Re: [RBW] Re: Clem wheel woes: To rebuild or not to build...

2022-03-21 Thread Alex K
Oh yeah. I'd go with option 3. Be happy with what you have! You can put the $800-1000 you save on new parts and switching out all those pieces toward your next Rivendell bike. Because you can't just have one, right? On Monday, March 21, 2022 at 9:06:32 PM UTC-7 Alex K wrote: > Such an

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem wheel woes: To rebuild or not to build...

2022-03-21 Thread Alex K
Such an interesting topic. I think about switching out the wheel set on my 52 Clem L quite often. It is not a light or zippy bike by any stretch of the imagination. I, too, have the stock Riv wheels with the rainbow nipples. I find it absolutely necessary to have a 5-rail Pass & Stow rack

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto M1 Mark's rack or similar

2022-03-21 Thread Alex K
I might have mini 32F rack for sale, interested? pretty similar On Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 5:10:01 PM UTC-7 J wrote: > howdy folks, > > I'm interested in a Nitto M1 Mark's or similar rack, e.g. Rawland Rando > rack. Anybody have something collecting dust? > > thanks > J > -- You received

Re: [RBW] Front Range Riv Riders? Atlantis curious in Boulder

2022-03-21 Thread Christian B-H
Thanks RM Rose, Johnny and Ben! Johnny- you hit the nail on the head. I could just barely make the 59 work, and especially after reading Clark Fitzgeralds wonderful first impressions, one year review, and brief but joyous Atlantis break-up email to move onto the Platypus (Posted in this group

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB 59cm Atlantis

2022-03-21 Thread Coco Menk
Hi Andrew! Your suspicions were correct - they went to spam. How's it going? Coco On Thu, Mar 10, 2022 at 3:22 PM Andrew S wrote: > Hi Coco, > > I've sent along a couple of direct emails about a possible option, in > response to your original and subsequent post. Worried they might be going >

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem wheel woes: To rebuild or not to build...

2022-03-21 Thread Patrick Moore
And speaking of better tires: I don't know if Schwalbe ever made their Big One (pre-G One) in 27.5 X 60 in the lightest weight model, but if they did and you find some, buy them. I can tell you that the 700C X 60 Big One in the lightest model weighs quite a bit less even than Rene Herse extra

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem wheel woes: To rebuild or not to build...

2022-03-21 Thread Patrick Moore
I expect that Rene Herse 42 or 48 or 52 mm tires will give you low rolling resistance, lighter weight, and plenty of cushioning -- even my 28 mm extra light Rene Herse Elk Passes at 55/60 f/r are surprisingly smooth over small bumps, and the 42 mm Naches Passes ELs ditto at 40/45 psi, Back to

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem wheel woes: To rebuild or not to build...

2022-03-21 Thread Richard Rose
Not ridiculous at all in my opinion. Before I got the Clem I got a second set of identical wheels for my Jones. Both were set up tubeless, one with plus size MTB tires, the other with tires more suited for road / gravel duties. Key to this working was that they were identical including the disk

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem wheel woes: To rebuild or not to build...

2022-03-21 Thread Collin A
Fair enough on the unwillingness to learn wheelbuilding. I kept a dynamo on the front of my clem, as it served double duty as my commuter and its just so convenient for a commuter bike. My wife loves her lighter dynamo'd AHH as well! I do have a second set of wheels for my Ritchey Outback

[RBW] Re: Clem wheel woes: To rebuild or not to build...

2022-03-21 Thread Garth
As long gravity(the grave) remains a foe . gravity will have it's way. It doesn't matter if you lighten the load . only want your little morsel .that there is still a load at all in the first place anything to contend with . a foe that's what's called "gravity". A

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem wheel woes: To rebuild or not to build...

2022-03-21 Thread Sofie C
Wow, thank you Joe, Joe B, Collin, Patrick, and Richard for such helpful responses. Joe: Touche! I've also thought about spending more of my energy on strengthening my legs - maybe then the hills won't feel so cumbersome! Joe B: That's an interesting option 4! Good point about the weight of

[RBW] Re: Brooks B67 on a Clem or other upright bike

2022-03-21 Thread Roberta
I've had B17 and Flyer on my Joe Appaloosa. I had the same on my AHH. They felt Ok, but not quite right (I liked the Flyer on the Joe very much). Then I tried B67 and B68s on my Platy and AHH--so much better for my sits bones. Instead of the saddle being between my sits bones, it was now

Re: [RBW] Re: Brooks B67 on a Clem or other upright bike

2022-03-21 Thread Richard Rose
I have a S83 on the way. I did not realize it has more setback than the stock Kalloy? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 21, 2022, at 4:13 PM, 'John Phillips' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > >  > You might also need a seat post with more setback, like Nitto S83 or S84. I > like the lugged Nitto

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem wheel woes: To rebuild or not to build...

2022-03-21 Thread Richard Rose
I go through these mental gymnastics all of the time. First, I was just recently looking at the Cliffhanger vs. Atlas thing. I was surprised that Velocity shows the Cliffhanger is actually heavier than the Atlas? My Clem came with the Cliffhanger wheels. They are sturdy & I like them. But they

Re: [RBW] Clem wheel woes: To rebuild or not to build...

2022-03-21 Thread Patrick Moore
Perhaps upgrading to really top quality tires might give you the performance boost without quite as much cost as a new set of wheels? Rene Herse tires can cost almost $100 each, but $200 is still cheaper than a new wheelset and -- if your present tires are mediocre -- might make more difference

[RBW] Re: Clem wheel woes: To rebuild or not to build...

2022-03-21 Thread Collin A
Sofie, I went through literally this exact conundrum not too long after I got my 52 clem in 2017. It sounds like the speed of climbing (and therefore gear choice) is not an issue, more of how it feels. Also, once you go dyanmo (especially a nice one like the SON, its hard to go back). - I

[RBW] Re: Clem wheel woes: To rebuild or not to build...

2022-03-21 Thread Joe Bernard
4. Have your shop return the front wheel to a non-dyno hub. I think the main reason to try to drop significant weight from a Clem wheelset is to counteract the gain in a SON and headlamp, if you're pulling those weight-gainers out then it's probably enough to give your bike the sprightliness

Re: [RBW] Clem wheel woes: To rebuild or not to build...

2022-03-21 Thread Joe Mullins
Keep the wheels and change your gearing to make it climb easier! Joe in Los Angeles > On Mar 21, 2022, at 1:49 PM, Sofie C wrote: > >  > Help! I'm stuck in analysis paralysis... I have a size 45 Clem complete that > I adore, purchased in the last Riv lottery. I wanted dynamo lighting so I

[RBW] Clem wheel woes: To rebuild or not to build...

2022-03-21 Thread Sofie C
Help! I'm stuck in analysis paralysis... I have a size 45 Clem complete that I adore, purchased in the last Riv lottery. I wanted dynamo lighting so I had my local bike shop rebuild the stock front wheel with a SON hub. My clem feels quick enough for me - I'm a slow rider, and the weight

Re: [RBW] Re: Brooks B67 on a Clem or other upright bike

2022-03-21 Thread 'John Phillips' via RBW Owners Bunch
You might also need a seat post with more setback, like Nitto S83 or S84. I like the lugged Nitto S84, but everyone's different. John On Monday, March 21, 2022 at 12:35:08 PM UTC-7 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > Very good to hear. I can deal with that.:) > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 21,

[RBW] Re: Parts

2022-03-21 Thread Matthew Williams
Brooks B17 saddle: sold! Still available: Wheelset: $400 obo Cassette & derailleur (sold as a set): $60 obo On Mar 20, 2022, at 9:10 PM, Matthew Williams wrote: > Albatross bars, bar-end shifter mounts, levers, and grips: Sold! > > Still available: > > Wheelset: $400 obo > > Cassette &

Re: [RBW] Re: Brooks B67 on a Clem or other upright bike

2022-03-21 Thread Richard Rose
Very good to hear. I can deal with that.:) Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 21, 2022, at 2:08 PM, 'John Phillips' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > >  > If you were sliding off the front of the B67, next time angle the nose up > till the back is about level. Test ride and adjust until you no

[RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Clem L complete

2022-03-21 Thread Marc R
Sold On Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 10:33:42 PM UTC-7 Marc R wrote: > SPF, thanks for the interest and inquiries > > On Friday, March 18, 2022 at 2:29:29 PM UTC-7 Friend wrote: > >> Got any more pictures? >> >> On Friday, March 18, 2022 at 4:03:53 PM UTC-4 zac.te...@gmail.com wrote: >> >>> pm

[RBW] Re: Brooks B67 on a Clem or other upright bike

2022-03-21 Thread 'John Phillips' via RBW Owners Bunch
If you were sliding off the front of the B67, next time angle the nose up till the back is about level. Test ride and adjust until you no longer slide forward or back. The nose might look like it's pointing up in a dangerous direction, but I've never seen a well used B67 on a bike where the

Re: [RBW] Front Range Riv Riders? Atlantis curious in Boulder

2022-03-21 Thread Ben Mihovk
Good morning! I don't know how you'd define "a few hours," but I'm in Omaha, NE and have a 59cm. If for some strange reason you found yourself in town, you'd be more than welcome to give it a spin. I'm confident, though, that you'll encounter one a little closer to home. Ben in Omaha. On

Re: [RBW] Front Range Riv Riders? Atlantis curious in Boulder

2022-03-21 Thread Johnny Alien
Rivendell likes to put people in the MAX size possible. With the expanded geometry I am almost always at the top of one size and the very bottom of another. Rivendell has suggested the larger sizes but time has shown me that I prefer to be at the top of a size vs the bottom contrary to what

[RBW] Re: FS - Bags: Sackville TrunkSack & Makeshifter Outback Saddlebag

2022-03-21 Thread Huston
Listed specs on Outback saddlebag: 13" wide, 7" deep, 8" tall. Thanks, Huston On Monday, March 21, 2022 at 11:50:20 AM UTC-4 Friend wrote: > How big is the Makeshifter bag? Do you happen to have a product-page link? > > On Monday, March 21, 2022 at 9:55:26 AM UTC-4 Huston wrote: > >>

Re: [RBW] Brooks B67 on a Clem or other upright bike

2022-03-21 Thread Friend
Only complaint I have with my B67 on a very upright Joe App is that is squeaks. I imagine some oil would fix that though. On Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 8:28:36 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > I've used a couple of B 67s and B 68s and they are very definitely made > for the old-fashioned

[RBW] Re: FS - Bags: Sackville TrunkSack & Makeshifter Outback Saddlebag

2022-03-21 Thread Friend
How big is the Makeshifter bag? Do you happen to have a product-page link? On Monday, March 21, 2022 at 9:55:26 AM UTC-4 Huston wrote: > Greetings, > > Both of these bags are technically used but remain in like new condition: > > 1. Rivendell Sackville TrunkSack - Small, olive. I bought this

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto S83 post, Soma kickstand, Dynaplug

2022-03-21 Thread Sofie C
Seatpost sold. Kickstand and dynaplug still available. Feel free to make a reasonable offer! On Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 7:41:37 PM UTC-4 Sofie C wrote: > [image: image1.jpeg]Photos of scratches on seatpost > [image: image2.jpeg] > On Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 5:37:59 PM UTC-4 Sofie C wrote:

[RBW] FS - Bags: Sackville TrunkSack & Makeshifter Outback Saddlebag

2022-03-21 Thread Huston
Greetings, Both of these bags are technically used but remain in like new condition: 1. Rivendell Sackville TrunkSack - Small, olive. I bought this bag from a fellow list-member with the intention to change a Wald/bag setup for the smaller TrunkSack, but I've decided to stick with the basket

[RBW] Re: New ride video.

2022-03-21 Thread brendonoid
I would certainly like to see footage of your Bombadil bombing it! -- 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