[RBW] Re: ISO albatross or similar

2025-04-22 Thread Ethan VanValkenburg
Thanks all for the recommendations and comments! A list member had a set of albatross bars that he just sent to me. I will share a photo when they are mounted. Maeve, good luck with your search. It seems like there are a lot of great options. -Ethan On Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:37:00 AM UTC

[RBW] ISO albatross or similar

2025-04-15 Thread Ethan VanValkenburg
Hey there— I am after a set of albatross bars. Does anyone have a used pair available? Or can anyone recommend a similar alternative? I like the albatross for its slight rise, multiple hand positions, and nice shape. I considered riv's billie bar, but I think it has too much sweepback for me a

[RBW] Slipping on swept back handlebars

2024-09-10 Thread Ethan VanValkenburg
I just put some swept back handlebars on my bicycle and I am having trouble with slipping. The handlebars sweep back 7 inches or so with a 26mm clamp diameter. My stem is a nitto tallux and I'm switching in an old 130mm Ritchey stem for more reach, but I'm still worried about the bar slipping.

Re: [RBW] FS: 58 Hunqapillar

2024-08-16 Thread Ethan VanValkenburg
Hey Tom.Wow! Beautiful. If the others pass it up, please. let me know! This is a beautiful frame, wonderful paint job, and just the type of ride I’m after. Id been looking at Atlantis frames, but this seems like an even better fit for the riding I do out in California. All the best!! :)E. VanValken

[RBW] ISO: Atlantis ~59cm

2024-08-13 Thread Ethan VanValkenburg
Howdy, I’m on the lookout for a *~59cm Atlantis *(preferably older model w/ shorter chainstays, but open to the newer/longer frame)! I love everything about the bike, and looks like it can do-it all (at least all that I want to do). I tried a 62cm the other day—it was a wonderful ride a

Re: [RBW] 2024 Appaloosa Thread

2024-08-13 Thread Ethan VanValkenburg
Same! When did they stop making them with double top tubes? Do you know if future Atlantis frames will have a double top tube? They look quite nice and sturdy, especially on the larger bikes. > On Aug 12, 2024, at 11:12 AM, Josh C wrote: > > I personally wish they’d bring back the double top t