If that was my referral, I'm happy! Keep the stable churning. :^) Philip (not of RBW, but of BikeTinker.com "fame") Williamson
On Dec 30, 10:12 am, PATRICK MOORE <[email protected]> wrote: > It is sold -- many thanks to Phil of RBW for posting it on his blogsite. I > even covered all my expenses, unusually for such transactions, in my case. > > Of my five bikes (or pedal powered vehicles) it was probably the least > needed, to my tastes; not that it wasn't one of the best fitting and > feeling bikes, but with 32 max under fenders and all up weight as great, > almost, as the Fargo's, it is neither the classic road racer I might want > to add to my stable, nor a dirt-capable all rounder (at least for our area > dirt). Also, as an errand bike, it requires more careful placement of loads > than I care to give and, anyway, the later, rather unexpectedly purchased > trike is a better load carrier, not to mention the Fargo's load capacity. > > The buyer is a woman who was thrilled by finding a Herse with "all > historical interest removed" -- a bit of an exaggeration, but a buyer who > was interested in use rather than collection. > > So I am riding the Fargo more, now, with skinny, 40 mm tires: it's slower > and doesn't handle as well, but it is far more versatile. One day, perhaps, > I'll go back to a gofast geared road bike: RB-1 or Roadeo? I don't need > fenders or tires fatter than 28 on such a bike. > > Patrick "resolutely justifying another bike stable transition" Moore > > -- > Patrick Moore > Albuquerque, NM > For professional resumes, contact > Patrick Moore, ACRWhttp://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
