Re: [RBW] Re: What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

Thanks Adam — sounds like a great ride. Enjoyed the Mt Tam video, though it makes me seriously question the life choices that have kept me in New England for too long. On Thu, Dec 19, 2019 at 9:48 PM Adam Leibow wrote: > Scott, handling is normal/fine although I think the stem could be 10-20mm

Re: [RBW] Re: What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

Scott, handling is normal/fine although I think the stem could be 10-20mm longer to fit optimally (i go back and forth on that which is why I haven't made the change yet). I highly recommend this bike, rides zippily like a Homer and the color options are great this batch. It handles well on

Re: [RBW] Re: What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

Thanks, the data point is appreciated. I've seen a built up 58 in person and thought the TT was ideal, but that I'd definitely need an overall taller frame (ST and HT) to get the fit I was after. Thus the 60 vs 62 comparison. Size aside, everything I've read suggests this is an ideal frame for the

[RBW] Re: What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

I am 6' with saddle height (measured from center of bb to top in a straight line along the seat tube) of 76cm. I ride a 58cm monstercross (rim brake). With a 100mm stem this fits great with minimal spacers. Could ride a size up but prefer the 58cm. Hope this data point helps. I is a fantastic

[RBW] Re: What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

Very late to this party but wanted to ask John G a question, if possible -- you wrote: *My saddle height is 79.5, and I ended up going for a 60cm. Wish I had gone for a 62.* Would love to hear why. My saddle height is 80.5, which puts me pretty much in the middle of Mike's saddle height range

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sticking to Snoqualmie here too. we shall see... -- 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

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Rat Trap Pass. It’s what I’ve got on the bike, and no time to swap for whatever nasty old knobbies I have in the shed. -- 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

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Bill, I look forward to seeing pix. Your appetite for bikes exceeds mine, although I announced I was at N+0 a year ago, and there's a new bike in the garage and another on the way, so I guess I was wrong. If you need a home for a 59 Black Mountain road, I suppose I'd like to know about it,

[RBW] Re: What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

Still no photos, but all I have left to do is wrap the bars. I will maybe start a new thread when the bars are wrapped. I wanted to update this thread on the weight topic. I cut the steertube down by 78g, and that leaves 10cm above my threadless stem at the max height I would want. I may

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Philip, what tires you bringing. weather looks iffy. I am debating knobbies instead of slicks. Clayton Scott SF, CA -- 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

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can't wait!! -- 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

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I saw that on Instagram - looks amazing. I look forward to seeing it next weekend at the Redlands Strada Rossa. Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- 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

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Wow nice. On Friday, March 9, 2018 at 4:15:55 PM UTC-5, Clayton.sf wrote: > > Just build up my Falconer BMC disc. 59 size. > > No silly light parts, 1x gearing, 32h wheels. 44mm snoqualmie TL tires. > > 23 pounds even without pump and fenders. > > Good enough! Could trim off more by cutting

[RBW] Re: What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

Just build up my Falconer BMC disc. 59 size. No silly light parts, 1x gearing, 32h wheels. 44mm snoqualmie TL tires. 23 pounds even without pump and fenders. Good enough! Could trim off more by cutting the steerer a bit more and going carbon stem, bars, and post as well as lighter pedals,

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Wow thanks Bill. Now I am really excited about this frame. I sold my Pugsley a little while ago because of the Q factor and my knees and was going to find an winter MTB to replace it with. I might just throw some knobbies on the BMC and not look back. -- You received this message because

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I have run a set of 29x2.1 Thunder Burt Liteskins on my BMC, and they fit in a similar fashion to the Bronsons Bill has shown. A comfortable amount of clearance all around. KJ On Friday, March 9, 2018 at 10:14:11 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > > >

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Thanks for those picks Bill. Clearance is impressive. IanA -- 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.

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Here are the requested clearance photos. The tires are WTB Bronson 29x2.0 They read 50-622 on the casing. They measure a physical 52mm on HED Belgium Plus

[RBW] Re: What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

That is the info I want to hear! I was debating grabbing some Panaracer Fire Cross in a 45 but if I could fit a Thunder Burt than no brainer. Do you know what variation he has of the frame? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

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A friend has 2.1" Thunder Burts under Berthoud fenders on his BMC MC. It's tight but they don't rub and he's ridden many miles. On Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 7:31:18 PM UTC-8, Ian A wrote: > > Bill, > > Please let us know how much room you have left over with the 50mm tires. > I'm guessing to

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Not yet Igor. In the works. On Friday, March 9, 2018 at 9:16:19 AM UTC-6, Belopsky wrote: > > Have you built it up yet Dave? > > On Friday, March 9, 2018 at 9:41:32 AM UTC-5, Dave Grossman wrote: >> >> One of the things that inevitably sold me on the frame was Mike mocking >> up a CAD drawing

[RBW] Re: What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

Have you built it up yet Dave? On Friday, March 9, 2018 at 9:41:32 AM UTC-5, Dave Grossman wrote: > > One of the things that inevitably sold me on the frame was Mike mocking up > a CAD drawing of the two sizes I was between and helping me with fit. He > spent so much time with me online and on

[RBW] Re: What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

One of the things that inevitably sold me on the frame was Mike mocking up a CAD drawing of the two sizes I was between and helping me with fit. He spent so much time with me online and on the phone. I also liked the idea of running wide rubber (2.0s or so) in the winter instead of running a

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On Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 11:21:33 PM UTC-5, Jonathan D. wrote: > Bill, > > Would love to hear a report on how it compares to you Sam Hillborne and BMC > Road. I'll second that request for a friendly Sam comparison. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

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Bill, Would love to hear a report on how it compares to you Sam Hillborne and BMC Road. I have thought about getting one but was wondering how much overlap there would be. I am also considering a disk winter bike for he PNW. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

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Bill, Please let us know how much room you have left over with the 50mm tires. I'm guessing to tight for fenders at that width? I know you said yours is to be sans fenders, but I'm curious anyway, IanA On Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 4:24:53 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Edwin asked how I

[RBW] Re: What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

Nice, Bill! I’m looking forward to seeing your build and Reading your impressions. I’ve shared my enthusiasm for my BMC Road on other forums. Mike Varley designs great frames for an incredible value. My saddle height is 79.5, and I ended up going for a 60cm. Wish I had gone for a 62. He’s also

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Scott, give the Steilacooms a try. I love them vs. Barlows for their grip in the loose, up and down. With abandon, Patrick -- 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,

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On my BMC I have Paul Neo Retro in front and a CX-70 in back. The Cx-70 straddle did not clear the front Compass UD-1 rack-brake hole strut. On the drop outs, I had to remove the powder coat from the drop out axle slots to fit White hubs, also removed the powder from the dropout faces. Compass

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Mike Leaf Slayer inquired about brakes. I'm going to run cantilevers. I'm leaning towards CX70s because they open wide so well. I do have a set of Paul Touring Cantilevers, and I also am tempted to use some NOS XTR M900 cantilevers. I do have a brand new set of Paul Minimotos, but they

[RBW] Re: What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

Edwin asked how I picked the size. I own two Black Mountain Road Frames already. They are both 59cm. Mike changed the sizing a while ago. If I was buying one of his road frames today, I don't know if I'd buy a 60 or a 58. I talked to Mike in person once or twice, and we agreed that if I

[RBW] Re: What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

Congrats on the bike Bill. Those look pretty sweet. I'm curious, what brakes will you be using, Paul's? Looking forward to pictures. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

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Bill, How did you pick the size, and what are the sizes of your other bikes? I have looked at those frames before, but after seeing your post I went and looked at them some more. It really does seem "dumb not to buy one" as you say! What sensible bikes. If I had some 2-3 hour mountain bike