Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone ride VO Quill Stem? pics? / Orange Appaloosa touch-up paint?

2022-10-23 Thread Jason Fuller
I found that the VO 31.8 2-bolt stem tended to slip at the clamp more than any other similar stem, so I will stick to 4-bolt clamp for the removable faceplate style going forward personally. Moreso than traditional single bolt stems, even! I like VO products but have a tough time justifying

Re: [RBW] Your preferred handlebar for longer rides

2022-10-23 Thread Corwin Zechar
Late to the party - but My favorite non-drop bars for any length ride are Albastache. Close second are Mustache bars. Not much difference between the two. Albastache are a little wider and have slightly less drop. I find it hard to tell the difference when switching between bikes though.

[RBW] Re: Video: Vintage lugged steel mixte restoration

2022-10-23 Thread J J
That was such a great, calming video, fantastic build, beautiful bike. Thanks Eric. On Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 8:10:00 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Last fall my partner inherited an old bike. It's an SR frame that her dad > purchased for her mom brand new in San Diego in 1987. It

Re: [RBW] Thinking about getting a 62 Quickbeam

2022-10-23 Thread Corwin Zechar
That is indeed a nice Quickbeam. Still shod with the original Suzue hubs. Rich-built to boot! Seems like the most reasonable deal in the best color. Corwin On Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 7:43:44 AM UTC-7 mmille...@gmail.com wrote: > Nice one on Facebook >

[RBW] Video: Vintage lugged steel mixte restoration

2022-10-23 Thread st nick
Of course I meant SR mixte.  Darn auto correct changed it. Paul in Dallas  . -- 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] Video: Vintage lugged steel mixte restoration

2022-10-23 Thread st nick
Eric, The SR mixture turned out really nice!Well done! Your shop is also terrific. I do my own wrenching but only dream of a well organized nice shop like yours.  I need to be inspired and get some organization going so I don't have to hunt for tools when I need them. I have a too tall 25" SR 

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie / Gus questions

2022-10-23 Thread Paul Clifton
@frahm - Awesome shot. Looks like a fun trail. Where is that? @Jason - The Knolly is definitely a fun bike, but I consider moving to a hard tail all the time. I just don't get wild enough to take advantage of a full suspension bike. I kind of think i would still like to have a bike with some

Re: [RBW] Pair O’ Platys in the Fall Foliage

2022-10-23 Thread Doug H.
I too spend time looking at my Clem L. It is a handsome/pretty/sexy/striking bicycle. And, it rides so well! I honestly cannot decide whether I like the looks of the Clem L or the Platypus more. In my eyes, the Clem L is a touch more brawny looking which I do like so I'll go with the Clem L

Re: [RBW] Pair O’ Platys in the Fall Foliage

2022-10-23 Thread Joe Bernard
Also the fall leaves are beautiful. Michigan looks like an amazing place to live and ride. On Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 8:53:06 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > "It’s such a delight to have a pretty bike to ride. I don’t care if that’s > shallow." > > I have a pretty bike to ride as well and

Re: [RBW] How many Clem Smith Jr. "L" owners are in Washington state ?

2022-10-23 Thread JAS
Kim, I’ve got a Clem L; getting together for a Clem ride would be fun! I love the French bakery in Olympia. Joyce Whidbey Island On Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 6:51:32 AM UTC-7 krhe...@gmail.com wrote: > Thank-you, Richard for the encouragement and your humor this morning. I > appreciate

[RBW] Re: Which is the best frame size for me? Pictures

2022-10-23 Thread lconley
The AHH looks like too tall of a frame to comfortably straddle the top tube when stopped and standing (given the seat heights) - it looks like a bike that I would ride. Having a long torso and short PBH, I always rode frames that were "too big" for me to get the handlebars up and further away.

Re: [RBW] Pair O’ Platys in the Fall Foliage

2022-10-23 Thread lconley
Nothing wrong with riding and enjoying a pretty bike. When someone tries to convince me to get a carbon bike, I always want to say that life is to short to ride an ugly bike, but I don't because that would be putting down their bike, so instead I just say that I am too heavy to ride a plastic

Re: [RBW] Your preferred handlebar for longer rides

2022-10-23 Thread Chris K
Thanks for the replies. I guess the answer is... all of the above! Billie, Choco, Albatross, Bosco, and some non-Riv options. On Friday, October 21, 2022 at 11:39:57 AM UTC-6 David Pulsipher wrote: > Albatross for everything. Have done four day tours with them, and short > rides. Everything in

Re: [RBW] Re: For sale Simplex Retrofriction shifters + Suntour hub

2022-10-23 Thread Ray Varella
Suntour XC9000 front hub is still available Included is a Suntour grease guard rear 36 hole freewheel hub never built, axle has been shortened to 130mm Thank you Ray On Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 7:54:06 AM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: > > Yes but the price has increased significantly. > On

[RBW] Re: For sale cheap, fenders plus a Riv cap

2022-10-23 Thread Ray Varella
Fenders are still available Thank you Ray On Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 9:32:39 AM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: > Hat is sold > > On Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 8:30:58 AM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: > >> [image: D6D317CA-068E-4000-ADEE-BDF63BE70A51.jpeg] >> >> On Sunday, October 16, 2022 at

Re: [RBW] How many Clem Smith Jr. "L" owners are in Washington state ?

2022-10-23 Thread Kim Hetzel
Thank-you, Richard for the encouragement and your humor this morning. I appreciate it. Kim Hetzel Yelm, WA. On Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 6:47:15 AM UTC-7 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > There must be more than a few? I cannot be present for a ride but am > always up for a conversation! I cannot

Re: [RBW] How many Clem Smith Jr. "L" owners are in Washington state ?

2022-10-23 Thread Richard Rose
There must be more than a few? I cannot be present for a ride but am always up for a conversation! I cannot stop riding or chatting about my “Low”. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 23, 2022, at 9:16 AM, Kim Hetzel wrote: > >  > Hi, > > I am curious as to how many RBW List members own a Clem

[RBW] How many Clem Smith Jr. "L" owners are in Washington state ?

2022-10-23 Thread Kim Hetzel
Hi, I am curious as to how many RBW List members own a Clem Smith Jr. "L" bicycle in Washington state ? How many of you live in and/or near Olympia or Tacoma with a Clem Smith Jr. "L" ? I'm interested in sharing conversation and pictures with the possibility of riding together. Thank-you.

[RBW] Re: Which is the best frame size for me? Pictures

2022-10-23 Thread Garth
Both ! Ride both and enjoy them, and that's that. -- 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 view

[RBW] Re: Which is the best frame size for me? Pictures

2022-10-23 Thread brendonoid
Saddle height is easily adjusted, which bike has the more comfortable reach? Stem length is also adjustable with more difficulty, so it depends on what you personally prefer. On Sunday, 23 October 2022 at 07:58:36 UTC+8 John Hawrylak wrote: > I would say which ever one fits you better wrt