[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-04 Thread Bob Ehrenbeck
Thanks, Kevin! Looking forward to seeing your pics. Regarding the panniers: I originally bought them for the front lowrider racks on my Rawland, but they also look great on the rear of the Clem. Yes, they are the Smoke Gray color, with tan webbing. Cheers, Bob -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-03 Thread Bob Ehrenbeck
Thanks, Matt; glad to hear that. I found out about Wolf Tooth through this group myself. Bob -- 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: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-02 Thread Mattt
Bob, I like your drive train setup. The wolf tooth chaining has inspired me to go that route. Thanks for sharing. Matt -- 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: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-02 Thread Bob Ehrenbeck
Thanks very much, Keith and Chris! My saddle height is 71 cm. According to the brochure, the 52-cm Clem is suited for those with saddle heights from 68 to 78 cm, so I'm close to being right in the middle of the range. I would also be at the very top of the range for the 45-cm Clem (62 to

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-02 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
On Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 9:53:12 PM UTC-4, Bob Ehrenbeck wrote: > > I know the Joe Appaloosas seem to be all the rage right now — not to > mention all the hubbub with the Hubbuhubbuh and the Rosco Bubbe — but I > thought I’d share details and impressions of my recent Clem build. > > >

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-02 Thread iamkeith
Looks fantastic, Bob. I agree with the thought that the Bosco bars would work better with more angle. I have some of the non-bullmoose version, and they automatically ended up that way. Still - your bike looks so perfect, I wouldn't change anything. If you don't mind me asking, what is

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-02 Thread Joe Bernard
I love the guy in the manhole, and the legend "a tough bike to love". I'm a huge fan of Riv's graphics, and this (and the upcoming Rosco) are my favorite since Bleriot in his biplane. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-02 Thread Deacon Patrick
Uh oh! Sorry about that, Bob. Grin. I had my first (I think) auto shift to my granny gear (I have a psudo 1x set up, with manual shift to a 24 t for bikepacking and really nutty hills). The snow and ice built up enough that it shifted (not on the grocery run I posted, but the ride before that,

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-02 Thread Bob Ehrenbeck
Mark, I love the grey, too; I think it’s the superb paint job really makes this color stand-out. I hadn’t mentioned earlier that I love the decals, too – particularly the one of Clem wearing his bowler, climbing out of the manhole. Thank you for the comment; I’ll definitely spend some more

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-02 Thread Philip Kim
oh man, this is such an awesome build. i'm in the process of rebuilding my Soma San Marcos for my gf and bought bosco bullmoose handlebars for it. She's been adamant about drop bars. I was finally able to convince her by showing her your build. thanks! On Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 9:53:12 PM

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-02 Thread JohnS
Most excellent build Bob! Thanks for sharing, I wasn't familiar with the Wolf products, so I may consider their chain ring for my next 1x build. JohnS On Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 9:53:12 PM UTC-4, Bob Ehrenbeck wrote: > I know the Joe Appaloosas seem to be all the rage right now — not to >

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-02 Thread Deacon Patrick
Sweet! With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 7:53:12 PM UTC-6, Bob Ehrenbeck wrote: > > I know the Joe Appaloosas seem to be all the rage right now — not to > mention all the hubbub with the Hubbuhubbuh and the Rosco Bubbe — but I > thought I’d share details and impressions of my

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-02 Thread El Sapo
Great build. Great photography. I've never liked racks, but that one looks perfect on the bike. On Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 6:53:12 PM UTC-7, Bob Ehrenbeck wrote: > I know the Joe Appaloosas seem to be all the rage right now — not to > mention all the hubbub with the Hubbuhubbuh

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-02 Thread 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch
That is one handsome Clem Jr., build, Bob. I like that color a lot, too. I've been riding mine every day for a good while now, about ready for my "intermediate" report! Your gearing sounds good. One of the bikes my Clem(entine) sort of replaced was a 1x7 with a 41/27 low which worked ok, but I

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-02 Thread Bob Ehrenbeck
Thanks for the kind words, Matt, Joe, Ron, and Erl! @ Matt: Yeah, it's a lng bike -- I can fit my other bikes into the back of my Saab without needing to remove the front wheel, but the Clem is an exception. And while the Wolf Tooth chainring isn't cheap, it's well made (and in the USA),

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-02 Thread WETH
Bob, That is a fabulous looking bike. I have been wanting to experiment with 1x8 and your set up is exactly what I have concluded would work best for me, including the 34t Wolf Drop. I look forward to reading your further thoughts on your 1x8 setup. How do you like the Shutter Precision

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-02 Thread Ron Mc
great job - love the Carsick panniers. -- 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 1x8 Clem

2016-05-01 Thread Matt P.
What a beautiful bike! I also run a 1x8, so I appreciate what you have done there. I am also using the Sunrace thumb shifter, but mine is the indexed 8-speed version. Like you, I have found that they work great. It appears to be a very lng bike. After years of riding racing bikes, it