthOn Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 8:46:05 AM UTC-5 James wrote:$360

[RBW] Re: FS/WTT: Rene Herse Triple crank with 2 extra rings

I’ll take em. PM sent On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 3:04:19 PM UTC-5 James wrote: > Bump!! $300 shipped for this beautiful 3 speed RH crank. 177 length > > On Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 8:46:05 AM UTC-5 James wrote: > >> $360 shipped! Just the crank triple at this point >> >> On

Re: [RBW] Options for converting Silver-1 barend shifters to thumbies?

Yeah, not worth it just for the mounts. *For a few dollars more*(great movie !), you can buy the IRD Power Ratchet thumb shifter from ebay for $112.85. I've purchased lots stuff from hat seller over the years. The Dia Compe ones are $125 from various sellers on ebay too.

[RBW] Re: FS/WTT: Rene Herse Triple crank with 2 extra rings

Bump!! $300 shipped for this beautiful 3 speed RH crank. 177 length On Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 8:46:05 AM UTC-5 James wrote: > $360 shipped! Just the crank triple at this point > > On Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 12:06:32 PM UTC-5 James wrote: > >> Spare chainrings have sold. RH triple

Re: [RBW] Options for converting Silver-1 barend shifters to thumbies?

Yeah, the Riv ones I knew about. 90 bucks just to mount shifters is really expensive, though. I was hoping there was another option LOL. Maybe some will come up used. On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 11:26:47 AM UTC-5 Jay Lonner wrote: > As near as I know the only game in town are the mounts

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus for Clem L?

Thank you so much for all the responses! Since we are living not too far from the Riv HQ, we may visit and see if how she likes the Platy. She rides 45cm Clem, so we may need to check if her PBH fits 50cm Platy. If that goes well, we may stick with Riv. Otherwise, I will take a look outside

[RBW] Re: Platypus for Clem L?

Her size is 45cm Clem. I'm thinking of 50cm Platy given her height is 5'4". On Friday, November 10, 2023 at 11:52:04 PM UTC+1 Joe Bernard wrote: > What size is her Clem? The current 52 is VERY long, this puts weight > wy out there when she's moving it around and lifting. > > On Thursday,

Re: [RBW] Options for converting Silver-1 barend shifters to thumbies?

As near as I know the only game in town are the mounts sold by Riv for that exact purpose, which you must be familiar with but I’ll link here anyhow: https://www.rivbike.com/products/z558mz-cnv-oialk. Paul used to sell adapters for their Thumbie mounts, but they are neither 1. cheap nor 2.

Re: [RBW] Options for converting Silver-1 barend shifters to thumbies?

Maybe this ? https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/gear-spares/jtek-special-thumb-shifter-brackets-for-222-mm-bars-black/ On Sat, 11 Nov, 2023, 9:43 pm Jon Craig (Vendraen), wrote: > So what options exist for converting Silver-1 barend shifters to thumbies? > That don't cost a fortune - $60-$70 per

[RBW] Options for converting Silver-1 barend shifters to thumbies?

So what options exist for converting Silver-1 barend shifters to thumbies? That don't cost a fortune - $60-$70 per shifter seems just crazy honestly. Is there anything more reasonable? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Bike Rack

Rack shopping for Rivendells is my least favorite. There are so many things I need a rack to work around for my Rivendells. Long WB, fenders, step-thru… I have the 52 Clem (if memory serves, the WB is 52”) and the 55 Platypus, which is like 47.25in WB. I have the Saris Freedom 4 bike rack, but

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus ride shaming

Richard, I thank-you for your best wishes for me to love my 52cm Clem as much as you. At this point in time, it looks and feels very promising despite that I have no even ridden it yet. I will tell you this much. When I picked up my 52cm Clem and moved it after assembling it yesterday, I could

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant’s Mountain

Yes, I remember. The legs began to atrophy. Jock On Sat, Nov 11, 2023 at 3:21 AM Peter Adler wrote: > Atmospheric river headed Bay Area way midweek. Might trickle off to the > north again; but last winter, the first one had twelve more behind it, one > after another, for almost ten weeks. > >

Re: [RBW] Bag options on an Albastache bar?

Dave - thanks so much! I'll do some measuring! Also let me know how you like the different lever position! I'm intrigued! On Friday, November 10, 2023 at 4:08:25 PM UTC-5 DavidP wrote: > I happen to be in the midst of an Albastache bike build and I test fit a > Chest and a Fanny. > > Stem

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus ride shaming

Kim, I hope you love that 52 Clem as I do mine. I once rode my Clem on the very same trail that I rode yesterday, complete with front rack, basket & basket bag. Riders passing me asked if I was going to have a picnic.:)Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 11, 2023, at 12:36 AM, Kim H. wrote:Hi Richard,That

[RBW] Re: Grant’s Mountain

Atmospheric river headed Bay Area way midweek. Might trickle off to the north again; but last winter, the first one had twelve more behind it, one after another, for almost ten weeks. Get your riding in while you can :-( Peter "no, really; I'm OK with the soaked socks" Adler Berkeley, CA/USA