Re: [RBW] "Grant hates toe clips."

2023-12-25 Thread SallyG
As always, I'm learning lots from the conversation! Thank you, always a pleasure. To add my non-technical two cents: I used to ride with toe clips/leather straps. They have (probably) saved my life...and also caused me harm. Riding my second-hand Raleigh Gran Sport fast down a steep grade in

[RBW] Bike Rack

2023-11-04 Thread SallyG
Hi all! Any bike rack you'd recommend for Clem Smith L 45 cm and future Platy 50 cm for husband? Kuat or? Model? Thanks for any help! Sally -- 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: Who’s getting a Platypus tomorrow?

2023-10-18 Thread SallyG
Will try for a 50 cm complete green for husband's Xmas present! Going to be tricky at work but I have supportive so-workers who know it's Platypus Day tomorrow:) On Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 6:40:42 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > The preorder email was sent out today! Did you

Re: [RBW] Riv Road spotted

2023-09-25 Thread SallyG
The Lighthouse Century sports some beautiful natural scenery (as well as some beautiful bikes, Mike!). I did it once during my pink Pogliaghi era and remember some headwinds, too! Thanks for the report:) On Monday, September 25, 2023 at 4:21:48 PM UTC-7 Ryan wrote: > Would love to have seen

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem L: Color It Mine!

2023-09-19 Thread SallyG
Congratulations from a fellow Clemmer! Enjoy! On Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 5:49:33 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > All the RivSisters are doing it! I took my own RBW Blue Clem out for a > ride tonight on some sandy roads in the neighborhood. The new wide tires > were

Re: [RBW] Re: Style on the bike

2023-09-12 Thread SallyG
[image: Clem.jpg] Demonstrating use of Poodle Sock to snug sweatpants and prevent catastrophe. Note stylish contrasting colors of Raspberry (oh, Leah, do I need a Platypus to match??) and Clem Metallic Pea frame. On Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 7:04:37 AM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > If

Re: [RBW] Re: Babies on bikes

2023-09-03 Thread SallyG
We used a Burley double-wide when our kids were 2 and 3.5...We hooked it to my husband's old Giant mountain bike. Traffic was non-existent or very light since we lived on a small island. The kids liked it because they could bring various stuffed animals, so we could get a long-ish ride in

[RBW] First Ride, First Riv

2023-08-27 Thread SallyG
Hi! Just got my first Rivendell bike (Clem Smith L 45 cm.) and it is SO SMOOTH and just gorgeous! I'm enjoying your Owners Bunch and learning lots. Here's a photo from my first ride today -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"