[RBW] Re: FS: Cyclotouriste Crankset and Nitto Dynamic Stem

2009-05-24 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Joel: I oughtn't to, but I'll take the crankset with the chainguard and the 46, if it is still there and in decent condition. Thanks On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 2:52 PM, JoelMatthews wrote: > > Selling two items, both in good, used condition. > > 1. Specialties TA Cyclotouriste Crankset 170 mm arms

[RBW] Re: FS: Cyclotouriste Crankset and Nitto Dynamic Stem

2009-05-24 Thread JoelMatthews
Both sold. Thank you all for considering. On May 24, 3:52 pm, JoelMatthews wrote: > Selling two items, both in good, used condition. > > 1.  Specialties TA Cyclotouriste Crankset 170 mm arms with two > options.  Use as currently set up with cyclocross chainguard and 46 T > chainring or with inc

[RBW] Re: FS: Cyclotouriste Crankset and Nitto Dynamic Stem

2009-05-24 Thread Nick
joel...I'll take the ta On May 24, 3:52 pm, JoelMatthews wrote: > Selling two items, both in good, used condition. > > 1.  Specialties TA Cyclotouriste Crankset 170 mm arms with two > options.  Use as currently set up with cyclocross chainguard and 46 T > chainring or with included touring trip

[RBW] Re: FS: Cyclotouriste Crankset and Nitto Dynamic Stem

2009-05-24 Thread boomer
PM sent for the stem. On May 24, 1:52 pm, JoelMatthews wrote: > Selling two items, both in good, used condition. > > 1.  Specialties TA Cyclotouriste Crankset 170 mm arms with two > options.  Use as currently set up with cyclocross chainguard and 46 T > chainring or with included touring triple

[RBW] Re: Pricing Rambouillet frame?

2009-05-24 Thread Timothy Whalen
Thanks everyone for your thoughts and good suggestions. I appreciate that you took the time. Tim On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 9:05 PM, David Estes wrote: > You can report key word spamming abuses on ebay. They aren't very good > about doing anything, but the option is there... > > DE > > On Thu, Ma

[RBW] Re: Austin "Urban" Riding Pics

2009-05-24 Thread David Estes
say it isn't so!!! On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 2:59 PM, Elfardo wrote: > > Pass right behind it on the Shoal Creek trail. > > No rivs there tho. .. > > On May 24, 4:52 pm, David Estes wrote: > > Those are such great pics... I love urban parks! > > > > But where's Mellow Johnny's??? > > > > > > > >

[RBW] Re: Austin "Urban" Riding Pics

2009-05-24 Thread Elfardo
Pass right behind it on the Shoal Creek trail. No rivs there tho. .. On May 24, 4:52 pm, David Estes wrote: > Those are such great pics... I love urban parks! > > But where's Mellow Johnny's??? > > > > On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 2:24 PM, Elfardo wrote: > > > Thought I'd share a few photos of "urb

[RBW] Re: Austin "Urban" Riding Pics

2009-05-24 Thread David Estes
Those are such great pics... I love urban parks! But where's Mellow Johnny's??? On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 2:24 PM, Elfardo wrote: > > Thought I'd share a few photos of "urban" riding through the heart of > central Austin... > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/clifwright/3542965799/ > http://www.flic

[RBW] Austin "Urban" Riding Pics

2009-05-24 Thread Elfardo
Thought I'd share a few photos of "urban" riding through the heart of central Austin... http://www.flickr.com/photos/clifwright/3542965799/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/clifwright/354388/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/clifwright/3545278913/ Clif --~--~-~--~~~--

[RBW] Re: Austin Rivendell Owners?

2009-05-24 Thread Elfardo
I think you're right. One thing for sure, Ladera Norte is one tough hill and the Tour das Hugel is one tough ride. Regardless of the bike, the engine looks like it's running strong! On May 24, 4:09 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 5:07 PM, Elfardo wrote: > > > I've a Quickbeam a

[RBW] Re: Austin Rivendell Owners?

2009-05-24 Thread Seth Vidal
On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 5:07 PM, Elfardo wrote: > > I've a Quickbeam and I'll ride. > > Rivs seem kind of rare in Austin. > > I know of two Rivendells in my neighborhood for sure. An Atlantis, and > a Saluki (I think). Maybe grad students or professors as I see them > between here and UT consiste

[RBW] Re: Austin Rivendell Owners?

2009-05-24 Thread Elfardo
I've a Quickbeam and I'll ride. Rivs seem kind of rare in Austin. I know of two Rivendells in my neighborhood for sure. An Atlantis, and a Saluki (I think). Maybe grad students or professors as I see them between here and UT consistently. Serious looking commuters both. There's this guy doing t

[RBW] FS: Cyclotouriste Crankset and Nitto Dynamic Stem

2009-05-24 Thread JoelMatthews
Selling two items, both in good, used condition. 1. Specialties TA Cyclotouriste Crankset 170 mm arms with two options. Use as currently set up with cyclocross chainguard and 46 T chainring or with included touring triple 50, 42 and 32 teeth chain rings. $55.00 includes USPS postage. 2. Nitt

[RBW] Re: WTB: Shimano 600 brake lever w/ built in quick release

2009-05-24 Thread David Estes
>From what I can see, they're both made in Taiwan, so you mean the front company? Or do you live in Taipei? :-) :-) On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 10:36 AM, MichaelH wrote: > > I believe Tektro has licensed the design from Cane

[RBW] Re: WTB: Shimano 600 brake lever w/ built in quick release

2009-05-24 Thread David Estes
Probably not, Seth, but thanks for suggesting it! I'm actually getting kind of excited about the CC or Tektro levers at this point!!! :-) On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 9:43 AM, Seth Vidal wrote: > > On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 2:21 AM, David Estes > wrote: > > Rob, thanks for info re. the Tektros. They

[RBW] Re: FS: Riv. AR Serial #K95039

2009-05-24 Thread Beardpapa
If only this fit me On May 24, 11:04 am, Allan Stoekl wrote: > For Sale: Rivendell All-Rounder, probably the first one built (Oct., > 95). Built by Waterford, with Waterford sticker on left chainstay. > > This bike was the prototype for the AR, used by Grant Peterson as a > commuter for several

[RBW] Re: WTB: Shimano 600 brake lever w/ built in quick release

2009-05-24 Thread MichaelH
I believe Tektro has licensed the design from Cane Creek. I have a pair of each and except for the little lizards on the cane creek levers, they are identical. Both work great and have become my favorite levers. My bias is toward the local product. Michael On May 23, 11:40 pm, David Estes wro

[RBW] FS: Riv. AR Serial #K95039

2009-05-24 Thread Allan Stoekl
For Sale: Rivendell All-Rounder, probably the first one built (Oct., 95). Built by Waterford, with Waterford sticker on left chainstay. This bike was the prototype for the AR, used by Grant Peterson as a commuter for several years, sold to me 4/99, and used by me as a commuter for about 4 years.

[RBW] Austin Rivendell Owners?

2009-05-24 Thread Beardpapa
I'm new to the forums here but wondering how many Austin (TX) Rivendell riders are out there? I'd love to organize a monthly ride. I thought I'd throw this out there and see if anyone bites. Look forward to meeting you all. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this

[RBW] Re: WTB: Shimano 600 brake lever w/ built in quick release

2009-05-24 Thread Seth Vidal
On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 2:21 AM, David Estes wrote: > Rob, thanks for info re. the Tektros.  They look like a good deal and > readily available. > > On an M-bar, I don't think the thickness would matter much for me... I don't > use the aero "resting on the bodies" position much, and when I do, I'

[RBW] Re: Adventures on Atlantis or "what's the worst that can happen?"

2009-05-24 Thread CycloFiend
on 5/24/09 5:13 AM, EricP at ericpl...@aol.com wrote: > To the other guys, uh, how to define this "rain" thing? Just think of > it as snow that happens when the weather is warm. Is that a better > description? "Snow"? Snow...snow...snow... h. AH! That stuff that covered the ice planet Hoth

[RBW] Re: WTB: Shimano 600 brake lever w/ built in quick release

2009-05-24 Thread Ralph Rognstad Jr.
I used Tektros on a mustache bar for a couple of years. They worked fine, but I have large hands. They are now on a Gary bar that replaced the mustache bar. rob markwardt wrote: > I love the Tektros. I'm even putting them on my 71 chrome > ParamountGASP!! I'm 99% certain they are the same

[RBW] Re: More Gallery Photos: Jamil's Sam Hillborne

2009-05-24 Thread Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles
@Mike Yes, that setup would probably take both a 700c and 650B wheel. Pretty versatile. However, keep in mind that the 48cm and 52cm size Hillborne frames are intended for 650B wheels. Yes, a 700c wheel will work, but no promises about toe overlap or the effect of raising the bottom bracket. H

[RBW] Re: Adventures on Atlantis or "what's the worst that can happen?"

2009-05-24 Thread David Estes
Thanks Eric. I wasn't questioning the rims, just interested in hearing the details. Aeroheads/heats are still my favorite skinny rim! :-) David On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 5:13 AM, EricP wrote: > > Dan, > > Was wondering about that. We've waved at each other before. It's a > beautiful looking

[RBW] Re: Adventures on Atlantis or "what's the worst that can happen?"

2009-05-24 Thread JoelMatthews
Eric: First let me say I am sorry to hear about the problem, but glad things worked out for you. I do want to thank you for posting this. I have been experiencing a knocking in the front of my Big Apple shod bike when braking. I thought it was a problem with the brakes or fork and had been doi

[RBW] Re: Adventures on Atlantis or "what's the worst that can happen?"

2009-05-24 Thread MichaelH
Eric, I'm glad everything worked out for you. I live in a town with only one paved road - the state road which goes through the center - so every ride begins and ends with dirt roads. My daily commute to work includes 10 miles of dirt roads This being Vt., not Ca., it rains regularly, like right

[RBW] Re: Adventures on Atlantis or "what's the worst that can happen?"

2009-05-24 Thread EricP
Dan, Was wondering about that. We've waved at each other before. It's a beautiful looking Quickbeam. David - the rim that split was a Velocity Aeroheat. It's replacement is a Velocity Cliffhanger. Which is basically the same rim profile, but 5mm wider. Again, I'm not blaming the rim. More

[RBW] Re: Adventures on Atlantis or "what's the worst that can happen?"

2009-05-24 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Glad there was such an easy solution. Unfortunately, I realized later that I agreed to loan my 84 Stumpjumper to a guy for our 90 mile backroad tour of Lake Pepin today. It will be his first time riding the bike, which is way too small for him. Maybe trading out my wheel was my way to subconsciou