Re: [RBW] The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:43:13 -0700

It’s funny because they just released more details including a “probable” pre sale in June. A month or two back they announced the lugged Susie presale. The next day there was a guy on Instagram riding his lugged Susie!! Had to be a prototype or sample, right?
I really want to “commit” but need is not part of the equation. Resisting in Toledo may be futile.
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On Apr 26, 2024, at 8:25 PM, Bill Lindsay <tapebu...@gmail.com> wrote:

Committing to yourself is the first step.  Stating it on the RBW Group is legally and morally binding, also, so that's step two.  If you wanted to get really committed, email Will and see if Will is able to take your money, or if Will already knows you, you may be able to convince him to agree to hold one for you in your size.  He may tell you to wait until they are ready to do a pre-sale.  

BL in EC

On Friday, April 26, 2024 at 5:02:01 PM UTC-7 philip....@gmail.com wrote:
I said: “I’m getting one!”

On Apr 26, 2024, at 4:52 PM, Richard Rose <rmro...@gmail.com> wrote:

How does one “commit” to a RoadUNO at this point?

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On Apr 26, 2024, at 7:19 PM, P W <philip....@gmail.com> wrote:

Brilliant Bill.

And good reference/inspiration.

I tried out an Uno on Monday.

And committed to a 57 for myself!

I’m really excited by the bike and it’s build and ride prospects.

Mine’s gonna look like a late 80s MTB disguised as a 3spd road bike, for sure tho!


On Apr 26, 2024, at 11:26 AM, Bill Lindsay <tape...@gmail.com> wrote:

Thanks to unintentional prodding from Leah, I've pressed my new-to-me Romulus into service.  Some serindipitous objects in my parts inventory enabled a build concept that is functionally similar to the forthcoming RoadUNO.  It's got a single 18T freewheel, a Paul Melvin tensioner (from Joe B), a triple crank with 46/36/24 rings and a single DT shifter for the front derailleur.  This morning I "upgraded" the front derailleur to a Campy Mirage, which qualifies this bike for my "Every Bike should have one Campy Part" club:


The other upgrade from this morning is I swapped out the front wheel to a quick release front hub, rather than the bolt-on Phil track hub.  I will likely rebuild that Phil front wheel with a dynamo hub.  Now the F+R hubs are both black.  Also, I "downgraded" to much skinnier tires.  This accomplishes two things: It allows wheel removal without deflation -AND- it generates ample clearance for fenders.  The three gears are 35/53/68 inches with these tires.  

I'm becoming progressively more and more "SOLD" on the validity of 3x1 as a build concept.  It works.  I may end up doing my May 2024 monthly Diablo summit on the RoadTrio.  

Even though I'm not buying a RoadUNO, I'm excited to see who else gives 3x1 a try with an open mind and concurs that it works for them.  

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA

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