[RBW] Re: Sellers, post your full emails

2020-09-01 Thread dougP
"Reply to author" is shown in gray scale. Maybe it'll become functional once again? dougP On Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 6:44:30 PM UTC-7 Ryan M. wrote: > Good call, Joe. It's true, I can't find a way to email a user when on the > new google groups on the laptop. When using the iphone I

[RBW] Re: Sackville BaggaBond question

2020-09-01 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Bagboy's nice as a front bag too, if you're looking for versatility, but it's not huge. Happisacks look to be huge enough for most stuff, maybe even a good front bag for the leather barred/towel racked amongst us. Enjoy -Kai On Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 9:57:06 PM UTC-4 Je Mar wrote: > Thx

[RBW] Re: Sackville BaggaBond question

2020-09-01 Thread 'Je Mar' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thx Joe. I was thinking that might be the downside. Appreciate it, I’ll probably look at the smaller ones. Jeff On Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 9:41:14 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: > Theoretically it'll work because the 13" just compresses down on the rack > and droops over the sides, but in

[RBW] Re: Sellers, post your full emails

2020-09-01 Thread Ryan M.
Good call, Joe. It's true, I can't find a way to email a user when on the new google groups on the laptop. When using the iphone I can't even reply to a thread...the option doesn't even exist. On Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 8:08:57 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Ok I'm not the moderator of

[RBW] Re: Sackville BaggaBond question

2020-09-01 Thread Joe Bernard
Theoretically it'll work because the 13" just compresses down on the rack and droops over the sides, but in practice you may find it kind of squished and annoying to work with (I speak from "gotta have the big bag, don't talk me out of it" experience). For your load and space needs - especially

[RBW] Sackville BaggaBond question

2020-09-01 Thread 'Je Mar' via RBW Owners Bunch
As it's the largest Sackville bag, it's the one I have my eye on. From the site: " A big & tall saddlebag for tall riders with a 13-inch or bigger gap between the saddlebag loops and the tire or fender or rack, whatever sticks up highest." I have maybe 9.5" of gap between Brooks flyer loops

[RBW] Sellers, post your full emails

2020-09-01 Thread Joe Bernard
Ok I'm not the moderator of this here joint but the FS posts are killing me. Google Groups is different and weird and stupid now and most of us can't send PMs to sellers. The trick is to put your email in the post without @s and dots like such: joeremi62 gmail com. Otherwise your FS post is

[RBW] Re: WTT Seat Posts - Nitto S83 for Nitto S65 - 27.2mm

2020-09-01 Thread Huston
A fair trade/swap with a fellow RBW member has been made! Thank you all for your interest and this group for making this kind of transaction possible. Huston On Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 7:58:23 PM UTC-4 Rob H. wrote: > I might be interested in that trade. Can you PM me? I don't seem to

[RBW] Re: WTT Seat Posts - Nitto S83 for Nitto S65 - 27.2mm

2020-09-01 Thread Rob H.
I might be interested in that trade. Can you PM me? I don't seem to be able to message you privately. On Monday, August 31, 2020 at 11:23:11 AM UTC-7 Huston wrote: > For trade is a Nitto S83 seat post (silver, 27.2mm, 250mm), which I am > hoping to swap for a Nitto S65 (silver, 27.2mm, 250mm).

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Heron Road 56.5cm $950

2020-09-01 Thread spencer robinson
Sent you an email Dave, at least I think I did, heckofa time trying to send a pm here. On Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 3:17:51 PM UTC-4 Matt P. wrote: > What a beautiful bike! Seems to be in excellent condition too, you have > maintained it very well. I wish it was on the West Coast, I'd

Re: [RBW] Re: Delight us with your 2020 Clems!

2020-09-01 Thread Joe Bernard
Ok watch me merge these threads. Let's see all your new heavy duty workhorse 2020 Clem(entine) bombers AND the superlights with parts that cost more than the whole original bike!  On Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 1:01:06 PM UTC-7 Mark Roland wrote: > Or three days. I believe I mentioned above

Re: [RBW] Re: Delight us with your 2020 Clems!

2020-09-01 Thread Mark Roland
Or three days. I believe I mentioned above swapping out my 2.25" Thunder Burts for some Switchback ELs. On Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 12:13:43 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > You are right; I forgot that thread ("forgot" because I did read it). And > you installed faster tires than the

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Heron Road 56.5cm $950

2020-09-01 Thread Matt P.
What a beautiful bike! Seems to be in excellent condition too, you have maintained it very well. I wish it was on the West Coast, I'd be tempted to snap it up. But I understand not wanting to deal with shipping these days. In another posting, I am trying to sell my Brompton folding bike, and

[RBW] Re: WTB: Trunksack - Grey - Any size

2020-09-01 Thread Sean B.
Sorry, I should also state that small is preferred. On Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 11:33:06 AM UTC-5 Sean B. wrote: > > Hello! > > Looking to buy a trunksack in grey. Let me know if you have one for sale. > Thanks! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] 26" road/gravel tire shortage

2020-09-01 Thread masmojo
I'm a champion of good obscure tires and 26" really opens you up to this, because it's a common size in so many corners of Cycling. BMX, Mountain bikes, Etc. Here's 3ish that I have or have seen others use >From Left to right: DMR Bikes - Supermoto - These are really cool tires I bought off a

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto racks (RBW52, Campee 34F) and an Erlen rack

2020-09-01 Thread Alex K
Erlen rack SOLD On Monday, August 31, 2020 at 12:44:39 PM UTC-7 Alex K wrote: > Hey all. After much hemming, hawing and spending, I've decided that there > is just nothing like a Pass and Stow rack. I love the aesthetics and > craftsmanship of Nitto racks, but I love going local and those

[RBW] WTB: Trunksack - Grey - Any size

2020-09-01 Thread Sean B.
Hello! Looking to buy a trunksack in grey. Let me know if you have one for sale. Thanks! -- 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: Delight us with your 2020 Clems!

2020-09-01 Thread Patrick Moore
You are right; I forgot that thread ("forgot" because I did read it). And you installed faster tires than the OEMs too, as I recall. How much one forgets in 3 months. On Tue, Sep 1, 2020 at 10:04 AM Leah Peterson wrote: > Isn’t that exactly what I did here? > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Delight us with your 2020 Clems!

2020-09-01 Thread Leah Peterson
Not sure that second link worked. Trying again. https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/5DfZJEj-hqw/m/P3wYAu-zCQAJ Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 1, 2020, at 8:00 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > >  > Very nice; I like the simplicity of your build. I think I may have to > investigate one of

Re: [RBW] Re: Delight us with your 2020 Clems!

2020-09-01 Thread Leah Peterson
Isn’t that exactly what I did here? https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/rbw-owners-bunch/N5w--nIDb0E/AFx-T485BwAJ I broached the topic here: https://groups.google.com/forum/m/#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/Lighten$20up/rbw-owners-bunch/5DfZJEj-hqw I don’t know how much weight I saved, but I

Re: [RBW] Sweepy bars, stem length, and climbing out of the saddle

2020-09-01 Thread Dan Vee
Hey. Just to clarify. The frame does have a longer “reach” number also to be used with a flat bar set up. But yes I was saying that also. On Tue, Sep 1, 2020 at 10:56 AM Patrick Moore wrote: > It's very easy to imagine, and anyway the point in question doesn't really > involved long top

Re: [RBW] Sweepy bars, stem length, and climbing out of the saddle

2020-09-01 Thread Dan Vee
Thanks for the responses guys. I agree that the longer reach measurement (relative to the bb) Defintely helps, which this bike does have. I have ridden sweepier bars on bikes designed around drops and always felt weird to me. Trail on this bike is around 65-69mm depending on tire size. I

[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm Toyo Atlantis w/ Clockwork fork. Disc tabs added

2020-09-01 Thread bingomck
Hi all. I bought this from Chris last month and haven’t even gotten around to unboxing it! I haven’t been riding as much as usual and have plenty of other bikes that are already built for when I do. This is my 3rd Atlantis and 6th Riv but just don’t see myself building this up / riding this

[RBW] Re: Path Less Pedaled will review a Riv!

2020-09-01 Thread Doug H.
The review was well done and had lots of video footage of him riding on trails/paths. I found it interesting that he is riding a frame size that fits but he could ride up one size. He mentioned that the smaller size would allow him to utilize drop bars but wasn't ideal for swept back bars

Re: [RBW] Sweepy bars, stem length, and climbing out of the saddle

2020-09-01 Thread Patrick Moore
It's very easy to imagine, and anyway the point in question doesn't really involved long top tubes, it simply refers to reach. The OP said that when he installed the bar on a long stem he could climb standing comfortably holding the grips, but when seated the grips were too far away. When he

Re: [RBW] 26" road/gravel tire shortage

2020-09-01 Thread Michael Hechmer
Thanks everyone for the responses. The Marathon Supreme does look like an interesting option. The tandem currently has 1.75 and I'm pretty sure I could fit 2.0 under the fender, but it might be tight. However we have decided to put the tandem up for the rest of the season and just ride

Re: [RBW] 26" road/gravel tire shortage

2020-09-01 Thread Michael Hechmer
Thanks everyone for the responses. The Marathon Supreme does look like an interesting option. The tandem currently has 1.75 and I'm pretty sure I could fit 2.0 under the fender, but it might be tight. However we have decided to put the tandem up for the rest of the season and just ride

Re: [RBW] Re: For Sale: Heron Road 56.5cm $950

2020-09-01 Thread David Hallerman
Hey Frank, Hey Joe, thanks for your posts. If I were 10 years younger or had 10 fewer bikes, this Heron wouldn't be for sale. But I'm crazy, since I'm both thinning my herd and adding to my herd at the same time. Bicycles create a form of comfortable insanity in me, something 2020 really

[RBW] Does anyone know of a video to wrap bar tape on Albatross type bars

2020-09-01 Thread Joel
I will wrap the bars with cloth tape when it come back to me built up, it’s been a long time since I’ve done this. Any videos, all I could find was for drop bars. I can probably figure it out from there. I wrapped above and below the brake levers. Thanks -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Any flare for ankle clearance on Rivendell's Silver cranks?

2020-09-01 Thread Dave Johnston
I have the same problem. They are pretty similar to the Sugino XD, but a bit less clearance. The best I know of is the 90s XTR M900 crank, but they are getting hard to find. I have a used set for sale in 175mm if that's your length. In 94/58 the old XT and LX from that era are also really nice,

Re: [RBW] Sweepy bars, stem length, and climbing out of the saddle

2020-09-01 Thread Garth
You can't image it *with the frame designs you've been riding *Patrick. Of course you hate swept back bars on your bikes, of course you consider that "sit up and beg". The frame reach is too darn short of reach for those bars. That square pegs don't fit into a round holes is obvious, they

[RBW] Any flare for ankle clearance on Rivendell's Silver cranks?

2020-09-01 Thread Nick Payne
Can anyone tell me if, and if so how much the arms on the Silver cranks flare out to provide additional ankle clearance. i.e. Is the pedal end of the crank further from the centerline of the bike than the BB end. I ride with fairly pronounced toes out / heels in stance, and with normal spindle

[RBW] Re: MUSA pants and shorts replacement elastic band?

2020-09-01 Thread Fullylugged
The silver lining to gaining a little weight is that my MUSA shorts stay up better now. :) On Monday, August 31, 2020 at 7:16:00 AM UTC-5 Edwin W wrote: > Has anyone replaced the elastic band on their MUSA pants or shorts? I > replaced with climbing webbing, but it has no stretch. I would love

[RBW] Re: Path Less Pedaled will review a Riv!

2020-09-01 Thread Garth
Oh, thanks for that Mackenzy ! I have the original 56cm steel Albatross bar and I love 'em. I tried some of the 55 Al ones and it was notably different, the radius of the curve was smaller and I didn't like it one bit. I acquired a Billie bar recently and it was quite a