[RBW] Re: FS: Fabio's Fanny bar bag, olive

2023-10-23 Thread Joe Bernard
https://photos.app.goo.gl/V6idpTbHRFyL8ydX8 On Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 8:55:36 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > Purchased on one of these lists a while back, used twice. I'm again > reminded that I like most of my stuff in a large saddlebag which I already > own, I don't

[RBW] Re: FS: Fabio's Fanny bar bag, olive

2023-10-23 Thread Joe Bernard
Or make offer and whatnot and such as. Joe Bernard joeremi62 gmail com On Monday, October 23, 2023 at 11:03:37 AM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > https://photos.app.goo.gl/V6idpTbHRFyL8ydX8 > > On Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 8:55:36 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > >> Purchased on on

[RBW] Re: FS: Fabio's Fanny bar bag, olive

2023-10-24 Thread Joe Bernard
$130 shipped On Monday, October 23, 2023 at 11:49:41 AM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > Or make offer and whatnot and such as. > > Joe Bernard > joeremi62 gmail com > > On Monday, October 23, 2023 at 11:03:37 AM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > >> https://photos.app.goo.gl

[RBW] Re: FS: Fabio's Fanny bar bag, olive

2023-10-24 Thread Joe Bernard
SOLD On Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 9:49:38 AM UTC-7 RBW Owners Bunch wrote: > $130 shipped > > On Monday, October 23, 2023 at 11:49:41 AM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > >> Or make offer and whatnot and such as. >> >> Joe Bernard >> joeremi62 gmail com >&g

[RBW] Re: FS: RBW Hoodie, MUSA Pants, Blue Lug Hat

2023-10-26 Thread Joe Bernard
What size are the pants? Also, are they long pants or knickers? On Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 10:01:32 AM UTC-7 Daniel Rooke wrote: > Hello, > > I'm still cleaning things out and have a few more things for sale: > > 1 Bikes are Greater Hoodie sz. L - worn a little but too small for me - > $4

[RBW] Re: The differences between the SunRace CSM-990 and the SunRace CSM-980 - 9 spd cassettes

2023-10-28 Thread Joe Bernard
on the 9-speeds are steel. * * SunRace has too many versions of the same cassette. It's confusing. Joe Bernard On Friday, October 27, 2023 at 11:33:56 PM UTC-7 krhe...@gmail.com wrote: > > I would like to know the differences between the SunRace CSM-990 and the > SunRace C

Re: [RBW] Bluelug Visit to Rivendell (Video)

2023-10-29 Thread Joe Bernard
ctically a work of art! I also love that he said in front of Grant that he mostly rides his 2-speed Brompton and it's his favorite bike 😂 Dig the Gallop. I want one. Joe Bernard On Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 8:53:27 PM UTC-7 brendonoid wrote: > > I wish Grant had answered thei

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2023

2023-10-30 Thread Joe Bernard
That poor Hunq looks like it got overclamped in a repair stand. Clamp the seatpost, people! The price is optimistic with the damage and visible rust but it probably rides fine. There's no 54cm Hunqapillar with 26-inch wheels, I'm not sure what size this frame is. Joe Bernard

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2023

2023-11-09 Thread Joe Bernard
gt;>>>>> It's too bad to see an uncommon Riv frame that was rippled and >>>>>> dimpled by one owner and left outside *over winter* by the next. >>>>>> Perhaps with the damage there's some more room to negotiate the price. >

[RBW] Re: Platypus for Clem L?

2023-11-10 Thread Joe Bernard
What size is her Clem? The current 52 is VERY long, this puts weight wy out there when she's moving it around and lifting. On Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 8:21:50 AM UTC-8 chungeu...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi, > > I bought a complete Clem L for my wife and she enjoyed riding it so far. > Howe

[RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

2023-11-11 Thread Joe Bernard
Her Platys have the same 53cm chainstays as my custom, and my ETT of 63 compares to the Platy 61.5. Add 700c wheels on hers vs. 650b on mine and it's a wash, we own long bikes! Joe Bernard On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 2:21:47 PM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > While we're at

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus for Clem L?

2023-11-11 Thread Joe Bernard
"Some won’t like to hear this, but honestly, it’s the truth." Whether some want to hear it or not, honestly, it's an opinion. On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 3:35:56 PM UTC-8 Hoch in ut wrote: > What’s your wife wanting out of the bike? If it’s aesthetics, and > specifically to steel/lugged

[RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

2023-11-12 Thread Joe Bernard
Go ride it, Sarah! I'm the same height as y'all and I rode the first 50cm prototype, it felt great. On Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 7:01:01 AM UTC-8 sarahlik...@gmail.com wrote: > Hey RivSister, want me to got test ride the 50 for you? I know we both > like an oversize frame so this could be

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2023

2023-11-13 Thread Joe Bernard
Locked up hard and put away wet, San Francisco style! On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 8:42:33 AM UTC-8 Jim M. wrote: > On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 8:02:06 AM UTC-8 krhe...@gmail.com wrote: > > 52cm CLEM "L" > > This one has been abused. I have never seen a Rivendell bicycle with so > many s

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2023

2023-11-13 Thread Joe Bernard
Yeah it's the seller description that annoys me, I don't appreciate being told my eyes don't see what I'm clearly seeing. This happens a lot on Craigslist. On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 10:26:10 AM UTC-8 RichS wrote: > That's some harsh beausage or what the owner calls "regular scuffs". YM

[RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

2023-11-13 Thread Joe Bernard
Size and weight limit restrictions: 50 lbs. and 70" x 41" x 8.5". Your bike will be approximately 4-5 inches too long for Amtrak. On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 10:53:28 PM UTC-8 kiziria...@gmail.com wrote: > I ordered a 55 Platy in the last presale, was thinking of taking amtrak to > pick i

[RBW] Re: WTB: Lime Olive 50 cm Platypus frame

2023-11-14 Thread Joe Bernard
"And no, I’m not selling my 55 Platys. I just need more sizes! And colors. Whatever. Don’t judge." I'm so judging. Judgey McJudgeface from Judgerstan 🧐🙃 On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 7:07:59 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > And no, I’m not selling my 55 Platys. I just need more

[RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

2023-11-14 Thread Joe Bernard
fforded by the >> locker but without a front wheel it seemed that there might be another >> 8-10” available; I’ll bring a tape next time. >> >> Allan, in snowy Marlboro, Vt. >> >> >> >> On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 2:54:13 AM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote

[RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

2023-11-14 Thread Joe Bernard
r parts of >> the country, the bus racks are longer? >> >> So, how often would one need to take it on a train/bus/Amtrak? For me, >> right now, little on Amtrak, but lots on busses. I imagine the adventures >> I could have taking a bus/train one way and the bike t

[RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

2023-11-14 Thread Joe Bernard
I'm ok with it! On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 10:52:46 AM UTC-8 George Schick wrote: > Joe, is it OK if we start calling you Ralph Kramden ; ) > > > On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 12:39:15 PM UTC-6 Joe Bernard wrote: > >> Yes, bus racks - my area of expertise -

[RBW] Re: Anna Purple

2023-11-17 Thread Joe Bernard
It's not my jam these days but it IS pretty, it reminds me of early-'90s Bridgestones. But I'm not one to ask, my former "bright/loud colors are awesome" self has recently morphed into a lover of the Universal Grant Colors: various shades of blue and green. What's become of me?? 💙💚 Joe "thing

[RBW] Re: Anna Purple

2023-11-17 Thread Joe Bernard
Also for the record, it's Ana. One N. On Friday, November 17, 2023 at 10:18:29 AM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > It's not my jam these days but it IS pretty, it reminds me of early-'90s > Bridgestones. > > But I'm not one to ask, my former "bright/loud col

[RBW] Re: Anna Purple

2023-11-18 Thread Joe Bernard
All those colorful parts from your Clem on an Ana Purple frame?? Dooo iiit 💜🧡❤️💛💗 On Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 11:04:10 AM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Ryan, I KNOW. I’m starting to think the same thing. I can sell my Clem, > which is just not as loved as my Platypuses, and nea

[RBW] Re: Anna Purple

2023-11-18 Thread Joe Bernard
ad boy there - but it is a sweet > ride and it has the sleek filet brazed middle stays. And, BTW, Sheldon > Brown was wrong - a mixtie is NOT just a "ladies bike". > > https://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_m.html#mixte > > Steve > > On Saturday, November 18, 2023

Re: [RBW] Re: Anna Purple

2023-11-19 Thread Joe Bernard
r brain will go to town on this one. Thanks >>> for reading. >>> >>> On Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 3:58:46 PM UTC-8 steve...@gmail.com >>> wrote: >>> >>> Bill Lindsay, I was just catching up with this thread (always interested >>>

Re: [RBW] Re: Anna Purple

2023-11-19 Thread Joe Bernard
; not being able to get her seat back far enough to get reach and hand > position comfy on her current size 55 Platypus? Maybe I'm remembering > wrong, but it seems a size 50 will amplify that same issue? > > > > On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 5:19:54 PM UTC-5 Joe Berna

[RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts – offload yours on me or talk me out of it?!

2023-11-20 Thread Joe Bernard
I believe Large in this instance means 56cm, they seem open to shipping. They're not coming up very often s... https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-large-gold-rivendell/7689088638.html On Monday, November 20, 2023 at 9:06:25 AM UTC-8 Max S wrote: > Thinking of getting a fatt

Re: [RBW] Re: My Legolas is now a 2x10

2023-11-24 Thread Joe Bernard
ks for me cuz I had these parts on hand and made them do a thing I wanted to do, but I can't recommend it. Double (and triple) drivetrains should have rear derailers built for them. Joe Bernard On Friday, November 24, 2023 at 7:58:59 AM UTC-8 John Dewey wrote: > [image: > version

[RBW] Re: Newer Sam Hillborne/Toyo Atlantis crossover

2023-11-25 Thread Joe Bernard
The difference would be tubing. Hillborne is a "country bike" not intended to carry touring loads or bomb around on gnarly trails. Atlantis (that's one the I owned) is a beefy frame which will take just about anything you can throw at it. On Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 5:29:30 PM UTC-8 bryc

[RBW] Re: New Clem Small Sizes

2023-11-28 Thread Joe Bernard
They have them in completes which is a pretty good deal. I imagine they sell better than the framesets. On Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 8:48:22 AM UTC-8 Johnny Alien wrote: > I am thinking they either didn't get any frame stock in those sizes or > they got a comically low amount because those

Re: [RBW] Re: son hub sales anywhere?

2023-11-28 Thread Joe Bernard
SON and Rohloff hub sales are basically "I can afford these parts or I get SP dyno and Shimano Alfine." 😬 On Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 11:40:21 AM UTC-8 ttoshi wrote: > Yes, and if you buy the SON and lights from Peter, they are under > warranty, whereas I don't think they are under warrant

Re: [RBW] A Homer Hill build....

2023-11-28 Thread Joe Bernard
Did someone say PIE??! 🥧 On Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 6:11:51 AM UTC-8 sarahlik...@gmail.com wrote: > Yeah, going down hills in the 42 I am still spinning but then someone told > me that is normal... I guess I am learning new things about riding since > I've been out with a group. I'm goin

[RBW] Re: Silver2 cranks!

2023-11-28 Thread Joe Bernard
"Probably too much of a pain to deal with." Precisely. It's not in the product descriptions anymore but at the introduction of Silvers much was made of how fiddly that hidden chainring bolt is when installing/swapping rings on the Sugino cranks Riv sold. As a many-years owner of many 'hidden a

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver2 cranks!

2023-11-30 Thread Joe Bernard
ere are three reasons Rivendell designed the Silver >>>> cranks with normal 5-arms: >>>> >>>> 1. their customers vocally complain about the hidden arm >>>> 2. there is no performance benefit to the hidden arm >>>> 3. the post-forging machi

Re: [RBW] Re: A Homer Hill build....

2023-11-30 Thread Joe Bernard
My low on a 650B bike in Lake County, CA., is 26 x 50. It's useful! On Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 1:25:54 PM UTC-8 pi...@gmail.com wrote: > The Greater Bay Area is full of 13-24% grades (which is where Sarah > lives). Visitors from other areas (including places like Colorado) > frequently

Re: [RBW] ISO: Roadini 54 Sergio Green

2023-12-08 Thread Joe Bernard
Nifty parts, too. Drillium brake levers and chainrings! On Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 6:35:49 PM UTC-8 Doug H. wrote: > Ahmed, > That is a nice color too. I will message you privately. > Doug > > On Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 9:12:41 PM UTC-5 aelga...@castilleja.org > wrote: > >> Hi Doug,

Re: [RBW] Re: Who’s getting a Platypus tomorrow?

2023-12-10 Thread Joe Bernard
It's so exciting! I can't wait to see your new Purple Platy and all the other new bikes out there. Gosh, now I kinda wish *I* was getting a new frame... 🤔 Joe " wishin' and hopin' " Bernard On Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 5:47:48 AM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > They are trickling

Re: [RBW] Re: Who’s getting a Platypus tomorrow?

2023-12-10 Thread Joe Bernard
;> My husband's (okay, really, OUR) 50 cm purple Platy complete arrived >>>> yesterday by UPS! >>>> >>>> We loaded it up asap to get it to our local bike shop before it closed >>>> (not being as savvy mechanically as most of you all...but equall

Re: [RBW] Re: Who’s getting a Platypus tomorrow?

2023-12-10 Thread Joe Bernard
That's a lovely bicycle, Dorothy 💚💚💚 On Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 1:06:48 PM UTC-8 Dorothy C wrote: > [image: IMG_0422.jpeg]Here’s mine with a lot of tranferred parts off a > 2019 45cm Clem > > On Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 11:50:41 AM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > &

[RBW] Re: Misc Campagnolo FS-front der, hubs, brakes

2023-12-10 Thread Joe Bernard
I had that much on my custom for a while (wish I hadn't sold it in a fit of "I'm a 1x guy now"). It friction-shifted a triple with 9-speed chain great, it'll handle a 42-30 easy. On Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 7:53:00 PM UTC-8 kiziria...@gmail.com wrote: > Any comments on how the Veloce derai

[RBW] Re: Misc Campagnolo FS-front der, hubs, brakes

2023-12-10 Thread Joe Bernard
*mech, not much On Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 9:46:38 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > I had that much on my custom for a while (wish I hadn't sold it in a fit > of "I'm a 1x guy now"). It friction-shifted a triple with 9-speed chain > great, it'll handle a 42

[RBW] Re: FS: like new triple crankset

2023-12-11 Thread Joe Bernard
Arm length? I'm not in the market but I know someone who might be interested in these. On Monday, December 11, 2023 at 10:36:04 AM UTC-8 Tom Horton wrote: > velo orange triple, 48-34-24 bought new a few years ago, mounted on a > bike and never rode it. with 127 mm bottom bracket. square tap

[RBW] Re: WTB: Susie L or XL Frame

2023-12-13 Thread Joe Bernard
Check SF Bay Area Craigslist, there's a Large Susie frame and Gus complete there. Joe "you might want to tell people where you're located" Bernard Lake County CA. On Monday, December 11, 2023 at 6:21:23 PM UTC-8 Ben Hannon wrote: > Hello! > > I know that they're coming out with a lugged Susie

[RBW] Re: FS- budget 650b wheelset

2023-12-16 Thread Joe Bernard
Did you get a read on the rear spacing? Joe Bernard Clearlake CA On Friday, December 15, 2023 at 12:28:09 PM UTC-8 ocea...@gmail.com wrote: > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this g

[RBW] Re: FS: Sugino XD2 triple, 175mm

2023-12-20 Thread Joe Bernard
It's 110 BCD for the bigger rings, 74 granny ring. Nice cranks, nice price, but the length of the arms might be a stretch for you. You're probably used to 170mm (or shorter). On Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 8:15:18 AM UTC-8 Pam Bikes wrote: > I'd like that but I think I need a BCD 110 for m

[RBW] Re: SF RB-1 looking very nice

2023-12-20 Thread Joe Bernard
It's a lovely bike in rare shape, 30 years on these aren't coming up in this condition every day. I believe the advertised max tire size was 28mm but that was in the era of over-promising on size by tire manufacturers, I'd only buy this if I was sure I could live with a 700x25 tire. On Wednesd

[RBW] Re: 90s Road Double paired with 11-36 9 speed rear cassette

2023-12-26 Thread Joe Bernard
The only theoretical concern I can think of is you may get some skating between front rings from a 9-spd chain on cranks spaced for 6/7/8-spd. But in reality - assuming front friction shifting - you'll just make sure you're shoving that chain over properly and all will be well. J

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

2023-12-26 Thread Joe Bernard
Roberta, this is stunning. As you know I'm kinda crazy about red hearts and this is the red heartest bike ever! You did an amazing job making your bicycle exactly as you wanted it, it's literally perfect ❤️❤️❤️ Joe Bernard On Monday, December 25, 2023 at 5:40:01 PM UTC-8 Rob

[RBW] Re: 90s Road Double paired with 11-36 9 speed rear cassette

2023-12-27 Thread Joe Bernard
Adding to my post: I don't think you're asking if the gearing will be too high. Yes it will work and you can use whatever gearing you like! On Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 10:37:57 AM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > The only theoretical concern I can think of is you may get some skati

[RBW] Re: Will Cliffhangers leave me hanging?

2023-12-28 Thread Joe Bernard
It's the Marathons leaving you hanging, I despise the damn things. Once you get them on they're practically impervious to flatting but you gotta get em on there first! On Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 8:46:32 AM UTC-8 Curtis wrote: > Hello, > > Looking for some Cliffhanger wisdom. It seems t

[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville SaddleSack Small, olive

2023-12-28 Thread Joe Bernard
Pending On Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 10:29:11 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > I'm overbagged again and seem determined to keep using huge ones. > > Bought here this summer in VG condition, used maybe 5 whole times myself. > It's an interesting pale olive I hadn't

[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville SaddleSack Small, olive

2023-12-28 Thread Joe Bernard
SOLD On Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 10:29:11 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > I'm overbagged again and seem determined to keep using huge ones. > > Bought here this summer in VG condition, used maybe 5 whole times myself. > It's an interesting pale olive I hadn't se

[RBW] Re: ROADINI in South Pasadena

2023-12-29 Thread Joe Bernard
That would have been a tough call for me, too, both colors are awesome. Dark Gold it is! Congrats on your new Riv, looking forward to the build. On Friday, December 29, 2023 at 9:43:00 AM UTC-8 Tony Lockhart wrote: > [image: IMG_2735.jpeg][image: IMG_2734.jpeg]Alright—now the fun starts! > The

[RBW] Re: New Year's Day, NBD!

2024-01-01 Thread Joe Bernard
w year. >> From NYC, to Las Vegas, to Michigan and now to California this bike has >> lived quite a life and doesn’t look any worse for the wear, I’d say. >> >> Enjoy and put some marks on that thing. >> Leah >> >> On Monday, January 1, 2024 at 11:40

[RBW] Re: Platypus or Clem - Please help me choose

2024-01-02 Thread Joe Bernard
y - is the Clem will be a lovely and comfortable ride for her IF you're committed to riding at her pace as you've suggested. Joe Bernard Lake County CA On Monday, January 1, 2024 at 2:29:59 PM UTC-8 SeanMac wrote: > Hi everyone. Happy New Year! > > I am the proud owner of a

Re: [RBW] Re: New Year's Day, NBD!

2024-01-04 Thread Joe Bernard
ing enough miles, and I hate to see a Rivendell not ridden. I might regret it when I’m 80..." Ok here's the deal. When you're 80 I'll be 99 and probably not out there on a bike, you can have it back when you're 80! On Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 9:49:06 PM UTC-8 Joe

Re: [RBW] Re: A Homer Hill build....

2024-01-09 Thread Joe Bernard
Don, What shifters are you using? Are they index or friction? Joe Bernard On Monday, January 8, 2024 at 6:03:50 PM UTC-8 Donzaemon wrote: > So I'm about a couple weeks into owning my Homer, which I'm loving so far. > Its use has been limited to pavement save for a short

Re: [RBW] Re: A Homer Hill build....

2024-01-09 Thread Joe Bernard
; Joe, I'm using Silver2 friction shifters with thumbshifter mounts. Same > as this: > > https://www.rivbike.com/cdn/shop/products/stemshiftersilverclose-7_750x.jpg > On Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 12:39:55 AM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > >> Don, >> >> What

Re: [RBW] Advantages of triple drivetrains (VO post)

2024-01-09 Thread Joe Bernard
I might agree that a triple is unnecessary unless you really like pedaling downhill, but I'm off the 1x bandwagon. My Riv Custom (parts currently transferred to a Clem) was set up with a 34 x 11-50 11-speed, SRAM Rival 1 rear mech. It's fine for most of the roads around here but there's a couple

Re: [RBW] Advantages of triple drivetrains (VO post)

2024-01-11 Thread Joe Bernard
"Can those Ultegra triples be found in a square taper or are they all Octalink?" All Octalink. The previous gen 7/8-spd era Ultegra square taper (600 tri-color) were all doubles, if you search long and hard you can find 105 triples from that period but I don't think many were

[RBW] Re: New Jewelry for my Platypus

2024-01-11 Thread Joe Bernard
That rose is so pretty. I grant your swanky new Paul brakes my highest praise, they're RIDICULOUS On Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 5:28:30 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > I have never had Paul anything. I’ve had whatever brakes and levers came > with my bikes and didn’t think a

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO: Roadini 54 Sergio Green

2024-01-13 Thread Joe Bernard
The first run used mid-reach (47-57mm) brakes, the current model uses long-reach like Tektro R559. On Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 12:58:57 PM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > Does the orange one have a different spec than the new ones? The dropouts > are perhaps different? Perhaps tire clear

[RBW] Re: First turns of the pedals on my new Platypus

2024-01-14 Thread Joe Bernard
That's a nice bike! I totally agree about trigger shifters, they work and I love them. The derailleur my trigger works with on my Clem (SRAM) is also pretty ugly but I can't see it while it's working fabulously on a ride. No problem! 😁 Joe Bernard On Friday, January 12, 2024

[RBW] Re: RAGBRAI?

2024-01-15 Thread Joe Bernard
I'm not sure why we would question why someone would want to do a well known ride after seeing a film about it. She wants to do it because it's interesting to her. Joe Bernard On Monday, January 15, 2024 at 5:02:11 PM UTC-8 George Schick wrote: > Not sure why you'd want

[RBW] Re: RBW HQ visit

2024-01-15 Thread Joe Bernard
y, plus a small space for bikes. The tour is you walk up and it's all right there! Then you look at the bikes and chat and pay for your stuff and off you go. Pretty mellow (although nerve-wracking for me cuz I'm that way), you'll love it. Joe Bernard On Monday, January 15, 20

[RBW] Re: If you plan to get a Roaduno..,

2024-01-16 Thread Joe Bernard
That would be sweet! A 3-speed coaster brake hub, no brake cables, awesome simplicity. Which I would inevitably screw up by adding a front caliper but the idea is nice! 😬 On Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 10:09:06 AM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > would you consider a coaster brake hub of some

[RBW] Re: big big chain sizing method dilemma

2024-01-20 Thread Joe Bernard
y. I may accidentally get into big-big with a panic downshift climbing a hill, but I know I'll never use small-small (and droopy wouldn't hurt anything anyway). Joe Bernard On Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 12:28:07 PM UTC-8 brenton...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi all, > > Rear: 11-3

[RBW] Re: Trade Feelers - my 2012 48cm Sam Hillborne for 53cm,54cm,55cm Riv?

2024-01-21 Thread Joe Bernard
Posting location will draw folks who want an easy in-person trade. Joe Bernard Lake County CA On Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 10:33:23 AM UTC-8 tl4ente...@gmail.com wrote: > Anyone out there have a stable and interested in trading 1 for a new whip > for their partner? This one has bee

[RBW] Re: Bosco for small bikes

2024-01-22 Thread Joe Bernard
Yeah the second one has never made sense. It'll get your bars up high on a bike with a tiny headtube but said bike will also have a short toptube. On Monday, January 22, 2024 at 6:12:32 PM UTC-8 peter...@gmail.com wrote: > Hello everyone > > The rivbike page for the Bosco handlebars mentions th

[RBW] Re: Dialing in a Brooks Saddle

2024-01-30 Thread Joe Bernard
-high. 2. Padded shorts always made me miserable, then one day I read a Grant article saying that added material in saddle and/or shorts contributes to friction which increases pain. I ditched the padding and my B17 saddles basically disappear when riding, I simply don't think about them

[RBW] Re: Best practice with Sunrace Thumbshifters

2024-02-07 Thread Joe Bernard
g the lever through a longer arc than the Silver. Does this mean the Silver shifter is more like the one that was on her bike? I don't know but my guess..yes!* *Assuming we're talking friction shifters here. I'm no help if she's using index. Joe Bernard On Wednesday, Febru

[RBW] Re: Susie / Appaloosa indecision

2024-02-07 Thread Joe Bernard
I had an Appaloosa for a while and a Susie for not very long, didn't ride either on dirt. I liked the Susie better based on I couldn't even eat, it was just more interesting to me.* I'm sure this isn't very helpful! *I wish I'd kept the Susie, it was sold during a bunch of drama I won't bore y

[RBW] Re: Susie / Appaloosa indecision

2024-02-07 Thread Joe Bernard
*based on I couldn't even say* TYPOS! On Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 5:36:45 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > I had an Appaloosa for a while and a Susie for not very long, didn't ride > either on dirt. I liked the Susie better based on I couldn't even eat, it > was jus

Re: [RBW] Susie / Appaloosa indecision

2024-02-07 Thread Joe Bernard
I agree about the name, I'm mystified that they dropped Gus Boots-Willsen. On Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 5:48:43 PM UTC-8 Hoch in ut wrote: > I agree with Richard. Although both would serve your needs, if there is > any chance you’ll ride some singletrack, I’d wholeheartedly get the suze.

[RBW] Re: Intro post, pics of my RIvs, and a Homer fit question

2024-02-07 Thread Joe Bernard
What are the sizes of your Riv frames? On Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 4:06:31 PM UTC-8 eitanz...@gmail.com wrote: > Thanks Bill, I don't have my bike fit completey figure out yet. I used to > bike a lot more 20 years ago (mountain biking) and have recently gotten > back into riding. To yo

[RBW] Re: Intro post, pics of my RIvs, and a Homer fit question

2024-02-07 Thread Joe Bernard
There's no Appaloosa in question, the mustard bike is a Homer. On Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 8:15:40 PM UTC-8 iamkeith wrote: > I said "bosco," but meant "chaco." The first ones, on the first run of > appaloosas, were the bullmoose version. > > (The bosco was designed, coincidentally, in

[RBW] Re: Intro post, pics of my RIvs, and a Homer fit question

2024-02-08 Thread Joe Bernard
r may be a bit big for you, which is why the reach to drops is too long. I agree with Riv that a 7cm stem should help but I'm concerned that you'll still find the Homer kinda big-ish. Joe Bernard, who fits a 55 Chev with pullbacks and would need a 51 Homer for drops On Wednesday,

[RBW] Re: Intro post, pics of my RIvs, and a Homer fit question

2024-02-08 Thread Joe Bernard
stack is much higher >>>> meaning >>>> the bars are already starting higher. Even with an effective top tube >>>> increase of 15mm, the reach is only 1mm more on the 54.5. Easily mitigated >>>> with a stem. Seat is going to land on the same axis w

[RBW] Re: TA Specialites Cranks at Analog Cycles

2024-02-09 Thread Joe Bernard
Well THIS thread went to the bad place in a basket you hold by the hand. I see $445 at Analog as well. Nice cranks, Analog and Peter White are great sellers, buy them at one of those places! Joe "I've called Peter for an order, I hate talking on the phone and he was super easy to talk to" Berna

[RBW] Re: Intro post, pics of my RIvs, and a Homer fit question

2024-02-09 Thread Joe Bernard
t;> Chris in Sonoma County >>>>> >>>>> On Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 7:31:28 AM UTC-8 ian m wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> If the standover height is acceptable, then I would argue the larger >>>>>> frame is going to lead to

Re: [RBW] Re: I am in Bellingham and would be happy to stop over and measure the bike

2024-02-15 Thread Joe Bernard
ot just measure standover? Easy enough to measure from the floor >>> straight up to the middle of the top tube. I would think that would be a >>> good indicator of fit for the right person. I always try to go with >>> standover due to BB height, how Rivendell measures, et

[RBW] Re: Crankset/BB question

2024-02-16 Thread Joe Bernard
Emphasizing one point Bill mentioned, slide the driveside crank on the spindle SLOWLY and stop before you think a ring may hit the frame. Ask me how I learned this! 😣 Joe Bernard On Friday, February 16, 2024 at 10:52:24 AM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Generally speaking, anybody who wants

Re: [RBW] Re: Crankset/BB question

2024-02-16 Thread Joe Bernard
If the BB spindle you're testing out is too short yes, a chainring with hit the chainstay. If you slide it on and there's no resistance as the ring gets close..STOP. Not gonna work, pull the crank back and prepare to pull that BB and get a longer one in there. On Friday, February 16, 2024 at 3

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

2022-10-20 Thread Joe Bernard
Are these frames being sold as unprepped? I'm not clear on where they are with that now but it would certainly slow down my "buy" finger if I knew I still had to install the fork, adjust the headset, chase the threads and check the derailer hanger adjustment. Joe "I don't know how to do the la

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

2022-10-20 Thread Joe Bernard
I'm speaking in general terms. I'm not buying a frame! On Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 7:21:33 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > Are these frames being sold as unprepped? I'm not clear on where they are > with that now but it would certainly slow down my "buy" fin

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

2022-10-21 Thread Joe Bernard
a Platypus frame on the internet...and buy it! Joe Bernard On Friday, October 21, 2022 at 4:29:48 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > I think the presale still went really well, even if they did not sell out > of frames. Honestly, I’d like to be able to send people to Rivendel

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie / Gus questions

2022-10-21 Thread Joe Bernard
I was reading a book a while back and tried to pinch the screen to zoom in. It was a real book. Paper. On Friday, October 21, 2022 at 8:32:42 AM UTC-7 fra...@gmail.com wrote: > Ha! Thanks. On a similar note, I use an iPad exclusively. My wife had > something on her laptop and I kept trying to

Re: [RBW] Pair O’ Platys in the Fall Foliage

2022-10-22 Thread Joe Bernard
"It’s such a delight to have a pretty bike to ride. I don’t care if that’s shallow." I have a pretty bike to ride as well and I'm proudly shallow about it. Don't hate me for being shallow! On Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 8:36:29 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > I see that my photos

Re: [RBW] Pair O’ Platys in the Fall Foliage

2022-10-23 Thread Joe Bernard
Also the fall leaves are beautiful. Michigan looks like an amazing place to live and ride. On Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 8:53:06 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > "It’s such a delight to have a pretty bike to ride. I don’t care if that’s > shallow." > > I have a pretty bi

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone ride VO Quill Stem? pics? / Orange Appaloosa touch-up paint?

2022-10-24 Thread Joe Bernard
FWIW I think your Appaloosa looks cool with the flat bar and Periscopa. I like the minimalist vibe. On Monday, October 24, 2022 at 12:13:16 PM UTC-7 brizbarn wrote: > Thanks for the input Jason. I really wish Nitto made a tall 90 degree (no > rise or drop) stem, aluminum one bolt, and/or a st

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy Sizing & Search

2022-10-24 Thread Joe Bernard
onday, October 24, 2022 at 1:19:24 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > Bettys came in 47 and 52cm and mimic pretty closely the Same Hillborne > geometry of the same era. I'm an inch taller than your wife and would > probably be fine on either of those sizes, I suspect she would be happ

Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Foy Sizing & Search

2022-10-24 Thread Joe Bernard
And I'm the idiot who didn't even mention the in-stock-available-now Platypus. Why am I even on this group?? 🤪🤦 On Monday, October 24, 2022 at 5:48:39 PM UTC-7 Doug H. wrote: > I agree the 50 cm Platypus would seem to be a fit. And, they are in stock > as Leah said which is unusual as of late.

[RBW] WTB: German mirror

2022-10-28 Thread Joe Bernard
I've sold off a few of these over the years and of course now I'm one short. Anybody got one? Joe Bernard joeremi62 gmail com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop r

[RBW] Re: WTB: German mirror

2022-10-28 Thread Joe Bernard
Mirror acquired. Thanks everybody! 🙋‍♂️ On Friday, October 28, 2022 at 12:52:26 AM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > I've sold off a few of these over the years and of course now I'm one > short. Anybody got one? > > Joe Bernard > joeremi62 gmail com > -- You received

[RBW] Re: Private message regarding: FS: New SON delux 12 Hub Dynamo - Centerlock - 32 Holes - 12x100mm - silver anodized

2022-10-28 Thread Joe Bernard
Well he seems fun 😐 On Friday, October 28, 2022 at 1:56:24 PM UTC-7 thoma...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi Alex, you’ll probably get a lot fewer requests for pricing if you > actually include it in the post. I’m sure you “know what you have” but how > can anyone lowball you if you don’t post an asking

Re: [RBW] Re: Philadelphia Bike Expo 2022

2022-10-28 Thread Joe Bernard
;>>> >>>>> Analog/Tanglefoot — An elaborate setup with a cast iron wood stove, >>>>> lots of antiques, tree branches, oil lanterns and old albumen print >>>>> photographs to set the mood. Then a few Tumbleweed demo bikes, tons of >>>

[RBW] FS: Phil and Shimano BBs, mirrors

2022-10-28 Thread Joe Bernard
alled once, was way too long for the cranks and immediately pulled out of the frame. Busch + Müller mirrors, one wraps the bar, one is bar-end. https://photos.app.goo.gl/WBheYrzV4uz27iae7 Joe Bernard joeremi62 gmail com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] Re: FS: Phil and Shimano BBs, mirrors

2022-10-28 Thread Joe Bernard
Phil sold, Shimano pending. Mirrors $20 each shipped. On Friday, October 28, 2022 at 10:58:28 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > Random parts kicking around that I'm tired of kicking. Everything $25 each > shipped, cheaper if bundled for one shipping price. > > Old Phil 68

[RBW] Re: FS: Phil and Shimano BBs, mirrors

2022-10-29 Thread Joe Bernard
Bottom brackets gone (pro tip: if you have an old Phil price it higher than I did, the response was bonkers!) Mirrors free for shipping cost, should be about $10 per box. On Friday, October 28, 2022 at 11:36:09 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > Phil sold, Shimano pending. > > Mirrors

[RBW] Re: FS: Phil and Shimano BBs, mirrors

2022-10-30 Thread Joe Bernard
One mirror left, the longer one with a strap. On Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 12:54:32 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > Bottom brackets gone (pro tip: if you have an old Phil price it higher > than I did, the response was bonkers!) > > Mirrors free for shipping cost, should be about

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