[RBW] FS: 60cm Yves Gomez Complete Bike - $1200 plus shipping

2020-03-06 Thread Karl Fundenberger
How would you say the Yves compares to the Clem? -- 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] Re: Front Rack ideas

2013-02-28 Thread Karl Fundenberger
It has been suggested to me to stear clear of the Steco racks, so I will pass that on. Wouldn't want to crush a headtube. If you want the best rack for the heaviest of front loads on a non-cargo bike, you need the WorkCycles frame-fixed 'pickup' front rack. I have one, and it is fantastic. It i

[RBW] Trade: my two stems (incl. Nitto Pearl) for your short-ext. Technomic (or similar)?

2013-02-28 Thread Karl Fundenberger
I have a 9 cm Origin8/Kalloy and a 12 cm Nitto Pearl 11, each with 25.4mm clamp diameters. I'd trade them both for a tall stem with short reach. I'd love a Technomic Standard in the sub-10cm-extension range, but would also consider a Deluxe, Tallux, Dirt Drop, Periscopa, or similar. Not looking

[RBW] Re: Retrofitting a 2002 Road Custom - Tektro brakes and fat tires

2012-10-29 Thread Karl Fundenberger
My 609 wheels and tires are available... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/BgwQ3hexFL0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-own

[RBW] Re: What should I do with my slightly-too-small bike?

2012-10-17 Thread Karl Fundenberger
With everyone's input, I think I will put the Riv back in fighting trim - that is to say, 700c wheels again, no fenders - and keep it as a road bike for now. In the meantime, I'll still be dreaming about touring bikes with short top tubes, and I may pass on my 609 wheels or rims to the next pers

Re: [RBW] What should I do with my slightly-too-small bike?

2012-10-15 Thread Karl Fundenberger
To be more specific - the fit issue I don't like is the long top-tube. It's 60cm, and even with a short-reach, tall stem, I still feel too stretched out on the bike. Another anomaly with this bike is that I've never been able to locate a serial number. The only thing stamped on the BB shell is

[RBW] What should I do with my slightly-too-small bike?

2012-10-14 Thread Karl Fundenberger
My 59cm Rivendell Road Standard, I have finally decided, is too small for me. It has been a fabulous bike for me; but it is what it is — a road bike, when really, I've wanted a touring bike. Here are some photos, with the newest toward the bottom: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fundenphoto/sets/

[RBW] Re: Lashing saddlebags to saddles without loops

2011-10-25 Thread Karl Fundenberger
Ah, OK! They stay there by virtue of the closest matched distance. That makes sense. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this gro

[RBW] Re: Lashing saddlebags to saddles without loops

2011-10-24 Thread Karl Fundenberger
"No sway" is encouraging - I may try this! Should I worry about the longevity of the leather straps? How did you manage to keep the straps from sliding down the rails? On Oct 19, 10:43 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > I got a used Camper today (it's a later one with the drawstring skirt; > the qualit

[RBW] Bridgestone Atlantis with Watanabe bags

2011-10-03 Thread Karl Fundenberger
I saw this gorgeous Atlantis on Flickr and had to share: http://www.flickr.com/photos/guuwatanabe/sets/72157627476480046/with/6138130753/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@

[RBW] Re: 609mm rims & Schwalbe tires from Rivendell

2011-09-06 Thread Karl Fundenberger
Bruce - that's a great looking build! Good to know that 650b may indeed be an option if I want to go even wider. Which brakes did you use? Any issues with pedal strike? Matt & Mike - the tires were available from Rivendell. They are a hearty commuter type tire. -- You received this message becau

[RBW] 609mm rims & Schwalbe tires from Rivendell

2011-09-05 Thread Karl Fundenberger
I wanted to run wider tires on my Rivendell Road Standard, but 700c x 28 was the max with fenders and brake clearance. After a long conversation with Grant Peterson, he mentioned that Rivendell had some 609 rims made - just a bit smaller than the 700c (622) rims. I ordered a set of rims and tires a

[RBW] WTB: quill stem with high rise and short reach, 26.0mm clamp

2011-08-04 Thread Karl Fundenberger
Looking for a used quill stem - the more scratches, the better. Let me know what you have. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from th

[RBW] Raised the bars another inch yesterday. Wow!

2011-07-22 Thread Karl Fundenberger
My front brake cable was holding me back. When I swapped out the short, long-reach stem that came on my secondhand Road Standard for a tall, short-reach stem - I didn't change any cables. I realized after about a year on the bike that I had apparently wrapped my bars backward (the tape was starting

[RBW] WTB: Moustache bars

2011-07-06 Thread Karl Fundenberger
I'd like to try some mustache handlebars on my mountain bike. Drop me a line to let me know what you have and how much you'd like. I'll try to get back to you this weekend. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to t

[RBW] Re: Watter bottle recommendations?

2011-06-15 Thread Karl Fundenberger
Those Arundel cages look pretty nice, but it looks like I'd have to use a bottle with the indentation - whereas the King Iris might allow me to use a taller cylindrical stainless steel bottle, like the bigger Kleen Kanteens. I think I'll check one of those out. Thanks, all! And wow, I could have t

[RBW] Watter bottle recommendations?

2011-06-14 Thread Karl Fundenberger
Hello all, I'm new here. As for my Riv cred, I commute on an early Road Standard. I have been using Blackburn water bottle cages on my bikes for the last few years because I like their classic look, and the fact that you can easily secure them to a bike without braze-ons. However, I have bent two