Re: [RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa's - Show Us Your Builds!

2025-02-12 Thread Isaak Oliansky 
Oops- believe I 'replied to author'. Thank you Huston, that did the trick! 
For those of you in the future of cyberspace googling around about the 
Nitto AS-2 (or other) seat bolt binder cable hangers, the secret is to get 
the cable length just right. Took me about 10 separate snips to nail it. If 
too short, the hanger will sway dramatically one way. If too long, it will 
flex. Updated Appaloosa pics to come in a few weeks :) 



On Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 12:10:26 PM UTC-8 Huston wrote:

> Isaak,
>
> In my experience, the flex/motion that you describe has a negative effect 
> on braking power.  My situation didn't involve a Riv, but I did 
> shorten/flatten the arc of the housing a bit so that the hanger and cable 
> would be more in line with the brakes.  That helped a bit, but I eventually 
> switched to mini-motos.
>
> --Huston
> Lexington, KY
>
> On Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 1:52:37 PM UTC-5 Isaak Oliansky wrote:
>
>> Howdy everyone! Just got a Nitto AS-2 rear cable hanger on my Joe to run 
>> cantis. It pivots up and down when I brake and I'm wondering if this is 
>> properly functioning. Should it be motionless? I tried a few different 
>> cable lengths and I'm not sure if it's that. It also looks quite difficult 
>> to fit any washers or spacers in the gap here to hold the hanger steady and 
>> I didn't have much luck with that. The brake feels snappy, FWIW! Tried to 
>> upload a video but google groups did not like that idea. 
>>
>> Thanks for the help <3 
>> IO in Ashland, Oregon
>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa's - Show Us Your Builds!

2025-02-12 Thread Huston 
Isaak,

In my experience, the flex/motion that you describe has a negative effect 
on braking power.  My situation didn't involve a Riv, but I did 
shorten/flatten the arc of the housing a bit so that the hanger and cable 
would be more in line with the brakes.  That helped a bit, but I eventually 
switched to mini-motos.

--Huston
Lexington, KY

On Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 1:52:37 PM UTC-5 Isaak Oliansky wrote:

> Howdy everyone! Just got a Nitto AS-2 rear cable hanger on my Joe to run 
> cantis. It pivots up and down when I brake and I'm wondering if this is 
> properly functioning. Should it be motionless? I tried a few different 
> cable lengths and I'm not sure if it's that. It also looks quite difficult 
> to fit any washers or spacers in the gap here to hold the hanger steady and 
> I didn't have much luck with that. The brake feels snappy, FWIW! Tried to 
> upload a video but google groups did not like that idea. 
>
> Thanks for the help <3 
> IO in Ashland, Oregon
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa's - Show Us Your Builds!

2025-02-04 Thread Andrew Joseph 
Thank you all for the responses!

And thank you Paul for the stunning photo.

Seems like I need to be on the lookout for a Chocomoose…

On Friday, January 31, 2025 at 10:20:31 PM UTC-6 Paul M wrote:

> The very first production run of the Joe Appaloosa back in 2016 had 
> complete bikes and framesets offered. The complete bikes came with a new 
> handlebar, the Chocomoose. It was a hybrid of the Bullmoose and an inverted 
> Albatross handlebar. I have the Chocomoose on my Appaloosa and have to say 
> it works great for any type of riding. 
>
> On Friday, 31 January 2025 at 08:21:52 UTC-8 [email protected] wrote:
>
>> Thanks Dan! Ideally I'd have slightly fatter tires on my Appa, but as I 
>> transferred nearly the whole build over from my 2TT Sam I'm keeping the the 
>> Manastash until they need replacing or a trip necessitates fatter tires. 
>> I've also put a marks rack on the front just to get my Dynamo light up a 
>> little higher and further forward. 
>>
>> Drew, having spent a lot of time riding Billies(13cm tallux), and 
>> Toscos(13.5cm faceplater) before that, and Albatross(11cm tallux) before 
>> that... I'd say where the stem on each placed my resting hand position has 
>> the Bullmoose only slightly further forward. My swept back bars have always 
>> placed my hands just behind the Stack, where the subtle bend of the 
>> Bullmoose puts them just in front of it. 
>>
>> Echoing Randy's statement that the bike definitely feels "more capable" 
>> and more ATB like. The Bullmoose really unlocked the riding experience I 
>> was looking for which is somewhere between Country Cruiser and ATB, in that 
>> my riding position is still upright enough to be super comfortable but 
>> planted and stable enough to feel comfortable on single track and bumpy 
>> trails. 
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa's - Show Us Your Builds!

2025-01-31 Thread Drew Fitchette 
Thanks Dan! Ideally I'd have slightly fatter tires on my Appa, but as I 
transferred nearly the whole build over from my 2TT Sam I'm keeping the the 
Manastash until they need replacing or a trip necessitates fatter tires. 
I've also put a marks rack on the front just to get my Dynamo light up a 
little higher and further forward. 

Drew, having spent a lot of time riding Billies(13cm tallux), and 
Toscos(13.5cm faceplater) before that, and Albatross(11cm tallux) before 
that... I'd say where the stem on each placed my resting hand position has 
the Bullmoose only slightly further forward. My swept back bars have always 
placed my hands just behind the Stack, where the subtle bend of the 
Bullmoose puts them just in front of it. 

Echoing Randy's statement that the bike definitely feels "more capable" and 
more ATB like. The Bullmoose really unlocked the riding experience I was 
looking for which is somewhere between Country Cruiser and ATB, in that my 
riding position is still upright enough to be super comfortable but planted 
and stable enough to feel comfortable on single track and bumpy trails. 

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Re: [RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa's - Show Us Your Builds!

2025-01-31 Thread [email protected] 
I think most of the Rivendells, and maybe especially the Appaloosa, lend 
themselves to various handlebars and setups. My older Appaloosa is really 
good with Billies as a country bike to cover miles of paved and gravel 
roads. A change to bullmoose bars makes the bike feel like an old school 
MTB, an ATB, in a riding position that makes rough gravel and trails fun, 
the front end stiffer and more precise and the bike feels more capable. I 
have not been able to make the switch back to Billies because the bullmoose 
bars are so much fun. Initially I did find the bars stiff and caused some 
wrist and shoulder pain, but some tweaking of height and Ergon grips took 
care of this issue. I would not hesitate to ride this setup for a multi day 
mixed terrain tour. (I have to admit I have also thought about a dirt drop 
setup, but so far resisted).
Randy in WI

On Friday, January 31, 2025 at 6:35:42 AM UTC-6 [email protected] wrote:

> So good Drew, very well done!  I’m glad you can finally enjoy it, and I’m 
> curious to hear your thoughts on the bullmoose eventually.
>
> I still admire this build, and I might give this a shot one day.  I love 
> the towelrack personally.
>
> [image: Rivendell_Joe_appaloosa_for_Ant-42.jpg]
>
> Or I may just move the KT bars to the Joe from my MB-1 to give me a bit 
> more sweep than my current Getaround.  But I really like them and see why 
> Roman recommended them to me.
>
> [image: image0.jpeg]
>
> Best,
>
> Drew
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jan 30, 2025, at 12:03 PM, Drew Fitchette  wrote:
>
> Here's my Sergio Green Appa initial build:
>
>
> - 13cm Tallux with Billie Bars
> - Silver Shifters, Dura Ace FD, XTR RD
> - Paul Levers, Neo Retros and Moon Units
> - Velocity Atlas wheels from Rich with Shimano Hub/Dynamo and Edelux Light
> - RH Manastash Ridge Tires
> - 36/26 Clipper Crank with Blue Lug Guard and MKS monarchs in Champagne 
> and silver
>
> I've since swapped the bars over to a Bullmoose that I procured from 
> fellow list member Ryan. Really love how different the new bar makes the 
> bike feel. Similar to Bones, not sure if I'll throw a rack on or not. 
>
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[RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa's - Show Us Your Builds!

2025-01-30 Thread Dan 
Ooo, a rare svelte Appaloosa! Looks great actually. What is it about 
Rivendells and having a bar-swapping bug?
I think the bike suits swept-back bars (like your Billies) so well, I’m a 
little scared to change to something a bit more mountain-ish like the 
bullmoose. 

On Friday, 31 January 2025 at 04:32:55 UTC+10:30 Drew Fitchette wrote:

> Here's my Sergio Green Appa initial build:
> - 13cm Tallux with Billie Bars
> - Silver Shifters, Dura Ace FD, XTR RD
> - Paul Levers, Neo Retros and Moon Units
> - Velocity Atlas wheels from Rich with Shimano Hub/Dynamo and Edelux Light
> - RH Manastash Ridge Tires
> - 36/26 Clipper Crank with Blue Lug Guard and MKS monarchs in Champagne 
> and silver
>
> I've since swapped the bars over to a Bullmoose that I procured from 
> fellow list member Ryan. Really love how different the new bar makes the 
> bike feel. Similar to Bones, not sure if I'll throw a rack on or not. 
>

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[RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa's - Show Us Your Builds!

2024-12-24 Thread Jared Wilson 
Bones and Drew,

Beautiful jobs on your Appa's!

Isaak,

Looking good! 

I'm following a similar path right now with my Susie (2.5" Ehlines>55mm RH 
knobbies + fenders) and it' wears well on your bike.

jared in SC, CA

On Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:27:46 PM UTC-8 Dan wrote:

> Stunning build(s) Isaak! Leisurely gravel cruises up mountains with 
> singletrack on the way down - that's almost a perfect use case for this 
> bike. Maybe throw in collecting a load of groceries afterwards. There's 
> something about the bike with Ortho bars too. I think they were almost made 
> for the bike, so long as one can find a long enough stem.
> The way you've set it up in its current form (50mm tyres + fenders + rear 
> rack) looks as close to a do-anything touring bike as I can imagine. If I 
> ever did a long-ish tour (Italy, Japan...! One day) that's the setup I'd 
> use I think. Right now I'm sticking to my 2.2s because, as you say, it's so 
> fun.
> Hope you have many more smiles on the bike going forwards!
>
> On Tuesday, 24 December 2024 at 05:00:02 UTC+10:30 [email protected] 
> wrote:
>
>> Seen here in trail mode before I swapped the brooks on. Did a mighty job 
>> in the snow both up and down. Something about screaming down swoopy 
>> singletrack on these bars...delicious! 
>>
>> [image: IMG_5154.jpg]
>>
>> On Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:28:36 AM UTC-8 Isaak Oliansky wrote:
>>
>>> I will oblige!  Howdy from Ashland, Oregon. This is my first Riv and I 
>>> just adore it. It's a 57 Joe that fits my short legged long torso-ed 6'0" 
>>> self quite well with a 135mm stem and rons ortho bars. Before putting a 
>>> rack, 50mm gravel kings, and fenders on it, we spent some time hitting 
>>> single track shod in 2.2 race kings and having a blast. The 20/34 gear 
>>> spins through anything, and I find that the long wheelbase kept this 
>>> planted on some gnarly climbs. I kept taking it on leisurely gravel cruises 
>>> up the mountain and had an impossible time resisting taking the single 
>>> track home...even made it down a black diamond trail once! 
>>>
>>> Build highlights are the TA zephyr 20/36 cranks (110/56 bcd! my dream! 
>>> These were an Atlantis spec a decade or two ago I was told), tall and solid 
>>> campy chorus headset, polished steel xtr chromoly seatpost, my first b17 in 
>>> a decade (hidden under the randijo saddle cover- copper rails, brown honey 
>>> leather), and fillet brazed faceplater stem. Of course there's a medium 
>>> cage rapid rise xtr hanging on the back! And the cutouts on the dura ace 
>>> front derailleur match the cutouts on the chainguard. Wow, I love bikes! 
>>> The Nitto campee mini rack did not place nicely with the moto 
>>> lites...*anyone 
>>> have a compatible nitto front they wanna trade? :) *I'm trying to get 
>>> my front bag out of my headtube. 
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_6445.jpg]
>>>
>>>

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[RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa's - Show Us Your Builds!

2024-12-23 Thread Dan 
Stunning build(s) Isaak! Leisurely gravel cruises up mountains with 
singletrack on the way down - that's almost a perfect use case for this 
bike. Maybe throw in collecting a load of groceries afterwards. There's 
something about the bike with Ortho bars too. I think they were almost made 
for the bike, so long as one can find a long enough stem.
The way you've set it up in its current form (50mm tyres + fenders + rear 
rack) looks as close to a do-anything touring bike as I can imagine. If I 
ever did a long-ish tour (Italy, Japan...! One day) that's the setup I'd 
use I think. Right now I'm sticking to my 2.2s because, as you say, it's so 
fun.
Hope you have many more smiles on the bike going forwards!

On Tuesday, 24 December 2024 at 05:00:02 UTC+10:30 [email protected] 
wrote:

> Seen here in trail mode before I swapped the brooks on. Did a mighty job 
> in the snow both up and down. Something about screaming down swoopy 
> singletrack on these bars...delicious! 
>
> [image: IMG_5154.jpg]
>
> On Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:28:36 AM UTC-8 Isaak Oliansky wrote:
>
>> I will oblige!  Howdy from Ashland, Oregon. This is my first Riv and I 
>> just adore it. It's a 57 Joe that fits my short legged long torso-ed 6'0" 
>> self quite well with a 135mm stem and rons ortho bars. Before putting a 
>> rack, 50mm gravel kings, and fenders on it, we spent some time hitting 
>> single track shod in 2.2 race kings and having a blast. The 20/34 gear 
>> spins through anything, and I find that the long wheelbase kept this 
>> planted on some gnarly climbs. I kept taking it on leisurely gravel cruises 
>> up the mountain and had an impossible time resisting taking the single 
>> track home...even made it down a black diamond trail once! 
>>
>> Build highlights are the TA zephyr 20/36 cranks (110/56 bcd! my dream! 
>> These were an Atlantis spec a decade or two ago I was told), tall and solid 
>> campy chorus headset, polished steel xtr chromoly seatpost, my first b17 in 
>> a decade (hidden under the randijo saddle cover- copper rails, brown honey 
>> leather), and fillet brazed faceplater stem. Of course there's a medium 
>> cage rapid rise xtr hanging on the back! And the cutouts on the dura ace 
>> front derailleur match the cutouts on the chainguard. Wow, I love bikes! 
>> The Nitto campee mini rack did not place nicely with the moto 
>> lites...*anyone 
>> have a compatible nitto front they wanna trade? :) *I'm trying to get my 
>> front bag out of my headtube. 
>>
>> [image: IMG_6445.jpg]
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa's - Show Us Your Builds!

2024-12-22 Thread Bones 
Thanks all! Shane, yes I have a 60cm Appaloosa that I am trying to move 
along. The new one is a 57cm. I had a 62cm before both of these as well. 
Riv has tweaked the Appaloosa geometry numerous times. I liked the reach of 
the 62cm but it was a bit too tall. I enjoyed greater standover of the 60cm 
but the reach was a bit too far. Everything about the newest 57cm geo 
seemed perfect: good reach for me, not super long wheelbase, slacker HT 
angle, and it accommodates 2.3" tires. As this will be used primarily as a 
trail bike, it seemed a no-brainer. And yes: the bullmoose bars are a great 
match for this build.

Bones

On Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 11:30:40 PM UTC-5 [email protected] 
wrote:

> Beautiful Appa's all!
>
> George, go with what fits you better, should the step-thru vs double 
> diamond frame not concern you. I want to have my one Riv (Yes, just one is 
> plenty for me) for decades, which means the necessary prerequisite is to 
> *love 
> *it. I do love the way the Platypus fits and rides for me, but have come 
> to prefer the double-diamond frame and some of its additional utility and 
> aesthetic, as I have no mobility issues throwing a leg over the saddle. 
> Otherwise, inspect the latest geometry chart, and see what size fits you 
> better, as they do cover slightly different ranges between the two models. 
> I have actually decided to wait for the next Atlantis batch, as the 55cm 
> will fit me better than the 54cm Appa. 
> On Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 7:43:26 PM UTC-8 [email protected] 
> wrote:
>
>> [image: IMG_0410.jpeg]
>>
>> Just a couple of quick test rides today.  So far, I am really pleased 
>> with the Getaround bars.  Another solid recommendation from Roman…
>>
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa's - Show Us Your Builds!

2024-12-18 Thread Armand Kizirian 
Beautiful Appa's all!

George, go with what fits you better, should the step-thru vs double 
diamond frame not concern you. I want to have my one Riv (Yes, just one is 
plenty for me) for decades, which means the necessary prerequisite is to *love 
*it. I do love the way the Platypus fits and rides for me, but have come to 
prefer the double-diamond frame and some of its additional utility and 
aesthetic, as I have no mobility issues throwing a leg over the saddle. 
Otherwise, inspect the latest geometry chart, and see what size fits you 
better, as they do cover slightly different ranges between the two models. 
I have actually decided to wait for the next Atlantis batch, as the 55cm 
will fit me better than the 54cm Appa. 
On Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 7:43:26 PM UTC-8 [email protected] 
wrote:

> [image: IMG_0410.jpeg]
>
> Just a couple of quick test rides today.  So far, I am really pleased with 
> the Getaround bars.  Another solid recommendation from Roman…
>
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa's - Show Us Your Builds!

2024-12-18 Thread Armand Kizirian 
George, go with what fits you better, should the step-thru vs double 
diamond frame not concern you. I want to have my one Riv (Yes, just one is 
plenty for me) for decades, which means the necessary prerequisite is to *love 
*it. I do love the way the Platypus fits and rides for me, but have come to 
prefer the double-diamond frame and some of its additional utility and 
aesthetic, as I have no mobility issues throwing a leg over the saddle. 
Otherwise, inspect the latest geometry chart, and see what size fits you 
better, as they do cover slightly different ranges between the two models. 

On Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 7:43:26 PM UTC-8 [email protected] 
wrote:

> [image: IMG_0410.jpeg]
>
> Just a couple of quick test rides today.  So far, I am really pleased with 
> the Getaround bars.  Another solid recommendation from Roman…
>
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa's - Show Us Your Builds!

2024-12-18 Thread vincent georgeson 
Kiziria,  I’m curious about your thoughts on trading your Platy for an 
Appaloosa.  I’m on the fence between which one to buy. 

On Friday, October 25, 2024 at 11:36:49 AM UTC-5 [email protected] wrote:

> Haven't spotted a build thread for this latest batch, so show us what you 
> got! Ana Purple or Sergio Green Appaloosa's only. 
>
> (p.s. May be willing to trade a 55cm Ana Purple Platy for a 54cm Purple 
> Appaloosa :)
>

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[RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa's - Show Us Your Builds!

2024-12-16 Thread Andrew Joseph 
Thanks everyone for the kind words.

Well done Bones on your beautiful build!

Welcome Steven, always loved the Mermaid frames.  I trust you’ve seen 
Eric’s App videos.  

I am really excited to see the Sergio Atlantis frames too.

R,

Drew

On Monday, December 16, 2024 at 12:34:19 PM UTC-6 [email protected] wrote:

> That Sergio green is a really nice color. I'm excited to see this 2025 
> Atlantis run in Sergio green. I wonder if they're going to alter the decal 
> coloring. 
>
> Bones: I remember seeing that you had a 60cm Appaloosa, or still have it. 
> Your new App looks like a 57cm? Sizing down to run those bull moose bars? 
> Looks Sweet.
>
> On Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:14:30 PM UTC-8 Dan wrote:
>
>> These Appaloosas with riser bars are making me curious!
>> I love the sweep backs on mine, but can’t help but feel it would ride 
>> great with some wide alt bars too. 
>>
>> On Saturday, 14 December 2024 at 04:19:48 UTC+10:30 J J wrote:
>>
>>> Drew and Bones, I'm really digging your Apps. The builds look fantastic!
>>>
>>> On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:20:23 AM UTC-5 Bones wrote:
>>>
 Here is my latest Appaloosa. I haven’t added lights yet because I 
 haven’t decided if I want racks.

 Bones

 On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9:40:02 AM UTC-5 [email protected] 
 wrote:

> [image: Drew-6.jpeg][image: Drew-5.jpeg][image: Drew-3.jpeg]Drivetrain
>
> On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 8:10:18 AM UTC-6 [email protected] 
> wrote:
>
>> Whoa! Looks sick Drew!
>>
>> Excited to see some photos from your first ride or two.
>>
>> I ordered the same frame from Blue Lug and gonna build it up over the 
>> holiday break. Will post photos when it’s done!
>> On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 8:56:20 AM UTC-5 [email protected] 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> [image: Drew-1.jpeg][image: Drew-7.jpeg]I guess I will start.
>>>
>>> Fresh outta the oven…54 Sergio.
>>>
>>> Shipped from Analog Cycles yesterday.  
>>>
>>> Merry Christmas everyone!
>>>
>>> On Friday, October 25, 2024 at 11:36:49 AM UTC-5 
>>> [email protected] wrote:
>>>
 Haven't spotted a build thread for this latest batch, so show us 
 what you got! Ana Purple or Sergio Green Appaloosa's only. 

 (p.s. May be willing to trade a 55cm Ana Purple Platy for a 54cm 
 Purple Appaloosa :)

>>>

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[RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa's - Show Us Your Builds!

2024-12-16 Thread Shane Dignum 
That Sergio green is a really nice color. I'm excited to see this 2025 
Atlantis run in Sergio green. I wonder if they're going to alter the decal 
coloring. 

Bones: I remember seeing that you had a 60cm Appaloosa, or still have it. 
Your new App looks like a 57cm? Sizing down to run those bull moose bars? 
Looks Sweet.

On Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:14:30 PM UTC-8 Dan wrote:

> These Appaloosas with riser bars are making me curious!
> I love the sweep backs on mine, but can’t help but feel it would ride 
> great with some wide alt bars too. 
>
> On Saturday, 14 December 2024 at 04:19:48 UTC+10:30 J J wrote:
>
>> Drew and Bones, I'm really digging your Apps. The builds look fantastic!
>>
>> On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:20:23 AM UTC-5 Bones wrote:
>>
>>> Here is my latest Appaloosa. I haven’t added lights yet because I 
>>> haven’t decided if I want racks.
>>>
>>> Bones
>>>
>>> On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9:40:02 AM UTC-5 [email protected] 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 [image: Drew-6.jpeg][image: Drew-5.jpeg][image: Drew-3.jpeg]Drivetrain

 On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 8:10:18 AM UTC-6 [email protected] 
 wrote:

> Whoa! Looks sick Drew!
>
> Excited to see some photos from your first ride or two.
>
> I ordered the same frame from Blue Lug and gonna build it up over the 
> holiday break. Will post photos when it’s done!
> On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 8:56:20 AM UTC-5 [email protected] 
> wrote:
>
>> [image: Drew-1.jpeg][image: Drew-7.jpeg]I guess I will start.
>>
>> Fresh outta the oven…54 Sergio.
>>
>> Shipped from Analog Cycles yesterday.  
>>
>> Merry Christmas everyone!
>>
>> On Friday, October 25, 2024 at 11:36:49 AM UTC-5 [email protected] 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Haven't spotted a build thread for this latest batch, so show us 
>>> what you got! Ana Purple or Sergio Green Appaloosa's only. 
>>>
>>> (p.s. May be willing to trade a 55cm Ana Purple Platy for a 54cm 
>>> Purple Appaloosa :)
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa's - Show Us Your Builds!

2024-12-14 Thread Dan 
These Appaloosas with riser bars are making me curious!
I love the sweep backs on mine, but can’t help but feel it would ride great 
with some wide alt bars too. 

On Saturday, 14 December 2024 at 04:19:48 UTC+10:30 J J wrote:

> Drew and Bones, I'm really digging your Apps. The builds look fantastic!
>
> On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:20:23 AM UTC-5 Bones wrote:
>
>> Here is my latest Appaloosa. I haven’t added lights yet because I haven’t 
>> decided if I want racks.
>>
>> Bones
>>
>> On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9:40:02 AM UTC-5 [email protected] 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> [image: Drew-6.jpeg][image: Drew-5.jpeg][image: Drew-3.jpeg]Drivetrain
>>>
>>> On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 8:10:18 AM UTC-6 [email protected] 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Whoa! Looks sick Drew!

 Excited to see some photos from your first ride or two.

 I ordered the same frame from Blue Lug and gonna build it up over the 
 holiday break. Will post photos when it’s done!
 On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 8:56:20 AM UTC-5 [email protected] 
 wrote:

> [image: Drew-1.jpeg][image: Drew-7.jpeg]I guess I will start.
>
> Fresh outta the oven…54 Sergio.
>
> Shipped from Analog Cycles yesterday.  
>
> Merry Christmas everyone!
>
> On Friday, October 25, 2024 at 11:36:49 AM UTC-5 [email protected] 
> wrote:
>
>> Haven't spotted a build thread for this latest batch, so show us what 
>> you got! Ana Purple or Sergio Green Appaloosa's only. 
>>
>> (p.s. May be willing to trade a 55cm Ana Purple Platy for a 54cm 
>> Purple Appaloosa :)
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa's - Show Us Your Builds!

2024-12-14 Thread Eric Marth 
Drew: Looks like a great ride! Certainly worthy of the pedestal placement 
in the Analog showroom, great example of the types of builds they excel with

Bones: Whew! The Sergio green, dark gum sidewalls, brown saddle and brick 
backdrop are putting me into a wonderful tonal headspace

On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 12:49:48 PM UTC-5 J J wrote:

> Drew and Bones, I'm really digging your Apps. The builds look fantastic!
>
> On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:20:23 AM UTC-5 Bones wrote:
>
>> Here is my latest Appaloosa. I haven’t added lights yet because I haven’t 
>> decided if I want racks.
>>
>> Bones
>>
>> On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9:40:02 AM UTC-5 [email protected] 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> [image: Drew-6.jpeg][image: Drew-5.jpeg][image: Drew-3.jpeg]Drivetrain
>>>
>>> On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 8:10:18 AM UTC-6 [email protected] 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Whoa! Looks sick Drew!

 Excited to see some photos from your first ride or two.

 I ordered the same frame from Blue Lug and gonna build it up over the 
 holiday break. Will post photos when it’s done!
 On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 8:56:20 AM UTC-5 [email protected] 
 wrote:

> [image: Drew-1.jpeg][image: Drew-7.jpeg]I guess I will start.
>
> Fresh outta the oven…54 Sergio.
>
> Shipped from Analog Cycles yesterday.  
>
> Merry Christmas everyone!
>
> On Friday, October 25, 2024 at 11:36:49 AM UTC-5 [email protected] 
> wrote:
>
>> Haven't spotted a build thread for this latest batch, so show us what 
>> you got! Ana Purple or Sergio Green Appaloosa's only. 
>>
>> (p.s. May be willing to trade a 55cm Ana Purple Platy for a 54cm 
>> Purple Appaloosa :)
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa's - Show Us Your Builds!

2024-12-13 Thread J J 
Drew and Bones, I'm really digging your Apps. The builds look fantastic!

On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:20:23 AM UTC-5 Bones wrote:

> Here is my latest Appaloosa. I haven’t added lights yet because I haven’t 
> decided if I want racks.
>
> Bones
>
> On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9:40:02 AM UTC-5 [email protected] 
> wrote:
>
>> [image: Drew-6.jpeg][image: Drew-5.jpeg][image: Drew-3.jpeg]Drivetrain
>>
>> On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 8:10:18 AM UTC-6 [email protected] 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Whoa! Looks sick Drew!
>>>
>>> Excited to see some photos from your first ride or two.
>>>
>>> I ordered the same frame from Blue Lug and gonna build it up over the 
>>> holiday break. Will post photos when it’s done!
>>> On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 8:56:20 AM UTC-5 [email protected] 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 [image: Drew-1.jpeg][image: Drew-7.jpeg]I guess I will start.

 Fresh outta the oven…54 Sergio.

 Shipped from Analog Cycles yesterday.  

 Merry Christmas everyone!

 On Friday, October 25, 2024 at 11:36:49 AM UTC-5 [email protected] 
 wrote:

> Haven't spotted a build thread for this latest batch, so show us what 
> you got! Ana Purple or Sergio Green Appaloosa's only. 
>
> (p.s. May be willing to trade a 55cm Ana Purple Platy for a 54cm 
> Purple Appaloosa :)
>


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Re: [RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa's - Show Us Your Builds!

2024-12-13 Thread Andrew Joseph 
Thanks!  I remember seeing a post about issues with the Silver 2 shifters (losing tension frequently).  I experienced similar issues with a brand new set, and new Silver double.  So I went a bit more modern on this Joe and will run SRAM 1X for now.  I’ve never had an issue with index personally. Almost went full Microshift Sword.  It’s not the most beautiful.  I just want it run well and smoothly.  And that’s not been my experience with all XTR RD setups (my favorite aesthetic).I was fortunate to have located the 54 frameset in the US!   As Leah would put it, it was a “rarer than hens teeth,” scenario.  Had to call all known dealers.I look forward to seeing your Joe!  May I ask about your experience with Blue Lug on the frameset?  Specifically customs fees?  Feel free to reply to me directly if you feel more comfortable.R,DrewSent from my iPhoneOn Dec 13, 2024, at 8:10 AM, Drew Fitchette  wrote:Whoa! Looks sick Drew!Excited to see some photos from your first ride or two.I ordered the same frame from Blue Lug and gonna build it up over the holiday break. Will post photos when it’s done!On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 8:56:20 AM UTC-5 [email protected] wrote:I guess I will start.Fresh outta the oven…54 Sergio.Shipped from Analog Cycles yesterday.  Merry Christmas everyone!On Friday, October 25, 2024 at 11:36:49 AM UTC-5 [email protected] wrote:Haven't spotted a build thread for this latest batch, so show us what you got! Ana Purple or Sergio Green Appaloosa's only. (p.s. May be willing to trade a 55cm Ana Purple Platy for a 54cm Purple Appaloosa :)



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[RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa's - Show Us Your Builds!

2024-12-13 Thread Drew Fitchette 
Whoa! Looks sick Drew!

Excited to see some photos from your first ride or two.

I ordered the same frame from Blue Lug and gonna build it up over the 
holiday break. Will post photos when it’s done!
On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 8:56:20 AM UTC-5 [email protected] wrote:

> [image: Drew-1.jpeg][image: Drew-7.jpeg]I guess I will start.
>
> Fresh outta the oven…54 Sergio.
>
> Shipped from Analog Cycles yesterday.  
>
> Merry Christmas everyone!
>
> On Friday, October 25, 2024 at 11:36:49 AM UTC-5 [email protected] 
> wrote:
>
>> Haven't spotted a build thread for this latest batch, so show us what you 
>> got! Ana Purple or Sergio Green Appaloosa's only. 
>>
>> (p.s. May be willing to trade a 55cm Ana Purple Platy for a 54cm Purple 
>> Appaloosa :)
>>
>

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