[RBW] Re: #ClemWaiting

2019-06-24 Thread Dorothy C
I have the 52cm green one on order for my son who got a bike stolen from outside his apartment last year and no longer owns a bike. I already have three Rivs - a 46 Appaloosa, a 47cm Roadini and a 55cm Cheviot, but this is the first Riv a family member is receiving. -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: Shifting issues on 1st Gen Clementine

2019-08-19 Thread Dorothy C
I found this on a bikeforums thread 6. The grips have to be pushed all the way onto the handlebar, you can’t let them hang off the end. The leather end plug is sandwiched between the end of the bar and a flange on the end cap. If you don’t have them pushed on all the way, the leather plug will

Re: [RBW] #ClemWaiting

2019-08-25 Thread Dorothy C
Will told me via email that they would be shipped in the order that the orders were placed -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Two-Bike Leah

2019-07-23 Thread Dorothy C
Another reason to have multiple bikes is so you have a backup to ride if one is in the shop. Didn’t that happen with your Betty earlier this year? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] A Genuine Pretend Anniversary Mixte

2019-09-30 Thread Dorothy C
In the San Fernando valley of LA, a big benefit I find to a step through is that if I get stuck at the pavement loop triggered traffic signals, I can quickly hop off the bike, put it on the kickstand and dash over and press the beg button. I wouldn’t be in the market for the Anniversary mixte,

[RBW] Cheviot limits

2019-11-04 Thread Dorothy C
Which size Cheviot? I have the 55cm, with SKS fenders and Panaracer Pasela 650b 1.75 which work. Tektro R559 brakes. At first I bought some 50mm Conti basketball tires, and I could fit the rear fender on top of the brake arms with some trimming on the fender sides, but the front fender was

[RBW] long shot: looking to test ride a 60cm Cheviot in the DC area

2019-11-11 Thread Dorothy C
I am an 81 pbh, and I have a 55 Cheviot. Earlier this year my wife and took a ride with Grant with a Hubbuh Hubbuh and his 60cm Cheviot. I got scared on the back of the tandem, and tried to ride to 60cm Cheviot. I couldn’t get my behind on the saddle - between the height of the seatpost lug and

[RBW] FS: Rivendell silver hub, 135, 36 hole

2019-11-07 Thread Dorothy C
PM sent -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Re: A Lesson: When buying a vehicle that will transport a Clem, measure twice and buy once.

2019-10-31 Thread Dorothy C
Our usual bike carrying is via a Thule hitch mount 2 bike rack on the back of a 2009 VW New Beetle. I have Rivs but my wife prefers her ebike. We have discussed trading in from 2 cars, to one electric between us, but so far we haven’t found anything that can take a hitch mount bike rack --

[RBW] Re: A Lesson: When buying a vehicle that will transport a Clem, measure twice and buy once.

2019-10-30 Thread Dorothy C
When I had to drop our 2 seater convertible Audi at the shop for some work recently, I found I could fit my 47cm Roadini in the trunk with the wheels off, one in the trunk under the frame, and one in the passenger well, providing I held the trunk down with a bungee cord. The most fun is when

[RBW] Gus or Susie?/Threadless Weight vs Quill Weight?

2019-11-16 Thread Dorothy C
Will both styles be fillet brazed? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on

Re: [RBW] Re: Quick introduction and Clem parts questions

2019-11-29 Thread Dorothy C
The eBay seller is velomine -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the

Re: [RBW] Silver2 shifters have arrived!

2019-11-29 Thread Dorothy C
I’ve ordered 3 sets - 1 pair to go on my Chocomoose’d Clem as bar ends; and a pair for my Appaloosa and Cheviot to replace their Sunrace M90 thumbies when the new thumb mounts become available. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Quick introduction and Clem parts questions

2019-11-27 Thread Dorothy C
Your link is for a disc brake wheel set, maybe they have a rim brake version. When I built up my Clem frameset recently I used a link from this forum to an Ebay seller of Velocity NoBS rimmed wheels - about $205 for the pair. I have WTB All terrain 26x1.95 tires on them. Rims are fine, which

[RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

2019-11-27 Thread Dorothy C
My cable challenge when I was building my 2019 45cm Clem L was that the rear brake cable length I needed exceeded what was in the Rivendell Yokozuna brake kit. I had to use almost the entire housing length from the package for the rear brake and order a new extra long Shimano mountain bike

[RBW] Re: Thin Gripster alternatives?

2019-12-02 Thread Dorothy C
Leah, you mention the pins chew up your boots. I don’t lift the pedal to 2 o clock with the top of my foot, rather just press firmly on the pedal and kick the pedal forewards. The pins provide enough grip with my Kodiak boots. Apologies if you are already doing this and it is the sole of your

[RBW] 59cm Clem barely fits in car, thus will be caried on the outside. I like the 1UP rack, but what about others...?

2019-11-01 Thread Dorothy C
To clarify - ours is the Thule Doubletrack 2 990XT -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view

[RBW] 59cm Clem barely fits in car, thus will be caried on the outside. I like the 1UP rack, but what about others...?

2019-11-01 Thread Dorothy C
We have an older Thule 2-bike carrier, similar to the Doubletrack the we have had for about 6 years. We usually carry an ebike and one of my Rivendells on it. It has been fine, we replaced the central bar clamp mechanism this summer after the one of the plastic lock sleeves cracked. I can fit

[RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

2019-09-22 Thread Dorothy C
According to Austin’s chart I have a good selection - a Noodle bar Roadini, a Cheviot with Chocos and an Appaloosa that I have just put Bullmoose bars on. My low end, can carry medium loads bike is an old Scott aluminum hybrid that I rebuilt with a Velocity wheelset and Riv drivetrain for a

[RBW] Re: OT: non-bike hobbies

2019-10-10 Thread Dorothy C
I play electronic Scrabble. The version I have (EA games) has a pass and play option, so you don’t have to play against the computer or with an internet connection if you don’t want to. I like the fact that it does the math and flags invalid words. They also have a dictionary and the two letter

Re: [RBW] Made me smile

2019-10-03 Thread Dorothy C
It looks like she was just in time as all the Clem L frames are sold out now -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Re: Knicker Quest

2020-02-28 Thread Dorothy C
Why don’t you trace a pattern off the ones you have, add seam allowances, and sew a pair? If you don’t know how to sew, there are lots of resources on line or from library books. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: The Stem Chronicles: Will this get me injured?

2020-01-24 Thread Dorothy C
In my case it has been a process towards becoming more willing to do stuff on my bike. A couple of years ago, I was still having my wife put air in my tires, whereas last night I changed my Cheviot from Choconorm handlebars and Sunrace thumbies to Albatross bars and Silver bar end mounts and

[RBW] Re: Thinking about cycling for me in the future....

2020-01-31 Thread Dorothy C
So sorry to hear about your scare. I found this article to be very helpful regarding visibility on a bike https://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/raf-pilot-teach-cyclists/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Presale

2020-02-02 Thread Dorothy C
It would have been nice if Riv could have posted a clearer picture of the orange while the presale was still on. I already have 2 blue Rivendells. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: 69 cm A Homer Hilsen for $1100 on eBay (not mine)

2020-02-07 Thread Dorothy C
Lovely. The brown bar tape and gum hoods are much more harmonious with the orange frame. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Re: The Stem Chronicles: Will this get me injured?

2020-01-24 Thread Dorothy C
Joe, I think it is more the issue of having enough hand strength to get the cables snug enough. I live a mile from a bike shop with a great retrogrouch type bike mechanic, and he always loves working on my bikes. Leah, The silver 2 shifters are really smooth and a nice ergonomic shape. My

[RBW] Re: The Stem Chronicles: Will this get me injured?

2020-01-25 Thread Dorothy C
Leah, I forgot to mention, I have less superfluity of bikes than it might sound. I took the Roadini to Wales at Christmas so I could ride with my sister, and have some personal transport while I was there, and she is kindly storing the Roadini in her bike shed for times when I go to visit

[RBW] Re: Silver2 shifters on non-Riv mounts

2020-01-25 Thread Dorothy C
Justin, Thanks for the heads up. I have Sunrace thumbies on my Appaloosa and I didn’t see that email. I am going to try that while I wait for the Silver mounts to come in. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: The Stem Chronicles: Will this get me injured?

2020-01-23 Thread Dorothy C
How about a dirt drop? You would need the 25.4 clamp version for mountain bike style bars. https://www.rivbike.com/collections/stems/products/nitto-dirt-drop-26-0-8cm-or-10cm?variant=17940575027311 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: The Stem Chronicles: Will this get me injured?

2020-01-24 Thread Dorothy C
Leah, You are right about the Appaloosa and the Roadini. Around the middle of 2018 when I was considering a step through, Rivendell were out of stock of both the Cheviot and the Clem in my size, but Spencer had sent me a sneak peak image of the new blue and green, and I liked both of them.

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Presale

2020-02-09 Thread Dorothy C
Gorgeous. Looks a bit brighter than the Susie orange. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

2020-01-20 Thread Dorothy C
LeRoy, I have a Clem pump, I just don’t have it mounted :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] Re: 2019 stats? Post'em if ya got'em

2020-01-01 Thread Dorothy C
Mine are very modest compared to the rest of the posters here. I only live a mile from work, so my total for the year was 895 miles, comprising 543 rides. Approximately 1445 kilometers, versus the prior year’s 625 miles / 1005 kilometers. I built up a Cheviot early in 2019, which has become my

[RBW] Can we talk about long wheelbases?

2020-01-06 Thread Dorothy C
My son has the 52 2019 Clem L, and I later that year built up a 45cm Clem L frame for myself. We both have 81cm pbh, so could ride either size. I got the 45 because they sold out of the 52. They both ride great, but his is a challenge to carry up the concrete outdoor stairs to his apartment -

[RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

2020-01-06 Thread Dorothy C
Joe B I will let you know the ETT on the 45 Clem when I get home - I rode my windy day bike - the Appaloosa - today -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an

Re: [RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

2020-01-06 Thread Dorothy C
Joe B. ETT on the 2019 45cm Clem L, measured from center of seat lug to just under the cream accent on the top of the head tube looks to be 60.5 cm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

2020-01-07 Thread Dorothy C
Leah, Re the windy day bike, thanks for your comment, it made me laugh. It is more or less coincidental. I bought the Appaloosa first, in 2017. It is the smallest model with 26 inch wheels and is outfitted with Schwalbe Big Ben tires, Bullmoose bars and the new Nitto front basket rack with a

[RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

2020-01-07 Thread Dorothy C
Leah, If you are ever in the Northridge, CA area you are welcome to go for a bike ride with me and try the smaller 2019 Clem L -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-10 Thread Dorothy C
Re: dynamos. I got one on my Cheviot as it was the only 650b wheelset Riv had in at the time, and I have found a big benefit for me is that 1. I don’t have to remember to turn lights on and off, so they never discharge if forgotten and 2. when I go grocery shopping and park the bike I don’t

Re: [RBW] Wildlife on the streets during Stay At Home

2020-03-31 Thread Dorothy C
I just noticed the shop name in the background - "Ewe Felty Thing" very appropriate -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Wildlife on the streets during Stay At Home

2020-03-31 Thread Dorothy C
In North Wales near where my family live: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2020/mar/31/llandudno-goats-herd-running-riot-coronavirus-lockdown -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Cheviot and A Homer Hilsen?

2020-04-01 Thread Dorothy C
When I briefly had 42mm Panaracer Paselas on my 55 Cheviot it definitely felt like a faster ride, but unfortunately I got a rose thorn flat in the first week of having them on the bike. I switched out to Schwalbe Marathons because I often commute on the Cheviot (only a mile to work, but a flat

Re: [RBW] Lovely Bicycle blogs again!

2020-04-02 Thread Dorothy C
I first heard about Rivendell from Lovely Bicycle. I stumbled across her original blog when she wrote about her Raleigh. I'm originally from the UK and my first nice bike as a teenager was a dark blue Raleigh with white wall tires. At 12 years old, that bike was so tall for me that I had to use

Re: [RBW] What Is a Cheviot?

2020-04-02 Thread Dorothy C
Leah, I have to lift my Rivs up and down some curbs to get into the bike rack at work, and I occasionally put one on a hook on the wall by its front wheel if we need to save space in the garage. To be honest, I am sixty and feel I need the upper body workout :) Though my wife usually loads the

Re: [RBW] Lovely Bicycle blogs again!

2020-04-02 Thread Dorothy C
I am also a knitter - learnt when I was 7. I don't have much call for sweaters in SoCal where I live now, but I still knit hats. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from

[RBW] PSA Clem Smith Jr/Clememtine Sacramento Craigslist with interesting ad

2020-03-26 Thread Dorothy C
Sounds very dubious - they don't even know the wheel size, it is listed as a 20 inch -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Introduction with ulterior motive

2020-04-22 Thread Dorothy C
Why sell the Sam and not just put a new crank and cassette on it? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Clem L as an ebike frame?

2020-05-16 Thread Dorothy C
Also check the unit's cable lengths, that they will reach around. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne vs A. Homer Hilsen

2020-09-03 Thread Dorothy C
Different brake styles would be the main thing, now that Sams are V brake On Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 7:05:38 AM UTC-7 Joel wrote: > Old thread, I wonder if now since both are MIT and both now have the same > TT slope if the opinions expressed hold. Also I don’t know if the tubing > is

Re: [RBW] Baby Bosco Bars!

2020-09-11 Thread Dorothy C
Might the Wavie bar work? Riv say it works for someone used to a flat bar but comes back more. If it is too wide it could be trimmed. On Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 8:05:45 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Sep 10, 2020, at 7:59 PM, Bicycle Belle

Re: [RBW] Light compatilbity question for PV-8, 6V3W, Dynamo Hub Question

2020-09-11 Thread Dorothy C
Roberta, I have the topline light with the SP PV8 on my Cheviot and it works great. I have the Busch and Mueller IQ X paired with it for plenty of brightness. On Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 7:54:45 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > Roberta: The PV-8 ought to work just fine with the Toplight

[RBW] Re: Do you leave it alone...or must you monkey?

2020-09-15 Thread Dorothy C
“Stare at components and accessories I’d like to try” That’s pretty much why I have ended up with four Rivendells - Appaloosa, Cheviot, Roadini, Clem L :) On Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 7:36:13 AM UTC-7 Lefebeaver wrote: > I started building my Atlantis a bit under two years ago; other than

Re: [RBW] Baby Bosco Bars!

2020-09-12 Thread Dorothy C
; This is also where I admit that I have rolled my eyes at those who change >> around their loved ones’ bikes without the loved ones’ endorsements...I am >> now just as guilty. >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Sep 11, 2020, at 7:13 AM, Dorothy C wrote: >> >

[RBW] Re: Sackville Banana Sack

2020-09-14 Thread Dorothy C
If you have Moose style bars they fit nicely in the triangulation, too. On Monday, September 14, 2020 at 7:25:10 AM UTC-7 Dorothy C wrote: > On the Riv product page there is a clip showing what you can fit in a > Bananasax > > https://vimeo.com/271338447 > > On Sunday, Septe

[RBW] Re: Sackville Banana Sack

2020-09-14 Thread Dorothy C
On the Riv product page there is a clip showing what you can fit in a Bananasax https://vimeo.com/271338447 On Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 3:02:20 PM UTC-7 dougP wrote: > Got it. Thanks. Just wanted to make sure it wasn't much wider than the > saddle. That looks like it'll work quite

[RBW] Re: 2020 miles in 2020

2020-10-11 Thread Dorothy C
Leah, I have said it before, but I am so sorry about yor Dad. Congratulations on a great achievement and I am glad a Rivendell bike has helped you this year. Here’s to many more miles of cycling enjoyment. On Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 1:01:39 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > At

[RBW] Re: Cargo Bike progress

2020-10-05 Thread Dorothy C
Looks lovely. Will you use a chain keeper with the Altus? I am planning a Roadini 1x with an Altus rear derailleur and a Wolf Tooth Components dropstop chainring, which I hope will be sufficient. I am putting the chainring in the middle position with a Riv Silver bashguard on the outer slot.

[RBW] Re: Wheelset for Joe Appaloosa

2020-10-13 Thread Dorothy C
I did the first option Laing suggests - had the bike shop lace a Kasai dynacoil into the Alex rim that came with my Appaloosa. 36 spoke 3 cross with labor and new spokes came to $100, plus the dynamo purchase. That is in Los Angeles so labor cost would probably be lower elsewhere. I have a set

[RBW] Re: 2020 miles in 2020

2020-10-14 Thread Dorothy C
Leah, your Platypus frame is featured on Bikesnob’s blog, and his wife just got a Clem On Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 8:03:10 AM UTC-7 DeeterDeeter wrote: > Hell yeah! Very inspirational thread! I'm glad you shared this journey > with all the heartbreak and joy! > > On Sunday, October 11,

[RBW] Re: 2020 miles in 2020

2020-10-14 Thread Dorothy C
Ah, now I read the comments and see you have already seen it On Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 11:00:55 AM UTC-7 Dorothy C wrote: > Leah, your Platypus frame is featured on Bikesnob’s blog, and his wife > just got a Clem > > On Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 8:03:10 AM UTC-7 Deeter

[RBW] Re: WTB: 100/135 wheelset or 135mm rear wheel, light to medium duty for Toyo Atlantis

2020-08-25 Thread Dorothy C
I have a set of these that I used for about 200 miles on a hybrid I had before giving in to a Clem purchase that fit me much better. They are rim taped with Newbaums. How about $200 plus shipping? https://www.rivbike.com/collections/wheels/products/700c-velocity-built-riv-standard-wheel-kit On

[RBW] Re: Advice on odor removal from B-17 please

2020-08-28 Thread Dorothy C
I would say if cleaning the surface doesn’t suffice, put 1/4 to 1/2 cup diatomaceous earth in a small cloth bag, hang it off the saddle rails and wrap the whole thing in a plastic bag to let it absorb. You might get away with just powdering it, but it might cling to the leather. On Thursday,

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

2020-08-17 Thread Dorothy C
Joel I have a Sugino XD2L 165 triple bought from Rivendell that has under 500 miles on it. I replaced it with the 170 Silver as that works a bit better for my long legs. It is 46/36/24. There is a little bit of pedal gouge on the crank arms but otherwise in good condition. $50 plus shipping?

[RBW] Re: RBW's Banana Sax with inside flap for security is available.

2020-09-25 Thread Dorothy C
Surlyprof, thanks for the mention of 2 pockets. I had gotten the earlier one with the inner toggle, and when the second one I bought came with a flap instead, I never thought to look under it for a pocket. Speaking of things I didn’t know, I discarded the Coroplast stiffener out of my first

Re: [RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

2020-09-26 Thread Dorothy C
Eamon, on Instagram last week when Will’s new Susie was pictured, in the comment there was a summary of ETA’s on frames, snipped from the newsletter. When someone asked about any plans for the Roadini he said “Not in the foreseeable future. Of course, that does not mean “forever.” On Friday,

[RBW] Locking Up your Riv

2020-05-27 Thread Dorothy C
I use the Bordo as a front wheel lock with an additional thicker lock through the back wheel; frame and what I am locking to. The Bordo locks can also be daisychained together if you need more length. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem PreSale

2020-05-27 Thread Dorothy C
Fictitious school drawn by Ronald Searle, featured in a couple of old British movies. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Trinian's_School -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: New Roadini day + request for a good looking crankset recommendation

2020-09-16 Thread Dorothy C
That is a lovely setup, Bones. My Roadini has a dirt drop stem and Nitto noodles with the IRD stem mount shifter clamp and Silver shifters. Currently has the Silver wide low double and an 11-28 cassette. On Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 7:21:05 AM UTC-7 abraham nussbaum wrote: > I run a da

Re: [RBW] Re: new sweaters/vests

2020-08-13 Thread Dorothy C
I got one of each, and my vest arrived last week. It is itchy but I find it fine over a T shirt, and with a silk square round my neck, as the neckline is a bit higher than the sweater version. As someone who grew up in Wales, the smell is very nostalgic - smells like a sheep farm. -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: Useful use for beeswax

2020-06-21 Thread Dorothy C
I have recipe for a hand salve / lip balm. One ounce of grated beeswax, 1 ounce of jojoba oil and 2 ounces of red palm fruit oil. Warm gently in a double boiler until melted and stir together. You can add a few drops of essential oil like lavender, or chamomile. Store in a 4 ounce canning jar,

[RBW] Re: Anybody regret their Cheviot sweater?

2020-07-24 Thread Dorothy C
I love my sweater and I have ordered the vest too. I haven’t had much chance to wear the sweater yet as I live in Los Angeles, but as an expat Brit I felt I was duty bound to support the British wool trade ;). I have the Cheviot bike too. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] WTB: Clem L 45cm

2020-07-22 Thread Dorothy C
You would need a wheelset too. The Clem 45 is 26”, not 650b -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB Nitto Big Back Rack - LARGE

2020-12-03 Thread Dorothy C
Blue Lug have it in stock. Seems like a stretch to order from Japan but when I needed 32mm 650b tires for my new Roadini, they were the only place I could find them. Shipping is expensive, but fast, at least to LA. https://global.bluelug.com/nitto-rivendell-big-back-rack-33r-large.html On

[RBW] Re: Platypus 2021 Nooooo

2020-11-07 Thread Dorothy C
Leah, I have a 700c Atlas set bought from Riv I no longer have a frame for, Shimano Deore hubs, 135 rear spacing 36f/36r I would sell you if you want an in the meantime set On Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 2:53:29 PM UTC-8 Dorothy C wrote: > Ray, I think they are the wrong size > > On

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus 2021 Nooooo

2020-11-07 Thread Dorothy C
ks and ticks and squawks that I’m hoping aren’t dangerous. I > can’t give up my bike until I have the Platypus to ride.  > > #RivSisters, > Leah > > Sent from my iPad > > On Nov 7, 2020, at 2:56 PM, Dorothy C wrote: > > Leah, I have a 700c Atlas set bought from Riv I

[RBW] Re: Platypus 2021 Nooooo

2020-11-07 Thread Dorothy C
Ray, I think they are the wrong size On Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 2:52:26 PM UTC-8 Ray Varella wrote: > > Or borrow the wheels from your Clem. > Did you save your wheels when you upgraded your current bike? > > Ray > > On Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 11:17:12 AM UTC-8, Tom Wyland wrote: >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Being Precious About Your Favorite Bike

2021-06-16 Thread Dorothy C
Leah, I find personally, as a 61 year old woman, that if I lift my Cheviot with the stem in my right hand, then reach over the bike and grasp the middle seat stay in my left hand, at about fender level, the center of gravity seems more balanced front to rear, and I can lift it more easily. I

[RBW] Re: It's a Tosco, on a Face Plater

2021-05-29 Thread Dorothy C
Joe, I didn’t hear my torque wrench click and ended up snapping a bolt in two on the first Faceplater I bought. Luckily there was enough thread poking through to the back that I was able to advance it all the way through with needlenose pliers. I am more cautious tightening them down now. On

Re: [RBW] Re: a worthy Bombadil is back on the road at long last...

2021-06-29 Thread Dorothy C
Matthew, Riv have done two versions of their Bullmoose bar - a TIG welded (which I have) and the fillet brazed which definitely shows the beautiful brass tone round the joints. Is it possible you have the TIG version? On Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 2:42:23 PM UTC-7 Matthew P wrote: > Awesome

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

2021-04-25 Thread Dorothy C
Soma Shikoro tires on it, with wide SKS fenders ( I >> think the 62s?) No problems with braking or brake clearance. >> >> -Emily >> >> On Apr 23, 2021, at 11:42 AM, Dorothy C wrote: >> >> Joel, I forgot to say - Atlas 650b rims >> >> >> >>

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

2021-04-26 Thread Dorothy C
David that’s a great idea Will and Maia lovely to meet you too. I got my first Rivendell in May 2017, a 47cm Appaloosa and yours is only the second Rivendell I have seen in person in the LA area. The other was a Sam ridden by a woman at a Glendale CicLAVia event. Yes, I have the RBW blue. I

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

2021-04-23 Thread Dorothy C
Phillip, my 55cm Cheviot is also 16” and fits the No 2 Zefal pump that Riv sell. Make sure to turn the pump head from HP to X before trying to compress it into position On Friday, April 23, 2021 at 8:46:38 AM UTC-7 philipr...@gmail.com wrote: > > Well that takes the Topeak Master Blaster off

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

2021-04-23 Thread Dorothy C
valve-mini-pump-review-6599 > > On Friday, April 23, 2021 at 12:31:12 PM UTC-5 Dorothy C wrote: > >> Phillip, my 55cm Cheviot is also 16” and fits the No 2 Zefal pump that >> Riv sell. Make sure to turn the pump head from HP to X before trying to >> compress it into posi

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

2021-04-23 Thread Dorothy C
Joel, I forgot to say - Atlas 650b rims On Friday, April 23, 2021 at 11:26:43 AM UTC-7 Dorothy C wrote: > > Joel, I have the 2018 Cheviot - it fits 50mm Conti baseball tires without > fenders, I currently have 42mm Panaracer Paselas with SKS fenders on it. > Tektro R559 sid

Re: [RBW] Re: Dim lighting on SON hub/Edelux II headlight

2021-04-27 Thread Dorothy C
Ben, Analog built the wheels and did the anodizing, Leah got the frame from Riv and had the rest of the build done locally, from what I recall On Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 2:47:12 PM UTC-7 Ben Miller wrote: > Hm, I seem to recall the movies being really dark, too dark to see which > side its

[RBW] Re: Trade - Velocity Dyad Dynamo Wheelset for Velocity Atlas Dynamo Wheelset

2021-04-05 Thread Dorothy C
What size rims - 650b or 700c? On Sunday, April 4, 2021 at 10:56:01 PM UTC-7 Jeffrey S wrote: > I forgot to add, tires and cassette not included in the trade. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Re: Trade - Velocity Dyad Dynamo Wheelset for Velocity Atlas Dynamo Wheelset

2021-04-05 Thread Dorothy C
No, sorry, my set are 650b On Monday, April 5, 2021 at 1:01:40 PM UTC-7 Jeffrey S wrote: > Hi! They are 700c. I forgot to add that. Do you have a possible trade? > > On Mon, Apr 5, 2021 at 12:09 PM Dorothy C wrote: > >> What size rims - 650b or 700c? >> >> On Sun

[RBW] Re: Platypus is sold out in 50 cm.

2021-04-03 Thread Dorothy C
I got the 55cm Lime I wanted in the first two minutes of the sale. A couple of things I did - logged in to my account ahead of the sale time, of course, but I added the prep for shipment item to my cart earlier that morning, and I had the credit card details stored in my browser’s autofill. I

[RBW] Re: Platypus is sold out in 50 cm.

2021-04-04 Thread Dorothy C
> >> Hi all: >> >> Thanks to Roberta Chase who referred me to Analogue cycles. I was able >> to procure a 50 cm Olive green and they will do the build for me. They seem >> really great to work with. >> Jay >> Demarest, NJ >> >> On Saturd

Re: [RBW] Re: The Bike Snob is getting a Rivendell!

2021-04-10 Thread Dorothy C
Platy! > > Dorothy, have you heard any news of the ETA of your son’s Platypus? > > Leah > > Sent from my iPad > > On Apr 10, 2021, at 11:45 AM, Dorothy C wrote: > > Has he been dropping hints that he got a Platypus frame? > > > https://bikesnobnyc.com/2021/04/05

[RBW] Re: The Bike Snob is getting a Rivendell!

2021-04-10 Thread Dorothy C
Has he been dropping hints that he got a Platypus frame? https://bikesnobnyc.com/2021/04/05/preen-ium-rush/#more-5122 On Friday, March 6, 2020 at 2:50:14 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > It’s a Hilsen! Arrived today! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: WTB: silver thumb shifter mounts

2021-04-20 Thread Dorothy C
I was in the same boat. Velo Orange’s thumb shifter mounts work with Silver 2’s, though the exit angle isn’t as adjustable. I got a pair for my son’s Platy build with Choco bars. On Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 3:29:28 PM UTC-7 JAS wrote: > A mermaid Platypus will be coming my way at some

Re: [RBW] New look for rivbike.com and new News blog

2021-02-12 Thread Dorothy C
On the old site, Email when back in stock would never deliver to my Apple email account, only my work one. Wouldn’t show in junk folder either On Friday, February 12, 2021 at 10:18:23 AM UTC-8 Jason Fuller wrote: > I'll spend some time getting used to it before commenting but one thing I >

[RBW] Re: New look for rivbike.com and new News blog

2021-02-12 Thread Dorothy C
I like being able to see my whole purchase history in my account, via the page number scroller. I think the old site used to cut off at about 1 year’s worth of transactions On Friday, February 12, 2021 at 8:16:22 AM UTC-8 Tim Baldwin wrote: > I like the new look. Great to see Leah's

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto R-10 saddlebag support

2021-08-17 Thread Dorothy C
Analogcycles.com currently have them in stock in four different colors - original silver or ceracoated mustard, green or purple, although the latter looks more like a pink on my device On Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 1:58:57 PM UTC-7 Jack Doran wrote: > If any of you good people have a Nitto

[RBW] Re: Analog's Secret Summer Sale

2021-07-30 Thread Dorothy C
Joe, how do those Garbaruk pieces work? Do you just install them on a Shimano rear derailleur body? On Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 9:41:52 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > I hit em up for a Garbaruk cage and pulleys, and some chainring bolts. > That's bling, baby  > > On Sunday, July 25, 2021

Re: [RBW] Secret Platy

2021-12-21 Thread Dorothy C
Congratulations Leah, I am so happy for you. I know what it is like to buy one Rivendell and love it so much you don’t want to ride anything else. My first was an Appaloosa, followed by a grey Roadini which is now on long term loan with my sister in Wales, Then a Cheviot, then a chameleon Clem

[RBW] Re: Secret Platy

2021-12-22 Thread Dorothy C
This is my defense http://bikeyface.com/2016/01/12/new-shoes/ On Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 6:52:12 AM UTC-8 Jingy wrote: > "No more bikes, ever. I’m set!" > > Famous last words! > Nice bike! > Jim In Mpls > On Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 10:33:28 PM UTC-6 JAS wrote: > >> It's cool,

[RBW] Re: WTB/WTT: Paul Racer Silver (for black)

2021-12-22 Thread Dorothy C
The original Paul Racers, not the medium are discontinued, it seems On Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 11:04:13 AM UTC-8 JohnS wrote: > Hello Sean and Ryan, apparently Paul Racers are a rare commodity since two > other people replied off list for them as well. So that would mean Sean is > 4th

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