[RBW] Re: The Cheviot has arrived!

To get you ready! It's finished minus the rear rack, the kickstand and as stated, the fenders. Sweet dreams! On Friday, September 23, 2016, LeahFoy wrote: > All this, and no pictures. Why must you treat us so? > ;) > Leah > > -- > You received this message because you

[RBW] A list of what I like most about riding my new Sam

Now that I have had some time with my Sam I have adopted a “Just Ride” approach to enjoying it. I thought it would be fun to share a short list of the things that have appealed to me most. Feel free to reply with list of your own. Riding in regular clothes (my favorite) Flat grippy pedals

Re: [RBW] Re: Surly Pacer sizing

Thanks guys. I was toying with the idea of something a little lighter and sportier than my 56 Sam. The Sam felt a tiny long for me with Noodles, even with an 8 cm stem. Much better since I changed to Albas and an 11 cm stem a couple years ago. Bars more or less level with the saddle depending

[RBW] Re: 64 cm Orange Ram Update

I'm rather surprised by the lack of interest in the Ram...is my pricing way off? How about $1500 for the full bike, $900 for frame? Feel free to make offers that are reasonable. Thanks, Alan On Friday, September 23, 2016 at 4:21:40 PM UTC-4, alan lavine wrote: > > Willing to ship, if needed,

[RBW] Re: Bars for Climbing

Although my Clementine was a naturally comfortable fit out of the blocks, I did give myself time to adapt to the upright position and the Bosco Bulls. I have no issues with getting up out of the saddle to honk up a hill with this setup. And of course it it no problem to gear down and spin up. I

Re: [RBW] The Cheviot has arrived!

Congrats on the Cheviot Rene. I'm expecting mine later this week. I noticed the cable stops were moved in the photos. Looking like maybe tectro in the rear and Paul in the front for me. I'm interested in how your tire fender fit goes. Those are the tires I'm planning on using also. Pics please

[RBW] Re: The Cheviot has arrived!

Hi Tim, Photos will come later, but on the Cheviot, since it's a mixte, the top tube intersects the seat tube in the middle, not at the top. For the rear center pull brake, you need the cable to be on the top of the tube so the cable yoke can be in front of the seat tube. Photos will clarify. And

[RBW] Re: Bars for Climbing

Kai,Thanks. Would love to see photo. Jim D Massachusetts On Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 11:24:29 AM UTC-4, Kai Vierstra wrote: > > Yes, I did (put choco-mooses on my Clem). They're great, wouldn't mind a > little more extension, but great regardless. > Still plenty

[RBW] Re: 64 cm Orange Ram Update

just a guess, but a 64cm bike is a BIG bike... even in Grant's "go bigger" mentality... $1,500 seems very reasonable, you just gotta find the right person that needs a bike that big... I can tell I have an almost brand new Ibis cross bike on http://forums.thepaceline.net for $1600 with no

Re: [RBW] Re: 64 cm Orange Ram Update

I appreciate the comments of all. I could use the wheels and some other parts for another project, so I may strip it down and relist the frame alone in a few months. Maybe just think about it some more. Not sure yet. Patrick, I'll let you know if the cranks don't get used. Alan On Saturday,

[RBW] SHIPPING CASES FOR A BIKE

I'm sitting at home after bi-lateral hand surgery dreaming of riding the C next year. What better to do than plan? I've asked about Amtrak, and though I've had success receiving and sending a bike using a box, I'm anticipating more bike shipping as I plan more rides in other locations. Any

Re: [RBW] Re: 64 cm Orange Ram Update

Totally reasonable, and a great buy for the right person. If I didn't already have one in that size, I would have leapt earlier. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 24, 2016, at 4:32 AM, alan lavine wrote: > > I'm rather surprised by the lack of interest in the Ram...is my

Re: [RBW] The Cheviot has arrived!

Rene, Thanks for the update. I'm waiting for mine too. Excited about the blue. Anxious to hear about your tire/ fender clearance. > Jon > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: 64 cm Orange Ram Update

Alan: I went back and looked at your original post (I find it useful to include the original FS post and photos in bumps) and it looks like a very nice bike and actually a good deal especially with rack and bags. But I've found over the years that demand will swell and dwindle; you might list the

[RBW] Re: Bars for Climbing

Yes, I did (put choco-mooses on my Clem). They're great, wouldn't mind a little more extension, but great regardless. Still plenty upright and comfy, and I love having the triangle to run a cable through on extended lockups in the city. Never having to worry about bar slippage or fussing with

[RBW] Re: Bars for Climbing

I do not care for the look of the bosco bulls that came with my Clem (H). I like the look of the choco moose bars on the Joe Appaloosa much better. I like that the choco bars are flatter with less rise. I have contemplated a switch. However, in the riding I have done so far, I have found the

Re: [RBW] Re: 64 cm Orange Ram Update

If I didn't have a converted 650b Redwood if be considering this very seriously. FWIW, I paid $1000 shipped for my Redwood (came with 700c) with a very nice parts package that I sold off and nearly made my money back. David Chicago -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: 64 cm Orange Ram Update

just a guess, but a 64cm bike is a BIG bike... even in Grant's "go bigger" mentality... $1,500 seems very reasonable, you just gotta find the right person that needs a bike that big... I can tell I have an almost brand new Ibis cross bike on paceline.net for $1600 with no bites, and that's a

[RBW] FS/ FT 2 46T chainrings( 110bcd)

Color? Maker? -- 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] FS/ FT 2 46T chainrings( 110bcd)

Both Silver, Im pretty sure both Sugino, let me get back to you on the maker Ryan Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 24, 2016, at 4:11 PM, Ryan Ray wrote: > > Color? Maker? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners

[RBW] Tire trouble & puzzlement

Yesterday afternoon while out for a short but pleasant ride on the Saluki, about 10 miles around a loop and five miles from home, I suddenly became aware of a slight bumping sensation, which I surmised was coming from my front tire. I couldn't see anything wrong with it but rode the last 5

[RBW] Re: Becoming an "Unracer"

Awesome! No truer words have been spoken. Had a nice ride today on my Sam and didn't worry one second about how hard I was working! Life is too short not to enjoy what we do on two wheels. On Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 2:39:43 PM UTC-4, RoadieRyan wrote: > > BC -First off gorgeous Sam.

[RBW] 650b'd romulus

I've been wanting to try 650b on my romulus since I saw Leslie's ram conversion. Then I was reminded again by Erl's rom conversion, So with soma's recent 20% sale i picked up a 650b wheelset and changed up the romulus:

[RBW] Re: Becoming an "Unracer"

BC -First off gorgeous Sam. Secondly I had a very similar epiphany in 2008, every ride was training, I needed to go faster lose weight get a lighter bike etc. and finally realized that biking had become a chore, I dropped the HRM, bought a steel bike started noticing the world around me on my

Re: [RBW] Re: 64 cm Orange Ram Update

All good points. One more observation: watching this list the last year, I've found frame sales tends to go better for the seller than full bike sales. Not that you can't sell complete bikes, but many of the posters here (myself included), tend to build up their own rigs and often have enough

[RBW] FS/ FT 2 46T chainrings( 110bcd)

Hey group, Up for sale or trade are 2 46T(110bcd) chainrings. $20 each( including shipping) or trade for a 36 T ring. Like new condition. If interested, please message me. Thanks so much! -Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Tire trouble & puzzlement

Interior casing failures can happen from manufacturing defects. I've seen it a fair bit, most commonly on continental tires. I doubt that it's from anything you did. Tires should be tested well past their maximum listed psi so I doubt that a short period of high pressure (you probably didn't

Re: [RBW] FS/ FT 2 46T chainrings( 110bcd)

Yes Ryan, both Sugino made Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 24, 2016, at 4:22 PM, Mike Williams wrote: > > Both Silver, Im pretty sure both Sugino, let me get back to you on the > maker Ryan > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 24, 2016, at 4:11 PM, Ryan Ray

Re: [RBW] FS/ FT 2 46T chainrings( 110bcd)

Yes Ryan, both made by Sugino. -Mike Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 24, 2016, at 4:22 PM, Mike Williams wrote: > > Both Silver, Im pretty sure both Sugino, let me get back to you on the > maker Ryan > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 24, 2016, at 4:11 PM, Ryan

[RBW] FS: Small Gray Trunk Sack/King Cages/Berthoud Touring Saddles

I am cleaning out the bike garage. I am selling the following items: - 1 small gray Trunk Sack. Sack is lightly used and a year old - $60 - 2 Berthoud Cork Touring saddles both with superficial damage. $100 each https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B04G4TcsmG4Scu5 - 2 King Stainless cages/3 Iris

[RBW] Re: The Cheviot has arrived!

Nice build Rene. Thanks for the photos. The tire clearance shots are very helpful Enjoy the ride Howard Livonia Mi -- 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

Re: [RBW] Tire trouble & puzzlement

Michael: I successfully and amicably warranteed a 2d hand pair of Schwabe Kojaks some months after purchase, when I found the beads to be defective. I was the second owner, but I contacted Kojak, they requested photos, and after reviewing them, agreed to send me a new pair. It might be worth a

[RBW] Re: The Cheviot has arrived!

Rene,' thanks for photos of that beautiful bike! I am also glad to learn how much you like to ride it! What is the leather cover on the top tune? Is that to hold a u-lock or to lift the bike when carrying it? I'll look forward to more photos. Congratulations again. Erl -- You received this

[RBW] Re: The Cheviot has arrived!

It's a leather top tube protector with a loop for the U-Lock. I discovered them on Etsy. Can look for the details later. Thanks for the comments! On Saturday, September 24, 2016, WETH wrote: > Rene,' > thanks for photos of that beautiful bike! I am also glad to learn how

[RBW] 650b'd romulus

Sky, Your 650b Rom looks great. I like how the 650b tires look on the frame. I have 1200 miles on mine and continue to enjoy the ride. I am not sensitive to crank arm length, as I know others are, so going from a 170 to a 165 worked. It worked so well I am slowly converting all my cranks to

[RBW] Re: The Cheviot has arrived!

As someone else on this list would say, "APPROVE!" I'll bet that ride is sublime. There are many wonderful details, but I think you'll love the stem shifters. Enjoy! Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: 650b'd romulus

Thanks Erl, I appreciate the kind words. I might go all the way to 165mm myself - I just measured floor to pedal on the rom vs the saluki and the saluki has 9cm clearance (with pari-moto 38mm and 170mm crank), whereas the rom has 8cm clearance (with 42mm hetres and 175mm crank). so i ought

[RBW] The Cheviot has arrived!

Congratulations! I am looking forward to photographs! All the best, Erl -- 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: The Cheviot has arrived!

What a fantastic bike! I cannot believe this is the last batch. I thought it would not be possible, but I like it even more than the Betty. The fact that it's my correct size probably has a lot to do with it. But it's more than that alone. Being able to place the saddle further back (Darn Brooks

[RBW] FS: Small Gray Trunk Sack/King Cages/Berthoud Touring Saddles

Would love the two king cages, can't pm as I'm on mobile could you email me at philipw...@gmail.com? Thank you! -- 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