Re: [RBW] Re: No response from Riv ...

2019-03-04 Thread OwenS
of the situation. > This thread was as good as solved after the second post. > > Sorry that you had a poor experience with Riv, but it's great that it > didn't stop you from buying and appreciating one of their bikes. > > Darin > > On Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 7:49:51 PM

[RBW] Re: No response from Riv ...

2019-02-27 Thread OwenS
I have to agree. As much as I'm loving my rivendell bike, they were TERRIBLE at responding to my emails - slow response times, and curt responses. And it isn't as easy to just call them from Australia. On Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 5:39:51 AM UTC+11, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I emailed

[RBW] Rivendell tinkering..

2019-02-26 Thread OwenS
I don't know if it's just me but my recently acquired Clem Smith has me continually tinkering and tweaking the setup - trying new positions for the microshift thumbies, different bosco bar heights and angles and it got me wondering if this has been the same experience for others? Do you find

[RBW] Re: My first Rivendell!

2019-02-26 Thread OwenS
Thanks for the warm welcome everybody! So far I've commuted every day on the Clem Smith and loving it. Still learning its quirks and movements and have definitely pushed it to what I thought would be its limits (dirt tracks and sand) and yet it continues to deliver. One thing I notice when

[RBW] Re: Bosco bars grip suggestions

2019-02-22 Thread OwenS
positions. > > Cheers, > Tim > > On Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 2:33:23 PM UTC-8, OwenS wrote: > > Hi all, I posted this before but I used an emoji so perhaps it didn't > get approved? > > > > After some ideas on suggestions for grips for the bosco bars. Has an

[RBW] Re: Bosco bars grip suggestions

2019-02-22 Thread OwenS
positions. > > Cheers, > Tim > > On Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 2:33:23 PM UTC-8, OwenS wrote: > > Hi all, I posted this before but I used an emoji so perhaps it didn't > get approved? > > > > After some ideas on suggestions for grips for the bosco bars. Has an

[RBW] Re: My first Rivendell!

2019-02-21 Thread OwenS
Amazing. Thank you. I will reach out to him. -- 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 this

[RBW] Re: My first Rivendell!

2019-02-21 Thread OwenS
they fixed that. Alex makes fine rims, Kenda makes fine, if not > cognescenti-worthy, tires. The other bits and bobs are inexpensive, > practical, good quality, will last just fine. Enjoy your handsome, > practical, fun, prudently-spec'd new bicycle! > > > On Thursday, February 2

[RBW] Bosco bars grip suggestions

2019-02-21 Thread OwenS
Hi all, I posted this before but I used an emoji so perhaps it didn't get approved? After some ideas on suggestions for grips for the bosco bars. Has anyone tried cloth bar tape on the bosco bar? Cheers! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Grilver Clem H Size 52 Brand New

2019-02-21 Thread OwenS
To me! Now to get it to Australia... On Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 11:08:22 AM UTC+11, Hugh Smitham wrote: > > Congratulations. > > Hugh > > On Tue, Feb 12, 2019, 2:57 PM RDS wrote: > >> Sold >> >> On Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 8:23:06 AM UTC-5, RDS wrote: >>> >>> I have a brand new, in

[RBW] Your favorite bar/grips/tape combo

2019-02-21 Thread OwenS
I'm looking for opinions on your favorite bar and grips/tape combinations. I'm thinking of going full cotton bar tape on my bosco bar but looking for other ideas. Show off your setup! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Opinions on cloth handlebar tape?

2019-02-21 Thread OwenS
So looks like my Clem Smith ‍♂️ is on it's way across the pond to me in Australia so now I'm looking at how to set her up when she arrives!  Will be running the stock bosco bars at first and wondering whether I should look at some regular rubber/leather hand grips or instead just

Re: [RBW] Help me build a Clem please!

2019-02-12 Thread OwenS
Yeah they don't seem to sell the build kits any more. In terms of shipping, turns out shipping a frame is only $10 cheaper than sending the full bike. I did however think I would be able to source components and build up my own one cheaper than a complete bike. However this doesn't seem to be

Re: [RBW] Help me build a Clem please!

2019-02-12 Thread OwenS
Thanks! I can't find 650b rim brake compatible wheels in Australia. I'm even prepared to build my own wheels if I can locate some rims. That is also a struggle. It seems that rim brake compatible 650b wheels in Australia really are becoming dinosaurs.. On Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 7:57:16

Re: [RBW] Help me build a Clem please!

2019-02-12 Thread OwenS
Thanks Patrick! Yes it certainly is a puzzle. Moreso where to find the pieces one I've selected them! The main thing I'm really struggling with is the 650b wheelset. It is hard because I could go and get a Soma/Surly/Salsa frame for the same price, with much easier access to wheels (disc brake

[RBW] Re: Help me build a Clem please!

2019-02-12 Thread OwenS
Right on the edge re sizing though my PBH is 86cm so 52 seems the right size. On Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 4:39:55 AM UTC+11, Drw wrote: > > Have you looked at bike flights shipping costs? I am pretty sure that > they’ll be cheaper than what Rivendell uses, but I’d imagine you could buy >

[RBW] Help me build a Clem please!

2019-02-09 Thread OwenS
Hey everyone, long story short I'm from Australia and after a Riv bike so I can ditch the lycra and my race bike :) Am looking at the 52cm Clem H in Green, as it seems like a good all rounder and the most affordable of the bunch. I can only afford to ship a frameset to Australia so I will need