date:20200412

The bottom line for me - which veers off into what *I* like cuz that's how 
threads travel and I feel like I shouldn't keep guessing/presuming what Leah 
wants - is Clems are awesome bikes and I think worthy of fancy wheels. 

Which is going to translate to my upcoming custom, another frame I don't expect 
to be particularly flyweight because I didn't order it that way. I had planned 
to put basic wheels on and revel in the frame itself, but now (Leah's fault!) I 
have that jones for the fanciness, too. James is going to be a busy 
wheelbuilder soon! 

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Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

Masmojo, I am confused. What is not the case with a Clem?

On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 6:38:59 PM UTC-7, masmojo wrote:
>
> Ted, you are right both can be achieved (usually at high cost) if that is 
> the goal, that's just not the case with a Clem.

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Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

Ted, you are right both can be achieved (usually at high cost) if that is the 
goal, that's just not the case with a Clem.

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Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

Masmojo wrote:
  "it's designed around being a comfortable, smooth, stable ride &  in that 
context light weight is sort of antithema."

I'm not sure what antihema means but I think the implication is that light 
weight is somehow at odds with a comfortable, smooth, stable ride.
I don't think that is true. Though it may not be hard to build a sub 20lb 
roadeo and it might not be reasonable to aim for a sub 20lb clem L, that 
doesn't mean wanting the lightest clem L one can afford is nonsensical. Put 
another way, wanting a lighter bike doesn't necessarily mean one wants the 
ride and handling of a roadeo.

On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 5:09:13 PM UTC-7, masmojo wrote:
>
> Joe, Harsh? Maybe a little bit and maybe not 100% unintentionally.
>  As I said weight reduction on ANY bike is a good thing, but my point is 
> the Clem certainly doesn't seem like it's designed with an eye towards 
> weight saving, it's designed around being a comfortable, smooth, stable 
> ride &  in that context light weight is sort of antithema.
>
> But, as I think about it, I guess it's the same process many of us have 
> gone through over the years played out in real time as we witness people 
> think out loud about their bikes, the evolution of their experiences with 
> them and the mental gymnastics of identifying issues & figuring out how to 
> deal with them. I started riding when I was 6 and had the wrenches out 
> almost immediately thereafter. Working on modifying & riding. So with that 
> vantage point I can almost anticipate where this is all going. In that 
> sense many of us are sort of passengers and sometimes backseat drivers in 
> their journey. Offering the insights of our experience, but ultimately not 
> in control. 
> Sometimes it's a bit like going to a scary movie; you're watching & 
> thinking "oh no! Don't go in the isolated spooky house", but being 
> powerless to influence the outcome. 
>
> I think my natural tendency to be helpful gets stunted by the conduit that 
> is the internet.
>
>

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[RBW] Re: FS: 50cm Roadini - Orange and Athena!

2020-04-12 Thread D Peters

Thanks Roberta, appreciate you looking out

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RE: [RBW] Re: 30 Days of Biking!

2020-04-12 Thread rchaseny

Sounds like a plan! My standard ride the is the SRT from Center city.  I 
figured it would be really crowded today.  One  caveat-- I don't/can't ride 
very fast.  I hope you'd still ride your Legolas so I can admire the color  😊  .

Roberta

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab®|PRO

 Original message 
From: Brian Campbell  
Date:04/12/2020  8:24 PM  (GMT-05:00) 
To: RBW Owners Bunch  
Subject: [RBW] Re: 30 Days of Biking! 

Thanks Roberta! We should meet up sometime. I am just out of Philadelphia 
(Berwyn) and ride into town frequently on the Schuylkill River trail,


On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 6:59:18 PM UTC-4, Roberta wrote:
I just LOVE the color of your Legolas.
I rode my Joe A. north to under the Betty Ross Bridge in phila and back.   17.5 
miles round trip.  It's not a particularly pretty ride, but the ride is ever 
changing --downtown, bike path, street, neigborhoods, MUP, etc.  I'm more 
likely to go this way when traffic is light.  

A lot of people out, but I don't understand why walkers and joggers need to be 
in the bike lane when there's a walking lane paralleling it, just 5 feet away.  
Oh, well.  It's healthier than staying inside.  



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[RBW] Re: 30 Days of Biking!

Well, I missed the start of this challenge(?), but I've been riding a lot!
Love that Bantam!

Rode today 22miles, not a Rivendell, but one of my favorite bikes none the less.
This is the only bike I have that has a name; she's called Big Baby and I was 
riding this bike because I just got the new drip camo handlebar bag from Dark 
Realm and I am loving it, fits the BMX bars well.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/TifkhRTA2rqMB1Uf7

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[RBW] Re: 30 Days of Biking!

2020-04-12 Thread Brian Campbell

Thanks Roberta! We should meet up sometime. I am just out of Philadelphia 
(Berwyn) and ride into town frequently on the Schuylkill River trail,


On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 6:59:18 PM UTC-4, Roberta wrote:
>
> I just LOVE the color of your Legolas.
>
> I rode my Joe A. north to under the Betty Ross Bridge in phila and back.   
> 17.5 miles round trip.  It's not a particularly pretty ride, but the ride 
> is ever changing --downtown, bike path, street, neigborhoods, MUP, etc. 
>  I'm more likely to go this way when traffic is light.  
>
> A lot of people out, but I don't understand why walkers and joggers need 
> to be in the bike lane when there's a walking lane paralleling it, just 5 
> feet away.  Oh, well.  It's healthier than staying inside.  
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: In Praise of the Roadini

2020-04-12 Thread lambbo

My experience of the Roadini is that it feels like you're on a rail, like a 
train car, it just brings you around all the curves and down the hills on a 
tight line, no wobbling around, with momentum.  It's incredible. 

On Friday, April 10, 2020 at 9:56:29 PM UTC-4, Dave Grossman wrote:
>
> I bought a Roadini frameset a over a year ago and finally got around to 
> building it up during the crisis.  As a father of small children, my time 
> to ride outside of family rides and commuting is limited, so I was hesitant 
> to put money into a road bike.  I couldn't be more glad that I did.
>
> The bike is the most unaggressive-aggressive bike I have owned.  It has a 
> terrific riding position (I have a 90 pbh and bought the 61 to be on a 
> "bigger" bike and it was a good choice), and I feel like I am in the bike 
> as opposed to feeling like a rock in a slingshot.  It does everything a 
> road bike should do, and I don't get off feeling beaten by the road.  
> Anyhow, thanks to Grant for making a bike unlike any other bike brand 
> today.  I'm proud to be a two Riv garage (I have a Hunq also).
>
> Build:
> Nitto Ui-12 31.8 Stem
> Salsa Woodchipper Bars 46cm
> Dura Ace 7400 Cranks (49/39)
> Dura Ace 7700 Bar Ends
> Sram 11-34 9 speed Cassette
> Deore 9 RD
> Sora FD
> Mavic CXP 33s Laced To CK Classics
> Schwalbe One 28s
> Berthoud Saddle
>
>
> I'll get a pic up soon.
>

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Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

Joe, Harsh? Maybe a little bit and maybe not 100% unintentionally.
As I said weight reduction on ANY bike is a good thing, but my point is the
Clem certainly doesn't seem like it's designed with an eye towards weight
saving, it's designed around being a comfortable, smooth, stable ride & in
that context light weight is sort of antithema.

But, as I think about it, I guess it's the same process many of us have gone
through over the years played out in real time as we witness people think out
loud about their bikes, the evolution of their experiences with them and the
mental gymnastics of identifying issues & figuring out how to deal with them. I
started riding when I was 6 and had the wrenches out almost immediately
thereafter. Working on modifying & riding. So with that vantage point I can
almost anticipate where this is all going. In that sense many of us are sort of
passengers and sometimes backseat drivers in their journey. Offering the
insights of our experience, but ultimately not in control.
Sometimes it's a bit like going to a scary movie; you're watching & thinking
"oh no! Don't go in the isolated spooky house", but being powerless to
influence the outcome.

I think my natural tendency to be helpful gets stunted by the conduit that is
the internet.

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Re: [RBW] Re: For salvage sale, Ibis Cousin IT tandem

2020-04-12 Thread Will Rhea

Thanks Joe, I will reach out to him.

Cheers,

-br

On Sun, Apr 12, 2020 at 1:31 PM Joe Bernard  wrote:

> Steve Rex in Sacramento should be able to help if you want to fix that
> frame. Or Fitz in Santa Rosa..I'm not sure if he normally does repairs but
> he's a good frame builder.
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Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-12 Thread 'Hetchins52' via RBW Owners Bunch

Leah,

Consider this: The Susie Clem is … the Susie Longbolts!

It has the elegant, curved “top” tube of the Clem L, albeit a little higher.

You can get a 53 in the Rivendell (?) blue. (Is this the size you would
ride?)

It will take most any large tire up to 2.8” or 70mm

The 53 cmm size uses 650b wheels so you would continue to have
compatibility with the old and fancy new Clem L wheels. There’s a big
selection of wide and light tires, like the wide Schwalbe G-Ones, or
various 48s from Rene Herse or Panaracer or the WTB Horizon or ByWay 47s.
Most of these have a smooth center tread (with only minimal lugs on the
ByWays).

When I talked to Will about the Susie, he opined that it will be *lighter*
than an Appaloosa frame and fork! I'd guess that means lighter than the
Clem line.

I measured the head tube on the 53 as 23 cm long versus 16 cm for my 51 cm
Appaloosa (1st Gen.). This is important because any bar/stem combination
will be higher from the insertion point. So, easier to get the bars up.

I rode the demo on the street and really enjoyed it. It was swoopy, dreamy
and delightful enough that there's an orange 53 coming for me when the boat
gets here in May (fingers crossed).

Current price is higher than the Cheviot frames but it is laboriously
fillet brazed by hand at a number of joints, not tig-welded.

Best,

David Lipsky

Berkeley, CA

On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 9:55:13 AM UTC-7, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
>
> No, Mas, I don’t agree - I can’t see myself selling this bike. Well, if
> they came out with a Susie Clem then MAYBE.
>

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Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

Hey Roberta,

As you wrote "It's a trade off between utility and weight, I know." you've 
clearly got a good handle on this thing.
Years ago (when they stocked toe clips) I went by RBW to pick between 
regular and long soma dual gate toe clips. As I was eyeing the two 
alternatives the guy commented that they were "not light". I opined that if 
I was gonna worry about weight I'd start by trying not to stuff so much 
into my country bag (this was back in the baggins bags days). That drew a 
large grin and talk morphed into what a great bag that was (and still is 
for that matter).

BTW the banana bag is really nice. I've got one on the front of my least 
"go fast" ish drop bar bike, and I'm really liking that set up.

I'm confident you'll have a fine time finding the perfect weight/utility 
balance for you. It's always a personal optimum. Don't let anyone else tell 
you you are wrong.
Next up, the search for just the perfect gearing/drive train (yet another 
rabbit hole).

On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 3:28:43 PM UTC-7, Roberta wrote:
>
> On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 12:42:07 PM UTC-4, ted wrote: 
> > For true weight weeniedom you need to get out a kitchen scale and weigh 
> the bag and saddles. I suspect leaving off the bag saves more weight than 
> swapping to a no spring saddle. 
>
> Hi, Ted. 
>
> According to website, he saddle saves 3/4 pound and the bag saves 1 1/4 
> pound.  What's *inside* the bag probably saved another 2 pounds.  😯 My big 
> bags are like junk drawers, having things in there , well, just because... 
> and there's room... The real reason I got a bigger bag was to put 
> everything in one bag, including topeak road morph G pump, which is quite 
> long.  I'll put that on my two fish pump holder or lash it to the rack   
>
> I got the bigger bag also in case I wanted to go on a long ride and wanted 
> to pack a lunch (a few times), bring a blanket (never), have room to place 
> my shredded layers (often) when the sun came out.  Reality is that I can 
> lash all that to my rack, being careful not to squish my sandwich. I'll be 
> ok with a smaller bag  which won't be like a junk drawer, and you'll see at 
> least one carradice bag FS or trade shortly.  I'm thinking about getting a 
> banana sack. 
>
> It's a trade off between utility and weight, I know.  I love the way my 
> Joe A. rides and Leah loves her Clem L.  We're both looking for a practical 
> medium.  It all started with getting better tires for a better ride. Then, 
> dynamo with new wheels. And then it morphed! 
>
> I have been loving these threads and everyone's posts.  I have learned so 
> much!  Thank you.

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[RBW] Re: 30 Days of Biking!

2020-04-12 Thread Roberta

I just LOVE the color of your Legolas.

I rode my Joe A. north to under the Betty Ross Bridge in phila and back.   17.5 
miles round trip.  It's not a particularly pretty ride, but the ride is ever 
changing --downtown, bike path, street, neigborhoods, MUP, etc.  I'm more 
likely to go this way when traffic is light.  

A lot of people out, but I don't understand why walkers and joggers need to be 
in the bike lane when there's a walking lane paralleling it, just 5 feet away.  
Oh, well.  It's healthier than staying inside.  

Roberta 

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[RBW] Re: 30 Days of Biking!

2020-04-12 Thread Brian Campbell

Nice day on the Legolas today.





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Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-12 Thread Roberta

On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 12:42:07 PM UTC-4, ted wrote:
> For true weight weeniedom you need to get out a kitchen scale and weigh the 
> bag and saddles. I suspect leaving off the bag saves more weight than 
> swapping to a no spring saddle.

Hi, Ted.

According to website, he saddle saves 3/4 pound and the bag saves 1 1/4 pound.  
What's *inside* the bag probably saved another 2 pounds.  😯 My big bags are 
like junk drawers, having things in there , well, just because... and there's 
room... The real reason I got a bigger bag was to put everything in one bag, 
including topeak road morph G pump, which is quite long.  I'll put that on my 
two fish pump holder or lash it to the rack  

I got the bigger bag also in case I wanted to go on a long ride and wanted to 
pack a lunch (a few times), bring a blanket (never), have room to place my 
shredded layers (often) when the sun came out.  Reality is that I can lash all 
that to my rack, being careful not to squish my sandwich. I'll be ok with a 
smaller bag  which won't be like a junk drawer, and you'll see at least one 
carradice bag FS or trade shortly.  I'm thinking about getting a banana sack.

It's a trade off between utility and weight, I know.  I love the way my Joe A. 
rides and Leah loves her Clem L.  We're both looking for a practical medium.  
It all started with getting better tires for a better ride. Then, dynamo with 
new wheels. And then it morphed!

I have been loving these threads and everyone's posts.  I have learned so much! 
 Thank you.

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Re: [RBW] In Praise of the Roadini

2020-04-12 Thread Patrick Moore

I've very definitely felt "tippy" on some bikes; notably certain otherwise
very nice mountain bikes (like my 1996, still-Santa-Cruz-made Bontrager
Race lite) and a certain Fuji Royale road bike, to name the 2 that come
immediately to mind and no, I didn't like that feeling either; the Rivs
have all felt the opposite -- "secure". In fact, come to think of it, that
Fuji only "came into its own" for handling when I put 20 lb in rear
panners; odd.

IME, a frame that makes you feel "in" the bike is by no means necessarily
slower, either in acceleration or in handling.

Anyway enjoy the new Roadini. And please do post a photo.

On Sat, Apr 11, 2020 at 12:22 PM Dave Grossman  wrote:

> Patrick:  I would describe it simply as feeling less in control of the
>> bike and more of the bike shooting me off.  The twitchiness depending on
>> setup and wheelbase, long and low aerodynamic position, high saddle to bar
>> drop, etc.  The position in the Roadini, the longer headtube, the angles,
>> all make it much more comfortable ride.  I'm sure I'm sacrificing speed to
>> some degree, but that is a non-issue as I'm not racing crits and I don't
>> use Strava.  I just ride, lol.
>>
>
> On Saturday, April 11, 2020 at 10:41:03 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:
>>
>> Dave: You are experiencing that almost ineffable Grant-design/Rivendell
>> build bike feel that seems to be a unique quality of all Rivendell models.
>> My own conceptualization of this "feel" is that the bikes are stable while
>> riding straight, but transition into a turn with neither hesitation nor
>> "flop". I've owned 5 Rivendell bikes, 3 customs and a first gen Sam Hill
>> and a second gen (32s with fenders) Ram; all exhibited this quality -- tho'
>> that Sam had a quality I didn't like: when twiddling up steep hills in low
>> gears with weight way back, the front end was darty. Perhaps later Sams
>> don't do this? I didn't find this so with the customs or the Ram.
>>
>> Can you elaborate on what you mean by "feeling like a rock in a
>> slingshot"? (That has to be the most vivid cycling metaphor I've heard in a
>> long time.) I do indeed experience the feeling of being "in the bike" with
>> all those Rivendells; another vivid and worth metaphor.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Apr 10, 2020 at 7:56 PM Dave Grossman  wrote:
>>
>>> I bought a Roadini frameset a over a year ago and finally got around to
>>> building it up during the crisis.  As a father of small children, my time
>>> to ride outside of family rides and commuting is limited, so I was hesitant
>>> to put money into a road bike.  I couldn't be more glad that I did.
>>>
>>> The bike is the most unaggressive-aggressive bike I have owned.  It has
>>> a terrific riding position (I have a 90 pbh and bought the 61 to be on a
>>> "bigger" bike and it was a good choice), and I feel like I am in the bike
>>> as opposed to feeling like a rock in a slingshot.  It does everything a
>>> road bike should do, and I don't get off feeling beaten by the road.
>>> Anyhow, thanks to Grant for making a bike unlike any other bike brand
>>> today.  I'm proud to be a two Riv garage (I have a Hunq also).
>>>
>>> Build:
>>> Nitto Ui-12 31.8 Stem
>>> Salsa Woodchipper Bars 46cm
>>> Dura Ace 7400 Cranks (49/39)
>>> Dura Ace 7700 Bar Ends
>>> Sram 11-34 9 speed Cassette
>>> Deore 9 RD
>>> Sora FD
>>> Mavic CXP 33s Laced To CK Classics
>>> Schwalbe One 28s
>>> Berthoud Saddle
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[RBW] Ideas for very unobtrusive and very QR saddlebag mounting system for non-Brooks saddles

2020-04-12 Thread Patrick Moore

With my grocery bike currently away from home, I've been using my stripped
down gofast with Camper Longflap strapped directly to saddle rails. This is
not a heart-rending or earth shaking need, but it would be nice to have
some sort of -- I guess -- saddle-mounted or seatpost-mounted QR with which
I could swap quickly back and forth between a Camper or say a large
Saddlesack, and a small, Banana Bag-sized kit carrier -- or, for that
matter, the Ruthworks wedge I now have.

I *do not* want a large clamp like the SQR bracket (I have several of
those) or even the Nitto QR mount, nor do I want something to clutter up a
wedge, though I certainly don't mind somewhat bulky hardware attached to a
large saddlebag.

And I do have a stash of the VO saddle bag loops.

I know that Carradice makes this:
https://www.carradice.co.uk/products/saddle-fixing-systems/carradice-classic-saddlebag-rack,
and I daresay one could rig it up with the VO loops, but they claim a 13 lb
limit and I'd like at least 20 lbs' capacity.

Oh, and my bar is too narrow for full Camper or medium Sackville fitment.

And I don't want to use a huge courier bag or backpack.

Ideas?

Thanks.

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[RBW] Re: For salvage sale, Ibis Cousin IT tandem

2020-04-12 Thread Ray Varella

He’s excellent Bill. 
I know he had a stroke a number of years ago and was building after he 
recovered. 
I don’t know about a recent stroke. 
He would be my first call for that sort of repair. 
I wonder if you could slip a short piece of tubing through the bottom bracket 
and braze it up?

Mark B. Are you following this?
What is your opinion?

I would seriously consider buying it Bill. 

Cheers,
Ray

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[RBW] Re: For sale: 64cm Quickbeam

2020-04-12 Thread 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch

Bill,

You will love the Hubbuhubbuh.  Such a good bike and keeps you and another 
rider connected.  Breaks the Social Distancing protocol currently.  I was 
dialing in both of mine (long story) recently and during test rides all the 
Michiganders out for health fresh air seem to think there is nothing more funny 
than yelling that it looks like I lost someone as a ride by them all.  

Sincerely,
Ryan Hankinson

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[RBW] Re: WTB: 66 or 68cm Quickbeam frame set

Thanks, Ryan. Hopefully the lister will see the post, but feel free to put them 
in touch! Also, please put me on the waitlist for the Bomba if you decide to 
let it go and that deal falls through!
Brd 

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[RBW] Re: WTB: 66 or 68cm Quickbeam frame set

I’m no expert, but the experts that have seen the break said it was likely a 
combination of poor mitering of the seat tube and lots of mashing on a single 
speed by a big guy on a tall frame. For whatever reasons, it’s a relatively 
common failure point in the Quickbeams. I’ll post photos in a bit.

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[RBW] Re: WTB: 66 or 68cm Quickbeam frame set

2020-04-12 Thread 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch

Birdman,

There is a Riv lister contemplating selling a rare 66cm QB.  He feels his is to 
small and checked with me about my 68cm.  I sidetracked him with the 
possibility of my 64cm Bombadil once I get my Gus!
Makes me nervous 😬 about my 68cm Quickbeam.  Probably my least replaceable bike 
likely reducing the likelihood I will set mine free.  Amazingly dialed in.
Good luck.

Sincerely,
Ryan Hankinson
West Michigan 

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[RBW] Re: For salvage sale, Ibis Cousin IT tandem

Steve Rex in Sacramento should be able to help if you want to fix that frame. 
Or Fitz in Santa Rosa..I'm not sure if he normally does repairs but he's a good 
frame builder. 

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[RBW] Re: WTB: 66 or 68cm Quickbeam frame set

A Panasonic defect? I'm surprised to hear that so many of the big QBs have 
cracked. 

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[RBW] Re: PSA: 56cm Saluki on Ebay

Btw, I believe the Saluki in question does indeed have a 57cm toptube as shown 
in the geometry chart. The pic on the Ebay listing shows 56 but his tape 
measure is oriented to give a shorter measurement than accurate. 

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[RBW] Anyone running a Sackville Saddlebag as Handlebar Bag

2020-04-12 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY

I use a bagboy as a front bag and think it's perfectly suited, I added a larger 
coroplast stiffener to stop sway. I've also used a medium up front but it 
encouraged overloading.
-Kai

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[RBW] Re: WTB: 66 or 68cm Quickbeam frame set

2020-04-12 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY

Sorry for your loss, but it's a goner, I've got two 68s in the same state. The 
fork is a great start on a replacement if you're feeling crafty. Did it crack 
front to back? Would love to see some grisly pictures.
-Kai

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[RBW] Re: What have you learned during the isolation?

2020-04-12 Thread MoVelo

i've learned that government can be incredibly stupid. I guess I already 
knew that but this confirms it.


On Friday, April 10, 2020 at 6:20:52 PM UTC-5, aeroperf wrote:
>
>
> It’s the first time I’ve started a thread, but I’d be interested to hear 
> about what you’ve learned that’s new to you.
>
> I live on a 93 mile bike trail that’s now closed.   The bike trail, being 
> rails-to-trails, had no corners (or real hills).  So for five years I’ve 
> been cranking away in relatively straight lines.
>
> Now that I’m riding 4 laps through a small neighborhood, I’m learning how 
> to take corners at speed without pedal strikes.
> My 2015 Sam had no problem.  My 2019 Homer taught me that you had to 
> either open up the corner a little or “outside foot down, inside foot up” 
> coast through it.  They have the same 170mm crank arms, so it is probably 
> both the bottom bracket drop and the smaller wheels - 650 vs 700 - that put 
> me lower.  And 15mph might not be “speed” for others, but it is interesting 
> in tight quarters for me.
>
> So what have you learned?  Riding Zwift is fun?  Riding solo is no fun?  
> Cleaning clothes is easier without chain grease?
>
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[RBW] Re: PSA: 56cm Saluki on Ebay

2020-04-12 Thread S

>From Rivendell catalogue #19: 

"The Saluki is an A. Homer Hilsen that uses 650b wheels . . . . For 
mid-sized frames (56cm to 60cm), we don't have a [size] preference, which 
is why A. Homer Hilsens and Saluki overlap sizes in this range . . .We have 
some [Saluki] models that use cantilever brakes, and some that use bolt-on 
(sidepull or centerpull) brakes. Same price, same function." 

On Friday, April 10, 2020 at 3:39:50 PM UTC-7, Matt Beecher wrote:
>
> I have no relationship, but as a Saluki lover, I figured I would post this 
> for anyone looking.
>
>
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-old-stock-Rivendell-Saluki-frame-and-fork-56cm/133382696568?hash=item1f0e3a6e78:g:s14AAOSw1ZJejoej
>
> Best regards,
> Matt in Oswego, IL
>
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[RBW] Re: For salvage sale, Ibis Cousin IT tandem

Hi Ginz,

Thanks for the tip, Bilenky does nice work...  But yeah, let's see if maybe 
I can find a fixer here in CA.

Worst case, I dismantle it and part it out on Ebay (or rebuild those Hugi 
hubs on 650B rims?)

Best,

-br

On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 6:49:00 AM UTC-7, Ginz wrote:
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> Bilenky, but he is in Pennsylvania and you are in California so that’s not 
> ideal. 

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[RBW] Re: For salvage sale, Ibis Cousin IT tandem

Hi Ken,

LOL, yeah who doesn't like ToeJam (TM) and a good HandJob (TM)!!  
(Apologies to the list moderator, I'll try to #BeBetter).

BTW, how do you like your HHH?  My girl and I are beyond excited to pick 
ours up! Got the very last orange size M.  Riv dug up a pair of prototype 
threadless Bosco Bullmoose bars for it (!) and I splurged on the brakes 
(Paul Motolite linear pull in purple anodized).  Big 60cm Schwalbe road 
tires for extra cush.

As cool as the HHH is I wasn't expecting to have to replace the Ibis, but 
oh well...  It really does ride wonderfully well, and handles like a 
pussycat on twisty descents at speed.  It failed in a way that allowed us 
to get home safely no problem (thank you, steel!).  I figure, WTH, this 
will be the last tandem I'll buy, knowing we've got maybe another 20 years 
to ride before I'm too old and crotchety...

Cheers,

-br

On Saturday, April 11, 2020 at 9:33:41 PM UTC-7, Ken Yokanovich wrote:
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> Bummer- looks like a really cool tandem. Love my HubbuHubbuH and seems 
> like a lot of trouble to consider buying a whole tandem just because I 
> always wanted the Toe Jam pump peg and Hand Job cantilever brake holder. 
>
> - cherishing my Uncle Fester Ibis tee shirt 
>

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[RBW] Re: For salvage sale, Ibis Cousin IT tandem

Hi Ray,

I would in a heartbeat, he was great to work with!  Brought him a 
saddle-handlebar distance and height from my Quickbeam for him to replicate 
on the Cousin IT.  He drew it out and nailed it...

I heard a while back that he had a stroke or something and was not in 
business, but I can see the website is up so I'll call.  Would love to hear 
he's OK and still in biz.

Thanks,

-br

  On Saturday, April 11, 2020 at 8:58:36 PM UTC-7, Ray Varella wrote:
>
> Did you ask Bernie if he thought he could repair it?
>
> Ray
>

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[RBW] Re: FS Items: Fork, Stem, Crank, Shifter bits, Bar other small bits

2020-04-12 Thread Mike Godwin

The TA crank and bb are claimed. That 2 bolt seat post with 1 inch set back 
is still seeking a new home. 

On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 8:40:30 AM UTC-7, Mike Godwin wrote:
>
> Another update, add some stuff
>
> On Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 11:10:11 PM UTC-7, Mike Godwin wrote:
>>
>>
>> Update on remaining items
>>
>> 1” threadless Spectrum custom fork, Spectrum dropouts, Henry James crown, 
>> single dropout eyelets, 5mm threaded boss under fork crown, drilled for 
>> recessed brake. Comes with Chris King 1" - 9/8" headset bits.  941 grams; 
>> 26.8 crown race (as measured with mechanical caliper);  >> 356 mm axle to 
>> brake mount, 375 mm axle to base of crown race; >> 325 mm steer tube; 55 mm 
>> rake. Geometric trail on Lemond Zurich is 38 mm (74 HA) running 650b 
>> wheels. Photos show 700x32 tire on an A23 rim, 31 mm wide actual, 30 mm 
>> height from outside edge of rim; short reach brakes with pads at bottom of 
>> slot.  38 mm width at tire area. $140 shipped.
>>
>>  
>>
>> 1 pair, H Plus SON TB14 rims, practically new. 32 hole, double eyelet, 
>> box section, gray anodized, welded joint, machined brake surface straight 
>> and round. Take off from the Della Santa (the bike looked brand new when I 
>> got it, surely a garage queen). 500 g. 611 ERD. 18 mm internal width / 23 
>> mm external width.  (DT spokes too if you want them).   $90  shipped 
>> bikeflights.
>>
>>  
>>
>> Silver Bar End pods with Shimano down tube cable stops.  30 shipped
>>
>>  
>>
>> Shimano 7400 8 spd/friction Bar End Shifters, minor scrapes on right 
>> shifter, complete.   30 shipped
>>
>>  
>>
>> Shimano Sora FD-3000 34,9.  Free with something esle, or 12 shipped.
>>
>>  
>>
>> Suntour XC Sport FD 28,6 bottom pull (see ghost image on cage lever arm). 
>> Cage shape like a Cyclone, but no cutouts in the outer cage plate. No fussy 
>> endless band clamp. Free with something else, or 12 shipped  
>>
>>  
>>
>> Nitto B136 bars. 26,0 clamp diameter, 44 cm wide, minor tape residue, 
>> Nitto crest in very fine condition.  30 shipped
>>
>>  
>>
>> Nitto MTC-01, modified.  Threadless stem adaptor 22,2 to 25,4. Total 
>> length 11 cm, knurled length 3.5 cm. Aluminum cinch bolt, 72 grams. 25 
>> shipped. 
>>
>>  
>>
>> Tektro brake levers, black. The lever body is shaped similar to Shimano 
>> brifters. The levers have the QR button to get a little extra space when 
>> opening the brake. 15 shipped 
>>
>>  
>>
>> Suntour XC two-bolt seat post. 27,2 diameter.  Received from fellow 
>> bob-lister Mr Ulmer as NOS a while back. 275 mm (10.75 inches) total 
>> length, 200 mm (8 inches) above min insert line. In fabulous condition.   
>> 65 shipped. 
>>
>>  
>>
>> Step-on flat pedals. VP-500, black. Cast aluminum with nubs on platforms. 
>> 15 shipped
>>
>>  
>>
>> Chris King stainless steel cages, 20 shipped for both, or please ask for 
>> them in some other combo shipment. 
>>
>>  
>> TA Specialties Pro Vis 5 crank and TA three piece bottom bracket for 68 
>> mm bb shell.  170 arms, 46-40-26 rings, pedal washers, English threads 
>> throughout. Threads and tapers in great condition. All TA rings.  125 
>> shipped.
>>
>
> Nitto Mod 176 Dream Bars, 46 cm heat treated version.  40 shipped
>
> Blackburn stainless steel struts, 15 cm, 10 shipped.  
>
> Sapim Laser spokes, new  14-17-14 293 mm, 16 count  10 shipped
>
> Sapim Race spokes, laced but not ridden 14-15-14 288 mm, 36 count  10 
> shipped  (used on shimano generator hub and Mavic 319 rim)
>
> Ritchey adjustable stem, 9 cm, 10 shipped
>
>
>
>> If your email bounced, give a ring or send a message to 925-4409698.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>> On Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 5:34:30 PM UTC-7, Mike Godwin wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Folks, this is cross-posted on the I-bob list. Attached file is a 
>>> photo compilation from powerpoint to reduced file size PDF. If you would 
>>> like the source photos, please contact me. As always, if my asking price 
>>> seems high throw me an offer. 
>>> 1” threadless Spectrum custom fork, Spectrum dropouts, Henry James 
>>> crown, single dropout eyelets, 5mm threaded boss under fork crown, drilled 
>>> for recessed brake. Comes with Chris King 1" - 9/8" headset bits.  941 
>>> grams; 26.8 crown race (as measured with mechanical caliper); >> 356 mm 
>>> axle to brake mount, 375 mm axle to base of crown race; >> 325 mm steer 
>>> tube; 55 mm rake. Geometric trail on Lemond Zurich is 38 mm (74 HA) running 
>>> 650b wheels. Photos with 700x32 tire on an A23 rim, 31 mm wide actual, 
>>> 30 mm height from outside edge of rim; short reach brakes with pads at 
>>> bottom of slot.  38 mm width at tire area. $140 shipped.  Please email 
>>> me if you would like to see the higher resolution source photos. As always 
>>> make an offer if the price seems too high. (Fork is the same price. 
>>> IIRC that was I paid Dr Jim "Suntour Jim" Bailey.)
>>>
>>> 1 pair, H Plus SON TB14 rims, practically new. 32 hole, double eyelet, 
>>> box section, gray anodized, welded joint, machined brake sur

[RBW] Re: For sale: 64cm Quickbeam

Hi Ryan,

68cm QB?  Wow, that's a big 'un!

Funny you mention the Copenhagen wheel, those sounds slick! I considered 
buying last December while they had a special deal on it, but couldn't 
commit the $$.

My tandem just broke recently and I've got a Hubbuhubbuh on the way (!)  If 
I had a bigger garage there's no WAY I'd part with my QB

Cheers,

-br

On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 11:33:41 AM UTC-7, Abcyclehank wrote:
>
> Bill, 
> If it is time to part with it or consolidate the fleet; however if you 
> love the bike. But need a boost beyond the single speed. I ran a Copenhagen 
> wheel on my 68cm and absolutely love it.  Pedal assist just easier 
> acceleration and riding with a tailwind whenever desired.  Up to 30 Miles 
> rides with battery to spare in ECO. 
>
> Can be found Slightly used or NOS on EBay for $700-$1000 no reason to pay 
> retail.   
>
> Can’t recommend them enough.   
> Had one on my wife’s 53cm 26’ S&S couplered Atlantis which is to small for 
> her (hitting the list this week). Needed to get one so I could stay with 
> her on rides.  My personal engine was not enough when she had a boost. 
>
> Ryan Hankinson 
> West Michigan

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[RBW] Re: WTB: 66 or 68cm Quickbeam frame set

Thanks, Julian. I hadn’t thought to see if Riv has an extra BB shell. I’ll look 
into that!
Isaac

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[RBW] Re: WTB: 66 or 68cm Quickbeam frame set

2020-04-12 Thread Julian Westerhout

Isaac, 

That is indeed a major bummer.  If you do not find another you might call 
Riv and see if the BB shells are available and send it off to a frame 
builder  (a fair number of them in Portland) and have it fixed. Although 
not a cheap repair it will almost certainly be less than a replacement QB. 

Just a thought 

Julian Westerhout
Bloomington, Il 


On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 1:15:03 PM UTC-5, Birdman wrote:
>
> Hey bunch, 
>
> Long shot here, but I’m looking for a 66 (preferred) or 68cm Quickbeam 
> frame set. I just discovered a crack in my BB shell and I’m devastated. 
>
> Isaac in Portland OR

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[RBW] FS: 54CM Soma San Marcos

2020-04-12 Thread PG

This is my bike. It's on Craig's List for San Luis Obispo, California. I'm 
located in Paso Robles.

Details and contact info on my posting. Please don't reply through the RBW 
site, as I don't know how to use it.

Thanks,

Paul Gross

https://slo.craigslist.org/bik/d/paso-robles-54cm-soma-san-marcos/7107246205.html



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[RBW] For sale: 64cm Quickbeam

2020-04-12 Thread 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch

Bill,
If it is time to part with it or consolidate the fleet; however if you love the 
bike. But need a boost beyond the single speed. I ran a Copenhagen wheel on my 
68cm and absolutely love it.  Pedal assist just easier acceleration and riding 
with a tailwind whenever desired.  Up to 30 Miles rides with battery to spare 
in ECO.

Can be found Slightly used or NOS on EBay for $700-$1000 no reason to pay 
retail.  

Can’t recommend them enough.  
Had one on my wife’s 53cm 26’ S&S couplered Atlantis which is to small for her 
(hitting the list this week). Needed to get one so I could stay with her on 
rides.  My personal engine was not enough when she had a boost.

Ryan Hankinson
West Michigan

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[RBW] Anyone running a Sackville Saddlebag as Handlebar Bag

I've done it with Carradice bags which have that "flopped down" look on the 
back..this translates well to the bar position. Sackvilles are designed to sit 
flat under the saddle, I think the position (I haven't tried it) would be 
awkward up front. 

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[RBW] WTB: 66 or 68cm Quickbeam frame set

Hey bunch,

Long shot here, but I’m looking for a 66 (preferred) or 68cm Quickbeam frame 
set. I just discovered a crack in my BB shell and I’m devastated. 

Isaac in Portland OR

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[RBW] Re: PSA: 56cm Saluki on Ebay

I have a Hilsen badged Saluki (SA### stamped bottom bracket). Even sized pre 
MIT Hilsens are Saluki in disguise. But the larger sized Saluki were lost in 
the consolidation. Largest 650b Hilsen is a 58cm.
I think most Saluki were side pull and the canti ones are kinda rare.

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[RBW] Re: PSA: 56cm Saluki on Ebay

2020-04-12 Thread Matt Beecher

I’m not sure I agree with that. I’ve had two 60cm Saluki’s and a 58cm Homer 
Hilsen. All were 650b. I think the Saluki overlapped the AHH and was phased 
out. 

Personally, I prefer the Saluki name and badge. 

Best regards,
Matt in Oswego, IL

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[RBW] Re: PSA: 56cm Saluki on Ebay

Also, the Saluki came first. It's not a proto Hilsen, it's a Hilsen before the 
name change..I don't know what necessitated that. I like Saluki and its 
headbadge better. 

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[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

I do believe James will be specing a narrower (and tubeless) tire on those 
fancy new wheels. 

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[RBW] Re: PSA: 56cm Saluki on Ebay

2020-04-12 Thread S

Some Salukis had mounts for side pull brakes and some had canti posts. 

The geometry chart for the Saluki is on this page at the bottom:
http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/geometry.html

Yes, the Saluki was essentially a Hilsen with 650b tires. For a while, 
Rivendell offered both. The Saluki name and graphics were for smaller 
frames and the Hilsen for larger. 

On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 8:18:27 AM UTC-7, j.schwartz wrote:
>
> Was unusual for this frame to be made without canti posts? or there were 
> just different runs?
> Does anyone know the standover for the 56 with presumably the max tires 
> under fenders?  This frame was essentially a 650b proto hilsen if I 
> remember correctly?
> Were there any differences? 
> How is it different from a Bleriot?
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 3:29:38 AM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote:
>>
>> I tell ya, Ted, I love the traditional look of a flat toptube but I see 
>> why they've largely fallen out of favor. The reach on that frame would fit 
>> me perfect with a Bosco-ish bar, but the saddle would be slammed and I 
>> would have 0 standover. Dangit! 
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Anyone using a RBW Nitto Basket Rack on a Clem H?

2020-04-12 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY

I think Keith's got the right idea, to put the heavy stuff up front on a step 
through. That way the more than powerful Clem fork takes the weight alone. 
Weight the back and there's the issue of frame flex, at least that's the 
feeling I had on my step through Rosco B. I put 70lbs of groceries in low 
riders and have a relatively fine ride home, I'd never try carrying that much 
up high, front or back..
-Kai

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[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

On the other hand 2” (51mm) tires seem like overkill for a light rider on 
anything resembling a road or mup. Going to 1.75” (45mm) seems like a good call 
for non Clydesdale folks not bombing over ruts and boulders. Heck 1.5” (38mm) 
would probably work fine, even if they might look a bit lost in all that 
clearance.

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[RBW] For sale: 64cm Quickbeam

This bike is first complete bike I bought from Riv. It's been ridden for
lots of enjoyable miles over the years (mostly as a fixed gear commuter)
but it's not in the rotation these days. This bike needs a rider!

I still really love this bike (!) but I need more gears for my current
needs, and it's time to clear garage space. Looking for a good home for
this Queen of Caltrain (TM)

Photos here
.

- Sturmey-Archer S3X 3-speed fixed hub on a Velocity Dyad 36H rim with
Wheelsmith spokes
- 32H Suzue sealed front hub with Araya rim (original)
- Nitto Noodle bars 46cm, 10 cm NItto stem, Shimano brake levers.
Elkhide bar wrap, sewn on.
- Tektro cantilevers (the wide ones)
- Sugino cranks, 46T with chainguard
- 16T cog
- Berthoud 50mm stainless steel fenders with leather flaps
- Nitto steel front rack with Riv/Nitto Platrack and Wald basket

Stuff *not* included:

- seat
- Nitto rear bag support

*Extra stuff* for this bike included that's not in the photos:

- Original rear QB wheel with Suzue flip-flop hub
- White Industries DOS Eno freewheel, 16Tx18T
- Brand new barcon shifter for S3X, still in bag
- Tool for removing S3X hub innards (which are one-piece and easy to
swap out

*Full disclosure items*:

- The first QB I bought was an early green one. That frame broke after
a few years, and Riv graciously replaced it with this orange one. No
damage or cracks I know of on this one. Rides great!
- Yes, there is a B&M dyno tailight on the rear fender, but no dyno hub
wheel is included with sale.
- Note the beusage on one of the downtube decals, that little piece of
torn decal still flappin' in the breeze ;-) This bike has good paint but
is not without the nicks and scratches you'd expect on a bike that has
gotten regular use. It has a few bits of reflective tape on it too.
- The S3X is working more reliably as a 2-speed (med-high) than a 3. I
never got around to installing the new shifter for it, which may remediate
this. I hand built the wheel per the Wheelsmith technique I learned years
ago when I worked there. This wheel is plenty straight and tough, so it's
worth just changing the innards on the S3X if that's what it ultimately
needs for you to get all 3 gears. Or you can run it as a single speed with
the flip flop wheel (included)

Asking $1,150 OBO.

I'm in Napa, CA. Bay Area potential buyers: I'm willing to drive 1/2 way
to where you are for delivery. If it has to be shipped, buyer pays for
professional packing and shipping.

Thanks for playing!

-br

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Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-12 Thread Leah Peterson

No, Mas, I don’t agree - I can’t see myself selling this bike. Well, if they 
came out with a Susie Clem then MAYBE. 

The bike isn’t THAT heavy. I love the bike, actually. It’s the most comfortable 
bike I’ve ever ridden. It just needs to lose a few pounds, and I think with its 
new wheels, it will. I *can* manage it at its current weight, but I like 
knowing I don’t have to. I’m making a great bike greater.

There are so many people who have fallen in love with the Clem L - you can’t 
find them for sale on the used market and Riv sells out of them in their 
pre-orders. Velouria (formerly of Lovely Bicycle, who has resurrected her blog 
under a new name) recently said she exclusively rode her black Clementine 
through pregnancy. I think those things speak volumes about these bikes. Also, 
I welcome the extra strength I’m developing. On my new Top Secret Trail there 
is a section where I have to cross a busy road and get across a median filled 
with large rocks. I have to lift my entire bike and RUN across that road, up 
over the median, and continue running with it over the other lane and then set 
it on top of the curb where my path restarts. It’s good for me!

Is the Clem L long and is it stout - yes and yes. But I can work with these 
qualities because I love so many other attributes the bike offers. I don’t want 
people to think of the Clem L as a dead weight, it really isn’t. It’s lively in 
its own way. Fits like a comfortable pair of jeans. Is pleasing to my eye - 
IT’S SPARKLY BLUE, FOR PETE’S SAKE. 

Leah

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> On Apr 12, 2020, at 9:39 AM, masmojo  wrote:
> 
> 
> It's always good to make the bike as lite as possible, but as others have 
> pointed out the Clem is a Big, Heavy, Cushy bike; that's sort of it's 
> defining characteristic.
> 
> I applaud your efforts, but it's a bit like buying a chunk of lead & 
> complaining that it weighs too much.
> 
> Now that you are looking at weight; I'm afraid the ultimate conclusions will 
> be you need a lighter bike. ;-O
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

"I applaud your efforts, but it's a bit like buying a chunk of lead & 
complaining that it weighs too much."

I doubt you intended it, but that seems a little harsh. Nobody is trying to 
make an ultralight Clem (and she *is* getting a different bike later), Leah's 
just looking to improve a bike she already likes as is. 

As I've said elsewhere in this thread I agree a Clem L isn't a good candidate 
for the full gram reduction program - it's always going to be a stout frame way 
overbuilt for her - but lighter/fancy wheels and tires go the longest way 
towards reducing perceived weight and effort on a killer hill. Plus it's going 
to look awesome! I think she's making a good choice here that she will enjoy, 
and we'll love looking at all the pics. I can't wait to see it!  

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[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

The Pasela is a great, reasonably light, and not too expensive tire, but it 
is a bit narrow for a Clem/Clementine.

A bit like putting Pumps on a linebacker

On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 8:42:41 AM UTC-5, anniebikes wrote:
>
> Leah, I've always thought the stock Clem L is a bit weighty. Mine is the 
> 2016 version so I think it's the shorter version (though not the prettier 
> sparkly blue color like yours). But still it's heavier than I want it to 
> be. Sure, it climbs well, can haul weight, and is super on dirt roads. This 
> year I'm concentrating on lightening my bike by namely swapping tires and 
> tubes. After reading others tires suggestions here, I'm going with my 
> favorite Panacer Pasela PT  tire. Not only does the gumwall version 
> visually appear less hefty but 1.75" width is slightly narrower than 2" , 
> also coming in at 480-500gr like the thunder burts. I will also swap the 
> Bosco bar for something else just because I need something less upright 
> with various hand positions with less rise - not sure this switch will 
> shave any weight. Enjoying all the suggestions.

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Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

For true weight weeniedom you need to get out a kitchen scale and weigh the bag 
and saddles. I suspect leaving off the bag saves more weight than swapping to a 
no spring saddle.

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[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

It's always good to make the bike as lite as possible, but as others have 
pointed out the Clem is a Big, Heavy, Cushy bike; that's sort of it's 
defining characteristic.

I applaud your efforts, but it's a bit like buying a chunk of lead & 
complaining that it weighs too much.

Now that you are looking at weight; I'm afraid the ultimate conclusions 
will be you need a lighter bike. ;-O





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Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone using a RBW Nitto Basket Rack on a Clem H?

2020-04-12 Thread 'Keith Swanson' via RBW Owners Bunch

I have a Pass & Stow for that purpose.  
I’m still waiting for the big basket to be back in stock.
> On Apr 12, 2020, at 8:42 AM, j.schwartz  wrote:
> 
> 

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Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-12 Thread REC

Yes, I swapped my saddle and removed my Carradice Junior bag. It was still 
heavy but so much better. 


Sent from my iPhone

> On Apr 12, 2020, at 11:03 AM, Leah Peterson  wrote:
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[RBW] Re: PSA: 56cm Saluki on Ebay

2020-04-12 Thread j.schwartz

Was unusual for this frame to be made without canti posts? or there were 
just different runs?
Does anyone know the standover for the 56 with presumably the max tires 
under fenders?  This frame was essentially a 650b proto hilsen if I 
remember correctly?
Were there any differences? 
How is it different from a Bleriot?

On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 3:29:38 AM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> I tell ya, Ted, I love the traditional look of a flat toptube but I see 
> why they've largely fallen out of favor. The reach on that frame would fit 
> me perfect with a Bosco-ish bar, but the saddle would be slammed and I 
> would have 0 standover. Dangit! 

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Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-12 Thread Leah Peterson

Lightening our Rivendells...it’s what #RivSisters are doing this year. Yes, 
Annie, I think you’re going to be so pleased, even with a little weight 
savings. Roberta switched out her saddle yesterday from sprung to not sprung 
and was amazed just at how great a difference that made.

I never thought I’d see a thread on the List about counting grams, but here we 
are. 

Annie, I know you don’t have the sparkles in your blue but was there ever a 
creamier, lovelier blue? I think not. Please let us know when you make your 
changes and how it turns out for you!
Leah

Sent from my iPad

> On Apr 12, 2020, at 6:42 AM, anniebikes  wrote:
> 
> Leah, I've always thought the stock Clem L is a bit weighty. Mine is the 
> 2016 version so I think it's the shorter version (though not the prettier 
> sparkly blue color like yours). But still it's heavier than I want it to be. 
> Sure, it climbs well, can haul weight, and is super on dirt roads. This year 
> I'm concentrating on lightening my bike by namely swapping tires and tubes. 
> After reading others tires suggestions here, I'm going with my favorite 
> Panacer Pasela PT  tire. Not only does the gumwall version visually appear 
> less hefty but 1.75" width is slightly narrower than 2" , also coming in at 
> 480-500gr like the thunder burts. I will also swap the Bosco bar for 
> something else just because I need something less upright with various hand 
> positions with less rise - not sure this switch will shave any weight. 
> Enjoying all the suggestions.
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[RBW] For salvage sale, Ibis Cousin IT tandem

2020-04-12 Thread Ginz

Bilenky, but he is in Pennsylvania and you are in California so that’s not 
ideal. 

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[RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-12 Thread anniebikes

Leah, I've always thought the stock Clem L is a bit weighty. Mine is the 2016 
version so I think it's the shorter version (though not the prettier sparkly 
blue color like yours). But still it's heavier than I want it to be. Sure, it 
climbs well, can haul weight, and is super on dirt roads. This year I'm 
concentrating on lightening my bike by namely swapping tires and tubes. After 
reading others tires suggestions here, I'm going with my favorite Panacer 
Pasela PT  tire. Not only does the gumwall version visually appear less hefty 
but 1.75" width is slightly narrower than 2" , also coming in at 480-500gr like 
the thunder burts. I will also swap the Bosco bar for something else just 
because I need something less upright with various hand positions with less 
rise - not sure this switch will shave any weight. Enjoying all the suggestions.

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[RBW] Re: Photos of The Stable - Part 1/4: A. Homer Hilsen

2020-04-12 Thread Mark Roland

Nice build Colin. I like the chainring light holder--I did the brake arm 
variation on my last dynamo build.

On Saturday, April 11, 2020 at 11:07:22 PM UTC-4, Collin A wrote:
>
> Hi Folks,
>
>  
>
> I am working on a few pet projects with the fleet, now that I have way 
> more time to spend at home. I started with my Fiancé's 47.5 Homer shown 
> below, courtesy of Rivendell and my parts bin (courtesy of some of you 
> folks!).
>
> [image: Penny V1.png]
>
> It had a nitto basket rack (now with a basket), dynamo wheelset from my 
> clem, SKS P45 fenders, Paul Comp Racer Brakes with Dia Compe levers, Rene 
> Herse 650x42 Babyshoe Pass, Brooks saddle, and bosco bars, set up as 1x9 
> wth an ultegra/wolftooth combo. After the delivery of the bike and a few 
> round-the-park rides, we decided there were a few modifications that needed 
> to be made. See below for Homer Mk. II
>
> [image: IMG_20200411_154315.jpg]
>
> This iteration includes the B&M dynamo lights, basket, New Albion/Sugino 
> crankset with the Silver Chainguard (the stock one was just a plain sheet 
> of aluminum) and a wolftooth narrow-wide chainring, Sackville banasax and a 
> safety pizza to round out the food-themed accessories. Oh, also Pitlock 
> skewers as it serves as a commuter (in the "before-times") and round-towner 
> in addition to a levee explorer and brewery pickup bike on the weekends. 
> The main driver for the drivetrain mods was not having pants get snagged, 
> and that a silver crankset looks better! The 1x drivetrain was a keeper 
> mainly for it’s simplicity. 
>
>  
>
> See the album with more photos here: 
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/tc27ZpJR9X6umU9h9
>
>  
>
> The next iteration may involve switching the 650x42 with 48s in the form 
> of the switchback hills, assuming they fit, and that the fenders end up 
> being more of a nuisance. That will depend on the general use of the bike 
> over the next year, but I think for now it is in a good place and she is 
> happy with how the bike rides.
>
>  
>
> Hope everyone is doing well! I’ll get to the other bikes in the ol’ stable 
> as they slowly get finished up in the next couple of weeks.
>

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