[RBW] Re: Clem L 59 -- Considering a purchase

2018-10-17 Thread DadDadDaddio
I ride a green Clem L 59. I have no idea what my PBH is, but I'm 5'9" and it fits fine. I've been in too-small frames before and decided to go big this time with the bail out being the step through frame. It's perfect for me; the big frame rides/handles better than any medium size frame I've eve

[RBW] Re: Clem L 59 -- Considering a purchase

2018-10-17 Thread DadDadDaddio
combo its been great. On Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 11:41:00 AM UTC-5, Doug H. wrote: > > Which bars do you have on your Clem L DadDadDaddio? I have considered > this bike as well and am waffling back and forth between the 52 and 59. I’m > close to your same height and have a 83

[RBW] Re: Clem L 59 -- Considering a purchase

2018-10-17 Thread DadDadDaddio
there. On Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 2:24:32 PM UTC-5, DadDadDaddio wrote: > > The standard Nitto bosco bars that came with the bike from Riv with cork > grips. No stretch whatsoever to the grip positions, which is where my hands > are 100% of the time. Very comfortable position

[RBW] Re: Pics of your 59cm Clem L's

2018-01-25 Thread DadDadDaddio
Only if you get off on the wrongs side! On Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 10:29:03 AM UTC-7, Doug H. wrote: > > Nice bike! The cactus kickstand would seem to be painful to use. :) > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

[RBW] Re: A Better Mousetrap: Riv Pletscher rack review

2018-01-27 Thread DadDadDaddio
A agree with the OP's observations regarding the Clem rack ... very solid, very flexible installation options. I thought you might want to see what the Pletscher EasyFit basket looks like on the Clem rack. It's pretty handy; clicks in solidly and easy to mount/remove. On Wednesday, January 2

[RBW] Re: A Better Mousetrap: Riv Pletscher rack review

2018-01-27 Thread DadDadDaddio
I agree with OP's observations ... very solid rack, very flexible mounting options. Here's a pic of the rack with Pletscher's EasyFix basket; solid, snap-in/out m

[RBW] Re: Riv request for store credits

2018-02-21 Thread DadDadDaddio
Just bought some as well. It must be hard to make an ask like this. I was glad to help. -- 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+uns

[RBW] Riv and the Wright Brothers

2018-03-03 Thread DadDadDaddio
I'm reading a book on the Wright Brothers which discusses their roots as a bicycle shop. Couldn't help but think of Rivendell, and a quick search turned up this interesting link: http://www.wright-brothers.org/Information_Desk/Just_the_Facts/Bicycles/Wright_Bicycles.htm -- You received this m

[RBW] Re: Another Riv Financial Situation Thread

2019-01-02 Thread DadDadDaddio
I'm not a Riv lifer ... I bought my Clem L a year ago ... so take this for whatever its worth. I was attracted to Riv by the design and packaging of my Clem. I was looking for a well-built, simple bike with a steel frame that I could use for commuting and light trail use. I absolutely love my b