Re: [RBW] Re: Suggestions for smallest-possible reading glasses or monocle

2022-06-02 Thread Andrew Letton
I forgot to add that I also carry supercheapo folding reading glasses from the dollar store as emergency, high magnification backup glasses. The ones I've found fold up and go in a case that is about 1" x 1" x 2".HTH,Andrew On Friday, June 3, 2022, 01:06:07 PM GMT+10, Andrew Letton wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Suggestions for smallest-possible reading glasses or monocle

2022-06-02 Thread Andrew Letton
I've been riding with these cheap "cheaters" from Duluth Trading for years: https://www.duluthtrading.com/wrap-style-clear-cheaters-82382.html#lang=default=duluth=cheaters=2 They also have a "dark" version:

Re: [RBW] ISO Brooklyn Riv Bike 'Gang'

2022-06-02 Thread Justin Kennedy
I would love to join. Let me check the calendar and get back to you guys. Later preferable for me too, Kai. On Thu, Jun 2, 2022 at 3:35 PM Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY < kaiviers...@gmail.com> wrote: > Forts and friends! https://photos.app.goo.gl/pcwSpzmpWEvBTixM7 <—ft. > Tilden awhile back, with the

Re: [RBW] ISO Brooklyn Riv Bike 'Gang'

2022-06-02 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Forts and friends! https://photos.app.goo.gl/pcwSpzmpWEvBTixM7 <—ft. Tilden awhile back, with the good graffiti That’s an always fun trip, when you thinking to start? I’d be able to do a later in the day ride, leaving after 2:30ish?, but with so much to see out there, I would understand if

[RBW] Re: FS: A bunch of nice parts I was accumulating for a build that isn't happening

2022-06-02 Thread Eric Marth
Oh man people gonna be groaning over those Ortho Bars On Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 2:07:23 PM UTC-4 Stuart Lovinggood wrote: > Interested in the Ortho bars. Sent a PM but unsure if it went through, > been a hot minute since I used Google Groups. > > On Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 9:29:50 AM

RE: [RBW] Re: FS Rambouillet and Atlantis bikes

2022-06-02 Thread Jack Shea
Sean, Thanks for your kind words. I just completed the sale of both bikes today. Jack Sent from Mail for Windows From: Sean BulthuisSent: Thursday, June 2, 2022 11:30 AMTo: RBW Owners BunchSubject: [RBW] Re: FS Rambouillet and Atlantis bikes You have my heartfelt condolences, as well, Jack.  I

Re: [RBW] ISO Brooklyn Riv Bike 'Gang'

2022-06-02 Thread Alan LaVine
I will be out of town but would love to another time. Never did that ride! Alan Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 2, 2022, at 3:58 PM, Minh wrote: > > hey all bringing this to the top. i have a free weekend 18th-19th, so > proposing a ride down to Far Rockaway, anyone else around want to join?

Re: [RBW] ISO Brooklyn Riv Bike 'Gang'

2022-06-02 Thread Minh
hey all bringing this to the top. i have a free weekend 18th-19th, so proposing a ride down to Far Rockaway, anyone else around want to join? Ride down, stop at Fort for pictures, get some tacos or other beach food. could do Sat or Sunday, or even Monday if you have the day off! On

Re: [RBW] Re: Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

2022-06-02 Thread George Schick
Curtis - Type 3 also, after the dust has settled, seems to entitle bragging rights whereas the first two types don't. On Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 11:02:37 AM UTC-5 Curtis wrote: > Toshi it sounds like you are describing a Type 2 activity. > > https://goeast.ems.com/three-types-of-fun/ > >

[RBW] Re: FS: A bunch of nice parts I was accumulating for a build that isn't happening

2022-06-02 Thread Stuart Lovinggood
Interested in the Ortho bars. Sent a PM but unsure if it went through, been a hot minute since I used Google Groups. On Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 9:29:50 AM UTC-7 Seth wrote: > I have a bunch of parts that I was accumulating for a new Riv build I was > hoping to do (Susie or Atlantis) but I

Re: [RBW] Re: Hillibikes are so close!

2022-06-02 Thread Ryan Frahm
Exciting news Wally! Can’t wait to see it built up! On Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 10:53:34 AM UTC-7 Ryan Frahm wrote: > Beautiful shot and build Eric, looks great! The color really looks nice in > the sunlight. > > On Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 10:35:38 AM UTC-7 wallye...@gmail.com wrote: > >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Hillibikes are so close!

2022-06-02 Thread Ryan Frahm
Beautiful shot and build Eric, looks great! The color really looks nice in the sunlight. On Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 10:35:38 AM UTC-7 wallye...@gmail.com wrote: > Lovely build! is that an 11 speed cassette? I'm going 1x11 with Shimano > (11-51) cassette and RD. > > > GREAT NEWS! My Gus

Re: [RBW] Re: Hillibikes are so close!

2022-06-02 Thread Wally Estrella
Lovely build! is that an 11 speed cassette? I'm going 1x11 with Shimano (11-51) cassette and RD. GREAT NEWS! My Gus arrived yesterday (6-1). VERY GOOD news! He's getting framesaved before this week-end. Good news! I'm finally going on that bikepacking trip in Cape Cod that's been in the

[RBW] Re: Trouble posting help requested

2022-06-02 Thread aeroperf
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Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

2022-06-02 Thread Ryan Frahm
Ordered some 2 piece Silver cranks when they came in stock. They were going to ship them with my frameset to save some waste. Got the shipping confirmation and was so excited! Looked at the package details and it isn’t heavy enough for both. The wait continues… At least I have another part to

Re: [RBW] Re: Who got the first ever Rosco Platypus?

2022-06-02 Thread Joe Mullins
Nice looking bike! I got see it in person at Riv and I have to say it looks right at home in the wild with all that cargo on it! Might I ask, how much of a load are you rocking in that photo and how is the bike handling it? Joe in Los Angeles > On Jun 2, 2022, at 9:31 AM, Zach Hale wrote: >

Re: [RBW] WTB / ISO Paul Racer Long Version

2022-06-02 Thread mikel66...@juno.com
the Racer centerbolts are easily swappable when converting to nutted from recessed -- 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] WTB: 65cm Clem H (or something similar)

2022-06-02 Thread Jack Thomson
Hello, As the title says I’m looking to find something more in the All Road category with a budget of around 2500 USD (for something built up, or for a gaggle of compatible parts with a frame). Height - 6’8” PBH~101cm Ive seen the new 64cm Clem L they’ve got on the website but the

[RBW] Re: 65cm Clem Smith Jr Build / First ride

2022-06-02 Thread Lance Terry
I honestly never thought of using my Happysack on the front until I saw your pictures. tried it out and it works great. Thanks for the tip. On Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 9:01:14 AM UTC-6 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > That there's a well worn B Lumotec IQ. It's lit up a lot of paths over >

[RBW] Re: 65cm Clem Smith Jr Build / First ride

2022-06-02 Thread Michael Waldschmidt
Mackenzy, Pretty picture, nice bike! Kainalu, your’s is also great. I’m looking at getting a Clem for myself, too. I know you both have 64cm bikes. Kainalu, how tall are you? I’m 6’8” with a 100 pbh. Do either of you have anything else you could add about how you like your Clem. Also,

[RBW] Re: Suggestions for smallest-possible reading glasses or monocle

2022-06-02 Thread 'thwart' via RBW Owners Bunch
Ever since a mid-ride episode of both myself and my riding partner being unable to make out the text on our phone's Google maps (on a 60th birthday ride, no less), I've been using bifocal cycling glasses. Photosensitive Tifosi's is the current fave for a budget-minded rider like me. 1.5

[RBW] Trade: My 58 Hillborne for your similarly sized Clem L

2022-06-02 Thread ryan carey
I'm curious if anyone would like to trade their Clem for my Hillborne. I'll add photos/specs if there's any interest. Hope everyone is staying healthy! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: FS Rambouillet and Atlantis bikes

2022-06-02 Thread Sean Bulthuis
You have my heartfelt condolences, as well, Jack. I agree with Julian about the builds and how your brother cared for his investments. Likely in the hopes of blessing the next person to proudly own them. Thank you for sharing your brother's passion with the world. I am hunting for a 64 cm

[RBW] Trouble posting help requested

2022-06-02 Thread Steve Fiduccia
Hi, I've been trying to post to the group for the better part of an hour with no luck. I keep getting message is too long response but my text is shorter than a lot of what I see already posted. I'm attempting to attach a few photos either in the message window or attached. Could that be the

[RBW] WTB / ISO Paul Racer Long Version

2022-06-02 Thread Paul Geall
Hello All, I’m looking for a pair of Paul Racer Brakes in the Long Version 57-67. Black or Silver is fine. Recessed is preferred. If not I believe (?) I can get an adapter from Paul Comp.. These are for an earlier Sam. Thank you Paul -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: My '99 Franklin Custom

2022-06-02 Thread Andy Beichler
Craig, I would love to see more pictures of that Condor. On Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 6:39:05 PM UTC-4 Craig Montgomery wrote: > The Franklin. Another All Rounder for the Ages. A "lifetime" bike. I see > Englishmen, back in the 40's-50's, riding the backroads on bikes like that. > Back when

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

2022-06-02 Thread Michael Connors
I recently bought Atlas rims and Sapim spokes directly from the Velocity website for my upcoming Atlantis. On Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 4:47:38 PM UTC-5 Mackenzy Albright wrote: > Since parts are hard to come by I had a bike shop friend help me scramble > together a build. I had spline disc

[RBW] FS: A bunch of nice parts I was accumulating for a build that isn't happening

2022-06-02 Thread Seth
I have a bunch of parts that I was accumulating for a new Riv build I was hoping to do (Susie or Atlantis) but I missed out on both presales. Luckily I managed to score a great used Appaloosa recently so all is well but this stuff now needs to go. Parts are all listed below with links to

Re: [RBW] Re: Erik's new Gus. Questions.

2022-06-02 Thread Hoch in ut
Make sure a 3” tire will be enough for you. I’ve ridden deep sand in southern Utah. 3” tires (Chupacabra and XR4) were ok. You’re still putting out a ton of wattage to keep going, especially on climbs. Nothing beats fat tires. 4” or bigger. Get yourself a fat bike with light carbon rims and

[RBW] Re: Anyone using an ABUS frame lock on a CLEM JR?

2022-06-02 Thread Frakern
I set up an abus frame lock on my wife's 52cm Clem and I don't recall it was particularly hard to install. She's got 62x2.15 schwalbe big ben tires on it and SKS fenders. I also installed the same lock on my Cheviot that I use as an everyday ride-around-town bike. I really like it since it's

Re: [RBW] Re: Craigslist (and others) Bikes For Sale: 3

2022-06-02 Thread Danzem
Clementine 59cm $2000 San Francisco, CA https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-rivendell-clem-black-59/7487590750.html On Monday, May 23, 2022 at 12:38:01 PM UTC-7 Max S wrote: > Indeed... some people must be clueless. Plus, that saddle slammed all the > way back on its rails -

[RBW] Re: Craigslist (and others) Bikes For Sale: 3

2022-06-02 Thread AZinDC
Hubbuhubbuh Large 3200 Washington, DC https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/bik/d/washington-large-rivendell-hubbuhubbah/7484571735.html On Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 12:09:59 AM UTC-4 Matthew Williams wrote: > Clementine > 52cm > 2000 > San Antonio, TX > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

2022-06-02 Thread Curtis McKenzie
Toshi it sounds like you are describing a Type 2 activity. https://goeast.ems.com/three-types-of-fun/ Peace Curtis On Thu, Jun 2, 2022, 8:47 AM Toshi Takeuchi wrote: > Hi Leah, > > Congrats on your Clem ride (I would have been lying on the asphalt going > over 180 bpm!). Do you think it was

Re: [RBW] Re: Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

2022-06-02 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Hi Leah, Congrats on your Clem ride (I would have been lying on the asphalt going over 180 bpm!). Do you think it was more enjoyable now that it's been a few days? In my randonneuring rides, there is a common phenomenon known as randonesia, where the farther away from the suffering you get, the

[RBW] Re: Runabout Goods Waxed Shelter Cloth Canvas Anorak

2022-06-02 Thread Dave Grossman
SOLD On Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 5:20:59 PM UTC-5 Dave Grossman wrote: > This is a great piece for riding and other outdoor pursuits. It is MUSA > and made of British Milleran Waxed Canvas. It has a drawcord to cinch at > the waist, and extended rear, and has no zippers to break. > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Stubby Front Derailleur with a triple crank?

2022-06-02 Thread lconley
A lot of hand wringing and worry over a simple front derailleur - don't over think it. Front derailleurs with flat cage plates are extremely versatile. An ancient Campagnolo Nuovo Record "racing" double derailleur from the seventies (pretty much the same design as in the sixties) will shift