[RBW] Re: Beautiful Atlantis on EBay

Mine came with neither kickstand plate nor any fork eyelets (other than fender). It's now got hourglass for a little Nitto rack & mid-fork thru eyelets for low rider rack. Also kickstand plate. Not hard to get done. Doug P -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] HAR compatability with Ortlieb Sport Roller classic?

I searched the archives but didn't get a definitive answer on whether the Hub Area rack will play nice with the Ortlieb Sport Roller classic. Can someone with experience enlighten me? Greg Seattle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] FS: 61cm AHH...

I was a rider and on this forum for many years. I suffer from a neuro disease and can no longer ride an upright bike, so am selling my AHH. It has a few dings but is in great shape.Basic build and comes with the basket and fenders, seat, kickstand, saddle.I am asking $1550 and you cover

[RBW] FS: Practically new 59cm Clem Smith Jr. H

I'm looking to sell my very lightly used 59cm Clem Smith Jr. H, mustard color. Looks like this, though I'm happy to send you a phone snapshot if you're interested: https://www.rivbike.com/products/clem-smith-jr-h-style-complete?variant=2841281 I ordered it late last summer and took it out

[RBW] Re: The Hubbuhubbuhs are here!

Many thanks for posting these pics. I've been having sage envy and blue regret after seeing the first and even latest photo from Grant. I'm now really excited for this blue. Can't wait to put it up against the original Hunqapillar blue. Riv 'dealer', Gravel & Grind just took my deposit for

[RBW] Re: New Chev

I'm convinced- return it I will. thanks! On Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 5:50:14 PM UTC-4, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > > The Surly 8 pack is designed specifically to work with Surly's rack > braze-ons on the sides of its fork crowns. I got mine to work with the top > mounted fork crown braze on on

[RBW] Re: tires for clem

I was going through this recently, but looking for 26" x 2.3. I was disappointed to learn that Thunderburts by Schwalbe are no longer available in the 26" size, but they are still made in the 27.5 version. I have two bikes that can handle the 27.5 Thunderburts, but haven't tried them yet. I

[RBW] Re: FS: tektro brakes, shifters, swift ind panniers, silver shifters, sam hillborne F/F/HS and more

Hi Jeff, I'll take the silver shifters if still available. On Mobile so can't PM. Thanks, D. -- 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: FS: tektro brakes, shifters, swift ind panniers, silver shifters, sam hillborne F/F/HS and more

Tektro Novela brakes, pedals and Sam Hillborne remain available - all other items have been spoken for. On Sun, May 7, 2017 at 8:46 PM, Jeff Lesperance wrote: > I'm getting close to new bike day and ready to clean out some extraneous > items. I think I'm advertising

[RBW] Re: Beautiful Atlantis on EBay

Nothing at all. On Monday, May 8, 2017 at 12:05:41 AM UTC-4, drew wrote: > > what's the deal with pros closet? -- 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] I need a new helmet and am hoping for advice

i am in the market for a mid price range helmet that is not very aero. not aero. i am not worried about air slamming into the vacuum behind my helmet at speeds in excess of 12 mph. polo helmet-ish would be nice. if i could get one with lights built an and a mirror as part of the helmet that

Re: [RBW] i need a new helmet

I'm happy with my Bern helmet. It's light and fits well (rare for me, I wear the XXXL size). Berns have snap-in liners, and most models have an optional thicker liner for winter riding. My only criticism with Berns is that most aren't vented well. My Brentwood is too warm to wear in mid-summer;

Re: [RBW] i need a new helmet

I wanted to add, you can find Berns on clearance somewhat often. I got mine from REI outlet for less than $70 including the winter liner. On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 7:08 AM, Tim Gavin wrote: > I'm happy with my Bern helmet. It's light and fits well (rare for me, I

[RBW] Re: Do I need tire fatter than 650B x 42?

F(anyone's)I; Schwalbe One 650x25b tires on a 650b conversion: Riv content is, um, the waterbottle is from the Rivendell mothership and the

[RBW] Re: Beautiful Atlantis on EBay

Wow, really mythical. First production on Atlantis were 2000. -- 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.

[RBW] Re: Beautiful Atlantis on EBay

I wish I'd saved the Grant email from 2000 when the first Atlantis shipped. As I remember they were Toyo built and had some cool tubing upspec. Presented in a Grant "Not that tubing matters, except that it does to some people, so there's that ..." style. -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: On rear racks for the Hubbuhubbuh...

I had disc brakes on a mountain bike that had rack braze-ons. I found a threaded standoff at my local hardware. Looked like this: http://www.newark.com/ettinger/05-16-409/standoff-hex-m-f-ss-40mm-m6/dp/58Y7674 John PS: Rene, I love the blue cable housings on your orange Hubbuhubbuh. I had

Re: [RBW] Re: On rear racks for the Hubbuhubbuh...

Interesting little adaptor. And thanks for the compliment, I too had doubts, which is why I installed a piece on the frame first, and then ran the cable to the disc brake. We'll see once all the cables are run. On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 12:09 PM, Surlyprof wrote: > I had disc

[RBW] Re: Beautiful Atlantis on EBay

Seems like a lot of their listings are on the somewhat pricier side. That being said, their descriptions are excellent, their communication is terrific, and they ship fast. If I need something specific, in a given condition, and I don't want any surprises upon arrival, I'm happy to pay that

Re: [RBW] On rear racks for the Hubbuhubbuh...

I'm just going to run an R-14 as a saddlebag support in the back. I almost got it on there but I didn't have long enough struts. I'm also THIS CLOSE to ordering a saddlesack small to hang off the captain saddle. My stoker will have access to anything imaginable and it'll rest there right on

[RBW] Re: Beautiful Atlantis on EBay

Drew: Yours would only be mythical if it was produced in 1992 (as the Pro's Closet ad erroneously states). You have neither mythical nor kickstand plate. You do however, have a great bike. IanA. On Monday, May 8, 2017 at 10:49:15 AM UTC-6, drew wrote: > > i have one (that a few people here

[RBW] Re: Beautiful Atlantis on EBay

Inquiring minds need to know. What's the scoop with Pro's Closet? On Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 11:15:45 PM UTC-4, Justin, Oakland wrote: > > Oh lord I didn't even see that it was a Pro's Closet listing. > > I'm so so sorry. > > -J > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Beautiful Atlantis on EBay

I concur with Jeff. In my experience, The Pro's Closet has all the good qualities you'd want from a professional eBay seller, at the price premium you would expect to pay a professional. The other thing I like about them is that they appear to stock alot of things I'm interested in seeing, so

[RBW] Re: i need a new helmet

I'm on my second Giro Aspect. I love it. It is well vented but doesn't look like a spaceship. It can be had really cheap on clearance if you can find it. Even comes with a velcro visor that looks like a bike cap. On Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 9:52:38 PM UTC-5, bo richardson wrote: > > i was

Re: [RBW] I need a new helmet and am hoping for advice

Bo, I bought this Giro helmet at Nashbar ($55) because of its rounded shape, I liked the parallel lines. No lights or mirrors. http://www.giro.com/us_en/products/men/helmets/road/aspecttm.html Steve Plymouth, NH On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 8:01 AM bo richardson wrote: > i am in

[RBW] Re: PSA 53cm atlantis on ebay - $800

You should be jealous. That's one of the best bicycles ever made. And it only gets better... the more you ride. :-) On Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 2:47:44 PM UTC-5, adam leibow wrote: > > built this up for my girlfriend. it's her graduation (from grad school) > present. i am jealous of her now. > >

[RBW] Re: Beautiful Atlantis on EBay

i have one (that a few people here had before me) that has pointy lugs and a sub 100 serial number. i didn't realize it was mythical. i think id trade mythical for a kickstand plate and some mid-fork mounts. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: i need a new helmet

+1 on giro aspect. best looking, most comfortable and well vented helmet ive ever worn. -- 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: tires for clem

Bought my Clem off this list with a mismatched pair: knobby WTB Bee Line 2.2" in the front, smooth-ish Vee Speedster 1.95" in back. I've been pretty happy with them for general use, but I expect to trade them out eventually and I think the next tires on this bike will be Schwalbe Big Ones in

Re: [RBW] On rear racks for the Hubbuhubbuh...

Wow. I had missed that and nothing came with the tandem, so I'll call RBW and inquire. Thanks for pointing it out! René On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 7:23 AM Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles < 4824...@gmail.com> wrote: > From the blug: > > REAR RACK: The HHH frame comes with a widget that

Re: [RBW] I need a new helmet and am hoping for advice

I switched to equestrian helmets several years ago. They are better looking, more comfortable, and a much better value: plenty of protection, less attitude. http://www.ovationriding.com/riding-helmets-for-men On Monday, May 8, 2017 at 7:34:11 AM UTC-5, Steven Sweedler wrote: > > Bo, I bought

Re: [RBW] I need a new helmet and am hoping for advice

I recently purchased a POC helmet, in part because it doesn’t look “racy” or aero. They have many models, but I bought this one: https://www.competitivecyclist.com/poc-trabec-helmet?skidn=POC0106-RESBL-ML=UExQIEJyYW5kOlBPQyBCaWtlIEhlbG1ldHM6MTo2OjEwMDAwMDU3NF9jY0NhdDEwMDA1Mw==

[RBW] I need a new helmet and am hoping for advice

Bo, I recently bought a helmet from the REI Garage. If you are a member, they often have sales around Memorial Day. When they have sales, they usually give an additional 20% off. I took advantage of this last Laber Day. Returns are easy, too. John -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: i need a new helmet

I also like the Bern helmets I have. They have a very sturdy shell which is good if you are on and off your bike during the day. The roadie helmets have a flimsy shell that gets dented and cracked easily. Even with the sturdy shell, liner and visor they only weigh a few grams more than my

[RBW] Re: regarding orange bikes

In case you like games, Mark... https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/202771/punderdome-card-game-pun-lovers Our friends introduced us to this last game night. I love my orange canti-Sam but don't want to. I bought it used and my wife already had a bright orange Public mixte. I've tried talking

[RBW] On rear racks for the Hubbuhubbuh...

>From the blug: REAR RACK: The HHH frame comes with a widget that allows you to fit most or all standard racks, as opposed to “disc-compatible” racks made for tandem-width rear hub spacing. We designed the rakkadapta, but haven’t actually seen or used it yet. Good luck to us all on that, but

[RBW] Re: tires for clem

If you like the idea of Thunderburts but need a more aggressive knobbie that still handle pavement amazingly well, Racing Ralphs are supple and spectacular. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 9:44:17 PM UTC-6, Davey Two Shoes wrote: > > Hi everyone > I' love my clem (riv stock

[RBW] Re: I need a new helmet and am hoping for advice

A customer came in wearing one of these a few weeks ago. I like the look, and got one myself. http://www.giro.com/us_en/sutton-21.html Cheers, John at Rivelo in Portland, Oregon On Monday, May 8, 2017 at 5:01:06 AM UTC-7, bo richardson wrote: > > i am in the market for a mid price range

[RBW] Re: Beautiful Atlantis on EBay

Yes, that *would *be mythical. The pointy lugs indicate it's from the first batch of 100, delivered to Riv in the Fall of 2000. Cheers, John at Rivelo in Portland On Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 7:15:56 PM UTC-7, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > It's the extremely rare, some would say mythical, 1992

Re: [RBW] Re: Beautiful Atlantis on EBay

Everyday I see people selling great bicycles. It makes me think whether in a society that we consume too much if we sell our belongings. I am not against selling of items that are no longer used but it is interesting that people sell bicycle here alot. On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 11:16 AM, John A.

[RBW] Re: Do I need tire fatter than 650B x 42?

I recently tried the WTB Horizon 650B X 47mm tires & I liked them a lot. Great tire for an Appa. Clem or Clementine! They also just introduced their byway 47 which looks like a variation if the theme. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Do I need tire fatter than 650B x 42?

How wide do the Horizons measure on your machine? On Monday, May 8, 2017 at 12:52:23 PM UTC-7, masmojo wrote: > > I recently tried the WTB Horizon 650B X 47mm tires & I liked them a lot. > Great tire for an Appa. Clem or Clementine! > They also just introduced their byway 47 which looks like a

Re: [RBW] On rear racks for the Hubbuhubbuh...

Eager to see how it works out! On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 12:42 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > I did go ahead and order a Saddlesack SMALL to run as a stoker stowage > compartment. Public Service Announcement, there were three 3 Olive > Saddlesack Smalls in stock. Now that I've

Re: [RBW] Re: Beautiful Atlantis on EBay

Lee: For some of us the buying and selling is part of the hobby. Speaking for myself, I've always been into bikes as much for the mechanical aspect as for the riding itself. Some folks really just want something that works for the riding they're into, and tend to stick with what works. Others

Re: [RBW] On rear racks for the Hubbuhubbuh...

I did go ahead and order a Saddlesack SMALL to run as a stoker stowage compartment. Public Service Announcement, there were three 3 Olive Saddlesack Smalls in stock. Now that I've bought one, only two remain. I'll post photos when my stoker stowage comparment is in place. Bill Lindsay El

[RBW] Re: Do I need tire fatter than 650B x 42?

You would ask that 2 days after I've taken them iff the bike they were on. Of course it will depend on the width of tge rim a little, but I will say they don't run small! On a wider rim they could be closer to 49mm. I will most likey put them on my Clementine, but probably not for a few days

Re: [RBW] Re: Do I need tire fatter than 650B x 42?

My ex-gf put Horizons on her Surly Straggler 650b build. Hers measured 49 mm wide on 30 mm Velocity Blunt rims. So, they would probably measure the stated 47 mm on a 25 mm rim. I agree with masmojo that the Byway looks like even better, with shoulder knobs for occasional deep gravel.

[RBW] Re: FS: tektro brakes, shifters, swift ind panniers, silver shifters, sam hillborne F/F/HS and more

Pedals and Sam remain available - all other items have been spoken for On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 6:33 AM, Jeff Lesperance wrote: > Tektro Novela brakes, pedals and Sam Hillborne remain available - all > other items have been spoken for. > > > On Sun, May 7, 2017 at 8:46

[RBW] Re: tires for clem

I am running a Big Ben in the back & a 2.3 Kenda knobby in the front. I tried BBs frint & back initially & then changef both to 2.3 knobbies, but the Clementine is such a big bike that 2 really fat tires felt sort of ponderous. The knob on the front gives a little "float" over soft stuff &

[RBW] FS 56 Quickbeam

$1450 shipped -- 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] Re: PSA 53cm atlantis on ebay - $800

Hi Rich, I have RTP on my Hunqapillar. Front is mounted on Atlas, Rear is mounted on Aeroheat. They measure ~50 - 52mm at 20 - 30 psi (f/r) for my 160# + bike+gear. It's mainly used as a Boston-area commuter on streets and dirt paths. They are noticeably faster than Big Bens, which I liked a

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA 53cm atlantis on ebay - $800

Hi Shoji: Thank you for your insight on the RTPs. Your riding is identical to mine. After I sent my e-mail I realized the RTPs could raise my saddle to an uncomfortable height. As much as I'd like to try these tires the saddle height and reduced standover gives me pause. Widest tire I've run

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Pass 'n' Stow rack

I've gotten a lot of responses for my Pass 'n' Stow rack, more than I can respond to individually. i have a potential buyer but if it doesn't happen, I'll contact the second in line. Thanks for reading! Cheers, Patrick On Sun, May 7, 2017 at 2:14 PM, drew wrote: > I