[RBW] Re: Questions about derailleurs/chainwheels/cassettes

2009-01-12 Thread JoelMatthews
Let me be clear here: Using the Simplex derailleurs from my old bike is not to save a few bucks on new derailleurs. It's because they worked flawlessly for many years. I see no reason to change -- plus they're a lot prettier than Shimano. All I'm trying to figure out is what would be a

[RBW] Nigel Smythe Big Box

2009-01-12 Thread Chuck
Gang: I remember conversation about the Nigel Smythe Big Box when Riv first put it up on the web in December, but has anyone actually bought one and tried it yet? Expensive and gorgeous, I should think, but how well does it work and do you get rubbing on the back of the thigh with this

[RBW] Silver Hupe Sold

2009-01-12 Thread Eric Norris
The Silver Hupe has been sold. --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] new items for sale

2009-01-12 Thread Sarah Gibson
gilles berthoud new saddle bag support http://www.wallbike.com/berthoud/saddlebagrack.html $130 shipped in conti usa includes rack and stem which attaches to seatpost never used in absolute new condition banjo bros waterproof pannier just one retrofitted with arkel mounting hardware new

[RBW] Thank you!

2009-01-12 Thread John Ferguson
Just wanted to thank all of you for your help. So here's what I've decided: I'm using a double TA Cyclotouriste crank up front, chainwheels are 50 and 32 Simplex SLJ derailleur up front Shimano 8-speed cassette 13-34 teeth (custom range) Shimano XT M761 rear derailleur I think all that will

[RBW] Re: Thank you!

2009-01-12 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Sounds like a good set-up. You're probably on probation for posting. New list members have their posts moderated by the administrator, just in case you try to start trouble. Sometimes I wish I was still being moderated. On Jan 12, 7:25 pm, John Ferguson rfj1...@yahoo.com wrote: Just wanted to

[RBW] bucket panniers

2009-01-12 Thread Sarah Gibson
of yeah i know lots of other folks and shops make these available for sale but acme's are almost completely recycled we did buy the plasticy coated jhooks and will at some point need to buy a bag o nuts n bolts otherwise its all recycled we sell em for $15 each or $30 a pr if you would like to

[RBW] Re: Thank you!

2009-01-12 Thread John Ferguson
I'm told a 118 mm BB will work. We'll see what happens. On Jan 12, 10:22 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Simplex and TA Cyclotouriste are a match made in heaven, or at least some cool looking shops in France. Have you figured out which spindle to use in the bottom bracket?  I

[RBW] Re: Thank you!

2009-01-12 Thread Doug Peterson
Don’t forget the thin spacers for the fixed cup side that let you cheat a bit on chainline when you're down to your last millimeter. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of JoelMatthews Sent: Monday, January 12,