I did have a Pass and Stow rack on a Black Mountain Cycles road+ and it was
perfectly centered (mounted on lower eyelet). I’ve seen the rack mounted on
the lower eyelet on a Susie and it looked good. The upper mount makes it
“look” too high and forward from what I have seen. Can’t wait to get
So Brendan...is this a picture of your Homer post-crash? Bars look sort of
warped.I am glad you were OK
I hear you about avoiding traffic ...and bike lanes...that's where I had my
accident 6 years ago and compressed an L1 vertebra. My X0-1? Perfectly
fine; just a scrape on my saddle and the
Tim,
Thanks for the the confidence that I will be happy with the front rack! If
my bike was as loaded as yours, it would be just about everything I own!
Haha. Great looking bike!
On Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 11:00:09 AM UTC-7 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
wrote:
> And every barking slappy drops
I’m interested in this as well. I think a good part of it comes down to
handling preferences. Some have said it handles great with a front load and
others said it was terrible. I picked up a Pass and Stow rack for my Susie.
I plan to use panniers more than the flat rack but that will depend on
I have had very good luck with SCC Slick Tech chain lube. I just wipe my
chain down after or during those rides and it stays clean for a long while
before I just apply more. I’m not great at keeping track of miles but it
does a better job than any other i have tried!
On Friday, May 6, 2022 at
I think the Cliffhanger is about the only option for these things. I have a
set of Teravail Ehline 2.5” mounted to mine ready to add tubeless sealant.
Just a note, bot front and rear held air for over a week before starting to
lose pressure without sealant. Very good sign I’d say.
I believe I
if he
gives it back! I had the shorter version and it cleared 29x3 on a few
different bikes so that is probably the size to go for.
On Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 7:06:57 AM UTC-7 Ryan Frahm wrote:
> Valerie, that is exciting but definitely doesn’t help the wait! Haha.
>
>
Valerie, that is exciting but definitely doesn’t help the wait! Haha.
My Susie will be replacing my current bike. I only build one at a time in
hopes to find one that I really enjoy more than any other. I have a feeling
the Susie will be a keeper though. I have a Pass and Stow rack for the
Oh...I'm glad it worked out for you and you like the bike! I love the
splash of yellow; it's so cheerful. Matches the buttery smooth ride of
those early Rivendells
Hope you have many happy miles on it.
On Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 7:52:32 PM UTC-5 Adrianna T wrote:
> Hi!
>
> Back in January I
What a deal! if I was in the market and shipping/duty x-rate to Canada
wasn't so bloody expensive , I'd be all over these. MA40 rims are excellent
as are those sweet XTR hubs. I doubt you'll have a problem getting rid of
these at $200
On Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 11:22:44 AM UTC-5
I was going to pick one of these up but they went fast!
On Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 9:06:24 AM UTC-7 RichS wrote:
> I'm the target market for these cassettes since my friction shifted bikes
> use 7 and 8 speed cogs; for the time being though I have enough cassettes
> and spare cogs. What piqued
Very excited to see these builds come together! I was also hoping for an
update just to know they got to port at least. But I guess we should have
an update by the end of he week, maybe… I’m moving in 5 weeks and I was
hoping to get a nice couple night camp trip in with it before then! Getting
Well, good luck Doug. You have a great bike for commuting and you don't
have to worry about its security so that is something. As others have
mentioned , commuting by bike is a great stress reliever , good for you,
your wallet, and the planet. A win-win all-around I'd say. Starting with 1
or
in the slow group" Bernard
>
> On Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 9:44:53 AM UTC-7 Ryan wrote:
>
>> Somehow I don't think you'll be humbled, Leah
>>
>> All those years of schlepping your sons' excess stuff up and down "Killer
>> Hill"" on your school
Somehow I don't think you'll be humbled, Leah
All those years of schlepping your sons' excess stuff up and down "Killer
Hill"" on your school runs, plus all the running and strength training you
do will , I'm sure, stand you in good stead. And you have your
not-so-secret weapon; a Raspberry
Nice commuting setup...glad you have an office to keep it in...that would
attract greedy eyes for sure.
On Friday, April 29, 2022 at 2:05:39 PM UTC-5 Erik wrote:
> I've been a bike commuter for a long time, long before I owned a
> Rivendell. I picked up my first Rivendell specifically for
Greg...is that Ibis the Scorcher? Man...that bike was so cool. If it didn't
in some way inspire the Bridgestone X0-1 , I'd be very surprised. They
certainly both have that iconoclastic vibe
http://www.63xc.com/scorcher/scorcher.htm
On Friday, April 29, 2022 at 12:48:56 PM UTC-5 Greg J wrote:
Oh yeah...another thing I forgot to mention is that...except when I was
on-call during the day, even though I worked 5 days a week , I had pretty
flexible start and end times. Most of the folks I worked with were early
risers; me not so much, so I would leave around 9am and avoid the morning
Our 3rd Colorado low in 18 days in Winnipeg,MB...but if the creek don't
rise ...temps in the teens (Celsius) ,sunny and dry next week. Here's hoping
On Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 9:58:31 PM UTC-5 jrst...@gmail.com wrote:
> New England has been mostly cold, not cool but cold. I sure hope may
Sounds like you might have too many choices when the time comes to assemble
it! I picked up a tallux stem but then the new faceplate stems came out so
I grabbed one of those. Still only have a Bosco to try out so far. I just
went a bit crazy And got some White Industries cranks to match my Rich
I have been wanting to post for weeks asking about builds to come.
Hopefully they make it to port today and we will be seeing them soon! I had
a pretty mellow Riv style build planned. While waiting, I’ve collected some
other options as well. Can’t wait to put it together!
I’m sure everyone
I've been retired since June 2018 but commuted by bike except in winter
when I'd walk home after work. My commute was about 5 kilometers and I'd
ride about 10 or 11 kilometers after work if I wasn't on call(retired
software developer). My ride to work was short enough that I could wear
street
Very nice! You almost make me want one. I really like those colorful
touches. Love the green bear traps.I think Leah has started a revolution
here with the killer green and gold color accents on her Mermaid.
On Friday, April 15, 2022 at 10:09:50 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
> I
Yikes,Corwin...sorry to hear about the theft of your 1st custom given that
customs are hardly a spur-of-the-moment purchase...also true for any
non-customs on this list
So...that being said, hypothetically being forced to pick one is like
picking just one of your kids, if you have children
If
John, I thought Bill was ordering a custom, too...but it is actually the
Nobilette-built Roadeo. Which I have to admit, of the non-custom Riv
offerings, I find aesthetically very pleasing, if a classic road bike
floats your boat...it still floats mine.
On Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 11:41:52
Well,Bill, I'm excited for you and I'll be following along to see what the
finished bike looks like knowing how detail-oriented you are
On Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 2:25:02 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:
> Marty
>
> "Compatibility with red" is a nice-to-have feature: Corwin elected to sell
>
UTC-5 Eric Daume wrote:
> But a new custom is custom for *you*, not somebody else.
>
> This price seems very ambitious to me.
>
> Eric
>
>
> On Sunday, April 3, 2022, Ryan wrote:
>
>> It's spendy all right...but getting a new custom is 5K for the base price
&g
saw live in person was in San
> Francisco and looked just liked that, a yellow/gold/mustard Road or
> LongLow. It's a lot of money but somebody needs to build that frame up and
> ride it.
>
> On Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 7:44:38 PM UTC-7 Ryan wrote:
>
>> Me too! A
Me too! A mustard custom! Didn't like the color? I have one...I think it's
a great color
I love those Royal Gran Compe brakes...nice NOS Ritchey cranks...meh on
the bars.
Ran out of money? Not impossible considering the last 2 years. Or having a
tough time chasing down the rest of the build
Actually , Joe...you are right...I didn't see what he wrote about the bike
at first glance when I posted earlier
Feels like it should be worth more...someone is getting that bike at a nice
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$500 for that Atlantis listed as a Road Standard? In pretty good shape? I'd
be asking questions; not really much info aside from the photos but looks
like a standard Riv build. Too good to be true?
On Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 4:59:18 PM UTC-5 Matthew Williams wrote:
> Sam Hillborne
> 62cm
>
What Addison said!
In my mind, it's like the little black Chanel cocktail dress...a classic
that never really goes out of style. Think of Audrey Hepburn in *Breakfast
at Tiffany's.*
But of course, I too appreciate Riv's current offerings. Of course I'm
keeping my 1997 Waterford-built AR. If I
Hah! That reminds me of my own experience in the early 90's when my son was
a toddler and I was in my much fitter early forties. I had my hot-rod
Cannondale M2000 mountain bike and the excellent Burley D'Lite trailer to
haul my son, picnic , and paraphernalia required for a small child. One of
Not my size and too many bikes including a 70's SS PX-10 with moustache
bars...and the non-trials WI freewheel on 36-hole late 70's Campy Record
hubs, which I love, ratty as it is.
But...what a sweet bike! Love the build; you sure put a lot of thought into
it. I sense a bit of seller's
Message sent. And another vote for pirate shipping, has saved me a small
fortune!
On Monday, February 28, 2022 at 9:10:11 AM UTC-8 mcgr...@gmail.com wrote:
> Thanks for the tip! I've sold a fair number of handlebars online lately
> and they're a pain, first having to custom make a box, then
I have seen a few of the S65 pop up on eBay lately. I picked up a 300mm
length shipped from Japan in about a week not long ago. S83 I haven’t been
able to find in 26.8.
On Monday, February 21, 2022 at 4:37:51 AM UTC-8 Garth wrote:
>
> From everything I've seen the S67 is an oversized 31.8 x
I do like the looks of those Roadeos...nice accents with the Jagwire and
blue chainring bolts.
Who makes the black hubs? Suntour superbe or Shimano dura-ace?
On Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 11:35:08 PM UTC-6 Mike Godwin wrote:
> Howdy
> An old, but new to me Roadeo. The bike migrated
Still in the shed? Oh man. Sure you don’t want to just pass them along?
Because I’m in! Haha
On Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 4:16:57 PM UTC-8 John Phillips wrote:
> "Orthopedic back Bars...for performance applications"
>
> That gave me a chuckle.
>
> John
>
> On Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at
Oh Wow! Barn find???
Paint around the head lugs looks a little rough, like some sort of rust
bloom or something..color looks meh because of dust and discoloration, but
probably nice in 2005...and that dark roast coffee color just screams for
cream accents.
Definitely an orphan in need of a
...there is
clear wrap over the "handcrafted in Waterford Wisconsin" on the non-drive
side chainstay
On Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 1:56:33 PM UTC-6 Joe Bernard wrote:
> Ryan,
>
> My experience is just like Laing's, the whole chainstay is wrapped and I
> didn't notice for months.
&g
It's interesting that on Riv's Custom page they offer a chainstay slap
guard for a $50.00 upcharge...but don't think it's really required.
https://www.rivbike.com/products/custom-framesets
Looked at my 3 Rivendells...and nope, nothing to see there. I don't recall
this option ever coming up on
No experience in the 26” sizes, but I have run the endurance casing of the
RH Juniper Ridge and Fleecer Ridge on some serious tire eating terrain and
have never had another tire be as durable. I destroy a Maxxis tire almost
every ride it seems (only a slight exaggeration) but the RH endurance
Good luck with the build; I understand why you went for this bike...always
had a soft spot for the early classic Rivs. Can't wait to see the build,
and, of course, I hope you enjoy many happy miles on it!
On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 9:15:44 PM UTC-6 Adrianna T wrote:
> Thanks everyone
When I ordered my mixte from Riv late 2015 , I got the Brooks Select B-17
model.
Linda, I definitely hear you about baggy shorts catching on the nose of the
saddle and I've done that more than once ; not a problem with a saddle
cover in wet weather however. Not too much of an issue when I
Gee...not to complicate things...because in the related thread I said you
could probably make the original work for you...but maybe, since you have a
new gravel bike, AND you rode a Roadeo and really liked it, maybe the new
Roadeo is the way to go. It IS built by Mark Nobilette and it is
-up bike is heading to 4K+ territory and it sounds
like your heart wants what it wants...
My .002
Ryan in Winnipeg
On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 4:03:15 PM UTC-6 Greg J wrote:
> I think the size is in the ballpark, and there's some room for adjustment
> once you've built it up.
Yeah, Joe...I thought that's what you meant...may be one reason why I'm not
super-jonesing for an orange quickbeam...although if a 54 QB fell into my
lap like the proverbial crumbs from the proverbial rich man's table, I
wouldn't be unhappy
On Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 1:26:22 PM UTC-6
2500! Yowsa! The original pumpkin was surprisingly nice with a bit of a
pearlescent sheen you could see in sunlight. Still have mine bought in
September 1993 and the paint has held up surprisingly well. And it's not
like I've stored the bike in a vault or anything. It's been ridden but not
Sure...you'll be fine...more than fine, actually. What Paul says about
leaving a ride is good advice and common courtesy especially for a regroup
ride where someone may be charged with sweeping to make sure everyone gets
to the designated stop OK.
Good luck!
On Monday, January 17, 2022 at
One other thing...I've found most cyclists super-friendly and I spent a
number of years 80's-90's club riding and had a lot of fun doing it and
became a much better cyclist because of it. In terms of being a new
arrival...when I was visiting my sister in Vancouver a number of years ago
, I was
of admirers...and since you
are very fit and athletic, it wouldn't surprise me if you drop a few of the
kitted-out wannabees...if that means anything to you
My .002 from 50+ years of riding with not a smidge of racing
Ryan in Winnipeg
On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 11:13:57 AM UTC-6 george schick
But in the spec sheet Jim attached, the smallest size is 52cm. I guess it
depends on how Rivendell measures .CC or CT? Rear spacing is 130 and
wheel size is 700 c according to the Riv spec.
Nice frame...grab it if it fits!
On Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 7:20:20 PM UTC-6 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
I’ll add myself to the list as well! I was out and couldn’t buy them in
time. Been waiting since I caught a glimpse of them almost 2 years ago!
On Friday, January 14, 2022 at 6:39:25 PM UTC-8 jmlmu...@gmail.com wrote:
> Add me to that list please! I have a feeling they’d be way to big but
>
I’ll take it if the sale doesn’t work out!
On Friday, January 14, 2022 at 3:01:41 PM UTC-8 jwilli...@gmail.com wrote:
> Sale pending
>
> On Friday, January 14, 2022 at 1:39:29 PM UTC-8 Dee Dee wrote:
>
>> Hah, got excited and didn’t finish the email subject. Looking for a 25.4
>> clamp, sorry
Nice! Where is that filmed?
On Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 3:34:09 PM UTC-6 brendonoid wrote:
> I bought a new battery for my 9 year old GoPro and tried to make a ride
> video. It... isn't great, but I had fun making it!
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqFZ8P3VM4Y
>
>
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I always thought the raspberry Platypus was a stunner but that mermaid one
is something else with those nifty color accents! I can't decide which one
I like the best!
Nice job, Leah and Analog!
As Bill Lindsay says...APPROVE❤
On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 4:12:20 PM UTC-6 Bicycle
Another click stand fan here. I’ve used mine on several different bikes
over the years I’ve had it and it works well with any I’ve used so far!
On Friday, January 7, 2022 at 10:38:56 PM UTC-8 Ian A wrote:
> I don't have a Platy, but on my bikes I like to use a toe strap to lock
> the front
As stated above, use a vice sandwiched between 2x6. Steel bar. Do not bend
aluminum bars!
I was waiting for Ron’s bars since the first photo leak. Saw the post here
that they were in stock but couldn’t get to them in time. Oh well hopefully
they will come around again soon!
On Thursday,
Nice! It's fun watching someone who clearly knows what they're doing build
a bike. You make it look so easy! Love the blue accents with the orange
frame...even down to the blue lacing on the saddle and the blue ferrules.
You sure have an excellent eye for detail!
On Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Love the colour...interesting about bar choice, too. I have chocos on my
mixte .My first thought was moustache/albastaches but after talking to
Grant went with the chocs on his recommendation. I have been riding
moustaches for ...almost 30 years and love them ...starting with my 93
X0-1. But,
That IS nice. Chris Dekerf builds frames too. Canadian eh! I remember
seeing a couple of nice fillet-brazed frames in the late nineties in a shop
owned by a good friend of mine.
https://www.dekerf.com/
Enjoy...sweet bike!
On Friday, December 31, 2021 at 5:48:11 PM UTC-6 Jason Fuller wrote:
That is going to be beautiful together! Can’t wait to see some pictures of
it out in the wild, enjoy!
On Saturday, January 1, 2022 at 6:38:25 AM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
> Secret Platy is shipping soon, but meanwhile the olive Backabike bags
> (that I hope will be perfect) have
I was going to cancel mine for the one you picked up but I didn’t hear back
from them in time to make sure I could cancel! Enjoy it and post some pics
when you get it built!
On Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 3:29:52 PM UTC-8 antonio...@gmail.com
wrote:
> Ha that was me! I cancelled my L Dark
Nice colour...that is the colour of my mixte...looks good with brass bits.
Go for it. That's a very elegant frame. I like the simplicity of the lugs.
On Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 9:51:31 PM UTC-6 iamkeith wrote:
> Monebikes and Ocean Air Cycles come to mind. Funny you should mention
>
Sigh...the good old days...
Dirt cheap prices on some of those classic components!
Thanks for a nice trip down memory lane. Can't even remember my Bob#
On Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 7:18:33 PM UTC-6 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
> Thanks for getting these scanned, Marty!
>
> On Wednesday,
Has anyone noticed the large Dark Gold Susie that is back on the Riv site
for sale? As fast as they went it seems crazy it hasn’t sold unless nobody
has checked! Already got mine :)
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I look forward to seeing more pictures of your setup! I had a P & S rack on
a bike I sold not long ago. Great rack for sure. A basket would really just
be for around town. I’ll probably wait to ride it and then decide. Pretty
much only need some wheels and whatever stem is going to work! Going
or pedals if they're MKS ...had this happen to me twice
On Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 12:36:01 PM UTC-6 Patrick Moore wrote:
> I know, it seems very unlikely, but I've found bars and seatposts to cause
> this sort of creak after long and anguished searches, and much to my
> surprise.
>
>
>
and I hope you enjoy your new location!
Ryan in Winnipeg
On Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 10:00:02 AM UTC-6 bjmi...@gmail.com wrote:
> Leah,
>
> 1. Hell yeah! What a bike!
> 2. I love the pops of green and gold on this build. It looks perfect. The
> two colors for arms of the v-b
Sorry to hear it fell through! Someone is getting lucky with that color. I
told Riv it sold and committed to waiting as patiently as possible for
mine. Good luck with the sale!
On Monday, December 20, 2021 at 9:36:17 AM UTC-8 Erik wrote:
> AVAILABLE! The sale fell through so this bike is
lly, I plan to put the same Pass and Stow rack on!
>>
>> On Monday, December 20, 2021 at 6:39:19 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote:
>>
>>> Great pictures Kelvin! Good to know about preferring a rear load. Though
>>> I kinda suspected that with the chainstays. Maybe
Although in my case, paired with the TRP RRL brake levers with their own QR
button , the Grand Cru brakes clear 32mm Stampede Pass tires I'm using
with ease
On Monday, December 20, 2021 at 10:24:37 AM UTC-6 bjmi...@gmail.com wrote:
> Ryan,
> Thanks for that...if Jan likes them, I'm
VO Grand Cru brakes are good. Jan Heine reviewed them very favorably here.
Not dead cheap but they're good looking and they work well. I replaced some
Super Record brakes with these paired with TRP RRL's and I have no
complaints.
Platy for different purposes. And now I’m really never buying
> another bike. Ever. I’m set!
>
> On Dec 19, 2021, at 9:30 PM, Ryan wrote:
>
> Another Platypus Leah? Very nice!
>
>
>
> On Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 5:15:02 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
> wrote:
>
&
Actually, I plan to put the same Pass and Stow rack on!
On Monday, December 20, 2021 at 6:39:19 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote:
> Great pictures Kelvin! Good to know about preferring a rear load. Though I
> kinda suspected that with the chainstays. Maybe just low riders up front? I
> w
Great pictures Kelvin! Good to know about preferring a rear load. Though I
kinda suspected that with the chainstays. Maybe just low riders up front? I
was hoping to put a basket up front for around town at least, guess we will
see!
On Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 4:05:31 AM UTC-8
Another Platypus Leah? Very nice!
On Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 5:15:02 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
> Funny you should ask. Let me show you the green/lime/gold on a mermaid
> frame. I’ll link in the following post because it’s easier in Gmail….
> On Sunday, December 19, 2021 at
Makes sense. Guess I will wait for my own beautiful bike. Haha.
On Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 2:19:09 PM UTC-8 Erik wrote:
> And I’m certainly not encouraging it!
>
> Erik
>
> On Dec 18, 2021, at 2:04 PM, Collin A wrote:
>
> You can, but Riv recently initiated a 10% "restocking fee" to
Hadn’t even thought of canceling my order… I guess it wouldn’t be putting
them out since it would sell quickly. Hmmm. Guess I’d have to be sure I
could cancel it!
On Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 12:25:23 PM UTC-8 Erik wrote:
> I was really tempted to make you an offer, but wasn't positive I
I’d have jumped on this if it was listed before the pre sale! Haha. I’m
sure it won’t last long. Good luck with the Gus!
On Friday, December 17, 2021 at 11:26:36 AM UTC-8 Erik wrote:
> I’m putting my glorious Susie up for sale. I have loved riding this bike,
> but as someone at the top end of
ting them together
>> is at least half the fun I think!
>>
>> On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 10:06:50 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote:
>>
>>> Thank you! The green would have been great but I’m not at all upset. I’d
>>> have loved to have Riv build it up but
Hey Wally, glad you were able to get one! The XL still have some left at
least. Larges were gone quick! Enjoy the parts hunt. Putting them together
is at least half the fun I think!
On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 10:06:50 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote:
> Thank you! The green would have b
;> Now, I'm off to find the rest of my parts.
>>>
>>> Wally in Maine
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 6:14:42 PM UTC-5 fra...@gmail.com
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Added the LimeOlive in large to my cart at 12:0
ugh, they were gone. Went for the dark gold! Now the
>>>> waiting game… Thank you everyone for the help!
>>>>
>>>> On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 8:03:09 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> And thank you Laura for complicating it fur
;
>>> Added the LimeOlive in large to my cart at 12:04. Was distracted by my
>>> daughter just long enough, they were gone. Went for the dark gold! Now the
>>> waiting game… Thank you everyone for the help!
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 a
d! Now the
>> waiting game… Thank you everyone for the help!
>>
>> On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 8:03:09 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote:
>>
>>> And thank you Laura for complicating it further! Haha. The LimeOlive
>>> really looks nicer in that picture abo
Added the LimeOlive in large to my cart at 12:04. Was distracted by my
daughter just long enough, they were gone. Went for the dark gold! Now the
waiting game… Thank you everyone for the help!
On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 8:03:09 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote:
> And thank you La
and will be
searching eBay for just to get it together.
At least I have a few hours left to decide!
On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 7:59:19 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote:
> Hey Eric, thank you for that color comparison! I agree there is no wrong
> choice myself.
>
> On Wednesday, Decem
> definitely leaning towards dark gold. But my wife says both colors look
>>>>> like something from our daughters pants still. Haha. With a February, or
>>>>> let’s be honest, later delivery, I will have plenty of time to source the
>>>>> few parts I will
ry, or
>> let’s be honest, later delivery, I will have plenty of time to source the
>> few parts I will need. Ordered the Bosco bars today to pacify me.
>>
>> On Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 5:31:44 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote:
>>
>>> Hey Patrick! I was actually just
parts I will need. Ordered the Bosco bars today to pacify me.
On Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 5:31:44 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote:
> Hey Patrick! I was actually just in ABQ over thanksgiving. Riding on 2.6”
> tires now but the i36 rim helps them spread out. Having to use the i25
> cl
Oh yeah...I remember that book! Man, some of those bikes were gorgeous and
the photography was first-rate. Great recommendation!
On Monday, December 13, 2021 at 1:28:44 PM UTC-6 aeroperf wrote:
> I’m enjoying these responses immensely, mostly because I knew nothing
> about Riv or Grant until
I know Bicycling did a short review of the all-rounder in the nineties;
might have been Jim Langley and Addison Wilhite who wrote the Rambler blog
scanned many early Rivendell reviews. I rather like this review of the Riv
Road by Garrett Lai of Bicycle Guide who had a stable of really good
Hey Patrick! I was actually just in ABQ over thanksgiving. Riding on 2.6”
tires now but the i36 rim helps them spread out. Having to use the i25
cliffhanger is one of the things that has me hesitating, I’m a fan of wide
rims. I’m back and forth. Should probably wait for the next Clem run. The
Thank you for the comments! I’m sure the Gus is invincible. Also good to
know it isn’t too low with a 2.2 tire. I really wish the dark green Gus was
still available. My wife is very against all of the color options coming
except the Riv orange for the Gus, so that’s what I’d have to go with.
one of your bikes. A future
cyclist?
On Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 7:38:09 PM UTC-6 ttoshi wrote:
> Ryan, that's a beautiful bike. I originally wanted my Roadeo to have a
> darker Bing cherry color, but after all these years I've had the bike, I'm
> sure that I'm actual
I do like green and Harvest Gold or mustard to you clem owners and I really
like maroon with cream; one of the Roadeos had that maroon/cream colour
scheme that I thought looked elegant and understated.
I like maroon so much I had my 2016 custom mixte painted in that colour.
Back to the
Thank you Bill! Peppy isn’t how I’d describe what I’m on either. The big
tires do what they do well in the rocks and mud though! Glad to hear from
someone who has one, they seem so rare still!
On Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 4:40:43 AM UTC-8 Bill Fulford wrote:
> I’ve been riding my Gus for a
Thank you for this! I’ve never called but they have been very helpful on a
couple email questions I’ve sent. Glad to hear that they really are as
great as they seem. Definitely another reason I’d like to have one of their
bikes!
On Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 4:22:49 AM UTC-8 Roberta wrote:
>
It was partly weight and mostly a poor quality control issue that left a
bad taste for the jones. The weight mattered when it was more than my rack
could handle. I have a better rack now. Just enjoying the ride is why I’d
buy one of these.
On Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 5:09:25 AM UTC-8 Garth
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