Re: [RBW] Favorite clip-in/flat pedal combo?

2024-04-29 Thread Austin L
f to maneuver the bike around. also easier to get a bike or two into the back of a car with the pedals off. Austin On Monday, April 29, 2024 at 8:42:44 AM UTC-7 John Bokman wrote: > Thanks everyone for all the good ideas. > > I’m now thinking I might try the Ezy system from MKS. > >

Re: [RBW] FS: Swift Cascade rolltop Pannier set, maybe a Fab's Chest large

2024-04-10 Thread Austin Plocher
t from my iPhone > > On Apr 8, 2024, at 9:52 AM, Austin Plocher wrote: > > Swift Pannier Set - $175 > > 2x Panniers: vinyl interior lining, external zip pocket, carrying handle, > reflective strips, hook and bungee cord mounting system, D-rings... Don't > have exact spe

Re: [RBW] WTT: Large Fab's Chest for Small

2023-08-15 Thread Austin Moore
Hi Austin Have a small in waxed blue that I only used a few times that I’m looking to sell. Cheers Austin On Mon, Aug 14, 2023 at 4:02 PM Austin Plocher wrote: > Probably unlikely as the small's seem very in-demand, but putting out > there. Lightly used Fab's chest large burgun

[RBW] WTT: Large Fab's Chest for Small

2023-08-14 Thread Austin Plocher
Probably unlikely as the small's seem very in-demand, but putting out there. Lightly used Fab's chest large burgundy classic waxed -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

2023-04-17 Thread Austin L
I like the American Classic setback posts. Occasionally they come up in 28.6. Another option if you have a makerspace or friend with a lathe is to turn down a 27.2. Austin On Monday, April 17, 2023 at 3:22:34 PM UTC-7 Garth wrote: > Yes. Leah, for you to use the S-84, the lugged one w

[RBW] Re: Items FS: Bridgestone RB-1, Albastache Bars, Stems, & more

2022-03-26 Thread Austin B.
75mm, 50/34 - $35 *SOLD* On Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 9:32:13 PM UTC-4 Austin B. wrote: > *Updates...* > > *1989 Bridgestone RB-1 63cm - $450 - SOLD* > Details are in the Facebook post. Prefer a local sale but I will ship to > list members at buyer's expense. Can arrange a

[RBW] Re: Items FS: Bridgestone RB-1, Albastache Bars, Stems, & more

2022-03-23 Thread Austin B.
lamp - $40 *SOLD* Nitto Technomic, 100mm, 26.0 clamp (kinda scratched) - $15 *SOLD* VO Quill Stem, 90mm, 26.0 clamp - $20 Soma Layback Seatpost, Black, 27.2mm - $15 *SOLD* Shimano 105 Crankset, 175mm, 50/34 - $35 On Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 12:32:53 PM UTC-4 Austin B. wrote: > *1989 Bridgesto

[RBW] Re: Items FS: Bridgestone RB-1, Albastache Bars, Stems, & more

2022-03-16 Thread Austin B.
D PENDING PICKUP* Nitto Technomic, 100mm, 26.0 clamp (kinda scratched) - $15 *SOLD PENDING PICKUP* VO Quill Stem, 90mm, 26.0 clamp - $20 Soma Layback Seatpost, Black, 27.2mm - $15 Shimano 105 Crankset, 175mm, 50/34 - $35 On Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 11:51:07 AM UTC-4 Austin B. wrote: > Update:

[RBW] Re: Items FS: Bridgestone RB-1, Albastache Bars, Stems, & more

2022-03-13 Thread Austin B.
PENDING PAYMENT* Nitto Technomic, 100mm, 26.0 clamp (kinda scratched) - $15 *SOLD PENDING PAYMENT* VO Quill Stem, 90mm, 26.0 clamp - $20 Soma Layback Seatpost, Black, 27.2mm - $15 Shimano 105 Crankset, 175mm, 50/34 - $35 On Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 8:54:56 AM UTC-4 Austin B. wrote: > Corr

[RBW] Re: Items FS: Bridgestone RB-1, Albastache Bars, Stems, & more

2022-03-13 Thread Austin B.
$35 On Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 8:53:10 AM UTC-4 Austin B. wrote: > Continuing the downsizing of my bike stable... > > *1989 Bridgestone RB-1 63cm - $450* > Details are in the Facebook post. Prefer a local sale but I will ship to > list members at buyer's expense. Can arrang

[RBW] Items FS: Bridgestone RB-1, Albastache Bars, Stems, & more

2022-03-13 Thread Austin B.
cratched) - $15 VO Quill Stem, 90mm, 26.0 clamp - $20 Soma Layback Seatpost, Black, 27.2mm - $15 Shimano 105 Crankset, 175mm, 50/34 - $35 Buyers pay shipping. Can combine multiple items. Thanks, Austin B. Sykesville, MD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] FS: 63cm Roadeo (at Westminster, MD Bike Swap 2/13)

2022-02-10 Thread Austin B.
als I think that's it. And yes, they are expensive. I'll pour myself a nice, expensive glass of scotch the day they get off my auto insurance policy. Austin On Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 8:28:08 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > Sheesh: Entire bike $1K below frame list; what&

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

2022-01-22 Thread Austin Plocher
I ride prospect park on my roadini often, would be happy to link up! On Friday, January 21, 2022 at 10:38:44 PM UTC-5 Lucky wrote: > Hi Minh, I’m not from NY so unfortunately can’t join your gang but I sure > would enjoy if you posted some pics of your “over the top” Quickbeam! I’m a > fan of

Re: [RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho Bars in stock at Crust

2022-01-16 Thread Austin Moore
have hope that’s true and they’ll have more in stock soon rather then wait a year or more for the next order if they do re order. Aside from that they have a very elegant shape to them. Austin On Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 12:46 PM 'John Phillips' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunc

Re: [RBW] New Craigslist/others thread

2022-01-12 Thread Austin Plocher
Friend's '87 Specialized Stumpjumper made up into a real *nice *commuter, could-be tourer Size: 22.5 Lotta good info in the posting https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bik/d/brooklyn-1987-specialized-stumpjumper/7431637139.html On Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 5:03:22 PM UTC-5 Matthew Williams wr

[RBW] Re: Show Me Your Roadeo!

2021-09-21 Thread Austin B.
@Tim: Measurements from my 63cm Roadeo: HT length: 215mm Saddle Height: 83.5 Happy to take any other pics/measurements if you need. -Austin On Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 5:19:43 PM UTC-4 MCT wrote: > Tim, > > I missed the saddle height question. My saddle height is 81.5cm. &g

[RBW] Re: Show Me Your Roadeo!

2021-09-20 Thread Austin B.
ly does roads better. Austin On Monday, September 20, 2021 at 8:22:02 PM UTC-4 Mike Godwin wrote: > To John G, > if it were a 62 cm Roadeo (I know, they don't come off the peg in that > size) I would still have the Roadeo and John may still have the Atlantis. > > Mike

[RBW] Re: Cycling apps for Apple Watch

2021-06-30 Thread Austin B.
I use the built-in Apple Workouts app and then sync it with Strava. Works great. -Austin On Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 12:21:41 PM UTC-4 Robert Hakim wrote: > I really like Ride With GPS! > Pretty similar to strava, but it doesn't have the KOM/social competitive > features tha

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Bars, Tallux Stem, Tektro Brakes

2021-03-16 Thread Austin B.
All items are sold. On Monday, March 15, 2021 at 12:14:36 PM UTC-4 Austin B. wrote: > Tallux and Noodle are sold. > > All other items are pending. > > On Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 9:01:56 PM UTC-4 Austin B. wrote: > >> Tallux is sold. >> Noodle is pending. >>

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Bars, Tallux Stem, Tektro Brakes

2021-03-15 Thread Austin B.
Tallux and Noodle are sold. All other items are pending. On Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 9:01:56 PM UTC-4 Austin B. wrote: > Tallux is sold. > Noodle is pending. > > On Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 4:06:11 PM UTC-5 Austin B. wrote: > >> Cleaning out the parts bin of Riv-ish stu

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Bars, Tallux Stem, Tektro Brakes

2021-03-14 Thread Austin B.
Tallux is sold. Noodle is pending. On Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 4:06:11 PM UTC-5 Austin B. wrote: > Cleaning out the parts bin of Riv-ish stuff. Shipping (US only) is > additional. Local pickup in DC/Baltimore area is fine. > > Here's a link to pictures: https://

[RBW] FS: Nitto Bars, Tallux Stem, Tektro Brakes

2021-03-13 Thread Austin B.
46cm Nitto Noodle M177* *$45 - 46cm Nitto Mark's Bar M178* *$20 - 44cm Soma Hwy One* *$35 - 110mm Nitto Tallux Stem* *$25 - Tektro R539 F/R Brakeset* Thanks, Austin B. in MD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Re: In Praise of the Roadini

2021-01-06 Thread Austin Plocher
I'm in the process of building up my first Riv, a silver Roadini, and this thread has me mighty excited. Thanks all, On Monday, January 4, 2021 at 9:46:01 PM UTC-5 Jeff B wrote: > Seems I can only post 1 at a time in this thread. Must have been something > with the google change, -- You recei

[RBW] Re: FS: 62cm Sam Hillborne F/F/HS

2020-10-03 Thread Austin B.
Sam is sold. On Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 3:29:03 PM UTC-4 Austin B. wrote: > Forgot to post the link to pictures: > https://photos.app.goo.gl/veBprKW1PaSaxBiQA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: FS: 62cm Sam Hillborne F/F/HS

2020-09-30 Thread Austin B.
Forgot to post the link to pictures: https://photos.app.goo.gl/veBprKW1PaSaxBiQA -- 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..

[RBW] FS: 62cm Sam Hillborne F/F/HS

2020-09-30 Thread Austin B.
some Newbaums, but you don't see it unless you're looking for it. It just doesn't see much action and takes up a lot of space. $790. Prefer local pickup in DC/Baltimore area. Will consider shipping if buyer arranges/pays associated shipping costs. Austin in MD -- You received t

[RBW] Re: Paul Mini Moto brakes

2020-07-26 Thread Austin B.
afety. They are easy to install and setup. Best, Austin in MD On Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 12:02:10 PM UTC-4, Ryan M. wrote: > > Has anybody used Paul Components Mini Moto brakes and if so, how did you > like them? How big of a tire can you use with them? I had a V-brake break > on

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse Tires with tubes

2020-06-15 Thread Austin B.
I run Barlow Pass EL's tubed on my BMC Monstercross. No flats in two years. It rides like buttah. -Austin On Monday, June 15, 2020 at 9:37:46 AM UTC-4, Brady Smith wrote: > > I’ve been Herse-curious for a while, but have always decided against them > due to concerns ab

[RBW] Re: Favorite Rivendell model names?

2020-06-04 Thread Austin B.
Favorites: - Hunqapillar - Appaloosa Least Favorites: - Romulus - Roadeo - Roadini - "Hillibike" and related anagram names Maybe they should stay away from names beginning with "R" Austin in MD -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

2020-05-25 Thread Austin B.
It’s Memorial Day weekend. It’s officially too late for snow! -- 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.

[RBW] Re: Brake lever preference with Nitto Noodles

2020-05-18 Thread Austin B.
hat may be what you describe as "boxy." The Shimanos are too narrow for me (but then I have bigger hands). Austin -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Admissions of Things You Ought to Have Known But Did Not: A Thread

2020-05-13 Thread Austin B.
I generally only apply this approach when it comes to wheels and frame repair. My attempts to true a wheel only made it worse. Austin On Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 6:23:48 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > A good rule to bear in mind is, if you don't know what you're do

[RBW] Re: Admissions of Things You Ought to Have Known But Did Not: A Thread

2020-05-13 Thread Austin B.
derstanding of these BB on my part. And despite swearing off square-taper BBs, I am actually running one on my Roadeo which I've installed successfully myself on two different bikes. Learning has occurred. Austin in MD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

Re: [RBW] Re: Photos of my Roadeo, set up for brevets

2020-05-11 Thread Austin B.
in Monstercross which has loads of clearance over my 38 Barlow Pass's. Austin in MD -- 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-owner

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne Fork replacement

2020-05-09 Thread Austin B.
Wow--hope you weren't on the bike when THAT happened. And if you were I hope you're OK. Soma sells some 1" replacement forks. Here's a link to one but you'd have to go with canti posts and go to a threadless stem. https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/product/soma-fork-classic-curve-cx-trekking-3321?

Re: [RBW] Re: Group Riding / New Covid-19 World

2020-03-15 Thread Austin B.
No over the shoulder loogies applies at all times, not just during pandemics! And here's something that will eat up 8 minutes of your isolation if you've never seen it: The Backwards Bicycle Brain https://youtu.be/MFzDaBzBlL0 Cheers, Austin Sykesville, MD On Sunday, March 15,

[RBW] Re: WTB Nitto Dirt Drop Stem 80mm, 26.0

2020-02-27 Thread Austin B.
orrible condition but they're never really too pretty to begin with. I can > send photos tonight when I can grab it from storage. I'd happily trade for > the technomic. > > On Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 6:45:06 PM UTC-5, Austin B. wrote: >> >> Willing to buy

[RBW] WTB Nitto Dirt Drop Stem 80mm, 26.0

2020-02-26 Thread Austin B.
Willing to buy or trade for another stem: 70mm Technomic 110mm Tallux Thanks, Austin Sykesville, MD -- 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 ema

[RBW] Re: New ROADEO

2020-01-16 Thread Austin B.
regrets with my choice. When I want to enjoy the rougher stuff, I swap out my wheelset for one with 43mm Gravelking SKs. Brilliant! And the Roadeo is a damn fine road bike--no quarrels there. Bottom line, I concur with Bill's ratings based on my experience. Austin -- You re

[RBW] Re: Favorite All-around Drive train?

2019-11-29 Thread Austin B.
width for their crankset which set up well and worked great. Not too wide on the Q--though now the crankset is on my Roadeo. Austin Sykesville, MD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Ride report: Latvia, Estonia, Finland

2019-11-26 Thread Austin B.
Quite an adventure! Austin B. -- 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 this discuss

[RBW] Re: 62 Sam Double Top Tube Builds

2019-11-17 Thread Austin B.
@Tom: I've a 93cm PBH, saddle height is 82cm. Just measured--standover is about 908mm with 42mm Cazaderos. @Reid: how do you like the 43mm Gravelkings? Austin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

Re: [RBW] Gus or Susie?/Threadless Weight vs Quill Weight?

2019-11-16 Thread Austin B.
Wolbis Slugstone -- 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 this discussion on the web visit htt

[RBW] Re: Gus or Susie?/Threadless Weight vs Quill Weight?

2019-11-16 Thread Austin B.
sion as well as it would allow you to better dial in fit. Despite his prickly reply, I do agree with Steve that the minuscule weight difference of the headset doesn't matter. Happy shopping, Austin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: 62 Sam Double Top Tube Builds

2019-11-15 Thread Austin B.
@PaulS Someday maybe. I have Paul Minimoto's on my Black Mountain Monstercross and they are by FAR the best brakes I have ever used! Worth every penny. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: 62 Sam Double Top Tube Builds

2019-11-15 Thread Austin B.
I've had a lot of different configurations for my 62 Sam. Current version is running Albastache bars. Wish it had canti's. Removing wide tires with the Tektro 559's is a pain. Lots of photos here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/LZDRZ23JhgI4lXd52 Austin -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: It's getting to be that time of year again: Time to order stuff from Rivendell

2019-11-09 Thread Austin B.
bes, cables, several rolls of Newbaums, etc. Oh and I've been meaning to buy a bell forever but always forget to--so I picked up a copper Crane bell. I want some 1" headset spacers but they don't seem to sell them online. I'll give RBW a ring in a bit and see if they can a

[RBW] Re: Roadini Clearance

2019-10-27 Thread Austin B.
f what the frame should be doing. My wife has 35 Compass Bon Jon's on her Roadini--they do it all, road & occasional gravel. Austin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rece

[RBW] Re: WTB 58 Sam Hillborne

2019-10-27 Thread Austin B.
Here's a 56 Sam for sale: https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/bik/d/kensington-rivendell-sam-hillborne-56cm/7002400082.html -- 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

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

2019-10-13 Thread Austin B.
@j.schwartz That is a SWEET Appa you built up. Don't see too many of them with drops, but I like! Austin B. Sykesville, MD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on gravel "races" and events

2019-10-13 Thread Austin B.
mportantly, ride your own ride to maximize your enjoyment & experience. Screw what anyone else thinks! -Austin -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Fall Web Specials at Rivbike

2019-10-06 Thread Austin B.
Very glad I'm not the only one with an affliction for buying bikes I don't need! Austin Sykesville, MD -- 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, s

[RBW] Build + Small Ride Report: Testing out my new Hillborne!

2019-09-23 Thread Austin B.
That is a NICE looking build! I especially approve of all that mud caked on the underside of the down tube. I too have my Sam set up off-roadish and with some black components. It’s great for offroad as long as you don’t load it up to heavily. Enjoy! Austin -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: RBW 25 -Atlantic side of things

2019-09-22 Thread Austin B.
I really like seeing these pics of the East Coast RBW meetup this weekend. Looks like some fun riding with nice views and makes me want to get out on my Sam. There's pretty good riding here in MD but not so much with long distance vistas at elevation. Austin -- You received this me

[RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

2019-09-22 Thread Austin B.
Fullylugged wrote: "They usually kill off their best sellers in order to produce something more obscure that only the true faithful will find desirable." This is where I find myself scratching my head. I don't work in the bike industry, but I do work in product and have marketing experience. I

[RBW] Re: Brooks Cambium Stuffing

2019-09-18 Thread Austin B.
Ah, interesting. So on leather saddles it looks like it limits the stretching so it last longer. I don't know that there is much stretching to prevent on the Cambium saddles, but if enhances the ride I guess it makes sense. I wonder if it would help prevent the cracking that some Cambiums get?

[RBW] Re: Brooks Cambium Stuffing

2019-09-18 Thread Austin B.
Interesting, but I don't understand and have never seen this. What does the stuffing do? -- 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+un

[RBW] Re: 63cm Roadeo arrived from Seattle

2019-09-16 Thread Austin B.
es By my crude measure of holding a piece of paper against my screen parallel with the drops, it seems he generally angles them such that the drops point at the rear axle. Wish I had thought to look at this earlier... -Austin "Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every now and then" Bish

[RBW] Re: 63cm Roadeo arrived from Seattle

2019-09-15 Thread Austin B.
ground. But the levers feel oddly placed that way. So it appears I am to rotate the bars downward. But how much? Is there a "Standard" or is it a personal preference thing? There is surprisingly little on the 'net about these handlebars. Austin -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

2019-09-15 Thread Austin B.
ake mounts for 700c road wheels and canti's for 650b offroad wheels on the same bike? Has anyone ever done that? Austin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

[RBW] 63cm Roadeo arrived from Seattle

2019-09-14 Thread Austin B.
is bike). Some photos of what it looks like now. <https://photos.app.goo.gl/wsJpEBpmdgthfQYx5> Austin B Sykesville, MD -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa 700c to 650b via Paul motolite barkes

2019-09-05 Thread Austin B.
I'm wondering what you're looking to achieve. Appas take 55mm tires I think so I don't think you'll gain anything in tire width or more cush. Unless it's just that you want to tinker and see if it works for the fun of doing an experiment. Then I totally get why you&#

Re: [RBW] WTB: 63cm Roadeo (DC Area)

2019-09-02 Thread Austin B.
n seattle’s craigslist: > > > https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/bik/d/bellevue-rivendell-roadeo-63cm/6966376849.html > > Sky in new west > > On Aug 28, 2019, at 4:33 PM, Austin B. > > wrote: > > Hey all, > > If anyone has a 63cm Roadeo F/F/HS that isn't

[RBW] WTB: 63cm Roadeo (DC Area)

2019-08-28 Thread Austin B.
located in the DC Metro area, but am willing to cover shipping from elsewhere in the US. Thanks, Austin -- 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 e

[RBW] Re: Coffee Grinder Question

2019-06-02 Thread Austin B.
decent automatic burr grinder will produce a grind comparable to your Lido with way less effort but way more noise. The downside is that it will eat into your bike funds because they ain't cheap! Austin On Friday, May 31, 2019 at 12:28:45 PM UTC-4, Garth wrote: > > > Upon tasting t

[RBW] Re: IRD Roller Drive Headset

2018-07-16 Thread Austin B.
https://store.somafab.com/irdrothhe.html - On sale for 20% off through tonight if you use the promo code LuckySagan. > -- 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, sen

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day! Almost a trade of a Black Mountain Road for a LEO

2018-06-23 Thread Austin B.
Glad to hear I'm not the only one with the consistent bike reconfiguration affliction, er, hobby. Trust me I do it, too. I sweat all those details to the extreme while I’m > doing the build. Then after I ride it a few times I remember that a pound > here or there doesn’t matter all that much i

[RBW] RBW Facebook Owners Bunch - Now Open Group?

2018-06-22 Thread Austin B.
27;t post or comment a ton, but I'm less inclined to do so with it open & visible to all. -Austin B Sykesville, MD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving email

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day! Almost a trade of a Black Mountain Road for a LEO

2018-06-22 Thread Austin B.
It’s the Leo’s stack height that did it for me. I’m on a 62cm frame with a stack height of 636mm + 50mm of spacers + a VO tall stack stem. I’m at the top of my uncut 350mm steerer tube and my bars are still not quite level with my saddle. There aren’t too many XL frames out there that get the s

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day! Almost a trade of a Black Mountain Road for a LEO

2018-06-21 Thread Austin B.
all it "Leo" Bill, and not "Roadini." If you don't mind, I might adopt that nomenclature (as I just did above, see that?) -Austin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Smokey with a chance of Scattered Showers

2018-06-21 Thread Austin B.
Thanks Patrick. Talking less weight on the rim with the Steliacoms--what were you running that you're comparing them to? And long sleeves? It's almost July! You must be at a high elevation. -Austin On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 5:07:27 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > In

[RBW] Testing and Learning with Sam Hillborne...unexpected results

2018-06-17 Thread Austin B.
I swapped the Cazaderos and Albastaches on my Sam and put it back into stripped down pavement mode, with Compass Bon Jon’s and drop bars, largely for the purpose testing a quill stem adapter + threadless stem for possible use on a new 61cm Roadini (it’s orange!!) where I’ll be transferring c

[RBW] Re: 58 Appaloosa Build (a tale of two bike frames)

2018-06-17 Thread Austin B.
it's 10 minutes to swap wheels/cockpit. -Austin Sykesville, MD -- 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...

[RBW] Re: Notes on a new Sam Hillborne, Albastache handlebars, and on being "fast enough"

2018-06-15 Thread Austin B.
Similar story with my 62cm Sam. Noodles on a 90mm stem left me feeling stretched out no matter the bar height. Then I picked up an 80mm stem and an Albastache bar and it was glorious! I have it set up as my offroad trail bike with 42mm knobbies. -Austin Sykesville, MD -- You received this

[RBW] Re: My new Sam is complete!

2018-06-10 Thread Austin B.
That's a beaut! Like the copper highlights--they complement the black really nicely. So the 11-speed 105 RD takes a 9-speed cassette + bar ends just fine? I never would've thought to try that combo. And nice camera work with the wide-open aperture to blur the fore & backgro

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day! Almost a trade of a Black Mountain Road for a LEO

2018-06-08 Thread Austin B.
Thanks for the reply, Bill. I appreciate the time you took and, despite your claims to not having the vocabulary to reply, your comments were much more helpful than you might think. I now have a clear preference on which frame to choose. Thanks again! Austin -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day! Almost a trade of a Black Mountain Road for a LEO

2018-06-08 Thread Austin B.
ask because I ride a large frame, I'm mid-40's and want a tall stack, and I want a sporty, lively ride. I'm considering a Road+ vs a Roadini. Currently, I ride a Soma ES but the stack isn't quite high enough. And I have a strong desire for an orange bike--the orange Roadini

[RBW] Re: 57 vs 61 Roadini

2018-05-21 Thread Austin B.
easier to get the bars up with a higher stack + quill stem, but it might be worth a call to Mike at BMC to pick his brain. http://blackmtncycles.com/tech-info/mcd-road-frame-geometry/ Austin Sykesville, MD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RB

[RBW] Re: Canti Sam vs BMC monstercross

2018-05-14 Thread Austin B.
Curious myself--BMC/Mike V. seems to have as loyal a following as RBW has. I've got a Sam, but always wondered about how a Monster Cross compares ride-wise. Never ridden or even seen a BMC here in MD. Best, Austin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog and Coconut Oil

2018-05-12 Thread Austin B.
eplaceable food to let go of. He didn't try to get me off the low carb eating--how could he, all my other numbers were up! I will continue with my low-carb eating ways. It just works for me on so many levels. Austin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

[RBW] Eat Bacon Don't Jog and Coconut Oil

2018-05-12 Thread Austin B.
t the LDL number down. Curious what others do on this diet, what they've learned, and what their results have been. Please share! Austin Bishop Sykesville, MD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: FS: New Tektro R539 medium reach caliper brakes $28/shipped

2018-04-29 Thread Austin B.
Hi, are these still available? On Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 5:49:30 PM UTC-4, Paul M wrote: > > Hello, Purchased these for a road bike project and realized they have too > long of reach. New (except installed to see the fit). 47mm-57mm reach > with recessed style mounting. No brake shoes incl

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Quill Stem 70mm 26.0

2018-04-24 Thread Austin B.
Ooo, I never thought to cut it down. That’d potentially be an easy DIY project. Will be researching a bit on 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 em

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Quill Stem 70mm 26.0

2018-04-23 Thread Austin B.
oing on my wife's 50cm Roadini which has a short headtube that limits how low the Technomic can go (which is what's in there now). Feel free to PM me. Thanks! Austin Bishop Sykesville, MD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

[RBW] Re: My First Rivendell

2018-04-20 Thread Austin B.
Rivs these days (aka Turkey Vulture Gearing) that it looks so small to me. But hey, if it works then you're golden. I'm guessing it's a 62cm frame--I'll be happy to take it off your hands if you get bored with it. But then we all know that's not gonna happen! Enj

[RBW] Re: I think I'm going to throw up

2018-04-20 Thread Austin B.
Nice! Go to an auto parts store and get some glossy spray can clear coat. It'll look better and protect it as well. Also, it might be over complicating it, but narrow black stripes edging the cream panel might dress it up nicely. Austin Bishop Sykesville, MD -- You received this me

[RBW] Re: Sam 1x9 or 10

2018-04-20 Thread Austin B.
x the barend for 10-speed (which I didn't want to do). Austin Bishop Sykesville, MD -- 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-o

[RBW] Re: Bill's 57cm Legolas build thread

2018-04-12 Thread Austin B.
That thing is badass. If Chuck Norris wanted a bike, it would look like 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...@g

[RBW] Re: I think I'm going to throw up

2018-04-12 Thread Austin B.
This made me thankful that I have 3 bikes. That stinks! But, at least it can be repaired. Try Bilenky in Philly. Time to get on craigslist and look for a cheap backup bike while it's out for repair! Austin Bishop Sykesville, MD -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

[RBW] ROADINI

2018-04-11 Thread Austin B.
Cross post from Facebook... Finished building up a Roadini for my wife. Her first comment upon returning from a 200 yard test trip down the road: "It’s really smooth and not twitchy. And I sit more upright…I think I like that." Here are some of the highlights: -Roadini 50cm frameset in Grilver

[RBW] Re: 300k ride report: Samuel Hillborne still rules

2018-04-09 Thread Austin B.
am back in Road Mode for it. Good luck with your 400k! Austin Bishop Sykesville, MD -- 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-bunc

[RBW] Compass Introduces Quintuple Cranks

2018-04-07 Thread Austin B.
About a week late on sharing this one... https://janheine.wordpress.com/2018/04/01/compass-introduces-quintuple-cranks/ -- 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 a

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Pre-sale page is up on rivbike.com

2018-04-07 Thread Austin B.
home run for them. Austin Sykesville, MD -- 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 t

[RBW] Re: Put her on a Rivendell!

2018-04-05 Thread Austin B.
Oh let's please not take it there. This is one of the few remaining online social outlets that hasn't gone totally political. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Sam Hillborne gravel (under)biking?

2018-04-02 Thread Austin B.
gone down Pearre Road but that's quite scenic where you staged your QB--new route for me to explore! Best, Austin -- 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 fro

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa review

2018-04-02 Thread Austin B.
Very interesting perspective she has, I've never come across her blog but will be sifting through it a bit. Thanks for sharing, Steve! -Austin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Ride Report: Sam Hillborne gravel (under)biking?

2018-03-31 Thread Austin B.
orne album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/LZDRZ23JhgI4lXd52 Austin Bishop Sykesville, MD -- 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.

[RBW] Re: Finished Hunqapillar Build

2018-03-30 Thread Austin B.
bikes in the background! Wish I had that kind of space...actually, it's probably better that I don't. Austin On Friday, March 30, 2018 at 11:28:47 AM UTC-4, Conway Bennett wrote: > > It's a gently used 56 cm 650b I picked up in December from a list member. > I sold my

[RBW] Re: From the Blug: Tall Roadeo

2018-03-30 Thread Austin B.
s for the photoshoot. Maybe the customer just REALLY wanted a Roadeo (and who wouldn't?). That said, I'd love to drop the saddle to 82cm and test ride this beauty! Austin Sykesville, MD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

Re: [RBW] Re: Many nice Sam Hillbornes lately

2018-03-29 Thread Austin B.
@Patrick, the blue was a stock color up to 2016 (I have the same color). It's nice but if the 2017 Sage green been an option, I'd have gone that route. 62cm sage-for-blue trade anyone? :-) -Austin On Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 11:11:56 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > T

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