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I rode the Atlantis to work today, and agree that while subtle, the differences are on the positive side. As stated, since I've been able to tweak the Atlantis to a point where I like it very much, the tweaks just enhance that. Also, the geometry doesn't tell the whole story on its own, as far as

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Thanks for this lineup. Very interesting. BB drop difference is due to difference in wheel sizes. -- 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

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Thanks. I was curious about the similarity/difference between your new custom and the Atlantis that you low-trailed and really like. The comparasion notion occured once you published the tube specs and they lined up with Atlantis spec. This is what I see (from the Riv geo table on 61 cm

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I did, but here it is again: - Head tube angle: 72 deg. - Seat tube angle: 71.5 deg. - Seat tube length: 60cm C-C - Top tube true horizontal length: 58.6cm - Top tube inclination: 2 deg - Head tube length: 20.8cm - Seat stay length: 55cm - Chain stay length: 46cm - BB drop: 67mm - Fork Rake: 70mm

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Rene, Have you posted the geometry? I don't remember seeing it. I am curious how different this custom is from your low trail Atlantis. Will On Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 11:03:57 AM UTC-5, René wrote: > > Yes! > > True-temper tubing: > - Top Tube: .9-.6-.9 - 28.6mm > - Down Tube:

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Good point. Like you, I guess that someday I may want to try one of those bikes. We'll see. Thanks for your comments! René On Wednesday, September 7, 2016, Lungimsam wrote: > Yes, Ellicott City is hilly. Some times I feel bogged down on the hills > around here. I am not

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Yes, Ellicott City is hilly. Some times I feel bogged down on the hills around here. I am not a strong rider, that is why IH100 felt hilly to me. But I had a great time and seemed to get over the hills easily enough. I never felt bogged down, like riding at home. Nicely rolling in Indian Head!

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On 09/07/2016 03:49 PM, Lungimsam wrote: Hilly for me, Steve! Ellicott City is hilly. The CWC is hilly. Compared to them, the Indian Head 100 was nearly flat!3200 feet of elevation gain, according to RWGPS, 7000 feet of elevation gain for the Civil War Century. -- You received

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Hilly for me, Steve! -- 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 group, send email to

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On 09/07/2016 03:03 PM, Lungimsam wrote: I have asked two people on organized bike rides that appeared to be non-readers of BQ and RBW (based on their statements) and they both said they felt no flex/planing on their 1) Mercian skinny tubed french made bike, and 2) their Reynolds skinny

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I have asked two people on organized bike rides that appeared to be non-readers of BQ and RBW (based on their statements) and they both said they felt no flex/planing on their 1) Mercian skinny tubed french made bike, and 2) their Reynolds skinny tubes British bike. Both responded to my

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Yes! True-temper tubing: - Top Tube: .9-.6-.9 - 28.6mm - Down Tube: .9-.6-.9 - 31.8mm - Seat Tube: .9-.6 (the BB lug doesn't require the tube to be thicker on that section) - 28.6mm - Chain Stays: Round-oval-round - .8 - Seat Stays: .7 - 16mm - Fork: Kaisei "Toei Special" Fork Blades sold by

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she's a knockout -- 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 group, send email to

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Got any tubing specs? -- 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 group, send email to

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Ha ha ha ha!!! Thanks! On Tue, Sep 6, 2016 at 12:54 PM, R Shannon wrote: > Beautiful tape/twine work! My kickstands should look this good. Thanks for > the inspiration. > > Regards, > Richard > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Sep 6, 2016, at 2:36 AM, René Sterental

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Beautiful tape/twine work! My kickstands should look this good. Thanks for the inspiration. Regards, Richard Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 6, 2016, at 2:36 AM, René Sterental wrote: > > Oops! Forgot to post the link for the kickstand... https://flic.kr/p/LKGWJ1 > > René

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Thumbs up, Rene! Cheers Bill in Roswell, GA On Sunday, September 4, 2016 at 9:12:55 PM UTC-4, René wrote: > > Hi all, > > After patiently waiting for a month for the paint to cure/harden, I > finally completed the build on Friday night, so I could take the bike on > its maiden ride on Saturday

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Oops! Forgot to post the link for the kickstand... https://flic.kr/p/LKGWJ1 René On Monday, September 5, 2016, René Sterental wrote: > Thank you all for all your comments and for sharing in the joy and > excitement. It's certainly quite meaningful for me. > > Responding to

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Rene, wishing you many satisfying miles on this gem of a bike. Thanks for sharing the build story. Best, Richard -- 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

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Beautiful! On Sunday, September 4, 2016 at 9:12:55 PM UTC-4, René wrote: > > Hi all, > > After patiently waiting for a month for the paint to cure/harden, I > finally completed the build on Friday night, so I could take the bike on > its maiden ride on Saturday morning with my friends. The only

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Beautiful build René. I especially like the custom racks and their integration with the fenders and head light. The rear rack is very interesting. It's there, but not there sort of rack so I wonder how much it will be able carry, but then again, that maybe the point. Also the lug work is

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A beautiful and well considered bicycle. I am at a stage of considering a custom build along similar lines and your bike may serve as inspiration. Tim. On Sunday, September 4, 2016 at 8:12:55 PM UTC-5, René wrote: > > Hi all, > > After patiently waiting for a month for the paint to

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> > Stunning bike! :) > Clayton (Bend) -- 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

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Eye candy! Can't wait to hear about the miles you'll log together. We'll stay tuned to hear about your 30 mile ride! -- 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

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Gorgeous, is been fun to watch the process and I'm impressed by the finished product. Keep up the ride reports! -- 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

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Really nice! I'm sure you are going to get a lot of enjoyment from that bike. -- 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

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On Sun, Sep 4, 2016 at 6:44 PM, René Sterental wrote: > Thanks Tim. How are you liking your Homer? Did you take care of the > rattling? Have you done more rides? To avoid taking your thread OT, I'll reply to this on my thread. Tim -- You received this message because

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Thanks Tim. How are you liking your Homer? Did you take care of the rattling? Have you done more rides? On Sunday, September 4, 2016, Tim Butterfield wrote: > It looks great, René, really nice.. > > Tim > > On Sun, Sep 4, 2016 at 6:12 PM, René Sterental