Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2023

Bike Recyclery has a NOS 60cm Yves Gomez for $1499.99 https://bikerecyclery.com/nos-rivendell-yves-gomez-betty-foy-frameset-fork-hs-br-bb-60cm-700c-fenders-racks-heart-cutout-lugs-black-white-gold/ On Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 12:50:33 PM UTC-5 Matthew Williams wrote: > A. Homer Hilsen

Re: [RBW] Front Derailleur Suggestions

Matthew, The rear looks like an M772, and the front an M786 maybe? -Danny On Tue, Aug 15, 2023 at 6:29 PM Matthew Williams < matthewwilliamsdes...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all, could someone please identify this pair of Deore XT derailleurs? > > -- > You received this m

Re: [RBW] WTB: affordable 650b wheelset

Hi Sofie, I’m not the seller, but this wheelset was recently posted to the list. https://groups.google.com/u/1/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/KanW5dswrsQ/m/NgCkgjd8AAAJ -Danny On Sun, Apr 24, 2022 at 3:55 PM Sofie C wrote: > Casually seeking a used set of wheels, ideally under $400. Would l

off-list: Re: [RBW] FS: Rivendell Trunksack, Paul Cantis and Levers, Blue Lug Cap, MKS Pedals

Hey Chris, happy fourth! Would you do the pedals and levers for $150? -Danny Madison, WI On Mon, Jul 4, 2022 at 1:52 PM Chris Halasz wrote: > Happy Fourth of July everyone! > > Some parts I was planning to use for an additional bike, but need the > space more than the hoarding. Ph

Re: [RBW] Rosco Platypus Presale

James, the pre-sale is today at noon pacific time. https://www.rivbike.com/products/rosco-platypus-presale-eta-early-august -Danny On Thu, Jul 14, 2022 at 8:51 AM James Valiensi wrote: > I remember when Rivendell used to be cool… > Now they seem greedy and sanctimonious. > I had some

Re: [RBW] WTB, maybe - Boscomoose Handlebar

had a Boscomoose to trade you for that FacePlater. If you decide to sell it, please get in touch! -Danny On Thu, Aug 25, 2022 at 9:23 PM Richard Rose wrote: > After swapping out my Tosco for a Bosco, I think I might want to get a > Boscomoose. So, if anyone has one for sale or possible tr

Re: [RBW] Susie / Gus questions

and looking forward to seeing how it handles. Like others have said, the Susie is a really lively ride and a joy to be on. I've yet to try a Gus or Clem in my size, so not much help for comparison there. -Danny On Thu, Oct 20, 2022 at 10:58 AM Paul Clifton wrote: > I just want to reiterate my thoug

Re: [RBW] Adding pedal pins

fine. Use an 3/32" or 1/8" bit---the smaller size (3/32") means a tighter fit, but the 1/8" is fine, and makes it easier to screw in. These screw in real easy with a 2mm <http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/tl019.htm> or 5/64" allen wrench. * https://www.rivbike.com/p

Re: [RBW] Riv-ish cycling in Door County, WI

e main highway on the bay side that would connect you to other parks and small towns. Hopefully someone with more experience in the area will chime in with some routes. -Danny On Sun, Aug 7, 2022 at 8:15 PM Forrest Meyer wrote: > Any tips or recommendations for good cycling, on Rivendell bike

Re: [RBW] Re: How Many Bars on the Appaloosa?

adjustability. If I do, I'll start a thread on the bobs list for that project. -Danny On Tue, Aug 9, 2022 at 7:17 AM Eric Marth wrote: > Thanks, also, Danny for the inspiring pics a while back of your reverse > mounted Suntour Power Thumb shifters. I'm loving them set up that way. I > got

Re: [RBW] WTB: Cheap short threaded v-brakes/canti shoes

Joe, I think these are the same size as the ones Riv sells, just in the standard black or salmon KS compounds. Might be worth a try? https://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=102673 Kool Stop model #s KS-CTB / KS-CTSA in case you want to shop around. -Danny On Mon, Aug 8

Re: [RBW] front derailleur on a Gus?

Is the Gus seat tube ovalized down at the bottom like the Susie? I seem to remember being the case. If so, I ran into an issue trying to fit a low clamp FD with a 24-34-guard setup on a Silver crankset on my Susie. Clamp would have been on the ovalized portion. -Danny On Wed, Jan 4, 2023 at 3

Re: [RBW] 67 A Homer Hilsen For sale

Sent an email off-list, but posting here in case it went to your spam folder. -Danny On Sat, Jan 7, 2023 at 3:11 PM Kelly wrote: > Frame Only 800 - I’m original owner. > Lugged seat post - add 50 > Lugged Stem - add 50 > Noodles Drop Bars - add 25 > Mustache Bars taped with

Re: [RBW] Re: Ride Report: Hawksbill Slope cabin overnighter

Very enjoyable read and photos! Thanks for sharing Eric. -Danny On Thu, Nov 17, 2022 at 8:44 PM DavidP wrote: > What a fantastic loop and a great place to overnight. Thanks for sharing! > > On Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 9:40:38 PM UTC-5 brizbarn wrote: > >> Great write

[RBW] Re: FS: Black Titanium B17 and Nitto S83 26.8

Emailed you directly. -Danny On Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 2:20:41 PM UTC-6 ryanca...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi, all: > > I'm hoping to find a home for a saddle and seat post. I rode the b17 for > a couple hundred miles, so it has molded a bit to my body. The seat post

[RBW] Re: Is a Gus the right choice for me? Would a Platypus be better?

Mack, thanks for the stats and the pic, cool build! Has me thinking I want to trade my Appaloosa in for a Platy now, hmmm. -Danny On Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 7:32:37 PM UTC-6 Hoch in ut wrote: > I’d agree Gus is not the right bike. Neither is a Clem. Riv rates them the > same,

Re: [RBW] Is a Gus the right choice for me? Would a Platypus be better?

@Mack, what's your saddle height? At 6'3" w/ a 97cm pbh, I never thought I'd fit all that well on a Platy, but you've got me reconsidering that. -Danny On Sat, Nov 12, 2022 at 4:46 PM Jacob Byard wrote: > @Mack- Wow that's great to hear. At 6'7'' that's longer than me. The >

Re: [RBW] 60cm Appaloosa Standover

Another data point. 60cm Appaloosa w/ 700x48 Oracle Ridges on Atlas rims measuring straight up through the crank bolts I get ~87.5cm -Danny On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 3:44 PM Tom Horton wrote: > Pbh about 96 or 97 > I m about six five > > I had to go back to a drop bar on my appa

Re: [RBW] Cantilever Brake Incidentals Nitto, Suntour, Dia Compe, Ritchey, Surly

How much are you asking for the lot? -Danny On Sat, Mar 4, 2023 at 1:57 PM Conway Bennett < captainconwaybenn...@gmail.com> wrote: > Here's a lot of nice cantilever brake incidentals. I'm out of that > ecosystem, so I want to sell the whole lot. It's not really worth the > g

Re: [RBW] PAUL BRAKES / Sale / Trade

Interested. Replied off-list. -Danny On Tue, Mar 21, 2023 at 4:01 PM John Dewey wrote: > I've got a new pair of PAUL center pull brakes that I'd like to trade for > or sell. > > If you're interested in buying—$200 for the pair (these are sold for $200 > ea.) > > Or if yo

Re: [RBW] Free/ WTS- Derailleurs, Seatposts, Bars, Saddle, Levers, Crankset

PM sent. -Danny On Sun, Feb 12, 2023 at 3:00 PM Jacob Byard wrote: > Hi Folks, > > I finished up my Gus build and have a bunch of extra parts lying around. > Shipping is not included in the price. I'm happy to take more pictures if > needed. I think I've priced everything fairly

Re: [RBW] Test Ride Opportunities in the Midwest (Madison, WI)

Hey Camden, I'm local to Madison. What size frame are you looking to ride? -Danny On Mon, Jul 3, 2023 at 3:26 PM Richard Rose wrote: > For me it has been a leap of faith. Although, I was at least able to ride > my Clem for about 3 minutes on a very cold January morning. That was

Re: [RBW] Re: Test Ride Opportunities in the Midwest (Madison, WI)

Camden, I sent you an email off-list. -Danny On Tue, Jul 4, 2023 at 7:24 AM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! < jonasandle...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Camden, > > There is a Riv dealer in Chicagoland called Mack’s Bikes and Goods. They > have (what appears to be from Instagram) a bea

Re: [RBW] Re: Free: Riv head badges

Thanks Matti! I've got an Atlantis missing the headbadge so this was my lucky day. If any Heron owners out there are missing the headbadge, let me know and I'll pay Matti's kindness forward. -Danny On Mon, Jun 5, 2023 at 2:41 PM Matti wrote: > Danny in Wisconsin is the lucky win

off-list- Re: [RBW] FS: 60cm Gus complete or F/F/HS

you're able to move it on as a complete, would be a shame to break up such a nice build, but I get that folks wanna build up their own visions as well. Take care, Danny On Sun, Jul 23, 2023 at 11:49 AM scott minor wrote: > Parting w my 60cm (XL) Gus.. can sell complete or F/F/HS > > Comp

Re: [RBW] FS: EVERYTHING! Lots of parts and tools

PM sent as well. -Danny On Fri, Jul 28, 2023 at 4:23 PM Nick A. wrote: > PM'D! > > On Friday, July 28, 2023 at 5:03:24 PM UTC-4 bryan...@gmail.com wrote: > >> Sent an email on a few things! >> >> On Friday, July 28, 2023 at 3:53:26 PM UTC-4 rmro...@gmail.com w

Re: [RBW] Re: Nice brake bits: Shovel Research

They mentioned on their Instagram recently that they’re working on a 7mm version to fit Nitto struts. -Danny On Fri, Jul 21, 2023 at 3:03 PM Minh wrote: > > thanks for posting this warning, would be good for shovel research to add > a note on their site to because i feel like there is

Re: [RBW] Re: Tried and liked: Suntour Cyclone pretzel

with the Wolf Tooth one that Stephen linked to. Have only used it once so far, but I found it to work quite well. Doesn't take up much room in the drawer, and I don't have to endure the frequent screeching of metal sliding on metal that I experienced with the Park tool. -Danny On Thu, Aug 3, 2023

Re: [RBW] For Sale: Bedrock Cairn sandals, Size 13

I sized up on my Bedrocks as well. Another vote for printing out their sizing templates. Wish I had known about those templates before I ordered, would have saved the trouble of exchanging my 11s for 12s. -Danny On Thu, Aug 3, 2023 at 6:55 PM Jacob Byard wrote: > I’m a 10 wide on the brann

Re: [RBW] Re: Tried and liked: Suntour Cyclone pretzel

Ooops, didn't see your update just before I posted. Glad you got it worked out! On Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 8:16:54 PM UTC-5 Danny wrote: > I'm curious to hear what ends up resolving the issue. I hope it's as easy > as a new cassette, but I'm most intrigued by it being r

Re: [RBW] FS: EVERYTHING! Lots of parts and tools

PM'ed On Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 2:52:35 PM UTC-5 twowheeledtexan wrote: > Thanks everyone for the response, I've cleared out a bunch of stuff. If > you've paid and haven't gotten your package or a tracking number from me, > either email me or just be patient I assure you it's coming, I sent

Re: [RBW] Tried and liked: Suntour Cyclone pretzel

Sorry about the hanger damage, but good to hear that you're ok. Even in its pretzelized state, it's a good looking derailer sculpture! -Danny On Sun, Jul 23, 2023 at 6:42 PM Brian Turner wrote: > I’m just over here hungry for pretzels. > > Seriously though, glad you’re ok, and I’m so

Re: [RBW] Re: Lugged Susie at Hope Cyclery

59cm -Danny On Fri, Feb 9, 2024 at 8:26 AM Guy LeVan wrote: > > What size is the Susie? > On Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 2:21:08 PM UTC-7 maxcr wrote: > >> I might be alone here but I think the fillet brazed version will have a >> cult following in the next years...

Re: [RBW] Re: Clean, don't toss, your dull German mirror

Hi Roberta, That screw should be an M4 x 0.7 mm pitch thread. I think ~16mm in length should be adequate. Is the nut on the other side still in place? Danny Madison, WI On Wed, Dec 13, 2023 at 10:38 AM RichS wrote: > Roberta, if you have a nearby hardware store, Ace or similar in sc

Re: [RBW] Re: Clean, don't toss, your dull German mirror

thing to the hardware store. On Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 2:03:53 PM UTC-6 Danny wrote: > Hi Roberta, > > That screw should be an M4 x 0.7 mm pitch thread. I think ~16mm in length > should be adequate. Is the nut on the other side still in place? > > Danny > Madison,

Re: [RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

I’m also a fan of pink bicycles, great choice! Roman’s Legolas and the Jonny Cycles Big Pink are two of my favorites. https://www.jonny-cycles.com/big-pink/ No doubt your custom will be added to my list of favorites. Looking forward to all the photos. Danny Madison WI On Fri, Feb 2, 2024 at 4

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2024

That Heron was just posted to the Riv buy/sell/trade Facebook group. $4000 shipped or less for local pick-up in Ann Arbor. On Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 8:43:22 AM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Your patience continues to earn you money. Now the price is down to > $6000. Wait until September

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Shimano Rapid Rise XT RD-m780, Velo Orange crankset 46/30, CX70 brakes, Brooks B72 + saddle sandwich, B+M Secula Plus, SunTour BL FD, more

PM sent On Sat, Mar 30, 2024 at 10:46 AM Pancake wrote: > Well, all the text of that didn’t make it, oops! Here’s the details and > prices: > Cleaning out some extra bits and bobs: > > Shimano Rapid Rise XT RD-M780, some silver pen paint on the black bits > (comes off with alcohol but I think

Re: [RBW] Snapped Clem seat binder bolt

I’ve had that happen on a new Riv before. This is from a Riv newsletter last year: *Also, make sure to grease the binder bolts before you tighten them down. They ship to us dry and they have a tendency to gall and not tighten down enough unless they're greased up.* -Danny On Sat, Apr 13, 2024

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Rambouillet Toyo? with "pointy" lugs

What a beauty! Congrats to the buyer. I would have been very tempted had I seen this an hour ago. To whoever bought this, if you don't fancy that crankset, I'd be interested in buying it. (I know, I know, it's a long shot.) Danny Madison, WI On Thu, May 9, 2024 at 5:47 PM MisterMo wrote

[RBW] Re: 2021 Homer wheelbase numbers

and different enough that I'd be looking to keep both if you can (at least until you get that Atlantis)! – Danny Le lundi 15 août 2022 à 20:51:27 UTC-7, Bones a écrit : > 61.5cm Homer (most recent batch) ~118.75cm wheelbase. The Homers have > definitely gotten longer faster than the Sam

[RBW] Re: All Time Best Paint Color

I am very partial to the mustard that some older Clems came in – I would immediately jump at the opportunity to buy a mustard Clem H. Also love the dark gold the recent Sams came in, and the current Homer blue. Le samedi 10 septembre 2022 à 15:23:46 UTC-7, Huston a écrit : > Many have touched

Re: [RBW] Re: Perfect tires for Clem?

Not quite the same tire sizes, but as far as tread goes, I really wasn't impressed by the Ultradynamico Mars when I ran the 26 x 2.3 (JFF) version on my Velo Orange Polyvalent two summers ago. They were very loud and slow on pavement, and only marginally more capable on light trail than the RH

Re: [RBW] Sharing Your Fall Foliage Fotos 2022

Here are a handful of off-peak fall foliage photos from a 70-mile ride I did yesterday outside of Eugene, OR, with roadie friends who were visiting from Utah. Even though the foliage isn't super vibrant up