Re: [RBW] Re: 2021 Appaloosa thread

[Addison Quarles]

Thank you! I’ve spent a lot of time/mental RAM on the component choice
(trying for equal parts of form and function) so I’m very happy it came out
riding just as beautifully as it looks.
The bars are the Velo Orange Granola Bar mounted to their two bolt (31.8)
stem. I’ll be trying these for a week and then giving a pair of the
narrower bullmoose Bosco bars a try. I’m pretty sure I know which I will
like more, but I’m also considering flaring the Bosco’s so they have the
same profile as the Granola without being so noodly. The flatness of the
Granola bar makes it a lot more versatile in terms of usable real estate;
the drop off on the Bosco makes for only one truly firm hand position.
Oh, and the rack is the Nitto 32r. I think they called it the “medium big
rack” or something like that. It seems to be discontinued, as all of the
similar racks I’ve found lack the pannier rails below the platform.
Mr Jason Bombadil himself has the same rack on his beautiful unpainted
masterpiece, which informed my purchase as his was the only photo I could
find of one mounted on a bike.
Sorry I’m so blabby; I’m still in the overly excitable phase with this bike
(bought it last week and only finished building it less than 24 hours ago)
so thank you for baring with me!
-Addison

On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 5:31 PM Kushan  wrote:

> Wow. That looks stunning. Are those VO Tourist bars? What about the rear
> rack?
>
> On Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 10:27:37 AM UTC-7 bicycler...@gmail.com
> wrote:
>
>> [image: Appa2.JPG]
>>
>>
>> Apologies if I inserted the photo improperly. It looks huge on my screen!
>> Anywho, here it is. It rides exactly like big, heavy bike should. I love
>> every bit of mechanical advantage that 30x40 low gear gives me and those
>> big, puffy tires feel like I'm walking on water.
>> Luggage is yet to be determined; I've got a Baggabond saddle bag that
>> will likely wind up on it, but I can't figure out what to do up front.
>> This thing will take me down the coast this summer and who knows where
>> else as time goes on.
>> What a fun bike this has been to build!
>> On Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 10:34:53 AM UTC-7 Addison Quarles wrote:
>>
>>> Doug, I settled on the Soma Supple Vitesse EX as I'm unable to find the
>>> Shikoros in the width I want (48mm)
>>> I could've gotten the folding bead Everwear in 48 but I'm a sucker for
>>> brown sidewalls ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
>>> I'm skeptical of their durability, but having commuted on and gone on a
>>> loaded tour with Compass 700 x 32 EL tires with only two flat tires I might
>>> have some kind of good luck in that regard.
>>> I'll post pictures once the wheel is done and the tires are on!
>>>
>>>
>>> 
>>>  Virus-free.
>>> www.avg.com
>>> 
>>> <#m_-8649391146992687479_m_4521786982158032237_m_7454232413329109115_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 10:23 AM Doug H.  wrote:
>>>
 Which tires are you going with on the build? I'm looking at tires now
 too for my Clem build.
 Doug

 On Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 1:16:23 PM UTC-4 bicycler...@gmail.com
 wrote:

> Okay okay, you guys told me what I wanted to hear.
> A Kasai FS hub and my big ol' squishy tires will be showing up
> tomorrow. I might swing for a SON someday, but this little guy should be
> more than sufficient for my "needs"
> Looking like I'll be able to ride it home from work on Sunday!
> You know where to find me, Collin. At the very least I owe you a test
> ride!
>
> -Addison, laying on my cement floor
> On Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 9:01:18 AM UTC-7 Collin A wrote:
>
>> Looks like I'm going to have to swing by and see it in person!
>>
>> P.S. Dynamo all the way.
>>
>> Collin, melting away, In Sacramento
>>
>> On Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 11:04:53 PM UTC-7
>> bicycler...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Kushan, I made off with a 54cm Mermaid and will be building it as a
>>> long distance, mostly paved touring rig. It’ll have big puffy tires, a
>>> heaving saddle bag, a legendary range of gears, and am trying to talk
>>> myself into or out of dynamo lighting.
>>> Built the rear wheel tonight, will have the front wheel built once I
>>> make up my mind regarding the dynamo. Hoping to have it road ready 
>>> before
>>> the weekend is over!
>>>
>>> On Wed, Jun 16, 2021 at 3:00 PM Kushan  wrote:
>>>
 For the folks who managed to get an Appaloosa yesterday (or through
 the dealers earlier), what type of build ideas are you thinking of? I 
 got a
 60 cm Mermaid and planning to have it built as an all-rounder with 
 80-90%
 pavement usage.
 On Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 2:56:25 PM UTC-7 Andrew Stevens

Re: [RBW] Re: 2021 Appaloosa thread

[Kushan]

Wow. That looks stunning. Are those VO Tourist bars? What about the rear 
rack?

On Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 10:27:37 AM UTC-7 bicycler...@gmail.com wrote:

> [image: Appa2.JPG]
>
>
> Apologies if I inserted the photo improperly. It looks huge on my screen!
> Anywho, here it is. It rides exactly like big, heavy bike should. I love 
> every bit of mechanical advantage that 30x40 low gear gives me and those 
> big, puffy tires feel like I'm walking on water. 
> Luggage is yet to be determined; I've got a Baggabond saddle bag that will 
> likely wind up on it, but I can't figure out what to do up front. 
> This thing will take me down the coast this summer and who knows where 
> else as time goes on.
> What a fun bike this has been to build! 
> On Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 10:34:53 AM UTC-7 Addison Quarles wrote:
>
>> Doug, I settled on the Soma Supple Vitesse EX as I'm unable to find the 
>> Shikoros in the width I want (48mm) 
>> I could've gotten the folding bead Everwear in 48 but I'm a sucker for 
>> brown sidewalls ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
>> I'm skeptical of their durability, but having commuted on and gone on a 
>> loaded tour with Compass 700 x 32 EL tires with only two flat tires I might 
>> have some kind of good luck in that regard. 
>> I'll post pictures once the wheel is done and the tires are on! 
>>
>>
>> 
>>  Virus-free. 
>> www.avg.com 
>> 
>>  
>> <#m_4521786982158032237_m_7454232413329109115_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>
>>
>> On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 10:23 AM Doug H.  wrote:
>>
>>> Which tires are you going with on the build? I'm looking at tires now 
>>> too for my Clem build.
>>> Doug
>>>
>>> On Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 1:16:23 PM UTC-4 bicycler...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Okay okay, you guys told me what I wanted to hear. 
 A Kasai FS hub and my big ol' squishy tires will be showing up 
 tomorrow. I might swing for a SON someday, but this little guy should be 
 more than sufficient for my "needs" 
 Looking like I'll be able to ride it home from work on Sunday! 
 You know where to find me, Collin. At the very least I owe you a test 
 ride! 

 -Addison, laying on my cement floor 
 On Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 9:01:18 AM UTC-7 Collin A wrote:

> Looks like I'm going to have to swing by and see it in person!
>
> P.S. Dynamo all the way.
>
> Collin, melting away, In Sacramento
>
> On Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 11:04:53 PM UTC-7 bicycler...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Kushan, I made off with a 54cm Mermaid and will be building it as a 
>> long distance, mostly paved touring rig. It’ll have big puffy tires, a 
>> heaving saddle bag, a legendary range of gears, and am trying to talk 
>> myself into or out of dynamo lighting. 
>> Built the rear wheel tonight, will have the front wheel built once I 
>> make up my mind regarding the dynamo. Hoping to have it road ready 
>> before 
>> the weekend is over! 
>>
>> On Wed, Jun 16, 2021 at 3:00 PM Kushan  wrote:
>>
>>> For the folks who managed to get an Appaloosa yesterday (or through 
>>> the dealers earlier), what type of build ideas are you thinking of? I 
>>> got a 
>>> 60 cm Mermaid and planning to have it built as an all-rounder with 
>>> 80-90% 
>>> pavement usage.
>>> On Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 2:56:25 PM UTC-7 Andrew Stevens wrote:
>>>
 We have a 51 and a 57 at Eastside Pedal Pushers in Austin, in the 
 orange

 On Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 1:28:58 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote:

> My size sold out in 3 minutes across both color options, which is 
> the number I'm naturally most alarmed by! 
>
> On Wed, Jun 16, 2021 at 11:25 AM Eric Marth  
> wrote:
>
>> Yes, Roberta. Nearly sold out in 30 minutes! 
>>
>> On Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 2:23:30 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote:
>>
>>> Eric, is that 3:30 eastern time, which means they nearly sold 
>>> out in 30 minutes???  
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 3:34:05 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 By 3:30 only 46cm in orange and 60cm in mermaid. 

 That's another wild one for the books!

 On Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 3:18:28 PM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote:

> Despite the short thread here this sale seems to have been 
> every bit as nuts as the Platypus release. 
>
> 3:03 
> Orange: all frames sold out except for 46cm
> Mermaid: 51cm sold out 
>
> 3:06
> Mermaid: 57cm sold out
>

[RBW] WTB Small Gus or Platypus

[Ray Varella]

Long shot here for sure but did anyone buy a small Gus or Platypus that 
isn’t working out for them?
If so, you can reach me off list a rayvarella007 at gmail dot com 

Thank you 
Ray

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[RBW] Re: FS: Bars, levers, saddle, brakes, sacks and such

[Eric Marth]

Further update below. Apologies for the formatting, Google groups is a 
mess! 

03. Tektro Oryx cantilever brakes: $15
In okay shape. With straddle cables and hangers (hangers not pictured but 
included). 

06. Kool Stop Supra pads, 2 sets: $20
Brand new, made in USA. Threaded post, salmon compound. Four brake pads in 
all. 

12. Velo Orange cork blend grips: $3 
Black with tan flecks. For 22.2mm bars.

18. Patagonia Baggies shorts: $20
Made in Vietnam. Black nylon, side pockets, one back pocket with a snap. 
These have a 7” inseam, classic/standard baggies. Mesh liner remains 
intact, these are unaltered. 

20. Stuff sacks: Free

On Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 4:53:47 AM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote:

> Another update with some price drops. I still have a few items for sale. 
>
> Also, MUSA Rockmount shirt is back and so are stuff sacks. Sorry to those 
> who asked about stuff sacks, they were claimed but sale has not gone 
> through. 
>
> Pictures are here.  
> 
>
> Please email me directly to purchase. Prices are net to me. Cost of 
> shipping to you will be additional and based on the distance between our 
> zip codes and actual shipped weight. Payment via PayPal F
>
> 03. Tektro Oryx cantilever brakes: $15
>
>
> In okay shape. With straddle cables and hangers (hangers not pictured but 
> included). 
>
> 06. Kool Stop Supra pads, 2 sets: $20
> Brand new, made in USA. Threaded post, salmon compound. Four brake pads in 
> all. 
>
> 09. Gran Compe 202 non-aero brake levers: $45
>
>
> Very lightly used. Drilled levers, gum hoods. 
>
> 12. Velo Orange cork blend grips: $3 
>
>
> Black with tan flecks. For 22.2mm bars. 
>
> 13. Brass barrel adjusters: $10
>
>
> Solid brass barrel adjusters, purchased from Crust and never installed. M5 
> thread. Made in Taiwan. 
>
> 16. Tru-West Rockmount Ranch Wear Linen shirt, Large: $20
> This is a great riding shirt: off-white shirt, 100% linen and made in the 
> USA. With diamond snap buttons. At some point in Rivendell history they 
> made shirts that copied the sawtooth pockets and buttons from Rockmount 
> cowboy shirts. Left front pocket has a pencil stall (Papermate Sharpwriter 
> not included). Labeled a size 17.5 (for the collar), pit to pit is 22", 
> overall length from top of collar to bottom hem is 32". 
>
> 18. Patagonia Baggies shorts: $20
>
>
> Made in Vietnam. Black nylon, side pockets, one back pocket with a snap. 
> These have a 7” inseam, classic/standard baggies. Mesh liner remains 
> intact, these are unaltered. 
>
> 20. Stuff sacks: Free
>
>
> NRS and Sea-to-Summit sacks. These are in fair shape and a little dirty. 
> Free with purchase.
>

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Re: [RBW] Trail friendly front fender

[Patrick Moore]

I was obviously thinking of the southern hemisphere.

On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 1:21 PM Eric Daume  wrote:

> Seriously, Patrick? Everyone knows the valves should be at 6:00.
>
> Eric
>
> On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 2:19 PM Patrick Moore  wrote:
>
>> That's both clever and well done. I've made similar "splash guard"
>> systems, though much cruder, for various mountain bikes using black plastic
>> and zip ties; protection is not as good as with "real" fenders but far
>> better than clip-on shorties or nothing.
>>
>> Will you please post the obligatory right-side profile photo, valves at
>> 12 o'clock and cranks horizontal? (Seriously, would like to see a picture
>> of the whole bike.)
>>
>> But I'm curious: Why not just use regular fenders on this bike with road
>> tires, especially with all that clearance? I'd consider this -- again, very
>> well done -- only for knobby tires.
>>
>> My Matthews 1:1 has full Kelpie (custom fit to the bike) fenders and I've
>> had absolutely no problems; for that matter, none either with many other
>> dirt road bikes with full fenders over fat smooth tires.
>>
>> On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 7:53 AM Mat Grewe  wrote:
>>
>>> Howdy folks,
>>>
>>> I sent Will some pictures recently of my trail friendly fenders and he
>>> ended up posting them on his latest Riv email.  The rear fender is also
>>> anti-collapsible via direct to rack mounting.  Here are a couple of
>>> pictures, but this was a homebrew custom job that has far exceeded my
>>> expectations.  If you can handle getting more gunk on your feet/lower
>>> bottle and want to stop cowpies from getting stuck in your fender (yes,
>>> this has happened on more than one occasion), then fabricating this type of
>>> fender might be worth the time investment.
>>>
>>> This is on a custom bike where I had the builder add extra bosses along
>>> the downtube as well as a tab on the bottom bracket.  But this could be
>>> accomplished on a factory bike with King Cage USBs no problem.  Cutting and
>>> bending the thin sheet of aluminum wasn't as hard or timely as I was
>>> expecting, but I did recently install a thicker steel metal roof, so
>>> bending this fender by comparison was WA easier.
>>>
>>> If folks here have interest in reproducing these fenders on their own,
>>> hit me up and I can share more what I did and what I would do differently.
>>> If you think it is stupid, I don't care, they've worked splendidly for me
>>> over the past few thousand miles of heavy rain, sopping wet gravel,
>>> sleet/snow, sand, mud, and beauty paved roads.
>>>
>>> Oh, and the custom bike has a geometry based off of the Atlantis, with
>>> some nudges  here and there to accommodate my fit oddities.  Rides great!
>>>
>>> Mat
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Trail friendly front fender

[Eric Daume]

Seriously, Patrick? Everyone knows the valves should be at 6:00.

Eric

On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 2:19 PM Patrick Moore  wrote:

> That's both clever and well done. I've made similar "splash guard"
> systems, though much cruder, for various mountain bikes using black plastic
> and zip ties; protection is not as good as with "real" fenders but far
> better than clip-on shorties or nothing.
>
> Will you please post the obligatory right-side profile photo, valves at 12
> o'clock and cranks horizontal? (Seriously, would like to see a picture of
> the whole bike.)
>
> But I'm curious: Why not just use regular fenders on this bike with road
> tires, especially with all that clearance? I'd consider this -- again, very
> well done -- only for knobby tires.
>
> My Matthews 1:1 has full Kelpie (custom fit to the bike) fenders and I've
> had absolutely no problems; for that matter, none either with many other
> dirt road bikes with full fenders over fat smooth tires.
>
> On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 7:53 AM Mat Grewe  wrote:
>
>> Howdy folks,
>>
>> I sent Will some pictures recently of my trail friendly fenders and he
>> ended up posting them on his latest Riv email.  The rear fender is also
>> anti-collapsible via direct to rack mounting.  Here are a couple of
>> pictures, but this was a homebrew custom job that has far exceeded my
>> expectations.  If you can handle getting more gunk on your feet/lower
>> bottle and want to stop cowpies from getting stuck in your fender (yes,
>> this has happened on more than one occasion), then fabricating this type of
>> fender might be worth the time investment.
>>
>> This is on a custom bike where I had the builder add extra bosses along
>> the downtube as well as a tab on the bottom bracket.  But this could be
>> accomplished on a factory bike with King Cage USBs no problem.  Cutting and
>> bending the thin sheet of aluminum wasn't as hard or timely as I was
>> expecting, but I did recently install a thicker steel metal roof, so
>> bending this fender by comparison was WA easier.
>>
>> If folks here have interest in reproducing these fenders on their own,
>> hit me up and I can share more what I did and what I would do differently.
>> If you think it is stupid, I don't care, they've worked splendidly for me
>> over the past few thousand miles of heavy rain, sopping wet gravel,
>> sleet/snow, sand, mud, and beauty paved roads.
>>
>> Oh, and the custom bike has a geometry based off of the Atlantis, with
>> some nudges  here and there to accommodate my fit oddities.  Rides great!
>>
>> Mat
>>
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>
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[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell SimpleOne - MORE PHOTOS

[Montclair BobbyB]

[image: IMG_20210619_131951648_HDR.jpg]

On Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 3:00:33 PM UTC-4 Montclair BobbyB wrote:

> [image: IMG_20210619_132008072_HDR.jpg][image: 
> IMG_20210619_131959473_HDR.jpg]
>
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[RBW] WTB: Paul Components Moon Unit and Funky Monkey (1”) - silver preferred, not black, colors okay

[Pancake]

I’m looking for a cable hanger and straddle / yoke to work with my front 
Racer Brake. This is for a Sam Hillborne so I need a 1” / 25.4mm hanger. 
I’m open to other options (those peace sign cable straddles are awesome, 
Rene Herse makes a sweet cable hanger), but my preference is for:

*1 x Paul Moon Unit in silver, polished, or almost any color (but not black 
unless it’s cheaper or local to Napa or the SF Bay Area).*

*1 x Paul Funky Monkey front cable hanger, 1” diameter. Prefer silver, 
polished, most any color, but not black.*

I have a black Moon Unit and Black Funky Monkey 1” to trade if anyone wants 
to swap their silver, polished, or color funky monkey for a black one. But 
I’m also looking for another set (I have two bikes setup with front Paul 
Racer brakes, but only have the black hanger and straddle for now). 

I have many bits and bobs for trade if that’s interesting for anyone, just 
let me know why you’re after (brooks saddles, some handlebars and stems, 
all sorts of random other bits).

Take care,
Abe

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Re: [RBW] Trail friendly front fender

[Patrick Moore]

That's both clever and well done. I've made similar "splash guard" systems,
though much cruder, for various mountain bikes using black plastic and zip
ties; protection is not as good as with "real" fenders but far better than
clip-on shorties or nothing.

Will you please post the obligatory right-side profile photo, valves at 12
o'clock and cranks horizontal? (Seriously, would like to see a picture of
the whole bike.)

But I'm curious: Why not just use regular fenders on this bike with road
tires, especially with all that clearance? I'd consider this -- again, very
well done -- only for knobby tires.

My Matthews 1:1 has full Kelpie (custom fit to the bike) fenders and I've
had absolutely no problems; for that matter, none either with many other
dirt road bikes with full fenders over fat smooth tires.

On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 7:53 AM Mat Grewe  wrote:

> Howdy folks,
>
> I sent Will some pictures recently of my trail friendly fenders and he
> ended up posting them on his latest Riv email.  The rear fender is also
> anti-collapsible via direct to rack mounting.  Here are a couple of
> pictures, but this was a homebrew custom job that has far exceeded my
> expectations.  If you can handle getting more gunk on your feet/lower
> bottle and want to stop cowpies from getting stuck in your fender (yes,
> this has happened on more than one occasion), then fabricating this type of
> fender might be worth the time investment.
>
> This is on a custom bike where I had the builder add extra bosses along
> the downtube as well as a tab on the bottom bracket.  But this could be
> accomplished on a factory bike with King Cage USBs no problem.  Cutting and
> bending the thin sheet of aluminum wasn't as hard or timely as I was
> expecting, but I did recently install a thicker steel metal roof, so
> bending this fender by comparison was WA easier.
>
> If folks here have interest in reproducing these fenders on their own, hit
> me up and I can share more what I did and what I would do differently.  If
> you think it is stupid, I don't care, they've worked splendidly for me over
> the past few thousand miles of heavy rain, sopping wet gravel, sleet/snow,
> sand, mud, and beauty paved roads.
>
> Oh, and the custom bike has a geometry based off of the Atlantis, with
> some nudges  here and there to accommodate my fit oddities.  Rides great!
>
> Mat
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[RBW] SOLD: Rivendell (Nitto) Mark's Rack (front)

[Montclair BobbyB]

Rack has been sold; thx to all interested.

BB

On Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 12:38:45 PM UTC-4 Montclair BobbyB wrote:

> [image: IMG_20210619_122156727.jpg]
> [image: IMG_20210619_122302081.jpg]
> CroMo steel with extra set of long (new) stays (you cut to length). Nice 
> rack. 
> $100 plus shipping (US only) $15.
>
> Please email me (Bobby) at montcla...@gmail.com
>
> Thx.
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Re: [RBW] Fattest Tire on a QB?

[Jim M.]

On Friday, June 18, 2021 at 8:27:21 PM UTC-7 Paul Brodek wrote:

> Holy Moly, a Paul Flatbed? Sorry for the semi-zombie revival, and thread 
> drift and all that, but how'd that Flatbed work for you, Jim? 
>

Form was superior to function, so it didn't last long. Also, the stated 
weight limit was pretty low, from what I remember. Pretty sure I sold that 
to a list member quite a while ago.

Cheers,
jim m
walnut creek, ca 

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[RBW] Re: Rambouillet tire clearance

[Eric St. Mary]

That’s a nice looking upgrade.  Once I quit commuting on it the fenders 
came off, and they’re not missed. 

I’ve only replaced the drivetrain on mine. At times I miss the original 9 
speed XTR derailleurs and cranks, and bar-end shifters. The newer 
Ultegra/DA is 10 speed brifter set up is fancy though. I just can’t justify 
the crazy money for a set of the old XTR cranks. 
On Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 4:45:06 AM UTC-4 ascpgh wrote:

> Here's how I eliminated all of the pesky rattles and clicks that those OEM 
> "long" reach Shimano calipers produced with fenders and 32mm tires on my 
> 2002 Rambouillet:
> [image: 20160619_164026.jpg]
> I suspect I'm 5+ mm clear of the tire and at least 1mm of fender and 
> bracket at the bridge. Bare 38mm should fit. 
>
> I really need the fenders so the Paul Racers were an even better answer 
> than they looked i concept. Highly recommend. Tires come out, go in fully 
> inflated.
>
> Andy Cheatham
> PIttsburgh
>
> On Friday, June 18, 2021 at 11:22:52 AM UTC-4 erics...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> I’m the original owner of a 2003 orange Rambouillet. It has always worn 
>> Roly Poly tires, but my stock has ran out.  It hasn’t worn fenders in over 
>> a decade, and I want to run some bigger tires. I threw my wife’s 700x37 WTB 
>> All Terrains on it and they cleared. I just want to run fatter road tires 
>> on it. What can reliably fit 700x38 or 40s in one of the various Panaracer 
>> makes?
>>
>>
>> FWIW This bike rides like a silky dream. Ive went through 30+ other bikes 
>> over the years, and this one remains. It is a beauty. 
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Eric 
>>
>

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Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

[Matthew Williams]

Atlantis
47cm
$2000
Encinitas, CA

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/bik/d/encinitas-rivendell-atlantis-47-cm/7338817775.html

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