Re: [RBW] Image Request: Boscoe Bars from Above
I'm not Joe, but it's the rack for a Lyon attach-a-bike or whatever they're called. Third wheeler, etc. The kind a kid would pedal, similar to a Burley Piccolo, et al. Hope that's clear. ;) Eric Indpls -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Image Request: Boscoe Bars from Above
Complete set-up here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/8599866697/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Image Request: Boscoe Bars from Above
Oh, I see. Thanks. Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Image Request: Boscoe Bars from Above
Perry- Back rack is as Eric described, the support structure for a trailercycle. It's almost like an extra, inverted rear triangle of seat/chainstays/dropouts - I wish Lyon had designed it to have a little more utility when the trailer is not attached, but c'est la vie. The front bag-support is a little wire rack designed to mount on Mafac Racers. If you google/ebay around on mafac rack you'll probably find a few examples. =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 5/24/13, bobish bob...@gmail.com wrote: Oh, I see. Thanks. Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Image Request: Boscoe Bars from Above
Thanks, Joe. I appreciate the response. Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Image Request: Boscoe Bars from Above
1982 Trek 728 (touring model - the lng chainstay / centerpull-equipped year). 710, if I am not mistaken would be a more conventional, albeit very nice road model. Boscos are BIG. But, RBW now has a little bit smaller baby Bosco version. You can't go too wrong with Bosco / Alba / or North Road. =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 5/24/13, Palmer volvotom1...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Joe, What year and model is that Trek? I just bought an 82 710 for my wife that I am setting up similarly. It is too small for me and too big for her with drop bars. I am thinking North Roads or similar. Boscos do look tempting though. Tom Palmer Twin Lake, MI -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Image Request: Boscoe Bars from Above
Hi Joe, Thanks so much. Wow! 1ft. away from saddle nose with the Bosco's. Now that is a close reach!! Even with that lng stem extension you have on that bike. Amazing. I am looking for a close reach, so looks like Bosco do the trick. Thanks for taking the time to send me the pics. I really appreciate it. Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Image Request: Boscoe Bars from Above
Rob, I have Alba bars on my MB-3 and they are perfect for me. I was tempted by the appearance of the bullmoose and Bosco bars, but just for a moment. If I were setting the bike up now I would probably get the Boscos, but I think we are talking degrees of design perfection. If no overhead of the Boscos appears I can send you a picture of the Albas on an MB-3. Bob On Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 9:26 PM, Rob robha...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone have a pic of the bullmoose (or any) Bosco Bars from above, looking directly down at 'em? Not from the cockpit, but as if you were standing on a ladder directly overhead? I'd like to see how far back behind the quill the ends of the bars fall, and get a better idea of the angle. Thinking about a Bosco as a bar for my '91 MB-3, which'll still be a mountain-ish bike. Thanks! Rob in Seattle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Eze0h1oM62sJ. 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.
Re: [RBW] Image Request: Boscoe Bars from Above
You guys totally rock! (Just so you know.) Thanks for the pics. The top tube on my MB-3 is 59cm. It's the largest size, I believe (according to the catalog I found on Sheldon's website) but still feels a bit small to me...so maybe super-long top tubes were not the rage in 1991. I was thinking at first look at Joe's photos that the Bosco'd bring the grips way too far back, but maybe...imagining braking on a rough downhill...having the grips and brakes so far back would be an advantage off-road. (As opposed, say, to moustache bars, where braking would require reaching the farthest point *forward* on the bars.) I'm hoping to turn the MB-3 into a poor-man's adventure bike, while I'm waiting for my XL rSogn...which itself is a poor-ish man's adventure bike. It's really been great having a compliment to my Saluki for rougher stuff. Thanks again. Rob in Seattle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/LZHTb9s0ctMJ. 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] Image Request: Boscoe Bars from Above
Hmm... I avoid the bar end knee strike by virtue of the long stem (and possibly top tube) - interesting to see how you set yours up more MTB-style, John. I'll say though, the bars do give a Nice Big Ride quality - this long chainstayed Trek rides like a limo- or a paperboy bike. My feeble attempt at emulating the tentacular spectacular Bosco Rubbe! ;-) Joe On 7/24/12, John Blish jbl...@gmail.com wrote: Rob, These pics are not what you asked for but they do show a Bosco mounted on on a '91 MB-1. Might give you some idea about your own intended set-up. Any questions? I am happy to help if I can. https://picasaweb.google.com/114723594013845712604/1991MB1July242012?authkey=Gv1sRgCMTr-8CUvv72LQ The bars do not get in my way but sometimes that involves taking a foot off the pedal and extending that leg more straight down to the ground to avoid the end of the bar when making a tight turn - keeping the knee and thigh out of the way. It all comes very naturally and there have been no awkward moments in connection with the bars. Fact is, with the Big Apples and the Bosco bars it is not that different than driving a '56 Buick. If you need a specific shot in addition to what Joe sent, let me know. -jb On Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 8:26 PM, Rob robha...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone have a pic of the bullmoose (or any) Bosco Bars from above, looking directly down at 'em? Not from the cockpit, but as if you were standing on a ladder directly overhead? I'd like to see how far back behind the quill the ends of the bars fall, and get a better idea of the angle. Thinking about a Bosco as a bar for my '91 MB-3, which'll still be a mountain-ish bike. Thanks! Rob in Seattle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Eze0h1oM62sJ. 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. -- John Blish Minneapolis MN USA -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Image Request: Boscoe Bars from Above
Scrutinizing my low res photos, I should add that the bolt of the quill stem is centered somewhat between the 17 and 18 mark on the tape- hence bar ends extend rearward another 6 beyond (8 with barend fully straight). =- Joe On 7/24/12, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote: Hmm... I avoid the bar end knee strike by virtue of the long stem (and possibly top tube) - interesting to see how you set yours up more MTB-style, John. I'll say though, the bars do give a Nice Big Ride quality - this long chainstayed Trek rides like a limo- or a paperboy bike. My feeble attempt at emulating the tentacular spectacular Bosco Rubbe! ;-) Joe On 7/24/12, John Blish jbl...@gmail.com wrote: Rob, These pics are not what you asked for but they do show a Bosco mounted on on a '91 MB-1. Might give you some idea about your own intended set-up. Any questions? I am happy to help if I can. https://picasaweb.google.com/114723594013845712604/1991MB1July242012?authkey=Gv1sRgCMTr-8CUvv72LQ The bars do not get in my way but sometimes that involves taking a foot off the pedal and extending that leg more straight down to the ground to avoid the end of the bar when making a tight turn - keeping the knee and thigh out of the way. It all comes very naturally and there have been no awkward moments in connection with the bars. Fact is, with the Big Apples and the Bosco bars it is not that different than driving a '56 Buick. If you need a specific shot in addition to what Joe sent, let me know. -jb On Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 8:26 PM, Rob robha...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone have a pic of the bullmoose (or any) Bosco Bars from above, looking directly down at 'em? Not from the cockpit, but as if you were standing on a ladder directly overhead? I'd like to see how far back behind the quill the ends of the bars fall, and get a better idea of the angle. Thinking about a Bosco as a bar for my '91 MB-3, which'll still be a mountain-ish bike. Thanks! Rob in Seattle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Eze0h1oM62sJ. 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. -- John Blish Minneapolis MN USA -- 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.
