[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe V1 build revisited

I always liked those Rosco's. I remember the matte green one RBW posted on their website and then there was a darker green one that had a horizontal second top tube and was taller and shorter (55.5 ST & 600 ETT). The darker one also had canti posts. I REALLY liked that one. [image: Rosco

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe V1 build revisited

Two B-68 saddled Rosco Bubbe V1s in South Florida! I love it. Laing On Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 2:16:13 PM UTC-4 frank_a wrote: > [image: 77C9D83D-27E8-4F10-9473-B89263B87DFC.jpeg]There’s at least one > other Rosco in Florida, No 3 resides about 40 miles south of No. 7. I had > fun following

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe V1 build revisited

1st cleaning is in mineral spirits in a glass jar set in the water. For a used chain I would usually do this twice, after letting the chain soak in the mineral spirits over night. I use Ball wide mouth canning jars. The ultrasonic cleaner came with a holder that is the perfect size for these.

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe V1 build revisited

Very cool to see one of these again. I saw one at a Riv dealer in the Dallas area years ago, when I was in the area for work. I think they might have had a couple Roadinis as well. Sadly, I was not in the position to buy a bike, though I did buy some orange SKS fenders, the only set I have

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe V1 build revisited

Great job on the rebuild, Laing. I like your selection of components and certain modifications. Got a question for you, though: You mention that you cleaned the chain in an ultrasonic tank. What are you using for a solvent? I use a tank, also, and I use this:

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe v.2 geometry chart

It looks like a lot of the Rosco project (including some geo) is documented here: https://roscobubbe.tumblr.com/ Pretty cool, I've seen a few of these frames but didn't know the back story. On Friday, May 10, 2019 at 3:58:42 PM UTC-7, Jim S. wrote: > > Hi, I was looking around for the

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe v.2 geometry chart

Nevermind, I think you're talking about this one maybe? Details are still up at: https://roscobubbe.tumblr.com/ Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe step through now configured for winter

Probably a Norwegian. Or a Finn. Bill Half Finnish in Stockton, CA (where it snows even less than in San Francisco) On Sunday, October 8, 2017 at 8:11:18 AM UTC-7, lum gim fong wrote: > > I wanna know who was the first person to winter in Minn. and then looked > around and thought to himself,

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe step through now configured for winter

Nice setup! Since you've lost weight on your 10x200 challenge, one of those bags will be, for all intents and purposes, a freebie... -- 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

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe step through now configured for winter

Ah, frame bag. I had thought you meant a seat bag. It all makes sense now. That is a some serious hauling capacity. Jay -- 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

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe step through now configured for winter

Since I had the spare minutes to enjoy another cup of coffee and listen to the NFL pre-game show on the radio, I went ahead and threw on the rear rack and mocked up a fully loaded cargo configuration on my Rosco Bubbe step through. The bags are all empty except the Relevate frame bag,

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe step through now configured for winter

Jay asked for details about how I plan to set up a bikepacking bag on my Rosco Bubbe Mixte. When I get the bike in the stand for the rear rack install, perhaps I’ll take a photo of it completely maxed out in cargo capacity. Bill PS. The rumor is true that it does not snow anywhere but the

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe step through now configured for winter

I wanna know who was the first person to winter in Minn. and then looked around and thought to himself, "Yeah. This'll be a great place to settle.". -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe step through now configured for winter

*I live in northern AZ now. Not so far north or high an elevation as Flagstaff (over 7000'), but Prescott which is right about 5400'; pretty much a perfect winter if you like just snow just a couple of times a winter. On Sunday, October 8, 2017 at 7:21:12 AM UTC-7, Kiley DeMond wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe step through now configured for winter

Exactly. Notice where he lives to understand his 'winter'! I lived in the bay area for 30 years and winter was just rain, maybe fog, very very rarely below freezing. One winter in Ann Arbor, and I bow to those who ride through it. I had thirty-foot long wooden bridge over a pond with no side

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe step through now configured for winter

hehe, "winter" -- 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] Re: Rosco Bubbe step through now configured for winter

Bill, I’m interested in the orientation on the bikepacking bag. Will you run the narrow end against the seat tube, with the bag flaring toward the head tube? Just wondering if you anticipate any interference with your knees. Jay -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe step through now configured for winter

I tried to mount the fenders so the knobbies will still fit -- 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.

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe step through now configured for winter

Bike looks amazing! My brain is attempting to reconcile one side of the equation with the other. Does not compute. Grin. Winter = remove knobbies. With abandon, Patrick, for whom a mild winter looks like this: http://thegrid.ai/withabandon/winters-glory On Saturday, October 7, 2017 at

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe No, 7 Build

Great color and build! Many happy miles! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe No, 7 Build

I believe it is Flanker Green. On Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 6:15:55 PM UTC-4, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > That IS a really nice build ,,,and I find the color growing on me...what > was it called? Machine green or something? > > On Monday, April 10, 2017 at 10:01:54 AM UTC-5, lconley wrote: >> >>

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe No, 7 Build

That IS a really nice build ,,,and I find the color growing on me...what was it called? Machine green or something? On Monday, April 10, 2017 at 10:01:54 AM UTC-5, lconley wrote: > > Rosco Bubbe No. 7 of the Batch. > > >

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe No, 7 Build

Congratulations on your beautiful bike! I was going to ask you what bars you had on it but then saw you posted it as the VO Postinos. Was a bit surprised as I have them on another bike but yours look like it has more of a curve (?) Was thinking they might be the Metropolis bars. In any

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe No, 7 Build

Nice build!!! The first batch of Rosco's are my favorite and I would love to see that bike come with Hunqapillar clearances and cantilever studs. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe Mixte

Davey, In all fairness, I did not ride the Clem-L more than perhaps around the block. The way it was set up, the Clem felt nearly like riding a Gazelle Dutch bike I once owned. In other words, very upright. My Rosco, though still quite upright, gives me just the slightest amount of forward

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe Mixte

Could you comment and the difference in ride characteristics between your Rosco and the Clem? Thanks Duderino! On Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 6:53:18 PM UTC-4, Steve Butcher wrote: > > >

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe Mixte

Looks great. I'm using the same tires with Panaracer Kevlar liners on a Cheviot. On Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 7:40:36 PM UTC-4, Steve Butcher wrote: > The* tires are Panaracer T-serve Messenger 650b x 42c.* The fenders are > SKS Longboard 50's. > > On Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 5:53:18 PM

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe Mixte

The tires are Panaracer T-serve Messenger 650b x 42c. The fenders are SKS Longboard 50's. On Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 5:53:18 PM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: > > >

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe Mixte

Looks awesom! What's the tire size you got on there and what size fenders are you using? On Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 3:53:18 PM UTC-7, Steve Butcher wrote: > > >

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe Mixte

That's beautiful! Thanks for sharing! On Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 3:53:18 PM UTC-7, Steve Butcher wrote: > > > > > >

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe Mixte Build + Riding Impressions

I love the sticker on the downtube! Perfect message for people less inclined to "get rad". On Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 4:14:21 PM UTC-4, Ed Carolipio wrote: > > I've built up and have been riding the Bubbe "Mountain Mixte" (aka "Step > Thru" for the purists) for a couple of weeks now so it

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe Mixte Build + Riding Impressions

Great build, Ed. Super fun looking! Ed wrote: As a step thru with skinny tubes, no surprise it's pretty flexy. But isn't flex inherently a bad thing? "Vertically stiff, laterally compliant" as the literature claims. > > What I found with the Bubbe is that the flex is only an issue when

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe photos on Flickr

Jim, thanks for setting up the group. Ryan, the 16 year old is my son. After I explained the concept of the Rosco Bubbe, he began following the project updates. The headbadge and lettering sealed the deal. He enjoys riding it so I couldn't ask for much more. I had him watch/help me build it

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe photos on Flickr

good idea...neat bikes...that's for sure and I love the photo of the 16th birthday bike...that young man is very lucky to have such an enlightened father...pretty hip kid to be jonesing for the bike instead of the driver's license On Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 4:29:17 PM UTC-6, Jim S.

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe photos on Flickr

Here's a better link, to the whole Rosco group. https://www.flickr.com/groups/3294136@N25/ My intent had been to develop a collection of a variety of Rosco Bubbe photos, not just two photos of my humble Rosco. On Friday, February 10, 2017 at 4:21:51 PM UTC-6, Jim S. wrote: > > I really enjoy

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe photos on Flickr

I'm no fan of double top tubes, but I have to say that this instance looks right -- better than either the top one or the bottom one alone, given the height of the bar. On Thu, Feb 16, 2017 at 7:59 AM, Jeremy Till wrote: > Cool bike! I love the way that the front rack

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe photos on Flickr

Cool bike! I love the way that the front rack platform, the diagatube, the rear rack stays, and the rear rack platform all form a single line through the bike. It reminds me of the lines of James Black's New Cycle Truck mini cargo bike.

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe photos on Flickr

Thanks for setting this up, I'll add my huge mixte when it comes in around June I expect. -- 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: Rosco Bubbe Dropouts

Thanks for everyones feedback. The option of an internal hub is nice. I'm not sure I'll ever go that direction, but still nice. Bill I may follow what you did to makes the drops more similar to vertical ones. Incidentally Bill, I'll probably put the Sugino crank you sold me over the summer on

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe Dropouts

I have a Rosco Bubbe road bike, and I wish it had normal vertical dropouts. I used chainring bolts as spacers to position the rear axle more to the front of the horizontal dropouts. That mod makes horizontal dropouts behave more like vertical dropouts. The only reason anyone should prefer

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe Dropouts

Hmmm...the Huge Rosco Mixte has vertical drops, per Will's blurb on Riv's site. I wouldn't have pulled the trigger had it specified horizontal. On Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 12:40:47 AM UTC-5, Drivel wrote: > > I'm waiting for delivery of a Rosco Bubbe Mixte and very excited to see it > in

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe Dropouts

I dont know the chainstay length but i'm guessing they're long so no, i doubt there will be any fender issues -- 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

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe v2 ride report

Very nice! How do the Snoqualmie Pass tires work on Open Pro rims? I know such a thin rim isn't ideal, but was there any squirrellyness? I have also have a pair of parts bin Open Pro wheels on my Hilsen and would like to get some of the wider, supple Compass tires eventually. Eric On Sunday,

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe v2 ride report

My PBH is 90-ish On Sunday, October 30, 2016, Daniel Jackson wrote: > Wow. Beautiful bike. Thank you for sharing as I've been curious about this > Rosco iteration. > > What's your PBH? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe #11

Shoji, Thanks. One can't really go wrong channeling our "inner Manny!" -- 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: Rosco Bubbe #11

Ryan, Yes he is great guess and thanks. Hugh, Thanks! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe #11

Now, I'm guessing that your 16-year old is the young man in the yellow shirt, correct? Anyway...nice shots of the family and their bikes On Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 9:05:25 PM UTC-5, WETH wrote: > > Thanks to all for the kind words. My favorite rides are family rides, > especially when I

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe #11

"Family Tradition", "Signature Look": you're out with your family on bikes... to quote Manny "that looks right". shoji On Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 10:24:28 PM UTC-4, Hugh Smitham wrote: > > Erl, > > You put the bars anyway you want. There is no right or wrong height. As > the dude put it

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe #11

Erl, You put the bars anyway you want. There is no right or wrong height. As the dude put it "yeah well that's just your opinion man". Family rides are the bees knees. Warm Regards, ~Hugh On Jul 28, 2016 7:05 PM, "WETH" wrote: Thanks to all for the kind words. My

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe #11

Sweet! I love seeing those built up. They are fun and zazzy! With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 11:06:40 AM UTC-6, WETH wrote: > > > When Rivendell announced the Rosco Bubbe project I didn't pay much > attention. I had all the bikes I needed! Or so I told myself and

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe #11

Very cool Erl. I like that color! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe #11

On Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 2:22:07 PM UTC-4, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > I think that's an awesome 16th birthday gift...way better than a car , in > my opinion ... > That's my opinion, too. And for a 16-year-old to be interested in bikes means that you must've done a good job at parenting,

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe #11

I think that's an awesome 16th birthday gift...way better than a car , in my opinion and I hope you both share many happy miles on it...the bubbe look is growing on me, I have to admit :) On Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 12:06:40 PM UTC-5, WETH wrote: > > > When Rivendell announced the Rosco Bubbe

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe #11

A bike from a Father is a nice touch and a lucky son indeed. Very happy for your son and you Erl. Continue to enjoy the family bike rides I know I did as a youth with my Dad & Mom. Cheers, ~Hugh On Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 10:06:40 AM UTC-7, WETH wrote: > > > When Rivendell announced the

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe #11

That's pretty terrific. It's set up a fair bit TOO upright for my tastes, but you didn't buy it for me. ;-) On Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 10:06:40 AM UTC-7, WETH wrote: > > > When Rivendell announced the Rosco Bubbe project I didn't pay much > attention. I had all the bikes I needed! Or so

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe #3

The matte is really nice. Looks like it would be a really cool city ripper. -- 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: Rosco Bubbe #3

Edit: Predictive text changed "diam." to diamond in the Nitto stem response post. - F. -- 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: Rosco Bubbe #3

The stem is an older Nitto- I think it's an MT-11. You can still get them with a 25.4 quill diamond. But this one is 22.2. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe #3

What a truly unique and fun bike. I got to see a similar colored one at Riv HQ this weekend. That flat green may now be my favorite Riv color ever. Congrats on taking such a worthwhile leap. John On Friday, July 15, 2016 at 12:25:40 PM UTC-7, frank_a wrote: > > I picked up my Rosco this

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe #3

Hey Frank, what stem is that? Looks sharp with the Boscos. On Friday, July 15, 2016 at 12:25:40 PM UTC-7, frank_a wrote: > > I picked up my Rosco this morning and got it built up in short order. I > used a mix of stuff I had around. I went with 58cm Bosco bars. The saddle > is a B72 and the

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe #3

Wasn't the plan going to be that they are not going to be a homogenous batch of frames, because they are making them for a semi-hodgepodge of pre-existing forks? Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 17, 2016, at 8:25 AM, David Banzer wrote: > > Looking back at photos of the first

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe #3

I believe the blue one I saw Grant riding has a Hunqa fork; #3 is smaller and uses a Sam fork (road brakes). Other than size and brakes, they look like the same design to me. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe #3

Looking back at photos of the first prototype, it's a different bike than what materialized - the prototype had a much taller front end and used a cantilever-brake fork. David Chicago On Friday, July 15, 2016 at 2:47:51 PM UTC-5, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > > I thought these were built around the

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe #3

Nice!! My congratulations on your use of a sprung saddle!!! I use sprung saddles, too. -- 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: Rosco Bubbe #3

That's a clean looking bike. Love the matte finish. Do you have to deflate the tires to remove the 47 wheels??? You will enjoy that bike for sure. Jon >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe #3

Agreed. The final Roscoe came out so much better looking than the illustration and even the prototype! It's actually up there among my favorite Riv's right now. All Roscoes are going to share the same head badge and decals, aren't they? On Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 12:33:59 PM UTC-5,

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe #3

I think Grant puts lots of time, thought and effort into the name, decals, color, and head badge so it coherently matches the remaining physical properties of the bike. IMHO he really got it right on the Roscoe as he always does. That's something that differentiates Rivs from most everything in

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe #3

The matte green really works on this bike, but then, I'm a fan of matte colors! I would love for RBW to do an RB version based on a Hunq/Bomba fork, with big clearance, cantilevers, sized for a mid-80's PBH and offered for pre-order at a good financial time for me. That's not too much to ask,

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe #3

That thing is cool looking! The TIG / Riv ... who knew (?). I'm guessing that drilled crowns and bridges are less costly at the manufacturing level but that bike would look pretty sharp with canti's IMO. On Friday, July 15, 2016 at 10:03:31 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > It's cool in a funky

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe #3

Nice build! Nos. 7 & 8 just arrived in Portland a couple of hours ago. John @ Rivelo On Friday, July 15, 2016 at 12:25:40 PM UTC-7, frank_a wrote: > > I picked up my Rosco this morning and got it built up in short order. I > used a mix of stuff I had around. I went with 58cm Bosco bars. The

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe #3

I love the headbadge ! and I remember those bearclaw pedals...nice bike!...enjoy On Friday, July 15, 2016 at 2:25:40 PM UTC-5, frank_a wrote: > > I picked up my Rosco this morning and got it built up in short order. I > used a mix of stuff I had around. I went with 58cm Bosco bars. The saddle

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe #3

There were/are Sam/Betty forks with 300mm+ steerers. Those are definitely taller than what was used on the first batch of Roscoes. David Chicago On Friday, July 15, 2016 at 2:47:51 PM UTC-5, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > > I thought these were built around the tall Sam forks. > > On Friday, July 15,

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe #3

I thought these were built around the tall Sam forks. On Friday, July 15, 2016 at 2:42:09 PM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote: > > Downtube shifters! Nice! > I'm really liking the matte green paint. I'm curious to see what Grant > comes up with for those taller Sam forks. > David > Chicago > > On

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe #3

Downtube shifters! Nice! I'm really liking the matte green paint. I'm curious to see what Grant comes up with for those taller Sam forks. David Chicago On Friday, July 15, 2016 at 2:25:40 PM UTC-5, frank_a wrote: > > I picked up my Rosco this morning and got it built up in short order. I > used

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

I'd out another top tube on my bike if I could. Sent from my iPhone I'd put a toptube on it for post-leaning. > > -- > 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,

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

Good points, for sure..my commute is 5miles round trip however, I suppose if I did this 5x a week, a month..1200 a year -- 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

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

I'm with Joe: I don't get many recreational miles, but 3,000 - 4,000 miles commuting. Much nicer on my Rivs than CrossCheck. (I'm fortunate to have secure bike parking.) shoji On Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 8:22:46 AM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Because commuting is a very intensive use of

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

*protector. Toptube protector. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

Because commuting is a very intensive use of a bicycle..they easily get more miles per month than most recreational/fitness riders pile up. If you're going to ride a bike a lot, it's nice to have a good one you really like. I'd put a toptube on it for post-leaning. -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

I could see myself using it for a commuter, but then again, why spend so much on a bike that gets scratched up on bike posts? -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

It looks decent, just looks kinda boring to me honestly (yes, even w the funkatube). -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

Saw this one on the latest Blug I really, really, really don't get 40t rear cogs. Biggest one around my house is a 32, and I could get by with 29 forever

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

I can see 40t, 11 speed for a 1x. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

I don't get 11sp, either. Adding, weight, complexity and bad chain-line. On Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 7:02:14 AM UTC-6, Lungimsam wrote: > > I can see 40t, 11 speed for a 1x. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

Is it pronounced "Boo-bay" or "Buh-Bee"? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

On 02/13/2016 08:13 AM, Ron Mc wrote: I don't get 11sp, either. Adding, weight, complexity and bad chain-line. How is the chain line for 11 speed any worse than for 8, 9 or 10? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

Or even a 1X9 or 1X10. I may go that route myself one day if a derailleur hangar extension will allow a 9 speed XT rd to accommodate a 40 t cog. A 11-13-15-17-20-23-26-30-40 X 32 might be good for steep singletrack. On Sat, Feb 13, 2016 at 6:02 AM, Lungimsam wrote: > I

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

As designers and manufacturers, we like (and have some kind of obligation) to try things ourselves that may or may not work on our customers' bikes. We're often asked about parts we haven't tried, and a lot of the time have no interest in trying---for reasons good or bad, but usually good. Keeping

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

The smoke-test answer is totally acceptable. My custom-cassette compact double above came from percolating the ratios of a half-step + bail-out wide-7 on another bike, that from chain-ring trials had become perfect for my rolling hills and the 400' steep climb to get home at the end of the

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

Right, Joe. Here's the whole short story: When somebody buys a bike, we have to account for the possibility that they'll smash a fork in a wreck. We don't keep statistics on this, but it's got to be way less than 1 percent, and way more than zero (as the bent Roadeo fork in the current BLUG

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

BUMP. This sounds like a wonderful thing & I hope everyone reads this. >> -- 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: Rosco Bubbe

Sweet! I really like this semi-TIGed direction you guys are taking so there can be more design flexibility, plus the ability to provide a lower point of entry for Riv frames. Of course the fancy fully-lugged frames will always be the cat's pajamas of Rivendell, but I think it's fair to say that

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

Tigging, lugging, filleting, it'sall good. Hell, makem outof carbonfiber. Just keep the signature Rivendell fit/handling combination -- *that's* what makes a Riv a Riv (IMO). Oh, and put a removable face plate on that threadless, upjutting 1 1/8" steerer stem! I could use one of those for the

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

Not to derail the topic - that means I'm derailing the topic while denying it - but why do people still drag laptops along on a bike? I've gotten to where I use my smartypants phone for most web stuff at home..I can't see where I would need the huge version on the road. -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

u software developers on-call who need to haul their laptops back and forth to work? that would be me...PITA as it isthank goodness it's not every week but it works out to about one week in 4 or 5 On Friday, February 12, 2016 at 2:04:49 PM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Not to derail the

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

One use case for that (lugging a laptop) is commuting... rod -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

Ah. I guess it was a stupid question..I know nothing about IT stuff. Back to bikes! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

Interesting concept to use the spare forks. I wouldn't have thought that small runs/ semi custom would be economically feasible. The things you learn here! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group