Re: [RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

2017-10-03 Thread Kai Vierstra
Nice. I have the Big One's (what they were before being rebranded as G) mounted tubeless on velocity cliffhangers, and I love them. I pump them up to about 30 psi, but after not enough minutes of city riding they seem to leak/heal enough to settle in around 20 psi. As they're so thin and lovely,

[RBW] WTB- 180ish mm cranks

2017-09-28 Thread Kai Vierstra
Forgot- please, if you've got anything, reply privately. Thanks again -Kai BK NY -- 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.

[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte is HERE!

2017-09-28 Thread Kai Vierstra
But wait! Did the Bombadil have top mounts too? Hmmm... On Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 5:07:24 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > In that case, my first guess is that it's a Hunqapillar fork. ;-) > > On Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 11:30:52 AM UTC-7, Kai Vierstra wrote:

[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte is HERE!

2017-09-28 Thread Kai Vierstra
(hunk[q]y dory rack anyone?) -Kai BK NY On Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 5:07:24 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > In that case, my first guess is that it's a Hunqapillar fork. ;-) > > On Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 11:30:52 AM UTC-7, Kai Vierstra wrote: >> >>

[RBW] WTB- 180ish mm cranks

2017-09-28 Thread Kai Vierstra
Hi! I'd like to buy some long cranks, 180 or thereabouts, square taper. Cosmetically challenged is great (I just blasted my bike budget to smithereens on Will's Monster Mixte), open to bolt patterns of any sort. Thanks a bunch, Bunch -Kai BK NY -- You received this message because you are subs

[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte is HERE!

2017-09-28 Thread Kai Vierstra
: > > Call Will. He'll let you know. I could guess, but you'd have to give me > at least three guesses before I'd be really confident. My Medium used an > Appaloosa fork, but that tells you nothing. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Thursday,

[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte is HERE!

2017-09-28 Thread Kai Vierstra
Do you happen to know what fork they used? Or better yet, have pics? I'm playing around with ideas for a front rack. Fedex says Rosco's a week away... Thanks -Kai BK NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from t

[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte is HERE!

2017-09-26 Thread Kai Vierstra
: > > Please be advised I paid extra for the silver paint. I'm not sure where > they ended up color-wise on the others, but I'm sure it will be equally > delicious. > > On Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 1:46:50 PM UTC-4, Kai Vierstra wrote: >> >> Thank You T

[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte is HERE!

2017-09-26 Thread Kai Vierstra
Thank You Thank You Thank You! I'm even more excited now that I know it's silver, and that it has a pump peg, and that it has a fairly low 6mm eyelet in back, and silver!, and... -Kai BK NY On Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 1:31:27 PM UTC-4, MartyG wrote: > > > >

[RBW] Re: Autumnal Aria Photos and Ride Reports

2017-09-25 Thread Kai Vierstra
I know, I know, I am most certainly seeing all the pictures we're missing in my theatre of the imagination, but I know the real ones would be even better! And honestly, I keep coming back to the terrible imaginightmare of me coming to an abrupt stop via a big boulder on my own 68 Quickbeam, maki

[RBW] Autumnal Aria Photos and Ride Reports

2017-09-25 Thread Kai Vierstra
Darn. I was hoping to see some video, but with so many burst shots, let's see the flipbooks!! (Or animated gifs?) Would love to see some of your technical rock crawling on the Quickbeam (too underbikey?) -Kai BK NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

[RBW] OT, sorry, but somewhat urgent question about car trouble

2017-09-24 Thread Kai Vierstra
Try the B screw? Or dump some sawdust in it? I know that at least one of these is an actual auto fixit technique. -Kai BK NY -- 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] Autumnal Aria Photos and Ride Reports

2017-09-23 Thread Kai Vierstra
Righteous action shots! Are they video grabs? That one coming down those steep bumps is a beaut. And nice foreground btw... -Kai BK NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving email

Re: [RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

2017-09-22 Thread Kai Vierstra
You and me both! As for Rosco's future, I think they have to wait for the spare forks to overflow the reservoir again? -Kai BK NY -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell custom by Mark Nobilette, size 58.5cm. $2000

2017-09-20 Thread Kai Vierstra
"11.Nitto handlebars (made in USA)" Is where somebody got that. We have fun on here laughing with and not at, it's all good. And even though it's way too small for me, I'd love to see a better picture of your bike, one that I can tell the color (not that it matters, I just bought a new riv l

Re: [RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

2017-09-19 Thread Kai Vierstra
And by some miracle, I've got a Huge Rosco Mixte on the way!! No parts yet, unless I sacrifice my Big Clem's, which I just might, but regardless I'll post some photos. -Kai BK NY On Monday, September 18, 2017 at 12:30:12 PM UTC-4, Abcyclehank wrote: > > Marty, > Excited to see your Silver ste

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell custom by Mark Nobilette, size 58.5cm. $2000

2017-09-19 Thread Kai Vierstra
"It is a nice bike,however...photos probably don't do it justice" Absolutely true, but Ryan probably should've been harsher on those photos. They're really really really bad (specifically that overall shot). And if it was a 68 I'd care more, but a custom should have more frame specs, top tube l

[RBW] WTB: Alabtross bars and MTB brake levers

2017-09-16 Thread Kai Vierstra
I have some lovely 54's I'd sell. PM if your interested. Local pickup in Brooklyn would be a plus, but I'd mail them wherever they need to be. -Kai BK NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and st

[RBW] Re: Newbaum tape and paint

2017-09-13 Thread Kai Vierstra
Blue painters tape first and Newbaums after= no worries. -Kai BK NY On Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 6:33:35 PM UTC-4, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > Question for the group: I have a Mountain Mixte that has the lift-a-tube. > Can Newbaum tape be wrapped on it with no damage to the paint under

[RBW] Re: Cheviotlantis

2017-09-07 Thread Kai Vierstra
That pump might love to live on your seatstay, with a strap-on peg or a rugged looking brazed peg. If you do it I'll do it! (I've got 2 pegs waiting for me to work up the nerve and add them to my Clem and Quickbeam) -Kai BK NY On Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 12:15:04 PM UTC-4, Bob Lovejoy wro

[RBW] Re: Cheviotlantis

2017-09-07 Thread Kai Vierstra
Maybe a silly question, but does the pump peg still function as a pump peg with the cable routing through it? If no, maybe best to use a hacksaw and file to rechristen it vestigial nub? I'm really impressed with the drill job, I'd just worry about unnecessary rubbing coming into play. -Kai BK

[RBW] 2.35 inch tires on Atlas rims

2017-09-02 Thread Kai Vierstra
No problem with the fit, but if you ride them around anything pointy you'll wish they were tubeless. I liked everything except for the flats with them on Mavic 719s, since I mounted them on cliffhangers minus tubes, no flatting. -Kai BK NY -- You received this message because you are subscrib

[RBW] Re: UnRacer community in SLC?

2017-09-02 Thread Kai Vierstra
Yes, the bicycle collective rules! And bicycling in SLC is great for everybody, unracers and racers alike. Saturday Cycles is a great shop for matte riding gear. -Kai BK NY (part time SLC resident) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

[RBW] Re: Bike Swapping? Manhattan (NYC) and Portland (OR)

2017-08-15 Thread Kai Vierstra
Maybe a little large, but I've got a 65 Clem, 68 Quickbeam, and a Surly pacer sized for a 5'8"er. In North Brooklyn. And Abcyclehank, if you're ever in NYC needing a ride, I've got you covered. -Kai BK NY On Monday, August 14, 2017 at 4:37:56 PM UTC-4, John A. Bennett wrote: > > Darby and I

[RBW] Saddle height for new Flyer (vs current B17) on Joe Appaloosa

2017-08-01 Thread Kai Vierstra
The springs aren't very springy, set it the same. -Kai BK NY -- 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] Saddle height vs PBH

2017-07-29 Thread Kai Vierstra
Not true for me, I'm losing about 13 from my pbh, with 178 cranks. -Kai BK NY -- 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...@g

[RBW] WTB: WI Dos Eno 16/19t

2017-07-22 Thread Kai Vierstra
Yup. The 19 is mint, 16's been ridden some to plenty. I'll post a photo and you tell me what it's worth, but it'll be a week or so (gotta get home) -Kai BK NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group a

[RBW] WTB: Appaloosa 51cm and question about the 46cm size

2017-07-17 Thread Kai Vierstra
Get a Clem. They ride great and load anything you've got, and with the money you save you'll be able to travel. -Kai BK NY -- 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] Big bike in Salt Lake City? -WTB

2017-07-13 Thread Kai Vierstra
Hello Utah and Utah affiliates! I'm flying with the family to spend 2 weeks at my mother-in-law's place in Salt Lake. I was wondering if you or anyone you know in and around the Wasatch Front has a big bike for sale. I need my 65 Clem and 68 Quickbeam to stay home in NYC but I was hoping to find

[RBW] Re: Pedaling the upper Mississippi

2017-07-11 Thread Kai Vierstra
I did and do, and I reached it via your link so very many hours ago. Thank you Garth. Fun looking bike ride... -Kai BK NY -- 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, sen

[RBW] Re: WTB Clem Smith Jr H Style 52

2017-07-11 Thread Kai Vierstra
e tube or something I > was doing wrong. Schwalbe doesn't make bad tires. But the 2 I got were > defective. > > On Monday, July 10, 2017 at 1:11:05 PM UTC-7, Kai Vierstra wrote: > >> What was the defect? I just set some Big Ones up tubeless, 1 that I had >> from

[RBW] Re: WTB Clem Smith Jr H Style 52

2017-07-10 Thread Kai Vierstra
What was the defect? I just set some Big Ones up tubeless, 1 that I had from awhile back in the rear and 1 new for the front from Jenson that I purchased when they were closing them out at $25. The Jenson had two pinholes on the sidewall that had an extremely hard time sealing with the Stan's se

Re: [RBW] Re: Delight of rain

2017-07-09 Thread Kai Vierstra
The Boston museum of science has a great lightning hall with the world's largest Vandergraft generator and good solid science talk. They said rubber soled shoes would insulate a person in a storm, but the soles would need to be a mile thick... -Kai BK NY -- You received this message because y

[RBW] Re: Atlas-like but tubeless

2017-07-09 Thread Kai Vierstra
http://www.velocityusa.com/product/rims/cliffhanger-584 I've got a couple weeks on the 700c version and I think they're fantastic, and certainly a rarity being tubeless compatible and rim brake ready. -Kai BK NY On Sunday, July 9, 2017 at 9:56:23 PM UTC-4, drew wrote: > > Any recommendations fo

[RBW] Re: Frame build up ideas

2017-07-05 Thread Kai Vierstra
Yup, Choco-moose rule! And I think they might fit your "Anything somewhere between an albastache and an albatross?" As far as shape goes. What's really nice about the Bullmoose version is there's no worrying if the stem's right, it is what it is and if it works it might be perfect... -Kai BK NY

[RBW] Re: seatpost/set back help

2017-06-26 Thread Kai Vierstra
Velo Boreange?! As Garth said, nitto S-84 seatpost is the way to go, shimmed. Not only does it have mega setback, but it'll add a lug to your lug hungry Clem. My Clem loves it's classy 84, and it's feathery steel! Might be cheap from Alex Cycles, but better bought from your guy in Walnut Creek.

[RBW] Re: FS: 68 cm Quickbeam $1275

2017-06-26 Thread Kai Vierstra
It's the best bike, and if this had been a frame and fork I would've snapped it up as a spare (yes, I need a spare, it's complicated..) Enjoy the roll! -Kai BK NY On Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 11:20:30 PM UTC-4, Birdman wrote: > > I am beyond thrilled to be the next steward of this amazing bicy

[RBW] Re: seatpost/set back help

2017-06-26 Thread Kai Vierstra
Exactly. A seat post shim from problem solvers solves the problem. I took a file to mine to follow the curve, but I didn't need to. I researched my options in a seatpost and none had any setback like I wanted, and having a selection of 27.2's at my disposal this seemed the best option. Time has

Re: [RBW] Brake Adjustment: Paul Racers vs. Cantilevers

2017-06-23 Thread Kai Vierstra
This would've fixed those long head tube brake shudder blues- http://www.tektro-usa.com/category.php?catid=188&productid=1096 My 68 Quickbeam loves theirs. -Kai BK NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Roadini at RBW

2017-06-17 Thread Kai Vierstra
Isn't everything else TIG'd? -Kai BK NY -- 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

Re: [RBW] Roadini at RBW

2017-06-17 Thread Kai Vierstra
That seat lug is a smart step for simplifying construction across a lot of sizes. With the Clems the smaller frames had very curved seatstays whereas the largest are straight. It must've been a pain to bend all those tubes to spec, we'll probably not that big of a pain, but pain enough. With the

[RBW] WTB albatross bar HT aluminum

2017-06-17 Thread Kai Vierstra
I do, but I'm all the way on the other side of the creek! I'll check widths... -Kai BK NY -- 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+u

[RBW] Re: Platform Pedal Recommendation for Sam

2017-06-13 Thread Kai Vierstra
I am also happy with the VP001's, with size 16's. -Kai BK NY -- 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] Bike computer

2017-06-09 Thread Kai Vierstra
I recently uploaded the ride with gps app to my Samsung phone. Works great to track my routes. I haven't paid anything so I can't access many of the features but it did email me yesterday to say my Quickbeam and I have the 171st fastest time on the eastbound climb over the Queensboro bridge! I h

[RBW] Re: Flickstand alternatives? How to keep the front stable while not moving?

2017-06-09 Thread Kai Vierstra
I use a small velcro strap to hold my front brake lever, no bending over for me, and if the wheel flops it still can't move. -Kai BK NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

[RBW] Quickbeam Century

2017-06-05 Thread Kai Vierstra
40x16÷100=awesomeness! Beautiful country you got there -Kai BK NY -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis Rebuild Ideas

2017-05-31 Thread Kai Vierstra
I'm against cutting anything off of any of my handlebars, but that's me. I filed off the ridge on my ergon grips so they could slide forwards on my choco bars, so now I've got about an inch protruding back from the grips. My point is you could easily lose those 3cms and still leave room for comf

[RBW] Dyno wiring

2017-05-19 Thread Kai Vierstra
I no longer have a Sam but I do have dyno lights mounted in various ways. One thing I think I know, which goes against many examples seen here, is that it's better to keep wires on the interior of the bike as opposed to wrapping. People wrap to avoid cutting to length and I get that, not wanting

[RBW] Orange Hubbuhubbah WOW!

2017-05-10 Thread Kai Vierstra
I'm excited to see all these tandems rolling about, I wish there was a reverse angle xxl to medium so I could stoke my captain/wife on one (she's not stoked on the concept of stoking). As for fixed angles on the bars, I've said it on the forum before, but I think the moosed bars solve more probl

[RBW] Re: New Chev

2017-05-05 Thread Kai Vierstra
Bridget and I've worked together on many occasions at multiple institutions, and yes, she's the coolest by far. As far as basket support up front, I only like lowriders up front coupled with a small barrel bag on the bars. That high centered load never feels good to me on my Quickbeam or my Clem

[RBW] Re: New Chev

2017-05-04 Thread Kai Vierstra
Any friend of Bridget Mullen is a friend of mine... Nice bike!, but that rack and pup need to get lower, right? I don't think you'll get it from those riv approved braze ons, what you need are some p-clamps. They're easy to use and they make your bike look even less desirable to thieves. You t

[RBW] Re: Tires for Sam

2017-05-01 Thread Kai Vierstra
There's these in 35 or 40- https://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;product=196580;menu=1000,4,22,35 they're relatively cheap and pretty darned amazing on most everything. -Kai BK NY On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 7:17:00 PM UTC-4, Broccoli Cog wrote: > > I have been fusing with different tires on my Sam

[RBW] Re: Choco-moose Love?

2017-05-01 Thread Kai Vierstra
I've got them on my Clem and I think they're great bars, but as folks have said, they come back pretty far. I've got my brake levers scooted as far forward as I can and still spend a lot of time on top of the brake bump, and that's with a clemendously long top tube. I tape the bumps so it's com

Re: [RBW] Re: The Siren Call of Sapphire Shopsacks

2017-04-27 Thread Kai Vierstra
Have a blast doing it yourself with one of these- https://www.rivbike.com/collections/camping/products/no-120-speedy-stitcher-sewing-awl?variant=2730241 Like most good stuff they're out of stock, but these are available all over the place and they're indispensable. -Kai BK NY On Thursday,

[RBW] ChocoMoose question

2017-04-23 Thread Kai Vierstra
My favorite thing about my Choco-mooses and moosed bars in general is that there's nothing to adjust and fuss over, that it's solid and forever. I only wish every bar came with a moosed option, noodle-moose would be lovely, dirtdrop-moose? Absolutely. -Kai BK NY -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Riv-ish rides in metro NYC area?

2017-04-22 Thread Kai Vierstra
Yup, pedal or the 1 train to Van Cortland and everything north is fun and car[e]free! I work in Westchester and don't get much time for pure recreational rides but commuting through Van Cortland always leaves me smiling. -Kai BK NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne complete

2017-04-01 Thread Kai Vierstra
What's the rim/hub on that rear wheel? And how much for the pedals? -Kai BK NY -- 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...

[RBW] Clem Rear Hub Dust Cap

2017-03-31 Thread Kai Vierstra
They're not cartridge bearings, I just opened mine up to check out an even more curious sound than that squeeking. I had that unfortunate squak some months back, fixed/silenced it with some nudging and lubing (the squeek, not the new weird deathly crunchy sound -Kai BK NY -- You received thi

Re: [RBW] Re: book of possible interest to Rivendell riders

2017-03-31 Thread Kai Vierstra
And if you like records and have some tubelessable Cliffhangers in 700c, wheels or rims, I'd be happy to send along my long list of available records for trade (or sale, proceeds going toward my bike family) -Kai BK NY On Friday, March 31, 2017 at 11:45:23 AM UTC-4, Hugh Smitham wrote: > > What

Re: [RBW] Re: A post asking about posts

2017-03-30 Thread Kai Vierstra
I hope they make a 29.8 for the Clem Smiths of the world. -Kai Brooklyn NY -- 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...@goog

[RBW] Re: Ride Report from Beacon: An Applaloosa and a Rivendell Fork Hit the Road

2017-03-28 Thread Kai Vierstra
And there's always the Metro-North railroad which, for a one time fee of $5, allows you to take your bike for a ride to the rides. -Kai Brooklyn NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop r

[RBW] Re: Any recommendations for grips on a Bullmoose handlebar?

2017-03-26 Thread Kai Vierstra
"Naked cotton bar tape. No shellac. Awesome stuff. Nothing feels better" This is true, and I think the Deacon's wrapping on the naked bars. I like it over ergon grips for my xxl hands. -Kai Brooklyn NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell ThumbShifters?

2017-03-26 Thread Kai Vierstra
I could be making this part up, but wasn't part of the plan to allow the shifter assembly to rotate on the mount? As it's said, choices are good, why be locked from 1 to 5 o'clock on the shifter dial? Quality rotating mounts would be a very good thing. -Kai Brooklyn NY -- You received this m

[RBW] Tigged welds on Rosco Road

2017-03-25 Thread Kai Vierstra
In this case, smooth welds are no better than scalloped. In fact smooth welds are often the result of a lot of grinding/filing which leaves you wondering how skilled the finisher was at not taking too much weld away or damaging the tubes. Rivendell's/Taiwan"s welders are excellent, enjoy them fo

[RBW] Clem Jr tire - Kenda KwickNine / KwickSeven.5?

2017-03-11 Thread Kai Vierstra
in preparation for a big dump hitting the coast this Tuesday! -Kai Vierstra Brooklyn NY -- 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] WTT: my Boscoe for your Noodle

2017-03-11 Thread Kai Vierstra
I'll need to double check the exact measurement, but I've got a 44ish Nitto dream bar that's in my office on the Bronxville/Yonkers line. There's some 48 noodles there too... -Kai Vierstra Brooklyn NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Complete diamond frame Clems on sale $200 off

2017-03-11 Thread Kai Vierstra
I love my mustard 65, if I could afford to buy a spare (which I'll never need) I would. And $1300's the price I paid preordering 8 months in advance! Enjoy -Kai Vierstra Brooklyn NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

Re: [RBW] Re: Yepp Mini on Rivendell experiences?

2017-02-22 Thread Kai Vierstra
I'm using a Tubus with a Yepp brand mount bolted to the top. It's not elegant but it works. -Kai Brooklyn NY -- 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 t

Re: [RBW] Re: Yepp Mini on Rivendell experiences?

2017-02-21 Thread Kai Vierstra
I bumped knees on my Hillborne, but my Clem's got a 1/2" to spare. Unfortunately for me, my Clem, and my Yepp mini, my 3 year old is too big and has recently graduated to the big Yepp out back. -Kai Brooklyn NY On Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 10:25:29 AM UTC-5, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > Thank

[RBW] Re: Ordering to delivery timeframe

2017-02-04 Thread Kai Vierstra
uary 4, 2017 at 7:51:05 AM UTC-5, Kai Vierstra wrote: > > I plopped money down and waited 8 months for my Clem... > -Kai > Brooklyn NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and s

[RBW] Ordering to delivery timeframe

2017-02-04 Thread Kai Vierstra
I plopped money down and waited 8 months for my Clem... -Kai Brooklyn NY -- 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...@google

Re: [RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

2017-01-26 Thread Kai Vierstra
Attention fellow unfittables! 64 Clem L coming around the bend!! >From the email- "WILL’s big fat-tire mixte sold out fast, so in late Spring or early Summer we’ll have a 64cm CLEM-L mixte. If you’re tall and have ever wanted a mixte but couldn’t find one to fit, this is your chance and probably

[RBW] Re: Building up a SON28 Dyno wheel and need help!

2017-01-25 Thread Kai Vierstra
718 Cyclery would build you a great wheel, or, incredibly, they'll teach you to build a great wheel (using their equipment and giving you a discount on parts) at one of their free seminars. Good options any way you look at it. -Kai Brooklyn NY -- You received this message because you are subsc

[RBW] Re: Legolas/Roadeo Owners: Threadless stem size vs quill

2017-01-24 Thread Kai Vierstra
Would they affect it, indirectly? -Kai Brooklyn NY -- 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

[RBW] My Hunq!

2017-01-18 Thread Kai Vierstra
Hello and welcome, nice bicycle! Was that steering stabilizer added by you? I'm curious if it gives the same calming effect as a knee on the top tube while no handing. -Kai Vierstra Brooklyn NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Ow

Re: [RBW] ATTENTION NY RIV'S

2017-01-15 Thread Kai Vierstra
Huzzah! Tuesdays are rough, looking forward to Wednesday -Kai Vierstra Bucktown NY -- 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-ow

[RBW] Re: ghost shifting and the clementine

2017-01-15 Thread Kai Vierstra
ul's or the IRD mounts if you decide to swap out the shifters. -Kai Vierstra Brooklyn NY -- 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

[RBW] WTB/T -For Large Rosco Mixte

2017-01-15 Thread Kai Vierstra
And once Ryan gets his I'd like to be next in line. I've got a 68 Quickbeam, a 65 Clem, and any nonvital organ you might need/want. -Kai Vierstra Brooklyn NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubsc

Re: [RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

2017-01-12 Thread Kai Vierstra
I wish I'd had the funds to jump on this, but at least this proves there's demand and won't be the last set of monster step-throughs. -Kai Vierstra Brooklyn NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] For Sale- Marathon Supremes, 700x42 folding

2017-01-10 Thread Kai Vierstra
Tires are sold. Thanks -Kai -- 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

[RBW] WTT/WTB- Ice Spiker Pros

2017-01-09 Thread Kai Vierstra
If anyone's got a set of Schwalbe Ice Spiker Pros in 700x2.35" that they're looking to part with, sell them to me please. Contact me off list- kaivierstra AT gmail DOT com -Kai Vierstra Brooklyn NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &qu

[RBW] For Sale- Marathon Supremes, 700x42 folding

2017-01-09 Thread Kai Vierstra
27;ve been sitting around in a bag since I recycled the boxes. $50 plus actual shipping for the pair, or pick them up locally (I'll drop them off locally if you're close enough to one of my routes) Please contact me off list- kaivierstra AT gmail DOT com -Kai Vierstra Brooklyn NY -- You r

[RBW] Re: Great Divide Thoughts

2017-01-09 Thread Kai Vierstra
The Albastache is the best bar ever, there's no denying it. I just wish there was a moosed variety. Moosecrazed -Kai Vierstra Brooklyn NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: Great Divide Thoughts

2017-01-08 Thread Kai Vierstra
for a future of extreme uprightedness, favoring the choco-moose while I still can. -Kai Vierstra Brooklyn NY -- 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, sen

[RBW] WTB Mark's Rack or other small rack solution to fit Joe Appaloosa

2017-01-03 Thread Kai Vierstra
t need anything expedition ready (unless you used on of those beautiful integrated nitto racks with the removable low riders, but those are $$$, but you'd be expedition ready) -Kai Vierstra Brooklyn NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Clem / long CS CROW PIE!

2016-12-30 Thread Kai Vierstra
Clems are the best!, at least 20% better than the Appaloosa. Only wish I had done some fancy brush work to line it's lovely TIG welds. And long chainstays land jumps better/automatically. -Kai Vierstra Brooklyn NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] WTT Sackville SaddleSack Large for a Medium

2016-12-30 Thread Kai Vierstra
I've got a medium tan that's in fine condition, plenty of dust and maybe some spilt coffee drips, but fine condition. I'll take some pictures... -Kai Vierstra Brooklyn NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch&qu

[RBW] Hungry, Hungry Hunqapillar

2016-12-30 Thread Kai Vierstra
Amen to low mounted high calories! -Kai Vierstra Brooklyn NY -- 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...@google

[RBW] Re: Front Low-rider Panniers on Rambouillet?

2016-12-29 Thread Kai Vierstra
I use the tubus clamps Patrick posted, they're perfect. I wanted to clarify my opinions on balanced loads and wiggly frames, when I say balanced load on front lowriders, I mean side to side, not back to front. I'm happier with all the weight on the front as low as it'll go, leaving the back clea

Re: [RBW] Front Low-rider Panniers on Rambouillet?

2016-12-29 Thread Kai Vierstra
I've got front lowriders on my Quickbeam and it rides great with a balanced load. -Kai Brooklyn NY -- 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-own

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam: A Three Year Retrospective

2016-12-18 Thread Kai Vierstra
many options just complicated things. You'll be surprised what you can do with the single speed on a climb, not being able to shift/second guess where you're at, just pedaling, purely. -Kai Vierstra Brooklyn NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] Re: Albastache on what frame?

2016-12-11 Thread Kai Vierstra
s, If only they were steel/posable, they don't play well on curves as designed, but you knew that. Enjoy -Kai Vierstra Brooklyn NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivin

[RBW] Re: FS ::: Mountain Bike Brake Levers, Suntour & Sachs - NEW

2016-11-23 Thread Kai Vierstra
itch to the bar, that could mount way forward into the curve on some boscos without splaying out the side too much, but I think that's a pipe dream. -Kai Vierstra Brooklyn NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: Bicycle tattoos

2016-11-19 Thread Kai Vierstra
-not mine, but if it was I'd get it covered up, changing to something like "SHIFT DOWN!", although I'd probably stick to lower case. On Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 9:00:28 PM UTC-5, Kai Vierstra wrote: > > Because sure, maybe I'd get a head badge on my head,

[RBW] Bicycle tattoos

2016-11-19 Thread Kai Vierstra
Because sure, maybe I'd get a head badge on my head, I'd love to see what bicycle related symbolism people have had permanently affixed to themselves. -Kai Vierstra Brooklyn NY (boasting over 10,000 tattoo shops within unicycling distance) -- You received this message becau

[RBW] Re: clem smith L and ibert babyseat

2016-11-18 Thread Kai Vierstra
+1 for the Yepp. They rule. -Kai Vierstra Brooklyn NY -- 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...@googlegrou

[RBW] XL frames and 650b experiences

2016-11-06 Thread Kai Vierstra
I've no experience in conversions, but I'm looking forward to photos of your experiences with those big bikes! -Kai Brooklyn NY -- 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 i

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr with Alternate Handlebars? - Choco-moose

2016-11-01 Thread Kai Vierstra
I'm liking the choco-moose bars on my 65, but that's coupled with a lay back seatpost to get more reach and better wheelies. It's a 27.2 Nitto lugged post with a shim, shimming due to the difficulty in finding a lay back post in Clem's somewhat odd 29.8 seatpost size.

[RBW] What would you do?

2016-10-21 Thread Kai Vierstra
Loosen all the bolts, for it's own good/security. -Kai Brooklyn NY (with locks on and bolts tight) -- 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-owner

[RBW] Re: What is this and how do I get it off my stem?

2016-10-17 Thread Kai Vierstra
This will sound overly fussy, but if you track down some fine bronze wool there's no threat of rubbing any ferrous deposits into your lovely aluminium stem. Not sure if it really happens to aluminum, but bronze will "rust" if rubbed with steel wool. Anyhows, I assume the discoloration on the st

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