[RBW] Friction 1x11

2021-01-09 Thread Sam Perez
Any one have any experience with a friction 1x set up ? I'm really curious, but was discouraged bc I've herd anything above an 8s suffers on friction mode, is there a shifters that would be adequate and is the shifting more fussy ? Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

[RBW] Larger alternate to rat trap pass tires

2021-01-09 Thread Sam Perez
Hi all, Any one know of any supple high quality supple slick 26x 2.4 -2.6 tires? -- 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...

[RBW] Mb-1 closest modern riv relative

2021-01-09 Thread Sam Perez
Hi all, What is the closest modern riv relative to the bridgestone MB-1? And is anyone still riding them? Feel free to share 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Weight question / I'm obviously confused

2021-01-09 Thread Michael Williams
Jim, several years ago I had a double TT 64cm Atlantis that I took on a tour up around the Olympic peninsula. It also was a touch too large for me. In touring mode I had it loaded up with a Pass and Stow front rack with a basket on top and two medium sized low rider front panniers. On the rea

Re: [RBW] Re: Weight question / I'm obviously confused

2021-01-09 Thread dougP
Anything bike related that I don't want goes to my local bicycle co-op. They depend on donations to keep bikes owned by low income people running. What feels like a crappy, sluggish tire to me could be wonderful to someone who just needs new rubber to get back'n'forth to work on. Never toss o

Re: [RBW] Re: Weight question / I'm obviously confused

2021-01-09 Thread James Whorton
Thanks for the ideas and observations, everyone. I will try lowering the tire pressure tomorrow. New tires soon, too. Jason and Mark, I think you are right that the Clem *ought* to fit me. By the numbers it does. My favorite bike to ride around town is an old mountain bike with a 53cm seat tub

[RBW] Re: Weight question / I'm obviously confused

2021-01-09 Thread Mark Roland
I doubt the pipe is doing much for your Clem other than perhaps contributing to some beausage on your top tube. The bike certainly doesn't seem like it would be too big for a 6'1"--Grant runs a 59 Clem and he is under six foot. I never changed the Kendas on my OC (Original Clementine) and yeah

Re: [RBW] Weight question / I'm obviously confused

2021-01-09 Thread Joe Bernard
The pipe idea is pretty awesome. "Hey, there's a pipe. Let's try it!" On Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 6:42:13 PM UTC-8 J L wrote: > A couple of notes here... > > From the picture it doesn’t LOOK like this bike is too big. I don’t see > any outlandish attempts to make it fit, super short stem o

Re: [RBW] Weight question / I'm obviously confused

2021-01-09 Thread J L
A couple of notes here... >From the picture it doesn’t LOOK like this bike is too big. I don’t see any >outlandish attempts to make it fit, super short stem or seat very low and >forward, for example. You can decide for yourself, but if you are on the >fence, my two cents are that the bike is b

Re: [RBW] Weight question / I'm obviously confused

2021-01-09 Thread Joe Bernard
Those Kendas are atrocious. I *gave *somebody a new set and I still think they paid too much. On Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 5:53:40 PM UTC-8 Jim Whorton wrote: > I do still have the Kwik Nines on there. I've been thinking about > changing them...guess I should. Sometimes on smooth pavement

Re: [RBW] Weight question / I'm obviously confused

2021-01-09 Thread Jim Whorton
I do still have the Kwik Nines on there. I've been thinking about changing them...guess I should. Sometimes on smooth pavement I get a drum roll effect that I believe is caused by the tread pattern on those tires. Sounds like I should keep the pipe and add a kid or two, though? Joe, thanks f

[RBW] Re: Come ride a Riv in Charlotte, NC

2021-01-09 Thread Joe Bernard
A red raspberry Platy piloted by our Bicycle Belle Ding Ding?? If I ever end up on a ride with her I already have a list of excuses I'm bringing with me: I was ill recently, my bike needs a tune, I overtrained yesterday, I had a flat, didn't eat enough and I forgot to fill my water bottle! 😬😂

[RBW] FS: Cork Grips

2021-01-09 Thread jeffbog...@hotmail.com
Never used, as shown. $20 Jeff (Alabama) -- 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 discuss

[RBW] Re: Weight question / I'm obviously confused

2021-01-09 Thread dougP
My Atlantis has a much softer, more cushy ride with 20-30 lbs of weight. The cost is slower acceleration & generally more effort. OTH, I've ridden the long wheelbase Atlantis & even unloaded it rides noticeably softer than my 2003. The longer chainstays probably account for that. dougP On

[RBW] Re: Weight question / I'm obviously confused

2021-01-09 Thread Bones
Makes sense to me. I ride around with two kids on my bike all the time (first an Appaloosa with one kid in front and one in back, now a Clem L with an xtracycle). They both cruise like Impalas. On the other end I stripped the stock wheels off my Clem H and put on some cliffhangers + thunderburt

[RBW] Re: Weight question / I'm obviously confused

2021-01-09 Thread Joe Bernard
That's what car ads in the '60s called road-hugging weight. To extend the car analogy, I've had several lighter/smaller ones with decent power, and now a basic big Chevy Impala with a little more power and a LOT more weight. It's probably not any faster than those hot hatches but oh baby does i

Re: [RBW] Weight question / I'm obviously confused

2021-01-09 Thread Eric Floden
No idea, but will read responses to find out. However, great light, great pic thanks EricF Vancouver -- 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-ow

Re: [RBW] Re: The Building of a Platypus: A Diary

2021-01-09 Thread Roberta
I just love seeing your bike and everyone else's. Gives me so many ideas! The rack is very sophisticated looking. I might need to think which rack I'll be getting. And, yes, color wherever you can put it! I know you're enjoying the ride. Roberta On Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 3:19:20 P

Re: [RBW] Re: The Building of a Platypus: A Diary

2021-01-09 Thread Joe Bernard
I love that rack. When you started on this project of getting one that wouldn't obscure the taillight, I figured it was going to kind of hide the look even if you could visibly see the light at night. Nope! It hovers just above and slightly in front of the light so you see the whole aesthetic v

[RBW] Re: WTB: Paul touring cantis

2021-01-09 Thread saintruggler
PM sent. On Friday, January 8, 2021 at 2:13:05 PM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > If anyone has a set of Paul touring cantis for two wheels that they'd be > willing to part with please hit me up! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: Chambray shirt deal alert

2021-01-09 Thread Dave Grossman
I bought one and I think it is fantastic. Thanks for the OP and the heads up! On Friday, January 8, 2021 at 3:01:23 PM UTC-6 J Schwartz wrote: > Medium shirt is sold > thanks everyone > > On Friday, January 8, 2021 at 3:27:53 PM UTC-5 J Schwartz wrote: > >> >> Pit-to-Pit : 22" >> across should

[RBW] FS: Pair of Schwalbe G-One Speeds 650b X 50MM $75 shipped CONUS

2021-01-09 Thread Alex K
Pair of tires. Ridden once. I hate the orange color, thought it was going to be more of a tan. Such is the life of an acquisitioholic. Hoping to find a good home and a little bit of cash towards some Rene Herse tires. $75 shipped, or $70 if you are somewhere on the BART line. Cheers, Alex -

[RBW] Re: FS: Medium Sackville Saddlesack + Fender flaps

2021-01-09 Thread jeffbog...@hotmail.com
Price reduced to $125 for the saddlesack and $20 for the fender flaps. Jeff Mobile, Alabama On Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at 1:01:24 PM UTC-6 jeffbog...@hotmail.com wrote: > Olive Saddlesack w/kangaroo pouch - $150 > Grey Fender flaps - $30/both > Thanks for looking! > > Jeff > -- You recei

[RBW] Bicycle brake toe-in with James May from Top Gear

2021-01-09 Thread Michael Morrissey
Hi, Perhaps there are some fans of Top Gear from BBC on this board. Here is a great video with James May explaining toe-in on his road bike: https://youtu.be/sqf2rE9PYgM If you've got time in quarantine, you may also like his shows "The Reassembler" in which he builds common items from parts in

[RBW] Re: Come ride a Riv in Charlotte, NC

2021-01-09 Thread Mark Roland
Red raspberry being the fastest color in the known universe, doubly so when applied to a Platypus, the answer is, of course. On Friday, January 8, 2021 at 8:41:37 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > I would LOVE to go for a Pamela Murray ride. The question is: Could I keep > up with her