Re: [RBW] Ride Report - First Century on my Atlantis - and at all

We did it in 2012 at Cumberland, MD and rode the GAP over two days. Toured Falling Water and the majority opted to shuttle back to the start to get ahead of a big April Nor'easter threatening their timely return home. https://photos.app.goo.gl/P47mQDqrze1dN5pc8 Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On

Re: [RBW] Re: Anna Purple

Orjust let me toss this outwavies. On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 11:26:07 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > Yes I do believe your plan will work. Billies are nice but reach way back > there, I think a 13cm stem and Albas will be the business on your new > Platypus. Albatross would

Re: [RBW] Re: Anna Purple

I tested it the other day with wavies and they did work great for keeping the (don't like the word but...) cockpit feeling spacious. The angle made me feel some discomfort in my wrists, but for someone who that wrist position those are a great call. On Monday, November 20, 2023 at 5:54:22 AM

Re: [RBW] 2.25 Thunder Burt on a Platypus?

I’m currently building up my Platy 55 frame, so I don’t have a lot to go on other than measuring clearances, but it looks like 50mm with any tread might be about the limit. *Maybe* 55mm with smooth tread. I’m fitting mine with 38mm and fenders for mostly paved roads. On Monday, November 20,

Re: [RBW] Ride Report - First Century on my Atlantis - and at all

I would be up for a "Riv Ride East" on the C and WO or any route near DC. Jim On Monday, November 20, 2023 at 6:55:44 AM UTC-5 ascpgh wrote: > We did it in 2012 at Cumberland, MD and rode the GAP over two days. Toured > Falling Water and the majority opted to shuttle back to the start to get

Re: [RBW] 2.25 Thunder Burt on a Platypus?

Hi Christian et al., This was actually a question I posted for a friend of mine who was building up his Platty, and, long story short, the 2.25 Thunder Burts mounted to Cliffhangers do indeed fit the frame. Just barely, but they fit. I'll try to post some pics once he sends 'em. I have 2.25

[RBW] Susie Longbolts – offload yours on me or talk me out of it?!

Thinking of getting a fatter-tired bike going for casual Zone 2 sorties and quiet trail riding. (Mainly need a frame as an excuse to use my idle Bullmoose bars... so it goes.) If you have a Susie, what's your experience been like? Would you recommend it and for what? Should I try to find a 56

[RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts – offload yours on me or talk me out of it?!

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

Re: [RBW] 2.25 Thunder Burt on a Platypus?

Also, not sure how I missed this, but Roman's 60cm Platypus on the Riv Staff Bikes pages is sporting 2.25 Thunder Burts. Not sure what rims those are mounted to, though, but they might be black Cliffhangers? https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news/romans-60cm-platypus-86-5cm-pbh On Monday,

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa 57cm Purple

Matthew Is there a backstory for why you aren't opening the box and giving it a try? Did you have a change of heart? Or a financial need cropped up? Or you found a used one, and don't need two? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 3:00:09 PM UTC-8 Matthew Williams

[RBW] Re: ISO: 55cm Platypus frame or bike

Riv still has some 55 frames left in purple. On Monday, November 20, 2023 at 1:15:16 PM UTC-5 bcom...@gmail.com wrote: > hey yall! > > Sadly I missed out on the Platy presale last month, and I’m searching for > a 55cm Platypus frame. Complete bikes are also interesting. So for example > if

[RBW] Re: Grips appreciation post

I found these ODI soft X longneck grips on Blue Lug and really like them on Albatross bars. There available else were. https://global.bluelug.com/odi-soft-x-longneck-grip-army-green.html JohnS On Monday, November 20, 2023 at 1:15:15 PM UTC-5 northfaring wrote: > Looking for some grip

[RBW] Re: Fender Install, Clem 52, SKS B65

I had to make a small notch for the chain to clear, when on the small ring of a triple crank Mine's a 59, and it's probably somewhat dependent on crank/bb choice. No other trimming though. On Monday, November 20, 2023 at 11:16:11 AM UTC-7 pete...@gmail.com wrote: > Hey out there. Ordered

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts – offload yours on me or talk me out of it?!

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

Re: [RBW] Re: Ride Report - First Century on my Atlantis - and at all

I’d be interested. (In NYC.) Whether I can pull it off would depend on a bunch of factors. But would definitely prioritize. Sent from my mobile device. On Nov 19, 2023, at 7:13 PM, Brian Turner wrote:This all has me dreaming up a Riv owners overnighter or multi-day excursion along the C / W

Re: [RBW] WTB: Atlantis MIT 59cm or 62cm Frameset

Randy, I have a 59cm 2022 Atlantis that I've been thinking about parting with. We should talk. Greg in CA On Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 8:06:33 AM UTC-8 larson@gmail.com wrote: > > Thank you! I have not used eBay and forget to check the site when > searching. > Randy in WI > On

[RBW] Fender Install, Clem 52, SKS B65

Hey out there. Ordered some B65 fenders for my 52 Clem and am wondering if they required trimming? TIA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Re: Compliments

Daily, either the orange Atlantis or the orange All-Rounder get a "beautiful bike" yelled to it. On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 7:11:46 PM UTC-8 WilletM wrote: > > This wasn't a Riv compliment, as it happened thirty years ago when my > acquisition budget was somewhat smaller than it is

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2023

Susie Longbolts frame on CL in SF. Rivendell Susie Frame (LG) - bicycles - by owner - bike sale - craigslistsfbay.craigslist.orgOn Nov 13, 2023, at 13:53, James wrote:I know that bike!  Well loved and well riden with a great ownerOn Monday, November 13, 2023 at 4:15:15 PM UTC-5 Justin Kennedy

Re: [RBW] Susie Longbolts – offload yours on me or talk me out of it?!

Def snag! I saw there is one listed on FB group. I rode a buddies Susie with big squishy maxxis 29er tires and it was divine. I heard they quit making them due to the cost of production. -Jake in sfOn Nov 20, 2023, at 09:06, Max S wrote:Thinking of getting a fatter-tired bike going for casual

Re: [RBW] Susie Longbolts – offload yours on me or talk me out of it?!

Coming from a Gus owner who has ridden both; DO IT! For all of the reasons mentioned here and more. My Gus is a very capable & comfortable rigid MTB. Also a pleasure riding to the trail & superb on gravel. Bikepacking? YES! 29 x 2.6 @ 16-18psi (tubeless) and it rolls over everything. It’s just a

[RBW] WTT 51cm Sam for 48cm/or ISO 48cm Sam Hillborne

51cm hiho silver Sam, never built up for a 48 in decent shape. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Platypus for Clem L?

Thanks for the out of box view on this question. Since Soma is running Black Friday sale on their frames, I'm tempted. However, it really depends on her, not me. We are planning to go test ride Platy from HQ, but not sure where I can find a Soma BV bike that she can test ride. I personally

Re: [RBW] Appaloosa 57cm Purple

Yes, and therein hangs a tale. My plan was (and still is) to ride the Pacific Coast Highway (CA-1) from San Francisco to San Diego. I bought the purple frameset to build a touring bike with parts I’ve been collecting over the years. Then I found a used bike with exactly the build I wanted.

[RBW] Re: Platypus for Clem L?

I’d like to weigh in…. Garth’s advice is SAGE. I agree that trading the Clem for a Platy would NOT solve the problem you hope to address. Riding weight and schlepping weight are two different metrics. I owned and loved a Cheviot, but it was long and heavy and not something I’d like to lug

[RBW] Re: FS 59 cm Riv Bleriot

Bleriot is SOLD. On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 3:14:58 PM UTC-5 EGNolan wrote: > Hello All, > I'm selling my 59cm Rivendell Bleriot. I'd like $1400 as-is.. > If you'd prefer a rolling chassic (f/f/hs/bb/wheels/brakes) - $1000 > Either way, shipping is on the buyer via bikeflights. > > This

[RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts – offload yours on me or talk me out of it?!

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

Re: [RBW] Appaloosa 57cm Purple

Pics of the used bike would be a good bump excuse. :) BL in EC On Monday, November 20, 2023 at 4:36:06 PM UTC-8 Matthew Williams wrote: > Yes, and therein hangs a tale. > > My plan was (and still is) to ride the Pacific Coast Highway (CA-1) from > San Francisco to San Diego. I bought the

[RBW] Grips appreciation post

Looking for some grip inspo. Please share your grips! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] ISO: 55cm Platypus frame or bike

hey yall! Sadly I missed out on the Platy presale last month, and I’m searching for a 55cm Platypus frame. Complete bikes are also interesting. So for example if anyone got in on the presale, and has since changed their minds, let me know! thanks Ben in ky -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2023

Susie Longbolts frame on CL in SF. Rivendell Susie Frame (LG) - bicycles - by owner - bike sale - craigslistsfbay.craigslist.orgOn Nov 13, 2023, at 13:53, James wrote:I know that bike!  Well loved and well riden with a great ownerOn Monday, November 13, 2023 at 4:15:15 PM UTC-5 Justin Kennedy

Re: [RBW] Bluelug Visit to Rivendell (Video)

I loved those lugged Susie’s!!! Definitely considering selling my large Gus to get those preferably in the smaller wheel size. Does anyone know when they’ll be available? On Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 2:55:21 PM UTC-7 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > I know ! > Sent from my iPhone > > On Oct 29,

[RBW] Re: Compliments

I was at an ice cream shop a few years back and the owner was really interested in my cork grips too. I didn't understand why he was so fixated on them lol. On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 8:07:08 PM UTC+9 ascpgh wrote: > My orange Rambouillet draws unsolicited compliments often. When

[RBW] re: short brake pads on v brakes

Has anyone tried these short brake pads on v brakes Sanity Brake Pads: Stubby V-Brake Pads that don’t make you deflate you – Rivendell Bicycle Works (rivbike.com) They are supposed to allow removal of wheel without deflating tire,

[RBW] Re: Best mitten design for very cold weather

I bought a pair of size Large Guide Gear leather mittens with light fleece lining and inner wool mitten, sub $40. The wool mitten is thin, not at all like the heavy, almost felted wool mittens with my first pair of OR nylon/wool combo, but the OR combination was really too warm for my needs. The

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts – offload yours on me or talk me out of it?!

>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