But I'm 68 ("and a half," as small children like to insist) ?
Patrick "thy youth shall be renewed like the eagle's" Moore
On Sun, Oct 15, 2023 at 5:25 PM George Schick wrote:
> Well Patrick, I can only say that I beckon back to a TV broadcast of a
> professional bowling tournament in the
Leah, you feel "wobbly" because you're too far back relative to the bottom
bracket. Hence, you "mash" because that position leaves you no choice. It's
not "just your style", it's what that setup allows for. For fun, sit in a
chair, extend your legs so that your calves are 90 degrees relative to
Leah, perhaps the Brooks on the Mermaid is setback 10mm more than the Rivet
on the Raspberry. However, the Raspberry seatpost SB is 42mm with 0 on
the IRD scale corresponding to an actual 20mm. The Mermaid has a
'standard' looking seatpost, most likely with 20mm SB. The 10mm in saddle
Well Patrick, I can only say that I beckon back to a TV broadcast of a
professional bowling tournament in the early 70's where one of the
contestants was delivering the ball to the lane with his left leg ending up
in a more or less vertical stance. When the play-by-play announcer asked
the
Beautiful. She has basically. New bike. Love the cream head tube and the
filled in hearts.
On Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 4:52:57 PM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
> Before & after for my honey's bikie... This Yves Gomez was advertised in
> "as new" condition, which was a fine claim, except it turned
One more remark. About 20 years ago when I was in my youthful late 40s I
happened across a retired man who'd set up a sort of casual bike museum
here in ABQ; can't remember his name or the location, but he had all sorts
of nice old school road bikes; was it he or was it Dick "Call me Mister"
I’m nearly sure Rivet Sonora is 10mm shorter rails than Brooks. I think that could account for the difference.Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 15, 2023, at 7:03 PM, 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote:Leah stated concerning her Mermaid Platy: "
This one has a Brooks. I know it
George: Physiologies and psychologies differ considerably among riders. Me,
I *like* standing and torquing up hills; I used to do this when climbing a
local 7-mile hill on a 70" or 75" fixed gear: stand for
half-a-mile-to-a-full-mile, sit for 30 seconds and strain your knees while
resting your
Leah stated concerning her Mermaid Platy: " This one has a Brooks. I know
it sounds crazy but this bike feels perfect to me and I believe it to be
because the Brooks rails are a little longer and allow for just enough
setback. "
My Comment: Brooks B17s are notorious for their rails having a
I rarely agree with Leah (*) but I am one old-school rider who also likes
his saddle slammed back and his gears high, and I blame Grant. I used to be
a spinner -- would maintain 20-22 mph over distance in a 64" gear, back
when I was a pimpled 40-something -- until I started ordering bikes from
Also Leah, ever study the difference between slow twitch (weight work out)
muscles vs. fast twitch (running, fast cadence) muscles during your medical
education? There's a big, big difference between the function of these two
and their applicability to cycling.
On Sunday, October 15, 2023 at
It kinda reminds me of a Star Trek episode in the first of the TV 60's
series of the show entitled "A Taste of Armageddon" where the Enterprise
has sent a landing party down to a planet that observes "theoretical
warfare" against another planet in their solar system:
-
Spock
Curious if Leah has her other Rivendells set up the same way.
John Hawrylak
Woodstown NJ
On Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 5:03:31 PM UTC-4 George Schick wrote:
> I'll probably get clobbered for my reply to this discussion - I'm used to
> it - but from viewing the pics of Leah's bikes in this
George, lol, that IS what I do. And I never knew there was really any other way! I dislike the feeling of spinning. It feels wobbly and out of control. So I don’t - I just leave it in the “hard” gear. BUT, I do shift to an easier one at stop signs now. My knees were killing me tryng to race up to
I'll probably get clobbered for my reply to this discussion - I'm used to
it - but from viewing the pics of Leah's bikes in this thread plus others
in previous threads, her bike always seems to be either in the highest gear
or at least the next to highest. And she has admitted to as much in
Ok, I understand
Moving the saddle back increases the saddle to bar distance by about 2.5cm.
This indicates the frame/stem/bar combination was too SHORT.
Then, You cut 1 cm from the bars. This increased the saddle to bar distance,
indicating the frame/stem/bar combination was too SHORT, but
Moving the saddle back moves it further away from the bars, you were
correct.
On Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 11:45:23 AM UTC-7 Roberta wrote:
> Thanks, John.
>
> I must have said it wrong. I moved my saddle AWAY from the bars, towards
> the rear end of my bike. I think that's called aft (I
Thanks, John.
I must have said it wrong. I moved my saddle AWAY from the bars, towards
the rear end of my bike. I think that's called aft (I had to look it up).
the bars were still too close, so I cut off 1cm (after a year of trying to
feel OK). If the stem had come in an 11cm, I would
Roberta
Pushing the saddle BACK to the back of the clamp, moves the saddle FORWARD
the maximum amount. This indicates the saddle to bar distance is too long
and your needed to reduce the reach. Maybe you pushed it too far forward,
most Brooks have only 20 to 30mm of total fore/aft motion..
Leah you stated " What’s weird is that I sized up! My PBH would technically
fit the 50!"
>From the pictures you posted, your seatpost is almost fully inserted in the
seat tube. This indicates the frame is the LARGEST frame for your PBH.
However, your need for a LONG reach indicates you need a
I've had a few emails with other RivSisters who own Platys and there are
quite a few of us who've commented on having to push one's saddle back as
far as the rails could take it.
I'm on a 55 Platy with 83cm pbh--one or two more than Leah AND I like my
saddle high-- and would probably like
What’s weird is that I sized up! My PBH would technically fit the 50!Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 15, 2023, at 12:55 PM, Joe Bernard wrote:Reflecting on all the setback talk, I do think the reach may be inherently a tad short for the rider in question. I'm the same height as Leah - possibly even
Reflecting on all the setback talk, I *do *think the reach may be
inherently a tad short for the rider in question. I'm the same height as
Leah - possibly even shorter, I'm aging and shrinking! - and Grant designed
my Rivendell with a 54.2 ST, 63 ETT to work with Boscos up way high. It's
Leah, the new look is gorgeous! Nice job coordinating the colors. Now all
you need is a 1UP hitch rack and the raspberry anodized accessory kit that
matches your bike. Link here
https://1up-usa.com/product/custom-anodized-kit
RivSisters
--Joyce
On Friday, October 13, 2023 at 10:33:09
I love the new look. I also love the old look! Basically I just love that
Raspberry Racing Platy ❤️❤️❤️
On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 6:52:55 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
> In the same vein as my Bike Style thread, I’m starting a Bike Makeover
> thread.
>
> Every now and then,
Your bike looks smashing--ready for all autumnal adventures. Very rich
looking. Those grips are beautiful.
I think that bag does a good job camouflaging the less appealing seat post.
On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 9:52:55 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
> In the same vein as my
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