Re: [RBW] Clem goes clicky

2021-09-30 Thread Paul Choi
The change in specs could be from supply chain issues. Parts for anything are hard to find. On Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 4:59:10 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > Oof, the first versions were atrocious. Yes, the later/current setup is > great if you're into friction front and rear. > > > >

Re: [RBW] Clem goes clicky

2021-09-30 Thread Joe Bernard
Oof, the first versions were atrocious. Yes, the later/current setup is great if you're into friction front and rear. On Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 4:44:38 PM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote: > That's a nice upgrade from the awful semi-index shifters my first gen Clem > had. I think these might

Re: [RBW] Clem goes clicky

2021-09-30 Thread Eric Daume
That's a nice upgrade from the awful semi-index shifters my first gen Clem had. I think these might have gotten less bad in subsequent generations, though. Eric On Thu, Sep 30, 2021 at 7:30 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > Interesting update from the weekly Riv email, the next batch of Clem > completes

[RBW] Clem goes clicky

2021-09-30 Thread Joe Bernard
Interesting update from the weekly Riv email, the next batch of Clem completes will come with index trigger rear and thumbie friction front. I have no particular opinion on this, it's just interesting from a company that pushed friction so hard for 26 years. Joe "ok I use clicky triggers, I

[RBW] Re: New Craigslist/others thread

2021-09-30 Thread Joe Bernard
WOW, check out the chainguard, skirt guard and racks wrapped around front and rear lights. I'm sure it's a tank but I'd ride it!  Joe Bernard On Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 11:47:38 AM UTC-7 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > Huffy SUPREME! > $300 = 2TT of bargain. > I'm unaffiliated. >

[RBW] Re: FS: Roadini 54 $1400

2021-09-30 Thread Jonathan D.
I might try to switch it to drops this weekend or next. I appreciate the advice Bill. The stem is also currently to long for the Albastasche. A couple of questions that came up: The bike pictured currently has 38 mm Rene Here (Compass) tires. I think it could easily fit 33s with Fenders.

Re: [RBW] ISO 54cm Homer, Romulus...?

2021-09-30 Thread Jonathan D.
Good point. I had a 56/57 Rom and it fits similar and my 58 Ram fits bigger. On Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 10:51:26 AM UTC-7 Johnny Alien wrote: > A 54 Roadini is going to fit larger than a 54 Romulus. A 54 > Rambouillet/Romulus fits me fine but I would get a 50 Roadini. A 54 would > be

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Incoming Frame Schedule

2021-09-30 Thread Hugh Smitham
Yeah I guess we just missed the Appaloosa shipment this year :( On Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 3:34:00 PM UTC-7 Ashwath Akirekadu wrote: > > Bummer! I'm beginning to feel the need for an Appaloosa again. > On Tuesday, 14 September 2021 at 11:04:57 UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > >> Update

[RBW] Re: New Craigslist/others thread

2021-09-30 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Huffy SUPREME! $300 = 2TT of bargain. I'm unaffiliated. https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bik/d/brooklyn-huffy-supreme-commuter-bike/7386928392.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne build video

2021-09-30 Thread R Shannon
We learn these things as we go. Very satisfying to do your own builds and maintenance. Nice work! Best, Rich in ATL Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 30, 2021, at 1:38 PM, Eric Marth wrote: > > Thanks, Rich, great idea! Rob, who painted the frame, gave me a tool that > performs the same

[RBW] Re: FS: Quickbeam 56. $900

2021-09-30 Thread CMR
Hello, I am interested in the Quickbeam. I sent you a message but not sure if it went through, please message me if it's still available. Thanks! On Sunday, June 20, 2021 at 9:21:20 PM UTC-4 bliss...@gmail.com wrote: > [image: 2DB6206F-8144-4A96-B399-18E892D7E27F.jpeg][image: >

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne build video

2021-09-30 Thread Eric Marth
Thanks, Rich, great idea! Rob, who painted the frame, gave me a tool that performs the same function when he returned the bike. Wish I'd know about the skewer trick before. On Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 11:22:08 AM UTC-4 mrb wrote: > Lovely video thank you for sharing! > > On Thursday,

[RBW] Re: Show Me Your Roadeo!

2021-09-30 Thread Bill Lindsay
Drew Henson asked: "does pbh still provide the best guidance for sizing a roadeo?" As with most things: it depends. If by "best" you mean "quickest easiest way to make a best guess for a rider who doesn't have a solid idea how they want to fit on a bike", then YES, it's still the best way.

[RBW] Smokey Days Riding

2021-09-30 Thread Collin A
I think Patrick brought this up not too long ago, but looks like there is a nice quantifiable map (down to zip code) about how long we have been getting dangerous air days in the last couple of years.

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne build video

2021-09-30 Thread mrb
Lovely video thank you for sharing! On Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 10:58:37 AM UTC-4 RichS wrote: > Eric, > > Congratulations on your beautiful Sam. Enjoyed your video and the views of > your shop as well. > > A tip that (I believe courtesy of Sheldon Brown) makes removing a bottom >

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne build video

2021-09-30 Thread RichS
Eric, Congratulations on your beautiful Sam. Enjoyed your video and the views of your shop as well. A tip that (I believe courtesy of Sheldon Brown) makes removing a bottom bracket much easier: if the bb spindle allows, run a wheel skewer through the spindle and your bb tool, clamp the tool

[RBW] Re: WTB: WI Eno Eccentric Rear Hub 135 OLD

2021-09-30 Thread Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA
PM sent On Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 8:06:30 AM UTC-4 lconley wrote: > I have the 135 OLD eccentric axle conversion kit that I would sell if you > find a normal WI ENO hub instead. I converted my eccentric WI ENO to > straight axle. > > FYI - Amazon says they have a 32 hole 135 ENO

[RBW] Re: Landmark LBS Closed

2021-09-30 Thread Arthur Mayfield
That’s sad. Without Harris Cyclery, we might never have had Velouria and the Lovely Cicycle blog, and I might not have found Rivendell (and would still be wandering around lost in Mirkwood). I hope others will take up where Harris Cyclery left off, for the benefit of the locals, at least. On

[RBW] Landmark LBS Closed

2021-09-30 Thread George Schick
I just happened to check into Harris Cyclery the other day to see if they had a certain component in stock only to find this announcement: https://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/ Apparently they closed back in June but I had not checked the website for a while and just discovered it. I've

[RBW] Re: WTB: WI Eno Eccentric Rear Hub 135 OLD

2021-09-30 Thread lconley
I have the 135 OLD eccentric axle conversion kit that I would sell if you find a normal WI ENO hub instead. I converted my eccentric WI ENO to straight axle. FYI - Amazon says they have a 32 hole 135 ENO eccentric in stock. Laing Delray Beach FL On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 8:10:06 PM