[RBW] Rear VO Constructeur Rack on Bleriot

Thanks. I had a feeling that if I had to drill this one I'd have a hard time. Maybe it's time to sell some racks to the group? Cheers, Steve -- 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: Two Sams on the last 2015 overnighter

Paul: It looks like you barely beat the winter weather. Good for you. It just looks cold, even with no snow. At 80 miles, you're stretching the "S24O". I always enjoy your photos, and this batch is no exception. "Squashpenny Junction" has a nice ring to it, and I wonder how long that old

Re: [RBW] New Year's Day Ride Report

Sounds like a good outing for sure! I need to work up my strength to get back on my QB... been knocked out from the flu for two+ weeks now... Luckily was able to have a great ride as well! So far the year is coming together nicely!

Re: [RBW] Re: Two Sams on the last 2015 overnighter

Thanks Doug. Yes, Squashapenny is at an old (pre-Civil War) RR stop and I'm sure that's where it got the name. (Guys our age certainly know about pennies on the tracks!) The "junk" shop is one of those places you can spend all day rummaging around! Unfortunately, bro-in-law Ian got a

Re: [RBW] New Year's Day Ride Report

SNOW! It's fatbike time in Redlands. Can you believe oranges on the tree, and then snow on the same ride? dougP On Friday, January 1, 2016 at 8:24:14 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Sounds like a good outing for sure! I need to work up my strength to get > back on my QB... been

[RBW] Re: Big bike jinxing- big Clem?

I think a 56 or 57 would be redundant and highly unlikely. Check out the Clem brochure. Also keep in mind that the "L" version (formerly Clementine) allows for an extra 5-6cm overlap on the low side of Saddle Height ranges. Between that and the long stems and seatposts, and the extreme sweep

Re: [RBW] Re: Hilsen vs. rambouillet

You could set your Hilsen up to be more "roady" with a stem change, could you not? I vote for keeping the ability to run 38s with fenders. That's what I run on brevets. On Fri, Jan 1, 2016 at 7:16 PM, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > You might try playing with the tires first.

[RBW] Rainy day test ride.

The Joe is such a cool bike I was feeling the desire to ditch the Sam for it but after that test ride (as fun as it was), I think the Sam is the better all arounder for me. I am also a shade over 85 pbh and would have to think twice about a Joe as an all out trail bike. However, those blug

Re: [RBW] Two Sams on the last 2015 overnighter

Thanks Chris. I really missed being able to join you on the C The distance is about 180 mi. for me, but could not work out the schedule. I enjoyed all the photos of the trip and glad you got some company from the D.C. area. Paul Paul Germain www.GermainArt.com germain...@aol.com

[RBW] Re: FS Brooks B17 black and Brand V xs saddle bag

Saddle sold. 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] New Year's Day Ride Report

Happy New Years Everyone! Hope you were able to get a ride in today. I was able to get a 41 miler in on the QB, which is a good way to start the year. The temp was in the high 30's, with winds out of the west creating a real feel just bellow freezing. I was comfortable in my usual cool weather

[RBW] Two Sams on the last 2015 overnighter

Paul, I enjoyed your photos and your description. It is indeed satisfying when you can successfully see and seize an opportunity like that. The contrast of the warm cabin light with the cloudy wet days sums it up nicely. Thanks for the excellent report! Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- You

Re: [RBW] Big bike jinxing- big Clem?

I need something than can accommodate a PBH of 100, might consider a Clem if Riv will support that PBH on their rumored Big Clem. I would work my 2nd job (lyft/uber) extra to get it. On Fri, Jan 1, 2016 at 11:22 AM, Kainalu wrote: > Big, as in mid to upper 60's Clems

[RBW] Re: Glorius and Wilbury available now under the radar sales

I have a custom mixte. You'll love it. I just did a gravel ride during the Christmas break and took it on a week long bike tour to Utah in September. I'll travel up to Mount Hollywood this weekend. The bike is so versatile that you can do a lot of different riding with it. And of course I use

Re: [RBW] Big bike jinxing- big Clem?

Hopefully they'll offer a nice pre-sale deal for us hard working tallies. And 72 spokes -Kai Brooklyn NY -- 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] FS: 650b Wheelset - Velocity A23 Rims - SP Dynamo Hub - $300 plus shipping

awesome. wish I had $300 lying around ;) On Fri, Jan 1, 2016 at 3:51 PM, David Banzer wrote: > I switched my Redwood back to the original 700c wheelset, so selling this > wheelset that I had built up for the then converted 650b build. > I built these wheels myself - I'm not

[RBW] Re: VO Constructeur Front Rack on a Ram - HELP

I wholly agree that VO Constructeur racks are difficult to mount. I wouldn't want to attempted to bend stainless steel tangs without a bench vice. I also only have rear facing fender bosses on my San Marcos fork. I mounted my front constructeur rack twice, once with a Grand Comp 610 CP brake

[RBW] Two Sams on the last 2015 overnighter

My friend, Greg, had the last two days of the year off from his REI job, so despite damp (but warm for Virginia in Dec.) weather, we decided at the last moment to get one last 80-mile overnighter in on our Sam Hillbornes. We started at Hanover Court House, north of Richmond and headed to

[RBW] FS: 650b Wheelset - Velocity A23 Rims - SP Dynamo Hub - $300 plus shipping

I switched my Redwood back to the original 700c wheelset, so selling this wheelset that I had built up for the then converted 650b build. I built these wheels myself - I'm not a professional, but have built many, many wheels. These have 1 caveat - the rear hub is used and when I followed the

[RBW] Hilsen vs. rambouillet

I have a 63cm Homer that I enjoy riding for many different surfaces. I have been getting into doing Brevets and considering swapping for a 60cm Rambouillet. The 60cm would fit a bit better and it looks like the geometry is a bit more roady. I like the ability to ride 38s with fenders, but it

[RBW] Re: Hilsen vs. rambouillet

You might try playing with the tires first. That's going to have a lot to do with how either bike rides. I've run brevets and centuries on my Hilsen with Jack Brown-Greens (33 1/3) and have been very happy. If the 60 cm Rambouillet fits you better (yours or someone else's?) you might take

[RBW] Big bike jinxing- big Clem?

Interesting rumor. Speaks to how popular the bike was , I guess. This probably doesn't help jim but in case others dont realize it , the 59 fits MUCH bigger than it would appear to suggest. Someone 6'-3" to 6'-4" is probably ideal, and 6'-6" or so might bewithin the realm of "decent fit."

[RBW] Re: FS Brooks B17 black and Brand V xs saddle bag

Bag is sold. Saddle sale pending... -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Big bike jinxing- big Clem?

If Riv is listening, I for one am ready to scrimp and save to throw some cash at it presale style to see it through to market. Or 66 Appaloosa me and I'll pump blood and drop kidneys. Love -Kai Brooklyn NY On Friday, January 1, 2016 at 10:04:20 PM UTC-5, James Warren wrote: > > It actually

Re: [RBW] Re: Two Sams on the last 2015 overnighter

Looks like a great outing! The cabin in particular looks comfy! On Fri, Jan 1, 2016 at 2:40 PM, 'Paul Germain' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Thanks Doug. Yes, Squashapenny is at an old (pre-Civil War) RR stop and > I'm sure that's where it got the name. (Guys

[RBW] Re: Sackville Jumbo Grabby

Here's the update, Dan and friends! It's a really nice bag. Dimensions are 15" wide by a very flexible 12" tall with a depth of 4". Inside sleeve running across the back is rust colored fabric so nice and visible; zipper on the outside envelope pocket is hearty. Shoulder strap is the same

Re: [RBW] New Year's Day Ride Report

Yeah, I didn't know if I'd get up to the snow level when I was down by the orange groves! Pretty neat place, nine months of the year. Those other three... not so much :-) On Fri, Jan 1, 2016 at 8:29 PM, dougP wrote: > SNOW! It's fatbike time in Redlands. Can you believe

[RBW] Rainy day test ride.

Nice! I believe I was the first to do a rainy day test ride on that there Appaloosa. I took it out last week while it was pouring and got it a bit muddy on that little multi use trail back behind Riv, I figured as well it was All arounder fashion to not care about getting the bikes muddy and

[RBW] Re: Rear VO Constructeur Rack on Bleriot

Steve, thanks for sharing this info and your experience. It is helpful as I decide if I want to put a rear rack on my Bleriot. For the last year I had a Mark's rack up front with a basket, which was handy, but I decided to shake things up so I removed it. Now I just have a Carradice

Re: [RBW] Big bike jinxing- big Clem?

It actually isn't a rumor. People who work at Riv have they said they want to add a larger size, 64 or 65ish. So it's totally true that they have wanted to do it. But wanting to do it is different from being able to do it which is why it's not certain. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 1, 2016, at

[RBW] Re: FS: End of the year clean out.

What's left. Updated 1/1/16 7 AM Pacific Time. *It's also "best offer time"*, especially if you combine items for easier shipping. Happy New Year! It's always interesting to see what's in demand as far as parts go. I am surprised to see he crankset and 80cm stem not claimed. Prices do

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Soma Supple Vitesse EX 700x42c tires

Are these still available? If so, I'll take them. KJ -- 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] Rear VO Constructeur Rack on Bleriot

Nice! Reminds me of when I installed the VO front rack with the integral decaleur piece on my Bleriot. This was the original one, with the stainless steel tang. I left it off at my LBS, and they called later that morning; they had nothing powerful enough to drill through that tang. I took

[RBW] Big bike jinxing- big Clem?

Big, as in mid to upper 60's Clems coming this year!? That's the word I heard. Anybody have any knowledge of this? Able to offer concreteish numbers? Regardless, thank you RBW for establishing such a grear track record of helping big folk get on smart and proper bikes. Looking forward to what

[RBW] Re: Big bike jinxing- big Clem?

At the time of the Clem initial presale for a frame I inquired with Keven about the sizing of the 59 compared to my 60 Bombadil and he mentioned that Grant was "making noise" about a 64. Clementine. I can see why it may me a Clementine only as maybe they don't want a 64 single TT frame.