[RBW] FS Custom 650b wheelset

2023-02-15 Thread richdpow...@gmail.com
Cross-posted to Ibob Velocity Atlas wheel set 650b 32-hole Sapim Race DB 2.0-1.8-2.0 silver spokes, brass nipples. Deore rear hub (135 mm) 8, 9, 10 Speed Shimano 400 front, both black. Note rims have a few small blemishes. Pictures of marks are available. The marks are minor and you might

[RBW] Re: Riv Riders in Western NC

2023-02-15 Thread Franklyn Wu
I live no where near Asheville (in Berkeley, CA) but my wife was born in Asheville and grew up in Greenville, SC, and I visited the Upstate/Western NC plenty between 2006 and 2019. Here is the selfish bit: I will be visiting the upstate area from 2/22-2/28, maybe you guys can arrange the get

Re: [RBW] Re: Proper(?) fitting of a Bosco or similar handlebar & Nitto V5 stem

2023-02-15 Thread Richard Rose
Patrick, the four bolt FacePlater on my Clem is holding the Bosco quite well so far. I do wonder if carbon paste would help it further? Same for the Soma Shotwell 4 bolt threadless stem currently holding the Bosco on my Gus. But, I’ve yet to hit the rough stuff with it.Sent from my iPhoneOn Feb

[RBW] Re: Riv Riders in Western NC

2023-02-15 Thread Suntour Jim
Same goes for me - Knoxville is only 2 hours away from Asheville. A group ride would be great. Jim Bailey Knoxville, TN On Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 2:31:49 PM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > I'm only 5 to 5.5 hours away from Asheville and/or Boone. I'm in Central > KY. There's a

Re: [RBW] Re: Proper(?) fitting of a Bosco or similar handlebar & Nitto V5 stem

2023-02-15 Thread greenteadrinkers
Thanks for the Moonshiner compliments! Patrick - I can't speak to a 4-bolt faceplate threadless. Currently, I have a Bosco with a Technomic on my Simple One, the stem is over-tightened and is now stable without slipping. That said, I'm not sure I'd venture over anything rougher than moderate

[RBW] ISO/WTB: Aluminum insert for carbon steerer tubes

2023-02-15 Thread Eric M Cardella
This might not be entirely bob-ish, but I’m seeking an alloy insert for the inside of a carbon steerer tube. The one reputable option I can find online is sold out: https://www.bigandtallbike.com/Steer-Tube-insert-for-carbon-fork--238mm-Diameter_p_380.html. If anyone has a lead or

[RBW] Re: 650b or 700 Bombadil frame question

2023-02-15 Thread Leslie
I built up my 56 Bomba w/ NeoMotos originally; then I swapped and was running my Ram's 700c wheelset (I am using Motolite brakes, so I could slide the pads up to fit the 700c wheel). I did go back to 650b on the Bomba, built a 650b wheelset for the Ram (and am running the 700c wheelset on

Re: [RBW] Re: Bombadil and Hunqapillar origins: The definitive thread

2023-02-15 Thread Leslie
I'd originally put a deposit down on a normal Bomba (56, a 650b); then they started talking about the diaga-Bomba, and I called in, paid the diff, upgraded to it instead. When I first built up my Bomba, I was running 2.4 NeoMotos on it (under fenders).I then tried out swapping to my

[RBW] Re: FS: Rambouillet 58cm Orange

2023-02-15 Thread Damien
Beautiful bike! Whoever gets this appears to be getting a fabulous deal. If only it were a 54... On Tuesday, 14 February 2023 at 14:17:51 UTC-5 jmlmu...@gmail.com wrote: > Ben is a great guy and a fun riding partner. We've ridden together many > times with this bike and I can say $1500 sounds

[RBW] Re: any bike photos of bikes with the Dia compe 980's?

2023-02-15 Thread Nick Payne
On Wednesday, 15 February 2023 at 2:45:51 am UTC+11 JohnS wrote: Nick, that's one clean Appaloosa! Did you just give it a refurb? I'm in the process of giving my QB one. No, the bike has been sitting in my back room for a while as all my cycling lately has been unloaded riding on other bikes. I

[RBW] Re: Riv Riders in Western NC

2023-02-15 Thread Brian Turner
I'm only 5 to 5.5 hours away from Asheville and/or Boone. I'm in Central KY. There's a handful of us Riv riders here who would probably consider making the drive if there was a meetup planned in that area! On Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 2:24:27 PM UTC-5 steve...@gmail.com wrote: > Dick,

[RBW] Re: Riv Riders in Western NC

2023-02-15 Thread Steve
Dick, just saying "thank you" for kicking off this thread. Interesting to see the number of Riv riders in the area. If you ever take a notion to organize a Brevard area ride for Riv riders (and Riv curious, like myself) I'd be interested. Between the Brevard paved greenway network, the dirt

Re: [RBW] Re: Proper(?) fitting of a Bosco or similar handlebar & Nitto V5 stem

2023-02-15 Thread Patrick Moore
I forgot to add: Very nice Moonshiner. And: too bad that the Moonshiner takes 650Bs and not 700Cs; otherwise I'd be very interested indeed. But despite Jan's deprecation, in my own not inconsiderable experience, taller tires do very much float better over sand and more smoothly over small

Re: [RBW] Re: Proper(?) fitting of a Bosco or similar handlebar & Nitto V5 stem

2023-02-15 Thread Patrick Moore
Interesting; I just glommed on the V5, which I'd not seen before. It seems to be a good design for bars where the moment of force is relatively high, like many of the current Rivendell bars. Curious: I can see how a Technomic would be wholly overwhelmed by a Bosco. But what about a wide-faced,

[RBW] Re: FS: Wolbis/Susie

2023-02-15 Thread Ryan Frahm
Frameset: $1700 + Shipping (size large dark gold) Wheels: $650 + Shipping (Rich built Cliffhangers with WI hubs) On Friday, February 10, 2023 at 11:26:15 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: > I’d definitely prefer to just sell this complete so offers are welcome! I > will entertain offers on the

Re: [RBW] Re: Proper(?) fitting of a Bosco or similar handlebar & Nitto V5 stem

2023-02-15 Thread Richard Rose
Thanks for the input. I have a Bosco on my Clem with a four bolt FacePlater. It does not slip but I had to re-torque a couple of times. But the Gus will see more rough stuff. I have a Soma Shotwell on the Gus now but it’s a bit short. I will likely get a V5. BTW, nice Moonshiner.Sent from my

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Tallux Stem - 11cm, 25.4mm

2023-02-15 Thread David B
Looking to swap up the stem on my Clem - originally built this with Albatross bars, switched to Wavie which I've been running for a few years, but the 12cm stem has always been a touch long. Interested to see how a 11cm would feel. Also doing a canti to v-brake swap so figured this would be a