[RBW] FS Phil wood rivy rear wheel plus plus

2015-03-09 Thread Wildcat96
Hey Trevor, Is the front hub the matching Rivy one? Schwalbe Marathons? -- 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] FS Phil wood rivy rear wheel plus plus

2015-03-09 Thread Trevor saxton
To sweeten the deal I will throw is 2 schalwbe 650b x 42 tires --almost new great commuting tire. -- 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] Re: Spring thaw...for real?!?!?!

2015-03-09 Thread Kyle Brooks
I was able to get out for a ride Sunday, and I rode my bike to work today. Yesterday got up to about 43. Today is supposed to be slightly warmer though it was only in the low 30s on my way to work, with lots of ice to watch out for. Somebody else here mentioned the condition of roads. I have

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Rambouillet, Bleu, 58, room for 35s

2015-03-09 Thread Patrick Moore
Specs for the Ram can be found here: http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/geometry.html Also, I have 2 slightly modified but fully functional Banjo Brothers Market Panniers that I no longer need and that I will include with the bike. They fit the Fly rack very well. On Sun, Mar 8, 2015 at 3:30 PM,

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Photos

2015-03-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
OK that's adorable. What a cool bike. On Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 11:54:52 PM UTC-7, drew beckmeyer wrote: so, i thought that since there seems to be a lot of people who will be getting their clems or clementines in a number of months, that i would try to post some more photos to make

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Photos

2015-03-09 Thread Shoji Takahashi
Great looking bike. Nice to see it in the wild. Happy riding! shoji On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 2:54:52 AM UTC-4, drew beckmeyer wrote: so, i thought that since there seems to be a lot of people who will be getting their clems or clementines in a number of months, that i would try to post

[RBW] Re: Spring thaw...for real?!?!?!

2015-03-09 Thread Rod Holland
After a month with lots of cold and snow and no thaws to speak of--fun if you were running aggressive treads and studs--we're now getting a rapid cycle of thaw/freeze that seems perfect for giving bike paths a rutted ice surface: nasty. The roads are a marginally better bet, clear of snow and

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Photos

2015-03-09 Thread Deacon Patrick
Fantastic! My wife has yet to meet a bike she truly loves rather than merely tolerates. I pray The Clementine is the one that does it for her! With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Photos

2015-03-09 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Thanks for sharing these, Drew... something about those Big Apples; cushy, sure, FUN! And you can squeeze a little more speed out of them by inflating them to their max. On the other hand, could Clem and Clementine perhaps be the perfect *Go-Slow* bikes??? Slow is good... Can't wait to see

[RBW] Solo winter s240 report: Blizzard, lonelyness, and redemption

2015-03-09 Thread Mark Reimer
The weather has finally been creeping above the freezing point for the first time in almost five months, so I figured it was time to go camping! I sent the word out on Friday afternoon for a 75km round trip ride the next day. Sadly no one was able to join me at such short notice, so I decided

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Photos

2015-03-09 Thread 'Steve D.' via RBW Owners Bunch
Hi Drew. Very nice build. How do you like the sprung saddle compared to something like the B17? I've been playing with the idea of trying out a B67, swapping it out with the B17 on my Atlantis. But haven't had the guts to actually pull the trigger. On Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 11:54:52 PM

RE: [RBW] Clem Smith Photos

2015-03-09 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Great build. Very sharp. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of drew beckmeyer Sent: Monday, March 09, 2015 2:55 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Clem Smith Photos so, i thought that since there seems to be a lot

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Photos

2015-03-09 Thread 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch
26 wheels and 50+mm tires just look so right Beautiful bike! Congrats to your girlfriend. On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 1:54:52 AM UTC-5, drew beckmeyer wrote: so, i thought that since there seems to be a lot of people who will be getting their clems or clementines in a number

[RBW] FS Phil wood rivy rear wheel plus plus

2015-03-09 Thread Trevor saxton
Yes it's the matching hub. And yes it is the marathons that are for sale...all in all quite the deal. -- 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] Re: Solo winter s240 report: Blizzard, lonelyness, and redemption

2015-03-09 Thread Deacon Patrick
Fantastic, Mark! I find wet snow is the most dangerous, for being wet (it will find a way in no matter your gear) and for seeming deceptively warm vs. -20˚F. Glad you did well. I love the picture of thawing the beer to a cold frosty! Grin. With abadnon, Patrick On Monday, March 9, 2015 at

Re: [RBW] Re: mafac raid brake

2015-03-09 Thread NickBull
After a couple of years of trying to get my Raid brakes with arches and Kool Stop red pads to 1) not squeal intermittently, and 2) brake effectively, I finally gave up and bought a new fork for which I could mount cantilever brakes. The final straw was a comparison test that I did on a gentle

Re: [RBW] Re: mafac raid brake

2015-03-09 Thread Patrick Moore
Interesting. Not immediately related, but similar: I had problems with cold weather squealing with my single pivot, normal reach front equipped with salmon pads; the rims are quite narrow. Modifying the shoe position for better arch clearance for fenders, I installed thick washers behind the pads

[RBW] Re: Downsizing and emotionally paralyzed...

2015-03-09 Thread Steve Cole
I don't want to take this chain off topic, but I'm interested in the fact that you traded the mid-trail forks that were designed for your Hunq and Atlantis with low-trail forks. I'm wondering if you wouldn't mind talking about how the change in forks changed the handling of the two bikes. The

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Photos

2015-03-09 Thread Deacon Patrick
My wife (and I) love hearing those spousal conversion stories! It gives us hope that a god bike really can make the difference for her. I think I'll start a thread asking for those stories so I can pass them along, to encourage her in the coming months while we wait. With abandon, Patrick --

[RBW] Re: Downsizing and emotionally paralyzed...

2015-03-09 Thread GeorgeS
I have a lot of bikes including a custom randonneur and some beautiful vintage bikes (Hetchins, Masi, etc.). If I had to go down to one bike it would be my Atlantis. George in New Orleans On Friday, March 6, 2015 at 8:16:10 PM UTC-6, René wrote: Hi all, For almost a year, I've been facing

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Photos

2015-03-09 Thread drew beckmeyer
Patrick, yeah. same boat over here. she's already asking me about bags and baskets and easy first trips. it's cool. i think your wife will love hers. Steve, i actually bought a b67 off of the group for the same curiosity reasons, but havent received it yet. ive only ever ridden b17s,

RE: [RBW] Thank you lawyers

2015-03-09 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Unusual headline. At least from the POV of this lawyer... -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Justin August Sent: Monday, March 09, 2015 1:39 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Thank you

RE: [RBW] Re: Clem Smith Photos

2015-03-09 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Wow – I knew Rivs were good, but I never heard them referred to as a “god bike”! From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Deacon Patrick Sent: Monday, March 09, 2015 2:11 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Clem Smith

Re: [RBW] Thank you lawyers

2015-03-09 Thread Patrick Moore
I'm glad you are safe. One day, after commuting across town some 15 miles, I picked up my bike and the front wheel fell out of the dropouts. There's a special Providence that watches over children, drunkards, and the United States. On Mon, Mar 9, 2015 at 11:38 AM, Justin August

[RBW] Re: Thank you lawyers

2015-03-09 Thread Deacon Patrick
Whew! With abandon, Patrick -- 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

[RBW] Thank you lawyers

2015-03-09 Thread Justin August
Who says that? People who forgot to tighten down their bolts on their front wheels after a new build of their SimpleOne, that's who! From lawyers lip to gods ears... -Justin, still breathing in San Francisco after riding to and from BART with a loose wheel -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem PreSale.

2015-03-09 Thread Tony DeFilippo
The Clementine I'm building up for my wife will not be a 'beater'. It'll be her primary town bike and off road bike as required. I expect to build it out with existing parts including dyno lighting, some paul components, brooks saddle, nitto stuff... typical riv inspired build. If the bike

[RBW] 42 mm tires on a blue Ram?

2015-03-09 Thread Patrick Moore
Just curious: has anyone fit 42s on a Ram? I'm curious whether the new Cazadero will fit I know that 35 mm Kojaks leave a lot of empty space. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services.

Re: [RBW] Solo winter s240 report: Blizzard, lonelyness, and redemption

2015-03-09 Thread Jim Bronson
Great pics and writeup! On Mon, Mar 9, 2015 at 10:07 AM, Mark Reimer marknrei...@gmail.com wrote: The weather has finally been creeping above the freezing point for the first time in almost five months, so I figured it was time to go camping! I sent the word out on Friday afternoon for a 75km

[RBW] Time to replace rim on my Quickbeam

2015-03-09 Thread Ted Shwartz
Hello After 10/11? years of trusty use as fixed gear commuter my rear rim has worn out. Does anyone have recommendations for a replacement rim? https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9uRPAspvFNw/VP2XgQLoZwI/BVg/lTIOBT2jS4U/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2015-03-09%2Bat%2B8.51.50%2BAM.png

Re: [RBW] Re: mafac raid brake

2015-03-09 Thread Matthew J
Since they had no experience with the latter, I was not all that confident that they'd get it right, and since my Raid's were bought used and have some noticeable wear, I decided that the millions of people riding on cantilever brakes (including me on my Burley tandem and Soma Grand

Re: [RBW] Solo winter s240 report: Blizzard, lonelyness, and redemption

2015-03-09 Thread Patrick Moore
Kudos! (Except for the lentil burgers.) I did enjoy reading it! Patrick Moore, too wimpy to camp in the ABQ bosque -- where it's illegal to do so, anyway. On Mon, Mar 9, 2015 at 9:07 AM, Mark Reimer marknrei...@gmail.com wrote: The weather has finally been creeping above the freezing point for

[RBW] Re: Downsizing and emotionally paralyzed...

2015-03-09 Thread Pam Bikes
I'm biased. I have a Betty and love it. I only have one bike and I can do everything on this bike. Keep what you ride the most and love the most. All are great but all need to be ridden to be enjoyed. Maybe offer a couple for sell and see which one sells. Keep the Betty for sure. You'll

Re: [RBW] Help identifying Nitto Albatross Material

2015-03-09 Thread Kevin Abbott
Why didnt I think of that? Turns out they're steel despite the extra width. Thanks! On Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 10:17:43 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Put a magnet on it to find out. On Sat, Mar 7, 2015 at 5:17 AM, Kevin Abbott kwill...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: I have a

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem PreSale.

2015-03-09 Thread Wayne Naha
The Clem sounds like a great bike for me, just the right level of stoutness to the frame and those nice longer chainstays. I had been considering a Sam, but Clem has turned my head. Yet I can't contemplate hanging plastic pedals off it, and I would really like to have a generator hub, too.

Re: [RBW] Thank you lawyers

2015-03-09 Thread Jim Bronson
You picked a fine time to leave me.. .loose wheel On Mon, Mar 9, 2015 at 12:38 PM, Justin August justin.aug...@icloud.com wrote: Who says that? People who forgot to tighten down their bolts on their front wheels after a new build of their SimpleOne, that's who! From

[RBW] Spousal Conversion stories: they love biking after riding a Riv

2015-03-09 Thread Deacon Patrick
My wife has yet to meet a bike she gets along well with, let alone one she is passionate about. Hearing a few stories of spousal conversion from folks here, I thought I’d ask for them explicitly, as my wife loves hearing them. What’s your story of a spouse who was less than excited about

[RBW] Re: Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides

2015-03-09 Thread Metin Uz
I ride brevets on fixed gear, from 200K to 1000K in length. While these are not over steep mountain passes, there is usually 6K to 8K elevation gain per 200K, with some hills averaging 8-10% grade over several miles. I used to go all out in these sections and get tired very quickly. Two things

[RBW] Re: Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides

2015-03-09 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
My buddy rides SS 29er exclusively, including endurance racing. He rides the Stagecoach 400 https://socalenduro.wordpress.com/stagecoach-400/ every year on it. I think his trick is low gearing. I never looked specifically, but I'm guessing below 2:1, maybe even lower than 3:2. On Monday, March

[RBW] Re: Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides

2015-03-09 Thread Ron Mc
my buddy just built an old Schwinn with a SRAM 2-speed automatic hub. I automatically shifts at about 10 mph http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/Viner/unknown.jpg a 22-tooth drive cog gave him 55- and 75 inch gears On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 5:00:17 PM UTC-5,

[RBW] Re: Thank you lawyers

2015-03-09 Thread Mark Reimer
I have a buddy here who has an unbelievable knack for having dumb stuff happen to his bikes (once while racing cx, I passed a pair of cranks on the course - the style with an integrated spindle. 20 meters ahead, there he was, looking dumbfounded when he realized his bike had no pedals anymore!

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem PreSale.

2015-03-09 Thread dougP
When I read Rivendell's description of equipping the Clem, what I hear is don't be afraid to go economical parts on this bike. It can get away with cheap stuff as well as bling. Sounds like another dimension in versatility. This bike won't look out of place with a $20 aluminum rack but

[RBW] Re: Spousal Conversion stories: they love biking after riding a Riv

2015-03-09 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Well no Riv here either. But lots of Riv-like stuff has become a huge influence in my wife's cycling life. If we had more money I would build a custom mixte from Riv. It's not always about utility though. Sometimes it's about softening up the ride while actually carrying useful stuff - like

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Photos

2015-03-09 Thread dougP
Drew: Thanks for the impressions and especially the photos. In the bare frame photos the rear triangle looked really long. With wheels tires, the proportions look pleasing not at all unusual. It really does remind me of an 80s MTB, pre-suspension. Despite their high bottom brackets, they

[RBW] Re: Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides

2015-03-09 Thread Jim M.
As you can see from the many responses, ss mountain riding is a thriving and popular activity. My experience is similar to yours, in that the miles beyond 50 are far harder than the pre-50 if there is significant climbing involved. I think walking more of the climbs instead of muscling the

[RBW] Re: Spousal Conversion stories: they love biking after riding a Riv

2015-03-09 Thread Michael Hechmer
The first bike my wife fell in love with was our Bilenky tandem. We ride together. Although she sometimes feels out of control, she has more confidence in my bike skills than in her own. Now she follows the listing for tandem rallies. When I ask her if she wants to ride she always chooses

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem Smith Photos

2015-03-09 Thread Deacon Patrick
Ha! That was a god catch, er, good catch! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 12:20:23 PM UTC-6, Pudge wrote: Wow – I knew Rivs were good, but I never heard them referred to as a “god bike”! *From:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript: [mailto:

Re: [RBW] Brooks Cambium C17

2015-03-09 Thread Tim McNamara
Hey, Sean- If nobody’s snagged that I will. Tim On Mar 9, 2015, at 8:36 AM, sean seanobr...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi Group, I've got a barely used Brooks Cambium (C17) in the natural cotton. Rode about 6 times and never seen rain/wet. Great saddle but just doesn't do it for me. I've

[RBW] Re: Spousal Conversion stories: they love biking after riding a Riv

2015-03-09 Thread Anton Tutter
Sorry, can't help with the Rivendell part, but I did convert my wife into a bike lover after building her up a new Soma Mixte (in a Riv-ish, Bob-ish way) for her birthday four years ago. Porteur bars, Shimano Nexus 8 IGH, rear rack and panniers, and front basket. Oh, and 650B wheelset, for a

Re: [RBW] Thank you lawyers

2015-03-09 Thread Anton Tutter
Ha! My dad gave his kids freedom to be whatever they wanted to be... except lawyers. Forbade it. This, coming from a lawyer. Anton On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 1:42:06 PM UTC-4, Pudge wrote: Unusual headline. At least from the POV of this lawyer... === -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem PreSale.

2015-03-09 Thread Surlyprof
I bought my Hillborne after seeing the first Clems but I did so because it was the right compliment to an MTB I already had. It was a replacement for a Bianchi that maxed out at 25c tires. The Hillborne is a pretty different bike than the Clem. From initial reports, it sounds like the Clem

[RBW] Re: Time to replace rim on my Quickbeam

2015-03-09 Thread Nick Ybarra
If any rim lasted me 10 years, I'd be very eager to replace it w/a brand new version of the same model! On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 12:30:43 PM UTC-5, Ted Shwartz wrote: Hello After 10/11? years of trusty use as fixed gear commuter my rear rim has worn out. Does anyone have

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem PreSale.

2015-03-09 Thread Joe Bernard
It's a nice frame purchased for more than many complete bicycles. I understand Riv's marketing direction for it, but most people are going to hang nice not-the-cheapest parts on there. If I get one it'll get the same Brooks saddle as all my other bikes 'cause that's all I can ride. -- You

[RBW] FS (funding a clem)

2015-03-09 Thread subfascia
The combination of low standover height and biggish tire space is too much for me to pass up. I want to grab a Clem for my s.o. as an upgrade to an XO2. Over the next couple weeks i'll be posting a few things for sale. Starting with: 54.5 x 54.5 ctc low trail bridgestone eurasia (Japanese

Re: [RBW] Time to replace rim on my Quickbeam

2015-03-09 Thread mikel66...@juno.com
ted, can you locate the same rim so spoke length will be the same when replacing mike goldman warwickr.i. Old School Yearbook Pics View Class Yearbooks Online Free. Search by School Year. Look Now!

[RBW] Re: Minor MINDBLOWN : More Riv forks! and affordable!

2015-03-09 Thread EGNolan
Dang. My franken-Raleigh would look fantastic w/ this fork. $125 is a heckuva deal to boot. Only about 80 total available, grab 'em while ya can. Best, Eric Indpls -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Thank you lawyers

2015-03-09 Thread LBleriot
You're welcome. On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 1:38:32 PM UTC-4, Justin August wrote: Who says that? People who forgot to tighten down their bolts on their front wheels after a new build of their SimpleOne, that's who! From lawyers lip to gods ears... -Justin, still breathing in San

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Photos

2015-03-09 Thread Surlyprof
I was always curious about the b67 as well for a hardtail MTB. I thought I had seen (heard?) somewhere that the springs are so tight that it doesn't make much difference unless you are over 175#. Anyone had experience to the contrary? It seems to me that even if the springs were crazy stiff,

[RBW] Re: Spousal Conversion stories: they love biking after riding a Riv

2015-03-09 Thread dougP
I'd had my Atlantis for around 7-8 years. My wife was content with her ancient aluminum Trek 1420. A fellow list member forwarded a link to me for a 47 cm Atlantis in our area. More to humor me than any serious interest in the bike, she agreed to take a look at it. We met the owner in a

Re: [RBW] Help identifying Nitto Albatross Material

2015-03-09 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Success :-) On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 10:29:51 AM UTC-7, Kevin Abbott wrote: Why didnt I think of that? Turns out they're steel despite the extra width. Thanks! On Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 10:17:43 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Put a magnet on it to find out. On

Re: [RBW] Re: mafac raid brake

2015-03-09 Thread Matthew J
Sorry, had MaxiCar hubs on the brain when I posted above. Should read: braze-on Mafacs. On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 12:30:57 PM UTC-5, Matthew J wrote: Since they had no experience with the latter, I was not all that confident that they'd get it right, and since my Raid's were bought used

RE: [RBW] Thank you lawyers

2015-03-09 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Occasional to routine self-flagellation: a common occupational hazard. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anton Tutter Sent: Monday, March 09, 2015 4:18 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Thank you lawyers

[RBW] Re: Thank you lawyers

2015-03-09 Thread Andrew Marchant-Shapiro
I'm an attorney, and as I have defended lawyers from blame for this invention in the past, I must now deny my fellow counselors credit. They're undoubtedly the work of some sniveling industry boss (quite possibly a lawyer) who *feared *lawsuits; as far as I know, there is no legal

Re: [RBW] Solo winter s240 report: Blizzard, lonelyness, and redemption

2015-03-09 Thread Eric Daume
Great story! You are much hardier than I. Looks like you were able to cross some pretty difficult terrain on a loaded touring bike with fenders. Having just crashed hard on the ice this weekend, I'm a little gun shy now. On Mon, Mar 9, 2015 at 11:07 AM, Mark Reimer marknrei...@gmail.com wrote:

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Photos

2015-03-09 Thread Jim D Massachusetts
Very, very nice bike. Do you know if that green will be the color of the production version? Jim D Massachusetts On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 2:54:52 AM UTC-4, drew beckmeyer wrote: so, i thought that since there seems to be a lot of people who will be getting

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Photos

2015-03-09 Thread Mike Shaljian
Oofda, hasn't Jan Heine's work in the Bicycle Quarterly tests shown us that higher pressure doesn't equate to a faster ride? I personally don't see the point of going for puncture protection on an ultra-wide tire unless you are a bicycle organ courier in a glass-strewn war zone (or something

[RBW] Dimensions of Nitto Mark's Hub Area Rack with Hoop MF2

2015-03-09 Thread René Sterental
Does anyone know what the top horizontal dimension is? I would like to check if my front panniers that don't have adjustable width attachments would fit. I'm basically interested in the horizontal distance between the vertical tubes, which is where the hooks of my panniers would engage. Thanks!

Re: [RBW] Thank you lawyers

2015-03-09 Thread ascpgh
I was sure that your line was to be of bottom bracket failure: You picked a fine time to leave me...loose seal. The barkeeper at the taproom proximate to my abode in college was a lawyer. Andy Cheatham PIttsburgh On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 2:03:21 PM UTC-4, Jim Bronson wrote: You picked a

Re: [RBW] Riv-ish bicycle shops in Paris

2015-03-09 Thread Eric Norris
The only one that I know of would be the Alex Singer shop in Levallois. They sell rando bikes and have a good supply of larger tires, bags, etc. Even if you don’t buy anything, it’s well worth the trip to see the location of one of the great French constructeurs. Interestingly, the last time I

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Photos

2015-03-09 Thread blakcloud
From the raw bare frames on the Rivendell website, I never thought that bike had a chance of looking good. Your gf's bike proved me wrong, it look fantastic. The 26 wheels look so proportional to that bike. I am glad she likes it. Happy riding to you both and thanks for posting the photos.

Re: [RBW] Thank you lawyers

2015-03-09 Thread 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch
Jim Bronson, that was one amazing pun!!! -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides

2015-03-09 Thread Deacon Patrick
Spot on Jim! This is a niche of a niche of niche question! Grin. My fall back answer is yours: either ride the Hunqapillar, or get a 1x9 Hillborne. (I love the go-fast ride of the QB, so the Hillborne is my long term solution, just haven't figured a way to get there, what with 5 Clementines on

[RBW] Riv-ish bicycle shops in Paris

2015-03-09 Thread David
I'm wondering if any group members have knowledge of any RBW type (in any capacity) bike shops in Paris, or within general proximity. I'll be there for a good portion of July/August and would love to hear your recommendations. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides

2015-03-09 Thread Jim M.
IIRC, the low gear for Pikes was because of the length of the climb, not the steepness. I think that is probably a clue as to where your gearing should be for a long ride. I rarely go higher than 32x20, and I use 32x22 pretty often. I have even used 32x24 once. The flat spots where one might

[RBW] Re: Solo winter s240 report: Blizzard, lonelyness, and redemption

2015-03-09 Thread shawn m.
Very inspiring! I've been hankering for a bike camping trip for a while, and while I can't blame the weather (the warmest winter on record, locally), finding the time is always the big challenge. I can appreciate the feelings you had that night; if I camp at the same place too often, I feel

[RBW] Re: Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides

2015-03-09 Thread Deacon Patrick
It's long for a climb that steep (steep for a climb that long?), then toss in the altitude and headwinds and I made Glenn Cove and naught further. Where do you get a 24t cog? With abandon, Patrick On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 6:18:35 PM UTC-6, Jim M. wrote: IIRC, the low gear for Pikes was

[RBW] FS: Nitto Nitto Nitto! Noodle, Technomic Deluxe Stem, ZAO Decaleur

2015-03-09 Thread David Banzer
Got the parts swap bug, in anticipation of my Clem, I'm resigning my trusty Schwinn Voyageur touring frame into a Clem parts receptacle, building it up with parts that'll eventually be swapped over to the Clem. That means swapping all sorts of parts around bike while I'm at it. I'm also

[RBW] FS Phil wood rivy rear wheel plus plus

2015-03-09 Thread Trevor saxton
Last of the wheels for sale--- Rear wheel is a Rich built 32h wheel freewheel rivy Hub laced to a synergy rim ridden about 10miles...currently mounted on my Bombadil which has not been ridden since built up in November. I'll include a brand new 32h Phil wood front hub plus a brand new synergy

[RBW] Clem Smith Photos

2015-03-09 Thread islaysteve
Great looking bike, Drew. And it's great that she loves it already! Happy riding, Steve -- 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] Re: FS: Nitto Nitto Nitto! Noodle, Technomic Deluxe Stem, ZAO Decaleur

2015-03-09 Thread David Banzer
Noodles are sold. On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 7:50:20 PM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote: Got the parts swap bug, in anticipation of my Clem, I'm resigning my trusty Schwinn Voyageur touring frame into a Clem parts receptacle, building it up with parts that'll eventually be swapped over to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Downsizing and emotionally paralyzed...

2015-03-09 Thread René Sterental
The plot thickens. All the feedback given got me thinking again, not sure if that's good or bad... I was pretty much set on selling the Atlantis, but... the question of keeping only the Atlantis if I went to just one bike kept swirling in my mind. I had definitely confirmed that between the

Re: [RBW] Re: mafac raid brake

2015-03-09 Thread ted
Guess I'm lucky and/or not discerning, since I'm pretty satisfied with how my Raid brake is working. Mildly curious, what was your stopping distance with with Shimano medium-reach brakes on your Rambouillet? On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 9:21:45 AM UTC-7, NickBull wrote: After a couple of years

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem PreSale.

2015-03-09 Thread Joe Bernard
I think one thing Riv is trying to promote with the Clem idea - the site has had a special Clem Parts section for a while now - is the concept of nice parts are nice, but good enough parts have a funky kind of style that is unique to them. If you're old enough to have participated in the Bike

Re: [RBW] Spousal Conversion stories: they love biking after riding a Riv

2015-03-09 Thread Eunice Chang
Well. You could always ask her to ride a Riv frame that's just a wee bit too small for you, Like, say, an Atlantis. Let her enjoy it and discover that not all bikes ride like that- that it is possible to have a bike with this much personality, style, and smooth handling. And then, to her horror,

[RBW] Re: Minor MINDBLOWN : More Riv forks! and affordable!

2015-03-09 Thread ted
Grab em while you can indeed. It calls them SimpleOne forks, so I presume these are left overs from the sudden demise of that model shortly after they became available. So as a corollary, if you have a Quickbeam or SimleOne and like it at all, hang on to it. They are not likely to be available

[RBW] Solo winter s240 report: Blizzard, lonelyness, and redemption

2015-03-09 Thread Pondero
Great story. Clearly, we've got to keep you and Manny apart. No telling what could happen. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- 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

[RBW] Re: Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides

2015-03-09 Thread Jim M.
On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 5:26:49 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: It's long for a climb that steep (steep for a climb that long?), then toss in the altitude and headwinds and I made Glenn Cove and naught further. Where do you get a 24t cog? The biggest track cog that I know of (and have)

[RBW] Spousal Conversion stories: they love biking after riding a Riv

2015-03-09 Thread Justin August
650b + Hetres. The beauty of a Betty Foy. Nothing beats those heart lugs. -J -- 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] Re: Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides

2015-03-09 Thread Deacon Patrick
I'm not sure I would trust a BMX to those demands out in the boondocks miles from anyone. With abandon, Patrick -- 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

[RBW] Time to replace rim on my Quickbeam

2015-03-09 Thread Mike Shaljian
I would highly recommend the DT Swiss TK-540 rim. It's a 24mm wide trekking rim and it has served me well over at least 10,000 miles of riding (now on 2nd set on my Hillborne). I made the mistake of switching to Velocity rims for my first replacement and both of them failed in relatively few

[RBW] Re: Downsizing and emotionally paralyzed...

2015-03-09 Thread Matt Beebe
On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 1:54:12 AM UTC-4, Esteban wrote: Keep them all problem solved. Bikes are fun. This. Sounds like you're going to regret whichever one you let go. It isn't really that many bikes, honestly.Do you have a car? because, sell *that*. -- You received

[RBW] Clem Smith Photos

2015-03-09 Thread drew beckmeyer
so, i thought that since there seems to be a lot of people who will be getting their clems or clementines in a number of months, that i would try to post some more photos to make the wait easier. we took delivery of this little guy on friday. it is the 46cm prototype purchased for my 5'1