[RBW] Re: PSA: Watch our for scammers in the group

2023-04-10 Thread Conway Bennett
Yes, lots of lurkers here. I recently have had issues with questionable PayPal payments and having unknown quantities ask a bunch of questions about FS: items then disappear. I actually prefer just selling on eBay now because of the grief associated with the list. On Sunday, April 9, 2023 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for: 55 cm Platypus for friend

2023-04-10 Thread Doug H.
Custom color! Can you give us a hint? I can't wait to see photos. Doug On Monday, April 10, 2023 at 12:35:34 AM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: > This is so exciting!!! I look forward to seeing pics and perhaps hearing > a story. > > On Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 1:38:23 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!

[RBW] Re: PSA: Watch our for scammers in the group

2023-04-10 Thread Johnny Alien
I was aware that anyone could view the forums but I (wrongly) assumed that only members could post or message other members. On Monday, April 10, 2023 at 7:59:57 AM UTC-4 captaincon...@gmail.com wrote: > Yes, lots of lurkers here. I recently have had issues with questionable > PayPal payments

[RBW] Re: PSA: Watch our for scammers in the group

2023-04-10 Thread Ryan
I thought you had to be vetted by Cyclofiend Jim,who I assume still administers this list, before you could post. If I just browse this list without signing on to it with my Google account, I cannot see anyone's profile with their email. If I sign on to post, I can see email addresses...however

[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm Roadini with great build

2023-04-10 Thread James
Bump on this. Lots of interest but no follow-through On Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 9:27:04 PM UTC-4 James wrote: > -- 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 e

[RBW] Re: PSA: Watch our for scammers in the group

2023-04-10 Thread Joe Bernard
For the record I've never had this problem and I've sold a ton of stuff here over the years. I try to describe my parts and pricing clearly and post photos, I'll get a couple questions - usually them trying to work out if the item will fit their use case well - and it sells or they bow out. Not

[RBW] Re: PSA: Watch our for scammers in the group

2023-04-10 Thread Joe Mullins
I’ve never had problems with members here but I have been reached out by names I don’t recognize. Usually they just ended up never responding. I think they fell under the lurker/non-participant category and not the unknown scammer category. I’m a member of another forum that is HUGE. Too big f

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Wolbis/Susie

2023-04-10 Thread Ryan Frahm
$1600 + shipping for the frameset. Tosco and FacePlater sold. Cranks still available. 172 2 piece Silver crank 32/22 with like new Race Face BB. Less than 500 miles on the crank, all cleaned and ready. On Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 9:27:38 AM UTC-7 Ryan Frahm wrote: > Frameset still available

[RBW] Re: PSA: Watch our for scammers in the group

2023-04-10 Thread J J
I sold the Blue Lug bucket hat to a list member, and was sorry to hear you were subjected to that, Johnny. I’ve bought and sold a decent number of items since I’ve been hanging out here and I've never had any problems either way. Nothing even hinted of a scam attempt. I try to err on the side

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Watch our for scammers in the group

2023-04-10 Thread Patrick Moore
I'm surprised at this, having bought and sold many times on this list (and even much more on the Boblist) with no problems I can remember except 2 or 3 instances of excited people piping up ME! ME! ME! upon a FS announcement and then never replying to your email replies. Conway, can you elaborate

[RBW] FS: Sam Hillborne 51cm HiHo Silver F+F new in box

2023-04-10 Thread Taylor M
Hi all, Happy Spring! Up for sale is a new Sam Hillborne 51cm in HiHo Silver from the most recent run. Frame+fork was ordered from and shipped by Rivendell, and is still in the box. Happy to open up the box and take photos for serious inquiries. Asking $1750 net to me. Located in the Boston a

Re: [RBW] That 7-speed 13-42 cassette

2023-04-10 Thread RichS
Hello Jason, If this helps, I have the 13-34 Jim cassette paired with a 46x34 crank, Deore LX rear der and a Claris in the front. Friction shifted. Works just fine. Best, Rich in ATL On Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 9:04:21 PM UTC-4 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > Hello. I recently built up my Gus with

[RBW] WTB Large Rosco Baby in the next 12 months

2023-04-10 Thread maxcr
Hi Everyone, We've got a little one on the way and I've started thinking about a bike for a Thule Yepp mini front seat without knee interference to ride next summer! I have pretty long legs for my 5'11" height - pbh of 90.5 so I always look for bikes with short-ish top tubes or use very short

[RBW] Re: WTB Large Rosco Baby in the next 12 months

2023-04-10 Thread lconley
I have a Clementine and a Rosco Baby. BIG, BIG difference. The Rosco Baby Effective Top Tube is about 4-1/2 inches longer that the Clementine. 725mm for the Rosco Baby 52cm, 610mm for the Clementine 52cm. The current Clem may be slightly different than the original Clementine, but not 4-1/2 inc

Re: [RBW] Re: San Francisco to Arcata touring recommendations

2023-04-10 Thread jamin orrall
thanks everyone for the information, I am rethinking now and may take the coast starlight to Redding or Shasta and ride to Arcata from there, if anyone has any tips on roads or campgrounds it would be greatly appreciated! On Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 3:01:48 PM UTC-7 sin...@msn.com wrote: > No

[RBW] PSA Analog Super Secret Sale

2023-04-10 Thread maxcr
FYI The good folks at analog cycles are running their secret sale, tons of goodies. A few things I saw that might be of interest here include some discounted Nitto racks and mounts as well as some cerakoated bottle cages, Bitex hubs, etc. Check out their instagram bio page for the link: https:

[RBW] Re: WTB Large Rosco Baby in the next 12 months

2023-04-10 Thread Slin
Laing is right that the latest Clem L has a much longer top tube than the Clementine, but it's not 4.5 inches longer. Max - Bosco bars are a great for getting more space for you and the baby. Sizing up on a Clem for me has worked great to get space for my knees with the baby up front too. On M

[RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

2023-04-10 Thread Slin
Guy - Those are some great bikes, I wish I could help slim down the herd, but my frame size is smaller. Is there a story for how you ended up with so many 2022 bikes? S On Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 2:54:17 PM UTC-7 leva...@gmail.com wrote: > I have way too much overlap in my quiver: > > 20

[RBW] FS: Rene Herse Snoqualmie Pass 700x44, Vintage White Industries/Sugino Crankset

2023-04-10 Thread JW
Hey groups, Couple things for your consideration. *RH Snoqualmie Pass Tires*, 700x44, endurance casing, great condition, only a couple hundred miles at most. Will include some tubes I think work fine. *$105/shipped in CONUS* *Vintage White Industries/Sugino manufactured crankset*, 175mm. 44/36

[RBW] Re: FS: Rene Herse Snoqualmie Pass 700x44, Vintage White Industries/Sugino Crankset

2023-04-10 Thread JW
Tires claimed, thanks! On Monday, April 10, 2023 at 2:41:29 PM UTC-7 JW wrote: > Hey groups, > > Couple things for your consideration. > > *RH Snoqualmie Pass Tires*, 700x44, endurance casing, great condition, > only a couple hundred miles at most. Will include some tubes I think work > fine. >

[RBW] Re: That 7-speed 13-42 cassette

2023-04-10 Thread Slin
JS - For a few months now, I've been using the 13-42 on my Clem with the stock 38/24 chain rings. I've rarely switched to the 24, so if I were setting it up again, I'd be comfortable using it as a 1x. 90% of my use is hauling kids over small hills in SF, and a bit of trail riding. I'd say it

[RBW] Re: FS: Spring Cleaning: Bags, Brakes, Crank, etc.

2023-04-10 Thread Andrew Turner
Here's an updated list: *Royal Gran Compe 400 Brakeset:* Black with low miles but could use some new brake pads) $65 *Sackville SaddleSack ExtraSmall:* Brown with a small tear in the top middle from where I had an external battery wired through to a handlebar light. I've somehow lost the leat

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Spring Cleaning: Bags, Brakes, Crank, etc.

2023-04-10 Thread John Dewey
Andrew, I’ll grab the 5000s if still available. Jock Dewey On Mon, Apr 10, 2023 at 7:38 PM Andrew Turner wrote: > Here's an updated list: > *Royal Gran Compe 400 Brakeset:* Black with low miles but could use some > new brake pads) > $65 > > *Sackville SaddleSack ExtraSmall:* Brown with a small

[RBW] Re: WTB Large Rosco Baby in the next 12 months

2023-04-10 Thread Joe Mullins
FWIW, I spoke to Will about the Rosco Baby and he told me the new Clem's are the closest thing to them. Big difference being that tubes in the Rosco Baby are burlier. Joe in Los Angeles On Monday, April 10, 2023 at 4:52:52 PM UTC-7 maxcr wrote: > Thanks Laing, Slin and Paul! > > In 2016 Riv l