[RBW] Re: Help in selecting a 700C rim for my Appaloosa

2017-11-21 Thread Brendan McD
Tim, Any of the rims you mention should be up to the task, and I think it mainly comes to down which you think is the prettiest. I chose the Atlas for my Hunqapillar due its versatility, and I like the brushed silver opposed to the polished or black options for the Cliffhanger or the slight

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Winter-bike

2017-11-18 Thread Brendan McD
). I'll get up to Mt Hood in the next week or 2 for a true test. The Hunqapillar will still be the preferred go-to bike ride bike, but its fun to have something that's considerably simpler to play with in sloppy snowy conditions. I think you'll have fun with your fixed drivetrain! Brendan McD

[RBW] Re: Binder bolt and nut specs?

2017-11-07 Thread Brendan McD
problems since. I was taught to tighten the binder bolt just tight enough so that you can't rotate the seatpost in the seat tube, and that should be enough torque to keep it from slipping vertically. Brendan McD Portland, OR -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Grant in PDX 10/28

2017-10-31 Thread Brendan McD
hicle" is something sort of like the Kickbike in particular I believe. A relatetively large wheeled, large tired, push scooter. I was also very excited to win a hatchet! Brendan McD Portland, OR -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owne

[RBW] Re: Thoughts/considerations for Clem as daily do-it-all bike?

2017-10-27 Thread Brendan McD
Tully, If you can make it down to Portland, you can visit Rivelo. John frequently has a good stock of Clems, and is even hosting an event with Grant this Saturday afternoon (10/28). Another thought, you could almost certainly get away with the larger frame if you go with the "L"

[RBW] Re: Rivs with the Jones Loop/Bend H-Bar (Map/Ahearne too)

2017-10-23 Thread Brendan McD
Tim, I also feel like I'm always in a search for the "perfect" handlebar, and frequently find reasons to change them. I currently have the widest Bosco bar on my Hunq, which is great, but does come waaay back and doesn't do me many favors when riding off road. I've also happily used the