[RBW] Re: FS: 55cm Bridgestone MB-2 + Bruce Gordon HMF

2018-11-28 Thread Joe Bunik
BUMP, https://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/albums/72157703630407114 … NOW, asking $350 for frame / fork / rack. If you aren't into the Bruce Gordon "High Mount Front" / mountain touring rack (see bottom of page: http://www.bgcycles.com/new-page-14/) -- I am happy to substitute a conventional

[RBW] Re: Did you have a 2018 cycling goal? Did you achieve it?

2018-11-28 Thread Neil Doran
My evergreen goal is to ride every day. When I do that, everything else falls into place. -- 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] FS: Big Agnes Copper spur UL 1 person tent

2018-11-28 Thread Drw
I’ve had this for about 2.5 years and used it about 6 nights (usually opting for no tent or hammock on 1 person trips). Also, I now have a kid, so I think it’s time to let it go. Really excellent quality/design. Super light and small for a good sized, freestanding, 3 season tent. Comes with an

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Nitto 27F Campee front rack (with removable pannier attachments)

2018-11-28 Thread Cody Bartz
Looking for used in any condition. : ) Cody -- 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

[RBW] Re: Introduction and my new MUSA Atlantis

2018-11-28 Thread Jonathan D.
Gabe- I still love the build and you get the credit/blame for me buying an Atlantis. -- 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] Re: FS: 54cm Rambouillet - $1,300

2018-11-28 Thread Mike K.
Hey all, someone joined the album I linked to and made a comment I didn't see for a while after. Anyone know a Reed Anderson? or how to access an email address for someone who viewed my album? - Mike On Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 10:08:58 PM UTC-5, Mike K. wrote: > > Pics:

[RBW] PSA: 51cm Quickbeam Bay Area CL

2018-11-28 Thread Karen Yuen
Actually, I’m the seller and I’ve updated the size to 50 cm. Thanks for posting! Price drop to $1200 for RBW Owners Bunch members (not including packing/shipping). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Stuff stolen from bike

2018-11-28 Thread Kent Peterson -- Eugene, Oregon
Pam, where do you live? Here in Eugene, which seems to be the bike pilfering capitol of North America, bikes get picked clean in about 5 minutes of inattention. It's about twice as bad here as it was when I lived in the Seattle area & it was bad there. Kent Peterson Eugene, Oregon USA -- You

[RBW] Re: Introduction and my new MUSA Atlantis

2018-11-28 Thread Ash
Welcome to the group Erik! Your Atlantis build feels just right. Not too much. No too little. Just right! Great color too. If I will ever get my MIT Atlantis repainted, that's be dark green. Wish you many many happy rides! Ash On Sunday, 25 November 2018 01:22:37 UTC-5, Erik from Saint

[RBW] Re: Did you have a 2018 cycling goal? Did you achieve it?

2018-11-28 Thread Gabriel Bruguier
Great post and responses! I met one of my goals, which was to complete a century. I did that in August. I'm in the process of completing another goal, which is to go car-free for my personal life (commuting, shopping, etc). I'm over 30 days into that, and am planning to sell my car soon.

Re: [RBW] PSA: 67cm A Homer Hilsen Double Top Tube

2018-11-28 Thread James Warren
The seller is a solid dude, and I think that bike's a good score for a very tall person.-Jim W.-Original Message- From: Cody Bartz Sent: Nov 27, 2018 8:27 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] PSA: 67cm A Homer Hilsen Double Top Tube Thought the tall folks may find this lovely beast of

[RBW] Re: 2 pr Rock Bros cycling pants

2018-11-28 Thread Patrick Moore
Oh, and these have the all-important zip fly with hook fastening at waist. On Wed, Nov 28, 2018 at 3:24 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > Moderately used over a couple of years, but pretty much as new. > > These pants are, or were when I bought them, very weirdly sized, so that > this is XL or XXL or

[RBW] Did you have a 2018 cycling goal? Did you achieve it?

2018-11-28 Thread Kainalu V.
While it wasn't a specific goal, so far I've managed to avoid public transportation this year, riding to work every day. Commuting gets me a hair over 100 miles a week, and the occasional pure pleasure ride tacks not nearly enough to that. For 2019, same commute, more pleasure. -Kai BKNY --

[RBW] Re: Did you have a 2018 cycling goal? Did you achieve it?

2018-11-28 Thread Scot
All these stories/goals/non-goals are great to hear! Everyone living their own, different lives and trying to cycle as much as possible. I'm 35, just brought our second child into the world, and work full time. This year my unspoken goal has been to ride whenever possible, likely inspired by

Re: [RBW] Re: 3 Days of Riding in the Northern Sierras - Ride report

2018-11-28 Thread Collin A
Patrick, that's just where the panniers fit on the rack. The combination of the small bags and the long wheelbase really send them back there. Bigger panniers, the likes of Arkel or ortleib, would probably look a little more normal. Marc, I'm bummed I didn't come across Chuck's maps during my

[RBW] Re: FS: Clem Smith Jr 52cm H - First preorder batch

2018-11-28 Thread Tyler Lone
Zed, I live in Indianapolis as well and have been looking at your CL post off and on for weeks now. If I weren't in the middle of renovating a house my wife and I recently bought, I'd have already snagged this up. Best of luck! Tyler On Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 11:01:07 AM UTC-5, Zed

[RBW] Re: New Wavie Bar Photos

2018-11-28 Thread tc
I lean in the opposite direction, preferring less of a straight back return. Such bars force the elbows inward, and, to me, steering feels more like pushing rather than something that coordinates with the lean into a turn. Of course neither is right nor wrong, just diff strokes. I also

Re: [RBW] Re: 3 Days of Riding in the Northern Sierras - Ride report

2018-11-28 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Congrats on the successful trip and thanks for sharing, the report and the photos! Your Clem looks ready for more action. Anything you'd change on your packing list? It looks like you were pretty well dialed in. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: New Wavie Bar Photos

2018-11-28 Thread 'jeffrey kane' via RBW Owners Bunch
I like the "idea" of this bar and have been toying with pulling the trigger on a MAP/Ahearne. I did just set up a Billie to replace a Choco Norm on my daily ride ... but again, I keep thinking about those MAP's. I've tried other bars with that shape but haven't been pleased as they're usually

Re: [RBW] Re: 3 Days of Riding in the Northern Sierras - Ride report

2018-11-28 Thread Marc Pfister
On Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 2:28:07 PM UTC-7, Collin A wrote: > > Here is the USGS quad maps with some more annotation, on the gravel/forest > service road sections. > For adventuring in the North end of NorCal it's worth tracking down Chuck "Bodfish" Elliot's books. He runs a small shop

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and my new MUSA Atlantis

2018-11-28 Thread Patrick Moore
Erik: I happily shift 10 with bar end shifters and, not only that, but I use a home-made cassette (14-27) with the ramps misaligned, and shift with 1970s-era Suntour Barcons pulling a 8-speed era Dura Ace 74nn rear derailleur -- these both move 'faster' per unit of input, so that the require a

[RBW] Re: Tire recommendations- 650b/50mm+

2018-11-28 Thread masmojo
My Go-to tire is the WTB Horizons, but they are almost totally smooth; the Byways are similar, but have a little more tread. Still these are only about 2" wide. I recently mounted the Simworks Homage tires on my VO Polvalent even though I was somewhat Leary of their tread, they are really

[RBW] Re: WTB: 184mm Rivendell Silver Triple Crankset or Similar

2018-11-28 Thread Cody Bartz
Would also consider 180mm length. -- 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

[RBW] Re: New Wavie Bar Photos

2018-11-28 Thread tc
Spencer says the Wavie will hopefully be available in Jan or Feb 2019. Probably heat treated Alum first, followed by cromo. Tom -- 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

[RBW] WTB: 184mm Rivendell Silver Triple Crankset or Similar

2018-11-28 Thread Cody Bartz
Anybody have a 184mm Silver triple crankset? Or something similar around 182-185mm? Thank you! Cody -- 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] Re: Introduction and my new MUSA Atlantis

2018-11-28 Thread Erik from Saint Paul
I've been curious about how well 10 speed friction works. So many mixed reviews. The tires are Continental Double Fighter 2"/50mm. I've been really happy with them so far. A lot of the roads here are full of potholes, cracks, and bumps, so it's nice to have the extra cushion. I want to say

[RBW] Re: FS: Clem Smith Jr 52cm H - First preorder batch

2018-11-28 Thread Zed Martinez
Bump, still available if anyone needs a winter project. Had to update the CL post for more details: https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/bik/d/rivendell-clem-smith-jr-52cm/6758376973.html On Friday, November 2, 2018 at 9:35:18 AM UTC-4, Zed Martinez wrote: > > OK, this is still available. > --

[RBW] Re: Did you have a 2018 cycling goal? Did you achieve it?

2018-11-28 Thread John Rinker
Fine question Bill. My goal was to ride the Great Divide MBR and to take my sweet time doing it. My friend and I spent 64 days meandering along, swimming in every lake, pond, river and creek we could find. We brought our Tenkara rods and fished some of the finest trout waters in N.America. We

Re: [RBW] Re: Did you have a 2018 cycling goal? Did you achieve it?

2018-11-28 Thread Steve Palincsar
10,000 only became a goal when it seemed within reach -- and, unfortunately, thanks to an injury and recovery from surgery, I only just failed to make it.  This year, thanks to historic levels of rain, 10,000 is far out of reach.  Right now, 9,000 is -- only barely -- within reach, but would

Re: [RBW] Re: Seeking recommendations for transporting multiple bikes in minivan

2018-11-28 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 11/27/18 11:06 PM, Lynne wrote: I'm especially impressed by Steve P's Master Tetris skills. Sadly, I'm not at that level, nor do I have the bike tools to make that happen. Not /my/ skills; that was, I believe, a photo of JP Weigle's CdM bike I posted.  It's packaged in the Alps style

[RBW] Re: Did you have a 2018 cycling goal? Did you achieve it?

2018-11-28 Thread 'kobe' via RBW Owners Bunch
I went over 4000 miles last year so I upped my goal for this year to 4,500. With all the rain this year I am sure I will not make it, but should at least match last years total. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Riv Wooly Warm jersey size XL

2018-11-28 Thread Steve Butcher
Good morning, Riv folks, Well, I've had a large number of lookers but no takers so I'll go ahead and drop my price down to $50.00 net for the Riv Wooly Warm jersey and I'll pick up the shipping tab CONUS only. Please send me a private message if you have any questions, concerns, or just want