[RBW] Re: Riv Cargo Build - Please vote

2024-11-10 Thread J Imler
I'd not seen or heard of the string top-tube video. I've linked it below. Thanks. 2. Joe's qualitative observation is backed up by Rivendell's string top-tube video . On Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 7:17:12 AM UTC-8 Bill

Re: [RBW] New lugged Roadini

2024-11-10 Thread Brian Turner
Richard, them dogs always seem to be curiously catching those cars these days, huh? Popcorn munching over here.On Nov 10, 2024, at 7:50 PM, Richard Rose wrote:Might all be moot if tariffs jack up the prices by 20-25%. That could be a sad day.Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 10, 2024, at 7:34 PM, Jason F

Re: [RBW] New lugged Roadini

2024-11-10 Thread Richard Rose
Might all be moot if tariffs jack up the prices by 20-25%. That could be a sad day.Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 10, 2024, at 7:34 PM, Jason Fuller wrote:I too find it curious that they're moving away from TIG frames for everything but the Clem, though it sort of makes sense to me too - the Clem is t

Re: [RBW] New lugged Roadini

2024-11-10 Thread Jason Fuller
I too find it curious that they're moving away from TIG frames for everything but the Clem, though it sort of makes sense to me too - the Clem is the practical everything bike, so anything else can be a premium bike. My guess is that with all the cost contributors added up, TIG vs. lugged is su

[RBW] Re: FS: New 61.5cm Mustard Homer Hilsen frameset

2024-11-10 Thread Paul M
New price $1450 includes shipping. On Monday 4 November 2024 at 08:54:30 UTC-8 Paul M wrote: > Selling a new Homer Hilsen frameset that never was completely built into a > complete bicycle. It just had the wheels, handlebar set-up and rear rack > mounted to see the fit. Comes with the Rivendell

Re: [RBW] Re: New to me Joe App #BofurBike Ride Report

2024-11-10 Thread Charlie Hitchen
So on my bike there I've got 50mm gravel kings and Simworks Honjo 62mm's. Works ok! We're a PITA to fit though, especially with a mudguard mounted rear dynamo light... I'm not sure I' do full metal mudguards again on a bike like this. Seems a better idea to have plastic ones you don't need to

RE: [RBW] Re: FS: Fall Liquidation

2024-11-10 Thread Bernard Duhon
I cannnot find a pict of that model of Oakley can you provide? Are they Prism? Polarized? Size? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Corwin Zechar Sent: Saturday, November 9, 2024 8:21 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: FS: Fall Liquidation Further price reductions. M

[RBW] Re: Riv Cargo Build - Please vote

2024-11-10 Thread Bill Lindsay
Double agree here. The Clem L pretty much has to be a noodle in that application. 1. I believe Joe, who has ridden lots of step throughs 2. Joe's qualitative observation is backed up by Rivendell's string top-tube video. 3. Two fundamental concepts of beam theory explain why it has to be th

[RBW] Re: Riv Cargo Build - Please vote

2024-11-10 Thread Julian Westerhout
Neat project -- I hope that you post photos here once you have it all together! Depending upon your crank length a 24" rear wheel is likely to make your pedals pretty low -- not sure that you'd be pedaling through corners or not on this rig, but perhaps something to consider. Also wondering wh