[RBW] Re: Christmas Rivendells

2019-12-22 Thread Garth
While I surely don't have any wondrous stories about receiving a shiny new bicycle for Christmas .. growing up in Minnesota I do wonder what I would have done even if I did. Seeing that outside was frozen solid .. "Hey Mom and Dad . thanks for the new bicycle long pause

[RBW] My Clem Build

2019-12-22 Thread Christopher Cote
Very nice! I think the Clem and Jones bars are a great combo. 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroup

[RBW] FS: 52cm Sam Hillborne complete

2019-12-22 Thread 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch
Not sure. I see there isn't a 52cm on the current geometry chart. Sizes jump from 51 to 55. -- 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

[RBW] Re: My Clem Build

2019-12-22 Thread Justin Kennedy
Great looking bike Joe! Congrats. On Sunday, December 22, 2019 at 1:11:23 AM UTC-5, Joe T wrote: > > First time Rivendell owner, long time Rivendell admirer. I have to give > Rivendell tons of props. To include a great BB, nice headset and a seat > post, all installed nicely and included in the

Re: [RBW] FS: 52cm Sam Hillborne complete

2019-12-22 Thread Dan McNamara
Here is a link to the RBW geo chart with the 52 Sam. There were plenty of slight changes per order from the builder but this should be the basic idea. Let me know if you have troubles with the Google sheet and I’ll send a pdf. Dan https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gfiN1kOxVrthdc6eScUF9f

[RBW] Rosco Baby build V1.0 - built fast and fun!

2019-12-22 Thread Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles
β€οΈπŸ§‘πŸ’›πŸ’šπŸ’œπŸ’™ can’t wait to build mine! (Waiting till most of the snow is gone here) Merry Christmas everyone! Alex in Rochester, NY -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Christmas Rivendells

2019-12-22 Thread ascpgh
Sorry for my delayed reply, Leah. Yes, she's the same. Have you read Educated by Tara Westover? An unbelievably similar story and challenges posed by that background and doing well, a semester remaining. The number of things we take for granted that are not is humbling. Her reaction to a bicy

[RBW] Skis for AllTrails...

2019-12-22 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Attempt to show this is on topic that only does the opposite: I'm puzzling out how these might play with me brain so I can strap them to Shadowfax, me fixed gear Hunqapillar, ride to the trailhead after a delightful deep snow and enjoy skiing with delightful, controlled descents). https://altai

[RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

2019-12-22 Thread 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch
Jason, The joke will probably Flip back to land on Joe. The pic of your XO-1 will get his brain wheels turning and he will probably be the Santa πŸŽ… that financially balances your ledger and benefited Riv as well. If he resists your frame or bike sale whomever lands that lovely classic will sel

[RBW] Re: My Clem Build

2019-12-22 Thread Tim Bantham
I also have a Clem H frame that I am building over the winter. I am building a set of wheels before I get started on the complete bike build. I also have a 1x build in mind. Going with the Jones H bar as well. Looks like you have the same Crust stem that I just purchased for mine. I am consider

[RBW] Re: Silver2 shifters on downtube?

2019-12-22 Thread Marc Irwin
Just did a test ride with the new shifter. IT works great. Is the smoothest shifter I've used. I ordered one for the right side because it's a 1X setup. The shifting was very precise without ant drifting or need to tighten the bolt. I can see where one might prefer the longer lever but it's

[RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

2019-12-22 Thread Joe Bernard
Oh man, a red Copenhagen Wheel on a tusk XO-1 would be awesome! But alas, the spacing is too narrow on those bikes. My money is safe! For now! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

Re: [RBW] My Clem Build

2019-12-22 Thread Patrick Moore
Joe: It looks like a fun bike, only, I ask why such narrow tires? That build with 50s or 60s would be a bomb. How fat a tire can a Clem take? I do appreciate the Royal Blue cantilevers. Patrick Moore, palping 700C X 60.5s in the sandy soil of ABQ, NM. On Sat, Dec 21, 2019 at 11:11 PM Joe T wrot

Re: [RBW] Skis for AllTrails...

2019-12-22 Thread Patrick Moore
Now this sounds like great fun! Keep us informed. I did only a little bit of cross-country skiiing while in Kebec, but I enjoyed it immensely, and IME it is the non-cycling equivalent of cycling. I actually bought a pair of cheap LL Bean XC skis after I moved here to ABQ, but we get ski-able snow o

Re: [RBW] My Clem Build

2019-12-22 Thread Joe Bernard
I can't read the number on the tires but they look like 47/48 to me, which is plenty wide. They look narrow because those Cliffhanger rims are so wide. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Skis for AllTrails...

2019-12-22 Thread Wayne Naha
I gotta say, these skis look fantastic! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussio

[RBW] Re: My Clem Build

2019-12-22 Thread Bob Ehrenbeck
Nice build; well done! 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discus

[RBW] Re: FS: One Backabike, non-grid grey

2019-12-22 Thread 'Gary L' via RBW Owners Bunch
Hi Joe, I just sent you a PM - I'll take them if they're still available! Thanks, gary On Sunday, December 22, 2019 at 5:55:42 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Once again I've reduced my bike count in an effort to minimalize my world > and have more bags than I can use. This is one Backabike, an

[RBW] Re: My Clem Build

2019-12-22 Thread DHans
That’s a bad-a$$. Looking Clem. Looks like a muscle car bike. Doug -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: One Backabike, non-grid grey

2019-12-22 Thread Joe Bernard
SOLD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.

[RBW] Re: My Clem Build

2019-12-22 Thread Joe Bernard
I dig the pill bottles πŸ‘ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web vi

[RBW] Re: FS: One Backabike, non-grid grey

2019-12-22 Thread Joe Bernard
Saddlesack sold/traded, too. That was fast! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this disc

[RBW] Re: My Clem Build

2019-12-22 Thread Joe T
On Sunday, December 22, 2019 at 7:15:31 AM UTC-6, Christopher Cote wrote: > Very nice! I think the Clem and Jones bars are a great combo. > > Chris The Jones Bars are great Cruiser bars. I have the Bosco bars but I could never get comfortable with them. I know lots of guys use them on their Riv

[RBW] Re: Skis for AllTrails...

2019-12-22 Thread George Schick
Yes, a friend and former co-worker of mine with whom I used to enjoy "cross-country" skiing (not the same a telemarking, of course) here in the Midwest who moved to the Whitefish MT area several decades ago has since informed me that the entire telemarking tradition has since been replaced by "