[RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

2024-05-23 Thread Brent Knepper
wow its giving zoomer maximalism aesthetic Brent "has the same bluelug cargo net, nice" in chi On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 7:06:56 AM UTC-5 Ryan wrote: > Nice! > > On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:52:49 AM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > >> I can't believe it's finally here, I was young when this

[RBW] wtb: 26.8 seatpost, 120-130mm quill stem

2024-05-16 Thread Brent Knepper
looks like I've a periwinkle build coming up in the near future, which I should be able to get rollin with my small but intentional parts bin :) in need of a seatpost and stem though! 26.8 seatpost needs: -longer than 250mm -15-20mm traditional setback is great, not looking for straight or

[RBW] Re: The Cub House's Los Angeles Invitational Ride - May 18

2024-05-10 Thread Brent Knepper
Armand, you gotta do it on the platy! now that you've finished building it up, what a perfect chance to get some paint chips from the triple scoop hope you can share some of the experience on here for us poor souls unable to get out there for the weekend On Friday, May 10, 2024 at 5:50:10 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: For Leah re my Gallop

2024-05-10 Thread Brent Knepper
I'm another person whose been showing up to road bike group rides on a road-style Riv the last year or so and it's been a fun journey! I was lucky to buy Valerie's old Riv Bleriot on here and I maintain it as the befendered iteration of my two "fast" bikes- aka bikes with smooth tires and drop

Re: [RBW] Re: For Leah re my Gallop

2024-05-10 Thread Brent Knepper
I'm another person whose been showing up to road bike group rides on a road-style Riv the last year or so and it's been a fun journey! I was lucky to buy Valerie's old Riv Bleriot on here and I maintain it as the befendered iteration of my two "fast" bikes- aka bikes with smooth tires and drop

[RBW] Re: hoppin on on the brevet wagon - Chicago Randonneurs Barrington 200k

2024-04-29 Thread Brent Knepper
heya Adam! it was nice riding with you for those few miles on that chilly day. still playing around with different brake combos on your homer? On Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 9:06:24 PM UTC-5 Adam wrote: Thanks for the write-up. I'm excited for all the Chirando stuff on the schedule. Haven't made

[RBW] hoppin on on the brevet wagon - Chicago Randonneurs Barrington 200k

2024-04-28 Thread Brent Knepper
hey friends, from seeing folks sharing east coast and west coast brevet ride reports in the rbw/ibob/650b ecosystem, I'd like to share yesterday's ride as the Chicago area finally has a rando organization! yesterday's 200k ride was an out n back from Barrington, IL to Darien, WI- the ultimate

Re: [RBW] Re: Cantilevers or Direct Mount-Centerpulls

2024-02-26 Thread Brent Knepper
I have a bleriot with paul centerpulls and it clears 42s with fenders, or 48s without, but I too would prefer it to have cantis! the pauls are my only centerpull experience, and though they stopped well I always observed a lot of squishiness at the lever as well- which I've since reduced a lot

Re: [RBW] Re: Cantilevers or Direct Mount-Centerpulls

2024-02-26 Thread Brent Knepper
I have a bleriot with paul centerpulls and it clears 42s with fenders, or 48s without, but I too would prefer it to have cantis! the pauls are my only centerpull experience, and though they stopped well I always observed a lot of squishiness at the lever as well- which I've since reduced a lot

[RBW] Re: Susie Build

2024-02-08 Thread Brent Knepper
good shots Ben! -Brent in chicagotoo On Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 4:35:13 PM UTC-6 Ben Hannon wrote: > No derail! The forward position has shellac but the ergon grips do not, I > think they're a lot softer without shellac and don't mind reapplying every > now and then. > > I agree

[RBW] Re: Silver (mostly) parts FS ~ Paul mini-motos, Crust bars, Suntour XC Pro, Sram 11, more stuff

2023-12-05 Thread Brent Knepper
combo tool pouch water bottle cage $20 -Shimano Deore FT-MT60 175 46/36/24 crankset with UN55 127.5mm bb $20 -Suntour XC Pro 28.6 triple bottom pull front derailleur, A-quality On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 7:41:55 PM UTC-6 Brent Knepper wrote: > King kargo cage is sold - impressive amo

[RBW] Re: Silver (mostly) parts FS ~ Paul mini-motos, Crust bars, Suntour XC Pro, Sram 11, more stuff

2023-12-03 Thread Brent Knepper
King kargo cage is sold - impressive amount of interest in it! I'll update with more pending/sold stuff tomorrow, but still responding to people's emails for now Brent "bottle cage enthusiast" in chicago On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 6:11:43 PM UTC-6 Brent Knepper wrote: > Hi

[RBW] Silver (mostly) parts FS ~ Paul mini-motos, Crust bars, Suntour XC Pro, Sram 11, more stuff

2023-12-03 Thread Brent Knepper
Hi pals, bought winter tires for the car so time to go a-scroungin :) Bars: -Crust towel rack 645mm wide, earlier gen with the deeper drops $100 Brakes: -2x (aka 1 bike’s worth, 2brakes2stop2wheels) Paul Minimotos NIB $275 pair $137.69 each Brake levers: -Fake TRP levers- got them in a

[RBW] son hub sales anywhere?

2023-11-27 Thread Brent Knepper
hi pals, I'm considering buying a widebody 32h son hub in the near future. just checking if anyone's seen them pop up on any of the consumer bacchanalia sales over the weekend :) Brent "always asks Bacchus for a discount" in chicago -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Bedrock Mountain Clogs in Stock!

2023-10-31 Thread Brent Knepper
just trying mine on today and I too went up from a usual 10 to a 11. at first I was worried I there still wasn't enough room with my cute winter wool socks on, until I realized a separate layer of cardboard forms were still hiding inside, but all good once I realized my mistake :) I'm a big

[RBW] Re: FS: 1991 Bridgestone RB-T 53cm

2023-08-26 Thread Brent Knepper
sold locally, thanks all! On Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 5:38:05 PM UTC-5 Brent Knepper wrote: > Hey everyone, hoping this pre-rbw FS post is alright- it's also over on > ibob, but yeah thinning out the bike collection and I'm hoping someone else > can ride this rb-t more than

[RBW] wtb 100-110mm nitto not-so-high quill stem

2023-08-18 Thread Brent Knepper
Hey pals, I'm looking for a stem for my build with a tall headtube and tall 26.0 bars, rendering the couple of talluxes I got as too tall :/ Anyone have anything on hand? I'm looking in the direction of a dynamic or pearl with a 26.0 clamp, sub 200mm quill length. Maybe I got the model names

[RBW] Re: A College Clem

2023-08-06 Thread Brent Knepper
I agree with Bill's sentiments above. Clem at college would be so enjoyable for your son, if that is worth the risk that others have shared their fears/experiences thoroughly now. I dunno how the timing would work out, but with the upcoming Chicago rbw ride you're organizing you could chat up

[RBW] Re: PSA: Ron’s Ortho Bars are back in stock

2023-08-04 Thread Brent Knepper
thanks Eliot, you managed to post this 16 min before I got the restock email from crust! impressive :) On Friday, August 4, 2023 at 12:32:01 PM UTC-5 eliot...@gmail.com wrote: > You are welcome. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: FS: EVERYTHING! Lots of parts and tools

2023-07-28 Thread Brent Knepper
Hey Aaron, Brent in Chicago again. I overlooked your brakes section. I'd also be interested in a set of the motolites with noodles if not grabbed yet. On Friday, July 28, 2023 at 1:27:56 PM UTC-5 twowheeledtexan wrote: > I'm moving and clearing out a bunch of stuff I've been hoarding. Prices

[RBW] Re: FS: EVERYTHING! Lots of parts and tools

2023-07-28 Thread Brent Knepper
Also sent a pm :) On Friday, July 28, 2023 at 1:52:39 PM UTC-5 Nikko in Oakland wrote: > PM coming > > On Friday, July 28, 2023 at 11:27:56 AM UTC-7 twowheeledtexan wrote: > >> I'm moving and clearing out a bunch of stuff I've been hoarding. Prices >> are shipped, PP or Venmo, you pay the fees

Re: [RBW] Re: Nice brake bits: Shovel Research

2023-07-21 Thread Brent Knepper
big ups to Sal for having a galaxy level brain on bike parts :) the world is better with this part's fmbch energy :):) love m'rod stuart bag booster and its real-ones-only blackburn reference On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 5:58:13 AM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > The Shovel Research stuff is

Re: [RBW] Re: Nice brake bits: Shovel Research

2023-07-21 Thread Brent Knepper
big ups to Sal for having a galaxy level brain on bike parts :) the world is better with this part's fmbch energy :):) On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 5:58:13 AM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > The Shovel Research stuff is incredibly well made and designed. It should > be noted however, the light

[RBW] Re: FS: swift industry fabs chest L & rons bikes fabs fanny

2023-06-03 Thread Brent Knepper
all sold, thanks everyone! On Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 6:56:16 PM UTC-5 Brent Knepper wrote: > hey pals, update: > -chest sold > -blue fanny still available > > *now also "4" sale*: Limited edition embroidered yellow tulip olive body > Fab's Fanny. Some wear on

[RBW] Re: FOR SALE - MILWAUKEE / WATERFOD 56cm

2022-09-20 Thread Brent Knepper
god do I love Charlie's posts -Brent "back to lurking, but w/ a smile" Knepper On Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 6:55:28 PM UTC-4 Charlie wrote: > I DON'T HAVE THE PAYPAL THING. > > On Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 6:44:47 PM UTC-4 Charlie wrote: > >> MILWAUKEE 56 cm BUILT BY WATERFORD >> >>

[RBW] Re: Everglades

2022-03-05 Thread Brent Knepper
That looks so fun Laing, I'm adding that canal edge to my list of bike spots in the everglades if I ever get back there with a bike. one of my favorite lost distance bike ride memories was a 2 week tour from Miami>chokoloskee island>marco island, then ferry down to key west and back up to