[RBW] Re: Los Angeles Ride Saturday October 1st

2022-09-26 Thread velomann
I have no idea if your ride could be synced with the other LA event, But Saturday, October 1st is International Coffee Day and Ride With GPS is coordinating a number of Coffee Outside rides (with coffee-themed prizes) in 20 cities, including LA. Link is here: https://www.rwgpscoffeeoutside.com/

[RBW] Re: Ride report: Blue Ridge loop

2022-09-26 Thread Chris Buzzini
Oh wow, great report, Eric! Thanks for sharing it. I'm with everyone else when I say it made me want to hop on the bike and go for a long one. On Monday, September 26, 2022 at 1:13:42 PM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Good points, brokebike! I was a bit loopy getting out the door that > mornin

Re: [RBW] My new 2021 Rivendell CLEM KADIDDLEHOPPER bicycle

2022-09-26 Thread Kim Hetzel
Hi Richard, Thank-you for sharing exactly where you are located in Ohio. I want to get a double - legged Pletscher kick stand in silver sometime down the road for my Clem. I had one on my Salsa LHT. It was really nice. Enjoy. Kim Hetzel Yelm, WA. On Monday, September 26, 2022 at 3:06:30 PM U

[RBW] Re: FS Stem: Nitto Fillet FacePlater -Quill - 25.4 (CR60-3F) 60mm

2022-09-26 Thread Lyman Labry
Hello all, Deleting this posting. Thanks On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 1:56 PM Lyman Labry wrote: > I goofed ordering this sexy Nitto stem without really thinking the process > through. It just arrived from Rivendell and is in un-opened plastic > sleeve. I can’t use it. Maybe it can be returned but

[RBW] Los Angeles Ride Saturday October 1st

2022-09-26 Thread Ben Adrian
Hello Riv List. I often plan rides for my non-racing bike friends. Many of them are Riv riders and a few even post here. This Saturday I"m doing a fun, casual ride around L.A. to eat donuts, talk music, and nerd out on bicycles. The description I posted to my friends is below. Thanks! -- I lov

Re: [RBW] My new 2021 Rivendell CLEM KADIDDLEHOPPER bicycle

2022-09-26 Thread Richard Rose
It’s a Pletscher stand. It’s really handy - and I hate kickstands. Or I thought I did.:) Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 26, 2022, at 2:57 PM, Kim Hetzel wrote: > >  > Hi Richard, > > I thank-you so much for sharing a picture of your Clem Smith Jr. "L" bicycle > with the option of seeing more

Re: [RBW] My new 2021 Rivendell CLEM KADIDDLEHOPPER bicycle

2022-09-26 Thread Richard Rose
Ohio, yes. Toledo specifically. The Masi and other road bike pics are of bikes in my temporary custody. I am trying to sell them for a deceased friends daughters. The Masi did sell. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 26, 2022, at 2:57 PM, Kim Hetzel wrote: > >  > Hi Richard, > > I thank-you so mu

Re: [RBW] Re: Do you Rapid Rise? (Share pics and thoughts)

2022-09-26 Thread J J
Thanks for sending the excerpts, Eric! Super interesting to read Grant’s thoughts so early on. That was the seed that led to him to the wild idea of designing and then manufacturing his own low normal RDs. On Monday, September 26, 2022 at 4:10:07 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > I was readin

[RBW] Re: FS Stem: Nitto Fillet FacePlater -Quill - 25.4 (CR60-3F) 60mm

2022-09-26 Thread Lyman Labry
$148.00 On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 1:56 PM Lyman Labry wrote: > I goofed ordering this sexy Nitto stem without really thinking the process > through. It just arrived from Rivendell and is in un-opened plastic > sleeve. I can’t use it. Maybe it can be returned but maybe someone is in > need of thi

Re: [RBW] WTB/ISO: Nitto Technomic Deluxe

2022-09-26 Thread Todd G
I specified in the first post, but looking for a 26mm clamp. On Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 2:17:54 PM UTC-7 Todd G wrote: > Bumping this thread again. After running a 100mm for a month or so, I > think I’d like to try a 90mm Technomic Deluxe. > > If you’ve got one that you’d like to move

Re: [RBW] WTB/ISO: Nitto Technomic Deluxe

2022-09-26 Thread Todd G
Also open to a 90mm Pearl. I don’t necessarily need the longer quill of the Technomics, so If you have a Pearl that would work out just fine. On Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 2:17:54 PM UTC-7 Todd G wrote: > Bumping this thread again. After running a 100mm for a month or so, I > think I’d li

[RBW] Re: Ride report: Blue Ridge loop

2022-09-26 Thread Eric Marth
Good points, brokebike! I was a bit loopy getting out the door that morning :) On Monday, September 26, 2022 at 2:34:02 PM UTC-4 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > Re: the Nano Puff, I currently own two jackets (hooded and non-hooded), > and the vest. I've long considered the Nano Puff hoodie to be on

Re: [RBW] My new 2021 Rivendell CLEM KADIDDLEHOPPER bicycle

2022-09-26 Thread Kim Hetzel
Hi Doug, I thank-you for sharing a picture of your Clem Smith Jr. "L" bicycle. Looks really cool. Yes, I, too, have been riding mostly on asphalt pavement. However, I will be riding on dirt trails soon, building back my strength. It is nice to know that this bike is an ATB. Just what I wanted.

Re: [RBW] My new 2021 Rivendell CLEM KADIDDLEHOPPER bicycle

2022-09-26 Thread Kim Hetzel
Hi Richard, I thank-you so much for sharing a picture of your Clem Smith Jr. "L" bicycle with the option of seeing more on your Instagram account. It is very comforting to know that we are both seniors and share the expressions of comfort and love of this bicycle in many ways. You have experien

[RBW] FS Stem: Nitto Fillet FacePlater -Quill - 25.4 (CR60-3F) 60mm

2022-09-26 Thread Lyman Labry
I goofed ordering this sexy Nitto stem without really thinking the process through. It just arrived from Rivendell and is in un-opened plastic sleeve. I can’t use it. Maybe it can be returned but maybe someone is in need of this beautiful example of Nitto craftsmanship? Thanks, Lyman in ATX --

[RBW] Re: Ride report: Blue Ridge loop

2022-09-26 Thread Brian Turner
Re: the Nano Puff, I currently own two jackets (hooded and non-hooded), and the vest. I've long considered the Nano Puff hoodie to be one of the best, most essential pieces of outdoor gear I have ever owned. That said, I cannot ride in one, or do anything strenuous in one for very long... even

[RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

2022-09-26 Thread Kim Hetzel
I remember very clearly back in the 70's before the craze of wanting a touring bicycle to travel across the United States, owning a racing bike with full Campagnolo Nuevo Record componetry on it was a huge fade. When I bought my 1973 Cilo Sprintx bicycle, it had very thing Campagnolo Nuevo Re

[RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

2022-09-26 Thread 'John Phillips' via RBW Owners Bunch
I have used Paul Racers, Touring & Neo-Retro Cantilevers and Moto-lites. I like them all. I found them to be easy to set up & easy to adjust, and that's without much experience at all, just watched some Youtube videos and read the information & advice given & shared here by much more experienced

[RBW] Re: WTB: 65cm Clem H (or something similar)

2022-09-26 Thread Matthew Williams
Clem L 64cm $800 Eugene, OR https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/d/eugene-rivendell-clem-frameset-64cm/7538553867.html -- 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, se

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Clem H 59 cm in Grilver

2022-09-26 Thread Daman Kumar
Of course I missed something. I’d ideally like to sell the bike as a complete. But, if you’re just interested in the frame, I’m open to that as well. Make me an offer! Daman On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 9:43 AM Daman Kumar wrote: > A few more! > > On Monday, September 26, 2022 at 9:41:09 AM UTC-7 Da

[RBW] Re: FOR SALE : SRAM CARBON FIBER BRAKE LEVERS

2022-09-26 Thread 'Charlie' via RBW Owners Bunch
SOLD On Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 6:53:50 PM UTC-4 pi...@gmail.com wrote: > I have these on my Roadini, and they're the best. Highly recommend. I was > very worried that Campagnolo had discontinued their carbon brake levers, > but the SRAMs are just as comfortable. Brake levers are the only

Re: [RBW] Re: Roaduno substitute for a while...

2022-09-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
Chris That's my own home made decaleur. My handlebar bag has Ortlieb Pannier hardware bolted to it and my decaleur presents a bar for the pannier hardware to hand onto. I did not bend the stays on the 32F. The unmodified 32F fit directly on my fork, as intended. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito,

[RBW] FS: Riv Sackville Medium Grid Gray

2022-09-26 Thread Michael Ullmer
Catch and release for this one. I bought it from a list memeber a few weeks back hoping to fit it on my new (to me) Trek 520 SS. I mistakenly didn't measure the distance between my saddle rack, and unfortunately this one is too short. I bought for $155 shipped, offering it here for the same pri

[RBW] Re: YOUR BACK SHRINKING

2022-09-26 Thread lconley
I am 66 and 5 months - reached SS "full retirement age" last month but I am still riding drops and flat bars (and working). Riding upright is the most uncomfortable thing for me. Drops and flat bars takes some weight off of my butt - I am overweight. I hate the "tippy" feeling of sitting upright

[RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

2022-09-26 Thread greenteadrinkers
IMO Paul brake levers are 100% worth the cost. On a bike, the brake lever is a high human touchpoint. For me the user experience with the PL is so high, no matter the build, if I can afford it, I would always spec PL's. Scott On Monday, September 26, 2022 at 7:22:28 AM UTC-4 ascpgh wrote: > Th

Re: [RBW] YOUR BACK SHRINKING

2022-09-26 Thread Richard Rose
I (&67) have discovered that I can still ride drops, but I choose not to. I had kind of gravitated to a more upright position & am now “full monty” with the Clem. Recently several traditional road bikes fell into my temporary stewardship. Most are too big for me but there is this one - a drop de

Re: [RBW] My new 2021 Rivendell CLEM KADIDDLEHOPPER bicycle

2022-09-26 Thread Kim Hetzel
Hi rmro, I turned 67 this past April. I have yet to take it off road and find out what type of animal it is; meaning how it handles. Have you taken your Clem off road ? I am growing to love it more and more each time I ride it. What color is your Clem Jr. L ? Do you have pictures to share ? T

Re: [RBW] YOUR BACK SHRINKING

2022-09-26 Thread James Valiensi
Hi, I noticed that shorter stems felt better. I measured my height and I think I lost an inch or more (I’m 59). So, the shorter stem makes since, but my saddle height hasn’t changed. Before the pandemic my favorite bike had the bars about 4” lower than the saddle. At the end of the ride, it fel

Re: [RBW] My new 2021 Rivendell CLEM KADIDDLEHOPPER bicycle

2022-09-26 Thread Richard Rose
Congrats on your acquisition of a Clem. I got mine last January & turned 67 in June. Never been more comfortable on a bike, and I’ve had a few in my nearly 5 decades of riding. You are going to love it - the perfect do almost everything bicycle. Enjoy! Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 26, 2022, a

[RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

2022-09-26 Thread ascpgh
They are to me but that asks me to explore non-linear scalars to defend. Spreadsheets might produce answers that differ from mine, I tend to value the non-linear observations about things also. I like bike things, I enjoy riding them, the interactions with and company of others who do so as wel