Hi Leah,
I'm also excited to hear about your journey towards a road bike; you
probably don't know it but your writing on this list was one of my main
influences towards ending up with a Riv. Drop bars and pavement are very
familiar, comfortable territory for me, and – like others have said here –
@Sally...custom Erickson...that's a nice find, too!
On Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 9:20:27 PM UTC-5 Ryan wrote:
> I think Bill's onto something. I've never owned a Trek, but I did (still
> have it, in fact) own a T600 or 700 Cannondale I bought in 1988 for the
> ridiculously low price of ~$600
I think Bill's onto something. I've never owned a Trek, but I did (still
have it, in fact) own a T600 or 700 Cannondale I bought in 1988 for the
ridiculously low price of ~$600 CAD. It was a bit of an oddball with 271/4
wheel size instead of 700c and came with a very decent component spec;
Hi Leah,
I have nothing technical to add, per usual; BUT I do have a "new"
30-year-old custom Erickson road bike I bought recently. (My husband and I
share a Clem and a Platypus also.)
The Erickson happened to fit me perfectly, is steel and stable, but very
light and it moves like the wind! It's
Would they love it as a road bike? Or is it kind of all-purpose? Thanks!On Apr 20, 2024, at 7:56 PM, Johnny Alien wrote:Probably a bit of a wait for a Gallop but the slightly lower top tube could give it an edge over standard road frames. I have the swoopy prototype and if it rides the same
Leah
Here's an exceptionally good value on an exceedingly solid road bike that
could hold you over while you wait for the perfect Rivendell, -AND/OR- to
act as a test platform for the unknown parts of a potential build concept.
This is the kind of value I'd try to sniff out for you:
Garth, I have never thought about level or sloping top tubes other than I
just like the mixte design. I did not know this mattered in road biking,
huh….
On Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 4:38:47 PM UTC-4 Garth wrote:
> Hooray for you Leah ! :-)
>
> I think a level top tube would suit you better
Christian! Yes, I well remember you and I’m so happy you got that Platypus. Still my favorite bike of all time. Gosh, I would have loved your opinion had you gotten the Roadeo. You asked why I wasn’t keen on the Roadini. I read a couple of reviews online that didn’t give it the most favorable
No idea what my stand over height is, nor do I know how to find outOn Apr 20, 2024, at 5:18 PM, George Schick wrote:Actually, what I was more interested in was her stand over height (SOH). Riding a regular road frame bike would require whether or not one could "stand over" the bike's top tube
Yes, George, 81cm , and here’s where I have to put a plug in for the cataract surgery. I prep those patients and they are my favorite surgeries because they are SO EASY and the results SO immediate that if you have been putting it off, run, don’t walk to the ophthalmologist. An IV is not required,
Bill, I think I would love an albastache build. I ALSO like the idea of you being my personal shopper. I think I’m pretty biased to staying with Riv; I can’t be hurting Grant’s feelings, you know. But I love this Michigan connection! If we did get a road bike and you got all kinds of say-so in the
I have a 55cm Roadeo with an 83 PBH. Mark said I could have gone with a 56,
too, but I landed with a comfortable set up using a 7cm stem and drops that
have a 78mm reach. I usually consider a 7cm stem a little on the short side
for a road bike, but I have shorter than average arms for my
Garth I was just checking out the Aliexpress link you shared - thank you.
Interesting how some of the TPU tubes sold on the site cost as little as
1/10th to 1/30th the price of those offered by WTB, RH, Tubolito, or
Scwalbe. I think I may know how they do it.
I did notice the RideNow tubes
Probably a bit of a wait for a Gallop but the slightly lower top tube could
give it an edge over standard road frames. I have the swoopy prototype and
if it rides the same people are going to love it.
On Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 7:23:36 PM UTC-4 bei...@gmail.com wrote:
> Leah I was psyched
Leah I was psyched to see this post because you were the #1 influence on me
to get a Platypus (besides Lance who sold it to me! Thanks, Lance!).
Besides the Platy, which is for around town and gravel and kid-hauling, I
also ride my father-in-laws 1990-something Merlin road bike in occasional
I think the Roadeo is the raciest road bike Riv has made. I've seen one
56cm that was built up to 18.5 lbs with pedals. But if you're looking
beyond the weight weenie category, there are lots of other options.
Rambouillet, Redwood, and Romulus come to mind. And if you're not fixed on
700
I would go with a Roadini, with maybe a Homer or Sam as a second option.On Apr 20, 2024, at 5:42 PM, George Schick wrote:No problem. But the thing is that I have a bike(s) that I could let her ride to see if she could adapt to a "road bike" frame. And I "think" I have ones closed to that
No problem. But the thing is that I have a bike(s) that I could let her
ride to see if she could adapt to a "road bike" frame. And I "think" I
have ones closed to that dimension that I would be happy to let her test
ride to see if they'd work.
On Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 4:26:41 PM UTC-5
Sorry @George, I did not mean to come off as rude. The 81 PBH detail just
stood out because I seem to recall Leah is around my own height of
5'6''-5'7'' ...but vastly younger (I'm 71) and vastly fitter , of course.
So I had to go to my own Riv stud books to see what my PBH was...shortish
Actually, what I was more interested in was her stand over height (SOH).
Riding a regular road frame bike would require whether or not one could
"stand over" the bike's top tube without discomfort. Riv gives the
specifics for various past models for this measurement.
On Saturday, April 20,
I doubt the Roadeo is a TON lighter than a Roadini. I think the weight
details would be in the build more than anything else. As far as bars are
concerned drops are fun on a road bike but not required. My recommendation
for a non-drop road setup would be the Albastache bars which are IMO the
Bumping this again...
On Feb 14, 2024, at 5:37 PM, Matthew Williams
wrote:
Bump! Dropping the price to 1800 or best offer.
On Monday, October 30, 2023 at 6:24:56 PM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote:
Hi everyone, for sale is a new-in-the-box Appaloosa frameset:
57cm
Purple
New in the box. Box
Ryan - sorry. I don't always see things as clearly with my aged
ready-for-cataract surgery eyeballs. Nevertheless, it bears repeating.
On Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 4:06:11 PM UTC-5 Ryan wrote:
> 81 PBH was mentioned
>
> On Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 4:04:52 PM UTC-5 Ryan wrote:
>
>> There
81 PBH was mentioned
On Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 4:04:52 PM UTC-5 Ryan wrote:
> There ya go Leah!...Put yourself in Bill's more-than-capable hands and you
> won't go wrong!
>
> On Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 3:51:55 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
>> Leah
>>
>> My previous Roadeo was set up
There ya go Leah!...Put yourself in Bill's more-than-capable hands and you
won't go wrong!
On Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 3:51:55 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:
> Leah
>
> My previous Roadeo was set up as a straight-ahead stripped down road bike,
> and I would have used that anyplace anybody
Yes, as with Eitan I've only heard of the ultralight versions as disc only.
If I was ever going to try them, again with Eitan, AliExpress for the win !
Many of the same brands are sold there. Let you fingers do the walkin".
https://www.aliexpress.us/w/wholesale-tpu-inner-tubes.html
On
Leah - do you know your PBH or standover height or anything else that might
contribute to your being able to ride a regular "road bike" with a more or
less level top tube? That would help our giving an answer. Also, do you
know what your pedal-to-saddle measurement is? That would be helpful
Leah
My previous Roadeo was set up as a straight-ahead stripped down road bike,
and I would have used that anyplace anybody rides a road bike. After
selling that, and while I was waiting for my new pink Roadeo, I used my
Black Mountain Road in that stripped down road bike slot, and that bike
Would be ideal if you could find a Roadini in your size and try it outI
think it is a significant change even if it's not eye-poppingly lighter
than the Platypii and a good place to start if it *has* to be a Rivendell.
You'll still get the benefits of the design. If it turns out to be your
Hooray for you Leah ! :-)
I think a level top tube would suit you better in the long run as given a
good fit, you'll be able to have a good starting point for bar height. Not
too high, not too low. You're obliviously fit and flexible, so for road
riding use that to your advantage, so to speak.
My Ridenow experience was one ride long. Hope others have a better one.
Not-so-slow leaking, and limping home while inflating periodically. Those
wheels are now tubeless.
Will near Boston
On Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 1:22:30 PM UTC-4 eitanz...@gmail.com wrote:
> I got mine from
Acorn tool roll has been sold!
> On Jan 30, 2024, at 8:19 PM, Matthew Williams
> wrote:
>
> Acorn Tool Roll
> Black waxed canvas with leather straps
> Nearly new, mounted once but never used
> From a non-smoking, pet-free, fragrance-free home
> 60.00 or best offer, free shipping
>
>
>
I’m starting to wonder about a roadbike. But it has to be a Rivendell
roadbike because I’m loyal and all that. Anyway, I don’t know that the
Roadini really offers enough of a change for me. I have no idea what is
going on with the Gallup. Then there’s the Roadeo - that one looks great
but
Hey Keith I was looking at stems today and was reminded that Zipp makes
140mm and 150mm 31.8 threadless stems +/-6d. Black only, but those can be
altered if you really want silver. I'm not into playing with chemicals
myself so I'd seek out a auto/moto paint/body shop that has a media blaster
I got mine from Aliexpress for a few bucks each, "ridenow" brand. Haven't
mounted them yet, but they get great reviews and are available in a few
different weights. My understanding is that only the ultra-lightweight
versions are disc-only.
--Eitan in Marina del Rey
On Friday, April 19, 2024
Tio, pretty sure that’s a “Mermaid” colored Platy. Never knew I needed a Mermaid bike until I got one.:)Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 20, 2024, at 12:28 PM, tio ryan wrote:
Can you tell us more about why the new stem/bar is a pleasant change?I think it's because getting around the city involves
*Can you tell us more about why the new stem/bar is a pleasant change?*
I think it's because getting around the city involves frequent stops and
starts and I often find myself riding out of the saddle to accelerate. With
the tosco and albatross bars, it felt like my hands were behind me when
60 cm Platypus with some nice bits.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/bik/d/los-angeles-60cm-rivendell-platypus/7734866924.html
On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 12:54:51 PM UTC-4 Matti wrote:
> Nice Riv Long Low in Seattle...
>
>
Rene Herse makes their TPU tubes very slightly thicker -- adding ~3 grams
per IIRC -- to ensure resistance to heat from rim brakes. $33 per tube,
tho'.
Me, I'm going to wait until RH come up with a suitable sealant, apparently
Orange Seal does not work with them, and be they more flat resistant
On Sat, Apr 20, 2024 at 4:27 PM John Dewey wrote:
> Well, as a flyweight I figured I’m perfect candidate and installed Cyclami
> TPU…punctured several times right out of the box. We live in the mountains
> with long descents, and my experience gave me pause. BTW, time between
> punctures in my
Well, as a flyweight I figured I’m perfect candidate and installed Cyclami
TPU…punctured several times right out of the box. We live in the mountains
with long descents, and my experience gave me pause. BTW, time between
punctures in my world is often measured in years. This riding Open Pro rims
On Sat, Apr 20, 2024 at 12:25 PM Brian Turner wrote:
> Steve, are you using them on your Riv or another bike? I was under the
> impression that TPU tubes were recommended for disc brakes only - I assume
> due to the heat generated by rim brakes? I’m curious about them, but don’t
> really have
Never-built 60 cm Heron Road frame and fork only (no headset; no bottom
bracket). Designed by Grant at Rivendell as a collaboration with Rona
Components, then owned by Ted Durant; built at Waterford. This beautiful
blue-green road frame bears serial number B00055, and was built in February
Thanks Abe! Honored to get the Sam, and will definitely be posting a photo
on the group once it’s got its new shoes on and a few other bells and
whistles I’ve got planned!
On Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 10:16:11 AM UTC-4 Pancake wrote:
> Sold to Drew, easy to deal with and friendly fella. It
Sold to Drew, easy to deal with and friendly fella. It was hard to let this
one go but I’m glad it’s got a new home and wider shoes on the way for the
rough Atlanta streets.
On Friday, March 29, 2024 at 12:47:44 PM UTC-7 Pancake wrote:
> Price: $1900.
>
> Price can change depending on what
Good question Brian. Evidently some brands do caution that their tubes
should not be used with rim brakes. The marketing info for the WTB Nanoair
TPU tubes I'm using does not mention any rim brake related restrictions.
Interestingly, Rene Herse states that TPU actually has a higher melting
sold
On Friday, April 19, 2024 at 7:19:20 AM UTC-7 eddietheflay wrote:
> Been installed but so damn close to perfect condition...a photo can't show
> the teeny tiny nicks. $95 shipped.
>
> This is the second set removed from bike #2.
>
> Thanks for looking.
>
>
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Any other ROBs riding the short course today?
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