[RBW] Re: Best baby bike seat?

2019-09-18 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
pic during a brief stop and finally document one of our usual evening loops. Enjoy! On Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 10:39:33 AM UTC-4, Coal Bee Rye Anne wrote: > I also have my Chocomoose bars installed on another partially built bike > in storage and might test the Yepp Mini with it

[RBW] Charlie H Gallop!

2019-09-11 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Single speed Appaloosa-like lugged frame. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this

[RBW] Anyone here running a Wald 139 on a rear rack?

2019-09-01 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Not yet, though it was briefly considered when exploring cargo carrying for my wife who did not care for handling with a front load (for the most part.) But we ended up trying something similar with a milk crate with mixed results. This was on her XS Velo Orange Camargue, which we picked up not

[RBW] Reduced market for used older bikes?

2019-08-31 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I’ve personally debated this same topic... not because I’ve been trying to sell without success but because I’ve had limited time (due to various factors) and have considered whether I’d be better off just loading up the car and making a bulk donation to a local co-op with misc stuff not

[RBW] 64 Clem L available for pre-order?

2019-08-28 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Hi Jim, That was the prior preorder for the completes that just landed and looks like they are mostly sold out already. on a recent newsletter they noted a limited # of framesets will be available but initially being withheld until all complete pre orders are fulfilled and shipped out in case

[RBW] Re: Dropbar width

2019-08-20 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Hi Chris, Another list member mentioned the RM-013 above. I'm 6'5" - 97pbh and tried a 48cm RM-013 but their sizing method is deceptive and different compared to Noodles and possibly other models. It's more like ~43cm at hoods, measuring 48cm at center to center of bar ends after flare. I

[RBW] Re: Recommend a film camera

2019-08-16 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Interestingly, I found myself wondering the same thing and for similar reasons. Upon further consideration I kind of found myself swinging back to the manual side of the equation and ended up recently selling some camera equipment I already had, possibly something I'll come to regret

Re: [RBW] Re: Shifting issues on 1st Gen Clementine

2019-08-13 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I still have the 1st Gen Sunrace shifters on my Clem and 2nd those that noted the ghost shifting in the rear my solution being the same as already mentioned... over/under shifting slightly and backing off to find the sweet spot. Definitely found a few in between gears with the mid range

[RBW] Re: tire sidewall separation

2019-08-12 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Makes me wonder if this was a similar occurrence on a prior set of specialized branded knobbies... Forget the model but they were lower end wire bead budget replacements from the early/mid aughts. I may or may not still have them around in storage to inspect further (can’t recall if they were

[RBW] Re: WTB: Shimano UN-55 driveside endcap

2019-07-29 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Good tip, Garth, thanks for clarifying and I therefore retract my recommendation for use with UN55. Come to think of it, I have no idea what model I specifically used it with as it was a few years back and still installed but must have been a UN54 or below as it definitely replaced a plastic

[RBW] Re: WTB: Shimano UN-55 driveside endcap

2019-07-26 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
If no offers present themselves look for one of these: https://problemsolversbike.com/products/drivetrain/up-cup_-_15973 I had to pick one up once to replace a cracked plastic cup. Brian Cole Lawrenceville NJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] The Wild and Wonderful World of Wald

2019-07-22 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I’ve used the stock adjustable length struts of the Clem Bosco basket aka Wald MultiFit with an old Raleigh using the bolt-on front axle attachment point and felt it was sturdy enough but did experience occasional flex with heavier loads. I also briefly installed a large Wald basket on one of

[RBW] Funny Blahg quote, Rivelo Film Ride

2019-07-20 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Ha! ... and now the speculation also begins on Hodges B. Gallop. I’m selfishly hoping it’d be equivalent to an Appabeam/Quickaloosa and available in a tall 64cm size... maybe with drum brakes though. Just kidding (about the drum brakes.). Haha. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Which Rivendell frame would you resurrect?

2019-07-17 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I'd love to see the Silver Gen. Quickbeam in Chameleon or Hunqa Green. I wasn't aware of Riv during the QB era but discovered them at the tail end of the SimpleOne. Had S1 been available in large sizes that would have likely been my first Rivendell. I now own a 65cm Clem H as my one an only

[RBW] Re: Preparing Riv for Baby

2019-06-18 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Lambbo, Congratulations on the baby and wishing you and your family the best! Our little boy is about to turn two next month and can't believe how quickly he's grown. I've used the Yepp Mini with great success, he loves being up front and center with a full view and make for great

[RBW] Re: FS (or WTT) Nitto RM-013 - 26.0/48cm (heat treated)

2019-05-23 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
.) On Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 11:21:32 AM UTC-4, Coal Bee Rye Anne wrote: > Short Version: > $80 shipped CONUS/Lower 48. Gently used, recently cleaned and ready to > move along. > > Long Version: > These are simply too narrow for me (~43cm at hoods, 48cm at center to > center

[RBW] Re: Any 90ish PBH folks riding a 52 Clem H?

2019-05-09 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I'm 6'5" with 97-ish PBH and ride a 65cm Clem H. I'm at the low for pbh range of the 65cm and high for the 59cm and have very little standover clearance on my 65cm but once I'm on it I couldn't imagine wanting the smaller one for most of MY riding... which mostly involves non-technical

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Clem L 64cm

2019-05-08 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Wait... another run of 64cm Clem L in summer 2019? Was that announced recently? I thought I've been up to date on all of their emails/blugs/blahgs but maybe I missed one somewhere.. or was that relayed only as inside info in response to a direct inquiry at Riv? My finances suggest I have no

[RBW] Re: FS/FT: Wool Knickers/Breeches

2019-05-06 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
PM sent with some potential trade items. Likely dependent on your size and spec preferences for bars/stem/etc. Brian Cole Lawrenceville, NJ On Monday, May 6, 2019 at 12:38:10 PM UTC-4, Eric Myers wrote: > I know it's a little late in the season, but I have 2 pairs of Wool > knickers/breeches

[RBW] Re: Velocity NoBS vs. Atlas?

2019-05-01 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Yes, exactly, if not for centerlock disc I probably wouldn't bother even thinking of it. I've had to deal with drilling out stuck and stripped torx bolts on an old 26" 6 bolt front disc hub. Ironically, this wheel was from an old 'comfort MTB' (marketed as a hybrid back when my wife first

Re: [RBW] Velocity NoBS vs. Atlas?

2019-04-30 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
And thank you, John, for sharing your experience with the NoBS rims. Sounds like they were a good fit for your adventure! It’s very possible I may end up just trying one of the $200 disc wheels in the interim and if that build doesn’t work out as a keeper I could sell the whole thing with the

[RBW] Re: Velocity NoBS vs. Atlas?

2019-04-30 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
greater usage of the generator wheel across a wider range of applications, is what I meant to say. On Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 3:55:09 PM UTC-4, Coal Bee Rye Anne wrote: > Thanks, Ian. I do appreciate the suggestion. One detail I excluded is > that my current mileage is limited an

[RBW] Re: Velocity NoBS vs. Atlas?

2019-04-30 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Thanks, Ian. I do appreciate the suggestion. One detail I excluded is that my current mileage is limited and does not actually justify a fleet of 4 bicycles. I'm also faced with a restricted budget and trying to avoid impulse or short term solutions that may end up costing more in the long

[RBW] Re: Velocity NoBS vs. Atlas?

2019-04-30 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Thank you, Patrick. Sounds like the no frills, NoBS rim could be just what I'm looking for. Also just to clarify for anyone reading that may be wondering how my aforementioned thru axle disc fork is "a more useful/versatile replacement fork"... I'm specifically referring to it's rack

[RBW] Velocity NoBS vs. Atlas?

2019-04-30 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
If I'm understanding correctly, it would appear the NoBS is the same extrusion as the Atlas but just lacking anodization/finish and eyelets. My interpretation of this is viewing the NoBS simply as an unrefined and more affordable/budget friendly Atlas. Are my assumptions accurate? Am I

[RBW] MTB Hunqapillar questions

2019-04-29 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I went from stock Bosco to Chocomoose to Jones 2.5 riser loop on my 65cm Clem and greatly prefer the shape/width of the Jones for most of my riding (which is non-technical multiple use paths with road and some technical single track sprinkled in.). This is with the 66cm wide Jones and leads me

[RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-25 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I was greatly tempted to buy one of the last remaining decal-less green 65cm Clem H frames and choose the over clear coat Clementine decals as a complement to my mustard Clem Smith Jr. badged 65cm Clem H. Unfortunately that was simply too indulgent and I just couldn’t (and still can’t) justify

[RBW] Re: FS: Bosco + Nitto Stem + Paul Brakes + Misha Grips

2019-04-22 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Hi Kiley, Apologies for the topic change but your latest response has me wondering... am I correct in assuming when you say you ‘had’ Paul bar end levers that you’ve since moved them along already? Just wondering as I’ve actually wanted a pair to try with v-brakes and other than the

[RBW] Re: Big Bottle and Cage Recommendations

2019-04-16 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
VO Mojave has served me well though only with light use... fits a variety of 32oz insulated bottles though tolerances were different between kleen kanteen, hydro flask, etc. so a few rattled much more than I’d have liked. I just wrapped the narrowest bottles with extra cloth rim or handlebar

[RBW] Threadless Headset Questions

2019-04-14 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Locking spacer like this: https://problemsolversbike.com/products/headset/locking_spacer_-_6788 -- 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] Threadless Headset Questions

2019-04-14 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Threadless will become easy to adjust or readjust once you do it a few times with the added benefit that you’ll only need an Allen hex key to do the whole combo (size of the bolts may vary stem to stem so you may still need more than one hex key in certain situations.) I’m not advocating for

[RBW] Re: FS -- Bike Bags, Riv and other

2019-04-09 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I recall at one time Lovely Bicycle also had a small review/write up about the same OYB panniers and may be searchable in the blog history. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: FS -- Bike Bags, Riv and other

2019-04-09 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Hi John, I was looking through this thread with interest and don’t intend to speak for Tom but as an owner of a pair of the exact same model of repurposed military surplus bags I thought I’d try to help answer your question. They are from Jeff Potter of OYB(Out Your Backdoor) and were made

[RBW] FS: Riv Mtn Works, Birkenstock, Snowpeak, camping, Topo bag, frame pump,

2019-04-08 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
If only those 43’s were 48’s... I’m due for a replacement for my existing and worn Boston’s and seems tan suede are the only option available in my size anytime I think to look for some. Not that there’s anything wrong with tan (it’s what I wear) but I’d love another color to alternate with my

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Chocomoose bar

2019-04-05 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
My recollection is that the Riv moose variety of the Riv Choco bar actually has/had a slightly longer grip section on the backswept portion vs the non moose choco bar but otherwise they were the same width center to center. 54cm sounds about right but my Chocomoose are currently inaccessible

[RBW] Re: Gus, Susie, or Wolbis?

2019-04-05 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
It appears the ST angle (of the twin TT Mixte) is steeper than the super slack angle Grant originally alluded to with Rosco Baby and I also see a downtube headlug where I thought Rosco was going to be TIG’d. Unless this is an upscaled Rosco redesign it may be an entirely new model if not the

Re: [RBW] Re: Drop Bar Fans: anyone tried the 50cm So Bar?

2019-03-22 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
ould benefit from wider bars. But when I’m hauling big loads, it would > be kind of nice to have that extra leverage up front - especially when I’ve > overfilled my load on the front. > > > On Mar 22, 2019, at 5:53 AM, Coal Bee Rye Anne > wrote: > > > > John,

[RBW] Re: Drop Bar Fans: anyone tried the 50cm So Bar?

2019-03-22 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
John, Here’s a good comparison of the RM013 toRM014 as well as the Noodle. http://biketouringnews.com/components-touring-bicycles/cockpit/touring-bike-handlebars/nitto-dirt-drop-handlebars/ I actually have a 26.0 RM013 in 48cm width... which is narrower than and measured differently than a 48

[RBW] Crust Towel Rack Drops on Your Riv? Which stem are you using?

2019-03-14 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Analog “(w)right” stem? No reach or 30mm reach. 26.0 or 31.8 clamp. I actually have a zero reach 26.0 and original version of the Crust towel rack/leather bar I plan to try on my Clem but life has knocked that project down a few pegs on the priority list. Someone here also just recently

[RBW] Coffee grinders -- I **know** that this is NOT off topic!

2019-03-14 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I use a Hario hand crank burr grinder with chemex for pour over... well, I ‘did’ use the hand crank for a couple years until our son was born and started losing that extra time in the mornings and have since been cheating with pre-ground beans for the most part. I enjoyed the process and

Re: [RBW] Fixed Gear Boots Puzzlement

2019-02-15 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Additional follow up ? for (Deacon) Patrick: You may have thoroughly answered this in another thread already, and I do recall you briefly discussing your conversation with Grant regarding a custom vs. Boots, though the title of that specific thread is currently escaping me, but just curious if

[RBW] Gettin’ Cranky

2019-02-14 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I assume you are mostly set on “new” cranks for your potential Gus Boots but you may be able to achieve similar gearing with an older mtb triple with 104/64 4-bolt circles... assuming chainring changes wouldn’t be necessary among your other frames/cranks (assuming different bolt patterns?) I

[RBW] Kickstand tire rub

2019-02-13 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Hi Dave, Somewhere along the back side of the black foot there’s a lock/flap with a groove; you just need to unsnap and then slide up or down along the notches in the alloy part to your desired length then fold/snap the locking part back in place. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Kickstand tire rub

2019-02-11 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I’m not certain about the newer bulkier pletscher “touring” model they now stock, but the no name kickstand they stocked on my, and likely most other Clem completes definitely clears a bigger tire than a pletscher I have. It’s silver with a black adjustable foot. Might be worth calling Riv to

[RBW] Re: Moose bar comparisons

2019-02-04 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Enjoy the Moosexploration, Patrick! Apologies for the thread drift earlier but I sincerely hope some of my own recent observations regarding the Chocomoose and Jones Loop could help anyone reading this thread to determine the best bar for their needs if considering similar options (considering

[RBW] Re: Moose bar comparisons

2019-02-04 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Hi Joe, Jones Loop is currently set with some ergon-style lock on grips and stock Clem levers/shifters (I think Cannondale branded grips.) I picked them up locally when I had to return another unrelated small part to the LBS. They had them sitting there with no packaging and likely take-offs

[RBW] Re: Moose bar comparisons

2019-02-04 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Brian Cole Lawrenceville, NJ On Monday, February 4, 2019 at 9:52:55 AM UTC-5, Coal Bee Rye Anne wrote: > I only have a Chocomoose... initially bought to try on my 65cm Clem H. > I’ve been equally interested in the bullmoose and Boscomoose as well but > haven’t had the opportunity

[RBW] Re: Moose bar comparisons

2019-02-04 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I only have a Chocomoose... initially bought to try on my 65cm Clem H. I’ve been equally interested in the bullmoose and Boscomoose as well but haven’t had the opportunity to try them yet. I found the Chocomoose a little too narrow on some technical singletrack with the big Clem... and

[RBW] Re: Eccentric ENO Hub and Fixed Gear Bikepacking

2019-02-02 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Surly makes the Dingle cog... I have a 17/19 dingle paired with a white ind dos eno 17/19 on a flip/flop hub. Surly may have since discontinued the dingle fixed cogs but they went up to 17/21 I think. You also don’t necessarily need the WI crank... any double crank could achieve the same

[RBW] Re: The Wavie Bar is finally available

2019-02-01 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Ha, I recall that (add 1000 to your cart) trick working on a prior version of their site and then at some point after a redesign it stopped working so I kinda forgot all about it. Glad to know it’s back, thanks, Bill, for the tip! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: With Abandon photoblog to move to... where?

2019-01-30 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Deacon, I've also greatly enjoyed your posts/pictures though I generally only catch them when you post a link here in the group. I had bookmarked your site some time ago but with so many similar blogs/sites going dormant over the years and a general lack of personal time I rarely check those I

[RBW] Re: Thoughts: Downsizing the bike stable and dual-purposing bikes

2019-01-29 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I'm in a similar situation... more bikes than time to ride with family/work and other of life's curveballs (such is life.) I was previously riding my Clem H with a front seat with our (currently) 18month old. When winter hit the NE I regrettably put the Clem H on hiatus to swap out for a

[RBW] Oddities that make the ride home extra-adventurous

2019-01-29 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I wouldn’t necessarily say it was extra-adventurous considering the following rides mentioned weren’t exactly adventurous to begin with but twice (correction: thrice!) I’ve had cranks work themselves loose from bottom bracket spindles.. First was on a shakedown ride after some parts swapping

[RBW] How to select a Brooks saddle

2018-12-19 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I have a C17S (short nosed version) my wife didn’t care for but I found felt great on my singlespeed for most rides. When I tried more upright bars during some bar swaps it no longer felt as good with the posture change so I went with another, wider saddle. Since then I’ve traded other items

[RBW] SS hub alignment in rear facing dropouts

2018-12-06 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Let me preface this by saying I do not have a quickbeam nor have I ever had the pleasure of riding one or working with those dropouts/trackends but I do have a singlespeed flip flop with rear facing track ends and have been happily using a bolt on rear wheel (Velocity/Formula hubs) with two PDW

[RBW] Did you have a 2018 cycling goal? Did you achieve it?

2018-11-26 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I didn’t have much in terms of cycling goals this year but I managed to stick to a plan of reducing to a single complete bike for the year, reducing/eliminating my usual bike tinkering expenses, and getting out at least once a week with my son during the warmer months. I’m 37 and became a

[RBW] Re: FS: (SimpleOne Fork + extras) Rivvy Front-end Upgrade Kit - $150 plus shipping.

2018-11-13 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Fork Sold! -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] FS: (SimpleOne Fork + extras) Rivvy Front-end Upgrade Kit - $150 plus shipping.

2018-11-12 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
It's time for me to accept the fact that I need cash more than I need the spare parts left over from a well intentioned but ill fated overhaul. I've debated various alternate uses for the fork but haven't been able to bring myself to hastily cut the steerer or attempt some other hacks

[RBW] Re: No love for the Albastache?

2018-11-06 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I picked up an original moustache from Riv when they were clearing out remaining stock in anticipation of the Albastache. It did not work on a few initial builds (too low or too far) but I eventually found a sweet spot on two different frames. I had a similar experience with trekking

[RBW] Rear racks for kid seats

2018-10-30 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I don’t own this one personally but recall reading/seeing a rack built specifically for the Thule rear seats... I think this is it. https://www.thule.com/en-us/us/accessories/thule-yepp-rear-rack-_-12020944 Rated to 77lbs Brian Cole (who’s hoping to get through next summer with our current

[RBW] Re: Go Get A Clem, Folks! Clem H Initial Ride Report - 28 Oct 2018

2018-10-30 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Dstein, I can’t speak for smaller sized Clems and/or those with ball and socket seat cluster... but one thing I could confirm about my 65cm Clem H is that I could not use s Thule Ride Along rear (this is the one that does not mount to a rack or anything and is instead suspended from its own

[RBW] Re: Finding out how a Bike's Performance Changes with Changes to Components

2018-10-29 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I'm not answering for Steve... but reading through this thread it sounds like the ideal scenario he's looking for would resemble something like a LBS with a substantial "parts library" to "try before you buy." I'm aware of some shops that have such a thing for saddle demos but I honestly don't

Re: [RBW] Go Get A Clem, Folks! Clem H Initial Ride Report - 28 Oct 2018

2018-10-29 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
All sizes initially shared the same seatlug with the seatstay sockets at a fixed angle and the 45 to 59cm sizes all had curved stays to compensate for the fixed angle of the sockets. The 65cm is the only size Clem H to feature straight stays with that same seatlug. The subsequent Clems

[RBW] Re: threadless stem/steerer question

2018-10-28 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I should add that this all interests me because of a tentative 1” threadless conversion of my own. -- 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: threadless stem/steerer question

2018-10-28 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Ha, of course, a properly spec’d seatpost shim would certainly be the most straight forward. Thanks for sharing! It’s funny ‘cause I’ve previously looked for certain seatpost shim sizes only to find they don’t seem to exist... but never needed a 25.4 to 28.6 like this. Because I’ve kind of

[RBW] Re: 68cm Rambouillet

2018-10-26 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I'd love to give this tall Ram a new home, alas, I'm in no position to make that happen with some recent financial challenges and a little one of my own greatly restricting riding time. I have an early 80's Schwinn Traveler (27" frame ~68.5cm) currently filling that slot (lighter duty and more

[RBW] Re: threadless stem/steerer question

2018-10-26 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I certainly can't speak from an engineering perspective but I think I'd personally want that 3cm gap to be filled. Although I'd feel ok in the short term with the stem and steerer both being steel if just testing fit with a few short rides and I'd likely go ahead and ride it as-is before

[RBW] Re: threadless stem/steerer question

2018-10-23 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
And then there’s this one with pinch bolt up top! https://global.bluelug.com/fairweather-ui-7-integrated-stem-silver-11892.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

[RBW] threadless stem/steerer question

2018-10-23 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
VO tall stack states steerer should be no greater than 15mm below top cap: https://velo-orange.com/collections/stems/products/vo-tall-stack-threadless-stem-31-8-rise -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] threadless stem/steerer question

2018-10-23 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I’ve debated the exact same question... just in relation to an alloy FSA Metropolis stem with the tall stack and single pinch bolt. It fits perfectly on a previous build with threadless fork (protruding a few mm above steerer and stock compression bolt reaching as designed) but when I tried to

[RBW] Taking Clem to a different level

2018-10-19 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Yes, nicely done! I have similar hopes for an eventual rebuild of my 65cm Clem H. I previously acquired a Crust Leather drop bar (from their first run of those ridiculously wide 66.6cm drops) and a 26.0 zero/0mm reach (w)right stem from Analog cycles to pair with said bars. These were both

[RBW] Kid Clemmin' & The Morally Indignant Motorist

2018-10-01 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Yesterday I had a pleasant day with the family, with the exception of having the pleasure of being heckled/scolded/yelled at for the first time in years while riding a bicycle in public... while riding with our 14month old son... because I was riding with my 14month old son. We decided to take

[RBW] Re: handlebar/stem bags - what do people like?

2018-09-28 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Hi Neil, I assume you are concentrating specifically on quicker access bags located behind bars next to the stem, which I have admittedly not used and am only vaguely familiar with having briefly considered buying some for myself, but I'll interpret your "handlebar/stem bags" phrasing a little

Re: [RBW] Recomendations For Cycling-Specific Vehicle

2018-09-28 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I strongly considered a Dodge Magnum vs Subaru Outback vs VW Jetta Sportwagen back in 2009 when I was on the market for a new vehicle. Hatchback, roof rails, and AWD all strongly preferred (especially AWD with our NJ winters and an unforgiving work schedule/commute.) The Magnum had just been

[RBW] What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-09-26 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
2TTer on the cusp of Clemster/Roscoaen, I guess. I can’t recall exactly how I first discovered Riv but it was definitely a web based discovery and very likely a link from Sheldonbrown.com during my re-entry into cycling and needing to update and refit my only bike at the time. What stood out

[RBW] Re: Recomendations For Cycling-Specific Vehicle

2018-09-26 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
2009 Outback owner... 215,000 and counting, 100mi per day commuter, weekend workhorse. I no longer drive to bike and mostly bike from the front door but I could fit my 65cm Clem H with rear seats folded, front wheel removed, front passenger seat all the way forward. I'm 6'5" and driver seat is

[RBW] Re: The ups and downs of my Clem Smith Jr

2018-09-19 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Thanks Joe, and the Roadini looks great!! It’s funny with those sunrace thumbies... the top 3 gears index for me at exactly two clicks each but after that it deteriorates and I’ve found for downshifts I’ll often just pull the lever and overshoot by a click or two or three so I could upshift in

[RBW] Re: The ups and downs of my Clem Smith Jr

2018-09-19 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
you want it. > > Joe Bernard > > On Monday, September 17, 2018 at 10:01:45 AM UTC-7, Coal Bee Rye Anne > wrote: > > I just recently stumbled upon these.. anyone know if these SunXCD > downtube shifters with 7/8sp indexed rear would install directly into the >

[RBW] Re: Best baby bike seat?

2018-09-19 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I also have my Chocomoose bars installed on another partially built bike in storage and might test the Yepp Mini with it later this autumn and will post an update and pics if I get around to it. On Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 10:25:30 AM UTC-4, Coal Bee Rye Anne wrote: > > I ha

[RBW] Re: Best baby bike seat?

2018-09-19 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I had flip-flopped multiple times on the front vs rear debate before ultimately buying the front Yepp. We knew we wanted a bike mounted seat and a trailer was ruled out almost immediately for us mostly due to storage space constraints, as well the fact that most of our riding would be on

[RBW] Re: Best baby bike seat?

2018-09-18 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I’ve really enjoyed the Thule Yepp Nexxt Mini the past few months on a Clem and our 14mo. old loves being front and center... and I love having him right there in front of me where I could easily engage with and talk to him during the ride. The seat also unlocks and disengages easily for an

[RBW] Re: The ups and downs of my Clem Smith Jr

2018-09-17 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Hi Joe, Thanks, very generous and yes, I’m interested but unlikely to make the swap anytime soon (family/work and simply a matter not having the time to mess with my only complete and fully functioning bike at the moment) and this also seems to be exactly what The OP, Jim Bronson, might be

[RBW] Re: The ups and downs of my Clem Smith Jr

2018-09-17 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I just recently stumbled upon these.. anyone know if these SunXCD downtube shifters with 7/8sp indexed rear would install directly into the stock Clem shifter pods? https://store.somafab.com/su78spdosh.html Brian Cole Lawrenceville, NJ On Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 4:51:21 PM UTC-4, Jim

[RBW] New "Hill" Bike is Posted

2018-09-15 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I meant hit more trails solo when WITHOUT my son... as in pop the baby seat off and get into more rugged terrain. -- 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

[RBW] New "Hill" Bike is Posted

2018-09-15 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I’m also curiously awaiting details of the Roscoe Bebe and was somewhat hoping there’d be something... some spec/detail... about the “Hill Bike” that would rule it out for me since I’m otherwise happily riding my 65cm Clem H as a Jones loop bar’ed Dad bike right now but after seeing Gus

Re: [RBW] WTT: My Nitto Dirt Drop RM014 (52cm - 31.8 clamp) for your Nitto RM013 (52cm, 26.0/25.4) or other alternative?

2018-09-14 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
hat cash you'd get from a sale. > > -Jeff > Silver Spring, MD > > > > On Thu, Sep 13, 2018 at 11:49 AM Coal Bee Rye Anne > wrote: > >> I'm putting this out there for a potential even swap, bar for bar? >> >> I originally picked up the RM014 52cm after pr

[RBW] WTT: My Nitto Dirt Drop RM014 (52cm - 31.8 clamp) for your Nitto RM013 (52cm, 26.0/25.4) or other alternative?

2018-09-13 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I'm putting this out there for a potential even swap, bar for bar? I originally picked up the RM014 52cm after previously using and liking the RM013 48cm on a different bike and wanted a similar bar, just a little wider, but needed 31.8 for use on a newer bike with a threadless headset and

Re: [RBW] Re: The ups and downs of my Clem Smith Jr

2018-09-08 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Of course there is also Grant’s ballcock washer mod that achieves the same thing to create a stop/rest for your hands. I just happened to have old road levers laying around and gave them a try with great success. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: The ups and downs of my Clem Smith Jr

2018-09-08 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Hi Jim, Before I traded away my Bosco bars one thing I did find that helped make them a little more useful was to tilt them back/down a bit more and install some old road brake hoods (with lever removed) at the outer curve, essentially creating more of a ramp/hood position in front of the

[RBW] Re: The ups and downs of my Clem Smith Jr

2018-09-05 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I also swapped out the Bosco bar for a Jones 2.5 riser loop and much prefer the angle and width of the Jones. My 65cm Clem H came stock with 55cm cromo Bosco and Tallux stem. I think I’d have been happier with the 58cm Boscomoose, but traded for a Jones before purchasing a new Boscomoose and

[RBW] Re: silver shifter adapter for Paul thumbies

2018-09-03 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
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[RBW] silver shifter adapter for Paul thumbies

2018-09-03 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Hi Jason, The silver adapter is a small baseplate that slips between the flat, squared base of the shimano thumbies and the silver shifter... It looks like downtube shifter mounts with the protruding cylinder with flats. I’d consider selling mine except my wife who had been using my Silver

Re: [RBW] What tires fit good on 700c Sun CR18 rims?

2018-08-21 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I'll second the Challenge open tubulars. I currently have PRO Chicanes mounted to a CR18 700c wheelset and they went on easily if I remember correctly. Much easier than a pair of Ruffy Tuffys I previously used that required much more persuasion on the same wheels. Brian Cole Lawrence, NJ On

[RBW] Re: Wheelset for '84 Trek 720

2018-08-07 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
mini your mini tour is but these have otherwise served me well as a budget "general purpose" wheelset to keep some old frames in service. I'm 6'5" and 215lbs but haven't loaded these up with big touring loads. On Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 9:11:49 AM UTC-4, Coal Bee Rye Anne wro

[RBW] Wheelset for '84 Trek 720

2018-08-07 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I forget the cost but a few years ago I bought a 100/126 700c stock wheelset from Harris Cyclery with Sun CR-18 rims and Formula sealed bearing hubs for a similar kind of project (just not a tour) but it was at least less than the $400 VO wheelset. I paid a small up charge to have them

[RBW] Re: Kids Stuff - What child seat fits what bike?

2018-07-25 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
ons or the Thule > RideAlong Mini. > > This one looks bulky, and the attachment seems less than great, but it's > only $50. I'm guessing child seats are a case of you get what you pay for: > > > On Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 4:55:13 PM UTC-4, Coal Bee Rye Anne wrote: >> >&g

[RBW] Re: Kids Stuff - What child seat fits what bike?

2018-07-24 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I wonder if the LBS I spoke to is simply being more conservative with the stated weight rating, was mistaken, or maybe they just have remaining stock before a change was made on the original model? Not 100% sure, and didn’t intend to provide any misinformation but when they mentioned the

[RBW] Re: Kids Stuff - What child seat fits what bike?

2018-07-24 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I'll add that I have no issue with splaying my knees during the ride on the Clem H with front seat installed. I also find no issue with the seat being mounted so high on the Clem's high headtube, and maybe that contributes to the knee clearance I have. My setup is much like Dave's as

[RBW] Kids Stuff - What child seat fits what bike?

2018-07-24 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I currently own two (front/rear) Thule/Yepp child seats but only actively using the front at the moment on my 65cm Clem H. The front is the Thule Yepp Nexxt model. Which appears to differ slightly from the Yepp (non-Nexxt) models but they effectively work the same as far as I’m aware. What

[RBW] Re: Riv Odds/Ends/Accessories to Add to an Order.

2018-07-06 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
Newbaums bar tape. I've added a handful of rolls to prior orders knowing they'd eventually come in handy. Wool undies. Certainly not the cheapest add-on but I had a stretch of maybe 3 consecutive orders where I added a pair of Devold boxers after being won over by the first pair I tried.

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