[RBW] Re: FS: Roscoe Bubbe Step Thru

2019-03-26 Thread Ed Carolipio
Frame set is sold and making its way to its new owner. Thanks all for looking. --Ed C. -- 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+uns

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

2019-03-26 Thread Ed Carolipio
Ah, I see I am not the only ed obsessing over narrow non-disc rims with 27.5+ tires... The Cliffhanger has an interior width of 25mm. The bike came stock with Cliffhangers and 2.8" G-One Allrounders, so my guess is folks on the board who've demoed this Gus at Riv and had All-Rounders also had t

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

2019-03-26 Thread Ed Fausto
Hi Ed!, Would you mind sharing the rim size of the Cliffhanger of your GBW? Thanks :-) On Wed, Mar 27, 2019 at 10:00 AM Ed Carolipio wrote: > I had/have (still packing it for sale) a 51cm Joe. I got the Small GBW > prototype and adjusted it into "commuter mode" recently. Key build > differences

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

2019-03-26 Thread Ed Carolipio
I had/have (still packing it for sale) a 51cm Joe. I got the Small GBW prototype and adjusted it into "commuter mode" recently. Key build differences with the Joe vs GBW: 55cm Albas with a 9cm Nitto Technomic stem vs 710mm Jones Loop with a 30mm Spank stem; 2.0" Marathon Supremes on VO Diagonal

[RBW] Re: Stockholm/Amsterdam/Copenhagen recommendations/meet-ups?

2019-03-26 Thread REC (Roberta)
In Amsterdam, start your visit with a city tour on a canal boat. Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum were my favorites. Rembrandt's Night Watch is huge and wonderful to view. I recall going to an open market full of food, flowers and art. Enjoy your trip! On Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 4:03:20 P

[RBW] WTB: 58 Hunqapillar

2019-03-26 Thread Pancake
They may start becoming available in the next few months as people swap out to the Gus Boots Wilson. Good luck Hunq hunting! -- 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] WTB: 58 Hunqapillar

2019-03-26 Thread tc
If you have a complete, or frame, or in between.in good condition that you'd like to sell, please let me know - thanks. Tom -- 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, s

[RBW] Re: Acorn Bags for sale

2019-03-26 Thread Dave Brandt
Thanks for letting us know and if it doesn’t work out please contact me. -- 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...@googleg

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

2019-03-26 Thread Ed Fausto
Hi Ash, Thanks for the short description of GBW :-) I am surprised that it felt lighter but happy to hear from you that it felt stable and comfortable. We are almost the same pbh (79"), which size Gus did you try and what was the wheel size? Regards, Edgar On Wed, Mar 27, 2019 at 3:33 AM Ash w

[RBW] Re: Acorn Bags for sale

2019-03-26 Thread Steve Butcher
Well, the bags have just been sold pending payment. On Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 6:42:27 PM UTC-5, Dave Brandt wrote: > > I will take them if you still have them. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this gr

[RBW] Acorn Bags for sale

2019-03-26 Thread Dave Brandt
I will take them if you still have them. -- 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 grou

[RBW] Re: Knickers ooops

2019-03-26 Thread Philip Williamson
I've worn baseball knickers, and don't recommend riding bikes in double-knit polyester. Your mileage may vary... Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Monday, March 25, 2019 at 5:59:22 PM UTC-7, Dave Redmon wrote: > > Here's the link: > > https://m.epicsports.com/Baseball/p/81109/index.html > > The larger

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

2019-03-26 Thread PaulS
I am not a big fan of "mixte" frames, but Gus Boots speaks to me. If I didn't have a Hunq, this is the frame I would pick. I would think it would do very well for most off-road terrain. Tumbleweed can take true 4" tires, but I've been on extended bikepacking trips on fat tires and it's not tha

[RBW] Spring! And riding for fun! And 20th anniversary! And ...!

2019-03-26 Thread Patrick Moore
Beautiful high desert spring day, 73*, winds modest and discrete at 6 gusts to 7 from SW (and this is our windy season!), cerulean blue skies with a few child's picture book puffy clouds, pollen count low, and I work for myself and thus can with good conscience take a break and go for a ride. Total

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

2019-03-26 Thread Collin A
All great questions that will hopefully be answered when the production run actually gets released! I'm sure the Riv folks have a catalog/info page in the works, too. On Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 1:24:05 PM UTC-7, S wrote: > > How does the GBW compare to the Clem L? They look fairly similar.

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

2019-03-26 Thread S
How does the GBW compare to the Clem L? They look fairly similar. -- 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.

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

2019-03-26 Thread jandrews
Curious if this bike will be able to take on the role of a backpacking bike more along the lines of a Tumbleweed, etc. Obviously different geometry but I imagine folks will be happy using this for off-road expedition touring. What are the F&R axle widths? On Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 3:33

[RBW] Stockholm/Amsterdam/Copenhagen recommendations/meet-ups?

2019-03-26 Thread Manuel Acosta
My wife and I are heading out to Stockholm/Amsterdam/Copenhagen during spring break. Any recommendations or suggestions on things we can do? We had interest in just renting bikes out and exploring. Manny Acosta -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

2019-03-26 Thread Ash
Last month when I visited Riv HQ to pick up some stuff I took GBW for a quick ride. Wish I had taken it for a longer ride, but I was short on time. I've owned both Atlantis (MIT) and Joe. Boots felt VERY different. Felt a bit lighter, kind of more stable and noticeably more comfortable. The

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

2019-03-26 Thread Jonathan D.
Thoughts on how the Gus’ ride will compare to the Joe and Atlantis? I don’t have a sense of the geometry differences beyond the fat whee options. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rece

[RBW] Re: Large Betty Alert!

2019-03-26 Thread Brian Campbell
Well then, I better get to clearing my cache! On Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 1:32:16 PM UTC-4, Matt Beecher wrote: > > Oops, outed a week back. Someone bought it a few weeks back. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscri

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

2019-03-26 Thread Joe Bernard
Same same, Chris. Of course I just bought an Atlantis so it didn't really save me from a sale, but I'm kinda surprised how not-enthused I am about this bike. Lots of folks who ride more dirt than I do will love them, though. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

[RBW] Large Betty Alert!

2019-03-26 Thread Matt Beecher
Oops, outed a week back. Someone bought it a few weeks back. -- 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] Large Betty Alert!

2019-03-26 Thread Matt Beecher
I outed that a few weeks back and think it was a glitch. I believe that bike already resides in NY with a bunch of other Rivs. Best regards, Matt B Oswego, IL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Large Betty Alert!

2019-03-26 Thread Brian Campbell
No affiliation: https://www.theproscloset.com/products/rivendell-betty-foy-62cm-bike-2010?utm_source=adroll&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=dynamic -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rece

[RBW] Re: FS: Roscoe Bubbe Step Thru

2019-03-26 Thread Ed Carolipio
Sale is pending payment. -- 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] Top Tube Upslope - How much difference does it make?

2019-03-26 Thread Christopher Cote
575 x sin(6) = 60.1mm -- 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: [RBW] Acorn Bags for sale

2019-03-26 Thread John McBurney
I have these exact bags in black and this is a great deal. Acorn bags are hard to get, made only in small batches by a home based business. They are beautifully well made. The fabric Martexin Wax is a little coarser than Sackville Sack waxed cotton but is made in USA by a family owned business in o

[RBW] Acorn Bags for sale

2019-03-26 Thread Steve Butcher
Hello Forum, I'm offering for sale one Large Acorn saddlebag and one Acorn handlebar bag. Both are Olive canvas in color with honey-colored leather. The bags are in as new condition, never been wet, and always stored indoors. I don't have photos to share but they are exactly as they app

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

2019-03-26 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
I’m glad that the Gus Boots doesn’t really spark an interest for me. This is a good thing because I don’t need another Riv to add to the fleet nor to pin for -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group an

[RBW] Towing a kid bike?

2019-03-26 Thread J Imler
Here's where we're at. 16in wheeled Hotrock on stripped and modified Trek trailer w/ large bungee. https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1-FU9DwVx1iD23PPwzP0OaAIaDqKASpPJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fro

[RBW] Re: Top Tube Upslope - How much difference does it make?

2019-03-26 Thread phil k
I think it depends on how far up you want your bars as well. For me, I rode a Sam which had a 57.5 ETT, but it fit more like a 54.5-55cm straight top tube. Both used 80cm, with about 1cm above saddle. On Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 9:38:26 AM UTC-4, RDS wrote: > > For a given top tube length on t

[RBW] Top Tube Upslope - How much difference does it make?

2019-03-26 Thread RDS
For a given top tube length on the Riv geometry chart, say 575 for example, how much extra height does the 6 degree upslope give you? Meaning, if you measure from the floor to the top of the top tube just to the inside of the intersection b/t the top tube and the (1) seat tube and (2) head tu

[RBW] wild, wild nutmeg

2019-03-26 Thread S. Greco
delicious film textures :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB9TwM2Q4sY&feature=share -- 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+unsubs

[RBW] WTB: Chocomoose bar

2019-03-26 Thread Reid Echols
Hi Doug, I’ve sent a PM, let me know if it doesn’t go through. -- 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.c