Re: [RBW] Ride Reports (PNW and France)

2023-08-11 Thread Kieran J
Yep I plan on going back again (will be my third year). See u there :-D I was there with my sister and she has already sold the event to some of her CX buddies. The ranks are growing! I don't normally do paid organized races/events like that, but it's a special one for sure. Looking forward

Re: [RBW] A College Clem

2023-08-11 Thread Wesley
The current best value from Surly is the Cross Check, at $1100 for a complete. -W On Friday, August 11, 2023 at 1:00:16 PM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote: > The 1x1 isn’t made any more, and they hold their value really well as they > seem to be coming somewhat collectible. The replacement is the

Re: [RBW] WTB / ISO Nitto R10 bag support rack

2023-08-11 Thread Richard Rose
Nitto R10 follow up & Bluelug. I could not find one here or in stock anywhere except @ Analog Cycles who had a few but they were cerakoted - for $185.00. OK I suppose if you want color.So I ordered one from Bluelug @ a lower cost than any of the usual sources for less than the going $$ even with

[RBW] WTT: Nitto Tallux 11cm for Nitto Tallux 12cm

2023-08-11 Thread J Imler
I'm looking for a 12cm, maybe 13cm even. My 11cm is in very good condition. PM if interested. Thanks. -- 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] A College Clem

2023-08-11 Thread greenteadrinkers
I'd have a tough time focusing on/in class knowing I had a Riv. locked up outside. On Friday, August 11, 2023 at 4:14:34 PM UTC-4 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > I agree with Mackenzie’s point about swoopy top tube bikes not being taken > seriously by most folks - regardless of whether or not they

Re: [RBW] Re: Wheel Builder

2023-08-11 Thread Garth
There's little choice for quiet hubs so if you need 36 you may as well go with Deore's. For myself having a quiet hub is non-negotiable, so I've gone back to using threaded FW hubs for my future builds. The irony is that for the 7 cogs I use there's a better selection of freewheels these days

Re: [RBW] A College Clem

2023-08-11 Thread Brian Turner
I agree with Mackenzie’s point about swoopy top tube bikes not being taken seriously by most folks - regardless of whether or not they are “bike folks”. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked if my Gus is “an old vintage bike”. Haha. Then I try to explain to them what it actually is and

[RBW] Re: A College Clem

2023-08-11 Thread Mackenzy Albright
George - I recently went on a quest to find an old non suspension corrected (1st or 2nd gen) Surly 1x1 or Karate Monkey and it was nearly impossible and their prices are quite high at least in Canada. There are little or no single speed specific mtb/atb frames these days (except the crust

Re: [RBW] A College Clem

2023-08-11 Thread Eric Daume
The 1x1 isn’t made any more, and they hold their value really well as they seem to be coming somewhat collectible. The replacement is the Lowside, I think it’s about $890 for the frame set. Not really a value play anymore. Eric On Friday, August 11, 2023, George Schick wrote: > I'll chime in

[RBW] Re: A College Clem

2023-08-11 Thread Mackenzy Albright
We all love our Rivendell's very very much and think highly of them. But just a point of perspective I would like to point out - not many people take a sloping top tube bike seriously. I've been friends with houseless folks in neighborhoods I've worked in the past. Bike and parts theft is

[RBW] Re: A College Clem

2023-08-11 Thread George Schick
I have to retract my previous message a bit. A Web investigation reveals that the Surly 1x1 frame is no longer available from the manufacturer. Rats!! This would've been the perfect bike. Evidently the single-speed era has surpassed us now. On Friday, August 11, 2023 at 1:43:29 PM UTC-5

[RBW] Re: PSA: Thomson 26.8 Masterpiece Clearance

2023-08-11 Thread Piaw Na
Ha! It's not just me then! I had to crank down on the seatpost clamp to keep things from slipping. The masterpiece seatpost doesn't slip as readily as the kalloy though On Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 1:15:36 AM UTC-7 Nick Payne wrote: > I was a bit pissed off when I found on delivery that the

[RBW] Re: A College Clem

2023-08-11 Thread George Schick
I'll chime in with yet another recommendation (would be my choice if I were going to be shipping a kid of to a campus in the near future): a Surly 1x1. They're single speed frames, rather on the heavy side made from 4130 chro-moly tubing, powder coated for durability, and can be set up with a

[RBW] Re: A College Clem

2023-08-11 Thread lconley
That looks like mine on the right - a P-15 in Kool Lemon, but with the Schwinn branded Shimano RD. I didn't have any shoes, I rode it barefooted. It was basically the only thing I owned, other than a couple pairs of pants and T-shirts. The good old days. Laing On Friday, August 11, 2023 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Wheel Builder

2023-08-11 Thread Will M
@Josh: Rich Lesnick built up a Velocity Dyad rim around a Silver 135mm hub for me in January or February this year. No mention at all about the hub being an endangered species, and we talked at length. (Assume supply woes?) @Keith: Concur about Rich being "really fun" to work with... and

Re: [RBW] Re: Wheel Builder

2023-08-11 Thread Keith Paugh
I had some wheels built earlier this year with a Son front and a Silver rear hub. I think they might just be out of stock? 爛I’ve been really happy it.(Rich was really fun to work with btw)k.On Aug 11, 2023, at 8:56 AM, Johnny Alien wrote:I don't remember what happened to them or why they were

Re: [RBW] Re: Wheel Builder

2023-08-11 Thread Johnny Alien
I don't remember what happened to them or why they were discontinued. I know that not too too long ago RIch had some stock that he would use on some of his build to order stuff if you wanted but it would have to be done through him AND I have no idea if they still exist. No 40 but they did come

Re: [RBW] Re: Wheel Builder

2023-08-11 Thread Josh C
Also, oddly enough Silver hubs are gone from the Riv site. Anyone know the story there? On Friday, August 11, 2023 at 11:26:15 AM UTC-4 Josh C wrote: > Thanks Victor. > > Johnny, > I've had loads of Deore hubs and currently have them on my Atlantis wheel > set. They are a good option just

Re: [RBW] Re: Wheel Builder

2023-08-11 Thread Josh C
Thanks Victor. Johnny, I've had loads of Deore hubs and currently have them on my Atlantis wheel set. They are a good option just not on the same level as Onyx or White Ind. On Friday, August 11, 2023 at 10:27:00 AM UTC-4 vhans...@gmail.com wrote: > Gravy Wheels, > > King Kog or ' > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Wheel Builder

2023-08-11 Thread Victor Hanson
Gravy Wheels, King Kog or ' Dustinthewind bicycle repair. On Fri, Aug 11, 2023 at 7:04 AM Johnny Alien wrote: > I don't know any midwest wheelbuilders to suggest but I can comment on the > rear hub. I got some wheels build by Rich at Rivendell and we paired the > Deore hubs with the

[RBW] Re: Wheel Builder

2023-08-11 Thread Johnny Alien
I don't know any midwest wheelbuilders to suggest but I can comment on the rear hub. I got some wheels build by Rich at Rivendell and we paired the Deore hubs with the Cliffhangers. He likes the hubs a bunch and they have been great for me. Very quiet. No need to spend a ton to get a really

[RBW] WTB/ISO: Erlen saddle bag support v2.0

2023-08-11 Thread Taylor M
Anyone have one they'd consider selling? Thanks! -- 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

[RBW] Wheel Builder

2023-08-11 Thread Josh C
I could use a recommendation for a good wheel builder. I've used prowheelbuilder.com in the past and have no complaints. Not sure how I landed on them. Just curious if there is another business that I should be looking into? I'm located in Indianapolis as well, and would prefer sending

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB/WTT: 60cm Platypus frameset for my 64 Clem L

2023-08-11 Thread Justin Kennedy
It's a beauty! And in good hands. On Friday, August 11, 2023 at 9:07:33 AM UTC-4 J Schwartz wrote: > If Justin ever wants his old Chev frame back, he knows where to find me  > [image: IMG_0441 2.jpg] > > On Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 1:43:06 PM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy wrote: > >> James said

[RBW] Re: A College Clem

2023-08-11 Thread lconley
A hard question. 50 years ago, I left for college and rode a Gitane Tour de France (Reynolds 531 frame, silk sew-up tires, mostly Campagnolo components) to class. I locked it up in the bushes (bike racks were not a thing at that point in time) and carried my books in my Boy Scout Yucca

Re: [RBW] Ride Reports (PNW and France)

2023-08-11 Thread Kyle Cotchett
Haha no way, fancy finding you here Kieran! That was an awesomely gruesome day. Glad I got to meet you all. Gram, Jaytee, and I are definitely returning next year. Hopefully I'll catch you out there again! I am hoping to instigate some more lively camping the night after the ride ( •̀ᴗ•́ )و ̑̑

[RBW] Re: Comfy aluminum frames?

2023-08-11 Thread alan lavine
Appreciate your thoughts, everyone. On Friday, August 11, 2023 at 12:48:17 AM UTC-4 Will M wrote: > Alan, Jan Heine's 2021 book, *All Road Bicycle Revolution*, has some good > reading on this topic ("characteristics of a great frame can be obtained > from all materials"; p. 174) that aligns