[RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

2019-09-18 Thread masmojo
Not to get too far OT, Joe I hear what you are saying, but it goes beyond cleaness of the build. Love my Clementine, but if I was to attach the 750watt motor off my Rad Power, no doubt it would be too much! Other things just make it impossible to consider a conversion over a dedicated Ebike.

[RBW] Re: Does anyone have any knobby tire suggestions for a 52 Clem H?

2019-09-11 Thread masmojo
Well, I guess I'm late to the party, but I have a 52 Clementine so I'll throw this out there anywayz, for future reference. I've used a couple "knobby" tires on my Clementine. At first I tried some Kendas (2.3ish Slant six I think?), but while great offroad, they made the Clementine feel

[RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

2019-09-19 Thread masmojo
Joe, I think what you are talking about is Apple's vs. Oranges in the Ebike sphere. I guess technically it's still an Ebike, but it's different at the same time. Which kinda goes back to what I said about regular bikes and Ebikes diverging. The "Ebike" is evolving so fast and the bikes and

[RBW] Re: Brooks Cambium Stuffing

2019-09-19 Thread masmojo
Hmmm . . . I have a carved C-17 allweather and it's a pretty stiff saddle to me, not sure if foam would really have any positive benefits? Maybe if you are much heavier the my 237lbs.? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

2019-09-19 Thread masmojo
Mark, I would be inclined to agree that the ebike has a lot in common with a scooter, moped, et. Al., and riding one initially will only encourage that notion, but prolonged exposure reinforces it's bicycleness. My take on the whole thing now with 800 miles on mine is that (for me anyway)

Re: [RBW] A Genuine Pretend Anniversary Mixte

2019-09-30 Thread masmojo
Leah, 57 & the bike garage is past capacity! Some things I don't use much or that are duplicates will hafta go! The Mixte would have slotted nicely in between my Clementine/cruisers/mountain bikes & the Atlantis/Bombora/roadish bikes. Although, it might be too close in execution/set up to my

[RBW] Re: Tires for Clementine

2019-09-26 Thread masmojo
Oh, I meant to say, a short term solution might be simply washing your tires/bike. -- 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: Tires for Clementine

2019-09-26 Thread masmojo
I agree the specks look like the result of a light spray from the tires. Hit a little dampness & the droplets fling off, the moisture quickly evaporates and you are left with small spots. Tires on a Clementine? The choices are sort of wide ranging. The Kenda's aren't bad tires, but yes maybe a

Re: [RBW] Tires for Clementine

2019-09-27 Thread masmojo
I have to agree with the above sentiment about tires. While some Compass tires would certainly ride much better; I kinda felt like putting super nice tires on went against the whole vibe of the bike. I have a Schwalbe on the back of mine, but it looks exactly like the Kendas. For the same

Re: [RBW] A Genuine Pretend Anniversary Mixte

2019-09-30 Thread masmojo
Leah, like you the idea of giving up on the Anniversary Mixte & having a custom built has been brewing in the back of my mind. But that's a big chunk of stuff to bite off! I have bought 3 bikes in the last 18 months, so I think I'll sit back and take the wait & see approach for now. I am

[RBW] Re: A Genuine Pretend Anniversary Mixte

2019-09-30 Thread masmojo
Thing is the Glorious & Wilbury are not readily available & rarely come available used in the ~53 size range. The last time one popped up here it was gone before I could make a run at it. So, getting one basically means "Custom" @ this point. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: A Tale of Two Clems

2019-11-11 Thread masmojo
Leah, I had to chuckle at the account of your new purchase. When I got my Clementine I worried that subsequent interations, would retain the bits I liked & the parts I didn't like would be put straight. Well, the long chain stays don't thrill me & I didn't think they would go away, but I didn't

[RBW] Thought this was funny

2019-11-05 Thread masmojo
https://youtu.be/5EE8m8mmq1k There's an advertisement attached to it, but not annoyingly so. -- 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: Bicycle Lights for Commuting

2019-11-05 Thread masmojo
B IQ-XS Not too expensive, plenty bright, but not bright enough to irritate oncoming cars, beautifully made. Paired with a Shutter Precision hub, you get a whole lotta bang for your buck. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Re: Thought this was funny

2019-11-06 Thread masmojo
Bob, I admire your efforts to be safe, but basically ALL links are blind links. You have to put a certain amount of trust in your fellow human beings and the moderators/gatekeepers here. I almost never post links & I was doing this from my phone. I just cut and pasted the YouTube address, if

[RBW] Re: Bicycle Lights for Commuting

2019-11-07 Thread masmojo
For my commuting I only use battery powered lights on the bikes I ride infrequently. The main commuting bikes all have dynamos. Of course it depends on where you have to park!? If you are parking on the street or in a public place, battery lights may be the way to go. -- You received this

Re: [RBW] replacing my old B+M dyno light with what?

2019-10-31 Thread masmojo
Well, I've got too many bikes and almost all of them have dynamo hubs w/lights so although I don't have the knowledge of Peter I know what works. I think an important factor would be what type of riding you do? If you are mostly going to be touring I think the Edelux is the bad boy or maybe the

Re: [RBW] Re: Thought this was funny

2019-11-06 Thread masmojo
I purposely didn't give too much description, because I thought it best if people went in cold. No expectations. I am really starting to see the effect that Grant, Jan, the Radavist, Crust, etc. Are having on the broader cycling mindset. I was riding the other day when I was passed by a

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

2019-11-21 Thread masmojo
Patrick, thanks for the link to the PDW Beast fenders, I was not aware of those & I think they might be a great match for my Clementine. I was unsure about fenders for it & was leaning towards the wide flat Honjo's, but I think this has made my mind up! -- You received this message because you

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

2019-11-21 Thread masmojo
Not trying to steal Leah's thunder, but I've referenced my Clementine a few times and it occurs to me there's no point of reference, because I have no real idea how to post pictures, but this one is mine. https://photos.app.goo.gl/hesv4VLThm7nDuWy9 -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Albatross and Nitto Stem

2019-12-04 Thread masmojo
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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit

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

2019-12-04 Thread masmojo
Leah writing on Instagram!? That's almost tempting enough to lure me back into the social media quagmire. -- 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: Fancier Cheviot?

2019-12-04 Thread masmojo
Yes, the color of the Red 52 Rosco Bubbe would be swell! A color so deep Leah could get lost in it. Unfortunately it's so awesome it's also major thief bait; which is why I no longer have mine  -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

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

2019-12-04 Thread masmojo
Yeah? I confess I don't know anything about it. I was on Facebook for a while, but I had to get off of it. It took too much time to set idiot's who believe every ridiculous conspiracy that comes across their feed straight.  I did mean to comment about Leah succumbing to Clems masculinity; I

Re: [RBW] Re: Fancier Cheviot?

2019-12-04 Thread masmojo
They had just moved the bike rack to the far side of the parking garage and the security people wouldn't let me take it up the elevator to my office. They assured me it was safe, because they had security cameras. So, as it was there's very nice video of the theifs Malibu and his two

Re: [RBW] Re: Fancier Cheviot?

2019-12-04 Thread masmojo
Copper fenders (actually just paint, not real copper) from Handsome bikes. The picture of the bike in the bike rack is exactly the spot it was stolen from. It did not have that lock on it; just by coincidence I was using a thin cable lock that day. Why I couldn't take it upstairs? (Using the

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

2019-12-04 Thread masmojo
TRUTH! -- 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: Fancier Cheviot?

2019-12-04 Thread masmojo
Oh, the paint! Sort of a deep pearl so yes, a little "sparkly" -- 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: Fancier Cheviot?

2019-12-04 Thread masmojo
Well here's what the Rosco looked like: https://photos.app.goo.gl/vi8ypWxg9CvRtDkCA The copper colored fenders & clay tires likely pumped the thief bait factor up to around 12 on a scale of 10. But it's a good indicator of what a fancy Mixte in red would look like, just add imaginary diagonal

Re: [RBW] Re: Fancier Cheviot?

2019-12-04 Thread masmojo
I'd love an old short wheel base model. Glorious or Wilbury. Size 53 please. -- 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] Law professor, Riv Rider

2019-12-08 Thread masmojo
Well said Paul. Unfortunately if people only get their news from Fox & Friends OR MSNBC. They are going to have a fairly narrow views of the world. The people who never travel past the confines of their ranch in (let's say Montana) will have a very different view of the world than someone in

[RBW] Re: Thin Gripster alternatives?

2019-12-08 Thread masmojo
I find it curious that so many people have problems with pedals! I've had a couple dozen different pedals & never problem one!? I would expect a problem for at least 5K miles. I regressed my old Shimano DX platform pedal many, many years ago, but I was doing 6,000 or so miles a year at that

Re: [RBW] Re: Christmas Rivendells

2019-12-16 Thread masmojo
Leah, your story parallels my own fairly closely. Actually my sisters bikes fit me pretty well, because the women in our family typically are not tall. It's funny you said that though, because 2 days after I learned to ride a bike I was in the garage putting air in the tires of my mom's

Re: [RBW] Re: Christmas Rivendells

2019-12-17 Thread masmojo
Yes, Rad is a good word. Esthetically in my mind it's nearly perfect. Sparkly crimson pearl with black crackle over the top. The only downside is that I really don't typically have tons of use for a fat bike in Dallas, TX. It's a little slow around town, but fine if I have time. The moto bars

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

2019-12-07 Thread masmojo
Ok, Leah, you've inspired me. Lights for the Holidaze! https://photos.app.goo.gl/hpHBSJd8JQPG9hSf9 -- 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: Law professor, Riv Rider

2019-12-07 Thread masmojo
I've been a little hesitant to jump into the pool, but seeing as it's come up I'll say a few words. The current Liberal Vs. Conservative, Left Vs. Right crap that's going on is just decisiveness, either "side" is made up of people with various beliefs and were the "liberals" to go away it

Re: [RBW] Re: Christmas Rivendells

2019-12-16 Thread masmojo
Well, I don't have a new bike for Chistmas story.  That may help to explain why I am a bike obsessed adult. When I was about 4 my sister & I got tricycles for Christmas. I spent hours on that thing, we lived in a big house in a small Texas town. It was situated on a large corner lot so I

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

2019-12-10 Thread masmojo
I think I need MORE lights -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Interesting refutation of Gary Taubes' obesity ideas

2019-10-14 Thread masmojo
Sorry, last post I just wanted to mention, the latest, greatest and still in it's infancy is the study of the stomach biome. In the very near future they will be able to sample the bacteria in your stomach and either selectively remove bad bacteria OR introduce bacteria to counteract different

Re: [RBW] Re: Interesting refutation of Gary Taubes' obesity ideas

2019-10-16 Thread masmojo
Yes, Patrick my wife is Filipina and she eats heroic amounts of rice! More in one sitting than I do in about a month! Speaking of pod casts, I know he's awful trendy these days, but I've been watching the Joe Rogan Experience for over a year now. His topics can be all over the place, but he's

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

2019-11-20 Thread masmojo
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] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

2019-11-20 Thread masmojo
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

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

2019-11-20 Thread masmojo
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

Re: [RBW] Re: Favorite All-around Drive train?

2019-11-26 Thread masmojo
Regarding the Q-factor; I used to worry about it quite a lot, then one day I noticed that my natural gaite on the pedals when using a low Q-factor crank was with my feet more to the outside of the pedals anywayz. These days I go as narrow as the bike will allow, but I don't worry much about

[RBW] Re: Happy Retirement Bob!

2019-11-26 Thread masmojo
Rob, my wistfulness for the 80s is rather broad, encompassing not only bikes, but music and culture as well as my young adult years. This period would probably extend into the early 90s. I had Bridgestone XO-1 I bought new and owned up until a few years ago. I've followed Rivendell for some

Re: [RBW] Re: Favorite All-around Drive train?

2019-11-26 Thread masmojo
I really don't favor one brand or model over another, but speaking in a general sense I like the new 1X drivetrains. I think wide ratio 9+ cassettes have pretty much killed the Triple front crank, but I like a good double from time to time. I recently built up a bike with SRAM 1X10

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

2019-11-30 Thread masmojo
Lovely! -- 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

[RBW] Happy Retirement Bob!

2019-11-25 Thread masmojo
Another reminder that I am slipping into decrepitude. I remember getting Bridgestone catalogs with him modeling. I had a Pineapple Bob t-shirt!! I have been feeling rather nostalgic lately; missing the 80s; the magic's been slowly diminishing since then. Good luck to him; I hope he's retiring

Re: [RBW] All Rounder on ebay

2019-11-29 Thread masmojo
Must not hit But it now! Must not hit But it now! Must not hit But it now! Must not hit But it now! Seriously, that tics all the boxes for me, but I am afraid I can't touch it either. The bike garage is over capacity already and that would be a redundancy on top of the redundancy I already

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

2019-11-20 Thread masmojo
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

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

2019-11-20 Thread masmojo
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: Charlie H Gallop!

2019-09-20 Thread masmojo
In light if recent events I have to wonder if we are looking at the dawn of a new Rivendell; one were all of the standard frames will be TIG welded? (Lug less)? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Re: Interesting refutation of Gary Taubes' obesity ideas

2019-10-14 Thread masmojo
Whew, wish I had time to dig through all the responses here; it's all very interesting, but I just wanted to throw a couple things out there. My wife is Asian and while she is snall, I see her weight fluctuates wildly be 10% or more over a matter of days! I although overweight; don't have much

[RBW] Pics from Riv

2019-10-14 Thread masmojo
I love those threadless bullmoosey looking bars! -- 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] Re: Interesting refutation of Gary Taubes' obesity ideas

2019-10-14 Thread masmojo
I apologize for all the typos in the above post; comes from typing on a phone. I was interested in Grant's comment about overweight women and overweight children; hard to think there wouldn't be some correlation, but again it could vary with genetics. My mother was overweight as is my eldest

[RBW] Why a rear disc on the tandem?

2020-02-11 Thread masmojo
Also a rim brake can get very hot, especially on a large bike with 2 people. -- 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: The Bike Snob is getting a Rivendell!

2020-02-13 Thread masmojo
Also, Sometimes known as Wildcat Rock Machine. LOL https://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/2011/08/come-on-with-rain-hot-wet-smugness.html -- 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: I need to repair or mask scratches in new black paint

2020-02-13 Thread masmojo
OK, I was looking at this on my phone last night and on my small screen the white patch looked like what you were trying to fix; Now I am on my computer I see that the white mark is just the refection of the light & the skratches are to the left of that. Better, I agree it looks as thought the

Re: [RBW] Re: The Collector's Edition

2020-02-10 Thread masmojo
https://photos.app.goo.gl/CYfpvHJT2AyUQVq98 The bike in the photo is my early 90s Fat City mountain bike I raced it regularly in the early 90s. I still have it; that's my son standing in front of it at the Chuckwagon trailhead in Sadona August before last. Original Manitou suspension fork. A

Re: [RBW] FS: Rivendell Clementine, 52 cm

2020-01-26 Thread masmojo
For that price you shouldn't have a problem selling it. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Thinking about cycling for me in the future....

2020-02-01 Thread masmojo
For me in comes down to one very basic principle and that is the road ways and everything associated with them were designed for *motor vehicles *simple really. As a result they were not designed for me OR my bicycle. I am forced to deal with a system that was not designed for me. So, If I

[RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

2020-02-01 Thread masmojo
> > Well, I want to like Long chainstays and long wheelbases; I REALLY REALLY > do, but honestly I don't think the benefits are really there. More comfortable? More stable? Was I uncomfortable or unstable before? No not really. There's far more downsides than up. The comfort is provided via

[RBW] Re: Thinking about cycling for me in the future....

2020-01-31 Thread masmojo
Actually, I've been thinking about this a lot lately! I'm only 57, but I can't go like I used to; when I was 20 my strategy was to ride offensively; in other words I made a spectacle out of myself by riding, ah, well, maybe flamboyantly is a good word? A whole mess of activity. I knew a girl

[RBW] Re: Tips for mounting tubeless tires with tubes

2020-02-03 Thread masmojo
Mounting tires with tubes on tubeless rims is one of life's most confounding things and used to drive me crazy, but I recently figured out "the trick". May not work with every rim, but after my first foray into trying to do it, failing and then going to my local shop and watching my buddy do it

[RBW] Looking for 4" section (or so) of nice, silver, aluminum handlebar

2020-02-03 Thread masmojo
I probably have some, 22.2 or 7/8" I presume? Just message me your address & how long a piece you need. -- 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] Plus Rims for GBW

2020-02-04 Thread masmojo
There are plenty of 19mm width rims and though not ideal they would probably work. The Cliff hanger is the most ideal rim available at this time that I am aware of. The Alex website is wonky it's not your iPad. I have some 26" Alex rims on a bike that were they available in a 27.5" rim brake

[RBW] 55 cheviot for sale

2020-01-28 Thread masmojo
Beautiful! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Ride length on Jitensha/Map type bars? Updated my Redwood.

2020-01-28 Thread masmojo
I rode them for a bit on my CrossCheck prior to selling it to a bike shop employee who never changed them & subsequently sold the bike on to a third person whom I am sure hasn't changed them, when something just "works" to the point that changing it doesn't even occur to you; isn't that what we

[RBW] Re: Plus Rims for GBW

2020-02-04 Thread masmojo
Yes, rim width isn't as big a deal as one might think, but there is a cut off. It's going to depend somewhat on just how wide a tire you are trying to fit. I don't know if I'd want to fit a 3" wide tire on a 19mm rim. Running on a narrow rim with a wide tire will have a possibly adverse effect

Re: [RBW] Re: The Stem Chronicles: Will this get me injured?

2020-01-23 Thread masmojo
Leah, I think you are more or less at the limit; could you get the bars higher or closer? Yeah, but reasonably how much difference would it make & at what cost. Honestly, I think you'll get a more effective upper body workout with the bars lower and pushing & pulling the bars towards and away

[RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

2020-01-23 Thread masmojo
I can't imagine having a large!? 浪 -- 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

[RBW] Re: WTB: Brooks c17 all weather carved

2020-01-23 Thread masmojo
Maybe you two could swap!? Personally, I've found for me the normal C-17 Allweather more comfortable than the carved. Not sure why; maybe they beef up the carved to compensate for the hole? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Re: The Stem Chronicles: Will this get me injured?

2020-01-23 Thread masmojo
Maybe you could just get your Clementine repainted!? Might be cheaper/easier! -- 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: Custom, not a custom

2020-02-17 Thread masmojo
I recently bought a titanium Crust. Matt @ Crust has a steady stream of one off frames and completes that he regularly lists. This is a good strategy, because you can try different things, things that you may not want to commit to long term and see how they work. Also your frame builder can

Re: [RBW] Re: The Stem Chronicles: Will this get me injured?

2020-02-10 Thread masmojo
Leah, it strikes me that what you're going for is what bikies call "a strandie". Which is a rather loose description, but basically boils down to a Cruiser with tall or wide & tall handlebars. It's a common term in different coastal regions, but regionally the execution is a big different. Most

Re: [RBW] FS: 55 cm Betty Foy

2020-02-10 Thread masmojo
Ha! Nice video. Buy it back, yes I can relate. When I sold my Bstone XO-1. I sold it because I figured out after 22 years that it was a smidge too small. A little of the sting was taken out, because I was selling to another Bridgestone/Rivendell fanatic, but later when he turned around and

[RBW] Help me buy a Riv

2020-02-11 Thread masmojo
Based on your criteria and their current lineup, the Atlantis, Cheviot or Appaloosa would all work very well. Clem, is good, but it is more of a workhorse; good for carrying "stuff". Fun, but my impression is you desire something a little zippier. If you are within an hours drive of Rivendell

[RBW] Re: Tips for mounting tubeless tires with tubes

2020-02-10 Thread masmojo
Problem(s) I have with all this ( and they are all sort of intertwined) is 650B & 27.5 are more or less the same thing; at first blush this seems like a good thing, but it actually gets a little tricky. Because, if you are buying tubes the larger sizes pretty much assume you are running a

[RBW] Re: Custom, not a custom

2020-02-18 Thread masmojo
Yes, but I believe the Protovelos are more or less fleshing out concepts for possible production as opposed to simply building one offs. More calculated, with a particular goal in mind then a " hey what about a 55 Mixte in sparkly red?" Or maybe a one off disc brake Atlantis? Maybe give Mark

[RBW] Re: I need to repair or mask scratches in new black paint

2020-02-12 Thread masmojo
Go to the local hobby shop get a small bottle of Testors gloss black. Whilst having a small amount of paint thinner handy; dab paint in the scratch with a small brush then wipe the area quickly witha soft clean rag. The idea is to leave paint in the scratch whilst removing it from the

Re: [RBW] The Bike Snob is getting a Rivendell!

2020-02-12 Thread masmojo
Question is is he kidding about getting a Rivendell or is he kidding about it having a crabon fork & dick brakes!? My guess would be the later rather than the former. Grant & Tan Tenovo do have some history, my major worry is that companies who give snobby long term test bikes tend to go out of

[RBW] Re: FS: Tires: Teravail Cumberland 29x2.6 - Light & Supple - Brand New

2020-02-10 Thread masmojo
Typically, there's some adjustability to the kickstand. Try loosening the main bolt & fudging it between hitting the tire or hitting the crank. -- 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] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

2020-01-10 Thread masmojo
I think part of my comment earlier about Leah (or anybody really) liking a bike if they have no point of reference, stemmed not only from Leah's experience, but my own as well. I got way too many bikes and many times what happens is there are a good many that won't be ridden for several

[RBW] Re: 52cm Wilbury (fancy!) frameset, never built, CL outing

2020-01-13 Thread masmojo
Before the Holidaze I was in contact with him about the possibility of buying it (even though it's at the low end of my size range), but an inglorious tornado knocked down some large branches, that required a ton of tree work that I couldn't tackle myself; that coupled with the fact that I just

[RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

2020-01-13 Thread masmojo
Loaded  https://photos.app.goo.gl/joyDoL5DKMT27NvQA -- 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: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

2020-01-14 Thread masmojo
Leah, sadly it looks as though Brooks has discontinued the B68 & B72 saddles. B72 was my favorite, but somewhat awkward due to the double saddle rails that required a conventional seat post for the special clamp or an adapter. The B68 had no springs, but like many conventional Brooks saddles did

[RBW] Re: Of Bikes and Bread

2020-01-21 Thread masmojo
I wondered what you've been up to! I've tried a couple times to get my "starter" started using recipes off you tube and failed miserably will try again in a month or two. I was trying to figure out what the difference between a sourdough started and yeast for pizza dough!? I'll try your recipe

Re: [RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

2020-01-08 Thread masmojo
Yes, Hugh that's my point entirely. I think I'd worry less about the satisfaction of getting a friction shift right & more about the satisfaction of changing ones own tire. On the other hand bike shops are suffering now, they can use all the flats you have to be fixed! People who don't know

[RBW] Re: Experiences with Atlantis

2020-01-08 Thread masmojo
Yes, but he is ramping up production, he was having things done in small batches in LA; if I am not mistaken he's now getting larger batches out of Taiwan. Yes, the Nor'Easter is sweet, but would basically be a duplicate of my Atlantis. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] How & when & why did you find Rivendell? What was your first bike or part from them?

2020-01-08 Thread masmojo
I guess around 88-89 I had a pretty decent job and I'd gotten a nice bonus, I was looking to replace the custom Cruiser I had built with a mountain bike. My buddy was managing a bike shop in Austin and said he'd help me choose something. I drove up from Houston and looked at what he had, the

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

2020-01-02 Thread masmojo
I am not totally familiar with the 1up system, but speaking about physics, hitch mounts and multi-bike racks in general. Theoretically, if capacity is 4, 50lb bikes then max load is 200lbs. The problem with one bike over 50lbs would likely be where it's located on the rack. Place the heaviest

Re: [RBW] Re: My Clem Build

2020-01-02 Thread masmojo
Yes, I think you've hit the nail on it's head there! The standard rise Jones, looks much better aesthetically and functionally.  -- 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] 1/1/20 Blahg

2020-01-02 Thread masmojo
Well, I love Grant and he's right a lot of the time about a lot of things, but it's my personal belief is index shifting ain't one of them. I really don't think index shifting was intended for "lazy" people. I never really appreciated index shifting until I started riding mountain bikes; and

[RBW] 2019 stats? Post'em if ya got'em

2020-01-03 Thread masmojo
Dorothy, sounds like you are living the dream to me!? 4 Rivendells, no waiting. I expect you have the problem I frequently find myself with which is the bike I am riding may not be the one I want to ride, but the one that doesn't need a flat fixed or some other maintenance done! 藍 Along the

[RBW] Re: 1/1/20 Blahg

2020-01-03 Thread masmojo
Well, Bill I am not sure if indispensable is the word I would choose, but they (index shifters) certainly are butt saver sometimes. The answer though, at least for the time being is Microshift. Surly's have come with'em for years. Unfortunately, that's pretty much it. To me the issue is not

[RBW] Re: Rack choice for Wald basket on a Hillborne

2020-01-03 Thread masmojo
The obvious answer is the RBW Nitto basket rack, but spending $250 to hold up a $20 basket seems antithema. My recommendation and a solution I've used regularly is a SOMA Lucas or Lucas2 rack. Inexpensive and well made. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Clem L set up

2020-01-03 Thread masmojo
My Clementine yesterday morning on the way to work. https://photos.app.goo.gl/kvgTv4BrmYPZcxFu8 Unfortunately, what you don't see is me unloading it before trying to lock it up, because it would for sure fall over. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: An Atlantis is on the Top Ten Beautiful Bikes of 2019 list

2019-12-31 Thread masmojo
I dig the Radavist and vist there often, but this list left me scratching my head a little, Ronnie's Atlantis is pretty cool, but to ten cool? There's been some incredibly cool bike this year, but some on this list? Well . . . Maybe there's something else going on here then just functionality

[RBW] Speedometer apps

2019-12-31 Thread masmojo
I use Riding with GPS & I used Map My Ride before. Both are good & do far more than speed & miles, but for someone new to these sort of apps, or wanting something simple I would recommend Map My Ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: An Atlantis is on the Top Ten Beautiful Bikes of 2019 list

2019-12-31 Thread masmojo
Hmmm, I think a Specialized Sequoia is about as big as you can get. And actually I misspoke because there is a Sklar in there. It just doesn't have the swoopy tubes one associates with Sklar. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

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