[RBW] Clem Smith Jr with Alternate Handlebars? - Choco-moose

2016-11-01 Thread Kai Vierstra
I'm liking the choco-moose bars on my 65, but that's coupled with a lay back seatpost to get more reach and better wheelies. It's a 27.2 Nitto lugged post with a shim, shimming due to the difficulty in finding a lay back post in Clem's somewhat odd 29.8 seatpost size. -Kai Vierstra (who's kiddi

Re: [RBW] Forum post stats?

2016-11-01 Thread lum gim fong
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[RBW] Re: Hub Area Rack with Swift MIni Short Stack Panniers (or other bags)?

2016-11-01 Thread Bob K.
Howard, The Ortlieb Bike Packer Plus panniers have 42L capacity and are rear bags. They're big. I'm selling my brand new pair because they're too big for my needs. The Sport Packer Plus are smaller (30L; I own these, too), but still bigger than the Front Roller and FR Plus at 25L. The names are

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr with Alternate Handlebars? - Choco-moose

2016-11-01 Thread Joe Bernard
My 45 Clem was right on the edge of being too small for me..the reach was too close with Choco-Moose. I was happier with Albas on a 12cm stem. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivin

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr with Alternate Handlebars? - Choco-moose

2016-11-01 Thread mike smith
Has anyone changed handlebars on the CSJ? I like the current bars but I'm too upright? 59cm Frame. -- 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-owne

[RBW] Re: VO Randonneur Front Rack on Sam Hillborne

2016-11-01 Thread Michael Flournoy
Thanks for the input. It looks like I'll be going with a Nitto M18 then. Mike On Monday, October 24, 2016 at 12:37:03 AM UTC-4, lum gim fong wrote: > > I had a 52 blue Sam. I bought the VO Rando rack and put it on my Bleriot. > But before I did that I checked to see if it would fit the Sam eyelet

[RBW] Re: Another Rosco v2 Build

2016-11-01 Thread Jon BALER
A few more outdoor photos https://www.flickr.com/search/?sort=date-taken-desc&safe_search=1&tags=roscobubbe&user_id=24518536%40N08&view_all=1 On Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 11:57:35 AM UTC-4, Jim D Massachusetts wrote: > > Nice bike. Like the black fenders and the look of the handlebars on the

[RBW] Re: Hub Area Rack with Swift MIni Short Stack Panniers (or other bags)?

2016-11-01 Thread Howard Hatten
Height = 15.7 inches Width = 9.8 inches Depth = 5.5 inches Weight = 59.3 ounces/pair Volume = 1,831 cubic inches/pair (30 Liters/pair) The size of the sport packer plus. These are what I use on the HAR Howard -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

[RBW] Re: Hub Area Rack with Swift MIni Short Stack Panniers (or other bags)?

2016-11-01 Thread Howard Hatten
The ortlieb bike packer plus are the small front bags that are 25 liters. I've used them with the HAR on my Atlantis. I had no problems. Howard Livonia Mi -- 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: Nigel Smythe Country Bag and Ortlieb Bike Packer Plus Panniers

2016-11-01 Thread Bob K.
Bumping this up. Pair of brand new Ortlieb Bike Packer Plus panniers for $185 shipped CONUS. -- 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-bunc

[RBW] Re: New Hilsen in the Wissahickon

2016-11-01 Thread Eric
Interesting, I was thinking only Toyo's featured water bottle mounts. What's that color called? Creamsicle orange? -- 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 e

[RBW] Re: New Hilsen in the Wissahickon

2016-11-01 Thread Eric
I meant...featured TWO water bottle mounts. On Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 7:36:09 PM UTC-5, Eric Karnes wrote: > > Hi all- > > After six months with the commuter SimpleOne as my only bike, I decided to > build up a geared bike for longer rides into the wooded areas outside of > Center City Ph

[RBW] Re: New Hilsen in the Wissahickon

2016-11-01 Thread Eric Karnes
>From what I understand, it was and early Hilsen and was built by Waterford. I'm definitely going to noodle with the Ergon grips. I think I might have them oriented too vertically as you mentioned. As for comparisons to the Roadeo...let's see. The Roadeo is a really wonderful bike and is much

[RBW] Re: Hub Area Rack with Swift MIni Short Stack Panniers (or other bags)?

2016-11-01 Thread BSWP
Thanks for confirmation, on Ortlieb "front" bags fitting on the HARs. Did you mean the ones that are listed as 25 liter volume, 12 x 10 x 5.5 inches? - Andrew, Berkeley On Friday, June 12, 2015 at 11:32:50 AM UTC-7, john muhl wrote: > > They work fine with Ortlieb front roller bags. I was consid

[RBW] Re: FS: 46cm Nitto Noodle Bar mod 177 - Near new condition

2016-11-01 Thread Frank Brose
Paypal where? I sent you a message offlist. Cheers, Frank On Monday, October 31, 2016 at 8:48:35 PM UTC-5, stoker wrote: > > Price drop - $40 + $10 shipping! > > PayPsl is best... > > Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: FS Thomson X2 1 1/8" threadless stem 100mm 73/107 degree 31.8 Black

2016-11-01 Thread Bruce Smitham
Bump On Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 12:13:35 PM UTC-7, Bruce Smitham wrote: > > FS Thomson X2 1 1/8" threadless stem 100mm 73/107 degree 31.8 Black new in > package $85 plus shipping CONUS > > Thanks, > > Bruce in San Diego > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Tubus Ergo Lowrider Front Rack

2016-11-01 Thread Bruce Smitham
Bump On Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 11:49:36 AM UTC-7, Bruce Smitham wrote: > > Tubus Ergo Lowrider Front Rack in great condition with some scratches here > and there. $80 plus shipping CONUS > > Thanks, > > Bruce in San Diego > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

[RBW] Re: FS Ortlieb Back-Roller Classic Panniers - Pair yellow

2016-11-01 Thread Bruce Smitham
Ortliebs are sold On Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 11:38:59 AM UTC-7, Bruce Smitham wrote: > > FS Ortlieb Back-Roller Classic Panniers - Pair yellow very little use and > in great condition. No rips or tears or big marks. Just a few scuffs here > and there. $90 plus shipping CONUS. > > Thanks, > >

Re: [RBW] Forum post stats?

2016-11-01 Thread Reed Kennedy
We've got posts per month anyway! You can seem 'em right here: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!aboutgroup/rbw-owners-bunch Reed On Tue, Nov 1, 2016 at 11:34 AM, lum gim fong wrote: > Any administrator know? I mean. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] Re: Atlantis

2016-11-01 Thread Ryan Fleming
pictures? On Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 3:27:36 PM UTC-5, masmojo wrote: > > I have to agree! I recently finished building the 53 I bought off this > group. I was looking for a Rivendell, but was not really considering an > Atlantis,vasailating between the Joe Appaloosa & a Hunqapillar. Then

Re: [RBW] The Liftatube fits me perfect

2016-11-01 Thread Bill Lindsay
The Rosco Bubbe has two sets of bottle cage mounts and the Liftatube, so it's definitely possible to have two cages and a handle. It just needs the cages to be mounted kind of high up, particularly on the seat tube to be out of the way. For sure both cage bolts need to be above the derailer c

Re: [RBW] The Liftatube fits me perfect

2016-11-01 Thread Surlyprof
I have first-hand experience with the Walnut Liftabike. My wife bought me one which was a very thoughtful gift. The Honey leather matched my brooks B17 perfectly. Worked great and would have been great for getting up and down stairs to the BART. I ended up returning it only because it inter

[RBW] Re: Atlantis

2016-11-01 Thread masmojo
I have to agree! I recently finished building the 53 I bought off this group. I was looking for a Rivendell, but was not really considering an Atlantis,vasailating between the Joe Appaloosa & a Hunqapillar. Then the 53 popped up, I did a little research & realized it was probably ideal! Riding

[RBW] Re: New Hilsen in the Wissahickon

2016-11-01 Thread Eric
Is that a Toyo or Waterford build frame? > > > -- 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 th

[RBW] New Hilsen in the Wissahickon

2016-11-01 Thread Paul G
Looks great! How does the AHH compare to the Roadeo you sold (taking setup and use into consideration of course)? -- 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 emai

[RBW] Forum post stats?

2016-11-01 Thread lum gim fong
Any administrator know? I mean. -- 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 em

[RBW] Forum post stats?

2016-11-01 Thread lum gim fong
Seems like it's getting kind of slow around here. I remember on the old Bleriot forum they had a chart showing how many posts per day they got. I was wondering if we had one of those around here. Any administrator now? Would be interesting to see. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: New Hilsen in the Wissahickon

2016-11-01 Thread Leif Eckstrom
Hi, I might be wrong here, but are the Ergon grips set up so the wedge supports your palm? In the photo it looks like the widest part is facing down rather than horizontal to support the lower part of your hand. I haven't used ergons but I thought they were designed for wider, horizontal support

[RBW] Re: Another Rosco v2 Build

2016-11-01 Thread Jim D Massachusetts
Nice bike. Like the black fenders and the look of the handlebars on the bike. Looks both fast and practical. Jim DMassachusetts -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop re

[RBW] Another Rosco v2 Build

2016-11-01 Thread WETH
Looks great. Enjoy the ride! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Cheviot build in progress

2016-11-01 Thread Les Lammers
Looks great! I'm building a gray 55 too. I was going to use VO Porteur bars but got the Choko norm. I prefer them to the Albatross that I have on another bike. I may end up cutting 3/4-1 inch off the ends. The pump peg is sized for a Zefal. On Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 12:10:40 AM UTC-4, R

[RBW] Bicycle Quarterly charity drive

2016-11-01 Thread Daniel Jackson
Jan, Such a wonderful cause for a little company like yours. Thank you! Next up - Veterinarians Without Borders! Best, Daniel Jackson, DVM in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Atlantis

2016-11-01 Thread Will
Yes... there is definite magic to the bike. Mine is a 53 and set up very differently: Albastache bars, Tubus/Ortleib rear cargo system, battery LED commuter lights front and rear. Rides great. Totes the kitchen sink if necessary. Frame is drop-dead beautiful. Pleases the eye in every respect.