[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Zed, Impressive work, and so fast! I got my lil' Clem (46?) today and put a few hours into it. I'll get some pictures by the weekend. I messed up on a few things! Two steps forward, one back, and so forth. One thing I noticed is that some of the eyelets are m5, I think (standard) and some are

Re: [RBW] My new project, The DirtDance Spinnaker Bag.

Looks super cool and functional, well done man! No wobble when its loaded up? Also what tires/ bars on your Atlantis?? Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 4, 2015, at 7:21 PM, 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > > More bag photos. > -- > You received this message because you are sub

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

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Re: [RBW] Re: Need a Carradice leather strap.

Thanks George. I think Drew has me covered. And he's local. Tail Winds, ~Hugh On Nov 4, 2015 8:19 PM, "George Cline" wrote: > Or try here: http://www.wallbike.com/ > > Bill's a good guy and he has Carradice spares. > > On Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 4:49:26 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: >> >> I

[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne Frame Size 55 (Blue/Cream) - LIKE NEW - (frame/fork/headset/BB/seat post)

Pics are now available via request through private message. On Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 9:36:23 AM UTC-5, RDS wrote: > > Last week I purchased a Blue/Cream 55 Hillborne Frame from one of Riv's > dealers in New York (Yellow Haus - very impressed with them). I am on the > borderline between

[RBW] Re: Need a Carradice leather strap.

Or try here: http://www.wallbike.com/ Bill's a good guy and he has Carradice spares. On Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 4:49:26 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: > > I suppose I could email Carradice but thought someone on this group might > have a spare lying around. If you have one I need one for my C

Re: [RBW] Need a Carradice leather strap.

Thanks Drew. On Nov 4, 2015 7:39 PM, "drew" wrote: > Think I may have one. I'll go look > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-

Re: [RBW] Need a Carradice leather strap.

Think I may have one. I'll go look -- 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] Need a Carradice leather strap.

Thanks Mark, I was hoping for a less expensive solution. But push comes to shove your suggestion may be the easiest. On Nov 4, 2015 6:55 PM, "'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch" < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Are any of these similar enough to a Carradice? > > > http://www.rivbi

Re: [RBW] Need a Carradice leather strap.

Are any of these similar enough to a Carradice? http://www.rivbike.com/Bike-Bags-s/37.htm?searching=Y&sort=2&cat=37&show=16&page=4 On Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 9:33:09 PM UTC-5, hsmitham wrote: > > And long length needed to a run through bag and attach to brooks hoop tabs. > On Nov 4, 2015 6

Re: [RBW] Need a Carradice leather strap.

And long length needed to a run through bag and attach to brooks hoop tabs. On Nov 4, 2015 6:31 PM, "Hugh Smitham" wrote: > Hi Eric, > > Should have mentioned the color. Thanks. > > Looking for the tan/honey variety. > > Tail Winds, > > ~Hugh > On Nov 4, 2015 5:19 PM, "Eric Norris" wrote: > >> W

Re: [RBW] Need a Carradice leather strap.

Hi Eric, Should have mentioned the color. Thanks. Looking for the tan/honey variety. Tail Winds, ~Hugh On Nov 4, 2015 5:19 PM, "Eric Norris" wrote: > What color and length do you need? I have a white strap that came with my > zip roll that I don't need. > > --Eric N > www.CampyOnly.com > Camp

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Bill, just had a chance to check and I can release those VO Grand Cru cantilevers and they more than easily clear the tires even with that Surly rack stopping them. Plenty of clearance. Which, really seems to be the raison d'etre of the Clems. On Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 12:47:25 PM U

Re: [RBW] Need a Carradice leather strap.

What color and length do you need? I have a white strap that came with my zip roll that I don't need. --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy > On Nov 4, 2015, at 4:49 PM, hsmitham wrote: > > I suppose I could email Carradice but thought someone on this grou

[RBW] Need a Carradice leather strap.

I suppose I could email Carradice but thought someone on this group might have a spare lying around. If you have one I need one for my Camper. Please contact me off list and we can work out the details. And yeah in a pinch I'll use something else. Tail Winds, ~Hugh -- You received this messa

Re: [RBW] Re: Richard Sachs

AFAIK, Richard has stopped taking "new" orders for frames. He has a multi-year backlog that he's working through, and he will do repairs on existing RS frames, but other than that you won't be able to get a new frame. All in all, a very enviable place for him to be. --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com C

[RBW] Re: FS: B&M IQ Cyo Senso Plus Dynamo Light

I've not gotten around to installing dynamo lights on bikes for the winter, somehow didn't need to ride in the dark all summer. Anyway, I sprung for an Edelux light, and will not be installing the B&M light. It's the IQ Cyo Premium Senso version, new in packaging. Same deal of $83 plus $6 flat s

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

This is probably a silly question but those bolts on the fork crown...are they there for mounting some of those front racks? I'm sure they're there for a reason and I can't think what else it would be On Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 4:08:40 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I've just seen the

[RBW] FS: Mollusk chino Walk Shorts.

a little off topic, i just dont know what to do with these. Got 2 pairs of these mollusk shorts as a gift and was flattered that the giver thought i might be a 28 waist...im not... maybe you are though. they are brand new with tags. one olive, one navy, MUSA. retail for 70$ each. how about 5

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

I've just seen the photos of the bike and fork crown. I've ridden a few different long chainstay prototypes at RBWHQ, but not the one pictured on the BLUG. I knew I'd be in on a long-stay bike sooner or later. Those bikes are for being happy. I like being happy, so I had to get one. Folks

[RBW] Re: Richard Sachs

Seems like an amazing artist and interesting person. I've tried to order a frame from Sachs over the last 10-15 years and he never seems to be taking new orders. Maybe my timing is bad? It makes him seem less like someone who actually makes bikes than this mythical idealized version of someone w

[RBW] WTT 80 cm Nitto Dirt Drop Stem for 100cm

Anyone have a 100 cm Dirt Drop they would trade for the 80 cm version? Stem is in good condition with minimal wear marks. I can provide pics if you are interested in a trade. Cheers Jayme -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

Bill, I assume you saw the bike and fork crown? What pushed you over? Did you take it for a test ride? Would love to hear your impressions. Thanks! Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne Frame Size 55 (Blue/Cream) - LIKE NEW - (frame/fork/headset/BB/seat post)

I've had bikes with very little standover before and I've never had a problem as long as I can come to a controlled stop. This frame is just a little too far across the borderline of being a little too tall with 38mm tires and my keen sandals. I might could make it work if I downsized tires,

Re: [RBW] Portland Nov 4 to the 14th

I’ll let you know bout Friday night. Beer drinking sounds fun, but my daughter usually picks out a place for us to eat that she can’t afford to go to on her own. --Eric N campyonly...@me.com www.CampyOnly.com Campyonlyguy.blogspot.com @Campyonlyguy > On Nov 4, 2015, at 10:02 AM, Shawn Granton

[RBW] Re: My new project, The DirtDance Spinnaker Bag.

agreed. need photos. sounds excellent -- 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, s

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Fer sure! In the winter, I'm lucky if my bike is even halfway working .. KJ On Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 1:11:30 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Cold weather folks have to think about more things than I do. > > best > Bill > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

She's got brass ones of a different color: https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/22774664922/in/dateposted-public/ Fancy yet affordable https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/22395953539/in/dateposted-public/ With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 10:30:06 AM UTC-7, RDS w

[RBW] Re: Front Racks with Top of Fork Attachment

The Appaloosa crown includes a fork crown top boss that draws a ton of attention to itself. I'm hoping they have a new Nitto rack in the works to fit that crown. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 7:16:52 AM UTC-8, David Banzer wrote: > > It opens up possibilities

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

That looks great! I didn't realize how long the chainstays were, but seems like it would be a comfy ride. On Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 9:32:25 AM UTC-5, Zed Martinez wrote: > > Updated my photos with the complete build done (except wrapping the bars, > it's my couple days of fiddling with f

[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne Frame Size 55 (Blue/Cream) - LIKE NEW - (frame/fork/headset/BB/seat post)

What is your PBH? Is it lower than their recommended minimum of 83cm? Is the standover problem that you can't standover it at all? Or is it that you have less clearance than you are used to? These 6 degree sloping bikes may just have less clearance than you are used to. Maybe you should giv

[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne Frame Size 55 (Blue/Cream) - LIKE NEW - (frame/fork/headset/BB/seat post)

The next size down really wouldn't work either. It's like I need the length of the bigger size, but the standover clearance of the smaller size. So, it's a perfect storm kind of thing ha ha. I'll probably try and catch a Clem on special or maybe get in on the next round of Clem's. On Wednesd

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Yikes. Freezing water in your shift housing make it impossible to shift. I haven't experienced that one (thank Lob). Cold weather folks have to think about more things than I do. best Bill On Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 10:05:22 AM UTC-8, Zed Martinez wrote: > > Mark: usually around 68c

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Mark: usually around 68cm or so. Depends on the shoes and pedals I use most with the bike. I seem to like my saddle about 1-2cm lower than Grant's method would recommend, but I definitely start getting some numbness and hot patches in the balls of my feet if I have the saddle up that little ext

Re: [RBW] Portland Nov 4 to the 14th

Hey Morgan and Eric- Glad you are coming to town! Hope ya brought your raingear! A bunch of us are doing a mixed terrain/pavement ride on Saturday November 14 just east of Portland. Full deets here: https://urbanadventureleague.wordpress.com/2015/11/02/chehalem-ridge-ramble-ii-sat-14-nov/ We'd l

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Looks like you thought of just about everything. Best wishes getting acquainted. Why did you run continuous shift housing all the way back to the Rear Der? Do your front brakes QR open enough to get your front wheel out? Or does the rack get in the way? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On W

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Gorgeous build, Zed! For completely selfish reasons though, I hope that your handlebar selection DOESN'T work out. I'm currently planning/hoping to use some Bosco bars, but with a stem that's somewhat shorter than the 12cm effective which comes on the stock bullmoose version. So handlebars

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Looks real nice, Zed. I also have a 52cm coming (Clementine). Just curious, what is your saddle height? Also, which fenders are those? Thanks. On Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 9:32:25 AM UTC-5, Zed Martinez wrote: > > Updated my photos with the complete build done (except wrapping the bars, > i

Re: [RBW] My new project, The DirtDance Spinnaker Bag.

Sounds awesome! Pictures man!! Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 4, 2015, at 8:53 AM, 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > > I'm actually exhausted, and feel a little sick to my stomach. Too much coffee > (my beloved addiction) and a new serious obsession. I developed a new kind of > bikep

[RBW] My new project, The DirtDance Spinnaker Bag.

I'm actually exhausted, and feel a little sick to my stomach. Too much coffee (my beloved addiction) and a new serious obsession. I developed a new kind of bikepacking bag that addresses problems I have had. There were several surprises of perfect serendipity that occurred. I love it when it ha

[RBW] FS: Sam Hillborne Frame Size 55 (Blue/Cream) - LIKE NEW - (frame/fork/headset/BB/seat post)

Bummer it didn't fit. Have you considered trading for one in your size? Could be another person out there looking for a 55. Best of luck in resolving it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and sto

[RBW] Re: FS: Small Bags

UPDATED LIST... Need racks for Clem, selling some ready-made bags at a discount. You can pay through my webstore - treetop.bigcartel.com - free shipping on everything. Buy 2 bags, $5 off, 3 bags $10 off - will be sent as a refund after order is complete. Deluxe Saddle Wedge - based on Acorn's

[RBW] Re: Front Racks with Top of Fork Attachment

It opens up possibilities for rear racks to be mounted up front as well - I'll be test fitting a Nitto R15 on my Clem since I have it on another bike (in the rear as intended) but have yet to actually use it. As Ron mentioned, custom built racks would definitely utilize the top of fork crown mo

Re: [RBW] Portland Nov 4 to the 14th

Ill be visiting with a bike Nov 13 and 14. I'm planing a ride to Crown Point, probably on the 13th. Let me know if you're interested in coming along. It's about 65 miles round trip. Eric N www.CampyOnly.com Twitter @CampyOnlyGuy Blog: CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com > On Nov 2, 2015, at 12:03 PM, MT

[RBW] FS: Sam Hillborne Frame Size 55 (Blue/Cream) - LIKE NEW - (frame/fork/headset/BB/seat post)

Last week I purchased a Blue/Cream 55 Hillborne Frame from one of Riv's dealers in New York (Yellow Haus - very impressed with them). I am on the borderline between sizes and the sizing just didn't work out as planned. I am so bummed out as it is a beautiful frame. The bike has been partial

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Updated my photos with the complete build done (except wrapping the bars, it's my couple days of fiddling with fit and dialing it in before that). Tim, that Surly Nice Rack just barely fits, but fits it does. Had to max out the bracket heights and it just barely caught braze-ons. Can't use it o

Re: [RBW] Re: Front Racks with Top of Fork Attachment

The clamps and struts on those Surly racks are very secure and quite adaptable. They seem like the perfect solution. I mount a Surly Nice Rack on the rear of my Fatbike. I used that rack because it's so adjustable, and the fat bike is, well, big-boned. On Wed, Nov 4, 2015 at 7:57 AM, Garth wro

[RBW] Re: Front Racks with Top of Fork Attachment

I took a Tubus Cosmo (which is normally a rear rack), and mounted it onto the front of my Bombadil: https://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/7460286064/in/album-72157623199721925/ I then put a Platrack on top of it: https://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/18357092721/in/album-7215762319

[RBW] Re: Front Racks with Top of Fork Attachment

I'll also also add that with Surly's "rear rack upper kit" you can mount many other racks (VO and Soma porteur for example) to the top braze on also. Here's a couple ideas , but these are just 2 . The Surly mounts can be used with any like tube diameter racks . Limitless possibilities .

[RBW] Re: Front Racks with Top of Fork Attachment

Bruce Gordon's MTB Rack mounting points at fork crown and dropout bosses -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Front Racks with Top of Fork Attachment

New Surly racks that would work with them http://www.cyclingabout.com/surly-releases-porteur-front-racks/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Front Racks with Top of Fork Attachment

http://www.bikerecyclery.com/nib-nos-pletscher-front-rack-fork-crown-mount/ A Pletscher rack once made for them -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Front Racks with Top of Fork Attachment

here's another application I ran across when I was plotting my solution a custom porteur rack on fork crown bosses on a custom frame -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

[RBW] Re: Front Racks with Top of Fork Attachment

Bomba ! On Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 1:59:05 PM UTC-5, Edwin W wrote: > > With several Riv models now including attachment points at the top of the > fork crown

[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville Small Trunksack-Olive, VO Ranonneur Front Rack

The rack has sold, the bag is still available. On Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 12:18:12 PM UTC-5, Marc Irwin wrote: > > Sales is pending on the rack now. > > Marc > > On Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 5:36:21 AM UTC-5, Marc Irwin wrote: >> >> Both are still available. >> >> >> On Monday, November 2,