Re: [RBW] Re: ISO: New wheelset for Romulus

[Dave C]

Thank you! Yes, tubeless compatible matters. I believe it is increasingly 
common to run 38 mm tires tubeless. I mainly have experience with tubeless 
in the 2"+ widths.

On Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 3:39:16 PM UTC-7 Ryan Stanis wrote:

> FWIW, to second Aaron's suggestion, the Velocity Quill is an improvement 
> on the A23, as many have found the A23 too easy to dent/flat spot (myself 
> included).  It is a wider rim than the a23, enterprise, or pacenti brevet, 
> but any road caliper found on a riv shouldn't have issue with it's 
> width.  Maybe overkill if you're staying off rough roads and gravel, but 
> personally I'd rather spend the extra money for peace of mind.  As far as 
> Velocity hubs, some of them are rebranded Bitex, an industry standard in 
> prebuilt wheels. Unsure of their QR road models. 
>
> VO enterprise rim is NOT tubeless compatible if that is a current or 
> future concern. VO hubs are easily serviceable, and run for a good many 
> miles. I have been running a rear VO hub since 2017 in varying frequency of 
> use and have yet to replace bearings. If you're not trying to future proof 
> your wheelset, that $400ish price tag from VO is pretty sweet.
>
> Pacenti Brevets has recently shot up in price a good bit.  Nice looking 
> rim, tubeless compatible.  Seem to build up with relatively lower than 
> usual tension on the non drive side rear depending on what hub they're 
> paired with, and I have received at least one with a flat spot from the 
> factory.  But as the old adage goes, "sh*t happens". 
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> -Ryan 
> Keystone Bicycle Co.
> Philadelphia, PA
>

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[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville hub bags/rack, Nitto bars, Rene Herse

[Collin A]

All items are sold. Thanks everyone!

Collin in Sacramento

On Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 12:44:36 PM UTC-7 Collin A wrote:

> RH Tires are gone, but the rack/bags are still available. Open to 
> reasonable offers!
>
> Collin in Sactown
>
> On Friday, September 16, 2022 at 1:44:08 PM UTC-7 Collin A wrote:
>
>> There have been a couple nibbles on the rack and bags, but no takers. 
>> Updated below:
>>
>> Nitto Hub Area Rack with Sackville Bags - These are wonderful and are 
>> made for each other, practically new condition except for some garage dust. 
>> Super solid connection with some irish straps and classy looking. Also, 
>> pretty dang light, lighter than my bikepacking bags with a tubus rack! 
>> *Asking 
>> for $300 + shipping in a 14"x12"x6" box*
>>
>> Rene Herse Juniper Ridge Endurance - 650x48 knobby endurance casings. 
>> These have about 300 miles on them, but ride great on the local trails 
>> around Salt Lake City and Bay Area. No flats, slices, cuts, etc.
>> * Asking $120 shipped.*
>>
>> Collin in Sactown
>> On Monday, September 12, 2022 at 2:57:37 PM UTC-7 Collin A wrote:
>>
>>> PM'd ya!
>>>
>>> On Monday, September 12, 2022 at 10:14:46 AM UTC-6 Reid Echols wrote:
>>>
 Hi Collin, 

 I've got a like new Sackville Baggabond, if you're interested? 

 Either way, I might interested in those tires and the HAR. 

 Thanks, 
 Reid in Austin 

 On Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 1:10:32 PM UTC-5 Collin A wrote:

> Hey Folks,
>
> My wife is going through some adjustments on her homer, and now we've 
> got some spare parts! We are open for a trade for a backabike bag in 
> olive 
> or forest green if you've got one lying around...
>
> Photos:
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/fq8pdK8MorGTXYNN7
>
> Nitto Hub Area Rack with Sackville Bags - These are wonderful and are 
> made for each other, practically new condition except for some garage 
> dust. 
> Super solid connection with some irish straps and classy looking. Also, 
> pretty dang light, lighter than my bikepacking bags with a tubus rack! 
> Asking for $350 + shipping in a 14"x12"x6" box
>
> Nitto Albatross Bars - 56 cm (1 cm longer than the normal ones), again 
> in great condition. My wife clearly takes care of her bike much better 
> than 
> I do! Heat treated Alu variety. Asking $100+shipping in a 22"x8"x8" box
>
> Rene Herse Juniper Ridge Endurance - 650x48 knobby endurance casings. 
> These have about 300 miles on them, but ride great on the local trails 
> around Salt Lake City and Bay Area. No flats, slices, cuts, etc. Asking 
> $120 +shipping in a USPS regional flat rate box A.
>
> All shipping will be from 95816 and the cheapest option out there, 
> likely USPS or bikeflights.
>
> Cheers,
> Collin in Sactown
>


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Re: [RBW] Re: Bikes For Sale: Craigslist, ebay, etc. Fall 2022 edition

[Ryan]

I thought the frame looked like it was in nice shape


On Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 6:35:52 AM UTC-5 weste...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> As that forest green All Rounder comes with a lot of extras -- front and 
> rear Nitto Camping racks, Son dynamo front wheel plus original front wheel, 
> and a pile of parts and accessories I think it is not a bad deal -- the 
> $3000 is an asking price -- one might do better -- at $2500 that package is 
> well worth it, IMHO, and at $3000 it is still not that bad -- given that 
> custom Riv frames are now $5000+ and a Taiwan Riv frameset other than a 
> Clem is $1700-1900 this not a bottom-feeding bargain, but if were the right 
> size and someone was looking for a great riding classic Riv this would be 
> hard to match -- and it looks like it has had very little use. 
>
> Julian Westerhout
> Bloomington, IL  
>
> On Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 6:28:49 PM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Joe, you’re probably right that it is a 52 and the owner was measuring 
>> c-c or something. If it were closer to a 54-55 size I’d be inclined to try 
>> to negotiate a more reasonable price. That bike looks like it could use 
>> some love.
>>
>> On Sep 25, 2022, at 6:25 PM, Brian Turner  wrote:
>>
>> 
>>
>> The $3,000 AR is a 51cm. I reached out to the seller since she’s in my 
>> neck of the woods. I’m sure it’s a nice Riv for a project bike, but I agree 
>> it’s got too much going against it to fetch that asking price.
>>
>> On Sep 25, 2022, at 4:28 PM, Ryan  wrote:
>>
>> I confess mine has "Ryan Fleming" on it. My vanity would almost 
>> certainly discount the price...if I was going to sell it. My heirs' 
>> problem, not mine. Saddle level with a Pearl stem. Moustache bars. I'm 
>> still OK with that position and it's still a lovely bike...my issue is with 
>> the accursed Compass McClure tires I replaced the perfectly fine Pasela 26" 
>> X 1.5"  tires with   ...an upgrade that really wasn't necessary.
>>
>> On Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 3:03:10 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>
>>> Yeah that AR looks like the 52cm I had, which also had the dreaded 
>>> owner's name on the toptube..not the most brilliant idea in early Rivland. 
>>> $3000 is uh optimistic, there's a 50cm on Ebay that started there and 
>>> is now down to $2000 with no takers. They're nice production bikes with 
>>> beautiful paint and graphics but I think the low-ish bar heights available 
>>> with them are a struggle for current Riv Riders. 
>>>
>>> On Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 11:46:48 AM UTC-7 Ryan wrote:
>>>
 First one is a Waterford-built All-rounder. Same color as mine. Looks 
 like it wasn't ridden so much

 I don't have a FB account but I downloaded the screen shot and saw the 
 531 decal ...and the lugs. $3000.00. Too much? Someone might want to cover 
 over owner's initials , which was an option at the time. Nice bike. 26" 
 wheels? Looks like a sub 56cm size but just guessing

 Haven't ridden mine much lately , but I'm loath to part with it.

 On Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 11:25:06 AM UTC-5 JAS wrote:

> SAM $2400
> 51m
> Portland 
>
> https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/d/portland-rivendell-bicycle-works-sam/7536289932.html
>
> Romulus $1550
> 57cm
> Seattle
> https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/bik/7530803930.html
>
> Bleriot  $1950
> 55 cm
> Seattle
> https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/7518207928.html
>
> On Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 6:30:07 AM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Rivendell Touring
>> No size listed
>> $3,000 
>> Lexington, KY 
>>
>>
>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/399785835688755/?hoisted=false=search_code=null_story_type=post
>>
>> [image: 307812527_5541503645919163_3580851272735801391_n.jpg]
>>
>> Platypus
>> 60cm
>> $3,000
>> Grand Rapids, MI
>>
>>
>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1302632586938953/?hoisted=false=search_code=null_story_type=post
>>
>> [image: 302796712_4687769534658839_715238091324189516_n.jpg]
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Re: [RBW] Phil Wood 700c Single Speed Wheelset - 135/100

['Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch]

FWIW, I used a rear wheel spaced at 135mm for years in a frame spaced at 130mm. 
Takes a few seconds more to get the wheel in while you pull the dropouts apart 
a couple of mm on each side. No harm to the frame (a Rivendell Road Standard).

I recently switched back to a standard 130mm rear wheel, which fits perfectly 
in the frame.

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> On Sep 28, 2022, at 4:52 PM, Mike Ullmer  wrote:
> 
> I thought they were 130 spaced too when I bought em. I pulled them out of a 
> frame that was spaced at 130 and was surprised when the dropouts sprung back 
> in place. 
> 
> On Wed, Sep 28, 2022, 5:44 PM Ryan Stanis  > wrote:
> hot diggity daffodils, that's a sweet wheelset.  If it was 130mm rear spacing 
> I'd be game. Good luck with the sale!
> 
> -Ryan
> 
> On Wed, Sep 28, 2022 at 12:50 PM Michael Ullmer  > wrote:
> I have these posted on ebay, but thought there may be interest to the Riv 
> Crowd, particularly because it has a 135mm rear spaced hub and wide rims. 
> 
> Phil Wood 700c Single Speed Wheelset - 135/100 32H Rim Brake.
> 
> Front hub is spaced at 100mm
> 
> Rear hub is a rare Kiss Off Singlespeed Bolt-on, 135mm spaced
> 
> These came on a bike I bought and won't work for my purposes (I need a 120mm 
> spaced hub).
> 
> Unknown rims, though they are eyeleted and 22mm wide. 
> 
> Wheels spin smooth and are straight/true. These came on a bike that was built 
> up by a local shop here in Minneapolis (One on One). I expect they built the 
> wheels, but I can't confirm.
> 
> $350 plus actual shipping via Bikeflights
> 
> Pics here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/WP5bFAxJ7wEF2Jbu8 
> 
> 
> Mike in Minneapolis
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[RBW] Re: my new 2 speed coaster brake Susie

[Joe Bernard]

I don't know if I could live with no front brake lever to grab in an 
emergency stop - what if I forget it's coaster brake only??! - but this is 
SO cool. I love the "only what you need and nothing more" look and 
vibe..nice work, Matt! 

On Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 11:54:55 AM UTC-7 Matt Fitzgerald wrote:

> I've had my new Susie since June, but ordered the frame months earlier. 
> This gave me a lot of time to consider the dream setup, and time to sell 
> the Clem H I'd been riding for a couple of years. I loved that bike, but it 
> was a bit too much of a Lincoln Town Car to qualify as the dream bike I 
> dreamt of. This one fits the bill. It is a XL Susie in the green color. As 
> I purchased parts, I realized I was pursuing an idealized version of my 
> childhood bike. I grew up in the 1970's in northern michigan, riding a 
> green Schwinn sting ray that my father refashioned into a "bmx" when that 
> craze hit. The bike had a wild frame, fat tires, a coaster brake, single 
> speed, with black handlebars, a black saddle, and green pedals. As an 
> adult, my favorite (stolen) bike had been a Surly Cross Check set up as a 
> single speed, with rim brakes and north road bars. I loved that bike's 
> simplicity. 
>
> I'd never built a bike up from the frame before buying the Susie, but 
> youtube is my friend. While waiting on the frame, I bought a 2 speed 
> kickback sturmey archer hub, a salsa gordo front wheel with a black rim and 
> shimano dynamo hub, a black sugino RD2 crankset, a black seatpost, cheap 
> green oversized mb pedals, a black quill stem, a dynamo headlight, black 
> handlebar tape, and chunky black grips. All of these items were used but 
> the rear hub. I had a brooks cambium saddle, Surly ET tires, and an older 
> Nitto albatross handlebar on a bike I put together for my son. I switched 
> these out for stuff in our garage and he hasn't yet complained. The photo 
> below is of the bike with the Salsa sparrow handlebars I switched out for 
> the nittos. When the rear hub arrived, I took it to the wonderful folks at 
> Boulevard Bikes (I live in Chicago) and asked them to build a rear wheel. 
>
> And then, when the frame was delivered I realized how difficult it is to 
> set up a bike with vertical dropouts as a single speed! I bought a couple 
> of chains, a chain tool, and a pile of rear cogs. After 500,000 attempts, I 
> nailed it. 
>
> My first ride was from our place on the north side, down through various 
> paths in Lincoln Park, to State Street in the Gold Coast, into the loop, 
> then South on Michigan to Hyde Park, and back home along the Lakefront. It 
> was a gorgeous evening in mid-June, warm but not hot. The bike took me 
> straight back to childhood. It was geared way too high, so each turn of the 
> pedals rushed me forward. I've been riding a coaster brake Raleigh 20 for 
> years, and am very comfortable with that setup. For city riding, it 
> requires focus and a lot of anticipation, which are good practices 
> regardless of how you stop. The 2 speed kickback wasn't immediately 
> intuitive, but I immediately loved both the limitation it imposes, and the 
> option it provides. After a few months, switching between the two gears has 
> become second nature. 
>
> We spent a month up in Michigan this summer. Before leaving, I took the 
> bike back to Boulevard to make sure I hadn't done anything that would kill 
> me. I asked them to switch the gearing, anticipating a lot of hills in 
> Michigan. It didn't take them nearly as long as it took me, and they set up 
> a perfect gear ratio. I rode a mix of pavement, dirt roads and forest 
> trails daily, and grew to love the bike more with each ride. It is 
> comfortable and aggressive, quite relaxed, but able to burst and leap. The 
> hills made my legs stronger. I'll probably switch to a more conventional 
> setup with rim brakes and a rear derailer eventually, but for now, I'm in 
> bike heaven. 
>
> Gratefully, 
> Matt in Chicago
> [image: IMG_1873.JPG]
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Re: [RBW] FS: Phil Wood 700c Single Speed Wheelset - 135/100

[Mike Ullmer]

I thought they were 130 spaced too when I bought em. I pulled them out of a
frame that was spaced at 130 and was surprised when the dropouts sprung
back in place.

On Wed, Sep 28, 2022, 5:44 PM Ryan Stanis  wrote:

> hot diggity daffodils, that's a sweet wheelset.  If it was 130mm rear
> spacing I'd be game. Good luck with the sale!
>
> -Ryan
>
> On Wed, Sep 28, 2022 at 12:50 PM Michael Ullmer 
> wrote:
>
>> I have these posted on ebay, but thought there may be interest to the Riv
>> Crowd, particularly because it has a 135mm rear spaced hub and wide rims.
>>
>> Phil Wood 700c Single Speed Wheelset - 135/100 32H Rim Brake.
>>
>> Front hub is spaced at 100mm
>>
>> Rear hub is a rare Kiss Off Singlespeed Bolt-on, 135mm spaced
>>
>> These came on a bike I bought and won't work for my purposes (I need a
>> 120mm spaced hub).
>>
>> Unknown rims, though they are eyeleted and 22mm wide.
>>
>> Wheels spin smooth and are straight/true. These came on a bike that was
>> built up by a local shop here in Minneapolis (One on One). I expect they
>> built the wheels, but I can't confirm.
>>
>> $350 plus actual shipping via Bikeflights
>>
>> Pics here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/WP5bFAxJ7wEF2Jbu8
>>
>> Mike in Minneapolis
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[RBW] Re: my new 2 speed coaster brake Susie

[Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!]

Matt, what a treat to read your story and see the bike. (I will echo the 
call for more photos of the Susie, please.) I haven’t seen a Susie like 
this one, ever, and I really like its quirkiness. I was especially 
delighted to read of the Michigan connection - I moved to Michigan in 2021 
and have so enjoyed riding here. A bunch of Rivendell riders will gather 
for a ride in Grand Rapids October 15th, if you can join us with your 
Susie. PM me if you want the details. 

I know what it is to get the bike you want exactly, and the childhood 
connection is especially meaningful. Thank you for an enjoyable read, and I 
hope I get to see your bike in person next month!
Leah

On Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 2:54:55 PM UTC-4 Matt Fitzgerald wrote:

> I've had my new Susie since June, but ordered the frame months earlier. 
> This gave me a lot of time to consider the dream setup, and time to sell 
> the Clem H I'd been riding for a couple of years. I loved that bike, but it 
> was a bit too much of a Lincoln Town Car to qualify as the dream bike I 
> dreamt of. This one fits the bill. It is a XL Susie in the green color. As 
> I purchased parts, I realized I was pursuing an idealized version of my 
> childhood bike. I grew up in the 1970's in northern michigan, riding a 
> green Schwinn sting ray that my father refashioned into a "bmx" when that 
> craze hit. The bike had a wild frame, fat tires, a coaster brake, single 
> speed, with black handlebars, a black saddle, and green pedals. As an 
> adult, my favorite (stolen) bike had been a Surly Cross Check set up as a 
> single speed, with rim brakes and north road bars. I loved that bike's 
> simplicity. 
>
> I'd never built a bike up from the frame before buying the Susie, but 
> youtube is my friend. While waiting on the frame, I bought a 2 speed 
> kickback sturmey archer hub, a salsa gordo front wheel with a black rim and 
> shimano dynamo hub, a black sugino RD2 crankset, a black seatpost, cheap 
> green oversized mb pedals, a black quill stem, a dynamo headlight, black 
> handlebar tape, and chunky black grips. All of these items were used but 
> the rear hub. I had a brooks cambium saddle, Surly ET tires, and an older 
> Nitto albatross handlebar on a bike I put together for my son. I switched 
> these out for stuff in our garage and he hasn't yet complained. The photo 
> below is of the bike with the Salsa sparrow handlebars I switched out for 
> the nittos. When the rear hub arrived, I took it to the wonderful folks at 
> Boulevard Bikes (I live in Chicago) and asked them to build a rear wheel. 
>
> And then, when the frame was delivered I realized how difficult it is to 
> set up a bike with vertical dropouts as a single speed! I bought a couple 
> of chains, a chain tool, and a pile of rear cogs. After 500,000 attempts, I 
> nailed it. 
>
> My first ride was from our place on the north side, down through various 
> paths in Lincoln Park, to State Street in the Gold Coast, into the loop, 
> then South on Michigan to Hyde Park, and back home along the Lakefront. It 
> was a gorgeous evening in mid-June, warm but not hot. The bike took me 
> straight back to childhood. It was geared way too high, so each turn of the 
> pedals rushed me forward. I've been riding a coaster brake Raleigh 20 for 
> years, and am very comfortable with that setup. For city riding, it 
> requires focus and a lot of anticipation, which are good practices 
> regardless of how you stop. The 2 speed kickback wasn't immediately 
> intuitive, but I immediately loved both the limitation it imposes, and the 
> option it provides. After a few months, switching between the two gears has 
> become second nature. 
>
> We spent a month up in Michigan this summer. Before leaving, I took the 
> bike back to Boulevard to make sure I hadn't done anything that would kill 
> me. I asked them to switch the gearing, anticipating a lot of hills in 
> Michigan. It didn't take them nearly as long as it took me, and they set up 
> a perfect gear ratio. I rode a mix of pavement, dirt roads and forest 
> trails daily, and grew to love the bike more with each ride. It is 
> comfortable and aggressive, quite relaxed, but able to burst and leap. The 
> hills made my legs stronger. I'll probably switch to a more conventional 
> setup with rim brakes and a rear derailer eventually, but for now, I'm in 
> bike heaven. 
>
> Gratefully, 
> Matt in Chicago
> [image: IMG_1873.JPG]
>

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Re: [RBW] FS: Phil Wood 700c Single Speed Wheelset - 135/100

[Ryan Stanis]

hot diggity daffodils, that's a sweet wheelset.  If it was 130mm rear
spacing I'd be game. Good luck with the sale!

-Ryan

On Wed, Sep 28, 2022 at 12:50 PM Michael Ullmer  wrote:

> I have these posted on ebay, but thought there may be interest to the Riv
> Crowd, particularly because it has a 135mm rear spaced hub and wide rims.
>
> Phil Wood 700c Single Speed Wheelset - 135/100 32H Rim Brake.
>
> Front hub is spaced at 100mm
>
> Rear hub is a rare Kiss Off Singlespeed Bolt-on, 135mm spaced
>
> These came on a bike I bought and won't work for my purposes (I need a
> 120mm spaced hub).
>
> Unknown rims, though they are eyeleted and 22mm wide.
>
> Wheels spin smooth and are straight/true. These came on a bike that was
> built up by a local shop here in Minneapolis (One on One). I expect they
> built the wheels, but I can't confirm.
>
> $350 plus actual shipping via Bikeflights
>
> Pics here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/WP5bFAxJ7wEF2Jbu8
>
> Mike in Minneapolis
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Re: [RBW] Re: ISO: New wheelset for Romulus

[Ryan Stanis]

FWIW, to second Aaron's suggestion, the Velocity Quill is an improvement on
the A23, as many have found the A23 too easy to dent/flat spot (myself
included).  It is a wider rim than the a23, enterprise, or pacenti brevet,
but any road caliper found on a riv shouldn't have issue with it's
width.  Maybe overkill if you're staying off rough roads and gravel, but
personally I'd rather spend the extra money for peace of mind.  As far as
Velocity hubs, some of them are rebranded Bitex, an industry standard in
prebuilt wheels. Unsure of their QR road models.

VO enterprise rim is NOT tubeless compatible if that is a current or future
concern. VO hubs are easily serviceable, and run for a good many miles. I
have been running a rear VO hub since 2017 in varying frequency of use and
have yet to replace bearings. If you're not trying to future proof your
wheelset, that $400ish price tag from VO is pretty sweet.

Pacenti Brevets has recently shot up in price a good bit.  Nice looking
rim, tubeless compatible.  Seem to build up with relatively lower than
usual tension on the non drive side rear depending on what hub they're
paired with, and I have received at least one with a flat spot from the
factory.  But as the old adage goes, "sh*t happens".

Hope this helps!

-Ryan
Keystone Bicycle Co.
Philadelphia, PA

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[RBW] Re: my new 2 speed coaster brake Susie

[J Imler]

Requesting more drivetrain pics.
On Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 11:54:55 AM UTC-7 Matt Fitzgerald wrote:

> I've had my new Susie since June, but ordered the frame months earlier. 
> This gave me a lot of time to consider the dream setup, and time to sell 
> the Clem H I'd been riding for a couple of years. I loved that bike, but it 
> was a bit too much of a Lincoln Town Car to qualify as the dream bike I 
> dreamt of. This one fits the bill. It is a XL Susie in the green color. As 
> I purchased parts, I realized I was pursuing an idealized version of my 
> childhood bike. I grew up in the 1970's in northern michigan, riding a 
> green Schwinn sting ray that my father refashioned into a "bmx" when that 
> craze hit. The bike had a wild frame, fat tires, a coaster brake, single 
> speed, with black handlebars, a black saddle, and green pedals. As an 
> adult, my favorite (stolen) bike had been a Surly Cross Check set up as a 
> single speed, with rim brakes and north road bars. I loved that bike's 
> simplicity. 
>
> I'd never built a bike up from the frame before buying the Susie, but 
> youtube is my friend. While waiting on the frame, I bought a 2 speed 
> kickback sturmey archer hub, a salsa gordo front wheel with a black rim and 
> shimano dynamo hub, a black sugino RD2 crankset, a black seatpost, cheap 
> green oversized mb pedals, a black quill stem, a dynamo headlight, black 
> handlebar tape, and chunky black grips. All of these items were used but 
> the rear hub. I had a brooks cambium saddle, Surly ET tires, and an older 
> Nitto albatross handlebar on a bike I put together for my son. I switched 
> these out for stuff in our garage and he hasn't yet complained. The photo 
> below is of the bike with the Salsa sparrow handlebars I switched out for 
> the nittos. When the rear hub arrived, I took it to the wonderful folks at 
> Boulevard Bikes (I live in Chicago) and asked them to build a rear wheel. 
>
> And then, when the frame was delivered I realized how difficult it is to 
> set up a bike with vertical dropouts as a single speed! I bought a couple 
> of chains, a chain tool, and a pile of rear cogs. After 500,000 attempts, I 
> nailed it. 
>
> My first ride was from our place on the north side, down through various 
> paths in Lincoln Park, to State Street in the Gold Coast, into the loop, 
> then South on Michigan to Hyde Park, and back home along the Lakefront. It 
> was a gorgeous evening in mid-June, warm but not hot. The bike took me 
> straight back to childhood. It was geared way too high, so each turn of the 
> pedals rushed me forward. I've been riding a coaster brake Raleigh 20 for 
> years, and am very comfortable with that setup. For city riding, it 
> requires focus and a lot of anticipation, which are good practices 
> regardless of how you stop. The 2 speed kickback wasn't immediately 
> intuitive, but I immediately loved both the limitation it imposes, and the 
> option it provides. After a few months, switching between the two gears has 
> become second nature. 
>
> We spent a month up in Michigan this summer. Before leaving, I took the 
> bike back to Boulevard to make sure I hadn't done anything that would kill 
> me. I asked them to switch the gearing, anticipating a lot of hills in 
> Michigan. It didn't take them nearly as long as it took me, and they set up 
> a perfect gear ratio. I rode a mix of pavement, dirt roads and forest 
> trails daily, and grew to love the bike more with each ride. It is 
> comfortable and aggressive, quite relaxed, but able to burst and leap. The 
> hills made my legs stronger. I'll probably switch to a more conventional 
> setup with rim brakes and a rear derailer eventually, but for now, I'm in 
> bike heaven. 
>
> Gratefully, 
> Matt in Chicago
> [image: IMG_1873.JPG]
>

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[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto MT10 DirtDrop stem, 25.4, perfect

[Joe Bernard]

SOLD. To a very nice person! 

On Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 12:36:39 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote:

> Even by my "Lordy I hate scratches" standard this one is ridiculous, it 
> looks brand new! 
>
> 10cm
> 25.4 clamp
> 190mm quill (same height as 225 Tallux cuz of the upjutting) 
>
> $80 shipped 48 states 
> Email/text for the mo pics and questions and such as 
> joeremi62 gmail com
> text 415 786 4623 <(415)%20786-4623>
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Re: [RBW] help identify a small part and a source for it

[Kim Hetzel]

https://www.modernbike.com/dia-compe-serrated-washer-for-rgc-agc--superbe-bag-of-10

Hope this helps.

Kim Hetzel
Yelm, WA.
On Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 6:53:13 AM UTC-7 brok...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> It's been a while, but I used to buy these unthreaded aluminum spacers in 
> lengths long enough to cut to exact size as needed. Granted, it's not 
> clever reuse of readily available bike hardware, but I like the clean look 
> of it, and you can fashion them into whatever size you need for the 
> application:
>
> https://www.mcmaster.com/spacers/unthreaded-spacers/aluminum-unthreaded-spacers/system-of-measurement~metric/
>
> On Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 7:48:56 AM UTC-4 Jennings wrote:
>
>> I used a cork from a wine bottle.
>>
>> On Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 11:46:41 AM UTC-4 J J wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks Mike Godwin, David, and Garth. I appreciate the suggestions and 
>>> creative solutions!
>>>
>>> On Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 4:48:36 AM UTC-4 Garth wrote:
>>>
 I like the idea of the plumbing washers and/or anything one wouldn't 
 normally consider !  
>>>
>>>

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[RBW] Re: my new 2 speed coaster brake Susie

[Paul Choi]

Bike looks simple and fun. Appreciate the backstory on the Sting Ray. I 
have fond memories of riding my orange Raleigh Chopper down the street of 
East Lansing MI in 1978. I then switched to BMX racing with a gold FMF 
bike. Now I ride a Rosco. 
Good times! Enjoy the new Riv. Such a great time to be able to ride these 
great bikes. 

On Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 11:54:55 AM UTC-7 Matt Fitzgerald wrote:

> I've had my new Susie since June, but ordered the frame months earlier. 
> This gave me a lot of time to consider the dream setup, and time to sell 
> the Clem H I'd been riding for a couple of years. I loved that bike, but it 
> was a bit too much of a Lincoln Town Car to qualify as the dream bike I 
> dreamt of. This one fits the bill. It is a XL Susie in the green color. As 
> I purchased parts, I realized I was pursuing an idealized version of my 
> childhood bike. I grew up in the 1970's in northern michigan, riding a 
> green Schwinn sting ray that my father refashioned into a "bmx" when that 
> craze hit. The bike had a wild frame, fat tires, a coaster brake, single 
> speed, with black handlebars, a black saddle, and green pedals. As an 
> adult, my favorite (stolen) bike had been a Surly Cross Check set up as a 
> single speed, with rim brakes and north road bars. I loved that bike's 
> simplicity. 
>
> I'd never built a bike up from the frame before buying the Susie, but 
> youtube is my friend. While waiting on the frame, I bought a 2 speed 
> kickback sturmey archer hub, a salsa gordo front wheel with a black rim and 
> shimano dynamo hub, a black sugino RD2 crankset, a black seatpost, cheap 
> green oversized mb pedals, a black quill stem, a dynamo headlight, black 
> handlebar tape, and chunky black grips. All of these items were used but 
> the rear hub. I had a brooks cambium saddle, Surly ET tires, and an older 
> Nitto albatross handlebar on a bike I put together for my son. I switched 
> these out for stuff in our garage and he hasn't yet complained. The photo 
> below is of the bike with the Salsa sparrow handlebars I switched out for 
> the nittos. When the rear hub arrived, I took it to the wonderful folks at 
> Boulevard Bikes (I live in Chicago) and asked them to build a rear wheel. 
>
> And then, when the frame was delivered I realized how difficult it is to 
> set up a bike with vertical dropouts as a single speed! I bought a couple 
> of chains, a chain tool, and a pile of rear cogs. After 500,000 attempts, I 
> nailed it. 
>
> My first ride was from our place on the north side, down through various 
> paths in Lincoln Park, to State Street in the Gold Coast, into the loop, 
> then South on Michigan to Hyde Park, and back home along the Lakefront. It 
> was a gorgeous evening in mid-June, warm but not hot. The bike took me 
> straight back to childhood. It was geared way too high, so each turn of the 
> pedals rushed me forward. I've been riding a coaster brake Raleigh 20 for 
> years, and am very comfortable with that setup. For city riding, it 
> requires focus and a lot of anticipation, which are good practices 
> regardless of how you stop. The 2 speed kickback wasn't immediately 
> intuitive, but I immediately loved both the limitation it imposes, and the 
> option it provides. After a few months, switching between the two gears has 
> become second nature. 
>
> We spent a month up in Michigan this summer. Before leaving, I took the 
> bike back to Boulevard to make sure I hadn't done anything that would kill 
> me. I asked them to switch the gearing, anticipating a lot of hills in 
> Michigan. It didn't take them nearly as long as it took me, and they set up 
> a perfect gear ratio. I rode a mix of pavement, dirt roads and forest 
> trails daily, and grew to love the bike more with each ride. It is 
> comfortable and aggressive, quite relaxed, but able to burst and leap. The 
> hills made my legs stronger. I'll probably switch to a more conventional 
> setup with rim brakes and a rear derailer eventually, but for now, I'm in 
> bike heaven. 
>
> Gratefully, 
> Matt in Chicago
> [image: IMG_1873.JPG]
>

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[RBW] Re: Bikes For Sale: Craigslist, ebay, etc. Fall 2022 edition

['Joel S' via RBW Owners Bunch]

The Touring looks like a smaller size.  The original Rivendells, my 
favorites. 

On Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 9:30:07 AM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote:

> Rivendell Touring
> No size listed
> $3,000 
> Lexington, KY 
>
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/399785835688755/?hoisted=false=search_code=null_story_type=post
>
> [image: 307812527_5541503645919163_3580851272735801391_n.jpg]
>
> Platypus
> 60cm
> $3,000
> Grand Rapids, MI
>
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1302632586938953/?hoisted=false=search_code=null_story_type=post
>
> [image: 302796712_4687769534658839_715238091324189516_n.jpg]
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[RBW] FS: Phil Wood 700c Single Speed Wheelset - 135/100

[Michael Ullmer]

I have these posted on ebay, but thought there may be interest to the Riv 
Crowd, particularly because it has a 135mm rear spaced hub and wide rims. 

Phil Wood 700c Single Speed Wheelset - 135/100 32H Rim Brake.

Front hub is spaced at 100mm

Rear hub is a rare Kiss Off Singlespeed Bolt-on, 135mm spaced

These came on a bike I bought and won't work for my purposes (I need a 
120mm spaced hub).

Unknown rims, though they are eyeleted and 22mm wide. 

Wheels spin smooth and are straight/true. These came on a bike that was 
built up by a local shop here in Minneapolis (One on One). I expect they 
built the wheels, but I can't confirm.

$350 plus actual shipping via Bikeflights

Pics here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/WP5bFAxJ7wEF2Jbu8

Mike in Minneapolis

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Re: [RBW] Re: Do you Rapid Rise? (Share pics and thoughts)

[Pancake]

Exactly right Eric, that photo shows the third pulley just disengaged 
because it’s in the tallest gear on the cassette and middle chainring. Less 
slack in the chain means the chain is pulling the derailer mechanism 
forward enough to disengage the third pulley. But when you shift down the 
third pulley engages and makes it act like a longer cage derailler, eating 
up slack and avoiding chain slap while all the while keeping the lowest 
pulleys far off the ground. It’s clever! But Dad needs a read rack and 
panniers to make grocery trips easier so the bike will be in my garage 
again soon - I’ll take some closer up photos in different positions then. 
I do wonder ho/if  a significantly larger pulley could do something similar 
but that’s above my pay grade. 
Abe

On Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 8:33:01 AM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> Nice one, Pancake. Dang, those mechs are wild. Looks like the smallest 
> pulley wheel isn't engaged in this position?
>
> On Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 10:26:37 AM UTC-4 Pancake wrote:
>
>> [image: D7524129-0A85-4CDF-8977-5CB6316AF1EA.jpeg]Built up a Nishiki Bel 
>> Air for my dad as a grocery getter … including the triple pulley read 
>> derailer:
>>
>> On Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 3:58:36 AM UTC-7 J J wrote:
>>
>>> [image: SunTour 3 pulley system.jpg]
>>>
>>> A few months ago I saw a SunTour XC triple pulley RD for the first time. 
>>> Pictured 
>>> here. It was on an old mountain bike that hangs high on a wall in a DC 
>>> bike shop. I was confused and intrigued. The extremely ornery, loud, 
>>> and hilarious shop foreman, who was helping a customer, noticed me staring 
>>> at it. He said, “Cool, huh?” 
>>>
>>> I nodded and pointed to the XC. “It has three….?” 
>>>
>>> Shouting over the customer the mechanic said: “Exactly, bro. Three. A 
>>> triple. It’s wild. That was my daily ride since forever. But you see the 
>>> seat tube? Some asshole took a crowbar to the lock and crushed it. Couldn’t 
>>> even steal it properly. It’s too far gone to repair. So I hung it for 
>>> posterity. And before you ask, no, I will not sell you that derailleur.” 
>>> Then he turned back to the customer.  
>>> On Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 6:56:36 PM UTC-4 Garth wrote:
>>>
 I'd buy one of those cool looking Suntour Rd's any day ! Man I miss 
 Suntour stuff.  I have no need or desire for a reverse direction RD 
 though. 
 On Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 5:46:37 PM UTC-4 Luke Hendrickson 
 wrote:

> It’s super cool!
>
> On Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 6:20:03 AM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Wow, Luke, I've never seen one of those. I had to check out Disraeli 
>> Gears 
>> for
>>  
>> more info. 
>>
>> "So what in heaven’s name is this? SunTour were wrestling with the 
>> demands of the new mountain bikes, with their triple chainsets and huge 
>> gear capacities. They hated the very long pulley cages, which had 
>> limited 
>> ground clearance and irritating chain slap - so they invented the ‘3 
>> Pulley 
>> System’. With one brilliant stroke it gave huge capacity with a 
>> relatively 
>> short cage. Ground clearance was restored, chain slap minimised.
>>
>> Fantastic - except for the fact that it looked so weird that, as you 
>> cycled by, dogs barked, babies cried and your friends laughed. At you, 
>> not 
>> with you. Sales were lamentably low."
>>
>> On Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 2:14:50 AM UTC-4 Luke Hendrickson 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> [image: 40650634-AA3B-48BE-A3F3-09AC3632AB79.jpeg]
>>>
>>> I shall most likely be buying this as my friend (Jim of Merry Sales) 
>>> is involved, I want to support Riv, and this will officially be the 
>>> only 
>>> good-looking contemporary rd made. That said, I happen to love what I’m 
>>> running rn: a three pulley Suntour XC from about 1986.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Monday, September 26, 2022 at 1:40:59 PM UTC-7 J J wrote:
>>>
 Thanks for sending the excerpts, Eric! Super interesting to read 
 Grant’s thoughts so early on. That was the seed that led to him to 
 the wild idea of designing and then manufacturing his own low normal 
 RDs.

 On Monday, September 26, 2022 at 4:10:07 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com 
 wrote:

> I was reading some Rivendell Readers this weekend and encountered 
> a few mentions of Rapid Rise mechs. Interesting to see Grant's takes 
> when 
> Rapid Rise was new and in production. 
>
> These are from RR 33 (Fall 2004) and RR 22 (Winter 2001). 
>
> [image: IMG_2712 2.jpg]
>
> [image: IMG_2711 2.jpg]
>


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Re: [RBW] Re: Do you Rapid Rise? (Share pics and thoughts)

[Eric Marth]

Nice one, Pancake. Dang, those mechs are wild. Looks like the smallest 
pulley wheel isn't engaged in this position?

On Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 10:26:37 AM UTC-4 Pancake wrote:

> [image: D7524129-0A85-4CDF-8977-5CB6316AF1EA.jpeg]Built up a Nishiki Bel 
> Air for my dad as a grocery getter … including the triple pulley read 
> derailer:
>
> On Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 3:58:36 AM UTC-7 J J wrote:
>
>> [image: SunTour 3 pulley system.jpg]
>>
>> A few months ago I saw a SunTour XC triple pulley RD for the first time. 
>> Pictured 
>> here. It was on an old mountain bike that hangs high on a wall in a DC 
>> bike shop. I was confused and intrigued. The extremely ornery, loud, and 
>> hilarious shop foreman, who was helping a customer, noticed me staring at 
>> it. He said, “Cool, huh?” 
>>
>> I nodded and pointed to the XC. “It has three….?” 
>>
>> Shouting over the customer the mechanic said: “Exactly, bro. Three. A 
>> triple. It’s wild. That was my daily ride since forever. But you see the 
>> seat tube? Some asshole took a crowbar to the lock and crushed it. Couldn’t 
>> even steal it properly. It’s too far gone to repair. So I hung it for 
>> posterity. And before you ask, no, I will not sell you that derailleur.” 
>> Then he turned back to the customer.  
>> On Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 6:56:36 PM UTC-4 Garth wrote:
>>
>>> I'd buy one of those cool looking Suntour Rd's any day ! Man I miss 
>>> Suntour stuff.  I have no need or desire for a reverse direction RD though. 
>>> On Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 5:46:37 PM UTC-4 Luke Hendrickson 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 It’s super cool!

 On Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 6:20:03 AM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com 
 wrote:

> Wow, Luke, I've never seen one of those. I had to check out Disraeli 
> Gears 
> for
>  
> more info. 
>
> "So what in heaven’s name is this? SunTour were wrestling with the 
> demands of the new mountain bikes, with their triple chainsets and huge 
> gear capacities. They hated the very long pulley cages, which had limited 
> ground clearance and irritating chain slap - so they invented the ‘3 
> Pulley 
> System’. With one brilliant stroke it gave huge capacity with a 
> relatively 
> short cage. Ground clearance was restored, chain slap minimised.
>
> Fantastic - except for the fact that it looked so weird that, as you 
> cycled by, dogs barked, babies cried and your friends laughed. At you, 
> not 
> with you. Sales were lamentably low."
>
> On Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 2:14:50 AM UTC-4 Luke Hendrickson 
> wrote:
>
>> [image: 40650634-AA3B-48BE-A3F3-09AC3632AB79.jpeg]
>>
>> I shall most likely be buying this as my friend (Jim of Merry Sales) 
>> is involved, I want to support Riv, and this will officially be the only 
>> good-looking contemporary rd made. That said, I happen to love what I’m 
>> running rn: a three pulley Suntour XC from about 1986.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Monday, September 26, 2022 at 1:40:59 PM UTC-7 J J wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks for sending the excerpts, Eric! Super interesting to read 
>>> Grant’s thoughts so early on. That was the seed that led to him to 
>>> the wild idea of designing and then manufacturing his own low normal 
>>> RDs.
>>>
>>> On Monday, September 26, 2022 at 4:10:07 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 I was reading some Rivendell Readers this weekend and encountered a 
 few mentions of Rapid Rise mechs. Interesting to see Grant's takes 
 when 
 Rapid Rise was new and in production. 

 These are from RR 33 (Fall 2004) and RR 22 (Winter 2001). 

 [image: IMG_2712 2.jpg]

 [image: IMG_2711 2.jpg]

>>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: The World's Ride

[Eric Floden]

haha, me too

great pics

On Wed, 28 Sept 2022 at 06:41, 'mark etze' via RBW Owners Bunch <
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> I want to be the guy in Cuba.
>
>
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Re: [RBW] help identify a small part and a source for it

[Brian Turner]

It's been a while, but I used to buy these unthreaded aluminum spacers in 
lengths long enough to cut to exact size as needed. Granted, it's not 
clever reuse of readily available bike hardware, but I like the clean look 
of it, and you can fashion them into whatever size you need for the 
application:
https://www.mcmaster.com/spacers/unthreaded-spacers/aluminum-unthreaded-spacers/system-of-measurement~metric/

On Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 7:48:56 AM UTC-4 Jennings wrote:

> I used a cork from a wine bottle.
>
> On Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 11:46:41 AM UTC-4 J J wrote:
>
>> Thanks Mike Godwin, David, and Garth. I appreciate the suggestions and 
>> creative solutions!
>>
>> On Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 4:48:36 AM UTC-4 Garth wrote:
>>
>>> I like the idea of the plumbing washers and/or anything one wouldn't 
>>> normally consider !  
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: The World's Ride

['mark etze' via RBW Owners Bunch]

I want to be the guy in Cuba. 

On Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 9:34:36 AM UTC-4 mcgr...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> Interesting, thanks.  Cool to see several double-top-tube bicycles in 
> there!
>
> On Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 8:34:49 PM UTC-4 John Rinker wrote:
>
>> Some lovely photos by Steve McCurry of very utilitarian bicycles around 
>> the world. Of course, these really make our 'fancy' bikes look even that 
>> more fancy...in a good way!
>>
>> Steve McCurry 'The World's Ride' 
>> 
>> [image: india-11443.jpeg]
>> Cheers, John
>>
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[RBW] Re: The World's Ride

[James M]

Interesting, thanks.  Cool to see several double-top-tube bicycles in there!

On Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 8:34:49 PM UTC-4 John Rinker wrote:

> Some lovely photos by Steve McCurry of very utilitarian bicycles around 
> the world. Of course, these really make our 'fancy' bikes look even that 
> more fancy...in a good way!
>
> Steve McCurry 'The World's Ride' 
> 
> [image: india-11443.jpeg]
> Cheers, John
>

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[RBW] Re: The World's Ride

['peech1...@yahoo.com' via RBW Owners Bunch]

thanks for that.  tlp

On Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 8:34:49 PM UTC-4 John Rinker wrote:

> Some lovely photos by Steve McCurry of very utilitarian bicycles around 
> the world. Of course, these really make our 'fancy' bikes look even that 
> more fancy...in a good way!
>
> Steve McCurry 'The World's Ride' 
> 
> [image: india-11443.jpeg]
> Cheers, John
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Re: [RBW] help identify a small part and a source for it

[Jennings]

I used a cork from a wine bottle.

On Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 11:46:41 AM UTC-4 J J wrote:

> Thanks Mike Godwin, David, and Garth. I appreciate the suggestions and 
> creative solutions!
>
> On Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 4:48:36 AM UTC-4 Garth wrote:
>
>> I like the idea of the plumbing washers and/or anything one wouldn't 
>> normally consider !  
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Bikes For Sale: Craigslist, ebay, etc. Fall 2022 edition

[Julian Westerhout]

As that forest green All Rounder comes with a lot of extras -- front and 
rear Nitto Camping racks, Son dynamo front wheel plus original front wheel, 
and a pile of parts and accessories I think it is not a bad deal -- the 
$3000 is an asking price -- one might do better -- at $2500 that package is 
well worth it, IMHO, and at $3000 it is still not that bad -- given that 
custom Riv frames are now $5000+ and a Taiwan Riv frameset other than a 
Clem is $1700-1900 this not a bottom-feeding bargain, but if were the right 
size and someone was looking for a great riding classic Riv this would be 
hard to match -- and it looks like it has had very little use. 

Julian Westerhout
Bloomington, IL  

On Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 6:28:49 PM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com wrote:

> Joe, you’re probably right that it is a 52 and the owner was measuring c-c 
> or something. If it were closer to a 54-55 size I’d be inclined to try to 
> negotiate a more reasonable price. That bike looks like it could use some 
> love.
>
> On Sep 25, 2022, at 6:25 PM, Brian Turner  wrote:
>
> 
>
> The $3,000 AR is a 51cm. I reached out to the seller since she’s in my 
> neck of the woods. I’m sure it’s a nice Riv for a project bike, but I agree 
> it’s got too much going against it to fetch that asking price.
>
> On Sep 25, 2022, at 4:28 PM, Ryan  wrote:
>
> I confess mine has "Ryan Fleming" on it. My vanity would almost certainly 
> discount the price...if I was going to sell it. My heirs' problem, not 
> mine. Saddle level with a Pearl stem. Moustache bars. I'm still OK with 
> that position and it's still a lovely bike...my issue is with the accursed 
> Compass McClure tires I replaced the perfectly fine Pasela 26" X 1.5"  
> tires with   ...an upgrade that really wasn't necessary.
>
> On Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 3:03:10 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> Yeah that AR looks like the 52cm I had, which also had the dreaded 
>> owner's name on the toptube..not the most brilliant idea in early Rivland. 
>> $3000 is uh optimistic, there's a 50cm on Ebay that started there and 
>> is now down to $2000 with no takers. They're nice production bikes with 
>> beautiful paint and graphics but I think the low-ish bar heights available 
>> with them are a struggle for current Riv Riders. 
>>
>> On Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 11:46:48 AM UTC-7 Ryan wrote:
>>
>>> First one is a Waterford-built All-rounder. Same color as mine. Looks 
>>> like it wasn't ridden so much
>>>
>>> I don't have a FB account but I downloaded the screen shot and saw the 
>>> 531 decal ...and the lugs. $3000.00. Too much? Someone might want to cover 
>>> over owner's initials , which was an option at the time. Nice bike. 26" 
>>> wheels? Looks like a sub 56cm size but just guessing
>>>
>>> Haven't ridden mine much lately , but I'm loath to part with it.
>>>
>>> On Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 11:25:06 AM UTC-5 JAS wrote:
>>>
 SAM $2400
 51m
 Portland 

 https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/d/portland-rivendell-bicycle-works-sam/7536289932.html

 Romulus $1550
 57cm
 Seattle
 https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/bik/7530803930.html

 Bleriot  $1950
 55 cm
 Seattle
 https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/7518207928.html

 On Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 6:30:07 AM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com 
 wrote:

> Rivendell Touring
> No size listed
> $3,000 
> Lexington, KY 
>
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/399785835688755/?hoisted=false=search_code=null_story_type=post
>
> [image: 307812527_5541503645919163_3580851272735801391_n.jpg]
>
> Platypus
> 60cm
> $3,000
> Grand Rapids, MI
>
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1302632586938953/?hoisted=false=search_code=null_story_type=post
>
> [image: 302796712_4687769534658839_715238091324189516_n.jpg]
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[RBW] FS: Dia-Compe ENE Touring Hubset Front & Rear 36H 6/7-speed Silver 130mm NEW in box

[Kim Hetzel]

I bought this Dia-Compe ENE Touring Hubset with the intentions of building 
a new wheelset to reduce the weight off of existing wheelset on my Raleigh 
Elkhorn. That never materialized. Instead, I purchased a Rivendell Clem 
Smith Jr. "L" bicycle instead and solved my problems.

The hubs are brand new and in perfect condition.
 Front
Spacing: 100mm O.L.D.
Hole count: 36H
Axle: 9x1
Flange diameter: 60.9mm
Flange-to-flange: 66.5mm
Weight, w/ skewer: 279g
Rear
Spacing: 130mm O.L.D.
Hole count: 36H
Axle: 10x1
Threading: 6- & 7-speed freewheel
Flange diameter: 60.9mm
Flange-to-flange: 59mm
Weight, w/ skewer: 332g

I am asking $115.00, shipped in the CONUS.
Paypal payment preferred.

https://i.imgur.com/HmGgBBm.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/zlqeBsW.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/2JvuJIt.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/lT1T3Kx.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/AYp5P8F.jpg

If you have any questions or interests, feel free to email me.

Kim Hetzel
Yelm, WA.

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[RBW] For Sale: Dia-Compe ENE Touring Hubset Front & Rear 36H 6/7-speed Silver 130mm NEW in box

[Kim Hetzel]

I bought this Dia-Compe ENE Touring Hubset with the intentions of building 
a new wheelset to reduce the weight off of existing wheelset on my Raleigh 
Elkhorn. That never materialized. Instead, I purchased a Rivendell Clem 
Smith Jr. "L" bicycle instead and solved my problems.
The hubs are brand new and in perfect condition.
 Front
Spacing: 100mm O.L.D.
Hole count: 36H
Axle: 9x1
Flange diameter: 60.9mm
Flange-to-flange: 66.5mm
Weight, w/ skewer: 279g
Rear
Spacing: 130mm O.L.D.
Hole count: 36H
Axle: 10x1
Threading: 6- & 7-speed freewheel
Flange diameter: 60.9mm
Flange-to-flange: 59mm
Weight, w/ skewer: 332g

I am asking $115.00, shipped in the CONUS.
Paypal payment preferred.

https://i.imgur.com/HmGgBBm.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/zlqeBsW.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/2JvuJIt.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/lT1T3Kx.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/AYp5P8F.jpg

If you have any questions or interests, feel free to email me.

Kim Hetzel
Yelm, WA.

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