[RBW] Re: Evolution of Riv SS Designs?

2020-02-11 Thread donavanm
A late update with two datapoints. I have a simpleone and silver quickbeam. Havent noticed a difference in clearance. QB has WTB 40mm nanoraptors on i19 crisscross rims, SO ive done 38 gravelkings and 36mm MSO x’plors under fenders. Both setups have comfortable amount of clearance, but fenders

[RBW] Re: need help finding a custom quill stem maker?

2016-03-18 Thread donavanm
I assume you've seen the Factory 5 stems that came out last winter, https://wearefactoryfive.com/products/f5-titan-stem? A friend bought one, finish was generally "ok" with a couple of very rough spots they missed polishing or had a bad cast. That's disappointing in a $100 part, but *much*

[RBW] Re: Just Bought a Heron Randonneur

2016-03-13 Thread donavanm
Nice Setup. Was that the 54cm Heron from Dupont WA, per chance? -- 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] Re: Didn't see that coming... Segmented Cast Fork Crown on BLUG

2015-07-15 Thread donavanm
On Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 6:55:10 PM UTC-7, Call Me Jay wrote: I agree. To my eyes, the arrows and knob like detail on the top of the crown are a play on an MTB suspension fork. Very clever. Looks like vertical M5 threaded mount points. A couple folks up here in Seattle have them

[RBW] Re: Stolen SimpleOne and a question

2015-06-07 Thread donavanm
On Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 1:06:37 PM UTC-7, JohnS wrote: I understand your front rack mounting point preference, it makes it possible to carry a heavier load than you can with a canti mounted rack. Let me know if you're interested in the Azuki. It's a nice frame and it's a shame to have

[RBW] Re: Stolen SimpleOne and a question

2015-06-02 Thread donavanm
On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 8:20:17 PM UTC-7, JohnS wrote: Hello donavanm, Having your bike stolen sucks, hopefully you can get a new set of wheels soon. Here's a couple of suggestions for you. High Option: If you don't come across a QB/S1 any time soon, I would recommend the 2012 Salsa

[RBW] Stolen SimpleOne and a question

2015-05-26 Thread donavanm
As the subject says, theres another stolen SimpleOne out there now. Last Thursday night I was out at Golden Gardens in Seattle enjoying the sunset with some friends. Bikes were parked ~15 feet away on the beach, which was far enough for someone to make off unnoticed. They kindly left another

[RBW] A Homer Hilsen in Seattle?

2012-05-21 Thread donavanm
Would anyone happen to have a 63cm AHH in the Seattle area? I'm looking to pick one up and would like to get a test ride to verify sizing first. Happy to trade some time on my Roadeo if that's an incentive. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: A tent for bike-camping???

2011-10-17 Thread donavanm
On Oct 13, 6:41 pm, Ryan J rmerr...@murraystate.edu wrote: Thanks for all the different tent suggestions, keep them coming, I love searching for a new tent.   I used to do a bunch of canoe camping in the boundary waters area but sadly my old tent is pretty well destroyed.  8 years ago I got