OK to post non Rivendell bikes for sale here?

1,008 views
Skip to first unread message

Richard Rose

unread,
Jan 16, 2024, 12:41:00 PMJan 16
to RBW Owners Bunch
I am still new here & do not want to violate an rules. But, I do have a bicycle that I would like to sell and thought others here might be interested. I will not post here until I hear if it is acceptable. Thanks!

Patrick Moore

unread,
Jan 16, 2024, 12:57:17 PMJan 16
to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com
The moderator and others can correct me, but I think that if the bike in question is relatively aligned with Rivendell tastes and might appeal to list members -- if it's generally Rivendellian in taste -- it will be fine. I would not post a FS for a modern CF road bike or downhill mountain bike here.

On Tue, Jan 16, 2024 at 10:41 AM Richard Rose <rmro...@gmail.com> wrote:
I am still new here & do not want to violate an rules. But, I do have a bicycle that I would like to sell and thought others here might be interested. I will not post here until I hear if it is acceptable. Thanks!

--
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com.
To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/f8769fc7-af87-459d-b2b6-35b43d5e61cdn%40googlegroups.com.


--

Patrick Moore
Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Executive resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, letters, and other writing services

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

When thou didst not, savage, know thine own meaning,

But wouldst gabble like a thing most brutish,

I endowed thy purposes with words that made them known.

Steve

unread,
Jan 16, 2024, 4:38:40 PMJan 16
to RBW Owners Bunch
You've piqued my curiosity - what's the bike?
Steve

Josh C

unread,
Jan 16, 2024, 4:41:33 PMJan 16
to RBW Owners Bunch
Come on man…what’s the bike!!

Richard Rose

unread,
Jan 16, 2024, 6:05:43 PMJan 16
to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com
2019 Ibis Mojo 3, size large. Fits more like a medium. I am 5’10”. Riv content? My Gus has taken it’s place.
Sent from my iPhone

On Jan 16, 2024, at 4:38 PM, Steve <steve...@gmail.com> wrote:

You've piqued my curiosity - what's the bike?

CMR

unread,
Jan 16, 2024, 11:54:01 PMJan 16
to RBW Owners Bunch
Great bike, unfortunately off-topic, I can't imagine Grant on a carbon full-suspension!

Steve

unread,
Jan 17, 2024, 9:56:02 AMJan 17
to RBW Owners Bunch
RMRose -  a Gus has taken the place of your  Ibis Mojo 3.  I love it - good on you!   You might try listing the Ibis on BoingBoingShredSleds.com   (I just made that up, please forgive my warped attempt at humor)  

Seriously though, what could be more Rivendellian than choosing a Clem for mountain biking?

Armand Kizirian

unread,
Jan 17, 2024, 3:17:44 PMJan 17
to RBW Owners Bunch
Even if you could, who's going to buy that on here? ;)

Richard Rose

unread,
Jan 17, 2024, 5:55:03 PMJan 17
to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com
I just thought perhaps there might be others here  (actually I am certain of it) who’s cycling world includes non Rivendell bikes. But I get it.
Sent from my iPhone

On Jan 17, 2024, at 3:17 PM, Armand Kizirian <kiziria...@gmail.com> wrote:

Even if you could, who's going to buy that on here? ;)

Bill Lindsay

unread,
Jan 17, 2024, 6:20:28 PMJan 17
to RBW Owners Bunch
There definitely are plenty of big-tent cyclists on this group, and there is no house rule against selling non-Rivendells.  I think you should list your Ibis.  Ibis has a ton of retro-chic cache even if that particular model is super contemporary.  I was pricing out an Ibis Hakka just the other day...

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA

Josh C

unread,
Jan 17, 2024, 8:41:48 PMJan 17
to RBW Owners Bunch
I agree. It's cool that you're digging the Riv and also I'm sure there are folks on here that ride full squish MTBs, carbon road bikes, and all things in between. Not sure about the rules, but I say go for it. Not sure you'll have much success, but why not. 

Richard Rose

unread,
Jan 18, 2024, 7:39:35 AMJan 18
to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com
Thanks Bill, I will do so. At my age (68) I am much more comfortable & likely safer riding my Gus on singletrack compared to the Ibis. But the bike is a blast and lets you do things on a bike that I probably should not be doing but someone here might want to. I need to make room for a Roaduno!:)
Sent from my iPhone

On Jan 17, 2024, at 8:41 PM, Josh C <getjosh...@gmail.com> wrote:

I agree. It's cool that you're digging the Riv and also I'm sure there are folks on here that ride full squish MTBs, carbon road bikes, and all things in between. Not sure about the rules, but I say go for it. Not sure you'll have much success, but why not. 

JohnS

unread,
Jan 18, 2024, 8:34:21 AMJan 18
to RBW Owners Bunch
You would probably hit a more suitable audience over at The Radavist, Rad Bazaar. No cost to buy, but you have to be a member to post things for sale.


JohnS

Eric Daume

unread,
Jan 18, 2024, 8:35:47 AMJan 18
to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com
Pinkbike has a very active buy/sell as well. 

Eric
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com.
To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/833b6317-23dc-4ff8-835a-69f819bc6848n%40googlegroups.com.

Cyclofiend Jim

unread,
Jan 21, 2024, 1:41:47 PMJan 21
to RBW Owners Bunch
Thanks to those who already responded, but putting on my admin cap:

>2019 Ibis Mojo 3

This would be solidly outside of the selling guidelines for this group. Plenty of other places to find an excited buyer for that. 

- J

On Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 3:05:43 PM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:

Richard Rose

unread,
Jan 21, 2024, 9:20:50 PMJan 21
to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com
Thanks for the official word. I’d decided on my own not to post. I do understand. Thanks.
Sent from my iPhone

On Jan 21, 2024, at 1:41 PM, Cyclofiend Jim <cyclo...@gmail.com> wrote:



Doug H.

unread,
Jan 22, 2024, 8:34:44 AMJan 22
to RBW Owners Bunch
Selling a carbon full suspension mtb to make room for a Roaduno!! Approve!
Doug

Richard Rose

unread,
Jan 22, 2024, 10:24:55 AMJan 22
to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com
Preface: I promise Rivendell content here without a for sale post. Doug, it’s funny how our cycling fortunes / preferences change & evolve over time. I was a lifetime “roadie” & had my dream bike for maybe 20 years - a Richard Sachs. But when I discovered real singletrack I was transformed. However I developed a serious lower back issue requiring surgery which turned out great. My surgeon who was not a cyclist suggested a suspension bike might be called for. Well, doctors orders, right?
I had tired of road riding so I sold the Sachs & bought the Ibis. And it was fantastic. But, mountain biking requires driving for me and I kind of discovered gravel as a way to ride when time did not permit a trail ride. I needed a suitable gravel capable bike & discovered the Clem L. As a well informed (?) cyclist I knew of Rivendell since their start. But I never considered seriously one of their bikes. The only road bikes I took seriously were ones with the builders name on the downtube. However the Clem intrigued me to no end. The promise of a supremely comfortable gravel capable bike that I did not have to throw a leg over seemed like a great idea. And it was & is really the perfect bike for most of my cycling needs. Unexpectedly it kind of reintroduced road biking to me albeit a different form of it. It’s off road worthiness convinced me that a Gus could replace the Ibis as my dedicated trail bike. Yes, I am a bit less aggressive riding it but I am more comfortable & enjoying a different trail riding experience. 
Now full circle & as much as I love my two Rivendell “Hillibike’s” I find myself intrigued by the prospect of another long chainstay Riv but fully lugged & relatively light weight & minimal - the Roaduno. If I am to get one the Ibis must go. I do not ride it anyway…
Sent from my iPhone

On Jan 22, 2024, at 8:34 AM, Doug H. <dhansf...@gmail.com> wrote:

Selling a carbon full suspension mtb to make room for a Roaduno!! Approve!
Reply all
Reply to author
Forward
0 new messages