[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr vs Polyvalent Lowkicker?

Only here could you find someone who actually owns both the bikes in question... 😁 On Monday, August 19, 2024 at 7:13:54 AM UTC-7 DJC wrote: > Paul, > > I own both the Polyvalent and the Clem Smith H; I've also built up for > others the Polyvalent low-kicker and the Clem L. The Clem has a laid

[RBW] Re: Handlebar suggestion for long legs?

or the best news of all: if the back sweep is too much, you can saw off the excess. I used gloves instead of grips until I figured out my shifters, brakes, etc., and then made the arrangement "permanent" with cork grips; you could do same for adjusting the back sweep. kiley On Monday,

[RBW] Re: Thumbshifters

it's done it will seem simple but I can verify the brain takes a > minute to grasp the idea. > > On Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 11:15:30 AM UTC-7 Kiley Demond wrote: > >> I am *still* getting my Clem L finished (it was 'found' stock which I >> now understa

[RBW] Thumbshifters

he holders. As it stands, they are on the outside of the handlebars. Then, assuming I am correct, I am looking for recommendations on other shifters that will work (i.e. Silver, Sunrace, Dia Compe). Thank you! kiley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Bike Rack

Super-size the question: My Clem L is a 59; looking/considering a Clem L 64 for my HE (husband equivalent). How in the world do we transport these behemoths? The idea is for some off-road, away-from-home adventures, but the whole rack thing needs to be managed. We could remove wheels for transp

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Nitto rack, silver brakes, LX Rapid Rise, RMX pedals

Yup, it won’t work for my needs; not close to strong enough. I’ll add it to the growing pile of things that didn’t work out and will be sold soon. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rece

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto rack, silver brakes, LX Rapid Rise, RMX pedals

How does one tell an R14 from an R15? I believe I have the latter but I am not certain. What I *need* is the big one, an R33. On Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 5:43:12 PM UTC-7 jeffbog...@hotmail.com wrote: > NOS Nitto R14 rear rack - $100 > NOS Rivendell Silver brakes - $50 > NOS LX RR rear der

Re: [RBW] Re: My New Clem L — 2.0

Thank you! Sounds like a good plan. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion o

[RBW] Re: Using Your Rivendell Vs. Being Precious: A Spectrum

Riding the bike? Always. Not too precious. But, when I lived in the Bay Area, I worried about my bikes being stolen and it marred the experience—and they weren't Rivs. Worried a bit in Ann Arbor, MI when I was there with my Cheviot, but I rode it to and from work mostly through a park, but not

Re: [RBW] Re: Using Your Rivendell Vs. Being Precious: A Spectrum

Say, what now? Off-topic insertion. I have a new Clem and a two-legged kickstand. I carry an 18-lb dog on the back frequently. What is the prognosis? kiley On Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 8:37:19 PM UTC-7 krhe...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi Jay, > Today, I just installed a double-legged kic

[RBW] My New Clem L — 2.0

set of Tosco bars for sale 😉. And I am seeking cork grips for when I finally have the cockpit dialed in. I'll do separate posts for both of those. Photos coming when it is as it will be for more than a couple of days 🤔. kiley, out. -- You received this message because you are subscribe

[RBW] Re: Clem L: Color It Mine!

will send these back. Maybe riding Tuesday? Sigh. On Monday, September 18, 2023 at 5:30:31 PM UTC-7 Kiley Demond wrote: > I did it! I received the “BIS” (back in stock) email from Riv the weekend > before last and bought a Clem L 59cm in blue! (I wonder where it was hiding > in the wareh

[RBW] Re: Clem L: Color It Mine!

e Cheviot. However, the Tosco bars may be a bit too short, but again... stock for a week. I'll be back as soon as I actually get to ride it. On Monday, September 18, 2023 at 5:30:31 PM UTC-7 Kiley Demond wrote: > I did it! I received the “BIS” (back in stock) email from Riv the

[RBW] Clem L: Color It Mine!

I did it! I received the “BIS” (back in stock) email from Riv the weekend before last and bought a Clem L 59cm in blue! (I wonder where it was hiding in the warehouse or was it in a new container with Homers?) I wanted an older gen in orange but what did I know? Blue is my second favorite co

[RBW] Re: What to get, what to get....

ly ride a 60cm. > > On Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 2:39:50 PM UTC-7 Kiley Demond wrote: > >> Hi- Formerly an active participant, I am now merely an inconsistent >> lurker so I may well be asking questions already addressed. I will >> gracefully accept links to previou

[RBW] What to get, what to get....

Hi- Formerly an active participant, I am now merely an inconsistent lurker so I may well be asking questions already addressed. I will gracefully accept links to previous conversations that answer the questions. Since I am approaching this with a wide range of 'acceptable' answers, no need to l

Re: [RBW] Re: Orange Clem 59 (Sad Face emoji)

That was me, but I returned it. I think I felt like I had already overpaid and when it was damaged and they only offered a hundred dollars off, I sent it back. I have more money now and that one was a deal! Thanks for thinking of me. -Kiley -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Orange Clem 59 (Sad Face emoji)

Feeling a little crushed that I missed the sale on my dream bike... If anyone has (another) one they're willing to part with, please let me know... Clem L Orange 59 Kiley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy info request

the new Hilli-bikes. Kiley On Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 4:13:22 PM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > What's the context? > > A. Are you considering buying one? Can you share the link to a listing? > B. Or do you have one and need to sell it? Can you share a picture or > size i

Re: [RBW] Clem L Paint Crisis

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[RBW] Re: Double Rivendell Models

Some women love shoes, some love bicycles. I, too, identify with the latter. However, I am someone who has 7 pairs of identical jeans (jean shorts for summer) so I never have to think about what I will wear. Sure, the pairs cycle through from "going out" to "paint-grade" and vary from dark to f

[RBW] Re: Older Geometry and Sizing Charts?

Ah ha! I knew you would have this... Are you able to provide geo charts for the iterations of Clem L? I am looking at getting a 2016 and wonder how that compares to the 2022 I passed on. Thank you! On Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 10:39:32 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > Jason, > > Here's a not-very-

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

Thank you! I won the right-to-buy lottery too but decided I didn’t want this version, but a vintage one, preferably orange. MSRP is a bit painful right now… -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

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

Missed this one! Anyone else going to part with a 59 Clem L? On Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 9:29:31 AM UTC-7 Danzem wrote: > Clementine > 59cm > $2000 > San Francisco, CA > > https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-rivendell-clem-black-59/7487590750.html > > On Monday, May 23, 2022 at 1

[RBW] WTB: Orange 59 Clem L or (insert recommendation)

I had a 60cm Cheviot which I sold in 2018 and have been thinking about the orange Clem I passed up when I bought it now that I am ramping up my biking again enough warrant a ride that really works for me. I have 93pbh but I’m “only” 5’10” so if you can think of another bike (including other stee

[RBW] Re: Susie v. Clem Help Me Off The Fence

>> preferred the way the Gus rides over it (which granted may be due to the >> sizing difference.) Forced between the two, I'd keep the Gus and live with >> its shortcomings as a city bike and pavement commuter - I just like the >> "rigid steel trail bike" rid

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie v. Clem Help Me Off The Fence

I ride mostly light trails and some roads. More unpaved than paved but nothing "gnarly"; I don't have a death wish. On Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 6:33:50 AM UTC-7 Johnny Alien wrote: > What type of riding are we talking about? To me that would make a > difference. If it's mostly paved the

[RBW] Re: Susie v. Clem Help Me Off The Fence

ially if I was going to electrify it. > > On the clem, you can fit 2.4 or 2.5 tires WITH fenders. On the Susie, I > have 2.8 tires, but there's absolutely zero room for fenders... even if > there were some available in that size that didn't cost a fortune. As &g

[RBW] Susie v. Clem Help Me Off The Fence

This has probably been hashed over numerous times so at the risk of making some of you go "arg!"... What are the differences of note between Clem L. and Susie W.? - Handling (stability, nimbleness) - Wieldy-ness (overall size, weight, etc.) - Suitability for electrifying at a futur

[RBW] Electrifying

Which is easier to electrify? Clem L or Susie W? Any advantages or disadvantages one over the other? Thank you! Yes... it has been a couple of years. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: What shade of orange?

OK, I have to weigh in because my favorite color is orange. I am a student of orange. True orange is a bit like red, in that a little goes a long way. In 2015, when I went to Riv to pick a bike in any color as long as it was orange, I picked the Cheviot over the Clem L. Part of the reason I went

[RBW] Re: Pedals

Doug, I too found that the side I wanted was always facing down (perhaps a switchable plug-in weight that screws in on the opposite side of the one you want to use? Oh, make it magnetic...). The last time I used these pedals was when I fell avoiding a rock (on my Raleigh RX1 cyclocross bike), a

[RBW] Re: Pedals

Thank you for the link. I love all things magnetic and these pedals are very interesting; the clipless pedal twist requires muscle-memory that can be challenging for some. Magnets would allow for a simple lift-off, which the brain already knows. The bio-mechanics inspired pedals are *very* inte

[RBW] Re: Pedals

My pedal of choice is the Velo Orange Grand Cru Sabot . I gave up clipless (Shimano dualies) because I unclipped on the wrong side one too many times (hemispheric reversal: I *know* which direction, but my brain sends t

[RBW] Re: Favorite Rivendell model names?

I like Homer. Don't know about the Hilsen part, I tend to be on a first-name basis with my bikes. I'm not sure why, perhaps because I also like the 'Henry' rifle; or maybe it is just a baseball or Simpsons connection. Just something old-timey day about those names. I like Sam too although I hav

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem PreSale

t; > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 1:28:38 PM UTC-6, Kiley Demond wrote:> Thank > you! My school was private with no religious affiliation so I was confused by > the reference (and I failed to utilize google….).  >> >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem PreSale

Thank you! My school was private with no religious affiliation so I was confused by the reference (and I failed to utilize google….).  > On May 27, 2020, at 12:00 PM, Dorothy C wrote: > > > Fictitious school drawn by Ronald Searle, featured in a couple of old British > movies.  > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem PreSale

I went to an all girls school founded in 1884 whose mascot is the beaver, as the animal embodiment of industriousness. That went sideways somewhere in the 1980s or 90s. I remember trying to use “what was your high school’s mascot?” as a security question and entering “beaver" and having the site

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem PreSale

I do not exactly when and how many are arriving. I am confident when they arrive my spidey-sense will get me there in time. I would get the blue for sure. My second, and really only other choice, is orange. I can’t recall a red Riv. My college bike was a red Raleigh and I got red because that wa

Re: [RBW] Not Buying New Goat, WTB Clem

Weird. I thought I posted the pictures. Wonder where that post went... Well, this time, all pics and no editorial comments. On Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 12:35:55 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I want to see the Dutch Bike, too. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[RBW] Re: Clem PreSale

Zoinks! It's time! Before I put the money in for a 59 complete Clem L, which I am shortening to CLem (the other being CHlem, where the 'h' is silent), what say the spec nerds about the components this time around? I know the tires are too narrow, so I will have to swap those out (and evidently

Re: [RBW] Not Buying New Goat, WTB Clem

://lh3.googleusercontent.com/D9B21w0PppASagGGFwDO8g177a-ga0pULBPNyKz3uyrb6iz8-pF_chDQMRmQaL3TqwhhuLdKztMZmDgUDZaI-Isqyherbu7BRrSz7bWjQQYiVrOkUDgF7FNrGZnMX5bcz0Q7kJBRLw=w2400> On Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 12:22:16 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Kiley: I have no present interest in a Clem -- we&#

[RBW] Re: Fancy Cheviot!

Platypus! It is certainly a word I enjoyed saying as a child (I assume there was one at the Central Park Zoo). It was a quirky creature that stuck with me, much like the Albatross, although my brain conveniently renamed it the Dodo bird because.. well, that part is obvious... but, come to find o

[RBW] Not Buying New Goat, WTB Clem

I really overstepped my financial bounds when I bought the Cheviot. Ironically, I test rode both at Riv before I decided. The Cheviot had a slightly nicer ride that I never would have noticed if it hadn’t been side testing, I loved looking at the fancy lug on the head tube, and I liked its orang

[RBW] Not Buying New Goat, WTB Clem

Now that the frenetic energy behind the release of a new iPhone, er, I mean Riv, has died down a pinch, I have come to my senses and will do as I originally intended and buy a Clem L. I would be delighted to purchase a “pre-owned” one, especially if the proceeds from that sale go back to Riv to

Re: [RBW] Re: Fancy Cheviot!

Hi Ian: The breed of dog is Kerry Blue Terrier. Ah, I am not called the dog lady for nothing! -Kiley > On May 15, 2020, at 6:37 PM, Ian A wrote: > > > I am not in the market, but I have to say I rather like the name Platypus. > It's an intriguing animal. > >

[RBW] Re: Fancy Cheviot!

Good Memory! (How often do we get to hear that these days?) I intend to do a lot less lifting of this bike and just roll it out the door and off I go. I do intend to E it at some point and at the point the weight is off the chart of relevance. I had nice light parts on it — just a lot of them;-)

[RBW] Re: Fancy Cheviot!

Well, I am still sizing to large. PBH is 91.5. I still need that bar as low as possible... On Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 8:08:20 AM UTC-7, Tom Wyland wrote: > > I think if they end up making the 55cm (aka medium frame) a little > "bigger" it will help give people a choice of choosing a frame with

[RBW] Re: Fancy Cheviot!

Another vote for orange although I am over my color restrictions (almost); the only colors I will not buy are red and black. (Sorry, Leah.) On Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 7:28:01 AM UTC-7, Tom Wyland wrote: > > ORANGE! ORANGE! ORANGE! > > That orange one looks huge. > -- You received this messag

[RBW] Re: Fancy Cheviot!

Well, it is now clear to me that somehow I dropped off the Riv newsletter distribution. I was waiting to hear about the next shipment of Clem L and then this comes along... I am unable to find a link to the newsletter... just Blogs and Blugs. Please help.. I am finally looking at getting my for

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Cheviot complete, Crust Towel Rack build

further clarification: at least that is the year I bought it from Rivendell. On Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 9:51:07 AM UTC-7, Kiley Demond wrote: > > Hey, to whoever bought this frame from you: assuming it was the one I > sold, it is a 2016. > > On Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Cheviot complete, Crust Towel Rack build

Hey, to whoever bought this frame from you: assuming it was the one I sold, it is a 2016. On Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 12:01:58 PM UTC-7, Gabriel Bruguier wrote: > > > The Cheviot frameset has been sold. > > I'm going to hang on to the remaining parts for the time being. > -- You rece

[RBW] Walking boots -- not entirely unrelated to cycling

Shoes? Did someone say shoes? I am a wee bit of an expert in beautiful not-made-in-China boots. In addition to Redwing, check out Wolverine. Also a Michigan company (duh) making beautiful boots in the USA. I have one pair of Redwing work boots purchased on eBay, and two pairs of Wolverine 1000 M

Re: [RBW] Raid Bill's Stable: Nine bikes available For Sale

One more for the Gran Premio. It was my first lightweight road bike (Raleigh and Motobecane were its predecessors); I rode my bike everywhere, even to work when the weather was good (and the Bay Area is the good weather capital of the world). My trusty steed in my one-and-only triathlon. I live

[RBW] Re: eClem again

Hey, Joe: This is so cool! It is still on my "to do" list and I will get it done in the next couple of years. Thank you for all the investigative work; I doubt I would attempt it without your pioneering. The Clem is still the best Riv bike to 'electrify', yes? -Kiley P.S

[RBW] 64cm Clem L for sale ☹️

Geez. Check her shoe collection. I always joked that I was a “guy’s girlfriend” because I love anything on wheels, dislike cats, love dogs, have my own tools, don’t wear jewelry, and only about 10 pairs of shoes. And your Clem is a 64, so you’re tall. Sigh. -- You received this message becau

[RBW] Re: Chevoit or Clem jr L

Oh, oh! I rode both at Riv HQ and picked the Cheviot because I loved the lugs and the shade of orange (which is my favorite color) a pinch more. That choice cost me thousands of dollars over the next few years as I took to swapping out this and that. The Clem standard components would have fit

[RBW] Re: FS: CyclePro Skyline Vintage Mountain Bike

I should say that if the tape measure is held straight across (as I believe it is supposed to be), so it hits the middle the middle of the seat tube, the measurement is 22.5" On Sunday, April 21, 2019 at 8:34:23 PM UTC-7, Drw wrote: > > Probably gonna be too small for my desires , but what is wo

[RBW] Re: FS: CyclePro Skyline Vintage Mountain Bike

EFT as measured from center to center is 21.5" On Sunday, April 21, 2019 at 8:34:23 PM UTC-7, Drw wrote: > > Probably gonna be too small for my desires , but what is would the top > tube length be? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: FS: Bosco + Nitto Stem + Paul Brakes + Misha Grips

Ah, yes. They are CANTILEVER brake levers. For some reason, I don't remember them being called that. I had a really cool set of Paul bar end brake levers too. I tried those out, but my "theory" didn't pan out;-). Thank you for the correction! On Sunday, April 21, 2019 at 3:01:35 PM UTC-7, Sean

[RBW] Re: Hand-Cranked Coffee Grinder Recommendation

Sean, PM'd you. Please check your spam folder if you don't see it. Thanks. -Kiley On Sunday, April 21, 2019 at 8:05:47 AM UTC-7, SeanMac wrote: > > Hi all, > > I will be living in a hotel for three weeks this summer. As a coffee > geek, the thought of being forced to

[RBW] Re: FS: Bosco + Nitto Stem + Paul Brakes + Misha Grips

Okay, I'm going to assume my ask is too high and ask for (serious) offers What say you Riv'ers? On Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 5:05:09 PM UTC-7, Kiley Demond wrote: > > This came off my Cheviot and I have been holding on to it for well, > probably for the memory

[RBW] Re: Gus Boots Willsen Beorn New Bike Day!

Freakin' Awesome! On *oh so many* levels. What a sales brochure On Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 2:37:53 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > In which I ride freewheel for the first time in eighteen months, put in > forty miles in the first two days, watch in amazement as spring turns to > win

[RBW] Re: Big Bottle and Cage Recommendations

I have a VO Mojave for sale... Brand new. Also have the standard version for sale as well. PM me with your zipcode and I will give you (or anyone else for that matter) a price with shipping. On Monday, April 15, 2019 at 6:54:24 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > For those of you with experience

[RBW] Re: Rivendell tinkering..

Oh my goodness! Yes, my Riv made me more of a tinkerer. In reading something-or-the-other Grant wrote, that is part of the intention; well, it is more of a by-product of the intention: Make things simple and fixable. By making them simple (relatively speaking), we have the opportunity to work o

[RBW] Re: How to select a Brooks saddle

To answer a question not asked, I just want to give a shout out to Rivet. I tried and used several Brooks saddles over the years (never a Cambian) and discovered in getting my fit dialed in on my Cheviot, that the Rivet was a better option, in good measure because its rails allow for being place

[RBW] Re: Has anyone heard from Kiley Demond?

$$ back. On Dec 14, 2018, 12:57 PM -0700, Patrick Moore , wrote: > Has anyone heard from Kiley Demond? I paid him for fenders on 11/15, and > after 3 followups on my part, I've not heard from him apart from 1 reply on > 12/1 saying that he was going to repack the fenders, I've

[RBW] Re: FS: Lots of stuff: wheels, components, accessories

see below for updates; wheels and flick stand sold. On Monday, November 5, 2018 at 12:37:21 PM UTC-7, Kiley Demond wrote: > > Here is the list of what I have finally quantified for sale (and chances > are, I have missed something and will have to add it). Shipping is always a >

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Lots of stuff: wheels, components, accessories

Cody- I don’t find a PM from you. Please send one again and include your zip code. On Nov 6, 2018, 7:25 AM -0700, Cody Bartz , wrote: > PM sent for > > bike cover > soma stash > king cage > > Cody > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google > Groups "RBW O

[RBW] FS: Lots of stuff: wheels, components, accessories

interest in negotiating goes way up. The items that were off my Riv-built Cheviot are italicized. Towards the end of the week, I will start listing the unsold on eBay. Private message me for Q&A. Cheers, Kiley *Velocity Atlas wheels <https://www.rivbike.com/products/700c-velocity-bu

[RBW] Re: Frankendini

well worth watching (yes, I love neuroscience). Happy Sunday in the Church of Tinkering;-), Kiley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

[RBW] Re: Frankendini

Okay, this has nothing to do specifically with the bike, and as long as its orange, I'm in, but the JOY we get from tinkering with bikes is what it is really all about. I have been meaning to post this story, and this is the perfect segue The author of the book *Shop Class as Soulcraft: An

[RBW] Re: Clem L 59 -- Considering a purchase

My thought is to go smaller if your upper body is proportional to your PBH. I have a PBH of 91, but I am only 5'10" (not proportional) and those are big steel bikes! In some ways, I lack the upper body strength (I am a woman) to really handle a bike of this weight. 'RDS' doesn't tell me your ge

[RBW] One Gus Question

At the risk of starting another mad thread of speculation, does anyone know if Gus’ length (chainstay and / or overall) is shorter than Clem’s? Or Cheviot’s (which is, much to my surprise, a pinch shorter than Clem’s)? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] FS: 59 Clem L Grilver

I know know someone here wanted this... Chicago CraigsList https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/d/rivendell-clem-smith-jr/6706973783.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving ema

Re: [RBW] Re: Feel-good Vintage Bikes

Ah, if you look at the Aspen bikes, you will see that the vintage steel frames are dressed in modern components, Sugino, Velo Orange, Nitto, etc. The frames have been QA’d by the shop prior to its rebirth. For those that believe ‘Vintage’ must include same-era components, ‘NOS’ pops up regularl

[RBW] Re: New Mtn Bike = Clem L for Me?

On Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 10:38:22 AM UTC-7, Kiley Demond wrote: > > Wow, I was in California working for a couple of weeks (sixteen straight > days), and alas had no time to go to Riv just to see the haps (yes, I'm > that old), AND upon my return saw/read how the impend

[RBW] Re: Thanks for Gus Grant. What's Next?

Wow. You bring together two of my favorite things: words and random data of questionable value. Yup, a kindred spirit. I'd love the year of release next to each name On Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 7:37:32 AM UTC-7, Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA wrote: > > With Gus Boots-Willsen in the q

Re: [RBW] Re: New "Hill" Bike is Posted

Moi aussi. If there is one thing I have developed in the second half of my century (serendipitous pun), it is that I am not in a hurry. Oh, wait, no, it's that I no longer care that I'm not fast, and therefore not in hurry ;-). On Monday, September 17, 2018 at 7:09:02 AM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wro

[RBW] Feel-good Vintage Bikes

When I stayed in Ann Arbor for a year, I followed the Michigan CraigsList scene (after living in the Bay Area for thirty years, CL seems positively dead everywhere else), and I was fascinated by the number of vintage bikes available. I never made the trip to Jackson to visit one place that ha

[RBW] Re: New Mtn Bike = Clem L for Me?

I rode both when I went to Riv to pick a bike in 2015. I liked the Clem L, but I loved the Cheviot. I would have adored the Clem if I had never gotten on the Cheviot. The Cheviot handles a bit better and has lovely lugs to look at. Cheviot has the appearance of being longer, whether or not it is

Re: [RBW] Re: New Mtn Bike = Clem L for Me?

I rode both when I went to Riv to pick a bike in 2015. I liked the Clem L, but I loved the Cheviot. I would have adored the Clem if I had never gotten on the Cheviot. The Cheviot handles a bit better and has lovely lugs to look at. Cheviot has the appearance of being longer, whether or not it is

Re: [RBW] New Mtn Bike = Clem L for Me?

Well, for me, it’s partly because I'm a “gurl” who never had a girl’s bike. As a young tomboy, I never wanted a girl’s bike and being tall, by the time I would consider one, no one made one large enough. However, men’s bikes geometry worked against me, as I am built the opposite of men: long in

[RBW] New Mtn Bike = Clem L for Me?

efore, I am putting my forth my 'WTB' for a 59 Orange Clem. I might be able to see my way clear to another color, but not at the moment;-). Frame only is fine. Thanks! Kiley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

[RBW] Re: WTB: 700c wheelset with 135mm rear spacing

Reed- I have set that might interest you. PM me. (I couldn't figure out how to PM you;-). I will be in the Bay Area this weekend and can bring them with me if you buy them. -Kiley On Sunday, August 19, 2018 at 8:46:09 PM UTC-7, Reed Kennedy wrote: > > Thanks to another list member

Re: [RBW] Reflections On My Riv and A Weight Loss Program

them much more than bags. That’s one of those tradeoffs. Great bits of information; Riv 2.0 will be patience-driven black hole — in the future. The Cheviot was a pell-mell, silver-only, aesthetically-pleasing black hole. -Kiley On Aug 18, 2018, 9:19 AM -0700, 'Clayton' via RBW Ow

[RBW] Re: Reflections On My Riv and A Weight Loss Program

a weight > penalty. I'm actually thinking of going back to the basket up front, just > because it was so convenient. > > On Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 2:56:35 PM UTC-4, Kiley Demond wrote: >> >> Now that my Riv is Gabriel's Riv, and seeing it stripped down to it

[RBW] Re: Reflections On My Riv and A Weight Loss Program

2018 at 3:58:37 AM UTC-7, Wally Estrella wrote: > > Kiley, > > For the steps I'd suggest installing a board to the outer edge of the > steps to roll up or down. Keep it wide enough for getting the bike on, but > narrow enough to not become a trip hazard. > > CHEERS!

[RBW] Re: Reflections On My Riv and A Weight Loss Program

Thank you for the great reply! I agree it is a balancing act. On Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 12:26:24 PM UTC-7, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > My *speculative* thoughts on reducing weight on a bike but still keeping > good functionality: > > 1. Luggage - use luggage that requires no rack. Try light bag

Re: [RBW] Re: Reflections On My Riv and A Weight Loss Program

Yup, I saw those. I didn’t like the aesthetic and it interfered with something more important already on the bike. I used to carry it into my bedroom to work on while staying at my sister’s. My Cheviot just had a big footprint: Bosco bars, high seat. Hard to explain, but the bike looked like the

Re: [RBW] Reflections On My Riv and A Weight Loss Program

Probably a Clem L in the future in any color as long as it’s orange. It was what I went to Riv to buy when the darn lugs and deeper orange on the Cheviot caused me to misplace my rational mind. I am keeping the alum Bosco bars. And the BrickLane front rack and basket. And the cables. None of th

[RBW] Re: Reflections On My Riv and A Weight Loss Program

> Might there be some sort of add-on lifting handle or device that makes > this part of the job easier for you? > > LeRoy > > > On Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 2:56:35 PM UTC-4, Kiley Demond wrote: > >> >> ... My pimped Cheviot was* heavy.* Getting it up the three st

[RBW] Re: Reflections On My Riv and A Weight Loss Program

t described (no fenders or dyno >> lighting setup, I'm using Cliffhanger rims and Deore hubs, and I have chaco >> moose bars even), but if I were really looking for weight savings you can >> find it in the drivetrain components, wheels, and saddle. >> >> On

[RBW] Re: Reflections On My Riv and A Weight Loss Program

nd I have chaco > moose bars even), but if I were really looking for weight savings you can > find it in the drivetrain components, wheels, and saddle. > > On Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 1:56:35 PM UTC-5, Kiley Demond wrote: > >> Now that my Riv is Gabriel's Riv, and seeing

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um of all its parts.  Weigh them all > and add it up.  If it's not the total you want, take things away and replace > parts with lighter ones on your list until you get to where you need to be. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 11:56:35

[RBW] Re: Reflections On My Riv and A Weight Loss Program

n Patrick wrote: > > Hey Kiley! Sounds like you’re asking excellent questions. Not knowing you > or the layout of your steps, my comments may be off, so let me know where > I’ve buggered it! Grin. > > First, how did you get the bike up the three steps? Lift and carry? Or >

[RBW] Reflections On My Riv and A Weight Loss Program

be another mixte or step-thru, which unless something changes in the next two years, will be a Cheviot or L-Clem. I also want it to be e-Bike "compatible". I cannot buy an off-the-rack eBike because no one makes a mixte or step-thru large enough, and I still want the bike to be a pleasur

[RBW] Re: Stuff FS: Paul levers, Water Bottle Cages, and lots more

Some Clarifications are in order. See below; updates are *italicized.* On Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 10:16:54 PM UTC-7, Kiley Demond wrote: > > Spirit of the Sale: Nothing I am selling is in anything less than > excellent condition unless noted. Shipping will be between reasonable an

[RBW] Stuff FS: Paul levers, Water Bottle Cages, and lots more

working). I have more items to add and will update this post, but I gotta get this going Please PM me with questions. I parlez Paypal. -Kiley *Parts* Tektro R559, side pull bolt on $50 Paul Love Levers, short pull, polished some discoloration on right brake, $100 Rear derailleur, Shimano

[RBW] 60cm Cheviot first impressions & pics

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