[RBW] Re: Kilts!

[Philip Williamson]

That sounds like a challenge. I have a MacKay kilt and a Utilikilt I never 
wear. Maybe cycling would give them a new life. No chance I’m buying a 
whole third kilt to ride bikes with though.
I bet there’s a caber carrier I could get, too. Some sort of trailer 
apparatus.

Philip
Sonoma County, Calif 

On Friday, June 24, 2022 at 8:08:53 AM UTC-7 philipr...@gmail.com wrote:

> Time to come clean on this one. Which is that the ultimate in comfortable, 
> summer cycling wear is a kilt! Actually, not just any kilt, this is a Sport 
> Kilt which I ordered slightly shorter than traditional and is made from a 
> lighter weight, easily washable fabric.
>
> Questions I get asked;
>
>1. Doesn't it blow up around your waist?
>   1. No, the center panel stays firmly put between the legs, the 
>   skirt blooms up just enough to show those sexy cyclists thighs!
>2. What tartan is that?
>   1. I'm actually a Perth Drummond but that's hard to find, marrying 
>   into the Ross Clan buys me "rights" to wear this Ross Hunting tartan - 
>   aside from the battlefield there's no real social etiquette around 
> this, 
>   pick one you like.
>3. What do you wear underneath?
>   1. None of your bloody business! Actually, truth be told, the Riv 
>   Andiamo undies make an excellent compliment to a kilt if you're not 
>   comfortable breezing along.
>
> https://sportkilt.com/
>
> [image: PXL_20220624_144801375.jpg]
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Re: [RBW] Kilts!

[JAS]

One of the most important details here is that the kilt colors match the 
Platypus!  Way to pick the tartan; it's so stylish.  Thanks for the 
link...I might have to get one!  I played field hockey in the days when we 
wore kilts for games...I don't know how that tradition started, but they 
are perfect for many athletic endeavors. 

Joyce
  
On Friday, June 24, 2022 at 5:06:50 PM UTC-7 Robert Tilley wrote:

> That rug really ties the room together.
>
> I have a decent amount of Scottish ancestry plus it gets hot here so I 
> think I could swing a kilt.  My wife got used to my knickers so a kilt is 
> the next logical step.
>
> Robert Tilley
> San Diego, CA
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jun 24, 2022, at 9:10 AM, Patrick Moore  wrote:
>
> 
>
> Forgot to add that the plaid matches the tribal rug.
>
> On Fri, Jun 24, 2022 at 10:08 AM Patrick Moore  wrote:
>
>> Best cycling pants I've seen! Wonderful!
>>
>> Where's your sporran?
>>
>> On Fri, Jun 24, 2022 at 9:08 AM Philip Barrett  
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Time to come clean on this one. Which is that the ultimate in 
>>> comfortable, summer cycling wear is a kilt! Actually, not just any kilt, 
>>> this is a Sport Kilt which I ordered slightly shorter than traditional and 
>>> is made from a lighter weight, easily washable fabric.
>>>
>>> Questions I get asked;
>>>
>>>1. Doesn't it blow up around your waist?
>>>   1. No, the center panel stays firmly put between the legs, the 
>>>   skirt blooms up just enough to show those sexy cyclists thighs!
>>>2. What tartan is that?
>>>   1. I'm actually a Perth Drummond but that's hard to find, 
>>>   marrying into the Ross Clan buys me "rights" to wear this Ross 
>>> Hunting 
>>>   tartan - aside from the battlefield there's no real social etiquette 
>>> around 
>>>   this, pick one you like.
>>>3. What do you wear underneath?
>>>   1. None of your bloody business! Actually, truth be told, the Riv 
>>>   Andiamo undies make an excellent compliment to a kilt if you're not 
>>>   comfortable breezing along.
>>>
>>> https://sportkilt.com/
>>>
>>> [image: PXL_20220624_144801375.jpg]
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Kilts!

[rltilley]

That rug really ties the room together.

I have a decent amount of Scottish ancestry plus it gets hot here so I think I 
could swing a kilt.  My wife got used to my knickers so a kilt is the next 
logical step.

Robert Tilley
San Diego, CA

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 24, 2022, at 9:10 AM, Patrick Moore  wrote:
> 
> 
> Forgot to add that the plaid matches the tribal rug.
> 
>> On Fri, Jun 24, 2022 at 10:08 AM Patrick Moore  wrote:
>> Best cycling pants I've seen! Wonderful!
>> 
>> Where's your sporran?
>> 
>>> On Fri, Jun 24, 2022 at 9:08 AM Philip Barrett  
>>> wrote:
>>> Time to come clean on this one. Which is that the ultimate in comfortable, 
>>> summer cycling wear is a kilt! Actually, not just any kilt, this is a Sport 
>>> Kilt which I ordered slightly shorter than traditional and is made from a 
>>> lighter weight, easily washable fabric.
>>> 
>>> Questions I get asked;
>>> Doesn't it blow up around your waist?
>>> No, the center panel stays firmly put between the legs, the skirt blooms up 
>>> just enough to show those sexy cyclists thighs!
>>> What tartan is that?
>>> I'm actually a Perth Drummond but that's hard to find, marrying into the 
>>> Ross Clan buys me "rights" to wear this Ross Hunting tartan - aside from 
>>> the battlefield there's no real social etiquette around this, pick one you 
>>> like.
>>> What do you wear underneath?
>>> None of your bloody business! Actually, truth be told, the Riv Andiamo 
>>> undies make an excellent compliment to a kilt if you're not comfortable 
>>> breezing along.
>>> https://sportkilt.com/
>>> 
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[RBW] Re: Garage sale Charlie Gallops

[Wesley]

God, that purple is incredible though.

On Friday, June 24, 2022 at 4:52:32 PM UTC-7 Wesley wrote:

> LMAO those went fast. The large Gus and large Susie are still on offer, 
> though.d

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[RBW] Garage sale Charlie Gallops

[Wesley]

LMAO those went fast. The large Gus and large Susie are still on offer, 
though.d

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Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Clem-L, 2016 $1500

[Wesley]

Hi Annie,
I just read your blog post about selling the Clem. You mentioned problems 
getting it into an Amtrak rack... is the bike just too long to fit on 
Amtrak, even if weight were not a problem? I am looking at a Clem but have 
worried about exactly that issue.
-Wes

On Friday, June 24, 2022 at 2:40:22 PM UTC-7 cycli...@gmail.com wrote:

> Wishing you success in finding a local buyer.  I've enjoyed your blog for 
> years.
>
> David
>
> On Friday, June 24, 2022 at 2:34:25 PM UTC-7 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> If you find a buyer that requires shipping just take it to Analog to box 
>> / ship. They do it every day & it will be worth it to the buyer to know it 
>> is done right. 
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Jun 24, 2022, at 12:13 PM, anniebikes  wrote:
>>
>> I need to find a New England buyer. After reading all the shipping woes 
>> (chipped paint), no way am I planning on shipping this baby!
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 9:23:54 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote:
>>
>>> Beautiful bike and so well equipped. I think this is a DEAL! 
>>> Doug
>>>
>>> On Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 10:56:04 AM UTC-4 anniebikes wrote:
>>>
 For sale is my Rivendell Clem step through. It's been well taken care 
 of with low mileage - less than 1000 miles. I have upgraded it to lighten 
 it, but it no longer fits my image of the perfect touring bike.

 For pick up only in Vermont.

 Stock parts include drivetrain with wide low double gearing: 24, 38 
 chainrings with 34-16 cassette, 650B wheels, Nitto stem, thumb shifters.

 Upgrades include Soma Oxford handle bar, Selle Royal ergonomic grips, 
 SKS fenders, rear rack, Sunlite front rack, and Panaracer Pasela PT 1.75 
 tires.

 Minor scratches, always stored indoors.

 Craigslist ad with lots of photos:

 https://vermont.craigslist.org/bik/d/colchester-rivendell-clem/7499137801.html

 anniebi...@gmail.com[image: PXL_20220618_152327404.jpg]

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Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Clem-L, 2016 $1500

[David Person]

Wishing you success in finding a local buyer.  I've enjoyed your blog for 
years.

David

On Friday, June 24, 2022 at 2:34:25 PM UTC-7 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:

> If you find a buyer that requires shipping just take it to Analog to box / 
> ship. They do it every day & it will be worth it to the buyer to know it is 
> done right. 
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jun 24, 2022, at 12:13 PM, anniebikes  wrote:
>
> I need to find a New England buyer. After reading all the shipping woes 
> (chipped paint), no way am I planning on shipping this baby!
>
>
>
> On Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 9:23:54 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote:
>
>> Beautiful bike and so well equipped. I think this is a DEAL! 
>> Doug
>>
>> On Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 10:56:04 AM UTC-4 anniebikes wrote:
>>
>>> For sale is my Rivendell Clem step through. It's been well taken care of 
>>> with low mileage - less than 1000 miles. I have upgraded it to lighten it, 
>>> but it no longer fits my image of the perfect touring bike.
>>>
>>> For pick up only in Vermont.
>>>
>>> Stock parts include drivetrain with wide low double gearing: 24, 38 
>>> chainrings with 34-16 cassette, 650B wheels, Nitto stem, thumb shifters.
>>>
>>> Upgrades include Soma Oxford handle bar, Selle Royal ergonomic grips, 
>>> SKS fenders, rear rack, Sunlite front rack, and Panaracer Pasela PT 1.75 
>>> tires.
>>>
>>> Minor scratches, always stored indoors.
>>>
>>> Craigslist ad with lots of photos:
>>>
>>> https://vermont.craigslist.org/bik/d/colchester-rivendell-clem/7499137801.html
>>>
>>> anniebi...@gmail.com[image: PXL_20220618_152327404.jpg]
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Clem-L, 2016 $1500

[Richard Rose]

If you find a buyer that requires shipping just take it to Analog to box / 
ship. They do it every day & it will be worth it to the buyer to know it is 
done right. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 24, 2022, at 12:13 PM, anniebikes  wrote:
> 
> I need to find a New England buyer. After reading all the shipping woes 
> (chipped paint), no way am I planning on shipping this baby!
> 
>> On Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 9:23:54 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote:
>> Beautiful bike and so well equipped. I think this is a DEAL! 
>> Doug
>> 
>>> On Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 10:56:04 AM UTC-4 anniebikes wrote:
>>> For sale is my Rivendell Clem step through. It's been well taken care of 
>>> with low mileage - less than 1000 miles. I have upgraded it to lighten it, 
>>> but it no longer fits my image of the perfect touring bike.
>>> 
>>> For pick up only in Vermont.
>>> 
>>> Stock parts include drivetrain with wide low double gearing: 24, 38 
>>> chainrings with 34-16 cassette, 650B wheels, Nitto stem, thumb shifters.
>>> 
>>> Upgrades include Soma Oxford handle bar, Selle Royal ergonomic grips, SKS 
>>> fenders, rear rack, Sunlite front rack, and Panaracer Pasela PT 1.75 tires.
>>> 
>>> Minor scratches, always stored indoors.
>>> 
>>> Craigslist ad with lots of photos:
>>> https://vermont.craigslist.org/bik/d/colchester-rivendell-clem/7499137801.html
>>> 
>>> anniebi...@gmail.com
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Re: [RBW] Kilts!

[Philip Barrett]

I doubt you could cycle in one of those, the Sport Kilt is a bit of a 
different wee beastie being lightweight.

On Friday, June 24, 2022 at 11:20:50 AM UTC-5 Jay Lonner wrote:

> Never worn one, but I’m happy to give a shoutout to 
> https://utilikilts.com/. Big pockets, practical fabrics.
>
> Jay Lonner
> Bellingham, WA
>
> Sent from my Atari 400
>
> On Jun 24, 2022, at 9:10 AM, Patrick Moore  wrote:
>
> 
>
> Forgot to add that the plaid matches the tribal rug.
>
> On Fri, Jun 24, 2022 at 10:08 AM Patrick Moore  wrote:
>
>> Best cycling pants I've seen! Wonderful!
>>
>> Where's your sporran?
>>
>> On Fri, Jun 24, 2022 at 9:08 AM Philip Barrett  
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Time to come clean on this one. Which is that the ultimate in 
>>> comfortable, summer cycling wear is a kilt! Actually, not just any kilt, 
>>> this is a Sport Kilt which I ordered slightly shorter than traditional and 
>>> is made from a lighter weight, easily washable fabric.
>>>
>>> Questions I get asked;
>>>
>>>1. Doesn't it blow up around your waist?
>>>   1. No, the center panel stays firmly put between the legs, the 
>>>   skirt blooms up just enough to show those sexy cyclists thighs!
>>>2. What tartan is that?
>>>   1. I'm actually a Perth Drummond but that's hard to find, 
>>>   marrying into the Ross Clan buys me "rights" to wear this Ross 
>>> Hunting 
>>>   tartan - aside from the battlefield there's no real social etiquette 
>>> around 
>>>   this, pick one you like.
>>>3. What do you wear underneath?
>>>   1. None of your bloody business! Actually, truth be told, the Riv 
>>>   Andiamo undies make an excellent compliment to a kilt if you're not 
>>>   comfortable breezing along.
>>>
>>> https://sportkilt.com/
>>>
>>> [image: PXL_20220624_144801375.jpg]
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

[Joe Bernard]

I use the "e-bike" Kool Stops on my Motolites which work fabulously, but 
they're thick and make pulling the front wheel on my roadish fork (Riv 
custom) a pain. I may try the short gray cheapies on the front, I'm tired 
of wrestling with these. 

On Friday, June 24, 2022 at 5:07:10 AM UTC-7 Paul Clifton wrote:

> Good to know the Salmon pads squeal for lots of people. This isn't my 
> first fight with salmon pads on motolites, but it's the first time I asked 
> about it. I'll just swap out the pads like usual, and there will prob be a 
> free for shipping salmon pads post here once I get everything sorted out. I 
> have at least 2 sets to get rid of now.
>
> Wally, the dual compound mountain pads are my go to. I haven't had any 
> problems with them squealing before. There must be something about the 
> shape of the thinlines that leads to the squeal.
>
> Paul
>
> On Friday, June 24, 2022 at 6:59:35 AM UTC-5 wallye...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> I'm running Paul Motolites and the Kool Stop mountain pads, in salmon, 
>> for my Gus.  No issues for fit or squealing.
>>
>>
>> On Friday, June 24, 2022 at 6:30:18 AM UTC-4 brendonoid wrote:
>>
>>> I have found that the thin line salmons, when working, are great pads 
>>> but by far the fussiest to setup. Getting them to be quiet can require such 
>>> ludicrous amounts of toe-in that the pad wont last more than 1000 miles. 
>>> One trick that has worked previously worked is cleaning the pads themselves 
>>> with isopropyl and then with hot detergent water. Not one or the other. 
>>> Both, in that order.
>>> I am trying the grey cheapy pads that riv started selling with 
>>> Neo-retros on my Susie and the setup was painless, and the braking is far 
>>> improved to my previous experience with Neo-retros.
>>> Sometimes everything just works, sometimes It doesn't, and if I could 
>>> tell which was which in advance I'd never learn anything.
>>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Clem L Paint Crisis

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Re: [RBW] Kilts!

[Philip Barrett]

Matches the Mermaid methinks?

The kilt actually has a hidden pocket in the front flap & you can order 
with side pockets too.



On Friday, June 24, 2022 at 11:10:17 AM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote:

> Forgot to add that the plaid matches the tribal rug.
>
> On Fri, Jun 24, 2022 at 10:08 AM Patrick Moore  wrote:
>
>> Best cycling pants I've seen! Wonderful!
>>
>> Where's your sporran?
>>
>> On Fri, Jun 24, 2022 at 9:08 AM Philip Barrett  
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Time to come clean on this one. Which is that the ultimate in 
>>> comfortable, summer cycling wear is a kilt! Actually, not just any kilt, 
>>> this is a Sport Kilt which I ordered slightly shorter than traditional and 
>>> is made from a lighter weight, easily washable fabric.
>>>
>>> Questions I get asked;
>>>
>>>1. Doesn't it blow up around your waist?
>>>   1. No, the center panel stays firmly put between the legs, the 
>>>   skirt blooms up just enough to show those sexy cyclists thighs!
>>>2. What tartan is that?
>>>   1. I'm actually a Perth Drummond but that's hard to find, 
>>>   marrying into the Ross Clan buys me "rights" to wear this Ross 
>>> Hunting 
>>>   tartan - aside from the battlefield there's no real social etiquette 
>>> around 
>>>   this, pick one you like.
>>>3. What do you wear underneath?
>>>   1. None of your bloody business! Actually, truth be told, the Riv 
>>>   Andiamo undies make an excellent compliment to a kilt if you're not 
>>>   comfortable breezing along.
>>>
>>> https://sportkilt.com/
>>>
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[RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Clem-L, 2016 $1500

[anniebikes]

I need to find a New England buyer. After reading all the shipping woes 
(chipped paint), no way am I planning on shipping this baby!

On Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 9:23:54 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote:

> Beautiful bike and so well equipped. I think this is a DEAL! 
> Doug
>
> On Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 10:56:04 AM UTC-4 anniebikes wrote:
>
>> For sale is my Rivendell Clem step through. It's been well taken care of 
>> with low mileage - less than 1000 miles. I have upgraded it to lighten it, 
>> but it no longer fits my image of the perfect touring bike.
>>
>> For pick up only in Vermont.
>>
>> Stock parts include drivetrain with wide low double gearing: 24, 38 
>> chainrings with 34-16 cassette, 650B wheels, Nitto stem, thumb shifters.
>>
>> Upgrades include Soma Oxford handle bar, Selle Royal ergonomic grips, SKS 
>> fenders, rear rack, Sunlite front rack, and Panaracer Pasela PT 1.75 tires.
>>
>> Minor scratches, always stored indoors.
>>
>> Craigslist ad with lots of photos:
>>
>> https://vermont.craigslist.org/bik/d/colchester-rivendell-clem/7499137801.html
>>
>> anniebi...@gmail.com[image: PXL_20220618_152327404.jpg]
>>
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Re: [RBW] Clem L Paint Crisis

[Max S]

Something similar just happened here, too. In my case, I'm the buyer; the 
frame was damaged enough - deep gouge in the top tube that resulted from 
something hard smacking and dragging / digging into it - that even if I 
just paint over it with nail polish, you'll see the huge dent. 

I don't know whether I'll get reimbursed by the shipping company (due to 
obvious damage to the box, which I documented in my damage claim) or by the 
seller (a facilitator who did the packing, who seems to have done a decent 
job on their end). But this bike was intended as a gift, so I'm proceeding 
with having the frame repaired and potentially repainted entirely anyway. 
It hurts financially, but I'm hoping that the years of enjoyment to follow 
will make up for it. 

- Max "dented and flawed, but hopefully not permanently damaged" in A2
On Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 2:41:43 PM UTC-4 Ian A wrote:

> +1 Matthew's advice is extremely rational. It is becoming increasingly 
> more difficult to find exact models of any bike nowadays and with a 
> skillful repair, the bike is literally as good as new, albeit with a marred 
> decal. I would say,I don't have Matthew's touch up skill and might choose 
> to go the professional touch up route, as I would somehow make it worse.
>
> IanA Alberta Canada
>
> On Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 11:56:39 AM UTC-6 Matthew Williams wrote:
>
>> Hi Kiley,
>>
>> Ouch, that hurts! The first paint chip or scratch is always the worst, 
>> especially if it’s not from a ride and you didn’t cause it.
>>
>> Over the years, my bike has suffered a lot of chips and scratches. When I 
>> first got my bike I too was upset about the damage, but I made peace with 
>> it by remembering I’m fighting entropy. Also, the chips and scratches show 
>> my bike is ridden often, and they're attached to memories of rides past: 
>> the scratch on my seat from when I leaned my bike against a barbed-wire 
>> fence, the rock chip from a railroad track, the polished paint from my 
>> jeans against the frame. The chips and scratches and scuffs are part of 
>> what make the bike mine.
>>
>> I would look for a compromise; ask for some sort of shipping refund but I 
>> would not return the frame, especially if it’s one for which you’ve been 
>> searching. I would then patch the damage with model paint, and think of the 
>> scratch as part of the bike’s history, like a scar in a well-worn leather 
>> jacket. Whenever you see your bike amongst others, you’ll always know there 
>> are many like it--but that one is yours.
>>
>> Here’s how I used to fix paint chips:
>>
>> https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/JfGHDodtmZc/m/T85s2YKWAgAJ
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Jun 22, 2022, at 7:19 AM, Kiley Demond  wrote:
>>
>> As some of you know, I have been looking for an early-model 59cm Clem L, 
>> preferably orange with blue the runner-up. I preferred frame-only because I 
>> knew that I would probably replace 80% of the components. For some reason, 
>> I took the wheels too. The frame was pristine but in shipping, the wheels 
>> were lashed to the frame with a tie-wrap, the hub protector popped off, and 
>> the hub proceeded to gouge the frame for several days in transit.
>>
>> I bought this for myself for my 64th birthday and I am bitterly 
>> disappointed. I can return the frame and start my search over, or I can 
>> propose remediation. What will it take to fix this? I can live with a 
>> little bit of marking but it obviously needs to be repaired to seal the 
>> frame and reduce the cosmetic sting. I can contact Riv about touch-up 
>> paint, but the frame is from 2016, so
>>
>> Thank you in advance for your thoughts.
>>
>> -Kiley
>>
>> 
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Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 54cm Hunqapillar (green) in SF

[Nikko Mendoza]

Still no sale. 

Reducing price to $2400 as shown.
Will ship at the buyers expense for packaging and shipping. 
Will sell without racks and pedals and saddle if price need be reduced for 
buyer. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 21, 2022, at 6:53 AM, Jason Zakaras  wrote:
> 
> Email Sent!
> 
>> On Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 7:21:21 AM UTC-5 Nikko in Oakland wrote:
>> I have a couple if interested folks, but nudging the post since quite a few 
>> inquiries have fallen through. 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
 On Jun 1, 2022, at 6:56 PM, Nikko in Oakland  wrote:
 
>>> Thank you for the curiosity & nudge, Bill! I agree, this is definitely a 
>>> forever bike. I've just come to terms with the fact that I'm never going to 
>>> be someone who wants to go on a loaded tour, and I'd be leaning on my 
>>> front-loaded low-trail bike for a lightweight overnight or a credit card 
>>> tour. For the last year, this bike has only been used for a handful of 
>>> commutes and weekly farmers market runs. It deserves a fuller life. 
>> 
>>> 
>>> Below are some details that might have been omitted... 
>>> 
>>> Addressing Bill's questions:
>>> Left-side Silver 1 Downtube shifter, for FD shifting 
>>> Rivendell Silver Crank length is 170mm. (< 50 miles!!!)
>>> Saddle height: 75.5cm, my PBH ~87cm. Standover is listed at around ~83.5cm.
>>> Other details: 
>>> The front derailleur model: Shimano XT FD-786 (~500 miles)
>>> The rear derailleur model: Shimano Deore RD-591 (~500 miles)
>>> Cassette: SRAM 970 (~300 miles)
>>> Other resources! 
>>> Bike Insights 
>>> Hunq Release Sheet from Riv - AKA Hunaqbook 
>>> 
>>>  I can give the bike a good ol' wash and clean up/re-lube the drive train 
>>> too. I realize I probably should have hit some spots with touch up paint 
>>> and cleaned it more before posting, but here we are.
>>> 
> On Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 9:38:06 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote:
> Nikko 
> 
> Questions mainly from curiosity*, but also intended to assist your sale:
> 
> Is it a Silver left-side downtube shifter?  
> What crank arm length?  173?
> What's the saddle height in the photo?
> 
> BL in EC
> 
> *curiosity mainly because your price is so good.  I sure don't need a 
> 54cm Hunq, but have regarded it as a nice to have forever.  At that price 
> I could experiment with it as a platform with minimal risk of not getting 
> my investment back out of it.  It's a very good price, IMO.
> 
> 
> 
>> On Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 1:42:19 PM UTC-7 Nikko in Oakland wrote:
>> Forgot... I'll ship if needed! I'd drop off the bike at Luckyduck 
>> Bicycle cafe in Oakland to ship it, and I'd ask the buyer to pay for 
>> shipping. 
>> 
>>> On Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 1:30:09 PM UTC-7 Nikko in Oakland wrote:
>>> A friendly bump. Photos of beausage here.
>>> I'm willing to take offers, so if you really want it, shoot me an 
>>> offer. I will not break up main parts of the bike 
>>> (drivetrain/wheels/frame/cockpit), but will gladly remove racks cages, 
>>> etc for a different price. 
>>> 
>>> On Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 8:30:04 PM UTC-7 Nikko in Oakland wrote:
 
 
 My 54cm Hunq is officially for sale. Has some beausage, as I’m not one 
 to baby my bikes, but I will supply touch up paint from Waterford. 
 
 $2800, prefer local sale. 
 
 Frame:
 - 54cm Hunq
 
 Wheels:
 - Synergy to LX hubs (2000 miles) 
 - Fleecer Ridge tires
 
 Drivetrain:
 - Riv Silver 38t/24t Cranks
 - 11-34t SRAM 970 cassette
 - Some XT FD
 - Deore RD
 - Paul Love Levers and right thumbie (silver ano) w/ 9sp dura ace bar 
 end shifter 
 - Paul MotoLites (polished) 
 
 Cockpit:
 - 100mm Technomic Stem
 - Albatrosses (scratches at the clamp because of a shim)
 - Black bolt-on Ourys
 - You're going to get a Mische post (keeping the S65)
 - Brooks B17
 - Housing is the nice Blue Lug Nissei (I think) housing
 
 Extras
 - VO Flat Pat Rack front rack
 - Marks Rack Rear
 - SimWorks Flat Fenders
 - LiterCage
 
 Can include filet brazed Riv bullmoose bars if that's interesting for 
 you. 
 
 Does not include: dyno, basket, lights, frame pump, bell, S65 post, 
 pedals, or bags. I could sell bags, pedals, rear dyno light, and 
 basket for additional cash if interested.
 
 
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[RBW] Re: FS: Good basic 700C road wheelset

[Bill Lindsay]

Thanks Andrew

Let's give the locals the weekend, and I'll reach out to you Monday if 
nothing transpires.

Bill

On Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 6:58:23 PM UTC-7 Andrew Turner wrote:

> I'm in TN and will gladly buy those if you don't find someone local. 
> Cheers, 
> Andrew
>
> On Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 3:49:12 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
>> You: Have a Leo Roadini build concept in the works and don't have a 
>> wheelset and aren't quite ready to sink $1000 into a blingy set of HOW 
>> wheels.  You know what you want: a good reliable set of wheels that 
>> somebody bought 15-20 years ago and never used.  
>>
>> Me: Inherited the task of liquidating my dear dear friend Juel-Ann's ~15 
>> year old unused road bike.  
>>
>> Juel-Ann was never much of a cyclist, and her ex-husband kind of went 
>> crazy setting up a flat bar road bike for her.  It's a lousy Frankenstein 
>> build, and it has bad ex-husband juju, so the best thing for me to do was 
>> part it out, and cleanse the bad decisions from the universe, spiritual, 
>> emotional and mechanical.  
>>
>> This wheelset is pretty darn nice, and essentially unused at all.  Good 
>> Japanese Shimano 105 hubs (Black).  Good Mavic CXP21 rims with machined 
>> sidewalls (Black).  130mm OLD in back, 100mm in front.  32 hole front and 
>> rear (black spokes).  The freehub is compatible with any 9sp or 10sp 
>> cassette.  You'd need to run a spacer with 7/8sp.  Genuine original Shimano 
>> skewers included (black).  A pair of Avocet 700x25 tires and tubes are also 
>> included in the sale.  You could buy Rivendell's basic 105/Velocity A23 
>> wheelset for $600 and those would be sensational, with a slightly wider rim 
>> than these CXP21s.  I'm asking $300 for this wheelset.  I'd prefer to find 
>> a local Bay Area pickup or delivery.  I will consider shipping at the 
>> buyer's expense.   The last wheelset I shipped cost $60.  Every penny of 
>> that $300 goes back to dear Juel-Ann
>>
>> Bill Lindsay
>> El Cerrito, CA
>>
>> Pics prove I've got wheels:
>>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/52168268838
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/52168268748
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/52167236562
>>
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Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

[Paul Clifton]

Good to know the Salmon pads squeal for lots of people. This isn't my first 
fight with salmon pads on motolites, but it's the first time I asked about 
it. I'll just swap out the pads like usual, and there will prob be a free 
for shipping salmon pads post here once I get everything sorted out. I have 
at least 2 sets to get rid of now.

Wally, the dual compound mountain pads are my go to. I haven't had any 
problems with them squealing before. There must be something about the 
shape of the thinlines that leads to the squeal.

Paul

On Friday, June 24, 2022 at 6:59:35 AM UTC-5 wallye...@gmail.com wrote:

> I'm running Paul Motolites and the Kool Stop mountain pads, in salmon, for 
> my Gus.  No issues for fit or squealing.
>
>
> On Friday, June 24, 2022 at 6:30:18 AM UTC-4 brendonoid wrote:
>
>> I have found that the thin line salmons, when working, are great pads but 
>> by far the fussiest to setup. Getting them to be quiet can require such 
>> ludicrous amounts of toe-in that the pad wont last more than 1000 miles. 
>> One trick that has worked previously worked is cleaning the pads themselves 
>> with isopropyl and then with hot detergent water. Not one or the other. 
>> Both, in that order.
>> I am trying the grey cheapy pads that riv started selling with Neo-retros 
>> on my Susie and the setup was painless, and the braking is far improved to 
>> my previous experience with Neo-retros.
>> Sometimes everything just works, sometimes It doesn't, and if I could 
>> tell which was which in advance I'd never learn anything.
>>
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Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

[Wally Estrella]

I'm running Paul Motolites and the Kool Stop mountain pads, in salmon, for 
my Gus.  No issues for fit or squealing.


On Friday, June 24, 2022 at 6:30:18 AM UTC-4 brendonoid wrote:

> I have found that the thin line salmons, when working, are great pads but 
> by far the fussiest to setup. Getting them to be quiet can require such 
> ludicrous amounts of toe-in that the pad wont last more than 1000 miles. 
> One trick that has worked previously worked is cleaning the pads themselves 
> with isopropyl and then with hot detergent water. Not one or the other. 
> Both, in that order.
> I am trying the grey cheapy pads that riv started selling with Neo-retros 
> on my Susie and the setup was painless, and the braking is far improved to 
> my previous experience with Neo-retros.
> Sometimes everything just works, sometimes It doesn't, and if I could tell 
> which was which in advance I'd never learn anything.
>

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Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

[brendonoid]

I have found that the thin line salmons, when working, are great pads but 
by far the fussiest to setup. Getting them to be quiet can require such 
ludicrous amounts of toe-in that the pad wont last more than 1000 miles. 
One trick that has worked previously worked is cleaning the pads themselves 
with isopropyl and then with hot detergent water. Not one or the other. 
Both, in that order.
I am trying the grey cheapy pads that riv started selling with Neo-retros 
on my Susie and the setup was painless, and the braking is far improved to 
my previous experience with Neo-retros.
Sometimes everything just works, sometimes It doesn't, and if I could tell 
which was which in advance I'd never learn anything.

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[RBW] Re: Double Rivendell Models

[Drew Henson]

This resonates with me because I have 4 bikes that are *slightly* different 
flavors of the same bike - Riv MIT Homer, Crust canti romanceur, crust 
canti lightening bolt, crust dreamer (the two canti crusts are so very 
similar). Granted, some mix of geometry there, but any of these bike could 
be set up as a commuter, grocery getter, road bike, or rando bike.  I've 
been feeling guilty lately for owning these and spending money to build 
these out... shouldn't I be satisfied with one great all around bike (which 
any of these are) ?!?! But I love all 4 for different reasons and they're 
each set up differently so, what can you do?

On Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 7:19:58 AM UTC-7 Kiley Demond wrote:

> Some women love shoes, some love bicycles. I, too, identify with the 
> latter.
>
> However, I am someone who has 7 pairs of identical jeans (jean shorts for 
> summer) so I never have to think about what I will wear. Sure, the pairs 
> cycle through from "going out" to "paint-grade" and vary from dark to 
> faded, but I find a version that fits perfectly and that is it. I pair them 
> with white t-shirts with variation by season (long sleeves, short sleeves, 
> tank). (OK, in the interest of full disclosure, I do have some color in my 
> wardrobe, all of which is either a shade of blue or orange, and a few pairs 
> of pants in tan or white. I should also note that I have been self-employed 
> for over a decade and partially retired.)
>
> As far as bikes go... it is all about space to store them and money tied 
> up in them. My riding doesn't have enough variation because I don't ever 
> ride for speed anymore, no more lycra road-riding for me (I used to live on 
> the most popular bike route in the Bay Area near Stanford); just natural 
> routes with little to no traffic. Now, I would consider a second set of 
> wheels and doing the necessary mechanicking to change over for a longer 
> road-dominate ride. I also recall a short time when I had two cars; I was 
> newly divorced and my mid-life crisis consisted of adding a VW Beetle when 
> I had a Honda Odyssey. I sold the Beetle after 6 months because I didn't 
> like the decision of which car I would take, the maintenance of two cars, 
> jockeying the parking, etc. So, I do not appear to be someone who manages 
> multiples of similar-purpose items.
>
> More bikes may be in the future though... I would totally get having a 
> messed-up version to ride in theft-prone areas and a nice one to ride when 
> on a never-getting-off ride, however, I doubt I will be in the former sort 
> of location again (oh, my! How do people survive the Bay Area these days? 
> Bikes disappear in seconds on college campuses.) My hubby-in-kind loves 
> bicycles too, we just picked up a steel recumbent from a thrift store. He 
> rides a Scott now, but I feel like there might be a Joe Appaloosa under the 
> tree... (he is the 64cm guy, finally found a guy with a longer pbh than 
> mine). 
>
> I recognize that this fits as an answer to your OP by a fingernail hold
>
> Cheers, 
>
> kd
>
> On Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 5:52:31 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> I got a DM on Instagram from a new Gus owner. He is loving his Gus so 
>> much he said he might copy my idea and get another, and set them up 
>> differently. I’ve been emailing with a woman who wonders if getting a 
>> Rivendell mixte might be worth it since she already has a Clem L. It made 
>> me wonder if anyone else has had the same idea. 
>>
>> Also, this is an excuse to give you my unvarnished opinion on the matter.
>>
>> When I bought a second Platypus, people did not understand. You have *two, 
>> *they would say. I felt stupid admitting it, but I knew it was the right 
>> decision. I love a Platy. That model fits me so well, I love to ride it, 
>> and I love the look of it, too. Ok, people will say, but what about 
>> *variety*? You could get a different bike. True, but I know me. And me 
>> is guilty of having 7 pairs of jeans but only wearing 3. I have favorites. 
>>
>> I regret nothing. I ride both of those Platypuses every single week. When 
>> one is out of commission, I am greatly comforted that I have another. They 
>> are set up very differently, but I never think, “Oh, I wish this one was 
>> like that one.” They are different enough that I feel I have variety, but 
>> familiar to me in form and feel. I love to ride them both. And I never feel 
>> sheepish when people ask me about why I have two. 
>>
>> Today, I rode them both, my Pair O’ Platypuses. I started the day running 
>> errands by bike. The Overkill Shopping Platypus was the perfect choice for 
>> dropping a package at the post office.. Later, I took my sons on the River 
>> Trail to do some sightseeing. The Racing Platypus was the perfect choice 
>> for that. 
>>
>> Who else has been secretly coveting a duplicate bike? Who else adores 
>> their Rivendell so much that they just want a second of the exact same 
>> model? Pics in the