Thank you peech, I've had no issues with knee-strikes on the bars. The stem I believe is 11cm and the slack seat tube angle helps. I spoke with Riv when I was deciding stem length and they recommend folks go at least 10cm if they're going to run albatross bars.
I also don't really pedal around *really* tight turns anyway. There's a switchback on a path that we take and it's not been a problem there. On Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:15:58 PM UTC-4 peech1...@yahoo.com wrote: > Very nice. With the albatross bars have you had issues with your knee > striking the bar end on tight turns? > > On Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:07:01 AM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote: > >> Hey Robert, >> >> Wow, what a beauty you've built up! I love your 'smiles to miles' metric, >> and I'm sure you'll find that will remain consistent throughout your life >> with this bike. Enjoy! >> >> Cheers, John >> >> On Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:55:35 AM UTC-7 Johnny Alien wrote: >> >>> Congrats Robert! That's a beautiful bike! >>> >>> On Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 9:48:09 AM UTC-4 Robert Calton wrote: >>> >>>> Not pictured is a Baggins bag strapped to the saddle hooks. It fits >>>> everything I need it to: phone, keys, wallet, repair kit, snack, medicine. >>>> :) >>>> On Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 9:43:22 AM UTC-4 Robert Calton wrote: >>>> >>>>> A few months back, I set out to build my do-it-all dream bike and I >>>>> did. I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out and it is truly a joy >>>>> to >>>>> ride: it's the most comfortable and buttery smooth bicycle I've ever >>>>> ridden. Smiles per mile is super high. Many thanks to this lovely group >>>>> for >>>>> all the advice and conversation. Build below. >>>>> [image: ahpm2fo1kpbd1.jpeg] >>>>> *Frame:* Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen, 54.5cm. >>>>> *Wheelset: *Velocity Atlas rims, 32h White Industries MI5 front and >>>>> rear hubs laced with DT Swiss Competition DB spokes >>>>> *Tires: *Panaracer Gravelking 700x43c >>>>> *Brakes:* Paul Racer, Kool-Stop pads >>>>> *Brake Levers: *Paul cantilever >>>>> *Bars:* Nitto Albatross >>>>> *Grips: *Meisha’s Portuguese tree cork >>>>> *Tape: *Tanglefoot “Aunt Ronnie’s Recliner” >>>>> *Stem: *Nitto lugged >>>>> *Shifters: *Shimano Dura Ace bar ends (friction F/R) >>>>> *Derailers: *Shimano Dura Ace EA100 (FD), Shimano Deore XT M761 (RD) >>>>> *Crankset: *Silver 38/24 (170mm) >>>>> *Pedals: *MKS Lambda Cassette: Shimano HG400, 9-speed (11-36T) >>>>> *Seat post: *Nitto lugged >>>>> *Bottle Cage: *Nitto R >>>>> *Saddle: *Brooks B68 >>>>> *Kickstand: *Of course >>>>> >>>>> Shoutout and good vibes to Third Wheel Bikes >>>>> <https://www.thirdwheelbikes.com/> for the assembly. >>>>> >>>> -- 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 web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/ae170108-ede3-4b4c-b02e-edc68e277e46n%40googlegroups.com.
