Re: [RBW] Touch-up paint

2024-05-10 Thread Roy Summer
Sometimes you can find nail polish that will match or come very close. Clear polish will help prevent rust if you can’t find a color match. On Friday, May 10, 2024 at 9:31:18 PM UTC-4 gds...@gmail.com wrote: > I need Pea Sage Green. Got a "beusage" spot on my Romulus. > > On Fri, May 10, 2024,

[RBW] Re: Drops vs albatross. Easy to swap or do I need two bikes?

2024-05-01 Thread Roy Summer
I agree with Johnny Alien. Get Albastashe bars. I ride an X0-1 with original mustache bars (precursor to Albastashe). Serves every purpose: long road, fast road, light (unloaded) touring. Allows you to stretch out or sit up as you want, with multiple hand positions. No switching necessary.

[RBW] For Sale

2024-04-22 Thread Roy Summer
Claris rear derailleur - new in box $35 MSW cartridge bottom bracket, English thread, 68mm shell, 122.5 spindle - new in box $25 50 tooth chain ring, steel, 110 bolt circle - new $15 34 tooth chain ring steel, 110 bolt circle - ew $15 48 tooth chain ring, Shimano, alloy, 110 bolt circle - used,

[RBW] Re: 5 Boro Bike Tour (was NYC Riv Ride?)

2024-04-14 Thread Roy Summer
Did it once. That was enough. Verrazano was tough at end. Lots of crazies. Right of passage for any rider. Remember, it’s a ride not a race. Bring extra tubes. Be prepared for rain and chilly weather (My daughter and I rode in the wet. Not fun). Ride defensively. Enjoy the sights. As a New

[RBW] Re: Soliciting opinions: help me pick the right Rivendell

2024-04-14 Thread Roy Summer
First, I would love to buy your Ciocc if it was a 52-54 and I didn’t already have 5 bikes I ride and 1 to sell (1994/5 Bontrager rebuilt for road). Second, although I don’t own a Riv, I do own a mostly original X0-1 (the precursor to all Rivs). It seems to be the best all around choice as it

[RBW] Re: Long Chainstays - What Problem/Deficiency Do They Solve?

2024-04-05 Thread Roy Summer
Long chain stays usually mean a longer wheelbase which means a more comfortable ride because you’re not sitting on top of the rear wheel (think compact car vs. limo) and less climbing ability as the rider, again, is not sitting over the rear wheel. That said, use a lower gear to climb and

[RBW] Re: Question about rear brake cable housing routing with low friction on a Clem

2024-04-05 Thread Roy Summer
The roller set up doesn’t really reduce friction as the cable rubs the roller and the roller turns as well. The roller guide often moves and causes cable issues if you’re not careful moving the bike or loading a rack. The first set up (blue bike) should work better as long as you don’t make