[RBW] Re: Rivendell paint color repetition: Your thoughts

2023-04-24 Thread Ryan
Yes, Joe...you have a great color scheme there...which is a good thing because we see a lot of it...and that's totally OK. I like looking at itšŸ˜Š I really like the harvest gold; got it in 2001 when it was fairly unusual, but offered as a custom color. Looks different depending on light(sunlight

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Wolbis/Susie

2023-04-22 Thread Ryan Frahm
Sold! On Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 3:48:22ā€ÆPM UTC-7 Ryan Frahm wrote: > Yep! Looks like it will be back on trails where it belongs very soon! > > On Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 3:02:06ā€ÆPM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > >> AT LONG LAST! >> >> On Thursday, April 20

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Wolbis/Susie

2023-04-20 Thread Ryan Frahm
On Monday, April 10, 2023 at 8:04:10ā€ÆAM UTC-7 Ryan Frahm wrote: >> >>> $1600 + shipping for the frameset. >>> >>> Tosco and FacePlater sold. Cranks still available. 172 2 piece Silver >>> crank 32/22 with like new Race Face BB. Less than 500 miles on the

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Wolbis/Susie

2023-04-20 Thread Ryan Frahm
Sale pending! Thanks all! On Monday, April 10, 2023 at 8:04:10ā€ÆAM UTC-7 Ryan Frahm wrote: > $1600 + shipping for the frameset. > > Tosco and FacePlater sold. Cranks still available. 172 2 piece Silver > crank 32/22 with like new Race Face BB. Less than 500 miles on the crank, &

[RBW] Re: FS Items - NIB Rims, Wheelset, Shifters, Brakes etc

2023-04-20 Thread Ryan
Not in the market or anything but just saying those Ambrosio wheels with the Record hubs are classic and that is really a good price.They would be excellent wheels for a single-speed project and I'm sure they will clean up nicely. I have a pair of 36-hole Ambrosio rims w Record hubs that were

[RBW] Re: WTB Sinewave Cycles Beacon 2 Dynamo Light, or reviews

2023-04-18 Thread Ryan Frahm
I think the Beacon 2 is still at pre order status. They are supposed to start shipping in summer is all it says. On Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 3:41:05ā€ÆPM UTC-7 brizbarn wrote: > Anyone have a Sinewave Cycles Beacon 2 Dynamo Light they want to sell? Or > has anyone used it, and care to share t

Re: [RBW] Re: 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

2023-04-17 Thread Ryan
Hey Leah...now that I remember this topic came up before when you had that IRD post...and you gor something else that works but you're not best pleased with? I think we all determined your Platy uses 26.8so Garth is right, you'd have to get someone who knows what they're doing to ream tha

Re: [RBW] Re: 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

2023-04-17 Thread Ryan
Leah...your frame takes a 27.2 seatpost, right? On Monday, April 17, 2023 at 2:29:43ā€ÆPM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Johnny - I know! Maybe itā€™s the swept-back bars? > > Garth and anyone else: I hate spending $200 on a seat post but I would do > it for my raspberry Platypus. The Riv

[RBW] Re: FS: Spring Cleaning: Bags, Brakes, Crank, etc.

2023-04-17 Thread patrick ryan
hi- what is the max tire width for the gran comp brakes? would they work on the new Roadini frame? thank you, pat ryan On Friday, April 7, 2023 at 4:43:21ā€ÆPM UTC-7 andyree...@gmail.com wrote: > Pictures here: > https://photos.app.goo.gl/5q3GaT9EnzUh7yzt5 > > Prices do not incl

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Build - Wish Me Luck!

2023-04-15 Thread Ryan
That's a smashing looking build and I love the black and white photos. Also nice homage to those two priests riding their bikes.If you were going for classic and timeless, I'd say you nailed it. On Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 6:46:46ā€ÆPM UTC-5 Keith P. wrote: > V.1 of my new Sam Build. > There

Re: [RBW] Lovely Blue Riv Custom

2023-04-15 Thread Ryan
laced to Velocity Atlas rims > by the great Rich Lesnik šŸ™Œ > > On Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 1:14:06ā€ÆPM UTC-7 Ryan wrote: > >> Matthew...thanks for asking and Joe , thanks for answering...I was >> wondering that myself...my rear WI hub doesn't have that and since I own

Re: [RBW] Lovely Blue Riv Custom

2023-04-15 Thread Ryan
ar wheel? >> >> [image: wheel_star_thingy.jpg] >> >> >> >> >> On Apr 15, 2023, at 10:09 AM, Ryan wrote: >> >> Worth a look. The 2 Marks and Joe Bell have worked their usual magic. >> >> https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news/joshs-rivendel

[RBW] Lovely Blue Riv Custom

2023-04-15 Thread Ryan
at people order for their customs and ogling the fine craftsmanship on display. Josh, whoever he is, must be thrilled after what was apparently a lengthy wait. But the result was worth it, judging by the pictures. Just sayin' Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Wolbis/Susie

2023-04-10 Thread Ryan Frahm
$1600 + shipping for the frameset. Tosco and FacePlater sold. Cranks still available. 172 2 piece Silver crank 32/22 with like new Race Face BB. Less than 500 miles on the crank, all cleaned and ready. On Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 9:27:38ā€ÆAM UTC-7 Ryan Frahm wrote: > Frameset st

[RBW] Re: PSA: Watch our for scammers in the group

2023-04-10 Thread Ryan
I thought you had to be vetted by Cyclofiend Jim,who I assume still administers this list, before you could post. If I just browse this list without signing on to it with my Google account, I cannot see anyone's profile with their email. If I sign on to post, I can see email addresses...however

[RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: TC hub, chromed, finally!

2023-04-09 Thread Ryan
The hub looks lovely. But enlighten me please. What is TC and TF? On Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 7:05:05ā€ÆAM UTC-5 ascpgh wrote: > Patrick, kudos on the return to appearance and function of that hub! Stuff > that works deserves to be kept serviceable and this is certainly a great > example. The fac

Re: [RBW] Fun with ChatGPT

2023-04-04 Thread Ryan
Wow! Scary! Fortuantely, I don't think ChatGPT has quite nailed Grant Petersen's gestalt...and I think he watches his blood sugar pretty carefully. Still...it's scary...pretty much nailed the Sam Hillborne On Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 4:29:58ā€ÆPM UTC-5 campyo...@me.com wrote: > Chat GPT: ā€œWrite

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Wolbis/Susie

2023-04-04 Thread Ryan Frahm
Frameset still available! Not packed in the box yet in case anyone wants other pictures. Still asking $1700 + shipping but make me an offer, never know! Cranks, 65 Tosco and 135 31.8 FacePlater also available. On Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 8:43:46ā€ÆPM UTC-7 Ryan Frahm wrote: > Bump. Frame

[RBW] Re: Want to buy Bosco or Tosco 58cm

2023-03-29 Thread Ryan Frahm
Message sent. On Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 12:56:22ā€ÆPM UTC-7 Graham McCall wrote: > I'm looking to pick up a set of Boscos in a 58 but see that they are out. > Thanks! > > Open to Tosco as well. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bu

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Garage Sale Saturday

2023-03-29 Thread Ryan
Yeah...thanks for that, Philip. I think that midnight blue bike was an early Waterford-built all-rounder, not a legolas as someone on Insta said. Anyway looks like it was a fun event On Monday, March 27, 2023 at 9:54:59ā€ÆAM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Huge thanks to Philip for sharing all t

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Wolbis/Susie

2023-03-26 Thread Ryan Frahm
Bump. Frameset still available! On Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 11:35:32ā€ÆAM UTC-7 Ryan Frahm wrote: > I think I need your couch Joe! > > On Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 4:37:10ā€ÆPM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > >> I hear ya, Richard. 3cm shorter and I'd be digging for change in t

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Garage Sale Saturday

2023-03-25 Thread Ryan
an exaltation of Rivendells or maybe since it's a garage sale a haggle of Rivendells...or wait...no haggling or a bike of Rivendells (also a bike of hornets) Love those collective nouns for creatures https://grammar.yourdictionary.com/word-lists/list-of-names-for-groups-of-animals.html On Sa

[RBW] Re: Let's talk about the All Rounder

2023-03-24 Thread Ryan
Classic! Do post when you're done. I'd love to see pictures of your X0-1 too, if you care to share Coleman Green? My 1997 A/R - waterford-built was painted Sherwood Green before Grant started using custom builders...but craftsmanship is definitely a few rungs above its X0-1 predecessor and the

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Wolbis/Susie

2023-03-19 Thread Ryan Frahm
Someone is missing a great opportunity here. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Mar 18, 2023, at 11:12 AM, Ryan Frahm wrote: >> >> ļ»æMostly looking to sell the frameset and some parts now. $1700 + shipping >> obo. >> >> >> >> On S

[RBW] Re: FS: Wolbis/Susie

2023-03-18 Thread Ryan Frahm
Mostly looking to sell the frameset and some parts now. $1700 + shipping obo. On Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 9:12:23ā€ÆAM UTC-7 Ryan Frahm wrote: > $1700 Frameset + shipping > $650 Wheelset + shipping > > Just in case those are more appealing. Thanks for looking! > > > On F

[RBW] Re: FS: Wolbis/Susie

2023-03-12 Thread Ryan Frahm
$1700 Frameset + shipping $650 Wheelset + shipping Just in case those are more appealing. Thanks for looking! On Friday, March 10, 2023 at 3:48:25ā€ÆPM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: > Bump, still for sale! > > On Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 9:15:39ā€ÆAM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: > >> &

[RBW] Re: Riv Riders Interactive Map is Live!

2023-03-11 Thread Ryan Frahm
Very cool, thank you for setting this up! On Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 1:40:02ā€ÆPM UTC-8 John Rinker wrote: > Pins are dropping! > [image: Screen Shot 2023-03-11 at 2.37.15 PM.png] > > On Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 1:59:58ā€ÆPM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > >> The Map of Riv Riders is ready!* Thanks

Re: [RBW] Gus is complete!

2023-03-10 Thread Ryan Frahm
Looks great! Canā€™t wait to see some more trail pictures and hear more about how youā€™d compare it with the Clem! On Friday, March 10, 2023 at 3:45:11ā€ÆPM UTC-8 Lucky wrote: > That looks awesome! Congrats! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: FS: Wolbis/Susie

2023-03-10 Thread Ryan Frahm
Bump, still for sale! On Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 9:15:39ā€ÆAM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: > > Hi David! My PBH is 90.5 cm and the post in the picture had a Berthoud > saddle at a fuzz over 30.5ā€ if that helps. I donā€™t want a longer stem than > 135 so I think an XL would have fit me

[RBW] Re: FS: Wolbis/Susie

2023-03-04 Thread Ryan Frahm
>> Rich built WI hub wheelset. >> 135 31.8 FacePlater with 65cm Tosco. >> Nitto S65 seatpost. >> DXR brakes and levers. >> 2.5ā€ Teravail Ehline >> Silver cranks. >> Silver shifter with 10sp Sram GX derailleur. >> >> On Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 11

[RBW] Re: Bikepacking Essentials: On Finding Goldilocks

2023-03-02 Thread Ryan Frahm
These might not be super pack able but they arenā€™t bad. They work extremely well if you know conditions will be soft. Completely worth it for some areas. https://www.orangescrew.com/collections/all-products/products/small-ground-anchor-4-pack On Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 4:39:38ā€ÆAM UTC-8 asc

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB Gus / Susie / Clem Frameset (56-59)

2023-02-27 Thread Ryan Frahm
Thank you all for letting them know about my bike for sale! On Monday, February 27, 2023 at 1:07:40ā€ÆPM UTC-8 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > Ryan here has been trying to sell his Large Susie for a few weeks now. > Itā€™s a dark gold one. > > On Feb 27, 2023, at 3:59 PM, Kim H

[RBW] Re: The Riv goes "Spinal Tap"

2023-02-21 Thread Ryan
I remember you writing about that bike! Nice! I'm glad you still have it.I think it was the reason I ordered a 2nd Riv , a Riv road in 2000...and I almost went for red but switched to Harvest Gold Off-topic...I can relate about working in IT and being on-call. Before I retired in 2018 from Cana

[RBW] Re: FS: Wolbis/Susie

2023-02-18 Thread Ryan Frahm
ned up. Put a new Jim 13-42 >>>> cassette on so I didnā€™t have to swap the other. Bike is ready to go! >>>> >>>> Asking $3000 +shipping OBO >>>> >>>> On Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 11:06:46 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: >>>>

[RBW] Re: FS: Wolbis/Susie

2023-02-18 Thread Ryan Frahm
e on so I didnā€™t have to swap the other. Bike is ready to go! >> >> Asking $3000 +shipping OBO >> >> On Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 11:06:46 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: >> >>> Frameset: $1700 + Shipping (size large dark gold) >>> >>> Wheels:

[RBW] Re: FS: Wolbis/Susie

2023-02-15 Thread Ryan Frahm
Frameset: $1700 + Shipping (size large dark gold) Wheels: $650 + Shipping (Rich built Cliffhangers with WI hubs) On Friday, February 10, 2023 at 11:26:15 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: > Iā€™d definitely prefer to just sell this complete so offers are welcome! I > will entertain offers

[RBW] Re: FS: Wolbis/Susie

2023-02-10 Thread Ryan Frahm
Iā€™d definitely prefer to just sell this complete so offers are welcome! I will entertain offers on the frameset or wheels as well though. People have asked but the offer has to be reasonable. Thanks! On Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 9:29:10 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: > I decided not to sell

Re: [RBW] Re: Just restored '95 Riv Road

2023-02-09 Thread Ryan
My 1997 A/R was painted Sherwood Green..which I really like. But the lugs are less elaborate...so they don't show upbut given those gorgeous RS designed lugs you have, you make a really good point that the blue highlights them well. That is a beauty! On Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 4:50:

[RBW] Re: any bike photos of bikes with the Dia compe 980's?

2023-02-09 Thread Ryan
Paired very nicely with those Dia-Compe levers, which I think are really nice...as nice as Pauls IMO. I know, I know, Paul Components is a US company. I had their Racers installed on my mixte and I could've gone all in and got leversbut dammit, the dia-compes are nice...and reasonably price

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem for bikepacking?

2023-02-09 Thread Ryan Frahm
šŸ˜‚ On Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 6:49:54 PM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > I did wait around to see if I could swing a tradeā€¦ > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Feb 9, 2023, at 6:26 PM, Ryan Frahm wrote: > > ļ»æNo offense Richard, thereā€™s a Clem in that picture? Iā€™m pict

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem for bikepacking?

2023-02-09 Thread Ryan Frahm
No offense Richard, thereā€™s a Clem in that picture? Iā€™m picturing that Ferrari with a bike rack on it! On Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 2:31:58 PM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > I just realized this was a thread I started. I donā€™t think I ever posted > pics of my first ever multi day bikepack

[RBW] Re: FS: Paul Motolite and Love levers 2.5

2023-02-09 Thread Ryan Frahm
SOLD! On Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 11:22:38 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: > Sold pending payment. > > On Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 10:09:00 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: > >> New in box levers and brakes. 2 Motolite brakes. I havenā€™t opened them to >> take pictures

[RBW] Re: FS: Paul Motolite and Love levers 2.5

2023-02-09 Thread Ryan Frahm
Sold pending payment. On Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 10:09:00 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: > New in box levers and brakes. 2 Motolite brakes. I havenā€™t opened them to > take pictures, just decided not to go so high end. All silver parts. Let me > know if you want pictures and Iā€™ll

[RBW] FS: Paul Motolite and Love levers 2.5

2023-02-09 Thread Ryan Frahm
New in box levers and brakes. 2 Motolite brakes. I havenā€™t opened them to take pictures, just decided not to go so high end. All silver parts. Let me know if you want pictures and Iā€™ll open them up, thanks! Levers $110 Brakes $275 for both +shipping -- You received this message because you a

[RBW] Re: FS: Wolbis/Susie

2023-02-04 Thread Ryan Frahm
Bumping this back up. Iā€™m flexible on some build options so let me know if there is any interest! On Friday, January 27, 2023 at 11:05:40 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: > I meant to put on the listing and forgotā€¦ I also have a set of Rich built > cliffhanger wheels with White Industrie

[RBW] Re: Susie Lugged

2023-02-02 Thread Ryan
I like those dark-gold Homers...and possibly a dark-gold Road Uno in 2023? On Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 6:12:59 PM UTC-6 Stephen wrote: > I noticed the lugged susie too! Wonder how it will look, Ive been > resisting the temptation for the dark gold Susies so far but my brain keeps > circlin

Re: [RBW] Bikes For Sale: Craigslist, ebay, etc. Fall 2022 edition

2023-02-01 Thread Ryan
That was snapped up fast!. Reynold decal on fork leads me to believe it's an early Waterford Road or LL On Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 12:34:34 AM UTC-6 Luke Hendrickson wrote: > Epic custom! > > On Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 2:12:32 PM UTC-8 mmille...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> Not sure the

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus and Susie ride off into the sunset

2023-02-01 Thread Ryan Frahm
t 11:21:38 AM UTC-8 brok...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> Yeah, that Clem seems about $1K too steep. >> >> On Feb 1, 2023, at 2:11 PM, Ryan Frahm wrote: >> >> ļ»æHey Kim, believe it was in a Riv email over the last couple months that >> the Clem will be back in Apr

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus and Susie ride off into the sunset

2023-02-01 Thread Ryan Frahm
Makes me think someone should buy my Susie for such a sweet deal! Haha. On Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 11:21:38 AM UTC-8 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > Yeah, that Clem seems about $1K too steep. > > On Feb 1, 2023, at 2:11 PM, Ryan Frahm wrote: > > ļ»æHey Kim, believe it was in a

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus and Susie ride off into the sunset

2023-02-01 Thread Ryan Frahm
Nicely done build! I've been thinking about a Homer, >>>>>>>>>> but >>>>>>>>>> more and more the ATB qualities of the Gus/Susie and even the >>>>>>>>>> Platypus are >>>>>>>>>

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus and Susie ride off into the sunset

2023-01-31 Thread Ryan Frahm
t; rode it a few miles though and still trying to get the squeal out of >>>>>>> the >>>>>>> brakes. So far so fun! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/nWnCevTy8pV3AKNZ7 >>>>>>> [image: IMG_3

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus and Susie ride off into the sunset

2023-01-31 Thread Ryan Frahm
>>> On Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 6:59:32 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Richard, that is a fine and lovely bicycle. Enjoy! >>>>>> >>>>>> Joe "I want one" Bernard >>>>>> &

[RBW] Re: FS: Silver crank arms

2023-01-31 Thread Ryan Frahm
Possible sale pending. On Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 2:43:55 PM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: > Rivendell Silver brand 5 bolt crank arms 178mm. Used but in great shape! > Asking $115 plus shipping. > > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] Re: FS: Swift Panniers

2023-01-30 Thread Ryan Frahm
SOLD!! On Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 5:00:35 PM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: > Sold pending payment! Thanks for looking! > > On Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 2:39:50 PM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: > >> [image: D09EB7BD-5B3B-4FB9-BFD8-C9067391850E.jpeg] >> >> On Sunday, Januar

[RBW] Re: FS: Swift Panniers

2023-01-29 Thread Ryan Frahm
Sold pending payment! Thanks for looking! On Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 2:39:50 PM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: > [image: D09EB7BD-5B3B-4FB9-BFD8-C9067391850E.jpeg] > > On Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 2:39:21 PM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: > >> [image: E6AB9AFC-5595-4896-838E-9248663DB

[RBW] FS: Swift Panniers

2023-01-29 Thread Ryan Frahm
These are an older model that they stopped making because they were more work than some newer designs. Iā€™ve been holding onto them for the past few years and they have almost no use so itā€™s time to let them go. I think they were about $200 each when I bought them, asking $200 for the pair plus

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Rosco Platypus 50cm Purple

2023-01-27 Thread Ryan
Call Riv...you might get lucky https://www.rivbike.com/collections/riv-garage-sale?mc_cid=8b1b264f50&mc_eid=0074b52ae1 Oops...sorry looks like it's gone On Friday, January 27, 2023 at 4:19:28 PM UTC-6 maxcr wrote: > For other Rosco Platypus seekers, this looks like a great deal for a 60cm > pu

[RBW] Re: FS: Wolbis/Susie

2023-01-27 Thread Ryan Frahm
better deal for someone? On Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 4:38:18 PM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: > [image: B414C93E-86E6-47E9-9F76-5FCD4A1E37EE.jpeg][image: > 871130E7-A72E-4F9D-9880-C035FD4D722C.jpeg][image: > D74EFB62-6BA6-439B-8DC5-3547DAEDAE1D.jpeg] > > On Sunday, January 22, 202

Re: [RBW] Re: Nice Rivendell, Goodrich and Sevens for Sale

2023-01-26 Thread Ryan
in the past. Recently got a c17 but am not in > love. Anyone have a b17 collecting dust? Please DM me. > > Matt in STL > > On Jan 26, 2023, at 7:54 AM, Ryan wrote: > > ļ»æCurt Goodrich DOES do nice work and seems to be active still...just Google > > > Was lucky enoug

Re: [RBW] Re: Nice Rivendell, Goodrich and Sevens for Sale

2023-01-26 Thread Ryan
Curt Goodrich DOES do nice work and seems to be active still...just Google Was lucky enough to have my Road built in 2001 by Goodrich (CG1098), which is stamped on the bottom bracket shell. Base price was 2150.00a bargainšŸ˜Š Hard to say who built the AR, because the bottom bracket shell does

Re: [RBW] New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

2023-01-23 Thread Ryan Frahm
That is a beautiful build, I love it! Hope it rides as nice as it looks! On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 6:07:02 PM UTC-8 J J wrote: > Absolutely lovely build, Eric. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing! > > On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 7:20:29 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > >> I posted a bad l

[RBW] FS: Wolbis/Susie

2023-01-22 Thread Ryan Frahm
I want to say first off that I really love this bike! I ended up picking up a Clem H to use as my commuter so that the Susie wouldnā€™t get as beat up. Turns out, I like the Clem almost as much in reality and a few things have happened recently so Iā€™m listing this one. Wolbis/Susie, I got the f

[RBW] Re: Sam Build - Wish Me Luck!

2023-01-21 Thread Ryan Bolesta
Hi Jake, Iā€™m in a similar position as you with a LimeOlive Sam! I was impatient for a full bike build from Riv and thought this would be a great opportunity to learn by building it myself. Iā€™m just waiting on my wheels to come in later this week and then itā€™s full steam ahead! I also considere

Re: [RBW] Re: Cutting tnreadless steer tube

2023-01-19 Thread Ryan Frahm
Looks great, so close!! On Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 2:54:25 PM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > My Bosco bar arrived yesterday. Unfortunately my bottom bracket did not. > So this first mock up is without a crankset so itā€™s pretty much a ā€œbest > guessā€. My intent for this Gus is to duplicat

[RBW] Re: WTB: seatpost Nitto S83 26.8 300mm

2023-01-17 Thread Ryan Frahm
Rivendell has the 350mm. Could always cut it if needed! On Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 4:35:58 PM UTC-8 Scott wrote: > If anyone has a Nitto S83 in 26.8 x 300mm in good to better condition, > please message me off list. > > Or if someone has a lead as to where to purchase one new, that'd be gre

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus and Susie ride off into the sunset

2023-01-11 Thread Ryan Frahm
son. The bb is much higher than I anticipated - >> within 1/2 centimeter of my full suspension MTB (for sale:)). >> This beast should be a hoot. >> [image: image0.jpeg][image: image1.jpeg] >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Jan 10, 2023, at 9:12 AM, Ryan Fr

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus and Susie ride off into the sunset

2023-01-10 Thread Ryan Frahm
I run a 172 on my Susie and it is plenty high with the 2.5ā€ for some pretty chunky terrain. I have a 170 on my Clem with 2ā€ and it is about an inch lower. These bikes are so long that I understand wanting a bit more clearance but if a 170 is comfortable I think the bike is high enough to pedal

[RBW] Re: e-Bike article in the New Yorker

2023-01-06 Thread Ryan
I would say in the last few years, especially since the advent of Covid, a good third of the bikes I see on the streets of Winnipeg are e-bikes of one kind or another. And they're not just ridden by aging baby-boomers like myself either. When some folks had to return to the physical workplace, i

Re: [RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

2023-01-05 Thread Ryan
I had Riv build my mixte with Racers with the post mounts brazed on to the seat stays...but I cheaped out and used the very nice (and reasonably priced) Dia-Compe SS6 levers, which are elegant, work well, and are an outlier example of those things that look good and work well but aren't eye-wa

[RBW] Re: Iā€™m considering selling my Susieā€¦

2023-01-02 Thread Ryan Frahm
sell. > > I think you should keep it and ride the beans out of it :) > > > > On Monday, 2 January 2023 at 13:31:12 UTC-8 fra...@gmail.com wrote: > >> [image: 86F6DBF4-49D7-4809-A4EE-72D2CE64CC52.jpeg] >> >> On Monday, January 2, 2023 at 1:30:28 PM UTC-8 Ryan

[RBW] Iā€™m considering selling my Susieā€¦

2023-01-02 Thread Ryan Frahm
I want to say first off that I really love this bike! I ended up picking up a Clem H to use as my commuter so that the Susie wouldnā€™t get as beat up. Turns out, I like the Clem almost as much in reality. I was hoping to get an idea of what might be a fair price so I wanted to list the build and

Re: [RBW] Re: How are you building up your Platypus?

2023-01-02 Thread Ryan
Bob, that is a really smashing bike. Much as I admire Leah's green and gold anodized Platypus, I also like the black and silver parts you've chosen. I think they really complement the mermaid beautifully. Your wife is dying to ride that bike, I bet. Nice! On Sunday, January 1, 2023 at 6:44:10 P

[RBW] Re: Best wishes to all for 2023

2022-12-31 Thread Ryan
Rich is right...that sage and red is a nice color combo and those look like good ,solid (and waterproof) panniers; an option I would have liked to have had when I was touring up until the early 90's. Nice bike, too ; I see it's 3-speed now...but I know you've talked about it. I haven't seen one

Re: [RBW] Getting my groove back on with the Platypus - dealing with near misses

2022-12-30 Thread Ryan
About the infamous left hooks...If I'm going straight through , I point my arm straight ahead to signal to those cars making a left turn that I AM going straight through...seems to work; I'm still here. Busy traffic sucks...no way around that...before I retired I arranged my working hours so I

[RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?- my work bike and my parade bike

2022-12-29 Thread Ryan
Trust me Chris...they will ooh and ah and drool. On Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 2:42:22 PM UTC-6 bliss...@gmail.com wrote: > [image: 9D6220CE-91A4-417C-A32F-C15E89E590E3.jpeg][image: > 162ED306-6662-43A7-B015-DCF2A4A639A0.jpeg][image: > 7B6C6B90-EF9E-4D52-A4B1-B127DBF99DC6.jpeg][image: > 2

[RBW] Re: Roller-Cam brakes

2022-12-27 Thread Ryan
I know this is a Rivendell forum...but show us more pictures of this lovely bike , please Hope everyone is safe and warm and managing to enjoy family time in the holidays in this challenging weather On Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 8:14:41 PM UTC-6 iamkeith wrote: > Winner winner, chicken din

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell-esq fat bike

2022-12-20 Thread Ryan Frahm
Mike has a lot of opinions. He builds excellent wheels. What he is looking for is not necessarily what a Rivendell rider might be looking for in a bike. He is an aggressive rider. If you are serious about a long chainstay fat bike, it might be worth checking out Mahall Bikeworks. It is custom so

[RBW] Re: Rosco Mtn Mixte?

2022-12-17 Thread Ryan Frahm
I think the wheelset alone makes it semi reasonable. Having a frame/fork built will be a small fortune with no guarantee they will nail the usual Riv magic! On Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 9:16:14 AM UTC-8 captaincon...@gmail.com wrote: > One of the best Rivs ever. My wife has the medium, b

[RBW] Re: Will's Roadini SS

2022-12-16 Thread Ryan
ENO. Why did I do that for a 50 year-old frame with, to put it kindly, a paint job with a lot of beausage? Who knows. But the bike runs great. On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 11:11:03 AM UTC-6 JohnS wrote: > Hello Ryan, > > I'm very inspired my Will's Roadini build as

[RBW] Will's Roadini SS

2022-12-16 Thread Ryan
Have to say...I like that bike a lot. Very clean and elegant And Will's post : https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news/singlespeed-roadini?mc_cid=1ea8aef045&mc_eid=0074b52ae1 nails what I like about single-speeds; for some years now my SS PX-10 has been a fave. Apologies to Rivendell but riding tha

[RBW] Re: NorCal Cycling

2022-12-16 Thread Ryan Frahm
I enjoy watching those videos as well! I could never keep up with he or Ms Cools but those rides look beautiful! On Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 9:54:47 PM UTC-8 Luke Hendrickson wrote: > Dude living in San Francisco here: itā€™s pretty great šŸ’…šŸ» > > On Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 2:26:54 PM

[RBW] Re: Gus - bikepacking mode

2022-12-15 Thread Ryan Frahm
What a beautiful setup! I canā€™t wait to see pictures from the next trip! Iā€™ll be watching to see what the bag behind the seat tube comes out like, Iā€™ve definitely been interested in using that space. Is your light mount solid on the makeshift Pec Deck? I was thinking about doing that as well b

Re: [RBW] Re: Cliffhanger alternatives?

2022-12-13 Thread Ryan Frahm
that using a tube for a quick ride to make sure the tape is set to be a key. Shops do not take the time for that. On Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 8:25:41 AM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > Good to know! > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Dec 13, 2022, at 11:09 AM, Ryan Frahm wrote: &

[RBW] Re: Cliffhanger alternatives?

2022-12-13 Thread Ryan Frahm
Richard, my 2.5ā€ Ehline measures right at 2.5ā€. They are huge sitting next to the Fleecer Ridge 55mm. They roll very fast compared to the Maxxis tire as well. On Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 8:07:31 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: > Hey Keith, are those rims tubeless compatible? > &g

[RBW] Re: Cliffhanger alternatives?

2022-12-13 Thread Ryan Frahm
Hey Keith, are those rims tubeless compatible? As for machined sidewall, neither set of my cliffhangers have them and braking hasnā€™t been an issue even with the ice and snow. I have seen plenty of 2.8ā€ tires successfully run on a 25mm ID (like the cliffhanger) rim so i wouldnā€™t worry much ther

Re: [RBW] Re: Pedals, MKS XC Bear Trap III vs. MKS Bubble Pedals

2022-12-11 Thread Ryan Frahm
;ve put upwards of 2k miles on this year >>> and they don't spin like any of my mks pedals. They're great/look great but >>> I'm fairly certain they are the last non-mks pedals I'll buy and I'm pretty >>> ok with that. Of course ymmv... &

Re: [RBW] Re: The Bombadil on Ebay

2022-12-11 Thread Ryan
Looks slightly darker than the Bombadil, but still...a really nice subtle yellow. I have seen some lemony yellow Rivs ...and I think that color was an option when I ordered my Road in 2000, but I didn't like it as much as , say, these 2 iterations of yellow so I went with the Harvest Gold Than

Re: [RBW] New Gus!

2022-12-10 Thread Ryan Frahm
I for one would love to see a Gus with EE wings and friction 1x Eagle or Garbaruk cassette. Friction shifting a 12 speed cassette feels better to me than the 7 speed I have. The spacing feels so perfect! On Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 12:26:21 PM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > Frame/ Fork

[RBW] Re: Pedals, MKS XC Bear Trap III vs. MKS Bubble Pedals

2022-12-09 Thread Ryan Frahm
The bear trap will get smoother over time but never match the Bubbly, the Bubbly is the smoothest pedal Iā€™ve ever seen. I prefer the larger platform of the Bubbly (they are on my commuter) but havenā€™t bought a set to replace my bear trap pedals on my Susie. Nothing wrong with the bear traps at a

[RBW] Re: Stolen 58cm Rivendell Atlantis - Berkeley

2022-12-08 Thread Ryan
Dave, I am so sorry your bike was stolen and I hope you can get it back - safely I suspect you have a lot of history with it and that is irreplaceable of course. But do you have house insurance to cover some of the financial loss, so you can possibly replace it if it doesn't turn up? On Wednes

[RBW] Re: The Bombadil on Ebay

2022-12-06 Thread Ryan
oh wow...that is gorgeous...i always thought a butter yellow frame would be sweet. those lugs. maybe milk chocolate brown for HT and contrasts...but...nah...I like it the way it is. APPROVE as BL would say On Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 7:45:38 PM UTC-6 Luke Hendrickson wrote: > Such a SICK

[RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

2022-12-06 Thread Ryan Frahm
has an incredible ride!Iā€™d love to add something like a Sam for lighter, quicker rides, but Iā€™m slow on any bike so I doubt it would make a big difference. On Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 2:33:38 PM UTC-8 Ryan wrote: > Yes...indeed we do, Bill. And all of them have a story > > I do

[RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

2022-12-06 Thread Ryan
Yes...indeed we do, Bill. And all of them have a story I do like your thinking On Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 3:10:22 PM UTC-6 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Keith articulated a problem statement: > > "The problem is that you end end up with bikes that are specialized or > optimized for one thing but

[RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

2022-12-06 Thread Ryan
>>> what I would want to carry by bike. >>> >>> I'd add a lightweight one-speed, like the coming RoadUno. Whenever I >>> strip down the Homer for maintenance and ride it (sans racks), it always >>> sparks joy. I would try to leave it as a minimal bi

[RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

2022-12-06 Thread Ryan
When I started buying Rivendells after owning a 93 X0-1 (still have it), I started with the classic All-Rounder ordered in 1997. Since I still did longer road rides I got a custom Road in 2001 to replace a nice enough Rossin I had and later sold...fast but not especially comfortable since it wa

[RBW] Re: WTB/ISO Crust Juan Martin Bars for 1993 Bridgestone XO-2

2022-12-05 Thread Ryan Frahm
Hi Emmet, I sent you a message but it could have gone to spam so Iā€™ll make a post here. I have a black 26mm clamp Juan Martin that Iā€™m willing to sell. I saw the post but had to think about it for a bit. Fell free to message me if you are interested! Ryan On Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 11

Re: [RBW] Re: New Sam Hillbornes

2022-12-05 Thread Ryan Bolesta
I've been eagerly awaiting the Sam drop for a few months now, the new pics have me so pumped! This will be my first Riv if I'm lucky enough to get one. Looking to get the LImeOlive 60cm. Seems like the 60cm frames have been hanging around on some of the other recent drops, so fingers crossed. O

Re: [RBW] Dura-Ace and Japanese Recycling

2022-12-04 Thread Ryan
That is a beauty...and even more intriguing is your *gomi* story. So intriguing I dreamed I rode an Atlantis last night...but I can't tell you whether it was a *gomi* harvest or not, unfortunately. On Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 2:26:03 AM UTC-6 Luke Hendrickson wrote: > Positively gorgeous bik

Re: [RBW] Re: Crankset compatibility

2022-12-02 Thread Ryan
> On Dec 2, 2022, at 7:24 AM, Ryan Frahm wrote: > > ļ»æThe Gus/Susie is a 73mm BB shell, so just one spacer on the drive side is > needed. > > > > On Friday, December 2, 2022 at 2:40:03 AM UTC-8 Nick Payne wrote: > >> You'll need a set of external BB cup

[RBW] Re: Crankset compatibility

2022-12-02 Thread Ryan Frahm
The Gus/Susie is a 73mm BB shell, so just one spacer on the drive side is needed. On Friday, December 2, 2022 at 2:40:03 AM UTC-8 Nick Payne wrote: > You'll need a set of external BB cups for a 30mm spindle, and a couple of > 2.5mm spacers to go under the cups, given that your frame has a 68mm

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