[RBW] FS/FT: Tubus Tara Lowrider Front Rack

Rack is sold. Thanks. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Well, it finally happened

Hey Mark, No expert here, but what I've read from folks who obsesse about ride characteristics claim that 4" and above is where you gain the performance/float in sand or snow. A 650b plus 3 or 3.25" or 26×3 is a compromise at that end of the spectrum on those surfaces. I'm in the process myself

[RBW] Re: Getting to be that time of year...

Wait ... it's a contest? No pictures from me, so I lose. It may not have happened. Grin. Yeah, I didn't need much clothing yesterday (wool only on my feet, hands, and head), but was very thankful for wind blocking, highly breathable ventile! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, November

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith fenders?

If you are thinking of getting the SKS fenders that Riv sells: On the little Clem I built up, I put p55s on there with Panaracer Pasela 26x1.75. I know it will fit p65s, so I think I would suggest those,

Re: [RBW] Re: Well, it finally happened

Cool. Personally, I only trust studded tires on ice. The MUPs that I use get ruts through the snow/slush that freeze overnight, and those ruts will yank your tire out from under you if you can't climb out of them. I'm really impressed with the studded Dillinger 5 tires; they're barely any

[RBW] Clem Smith fenders?

I have a Clem arriving tomorrow. Can anyone recommend which model fender will work the best? Will the longer chain stays affect mounting? Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] FS: Brooks Leather Saddles (3) - all NEW

Hi, I have three totally new Brooks leather saddles for sale. I'm the original owner of all three, but at this point, they might be surplus to my requirements...might be. Note that "totally new" means never mounted, never Proofided (is that a verb?), stored inside, in perfect condition, in

Re: [RBW] Re: Well, it finally happened

Tim, My grocery run yesterday was on my 6 mo. old TB's and they did quite well. I'd have to swap back to Smart Sams to see what a more lugged tire is like, but I think some general differences are (both 2.1"): -- TB's under-inflated grip well despite the smaller knobbies, having a tendency to

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith fenders?

I'm with Edwin. I have P55s on mine with 48mm tires (not quite 2"). They fit easily and look great, but I too could've fit the P65's and I'm getting some splash out the side in stouter puddles since the tire fills so much of the fender. If I was doing it again, I'd get the 65s. Just be sure and

Re: [RBW] A snowy Clem

Weird. I see the info page plus some pictures. I'll check on the permissions to see if I can figure out why you can't see the pictures. In the meantime, let me know if they suddenly show up. David On Thu, Nov 19, 2015 at 12:42 PM, LeahFoy wrote: > Fargo, ND?!? I

Re: [RBW] A snowy Clem

I see them and they're LOVELY! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Well, it finally happened

I'm not personally a fan of studded tires, but understand the appeal. I ride on ice a lot. Pretty much every day for 4-5 months each year, as I commute to work by riding on the frozen Red River. The city plows a nice path down to the ice, which starts one block from my home and ends 3 blocks from

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith fenders?

Looks like a few people have had success, both with SKS fenders and some VO fenders, judging from the pictures I see in the topic "Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics" https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/bDrtVdwnZbs David On Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 10:10:36 AM

[RBW] A snowy Clem

Here are a few shots of my Clem out in the snow. I'll take some better pictures later, but I wanted to document how the first build turned out. This is a 59 cm, blue frame. As others have testified, the ride is plush and stable. I am a bit over 6'3" with short legs and a long torso, and the fit

Re: [RBW] Single Speed Freewheel Removal

An aside, but related: when I wanted the 16 t fw removed from the back wheel of my Dahon Hon Solo, having no remover myself I took it to a good lbs -- Fat Tire. Mechanic said: "The only way to get it off is to destroy it in a bench vise," which he proceeded to do. Mechanic claimed that such cheap

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks Leather Saddles (3) - all NEW

hmmm...yes latest Brooks I bought was a Standard and I think it was a Selle Italia and the giveaway is that you don't see England under Brooks on the nameplate On Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 12:27:29 PM UTC-6, Dave Hallerman wrote: > > Hi, > > I have three totally new Brooks leather saddles

Re: [RBW] Single Speed Freewheel Removal

Cheap Dicta and even some cheap shimano's have come like that, I think there is an indian sub manufacturer that makes the inadequate ones. There are also non standard tiny prong 4 prong dicta freewheels, and even two prongs. I think you can spin them on remover-side-in if you are not paying

[RBW] Re: FS: Pair of Hetres

Tars are sold. Thanks. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Single Speed Freewheel Removal

No great loss in any case. It was rather interesting, nay thrilling!, to see the mechanic remove it by squeezing it in a vise. As for OEM Indian Roadster components, the habit in the countries where I saw them used was that things like freewheels, not to mention chains, chainrings, bb, hub, and

Re: [RBW] Re: Was a 55cm double top tube Hillborne ever made?

I had one of the earlier Sam Hills, with cantis. I forget if it was a 55 or a 56, but it had only 1 tt, and I am pretty sure this model antedated the 2-top-tube fad. Amirite? Mine had a 59 cm tt, which was pretty darned long for a 55, though the slacker (??71??) st angle took care of part of

Re: [RBW] Re: Well, it finally happened

Mark, On Nov 19, 2015 12:10 PM, "Mark Reimer" wrote: > > I can see that. I'm no expert either, just going based on the bikes that have come and gone from my circle of riding friends. A few years back there were probably a dozen fat bikes showing up on our weekly winter

RE: [RBW] Re: thinking about going 11 speed, does anyone make a 12-32?

Yes! http://www.interlocracing.com/cassettes-freewheels/11-speed-elite-cassette-shimano-compatible Joe Joe Bartoe Synaptic Cycles Bicycle Rentals, Inc. email: j...@synapticcycles.com website: www.synapticcycles.com Twitter: @synapticcycles phone: 949-374-6079 You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: Forget your Sackvilles; the cool load carrier is a hacked Lands' End tote. Also, Kojaks versus Marathons.

Although, from my experience, Kojaks are B rather than A tires (note that, per Schwalbe, the wire bead casing is identical to the folding bead casing; not always the case, I understand), still, I was very struck at how much better the Kojaks feel. I don't feel, as I did with the Marathons, that I

[RBW] Re: thinking about going 11 speed, does anyone make a 12-32?

Miche doesn't go beyond 29 teeth, but I've built 3 custom 9 speeds and love them all. On Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 6:22:48 PM UTC-6, Richard L wrote: > > You might be able to build what you want with Miche cassette cogs. IRD > also has an 12-32 11-speed cassette but not with the cogs

[RBW] Re: Was a 55cm double top tube Hillborne ever made?

per drew's point, it is probably a 56 and the seller got confused when he looked up the current listings. i believe the 56cm has a slightly longer top-tube measurement (59 vs 57) if i'm reading the specs correctly. the current 58 is closer to the old 56. On Thursday, November 19, 2015 at

[RBW] Re: thinking about going 11 speed, does anyone make a 12-32?

You might be able to build what you want with Miche cassette cogs. IRD also has an 12-32 11-speed cassette but not with the cogs you want. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Was a 55cm double top tube Hillborne ever made?

i had to look up "antedate", but i think that is right. i think it went: -all sams w/o dbl tt -56 and up w/ dbl tt -58 and up w/ dbl tt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] A snowy Clem

Fargo, ND?!? I graduated from NDSU in 2004. Met my husband there, as did my parents and most of my siblings. Lived in ND all my life until after college, and I take my sons home to ND for a month every summer so they can have a taste of "the good life" in "God's Country." Now, about you

Re: [RBW] Single Speed Freewheel Removal

I'd agree. I had two dicta freewheels. One of them I put on before a CX race to test riding with a 16t freewheel. Within a few laps of hard and wet racing it blew up. The second one I used in winter. It blew up in a couple days. Then I bought a shimano. It's lasted two years so far but I can't use

[RBW] Re: A snowy Clem

Very classy...but you usually do have very nicely built-up bikesthose clems are starting to grow on me a bit On Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 12:33:14 PM UTC-6, spru...@gmail.com wrote: > > Here are a few shots of my Clem out in the snow. I'll take some better > pictures later, but I

Re: [RBW] Re: Well, it finally happened

I can see that. I'm no expert either, just going based on the bikes that have come and gone from my circle of riding friends. A few years back there were probably a dozen fat bikes showing up on our weekly winter rides. Now there might be one. Everybody sold them. The general consensus was that

Re: [RBW] Single Speed Freewheel Removal

I had this experience once, too, back in the mid-90's. I had a Suntour, Shimano, or some kind of FW (can't remember) stuck on an old Campy Record hub so badly that I actually stripped the notches out of the FW trying to get it loose with the removal tool. The LBS I took it to guaranteed that

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith fenders?

I'm going to install P50s, only because I happen to have a set that aren't going on their intended bike - will probably get larger ones at some point. I'm only using 42mm tires to start though. David Chicago On Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 12:10:36 PM UTC-6, Jonathan in Ri wrote: > > I have a

[RBW] Re: FS 54 Hunqapillar

I actually bought my first Riv after having a kid, and it's been the best investment I've ever made. On Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 8:33:40 AM UTC-8, Miles wrote: > > I have recently found out that we have our first child on the way and in > preparation, this beautiful bike will be sold.

[RBW] Dia-Compe ENE Bottle Cage Source? How Does VO Moderniste MKII Compare?

*Hey Rivillians,Anyone know a source for the Dia-Compe ENE bottle cages shown on Riv's website (but now out of stock)? Extensive Google'ing discovered only U.K. based sources at (oddly) prohibitively high prices. I'd rather pay the few dollars more for the ENE cages, but if none

[RBW] Re: FS 54 Hunqapillar

Is this by any chance a green one for sale in the Metro Detroit area?? On Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 11:33:40 AM UTC-5, Miles wrote: > > I have recently found out that we have our first child on the way and in > preparation, this beautiful bike will be sold. Interested parties please >

[RBW] Was a 55cm double top tube Hillborne ever made?

Trying to make sense of this bike I bought. I am 5'7, I was told it was a 55cm. I seem to fit it fine, if anything I am a bit stretched out on it so I was thinking next season I'd get some pullback bars, but I digress.. Looking at the website again, I see that the 58+ comes with a double tt.

[RBW] Re: For Sale - Bicycle Quarterly Issues

The BQ issues arrived today in great shape, John. I'll be reading them from cover to cover. Thanks, Claro On Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 3:59:33 PM UTC-6, John wrote: > > Time to clear off the bookshelf and share these great magazines with > somebody else. I've got 4 complete years (2011 -

[RBW] FS: 62cm Hunqapillar

2014 hunqapillar powder coated a dark metallic grey -Chris king black sotto headset -dirt drop and noodle cockpit -Thomson seatpost(but I've also got a silver Nitto post if you'd prefer that) -Shimano levers and bar ends -9 speed xt rear derailleur with 12-36 9 speed cassette -cx70 front

[RBW] Re: Blue Clementine

Now that's a nice looking blue. I hope my new Joe has a blue like that. On Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 1:45:41 PM UTC-8, Pudge wrote: > > Got my Clementine frame and began the build, pic attached. The blue is > nothing like the turquoise-y color of the prototypes – it's much more >

[RBW] Re: FS: 62cm Hunqapillar

Pictures don't show for me. Looks like a great build! On Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 3:23:20 PM UTC-7, benjamin wrote: > > 2014 hunqapillar powder coated a dark metallic grey > -Chris king black sotto headset > -dirt drop and noodle cockpit > -Thomson seatpost(but I've also got a silver

Re: [RBW] Re: Well, it finally happened

FWIW, I've found that even 60 mm tires, if you can run them quite soft -- sub 20 psi at least in front (I've run them as low as 12/16 without problem; tubes; Big Apples, so, while supple, not the very thinnest of sidewalls) -- I've found that these do considerably better in sand up to about 3"

[RBW] Re: Was a 55cm double top tube Hillborne ever made?

i have a 56 with double top tube. 55 replaced the 56 and eliminated the second tube, from what i recall. On Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 2:23:04 PM UTC-8, Belopolsky wrote: > > Trying to make sense of this bike I bought. I am 5'7, I was told it was a > 55cm. I seem to fit it fine, if

[RBW] Re: A snowy Clem

Hi David, I'm slowly building up my large Clem as well. The blue looks great with black components. Any reason why the water bottle cage is upside down? David Chicago On Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 12:33:14 PM UTC-6, spru...@gmail.com wrote: > > Here are a few shots of my Clem out in the

Re: [RBW] Single Speed Freewheel Removal

My freewheel, as far as I could tell, had no prongs or slots for a tool -- the interior was entirely smooth. Has anyone come across a fw like this? On Thu, Nov 19, 2015 at 1:18 PM, George Schick wrote: > I had this experience once, too, back in the mid-90's. I had a

Re: [RBW] Clem Smith fenders?

Tim, My Clem has 700c / 29 in wheels. Jonathan -- 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

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith fenders?

I am going to try these new fenders (just came out this week) from Planet Bike: https://ecom1.planetbike.com/7054-8.html I was looking for something specific to 650B for optimum fender line. I have a pair of the older B65 (with the cutout) that have served me well on an old Mt. bike, but are

[RBW] Clem Smith fenders?

Thank you all for the input. Looks like the SKS P65 are the way to go with larger tires. Clem will be my first bicycle with proper fender clearance and comfy tires. Jonathan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: FS: Betty Foy 51CM frameset

Beauty..where is this located? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Clem Smith fenders?

On Thu, Nov 19, 2015 at 4:47 PM, Jonathan in Ri wrote: > I meant B65. > > -- > 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

[RBW] A snowy Clem

Great build David, and great photos, the natural lighting really shows the blue in it's best... light. Enjoy it. Clem's growing on me too, what a sweet, Riv bargain! Bill in rainy Westchester, NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Clem Smith fenders?

Jonathan- What size wheels does your Clem have? P65 fenders are for fat 26" tires. If you have larger, fat tires, and want wider than the P55, the B65 is the correct size. On Thu, Nov 19, 2015 at 4:00 PM, Jonathan in Ri

[RBW] Clem Smith fenders?

I meant B65. -- 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

[RBW] thinking about going 11 speed, does anyone make a 12-32?

So I've got the rims lurking around my garage for a new wheelset. I'm not super happy with the Soma Weymouth 650b rims that are on my custom currently, so, eventually I'm going to get around to building a new set. One of the nice things about building a new wheelset is that you get to pick your

[RBW] Re: FS: 62cm Hunqapillar

Bad. Ass. (!) With a deposit on two new frames, I c ..c .. can't :-\ KJ On Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 5:23:20 PM UTC-5, benjamin wrote: > > 2014 hunqapillar powder coated a dark metallic grey > -Chris king black sotto headset > -dirt drop and noodle cockpit > -Thomson seatpost(but I've

[RBW] Re: The Tao of the Bosco Bar

Nicely curated! On Monday, November 16, 2015 at 2:26:17 PM UTC-5, iamkeith wrote: > > Bosco bars will make *any* bike more comfortable. (& a Porteur rack > will make it more useful.) > > >

[RBW] Riv riders in northern VT?

Anybody out there? Do you exist? Looking to find some folks for group rides in the area. -- 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: Riv riders in northern VT?

Sounds great, but I usually stop riding once XC skiing & snowshoeing conditions prevail. Michael Westford, VT On Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 6:43:37 AM UTC-5, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > Anybody out there? Do you exist? Looking to find some folks for group > rides in the area. -- You

[RBW] Re: FS: Nigel Smythe Lil' Loafer in Tweed

Still available. $105 shipped. KJ On Monday, November 9, 2015 at 1:33:36 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote: > > Hi All, > > I have a Nigel Smythe Lil' Loafer/Small Trunksack for sale. > Tweed w/ tan leather trim. > Comes with the matching green rain cover. > > Near mint. > Pics here. >

Re: [RBW] Single Speed Freewheel Removal

On Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 3:44:57 PM UTC-8, tarik...@gmail.com wrote: > > Cheap Dicta and even some cheap shimano's have come like that, I think > there is an indian sub manufacturer that makes the inadequate ones. There > are also non standard tiny prong 4 prong dicta freewheels, and

[RBW] Feeler: 54cm Rambouillet with couplers $1500?

I am considering selling my freshly painted 54cm Rambouillet with couplers to fund a new custom build. $1500 plus shipping? It has a brand new paint job from Austin Paintworks and hasn't been built up since the repaint. Here are some photos from the old silver color. Pic 1

[RBW] Re: Was a 55cm double top tube Hillborne ever made?

This 56 certainly has a double: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-164.htm -- 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: Anyone order a Joe?

I like both colors but if I get to choose I don't think it is much of a choice. Butterscotch Rivs are amazing! Super excited, Chris -- 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

[RBW] Re: thinking about going 11 speed, does anyone make a 12-32?

ps, my favorite 9-speed is 12,13,14,15,16,18,21,24,29 - there is not a cliff anywhere in here - I'm running this with 42/25 and range is 94 down to 23 inches XXcycle has them all - you could start with a Miche 12-25 11-sp, change one middle and final cog and have very close to what you're

[RBW] FS: 62cm Hunqapillar

Hey Ben. What's your height and PBH? -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Single Speed Freewheel Removal

Yep, good point, they will thread on there, but not logically, nor work when on. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 19, 2015, at 7:05 PM, Metin Uz wrote: > >> On Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 3:44:57 PM UTC-8, tarik...@gmail.com wrote: >> Cheap Dicta and even some cheap

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

Oh great. I was able to ignore this when they were just going to be blue... but butterscotch is a different story altogether. My all-time favorite Rivendell color. Quick - talk some sense into my head! I mean, there's no possible way I could rationalize the redundancy of this, on top of:

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith fenders?

Yeah, the silver SKS works with some bike colors--I have an older set that look good on a dark green bike--but they don't go with everything, and I imagine they would look cheapish on a black Clementine. As for the pinstriping, my 45s are at least 6 or 7 years old, and my 65s are around that

Re: [RBW] Re: thinking about going 11 speed, does anyone make a 12-32?

Nice find Joe. That IRD 11-speed 12-32 only misses the 16t (and actually none of their 11sp cassettes have a 16). What Jim gains by losing the 16 is a very smooth 19/21/23/25 progression before the 28/32 jumps. On Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 4:27:40 PM UTC-8, jbartoe wrote: > > Yes! > >

[RBW] Clem Smith fenders?

I'm having fender dilemmas, mainly because I'm picky when it comes to fender appearance. The first set I tried was the B65 in silver (my Clem is 700c), and while they fit well over the stock 29x2.0, they looked awful, and huge. Maybe the long stays expose the rear tire more but the fenders

Re: [RBW] Anyone order a Joe?

They should rename this group the Rivendell Buyers Club. On Oct 30, 2015 5:42 PM, "Christopher Murray" wrote: > Looking over the Joe Appaloosa on the Blug and it looks like a great bike. > The pre-order price is a great deal. Anyone pull the trigger and order one? > I

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

The canti-bility makes it interesting to me as I will only buy a cantibrake bike for me next bike if I have a say about it. But the first pic I saw makes the st look short. Are these intended to be shortie seat tube bikes or is it just the pic making it look that way? -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: A snowy Clem

David, I have a little storage pod that fits in a water bottle cage. I use it to hold my phone and wallet sometimes, so I inverted the cage to make sure it doesn't somehow flop free. David On Thu, Nov 19, 2015 at 3:45 PM, David Banzer wrote: > Hi David, > I'm slowly

[RBW] Re: FS: 62cm Hunqapillar

http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/BIGgreyHunqapillar/library/hunqapillar%20for%20sale?sort=2=1 ^^^hopefully this link works Forgot to add that the pictured saddle isn't included in the sale and that the bike will come with the original headbadge. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

Yeah, but are any of those other ones butterscotch? That is a seriously really really nice color for an Appaloosa. I've used the color category once or twice to justify an n + 1. Just sayin'. On Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 10:47:32 PM UTC-5, iamkeith wrote: > > Oh great. I was able to

Re: [RBW] Re: Was a 55cm double top tube Hillborne ever made?

That's correct. One little detail: when they were single-color orange and some came with cantis and some came with sidepulls in 2010, the 2TT started to appear on the 60's but not yet the 56's. I remember because when I bought mine at the end of that year, my thinking was, "ooh, I can still

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

I might actually literally faint. A butterscotch Rivendell is a bucket list item for me. I already ordered a Joe and was resigned to it being a nice blue. Now the thought that I can choose my Joe to be butterscotch*just...give me a moment..* On Thursday, November 19, 2015 at

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

I was chanting a similar "I do not need a Twenty" the other day. Also "I do not need an Appaloosa" and "I do not need an Atlantis." On Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 7:47:32 PM UTC-8, iamkeith wrote: > > Oh great. I was able to ignore this when they were just going to be > blue... but

RE: [RBW] Re: Blue Clementine

I wonder if the frame-onlys were in a different batch and hence got a different color. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Abcyclehank Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 10:09 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject:

[RBW] FS: 650b Tires - Paselas, Big Bens, Vee Rubber Speedsters

Came to the conclusion on my commute this morning that Clem can fill my larger tire needs and I should turn my Redwood back into the 700c wheeled bike it was intended to be and not get by with 1mm clearance at the chainstays with large 650b tires. On the plus side, my wife's 650b mixte

[RBW] Re: Getting to be that time of year...

I should have gotten the red ventile jacket and red "blue bonnet." Shrug. Grin. Of course with the 50+mph cross winds whipping up snow, nobody could see me and I couldn't see nobody! Sardonic grin. May be time to get a pair of goggles. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, November 19, 2015 at

[RBW] Re: Blue Clementine

Gray-blue? Turquoise? I don't care... I just want to be adopted into the Allingham family. That looks REALLY comfy, Tom. Nice!! BB On Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 4:45:41 PM UTC-5, Pudge wrote: > > Got my Clementine frame and began the build, pic attached. The blue is > nothing like the

[RBW] Re: Getting to be that time of year...

With that growing beard, Patrick, I can almost see it in the Colorado Springs newspapers... *More confirmed Pikes Peak sightings of Santa Claus... **on a BICYCLE?* Seasons Greetings (a week early), BB On Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 3:54:49 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Och! Nae

[RBW] Re: Blue Clementine

Despite owning a Retrovelo, which is a beautiful lugged loop frame with Fat Franks, I want a Clementine! It's beautiful. On Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 1:45:41 PM UTC-8, Pudge wrote: > > Got my Clementine frame and began the build, pic attached. The blue is > nothing like the turquoise-y

[RBW] Well, it finally happened

I woke up this morning to a fresh layer of the white stuff. November 19th is really late for snow here, so it's not very surprising. I still had the Compass Barlow Pass tires with fenders on my Atlantis, which were not going to cut it on the fresh snow and ice. I scrambled to change to some 2.1

[RBW] Re: Getting to be that time of year...

Hah, you and I post basically the same thing today! Looks like you have WAY more snow than I do at the moment. But that's ok... you can win volume of snow. I'll win for brutally cold temperatures. We both win for continuing to ride and having fun in the snow On Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at

[RBW] Re: Well, it finally happened

Mark it seems like you're a candidate for a plump tire ride 26x4/5?? Enjoy your Winter Wonderland while I sweat it out. Tail Winds, ~Hugh On Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 9:19:29 AM UTC-8, Mark Reimer wrote: > > I woke up this morning to a fresh layer of the white stuff. November 19th > is

Re: [RBW] Re: Well, it finally happened

I've been working on selling some road bike stuff to fund the purchase of a Crust Evasion frame - it's a new company a friend of mine has just launched. It's built around a 26" x 3" tire. There is a second model coming out in January that fits a full 4" fat tire, or 27.5x3", or standard 29er. I'm

Re: [RBW] Re: Well, it finally happened

Mark - Nice ride! How were the Thunder Burts in the snow? I will set up my KOM (rigid 26er) with 2.1" TBs (the frame is at the powder coater now). Hugh - I commuted last year on a fat bike with 26 x 4.25" studded tires; it was a great success. Here in Iowa, we're forecasted to get our first

Re: [RBW] Re: Well, it finally happened

So far so good! Last year I had WTB Nano 2.1's all winter and I love them. But the TB's have been soo nice all summer, so I anticipate good things. Nice aggressive side knobs for fast trails, but light and fast rolling with a smooth center tread for when I'm on exposed pavement and ice On