[RBW] Re: Long Chainstays - What Problem/Deficiency Do They Solve?

2024-09-09 Thread Joe Bernard
I can't say how much is the long stays and how much is the steering geometry Grant uses, but those frames are designed via Mt. Diablo and riding that mountain yesterday on my longstay Riv Custom was clarifying. When you're grinding up that comically steep road at low speed the last thing you wa

[RBW] Re: FS: 60 cm Cheviot

2024-09-09 Thread lambbo
Wow, 1,400 that's an absolute steal, friend! On Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 5:18:17 PM UTC-4 James wrote: > Thanks! Hopefully this one works > > > asheville.craigslist.org/bik/d/asheville-rivendell-cheviot-60cm/968048.html > > On Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 5:04:51 PM UTC-4 rau...@gmai

Re: [RBW] WTB: 26” tires about 2.0” to 2.2” - mildly knobbie

2024-09-09 Thread Ginz
Not sure if you saw my reply about the Marathon Mondials. If interested, let me know. On Monday, September 9, 2024 at 7:45:18 PM UTC-4 nicklin...@gmail.com wrote: > Consider Continental’s “Double Fighter”. 1.9” with a bit of knobs, but so > comfortable on both asphalt & dry dirt. Reasonable pr

[RBW] Re: Long Chainstays - What Problem/Deficiency Do They Solve?

2024-09-09 Thread Chris Halasz
I have progressed to a more upright riding style. Kind of tried it about twenty years ago, with Albatross bars at about saddle height, and didn't like it. Really liked the idea, though, and the look. I had no aches or pains with drop bars, or Albastache, etc., it just got *better*, though, the

Re: [RBW] WTB: 26” tires about 2.0” to 2.2” - mildly knobbie

2024-09-09 Thread Nick Lindsey
Consider Continental’s “Double Fighter”. 1.9” with a bit of knobs, but so comfortable on both asphalt & dry dirt. Reasonable price too, in the $28.00 each range. Sent from my iPad > On Sep 9, 2024, at 9:15 AM, Abe Gardner wrote: > > Want to buy some sorta knobbie tires for a give away bik

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr vs Polyvalent Lowkicker?

2024-09-09 Thread Kiley Demond
Only here could you find someone who actually owns both the bikes in question... 😁 On Monday, August 19, 2024 at 7:13:54 AM UTC-7 DJC wrote: > Paul, > > I own both the Polyvalent and the Clem Smith H; I've also built up for > others the Polyvalent low-kicker and the Clem L. The Clem has a laid

[RBW] Re: Long Chainstays - What Problem/Deficiency Do They Solve?

2024-09-09 Thread Brian Forsee
I think the vindication will come sooner than later y'all see that new moonlander rear end? Brian On Monday, September 9, 2024 at 4:35:23 PM UTC-5 Jim M. wrote: > Well said! And other makers are doing it, a couple examples I know of are > the Jones LWB and the Esker Hayduke LSV, but I'm su

[RBW] Re: Long Chainstays - What Problem/Deficiency Do They Solve?

2024-09-09 Thread Jim M.
Well said! And other makers are doing it, a couple examples I know of are the Jones LWB and the Esker Hayduke LSV, but I'm sure there are others. jim m walnut creek On Monday, September 9, 2024 at 1:48:26 PM UTC-7 Mackenzy Albright wrote: As many others mentioned above and the previous thread -

[RBW] Rivendell Rambouillet (56cm) - $1,100 (Vancouver)

2024-09-09 Thread Jerry Lynn
Not mine, no affiliation... Rivendell Rambouillet (56cm) - $1,100 (Vancouver) https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/bik/d/vancouver-rivendell-rambouillet-56cm/7783170809.html [image: blue ram 56.jpg] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

[RBW] Re: Long Chainstays - What Problem/Deficiency Do They Solve?

2024-09-09 Thread Mackenzy Albright
As many others mentioned above and the previous thread - for a particular sort of riding the wheelbase increases stability, ride quality, and traction immensely. When I first started tinkering with an upright fit I found short wheelbase bikes to be too light in the front climbing and leaning fo

[RBW] Re: Toyo Atlantis - 47cm (2008 model) Sizing

2024-09-09 Thread NYCbikeguy
Hey Jitensha, I have the 51 Toyo Atlantis if you're interested. it's currently stripped of its parts, but we can talk about a build if you're interested. Located in New Haven, CT and willing to ship. -IY On Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 5:05:18 PM UTC-4 Jitensha wrote: > Hi Christian, > > I c

[RBW] Re: An A. Homer Hilsen 500km review.

2024-09-09 Thread Nicholas A
Hey Eric, my life is seriously lacking in the soothing bicycle video department at the moment, hope you've got some stuff in the pipeline for us! I certainly have lots of great riding options around me, the great thing about Dublin is that you're only ever about 30mins from the mountains or the

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Summer 2024 Photos

2024-09-09 Thread John Rinker
Hey Kyle, Thank you. As someone who adores maps of all kinds, your GPS route is such a fun way to follow along vicariously. Cheers, John On Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 3:52:56 PM UTC-7 kyleco...@gmail.com wrote: > We did not run a GPS track on the route, but my friend did map the route > out

[RBW] Re: An A. Homer Hilsen 500km review.

2024-09-09 Thread Eric Marth
Nicholas — Thanks for sharing the build info, your riding experience so far and the lovely picture! I'd wager you have lots of good riding options where you are based on the vista. Is there a worthwhile story behind how you purchased the bike? Any fun logistics going through a dealer in Paris

Re: [RBW] RoadUno build anticipation

2024-09-09 Thread Shoji Takahashi
Hi Doug, Yes, you can shellac cloth tape wrapped over padded tape. Good luck, shoji Arlington MA On Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 2:07:39 PM UTC-4 Doug Van Cleve wrote: > Hey Bill (or anyone with an informed opinion), > > Can cloth tape wrapped over padded tape still be shellacked? I'm going

Re: [RBW] Re: Wool in summer

2024-09-09 Thread Nicholas A
I have a couple of merino t-shirts from a local brand here in Ireland that I wear all through the summer or at least until the temps really start to drop. I love the feel of it, so easy and breezy. On Sunday 8 September 2024 at 01:57:42 UTC+1 Addison wrote: > I'm a year round wool wearer here