[RBW] Re: Roadini Build is complete

2024-01-22 Thread zem...@gmail.com
Such a fantastic build, Brenton! Is the bike giving you what you were looking for in your +1 from your country bike? On Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 5:34:53 PM UTC-5 brenton...@gmail.com wrote: > Thanks to all the advice and guidance from folks here on my second > Rivendell build! Turns out

[RBW] Re: WTT: Crust Malocchio XL (first run in blue/fits 42s front & rear) for Roadini, etc.

2023-10-07 Thread zem...@gmail.com
Sorry to be annoying and derail, but why are you wanting to make this particular trade? Something not working out with the Malocchio for you? On Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 9:31:59 AM UTC-4 exliontamer wrote: > This is the first run in light blue where the rear brake bridge was > positioned

[RBW] Re: Wanting to try an AHH 47.5 or 51 in Boston

2023-05-16 Thread zem...@gmail.com
I'd follow Riv's sizing guidelines, bearing in mind that they plan for a decent amount of crotch clearance. So if you're on the edge and would prefer a taller head tube, size up, and if you're wanting a shorter reach, size down. I think a lot of this depends on what kind of handlebar you're

Re: [RBW] Re: Is there a 31.8 clamp drop bar comparable to a Nitto Noodle 54cm?

2022-12-07 Thread zem...@gmail.com
Agree with Joe. The best 31.8 noodle is a noodle with a shim :) On Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 12:55:54 AM UTC-5 Scott wrote: > Thanks, Joe! I'll check out the doohickey... > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android >

[RBW] Your preferred non-leather saddle

2022-09-22 Thread zem...@gmail.com
I have tried and failed for years to love and get comfortable on leather saddles. I've really put in the miles so I'm fairly certain that this isn't a "break in period" issue. I've been through a couple Brooks and Stelle Anatomica. I'd like to get some non-leather saddles a try but there are

[RBW] Roadini vs San Marcos

2022-07-26 Thread zem...@gmail.com
I have been happily riding my San Marcos for a few years but have always been curious about the Roadini. Has anyone ever had the pleasure of riding both, and could comment on the differences? I'm considering going for one in the upcoming presale. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

2022-04-15 Thread zem...@gmail.com
Sounds incredible, Bill! Looking forward to seeing the outcome. On Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 3:19:23 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > George > > OK, I understand your point, but I disagree with it. The major difference > I see between a road bike and a cyclocross bike is BB height (aka drop).

[RBW] WTB Jitensha bar / Nitto B2522

2022-03-28 Thread zem...@gmail.com
Let me know if you're holding! -- 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

[RBW] WTT 47 San Marcos for 50 Roadini or 51 San Marcos

2021-10-16 Thread zem...@gmail.com
Anyone need a smaller bike? Primarily looking to do a frameset swap. If trading for a Roadini, let's also swap wheels since the San Marcos is 650b. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Susie in a downhill bike park

2021-07-20 Thread zem...@gmail.com
This reminds me of the guy who took his Jones bike to a bike park: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozEMnTtV7v0=3s On Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 11:48:30 PM UTC-4 Philip Williamson wrote: > I would have loved to see that. > I would subscribe to your YouTube channel! > > Philip > Santa Rosa, Ca

[RBW] Do you stand and pull with upright bars?

2021-06-24 Thread zem...@gmail.com
I've been interested in switching to albatross bars but one of my concerns is that it'll be difficult to stand, pedal hard, and pull on the bars. I do a lot of city riding, so being able to do this from a stop or rolling stop is a key part of my riding. I've watched Dan Stroud's (aka

[RBW] Re: Seat bag security

2021-05-26 Thread zem...@gmail.com
u were determined. >> >> Greg >> >> On Monday, May 24, 2021 at 7:16:09 AM UTC-7 zem...@gmail.com wrote: >> >>> I've always wanted to attach a fancy Sackville bag to my bike, but I >>> live in Toronto where stuff gets stolen off your bike all the tim

[RBW] Seat bag security

2021-05-24 Thread zem...@gmail.com
I've always wanted to attach a fancy Sackville bag to my bike, but I live in Toronto where stuff gets stolen off your bike all the time. So I've resigned myself to only using bike parts I can bolt down. Anyone else deal with this? Any suggestions for locking down or otherwise securing seat

[RBW] A few WTBs...

2021-04-30 Thread zem...@gmail.com
WTB: HT Alu Albatross Cork grips for bar ends 9CM tallux - 25.4 10CM tallux - 25.4 Crankset 165mm 46/30 I'm located in Toronto, Canada, so please ignore this ad if you don't want to ship outside the US. Thanks! Zack Toronto, Canada -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] WTB Tallux Stem

2021-03-28 Thread zem...@gmail.com
26 clamp, 50mm reach. Riv is out, so hoping to get lucky here. Pick-up/ship to Washington DC Thanks! Zack -- 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

[RBW] Re: Albastache Conversion--first ride review

2021-02-15 Thread zem...@gmail.com
Dear Bill, Just checking in on your Ablastache conversion years later! Still using them with Leo? Or switched back to drops? Cheers, Zack On Friday, November 9, 2018 at 2:50:25 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > As you know I did a 200k brevet on my Leo Roadini last weekend. I decided > a

Re: [RBW] Re: In Praise of the Roadini

2021-01-13 Thread zem...@gmail.com
Austin, let us know how the bike turned out! I'm always on the edge of buying this frame when Riv brings them out. Each new positive review brings me a little closer :) Zack Toronto/DC On Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 12:48:01 PM UTC-5 aus...@soundcoop.tv wrote: > I'm in the process of

Re: [RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

2020-09-22 Thread zem...@gmail.com
Ash - any ride quality impressions relative to the Roadini or other Riv models? On Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 6:19:32 PM UTC-4 Ash wrote: > Recently I had a chance to look at CGH prototype in person at WHQ. A > worthy successor to the Roadini. I really liked what I saw.Was ready >

[RBW] WTB pavement-oriented Riv (78 PBH)

2020-07-28 Thread zem...@gmail.com
I've been looking into getting a new Roadini, but before I'm do, I'm curious if anyone has anything they'd like to part with My PBH is 78, so I'd be a 50cm in the Roadinis or 47.5cm in the MIT AHHs. Not sure about the older models. Thanks all! -- You received this message because you are