Re: [RBW] Re: IRe: 2025 Atlantis pre-sale

2025-03-20 Thread Armand Kizirian
I've got dibs on a 55cm in submarine green at noon! I'm about 5' 10.5" with about an 85cm pbh, barefoot. I have a good idea of fit because of my 55cm Platypus, just slightly less reach and more stack with the 55cm Atlantis, which should work out perfectly in dialing my fit. Going 55 vs 53 also

Re: [RBW] Bike Life Lately

2025-03-21 Thread Armand Kizirian
Haven't read everything in this thread, but if you haven't tried using carbon friction paste, you should. There should be no need to go with a larger stem + shim for proper clamping. Be sure to thread all x4 screws in slight increments evenly before torquing them down, also critical. On Thursd

Re: [RBW] Re: IRe: 2025 Atlantis pre-sale

2025-04-05 Thread Armand Kizirian
Apparently I do *not* have dibs one a 55cm Submarine Green Atlantis! Was ready to go at noon, apparently the time it took for me to change my shipping address was enough to sell out in the first minute. On Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:28:44 AM UTC-7 Armand Kizirian wrote: > I've got

[RBW] Re: Sergio green Atlantis frames in most sizes online at Blue Lug

2025-04-22 Thread Armand Kizirian
Brent, they are indeed out of stock on the submarine green. Not just saying this to get mine, talked with someone there. The photos they took show the color so so well. Can't bring myself to have a sergio green atlantis. On Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 4:34:14 PM UTC-7 Brent Knepper wrote: > than

Re: [RBW] A Susie and Homer owner tempted by the Atlantis

2025-04-25 Thread Armand Kizirian
If you're not going "gonzo off-road", it sounds like your desire for the beauty of an Atlantis outweighs any difference in off-road capabilities between the two. However, this is very much a fantasy, as even finding an Atlantis in your size will be a challenging feat. Plus I'm your size, and ma

Re: [RBW] Re: New RBW handlebar // any guesses what it'll be?

2025-03-12 Thread Armand Kizirian
Look like a good 25.4 alternative to the Simworks Fun 3 bar, which was the next one I wanted to play with. Looks like I'll also be trying this new bar instead, no need to purchase a 31.8 quill stem. On Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 12:43:16 PM UTC-7 rockthr...@gmail.com wrote: > Bikepacking.co

[RBW] Re: Fork solution

2025-03-12 Thread Armand Kizirian
Looks like a decent way to dent your downtube eventually? I think Grant would very much approve. This may solve your issue: https://velo-orange.com/products/vo-wheel-stabilizer On Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 3:57:28 PM UTC-7 John Williams wrote: > Hi Everyone, > This may "not be according t

[RBW] Re: Do you actually step through your Clem or Platypus?

2025-03-20 Thread Armand Kizirian
At first it was a mix, but now I step through 100% of the time. I'm 34 years old and have zero mobility issues (do a lot of gymnast training), but it's a nice convenience. Also just an elegant way to dismount a bike. I will grow accustomed to the leg-over-saddle maneuver again, which was never

Re: [RBW] Bike Life Lately

2025-03-20 Thread Armand Kizirian
Speaks to the merits of having as little bikes as one needs. As life goes on, I find the decisions that allow for the most abundance of time (and actual bike rides) are the best ones to make. I rebuilt my road and mountain bike last year. Bikes that I've owned for 10+ years (and have rebuilt ma

Re: [RBW] Re: IRe: 2025 Atlantis pre-sale

2025-03-20 Thread Armand Kizirian
sizes in both colors sold out! Insane. I wonder what quantities they had available. On Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:28:44 AM UTC-7 Armand Kizirian wrote: > I've got dibs on a 55cm in submarine green at noon! I'm about 5' 10.5" > with about an 85cm pbh, barefoot.

Re: [RBW] Re: IRe: 2025 Atlantis pre-sale

2025-05-11 Thread Armand Kizirian
While this thread is up, might as well mention that if anyone would like to sell their 55cm submarine green atlantis, to message me. ;) On Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 6:52:53 PM UTC-7 Mike Gillespie wrote: > Received my tariff/duties/customs/processing/disbursement fees from FedEx > today. $305

Re: [RBW] Re: Does anyone go back to skinnier tires?

2025-05-12 Thread Armand Kizirian
I'm so surprised to see so many preferring <40mm tires. Once companies like Rene Herse started making nicer tires in wider widths, I have zero desire to go back. Being able to glide through a sections of rough asphalt, or being able to say yes to any fire road, or even singletrack, that crosses

[RBW] FS: Brooks B17 Ti + Grips, Swift Bags, Rene Herse Tires, + More

2025-05-12 Thread Armand Kizirian
Hello all! Some RBW related goods for grabs, DM for slight discounts on multiple items: - *Brooks B17 Titanium (Black)* + Blue-Lug Dyneema Saddle + Brooks proofide tin (if I can find it) - In excellent shape, definitely a softer cut of leather than previous Brooks I've had. Never o

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks B17 Ti + Grips, Swift Bags, Rene Herse Tires, + More

2025-05-14 Thread Armand Kizirian
Forgot to mention, the helmet does not include the rear light. On Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 8:01:04 AM UTC-7 Armand Kizirian wrote: > Thank you everyone for the quick and easy sales! Updated list below. > > Also ADDED, a brand new with tags *Smith Dispatch helmet, size M (55-59c

Re: [RBW] Re: Ride Report - Angel Island Overnight

2025-05-14 Thread Armand Kizirian
Keith! This is epic. I couldn't understand if you guys took the train from LA, or were you already in the bay? So inspirational as I am around the corner from starting my own family! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsub

[RBW] Re: A Susie and Homer owner tempted by the Atlantis

2025-06-02 Thread Armand Kizirian
Really helpful to hear the difference between the two. We just moved into a new place and no longer have a garage. With x2 bikes barely ridden in the last 1-2 years, the allure of just having the freedom of one single bike that does everything well enough is growing by the day. Riding on trails

[RBW] WTB - Nitto Wavie Bars

2025-06-23 Thread Armand Kizirian
Ideally the 660mm width. Silver, 25.4, alloy, should they have come in other variations in the past. Please DM me if you have a pair you're willing to part with! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[RBW] WTB - Nitto Wavie or Simworks Fun 3 Bars

2025-06-23 Thread Armand Kizirian
DM me if you have a pair of either you're willing to part with! Nitto Wavie: Ideally the 660mm width. Silver, 25.4, alloy, should they have come in other variations in the past. Simworks Fun 3: 25.4, crmo, silver 680mm width Please and thank you! -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Beware Blue Lug

2025-07-02 Thread Armand Kizirian
FYI just made a ~$300 order with no surprises. On Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 11:36:56 AM UTC-7 tandyn...@gmail.com wrote: > Yeah, Blue Lug are the best! > > They are some of my most favorite-ist folks, and it ain't very close. I > love how fun-loving they are, and how they don't take themselve

[RBW] Re: B-72 crack-up

2025-07-23 Thread Armand Kizirian
Just contact Brooks, I'm sure this is not an ordinary occurrence, see what they say and if they offer a replacement. On Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 8:48:22 AM UTC-7 James McGregor wrote: > I always figured the leather would be the first part to go, since it had > some cracking around the back

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO: short (50mm-70mm) tall (280mm) Nitto stem 26.0mm silver

2025-07-31 Thread Armand Kizirian
Boom. https://theradavist.com/bazaar/item/7igb8GKDFzQPVRPsPftm On Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:54:14 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > Does Nitto still make the Dirt Drop stem in 8 cm and 10 cm extensions? I > recall using the 10 cm to get a Noodle up nice and high but sufficiently > close-in on

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