[RBW] Re: Decision Potential
Now, *that's* encouraging news! Thanks! Presuming then that standover might be okay... If the effective top tube length is only 1.5cm longer than the Hillborne (the RBW geometry PDF has the Hunqapillar at 62.5cm vs the Hillborne's 61cm), then I'm confident the Hunqapillar would fit overall with my current cockpits; the bar being a little further forward won't bother me. If it's actually 3cm longer (64cm vs 61cm, as hinted at some point in this thread) then I'm a little more concerned about it. But it's looking up! Definitely in the worth consideration category. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On May 26, 4:59 pm, jamison brosseau jamison.bross...@gmail.com wrote: Hey so, I have an 89cm pbh. i am six feet tall. i have a 63 cm homer, a 61 atlantis and a 60 cm bombadil. if i were to choose a hunquapillar i would get a 58, to account for the larger tires and such ( the same reason i have a 61 atlantis. I can lift all of my bikes about 1-1.5 inches off the ground, but i seldom do this cause in the real world i rarely if ever need to do this. anyhow i was just at RIV last week and test rode some bikes, and did in fact ride the 62 cm hunq. i didn't lift it up, and the top tube was up there but i was able to straddle it with flat feet, and the ride was fantastic, it felt great. the have that whole crotch worrier scenario on there site if it doesn't worry you then go for the 62. i live in nyc and love having the bomba with the huge tires, it may not seem necessary , but the ride is awesome, and i find myself choosing the fat tires for city riding most of the time. On May 26, 4:09 pm, erik jensen bicyclen...@gmail.com wrote: i'm 93cm pbh, btw On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 4:04 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: CUS-TOM! CUS-TOM! CUS-TOM! On May 25, 3:55 pm, Thomas Lynn Skean thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net wrote: Well if that's true then I'll probably go for the second Hillborne. But at least one place on the RBW web-site puts him at a 89 PBH and says he got the Hunqapillar as a mountain bike. I don't need (or want) the extra standover that mountain biking would suggest. But all of the numbers are close enogh that only actually straddling one would tell. The idea of a second Hillborne appeals to me enough that it makes unusually precise demands on the Hunqapillar alternative. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On May 25, 5:03 pm, Zack zack...@gmail.com wrote: Also, I think that Keven has a 91 cm pbh (lol that I know that) and he has the 58. Food for thought. It seems like the writeup strongly suggests that the correct size for you would be 58 cm. On May 25, 6:15 am, Thomas Lynn Skean thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net wrote: Oh, and I forgot to mention... RBW's geometry PDF says the 62cm Hunqapillar has a standover of 90.6cm. That's close enough to warrant a real world test before deciding. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On May 24, 1:53 pm, dweendaddy dweenda...@gmail.com wrote: I am around the same size as you and have been looking longingly at Hunqas. According to the Riv site: 5-9 to 5-11: 54cm Long-legged 5-10 to 6-1: 58cm Long legged 6ft to 6-4.4: 62cm Just wondering - why are you thinking 62 vs 58? If you want it do be maximally different than the Sam, you might want to put big tires on it and then, according to the site: 62cm Hunqa: 91.5-100cm PBH (Saddle hight 82-90cm, standover on biggest tire is 91.5cm) Now I like big bikes, but having a standover taller than my PBH is stretching it, so to speak! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- oakland, ca bikenoir.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: WTB: Tan Handlebar Bag
Hi! The Duluth Pack web site's display of bike bags is very disconcerting. Does anyone else find it odd? They seem to have the candy bar bag floating or resting on the cable housing. The hobo-style bag is shown as a saddle bag, connected to nothing. And perhaps for good reason; it looks like it's straps are too far apart for saddle loops. Since first sight I've thought that the photographer had never actually used a bag on a bicycle. Or even given ituch thought. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean P.S. I have a Duluth pack Field Satchel which, with the addition of two leather straps, actually makes a decent pannier. On May 26, 11:13 pm, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: Deluth put the pockets on the wrong side, depending on your perspective. - Rob On May 26, 7:03 pm, Ken Mattina ken.matt...@gmail.com wrote: Duluth Pack has them in several colors including tan. http://duluthpack.com/outdoor-gear/biking/hobo-bag-bike-bag.html On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 6:38 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Looking for a bag like this but in tan: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176895@N03/sets/72157626779260644/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176895@N03/sets/72157626779260644/I need a bag that mounts so that the top of the bag is level with the top of the bars, and that allows me to get into the bag while riding. Got one? --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Where did the spring go? Where did my hormones go? Where did my energy go? Where did my go go? Where did the pleasure go? Where did my hair go? -- Ray Davies- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Bleriot 57cm
Link isn't working for me. On May 26, 12:57 pm, Eric ericwolfo...@gmail.com wrote: Here's my ad on Chicago's CL: http://tinyurl.com/3vzl5og I'm also open to selling frameset/wheels/fenders as I'd like to keep the drivetrain... Local pick-up is awesome! Shipping is available but price does not include shipping/PayPal fees. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Bleriot 57cm
guessing this is your link ? http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/2404015596.html On May 26, 12:57 pm, Eric ericwolfo...@gmail.com wrote: Here's my ad on Chicago's CL: http://tinyurl.com/3vzl5og I'm also open to selling frameset/wheels/fenders as I'd like to keep the drivetrain... Local pick-up is awesome! Shipping is available but price does not include shipping/PayPal fees. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS: Oddball very cheap lugged steel bike for one of you super tall folks
This bike is truly huge. No garden variety tall guy will be able to work with it. On May 26, 9:11 pm, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote: Hah! I was thinking about it...i'm 6'3 with long legs...but that standover equals my PBH, which i remember being rather painful to measure. No way! On May 26, 8:44 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: 7'0 might be too tall. I was thinking somebody 6'6 to 6'9. The standover is 37 (94cm) On May 26, 8:05 pm, Stephen S elphk...@gmail.com wrote: My brother in law might be interested. He is 7'0. Think he might be tall enough, or will the bike be too small for him? Stephen On May 26, 5:02 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: This bike made it through the Harding Bike Sale. We had a few who wanted it but were not tall enough for it. Let me know if you are tall enough for a 69cm lugged steel frame. $80 is still the price, which goes to the Harding Elementary School PTA. Photos on my flickr:http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/72157626644105631/ On May 20, 12:50 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: My kids go to Harding Elementary School in El Cerrito. I'm a member of the Dad's Club, an offshoot of the PTA that is more about getting stuff done than it is about having meetings. This weekend is our first annual bike sale. We took donation bikes from the community, fixed up the bikes and are now selling them back to the community. I wanted to broadcast to the group three items: 1. If you have a bike you want to get rid of, don't want to sell it, and live in the bay area, let me know, and I'll take your donation and give you a tax deduction receipt 2. If you need a cheap 16 wheel bike for a kid in your life, let me know. We got a lot of those. 3. If you are SUPER tall and want abeater, we got a 27 frame Fuji Valite that might be hard to sell this weekend. Seriously, its a 69cm frame size, 27 inches. The derailers were both toast, so I set it up with straight bars and a Quickbeam like double. There are two gears that work with the horizontal dropouts: a small ring--big cog climbing gear and a big ring--small cog cruising gear. We'll probably hang a $80 price tag on it. Let me know if you want a super tallbeater. It is totally ready to set up as a geared bike again. If it was my size I'd use it to build a retro-direct like in the Riv video. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS: Acorn medium saddle bag (used once)
The bag has sold. Thanks, LL On May 22, 11:25 am, Lynne Fitz fitzb...@comcast.net wrote: you know, I bought one of those Carradice Bagman supports, and it is all good now. On May 22, 8:38 am, Lesli lesli.lar...@gmail.com wrote: Up for sale is anAcornMedium Saddlebag-Tan canvas w/ Honey Brown Leather I purchased this new fromAcornand mounted once to my saddle. Unfortunately, the saddlebag is too large for my tiny, 50cm frame (bag taps on fender). Selling for 75.00 plus 8.00 for shipping Here's the description from theAcornsite. http://www.acornbags.com/medbag.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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 59 cm Riv custom (Curt Goodrich)
Photos please! Tom Dusky Huntington Woods, MI On May 27, 4:00 am, Tim Smith tssm...@sonic.net wrote: The bike is still for sale, and everyone who emailed me will get the specs and photos, early next week when I have access to my files and the bike again. Have been dealing with a medical emergency this week. Sorry about the delay. Tim On May 24, 7:55 pm, Tim Smith tssm...@sonic.net wrote: I have a 59 cm custom for (tearful) sale. For medical reasons, my rides are very short these days, and it doesn't look like I'll be doing much touring--which is what this bike is set up for--anytime in the foreseeable future. Anyhow, asking $1990, packing and shipping extra. (Or pick it up if you live in the California Bay Area.) The custom was built in 2005 by Curt Goodrich, painted maroon (Imron 143) by Joe Bell. It's in pretty good condition--some beausage--a few scratches and one small dent in the drive side seat stay (thanks DHL!). Has a triple up front and 8-speed cassette in the back, with very low gears. Dia-Compe centerpull brakes with brazed-on studs and KoolStop pads. Extras include Ortlieb bags, a Tubus Duo rack with taillight, Berthoud stainless steel fenders and a Berthoud handle bar bag with its supporting rack. This is a complete touring bike, and if it fits you, you are ready to go! Or you could strip off the touring gear, and have a really great bike for day rides. Email me for complete specs and pictures. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: You have received a YouTube video!
Nice Job Eric. Your movies and photos make me want to relocate to California. And I have a ton of Detroit 3. On May 26, 1:07 pm, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Eric: That's was really fun to watch! The music is a nice touch the maps really help to understand the course. dougP On May 25, 7:12 pm, Way Rebb grayc...@mac.com wrote: Nice video, you're getting good at putting these together. I enjoyed watching. That ride would be a three, maybe four, day trip for me. :) Regards, Ray On May 23, 11:19 am, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Saw several other riders on Rivs on this year's Davis Double, including another rider on a pretty green Riv Road Standard. Here's my video of the ride: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDjrxtbDi8Usns=em --Eric Norris Sent from the iPad 2- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Decision Potential
jeezus, the agony! tls, you still haven't shared with us how you happen to be in this fortunate position of requiring a second bike, possibly even if it duplicates what you already own. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Inquiry re Sagging Selle AnAtomica
I just got a Hunqa w/ a sprung Brooks and can comfortably ride it w/ regular shorts, no padding etc. That being said, on a B-17 et al, try taking some tension out of it at first and then cranking in the turns as needed. Conforms to your bones a bit easier. Don't forget the Proofide from time to time. YMMV. On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 1:11 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Damn, every time I get on a Brooks-type saddle, I regret that I can't get comfortable on them, particularly the B17 and copies; even the Pro was sub-par. The best I've ridden was a wide-ass, sprung saddle on a hotrodded Electra Ticino fixie, but I was sitting bolt upright on that. I might have to buy a roadster just so that I can have at least one comfortable Brooks. On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 5:25 AM, robert zeidler zeidler.rob...@gmail.com wrote: Looks damn comfy to me Ever see a 30 year old B17 or Pro? It's like putting on your favorite pair of jeans. RGZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Bleriot 57cm
Better linky: http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/2404015596.html On May 26, 12:57 pm, Eric ericwolfo...@gmail.com wrote: Here's my ad on Chicago's CL: http://tinyurl.com/3vzl5og I'm also open to selling frameset/wheels/fenders as I'd like to keep the drivetrain... Local pick-up is awesome! Shipping is available but price does not include shipping/PayPal fees. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: WTB: Tan Handlebar Bag
On May 27, 7:50 am, Thomas Lynn Skean thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net wrote: Hi! The Duluth Pack web site's display of bike bags is very disconcerting. There's a story there--briefly, they made bags for Rivendell (designed by Rivendell) but the contract/partnership was dissolved. Duluth continues to make the bags and sell them under their own name but as you observed, they don't seem to know much about them other than how to make them... Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] WTB: Brooks B 17 (Saddle lament)
Anyone have a B-17 they'd like to sell or trade for a new Specialized Toupe? Experimenting with saddles for randonneuring. I'm a Selle An Atomica fan but I want to experiment with some different shapes in the next month. On longer rides, in 600k range, I'm finding it difficult to stay comfortable in this saddle (the usual soft tissue complaints). I've experimented with up/down, fore aft positions, etc. I'm a long distance cyclist and I'm beginning to think that my saddle issues will never quite be resolved giving the abnormality of my rides. I made a silly purchase of a Specialized Toupe with chromo rails thinking that synthetic padding might the answer. After one try, it's up for trade/sale to interested parties. What was I thinking?! I missed that hard back platform of a traditional leather saddle. Any comments on comfort level of the new Berthoud saddles? LL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] WTB: Brooks B 17 (Saddle lament)
Hi there! I have a couple of B17 saddles I'm going to pit up for sale, all I'm basically like new conditions. I switched to the Berthoud Touring saddle and find it more comfortable since it's flat on top and like the shape a bit more as well. With the new stiffener I've had no twisting at all. I have a black with copper rails/rivets, I have a narrow one in black with standard rivets and I believe I have a brown titanium one as well. I may have another one, but in need to check as I've already sold a couple and cannot quite remember what I have left. Contact me offline if you're interested. Rene Sent from my iPhone 4 On May 27, 2011, at 1:36 PM, Lesli lesli.lar...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone have a B-17 they'd like to sell or trade for a new Specialized Toupe? Experimenting with saddles for randonneuring. I'm a Selle An Atomica fan but I want to experiment with some different shapes in the next month. On longer rides, in 600k range, I'm finding it difficult to stay comfortable in this saddle (the usual soft tissue complaints). I've experimented with up/down, fore aft positions, etc. I'm a long distance cyclist and I'm beginning to think that my saddle issues will never quite be resolved giving the abnormality of my rides. I made a silly purchase of a Specialized Toupe with chromo rails thinking that synthetic padding might the answer. After one try, it's up for trade/sale to interested parties. What was I thinking?! I missed that hard back platform of a traditional leather saddle. Any comments on comfort level of the new Berthoud saddles? LL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS: Oddball very cheap lugged steel bike for one of you super tall folks
It's all good. Good luck finding a tall but not too tall guy =) Stephen On May 26, 8:44 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: 7'0 might be too tall. I was thinking somebody 6'6 to 6'9. The standover is 37 (94cm) On May 26, 8:05 pm, Stephen S elphk...@gmail.com wrote: My brother in law might be interested. He is 7'0. Think he might be tall enough, or will the bike be too small for him? Stephen On May 26, 5:02 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: This bike made it through the Harding Bike Sale. We had a few who wanted it but were not tall enough for it. Let me know if you are tall enough for a 69cm lugged steel frame. $80 is still the price, which goes to the Harding Elementary School PTA. Photos on my flickr:http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/72157626644105631/ On May 20, 12:50 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: My kids go to Harding Elementary School in El Cerrito. I'm a member of the Dad's Club, an offshoot of the PTA that is more about getting stuff done than it is about having meetings. This weekend is our first annual bike sale. We took donation bikes from the community, fixed up the bikes and are now selling them back to the community. I wanted to broadcast to the group three items: 1. If you have a bike you want to get rid of, don't want to sell it, and live in the bay area, let me know, and I'll take your donation and give you a tax deduction receipt 2. If you need a cheap 16 wheel bike for a kid in your life, let me know. We got a lot of those. 3. If you are SUPER tall and want abeater, we got a 27 frame Fuji Valite that might be hard to sell this weekend. Seriously, its a 69cm frame size, 27 inches. The derailers were both toast, so I set it up with straight bars and a Quickbeam like double. There are two gears that work with the horizontal dropouts: a small ring--big cog climbing gear and a big ring--small cog cruising gear. We'll probably hang a $80 price tag on it. Let me know if you want a super tallbeater. It is totally ready to set up as a geared bike again. If it was my size I'd use it to build a retro-direct like in the Riv video. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Our Memorial Day Hours and Special Offer
Dear Friends on the Forum, We are open Saturday the 28th, but closed Monday, the 30th. It was Memorial Day 2002 that Mark fired up the Company Grill for the very first time. We will miss his BBQing, but the last couple of years have been slow on Memorial Day, so we're going to try closing, and just see how it goes. We have a special web-only offer to ease our anxiety about not being here. Read about it here: http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/360 And have a great weekend. John at RBW -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: WTB: Brooks B 17 (Saddle lament)
i just removed a b17 from a bike and replaced it with a wtb pure v saddle. me and my butt buddy seem very pleased at this time. we like the b17...and we are thinking maybe the wtb is a nice alternate. On May 27, 12:43 pm, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: Hi there! I have a couple of B17 saddles I'm going to pit up for sale, all I'm basically like new conditions. I switched to the Berthoud Touring saddle and find it more comfortable since it's flat on top and like the shape a bit more as well. With the new stiffener I've had no twisting at all. I have a black with copper rails/rivets, I have a narrow one in black with standard rivets and I believe I have a brown titanium one as well. I may have another one, but in need to check as I've already sold a couple and cannot quite remember what I have left. Contact me offline if you're interested. Rene Sent from my iPhone 4 On May 27, 2011, at 1:36 PM, Lesli lesli.lar...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone have a B-17 they'd like to sell or trade for a new Specialized Toupe? Experimenting with saddles for randonneuring. I'm a Selle An Atomica fan but I want to experiment with some different shapes in the next month. On longer rides, in 600k range, I'm finding it difficult to stay comfortable in this saddle (the usual soft tissue complaints). I've experimented with up/down, fore aft positions, etc. I'm a long distance cyclist and I'm beginning to think that my saddle issues will never quite be resolved giving the abnormality of my rides. I made a silly purchase of a Specialized Toupe with chromo rails thinking that synthetic padding might the answer. After one try, it's up for trade/sale to interested parties. What was I thinking?! I missed that hard back platform of a traditional leather saddle. Any comments on comfort level of the new Berthoud saddles? LL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 59 cm Riv custom (Curt Goodrich)
I posted s couple of photos of the bike when new on flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/11901252@N06/sets/72157626820508070 I'll post more of the bike as it is now early next week. Tim -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] My Quickbeam is finally complete!
Here's a pic of my QB from my crappy camera phone: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45300901@N04/5766307666/in/photostream Two things... 1) Riding fixed is fun and its a great workout - I've been riding the QB fixed for over a month now. 2) Midge bars are very comfy - I'm loving the short reach and shallow drops a lot. Rocky -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] My Quickbeam is finally complete!
Coming back to a road-y bike (Herse) with multiple speeds and freewheel after so many years of nuthin'-but-fixed I must say that having even a 2X5 drivetrain (the Herse has a 42/32 X 13-28 Ultra six, in fact) is, as the man said in the Four Yorkshiremen sketch, Loooxury!. I did an out-and-about ramble today of 22 miles on the Herse, ending up with a load of about 20 lb to carry up a 1 mile long, steep hill against a headwind (most of it ridden, I say, in the 32/20 and only bailing to the 32/24 on the last few hundred steepest yards; avoided the 32/28 altogether!) and I must say that it was a relief to have lower gears to shift to. On Fri, May 27, 2011 at 4:21 PM, Rocky B rivvyr...@gmail.com wrote: Here's a pic of my QB from my crappy camera phone: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45300901@N04/5766307666/in/photostream Two things... 1) Riding fixed is fun and its a great workout - I've been riding the QB fixed for over a month now. 2) Midge bars are very comfy - I'm loving the short reach and shallow drops a lot. Rocky -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com A billion stars go spinning through the night Blazing high above your head; But in you is the Presence that will be When all the stars are dead. (Rilke, Buddha in Glory) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Brooks B 17 (Saddle lament)
On Fri, May 27, 2011 at 5:55 PM, eflayer eddie.fla...@att.net wrote: i just removed a b17 from a bike and replaced it with a wtb pure v saddle. me and my butt buddy seem very pleased at this time. we like the b17...and we are thinking maybe the wtb is a nice alternate. I have one of the wtb speed v saddles and for the $25 it is definitely worth the shot. I've been pretty comfortable on it for a couple hundred miles now. we'll see how it works for the longer haul. -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS Atlantis, Phil Wood, Son hub, Nitto seat post...all kinds of new stuff
Seatpost is sold, thanks! On May 26, 12:40 am, Andrew andrewkib...@gmail.com wrote: Light and shifters sold. On May 24, 7:49 pm, Forrest ftme...@me.com wrote: Wow, I could really wish this Atlantis frame weren't for sale . . . so tempting . . . so beautiful. -- Forrest On May 24, 4:53 pm, Andrew andrewkib...@gmail.com wrote: Shifters are sold On May 23, 1:04 pm, Andrew andrewkib...@gmail.com wrote: Selling off my project, please check the manufacturer websites for more info. Shipping is not included in the prices: 1. Atlantis 58cm Frame and Fork and Ultegra Headset. Its a Toyo built one, can't get these anymore. Totally brand new. Still has the seatpost insert. Has one of the nicest paintjobs I have seen on an Atlantis. $1700 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/akibb/IMG_0050.jpghttp://i19.p... 2. Phil Wood Rear 135mm touring cassette hub. Brand new. 135mm spacing and 36 holes. Best touring hub there is. $295 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/akibb/IMG_0042.jpghttp://i19.p... 3. Dynamo 700c Wheelset. Brand new. Shimano Dynamo lx front hub, lx rear hub. 36h front and rear with Mavic A319. $250 for both. http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/akibb/IMG_0045.jpghttp://i19.p... 4. Son Delux Dynamo hub. 36h silver polished. Brand new. These work with 700c and a led light. $235 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/akibb/IMG_0035.jpghttp://i19.p... 5. Son Edelux dynamo headlight. Beautiful light, the best. $165 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/akibb/IMG_0038.jpghttp://i19.p... 6.NittoJaguar Seatpost. Prettiest and strongest seatpost made by Nitto. 27.2mm width, 44 rails (standard not track) and 250mm length. Brand new. Check out that wrapping. $125 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/akibb/IMG_0029.jpghttp://i19.p... 7. Sugino Alpina 172.5 Triple. 48-36-24. High polish sleeker version of the XD with a wider range. Had to special order these, not sure if you can get them anywhere. Brand New. 10 speed compatible. $175 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/akibb/IMG_0017-1.jpghttp://i19... 8. Panaracer 35mm tourguard, set of 2. Brand new. $45 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/akibb/IMG_0039.jpghttp://i19.p... 9. Shimano Barend shifters for 8 speed. Brand new $65 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/akibb/IMG_0019-2.jpghttp://i19... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
