Re: [RBW] Re: FS Dyno lights, SON and B

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[RBW] Re: FS: 54ish Bleriot in Massachusetts

I think their measurements are off. That looks to be a 51cm frame. Its for sure not a 55cm and I used to own a 53 and that looks a touch smaller. On Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 9:22:13 PM UTC-4 mike goldman wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Summer Riding Photos 2023

This is the kind of "wetland" off-pavement countryside that I envy, notably firm dirt or gravel and green on each side. OTOH, I don't envy the humidity. But oh, to have miles of *firm* dirt to ride on with 42s or 44s! I use "wetland" rather hyperbolically. The arch photo (and others too) is also

[RBW] Fenders on Clem and gravel bikes

On Sun, Jun 4, 2023 at 12:50 PM Ted Durant wrote: *1. Can I keep my VO wavy fenders on a gravel bike? Yes, but do you really want to? They'll limit your tire choice and it'll sound like you're shaking a soda (pop) can (let's please not pollute the thread with that discussion) full of rocks all

Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

On Sun, Jun 4, 2023 at 12:50 PM Ted Durant wrote: > 1. Can I keep my VO wavy fenders on a gravel bike? > > > Yes, but do you really want to? They'll limit your tire choice and it'll > sound like you're shaking a soda (pop) can (let's please not pollute the > thread with that discussion) full

Re: [RBW] Snoqualmie Pass substitute

Thanks for that; I found the listing and emailed Jeff. Can anyone here compare the SSV SL and RHSP EL in terms of quality of rolling "feel," ease and above all *security* of tubeless setup on tubeless rims? How wide are they in real life? (And on what width of rim?) Thanks. On Sun, Jun 4, 2023

[RBW] FS: 54ish Bleriot in Massachusetts

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Re: [RBW] Snoqualmie Pass substitute

Search back a couple of days. Jeff posted these Soma Supple Vitesse 48mm tires here on RBW list. [RBW] Re: FS: Soma Supple Vitesse SL 700 x 48 Tires (Pair) On Saturday, 3 June 2023 at 11:23:58 UTC-5 jeffbog...@hotmail.com wrote: Great condition, < 100 miles. These are the superlight casing,

[RBW] Snoqualmie Pass substitute

Segueing off Leah's thread: can anyone recommend a 44 to 48 mm tire as or almost as light and supple as the RH Snoqualmie Pass Extralight? For the 1st Matthews, pavement, gravel, and sand. I don't need not stinking knobs, but will be happy to entertain their suggestion if the tire is ditto as

Re: [RBW] FS: Sackville Trunksacks, Olive & Khaki

Jacob: Good evening. Any news on shpping the kakhi rack trunk? Thanks, Patrick On Wed, May 24, 2023 at 12:32 PM Jacob Kersey wrote: > Hello RBW bunchers, > > Found a pair of forgotten small Rivendell/Sackville Trunksacks in the back > of my closet, can't see myself using these much in the

[RBW] FS: fillet brazer Bullmooses

I have some RBW x Nitto fillet brazed Bullmoose bars. These are out of stock and no longer on the side. The TIG'ed ones are $195 + tax and shipping. Selling my nice condition used for $180 shipt (less for locals in LA/OC). Fotos . Or trade for

[RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

Another suggestion if you *must* use fenders on gravel is to install the ones SKS makes out of some kind of recycled plastic material. They won't completely eliminate the noise you get from tiny rocks being picked up by knobby tires, but they *will* reduce it significantly over the metal ones.

Re: [RBW] Re: FS Paul Component parts

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[RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

My current favorite set of tires for gravel is the Panasonic-made Bruce Gordon Rock ‘n Road, in size 700 x 43 on my Surly Cross X Check. The largest size tire that I dare run on that Surly. BG’s are also available in 48’s in both 700 c and 650 b rims. I also don’t use fenders for fear of

[RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

A contrarian POV from a committed Fender Freak who says if you want fenders - Go For It! I've been riding gravel fire roads and moderate single track in the Southern Appalachians on bikes with aluminum fenders for several years now and would be loath to give them up, even though they

[RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

I heartily agree with Laing, above :) Strip it down, go big with the tires. Looks like you're racked and fendered on your other bikes. I think Grant's emphasis on racks, bag and fenders is a suggestion for having *one hyper-*practical bike that can handle many situations. When you have

[RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

On Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 3:15:22 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: I love pavement. But I’ve been on two gravel rides in the last month and I rode a Platy either time and it wasn’t my favorite for that bike. But, I have my old 2019 52 cm Clem L, and it doesn’t have a dedicated

[RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

What I have learned from this thread: Picking tires is like picking saddles. It's different for everybody! On Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 1:15:22 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > I love pavement. But I’ve been on two gravel rides in the last month and I > rode a Platy either time and

Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

1. Remove bags and fenders. 2. Install Rene Herse 27.5 x 2.2 Umtanum Ridge tires with Endurance casings with tubes. 3. Ride. Fenders and off-pavement do not play well together in my way of thinking. If you insist on fenders, use non-knobby tires (27.5 x 48 Switchback Hills with Endurance

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Summer Riding Photos 2023

Love that masonry arch! On Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 9:28:47 AM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > A few from our ride around Afton, VA yesterday > > [image: 230603 Crozet 11S.jpg] > > [image: 230603 Crozet 06S.jpg] > > On Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 11:31:34 AM UTC-4 DavidP wrote: > >> This morning

[RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

@Leah - Have you tried taking the Clem out on gravel rides, as-is? I've also got a Clem and Platy, so I'm curious to hear how you experience them differently on the same trails. S On Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 1:15:22 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > I love pavement. But I’ve

Re: [RBW] Re: FS Paul Component parts

What's left: Adjusters: (2) pair orange (1) pair gold (1) pair purple (3) pair silver (1) silver moon unit (1) funky monkey Klamper set On Sun, Jun 4, 2023 at 11:28 AM Alex Wirth <4824...@gmail.com> wrote: > (2) pair of the gold adjusters gone > (2) pair of red gone > (1) pair of orange

[RBW] Re: FS: 2 Gilles Berthoud Aspin saddles

Brown saddle still available! I found my extra Obenauf’s so I’ll throw in a jar of that. Only used once on his saddle when I got it. On Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 10:41:07 AM UTC-7 Ryan Frahm wrote: > Cork and cover sold. Brown still available! > > On Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 9:35:11 AM UTC-7

Re: [RBW] Re: FS Paul Component parts

(2) pair of the gold adjusters gone (2) pair of red gone (1) pair of orange gone On Sun, Jun 4, 2023 at 10:44 AM Alex Wirth <4824...@gmail.com> wrote: > (2) pair of the gold adjusters gone > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

If you want a larger footprint on that bike for gravel, I'd recommend Schwalbe Big Ben tires and add Flat Attack sealant to the tubes. Don't over think it. Marc On Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 4:15:22 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > I love pavement. But I’ve been on two gravel rides

[RBW] Re: FS Paul Component parts

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[RBW] Re: FS Dyno lights, SON and B

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Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

I was thinking the exact same thing. Story; I was running Gravelking SS  27.5 x 1.9” on the Clem set up tubeless. I did not realize these were considered “supple” tires - not unlike Ultradynamico tires. I experienced a tire rupture - the casing kind of “blew up” from the inside, resulting in a

Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

Leah, have you enjoyed your Ultradynamico Cava tires on your Platy? They just released a 27.5 x 2.2 version of the Cava that might be worth looking into for your Clem. Should give you much of the same ride quality but in a fatter, cushier package for gravel.On Jun 4, 2023, at 7:55 AM, Bicycle

Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

Wow, I have read these responses 3 times through. Lots of suggestions and information here, and I thank you. I had initially thought gravel riding required knobbies but it appears that is untrue - you can run slicks. I don’t like the idea of knobbies throwing rocks, so I’m heading away from

Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

Gravel is my favorite surface to ride on, and I would probably be content to ride exclusively on it, if I lived in an area with an extensive network of gravel roads. This is also one reason why I love riding rail trails so much, because so many of them consist of sone type of crushed gravel.My

Re: [RBW] FS solo Paul klamper, vintage Tektros, flasks

And flasks are gone…thanks All!! On Fri, Jun 2, 2023 at 11:37 AM Alex Wirth <4824...@gmail.com> wrote: > Last pair of tires are gone. TY! > > On Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 6:39:04 PM UTC-4 Alex Wirth wrote: > >> Tektros are gone. >> >> Still have the flasks and tires, feel free to make me an

[RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

I'm Team Knobbies but I don't know anything, including what y'all mean when you say a surface is gravel. I put something called Compass (Rene Herse) Pumpkin Ridges on recently and went riding on dirt and small rocks, it was fun. I didn't even crash! On Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 1:15:22 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: Orange Clem 59 (Sad Face emoji)

That was me, but I returned it. I think I felt like I had already overpaid and when it was damaged and they only offered a hundred dollars off, I sent it back. I have more money now and that one was a deal! Thanks for thinking of me. -Kiley -- You received this message because you are