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

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[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.  

I am really awkward with lifting bikes and my bikes tend to be heavy.  The 
hitch racks are so easy to use and some protect your bike better (less scuffs).

Nate

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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 this a couple time a week on my Atlantis or Sam.  On the Roadini, I was 
in a bigger gear the whole time.  I was suddenly passing several carbon bikes.  
The ride was twitchier than my other bikes but still very stable.  Def a fast 
roadish bike even (maybe because of?) with 38mm Barlow pass el.  The stack and 
reach on the roadini make it more suited for drops than any other riv without 
funny stems.

If I had to have one bike and choose between a homer and a roadini, I’d take 
the homer for the utility, smoothness, and lugs.  Roadini is a really good 
second or third bike.

Nate

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[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 
> Georgia.  See Pics 
> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fa0woQ5CT1ZrVdPOsqz0iJ7KvAlYtxj8?usp=sharing
>
> See link below which is where I purchased them from back in Oct 2019. 
> https://bicyclewheelwarehouse.com/Velocity-A23-Shimano-700c-wheel-set.html
>
>

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[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 fork so that you get no fork flex.  Ride ends up being a 
bit rougher.

I’ve converted to Marks rack plus hub area racks for panniers.  Handling is 
much better this way.  I gave my brother this huge front rack for his Clem and 
he claims he could not live without it.

Nate

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[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

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[RBW] Re: Brooks vs Berthoud Saddle Setback

2020-06-15 Thread Nate in Oakland
Hey John,
Thanks for the link.  Despite what the numbers say, I'm actually really 
happy with the Berthoud in the current setup.  If I change my mind, I'll 
probably buy the IRD part from Riv when they stock it.

Nate

On Monday, June 15, 2020 at 7:21:17 AM UTC-7, John Phillips wrote:
>
> Hi Nate,
>
> Gotcha. My first thought was that I like my Berthoud saddle, but it 
> wouldn't have given me enough room to move back without the S84 seat post.
>
> If you need still more setback with the Berthoud, maybe look into the IRD 
> Wayback Seatpost? Comes in diameters 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:
>>
>> 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 Craig’s saddle! 
>>
>> Nate
>
>

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[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 Craig’s saddle!

Nate

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[RBW] Re: Brooks vs Berthoud Saddle Setback

2020-06-09 Thread Nate in Oakland
What a dream!!! I'm vegan, so I try not to buy new leather saddles but I 
wasn't having any luck on Ebay.  My preferred color too!  I'll DM you.

Nate

On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 3:15:15 PM UTC-7, Craig Montgomery wrote:
>
> The answer is yes I have experience with both and yes you can get further 
> back (it's why I converted) on the Berthoud Aspin compared to the B17 and 
> yes I just happen to have a black Aspin for sale in excellent condition for 
> $100 shipped. What else do you want to know? 
>
> Craig in Tucson
>
> [image: GB Berthoud Aspin.JPG]
>
>
> 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 Berthoud saddle for a while, and now 
>> I’m wondering if one would fix my setback issue.  Someone out there must 
>> have experience with both! 
>>
>> Btw, I know I could get a whacky looking seat post like the one in the 
>> Blahg, but would rather not! 
>>
>> Thanks, 
>> Nate
>
>

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[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 have 
experience with both!

Btw, I know I could get a whacky looking seat post like the one in the Blahg, 
but would rather not!

Thanks,
Nate

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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

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[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.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik/d/palo-alto-bridgestone-rb-1-road-bike/7107197040.html

Nate

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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

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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 ones.  Also features my fav 
Rivendell lug set.  Head tube lugs are more ornate than the newer version.
-Ride.  The bike is fun and lively unloaded, but loaded is where it really 
shines.  I’ve done some heavy loaded touring on mine and it was just a dream.  
I guess this is a given with the Atlantis.

I waited over a year for mine and paid full American prices for the frame and 
I’ve felt that it was worth it.  This is a steal!

Nate

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[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

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[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)

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[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

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[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 have room for 
another bike and the Roadini isn’t useful enough to replace my Sam, but 
ooh I want it!

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