Re: [RBW] Re: Last Gus and Susie, 1/12/23, 3est

2023-01-13 Thread Kim Hetzel
Upon removing the chain, I read the markings of KMC. I noticed that the chain had a lot of slideways play and bend to it. It looked pretty worn. Interesting, Joe that you discovered that your chain was on backasswords. Kim Hetzel Yelm, WA. On Friday, January 13, 2023 at 5:58:43 PM UTC-8

Re: [RBW] Re: Last Gus and Susie, 1/12/23, 3est

2023-01-13 Thread Joe Bernard
What brand of chain are you replacing? I had the jumping issues in the smallest cog on my custom for months, then I discovered Wipperman Connex chains use a directional quick-connect. Mine was backwards! On Friday, January 13, 2023 at 5:28:10 PM UTC-8 Kim Hetzel wrote: > > New chain? How many

Re: [RBW] Re: Fendering My Atlantis

2023-01-13 Thread Luke Hendrickson
Scott – I ordered the Flat 65 yesterday after some consideration. I hope it’ll arrive by Tuesday or Wednesday of next week at which time I’ll hurriedly mount them. I think minimal modification will be necessary though I worry about reduced coverage due to their shape. On Friday, January 13,

[RBW] Re: Very short reach drop bar, not too wide, gives a relatively normal hood position, and has anormal (not anatomic) bend?

2023-01-13 Thread 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Nitto M186 STI, 80mm reach & 122mm drop Nitto M151AAF, 78mm reach & 128mm drop Nitto Neat MOD 104, 65mm reach & 140mm drop Raech/Drop are C-C dimensions John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 5:06:34 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > Is there any bar

Re: [RBW] Re: Last Gus and Susie, 1/12/23, 3est

2023-01-13 Thread Kim Hetzel
New chain? How many miles on the one you have?... Hi Richard, I do not know exactly. I am the third owner within a year from purchasing it in mid-September of 2022. I been having chain jumping issues. I changed out the rear cassette to new one; a SunRace 11-40T recently. That did not

Re: [RBW] Re: Last Gus and Susie, 1/12/23, 3est

2023-01-13 Thread Richard Rose
New chain? How many miles on the one you have?Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 13, 2023, at 7:23 PM, Kim Hetzel wrote:Richard... I am right there with you Kim. I suspect Rivendell will keep this model around indefinitely. It’s very unique in the lineup & is pretty darn perfect. Long live the Clem!I

Re: [RBW] FS: Rambouillet 58cm Orange

2023-01-13 Thread Ahmed Elgasseir
Love this! What’s your height and PBH? I’m wondering if I can pull this off. I normally ride a 55. Ahmed On Fri, Jan 13, 2023 at 2:37 PM Ben Adrian wrote: > Early 2000's Rivendell Rambouillet 58cm frame (Grant from Rivendell swears > this is my size, but I'm a corgi with a long torso and short

Re: [RBW] Re: Last Gus and Susie, 1/12/23, 3est

2023-01-13 Thread Kim Hetzel
Richard... I am right there with you Kim. I suspect Rivendell will keep this model around indefinitely. It’s very unique in the lineup & is pretty darn perfect. Long live the Clem! I hope that time will prove it being so. Grant has designed some very awesome bikes in recent years. The Clem is one

Re: [RBW] Which Paul brakes for a Quickbeam or Simple One?

2023-01-13 Thread iamkeith
DIa Compe 287V still seems to be readily available. On Friday, January 13, 2023 at 5:15:26 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > To fully clean and purge all residual nuances for this discussion of the > bestPaul brakes for one's bike: Question: What are the several options for > long-pull road

Re: [RBW] Which Paul brakes for a Quickbeam or Simple One?

2023-01-13 Thread Patrick Moore
To fully clean and purge all residual nuances for this discussion of the bestPaul brakes for one's bike: Question: What are the several options for long-pull road levers? Long ago it was Tektro and Cane Creek long-pull road levers, and I used both, but that was circa 2012 when I first built my

Re: [RBW] Re: Last Gus and Susie, 1/12/23, 3est

2023-01-13 Thread Richard Rose
I am right there with you Kim. I suspect Rivendell will keep this model around indefinitely. It’s very unique in the lineup & is pretty darn perfect. Long live the Clem!Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 13, 2023, at 6:27 PM, Kim Hetzel wrote:With this discussion about Gus and Susie bikes about that they

Re: [RBW] Re: Last Gus and Susie, 1/12/23, 3est

2023-01-13 Thread Kim Hetzel
With this discussion about Gus and Susie bikes about that they will be more than likely to be very sought after bikes down the road as time goes on, I ask, do you think that the Clem Smith Jr. models "H" and "L" are to going to follow the of suits ? As a senior male person owning a Clem Smith

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Nitto, Rene Herse, Shimano XT, Clipper Crankset, etc

2023-01-13 Thread Jared Wilson
All sold or pending, thanks for your interest! Jared On Monday, January 2, 2023 at 2:38:00 PM UTC-8 Jared Wilson wrote: > *Remaining:* > > Nitto RBW51 rack, with diving board, slight bend in one strut at the end - > *$110* > > Selle SMP TRK medium, basically new, put about 2 miles on, like my

Re: [RBW] WTB: Suntour seat post clamp

2023-01-13 Thread Jared Wilson
I'm glad to hear! On Friday, January 13, 2023 at 1:08:16 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote: > Sorry, Jared, it has been claimed. > > On Fri, Jan 13, 2023 at 1:56 PM Jared Wilson wrote: > >> Patrick, >> >> I'll take you up on that if Eric isn't interested. >> >> -Jared >> >> On Friday, January 13,

[RBW] OT: question about high-capacity & rugged external storage drives

2023-01-13 Thread Patrick Moore
1. Thanks for the list's indulgence. 2. Please reply off list. I do fine with a 1 tb external hdd, but my daughter wants terrabytes of storage for her film projects, so a couple of questions. I've done preliminary reading. a. Is a ssd always better than a hdd for ruggedness? Daughter tends to

[RBW] FS: Rambouillet 58cm Orange

2023-01-13 Thread Ben Adrian
Early 2000's Rivendell Rambouillet 58cm frame (Grant from Rivendell swears this is my size, but I'm a corgi with a long torso and short legs  ), Orange and Cream finish, lots of small paint dings, some touch-up paint from a previous owner, small top tube dent. Everything works great and it

Re: [RBW] Which Paul brakes for a Quickbeam or Simple One?

2023-01-13 Thread JohnS
Thank you Joe, I'll have to consider the Motolites for my next bike rebuild. JohnS On Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 10:31:51 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > I think there's one call for Motolites in this thread so I'm throwing down > a second one. They're great, I love them, they should be the

Re: [RBW] WTB: Suntour seat post clamp

2023-01-13 Thread Patrick Moore
Sorry, Jared, it has been claimed. On Fri, Jan 13, 2023 at 1:56 PM Jared Wilson wrote: > Patrick, > > I'll take you up on that if Eric isn't interested. > > -Jared > > On Friday, January 13, 2023 at 11:21:17 AM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote: > >> I've got a Campagnolo QR seat clamp that is far

Re: [RBW] WTB: Suntour seat post clamp

2023-01-13 Thread Jared Wilson
Patrick, I'll take you up on that if Eric isn't interested. -Jared On Friday, January 13, 2023 at 11:21:17 AM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote: > I've got a Campagnolo QR seat clamp that is far better than any Japanese > one that you can have for postage if you want it. Someone gave it to me > some

Re: [RBW] Craigslist (and others) Bikes For Sale: 3

2023-01-13 Thread Matthew Williams
I called, the frameset is a 58cm A. Homer Hilsen. While I was on the phone, they were closing the deal on the Hunqapillar with someone here! > On Jan 13, 2023, at 9:25 AM, Eliot Balogh wrote: > > I think they had a 58cm frameset too. Appaloosa maybe ? > > On Fri, Jan 13, 2023 at 6:45 AM

Re: [RBW] Re: Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-01-13 Thread Patrick Moore
I like those "real world" photos of your Clem. On Sun, Jan 8, 2023 at 7:29 AM Dorothy C wrote: > Mine aren’t so glamorous as the beautiful shots others have posted in this > thread, but this was my Tuesday night ride this past week to catch the LA > Metrolink train from Chatstworth to Simi

Re: [RBW] Re: Very short reach drop bar, not too wide, gives a relatively normal hood position, and has anormal (not anatomic) bend?

2023-01-13 Thread Patrick Moore
Max and George: Thank you. But resolution pending for offer for Hover bar. On Thu, Jan 12, 2023 at 12:32 PM George Schick wrote: > Patrick - are you spec'ing a 31.8 clamp size because you're going to use > the bars with possibly a threadless stem with a 4-bolt bar clamp? If so, > it's too bad

[RBW] Re: ISO banana connectors (M and F) or small spade connectors

2023-01-13 Thread Patrick Moore
Laing and Ray: Thank you. If an off-list offer does not turn into things, then I will look both of these sources up. Meanwhile they'll go to my archive. On Fri, Jan 13, 2023 at 12:13 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > Velolumino is still out of the banana connectors, and I'm still looking > for 2 pairs

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto quill-clamp front brake housing stop

2023-01-13 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks, Garth and Steve. I've considered that before, principally to avoid the causes of shudder, but the biplane crown is not drilled, and I expect (have not peered under the hood) that the requested-beefy under-crown threaded fender boss will interfere with any bolt run through any hole I drill

[RBW] Re: ISO banana connectors (M and F) or small spade connectors

2023-01-13 Thread Mr. Ray
You can buy the Supernova version (cold crimp). They cost a bit more but are available at Peter White Cycles. He also has the 2.8mm spade connectors. On Friday, January 13, 2023 at 2:13:29 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > Velolumino is still out of the banana connectors, and I'm still looking

[RBW] Re: ISO banana connectors (M and F) or small spade connectors

2023-01-13 Thread lconley
Soma sells the male and female 2.8mm Busch & Mueller connectors and has them in stock as of right now. Laing On Friday, January 13, 2023 at 2:13:29 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > Velolumino is still out of the banana connectors, and I'm still looking > for 2 pairs (ie, 2X male + female), or

[RBW] ISO banana connectors (M and F) or small spade connectors

2023-01-13 Thread Patrick Moore
Velolumino is still out of the banana connectors, and I'm still looking for 2 pairs (ie, 2X male + female), or ditto for *small* spade connectors -- VL offers 2.8 mm but no male ones: so, 2X 2.8mm spade connectors, male + female. Happy to pay outrageous unit retail, tho' also happy to pay less.

[RBW] Re: FS: Baggins Boxy Bag and Nitto F15

2023-01-13 Thread Eric Marth
Sold, instantly. Thanks! On Friday, January 13, 2023 at 12:41:29 PM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote: > [image: IMG_4809.jpg] > > Hello all — I have a green waxed canvas Baggins Boxy Bag for sale. Asking > $125 net to me plus shipping to you. Payment via PayPal Friends & Family or > Venmo. Please

[RBW] WTB MUSA Atlantis 59 (650B) or 58 (700C)

2023-01-13 Thread Bob
Happy Friday the 13th. You have been holding on to your Waterford-made Atlantis, thinking you might one day sell it. I have been lamenting my failure to buy one for fifteen years. Shall we make a deal? I'm looking for a 59 cm 650B Atlantis (as listed in the ca. 2016 RBW geometry chart). I'd

Re: [RBW] Re: Last Gus and Susie, 1/12/23, 3est

2023-01-13 Thread Richard Rose
C & L cycles in Montréal have a large lime olive Susie complete.Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 13, 2023, at 12:00 PM, Paul M wrote:Looks like Crust bikes still has a XL (59cm) Lime-Olive Susie Longbolts in stock. This size uses a 31.8mm top tube diameter unlike the smaller models that use a 28.6 top

Re: [RBW] Re: Craigslist (and others) Bikes For Sale: 3

2023-01-13 Thread Eliot Balogh
I think they had a 58cm frameset too. Appaloosa maybe ? On Fri, Jan 13, 2023 at 6:45 AM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! < jonasandle...@gmail.com> wrote: > RivSister Joyce, how can this be? I’m completely shocked. Especially > because both of those models rarely go for sale, and there they are, like >

Re: [RBW] Re: Fendering My Atlantis

2023-01-13 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
What did you discover? Did you by chance try the Flat 65? On Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 09:42:36 AM MST, Luke Hendrickson wrote: Man, wonderful info about the 74s – thank you for taking the time to relay that. The above posted photos of them show a significant amount of

[RBW] Re: Last Gus and Susie, 1/12/23, 3est

2023-01-13 Thread Brian Turner
I agree, Joe. I suspect these bikes will be among those highly sought-after, storied Rivendells - maybe soon, maybe further down the road, but I think your assessment is right on the money. On Friday, January 13, 2023 at 12:14:48 AM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > Hehe, it's not even an accurate

[RBW] FS: SON 32h 6V-3W K179 Dynamo Hub

2023-01-13 Thread Michael Ullmer
SON 32h 6V-3W K179 Dynamo Hub - $125 plus shipping --I bought this for a wheel build but ended up going a different route. No skewer. Pics here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/fFMHJ82BWiURZkHD8 Mike in Minneapolis -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Craigslist (and others) Bikes For Sale: 3

2023-01-13 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
RivSister Joyce, how can this be? I’m completely shocked. Especially because both of those models rarely go for sale, and there they are, like diamonds, glinting amongst the coal. Wow. Good finds! On Friday, January 13, 2023 at 1:17:17 AM UTC-5 JAS wrote: > I stopped by Recycled Cycles tonight

[RBW] WTB/ISO Berthoud Mente or Aubisque saddle

2023-01-13 Thread Brian Turner
This may be a tall order, but if anyone is sitting on one of these wider Berthoud models in either a black or dark brown color and would like to part with it, I'd be interested! thanks! Brian -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto quill-clamp front brake housing stop

2023-01-13 Thread Steven Sweedler
Using the fork crown mounted brake stops also seems to completely eliminate brake shudder. Steve On Fri, Jan 13, 2023 at 5:00 AM Garth wrote: > You know Patrick, the Tektro 1277A fork mounted cable stops allow for a > unfettered cable and housing run, just like a caliper brake. The silver >

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto quill-clamp front brake housing stop

2023-01-13 Thread Garth
You know Patrick, the Tektro 1277A fork mounted cable stops allow for a unfettered cable and housing run, just like a caliper brake. The silver ones seem to be unfavored in the US market, but are available from European retailers and even imported on ebay. Dia Compe and Origin8 make variation