[RBW] Re: Susie / Appaloosa indecision

Hi Brian - you say you're sold, not sure on which bike. I'll weigh in for the Appa (never having ridden a Susie, though). I use it as my true all-rounder here in Southern California. It's my commute bike for 7 miles up the hill on pavement to run all kinds of errands, including carrying

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles Riv Ride

I'm still up for a ride this Saturday--and will join whatever loop you LA locals come up with as long as there's not technical single-track and as long as it's 50 miles or less. I'll be coming from OC with my Appaloosa on the back of my truck, so a start time after say 7:30 am would be best for

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

Earlier in March is better for me - March 2 or March 16 would be best, but I can do March 9. Already have other outdoorsy plans for March 23rd (hiking Santiago Peak here in OC) and March 30 is spring break. I hope we can find a time in early March - would love to ride with fellow Rivs (never

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles Riv Ride

Excellent; thank you, Ted! Look forward to riding with all of you on Saturday! Heike (Appaloosa from OC) On Thu, Feb 15, 2024 at 3:55 PM Ted Durant wrote: > Ride With GPS route: > https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45602857 > > Ted Durant > > -- > You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

I'm fine with 30+ miles and fire roads; not so sure about any kind of steep or technical single-track (not sure what you mean by flowy, Riv-friendly single-track, P.W.. I've done a limited amount of single-track with my mountain bike, and I've gotten off and walked on steep, rocky parts, and I

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

Oh, so cool to see this happening! I’ve been mostly lurking here; got my Appaloosa last August and I ride it in Orange County. I’d love to join a ride and February 17th will probably work (family plans permitting). Question: How long/demanding will the ride be? I’m usually a solo rider and

Re: [RBW] Re: Touring tire & Happy new year

I just put Marathon Mondials on my Appaloosa and love how grippy they are on gravel. No report yet on durability—but I have another type of Schwalbe Marathons on my e-bike commuter and they’ve been very reliable (one flat in 3,000 miles). I’m doing some light touring with a mix of gravel and

Re: [RBW] Best Rivendell for pavement riding

Hi Chuck--as you asked about the Appaloosa and a drop-bar alternative, I'll chime in: I have a 51" 650B Appaloosa with Nitto Choco bars , which Riv describes thus: "It's also good for road