Holy moly I love that Platy. I was going to play the alliteration game too,
but realized I can't compete. This is the first I've seen with the
Albastache bar, which looks excellent and I bet makes it feel pretty darn
quick! Now it's got me thinking... I'd love to see one with a drop bar on
a
Sale has pended.
On Mon, Jan 3, 2022 at 10:07 PM Craig Montgomery
wrote:
> Sale pending
>
> On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 1:34:36 PM UTC-7 Craig Montgomery wrote:
>
>> I'm just not a jersey kind of guy. Never have been. The only jersey I
>> really liked was a wool one with pockets on the front.
As others have suggested the Paul Racer brakes were a big improvement on my
AHH vs. the Tektro 559. I have a second bike with the modern Dia Compe 610
brakes and find that they work very well. Might they be an option?
I also recently switched to using compressionless housiing brake/shift kits
Leah and Heather,
The similarities in your "how I got to Rivendell" stories are fascinating
to me. I think it's a testament to the Riv vibe in general that your paths
ended there, and specifically on mixtes.
When the Glorius and Wilbury appeared in the mid-'00s, shortly followed by
the
Late to the game on this one but I specifically came back to this group
because I have always had problems with the braking performance with my Sam
and 559 brakes. To put it bluntly this is the worst braking setup I have
ever had, though my Brompton is a close second. I have tried almost
Yeah, I'm convinced that there's not much I can do to make the braking
better. I think the biggest issue for me is that I have the v-brakes as a
comparison and it's not even close. I remember going from an old bike with
Tektro side pulls to the Atlantis with v-brakes and nearly going over the
Heather, welcome to this esteemed group and especially to the super classy
RivSisters! You've got a beautiful bike and I'm really happy for you. I'm
going to look forward to your reports of trail riding and how it handles.
Please tell us which tires you've shorn her with. Also, I hope
Thanks for sharing your story. Good on you for experimenting with
different handlebars and tires. I too am a big fan of Rene Herse tires,
going back to their days as Compass tires. Big fan of Choco bars too.
Have them on both my rides, having switched the Sam Hillborne from
Albatross bars
If you are going to a builder, why not have the builder add V brake posts
on the Sam? Of course, if there are other reasons for a new frame, they
please go ahead and report!
I had lowrider brazeons made to my first edition Sam, the one designed more
sensibly for V or canti brakes.
On Tue, Jan 4,
https://imgur.com/gallery/dFC7ZSj
On Jan 4, 2022, at 11:41 AM, Leah Peterson wrote:
> Oh Heather, we really are sisters. I have SUCH a similar story - never having
> a “nice” bike until I found Rivendell. Never fitting in with any group or
> class of rider and having to find my own way. I
Apologies, for the nerd-out dump:
A few years ago I was getting to the end of a can of Weigle's Frame
Saver and bought Fluid Film based on this video. There is compelling
testing laid out here.
"Real World Undercoating Test: Fluid Film, NH Oil, Krown and More..."
Leah, I couldn't agree more! It is so nice to finally be among fellow
RivSisters here without judgement! Not long after getting my Cheviot, I
went into a bike shop to look for a new helmet. As I glanced over at the
plastic bikes hanging from the ceiling, the shop owner said in a
patronizing
Hello Heather, I just wanted to pop in here quickly to say hello and
welcome! I adore your pumpkin platypus and the accessories you chose --
such wonderful taste! I'm a newbie here as well, having just purchased a
lime 50 cm platypus when it popped up this fall on Riv's garage sale. I had
been
Like a lot of us here, I see a bunch of parallels in your journey to riding
with my own. The thing that you mentioned from Just Ride that REALLY
resonates with me is the idea of riding like you're a kid again.
Ride on, Heather!
-Ben in Omaha (but who wishes he was in NC because he REALLY digs
SOLD
Thanks folks!
On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 3:01:09 PM UTC-5 a spen wrote:
> Hey folks,
> Up for grabs is my Orange XL Susie. I believe all the relevant
> information and pics are available at the link below. Please PM me with
> questions, inquiries, suggestions, etc.
> $1600.
Thanks, Al, was a pleasure to chat with you. Can't wait to get this built
up!
-Danny
On Tue, Jan 4, 2022 at 2:21 PM a spen wrote:
> SOLD
> Thanks folks!
>
>
> On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 3:01:09 PM UTC-5 a spen wrote:
>
>> Hey folks,
>> Up for grabs is my Orange XL Susie. I believe all the
Will do!
On Tue, Jan 4, 2022 at 3:22 PM brendonoid wrote:
> Post photos when you are done! There aren't enough pics of XL Susies
> around and I need inspiration.
>
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Back in the mid 2000's there was a blog called "Let's Go Ride a Bike". The
main poster was a woman named Dorothy and she rode a Betty Foy all over
Chicago in all sorts of weather. Sadly, her last post was back in 2015,
but the site is worth a visit for inspiration.
Anybody have a pair they don’t need? Black preferred, must be a style that
includes the alloy or composite body. Used is OK.
Thanks!
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I use a Lanolin based spray (Lanolin is sheep's wool grease) in all tubes--
it is highly water resistant: many years riding in English and Scottish
winter weather with no corrosion on a 40 year Mercian.
Cheers,
Karl
On Tue, Jan 4, 2022 at 8:29 PM Mackenzy Albright <
mackenzy.albri...@gmail.com>
Karl, What form/ product do you buy for the lanolin based spray. A quick
search brings up sprays that are used to keep the undercarriage of cars from
corroding. Something like that?-Mike
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> On Jan 4, 2022, at 10:06 PM, Karl Wilcox wrote:
>
> I use a Lanolin based
I've used fluid film on all my bikes. I've ridden in salty northern Alberta
winters (I'll soak down my chain and other exposed areas and it wipes of
easy in spring). Standing water for several kilometers. And constant heavy
rains in the Pacific Northwest and have had great results. It's
That shirt is priceless !
On Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 6:52:12 PM UTC-5 Heather Hayes wrote:
> Joe, thank you for the warm welcome!
>
> Sofie, thanks for introducing yourself, and happy to meet another newbie!
> So glad you were able to score a 50cm Platy too and congrats on your new
>
Ooh, Heather just so you know I’m going to casually use that music/trail
analogy line in future conversations and you will go uncredited.
On Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 12:39:19 AM UTC-5 Heather Hayes wrote:
> Thank you all so very much for your kind words and comments! It feels like
> my new
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