Hey Bill (or anyone with an informed opinion),
Can cloth tape wrapped over padded tape still be shellacked? I'm going to
be wrapping a Chocomoose forward of the brake levers, and a bit more girth
and some cush would be nice but I do want to shellac to match a honey
Brooks...
Thanks, Doug
Going t
Huh, weird.
In my limited experince, a front end hit is usually pretty obvious if
you're looking for it. I would also expect the damage to be right at the
lug tip, and it doesn't look to me like it is. Irregardless, I really
doubt whatever that is will ever be a (non-emotional) issue and it's ea
I have been riding a Joe Appa with Albatross' on maybe a 9cm Technomic with
bar end shifters, and I REALLY noticed this when I first started riding the
bike. I was legitimately concerned about low speed crashes based on
bar/knee interference in slow, tight turns. I've mostly gotten used to it,
bu
Hey JS.
If it were me, I would just wait until you have the Losco bar. Then you
can just position it on top of your current setup and it should be pretty
easy to figure out the stem extension that puts the shifters where you want
them...
Doug
On Thu, Jun 13, 2024 at 5:47 AM J Schwartz wrote:
Too funny, I'm bummed I didn't get further through this thread before
responding:
"The 81-year-old, *who was not wearing a helmet*, was transported to Ryder
Trauma Center in Miami with “serious” injuries, according to the highway
patrol."
Doug
On Tue, Jun 18, 2024 at 1:50 PM Edwin W wrote:
> G
Now THIS is good stuff ;^)
I always wear a helmet, I've replaced 2 due to impact with the ground. Did
either save me? Who knows, but I'd rather have some questional styrofoam
between my cranium and the ground than not. Grant's writing is
interesting, and I certainly don't think helmets are magi
AFAIK, IIRC, these were all Toyo built.
Doug Van Cleve
Chandler, AZ
On Thu, May 9, 2024 at 3:28 PM Jerry Lynn wrote:
> No mine, and no affiliation...
> $1,6999
>
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Howdy folks.
Is there such a thing, other than as a science experiment? Are the new
Homers the same color as the old Sam Appas, etc?
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I just did a search on this and found a (largely inconclusive) thread from
2020. RBW currently shows something like Amazing Goop/Shoe Goo being
liberally smeared on the bar before sliding on the grip, which of course
results in a bunch of that toxic goo pushing out from under the gri
Howdy folks.
What are the nicest all silver Tektro upright bar canti brake levers
currently available? I’m redoing the bars and shifters on my Joe Appaloosa
and the cantis already on it are Tektro.
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Anybody sitting on a set of these with no particular plans? They are
currently out of stock at RBW and I’d love to get my hands on a set…
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I clearly too WAY too long pondering my response, Garth nailed it here
IMHO...
Doug
On Thu, Jun 29, 2023 at 4:27 PM Garth wrote:
> Now that I see Ted's bike the picture is more clear. the VO bars are the
> Grand Randonneur version which is markedly different from the Nouveau
> version. The dif
Hey Ted,
Pretty sure your pic confirms my suspicion... Those bars have quite a long
reach and a fair bit of drop. Even keeping the stem, something like a Soma
Highway One in 44 or 46cm would shorten your reach and drop a decent
amount:
https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/soma-handlebar-hwy-one-road
ntuated)
> curve. And, like flipping the albatross bars, would give a drop instead of
> a rise... I might play with that idea a bit tonight.
>
> On Thu, Jun 29, 2023 at 11:36 AM Doug Van Cleve
> wrote:
>
>> Hey Ted.
>>
>> I personally wouldn't run a super s
Hey Ted.
I personally wouldn't run a super short stem, but those wide drops (and if
I'm not mistaken relatively long reach) are making things worse for you. A
narrower modern bend, short and shallow drop bar would reduce the reach a
fair bit, I think. That said, I don't think any of the current
Wow, I did a fantastically bad job with my initial request! I’m looking
for a 170mm crankset, or maybe 167mm if anybody has tripled on of the
external BB versions…
Doug
On Sat, Jun 24, 2023 at 9:32 PM Doug Van Cleve wrote:
> Okay, I just realized I was not specific enough… I’m looking for
Okay, I just realized I was not specific enough… I’m looking for an RBW
Silver brand crankset :^)
Doug
On Sat, Jun 24, 2023 at 10:21 AM Doug Van Cleve wrote:
> A 42/28 double *might* also do the trick...
>
> Doug Van Cleve
> Chandler, AZ
>
> On Sat, Jun 24, 2023 at 10:12
A 42/28 double *might* also do the trick...
Doug Van Cleve
Chandler, AZ
On Sat, Jun 24, 2023 at 10:12 AM Doug Van Cleve wrote:
> Howdy folks.
>
> Anybody holding an unwanted Silver 170mm triple crank in good condition?
> I might buy a new one, now that they're back in stoc
Howdy folks.
Anybody holding an unwanted Silver 170mm triple crank in good condition? I
might buy a new one, now that they're back in stock, but I wouldn't hate
saving some dough either.
On a related note, what width BB would I need for a Silver triple on a Joe
Appa? The bike currently has a Su
. I
> emailed Berthoud direct and they were willing to ship one via the post at
> no cost to me. I just explained that I had an older one without the clamp
> and they obliged. Hope that helps!
>
> On Friday, June 2, 2023 at 5:56:32 PM UTC-5 Doug Van Cleve wrote:
>
>> Howdy
Howdy folks
I’m looking for one of these for a didn't-come-with-one older but lightly
used Berthoud saddle. As far as I can tell, it is not currently available
in the U.S. and shipping from Europe quadruples the price :^( Please give
me a holler if you have one that you aren’t using or know of a
Howdy folks.
Have there been any pics or any info (other than it’s less chunky) about
this new crank set that’s coming out?
Thanks, Doug
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This Saluki seems pretty sweet, only weirdness is Campy Ergopower and
Shimano derailleurs matched up with a Shift Mate...
Doug
On Thu, May 4, 2023 at 7:56 PM Matthew Williams <
matthewwilliamsdes...@gmail.com> wrote:
> ==
>
>
> SALUKI
>
> 62cm
>
> 1550
>
> Hercules, CA
>
>
> https://sfbay.cr
The OG Atlantis was a production frameset made in Japan by Toyo, based on
the Allrounder, which was first made by Waterford then some other builders
RBW used for a bit. Not sure about lug variations in the Toyo Atlantis,
but other than color and name it is a completely different bike than that
cur
Are you sure this isn’t a Long Low? I have a ‘99 JS Road Std, also with
short reach brakes (that probably maxes out between 32 and 35mm) and I
don’t recall the Road Std having any other brake option…
Doug
On Fri, Apr 28, 2023 at 2:03 PM Jim Bronson wrote:
> I also have a Joe Starck Road Stand
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Thanks guys. Mine is a 51mm with cantis…
Doug
On Mon, Apr 3, 2023 at 10:26 AM greenteadrinkers
wrote:
> Just for general knowledge, I recently installed a 32F on my 54cm Sam with
> Shimano Deore V-Brakes, plenty of clearance, and zero interference. Can't
> speak to any other combo, but if you
Howdy folks,
Anybody have one collecting dust? These bolt on to an RBW Joe Appa fork,
correct?
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Match was definitely after Joe Starck, my recollection is they were brought
online primarily because Joe could not keep up. While I was waiting for my
bike, so around ‘99, the match announcement was made. I think match was
making the relatively stock ones and Joe was making the more custom ones.
Mi
Not sure what sizes the Romulus came in, but one of those would probably
work for you as well 👍
Doug
On Wed, Mar 22, 2023 at 4:01 PM mike naranjo
wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I know it's a long shot, but thought I'd see if anyone has any leads for a
> Rambouillet in a size 54 or a Bleriot in a siz
Is that custom paint, or was there an orange Atlantis at some point?
Doug
On Sat, Mar 25, 2023 at 10:08 AM Keith Paugh wrote:
> Did you achieve #7?
>
> (Beautiful Atlantis 👌)
>
> k.
>
> On Mar 25, 2023, at 9:53 AM, Matthew Williams <
> matthewwilliamsdes...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
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So are the Silver cranks that are allegedly going to be available blems or
something, or in any case cheaper than usual? I'd love to get a set on my
JA, but I won't be there and I'm still not sure about the old standard 170
triple or the 52/28 double...
Doug
On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 3:44 PM wrot
Howdy folks.
Wasn't there an RBW road frame BITD that was basically a more basic
Rambouillet? I think they were blue, and I don't remember if they were
offered concurrently or after. I think there was also a tall version
called the Redwood...
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Another plus, in 2023, is that most folks looking at pics of that bike
probably assume those are 29er or 27.5 wheels and it belongs to a GIANT ;^)
Doug
On Thu, Mar 23, 2023 at 10:12 AM iamkeith wrote:
> 4. Counter-balancing this, I think small-diameter tires on big frame (mine
> is a 60cm) look
Pretty much what Joe said here, early RBW Waterford/Starck/Goodrich bikes
generally only had seat stay mounts if that. My '99 Starck RS only has
dropout eyelets. Very little about the current long chainstay, non-drop
bar offerings relates at all to the early(ish) day designs. I would say
really
>> Edwin
>>
>> On Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 2:48:37 PM UTC-6 Doug Van Cleve wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks Paul! Great info, I think Honjos are more scratch than I want to
>>> spend though :^(
>>>
>>> I wonder if getting a set of the V-O 63mm
Now just a frameset and $900:
https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=292940…
On Sat, Feb 4, 2023 at 9:56 AM Doug Van Cleve wrote:
> Should probably have added, "not mine"...
>
>
> On Sat, Feb 4, 2023 at 9:23 AM Doug Van Cleve wrote:
>
>> Not sure t
FWIW,
Mine is a Joe Starck ‘99 (maybe the earlier Waterfords are different), but
it fits a true 32mm with Campy dual pivots…
Doug
On Tue, Mar 14, 2023 at 10:58 AM 'Peter Bridge' via RBW Owners Bunch <
rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote:
> Has anybody on the list 650'ed one of the old Riv
Howdy folks.
I have a never mounted/ridden honey Champion Flyer that I *think* I bought
when Brooks was going out of business BITD. It has lived in my bike
room/den since then, never been on a bike or out of the house. I have a
use for a honey Brooks, but I suppose I would really rather have a B
w-hardware-polished.html?_gl=1*4zzmn0*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTE3NjA2MTg2MS4xNjc4NDEwMzY0*_ga_LLD45P3CY9*MTY3ODQxMDM2NC4xLjEuMTY3ODQxMDM3MS41My4wLjA
> .
>
> They also sell them in black.
>
>
> On Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 5:40:28 PM UTC-5 Doug Van Cleve wrote:
>
>> Not so fast, Doug! Alas, there are no
Not so fast, Doug! Alas, there are no 60mm Berthoud 650B fenders that I
can find, so it looks like the V-O 58mm wavies are the best easy choice
after all...
Doug
On Thu, Mar 9, 2023 at 3:36 PM Doug Van Cleve wrote:
> Thanks Edwin :^) These might be my winner, cheaper than anything but
gt; Edwin
>
> On Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 2:48:37 PM UTC-6 Doug Van Cleve wrote:
>
>> Thanks Paul! Great info, I think Honjos are more scratch than I want to
>> spend though :^(
>>
>> I wonder if getting a set of the V-O 63mm 700c fenders with the plan to
>
rticle may suggest that could work "You don't need to do a lot at a time.
> Little bits over the length of the fender can decrease the radius enough to
> work."
>
> -Dave
>
> On Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 3:48:37 PM UTC-5 Doug Van Cleve wrote:
>
>> Thank
Thanks Paul! Great info, I think Honjos are more scratch than I want to
spend though :^(
I wonder if getting a set of the V-O 63mm 700c fenders with the plan to
reshape them would be nuts? Apparently you just gently bend them as if
you’re trying to widen them and it tightens up the curve… I sup
> Platypus.
>
> -Dave
>
> On Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 2:30:29 PM UTC-5 Doug Van Cleve wrote:
>
>> Howdy folks.
>>
>> What are the widest fenders that fit a JA (650B, if it matters) without
>> any manipulation? I don’t have mine assembled yet, bu
Howdy folks.
What are the widest fenders that fit a JA (650B, if it matters) without any
manipulation? I don’t have mine assembled yet, but I have SKS P50s that
have previously been on the bike and a set of never mounted V-O 52mm
Zeppelins. If something wider fits without cutting etc. I would pr
Funny question for you Joe,
Are the spokes on these porkers double butted (doesn't look like it but
maybe hard to tell)? Any opinions about these wheels on a Big Dummy?
Thanks, Doug
On Sat, Mar 4, 2023 at 9:26 AM Joe D. wrote:
> For sale is a wheelset with perhaps the best plus size 26 inch ri
Should probably have added, "not mine"...
On Sat, Feb 4, 2023 at 9:23 AM Doug Van Cleve wrote:
> Not sure this link will work:
>
> https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=281364
>
> Doug
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Looks kinda cool, love the cottage industry aspect of it. All of these
types of bars seem VERY derivative of RBW and/or Nitto products though,
IMHO of course. Also pretty sure the steel Nitto stuff will also rust
under the right (wrong ;^) conditions...
Doug
On Thu, Feb 2, 2023 at 10:31 AM Elio
This kind of stuff cracks me up: "No haggling at this price- if you know,
it's a good deal!"
Doug
On Thu, Jan 19, 2023 at 9:17 PM JAS wrote:
> CLEM H 59cm $1500 Eugene, OR
> lime-olive color
>
> https://eugene.craigslist.org/bik/d/eugene-rivendell-clem-smith-jr/7571155810.html
>
>
> PLAT
Thanks Nick!
On Mon, Jan 16, 2023 at 9:47 PM Nick Payne wrote:
> They're not going to fit through the fork without a bit of work to narrow
> them where they pass through. I have the VO 63mm fenders on my Appaloosa
> (they actually measure 63.5mm), and there's only a fraction of a millimetre
> cl
Howdy folks.
These seem like a great choice for a good price IF they fit without a bunch
of tweaking. Anybody know if they do?
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Thanks Joe :^)
On Sat, Jan 14, 2023 at 1:25 PM Joe Bernard wrote:
> My PBH is 79, I had a 51 Appa and it fit perfect. You're good to go!
>
> On Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 10:57:11 AM UTC-8 Doug Van Cleve wrote:
>
>> Oh, I am also wondering if the geometry chart
Oh, I am also wondering if the geometry chart for the JA still exists
somewhere? I see one for the Atlantis, and I know they are similar... Doug
On Sat, Jan 14, 2023 at 11:52 AM Doug Van Cleve wrote:
> Howdy folks.
>
> So I already have one of these (shamefully not assembled ye
Howdy folks.
So I already have one of these (shamefully not assembled yet), and I
specifically wanted the 650B wheel size. I would say that in general I
ride about a 55cm classic road frame and I didn't/don't want to run the
bars higher than about saddle height (I run about 72cm, depending on ped
Just a few thoughts, in no particular order... Patience is a virtue
selling anything like this. If you have time, just update your sales
post(s) and wait. Fancy-ish parts are always worth the most separated from
the bike. If you have the original parts, putting them back on and selling
off the
THOSE seem perfect, and cheap! Wonder if they are temporarily or
permanently out of stock?
Thanks, Doug
On Sun, Oct 11, 2020 at 6:53 AM Pat Smith wrote:
> Soma sells "68mm" Tanaka fenders:
>
> https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/product/tanaka-fenders-3554?search=Fender--
>
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Thanks everybody :^)
So the V-O Zeppelins are really too narrow, correct? They would (of
course) work but would become the tire size limiter rather than the
frame/fork clearance... Does anyone in the U.S. sell the 60mm Berthouds?
I also stumbled across the PDW Full Metal Beast 65mm fenders, pric
Howdy folks.
I bought one of these off the list last year, came with the SKS vendors as
is typical for an RBW bike. I would like to put metal fenders on it, just
because. I have an unused set of the first generation V-O Zepplins, which
would work, but I suspect wider is really ideal based on the c
it further forward.
If such a rack doesn't exist, I wonder if there will be one at some point?
Thanks again,
Doug
On Fri, Mar 29, 2019 at 11:00 AM Doug Van Cleve wrote:
> Howdy folks.
>
> Despite the whole front basket thing, AFAIK GP has never really been pro
> front loading. It se
You got it Patrick, knee wear and tear ;^)
Doug
On Sat, Apr 20, 2019 at 12:21 PM 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch <
rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote:
> - I'm unsure what Doug is referring to about "dangerous" low saddle.
> Saddles can be "too low" (whatever that is) and ride just fi
Hey cinzaw.
If I'm understanding what you wrote, you want to be able to touch both feet
to the ground while seated on the saddle? If that is what you're saying,
that is not really related to the bike fitting you or not. That saddle
height will also be far too low for efficient and safe pedaling,
for me, because I didn't know if the bars I
> installed would be right for me.
>
> On Fri, Apr 19, 2019 at 11:44 AM Mark Anderson wrote:
>
>> On Friday, April 19, 2019 at 9:09:20 AM UTC-6, Doug Van Cleve wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> I gather these are always g
Howdy folks.
I gather these are always glued on and there are at least a couple adhesive
options. Have any of you succeeded in removing a pair without completely
destroying it? I have a nice looking pair on some Albatross', but I want
to try a Chocomoose on the bike and reusing the grips would b
Thanks :^)
On Fri, Apr 5, 2019 at 4:50 PM J Imler wrote:
> My Chocomoose measure 54cm.
>
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Jen Green: https://www.headbadges.com/ ! She can work from a drawing or
photo...
Doug
On Fri, Apr 5, 2019 at 1:43 PM 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch <
rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote:
> My Boots will be named Beorn and thus my wife wants to get a bear badge
> (brass or metal of
Well I just found this under the RBW Choco Moose listing:
" Assuming price is not the decider, how to pick:
If you’re putting it on a mountain bike or a bike for loaded touring, and
that bike isn’t too small for you, get the CHOCO-MOOSE. Why not? It’ll work
great.
For any roadish or touringish b
Thanks Patrick,
It never occurred to me that it might be different... I don't know what
the RBW specs were, can't find anything on the website now. Blue Lug seems
to say theirs is 54cm wide, at least I assume that is width since I can't
think of anything else it might be. Anybody know if that i
Hey Joe,
I have no idea what RBW was selling them for when they had them. I just
Googled "chocomoose" and Blue Lug popped up. Shipping is not super cheap,
but if you include one of their t-shirts in your order, shipping is free
and you get a shirt for a bit less than just the bars shipped...
Re
Howdy folks,
Still looking for one of these bad boys. Looks like Blue Lug has them for
about $83, and shipping is free if I buy a moderately overpriced t-shirt,
so I probably don't want to spend much more than 90 bucks or so... Anyone?
Thanks, Doug
On Mon, Mar 25, 2019 at 10:58 PM Dou
Thanks Weston, please send us an update with your impressions!
Doug
On Mon, Apr 1, 2019 at 2:09 PM Weston Hein wrote:
> I have a mustard Clem and was going to order a RAL 1027 touch up pen. Not
> sure if it's exact but should be close enough for me. Hope this helps!
>
> https://www.lvppaints.co
Thanks Jeremy :^)
No particular goal, probably not looking for a rack that is optimized for
big panniers though...
Doug
On Fri, Mar 29, 2019 at 11:58 AM Jeremy Till wrote:
> What kind of bags are you thinking about using? Kind of determines which
> rack is best. I've had my Nitto Big Back rack
Howdy folks.
Is there an official or unofficial best matching touch-up for this color?
I believe it was used on the Joe Appa and Clem, not sure if there were any
others.
Thanks, Doug
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Howdy folks.
Despite the whole front basket thing, AFAIK GP has never really been pro
front loading. It seems to me the long back end is perfect for a rear
rack, assuming the stays and what-not are long enough. What rear racks
look good on these and fit well?
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Thanks Ryan, I will check it out :^)
On Fri, Mar 29, 2019 at 9:53 AM Ryan M.
wrote:
> Other recipients:
> I have a 51cm Appaloosa and a Chocomoose bar that I originally was using
> on the bike; I am not using a regular bullmoose bar on it. You can slam it
> all the way down in the steer tube. On
Thanks Bill :^)
On Fri, Mar 29, 2019 at 6:41 AM Bill Lindsay wrote:
> Email Mark at Riv. He’s certainly buillt more 51cm Appas than anyone else
> on earth and would definitely be able to tell you if the Chocomoose stem is
> slammable on a 51. He probably won’t be able to tell you what your final
ipping from bluelug.com - I just bought the same
> bars from them and threw in a t-shirt I liked to qualify for free
> shipping.
>
> But Shoji's right, that setup has some rise.
>
> On Thu, Mar 28, 2019 at 4:25 PM Doug Van Cleve
> wrote:
> >
> > Howdy folks,
>
Thanks, folks :^)
Joe, it looks like the quill was the whole way down without bottoming out
in the steerer? That might be good enough for me...
BTW, you had a 51cm Joe Appa and got rid of it to get a nearly the same
53cm MIT Atlantis? I was pondering which to pursue, it seems like
everything is
Howdy folks,
I am in the process of buying a 51cm Joe Appa. It is complete, but I
always envisioned Chocomooses on mine if I got one and it doesn't have
them. I also assumed I would "slam" them, I don't generally run bars above
saddle height. My saddle height is somewhere in the 71-72cm range,
Silver cranks w/ black chainrings (or at least the outer) might look nice...
Doug
On Wed, Mar 27, 2019 at 7:25 PM Joe Bernard wrote:
> Good point, Doug, I have a couple all-silver cranks on other bikes. I may
> do some swapping around among silvers cuz I'd like to use the black one on
> my Seve
Howdy folks.
Looks like a Joe Appa will probably be heading my way in the relatively
near future. It doesn’t have a Chocomoose though, and I always thought if
I got one it should. Anybody have an unloved Chocomoose gathering dust?
Thanks, Doug
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Thanks Ryan, that would be great for dirt riding so good to know...
Doug
On Fri, Mar 22, 2019 at 12:57 PM Ryan M.
wrote:
> I don’t run fenders but my Appaloosa, 51cm with 650b Velocity Cliffhanger
> rims, can run the 57mm Schwalbe G one with a bit of room for dirt and mud
> but not room for fen
> I'm also curious how big people have gone with the Appaloosa. Also, I
>> think the new Atlantis has the same tire clearance (the geometry chart says
>> they're the same), so maybe Atlantis owner experiences would be helpful too?
>>
>> Jonathan
>>
>> On
Howdy folks.
I will probably be getting my hands on a JA in the relatively near future.
I think what I'll probably want to do is put some alloy fenders on it that
will work with the largest tire that fits with fenders. I suppose it might
matter that I'm talking about 650B. What is the biggest ti
Not sure cargo bikes are for me, and pretty sure eBikes are not for me, but
I always thought the Bullitt was pretty darn cool and there are a couple
e-versions of it now:
http://www.larryvsharry.com/steps-ebullitt-technical-info/. It does use
some kind of Shimano system, so maybe that is sub-optim
That is old skool Riv there, tripleized Mavic crank, non-aero brake levers,
friction shifting long cage Simplex rear derailleur... What a great color,
my '99 Joex2 RRS is the same color. Congrats, Matt!
Doug
On Thu, Mar 14, 2019 at 12:33 PM Matt Beecher wrote:
> What All-Rounder. Nothing to
Noah's work is gorgeous, but a paint job from anybody like that (Joe Bell,
etc.) IS a small fortune. Check out Allan Wanta:
http://www.wantaframes.com/. He isn't west coast any more, but he has a lot
of experience with complicated, factory replica paint jobs and better than
average pricing. Searc
Howdy folks.
Anybody have one of these collecting dust, sad and neglected in a corner?
My preference would probably the complete stock build, but I would consider
anything not super fancy (unless of course super fancy is selling for a
similar price to ordinary ;^) I REALLY want to try the Choco-m
I ordered my Riv Road Standard in ‘98 and received it in ‘99. It could have
been match built, but I specifically asked for Joe Starck to build it.
They were encouraging people to go with match, but left it up to the buyer
at that point. I’m pretty sure the intent was for match to replace
Waterford
It has a "56" engraved/stamped in the BB shell, I suspect that is a C-T
measurement and I'm also pretty sure the RRS had a slight upslope in the TT
as well. Remember, this is a custom. GP wouldn't do anything too weird,
but it could have a shorter TT than standard RBW geometry. I'm pretty sure
m
Howdy folks.
Apparently my first lazy attempt to post this resulted in it being buried
in an unrelated thread, as did my attempted re-post. What the heck?
Anyway, here it is again...
Not sure if the current RBW offerings are really my style, but the Joe Appa
piqued my curiousity when it came ou
Hey Patrick, thanks.
I have been on iBOB forever (although not as much as I used to be) and RBW
since it started (I think), just not a lot of posting here. FWIW, I have a
Joe Starck built '99 Riv Road Standard, burnt orange, spec'ed by GP after
fitting me in person and built for me. It has had a
Howdy folks.
Apparently my lazy attempt to post this resulted in it being buried in an
unrelated thread, thanks for the heads up IanA :^) Here it is again...
Not sure the current RBW offerings are really my style, but the Joe Appa
piqued my curiousity when it came out. I see that it is current
The Cheviot seems pretty cool, I personally didn't like that email much.
More than ever, there are LOTS of "road" bikes that fit big cushy tires,
aren't quick handling and easily allow (pretty) high bars. Not sure it
matters much if a CF or aluminum frame breaks vs steel getting all bent up,
seve
Howdy folks.
Not sure the current RBW offerings are really my style, but the Joe Appa
piqued my curiousity. I see that it is currently not available, but the
new Atlantis seems very similar. I would have gone for a 51cm/650B Joe,
and it seems like the 53cm Atlantis would be the best choice there
I should have mentioned that RBW bikes in general are pretty sturdy and I
would ride it without concern. You might consider getting the frame/fork
alignment checked, although if it steers and tracks normally it probably
won't buy you anything...
Doug
On Thu, Jul 19, 2018 at 8:48 AM, Dou
Looks to me like it might have had at least a mild front end collision,
although the cracks etc. would generally be on the bottom of the top and
down tubes... Maybe a roof rack incident? The BB marks might be from a
kickstand, highly unlikely the BB shell has been compromised in any way
(IMHO, of
Howdy folks
I think the original Atlantis was really more of a somewhat stoutened All
Rounder (which was intended to be good for a lot of things ;^) than a true
touring bike. Also, going back to the beginning, IMHO RBW wasn't really
about hand crafted bikes (although that aspect was celebrate
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