Re: [RBW] Clementine photo

Wonderful action video! The best part is your child's broad smile flashed at the camera! Thanks for sharing-- D Dave Redmon Does democracy mean that my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge?--from a quote attributed to Isaac Asimov On Sep 11, 2017 11:46 PM, "Sky Coulter"

[RBW] Clementine photo

Here's a local friend with a relaxed vibe on her Clem-L. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1068582586560937=rpd.12276177840=3 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Clementine photo

Hi Dave, Love my clementine. Perfect for dad biking. Sky in new west https://www.instagram.com/p/BW6NWvjlGel/ > On Sep 11, 2017, at 8:34 PM, Dave Redmon wrote: > > I'm seeking a photo of someone actually riding a Clementine. I want to > understand more of how riders

[RBW] Clementine photo

I'm seeking a photo of someone actually riding a Clementine. I want to understand more of how riders fit in with those wayback handlebars as well as typical rider positions--for example, how far forward a rider can comfortably grip the handlebar when climbing etc. Can someone please share a

[RBW] Clementine and Jones+ Trail Ride

My wife Erika's Clementine frame arrived from the first batch of frame only pre-orders in late Oct-early Nov 2015... almost exactly coinciding with us realizing she was pregnant. :) Funny how the 9 months of pregnancy and now 8 months of having an infant can just timewarp your life a bit

[RBW] Clementine baby carriage

My friend has the same child's seat on an 80s Trek. It's terrible to try to get on and off that thing! Your's looks like a much nicer set up. Enjoy! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Clementine Rolls Into Another Year

This Friday, parked for a bit, and when I came out this weird granular snow was on my Sackvilles. Coming back across the Hudson, everything was clear again. I rode the bike to a New Year's dinner party in 2016, and rode home in 2017. A good way to end and begin! (Photos always seem to end up

Re: [RBW] Clementine

Nice! Cool, Original build, I've been bonding with my 'tine over the last year, but especially over the last 3 months or so since I stopped fiddling with the setup. Single speed set up is novel. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Clementine

I love that bike!!! Bill, you're right, we lost sooo many great ones this year. Plus the event I am loathe to mention. I echo the sentiments of the last John Oliver episodef*** 2016. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Clementine

It's the lure of easy money It's got a very strong appeal... RIP, Mr Frey Sent from my iPhone On Dec 13, 2016, at 6:47 PM, Steve Palincsar > wrote: It's the lure of easy money It's got a very strong appeal... The

Re: [RBW] Clementine

What a crappy year 2016 has been for deaths in music. Nevermind all the other ways 2016 sucked. RIP Glenn Frey. On Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 3:47:33 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > You want to be real careful doing that. > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcxBWbyDjIg > > *It's

Re: [RBW] Clementine

You want to be real careful doing that. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcxBWbyDjIg /It's the lure of easy money/ /It's got a very strong appeal.../ On 12/13/2016 06:39 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: You could use that whip for ganja smuggling EEK!

Re: [RBW] Clementine

You could use that whip for ganja smuggling EEK! On Tuesday, December

Re: [RBW] Clementine

Natty Dread! Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 13, 2016, at 10:31 AM, Richard Rios wrote: > > Rasta bar tape very natty! Approve :) > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Clementine

Kickstarter filing to come.  Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 13, 2016, at 4:25 PM, Bill wrote: > > It's fantastic so far, but still unfinished: Green front hub and seatpost; > gold rear hub and stem. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Clementine

It's fantastic so far, but still unfinished: Green front hub and seatpost; gold rear hub and stem. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Clementine

Paul will custom anodize for a fairly modest upcharge. I tried to combine some parts for multiple builds in each color lot. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 13, 2016, at 2:26 PM, Ashwath Akirekadu > wrote: Wow! This's inspiring. Did you have to custom

Re: [RBW] Clementine

Wow! This's inspiring. Did you have to custom paint any of those components? Or do they come in various color choices?!! On Tuesday, 13 December 2016 11:15:16 UTC-8, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > Tom my mailing address is West Chester but I'm in the Chadds Ford area. > If you know where Andy

Re: [RBW] Clementine

Tom my mailing address is West Chester but I'm in the Chadds Ford area. If you know where Andy Wyeth's farm is, I'm less than a mile up the road. On Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 12:23:47 PM UTC-5, Pudge wrote: > > Chris: Southern Chester County? Where, exactly? Might be fun to get >

Re: [RBW] Clementine

Chris: Southern Chester County? Where, exactly? Might be fun to get together for a ride. Tom Sent from my iPhone On Dec 13, 2016, at 12:04 PM, Chris Birkenmaier > wrote: I salute you! You can bling out my next bike anytime! Actually I do

Re: [RBW] Clementine

I salute you! You can bling out my next bike anytime! Actually I do think you are located near me. I'm in southern Chester County. On Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 11:54:20 AM UTC-5, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > Good one > > On Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 10:26:37 AM UTC-6, Howard Hatten

Re: [RBW] Clementine

Good one On Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 10:26:37 AM UTC-6, Howard Hatten wrote: > > Love the multi colored Clem. > Last time I saw that many colors in one place I think I ate something > illegal in the 60's > > Howard > Livonia Mi > -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Clementine

Love the multi colored Clem. Last time I saw that many colors in one place I think I ate something illegal in the 60's Howard Livonia Mi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Clementine

Sweet, it looks like a Paul rasta derailer turned into a whole bike! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Clementine

Not quite: since it's on the right, it should be a green chainring; and those yellow pedals are wrong too: one should be red, one green. Gotta lose points for those omissions - after all, they could cause collisions at sea! So, revised score: A+++ On 12/13/2016 10:55 AM, Tony DeFilippo

Re: [RBW] Clementine

What a build! Definitely the most blinged out Clem build I've seen. Love all that color on the classy black frame. A -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Clementine

Wow, I love it - what a beauty Eric Vancouver -- 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 post to

Re: [RBW] Clementine

The idea for this whole silly project was provoked by the red chainring, which Was the only single-ring crank I had available. So to save dough, I didn't look for a green ring. (Not that this project can fairly be characterized as "budget".) The navigation lights thing was most definitely a

Re: [RBW] Clementine

Rasta bar tape very natty! Approve :) -- 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 post to this group,

Re: [RBW] Clementine

On 12/13/2016 10:13 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J. (Retired Partner) wrote: I tried to post some pics of this morning's spin on my newly-built Clementine, but for some reason it doesn't seem to have worked. So (with apologies for duplication if the other effort eventually goes through), here

[RBW] Clementine

I tried to post some pics of this morning's spin on my newly-built Clementine, but for some reason it doesn't seem to have worked. So (with apologies for duplication if the other effort eventually goes through), here are a few pics: https://flic.kr/p/NWEK3P https://flic.kr/p/QbbXhp

Re: [RBW] Clementine - First impressions

Daniel: 78cm, at least I think it is. usually b/w 77-79 anyway. Cranks are 170mm Sky in new west On Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 7:13:22 PM UTC-8, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > Hey Sky, > > What is your saddle height on thst Saluki? > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Clementine - First impressions

Hey Sky, What is your saddle height on thst Saluki? -- 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 post

Re: [RBW] Clementine - First impressions

It's a Velo Orange Grand Cru Course Handlebar -- I just like the shape of it. Sky in new west On Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 11:53:21 AM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Thanks. I'd keep that Saluki, too! Is the bar a Maes Parallel? > > I also like the drop barred Betty. > > On Sun, Dec 4, 2016

Re: [RBW] Clementine - First impressions

Thanks. I'd keep that Saluki, too! Is the bar a Maes Parallel? I also like the drop barred Betty. On Sun, Dec 4, 2016 at 12:29 PM, Sky Coulter wrote: > I would flood you with photos of the clementine, but I haven't taken any > yet - I just started the first of a 4 day

Re: [RBW] Clementine - First impressions

I would flood you with photos of the clementine, but I haven't taken any yet - I just started the first of a 4 day set (12hr shifts) so probbaly won't be taking any until the middle of next week anyway. All my other bikes are viewable on flickr at:

Re: [RBW] Clementine - First impressions

Photos! We want photos and we want them now! On Sun, Dec 4, 2016 at 5:11 AM, Fullylugged wrote: > "the golden era of Rivendell for me were the bikes created between > 2000-2010" > > I know what you mean. I had a Saluki but have since sold it and still ride > a '95

[RBW] Clementine - First impressions

"the golden era of Rivendell for me were the bikes created between 2000-2010" I know what you mean. I had a Saluki but have since sold it and still ride a '95 Road and an '05 Rambouillet (26"). I've seen local's Glorius and Clem-L, but like mine better. Overall, the Ram has the most miles, but

[RBW] Clementine - First impressions

I have too many bikes, and among those, too many Rivendells. My first Riv was a Saluki - still the one I'm least likely to get rid of - I don't know that I'll ever again have a bike quite so pretty. Then came a Romulus that made me feel speedy and sure on the road, with a beautiful light

[RBW] Clementine Climbs a Mountain

The thing with the pedal strike, if you are aware of it, it's probably no big deal. I was surprised the first couple times it happened merely, because I have had so few bikes that had any issues with it at all. Since then I've only had it happen in odd circumstances, where other things were

[RBW] Clementine Climbs a Mountain

More photos here:

RE: [RBW] Clementine build question

Bunch Subject: [RBW] Clementine build question Maybe chase the shell? I've had different BBs fit looser and tighter in the same shell, so maybe you just need to clean those threads up a bit. It might also be a good idea to try the Phil in another frame to confirm you have the correct cups. -- You

[RBW] Clementine build question

Maybe chase the shell? I've had different BBs fit looser and tighter in the same shell, so maybe you just need to clean those threads up a bit. It might also be a good idea to try the Phil in another frame to confirm you have the correct cups. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Clementine build question

I have a puzzling problem. I'm building a single speed Clementine for myself, and for chain line reasons I need to use a 131mm BB (with an ISO taper to accommodate a Paul crank I have available). Harris Cyclery had a Phil BB that fit the bill. Here's the puzzle: I took out the Shimano 110mm

Re: [RBW] Clementine Delights

Thanks; please do. On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 7:05 PM, Jeremy Till wrote: > I have a 59cm Clem frame and a pair of 710mm Loop bars in the garage just > waiting to test the same question. The rest of the build is going to take > me a while, but I'll let you know how it goes.

Re: [RBW] Clementine Delights

This post -title and all- makes me happy. A family on Rivs. More, more! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Clementine Delights

I have a 59cm Clem frame and a pair of 710mm Loop bars in the garage just waiting to test the same question. The rest of the build is going to take me a while, but I'll let you know how it goes. On Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 1:13:15 PM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Excellent; thanks; very

Re: [RBW] Clementine Delights

I did, now that you post them again -- very good to see your girls having fun in the snow. Feel free to post more as circumstances permit; not only is your riding area one of the list's most beautiful, but it's very interesting to see families on Rivendells. On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 2:56 PM,

Re: [RBW] Clementine Delights

Did you see these? https://medium.com/@DeaconPatrick/riding-with-wild-abandon-40dba0c25485#.skkhrqfec With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 1:49:41 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Photos, please. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Clementine Delights

Great story Patrick! Nothing like riding with your kids! On Saturday, March 12, 2016, Patrick Moore wrote: > Excellent; thanks; very good to know. > > All y'all: I will be very interested to hear others' experiences of the > Clems in flat dirt and in singletrack dirt. After

Re: [RBW] Clementine Delights

Excellent; thanks; very good to know. All y'all: I will be very interested to hear others' experiences of the Clems in flat dirt and in singletrack dirt. After reading the Jones+ thread, I began to wonder if a Clem might be a poor man's Jones. On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 2:09 PM, Deacon Patrick

Re: [RBW] Clementine Delights

Nearly every ride we do, one or both of the lassies comments (unprompted) how much better the handling of the Clementines is compared with their old bikes. Our oldest, most tentative rider (next to my wife) headed into a loose dirt lot on the way home to practice tight turns. 2.1" Thunder

Re: [RBW] Clementine Delights

Photos, please. How does the Clementine do on loose dirt? I mean less the tire capacity than the tendency, or lack, of the front wheel to wash out. Perhaps my daughter would be more interested in cycling if she had one of those -- she has a lower end Trek or something else equally generic. Our

[RBW] Clementine Delights

Truly Fabulous! -- 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 post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Clementine Delights

Today my two eldest daughters asked to come on my ride with me (aged 15 and 12). With the smoother, better handling of their Clementines (vs the 90’s MTBs they rode the last few years) combined with their rapid gains in strength and endurance, they are now comfortable going almost as fast as I

[RBW] Clementine / Cheviot comparison and random questions

Hey Bob, I can't comment on the Mixte comparison but I can on the fit of the 59 Clem. I have a PBH of 90cm and my saddle height is usually around 78.5 and I love the fit. I was a little leery of the top tube length and the stand over but I am very happy with the fit and a 52 would have been

Re: [RBW] Clementine / Cheviot comparison and random questions

Bob, I have a 60 cm Cheviot and had a 59 cm Clem (trying to sell, actually). The rides are similar to me, but I had the same wheel set on each bike. The total length of the Cheviot with Big Apples is about 77". The distance between tire contact points is more like 52". It may be too long for the

[RBW] Clementine / Cheviot comparison and random questions

I have no business even thinking about it but I am considering a 59cm Clementine complete or a 60cm Cheviot frame and building it up. Either would be 90% city use (and fun and exploring) and potentially involving multi-modal travel at times (bus rack, light rail, etc.). That said, local

[RBW] Clementine: Weird tire tubes

For curiosity's sake, would you post a photo of the valve stem? Sounds like some sort of defect to me. -- 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] Clementine: Weird tire tubes

Hello All, My wife's Clementine needed a screw replaced, that required removing the rear wheel, that required letting out the air from the tire. So fine, everything goes well, remount the wheel and then ... The tube's stem is probably the latest and greatest, but I've never seen it before. The

Re: [RBW] Clementine: Weird tire tubes

My Zefal, Impero, Lezenes, Specialized, and Blackburn pumps all have worked fine for years on such unthreaded Presta stems. • > On Dec 27, 2015, at 6:30 PM, Reid wrote: > > Hello All, > > My wife's Clementine needed a screw replaced, that required

Re: [RBW] Clementine fender mount kluge was a ???

legroups.com ] On Behalf Of ted > Sent: Monday, December 21, 2015 6:15 PM > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Clementine fender mount kluge was a ??? > > Nylon tubes/spacers from the loose hardware section of my local ace > hardware store. They come in a variety of d

[RBW] Clementine fender mount kluge was a ???

My wife bought the turquoise proto-Clementine that was used as a demo starting a few months back. She likes the way it rides much better than the production run models. To each their own. After not that many miles, the long screw that holds the forward end of the back fender to the area near

RE: [RBW] Clementine fender mount kluge was a ???

@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ted Sent: Monday, December 21, 2015 6:15 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Clementine fender mount kluge was a ??? Nylon tubes/spacers from the loose hardware section of my local ace hardware store. They come in a variety of diameters and lengths like bolts do. Use a nylock

[RBW] Clementine fender mount kluge was a ???

Nylon tubes/spacers from the loose hardware section of my local ace hardware store. They come in a variety of diameters and lengths like bolts do. Use a nylock nut on the bolt and it won't wiggle loose. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Clementine tire size?

Depends on size: S/26"/559mm, M/650b, L/700c. David Chicago -- 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.

[RBW] Clementine tire size?

OK, I see that the max tire size on the chart is 60. Does anyone know what size the bikes will have as delivered? Thanks! Reid -- 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

[RBW] Clementine Believer

I saw only one bottle mount on the Clementine. The Blug shows a bottle behind the seat tube on that black Clemmy. It appears strapped on though. I think the absence of a bottle holder somewhere on the seat tube is disappointing. Maybe it didn't work well on prototypes?? Aaron Young The Dalles,

Re: [RBW] Clementine Believer

Jim: Let us know if you find a source for that seat. dougP On Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 8:11:50 AM UTC-7, James Warren wrote: Thanks, Aaron. One of the pictures, https://www.flickr.com/photos/sk8_or_die/19449664091/in/album-72157655573779841/ shows the bike's seat lying on the

Re: [RBW] Clementine Believer

Thanks, Aaron. One of the pictures, https://www.flickr.com/photos/sk8_or_die/19449664091/in/album-72157655573779841/ shows the bike's seat lying on the ground. I was at Rivendell WC yesterday, and I got to ride the Clementine with that seat attached. It's really excellent. The brand is Velo;

[RBW] Clementine Believer

Hey Gang, I stopped by Rivelo in Portland for the first time recently. What a great shop with all the bike and camping gear, hatchets, and a entire wall of Bob Dylan albums for sale. It took a minute before I noticed but sitting right next to an orange Cheviot was an orange Clementine. Or

[RBW] Clementine rear brake cabling -- ideas?

I'm on the pre-order list for a Clementine, and enjoying everyone's noodlings on how to build up the Clems and 'tines. Here's my question: I dislike (not to say hate, but the dislike is not insignificant) the way the cabling for the rear brake looks in the pictures of the two built