[RBW] Re: wtb Clem L or H Mustard 59cm

2018-03-03 Thread adam leibow
thanks for all the replies. i have been seeing that clem H in the web special bikes but just checking if anyone has one for cheaper they'd sell before probably getting that one On Friday, March 2, 2018 at 3:03:50 PM UTC-8, adam leibow wrote: > > Kinda a longshot but I am intereste

[RBW] Re: wtb Clem L or H Mustard 59cm

2018-03-07 Thread adam leibow
Nate, you are not the only riv'd out vegan Nate in Oakland, I know two! but you're right. Will told me the 59cm was on the big side from a standover perspective and I am kinda leaning L. On Friday, March 2, 2018 at 3:03:50 PM UTC-8, adam leibow wrote: > > Kinda a longshot but

[RBW] Re: PSA: crust 1in threaded disc forks

2018-03-16 Thread adam leibow
if any of you need wheels for a fork like this, I have a set - velocity dually laced to son widebody disc hub and I have the same in the rear with XT hub. instagram.com/adom_sale On Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 6:07:42 PM UTC-7, Drw wrote: > > So crust bikes just put up a few 1in threaded disc fo

[RBW] FS: good stuff

2018-03-21 Thread adam leibow
Hello RBW OB, I have some good stuff for sale on my selling instagram. I just added a 58cm black mountain cycles, and I have some smaller Riv~ish goods of note. Please look: https://www.instagram.com/adom_sale/ Text me if interested: (310 963 6959 Thanks! Adam -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Rambouillet complete or frame set

2019-11-23 Thread Adam Leibow
bUmp! there is flexibility in the price for the complete bike. make me an offer! On Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 9:34:45 PM UTC-8, Adam Leibow wrote: > > yo watup rbw gg > > i recently acquired, and have now decided to sell, this beautiful 60cm > Rambouillet. The ride is subl

[RBW] Re: FS: Jay's Green touch up paint

2019-11-24 Thread Adam Leibow
Hi All, The paint is sold. thanks for the interest. Adam On Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 5:19:41 PM UTC-8, Adam Leibow wrote: > > Hi RBW GG, > > I have some Jay's green touch up paint from Waterford. Never used. I think > I paid like $50 for this which is wild. Please le

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Rambouillet complete or frame set

2019-11-27 Thread Adam Leibow
bump - many questions but no bites yet. On Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 9:34:45 PM UTC-8, Adam Leibow wrote: > > yo watup rbw gg > > i recently acquired, and have now decided to sell, this beautiful 60cm > Rambouillet. The ride is sublime. It has the perfect balance of springy

[RBW] Re: Quick introduction and Clem parts questions

2019-11-27 Thread Adam Leibow
if it were me, i would see if i could find a used wheelset at the same pricepoint but with more classic parts (non-disc hubs, more silver parts). you could, as someone else mentioned, do a want-to-buy post for a wheelset at $150. On Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 10:11:47 AM UTC-8, Nerl L. wr

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Rambouillet complete or frame set

2019-12-01 Thread Adam Leibow
SOLD On Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 9:34:45 PM UTC-8, Adam Leibow wrote: > > yo watup rbw gg > > i recently acquired, and have now decided to sell, this beautiful 60cm > Rambouillet. The ride is sublime. It has the perfect balance of springy > lightness and agility/ nim

[RBW] FS: Nitto Wavie Bars, Nitto Mark's Rack (w long stays), Nitto 32F, Shimano 105 5800 group (Silver), Paul stuff, and more

2019-12-09 Thread Adam Leibow
Hi RBW group! Selling some hot-ticket items! I am at work now and will post pictures tonight. Nitto Wavie Bar (good condition) - $55 shipped Nitto Mark's Rack (w long stays) - $100 shipped Nitto 32F Rack - $100 shipped Shimano 105 5800 Group (silver color, 172.5mm crankarms, 52/36 or 34, 11sp)

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Wavie Bars, Nitto Mark's Rack (w long stays), Nitto 32F, Shimano 105 5800 group (Silver), Paul stuff, and more

2019-12-09 Thread Adam Leibow
Paul suite is taken. Sale pending on Mark's Rack & Wavie bars. On Monday, December 9, 2019 at 11:39:13 AM UTC-8, Adam Leibow wrote: > > Hi RBW group! > > Selling some hot-ticket items! I am at work now and will post pictures > tonight. > > Nitto Wavie Bar

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Wavie Bars, Nitto Mark's Rack (w long stays), Nitto 32F, Shimano 105 5800 group (Silver), Paul stuff, and more

2019-12-09 Thread Adam Leibow
mark's rack and wavie bars are gone. On Monday, December 9, 2019 at 11:39:13 AM UTC-8, Adam Leibow wrote: > > Hi RBW group! > > Selling some hot-ticket items! I am at work now and will post pictures > tonight. > > Nitto Wavie Bar (good condition) - $55 shipped > Ni

[RBW] Re: Thin Gripster alternatives?

2019-12-11 Thread Adam Leibow
+1 for deity black kat. also, redline monster with replaceable pins. this is the fancy version: https://www.redlinebicycles.com/parts/pedals/redline-lo-profile-magnesium-platform-pedals.html On Monday, December 2, 2019 at 9:55:47 AM UTC-8, Kieran J wrote: > > I have multiple sets of the VP Thin

[RBW] Re: MUSA Pants

2019-12-18 Thread Adam Leibow
i ordered a set and i love them. nice stretchy material and the fit/cut is better than the old version. very nice. wish they came in green tho. On Friday, December 13, 2019 at 7:30:50 AM UTC-8, Christopher Cote wrote: > > The new pants are available to order. I just ordered a pair of mediums. >

Re: [RBW] Re: What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

2019-12-19 Thread Adam Leibow
— love the fenders. I’m considering a road + as > well for an all arounder, including some trail use — any experience on > singletrack w yours? Also curious about long TT / short stem combo and any > impact on balance or handling. > > On Wed, Dec 11, 2019 at 8:04 PM Adam Leibow &

[RBW] Re: FS: 59cm Clem L frameset GREEN (f/f/hs/sp)

2019-12-25 Thread Adam Leibow
bump - still available. make me an offer please! On Monday, December 9, 2019 at 11:06:50 AM UTC-8, Adam Leibow wrote: > > Hello RBW groupo, > > I sold my Rambo, but now I need to sell my Clem L (still trying to get > that gus b-w) > > This thing is well loved but still in

[RBW] Re: Switching Appaloosa from 700 to 650b

2020-01-06 Thread Adam Leibow
I have some bikes with virtually 0" standover which I ride fairly aggressively offroad. In my experience if you bail on a trail you do not sit down on the top tube with your legs perfectly extended downwards, rather throw the bike down sideways and dip off to the side in 99/100 cases. I had a 5

[RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

2020-01-06 Thread Adam Leibow
here is a day in the life vid shot onboard my clem L https://www.instagram.com/p/B2LYQMQlCdZ/ On Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 4:43:56 PM UTC-8, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > I have wanted to start this thread for weeks. Fearing controversy, not > desiring to start fights, and worried that st

[RBW] Re: Velocity Quill experiences?

2020-01-09 Thread Adam Leibow
I am using the quill rims on my 2018 canti sam. the rims are great looking and i dont worry about them ever. the wheelset rides wonderfully. would recommend but probably wouldnt exceed a 48mm tire on it. in my eyes this is a slightly beefed road rim. On Friday, January 3, 2020 at 6:50:04 PM U

[RBW] Re: Tires

2020-01-10 Thread Adam Leibow
i've had great luck with Compass / Rene Herse standard casing tires- not quite as fragile as EL's and still very supple/fast. i have the snoqualmie pass on my sam and the antelope hill on my clem L. very spoiled. honorable mentions for other tires= WTB, Schwalbe as obvious choices. The schwalbe

[RBW] Re: MIT AHH vs Canti Sam

2020-01-16 Thread Adam Leibow
i have the Sam and do find it to be stiff and it rides like a touring bike. i'd think the homer might be more appropriate for a brevet or something with less of a load. what size do you ride and where are you located? if in the bay area you can ride my 58 canti sam. On Thursday, January 16, 20

[RBW] Re: Narrow-wide 1x chain ring question

2020-01-21 Thread Adam Leibow
IME oven cleaner was not strong enough to remove the black finish from a Raceface chainring, so someone recommended lye, which is serious stuff. I never ended up buying/using lye, but it's probably a strong bet to remove a finish from an anodized part. Also IME most or all narrow wide chainrin

[RBW] Re: Tires for Toyo Fatlantis?

2020-02-03 Thread Adam Leibow
the antelope hills are great for mt. tam; i know because i have ridden all over on my clem L with those tires. rivendell also has these schwalbe g one all arounds that are similarly fast-rolling but have some knobbage that bites if you want that. On Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 10:22:24 AM UTC

[RBW] Re: In your opinion, what's missing from the Riv lineup?

2020-02-14 Thread Adam Leibow
I think they should widen the tire clearance on a Homer, but keep the lighter tube spec. This would be an all-day rider (not a tourer) but with 2.2" clearance for extreme fire roads and easier single track, a la Crust Bombora or Black Mtn Cycles monster cross. Perfect bike for a mixed terrain b

[RBW] Re: Help me buy a Riv

2020-02-14 Thread Adam Leibow
if you are prioritizing a city build, i'd go with the Homer or Sam. You don't need the meaty tires of the Atlantis/Cheviot/Joe, and if you do decide to do some offroad, the Homer & Sam are still great at it. The bigger-clearance'd, stouter-tubed Rivendells might become annoying if you are tryin

[RBW] Re: Check your PMs

2020-02-14 Thread Adam Leibow
i agree with this a lot. i sell bike stuff on instagram @adom_sale and it's super annoying when I list a hot ticket item, one person responds with "extreme interest" and says they can pay soon, only to go MIA for three days while four other buyers are lined up, ready to send funds. it's gotten

[RBW] Re: 650b clearance on Rambouillet?

2020-02-24 Thread Adam Leibow
my friend has a 650b rambo (62cm) with compass/RH SBH 42mm wide tires AND fenders. On Monday, February 24, 2020 at 3:21:41 AM UTC-8, Wyatt wrote: > > I've seen a few 650b Rambouillet conversions on here over the years, but I > can't quite remember the largest tire I've seen cleared by the frame

[RBW] FSoT: Gus Boots Willsen size L blue (still on preorder).

2020-02-24 Thread Adam Leibow
hi all, as title states, anybody want my place in the preorder queue for a production GBW in blue & size L? alternately, i'd trade this for one of the new appaloosas in blue size 57. text me free won cero nien sixh free sixh nien fiev nin thanks adam -- You received this message because y

[RBW] Re: Drop bar on MIT Atlantis?

2020-02-27 Thread Adam Leibow
if anyone is interest, i have a crust BJ stem which is effectively the same as the Analog Wright stem. slip into my DM if u need it. [image: nsilvershortsmallsideview-1024x683.jpg] On Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 4:00:13 AM UTC-8, John G. wrote: > > I have a bunch of parts in need of a 700c

[RBW] FS: 58cm Sam Hillborne, 2018 Cantilever, Sage GRN - frameset

2020-03-02 Thread Adam Leibow
Hi All, As title states, I am selling my 2018 58CM Sage GRN Canti Sam frame/fork/headset/seatpost. See link for photo and more info. https://www.instagram.com/p/B9NQeQSF2oQ/ Many of the parts can be made available if that would sweeten the deal. Please text me (310) 963 6959 if you are intere

[RBW] Re: Tires for Hillborne: talk me out of 48mm Soma Fabrications Supple Vitesse EX TR

2020-03-09 Thread Adam Leibow
try Schwalbe All Around 700x38 (measure 40mm). similar suppleness/speed as Rene Herse but seem more resilient and have some tread / bite On Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 4:54:23 PM UTC-7, Pancake wrote: > > My Compass Snoqualmie Pass tires are worn out according to Rene Herse - > the rear tire blew (

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

2020-03-20 Thread Adam Leibow
jim, that bombadil is extraordinary. btw your associate might be posting to this thread very soon. On Friday, February 1, 2019 at 11:29:13 AM UTC-8, Adam Leibow wrote: > > hi all, i want to create a thread where you just post a picture of your > rivendell(s) whenever you feel like

[RBW] Re: FS: Black Mountain Cycles Road Plus 59cm

2020-03-25 Thread Adam Leibow
this is a great frame. i have the 53 (really more like a 58/large) and it rides wonderful. very sprightly and quick. On Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 10:02:40 AM UTC-7, ant ritchey wrote: > > > Posted this FS awhile back with a few other frames. Price is staying the > same but I'm throwing in so

[RBW] Re: WTB: 59 MIT Atlantis

2020-04-05 Thread Adam Leibow
Steve, I went through the same thing and tried the 59cm Atlantis because my friend was selling it for a good deal. It was big for me but I made it workfor two weeks, then I sold it. Now I have the 55cm, which fits me well although I am still working out the reach and bar setup. TBH, I know

[RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-08 Thread Adam Leibow
As someone who's had both the Cheviot and the Clem L, I don't understand the comments about the Cheviot being lighter or faster. My Cheviot was neither compared to my Clem L, and it wasn't because of a difference of part weight or the presence of a rack or not. The builds were almost identical.

[RBW] Re: MTB Hunqapillar questions

2019-04-29 Thread Adam Leibow
if you really want to mountain bike it, i'd go with paul motolite instead of cantilevers, and +1 for the bullmoose bars or wavie bars the nitto UI-12 stem opens up the world of 31.8 ie Jones bars, Sycip JJJ, etc. On Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 6:14:33 PM UTC-7, maxcr wrote: > > I've been slowly w

[RBW] Re: Chevoit or Clem jr L

2019-04-30 Thread Adam Leibow
I have both (60cm Cheviot & 59cm Clem L) and disagree that the cheviot is faster/sportier. To me the cheviot rides stouter/stiffer and the clem L feels flexier and "planes" if you believe in that. I prefer the Cheviot for carrying a substantial load (clem L flexes too much) and the Clem L for l

[RBW] Re: Chevoit or Clem jr L

2019-04-30 Thread Adam Leibow
^as a counterpoint to my own claim, both are amazing bikes and can really do it all. I used to take my Cheviot on the same allrounder group rides and it did great. you can't go wrong. Buy the one that pulls your heart strings most. On Monday, April 29, 2019 at 10:10:07 AM UTC-7, Justin Schoop

[RBW] Re: What's your Nitto Wavie Bar set up?

2019-05-01 Thread Adam Leibow
ive got a 110mm stem on my 58cm sam hillborne and i find the reach to be perfect. of course, there are other factors at play. On Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 9:08:43 AM UTC-7, John Phillips wrote: > > I ordered a Wavie Bar & a 130mm reach Tallux stem from Rivendell for > my Hunqapillar yesterd

[RBW] Re: FS 62cm Hunqapillar ff $1300

2019-05-10 Thread Adam Leibow
deal of a lifetime. On Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 8:31:39 PM UTC-7, Kurt Manley wrote: > > Hey Rivsters, > > I guess this is a bit of a feeler post as it's a little contingent on > another bike I'd like to buy but I'm offering up my 62cm Hunqapillar > frame/fork hs for $1300 shipped. > > This bik

[RBW] FS: Singlespeed kit ft. Paul Melvin, Gearclamps, Surly Cog

2019-05-13 Thread Adam Leibow
Hi All, I have a creme of the crop singlespeed kit. Also works for 2x1 or 3x1 gearing shifting (front derailer shifting only) since the Melvin wraps 20t of chain. - Silver Paul Melvin - (2) Gearclamps - 19t Surly Cog https://www.instagram.com/p/BxL9xq2FOQx/ Condition is GOOD although dirty (

[RBW] Re: Paul motolite reviews?

2019-05-16 Thread Adam Leibow
they're good. buy them On Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 4:13:12 PM UTC-7, Justin Schoop wrote: > > Thinking about upgrading to the Paul motolite brakes but would love to > hear opinions of them. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Paul motolite reviews?

2019-05-17 Thread Adam Leibow
Dia Compe makes the only aesthetically acceptable long pull drop bar brake lever IMO. [image: dia-compe-drop-bar-brake-lever-aero-287v-for-v-brakes-7.gif] On Friday, May 17, 2019 at 5:08:42 AM UTC-7, jandrews wrote: > > Anyone using these with Drops and are happy with your Motolite / Lever >

[RBW] Re: Rivendell tandem builds

2019-06-04 Thread Adam Leibow
As a current Hubbuhubbuh owner, one piece of advice I can share is that friction shifting was a PITA. My theory is the amount of distance the cable travels combined with how much more a tandem frame flexes (longer tubing distances + the weight of two people) equals mucho ghost shifting and chai

[RBW] Re: Tires for HHH tandem

2019-06-12 Thread Adam Leibow
I didn't read the whole thread so apologies if this has been stated: the tire pressures required for tandem weights are much higher than normal to support two peoples' weight. Compass EL seems risky to me for sidewall blow out. I have the WTB horizons on mine, which seem just strong enough not t

[RBW] Re: Carrying Water on bikes w/ minimal bottle cage mounts

2019-06-18 Thread Adam Leibow
roadrunner bags large point n shooter stem bag fits my 64oz klean kanteen perfectly. https://roadrunnerbags.us/collections/bags-for-your-bike/products/point-n-shooter-l On Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 4:58:22 AM UTC-7, RDS wrote: > > How do you carry multiple bottles or larger bottles (32 oz) on bi

[RBW] Re: Economical Clem

2019-06-21 Thread Adam Leibow
if you are trying to do this super budget, find an old fully rigid complete stumpjumper or rockhopper from the early 90s, add the riv accoutrements, (swap the bars to boscos, add fenders, brooks saddle, basket+racks, schwalbe fat tires). done deal for easily under $600. alternatively, find a vi

[RBW] Re: Economical Clem

2019-06-21 Thread Adam Leibow
i found a free stumpjumper complete at brannan and 4th last week. On Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 7:44:29 PM UTC-7, Friend wrote: > > My friend is in search of a new bike. Everything she describes screams > CLEM to me. Touring capable. Big tire clearance. Upright. Potentially > Stepthrough.

[RBW] Re: Does anyone have any knobby tire suggestions for a 52 Clem H?

2019-07-08 Thread Adam Leibow
i have a set of WTB beeline 2.2 and WTB nano 2.1 (both 27.5/650b & wire bead version) for sale if either of those treads looks like it could be good. On Thursday, July 4, 2019 at 12:01:09 PM UTC-7, Matthew Naftis wrote: > > I'm travelling to Colorado in a couple of weeks, and think I may need

[RBW] WTB 650b wheels for fiance Sam H build

2019-07-08 Thread Adam Leibow
hello as title states i wanna hear what you have for 650b wheels with the following criteria: - all silver - rim brake - quick release - 135 OLD rear spacing (100 front) - something like a dyad/synergy/atlas rim with silver or deore hubs. - ideally dynamo hub front - $200 tops if no dynamo, $4

[RBW] Re: René Herse Steilacoom for... commuting?

2019-07-15 Thread Adam Leibow
my sam hillborne is outfitted with compass snoqualmie pass standard casing and i use it for commuting, bike camping, and mixed terrain rides. it's great; don't think you need the knobs unless you need knobs for mud or hard cornering in wet grass or something. On Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 1:58:

[RBW] Re: FS: (1)56cm Bombadil Frame, Fork, Headset and Bullmoose Bar (1) 61cm Rambouillet Complete

2019-07-19 Thread Adam Leibow
if you would entertain selling ramboillet ffhs only, we should talk :) On Sunday, July 14, 2019 at 1:34:03 PM UTC-7, AJ wrote: > > Hello, > > > In need of thinning the collection. The Bombadil frameset was purchased > from a list owner a few years ago. The Rambouillet has been with me for >

Re: [RBW] FS: Ultegra 3x9 group incl. wheels, nitto tallux, nitto noodle

2019-08-02 Thread Adam Leibow
Hi Eric, I have someone locally who's interested in the entire setup, but if that falls through I'll let you know. Thanks for the interest! Adam Adam Leibow Junior Associate IALD *PRITCHARD/PECK* LIGHTING 389 Clementina St. | San Francisco, CA 94103 office 415.323.5540 pritchardpec

Re: [RBW] FS: Ultegra 3x9 group incl. wheels, nitto tallux, nitto noodle

2019-08-02 Thread Adam Leibow
yes new ram! got it off craigslist. Adam Leibow Junior Associate IALD *PRITCHARD/PECK* LIGHTING 389 Clementina St. | San Francisco, CA 94103 office 415.323.5540 pritchardpeck.com On Fri, Aug 2, 2019 at 1:49 PM Jonathan D. wrote: > Adam. New Ram? > > -- > You received this message

Re: [RBW] FS: Ultegra 3x9 group incl. wheels, nitto tallux, nitto noodle

2019-08-04 Thread Adam Leibow
post pics when it's done! Adam Leibow Junior Associate IALD *PRITCHARD/PECK* LIGHTING 389 Clementina St. | San Francisco, CA 94103 office 415.323.5540 pritchardpeck.com On Fri, Aug 2, 2019 at 6:37 PM Jonathan D. wrote: > What do you think so far? A 58? > > -- > You recei

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

2019-08-16 Thread Adam Leibow
correct - my new ram is 60. i love the fit of it. On Friday, February 1, 2019 at 11:29:13 AM UTC-8, Adam Leibow wrote: > > hi all, i want to create a thread where you just post a picture of your > rivendell(s) whenever you feel like it. hope this is OK w/ the mods. i love > looki

[RBW] Re: anybody tried WTB Riddlers?

2019-08-23 Thread Adam Leibow
i really like this tire. i, too, had the 700x45 version and used them on my black mountain cycles MC and then my Sam Hillborne. they roll fast but still offer great traction in dry dirt (both loose & hardpack) conditions. two things to note based on my experience: 1. the center tread wears quic

[RBW] Re: #ClemWaiting

2019-08-23 Thread Adam Leibow
i concur that the clem L feels light for what it is. i think because it lacks a top tube it gives up a bit more flex which makes pedaling easier. On Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 7:39:45 PM UTC-7, J Imler wrote: > > I'm in the que for a Clem L that's to arrive in August. I went for the > Chameleon Gr

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Touchup Paint

2019-08-26 Thread Adam Leibow
i bought hunqapillar (jay's green) touch up paint from waterford. might try there as others have stated. On Sunday, August 25, 2019 at 5:09:31 PM UTC-7, Charlie wrote: > > I am looking for touchup paint for my Rivendell bike. It is a light > metallic blue and the serial number on the frame C97

[RBW] Re: Atlantis on SF Craigslist

2019-08-30 Thread Adam Leibow
hello - yes that ebay one for $1k is mine. LMK if you want it cheaper. i know it's not in great cosmetic condition. On Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 11:16:25 PM UTC-7, Dave Brandt wrote: > > Not mine but hope someone from the group can get it. > > https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/emeryville-

[RBW] FS: 53cm Toyo Atlantis FFHS (shimano 600 headset)

2019-08-30 Thread Adam Leibow
hello rbw people - selling my fiance's atlantis. this is the one alluded to in another thread. very scratchey! https://www.ebay.com/itm/53cm-Rivendell-Atlantis-Touring-Bike-Frameset-Toyo-Made-in-Japan-Shimano-600/113869740180 cosmetic condition is "fair" but it's a blast to ride. my fiance crashe

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa 700c to 650b via Paul motolite barkes

2019-09-05 Thread Adam Leibow
you can't make the wheel size smaller with the motolite brakes, only bigger. for example, a vintage MTB with 26" wheels can take 650b or even 700c (small tires) using the motolites. but you can't go the other direction unless you have a framebuilder move the canti studs down. On Thursday, Sept

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto, Campagnolo, DT Swiss wheel set

2019-09-05 Thread Adam Leibow
DM'd for wheels On Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 12:26:04 AM UTC-7, Nathan Lee wrote: > > *Nitto 33R Campee Rear Rack – $100* > Nitto rack that has been used but still very usable. No rust or dents. > > *ProVibe 7S Anatomic Bend Handlebars. 42mm wide, 31.8 clamp - $30* > Incredibly stiff and ligh

[RBW] WTT: 59cm MIT Atlantis for 56cm MIT Atlantis

2019-09-12 Thread Adam Leibow
Hello RBW group, As title states, I recently acquired ClaytonSF's MIT Atlantis 59cm. I think it's too big! Let me know if you have a 56 you'd trade. Condition of mine is GOOD! thanks! Adam pls text if easy (310 963six nine five nine -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

2019-09-19 Thread Adam Leibow
that's fire, adam On Friday, February 1, 2019 at 11:29:13 AM UTC-8, Adam Leibow wrote: > > hi all, i want to create a thread where you just post a picture of your > rivendell(s) whenever you feel like it. hope this is OK w/ the mods. i love > lookin at pics of em all day. i w

[RBW] Re: Selling a frame

2019-09-19 Thread Adam Leibow
sell as-is. for reference i just sold a toyo atlantis ffhs in seemingly similar shape as yours for $700. On Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 6:50:27 PM UTC-7, John Aydelotte wrote: > > Question for the group: > > After 10+ years, I have decided to part with my Atlantis. Many reasons, > most of w

[RBW] FS: 59cm MIT Atlantis Frame/Fork/Headset

2019-09-27 Thread Adam Leibow
Hello All, Catch & release Atlantis frameset for sale. I got this from clayton.sf to try it out since it was a good deal. I like it a lot but I think I'm more married to keeping my Clem L as my offroad shredder Rivendell. Asking $1100 (same price Clayton.SF asked). I will favor a local sale in

[RBW] Re: Make my AHH look less tempting!

2019-09-27 Thread Adam Leibow
i lock up all my rivendells all over san francisco, and it might be safe to say san francisco is worse than the town in the UK for bike theft. & i have never had a bike stolen (i even went to UCSB). i attribute this to a couple of factors: - i always lock my bike in a bright prominent area with

[RBW] Re: FS: 59cm MIT Atlantis Frame/Fork/Headset

2019-10-01 Thread Adam Leibow
bumping with new photos. https://www.flickr.com/photos/9498433@N03/albums/72157711158671223 make me an offer!!! On Friday, September 27, 2019 at 9:22:27 AM UTC-7, Adam Leibow wrote: > > Hello All, > > Catch & release Atlantis frameset for sale. I got this from clayton.sf to &g

[RBW] Re: FS: 59cm MIT Atlantis Frame/Fork/Headset

2019-10-04 Thread Adam Leibow
SOLD On Friday, September 27, 2019 at 9:22:27 AM UTC-7, Adam Leibow wrote: > > Hello All, > > Catch & release Atlantis frameset for sale. I got this from clayton.sf to > try it out since it was a good deal. I like it a lot but I think I'm more > married to keep

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Cheviot double chainring clearance?

2019-10-21 Thread Adam Leibow
clearance aside, she might not know what she's missing with the tiny ring. i have a wide low double sugino crank from rivendell with the tiny inner ring, and bashguard instead of a big/outer ring. having that small gear is really nice. but i do ride up a lot of hills living in san francisco.. .

[RBW] Re: Choco vs choco-moose

2019-11-18 Thread Adam Leibow
IME anything "-moose" is triangulated and therefore stiffer (can equate to harsher riding); the benefit is it's more rugged for heavy duty riding and stiffer (if you are a bigger rider with a heavy pedal this can be a pro). one other benefit of "-moose" is your bars will never slip down. On Mo

[RBW] Re: 10-30 minute rides

2016-07-29 Thread adam leibow
honestly i do very similar variations of the same two rides almost every day and i am always happy. i kind of hate riding for hours on end, unless there are stops all throughout and the scenery is always changing. On Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 3:55:25 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Grant ment

[RBW] Re: FS: 58cm A Homer Hilsen, 650b tires and 26" dyno whell

2016-08-21 Thread adam leibow
damn. i gave rivendell the wrong PBH figure when asking if a 56 AHH would fit me, so they said yes and i got it, but after going back they said they would have fit me to the 58. this is very tempting. On Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 4:35:01 AM UTC-7, Jeff wrote: > > I've had some interest but

[RBW] Re: Atlantis vs Appaloosa

2016-08-22 Thread adam leibow
the main cause for price difference between appaloosa and atlantis are country of manufacture, and though there is a tubing difference, i wouldn't cite better tubing as the reason the atlantis is more expensive, though it might, in fact, have better tubing. what i am trying to say here is that

[RBW] Re: FS: nitto, vtg trek frame, sugino, brooks, nigel smythe, thompson, more

2016-08-22 Thread adam leibow
I believe that's a 32F rack, not M12 On Monday, August 22, 2016 at 3:59:04 PM UTC-7, drew wrote: > > ok, all items are in great condition unless noted. all prices include > CONUS shipping. if im out of line on a price, make me an offer. > > -Nitto R-14 with tombstone. 100$ > > -Nitto M-12 front

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake question...

2016-08-25 Thread adam leibow
http://blackmountaincycles.blogspot.com/2013/03/get-most-out-of-your-canit-brake.html On Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 4:49:20 PM UTC-7, René wrote: > > Hi all, > > I've had Paul Cantis on my Atlantis (and Hunqapillar) since I acquired > them. Paul Centerpulls on the Homer after using the origina

[RBW] Re: RBW Garage Sale scores

2016-08-28 Thread adam leibow
some brand new wheels - LX hubs to 650b Velocity aeroheat (Rich-built), a brand new XT front der, shimano MTB brake levers, a red basket net, generic seatpost, & a lightly used 34t chainring ALL for $180. so stoked, especially for the wheels. On Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 4:39:25 PM UTC-7, A

[RBW] Thinking of Selling my 56 A Homer Hilsen!

2016-08-28 Thread adam leibow
thout them? I will take more photos later... my email is adam leibow (at) gmail dot com - thanks for looking <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xQgZqVDu6lA/V8NnyOsewMI/Aqo/3t30YuMvITUIkScStb0Kfjo27wOGTOKCQCLcB/s1600/IMG_0139.jpg> -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Thinking of Selling my 56 A Homer Hilsen!

2016-08-29 Thread adam leibow
thanks! they ride sharp too! i love them, but they max out this frame, and i wouldn't be surprised if they didn't even fit when paired with a wider rim. they are not as supple as a compass but seem to offer a little more resilience in return. On Sunday, August 28, 2016 at 8:01:02 PM UTC-7, Ton

[RBW] Re: Thinking of Selling my 56 A Homer Hilsen!

2016-08-29 Thread adam leibow
I forgot to mention that this sale is for frame/fork/headset only, with the option of buying the brakes, too. Some people on the 650b group were upset that i didn't put "frameset" anywhere in the listing and thought that the complete bike was for sale. -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Thinking of Selling my 56 A Homer Hilsen!

2016-08-29 Thread adam leibow
it is definitely much less of a headache to ship a frameset than a complete bike, though I have had quite a bit of local interest to me here in the bay area and prefer a local sale. On Monday, August 29, 2016 at 12:46:34 PM UTC-7, Scott McLain wrote: > > Thanks Bill! > That was exactly my quest

[RBW] Re: Thinking of Selling my 56 A Homer Hilsen!

2016-08-29 Thread adam leibow
eness and resilience are more or less the same thing in this context > > Anyway, price on the frame with or without the Pauls will make somebody > happy, I suspect > > On Monday, August 29, 2016 at 11:54:36 AM UTC-5, adam leibow wrote: >> >> thanks! they ride sharp too! i lo

[RBW] Re: Compass Snoqualmie Pass 700x44

2016-09-13 Thread adam leibow
I stuck somma these on my hunqapillar, but i'll probably remove them because they don't fill it out enough. of course they ride nice. On Monday, September 12, 2016 at 6:38:50 PM UTC-7, frank_a wrote: > > They're here and they're sublime! > > - Frank > -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Click, click, click ... aaargh

2016-09-16 Thread adam leibow
sometimes i hear clicking and it's the crank arm hitting the cable end of the front derailer. that's probably not it but it's worth a check. On Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 2:55:38 PM UTC-7, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: > > Requesting the help of you wise list members to stop the clicking from the >

[RBW] Re: Opinion on Jitensha Bar

2016-10-01 Thread adam leibow
I have a set of Jitensha bars. let me know if you want them, i am willing to sell. On Friday, September 30, 2016 at 7:39:16 AM UTC-7, Scott McLain wrote: > > I am in my late forties and am starting to feel my back getting more sore > on and off the bike. So I have been messing around with diff

[RBW] Re: surly ogre vs riv hunq?

2016-10-03 Thread adam leibow
i got myself a hunqapillar as my first rivendell, and selected and inspected an ogre for my dad, which he now rides daily and loves. honestly, this is a great "problem" to have because they are both great bikes. however, hunqapillar screams "forever bike" way more than ogre. the versatility of

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Brand V BoxyBarBag

2016-10-07 Thread adam leibow
Hello, My account is overdrafted (thanks for sharing) so I need to sell something. This cool vegan bag is first to go. It attaches sans rack or decaleur - directly to the bars and brake hoods. Please note: THIS IS A DROP BAR BAG ONLY. I have never seen it used with another type of bar, and it mi

[RBW] Re: Question for Hunquapillar owners

2016-10-17 Thread adam leibow
similar to Kurt, I have a hunqapillar and a fattie (29+ krampus) with a super high bottom bracket. I do some mountain biking on my hunqapillar and enjoy it but it definitely feels like underbiking on the more technical rocky rooty twisty parts of the trail, whereas the krampus is a frigging mon

[RBW] Rambouillet Questions

2016-10-17 Thread adam leibow
hello ! recently i sold my too-small 56cm a homer hilsen, and have been looking to replace it with something similar, but larger, so that less seatpost shows and it fits a bit more traditionally/rando-y. i contacted a seller on ebay about his 60cm rambo and he agreed to sell to me as a frameset

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet Questions

2016-10-17 Thread adam leibow
thanks for all your replies. my PBH & SH are exactly the same as iamkeith. 87 & 76, respectively. i'm thinking the 60cm will probably be good then. On Monday, October 17, 2016 at 6:08:45 PM UTC-7, adam leibow wrote: > > hello ! > > recently i sold my too-small 56cm a ho

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet Questions

2016-10-18 Thread adam leibow
is ctc or ctt. On Monday, October 17, 2016 at 6:08:45 PM UTC-7, adam leibow wrote: > > hello ! > > recently i sold my too-small 56cm a homer hilsen, and have been looking to > replace it with something similar, but larger, so that less seatpost shows > and it fits a bit m

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet Questions

2016-10-21 Thread adam leibow
i do like the orange. On Monday, October 17, 2016 at 6:08:45 PM UTC-7, adam leibow wrote: > > hello ! > > recently i sold my too-small 56cm a homer hilsen, and have been looking to > replace it with something similar, but larger, so that less seatpost shows > and

[RBW] Re: Cheviot build in progress

2016-10-27 Thread adam leibow
wow this is so nice. i love the new cheviots, especially this grey color. On Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 7:22:58 PM UTC-7, RonaTD wrote: > > I have started the construction process on my Cheviot. Frame is a 55, so > 650B wheels. Saddle height is 72cm. Color is gray. Details so far … old BoB

[RBW] Re: Help me pick my second Rivendell!

2016-11-07 Thread adam leibow
check out A Homer Hilsen, for sure!! I had one and it was the perfect complement to my Hunqapillar, but it was the wrong size so I sold it!. On Monday, November 7, 2016 at 7:54:02 AM UTC-8, John G. wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > I'm the proud and delighted owner of a 58 cm Hunqapillar. Some of my b

[RBW] Re: Cheviot Build

2016-11-09 Thread adam leibow
oh man. unique build w the black stuff. looks great! i want one of these bikes!!! -- 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] Fenders for 700c Hunqapillar

2016-11-10 Thread adam leibow
Hello, I am going on LA>SF tour this January, and I want to explore my fender options before it's too late. I will be using 50mm tires and it seems like one rule of thumb people use is to use a fender that's 10mm wider than the tire size. So, in my case, I want a 60mm wide fender according to t

Re: [RBW] Fenders for 700c Hunqapillar

2016-11-10 Thread adam leibow
d > people speak highly of the flattened stays. > > Would love to hear how they work out if you try 'em! My 700c Hunq is > currently my only fenderless bike... > > > Best, > Reed > > On Thu, Nov 10, 2016 at 1:00 PM, adam leibow > wrote: > >> Hello, &

Re: [RBW] Fenders for 700c Hunqapillar

2016-11-11 Thread adam leibow
> > That said, if I were putting them on a bike that didn't have to go on a > roof rack I'd probably go with the Berthouds. They look a bit longer, and > people speak highly of the flattened stays. > > Would love to hear how they work out if you try 'em! My 700c Hu

[RBW] WTB: 50cm (short) Nitto Tallux stem

2016-11-11 Thread adam leibow
what ya got? it needs to be short because i'll be using those crust leather (666mm wide) handlebars. thanks!! -- 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

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