[RBW] Re: MIT Roadeo coming?

[PG]

Me too. Best handling bike I've ever ridden...

>
>>
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[RBW] Re: convert A. Homer Hilsen 700c to 650b

[Mark Schneider]

Thanks for all the excellent comments, I tried an old Mafac Raid I 
remembered I had and while I can get it to contact the rim, it's at an 
absurd angle, and no where near enough power for safe operation. I've 
converted old Treks to 650b with the 559's, but the Trek started with a 
short reach brake, not the 559's the Homer came with The Raid's will allow 
more room for fenders and I can try some 700x38 from Compass or Soma, 
should be a nice ride.

On Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 4:02:53 PM UTC-7, Mark Schneider wrote:
>
> I'd like to put 650b wheels on my 61 A. H.H. Wondering if anyone has tried 
> this and what brakes would work. Pretty sure the Tecktro 559 don't have the 
> reach. Why would I do this? Mainly room between fender and tire with 42MM 
> wide tires and toe overlap, my size 12 feet always het my front wheel.
> Thanks
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[RBW] Re: Blahg Post Ethiopian Shoes

[Ash]

The last week I had an errand close by and went into Valley Fair to see 
Sole Rebels.  They are not there anymore.

Came back home and ordered a pair of runAROUND FREEDOM 4 Mustard Yellow :)



On Thursday, 2 August 2018 13:51:23 UTC-7, masmojo wrote:
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> Not sure if anybody noticed,  but they have a store in the Valley Fair 
> Mall in Santa Clara.

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[RBW] convert A. Homer Hilsen 700c to 650b

[William!]

I converted my Atlantis to 650b and it’s marvelss. BB height is fine with 
2.25” tires.

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[RBW] Visiting Portland this weekend: Rivish riding, Rivelo, VeloCult etc.

[James Warren]

Hi Portland friends,

I’m visiting Portland with my all-rounder-style bike at least till Monday. If 
anyone wants to meet Sunday or Monday for any kind of ride or to just socialize 
and get a drink or meet at Rivelo or whatever, that would be fun. You can reply 
off of the forum. (Saturday is a also a slight possibility depending on what my 
siblings I’m visiting are doing.)

Thanks,
Jim W.

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[RBW] Meet my new friend Doris

[Fullylugged]

Frog: With the 11-34 rear, the 36 middle ring covers most situations. On 
tonight's shakedown ride, it did spin up to 32 mph on the flat with the 50 and 
a downhill push from a roller. The steering is quick (50mm trail) but stable. 
Still getting used to it. That crank came as the factory build on my Ram (which 
now has an Ultegra triple). Thanks for the comment.

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[RBW] Re: On downsizing (and the 1 bike, and 650b)

[Max S]

Drew, how is the 650b Atlantis working out?.. 

- Max “maybe 27.5x2.2 is fat enough, and who needs a MTB?” in A2

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[RBW] convert A. Homer Hilsen 700c to 650b

[Bill Eberle in Columbus, Ohio]

I kid. I've owned two 60cm Salukis.

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[RBW] Re: New to me Homer, first build

[JonG]

Thanks for the kind words.  Look forward to doing some ride reports once I’m 
done with the shakedown.

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[RBW] Re: A Bike Rides in Brooklyn

[Jonathan K.]

That looks like the bike posted here:

https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-m-oQxuUh80/ny6IPWX0AAAJ

I recognized the flipped Albatross bars.



On Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 1:01:28 PM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote:
>
> Without question the nicest bike a I saw in two days in Brooklyn was this 
> Clem, securely chained to a bike rack. Anybody on this list? 
>
>
>
> --Eric Norris
> campyo...@me.com 
> @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram)
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Re: [RBW] Re: Please tell me about your experience with caliper braked Hillbornes.

[Joe Bernard]

Added guess: Hilsens were getting more expensive and with longer lead times, 
and other lower cost canti Rivs were in the pipeline. It made sense for Sam to 
morph into the MIT version of Hilsen. 

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[RBW] Re: MIT Roadeo coming?

[sameness]

You and me and Grant.

Jeff "85-ish Club" Hagedorn
Los Angeles, CA USA

On Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 3:18:33 PM UTC-7, Christopher Murray wrote:
>
> With a pbh just under 85, all of Riv’s bikes seem to fit me perfectly. 
> I’ve actually had people ask me if my Rivs were custom bc the fit it so 
> good. I suspect someone at Rivendell who designs bikes is very similar in 
> size to me.

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[RBW] Re: MIT Roadeo coming?

[Lum Gim Fong]

I am not sure if the Alex cycles Rams are the same as RBW Rambouillets 
because Alex's fabricator may have left over original lugs to use for their 
builds but it is unknown what tubing they are using for them, so may not be 
the same tube specs as the original Rivendells. I guess a call to Alex may 
clear it up.
They are not left over Rams from the original Rivendell run.

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[RBW] A Bike Rides in Brooklyn

[Doug H.]

Which handlebars are in that Clem?

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[RBW] Re: MIT Roadeo coming?

[Lum Gim Fong]

So you feel the Roadini rode the best out of the three?

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[RBW] Re: MIT Roadeo coming?

[Christopher Murray]

I have owned a Ram, Rodeo, and Roadini. They are all great bikes and if you can 
get over the lack of lugs and the fit is ok, the Roadini gives up nothing to 
the other two. With a pbh just under 85, all of Riv’s bikes seem to fit me 
perfectly. I’ve actually had people ask me if my Rivs were custom bc the fit it 
so good. I suspect someone at Rivendell who designs bikes is very similar in 
size to me. If I was buying new (and it is still possible to get a new Ram from 
Japan) I would get the Roadini, then the Roadeo, then the Ram. 

Cheers!
Chris

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[RBW] Blahg Post Ethiopian Shoes

[masmojo]

Not sure if anybody noticed,  but they have a store in the Valley Fair Mall in 
Santa Clara.

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[RBW] Re: Bullmoose Bars - Your Experiences?

[Adam Leibow]

+1 for ESI grips. I even wrap them with newbaum's for the rivvier look, and 
I imagine the cloth protects the foam somewhat. 

On Monday, July 30, 2018 at 8:05:40 AM UTC-7, Joe G. wrote:
>
> I have been curious for awhile to know other riv riders experiences with 
> the riv standard bullmoose bars (non-bosco).
>
> What do you like/dislike about them? What type of riding do you do with 
> them? Would they be silly to use for majority pavement/road riding like I 
> do here in SE Michigan? I love the look and function for when I'm able to 
> get out to local trails. But I've noticed occasionally online that some 
> riders swap out their bullmoose bars after only a few months. I have ridden 
> Albatross and Noodles on my Sam, and wonder if bullmoose bars would be 
> frustrating with the limited hand positions.
>
> Would love to know everyone's thoughts!
>
> Joe in Detroit
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[RBW] A Bike Rides in Brooklyn

[jandrews]

I’ve seen that one locked up in Manhattan near Union Sq before 

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[RBW] Meet my new friend Doris

[islaysteve]

Frog-Buddah scrutinizes you crankset.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Please tell me about your experience with caliper braked Hillbornes.

[Jeremy Till]

My guesses: 

1. It was Grant who convinced Tektro to make the R559 calipers in the first 
place, so I think he feels motivated to stick to his guns about the value 
of these brakes and continue to spec them on his bikes.  
2. Production costs. The fork crowns and seatstay bridges already have 
brake mounts, whereas adding cantilever mounts adds four more brazing 
operations (at least). Fairly critical ones at that, where a strong braze 
and good placement/alignment are essential to the function of the bike. 

All that being said, the latest batch of Sams had cantilever posts (and I 
was tempted by them!).  They're going on pause until 2020, we'll see if 
they come back with posts or not then.  

On Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 9:51:49 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> Getting back to first principles here: Can anyone tell me why Riv ever 
> switched from cantis to calipers on the Sam Hillborne? Cantis (or v-brakes) 
> just make so much more sense for this bike, IMO.
>
> Patrick Moore, who briefly owned a canti'd Sam (with ineffably wonderful 
> Riv-set-up IRD cantis) and who wishes his 2003 Curt Custom had cantis (and 
> one day it might!), in ABQ, NM
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Re: [RBW] Re: Please tell me about your experience with caliper braked Hillbornes.

[Patrick Moore]

Getting back to first principles here: Can anyone tell me why Riv ever
switched from cantis to calipers on the Sam Hillborne? Cantis (or v-brakes)
just make so much more sense for this bike, IMO.

Patrick Moore, who briefly owned a canti'd Sam (with ineffably wonderful
Riv-set-up IRD cantis) and who wishes his 2003 Curt Custom had cantis (and
one day it might!), in ABQ, NM

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Re: [RBW] Re: Please tell me about your experience with caliper braked Hillbornes.

[Tim Gavin]

I swapped my R559s for Paul Racers because the R559s intruded upon fender
space.  Centerpulls do not.

I thought the Pauls had better lever feel, because they are stiffer than
the R559s.  Braking performance was only slightly better than R559s, though
(both brakes on Kool-Stop pads).


> On Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 5:35 PM UTC-4, Brett Callahan wrote:
>>
>> Friends,
>>
>> I'm considering the purchase of a lightly used Sam Hillborne--the caliper
>> brake version. The only thing giving me pause is that it has been a while
>> since I had anything with caliper brakes. The long reach required would
>> seem to limit my options to the Paul Racer Centerpulls and the
>> Tektro/Silver R559 brakes. Anyone want to share their experiences with
>> these brakes, particularly on the Hillborne?
>>
>> If money were no object, would replacing R559s with Pauls be a good idea?
>> (The bike would come with R559s on it, but I am who I am and will look to
>> tinker eventually...)
>>
>> For background, intended use is as a primarily on road bike with a small
>> front rack, 38mm tires, and fenders. I'm six foot two, and weigh 235-245. I
>> live in Portland, so the bike will be ridden in the rain.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Brett
>>
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[RBW] Re: Brooks saddle turning into a banana

[Jeremy Till]

Indeed, not only do I remember that article, but I have one of the saddles 
that they stuffed with foam, an early Selle Anatomica that had stretched to 
the end of its adjustment screw.  It also has a single zip tie for lacing.  
I'll try to post some pictures of it tonight.  I bought it at a Riv garage 
sale for like $15 just to get a feel for leather saddles, and have kept it 
as a neat bit of Riv ephemera.  

On Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 9:23:45 AM UTC-7, Ryan M. wrote:
>
> Maybe someone knows this for sure but I remember a Riv article that showed 
> putting some foam underneath the saddle leather to give an old brooks some 
> extra body?  You could try that and the lacing and it should be fine. 
>
> On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 10:59:13 PM UTC-5, Jim S. wrote:
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I have been touring, and yesterday it rained quite a bit. My B17 seems to 
>> have developed quite a curve, upsloping front and back, or sagging in the 
>> middle. Is this unusual? Is it bad? Just curious about what board members 
>> think. Thanks.
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Please tell me about your experience with caliper braked Hillbornes.

[Tim Bantham]

I'll add to the conversation and say that I have too have a caliper Sam. I 
love this bike! Given the choice if I had to do it all over again I would 
prefer a canti version just because of the added tire clearance. Mine came 
with the R559's which are decent brakes but I ended up swapping them out 
with the Paul Racer's just like others have said. When adjusted properly 
the Paul's are fantastic brakes! If you add the Paul's the one 
recommendation I'll make is to get the Paul Moon Units. The Moon Unit is 
such a nicely designed brake accessory that makes your life easier when it 
comes to adjusting your brakes. You mentioned you wanted to use the bike 
with fenders. The Racer's easily clear the fenders where as the Tektro 
brakes make just enough contact to mess with your fender alignment.  

On Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 5:35 PM UTC-4, Brett Callahan wrote:
>
> Friends, 
>
> I'm considering the purchase of a lightly used Sam Hillborne--the caliper 
> brake version. The only thing giving me pause is that it has been a while 
> since I had anything with caliper brakes. The long reach required would 
> seem to limit my options to the Paul Racer Centerpulls and the 
> Tektro/Silver R559 brakes. Anyone want to share their experiences with 
> these brakes, particularly on the Hillborne? 
>
> If money were no object, would replacing R559s with Pauls be a good idea? 
> (The bike would come with R559s on it, but I am who I am and will look to 
> tinker eventually...)
>
> For background, intended use is as a primarily on road bike with a small 
> front rack, 38mm tires, and fenders. I'm six foot two, and weigh 235-245. I 
> live in Portland, so the bike will be ridden in the rain. 
>
> Thanks!
>
> Brett
>

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[RBW] Re: Brooks saddle turning into a banana

[Ryan M.]

Maybe someone knows this for sure but I remember a Riv article that showed 
putting some foam underneath the saddle leather to give an old brooks some 
extra body?  You could try that and the lacing and it should be fine. 

On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 10:59:13 PM UTC-5, Jim S. wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I have been touring, and yesterday it rained quite a bit. My B17 seems to 
> have developed quite a curve, upsloping front and back, or sagging in the 
> middle. Is this unusual? Is it bad? Just curious about what board members 
> think. Thanks.
>

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[RBW] Re: WTB: Ahearne+MAP Handlebar, 610mm, Silver

[sameness]

Excellent, PM sent!

On Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 7:01:21 AM UTC-7, S. Greco wrote:
>
> I have a set. idk how much you're looking to save. I could do $50 shipped. 
> They look new except for a very shallow bite mark from a nitto shim that's 
> hidden when installed in a stem.
>
> On Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 10:09:45 PM UTC-4, sameness wrote:
>>
>> Gentle bump. Anyone looking to own one less handlebar?
>>
>> Jeff Hagedorn
>> Los Angeles, CA USA
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: WTB: Ahearne+MAP Handlebar, 610mm, Silver

[Joe Bernard]

Those shims SUCK.

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[RBW] convert A. Homer Hilsen 700c to 650b

[Justin, Oakland]

Bill-
Not true. Salukis are purpose built 650b bikes  

-J

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[RBW] Re: WTB: Ahearne+MAP Handlebar, 610mm, Silver

[S. Greco]

I have a set. idk how much you're looking to save. I could do $50 shipped. 
They look new except for a very shallow bite mark from a nitto shim that's 
hidden when installed in a stem.

On Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 10:09:45 PM UTC-4, sameness wrote:
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> Gentle bump. Anyone looking to own one less handlebar?
>
> Jeff Hagedorn
> Los Angeles, CA USA
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Re: [RBW] Re: What Size Nord Lock washer for Silver Bar Ends?

[Patrick Moore]

I can confirm that blue Loctite does work; install, adjust once, ride. No
further adjustment necessary, at least IME.

On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 10:07 PM, Lum Gim Fong  wrote:

> I use beeswax on Silver bar end bolt threads and they rarely loosen. Maybe
> once a quarter I snug them just for fun.
> Maybe blue loctite on the threads would hold yours in place?
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[RBW] Re: Please tell me about your experience with caliper braked Hillbornes.

[Lum Gim Fong]

Loved my R559’s with salmon pads on my blue Sam.
I ran 42’s with fenders on it. No problem. I see no reason to pay all that 
money for Pauls.

I had Pauls on a Bleriot once and switched to the R559’s and was much happier. 
Cleaner look and braked better. No more judder. Easy setup. No fuss. Less 
hardware. Braked just as well. I found clearance to be better by 1mm IIRC.

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[RBW] Re: New to me Homer, first build

[Shoji Takahashi]

Wonderful! Enjoy the ride. I love my AHH-- perfect country bike.

shoji
Arlington MA



On Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 7:02:30 PM UTC-4, JonG wrote:
>
> A few months ago I bought Rich from Rivendell's Homer, hoping to build it 
> up with some vintage parts as a prelude toward maybe doing L'Eroica this 
> year.  After a billon false starts, issues, and frustrations, I finally 
> finished.
>
> -Vintage campy Nuovo Record rear derailleur with Soma extra long cage
> -Albastache bars and dirt drop stem
> -Vintage campy downtube shifters, which are horrendous
> -IRD cranks
> -Velo Orange wheels
> -Diacompe brakes
> -Compass tires
>
> Pics here:
>
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/qAB8nqaHk6vr1VU59
>
> It rides so well, I can't believe how comfortable and snappy it is with so 
> little adjustment.  I'm definitely a Riv convert.  
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Paris Bicycle Shops

[Karl]

Thanks Bo! Went there yesterday. Was fun. Thanks All

Karl

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[RBW] Re: convert A. Homer Hilsen 700c to 650b

[Matt Beecher]

Yes, the Saluki sounds like what you should look for. I liked my first one so 
much that I bought a spare.

Of course, the new 56 Atlantis is great too.  For the record, my Salukis are 
60(or is it 61?) and the 56 Atlantis is just as good of a fit for me. 

For slightly shorter riders, there was a 55-56 cm Saluki on EBay last night. It 
might still be there. 

Matt B
Oswego, IL

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[RBW] Re: Please tell me about your experience with caliper braked Hillbornes.

[Fullylugged]

I have the Tektro/Silver (Riv branded and shinier version) 559s on 3 bikes and 
they work fine for me. I use either Kool-Stop or Aztec pads which grip better 
than the stock items. I had Paul Racers on a Saluki and did not like them. I 
now have my first centerpulls (Mafac) and so far really like them. Also with 
Kool-stop pads.

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[RBW] New to me Homer, first build

[Fullylugged]

Very, very nice.  I love this set-up as well.  Here is something similar with 
my Rambouillet.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/LdNpjd7itMB9txgF7

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[RBW] Re: Brooks saddle turning into a banana

[Ron Mc]

Ian, I have to agree about comfort - the high-mileage laced saddle I show 
Is an easy-chair.  But I'll end up replacing it this fall after finishing 
out the summer sweat.  
S. Texas summer sweat is what ages Brooks saddles here.  From October to 
May we just ride on them, but June to September, they stretch on every 
ride.  

On Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 5:50:06 PM UTC-5, Ian A wrote:
>
> Ron makes and fair point and the saddle certainly looks sorry for itself 
> in the photos, but for my 15 mile round trip commute and the odd 60 mile 
> weekend ride, it does well enough and is as comfortable as an old boot. For 
> longer rides I have other bikes with newer lower mileage Brooks. I probably 
> won't retire the old Brooks until the leather rips clear of the rivets.
> It's not pretty, but works well - a bit like its owner.
>
> IanA
>
> On Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 5:27:18 AM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote:
>>
>> I would consider that saddle ready to replace.  
>>
>> On Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 10:53:47 AM UTC-5, Ian A wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi Lum
>>>
>>> So far the rivets are holding up fine. 
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: What Size Nord Lock washer for Silver Bar Ends?

[Ron Mc]

I had to resort to blue loctite on the threads of a Cyclo shifter into 
round Brit braze-on (too large to fit French)

  
  

It works, though.  Actually, to make it work, had to apply it several 
times.  Finally there was enough cured loctite residue on the threads to do 
the job beeswax does on finer threads.  


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> I use beeswax on Silver bar end bolt threads and they rarely loosen. Maybe 
> once a quarter I snug them just for fun.
> Maybe blue loctite on the threads would hold yours in place?

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[RBW] Re: FS Acorn bags

[Steve Butcher]

Right-O Bill.  I check in on Acorn's upcoming releases frequently and the 
olive color has not appeared in awhile, nor does it seem to be in the 
queue.  Also, seems olive may not as popular from a number of the bag 
makers as it used to be.  Perhaps one reason is that when one mixes olive 
bags from different makers, there are sometimes noticeable differences in 
shades compared to black or tan.  

Thanks for the encouragement,
Steve

On Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 10:29:32 PM UTC-5, Bill in Roswell GA wrote:
>
> I'm a big Acorn fan, having owned several different models. The quality is 
> a known factor, but color is another thing entirely. The right buyer will 
> come along in time.
>
> I've switched from black Acorn bags to the Ranger Tan bags, IMOH look 
> better with the metallic orange on my Riv Ram.
>
> Cheers,
> Bill in Roswell, GA
>
> On Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 8:48:07 PM UTC-4, Steve Butcher wrote:
>>
>> Lots of lookers but no takers.  I've decided to just keep the Saddlebag.  
>> I'd sell the Handlebar Bag for $48.00 shipped CONUS.
>>
>> Steve 
>>
>> On Friday, July 27, 2018 at 7:17:33 PM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote:
>>>
>>> Final price bump:  $160.00 for the pair, shipped in CONUS.  Individual 
>>> bag prices remain as above.  Also, in my "better" photos, the bags look 
>>> sort of gray but they are both identical olive in color.  
>>>
>>> On Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 10:15:12 AM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote:


 


 
 Better photos.  I hope this helps. See above for prices.

 On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 5:02:48 AM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote:
>
>
> 
>
>
> 
> Hello folks.  Continuing to sort out redundancy in my bike bags and 
> have decided to offer for sale my Acorn saddlebag size large and  Acorn 
> handlebar bag.  They are both olive color.  I purchased both bags new and 
> have stored them indoors since obtaining them.  They are both in 
> excellent 
> lightly used condition.  The stitching, rivets, straps, and material are 
> undamaged.  I'd like to sell them together as a set for $190.00 shipped 
> CONUS.  Please send my private message if you have any questions.  Please 
> pardon my blurry cell phone photos.  The color of canvas in both bags in 
> identical.
>


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