Re: [RBW] FS: Wabi Classic, 26" Cliffhanger rimbrake wheelset, NOS Suntour 4850 levers, and more

2023-08-27 Thread Samuel Hopewell 
Here is the correct wabi frame geometry link:
https://wabicycles.com/pages/tech-specs

On Sun, Aug 20, 2023, 6:52 PM Samuel Hopewell 
wrote:

>
>- *2016 Wabi Classic, 49cm (medium). 650$* Very light (stock is
>~18lbs), compliant, and responsive. Elegant and finished appearance
>(black/chrome/white motif). Top-end componentry (165mm andel RSC-1
>crankset, for example). Asking 650.00 + shipping (would prefer to find a
>buyer located within 350 miles and do in-person inspection and sale). Will
>provide all emails regarding ordering and invoices.
>   - Frame <https://wabicycles.com/products/wabi-classic-build>:
>   Reynolds 725 double-butted, gloss black, e.d. coated. 120mm/100mm 
> spacing.
>   Sided medium 49cm (please refer to frame geometry link
>   <https://wabicycles.com/products/wabi-classic-build>). It fits me
>   *perfectly* and I am 5'8" with ~30cm pbh.
>   - Wheels
>   
> <https://wabicycles.com/products/wabi-standard-700c-single-speed-wheelset>
>   :  Lightweight (1725g) 700c 32 spoke wheels with black machined
>   rims, silver sealed-bearing, flip-flop formula hubs and silver
>   double-butted spokes. Set up with 17t and 18t cogs (46t, 44t, and 42t
>   chainrings included). Incredibly reliable and well-built.
>   - *Tires*: three 700x32 schwalbe marathon greenguard; one 700x32
>   panaracer pasela tg (all with fewer than 200 miles each).
>   - *Crankset*: Andel RSC-1 165mm. Cold-forged alloy, 144BCD.
>   Polished silver (unbranded). I love this crankset.
>   - *Pedals*: Exustar pedals
>   
> <http://exustar.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=59_67&product_id=177>
>with Soma Double Cages
>   
> <https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/soma-toe-clips-4-gate-double-strap-3530?category=801#attr=2738,1478>
>  and
>   Double Leather Straps
>   - *Bottom Brackets*: Sunrace and spare Tange bottom brackets
>   - *Headset*: Tange Seiki TechnoGlide sealed; 1 1/8"
>   - *Stem*: Soma High Rider
>   <https://www.somafab.com/archives/product/high-rider-stem> 80mm.
>   Looks amazing on this bike.
>   - *Handlebars*, *seatpost *(27.2), and *saddle *not included.
>   - *Brakes*: chrome-finish, forged alloy centerpull calipers
>   (origin8 I believe, but they are not branded. Very nice looking.)
>   - *Brake Levers*: have a pair of Tektro gum RL340 levers that I
>   could toss in if needed
>- *26" Velocity Cliffhanger silver rim-brake wheelset with two 26x2.15
>Schwalbe Big Ben tyres, unridden* *[350$]*
>   - 36h, 135mm rear, sealed shimano hubs
>- *NOS SunTour Sprint ld-4850 braze-on shifters* *[60$]*
>- *Tektro RX6 short-pull v-brake calipers Front and Rear* *[50$]*
>   - Lightly used. Includes Koolstop Tectonic
>   <https://koolstop.com/products/tectonic-threaded> holder/pads.
>- *Salsa Cowchipper 46cm* *[45$]. *Lightly ridden, no blemishes.
>- *Nitto Pursuit handlebars 44cm*, heat treated 31.8 clamp *[40$]. *Mounted
>but never ridden.
>
> If interested, please text me at (605) 653-0751 with questions/concerns. I
> will work on uploading some pictures, but most of the items speak for
> themselves. All items in new/like-new condition unless specified otherwise.
>
> Thanks for viewing!
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling shoes for wide feet?

2023-08-27 Thread Samuel Hopewell 
Try on a pair of specialized recon 1.0. I have similarly wide feet and my
recons feel great.

https://www.backcountry.com/b/specialized-recon-1.0-mountain-bike-shoe?CMP_SKU=SCQ0085&MER=0406&skid=SCQ0085-BLA-S440&mr:trackingCode=5276C7CA-1EC1-EA11-8114-005056944E17&mr:referralID=NA&mr:device=m&mr:adType=plaonline&utm_source=google&utm_medium=pla&utm_campaign=213415717__p:G%7cs:BC%7cct:Shopping%7cct2:xx%7cg:xx%7cc1:Bike%7cc2:Apparel+Footwear%7cb:xx%7cmt:xx__145647854861__mt:xx+%7c+c1:Bike+%7c+c2:Apparel+Footwear+%7c+s:xx+%7c+b:specialized&utm_term=pla-2077693539340__SCQ0085-BLA-S440&utm_content=657561884570__pla&utm_id=go_cmp-213415717_adg-145647854861_ad-657561884570_pla-2077693539340_dev-m_ext-_prd-SCQ0085-BLA-S440_mca-7811_sig-Cj0KCQjw84anBhCtARIsAISI-xdtwrk3Oh8ZqQUXGWbnBI8Wdd0wZGEVeAvJARYFNyhw_qZfzQKSsA0aAp5qEALw_wcB&gclid=Cj0KCQjw84anBhCtARIsAISI-xdtwrk3Oh8ZqQUXGWbnBI8Wdd0wZGEVeAvJARYFNyhw_qZfzQKSsA0aAp5qEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

On Sun, Aug 20, 2023, 10:00 PM 'Kurt Henry' via RBW Owners Bunch <
rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote:

> Eric, I've recently been on a similar search. My feet are wide, though not
> overly so.  The bigger issue for me is that after a few years of wearing
> exclusively foot-shaped shoes, such as Birkenstocks, Lems, and Altras, and
> wearing Correct Toes to help with Morton's Neuroma, my feet won't tolerate
> shoes that bunch up my toes.  My big toes are the worst offenders and
> cycling shoes commonly go for a pointy look.  As a result, even 'wide'
> cycling shoes that can accommodate high volume feet aren't generally
> comfortable for me.  So, please take my thoughts here with a grain of salt.
>
> Bont has a wide fitting that has a decent amount of room but the shape at
> the front didn't work for me.  Many models (all?) are heat moldable, making
> minor tweaks for comfort a possibility.  I just posted a pair of those on
> i-BOB after deciding that a minor adjustment wasn't going to cut it for
> me.
>
> I also recently tried a series of Lakes on different lasts.  Lake's Sport
> and Competition lasts in wide fittings offer a good bit of room but still
> come to a bit of a point.  You might find they work for you, though.  The
> Race lasts are available in an extra wide that has a good bit of volume
> through the body of the shoe but similarly did not work for me.  Lake has
> also introduced a Comfort Plus last (Lake Cycling Shoes – The Comfort
> Plus Last ).
> They might win an award for 'least attractive cycling shoe' and the
> mountain version I ordered won't win any weight weenie competitions, but
> the fit is really good.  The picture of the sole is not far off from some
> of the 'foot shape' shoes.  If you're considering the Stomp Lox, they might
> be an option.
>
> Specialized has a new last for their high-end shoes that they have
> modified based on their in-house fittings.  It showed up recently in the
> S-Works Recon model (S-Works Recon | Specialized.com
> ).  I ordered a pair last week
> that I'm pretty certain are going back.  I can confirm that they have more
> volume than I expected.  I pulled the insole out and used a half-length
> insert with metatarsal pad to free up toe room and it's a...pretty good...
> fit.  But I don't want to pay that price for a shoe if the fit is not just
> right.
>
> Shimano has a tour last (LAST TECHNOLOGY | SHIMANO GEAR
> )
> that is supposed to be roomier as well.  I have a pair of SH-EX700s that
> should land tomorrow.  I'll follow up if those turn out to be a winner.
>
> Finally, you already found the Stomp Lox.  I would have ordered a pair of
> those earlier in this misadventure had Ron not been sold out.
>
> Good luck!
> Kurt Henry
> Lancaster, PA
> On Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 4:30:12 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> I noticed some discussion from other widefoot cyclists over in another
>> thread about a pair of Dromarti shoes that are for sale. At the risk of
>> further drifting a simple For Sale post I thought I'd start a new thread.
>>
>> I wear an 11.5 EEE and just assumed I could never squeeze my foot into
>> one of those fine Dromarti road slippers. Their sizing page
>>  says they aren't designed for wide
>> or "high volume" feet! Are there any proper cycling shoes out there that
>> accommodate serious width?
>>
>> The Stomp Lox shoes seem to be vaguely styled after Birkenstocks though I
>> don't have any first-hand experience. A Birkenstock size 45 fits me well.
>> According to the sizing chart it seems that both and 11 and 12 size Stomp
>> Lox will accommodate my foot which measures 26.5cm in circumference.
>>
>> The Stomp Lox made for Ron's Bikes are all made in Japan. Stomp Lox
>> available anywhere else are made in China.
>>
>> Stop Lox official 
>> Stop

[RBW] FS: Wabi Classic, 26" Cliffhanger rimbrake wheelset, NOS Suntour 4850 levers, and more

2023-08-20 Thread Samuel Hopewell 

   
   - *2016 Wabi Classic, 49cm (medium). 650$* Very light (stock is ~18lbs), 
   compliant, and responsive. Elegant and finished appearance 
   (black/chrome/white motif). Top-end componentry (165mm andel RSC-1 
   crankset, for example). Asking 650.00 + shipping (would prefer to find a 
   buyer located within 350 miles and do in-person inspection and sale). Will 
   provide all emails regarding ordering and invoices. 
  - Frame : 
  Reynolds 725 double-butted, gloss black, e.d. coated. 120mm/100mm 
spacing. 
  Sided medium 49cm (please refer to frame geometry link 
  ). It fits me 
  *perfectly* and I am 5'8" with ~30cm pbh.
  - Wheels 
  
  :  Lightweight (1725g) 700c 32 spoke wheels with black machined rims, 
  silver sealed-bearing, flip-flop formula hubs and silver double-butted 
  spokes. Set up with 17t and 18t cogs (46t, 44t, and 42t chainrings 
  included). Incredibly reliable and well-built.
  - *Tires*: three 700x32 schwalbe marathon greenguard; one 700x32 
  panaracer pasela tg (all with fewer than 200 miles each).
  - *Crankset*: Andel RSC-1 165mm. Cold-forged alloy, 144BCD. Polished 
  silver (unbranded). I love this crankset.
  - *Pedals*: Exustar pedals 
  

   with Soma Double Cages 
  

 and 
  Double Leather Straps
  - *Bottom Brackets*: Sunrace and spare Tange bottom brackets
  - *Headset*: Tange Seiki TechnoGlide sealed; 1 1/8"
  - *Stem*: Soma High Rider 
   80mm. 
  Looks amazing on this bike.
  - *Handlebars*, *seatpost *(27.2), and *saddle *not included.
  - *Brakes*: chrome-finish, forged alloy centerpull calipers (origin8 
  I believe, but they are not branded. Very nice looking.)
  - *Brake Levers*: have a pair of Tektro gum RL340 levers that I could 
  toss in if needed
   - *26" Velocity Cliffhanger silver rim-brake wheelset with two 26x2.15 
   Schwalbe Big Ben tyres, unridden* *[350$]*
  - 36h, 135mm rear, sealed shimano hubs
   - *NOS SunTour Sprint ld-4850 braze-on shifters* *[60$]*
   - *Tektro RX6 short-pull v-brake calipers Front and Rear* *[50$]*
  - Lightly used. Includes Koolstop Tectonic 
   holder/pads.
   - *Salsa Cowchipper 46cm* *[45$]. *Lightly ridden, no blemishes.
   - *Nitto Pursuit handlebars 44cm*, heat treated 31.8 clamp *[40$]. *Mounted 
   but never ridden.

If interested, please text me at (605) 653-0751 with questions/concerns. I 
will work on uploading some pictures, but most of the items speak for 
themselves. All items in new/like-new condition unless specified otherwise.

Thanks for viewing!

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