I'm not sure why you don't want to wire the rear taillight. Super easy.
Takes 5 min and some zip ties. I love it. Never have to worry about any
lights or recharging. I run the wire along the underside of the frame and
up the rack. You never see it. I'm not mechanically inclined and I can
further questions!
>
> Lukas
>
> On Monday, April 11, 2022 at 7:19:02 PM UTC-6 Pam Bikes wrote:
>
>> Anyone have a dyno light that you don't want or use or upgraded? It's
>> for an occasionally used bike.
>
>
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Once you have a mixe-ish dropped tube, you won't go back to a horizontal
top tube. Just like dyno lights. Great looking bike. What size is it? I
bet it's fun to ride.
On Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 2:30:02 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
> Steel, mixte, this one! I'll own this bicycle as long
Anyone have a dyno light that you don't want or use or upgraded? It's for
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I think that's a fair price and I'd buy it if it was a 47. Leah found me
one in Salt Lake City but I think they wanted $1500 for the frame.
On Monday, April 11, 2022 at 5:48:07 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote:
> Bill referred to pictures and did not post the link. Here is the link:
> Yves
>
I have a blue one that I haven't used.
On Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 7:19:21 PM UTC-4 Gary L wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> Does anyone have a blue or grey grabsack that they're not using? The only
> ones available at Riv now are olive, which wouldn't be my first choice (I
> know, I'm being picky).
>
I have the new ones in grey. They're in stock on the site. But I'd prefer
the older ones without the new bungee/hook. I liked the strap better if
anyone would like to trade. Never used.
On Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 7:19:45 PM UTC-4 Gary L wrote:
> Hello all,
> I'm looking for one in
If you're going to be near Charlotte, NC you can come try out a Cheviot. I
have a 47, 50, 55, 60 cm.
On Monday, March 28, 2022 at 2:43:39 PM UTC-4 Sean Steinle wrote:
> I absolutely loved my 58 650b Hilsen. It was setup with Albatross and was
> a total joy to ride. At the same time I had a
https://cltspokespeople.org/my-betty-foy-after-10-years/
don't cringe when you see all the paint chipped from when it was locked on
a sign post or bad rack.
On Monday, March 28, 2022 at 5:13:06 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:
> BTW, "sausage" is pronounced sew-sij. Wait, no, that's not right.
I'm nose up since I like setback and I'm short and the rails angle my
(saddle) nose up when I slide it all the way back and I have a weird size
seatpost I'd post a picture but don't want too many comments that I
always get. I sit on the back not on the front where the nose is up.
That's
Is this for home use - lots of beans - or a single cup when camping? The
guy on Firebox stove.com has a manual grinder that he has on his videos and
website IIRC. But he's only using it for a single cup in an Aeropress.
On Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 7:22:41 PM UTC-4 wboe...@gmail.com
Here's an article you may enjoy. My Betty can do it all - ably. Try it on
your bike.
https://ui.charlotte.edu/story/heres-how-pam-murray-lives-car-free-charlotte
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Just don't index. I'm using the RR and the bar end shifters - both on
friction. Never needs adjusting. You adjust it each time you shift -
just like an old radio dial. My RR is one of my only original parts on my
bike 63,000 miles in.
On Monday, February 28, 2022 at 12:36:55 PM UTC-5 Drw
I'm not good on ebay. Have you seen a B68S in honey? If so, I'd like
one. I thought I was the only one with parts in the closet but I only have
a XT Rapid Rise derailleur but the original one is still fine 63,000 miles
and still trucking.
On Friday, February 18, 2022 at 8:26:05 AM UTC-5
How many miles will I get out of a rim? I got about 12,000 from the last
one which is about 2 yrs. So I have about 8,000 already on the last one.
This is a good price and I could rotate out the hubs when they wear out.
How much would shipping be? I'm not in a hurry. Thanks.
On Tuesday,
I don't like the fancy, loud hubs. I don't mind them on other people's
bikes but I like a quiet bike. Just my preference. I just want something
reliable that will last. I got a Phil touring hub and asked before I got
it if it'd be loud. It's whatever you like. But how does it ride?
On
My friend has signed up for this year. Maybe we should all plan on going
one year. I'll give you her report afterwards. She's renting a bike but
I'd only want to do it on mine.
On Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 7:58:22 AM UTC-5 Steve Cole wrote:
> I still think of the time I did the
I've gone through 2 sets of brakes. The spring on the rear brake has
broken in the same place. If anyone has one from a pair of brakes, I'd be
interested. These brakes have been great. I've used them daily. They
last about 30,000 miles before the spring breaks. The rest of the brakes
are
I posted on the Riv Bike Owners fb group but also wanted to post here too.
I'm planning a S24O from Charlotte, NC Mar 26. Everyone is welcome to join
me and my Betty Foy. Copperhead Island at McDowell Nature Preseve.
https://fb.me/e/1xdMXMXbm
Hope you can come. If you can't come, plan one
B68S on my Betty. I'd post a picture but then I'd get all the comments
about the nose being too up. I have a spare for when I need to repair it.
Keep an eye out for them. You may find one. I've heard great things about
Selle and Giles Berthoud too. Keep adjusting it. MM make a big
I have the same issues with my feet. I wear Uggs boots which are suede
lined with shearling with one or 2 layers of wool socks. I have been told
electric socks are good but haven't tried them.
For the core, my back and arm pits would sweat with a jacket so I use a
windblock like the Riv
I'm in Charlotte, NC and ride daily. Today was 56F and sunny. Some cooler
days but there's usually a warm day not too far away. I'm on Warm Showers
if you want to come here and I have a Cheviot in the garage for you to
ride. Or Southwest and American fly your bike as a normal bag fee if
I love the drawing. Please keep it in the digital version. I connect
better w/handwritten, hand drawn. More comprehensible to me.
On Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 7:19:52 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote:
> Yeah good point about the Soma, if I'm going to mention Heron by the same
> logic that
I have some VP thin gripsters that are great and grippy but a friend warned
me they'll "eat your shoes". I looked and he was right. I wear thin soled
barefoot shoes like Five Fingers and Xero. So I switched to the plastic
flats like Riv uses and I like them. I've had the steel pins eat my
Your cables are just getting broken in which is normal and as others have
said, just tighten the D ring. And not too tight. You'll know. Just
loosen or tighten to your liking. Just think if it as a old radio knob
where you dial in the station. It'll feel and sound right.
I have another
I looked at it briefly. I have the B68S w/the shorter nose so I think this
is the one w/out the S - longer nose. Keep me posted if you see a B68S.
Thanks,
Pam
On Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 5:44:39 PM UTC-5 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
wrote:
> Thanks Laing!
> -Kai
>
> On Sunday, November 14,
https://www.fireboxstove.com/
I have the Gen2 nano in stainless and love it. Beware watching the
videos. You'll want one. Don't watch them if you may be tempted. But
they are super practical - just like Rivs. If it's just me, this is what I
use instead of my Weber. And sticks are
wheel shirt and will have my
> shop sack slung over my shoulder.
>
> Hope to meet up with the ROB members when I'm there,
> JohnS
>
> On Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 5:55:46 PM UTC-4 cycli...@gmail.com
> wrote:
>
>> Filled with envy. Enjoy!
>>
>> On Wed
288 4801) and email. If someone would like to take
charge on this, please do.
Sun - I'll be presenting at 1:30. Please come see me and my Betty.
I hope to see y'all there.
On Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 1:37:41 PM UTC-4 Pam Bikes wrote:
> I'm presenting and leading a ride in Phi
I've been buying the 11-32 Shimano and SRAM. I think the gearing is
slightly better on the SRAM. I like an 11. 32 seems to be sufficient.
Look at the gearing calculators on Sheldon Brown.com
On Monday, November 1, 2021 at 10:03:40 AM UTC-4 Steven Sweedler wrote:
> There is a 13-34 7 speed
Roberta wrote:
>>>
>>>> I will be there for both your ride (unless it's raining too hard ) and
>>>> at the show both days, including your session. I’m looking forward to
>>>> meeting you and others from the board. Perhaps we could all meet at noo
I'm presenting and leading a ride in Philly. Please all come and bring
your Rivs. I'm bringing my Betty on the train. The ride is Sat at 7:30
near Girard/Kelly.
https://phillybikeexpo.com/unracer-roll-to-pbe21/
The presentation is Sun at 1:30.
I hope to see lots of Rivs in Philly.
Here's
Updated link for the route.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37289801
On Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 12:44:52 PM UTC-4 Pam Bikes wrote:
> I'd like to finally get around to doing a Riv ride Sun Sept 5th Labor Day
> weekend. It'll be a long, slow ride and I'll bring along my S24O
I'd like to finally get around to doing a Riv ride Sun Sept 5th Labor Day
weekend. It'll be a long, slow ride and I'll bring along my S24O set up in
case anyone would like to see it. I'd like to see other people's gear as
well. I love to get ideas from other people. I'm thinking about 40
The signs on the side of the road are usually coroplast. Use one of those
if it's not being used anymore - think an event that has past... Reuse and
it's free.
On Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 11:35:47 PM UTC-4 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
wrote:
> Seems like you’ve got your necessary
I'm not looking to sell mine but I do have a 50 Betty (daughter's bike) and
a 55 Cheviot that you are welcome to come ride to help you figure out which
one fits better. I'm in Charlotte, NC. If you're nearby, please stop by.
We can all ride a Riv. I'd love to ride with y'all.
On Thursday,
I have a 47 cm and 50 cm Betty. I can measure them if you tell me where to
start/stop.
On Sunday, May 30, 2021 at 3:44:59 PM UTC-4 Jim M. wrote:
> Matthew just posted this Wilbury, in case you didn't see it:
> https://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/bik/d/new-york-52cm-
>
Beautiful bikes! A little OT but I wish someone would collect all these
photos and print them on playing cards. I love staring at Rivs and how
everyone sets them up. Love to look at all the configurations of bags,
racks, lights, saddles, bars.
I'm not from there but my friend lived there
I've never had anyone steal my bags or stuff out of my bike anywhere I've
ever parked it - except once. I was at Target on Black Friday and I think
some kids stole my stuff - helmet, multitool, tire levers. I've parked all
over but mostly for short amount of time while I'm in a store or
I have an older derailleur I got from the used bin at our Recyclery bike
shop. Most old school derailleurs will work for friction. I don't even
know the name of it. It's all metal. The newer derailleurs are sized for
different tubing and it had a plastic shim that did not hold. Where are
I'm planning the ride for Sun at 2 on June 27th. Start location will be
the Plaza Midwood libary at 1623 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205 (on the
corner of Plaza/Central Ave.). Please save the date and come ride.
On Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 8:05:26 PM UTC-4 Pam Bikes wrote:
> I
s and confidence so they, too, can enjoy
>>> cycling. Cheers to you!
>>> RivSisters,
>>> --Joyce
>>> On Monday, May 17, 2021 at 9:48:50 AM UTC-7 Pam Bikes wrote:
>>>
>>>> I wanted the picture of the sticker with Grant's quote small and
>>&g
I love all the bikes getting ridden. I think it's glorious to share them
for all to see and appreciate. I visited a friend today and was admiring
his blue Rambouillet. What a beautiful head badge. I could stare at Rivs
all day.
On Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 10:21:41 AM UTC-4 Patrick Moore
:40 AM UTC-4 johnny@gmail.com wrote:
> Beautiful bike and I disagree about your wordpress skills. Fun stuff.
>
> On Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 9:05:03 AM UTC-7 benjami...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Great write up!
>>
>> On Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 9:11:15 PM UTC-4 Pa
To keep track of miles I have a cyclometer. This is my 3rd. The first one
came off my beginner bike which I had for about 4 1/2 years. I rode it for
5855 miles then when I got the Betty Foy I wondered if I'd ever ride it as
much. And now I ride more than than yearly. My first cyclometer
I have the Schwalbe Marathon Supremes and love them. I ride daily on them
and get 12,000 miles without a flat. I change them before I have any
problem. I'm on my 4th set. This is the only tire I've ridden so I don't
know about the others but I loved the performance so far.
On Tuesday, May
:36 AM UTC-4 Joel S wrote:
> You use your bike the way we all should (if weather permitted). Good to
> remember the nicks and scratches. A well used bike.
>
> On Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 9:11:15 PM UTC-4 Pam Bikes wrote:
>
>> I wanted to share pictures of a Riv aft
bikes.
>
> On Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 9:11:15 PM UTC-4 Pam Bikes wrote:
>
>> I wanted to share pictures of a Riv after 10 years with lots of
>> beausage.
>> I'm terrible at Wordpress and not sure how to format it so it's cobbled
>> together but I did put all the pictures t
I wanted to share pictures of a Riv after 10 years with lots of beausage.
I'm terrible at Wordpress and not sure how to format it so it's cobbled
together but I did put all the pictures there and some fun facts. I love
my bike. It's the one thing I use everyday and enjoy riding it still.
I'll be in Greensboro, NC teaching Cycling Savvy with my Betty Foy June
5th. If anyone is nearby, y'all should come join me. I've never thought
to post here but I'd love to have some Rivs in my course.
I usually teach in m home city of Charlotte, NC but occasionally travel to
teach with
ood for thought regarding the Riv ride.
>>
>> Best,
>> Rich in ATL
>>
>> On Friday, May 14, 2021 at 11:10:44 PM UTC-4 Pam Bikes wrote:
>>
>>> I'm thinking about a Riv ride in Charlotte, NC. And maybe even bring
>>> S24O gear show and tell. Sat
I have a 50 cm Betty - basically the same as the Cheviot. I have a 47 cm
Betty and know that I have 1 1/2 in wide tires and fenders with sidepulls.
The 50 has sidepulls and the same size tire and I'm sure I can put fenders
on it but haven't. Let me know if you want me to measure it. I'm in
I got some grey back a bike bags. The bungee is hard to do on a large
rack/wheelsize but doable on my 26 in wheel w/rack. I still had to pull
hard to cinch the buckle. It's easy to take off but harder to put on.
Bags are great. They swallow so much stuff!
On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at
Congrats on the bike! Great set up. You will need more gearing and a rack
someday b/c you are going to love it so much you'll want to ride it
everywhere. Rivs ride so well. Start saving up for the fenders, rack,
front derailleur and another chainring. I started out riding my Betty
about
I have a 60 cm Cheviot that I moved the lights to another bike so I have a
wheel w/Shimano dyno hub but no lights. Before I buy lights for it, would
someone want to trade a wheel w/out dyno? Price would be for the dyno and
shipping for a trade.
If anyone is interested, I'll take pictures.
I rode the Monarchs for a while but the bearings wore out and instead of
rebuilding them I swapped them for cheap platforms like the ones from the
Clems. I think they are grippier than the Monarchs (not as pretty and the
bearings aren't as smooth). Not a guy so I wear Five Fingers in the
Thanks for posting. Good read.
On Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 11:01:13 AM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:
> I guess not too many on this list read a blog by a retired builder of
> racing frames, but Moulton has a fund of basic wisdom in his very old age.
> He's not a wise man, but he's a practical
Just for fun, here's some links to some folder w/more pictures of stuff
I've carried home on my bike. Most of this stuff is rescued from the curb
(landfill). Some are groceries from the store and the drying rack was a
gift from a friend. Carry your straps all the time. You never know what
Y'all are all too funny. You know how good the Rivs ride so I'll take any
opportunity to ride. If anyone asks me if I want to ride, the answer is
always yes. Example: somebody invited me to table at an event but said it
was in the next town over and not to ride there b/c it's too dangerous,
Pristine! How do you keep it so new looking? Most people think mine is
vintage b/c it has so much beausage.
On Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 7:51:36 PM UTC-5 James Valiensi wrote:
> Yes my math was bad. I ordered the frame Aug 2002 and it was delivered Feb
> 2003.
> I requested the front
In additon to all of the above, I like to put a little bit of air in the
new tube prior to putting it in so that it doesn't get twisted. Just
enough to hold its shape. Don't screw on the locking nut too much if you
use them, it'll stress the valve stem. Take your time and sit down and be
Wanted to see if anyone might have a front fender for a 26 in wheel.
They're the P55s. I'd like the older ones without the rubber mudguard on
the end. I'd rather put on a leather mudflap. I'll take that one off.
And I find the clearance is tight and it's hard to not get it to rub. I
have
I ran over a stick today and it broke my fromt fender. Breakaway struts
saved the day. No crash, no broken spokes. Bike is rideable but front
fender broke. I've had these since 2011 and have about 45,000 miles on
them. I'd like the older fender without the plastic flap on the end. Too
If you want to ride a Cheviot, I'm in Charlotte and have a 55 and a 60.
Try both and see which is better. Email me as I'm not on here much.
On Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 8:18:20 AM UTC-5, Tom Wyland wrote:
>
> This thread is super helpful to me as I have been looking for a used
>
If you still have them, I'll buy them as a back up.
On Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 9:25:31 AM UTC-4, William! wrote:
>
> Maybe I got a bad set? I had terrible ghost shifting problems from mine!
> After several years of fiddling with other things to try to fix I replaced
> them with Dura Ace dt
Did you find them?
On Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 3:17:32 PM UTC-4, Keith Muller wrote:
>
> Hey all,
>
> Another long shot here, but we'll give it a try. I am looking for the
> older style Sackville Backabike Rear Bags. These are the ones that have
> the two eyelets for the strap you use
Great event! I'm not sure I can commit since I have so much going on in
Charlotte. This will be the start of our BikeCharlotte event and I'll be
introducing Bike Benefits Bingo, Tour de Sabor, and more events. If anyone
is nearby, let me know. Thank you for planning this. I'd like to do
I'd love to do an East Coast Riv ride in the South East - Charlotte, NC.
Anybody else?
On Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 9:11:32 AM UTC-5, Wally Estrella wrote:
>
> Hey Folks:
>
>
>
> Opening a new post on the RBW 25 'tis a gathering. I'd love to attend the
> west coast 'moot, but it's too
Thank you for this story. The bike community is great like this. How
wonderful that you can capture it in a story. Not sure where you are but
if you come to Charlotte, NC I'll host you for a Cycling Savvy course. I'm
an instructor. Charlotte is a great city to ride in. You are a bike
I'd like the banana sack. Let me know if this email is the same for Paypal
and what shipping will be to 28205.
Thanks
Pam
On Monday, November 26, 2018 at 7:51:09 PM UTC-5, Tim Bantham wrote:
>
> Hello Rivendell Friends,
>
> I have *four* Sackville Bags up for sale. Price does not include
>
I have a dyno hub and a USB Werks that I use to capture my power generated
during the day. I like to leave the wires on but they have gotten
corroded. Any way to weatherproof them? Internal USB connection is rusted
thus charging is not reliable. Ideally I'd like an inline switch. Long
I'm in Charlotte, NC. Not usually a problem. I don't usually u lock my
helmet to make sure others can lock to the rack in case space is limited.
I found out after the fact that a shoplifter was apprehended at that
location and time. So I filed a police report in case any property was
My goal is to ride my bike more than I drive. Last year I drove about 1986
miles on my car and rode 5000 miles. I'll hit 5,000 again as I'm just 100
miles away which I'll ride in a week.
On Monday, November 26, 2018 at 5:49:05 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> Steve Palincsar shared some
I've been riding for 12 years and for the first time ever having parked my
bike in various cities all over, someone stole my helmet, went through my
bags and stole a little bag w/my patch kit and my multitool. They didn't
steal lots of other stuff. I carry everything. But I guess I may start
Not from me. I had the wrong kind. He has canti brakes I think.
On Monday, November 26, 2018 at 9:21:41 PM UTC-5, Howard Ramsay wrote:
>
> were you able to acquire the springs, please?
>
> On Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 2:22:54 PM UTC-6, Dave Grossman wrote:
>>
>> Thanks Howard thats not a
I'm also thankful for the bags and triangle. I have them on my Betty Foy.
And I love the John's Irish straps. I can strap anything and carry
anything on my bike. And my bike takes me everywhere I need to go.
On Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 8:42:51 AM UTC-5, Mark in Beacon wrote:
>
>
I have 3 hats for different temps. One is an Alpaca hat with earflaps
thinnish. Very warm. 2nd is Ibex Coppi Merino cycling cap with ear
flaps. 3rd is a fleece lined nylon running cap again with ear flaps. Key
is that my Nutcase helmet has the spindial to easily adjust to various
I got the VO Grand Cru hub and Sun rims with the Sapim spokes. Runs nice.
I have the Shutter Precision hub on the front. May get the Phil Wood hub
next time. H comes highly recommended as well. Sun rims w/marathon
supremes were tough to mount. The Velocity rims were much easier to mount
I have a spring but not sure which one. This is the one that came off the
rear brake. The one on the front brake broke.
On Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 10:41:17 AM UTC-5, Dave Grossman wrote:
>
> Anyone have a spare left handed spring for a set of Tektro CR720s in their
> parts bin? I
What size tires? I think they are 650bs. Or are they 26 in?
On Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 12:56:03 PM UTC-4, Belopsky wrote:
>
> Starting it at $2000
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/14767344@N07/33731902494/in/dateposted-public/
>
> I'd rather not ship it with the basket since it takes up so
My husband has one. Have you found one?
On Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 6:51:57 PM UTC-4, Nathan W wrote:
>
> I would love to hear from anyone who may be interested in parting with a
> large-ish Cheviot or Yves Gomez. This would be for my old man, who in
> retirement is looking to ease back
This happened to me too. I use a jelly jar with water in it to see if the
valve core is leaking. Quick and easy and don't have to remove anything.
I've noticed after repeatedly checking tire pressure over time, the valve
cores slowly loosen a little and there is a small leak. So out comes
Thank you for the post. I'm so glad you found it. What a great story.
On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 9:44:32 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
FANTASTIC, Mark!!!
On Mon, Jun 22, 2015 at 6:43 PM, Will waller@gmail.com javascript:
wrote:
Well now that you have it back... put
Thanks for posting the write up David. I've been intrigued with a S24O
ever since I read about them on the Riv site. And I finally found people
to make the trip with me. They were campers and I'm not but that's the
beauty of the S24O. We could all go and be good with it. Cycling Savvy
I'm biased. I have a Betty and love it. I only have one bike and I can do
everything on this bike. Keep what you ride the most and love the most.
All are great but all need to be ridden to be enjoyed. Maybe offer a
couple for sell and see which one sells. Keep the Betty for sure. You'll
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