Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

My favorite part of this story is Leah has an Italian cobbler who looks over his glasses and chews her out. I totally "watched" this in my mind as a black-and-white film from the '40s  -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Let me introduce my new friend, Sam, properly

Welcome, and thanks for an interesting report. And, nice bike! Curious: That's a very short stem, no? I use 8s or 9s on my Rivs, and yours looks even shorter. And that leads to a question: What is the st measurement, c-c, of your Sam, and what is the effective tt measurement? One former Riv I

Re: [RBW] Re: Sun Race Thumb Shifters/Jewelry

I love that you wore them like rings. So pretty!  -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

All the Brooks colors are a dye in the leather and they all eventually darken with use over the years. Even your Select which doesn't have a color has done it, and I think it adds a nice patina..I love to look at Brooks saddles that have a history in them. I can't pick between aqua and black, I

[RBW] Re: Clem Bosco Basket Light Mount

I especially like it because it stiffens the stock Wald supports at the same time, which are the weak link of that system. Nice! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

I love what you’ve done here! The saddle and fenders!  Does the blue rub off the Brooks? Seems I’ve seen a photo where it did... Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 20, 2019, at 9:46 PM, Mark Roland wrote: > >  > Exactly! A little pop of color at the end of the bars is what I was looking > for

[RBW] FS Nitto Tallux, 12 cm

Stem is sold! -- 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: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

Peter White has basic but thorough (and classic!) advice for setting up a bike comfortably. I agree with him that you ought to set saddle position first before choosing a stem. Scrolls as needed, and note section on saddle fore-and-aft position. https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/fitting.php On

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

Here you go: https://ridepdw.com/products/full-metal-fenders-safety-tabs?variant=24829153601# And this is a photo -- somewhat hard to see them -- installed on their VO-type fender struts.

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

I’m really glad we’re having this conversation and that so many people have added their perspectives. I have truly enjoyed learning from you and exploring your different ideas and perspectives. I have found this really valuable and also...fun. Maybe there’s someone else out there thinking the

[RBW] Re: New vs. old Homer geometry, ride characteristics

Wow, my biggest contribution to this group is and will probably continue to be just providing Luis a platform for that post! I am really glad you popped in when you did, and shared those experiences! I completely empathize with your history and feelings about the AHH, and to be honest, I did

[RBW] FS: 58cm Toyo Atlantis, partial build

Sent you a PM. Let me know if it went through. -- 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] There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

Reed Idlewild sent me a link to his description on fit. Many thanks to Reed. Here it is:- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lBVAx8HXfPswofv9q6NKFCw9pBrjeOmNxfpfSR3ZDVo/edit?usp=sharing IanA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Clem Bosco Basket Light Mount

Nice. Throw on some boiled lindseed oil and it should last a long time. -- 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: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

On 11/20/19 10:02 PM, Leah Peterson wrote: I’m glad Roberta chimed in about fenders because I’d forgotten about the break always and I’m getting cold feet about the VO fenders with no break away tabs. I really, really fear the going-over-the-bars kind of crashes. I realize this is highly

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

I’m glad Roberta chimed in about fenders because I’d forgotten about the break always and I’m getting cold feet about the VO fenders with no break away tabs. I really, really fear the going-over-the-bars kind of crashes. I realize this is highly unlikely with the riding I do (commuting on paved

[RBW] New, discounted Riv. frames for sale in Brooklyn -- Atlantis, Roadini, Sam, Clem L

And 50% off everything in the store! Tonight I picked up a fillet bullmoose, some tools, a lovely ostrich handlebar bag, and their remaining newbaums, for 50 pennies on the dollar. Unreal deals! Worth a trip, and the more they sell the easier the transition to a new space, hopefully closer to

Re: [RBW] Re: New vs. old Homer geometry, ride characteristics

Here, here! Welcome to the group and kudos on the intro. Now I second Bill’s request: show us some pics! ~Mark Raleigh, NC > On Nov 20, 2019, at 20:58, Bill Lindsay wrote: > >  > That's a helluva first post, Luis! Please don't make it your last. Most > importantly, let's see photos of

[RBW] Re: Clem Bosco Basket Light Mount

Love it! Cooler than a dowel. Very Clem appropriate. On Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 8:10:28 PM UTC-5, J Imler wrote: > > After seeing Roberta's recent saddle bag quick release dowel idea, I felt > compelled to share my Clem Bosco Basket light mount. Mine's not a dowel, > but a sawed up

Re: [RBW] WTB Choco Moose handlebars

...and now that I've taken another look at the Susie pre-sale page, now I have the perfect excuse to buy a frameset to go on the handlebars I just ordered! IRON. CLAD. LOGIC. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 10:27:41 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Sun Race Thumb Shifters/Jewelry

Bill, Oh my gosh. That is so embarrassing.  Sent from my iPad > On Nov 20, 2019, at 5:56 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > >  > Leah > > Yep, I totally read your OP as you showing off the stuff you bought, not that > you were modeling stuff for sale. HAHA > > BL in EC > >> On Wednesday, November

Re: [RBW] Re: New vs. old Homer geometry, ride characteristics

That's a helluva first post, Luis! Please don't make it your last. Most importantly, let's see photos of your Homer build! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 4:25:28 PM UTC-8, Luis Garcia wrote: > > Hello everyone. This is Luis Garcia in Dallas, Texas. I believe

[RBW] Re: Sun Race Thumb Shifters/Jewelry

Leah Yep, I totally read your OP as you showing off the stuff you bought, not that you were modeling stuff for sale. HAHA BL in EC On Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 4:08:38 PM UTC-8, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > SOLD, even though I stupidly forgot the FOR SALE in the title of the

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

Mark, if the effective toptube length looks right to you I say go for it, it's a long bike. My PBH is 80-ish and I fit my 52 H (recent model) with the Bosco Bars up as high as they'll go, and sitting upright at the ends (needed for my arthritis). You'll get more seatpost showing, mine is

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

Hi Mark! I’m so excited for you to get a Clem. Is there a 52 available for you somewhere? Clems really are great bikes; dead useful and so comfortable. And with the cream accents and gorgeous color and fancy seat lug, they’re fancy in their own right. I suspect you COULD ride that 52. Joe

[RBW] Re: New, discounted Riv. frames for sale in Brooklyn -- Atlantis, Roadini, Sam, Clem L

I wish that Atlantis were my size! On Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 5:25:17 PM UTC-7, Conor Skelding wrote: > > This is part of the moving sale of 718 Cyclery in Gowanus. No affiliation > (other than occasional customer). > > Frames >

[RBW] New, discounted Riv. frames for sale in Brooklyn -- Atlantis, Roadini, Sam, Clem L

This is part of the moving sale of 718 Cyclery in Gowanus. No affiliation (other than occasional customer). Frames : [image: image.png] They also have a complete Sam (link

[RBW] Re: Roadini/Roadeo official tire clearance uprated?

I have Paul racers on my Roadeo and have fit 32mm tires with honjo fenders on 19mm internal rims. Yes it worked, but it was annoying because leaves kept getting caught. Thankfully never had anything significant get stuck cuz worst case that could crumple the metal fender and jam it into the

Re: [RBW] Re: New vs. old Homer geometry, ride characteristics

Hello everyone. This is Luis Garcia in Dallas, Texas. I believe this is my first post on the RBW Owners Bunch. I find this thread very interesting. This past spring, I purchased my first Rivendell...a 61.5 MIT AHH. I first learned about Rivendell and Grant about 10 years ago when I got back

Re: [RBW] PSA: NY Craigslist 59cm Romulus Cantilever Version, 700c wheels, $900 complete bike

See the link I posted (prior to this one). The PBH recommendations are there. That said, keep in mind the tires size you would be using. The linked "catalog" standover was with 700x27mm tires. Bob On Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 6:20:16 PM UTC-6, Conor Skelding wrote: > > Thanks for

[RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

Hi Leah, This is my first post, but I've been following your Clem adventures and the other Clem talk here. I'm glad you got the fit issue worked out. I've wanted a Clem for a while now and almost bought the web special 59, but really like this new geometry, so decided to wait (plus wanting

[RBW] Re: Gus or Susie?/Threadless Weight vs Quill Weight?

Here's another perspective on the weight vs. frame stiffness vs. stem type: I think I would probably prefer the stouter tubing and not-inconsequentially-bigger frame size of the large sized Gus over the equivalent Susie, but I got the later instead. Ironically, I chose this precisely

Re: [RBW] PSA: NY Craigslist 59cm Romulus Cantilever Version, 700c wheels, $900 complete bike

Fourth page of the RR article has geometry. http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/romulus/rom_flyer1-04.jpg Background about the Romulus is here - http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/romulus/index.html On Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 4:20:16 PM UTC-8, Conor Skelding wrote: > > Thanks for

Re: [RBW] PSA: NY Craigslist 59cm Romulus Cantilever Version, 700c wheels, $900 complete bike

Thanks for sending! Anyone on-list have the PBH chart for this one? Conor On Wed, Nov 20, 2019 at 3:58 PM Roberta wrote: > > https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bik/d/brooklyn-rivendell-romulus-cantilever/7023094998.html > > NY Craigslist 59cm Romulus Cantilever Version, 700c wheels, $900

[RBW] Re: Choco vs choco-moose

Keith, I realize bars are a highly personal decision, but the *Bullmoose* I have on my Clem H is awesome. For me, the angle, width, and reach are perfect for a bit of an athletic position (more so than Choco or Bosco), w/out being too stretched out. There are multiple hand positions, and the

[RBW] Sun Race Thumb Shifters/Jewelry

SOLD, even though I stupidly forgot the FOR SALE in the title of the post. Seller hasn’t decided if he is wearing the shifters or if his bike is. Maybe he’ll report back here. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

...and green tires and a purple seatpost. That's rad! -- 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

[RBW] Re: New vs. old Homer geometry, ride characteristics

On Friday, November 15, 2019 at 10:50:01 AM UTC-5, Jason Fuller wrote: > > Hi all, I apologize if this has been discussed to death already but I > couldn't find this specific topic discussed by searching. > > I am curious if anyone here has riding experience with both the new > geometry

[RBW] Gus or Susie?/Threadless Weight vs Quill Weight?

I am a dude with a Clementine, in addition I have a Pink 26" BMX cruiser, a Lilac Polyvalent and a pinkish purple Crust Bombora so clearly my masculinity is not easily threatened, but I DO get quizzical looks & double takes. Personally, I like challenging people's ideas about things, so I get

[RBW] Re: PSA: NY Craigslist 59cm Romulus Cantilever Version, 700c wheels, $900 complete bike

I was thinking this was a 61cm frame, but that's why we have the internet... 59cm frame based on the top tube. For the curious I found this in Cyclofiend's great stash of pictures and doc: http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/romulus/romflyer/04.html I had a 61cm non-canti Romulus and it was one of

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

https://photos.app.goo.gl/cbg2y2apcoD2CVjE9 My Polyvalent has black VO wavy fenders. -- 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: PSA: NY Craigslist 59cm Romulus Cantilever Version, 700c wheels, $900 complete bike

Ditto what Bill says. I saw one of these in the flesh on mnt diablo at the junction a while back. Really gorgeous bike. On Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 12:58:13 PM UTC-8, Roberta wrote: > > > https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bik/d/brooklyn-rivendell-romulus-cantilever/7023094998.html > > NY

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

I think the VO cork grips are real cork, but more ground up like particle board vs plywood. I prefer the Riv ones but the these have more shape. Mike Mike--These are real cork, like what Riv used to sell? I have the Miesha's > grip on my bike and love the putting the palms of my hands over

[RBW] PSA: NY Craigslist 59cm Romulus Cantilever Version, 700c wheels, $900 complete bike

That’s a helluva bike right there. No. Sleep. Til Brooklyn. 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] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

I like black fenders (he says just to be contrary). -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

On 11/20/19 3:48 PM, Roberta wrote: Steve, Alex, masmojo, Deacon P, Patrick (I hope I didn't leave anyone out)-- Do metal fenders have the quick release (breakaway) tabs that SKS fenders have? Mine don't.  Mine have sufficient clearance, and anyway I don't ride where I could pick up

[RBW] PSA: NY Craigslist 59cm Romulus Cantilever Version, 700c wheels, $900 complete bike

https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bik/d/brooklyn-rivendell-romulus-cantilever/7023094998.html NY Craigslist 59cm Romulus Cantilever Version, 700c wheels, $900 complete bike. It's noted as excellent condition. Not related to seller, never have seen the bike. It came up on my CL Rivendell

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

So many great ideas here! Mike--These are real cork, like what Riv used to sell? I have the Miesha's grip on my bike and love the putting the palms of my hands over the bulbus hump in the middle. Very comfy.Riv recommended a new shifter for me, but said I'd need to destroy my grips, so

[RBW] Re: How to make your own saddle bag quick release for $1.00. This also works for sprung saddles.

Wow!So many great ideas that enhance my simple idea. I'm glad it got your imagination juices flowing! Roberta On Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 12:12:42 PM UTC-5, John Phillips wrote: > Very cool Roberta! > > One can also use 6" or 9" voile straps instead of zip ties and/or leather

[RBW] Re: Patch makers

I'll throw in another recommendation for Falls Creek Outfitters. I'd also like to recommend an illustrator if you need help creating the patch's original artwork which will employ the amazing capability of Walter's machinery. For the Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail, my partner Marianne

[RBW] Re: Gus & Susie/Wolbis "Ride Feel" contribution thread

Bontrager Chupacabra is quite supple too. Clayton Scott SF, CA On Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 9:06:02 AM UTC-8, Mark Schneider wrote: > > Thanks for your impressions. Tire selection is the one area I'm totally > unsure about.I'm fine with a 2.5-2.8 size but I wonder if anyone makes a >

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

I mean, what’s wrong with blue, “limited” or aqua? Grips are usually a place I look for a little pop of color... https://esigrips.com/mtb-grips/extra-chunky-blue -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] FS Nitto Tallux, 12 cm

This stem arrived on my 2019 Clem L, and is unfortunately too long for me. It’s very hard for me to part with, because as you can see from my photo, it was made by the elves and infused with fairy dust. You can’t just buy a stem like that anywhere, you know. But I am not a selfish woman; such

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

This is all so helpful! I did NOT know the black fenders would chip, so silver it is. I’m not exactly precious about my bikes - these are real bikes that see real use and are not garage queens - so the chipping is inevitable. I’ll go with silver so they age a little better. And I need them to

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

I would say silver, because racks and other components are Silver. Regarding the stem; first glance would indicate maybe a longer stem, but I kind of need to consider the LARGE front center; which may mean no. In a nut shell if the handlebar feel like a tiller, then move the bars forward

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

Not to start a quarrel, but IME, which is considerable, at least certain "plastic" fenders -- Planet Bike's polycarbonate, or SKS's sandwich "chromoplastic" -- are very durable, perhaps more durable than metal ones -- and I include the Kelpies I recently installed, with both sheet metal and stays

Re: [RBW] WTB Choco Moose handlebars

Confirmation email received. On Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 10:00:36 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Haha! That's pretty surprising but there it is. I went ahead and ordered > it which ended up at $115 total. I'll report back as the order is > processed. > > Bill Lindsay > El

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

Personally, I'm for the silver.   It looks beautiful when new, and even when much older (and more beat up or even oxidized to a matte finish) it still looks good.   Black is just a surface coating, and if the fender gets scratched the black is going to get scratched off and you'll see the

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

Ditto for Honjos.  Properly installed metal fenders don't rattle. Installing metal fenders takes time and patience.  It absolutely cannot be hurried.   Read the instructions several times.  Visualize.  Understand that you cannot and absolutely must not try to pull metal fenders into shape

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

Ok, you guys (Mas, Alex, DP) have convinced me I need the metal fenders. I’m looking at VO and now should I choose the black or the silver??? I would have never considered black but this Clem seems to beg for it. Which means I need to get a black saddle, ugh. Look again: -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

Plastic fenders are great until they break or you lose one of the little bits that goes with them. Plus plastic fender make the whole bike look like crap (in my opinion) Regarding stem length and fit; here's an old rule of thumb I've used for 30 plus years: When on the bike with the seat

Re: [RBW] WTB Choco Moose handlebars

Haha! That's pretty surprising but there it is. I went ahead and ordered it which ended up at $115 total. I'll report back as the order is processed. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 9:29:49 AM UTC-8, Sky Coulter wrote: > > Bluelug has them for 82 dollars +

Re: [RBW] WTB Choco Moose handlebars

Bluelug has them for 82 dollars + shipping. Sky in new wesr > On Nov 20, 2019, at 9:06 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > >  > I'd like to buy a set of Choco Moose handlebars. The most recent for sale > post I've found was $110 shipped, so I'll offer $120 shipped. If your > Holiday cash pile is

[RBW] Re: Gus & Susie/Wolbis "Ride Feel" contribution thread

Mark, I've riden 2.8" Nobby Nics for roughly 9 months and found them to be far more supple than I thought they would be. See: https://deaconpatrick.org/i-get-a-grip-while-the-aspen-bloom (and my initial impressions remain true after 9 months of riding, including 500+ miles of loaded

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

Leah, If I was to go with fenders on a bike again (including riding my rough stuff), I would go metal. Plastic fender's only two advantages are 1. cheaper; 2. easier to install. Metal fenders are (reported by folks here and elsewhere that I well trust) 1. heartier; 2. quieter, when properly

[RBW] Re: How to make your own saddle bag quick release for $1.00. This also works for sprung saddles.

Very cool Roberta! One can also use 6" or 9" voile straps instead of zip ties and/or leather bag straps. Voile straps are kinda grippy and you can add a few wraps of duct tape to the middle of the dowel to prevent side-to-side slippage. I was inspired to a solution like Roberta's by the

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

The old clunky metal fenders in days of yore did. The fenders from velo orange are silent and come with leather washers to make sure there are no rattles etc. Fender install can be an art! So make sure you tell your REI people you want artisanal-level install work and to follow the Velo

[RBW] Re: Gus & Susie/Wolbis "Ride Feel" contribution thread

Thanks for your impressions. Tire selection is the one area I'm totally unsure about.I'm fine with a 2.5-2.8 size but I wonder if anyone makes a "supple" tire in that range. Many of the tires come in around 1000 grams which seems a bit much.(I ordered a large Susie Slug)So I'll be on 29inch

[RBW] WTB Choco Moose handlebars

I'd like to buy a set of Choco Moose handlebars. The most recent for sale post I've found was $110 shipped, so I'll offer $120 shipped. If your Holiday cash pile is too small and your handlebar pile is too large, let me know and I'll try to help balance them out. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

Alex - don’t the metal fenders rattle going over bumps? We use a path so every 12 inches we hit seams in the concrete. I’ll reconsider if they really are quiet. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 20, 2019, at 8:50 AM, Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles > <4824...@gmail.com> wrote: > >  >

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

Noise!? In theory, if the fenders are properly installed and there's sufficient clearance between the fender and tire they should be near silent. Once in a while a stone might run up through there but I'd say for that minor/seldom heard quirk the advantages of metal are worth it (Stiffer,

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

Alex, lovely! Are they metal, though? I don’t want the noise metal fenders make. I’ll check out the ESI grips! Stem swap. Alright. I’m going to attempt this today. I will be a nervous wreck the whole time, but I suppose if I really mess something up I can go back to REI and do the walk of

[RBW] How to make your own saddle bag quick release for $1.00. This also works for sprung saddles.

Great idea, definitely will do something similar for my Acorn bag that’s a hassle to take on and off with my Flyer and B67 saddles. Rather than washers at the ends, I have a couple alternatives: 1. Put some indentations into the dowel for the bag straps to rest in. Removes weight rather than

[RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

Yes Velo-Orange for fenders or Sim Works, but again I think you said no metal? I was wondering why you'd dump the Clementine for the Clem L, but I think you kind of answered that. Personally, the long wheelbase of the Clementine is the main thing I don't love about it; happy that everyone

[RBW] Re: Various Gus Boots Willsen Protobike Photos

Thanks, all! Paul, The headbadge is designed by one of my daughters, made by Jen Green of www.headbadges.com, and a surprise gift from a generous list member. (I added the original design drawing to the album: https://snap.as/deaconpatrick/gus-boots-willsen-protobike). With abandon, Patrick

[RBW] Various Gus Boots Willsen Protobike Photos

 these pictures are breathtaking, Deacon Patrick! And that headbadge! -- 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: Patch makers

Another vote for Walter, if I needed patches, it'd be him in a heartbeat. A great patchmaker and a genuinely good person. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: How to make your own saddle bag quick release for $1.00. This also works for sprung saddles.

Clever hack Roberta! I have the same bag, decades older, on my daily commuter. Since I park in a garage at work that's pretty safe, I use a stuff sack for my cargo and take all contents with me when I get to work (I'm a good bit west of your 17th!). I put my shoes and helmet in the bag during

[RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

Leah check out velo orange for fenders...here’s a pic of their 650b wavy fenders on a Clem: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx0LvYFBzKD/?igshid=1jmglpf4h6t48 Also check out ESI grips, they’re my fav, come in a TON of colors, musa and they feel “warmer” in colder weather. A stem swap is fairly

Re: [RBW] Patch makers

I've used Walter and a couple others for my patches. Walter is by far the best! He's a great person and he's into bikes also. On Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 9:52:54 PM UTC-5, Steven Sweedler wrote: > > Try Walter at Falls Creek Outfitters > > On Tue, Nov 19, 2019 at 9:41 PM J Imler > >

[RBW] Various Gus Boots Willsen Protobike Photos

Loved the great pictures. That is one cool looking headbadge! Story behind it? Paul in Dallas  -- 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: 61cm 2x1 Roadini for sale (as seen on Riv Blog)

Price drop to $1300 before it goes out as frame and fork to an interested buyer -- 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: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

Thanks David. There is another post by Reed on the iBob which includes photos and is a bit more comprehensive. It's under Reed Kennedy on the iBob. Everytime I try and link I just end up at the groups main page. Could be that I'm on mobile. IanA -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

Leah, on your Betty, the one that fits you best, measure the distance with a tape measure(metric preferred but regular will do) in between the saddle tip and either side of the bars right next to where the stem is. I really mean "in between" , as in place the tape measure's body right up

Re: [RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

Leah, you asked, "But, if I *were* to spurge again and get a new stem, how would I know what size to try next?" Here's one way: 1. Position your saddle to where it feels most comfortable/efficient/powerful when pedaling, regardless of your reach to the handlebar. 2. Attach a

Re: [RBW] Re: New 2019 frame geometry charts up on RBW's website

On Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 6:25:00 PM UTC-5, Keith Weaver wrote: > I'm confused by the geometry table. I can't find PBH on the table, and > standover height is blank for the Atlantis and several others. Rivendell > bases frame size on PBH, why isn't it listed on this table, or am I missing