New Member New Riv

[Jim Meltsner]

Hi this is my first post. My lime green Appaloosa arrived last week and I am looking forward to getting it built and ridden. I plan to use is as my commuter rig. 

Jim

[Ted W]

Hey Jim, welcome! I was also fortunate enough to pick up an Appaloosa in the last release. I debated a long time on what color to get and ultimately went with the purple. It’s a great bike and I know you’re going to love it!

On Fri, Jul 21, 2023 at 1:53 AM Jim Meltsner <jim.me...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi this is my first post. My lime green Appaloosa arrived last week and I am looking forward to getting it built and ridden. I plan to use is as my commuter rig. 

Jim

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[Al]

Welcome Jim! I also bought one of the recent Appaloosas. I went with Purple and Marks build option. Im glad to hear you’ve received yours as I’m eagerly awaiting mine. Make sure to share a pic once it’s built up.

[Jim Meltsner]

My Joe is finally finished. I plan to tape the bar after the cockpit is dialed in. I did have a vintage XTR front mech, but it was a top pull and did not work. Other than that the bike is fantastic. Well - the vintage Wright saddle, given to me by a neighbor cleaning out his garage, is not great, but I will give it some time to break in.  This is the first bike I have ridden in years that is not clip in, and I am impressed with the grip of the MKS pedals. The IRD brake levers are a joy to operate. Also loving the dynamo and not having to worry about charging. This bike is my around town ride. 

[Roberta]

Congratulations, Jim. Bike looks perfect. My first Riv was an Appaloosa too. I couldn’t believe how great a ride could be. One day you might take it on a long unhindered and think “ this bike can do everything comfortably.”  

Roberta 

[greenteadrinkers]

Looks great! If you find yourself wanting to snug up the rear fender line, V/O has a simple kit to do that (you could also get the parts from a hardware store).

https://velo-orange.com/collections/fender-parts/products/spring-thing

Best,

Scott

On Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 11:19:47 AM UTC-4 jim.me...@gmail.com wrote:

[Wesley]

I've used the retainer nuts I save from old Presta inner tubes as the spacers for getting a clean, consistent gap when mounting a rear fender. Works great.

-Wes

[Bernard Duhon]

 

 

If you have short chain stays (47mm) & a kickstand plate, the plate  it will prevent the Spring thing from working.

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I've used the retainer nuts I save from old Presta inner tubes as the spacers for getting a clean, consistent gap when mounting a rear fender. Works great.

-Wes

On Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 6:18:46 AM UTC-7 greenteadrinkers wrote:

Looks great! If you find yourself wanting to snug up the rear fender line, V/O has a simple kit to do that (you could also get the parts from a hardware store).

 

https://velo-orange.com/collections/fender-parts/products/spring-thing

 

Best,

Scott

 

On Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 11:19:47 AM UTC-4 jim.me...@gmail.com wrote:

My Joe is finally finished. I plan to tape the bar after the cockpit is dialed in. I did have a vintage XTR front mech, but it was a top pull and did not work. Other than that the bike is fantastic. Well - the vintage Wright saddle, given to me by a neighbor cleaning out his garage, is not great, but I will give it some time to break in.  This is the first bike I have ridden in years that is not clip in, and I am impressed with the grip of the MKS pedals. The IRD brake levers are a joy to operate. Also loving the dynamo and not having to worry about charging. This bike is my around town ride. 

On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 11:11:46 AM UTC-4 RBW Owners Bunch wrote:

Welcome Jim! I also bought one of the recent Appaloosas. I went with Purple and Marks build option. Im glad to hear you’ve received yours as I’m eagerly awaiting mine. Make sure to share a pic once it’s built up.

On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 1:53:32 AM UTC-4 jim.me...@gmail.com wrote:

Hi this is my first post. My lime green Appaloosa arrived last week and I am looking forward to getting it built and ridden. I plan to use is as my commuter rig. 

Jim

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