Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Craigslist, etc 2024

2024-05-24 Thread P W
Damn. That’s my size and I’ve always wanted one in that color.But I committed to a Roaduno and funds are tight…What to do!?P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On May 24, 2024, at 9:36 AM, Hans Erickson wrote:58cm Hunqapillar ($1,250) on Albuquerque CL. Not mine, and too big for me.https

Re: [RBW] FS: 59cm Rivendell Atlantis

2024-05-23 Thread P W
Nor should anyone else at that price!P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On May 23, 2024, at 3:13 PM, Kim H. wrote:https://www.reddit.com/r/BikeShop/s/ffRtp9VbXr I just saw this. I have no interest in purchasing it. Kim Hetzel  -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: For Leah re my Gallop

2024-05-10 Thread P W
Me either!I’m team Roadini for Leah, for sure!All this talk has me jonesing for that very big red Road custom currently on offer at a very reasonable price…P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On May 10, 2024, at 12:37 PM, Valerie Yates wrote:Philip - Agreed! My observations on this version may be entirely

Re: [RBW] Re: For Leah re my Gallop

2024-05-09 Thread P W
Having ridden a Gallop around the Riv lot on Grant’s beckoning, my five-minute ride report is thus:If you like riding a Clem or a Susie, for that comfy, stretched-out, body-planted-in-the-middle-of-the-bike type of vibe, but you always wanted a really light, road-only, skinny tire, center-mounted

Re: [RBW] The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

2024-04-26 Thread P W
I said: “I’m getting one!”P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Apr 26, 2024, at 4:52 PM, Richard Rose wrote:How does one “commit” to a RoadUNO at this point?Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 26, 2024, at 7:19 PM, P W wrote:Brilliant Bill.And good reference/inspiration.I tried out an Uno on Monday.And committed

Re: [RBW] The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

2024-04-26 Thread P W
Brilliant Bill.And good reference/inspiration.I tried out an Uno on Monday.And committed to a 57 for myself!I’m really excited by the bike and it’s build and ride prospects.Mine’s gonna look like a late 80s MTB disguised as a 3spd road bike, for sure tho!P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Apr 26, 2024, at 11

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-23 Thread P W
Don’t sleep.Make the deal happen, tonight!P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Apr 23, 2024, at 2:44 PM, Leah Peterson wrote:No worries, I just want a 32 or so. I am too scared of the 28s that are on there. This is a LOT of change for me. Drop bars, new shifting, diamond frame, true road bike…I can’t ride

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-23 Thread P W
My only contribution to this very engaging, and very long thread:BUY IT!P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Apr 23, 2024, at 1:02 PM, Leah Peterson wrote:Let’s both Rom-ride this summer! We could even do it in Michigan! Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 23, 2024, at 3:46 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:I think that falls

Re: [RBW] Nitto/Riv Bullmoose thoughts

2024-04-18 Thread P W
slack head tube angle.Send unwanted bullmoosees to me please :)Happy to trade for drops or something Next build gets the chocomoose or Bosco moose I forget. -Matthew PSan Diego / KumeyaayOn Thu, Apr 18, 2024, 6:25 AM P W <philip@gmail.com> wrote:Love that big boy Appa, Randy.More photos, p

Re: [RBW] Nitto/Riv Bullmoose thoughts

2024-04-18 Thread P W
Love that big boy Appa, Randy.More photos, please!P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Apr 18, 2024, at 5:38 AM, larson@gmail.com wrote:I am a fan of the bullmoose bars. On my 62cm Appaloosa I like them when the bike is set up as my ATB with bigger tires and more off road ready. I initially thought

Re: [RBW] Nitto/Riv Bullmoose thoughts

2024-04-17 Thread P W
Max,I was just about to say your SimpleOne is the perfect bike.Clearly we have overlapping tastes!Our green bikes should be friends.- PhilipP. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Apr 17, 2024, at 7:39 PM, Max S wrote:I've tried them on my (dearly departed) SimpleOne, my QuickBeam, and even my Serotta. Great

Re: [RBW] FS: 58cm Ram Soon to Be For Sale by My Neighbor

2024-04-13 Thread P W
I’d definitely be interested.Let me know when you know more!P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Apr 13, 2024, at 6:52 AM, 'Steven Seelig' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote:I've got nothing more than a single photo.  I just bought from this couple a 56cm Ram and now the husband is selling his 58cm.  Nice folks who

Re: [RBW] If you plan to get a Roaduno..,

2024-01-16 Thread P W
Been thinking about this myself.Probably won’t but maybe a build or two down the line…First try will be with Paul Racers. Take it from there.- PhilP. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Jan 16, 2024, at 10:09 AM, Richard Rose wrote:would you consider a coaster brake hub of some sort? -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Paul Minimoto Brakes $225 - I have a pair to sell also!

2024-01-15 Thread P W
Do we think these might clear 48s without fenders then, or a bridge too far?P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Jan 15, 2024, at 8:26 AM, 'Steven Seelig' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote:Mine are the black version.  They work great and I did find that once dialed in, which did take some time, they were great

Re: [RBW] Re: Roaduno

2024-01-08 Thread P W
for a decent swath of Los Angeles riding.And I have a ton of stuff already in the bins to throw at it…P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Jan 8, 2024, at 6:51 PM, velomann wrote:When the initial info about the Roaduno was coming out, I was pretty stoked about it. I was anticipating a true, clean, Rivendell

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

2024-01-07 Thread P W
Meeting at Allez wouldn’t be a bad idea.Riv dealers and great people, after all!I’m sure they’d be happy to host. Plus Collage coffee is down the block.Highland Park to South Pas, Rosebowl over to Cherry Canyon, down through the Sports Complex singletrack, ending with a beer and hot dog at Walt’s

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles Riv Ride

2024-01-06 Thread P W
Can I come without a Riv, just to look at all ya’lls Rivs?P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Jan 6, 2024, at 11:09 AM, Elliot Babin wrote:Hi group, long time reader first time poster. I'm an atlantis owner in West LA and would love to join up for a February ride. any of those dates work for meOn Tuesday

Re: [RBW] Why do some bikes just feel consistently faster?

2024-01-06 Thread P W
The bikes you like the most ride the fastest.That’s just science!P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Dec 28, 2023, at 2:35 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:This is hardly a new question for me or for others, but it is a question that strikes me anew when I ride the 1999 Joe Starck and find, once again as always

Re: [RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

2023-12-03 Thread P W
The perfect bike!P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Dec 3, 2023, at 8:06 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote:Here is the Flickr album where I will post my photos.  https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/72177720313109003/There are several shots of the raw frame set in there now.  BL in ECOn Sunday, December

Re: [RBW] Re: Northern Hemisphere Fall / Autumn Riding Photos 2023

2023-10-20 Thread P W
So good!P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Oct 19, 2023, at 2:20 PM, Eric Marth wrote:<231015 Ride 03.jpg>One from this evening!On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 9:46:14 AM UTC-4 Jay Lonner wrote:Croatia is in the Northern Hemisphere… This was taken earlier today on the island of Hvar, looking

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

2023-10-09 Thread P W
An absolutely perfect bike!P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Oct 5, 2023, at 9:43 AM, danielle da cruz wrote:Thanks Joe, me too! They’re calling it Sergio green. It is so pretty and definitely falls into that faerie-elvish category that Grant recently remarked on (warned against?) when encouraging more

Re: [RBW] Introducing the Charlie H Gallop Protovelo

2023-09-27 Thread P W
That looks like it would be an absolute blast to ride.Like a grown-up, swoopy, off-road BMX, or something. Have you taken it out on the trails yet? Looks like it would handle them well.P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Sep 13, 2023, at 12:25 PM, Johnny Alien wrote:Here is my close to final version of the

Re: [RBW] Re: Ron’s Ortho Bars but no bike conundrum? Buy mine!

2023-08-15 Thread P W
If anyone has buyers remorse on the bars…You know where to find me!P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Aug 14, 2023, at 10:29 AM, Davey Two Shoes wrote:Hey Lucky,Could you tell me what the standover is for the MB4? Also is there room for larger tires?On Monday, August 14, 2023 at 11:53:08 AM UTC-4 Lucky

Re: [RBW] Ride report & Gus joy

2023-07-28 Thread P W
What a brilliant write up.Man, this has me hankering for a two-night trip somewhere, anywhere, once this heatwave abates.P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Jul 24, 2023, at 8:54 AM, Richard Rose wrote:Greetings all. I am just back from a glorious  two night bikepacking adventure on my Gus and just had to

Re: [RBW] Gauging interest: Brass cable housing clamps

2023-06-07 Thread P W
Count me in for a couple!P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Jun 1, 2023, at 5:11 PM, Eric Marth wrote:Hello friends — I recently found some nice brass cable housing clamps. The manufacturer liked my pictures and asked if I'd be interested in importing some for other cyclists. I love the idea but I'm just

Re: [RBW] Re: Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

2023-04-17 Thread P W
Trevor, love your Bombadil! Would build one very close to that, if I ever had the chance. What bars are those on it? On Fri, Apr 14, 2023 at 4:40 AM Trevor Bradshaw wrote: > Late to the party but I absolutely love my Bombadil. Sure it's pretty and > popular with twin top tube enthusiasts but