That's one of the bars I picked up as a possibility for the Gus. I have
the shifters and levers on it and installed it on the Paul Boxcar stem I
picked up. It's a really beautiful bar. But I'll have to wait and see
which bar wins out.
On Friday, April 29, 2022 at 7:32:46 PM UTC-7
I don't look for wisdom from Grant's blogs, but they do provide
refreshingly honest and positive interest.
I don't want a low-normal rd or new sweepback bar, but I do like reading
about Rivendell bicycles and their riders.
This appealed:
At the very end the ride, maybe 3/4 mile left, the leader
I had a thread about handlebar choice a few months ago, then Rivendell
without any fanfare slipped a new Nitto bar into their lineup which
basically filled all of my criteria. The new Bull bar seems to have gone
under the radar, (it didn't immediately sell out) and is going to be
perfect for
Having trouble posting photos or links to photos. Keep getting message too
big error.
On Friday, April 29, 2022 at 10:28:42 PM UTC-4 Richard Borneman wrote:
> First ride on the Platy was nice. Did a 18 mile ride through a local state
> park. half paved and half not. This bike is a keeper. I
First ride on the Platy was nice. Did a 18 mile ride through a local state
park. half paved and half not. This bike is a keeper. I wasn't sure how the
low gearing would work for me but it was great. If someone told me a few
years ago a 38/24 crankset and a 11-36 cassette would be a good combo,
Canada's National Parks at one time had "walk-in" sites that were often
only 25m or so away from car parking, but would often be the last to be
booked. The only one I stayed at with any regularity was at Redstreak in
Kootenay NP, but worth watching for this configuration. (I tried to look it
up on
Back when I was forced to work in an *office* -- I quit mid-June 2008 and
have worked at home for myself ever since -- I would commute 15 or 16 miles
1-way (I often added another 4-5 miles 1-way) across town, with 7 miles of
gradual climbing inbound. I rode several 67" or 70" fixed gears with
Such great info.
It did take me many weeks to find my groove and for bike commuting feel
natural like, well, just riding my bike rather then getting into my car.
That included trying different routes, clothing options, luggage...what to
leave at the office, what to carry daily and how.
The
Hi all. I've got a 44cm Nitto Noodle 177 drop bar, but I'd be happier with
46 or 48cm. It's clean (a few light scratches but no tape residue;
straight and true and never crashed).
Anyone out there got a 46cm or a 48cm that is a little wide for you?
Probably a long shot, but I thought I'd
I can only think of 1 park here in TN that has hike and bike, which I
consider not directly connected to a road. I wish all parks had them,
because even having a few minutes walk/bike from a road makes them much
less desirable to the loud crowd!
Edwin in TN
On Friday, April 29, 2022 at
It's nice in the US it seems many sites have "hike and bike" spots that are
fairly nice that guarantee you spots. Canada does not typically have them -
so on bike it can leave you in a tight spot during peak season.
I noticed on a road trip in the US through Utah / Nevada that despite
I too am pumped for these to arrive! I'm hoping we get a newsletter email
today from Will that confirms their arrival at port by yesterdays estimated
date. That will then only be topped by Riv's first shared photo of the
actual frames - talk about a sight for sore eyes :) This XL orange Gus
Nice commuting setup...glad you have an office to keep it in...that would
attract greedy eyes for sure.
On Friday, April 29, 2022 at 2:05:39 PM UTC-5 Erik wrote:
> I've been a bike commuter for a long time, long before I owned a
> Rivendell. I picked up my first Rivendell specifically for
Glad to hear you landed the NJ Platy! For a great deal none the less! Like
Eric said, we want photos!
And now that you've secured one I feel that I can speak up to being the one
who snagged the CA Platy, it was about a 12 hour round trip to pick it up
but it's safe and sound in the shop now,
Greg...is that Ibis the Scorcher? Man...that bike was so cool. If it didn't
in some way inspire the Bridgestone X0-1 , I'd be very surprised. They
certainly both have that iconoclastic vibe
http://www.63xc.com/scorcher/scorcher.htm
On Friday, April 29, 2022 at 12:48:56 PM UTC-5 Greg J wrote:
Friction shifted Clem is such a perfect commuter! My commute is 10 miles
and takes me 50-60 minutes depending how my legs feel that day. I bought
the Charlie Gallop proto with this commute as its primary purpose. The long
rear end suits panniers super well, and while they're not trendy, you
I had a complete build for my new Gus from a Susie that I sold in December.
The plan had been to simply buy a new stem but leave everything else as
is: WI/Cliffhanger wheel set from Rich, WI 1x cranks, Tumbleweed Persuader
bars, Paul Motolite brakes and levers, etc. But because I've had so
I am also thinking hard about which bike is appropriate for this headset.
The closest I have to that era MTB is an Ibis SS, but I'm thinking maybe
the '81 Ritchey sport-touring or the Riv Wford All-Rounder?
Greg
On Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 3:26:17 PM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote:
> I'm going
Very cool! Congrats! On behalf of the group, we want pictures!
On Friday, April 29, 2022 at 11:57:42 AM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
> Winner!
> That's a really nice bike. Enjoy!
>
> On Friday, April 29, 2022 at 8:38:28 AM UTC-7 rsb...@msn.com wrote:
>
>> I bought the Platy in NJ yesterday.
Watching this makes it all look so “doable”. And fun.
Sent from my iPhone
> On Apr 29, 2022, at 11:02 AM, Edwin W wrote:
>
> Watching Mr. Hirose (RIP) install fenders or do just about anything on a
> bicycle would have been a joy to watch live!
>
> Edwin
>
>> On Friday, April 29, 2022 at
Hello Doug,
Hope you stay with it. There were a couple of studies a few years ago that
found the best health out comes were people that bike commuted. I haven't
been bike commuting since the start of COVID, but before that I did for
years and always enjoyed it, despite the occasional flat tire
Platypus
60cm
2950
Santa Barbara, CA
https://santabarbara.craigslist.org/bik/d/santa-barbara-rivendell-platypus-60cm/7476823235.html
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Oh yeah...another thing I forgot to mention is that...except when I was
on-call during the day, even though I worked 5 days a week , I had pretty
flexible start and end times. Most of the folks I worked with were early
risers; me not so much, so I would leave around 9am and avoid the morning
Winner!
That's a really nice bike. Enjoy!
On Friday, April 29, 2022 at 8:38:28 AM UTC-7 rsb...@msn.com wrote:
> I bought the Platy in NJ yesterday. Went up to take a look yesterday.
> Offered him 3K cash and he bit.
> Bike is like new, been ridden maybe 100 miles or so. It was my birthday,
Nice score! Congrats!
On Friday, April 29, 2022 at 11:38:28 AM UTC-4 rsb...@msn.com wrote:
> I bought the Platy in NJ yesterday. Went up to take a look yesterday.
> Offered him 3K cash and he bit.
> Bike is like new, been ridden maybe 100 miles or so. It was my birthday,
> so I treated
Hello all,
Big thing for me was getting the luggage right. Commuted with a large
backpack for a year or so, which was not good for my back.
Switched to panniers when I got a different job and bought a more
rack-friendly bike, but then went off panniers after another
job change that involved
I bought the Platy in NJ yesterday. Went up to take a look yesterday.
Offered him 3K cash and he bit.
Bike is like new, been ridden maybe 100 miles or so. It was my birthday, so
I treated myself.
Came home, ate lunch, set seat post height and went for a ride. Ride report
to follow.
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Hello - please let me know if the stem is still available, thx!
On Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 3:51:07 PM UTC-4 Ginz wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have a new in the sealed bag Nitto Dirt Drop stem, 8cm, 26.0.
>
> Bought it from Rivendell last year and never used it.
>
> $68 shipped in CONUS.
>
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Watching Mr. Hirose (RIP) install fenders or do just about anything on a
bicycle would have been a joy to watch live!
Edwin
On Friday, April 29, 2022 at 6:15:13 AM UTC-5 Igor wrote:
> I prefer working with Honjo undrilled fenders over any other. Need a lot
> of patience and some good tooling.
Seeking a flat bar brake lever *in black* that meets the following criteria:
Short pull, for use with TRP Spyre brake
Suitable for small hands, with adjustable reach
All black
My local shop had a set of Shimano Claris levers in a silver-ish finish (was it
called “anthracite” at some point?) For
I've been using a Saris bones I picked up off CL like 12 years ago, it's
still going strong. It's the only rack I've ever used, so my perspective is
limited. I drive two bikes from Western MA to S. FL through some nasty
weather and pothole-ridden roadways this past January using the Saris, no
Retired now but bike commuted off and on for years in different cities/jobs
etc. It wasn’t until I retired that I learned how to ride recreationally.
My approach was this:
1. Figure out what route I would be riding and then ride it a few times
on off days and refine if
Our 3rd Colorado low in 18 days in Winnipeg,MB...but if the creek don't
rise ...temps in the teens (Celsius) ,sunny and dry next week. Here's hoping
On Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 9:58:31 PM UTC-5 jrst...@gmail.com wrote:
> New England has been mostly cold, not cool but cold. I sure hope may
Sounds like you might have too many choices when the time comes to assemble
it! I picked up a tallux stem but then the new faceplate stems came out so
I grabbed one of those. Still only have a Bosco to try out so far. I just
went a bit crazy And got some White Industries cranks to match my Rich
LIC would work for me. $100 per month per person? I'd prob be willing to go
higher depending on the space, how many other people join, etc.
On Friday, April 29, 2022 at 6:54:16 AM UTC-4 alan lavine wrote:
> I appreciate all leads and ideas. On the listings project, mentioned
> above, there
This whole playlist is nice, actually
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TRV_IycEfY=PLV6B9dYFPh0J2jT-E3LIgu3WnEfamf17g
On Friday, April 29, 2022 at 7:15:13 AM UTC-4 Igor wrote:
> I prefer working with Honjo undrilled fenders over any other. Need a lot
> of patience and some good tooling. If that
I prefer working with Honjo undrilled fenders over any other. Need a lot of
patience and some good tooling. If that is not something one is into, yes
VO are better.
Here's a great video of CS Hirose installing fenders that helps :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xbveQQHo00
On Thursday,
I appreciate all leads and ideas. On the listings project, mentioned above,
there are some spaces in LIC, an area I hadn't thought about.
This may be an unreasonable question right now, until we have something
specific to consider, but does anyone have an idea of how much they would
be
When I first started as a bicycle postie I had a single speed and the
hilliest run in the office. Fittest year of my life. Really great job
though.
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I have had too long to think about my build. I now have 3 handlebars and 2
stems to choose from. Like, four? colours of brake cable and 7 colours of
bar tape and I'm going crazy right here.
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