Thats a great pic in front of the house decorated for Christmas!
Glad your enjoying the new bike!
Its fun to read of other's enthusiasm for their bikes.
I think its contagious.
Leah, how about starting a thread leading off with that pic...something like
this...
Pics of your Riv or fave bike in
A nice essay on pink by bicycle riding David Byrne-
https://www.cabinetmagazine.org/issues/11/byrne.php
-Kai
On Friday, December 4, 2020 at 2:24:41 PM UTC-5 James / Analog Cycles wrote:
> I'm late to the party with this, but here's something I wrote about pink,
> rose, and such, in 2012. It's
Sure Paul! All I know is that almost all of my CD's from the 1990's are
shot, but I am still listening the Bach on an Vox LP from the 1950s that
sounds great.
Leah's bike represents a Riv that looks fun to ride, and I think that's
great. A good looking tool, like a hand plane with scroll
I finally took a minute to look at these photos on a big screen, and heck
yes, Leah, that bike is so nice! I agree with Joe, the 700c wheels somehow
give it something extra, elegance, I don't know, aesthetic perfection. It's
beautiful. And the color makes me really miss my sparkly burgandy Trek
I'm late to the party with this, but here's something I wrote about pink,
rose, and such, in 2012. It's about bikes, sorta. It's about embracing
color, which is to borrow an over used phrase, is a spice of life. Classic
bikes look nice, for sure, but there's a reason that folks collect 90's
Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! - Really glad to hear how much you enjoy riding it.
On Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 11:42:36 AM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
> Lol, Lester. It is just absolutely dreamy. I took it for another 11 miles
> this morning and it gets better and better. I love it. I
Lol, Lester. It is just absolutely dreamy. I took it for another 11 miles
this morning and it gets better and better. I love it. I used to think the
Betty Foy was made for me (before the Clems ruined it for me with their
comfy long wheelbases) - the Platypus is superior! Riv’s new LWB
Wow, HarLeah Davidson got a swell new bike.
On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 11:50:09 PM UTC-5 Matthew Williams wrote:
> Fantastic job, Leah. It's beautiful. I love the fender-mounted taillight
> with the concealed wiring.
>
> Could you explain the Microshift thumbies a bit more--setting them up
Peech, oh, it’s inevitable that the scratches will come. I hope they come
in noble ways and not from dumb things like Leah lifting it onto the van’s
bike rack and scraping the length of tubing as the frame slides against the
bar. (See my son’s little grilver Clem!) I think if I ever feel bad
It's been said already a hundred times I know; but what a beautiful bike.
Just outstanding. For your sake, please steel yourself to that inevitable
first ding or scratch. It will happen. So ride lots and enjoy this
beautiful and well designed bike. Beausage baby!
On Thursday, December 3,
I have a new thing to notice now that I think I've recovered from all the
custom color touches and can pay attention to the bike as a new Riv model:
I really like the 700c wheels on the 55cm Platypus. I don't wish it
enough to feel disappointment in my 54.3cm 650b custom low-stepper - it's
Pretty bikes.
As for the rack, I say:
1. Use the one you have.
2. Cut/grind off the tail light tab.
3. Then
a. twine and shellac the rear of the rack (similar to a kickstand)
or
b. use your matching nail polish on the rear of the rack
to hide the tab-ectomy.
Laing
On
Well those bikes are just gorgeous!
(also not a fan of the big wind)
On Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 12:20:58 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding
Ding! wrote:
> I’m stepping away from the hand-wringing this thread has become and
> instead am posting a photo of my two Rivendells. I picked up the
Velocity offers anodizing with and without polishing. If you want both, the
polishing is done first, then it is anodized over the polish, it is
supposed to make the anodizing shinier (wet look) according to the website.
Velocity will do a lot of different stuff that is not on their website, if
I think the polishing on the rims is AFTER the anodizing, to clean up the
braking surface, overall that doesn't sound unreasonable for the extra
charge, it's the base rim charge which seems sorta steep, but I guess they
can get it. Rim brake rims are getting harder to come by especially in
I agree, Brian. I love ano stuff and at the rate they would fade on a
nicely kept bike stored inside (see: Leah's Plat) you'd be looking at
scratched and worn bits due for replacement anyway. Let your ano flag fly!
PS. The rose rims would have silver brake tracks. They look great.
On
Bikes, at the level they are considered and discussed in this group, are as
much a means of self-expression as conveyance and utility. It is the
marriage of these things that makes it fun and its value is dependent upon
the person.
I like the fact that people go in so many different
Sorry, I didnt mean that to be discouraging, it was meant as a lucky
break! Smaller parts are less of an issue but on big expanses (like rims
and stems and seat posts) the unevenness of the fade is not cool.
I once bought a bike from a guy who moved to NJ from Arizona and it was
clear which
Not only does anodizing fade or wear (nothing looks more bedraggled than
anodized braking surfaces after a year of use), but after a year or so
you'll have to put the anodized bits in storage until the colors become
fashionable again. I should have saved my bright purple anodized Sun M14A
rims
I was happier before your post, Dave.
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> On Dec 2, 2020, at 8:28 AM, Dave S wrote:
>
> Last year I spoke with some of the folks at the Paul booth @ Philly Bike
> Expo about some pink ano bits for my lilac BMC Road+ and they talked me out
> of it. They said that pink ano
Last year I spoke with some of the folks at the Paul booth @ Philly Bike
Expo about some pink ano bits for my lilac BMC Road+ and they talked me out
of it. They said that pink ano fades really quickly in comparison to other
colors. I've heard the same about turquoise. So much for my Miami
Not completely clear on the Velocity website, but is it really cumulative?
I don't think they need to polish the rim before anodizing. I would check.
If not, the cost would be $170, for either polished or ano, not $220.
MSRP: $140 | +$30.00 Polished | + $30.00 Custom Anodized
I'm 'patiently' waiting for Velocity Quill rims to come back in stock so I
can build another pair of wheels for my Hillborne. Some took up baking or
woodworking during the pandemic. It learned wheelbuilding. Will be going
with the standard black rims as the polished silver versions add
Unfortunately I'm not Bill I'm just dumb-old Joe and you already know I'm
entirely besotted with this bicycle and my approval is assumed, so we shall
move on to works in progress. One thing you COULD do if there's a decent
wheel builder in the pro bro mountain bike shop is buy those rose rims
Close but not e-bike version...I wonder if the sound and experience that
you love about your preferred brake pads has to do with that specific
compound Kool Stop uses to make them...here's what I found on their
website...
Black - Our standard compound which is great for all weather conditions,
I just answered my own question! Kool Stop's brake pad colors are specific
to their compounds...the e-bike compound is different than the salmon and
standard black compound. Good to know!
-Ben
On Monday, November 30, 2020 at 9:59:32 AM UTC-6 Ben Mihovk wrote:
> Ah...I see. On my previous bike
Ah...I see. On my previous bike that came with just garbage components (it
was a $400 complete bike, so hey...not complaining), I switched out the
pads for Kool Stops and noticed a total lack of residue on the rims. I read
Grant's description on the website for the e-bike brakes, and I am
Ben, thank you! I’m so glad to have people to share this experience with; it
truly makes it richer.
I always swap out brake pads for the Kool Stops. They are fantastic, last
forever and make the most satisfying sound when you brake. Whatever was on the
bike prior to these was speckling my legs
Leah,
Just curious...are the Kool Stop brake pads back-ups or do you prefer them
to the ones in the Shimano V-brakes? I have the same brakes/levers (LOVE
THEM) on my Atlantis, so I just wanted to see if you know something I don't
know!
Thanks for sharing all your pictures, the process (even
Leah, Sorry if I missed it, but I've seen a stack of parts and I see where
you've identified or mentioned a few bits here & there, but do you have an
actual component list?
Not critical, but I am curious about Rims and tires?
I guess you got the 55cm with the 700C wheels? How does the fit differ
Hi Matthew! Those are Velo Orange fluted fenders for 700c wheels.
Leah
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> On Nov 29, 2020, at 2:53 PM, Matthew Williams
> wrote:
>
>
> Hi Leah,
>
> I searched but didn't find anything--my apologies if you've already answered
> this:
>
> What brand/model of fenders
Hi Leah,
I searched but didn't find anything--my apologies if you've already answered
this:
What brand/model of fenders did you use? Are you happy with them?
On Nov 27, 2020, at 8:14 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
> <6B8356C6-6B0A-4D84-8E77-DC9653BE0FB5.jpeg>What a day. The shop
On Nov 29, 2020, at 2:23 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:
> What and where is that outdoor tchotchke backgound in the second photo?
They're birdhouses on the Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail, between Foye and
Hawthorne:
Marvelous, simply marvelous !!!
Happy for you and look forward to future reports.
Congrats on the 3000 mile goal...way to go Leah!
Paul in Dallas
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On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 9:28:26 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote:
> I have low photo standards; as long as the file is big and the photo was
> taken in bright sunlight, it's probably better than mine. Wait until you've
> got the bike set up properly,
I have low photo standards; as long as the file is big and the photo was
taken in bright sunlight, it's probably better than mine. Wait until you've
got the bike set up properly, then post some big daytime files.
Ditto ride impressions: let's have your 100 mile and 500 mile reports. The
contrast
Please allow me to take the opposing view on the rims, forthwith and
heretofore, with background:
When I was planning the build on my custom with gray/red paint I was sure I
wanted red hubs, too. As soon as I saw the frame live in color I realized
there was already enough POP in the paint and
I just found one more thing to add to my shopping list. Thanks.
On Sat, Nov 28, 2020 at 1:31 PM James / Analog Cycles <
analogcyc...@gmail.com> wrote:
> That light is a Schmidt fender tail light. They're designed to be mounted
> higher than normal. Very robust, well sealed light. Dynamo
That light is a Schmidt fender tail light. They're designed to be mounted
higher than normal. Very robust, well sealed light. Dynamo powered.
-james / analog cycles
On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 3:24:50 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote:
> *And,* one more question: What top-of-rear-fender
*And,* one more question: What top-of-rear-fender light is that? Is it a
dynamo light or battery? I might be interested in one that mounts
top-center of fender; I dislike rear-of-fender lights because I'm always
backing them into walls.
On Sat, Nov 28, 2020 at 1:22 PM Patrick Moore wrote:
> Oh,
Oh, and after you've put on a few more miles, tell us in endless,
excruciating detail (I'm serious) how the ride of the Platypus differs from
that of the Clementine and of the Betty (I forget what the Betty Foy is;
mixte?)
On Sat, Nov 28, 2020 at 1:20 PM Patrick Moore wrote:
> It's shaping up
It's shaping up nicely. Please post some high-resolution photos when it's
all done (I'm sure you will!) You'll get it sorted, don't worry. I'm sorry
you couldn't get the rose rims; I think that would have set off the frame
very nicely.
FWIW, I've often spliced my lighting wires simply by twisting
Matthew - sorry, I forgot the link to explain the shifters. Velouria does it
best:
http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2016/06/brifter-bliss-for-swept-back-handlebars.html?m=1
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> On Nov 27, 2020, at 9:16 PM, Leah Peterson wrote:
>
> Matthew, this slays me. YES, we need a
Matthew, this slays me. YES, we need a thread for this. Looking at my two
photos, I’d say one thing the bikes have in common is the saddle height. 藍 Oh,
my 80s parents...
I’ll need to come up with white shoes and refuse to wear them with socks for an
accurate reenactment... ok then!
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Have you ever seen such a lovely bicycle?? It's so nice, Leah..and so
photogenic! The camera LOVES those colors
On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 8:22:47 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
> Video. Parts are shown here.
>
>
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