Re: [RBW] Re: A Lesson: When buying a vehicle that will transport a Clem, measure twice and buy once.

2019-10-31 Thread Paul Richardson
FWIW I didn't realize initially that 328i is the model number of both the wagon and the sedan. So I was imagining sedan+ram and really freaking out! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Philadelphia Bike Expo Nov 2 and 3. Rivendell to exibit

2019-10-31 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
And while filling their bellies, don't forget to empty their hands of merchandise/buy those bikes! And bags maybe? -Kai -- 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

Re: [RBW] WTB: Budget Triple Crankset

2019-10-31 Thread John McBurney
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Campagnolo-Racing-T-9-Speed-Triple-Crankset-175mm-52-42-30/383237952701?hash=item593ac314bd:g:tQsAAOSwVc9dpNuV On Thu, Oct 31, 2019 at 8:00 AM j.schwartz wrote: > Looking for a budget, used but useable triple crank for my upcoming Clem-L > build... which will be a 3

[RBW] What size BB spindle comes on new 59cm Clem framesets?

2019-10-31 Thread j.schwartz
110 or 113? -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Re: A Lesson: When buying a vehicle that will transport a Clem, measure twice and buy once.

2019-10-31 Thread Paul Richardson
mind blown, re/blown. -- 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 view this discussion on the web

[RBW] Philadelphia Bike Expo Nov 2 and 3. Rivendell to exibit

2019-10-31 Thread Melanie
Hi Roberta, I’ll be at the Expo both days and would love to meet you. Melanie -- 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: A Lesson: When buying a vehicle that will transport a Clem, measure twice and buy once.

2019-10-31 Thread RichS
Have to give a nod to the Honda Fit. I can “fit” either my Sam or Atlantis without removing the front wheel while keeping the passenger seat intact. Best, Rich in ATL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] WTB- 52 or 59 cm Clem H

2019-10-31 Thread David Bivins
Last I checked, 718Cyclery still had one in mustard in stock, and they're having a moving sale, so the shipping cost might be offset by the discount. On Thu, Oct 31, 2019 at 12:34 AM Adam wrote: > Greetings all, > > Posting for a buddy in Berkeley who’d like to buy a complete Clem but > missed

[RBW] Atlantis framesets 10% off

2019-10-31 Thread Christopher Wiggins
I will honor Riv's 10% off sale on frames. 56 and 53cm Atlantis available. Just use coupon code RIV10 at checkout. From now until Monday the 4th. https://thepsychicderailleur.com/product/rivendell-atlantis-3/ Thanks! Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: A Lesson: When buying a vehicle that will transport a Clem, measure twice and buy once.

2019-10-31 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 10/31/19 9:04 AM, 'jeffrey kane' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: Good point on the height. The thought of needing step ladder and an articulated rear rack for bikes makes me crazy. I checked with VW, btw. The Passat has already been discontinued. Not just the Passat.  My VW Golf Alltrack

Re: [RBW] Re: A Lesson: When buying a vehicle that will transport a Clem, measure twice and buy once.

2019-10-31 Thread David
I picked up a 2018 VW Golf Alltrack and it easily takes a bike without any wheel removal, etc. And it was available with manual transmission which I’m not ready to give up yet at 68. I am having a trailer hitch installed as I write this as my brother has a hitch rack that will hold 4 bikes when

Re: [RBW] replacing my old B+M dyno light with what?

2019-10-31 Thread masmojo
Well, I've got too many bikes and almost all of them have dynamo hubs w/lights so although I don't have the knowledge of Peter I know what works. I think an important factor would be what type of riding you do? If you are mostly going to be touring I think the Edelux is the bad boy or maybe the

Re: [RBW] Re: A Lesson: When buying a vehicle that will transport a Clem, measure twice and buy once.

2019-10-31 Thread ascpgh
Paul, my original post of fitting my 62cm Ram in the 328i was a sedan! Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh -- 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] WTB: Budget Triple Crankset

2019-10-31 Thread Jeffrey B
Here’s the new version of the classic Sugino triple for $125 https://www.rivbike.com/collections/cranks-bbs/products/crank-new-albion-xdt-48t-x-36t-x-26t -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] WTB: Budget Triple Crankset

2019-10-31 Thread Joe Bernard
Huh, that's weird, it's New Albion branded. And cheap! -- 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

[RBW] Re: WTB: Budget Triple Crankset

2019-10-31 Thread j.schwartz
FYI that Sugino sold On Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 1:29:31 PM UTC-4, Jeffrey B wrote: > > Here is a genuine Sugino for $60 > > http://www.718c.com/movesale > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Re: A Lesson: When buying a vehicle that will transport a Clem, measure twice and buy once.

2019-10-31 Thread Dorothy C
Our usual bike carrying is via a Thule hitch mount 2 bike rack on the back of a 2009 VW New Beetle. I have Rivs but my wife prefers her ebike. We have discussed trading in from 2 cars, to one electric between us, but so far we haven’t found anything that can take a hitch mount bike rack --

[RBW] Re: Philadelphia Bike Expo Nov 2 and 3. Rivendell to exibit

2019-10-31 Thread Bob Ehrenbeck
Hi Roberta, My wife and I will be at the PBE on Saturday (traveling on Amtrak). I'll keep an eye out for that Riv cap; I'd love to hear how the rest of the Minnewaska weekend went. Bob E Cranford, NJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] WTB: Budget Triple Crankset

2019-10-31 Thread Jeffrey B
Here is a genuine Sugino for $60 http://www.718c.com/movesale -- 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: WTB- 52 or 59 cm Clem H

2019-10-31 Thread Bill Lindsay
Blue Heron stocks them, but I don't know what they have on the floor at the moment. Give them a call, or a visit. They have a good shop. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 9:34:28 PM UTC-7, Adam wrote: > > Greetings all, > > Posting for a buddy in Berkeley who’d

Re: [RBW] WTB: Budget Triple Crankset

2019-10-31 Thread Bill Lindsay
LOL. That eBay crankset has a starting bid of $30 plus $92 shipping! That’s one way to do it BL in EC -- 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] WTB: Budget Triple Crankset

2019-10-31 Thread John McBurney
I don’t see that when I click on the link! That’s sneaky. A good way to get bad feedback. John On Thu, Oct 31, 2019 at 1:29 PM Bill Lindsay wrote: > LOL. That eBay crankset has a starting bid of $30 plus $92 shipping! > That’s one way to do it > > BL in EC > > -- > You received this message

[RBW] Re: WTB: Budget Triple Crankset

2019-10-31 Thread Rick Thompson
Probably not what you want, but I still have this: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ricks_boats/48523722897/in/dateposted-public/lightbox/ Free if someone sends me a ship label. On Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 5:00:22 AM UTC-7, j.schwartz wrote: > > Looking for a budget, used but useable triple

[RBW] What size BB spindle comes on new 59cm Clem framesets?

2019-10-31 Thread J Imler
I was told my August 59 Clem L has size 118. -- 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 view this

Re: [RBW] A Lesson: When buying a vehicle that will transport a Clem, measure twice and buy once.

2019-10-31 Thread Joe Bernard
That urban myth was started by car magazines in road tests, and I seem to recall a Honda ad with a hose in it. My guess? Some fool thought they could aim a hose at the dashboard and lawyers got involved  -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] 59cm Clem barely fits in car, thus will be caried on the outside. I like the 1UP rack, but what about others...?

2019-10-31 Thread LeRoy
As detailed in a recent post (https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/BMwnMT8KlG4), my be-fendered 59cm Clem is an awkwardly tight fit in my recently-acquired Jeep Cherokee. As a result, I'm hitch-mounted bike-rack shopping (and hitch shopping as well!). My requirements in a

[RBW] A Lesson: When buying a vehicle that will transport a Clem, measure twice and buy once.

2019-10-31 Thread Eamon Nordquist
This is the root of why I can’t have a long chainstay Rivendell bike. Without getting a much larger vehicle with much worse fuel economy, I cannot ever transport a bike that long (especially with fenders). I have an 89cm pbh, so I’m definitely in the large size range. A 59 Clem is not feasible

[RBW] 59cm Clem barely fits in car, thus will be caried on the outside. I like the 1UP rack, but what about others...?

2019-10-31 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Have you looked at Saris? Made in the USA (Wisconsin, I think) and dead useful. I have the Freedom 4 bike rack, but it also comes in a 2. It has trays, so great for fenders. Easy on/off, and fully adjustable. My husband’s awkward ebike fits fine! -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] 59cm Clem barely fits in car, thus will be caried on the outside. I like the 1UP rack, but what about others...?

2019-10-31 Thread Joe Bernard
Hey Leah, how is it to carry that rack for taking off the car? I've been thinking about installing a hitch on the Impala so I can use a tray rack for my eClemenetine, but I would need to walk it back and forth from parking to apartment and I have that arthritis bugger. It's not something I

[RBW] What size BB spindle comes on new 59cm Clem framesets?

2019-10-31 Thread scott minor
My 59 Clem H that arrived from Riv 2 weeks ago came w a 110 in it. If there’s a specific size you need just give them a call and they will work w you on getting the length you need. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Philadelphia Bike Expo Nov 2 and 3. Rivendell to exibit

2019-10-31 Thread REC (Roberta)
Fantastic. Please excuse this if you already know... Amtrak arrives at 30th Street Station. To get to the convention center, exit out of the east exit towards downtown (The exit might be called 29th Street) and walk (or ride your bikes) down JFK or Market Street (use Market Street for bikes,

Re: [RBW] Re: A Lesson: When buying a vehicle that will transport a Clem, measure twice and buy once.

2019-10-31 Thread The Snag
I can put my 62cm Appaloosa in our Honda Element standing up and without taking anything off. With another bike, and a 80lb dog, and two people with camping gear. No problem. And it's AWD... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] A Lesson: When buying a vehicle that will transport a Clem, measure twice and buy once.

2019-10-31 Thread 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
Hosing down an Element is an urban myth. When I bought mine, they made me sign a form acknowledging that I knew that it would damage the car. Turns out they’re not waterproof from the inside. They *are* easy to clean, however. Lots of plastic and rubber, not a speck of carpeting. --Eric

Re: [RBW] WTB: Budget Triple Crankset

2019-10-31 Thread Ginz
I listed a Sugino XD triple 170mm but had no takers. Used but fine. Some shoe rub. I bought it from another member. Arms no rings. It would cheap. Contact me if interested. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: A Lesson: When buying a vehicle that will transport a Clem, measure twice and buy once.

2019-10-31 Thread Joe Bernard
A friend of mine has an Element, as does Mark @ Riv. It's a perfect little storage container on wheels, and I recall that at least some models have an interior you can hose down. Nifty! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: A Lesson: When buying a vehicle that will transport a Clem, measure twice and buy once.

2019-10-31 Thread Nick Payne
I remember that about 30 years ago a friend bought a Toyota Supra. He said that the salesman was rather bemused, because when he first looked at the vehicle, he drove to the dealership, and after the initial inspection/drive, he said to the salesman: "I'll come back tomorrow on my bike, and if

[RBW] WTB: Budget Triple Crankset

2019-10-31 Thread j.schwartz
Looking for a budget, used but useable triple crank for my upcoming Clem-L build... which will be a 3 speed with a Paul Melvin. Rings need to be a 20t spreadsomething like 44/34/24 would be ideal. I’m flexible on arm length (170-175) Thanks -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: A Lesson: When buying a vehicle that will transport a Clem, measure twice and buy once.

2019-10-31 Thread 'jeffrey kane' via RBW Owners Bunch
Personally, I LOVE station wagons and I think, cool is what you make it. We've been in various V-Series Volvo wagons for the past 22 years. The only bike that doesn't slide in whole into the back with the rear seats folded down is my wife's ridiculously long Cheviot. For that land yacht, I

[RBW] Re: A Lesson: When buying a vehicle that will transport a Clem, measure twice and buy once.

2019-10-31 Thread ascpgh
328i sedan. The "illegal" engineering part was how that was part of the "winter package" option group. Despite a pass-through in the armrest recess for one pair of skis, the seatbacks had to drop to be able to fit two sets of skis. That it required rationalization of that magnitude to justify

[RBW] Re: Philadelphia Bike Expo Nov 2 and 3. Rivendell to exibit

2019-10-31 Thread ascpgh
I'll be there. I'll certainly take pictures. It's a gathering of bikes and bike folks which is different than the bike-shaped things and product people of other trade shows. Advertising and selling are certainly the attraction for the trade participants, the character of it has a stronger pull

[RBW] Re: Philadelphia Bike Expo Nov 2 and 3. Rivendell to exibit

2019-10-31 Thread ascpgh
Roberta, hope to see you there. My friend and I are staying up the line at Conshohocken since the center city hotel prices were crazy, even ten weeks ago. The train was a a brief idea but the complexity of our acceptabel hotel rate radius, the car and the commuter line won. Andy Cheatham

[RBW] Re: WTB- 52 or 59 cm Clem H

2019-10-31 Thread tc
Some of the Riv dealers may still have H's in stock, as it isn't as popular as the L: https://www.rivbike.com/pages/dealers Tom On Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 12:34:28 AM UTC-4, Adam wrote: > > Greetings all, > > Posting for a buddy in Berkeley who’d like to buy a complete Clem but >

Re: [RBW] ISO: Olive Sackville Saddlesack (Medium or Large-ish)

2019-10-31 Thread John McBurney
Hi Reid, I have an olive medium I could pass on to you. It’s in good used condition. I also have the Nitto quick release if that interests you. John mcburn...@gmail.com On Wed, Oct 30, 2019 at 6:10 PM Reid Echols wrote: > Hi folks, > > Thought I'd put a feeler out to see what folks have, or

[RBW] Re: WTB: Jumbo grabby sackville bag

2019-10-31 Thread John A. Bennett
Great, Michael. Thanks! PM on the way. John On Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 7:32:19 AM UTC-7, Michael Morrissey wrote: > > Hi John, > > Yes, I'll take it. What's your paypal address? > > Thanks, > > Michael > > On Monday, October 28, 2019 at 10:40:30 AM UTC-4, John A. Bennett wrote: >> >>

Re: [RBW] Re: A Lesson: When buying a vehicle that will transport a Clem, measure twice and buy once.

2019-10-31 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 10/31/19 8:01 AM, 'jeffrey kane' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: Personally, I LOVE station wagons and I think, cool is what you make it. We've been in various V-Series Volvo wagons for the past 22 years. The only bike that doesn't slide in whole into the back with the rear seats folded

Re: [RBW] Re: A Lesson: When buying a vehicle that will transport a Clem, measure twice and buy once.

2019-10-31 Thread David Bivins
Hear hear on station wagons. When our son was born 11 years ago, I did the research and ended up choosing a used 2004 VW Passat Wagon. It has a ridiculous amount of cargo space. My Clem slides in fairly easily with the rear seats down, and I also bring my Clem to my VW mechanic's when I need to

Re: [RBW] Re: A Lesson: When buying a vehicle that will transport a Clem, measure twice and buy once.

2019-10-31 Thread 'jeffrey kane' via RBW Owners Bunch
Good point on the height. The thought of needing step ladder and an articulated rear rack for bikes makes me crazy. I checked with VW, btw. The Passat has already been discontinued. I should also note that both Audi and BMW still offer their full size wagons to the European markets. Heck,