[RBW] Re: Funny Ad Copy About Riv Tires

2018-09-06 Thread dougP
thanks, I'll check it out. doug On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 4:56:04 PM UTC-7, Belopsky wrote: > > https://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/TYPAJBR/jack-brown-race-700c-folding-tyre > > On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 5:46:56 PM UTC-4, dougP wrote: >> >> I'd be interested in the link. >> >> dougP >>

[RBW] Funny Ad Copy About Riv Tires

2018-09-06 Thread iamkeith
That's just odd on so many levels. But the "in the spirit of Rivendell, we added a 25.5mm tire" statement takes the prize. Is this for real? All the spelling errors make my spoof spider senses tingle. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Northeast Riv Unmeeting 2018, Interest/Headcount, Columbus Day Weekend

2018-09-06 Thread Marc Irwin
I might be missing something, but how do you find out which are available for that weekend? I don't see any contact information beyond the reservation form. I take it we're looking at Pittsford the 6th, riding down and returning on the 8th is that right? Marc On Wednesday, September 5, 2018

[RBW] FF: Riv catalogs and BQ magazines

2018-09-06 Thread 'Beaverton Bob' via RBW Owners Bunch
I know I'm late, but I am happy to take all of them. I can also just pick them up from you so you won't even need to mail them. Beaverton "Still Young At Heart" Bob -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: ISO Chris King Rear Hub, 135mm, 36h, low flange, silver (Non Disc)

2018-09-06 Thread Dave Grossman
The angry bee has no equal On Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 7:22:55 PM UTC-5, Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote: > > Sadly these are no longer in production...and I have always had an > irrational thirst for their super loud pawls. > > Wishing on a star someone has one on the

[RBW] Re: The ups and downs of my Clem Smith Jr

2018-09-06 Thread 'jeffrey kane' via RBW Owners Bunch
Hey Jim -- I don't know what RD came with the Clem but I can't imagine why you couldn't make it work for 9 speed just by working the limit screw (and/or B-Screw depending on how wide of a range you wanted). I'm an Index-Only guy myself so depending on budget I'd look to Shimano 9 for the

[RBW] Re: Selle Anatomica saddle break in question.

2018-09-06 Thread Lum Gim Fong
That would be great. Thanks for the info. I am surprised they don’t include tuning for comfort in their instructions, just the 6mm tensioning instruction. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] RoadBikeRider recommends RBW line of Sackcilles...

2018-09-06 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Article about touring light without needing racks on your bike. https://www.roadbikerider.com/how-can-i-tour-on-a-bike-with-no-rack-d1/ -- 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] FS: 56cm Blue Rambouillet "complete"

2018-09-06 Thread Rich Lesnik
Posting this for a friend. Bike is in Stockton CA. Contact Tom at: remlinger...@gmail.com Wheelset: Araya 540RC Hubs: Shimano 105 Crank: Sugino XD-2 Cassette: Shimano Ultegra Front Der: Shimano 105 triple Rear Der: Ultegra triple Brakes: Shimano 105 Long (Standard) reach Shifter:Shimano

[RBW] FS: 56cm Blue Rambouillet "complete"

2018-09-06 Thread Joe Bernard
Rich, can you confirm size? He has it listed on Craigslist as a 54. -- 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] Is 7 cm the shortest Tallux extension?

2018-09-06 Thread Conway Bennett
I'm gonna put drops on my hunqapillar and was looking Tallux and technomic for height but want the shortest extension possible. The technomic comes in 50 cm but isn't cold forged. The Tallux is cold forged but I only see it in 7 cm on rivbike. So, is 7 cm the shortest Tallux extension?

Re: [RBW] Re: Is 7 cm the shortest Tallux extension?

2018-09-06 Thread Conway Bennett
There's a technomic deluxe with a 5 cm extension but the quill is 190 vs. the 225 of the technomic and tallux. Fair winds, Captain Conway Bennett 239.877.4119 On Thu, Sep 6, 2018, 9:06 AM lconley wrote: > I am pretty sure I have a 50 Tallux on my coffee table at home, but it > didn't come

[RBW] Anyone own a Clem H & Clem L?

2018-09-06 Thread David B
I ordered a Clem H in the intial pre-order group when Clems were originally announced. I liked mine, got my wife a 45cm Clementine. Mine was originally setup in commuter mode, but the past couple of years it's been a kid hauler and in that setup I've wondered if I should've gotten an L

Re: [RBW] Re: Is 7 cm the shortest Tallux extension?

2018-09-06 Thread Paul Choi
Ben's site shows Nitto Technomic L225 in a 50. On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 7:32:29 AM UTC-7, Conway Bennett wrote: > > The one at Ben's is only a 190 quill. I had it in my cart and was ready > to buy when I realized it. They are a great shop by the way. If anyone is > in Milwaukee you

[RBW] Is 7 cm the shortest Tallux extension?

2018-09-06 Thread tc
Search for Nitto Technomic Deluxe on the Ben’s Cycle website. Goes as sort as 50mm reach. Tom -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Is 7 cm the shortest Tallux extension?

2018-09-06 Thread Conway Bennett
The one at Ben's is only a 190 quill. I had it in my cart and was ready to buy when I realized it. They are a great shop by the way. If anyone is in Milwaukee you should definitely stop by. Fair winds, Captain Conway Bennett 239.877.4119 On Thu, Sep 6, 2018, 9:27 AM lconley wrote: > Mine

Re: [RBW] FF: Riv catalogs and BQ magazines - All claimed.

2018-09-06 Thread 'Norman Bone' via RBW Owners Bunch
All claimed. -Thanks- -nb From: 'Norman Bone' via RBW Owners Bunch To: "rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com" Sent: Wednesday, September 5, 2018 4:51 PM Subject: [RBW] FF: Riv catalogs and BQ magazines For Free to a good home for the cost of actual postage. For my sanity, please

[RBW] Re: Is 7 cm the shortest Tallux extension?

2018-09-06 Thread lconley
I am pretty sure I have a 50 Tallux on my coffee table at home, but it didn't come from Riv. I will look when I get home. Laing Cocoa FL On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 9:42:57 AM UTC-4, Conway Bennett wrote: > I'm gonna put drops on my hunqapillar and was looking Tallux and technomic > for

[RBW] Re: Is 7 cm the shortest Tallux extension?

2018-09-06 Thread lconley
Mine is definitely 225 because I bought a 225 and a 190 and ended up using the 190. Laing Cocoa, FL > -- 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] FS: 56cm Blue Rambouillet "complete"

2018-09-06 Thread Joe Bernard
Ok, confirmed with the seller, it's a (very beautiful) 54. You can see it here. https://stockton.craigslist.org/bik/d/rambouillet-by-rivendell/6677525765.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Re: Is 7 cm the shortest Tallux extension?

2018-09-06 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I Think Bike touring news sells what they call Nitto Tech Deluxe “Tallux” stems at 6cm with 225 rise. -- 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: Funny Ad Copy About Riv Tires

2018-09-06 Thread Paul Clifton
It's a reputable shop, and they do in fact seem to stock 25.5 Jack Browns. They even have them with fun colored sidewalls. I'm gonna guess the ad copy is tongue-in-cheek. It's pretty easy too find 'em on google. They say, "Recently we were able to strike a deal with Rivendell cycles to take

[RBW] Anyone own a Clem H & Clem L?

2018-09-06 Thread Joe Bernard
David; I've owned a 45 H, and 52 H and L models. I put Bullmooses (original) on the 52 H, which made it much more mtb-ish. I think a Bosco'd L and Bullmoose (or Wavie) H will end up feeling like quite different bicycles, and is worth the effort. Aside from the bar/tire differences, I found the

[RBW] Re: Funny Ad Copy About Riv Tires

2018-09-06 Thread Joe Bernard
Do they have Speedblends? Yes I would like a link. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Sharing a 52 Clem L with my much shorter spouse. Feasable? Crazy?

2018-09-06 Thread cam starnes
Oops. You’re right. My wife’s PBH is 2-2.5 INCHES lower than mine; several more than 2 centimeters. I’m between 83 and 84 cm, my wife is right around 77. Also, “slammed” is probably not a helpful term for me to have used - probably more accurate to say that we set the saddle (Cambium C19) low

[RBW] Re: Selle Anatomica saddle break in question.

2018-09-06 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Very cool! 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 to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Funny Ad Copy About Riv Tires

2018-09-06 Thread Paul Clifton
Don't see speedblends. Too bad. Sent you the links in a PM. On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 12:29:45 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Do they have Speedblends? Yes I would like a link. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Funny Ad Copy About Riv Tires

2018-09-06 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Whoever raced on these obviously doesn't read BQ or believe what they say. I am sure RBW isn't pleased that others with no production stake in the tires are going to undersell them. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Funny Ad Copy About Riv Tires

2018-09-06 Thread dougP
I'd be interested in the link. dougP On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 9:28:15 AM UTC-7, Paul Clifton wrote: > > It's a reputable shop, and they do in fact seem to stock 25.5 Jack Browns. > They even have them with fun colored sidewalls. I'm gonna guess the ad copy > is tongue-in-cheek. It's

Re: [RBW] Re: The ups and downs of my Clem Smith Jr

2018-09-06 Thread Jim Bronson
That is so true Joe! You don't get the clackety-clack when you are a little off like you did in the days of old. Back when I was rocking my Schwinn Collegiate, there was no question if the gear lever needed a little more trim or not. The feedback was highly audible. Surely I don't hear as well

Re: [RBW] Re: The ups and downs of my Clem Smith Jr

2018-09-06 Thread Jim Bronson
Jeffrey, A list member was very kind to sell me his set of 8 speed indexed SunRace thumbies for a very reasonable price. So it will be staying 8 for now. I don't really feel the need for more gears on this bike as others. I like to have a lot of gears on my brevet Rivendell so I can match

[RBW] Funny Ad Copy About Riv Tires

2018-09-06 Thread Paul Clifton
I got a marketing email from one of the large online bike part shops that is now selling Rivendell tires. I'll refrain from sharing the links, but the ad copy is too good not to post: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > *There’s no doubt that as cyclists we all love a bit of rubber in our >

[RBW] Re: The ups and downs of my Clem Smith Jr

2018-09-06 Thread Adam Leibow
I didn't read anyone else's replies so apologies if this is double information - if you can find an ultegra 8s bar end shifter, you can use this with a paul thumbie for an indexed 8speed thumb shifter setup. this being said, a while back I ordered an 8spd thumb shifter from rivbike.com - it

[RBW] Re: Funny Ad Copy About Riv Tires

2018-09-06 Thread Garth
They also sell some Nitto items, some that may be hard to find elsewhere. Many other items too that are hard to find, some are closeouts etc. Very eclectic ! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Funny Ad Copy About Riv Tires

2018-09-06 Thread Garth
I saw the various Jack Browns and Fatty rumpkins mentioned @ the two sister websites . I've ordered stuff from them before, uneventfully perfect . The prices fluctuate often, and shipping fluctuates wildly ! If it's really high one day/week , check back later, it's guaranteed to

[RBW] Re: Funny Ad Copy About Riv Tires

2018-09-06 Thread Belopsky
https://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/TYPAJBR/jack-brown-race-700c-folding-tyre On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 5:46:56 PM UTC-4, dougP wrote: > > I'd be interested in the link. > > dougP > > On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 9:28:15 AM UTC-7, Paul Clifton wrote: >> >> It's a reputable shop, and they do

Re: [RBW] Re: Is 7 cm the shortest Tallux extension?

2018-09-06 Thread lconley
My 225 - 50 is a Technomic after all. It is forged however, it says so right on the stem. The main difference appears to be the clamp bolt and the finishing is slightly better on the 190 Tallux. And of course is says Technomic instead of Nitto. Laing Cocoa FL -- You received this message