[RBW] Re: New Build: Yves Gomez - Drop Bar Mixte
You even nailed the tape color! On Sunday, October 28, 2018 at 3:27:52 PM UTC-7, David B wrote: > > After trying some upright bars on a new-to-me 60cm Yves Gomez, I felt like > the reach was shorter than ideal, especially compared to my Clem. So, I > picked up a stem cheaply to go with some drop bars and got this set up this > weekend. > > The fit is pretty much spot on, and I think it ended up looking quite nice. > > Still playing around with rack fits - a Rawland demi-porteur didn't work > with Tektro brakes. > Current rack is a VO constructeur front rack with Surly rack adaptor > hardware to the mid/upper eyelets, so no fork crown attachment > It's solid though I cut the stays without looking at the level-ness of > everything, just tried to get rack as close to headtube as possible. > Really an aesthetic thing, it'll function just fine, and will get a Wald > basket for now. > There's a dynamo hub in there, so still need to wire up a headlight. > > Currently set up as a double/double with 42/39 chainrings and a 16/18 > White Industries DOS freewheel. > Tires are Soma Supple Vitesse EX 700 x 48mm, and they fit perfectly. > I'll eventually switch to Compass Snoqualmie Pass Tires and fenders which > should have adequate clearances. > > Photos here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BpfTaowhqHT/ > -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Little Silver Clem
It's great to see a young dude who can appreciate quality goods and the generosity of others. This made my day. On Sunday, October 28, 2018 at 3:58:42 PM UTC-7, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > Ride Report: Little Silver Clem > > > In the spirit of this List, I’ve decided to extract a ride report from 12 > year old Ethan, who has been riding his 45 cm Clem Smith Jr. for 8 days. We > got the saddle and bars dialed in exactly on Day One. The other days have > consisted of the school commute, rides to the park and around the > neighborhood hunting fall colors and letting the wind blow in our hair. If > you haven't read the original story of how this little bike came to be, it > can be found under *A Boy, A Bike, and A Benefactor* in this Google > Group. > > > > *Q: How would you describe the look of your Little Silver Clem? What are > your favorite parts of the bike?* > > My Silver Clem looks absolutely perfect. I love the colored spoke ends, my > lug, and the saddle. I love the spoke ends because of their multi-color > personality. I like the design and creativity of the lug. And the saddle is > awesome because it has copper hammered into it and is real leather! > > > *Q: How does it feel to be one of the only 12 year olds in the world to > have a Rivendell bicycle?* > > It feels special and delights me every time I think of it. I don't want to > tell other kids because they might wreck it, or may try to steal it. I feel > bad for kids who have bikes that are too big or too small and can't enjoy > biking like I can. I do feel pressure to keep it perfect; I'm scared of > putting it in the rack. > > > *Q: How do you feel about the:* > > > * 1. Ride of your bike?* > >It feels smooth, and whenever I stop moving my pedals, the > bike makes a satisfying clicking sound. The wheels are fat and make a > whirring sound. It doesn't slide; it feels stable. > > > * 2. Neutral position of your hands after years of flat bars?* > >It's a big change, and feels awkward. But now that I've ridden > it a bit more, I've gotten used to it and I'm starting to like it. I also > love my cork grips and I shellacked them myself; I'm kind of proud of them. > > >I like the shifters on my bike; they're different from the > ones I had on my previous bike. They don't have any numbers to show what > gear I'm in so I do it by feel, and it's all the more fun to try to figure > it > >out. > > * 3. Weight of the bike? You are only 71 pounds, and this is a big bike. * > >I don't mind it. If I get a rack and start carrying my own > stuff, I might notice. > > > > *Q: Was there anything you really had to get used to on your Clem?* > > The handles and the gears. Definitely. Lifting my leg over the bar and the > having to wear down my saddle because it was super stiff. > > > > *Q: Who is prettier? The Little Silver Clem or TBBITW (The Best Bike in > the World, my Betty Foy)? Be careful how you answer this.* > > I'll say the Betty Foy because my bike is not pretty. It is a *stallion*, > not a pony. It in no way is close to beautiful, pretty, or gorgeous. It is > handsome and manly. > > > > *Q. How do you feel the Little Silver Clem handles the hilly country in > which we live?* > > It's a little scarier to ride downhill since I'm getting used to my bike, > but I'll get the hang of it. Uphill feels the same! > > > > *Q: Would you say your mother looks 10 years younger when she test rides > the Little Silver Clem? You would say it imparts to her a fun, girlish > quality, wouldn’t you? WOULDN’T YOU?!?* > > This is a trap. I plead the 5th. > > > *Q: Who do you think would win a race up Killer Hill? The Little Silver > Clem or TBBITW?* > > My Silver Clem because I'm more competitive than you. > > > > *Q: Where would be your ideal place to ride your Little Silver Clem? * > > Smooth, flat land. Cities would be great because you can get from place to > place. You have a destination and there's stuff to explore in the city. It > could have bike lanes! > > > > *Q: You have had an awful lot of kindness come your way these past weeks. > Mostly in the form of boxes containing a bike all the best things to adorn > your bike with. What is it like to find yourself given such treasures?* > > It's immensely humbling and I'm grateful for all I've received. I feel > fortunate to have such a kind benefactor and kind people send these > presents - it's like Christmas! > > > > *Q: Do you think you would like to be someone’s benefactor someday? How > can you be sure not to let these kindnesses end with you?* > > I would. I would like to continue the joy I've been given. I think my bike > will be a standing reminder of the kindness I've received and that I can be > the one to light up someone's world. > > > *Q: What would you like to say to the RivPeople who have been so good to > you?* > > I would like to thank them and acknowledge the great things they've
[RBW] Re: Taking Clem to a different level
Hell yeah! You've satisfied my need to see a clem with a dirt drops. I'm calling it a dirty clem. On Friday, October 19, 2018 at 6:23:50 AM UTC-7, Christopher Wiggins wrote: > > I've been wanting to do something special with a Clem. Here's a little > write up about a build I just finished. I like it. A lot. > > https://a1cyclery.com/about/news/dirt-drop-it-like-its-hot/ > > More pics on my Insta here. https://www.instagram.com/a1cyclery/ > > Thanks! > > Chris > -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] WTB: 52 Clem L in bronzey moss color
Hi group! I’m excited to find my first Riv – a special one that I can’t stop thinking about. I’m looking for a 52 Clem L in the bronzey moss green color (aka Cheviot green) that came out a while back. A big thanks to those who have already helped me dial in my size and model (especially Rivelo here in Portland). And a future thanks to anyone who can help me find my grail! Matt Portland, OR -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Clem L 59 -- Considering a purchase
If this helps anyone, I'm 5'11, 85 PBH, and the 52 Clem L was just right for me. As some others have already noted, a 59 would work too but the seat post would be quite low. Tire size can also be a deciding factor, since the 59 jumps up to 700c. So if you have some pretty 700c wheels you're dying to use, that could be a point for the 59. On Friday, October 5, 2018 at 11:49:36 AM UTC-7, RDS wrote: > > I am thinking of getting a Clem L frame or complete bike. > > The latest catalog has a min PBH of 83 for the size 59. I am 83+/-. > Anyone near PBH own one and have any comments? I am overweight, so most > riding will be paved paths. > > Looks like Gray or Green for a color choice. Your vote? > -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Pedal Bikes, Shoot Film Posters For Sale
I think I saw one of these in the store the other day. I love that you include the camera and film details at the bottom. -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
