Oh and my cat Theo says thanks! He was excited in the last pic for sure!
On Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 1:44:41 PM UTC-4 Anthony Davila wrote:
> Hey Ryan, thanks for the info and the link. That's pretty cool that
> Waterford likely made my Homer!
>
> Yeah the owner was in Nevada and said he
Hey Ryan, thanks for the info and the link. That's pretty cool that
Waterford likely made my Homer!
Yeah the owner was in Nevada and said he kept it in a room for a couple of
years, almost like a time capsule. It looks brand new to be honest.
On Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:52:37 AM UTC-4
oops 9th model in April
On Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 5:38:28 AM UTC-5 Ryan wrote:
> Oh there's your Homer...nice.
>
> D11009 9th model in 2011 and D is for April . I know current Homers are
> made in Taiwan but earlier ones were made in Waterford Wisconsin ; I don't
> know if Toyo made
Oh there's your Homer...nice.
D11009 9th model in 2011 and D is for April . I know current Homers are
made in Taiwan but earlier ones were made in Waterford Wisconsin ; I don't
know if Toyo made some. Cyclofiend et al maybe could tell you. Looks like
it's in great shape; original owner really
Oops format got messed up my bad!
On Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 1:41:43 AM UTC-4 Anthony Davila wrote:
> I recently bought a used 54 cm Homer Hilsen (SN: D11009) and it finally
> came in today! I have some questions though since it seems like the seller
> is not sure of the manufacturer an
Brian, my saddle height is about 75cm, which given my PBH of 91cm seems a little low. I think this is attributable to the fact that I favor midfoot positioning on thin platform pedals, and that I mostly ride in Chuck Taylors, which don’t have a very substantial sole. Richard, I live in the extreme
Great looking gus Jay! What is your saddle height?
Brian
On Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:32:31 AM UTC-5 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:
> Yes! Beautiful. But I am a bit biased. Where are you located? Going on a
> Riv only ride next month in SE Michigan. I plan to take Gus.
> Sent from my iPhone
>
Those are the Tosco-moose, and pretty dang hard to find. I’m guessing you could unload them easily if you didn’t want to keep them. Took me nearly 2 years to acquire mine.BrianLex KYOn Sep 2, 2024, at 8:17 AM, Johnny Alien wrote:I'm not a fan of bullmoose versions of bars myself. They look great
I'm not a fan of bullmoose versions of bars myself. They look great but
they lack too much in flexibility for me. Flexibility in setup that is not
actual bar flex although they also have less of that.
On Monday, September 2, 2024 at 8:16:21 AM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote:
> Congrats!! Great build!
Congrats!! Great build!
On Monday, September 2, 2024 at 1:11:48 AM UTC-4 Jay Lonner wrote:
> This nicely-appointed 57cm Gus was listed on eBay a few weeks ago — I
> learned about it via the Craigslist thread. I wasn’t really in the market
> for a new bike, but the starting price was low enough
Nick,
An excellent score indeed. The provenance is superb. Plus the color,
centerpull/sidepull brake combo, and excellent fender lines. And that gear
chart
Huston
Lexington, KY
On Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 10:13:38 AM UTC-4 Nick Shoemaker wrote:
> If ya know, ya know
>
> Sheldon
That's so cool. Like you, Sheldon is largely responsible for giving me my
start in bike tinkering, and giving me an appreciation for fixed gear
conversions, Bridgestones/Rivendells, and hot-rodding older bikes. This was
the first Rivendell I ever lusted after (when it was in its fixed gear
iter
Saint Sheldon!
What a beautiful bike. And the gear chart! 1x before 1x was 'a thing,' and
that's a great gear set, both in the range and the specifics.
Congratulations. I'm happy you've got that bike.
As Bill said, a bike build that's more wonderful because of the mana of the
builder/rider is
Oh this is just lovely.
So happy to see that bike landed in the right hands, congratulations!
Enjoy :)
jared
SC, CA
On Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 9:14:14 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote:
> That's the dream, isn't it? :
>
> Curating bikes that will outlive us. That's the easy part.
> Leaving e
That's the dream, isn't it? :
Curating bikes that will outlive us. That's the easy part.
Leaving enough of a mark so that people want your old build because it used
to belong to you. That's the tricky part.
Bikes are easy. People are complicated
Ride it well!
Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA
I have to admit that until Rivendell debuted the periwinkle, their blue
shades, to me, were a bit meh. Heresy, I know. But I think they knocked it
out of the park with this color. Very nice, Tedand I love the shot next
to the Rivendell Farms sign.
On Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 1:18:55 AM
re: "Swift Paloma handlebar bag on Nitto F-15 supporter"
How well does this work? My only gripe about my Paloma bag is the
bounciness of the standard Klickfix mounting.
On Friday, July 26, 2024 at 8:59:47 AM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote:
> Greetings from sunny SE Wisconsin, and welcome to Wisconsin S
Beautiful build, Ted! That periwinkle truly is a lovely color. Enjoy the
ride!
Cheers, John
On Friday, July 26, 2024 at 1:35:31 PM UTC-7 George Schick wrote:
> If a person had only one choice of a bike to own for the rest of his/her
> riding days this one would be it. Perfect.
>
> On Friday,
If a person had only one choice of a bike to own for the rest of his/her
riding days this one would be it. Perfect.
On Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:59:47 AM UTC-5 Ted Durant wrote:
> Greetings from sunny SE Wisconsin, and welcome to Wisconsin Sam. He was
> going to be Midwest Sam, to go with We
Powder Mountain local? That’s the place! Eden indeed.
On Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:01:52 PM UTC-6 Gill wrote:
> Holy smokes that’s a lotta bike. It looks like one of Bill Walton’s old
> rides (look for Dead stickers on the dt). I stayed in aptly named Eden Utah
> skiing this past winter.
Holy smokes that’s a lotta bike. It looks like one of Bill Walton’s old
rides (look for Dead stickers on the dt). I stayed in aptly named Eden Utah
skiing this past winter. Man, just fell in love with that place.
On Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:54:03 AM UTC-4 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
wrote:
Just came back to say I finally have my dynamo lights installed (Edelux II
front, B+M micro rear).
I also notice vibrations, but for me it's at higher speeds. It's not
bothering me so far - it's just a thing that happens. I love how much
useable light the front light puts out though, and the rea
Sorry, I meant just tighten the clamp, no faceplate.
On Mon, Jun 24, 2024, 2:59 PM Billy Brazelton wrote:
> Agreed, very similar! Christoph chose the Nitto "Smallux" stem (10 cm),
> and it looks perfect with the bars. I can feel the natural suspension from
> the stem plus bars, though I really n
Agreed, very similar! Christoph chose the Nitto "Smallux" stem (10 cm), and
it looks perfect with the bars. I can feel the natural suspension from the
stem plus bars, though I really need to tighten down the faceplate to keep
the bars from slipping.
On Mon, Jun 24, 2024 at 10:21 AM Dan wrote:
>
Hi bbrazelton,
Thank you for sharing your story and build! Wow, it's uncanny how similar
your build is to mine, from the bars, front and rear racks, kickstand, rims
and even tyres (though I see you have the race version)! My Edelux light
goes on later this week ;)
I had the same dilemma with t
Hello!
This thread has inspired me to make my first post to this group. I enjoyed
reading your bike history, Dan, as I have a similar evolution from Surly to
Rivendell. I'm a first-time Riv owner and still grinning - I also have a
brand new purple Appaloosa! I was also skeptical of the purple an
Thank you all again for your kind words. Reading your comments makes me
want to go adventure on the bike even more - which is saying something!
@Kim, @Roberta - long rides, brighter smiles and comfortable adventures - I
like that. Yes please.
@Chintanjadwani - I was skeptical on the purple too
@Dan,
Very well written report ! Thank-you for sharing.
I am happy for you that you are enjoying your new Appaloosa.
Long may you ride and explore to brighter smiles and joy in your personal
Outback.
Cheers to you from the PNW !
Kim Hetzel.
52cm Clem "L".
On Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 7:18
Lovely write-up. Thanks for sharing :)
I have a purple Surly Troll that i was initially very skeptical of but over
time I have grown to love the color.
I always think abour what Riv bike get, when I can, and your mail makes a
convincing case for an Appalosa!
On Monday, April 1, 2024 at 1:14:46
I like drop bars, just not the Straggler. It was pretty and took 650b
wheels but felt heavy and dull to me. Mine was small (51?). Might be better
in larger sizes. Mine felt stiff and stout and had no glide.
Your bike looks better and better. Curious to learn your opinion of those
tires. They
Dan,
The Appa looks great. I had one and loved its dreamy ride. I’m sure you’ll
have lots of wonderful comfortable adventures.
Roberta
On Monday, April 1, 2024 at 3:44:46 AM UTC-4 Dan wrote:
> Hi everyone, I’d like to share the story of my new purple Appaloosa. I’ve
> gained a great deal of
Love this post and the gorgeous pictures. I too had a Surly Straggler for
loaded touring prior to getting a first round of Appaloosa. The view and
comfort from the Appa was huge upgrade. Sold the Surly immediately and
never looked back. I felt Straggler was a very apt name for that sluggish
fra
You definitely aren't alone in feeling the "Surly needs spacers"
comfort/discomfort issue. It looks like the brand is course correcting with
current models, perhaps.
Congrats on the Riv.
On Friday, April 5, 2024 at 11:44:19 PM UTC-7 Dan wrote:
> Thank you everyone for your kind words. I'm enj
Congrats on the new bike, Scott! Looks like a great build and a wonderful
riding location!
-Dave
On Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 10:20:31 AM UTC-4 R. Scott Lake wrote:
> [image: IMG_6743.jpg]
>
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That is a fine looking bicycle Scott. I hope you enjoy many miles of
cycling on your new Leo Roadini. I will join you in the Roadini club soon.
Doug
On Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 10:20:31 AM UTC-4 R. Scott Lake wrote:
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Thank you everyone for your kind words. I'm enjoying the bike more the more
I ride it - it engenders a different, more relaxed pace - perfect for
exploring.
Eric, your Appaloosa with Ortho bars was an insipiration for me, so your
words mean a lot!
Jay - funny you mention C&L, because this fram
Great post and run-down, Dan! The Appaloosa is lookin' good.
On Monday, April 1, 2024 at 5:29:46 PM UTC-4 Jay wrote:
> I also love this post!
>
> I was in C&L Cycle, home of the Bassi and noticed the Bloomfield. That
> caught me eye in your write up so I thought I would mention.
>
> That purpl
I also love this post!
I was in C&L Cycle, home of the Bassi and noticed the Bloomfield. That
caught me eye in your write up so I thought I would mention.
That purple is amazing. Enjoy!
On Monday, April 1, 2024 at 12:55:20 PM UTC-4 mrg...@gmail.com wrote:
> Great story and pics, thanks for s
Great story and pics, thanks for sharing Dan. Congrats on the new bike.
It's making me want to put rons bars back on the atlantis.
mike in austin tx
On Monday, April 1, 2024 at 2:44:46 AM UTC-5 Dan wrote:
> Hi everyone, I’d like to share the story of my new purple Appaloosa. I’ve
> gained a
Matthew, be sure to show it off with some pics when you get the PolyV built
up. I think they're an intriguing frameset, both the Lowkicker and the
diamond. Not trying to influence you here, but I love this Blue Lug build:
On Friday, December 8, 2023 at 12:38:12 PM UTC-5 Josh C wrote:
> Love i
Love it. The VO stuff is nice. I've used several different bits from them
from wheels to racks, fenders, and stems. I've not had a frame but wouldn't
hesitate either. Enjoy the build!
On Friday, December 8, 2023 at 11:28:06 AM UTC-5 matthew...@gmail.com wrote:
> I still dream of owning an Appal
Thanks. It's a cool bike. Honestly, the best part may have been meeting the
original owner, who looked eerily similar to myself and drove the same make
vehicle btw. He was a super nice. We stood around in his garage for a short
bit and chatted about Rivs and the city. He gave me a Rivendell coff
Ted (Wood, rather than Durant, but he can read this too!),
I have—well, had, after today—the RH Humptulips, with the endurance casing,
on another bike. Swapped tires today, and I can report that Humptulips *with
endurance casing* measure 54 mm on Cliffhanger rims. RH says that their
tires with
So, I’m just going to say it. This is the reason I ditched 26” for mixed
surface riding. I was having trouble finding tires that I liked (but he SK+
wasn’t available in 26” at the time). They were all really geared towards
knobby MTB applications and not hard pack / pavement mixed riding.
That sai
Ted,
Yes, I measure the angles at 73° for both seat and head tubes. Mind you,
this is with my phone, but the feel of the riding position is akin to
another bike that I know to be 73°/73°.
This bike is closer to the AR specified in the RBW 1996 catalog (pp. 11–12)
than to the AR in the first-ge
On Friday, August 4, 2023 at 4:39:24 PM UTC-5 rcook...@gmail.com wrote:
The seller, who is a group member here, too, described the bike as an
All-Rounder, and for the most part that's what it seems to be, though it
may be more accurate to say it is a custom in the style of an
All-Rounder—cantil
Beautiful bike, my favorite model in their best color. Enjoy. Steve
On Fri, Aug 4, 2023 at 8:38 PM Johnny Alien
wrote:
> Well I love orange Riv's too.
>
>
> On Friday, August 4, 2023 at 8:30:48 PM UTC-4 rcook...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Johnny: I, too, love red Rivendells, but this one is orange. T
Well I love orange Riv's too.
On Friday, August 4, 2023 at 8:30:48 PM UTC-4 rcook...@gmail.com wrote:
> Johnny: I, too, love red Rivendells, but this one is orange. The light did
> not cooperate today, I guess.
>
> Ryan: what I take to be a serial number is partially obscured by the cable
> gu
Johnny: I, too, love red Rivendells, but this one is orange. The light did
not cooperate today, I guess.
Ryan: what I take to be a serial number is partially obscured by the cable
guide and by some touch-up paint. The visible portion appears to read
"9600," though the 9 and the terminal 0 may b
Congrats!! I love red Rivendells.
On Friday, August 4, 2023 at 7:17:07 PM UTC-4 Ryan wrote:
> It is an AR and I think you nailed it when you said it's a custom in the
> style of an AR. What's stamped on the bottom bracket?
>
> If you search the list you can find tips for decoding year and month
It is an AR and I think you nailed it when you said it's a custom in the
style of an AR. What's stamped on the bottom bracket?
If you search the list you can find tips for decoding year and month it was
built, but it should have builders initials (Match or JS-Joe Starck or CG
Curt Goodrich or o
Nice looking bike, that should open lots of riding opportunities!
On Fri, Aug 4, 2023 at 6:37 PM Josh C wrote:
> I don't have any answers for you but congrats on the new bike, it's a
> looker.
>
> On Friday, August 4, 2023 at 5:39:24 PM UTC-4 rcook...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> In fact Tuesday was NB
I don't have any answers for you but congrats on the new bike, it's a
looker.
On Friday, August 4, 2023 at 5:39:24 PM UTC-4 rcook...@gmail.com wrote:
> In fact Tuesday was NBD, but I didn't receive the saddle until last night.
>
> [image: IMG_9354.jpg]
>
> I bought this bike through the FB Rive
Patrick,
That makes sense and I think I attributed the low step off to saddle height
incorrectly. This Simple One is the best riding single speed I've tried! I
had a Wabi Classic for a while and the ride is so much better on the Riv.
I'll need to wrap the forward position of the handlebars tomorrow
This is one big advantage (but not the only one!) of Grant's penchant for
large bb drop, which puts the bottom bracket, thus also pedals, closer to
the ground. It's not the amount of seatpost showing (which doesn't affect
the saddle height, all else equal) but the "drop" or downward angle of the
s
Nice, and congratulations on the find. The world needs, I say needs badly,
more fixed gear and single speed drivetrains.
Whatgearyourunning? Or, more seriously, what is your gearing?
I only have 1 fixed gear left -- used to have 3 or 4 in the stable -- tho'
I also have a single speed off road bik
Hey, I know those brakes! I'm glad they work on that bike, I'm not into
fiddling with cantis either.
I dig the slammed look. You mentioned not much post showing like you were a
bit concerned about it, but I think the saddle and bars dropped low gives
it a Path Racer look that fits that singles
Congratulations Doug! That is a beautiful and functional Simpleone. I bet
your shortish errand rides will turn into longer ones:-)
Best,
Rich in ATL
On Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 3:09:07 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
> That's a nice bike! I can't ride singlespeed to save my life - Lord knows
> I'
That's a nice bike! I can't ride singlespeed to save my life - Lord knows
I've tried - but I love the Riv singles. Good score!
Joe "gotta downshift" Bernard
On Friday, July 16, 2021 at 6:33:28 PM UTC-7 Doug H. wrote:
> New to me bicycle day with pics to come later. I found a Simple One
> compl
UPS & Fedex are dealing with significant system wide delays right now, it's
affecting us at work & my Bikeflights shipment of last week was delayed 3
days too. Fedex have gone from being the carrier of record to 2nd choice at
best.
It also showed up with heavy damage to the packaging, fortunate
Probably a fender-bender involving the UPS truck, possibly tagging another
vehicle. In all likelyhood, the cargo is undamaged and will be loaded onto
another truck once they free up a spare vehicle.
IanA Alberta Canada (previously four years in the freight industry).
On Thursday, March 11, 2021
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