[RBW] Re: Dynamo Wire Aesthetics

2024-11-19 Thread Jkarlin
hack" has been to fully heat shrink wrap the chintzy >> looking wire, it ends up looking more like cable housing which isn't so >> jarring to look at on the frame, and I've found is easier to route around >> rack parts >> >> On Thursday, November 14, 20

[RBW] Dynamo Wire Aesthetics

2024-11-14 Thread Jkarlin
After putting together my first dynamo system (front and rear lights on a Clem L), and focusing solely on getting it to function, I took a step back and the rear wire wasn't exactly appealing to look at. Getting the wire to hug the frame and then the rear rack (Nitto 32R) nicely wasn't immediate

[RBW] Re: "you pick the fun stuff, we pick the rest"

2024-07-15 Thread Jkarlin
I chose this option for my Clem, and I’m very happy I did. Like Charlie, I ended up with a mix of black and silver components. That’s a fair warning, but the mix looks cool to me, and, for someone who is both a middling mechanic and also can’t easily make the trek to Walnut Creek, I appreciated

[RBW] Re: Eroica California

2024-04-02 Thread Jkarlin
I'm also curious about this. I tried sending an email to the contact on the webpage (*i...@eroicacalifornia.com)*, but I got a message back saying the address couldn't be found or was unable to receive mail. On Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 9:41:21 AM UTC-7 chefd...@gmail.com wrote: > Curious if an

[RBW] Clem Revelations

2024-02-20 Thread Jkarlin
Not that anyone was holding their breath, but I posted a while back asking for advice on Clem sizing. Soon after, I had a 59cm of my own. I’ve been having so much fun riding that I forgot to thank everyone who helped. Thank you! I went with the “You Pick the Fun Stuff” option—couldn’t get out t

Re: [RBW] Re: Sizing Upon a Clem?

2023-09-30 Thread Jkarlin
gt;> Congrats on the new bike - you’re going to love it! >>> >>> That’s a Soma Deco 2 rack that I bought because my old rack wasn’t wide >>> enough for my child seat. I’ve had zero issues since installing it, and the >>> price was right: >>> >>> [image

Re: [RBW] Re: Sizing Upon a Clem?

2023-09-27 Thread Jkarlin
e ever had that really feels like it fits me: >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> The only thing you might want to consider is if the 64 will fit your >>> bike rack, etc. It's too long for a lot of standard racks, but I recently >>> upgraded to a 1UP hitc