[RBW] WTB/ 60 Cheviot frameset

2016-08-22 Thread Antone Könst
Looking for a used Cheviot, 60 cm. 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

[RBW] Re: Sam Frame on Ebay (need advice)

2017-03-09 Thread Antone Könst
for 18something. Heads up. And, now completely off track, Can you be too heavy for a Cheviot? I'm about 220, was thinking a Sam might be stiffer than a 60 Chev. but the Chev is more appealing...thoughts? On Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 11:37:52 AM UTC-5, Antone Könst wrote: > >

[RBW] Sam Frame on Ebay (need advice)

2017-03-08 Thread Antone Könst
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Bicycle-Works-2011-Sam-Hillborne-60cm-Frameset-Green-Brakes-Seatpost-/252749473859 This has been up for a long time now - seems expensive considering 6 years 12,000 miles and headset/bb not installed, lots of chips...am I wrong to not pull the trigger? (looking

[RBW] Re: Sam Frame on Ebay (need advice)

2017-03-08 Thread Antone Könst
Well, that settles it. Thanks! On Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 12:03:52 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > They used to come in a 60. The size progression was changed to allow fewer > sizes. I have a 56 from back then. The price seems about $200 too high to > me. If I wanted a 58 Sam, I would

[RBW] Re: Sam Frame on Ebay (need advice)

2017-03-11 Thread Antone Könst
? Howard saying it can hold my weight with some bags is so clarifying. I've been wavering for months but never thought to just ask you all! On Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 11:37:52 AM UTC-5, Antone Könst wrote: > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Bicycle-Works-2011-Sam-Hillborne-60cm

[RBW] Re: New Chev

2017-05-08 Thread Antone Könst
the attachment points all on the bottom and you may have issues. But I am > no engineer. > > Still, I would probably return the rack. > > On Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 11:11:14 PM UTC-4, Antone Könst wrote: >> >> Kai, you know Bridget?! She's the coolest! Also, I think I

[RBW] Re: New Chev

2017-05-16 Thread Antone Könst
: > > how do you find the rear brake works with that long straddle cable? i am > looking to do the same set up. > > On Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 11:53:13 AM UTC-7, Antone Könst wrote: >> >> Got my dream frame, 60 orange chevy, from Clayton a few weeks ago. He

[RBW] Re: Even a riv (design) can wobble

2017-05-28 Thread Antone Könst
But there is basic stability, as opposed to the speed wobble kind of shimmying...my old Nishiki I'd ride through NYC with no hands for miles, besides lights, but through intersections and down hills, even loaded. My new (to me) Cheviot is very hard to control with no hands on a flat road with

[RBW] Re: New Chev

2017-05-04 Thread Antone Könst
Kai, you know Bridget?! She's the coolest! Also, I think I saw your mustard Clem once at Mana, am I right? I had a feeling my rack should be lower, which also means I should shorten the Wald basket struts I guess, by chopping them up? Would it make sense to return my 8Pack (unwitting guy at

[RBW] Re: NYC Century on Cheviot

2017-09-19 Thread Antone Könst
nring even if > you have 9 speeds so I tried that. It helped for a while but the ultimate > fix for me was using my outer chainring with the teeth filed off. It also > looks nicer than the plain sugino chainring guard. > > On Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 12:13:25 AM UTC-4, Anto

[RBW] Re: NYC Century on Cheviot

2017-09-17 Thread Antone Könst
Thanks for the responses! Definitely want to check out this ride 'up north' - thanks for the link! BTW I don't think many of the stats on the map screenshot I posted are correct...I've never used a speedometer but 44mph seems really fast, even down a hill, right? I don't really care about

[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

2017-10-15 Thread Antone Könst
That is one BEAUTIFUL bike! Looks like it will be incredibly capable as well, congratulations! Generating a lot of envy over here :) -- 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

[RBW] Re: NYC Century on Cheviot

2017-09-26 Thread Antone Könst
She's tethered in, I also find it inhibits her ability to affect steering by moving around too much. Lum, it's a choice for sure, she'd get injured if I did, most likely, so we all try our best to avoid that. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Crust Bikes Nutmeg Nor'easter, October 14

2017-10-12 Thread Antone Könst
Same here too - wanted to see if I'd need different tires. Anyhow, there's a ride the next day on Bear Mountain...http://nycvelo.com/2017-nyc-velo-fall-adventure-series/ has anyone done these rides? I'd like to do it, but don't want to be the grumpy slowpoke in a crowd of fast club riders.

[RBW] Beartown Mountain Overnight, Cheviot, Rain, Question

2017-10-29 Thread Antone Könst
Kai, I have no idea whats on there - in fact I have two different crank arms, one the original from my old Nishiki, the other something 718 put on there that cost me $15 after I had stripped it with crummy pedals. I don't think you want to trade anything for these parts :) but thank you for

[RBW] SFR Marin Mountains 200k 10/28/2017 ride report

2017-10-29 Thread Antone Könst
Sounds incredible, and inspiring! You gotta follow up with a music video link soon tho -- 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] Beartown Mountain Overnight, Cheviot, Rain, Question

2017-10-29 Thread Antone Könst
718 Cycles in Brooklyn just led a great overnight 'Micro-tour' to Beartown Mountain Park, MA, which I did on my Cheviot. It was an s240 if you don't count the 3 hours each way on the train and the 40 minute ride to Grand Central. Total was about 40 miles

[RBW] Re: Beartown Mountain Overnight, Cheviot, Rain, Question

2017-10-31 Thread Antone Könst
It's the only 718 ride I've done, so I'm no expert, but it was really great. Joe was prepared but laid back, the group was convivial and diverse, and there was no pressure to go fast or slow. When my friend took a spill, everyone had bandaids for him and no-one had unwanted advice, that

[RBW] Sam and Barlow Pass 700c

2017-10-19 Thread Antone Könst
I think the Cheviot has very similar clearance, and I run my Barlow Pass tires (which I adore) under some of the big plastic silver/grey fenders that seem ubiquitous...plenty of room. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Generator tail light on Longboard Fenders

2018-01-07 Thread Antone Könst
I have, by drilling a small hole in the fender and running the wire along the downtube, under, chain stay, fender stays. Not the most beautiful set-up but it's nice to never worry about the wiring dropping down from inside the fender. On Sunday, January 7, 2018 at 12:24:40 PM UTC-5, Call Me

[RBW] Re: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

2018-01-21 Thread Antone Könst
I used to have a 62 Surly CC with Albas, and had the same problem you're having...uncomfortably in-between. Sadly (and luckily?) it was stolen, and I got a 60cm Cheviot that I use for long rides and commuting, with the largest (58?) boscos and bar tape on the flat part by the stem. Against

[RBW] WTB ~60cm 'go-fast'

2018-02-23 Thread Antone Könst
I'm looking for a drop bar road-ish bike better suited for long fast rides than my (totally wonderful) Cheviot. Complete would be nice, frame sounds good too. I'm 6'1" 90 PBH. San Marcos, Roadini, Hilsen, even Sam, sound good. P.S. Anyone have experience with a large sized Soma Grand