Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

And Joe's Legolas in the background. Mike SLO CA On Monday, January 25, 2021 at 2:53:21 PM UTC-8 Jim M. wrote: > I have an 89 pbh and am 6' 1". My 59 Legolas fit great. You can see how > much seatpost I had showing here: > [image: 6773347072_3155c76616_c.jpg] > > jim m > walnut creek, ca > On

[RBW] Re: FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

Hi Brian I had a 61 cm with the hourglass brazeons mid-seatstay. I was told Waterford made, about 2015. I could be all wrong about that. Mike SLO CA On Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 9:16:00 AM UTC-8 brianr...@gmail.com wrote: > Toyo Atlantis > 53cm > $2175 > Whitefish, Montana > The owner has

[RBW] Re: Wool Not-Too-Tights Rivendell Sells

I recently got a "pair?" of Smartwool Men's Merino Sport Fleece Wind Tights|Smartwool® but I see they are made in Vietnam. Nice though. I'm going to sew some 330d cordura on the butt so the wool

[RBW] Stolen 58cm Grey/Bean Rivendell Hunqapillar Frameset (San Francisco Bay Area)

Eric: Thanks for the advice. Regarding the serial #, I'm working on it with the previous owner and Rivendell. Matthew: The frame was being stored temporarily in the East Bay not too far from Berkley. Thank you. Jan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Stolen 58cm Grey/Bean Rivendell Hunqapillar Frameset (San Francisco Bay Area)

Aw jeez, that's terrible. I'm sorry, Jan. I'm in Berkeley so I'll watch for it--where in the Bay Area was it stolen? On Jan 26, 2021, at 3:38 PM, Jan O. wrote: > Hi everyone, > > My 58cm Grey/Bean Rivendell Hunqapillar frameset was stolen in the San > Francisco Bay Area this past week. >

Re: [RBW] Re: 9 Speed Cassette Availability

On 1/26/21 10:16 PM, Tim Baldwin wrote: Steve, I agree starting cassettes with a 12 tooth cog makes more sense for most riders. Aeroperf and Paul, thanks for that feedback. It wasn't my intention to knock Alivio.I swapped the Deore brakes on my Atlantis for Paul Motolites with Paul levers

Re: [RBW] Re: 9 Speed Cassette Availability

Haha, I don't think I could ever pay that kinda cash for a cassette either. But it sure is pretty! On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 7:16:04 PM UTC-8 Tim Baldwin wrote: > Steve, I agree starting cassettes with a 12 tooth cog makes more sense for > most riders. > Aeroperf and Paul, thanks for

[RBW] Re: Stolen 58cm Grey/Bean Rivendell Hunqapillar Frameset (San Francisco Bay Area)

That is terrible. Sorry to hear it. Did you happen to get the serial number to match in case it is found? Also, you could try posting on Bike Index SF or other services like Craigslist. Hopefully it will turn up. On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at

Re: [RBW] Re: 9 Speed Cassette Availability

Steve, I agree starting cassettes with a 12 tooth cog makes more sense for most riders. Aeroperf and Paul, thanks for that feedback. It wasn't my intention to knock Alivio.I swapped the Deore brakes on my Atlantis for Paul Motolites with Paul levers over the summer. I would say that was a

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

Oh, wouldn’t we, Annie! I’ve only gotten a little ways in, but I had to come back here and tell you thanks for the delight. ♥️ Sent from my iPad > On Jan 26, 2021, at 5:50 PM, anniebikes wrote: > >  > Leah, have you ever seen the options in Europe for step through bikes? I wish > we could

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

The question pertains to having a lighter step-through with the toptube as low as the Clem L. The answer is yes, it can be done if you're a very light person and order a custom frame with the low max weight you can get away with. I think it would be a neat bike. On Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Re: [RBW] Vintage Levers with New Brakes?

One of my levers failed so I just replaced it with a spare. At some point I'll probably upgrade to a set of Pauls or an equivalent. Thanks very much for the information and the offer, Joe! On Jan 24, 2021, at 2:57 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > Nope, you need long-pulls. You can have these for

[RBW] Re: Fender for Gus Boots Willsen

Dear iamkeith, Thanks for providing those pictures :-) Looks like your Susie fork has better tire clearance than my 51 GUS. :-( I will try to get some measurement when I get home tonight but based on my visual estimate, the fork of my 51 GUS has only around 5-8mm clearance from the top of the

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

Elliptical tubing has been around for some time. It is not going to change the fact that a step through has limited triangulation. The Susie is a much different design than the Clem L. It does not hint that a lightweight Clem L should be coming soon. (In fact, the tubing specs on first Clems

[RBW] Re: Fender for Gus Boots Willsen

Interesting. Based on what I see on my Susie this shouldn't work, but my tires are knobbier so that will make a difference. Nice job! On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 4:56:23 PM UTC-8 iamkeith wrote: > On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 5:54:08 PM UTC-7 iamkeith wrote: > >> On Tuesday, January

[RBW] Re: FS: Carradice, nice, cheap

SOLD On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 4:17:37 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > I could've sworn I already sold this last year. Unknown model, medium-ish > size, longflap, I added those long straps, $50 shipped, get this outta my > apartment! > > Holler for more pics and measuring and whatnot.

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

Mark said, “Second, I recall reading that the impetus to make a lighter bicycle came from some of the employees, and they made their case to Grant. Why offer it if weight doesn't matter? That is a good question, and in this case, the Gus has been sold out since very quickly, whereas there are

[RBW] Wool Not-Too-Tights Rivendell Sells

Anyone know of a U.S. source for the wool leggings Riv sells on their site? I suspect they may be the only importer for that brand? They are currently out. If anyone has a pair that are lightly worn and not shrunk, I may be interested (size M) Thank you -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

BBDD wrote:...*what of the Susie? That’s not a diamond frame. It’s got that swoopy top tube that must make it less strong than the diamond frame and Rivendell says to get it if you are of a certain weight. If weight doesn’t matter, then why offer the Susie? * The top tube of the Susie meets

Re: [RBW] Re: 9 Speed Cassette Availability

In general the fancier cassettes are primarily lighter, usually by using multi-cog carriers, while SRAM's highest-end cassettes are almost entirely one-piece affairs. The difference in weight can be substantial, almost 1/2lb going from a 11-36t SRAM 1050>1090 (10spd), but the $/gram cost gets

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

Hmm, my bad, I should have hopped on my bike before posting. Not 2:00, the right pedal is straight down at 6:00 and I kinda coast with my foot there as the left foot pushes off the ground. Or something, this word picture probably makes no sense to anyone but me. On Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

If you aren’t messing up your wheels, my understanding is that “cowgirl” style is fine. If you lean the bike WAY over with all your weight on one pedal, maybe you’ll need to true your wheels more often? Good wheels (in the context of this list) probably can handle it with overhead to spare. Cheap

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

Cool! Thanks for the video! I wonder what the ovalization at the seat tube is for. My guess is also twisting. I think it's a really cool feature, and I suspect it expands the possibilities for step through frames. Paul -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

I don't think I could do that 'ride the left pedal and swing over' thing without crashing every time. I lean the bike way over towards me and put my right foot on the right pedal in about the 2:00 position, then push off to vertical as my left foot rises to that pedal. It works the same on all

Re: [RBW] Re: 9 Speed Cassette Availability

Lots of options for 12-36 9-speed on eBay. I think the main difference in quality and price has to do with weight. Lower 'quality' cassette is going to weigh more.

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

" As far as getting on/off bikes I have always used the "cowgirl" method: left foot on left pedal, push off with right foot and swing my leg over while in motion. " Linda, That is the way I get on and I never knew I was doing it "wrong" either. Nowadays, though, I get a bit more nervous

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

No ovalization at the headtube based on Platy pics I can find, there's a lug there. Which is one of the cool things about TIG and fillet joints, the builder can mess about with the tube all they want without having to find or shape a lug for it. On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 2:22:38 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

Yep, that shows it. A vertical oval near the head tube, transitioning to a sideways oval as it gets towards that bottom bracket. Does the Platypus do that? Paul On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 3:31:53 PM UTC-6 lconley wrote: > This? > [image: Rosco_Baby-52_1600x (2).jpg] > Laing > > > On

Re: [RBW] Re: 9 Speed Cassette Availability

There is also IRD, who makes a 12-30 and a12-34 9 speed. and a 13-38 8 speed for that matter. Note that I just built a bike with a brand new Shimano 14-34 7 speed FREEWHEEL (Shimano actually just issued an updated model within the last year) with a twist grip indexing a Shimano Altus M310

Re: [RBW] Re: 9 Speed Cassette Availability

I’ve tried SRAM 11-32, Shimano HG300 11-32, HG400 11-34 & 12-36, all 9-speed, and HG500 11-34 10-speed on my Sam, all run by Microshift flat bar 9-speed shifters. The 10-speed was run in friction mode, and was a bit of a stretch (literally) but do-able. I've had no difficulty finding 9-speed

Re: [RBW] WTB 54 Homer

Go get that bike! There's a surprising dearth of these pre-MIT Homers on the used market, especially in the smaller sizes. Buy it, keep it, ride it! PS. But make sure you fit it. Old 54cm AHH is a very different size from the current MIT model. It won't fit like your 56cm Bleriot. On

[RBW] Re: Fender for Gus Boots Willsen

Hi iamkeith! Please do take some photos and keep us updated on your fender experiments. Yes, you are correct. The fork crown has the tightest clearance. When I had my Gus built by Rivendell I did not anticipated the potential fender issue and had V brakes installed with its straddle wire close

Re: [RBW] Re: 9 Speed Cassette Availability

For most road drivetrains (i.e., not 26" wheels, and not tiny microdrive chain rings) 12 is a better 1st position than 11 (because it's not as unreasonably high) and in the case of the 12-36, it can easily be customized into a 13-36 simply by replacing the 1st position sprocket (and for most

[RBW] Re: 9 Speed Cassette Availability

There's always Microshift. They make some way-wide-range Shimano compatible 9-speeders for the Advent group and seem determined to keep feeding the markets the Big S is neglecting. On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 1:55:03 PM UTC-8 lconley wrote: > Shimano makes 11-34, 11-36, 11-40 11 speed

Re: [RBW] WTB 54 Homer

He just wrote me back! I forwarded the email to you. On Jan 26, 2021, at 1:06 PM, Robert Blunt wrote: > Matthew Williams, do let me know if he writes you back. Pretty much my dream > bike since I stupidly sold my 56 Bleriot ten years ago or so. Worst move I > ever made. > > On Tue, Jan 26,

[RBW] Re: 9 Speed Cassette Availability

Shimano makes 11-34, 11-36, 11-40 11 speed mountain cassettes. The 11-34 and 11-36 are pretty pricey though. Laing On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 4:44:04 PM UTC-5 Tim Baldwin wrote: > Steve, thanks for the links. I guess I meant hard to find in that I went > to my LBS who did not have any in

[RBW] Re: 9 Speed Cassette Availability

Steve, thanks for the links. I guess I meant hard to find in that I went to my LBS who did not have any in stock and could not find any currently available through distributors. I figure this low supply is due to the surge in sales last year but curious if it could be the beginning of the

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

I can't tell from the picture, but I was talking about the tube that connects the top tube to the bottom bracket. I think one of the early drawing of the platypus showed it though. On the baby bike, the tube is an oval near the head tube and near the bottom bracket, but it is circular in the

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

As of now, I own 6 Rivendells with "lower top tubes", (1) Betty Foy (60cm - 700C), (2) Clementine (52cm - 650B), (3) Rosco Bubbe Medium Mountain Mixte 650B, (4) Rosco Baby (650B), (5) "Keven's Bike" - Cargo Bike (650B), and (6) Gus Boots Willsen (Large - 700c). I have been trying to create the

Re: [RBW] WTB 54 Homer

Matthew Williams, do let me know if he writes you back. Pretty much my dream bike since I stupidly sold my 56 Bleriot ten years ago or so. Worst move I ever made. On Tue, Jan 26, 2021, 3:14 PM Robert Blunt wrote: > Seems to have gone through, no bounce back message this time. > > On Tue, Jan

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

On Monday, January 25, 2021 at 2:07:32 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > It’s hard for me to believe a lighter step-through would be too flex ... > I think the flex Mark mentioned may be similar to the flex they had to engineer out of the baby bike - a rotation around the axis from

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

Yes, we might be missing that part. I don’t know about step-throughs in history - I’ve only had the Clementine, so I didn’t know they tend to be beefy. But then, what of the Susie? That’s not a diamond frame. It’s got that swoopy top tube that must make it less strong than the diamond frame

Re: [RBW] WTB 54 Homer

Seems to have gone through, no bounce back message this time. On Tue, Jan 26, 2021, 3:07 PM Robert Blunt wrote: > I just tried again. I will see if it works this time. > > On Tue, Jan 26, 2021, 3:04 PM Robert Blunt wrote: > >> Or he blocked me somehow. No idea. >> >> On Tue, Jan 26, 2021, 3:01

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

You are missing the other half of the argument. There is a reason virtually every step through out there runs the gamut from beefy to tank like: the design of a step through frame does not lend itself to being created from a lightweight tube set. I don't think many frame builders would be

Re: [RBW] WTB 54 Homer

I just tried again. I will see if it works this time. On Tue, Jan 26, 2021, 3:04 PM Robert Blunt wrote: > Or he blocked me somehow. No idea. > > On Tue, Jan 26, 2021, 3:01 PM Collin A wrote: > >> Hm, I just tried going through the CL email and didn't run into any >> issues. Maybe the listing

Re: [RBW] WTB 54 Homer

Or he blocked me somehow. No idea. On Tue, Jan 26, 2021, 3:01 PM Collin A wrote: > Hm, I just tried going through the CL email and didn't run into any > issues. Maybe the listing was updated and the old link got broken? > > On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 11:52:43 AM UTC-8 Robert Blunt wrote: >

Re: [RBW] WTB 54 Homer

The ad is still active so I just emailed him and cc'd you. Hopefully he'll respond to both of us; if he only replies to me I'll forward his contact information to you. On Jan 26, 2021, at 11:52 AM, Robert Blunt wrote: > But now it saying that the IP address is blocked. I have no idea if it

Re: [RBW] WTB 54 Homer

Hm, I just tried going through the CL email and didn't run into any issues. Maybe the listing was updated and the old link got broken? On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 11:52:43 AM UTC-8 Robert Blunt wrote: > But now it saying that the IP address is blocked. I have no idea if it is > referring

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

Of course while I was laboriously typing my latest manifesto Linda and Leah covered it all more succinctly and with more flair. Oy! Anyway I stand by my redundant comments. Repeatedly! On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 11:36:08 AM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > *Disclaimer: I promised myself I

Re: [RBW] WTB 54 Homer

But now it saying that the IP address is blocked. I have no idea if it is referring to mine or his. He had said that he was possibly selling both his bikes this weekend, so maybe he did. I should have pulled the trigger On Tue, Jan 26, 2021 at 2:47 PM Robert Blunt wrote: > Yeah. I just send

Re: [RBW] WTB 54 Homer

Yeah. I just send the owner an email. Can't help it anymore. On Tue, Jan 26, 2021, 2:42 PM Collin A wrote: > Not that you are asking, but I say go for it! It's better for the world to > buy used things rather than new (plus a special one with pointier lugs)... > > Collin in Sacramento > > On

Re: [RBW] WTB 54 Homer

Not that you are asking, but I say go for it! It's better for the world to buy used things rather than new (plus a special one with pointier lugs)... Collin in Sacramento On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 11:36:22 AM UTC-8 Robert Blunt wrote: > That is the one. > > On Tue, Jan 26, 2021, 2:23 PM

Re: [RBW] WTB 54 Homer

It's sort of keeping me up at night to be honest. If I could sell my 55 soma grand randonneur quickly, it would help. On Tue, Jan 26, 2021, 2:36 PM Robert Blunt wrote: > That is the one. > > On Tue, Jan 26, 2021, 2:23 PM Matthew Williams < > matthewwilliamsdes...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I'm

[RBW] Re: 9 Speed Cassette Availability

Note that new Shimano 11-speed mountain cassettes fit on old 9-speed Shimano style hubs - the 11 speed is only 0.05mm wider than the 9-speed. I just put a 12-46 (I used a Shimano 12 tooth 1st position cog in place of the 11 tooth cog) 11-speed cassette on my old Phil Wood 9-speed touring hub

Re: [RBW] 9 Speed Cassette Availability

On 1/26/21 2:12 PM, Tim Baldwin wrote: I'm currently looking for 9 speed cassettes for my Atlantis. I'm hoping to be able to do a tour this year after staying local in 2020. With touring in mind, I'd like 12-36 but it seems those are rather hard to find right now. I found several

Re: [RBW] WTB 54 Homer

That is the one. On Tue, Jan 26, 2021, 2:23 PM Matthew Williams < matthewwilliamsdes...@gmail.com> wrote: > I'm assuming you've seen/are referring to this AHH/Saluki: > > 54cm > $2600 > North Smithfield, RI > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

*Disclaimer: I promised myself I wouldn't come back to this thread and get into a debate about lightness but I'm Joe Bernard, world reknown for not knowing when to shut up! So here goes.. In this very specific case of a very light and strong rider who's already got that motor in tip-top shape,

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

Linda, YES, THIS. There is a major physical difference between men and women. I’m so glad to hear your perspective. You are so right; Rivendell has to design safe bikes for people of all sizes and both sexes. But heavier/stouter may not serve women or lighter people as well. I’ve mentioned

[RBW] Re: FS AHH 47.5cm near Vancouver BC

I'm completely fascinated by that handlebar. It appears to have adjustable sweep angle for each side?? And--more importantly--looks like a moose when you stare down at it. 勞 Mike On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 11:41:47 AM UTC-6 ericf3 wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] WTB 54 Homer

I'm assuming you've seen/are referring to this AHH/Saluki: 54cm $2600 North Smithfield, RI https://providence.craigslist.org/bik/d/north-smithfield-rivendell-ahh-saluki/7247645759.html On Jan 26, 2021, at 11:15 AM, Robert Blunt wrote: > Thank you Matthew, > I have seen these listing but am

Re: [RBW] WTB 54 Homer

Thank you Matthew, I have seen these listing but am beginning to think I will be waiting until the new Homers come in in late Spring unless someone has a saluki they are looking to move. I have found a good saluki but it alas it is for the whole bike and a bit on the high side. I might just bite

[RBW] 9 Speed Cassette Availability

I'm currently looking for 9 speed cassettes for my Atlantis. I'm hoping to be able to do a tour this year after staying local in 2020. With touring in mind, I'd like 12-36 but it seems those are rather hard to find right now. I currently have 11-32, but I'm riding in flat Chicago. The 12-36

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

Leah, Wasn't your Betty Foy a little lighter than the Platypus? How did that feel for speed? I was considering a Platypus until I saw that the chainstays were going to be longer than the Cheviot. The top tube is already longer than I need since I'm happy with handlebars than only curve

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

Good response, and lots to think about here. I do want to clarify that I am *not* thinking of getting a custom step-through. I only wondered if someone had, and if it was lighter than the Clems, and therefore felt faster. I can think only of Keven’s custom, and that one is NOT light, with its

Re: [RBW] WTB 54 Homer

Hi Robert, here are some not-quite-but-almost options: Clem Smith Jr. 52cm $900 Tuscon, AZ https://tucson.craigslist.org/bik/d/tucson-rivendell-clem-smith-jr-bicycle/7256052597.html Clem Smith Jr. 59cm $900 Petaluma, CA

[RBW] WTT - RonsBikes Fabs Chest - black waxed (S) for olive waxed (S)

I have a new size small Fabs Chest bag in black waxed canvas with the tan straps ("black n tan") It's been literally used one time for a cruise around the neighborhood. I am looking for a small in the olive waxed canvas if anyone is interested to trade. Thanks! -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: Tell me about your super-wide drops

I am quite fond of the Ritchey Venturemax I have on my CaadX - just the right amount of drop and flare, with long drops with plenty of hand real-estate. What Bars lead me to believe that Midges were similar, which is true of flare, but to my mind, they need more length in the drops. I am

[RBW] Re: Fender for Gus Boots Willsen

Ed, I have 2.8 tires on wide (34i) rims on my 56/700c Susie and am trying to figure out fenders too. I just tried a set of SKS Bluemel 75s in case this experience helps: There is plenty of frame clearance, even with a good gap to the tire. As seems to be the case with many Rivendells, the

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

For what it's worth, as a tangentially-related comment: I traded my Clem H for a Susie and, despite me being over the stated weight limit and having a lower and effectively longer top tube and despite having theoretically lighter tubing, the Susie feels torsionally stiffer than the Clem H.

[RBW] Any Susie owners out there?

Hi all, my first post here! I am close to pulling the trigger on a Susie, but am not finding many descriptions of how it rides, handles, etc. What should I expect? How is the acceleration? I am looking for something for 50% single track and 50% gravel roads, and an occasional short

Re: [RBW] Mb-1 closest modern riv relative

That is a very beautiful bike, Daniel. On Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 3:31:48 PM UTC-5 Daniel M wrote: > [image: 511274B5-03E0-4ADD-8A84-14EF17677E1C.jpeg] > Not my primary ride but every time I take it out I marvel at what a good > road AND trail bike it is. It's gonna get upgraded to

[RBW] Wanted: 58cm Hunqapillar

Hello, I'm ISO a 58cm Hunqapillar frameset. Any condition is fine. I badly need a new project and hoping someone here can hook me up with my first Riv bike. Email me if you have a way to make my day johnny.burrell at gmail Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Leah Peterson Takes A Stand

I like my Bike Hand stand but it's my first so no point of reference with other stands. I agree it is a pain to work on a bike on the ground. The Bike Hand isn't great at rotating the position of the bike but it holds a heavy bike well. Doug On Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 10:04:27 PM UTC-5

[RBW] Re: Anything / Cargo Cage mounted to seat stays or fork braze-ons?

thanks for the insights. the one-bolt style for anything cage seems safe if the straps stabilize it from swinging. i like that tumbleweed rack too. didn't know it existed before. a silver version would be nice. On Monday, January 11, 2021 at 8:45:12 AM UTC-8 John O'shea wrote: > I've not

[RBW] Re: DIY adding struts to stiffen a flexible rack

Clever! Well done. On Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 1:31:37 PM UTC-5 Clark Fitzgerald wrote: > Solution > > I cut down some Wald basket supports to attach to the low rider pannier > mounts and clamp to the outermost part of the rack. Cut them to size, > hammer them flat at the end, drill the

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

I heard rumors of early February, holidays got the supply chain running a bit slow. On Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 4:28:15 PM UTC-8 Roberta wrote: > I"m disappointed, but not surprised. I'm hoping to get mine Mermaid Blue > by springtime in the east, and if I love it as much as BBDD, it

[RBW] Brooks B17S, Carradice Saddebag, Nitto M12 Rack

Hello all Clearing out some stuff that's been collecting dust https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_qBhTNhYF5Owona15TEo9vax5MkhyF5L?usp=sharing Brooks B17s, honey color, ~100 miles, not even broken in yet. Has some spots where rain cover stuck and left some residual from the liner, some

[RBW] Re: Not a Riv but...

Thanks - it's in the plan but I want to get a few miles in before making "final & irreversible" adjustments. On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 12:06:22 PM UTC-6 JohnS wrote: > Nice! Night and day difference. > > FWIW, advice from the list is to use bolt cutters to trim the fender stays > to

[RBW] Re: Not a Riv but...

Nice! Night and day difference. FWIW, advice from the list is to use bolt cutters to trim the fender stays to length. JohnS On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 12:50:10 PM UTC-5 zac.te...@gmail.com wrote: > Love it! Where'd you get the cork grips? Been waiting for the ones riv > carries to come

[RBW] Re: Not a Riv but...

Thanks - the grips are from Velo Orange, they did OK out of this build; https://velo-orange.com/collections/grips-wraps/products/cork-grips On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 11:50:10 AM UTC-6 zac.te...@gmail.com wrote: > Love it! Where'd you get the cork grips? Been waiting for the ones riv >

[RBW] Re: Not a Riv but...

Love it! Where'd you get the cork grips? Been waiting for the ones riv carries to come back in stock but it's been a while. Also, agreed on that grey, so good! On Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 9:21:29 AM UTC-8 philipr...@gmail.com wrote: > After; > > [image: PXL_20210124_165847266.jpg] > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

Agree and agree. A number of folks, including me, have mentioned tires as a much bigger factor than weight in these threads. I went so far as to put RH Switchback Hill (the Extra Lite version!) on my Clem L. I assume the frame and fork may be heavier than my Susie, and the overall bike

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 7:50:25 AM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > … > So, what about bike weight? I spent 2020 trying to log 3,000 miles, and > nearly all of those miles were on my big, blue Clementine. I bought new > wheels and a tubeless tire set up and it noticeably

[RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

I also have a Berceau mixte. Awaiting a complete redo this spring, including paint. Using Philip's rating system, definitely this one would be Hot. On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 11:00:30 AM UTC-5 Mark Roland wrote: > You're on the wrong list advocating for French spelling, since RBW does >

[RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

You're on the wrong list advocating for French spelling, since RBW does not even spell derailleur correctly (that's mostly in tribute to SB). I'm not going to argue what is a mixte vs. what is a step through. If you want to call your mixte a step through (do people who claim this even have a

[RBW] Re: Fender for Gus Boots Willsen

Hi Joe, Looks like its a choice between a 27.5 plus tire versus fender with smaller tires. I will first try the half-fender you suggested. Thanks. On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 4:46:49 PM UTC+8 Joe Bernard wrote: > I have a Susie/Wolbis with 27.5 x 2.25 Thunder Burts. I have SKS P65 >

[RBW] Re: Fender for Gus Boots Willsen

I have a Susie/Wolbis with 27.5 x 2.25 Thunder Burts. I have SKS P65 fenders which I have test-fitted but not mounted and it looks like it'll work but it's close. The max tire for these frames is 2.8 and unfortunately I think you're going to have to drop down closer to what I'm using to get

[RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

Well that's quite the fascinating list. So the Platypus (and Cheviot and Betty Foy) are Mixte Sports! But now we need a name for my custom which is sorta like the Rosco "Mountain Mixte", and I would include the Gus/Susie in there, too. They have dropped toptubes compared to a traditional

[RBW] Fender for Gus Boots Willsen

After a long wait, I finally received my GBW with 27.5 x 2.6" Bontrager XR2 tires. Ever since I became a fan of Rivendell, I have been a fender convert mostly using SKS fenders. Looking at the tire clearances of my GBW, it seems I do not have enough space to install fenders. Anyone who has