[RBW] Re: Race Report from Norcal High School Mountain Bike Racing League

2019-02-24 Thread Justin, Oakland
Bill- If you ever get caps or bandanas made for the gauchos to raise funds, let me know and I'll buy some. Funny story - my brother in law's company is a team sponsor! -J On Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 3:27:16 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > This is not as off-topic as you may think. Grant

[RBW] Re: FS: Rambouillet - 54cm - $1,300 + shipping CONUS

2019-02-24 Thread Mike K.
Holy smokes. He’d put me on a 62?? I’d be riding around like Superman on that bike. -- 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: Rivish Surly Long Haul Trucker

2019-02-24 Thread Neil Doran
Dang, that bike is t!ts! GLWS. -- 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: Race Report from Norcal High School Mountain Bike Racing League

2019-02-24 Thread Jonathan D.
Great work. I appreciate the updates and Instagram pictures. -- 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.

[RBW] Re: Race Report from Norcal High School Mountain Bike Racing League

2019-02-24 Thread Mark Schneider
Well done, I remember your 200K ride report mentioned you coached the HS Mb. team. We appreciate your hard work, giving the kids a great role model. Mark On Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 3:27:16 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > This is not as off-topic as you may think. Grant is deeply

[RBW] Re: Compass Antelope Pass 700 x 55: the fat tire arms race continues

2019-02-24 Thread Mark Schneider
I put one on the rear on my Atlantis, I have a Schwalbe G-One on the front. It fairly transforms the ride more than any tire change I've made and I switched from 42mm SOMA Vitesse XL which are very nice riding. Thinking of running it tubeless. Mark On Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 8:48:35 AM

[RBW] Re: Riv is again advertising the Rodeo on the frames page

2019-02-24 Thread Mark Schneider
Good to see it again although I can't see a need for myself. I've wonder if the change from MUSA based Atlantis and Homers and general lack of MUSA frames was related to True Temper not making tubing for bikes anymore. I heard it caused issues with a lot of builders, including Waterford. Maybe

[RBW] Gift of Days I Can Not Ride

2019-02-24 Thread A. Nostuh
Top 5 bike blogs! -- 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 email to

[RBW] Cheviot fork cantilevered and reraked

2019-02-24 Thread A. Nostuh
I’m still waiting for my canti cheviot someday! Should get me an extra 5mm of tire fatness(55mm) -- 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: Swift Ozette, Patagonia Fleece, Shimano Shoes, Redwings, Schott MUSA

2019-02-24 Thread 'jinxed' via RBW Owners Bunch
Having to purge to keep the ship afloat. Some good MUSA Rivy stuff. *Swift Industries Ozette - $165* Size small, xpac material. Great condition, some coffee and dust staining on the inside. Had a couple buttons on the front flap so you can see the pin holes. *Patagonia Fleece - $45* Old school

[RBW] Re: FS: Rambouillet - 54cm - $1,300 + shipping CONUS

2019-02-24 Thread Joe Bernard
80-ish PBH, I ride a 54 Ram. Grant wouldn't put an 86pbh on that bike. -- 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: Cheviot fork cantilevered and reraked

2019-02-24 Thread lambbo
This is incredible Kai - you're playing with fire here, you're gonna have requests pouring in! Sorry for the brazen pun. oh geez. Seriously you put the 'can' in 'cantilever', I can't wait to come check it out IRL and make the swap! For those who may have forgotten, I had an extra fork for my

[RBW] Re: FS: Rambouillet - 54cm - $1,300 + shipping CONUS

2019-02-24 Thread Mike K.
Well David. Not sure what to tell you. I guess take this convo and advise your friend as you will. Sounds like the 54 might be too small for them though. - Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: FS: Rambouillet - 54cm - $1,300 + shipping CONUS

2019-02-24 Thread George Schick
Heh. My legs are disproportionately short compared to my arms and my torso. Many years ago back in high school I had a part time job that required us to change into uniforms. One day in the locker room a fellow worker looked at the length of my pants and then at me. He said, "Schick, you a

[RBW] Re: Race Report from Norcal High School Mountain Bike Racing League

2019-02-24 Thread 'jeffrey kane' via RBW Owners Bunch
(approve) On Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 6:27:16 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > This is not as off-topic as you may think. Grant is deeply interested in > how my team is doing. > > As many of you know, I'm an assistant coach, ride leader and team mechanic > for El Cerrito High School

[RBW] Re: FS: Rambouillet - 54cm - $1,300 + shipping CONUS

2019-02-24 Thread Jonathan D.
85 PBH. Fit 57 and 58 Romulus and 58 Ram. 56 would be too small. A 54 would probably be 80pbh. -- 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: Rambouillet - 54cm - $1,300 + shipping CONUS

2019-02-24 Thread Mike K.
Maybe I need to wear longer pants! Haha. Curious how a 3” height difference gives only a .75” inseam difference. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Race Report from Norcal High School Mountain Bike Racing League

2019-02-24 Thread John McBurney
Go Gauchos! John On Sun, Feb 24, 2019 at 6:27 PM Bill Lindsay wrote: > This is not as off-topic as you may think. Grant is deeply interested in > how my team is doing. > > As many of you know, I'm an assistant coach, ride leader and team mechanic > for El Cerrito High School Mountain Bike

[RBW] Re: FS: Rambouillet - 54cm - $1,300 + shipping CONUS

2019-02-24 Thread George Schick
Curious. Maybe we're talking past each other. I'M 5'9" and my inseam measures 31.25" standing on bare feet with a tape measure attached to a stick that's pulled up snugly against the public bone. That converts to 79.375cm. If the 54cm frame (measured center of the BB to top of the top

[RBW] Re: FS: Rambouillet - 54cm - $1,300 + shipping CONUS

2019-02-24 Thread Mike K.
Not sure what to say. I just remeasured. 89cm. Most of the other bikes I’ve ridden that fit me well have 56-57cm TT’s. I guess YMMV. For another metric, I’m 6’ with a 32” inseam. Longer legs than torso. So maybe I’m on the small side bike wise compared to others with my PBH? -- You received

[RBW] Re: FS: Rambouillet - 54cm - $1,300 + shipping CONUS

2019-02-24 Thread Mike K.
Yeah. Most road bikes I ride are 55 or 56. (I’m 6’ with 32” inseam). I guess I could be measuring PBH wrong? But my sizing is pretty consistent with friends the same height. The Rams TT only slopes 2°. Essentially level. I make up for it with a tall stem and bars with a fair bit of reach. --

[RBW] Re: FS: Rambouillet - 54cm - $1,300 + shipping CONUS

2019-02-24 Thread Mike Godwin
Not missing anything. My pbh is 90, my rides are 61 and 62, even a 63 is good. 61 Roadeo a bit on small side, 61 Atlantis nice fit could use a 62. Formerly 61 Ram. Mike SLO CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: FS: Rambouillet - 54cm - $1,300 + shipping CONUS

2019-02-24 Thread George Schick
I have to admit that you guys have me a bit confused. I have a PBH of a little over 79cm and I'm riding a 54cm Ram and it fits me perfectly - and that's with it's sloping TT. Seems like a frame that size would be too small for someone with a PBH of 86cm and even a 56cm would be too small for

[RBW] Re: Race Report from Norcal High School Mountain Bike Racing League

2019-02-24 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Aren’t all accomplishments group accomplishments? Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- 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] WTB: Choco Norm Bars

2019-02-24 Thread Timothy Hurley
Anyone have a pair they’d like to unload? I sold mine in here a few years ago and now I wish I’d kept them. Thanks! -T.J. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Race Report from Norcal High School Mountain Bike Racing League

2019-02-24 Thread sameness
Opinion: The best accomplishments are group accomplishments. Chapeau! Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- 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: Rambouillet - 54cm - $1,300 + shipping CONUS

2019-02-24 Thread Mike K.
David, mine is 89. So this should be the perfect size for your friend. I should be riding a 56cm. - Mike -- 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] Race Report from Norcal High School Mountain Bike Racing League

2019-02-24 Thread Bill Lindsay
This is not as off-topic as you may think. Grant is deeply interested in how my team is doing. As many of you know, I'm an assistant coach, ride leader and team mechanic for El Cerrito High School Mountain Bike Racing. Many of you have donated to our team one way or another. We race in

[RBW] Re: Ride Report, Brothers in CA

2019-02-24 Thread Bob Ehrenbeck
Wow, what an awesome trip! I really enjoyed the write-up and the photos; thanks for posting! Bob E Cranford, NJ -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivish Surly Long Haul Trucker

2019-02-24 Thread Keith Muller
Update: Summer is coming soon enough. I've dropped the price on this bike to $1900. That includes shipping it to you. If I don't get any traction on it, then I'm gonna start piecing it out. Thanks, Keith On Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 10:20:12 AM UTC-6, Keith Muller wrote: > > Hey

[RBW] Re: FS: Rambouillet - 54cm - $1,300 + shipping CONUS

2019-02-24 Thread Davidbea
What's your PBH? I have a friend who's just starting to look and is tempted by new, etc. but is looking to me for guidance. His PBH is 86. What do you think? Thanks. David Hays Buffalo, New York On Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 8:08:02 PM UTC-5, Mike K. wrote: > > Evening all, > Putting the

[RBW] Re: FS: 56cm Toyo Atlantis

2019-02-24 Thread DarinM
I added a few photos with the saddle at 73cm, right in the middle of the Riv recommended size range of 72-75cm. Feel free to ask any other questions. Darin On Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 11:27:53 AM UTC-8, DarinM wrote: > > Saddle height in pics is 79cm. I think I have some pics with middle of

[RBW] Re: FS: 56cm Toyo Atlantis

2019-02-24 Thread DarinM
Saddle height in pics is 79cm. I think I have some pics with middle of the size range saddle height I will post shortly. Darin On Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 11:16:31 AM UTC-8, stoker wrote: > > One more question - what is your saddle height in the pics? -- You received this message because

[RBW] FS: 56cm Toyo Atlantis

2019-02-24 Thread stoker
One more question - what is your saddle height in the pics? -- 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.

[RBW] Re: FS :: 21 Cranks Sugino Suntour Shimano + NEW Used Free

2019-02-24 Thread David Hallerman
Ooops, I made a mistake. The two Sugino Mighty Tour cranks are 110 BCD only, perfect for compact double. But there's no 74 BCD drilling for granny rings. Also, three sold, 18 still available (although the C'Dale Coda has garnered much interest so far; probably underpriced). Dave, who brings

[RBW] Re: Want to test ride: 52cm Clem L in NYC Area

2019-02-24 Thread Bob B
Got to test ride a lister's bike yesterday. Confirmed that 52 is my size on the Clem L. Awaiting the summer when Riv maybe restocks them. Feeling grateful for this community! Bob B Brooklyn, NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] FS: 56cm Toyo Atlantis

2019-02-24 Thread DarinM
6’1”, 89-90cm PBH. This was my first Riv and I didn’t believe the the sizing would work for me based on past bikes. Now I have a 61cm Bleriot which fits much better. Darin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] FS: Saddles - Brooks and Selle Anatomica

2019-02-24 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
Only saddles available are the two Selle Anatomicas. Reasonable offers considered on those. Best Chris -- 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: Compass Antelope Pass 700 x 55: the fat tire arms race continues

2019-02-24 Thread Chris L
Mainly curious about the look. After I posted in this thread I saw an image of a larger Hunqapillar with the AP tires so I have a good idea how they look. I don't run fenders or ride in sloppy conditions so clearance shouldn't be an issue for me. On Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 12:23:23

[RBW] Re: Compass Antelope Pass 700 x 55: the fat tire arms race continues

2019-02-24 Thread John Phillips
Hi Chris, Sorry, I didn't take any photos while the Antelope Passes were on the bike. I switched to 55mm Schwalbe Almotions for a bit more flat protection. Did you want to see the clearances, or just the look? John Chris L Feb 23 John, do you have any pictures of

[RBW] FS: 56cm Toyo Atlantis

2019-02-24 Thread Ian A
A dream bike. How tall are you that the Atlantis was too small? Not in the market, just curious. IanA -- 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: 56cm Toyo Atlantis

2019-02-24 Thread DarinM
Time to sell my beloved, but undersized, Atlantis. It's certainly seen some use and has the beausage to show for it, but no dents/rust. It's amazing as a touring/singletrack/dirt oriented all-rounder. It was my first Riv and I really have been amazed by it since I bought it as a frameset last

[RBW] Re: Riv is again advertising the Rodeo on the frames page

2019-02-24 Thread Garth
As to complaining about this that or the other of Riv or any other business I say if/when(never) you get your big boy pants on and actually own and run SAID company in TOTAL , get back to us about ALL and ANY of it .Non-sense ... sense-no-makey ! -- You received this message