[RBW] Re: Crust Clydesdale Forks and Rivs

2022-04-16 Thread J Imler
Hi Max, I have a Clydesdale fork and a 10lb dog. It's perfect. 45lbs would necessitate an electric assist in my opinion if you want to go for distance. Otherwise, around the block a couple of times is likely. On Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 6:09:22 PM UTC-7 maxcr wrote: > Hi Bunch, > > I'm

[RBW] Re: Rich Lesnik-built Velocity Synergy wheelset, cassette, derailleur

2022-04-16 Thread Matthew Williams
Wheelset has been sold! On Apr 6, 2022, at 3:54 PM, Matthew Williams wrote: > Price drop! > > Wheelset & tires: $300 or best offer. > > Cassette and derailleur have been sold. > > > > > > On Mar 31, 2022, at 10:38 AM, Matthew Williams > wrote: > >> Hello everyone, >> >> I'm

[RBW] FS: Schmidt Edelux, B Rear Light & E-Werk, Revelate, Velogical Dynamo + more

2022-04-16 Thread Mike in WA
Hi all, Used to be a long(ish)-time community member, but sold my two Rivs (to someone on the list), bought a Jones Plus, and have been doing a different type of riding ever since. I have some lightly-to hardly- to never-used goodies for sale here. See the Imgur page

[RBW] Re: Crust Clydesdale Forks and Rivs

2022-04-16 Thread Jason Fuller
I've always thought the Clydesdale fork would be awesome on a Clem L actually. The 1" version is still threadless but it comes with a headset iirc so you'd just need a new stem, and it'll work on either for sure - it's a heavy tank of a fork, so I would suggest between the two it goes on the

[RBW] Crust Clydesdale Forks and Rivs

2022-04-16 Thread maxcr
Hi Bunch, I'm having some crazy thoughts ... thinking of outfitting my Sam or my Atlantis with a Clydesale Fork to carry my 45 pound dog. Two question to the group: 1) Will the Clydesdale fork work with either the Sam or the Atlantis? 2) Am I crazy to try to carry a 45 pound dog on a bike?

[RBW] Re: FS: Bar bags

2022-04-16 Thread Joe Bernard
Rivelo RandiJo SOLD On Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 2:58:17 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > I'm down to one bike and plan to stay that way for the foreseeable future > so here's bags that need bars to hang on (maybe it's hang off): > > Road Runner Burrito Supreme, black, brand new never mounted,

[RBW] Re: Cherry Blossoms, Apricot Blossoms, Peach Blossoms

2022-04-16 Thread John Rinker
Beautiful photos once again, Takashi! How fortunate you are to ramble around those beautiful hills on your lovely bicycle. One of these days I'll have to make a trip out your way and pedal those roads. Our blossoms in Yokohama are all but gone with the exception of the yaezakura cherries.

[RBW] Re: Cherry Blossoms, Apricot Blossoms, Peach Blossoms

2022-04-16 Thread Sofie C
Takashi, these images are so gorgeous. Thank you for sharing. It is my dream to one day travel to Japan with my family for hanami. On Friday, April 15, 2022 at 11:58:18 AM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Great pictures as always, Takashi! Thanks for sharing :) > > On Friday, April 15, 2022

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv asks: One bike forever, which one?

2022-04-16 Thread larson....@gmail.com
Jason, Interesting thought regarding choosing Gus. I was thinking along those same lines. Somewhere I read a description of the Gus as a cross between an Atlantis and a Jones LWB, which gets me thinking about the possibilities! Keep posting your ride reports! Randy in Wisconsin On Saturday,

[RBW] Re: Who's pre-ordering an Atlantis next week?

2022-04-16 Thread CJ
PS: I should have written "piqued my interest", not "peaked...". No excuse for that one Chris On Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 5:50:53 PM UTC-4 CJ wrote: > I have to admit that for the last decade or so, I haven't been too > interested in Rivendell's off-the-peg frame offerings. I have a

[RBW] Re: Who's pre-ordering an Atlantis next week?

2022-04-16 Thread Matt Beecher
I'm not looking for another MIT Atlantis, since I got a 56 a few years ago, but I wish I picked up a 58 AHH a couple months ago. Those went fast. On Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 4:50:53 PM UTC-5 CJ wrote: > I have to admit that for the last decade or so, I haven't been too > interested in

[RBW] Who's pre-ordering an Atlantis next week?

2022-04-16 Thread CJ
I have to admit that for the last decade or so, I haven't been too interested in Rivendell's off-the-peg frame offerings. I have a Rambouillet and a Heron, and briefly owned a 26" wheeled Toyo Atlantis (that had been a wish-list bike for a long time) that I just didn't gel with. I've looked at

[RBW] Re: ISO Brooklyn Riv Bike 'Gang'

2022-04-16 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Here’s an idea- a meet up at the Kissena Velodrome and some cruising around the trails that surround it. Would be fun to get in some races with baskets and saddlesacks flying around. Plus, Queens is neutral territory for the Brooklyn and Manhattan gangs. -Kai On Saturday, April 16, 2022 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv asks: One bike forever, which one?

2022-04-16 Thread Eric Marth
I noticed this in the Sheldon Brown / Grant Petersen interview Will posted on the site this week. The interview is undated but it must be from around 1996 because Grant mentions Reader No. 7 and my copy has a postmark date of May 1996. I'd wager Grant's answer in 2022 would be much different!

[RBW] Re: ISO Gransfors Bruk mini hatchet 410

2022-04-16 Thread Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles
Oh and please reply directly to 4824...@gmail.com in a separate emailreplying through google groups goes to my spam and I prob won't see it. On Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 3:12:37 PM UTC-4 Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote: > Anybody feeling like they want to sell me theirs? >

[RBW] Re: Best all-around useful saddlebag?

2022-04-16 Thread Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles
Chris, I dropped a bunch of bags on the "rivendelicious" facebook page very recently. If you haven't checked that site out, it's where people sell stuff (in addition to or alternative to here) IMO go big Cheers! On Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 3:00:56 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: > "I won't

[RBW] ISO Gransfors Bruk mini hatchet 410

2022-04-16 Thread Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles
Anybody feeling like they want to sell me theirs? We could also trade if you're looking for something that you can't currently get... Cheers! Alex Wirth in Rochester, NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: WTB: Riv silver chainring guard?

2022-04-16 Thread Joe Bernard
In reference to Bill's question, you'll want to match guard size pretty close to chainring size unless it's a singlespeed or IGH drivetrain. I discovered the expensive way the Riv guard sits very close to the ring and the chain will rub it in the small/hardest rear cog on a derailer bike if

[RBW] Re: Best all-around useful saddlebag?

2022-04-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
The OP included the phrase: " if you could only own one." LOLOLOLOL!!! Only one! That's hilarious. :) OK, seriously, I strongly endorse the Swift Zeitgeist as a very very good first saddlebag. It's great quality, great design, great materials, and MUSA. It is well-known, so a high

Re: [RBW] Re: Best all-around useful saddlebag?

2022-04-16 Thread Patrick Moore
I've owned 2 medium Saddlesacks and 1 large, 1 of the mediums and the large older models. Yes, the fabric on the newer medium is not as good as that on the earlier M and L. Still, I doubt the new and current one will fail in my lifetime. I've owned a couple of smaller Acorn bags including 1

Re: [RBW] Re: New-to-me Hunqapillar

2022-04-16 Thread James M
Just catch & released a couple of stocked rainbows. I had another 15 miles to bike after hitting the Big Flatbrook, so definitely wasn't equipped to bring any home! Such a great river though - my favorite in NJ. On Friday, April 15, 2022 at 6:23:44 PM UTC-4 Susan wrote: > What did you catch?

[RBW] Re: Best all-around useful saddlebag?

2022-04-16 Thread Matt Beecher
I've got a few Acorn bags. The medium and tall rando bags are the best I have seen, if you want to consider a front rack bag and are willing to commit to a decaleur. The saddle bags are good too, but more on par with competition. The only fault I give Acorn is that they are hard to get,

[RBW] Re: WTB: Riv silver chainring guard?

2022-04-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
It comes in three sizes. Do you care which size it is? I know I ended up with a steel 38T chainring when setting up my tandem, and maybe I ended up with the 38T "size" of the guard, but maybe I used it on another build, or maybe I sold it. I will go look, but if you want something other

Re: [RBW] Re: New-to-me Hunqapillar

2022-04-16 Thread James M
The Choco Moose have been good to me so far, but I've been riding only lightly loaded. For the overnight we're doing next month, my load will be pretty similar to what's in your photo. Front lowrider rack with panniers + basket + light load on top of the rear rack. I'll report back with how

[RBW] Re: Best all-around useful saddlebag?

2022-04-16 Thread George Schick
My favorite was the Carradice Barley "super C" model coupled with the Carradice Bagman Sport bag support. The Super C Barley was great in that it had plastic quick-detach strap connectors. Also, it had a slightly larger capacity than the standard Barley bag. But apparently they only made

[RBW] For sale: Cassettes, hubs, barcons, Outer Shell stem caddy, etc.

2022-04-16 Thread Eric Marth
Hey everyone -- I had to cancel my ride this morning so I'm home culling the parts cabinet. Prices below do not include shipping, which will be calculated based on weight and location. Payment via PayPal Friends & Family. Please contact me directly by email (ericmarth at gmail dot com) rather

[RBW] Re: For sale: Hubs, cassettes, bar-cons, Outer Shell stem caddy, etc.

2022-04-16 Thread Eric Marth
An additional item: 16. Surly rear rack -- $50/OBO Black painted chromoly rack from Surly. Some wear through the paint and light surface rust from a few tours, in good shape though. Retails for $150ish. On Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 11:49:09 AM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote: > Hey everyone -- I

[RBW] Re: Best all-around useful saddlebag?

2022-04-16 Thread Eric Marth
Hi Chris – Welcome! I've been running a Sackville "Happisack" (I just think of it as the "medium") for over a year and love it. Great size for me as I do a lot of grocery trips and it fits a large clamshell of salad or a twelve pack of seltzer. Also can accommodate my laptop, documents,

Re: [RBW] Re: If you want to see someone's Clem L this is the thread

2022-04-16 Thread Eric Marth
Looks like a very fun bike, Johnny. Thanks for sharing the pics! On Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 11:08:44 AM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > @rmrose58 that is a killer looking Clem. I have a Deore/Cliffhanger > wheelset that I am planning to get set up tubeless. I am going to throw > some Gravel

Re: [RBW] WTB 59cm Atlantis

2022-04-16 Thread Coco Menk
Hi Vern, Yours was the older geometry Atlantis, correct? Cco On Fri, Apr 15, 2022 at 6:24 PM vernon brooks wrote: > Yes Matthew this is the one that I mentioned before. I hadn't heard back > from Coco so figured she had found something already. I would be interested > in trading for another

[RBW] For sale: Hubs, cassettes, bar-cons, Outer Shell stem caddy, etc.

2022-04-16 Thread Eric Marth
Hey everyone -- I had to cancel my ride this morning so I'm home culling the parts cabinet. Prices below do not include shipping, which will be calculated based on weight and location. Payment via PayPal Friends & Family. Pictures are here.

[RBW] Re: Best all-around useful saddlebag?

2022-04-16 Thread larson....@gmail.com
I have a Carradice Pendleton for everyday use-it is a really nice mid-sized bag. I also have a Nelson Longflap for times when I need more capacity, and I really like the longflap feature. I really like the simple, functional and durable aesthetic of Carradice. That being said, I could see the

Re: [RBW] WTB: Analog Cycles Fifth Season Squall Sack

2022-04-16 Thread Conway Bennett
Good to know. I grew up in Naples, and I am shocked that a shop like that exists there now. I still wouldn't move back. On Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 9:52:15 AM UTC-5 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > Hello Conway. It’s a fantastic bag IMHO. It’s a simply beautiful thing and > is a bargain to

Re: [RBW] Re: If you want to see someone's Clem L this is the thread

2022-04-16 Thread Johnny Alien
@rmrose58 that is a killer looking Clem. I have a Deore/Cliffhanger wheelset that I am planning to get set up tubeless. I am going to throw some Gravel King SK 2.1 tires on it. If I could get the SS that wide I would have went with that but they don't exist. I am digging the ergon grips on

Re: [RBW] Re: If you want to see someone's Clem L this is the thread

2022-04-16 Thread Johnny Alien
I went with the 60's because the 65's required a 31.8 stem and 1. The Faceplatter is very tall and would result in the bars being too high and more importantly 2. Even if they would work they were out of stock and there were no other options at the time. Now they have the new option available

Re: [RBW] WTB: Analog Cycles Fifth Season Squall Sack

2022-04-16 Thread Richard Rose
Hello Conway. It’s a fantastic bag IMHO. It’s a simply beautiful thing and is a bargain to boot. I have the Rose/Navy, which is the colorway I liked best - but it appears to be out of stock? I think the Psychic Derailleur guy had some? Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 16, 2022, at 9:09 AM, Conway

Re: [RBW] Re: If you want to see someone's Clem L this is the thread

2022-04-16 Thread J S
Johnny, very nice, enjoy. Which width did you get the bars in, the bike looks great. On Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 9:54:14 AM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > I am pretty addicted to the Crank Stamp 1 pedals because they are light, > grippy, come in two sizes and loads of colors too. These bear

Re: [RBW] Re: If you want to see someone's Clem L this is the thread

2022-04-16 Thread Johnny Alien
I am pretty addicted to the Crank Stamp 1 pedals because they are light, grippy, come in two sizes and loads of colors too. These bear traps just kept calling to me because they look so cool so I decided to use them. I am digging them. I also went with the huge bottle cage since the new Clems

[RBW] LF Sackville Jumbo Grabby

2022-04-16 Thread Bones
I love my grabsack but find I’m toting more stuff these days. Anyone have a jumbo in good shape they’re not using? Thanks, Bones -- 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: If you want to see someone's Clem L this is the thread

2022-04-16 Thread Ryan
Very nice! You almost make me want one. I really like those colorful touches. Love the green bear traps.I think Leah has started a revolution here with the killer green and gold color accents on her Mermaid. On Friday, April 15, 2022 at 10:09:50 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > I

[RBW] WTB: Analog Cycles Fifth Season Squall Sack

2022-04-16 Thread Conway Bennett
It's more like I want to try an Analog Cycles Fifth Season Squall Sack, and I'm not keen on the color options on their site right now. I just swapped handlebars from drops to persuaders so I can ride with both my kids, and I do not think my RRB Jumbo Jammer will work. I like big,

[RBW] Re: ISO Brooklyn Riv Bike 'Gang'

2022-04-16 Thread Jacob
Good morning I'd like to get in on this as well. Murray Hill // Clem H Thanks Jacob On Friday, April 15, 2022 at 11:39:21 PM UTC-4 Michael Morrissey wrote: > Hi, > > I'd be in for a ride. I'm on the UWS and I have an Appaloosa. > > Michael > > > On Friday, April 15, 2022 at 9:52:43 AM UTC-4

[RBW] WTB: Riv silver chainring guard?

2022-04-16 Thread Michael Morrissey
Anyone holding one? They've been out of stock for a while. M. -- 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: Best all-around useful saddlebag?

2022-04-16 Thread ascpgh
I have used a Carradace Nelson Longflap I've used for daily commuting and overnight trips for 20 years now. For medium and higher trail bikes putting loads on the rear are less detrimental to handling than the front. The Nelson's lateral shape keeps things as well forward as possible. I got it

Re: [RBW] Re: New-to-me Hunqapillar

2022-04-16 Thread Roberta
I had a 51 cm 2016 Appaloosa with both chocomoose and albatross bars. Loved it with the former, not so much with the later. Love the Albatross on my 54.5 Homer. Never ran a load on the front, though. On Friday, April 15, 2022 at 3:11:16 PM UTC-4 johnny@gmail.com wrote: > Hunq's are hard