[RBW] Re: Experiences with Atlantis

2020-01-15 Thread MAP
I'm in a similar boat as Robert, the original poster, so thank you Robert and all for this discussion. Does anyone know if the 56 cm / 650b (MiT?) Atlantis has a little more tire clearance than the 2.2" that is reported for all Atlantis (Atlantii?) on the latest spec sheet available online ( ht

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Presale

2020-02-01 Thread MAP
I bought one! An Appaloosa that is, not a dryer. It'll be my first Rivendell. I've been a fan for years now. But I was torn on what to buy. I wrote Will, asking for an Appaloosa and I got my wish. I'll go with this and then see if I really want bigger tires or disc brakes. I'd rather try Riv

[RBW] Re: F.S. Compass, Gran bois, nitto, paul etc...

2020-02-12 Thread MAP
sent email to given address on: 11. *Nitto Jitensha bar *26.0 $35 On Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 12:30:15 PM UTC-8, Dylan A wrote: > > Update: > Brooks c-17 > Compass tires > Nitto bull moose > Paul brakes > Have all been sold. -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

[RBW] Re: Widest wide range double chainring setup? How wide is too wide?

2020-03-12 Thread MAP
Pardon the post resurrection. I think Patrick's "avast, heretic!" comment alone, back on 3/6/10 justifies it :) I was thinking of this and Google brought me right back to the RBW group. For my new Appaloosa I'd like to go 2x over 3x because with 3x creates a situation where the middle ring ca

[RBW] Re: WTB: rear wheel, 700c, 135mm wide, 9 speed compatible, rim brake, quick release

2020-03-16 Thread MAP
Hi Abe & everyone, If there any "leftover offers" from this search of a 700c black Velocity Cliffhanger 36h (wheel or rim only), please let me know. I did take note of the Treefort Bikes offer - it appears to still be available. Thanks. -Matthew San Diego On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 12:09