Re: [RBW] Groups.Google

2022-01-19 Thread Richard Rose
Ha! I too am racing toward 67. Just let me everything from my phone, please. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 19, 2022, at 7:22 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > >  > Is it a generational thing? Me, closing fast on age 67, I hate, hate, hate > using a phone for surfing web or email; this hatred

Re: [RBW] Velotaxonomy: What are we, anyway?

2022-01-18 Thread Richard Rose
Leah, your trail system may hold an answer. I rely heavily on Facebook groups for trail conditions & event / ride notifications. I have met many other riders using these groups. Find those groups! Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 18, 2022, at 7:39 AM, Leah Peterson wrote: > >  >  > You all are

Re: [RBW] WTB - Clem L 45

2022-01-18 Thread Richard Rose
8:13 am & we have the post of the day. No contest. Must be a great Dad & obviously a great son. I hope you find that Clem. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 18, 2022, at 8:13 AM, James Valiensi wrote: > > Hi, > Looking for a small Clem for my 82 year old dad. > Please let me know. > Thanks > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem for bikepacking?

2022-01-17 Thread Richard Rose
That latest one has some clever things going on. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 17, 2022, at 1:32 PM, Richard Rose wrote: > > Cool, thanks! > > Sent from my iPhone > >>> On Jan 17, 2022, at 11:51 AM, Matt Maceda wrote: >>> >> Here's how I loaded

Re: [RBW] Re: Microshift thumb shifters with Tosco / Bosco

2022-01-17 Thread Richard Rose
Brand? Origin 8? Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 17, 2022, at 10:24 AM, Pancake wrote: > > Not aeroI extensions but bar end extensions, just mounted inward of the > grips/brakes levers … it’s like having an “on the hoods” position that’s > more forward … but on my wide upright bars that are

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem for bikepacking?

2022-01-17 Thread Richard Rose
Cool, thanks! Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 17, 2022, at 11:51 AM, Matt Maceda wrote: > > Here's how I loaded my Clem L for seven or so days on the road (OAK - SLO, > very slow). I regret not having a rack for panniers; it was a pain digging > around and packing the Nelson longflaps with not

Re: [RBW] Re: First 10 days

2022-01-17 Thread Richard Rose
Ha! That’s funny. Most folks say I should smile more. I tell them I am smiling! So, thanks! Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 16, 2022, at 9:18 PM, Roberta wrote: > > So nice to have more happy Riv riders here. I love the Clem L green. Also > love your smile. > > Miles of smiles, > Roberta >

Re: [RBW] New Craigslist/others thread

2022-01-17 Thread Richard Rose
Has anyone else noticed a large majority of for sale bikes are on the large side? Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 16, 2022, at 10:47 PM, Matthew Williams > wrote: > > Atlantis frameset > 62cm > $1500 > Bridgeport, TX > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/316744007102323 > > > > -- >

Re: [RBW] Re: Microshift thumb shifters with Tosco / Bosco

2022-01-16 Thread Richard Rose
Thank You! Helpful. What are those aero extensions? Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 16, 2022, at 1:14 PM, Pancake wrote: > > Sunrace and Silver shifters mounted on Boscos and Toscos on a few different > bikes (Sam Hillborne, Cheviot, Rosco Baby): > > https://imgur.com/a/okkbnmI > > Abe >> On

[RBW] Microshift thumb shifters with Tosco / Bosco

2022-01-15 Thread Richard Rose
Microshift thumb shifters. I like them! Where do most folks place them on your Tosco / Bosco bars? Mine are on top about one inch beyond the first downward bend ahead of the grips / brake levers. The shifting from this location is ok if you are not in a hurry, which I basically am not. They

Re: [RBW] FS/FT: Nitto Faceplater Stem, 110 length, 31.8 clamp

2022-01-15 Thread Richard Rose
Shims! Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 14, 2022, at 4:39 PM, Dee Dee wrote: > >  > Hah, got excited and didn’t finish the email subject. Looking for a 25.4 > clamp, sorry for jumping the gun. > >> On Fri, Jan 14, 2022 at 3:37 PM Dee Dee wrote: >> Hey Will, >> >> I’ll take it! Been looking

Re: [RBW] High and wide versus low and narrow drop bar for off road riding

2022-01-14 Thread Richard Rose
I would make an inquiry with the folks at Analog Cycles. They are the dirt drop experts, esp. regarding upright positions. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 14, 2022, at 3:23 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Cross posting because, while the iBob is the bigger list, the RBW list > is the home of

Re: [RBW] First 10 days

2022-01-14 Thread Richard Rose
Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 14, 2022, at 3:17 PM, Richard Rose wrote: > > Just 5 rides and 80 or so miles in and I am hooked. Normally there would be > too much snow/ice & salt on the roads in January to ride. I am having a blast > riding this bike, Tried it today

[RBW] First 10 days

2022-01-14 Thread Richard Rose
Just 5 rides and 80 or so miles in and I am hooked. Normally there would be too much snow/ice & salt on the roads in January to ride. I am having a blast riding this bike, Tried it today with a partial load. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] WTB/WTT Wavie Bar + Stem

2022-01-12 Thread Richard Rose
I have a 85 FacePlater 25.5 clamp brand new still in package - arrived from Riv just today. Andrew who I bought my Clem from has a Wavie he is not using. I also have a 90 Tallux. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 12, 2022, at 9:56 PM, The Snag wrote: > > Without warning, the latest crusade for

[RBW] Faceplater and Bosco for sale

2022-01-12 Thread Richard Rose
I know I have mentioned these in my other conversations but these have arrived from Rivendell & I do not need them so I am offering them here before sending them back to Rivendell. FacePlater stem, 85 length, 25.4 clamp. New in package, $140 shipped to US. Bosco ChroMo 550 wide, 25.4 clamp. New

Re: [RBW] FS Fabio's Chest waxed cotton field tan SMALL

2022-01-11 Thread Richard Rose
Damn that is beautiful. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 11, 2022, at 10:33 PM, scott minor wrote: > > Selling this never-used field tan waxed cotton Fabio Chest size small. > > It is new! > > $250 shipped in the lower USA > > psco...@gmail.com > > > -- > You received this message because

[RBW] This bike is SO GOOD!

2022-01-11 Thread Richard Rose
Seriously! This Clem might just be perfect. I have been a cyclist (of sorts) for more than 4 decades. This is the first bike I have owned that does not give me some sort of hand problems, mostly numbness. If I stand back and look at the bike it looks awkward with the high bars. People told me

[RBW] Clem for bikepacking?

2022-01-10 Thread Richard Rose
Wondering if there are any Clem L owners here using their rig for bikepacking excursions? Seems like an ideal platform in spite of having no space for a framebag nor fork mounted braze ons for anything or similar cages. I am thinking of front and rear mimimalist racks from Tumbleweed as they

[RBW] Brooks Saddle on a Clem

2022-01-09 Thread Richard Rose
Good Morning folks. So, I need a saddle for my new Clem. FYI, I have a SQ Lab saddle on my Jones 29 and am very comfortable. But it is kind of ugly. So, thinking of Giving a Brooks a try. B67 or B17? Pretty upright position for this old man, Bosco bar with 85mm stem. Only move hands forward for

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

2022-01-09 Thread Richard Rose
I never noticed this Crust bar before. But, since my (first ever) new conversation seems to be in a holding pattern.., my new to me Clem came with a 65cm wide Tosco bar (similar) with 31.8 clamp size that is simply too wide for me. I also have the 31.8 FacePlater stem in 135 length - too long

[RBW] New Clem & Group usage issues & possible stem / bar swap?

2022-01-09 Thread Richard Rose
Yeah, so first thing first; I left my house at 7:30 this morning and drove 300 round trip miles from Toledo, Ohio to Midland, Michigan & back. I was home at 1:00. Quick trip to bring home this Clem. I would post some nice pics except it is pretty inconvenient as the pics are on my phone & I

Re: [RBW] Re: Loving the Clem Jr!!

2022-01-09 Thread Richard Rose
I second the Cyclemeter suggestion. I was given a tip that if you operate it in airplane mode it saves battery use. Also, you can set it to automatically upload to Strava with the paid subscription which I highly recommend. And you can upload routes as well though I have not tried to do so yet.

Re: [RBW] ISO Frame Saver.

2022-01-02 Thread Richard Rose
For a long time the original stuff was from Peter Weigle, I thought. Perhaps it still is. Are Riv bikes not E.D. coated? Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 31, 2021, at 5:46 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > > Hi, > > Apparently problem solver purchased frame saver, as far as I can tell there > are no

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