Re: [RBW] Bike Racks, non hitch recommendations.

2020-07-27 Thread Nate in Oakland
Hi Joel, That makes sense to me! I use mine a ton so I’ve found value in the relatively high cost. Adding it to your wife’s car is also a major deterrent! Nate -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Bike Racks, non hitch recommendations.

2020-07-27 Thread Nate in Oakland
I know you said non hitch... but you should really just get a hitch installed if you can. I’ve gotten one installed even on my VW GTI (Golf) that sits pretty low to the ground. If you go to a reputable local hitch installing business, you should end up out the door with hitch for under $300.

Re: [RBW] Re: XO-1 or Roadini

2020-07-18 Thread Nate in Oakland
I just bought a new 54cm roadini this week, built it up with mostly leftover parts (as quick as possible without sleeping) and took it for a shake down ride in the hills yesterday evening. The ride climbs 1200 ft or so on not great roads and descends quickly on pretty sketchy road. I ride

[RBW] Re: Velocity A23 Wheelset - 700C - 105 Hubs - 32 Spoke

2020-07-09 Thread Nate in Oakland
DM Sent! On Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 4:52:17 AM UTC-7, RDS wrote: > > Velocity A23 700C A23 Wheelset for sale. 105 Hubs on both wheels, 32 > spokes. I'd guess around 200-300 miles on them. Asking $200 for the > wheelset with me paying shipping to continental USA only. Ships from >

[RBW] Nitto Campee 34F front rack

2020-06-28 Thread Nate in Oakland
I rode with this rack on my Sam for about a year and did a long tour with it. The awesome thing is you can just keep loading the thing and you won’t have any problems. There are a few negatives: -really heavy -makes handling sluggish -low rider rails really aren’t that low -overly stiffens the

[RBW] Travel bikes

2020-06-18 Thread Nate in Oakland
While there, are you planning on using transportation that would not allow a full sized bike on board? On my tours, I just box my riv and fly it with me. Many airlines have very affordable rates for bike box luggage. Why not have your best moments on your favorite bike? Nate -- You

[RBW] Re: Brooks vs Berthoud Saddle Setback

2020-06-15 Thread Nate in Oakland
26.8mm, 27.0mm & 27.2mm. > > <http://goog_606114059> > > https://www.interlocracing.com/shop/product/ird-seatpost-wayback-2418?search=seatpost > > Good luck! > > John > > > > > On Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 9:53:36 PM UTC-7, Nate in Oakland wrote: >&

[RBW] Re: Brooks vs Berthoud Saddle Setback

2020-06-11 Thread Nate in Oakland
Hi John, I currently have the S83 (26.8) on my Atlantis. I actually own a beautifully lugged S84, but that lives on my Sam since it is a 27.2 and won’t fit in my Atlantis’ seat tube. That’s probably why I don’t have this issue with my Sam on drop bars! Andrew, Gorgeous! Can’t wait to get

[RBW] Re: Brooks vs Berthoud Saddle Setback

2020-06-09 Thread Nate in Oakland
gt; On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 9:48:08 AM UTC-7, Nate in Oakland wrote: >> >> Hey all! I just converted my Atlantis to drops and now I’m finding that >> I can’t get my trusty B17 far enough back for comfort. I’ve been lusting >> after/looking for an excuse to buy a B

[RBW] Brooks vs Berthoud Saddle Setback

2020-06-09 Thread Nate in Oakland
Hey all! I just converted my Atlantis to drops and now I’m finding that I can’t get my trusty B17 far enough back for comfort. I’ve been lusting after/looking for an excuse to buy a Berthoud saddle for a while, and now I’m wondering if one would fix my setback issue. Someone out there must

Re: [RBW] Re: Fancy Cheviot!

2020-05-06 Thread Nate in Oakland
I’m thinking the green frame must be smaller than the 55 because I the new 55 takes 700c tires and the grand randoneur tires are 650b only. Nate -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] bike recs for my son

2020-05-05 Thread Nate in Oakland
Maybe a little tall or out of your price range, but an RB-1 for $500 is a really good deal. You’re not going to find a more rivish non riv road bike. Designed (or at least design somewhat steered) by Grant back in the day.

Re: [RBW] FS: MUSA Atlantis. 56 cm / 650b

2020-04-25 Thread Nate in Oakland
I just measured my g-one speeds (on my 56 650b musa Atlantis) at 2.4 inches with my calipers. Nate -- 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: MUSA Atlantis. 56 cm / 650b

2020-04-24 Thread Nate in Oakland
I’d like to say that I own this exact frame and it is excellent. Here are some pluses: -Excellent tire clearance. I’m running 650x2.3 in tires and maybe have room for fenders. -Looks. Almost flat top tube and chain stays that are longer than older models, but not super long like the current

[RBW] Re: Rear derailler hanger threading issues

2020-03-12 Thread Nate in Oakland
Haha! I was changing the rear derailleur on a 1st gen Clem last night and had the same concern. Glad to know I’m not alone! Nate -- 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: wtb Clem L or H Mustard 59cm

2018-03-03 Thread Nate in Oakland
I’m sure you know what’s comfortable got you but it seems like the 59H would be on the edge of too big for you, where the 59L would be perfection. Nate (The other riv’d out Bay Area vegan) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose vs. Choco-moose

2018-02-08 Thread Nate in Oakland
Why, just the other day, I was trying to keep up with Clayton (on his Jones) on some single track. I had chocos on and kept getting stuck on the switchbacks, where the bars would hit my knees. Between the two, I would definitely go Bullmoose for single track. Nate -- You received this

[RBW] Re: New Roadini or hang on to Sam

2018-01-16 Thread Nate in Oakland
I commute on a Sam and love it. I’ve test ridden a Roadini for about an hour, and now I can’t get that bike out of my head. I don’t know if it’s just because it didn’t have all the heavy commuter gear, but it felt real quick and springy compared to Sam. Oh, and still smth. I really don’t