I will chime in just to say that I think Richard is right about how amazing
these bikes are to ride! In my opinion, I’d go for a Gus. If I had, I’d
likely still have it. I’m 170lbs so on Will’s suggestion I went for the
Susie. In my experience, the Susie turns into a noodle at speed through the
@Richard -
You are more than welcome.
I'm glad to hear that you are trying to express your inner joy and
happiness riding your bikes.
Excellent question presented.
Kim Hetzel.
On Tue, Nov 21, 2023, 10:45 AM Richard Rose wrote:
> Thanks Kim. I am only writing in a somewhat lame attempt to
Thanks Kim. I am only writing in a somewhat lame attempt to put into words the joy riding these bikes brings me. How many forms of exercise exist where you cannot wait for the next workout?Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 21, 2023, at 11:59 AM, Kim H. wrote:@Richard -I always enjoy reading your posts,
@Richard -
I always enjoy reading your posts, whether it's about riding your Gus or
your Clem.
Kim Hetzel.
On Tue, Nov 21, 2023, 6:28 AM Richard Rose wrote:
> This exactly is why I was not disappointed when I thought I wanted a Susie
> but found a Gus instead. I am 170lbs. but wanted no
This exactly is why I was not disappointed when I thought I wanted a Susie but found a Gus instead. I am 170lbs. but wanted no limitations in regards to loading the bike or jumping it. I mean, at 68 I am only jumping by accident, but I do enjoy the rough stuff including drops of up to two feet. On
>From the RBW website about Susie W. Longbolts:
"It’s like the Gus but for riders under 210 pounds and who promise to ride
them with loads of 25lbs or less, and no jumps or canyon-crossings. It's
a Gus for lightweights and light loads. A Susie/Wolbis frame weighs only
about 12oz less than the
Just re-reading my post. To be clear, it’s the Gus that was a bit more precise up front. Credit I guess to the 1 1/8” threadless steer tube? Possibly insignificant.Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 20, 2023, at 2:43 PM, Joe Bernard wrote:I believe Large in this instance means 56cm, they seem open to
I believe Large in this instance means 56cm, they seem open to shipping.
They're not coming up very often s...
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-large-gold-rivendell/7689088638.html
On Monday, November 20, 2023 at 9:06:25 AM UTC-8 Max S wrote:
> Thinking of getting a
Hi Max,
In the spirit of talking you in rather than talking you out: I completely
love my 59 cm Susie and it would be great for what you describe.
The only time I think I could stand to add another mountain bike is when I
don't ride the Susie for a period of time. Otherwise, it does
