Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Quickbeam.

2012-08-31 Thread Steven Frederick
Shoot, that's mainly cosmetic, right? On Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 6:45 PM, Cyclofiend wrote: > Mine (orange first run) was definitely Mavic rims. > > RIP Rear: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/4391039675/in/photostream/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gr

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Quickbeam.

2012-08-31 Thread John Speare
Copy that. I must've had a first-run Orange then. Mine had Mavics and I still have the front wheel, on which I just busted the axel recently... No fault of Riv/Suzue -- it was in a wonky fork for a while (Legolas actually) -- that has since been straightened. Those QBs are fun bikes. I sold m

[RBW] Re: WTB/WTT: Leather Mud Flap

2012-08-31 Thread Steve
If you're looking to buy new, might want to check out Walnut Studios here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/80782307/classic-bicycle-mud-flap On Thursday, August 30, 2012 11:40:06 PM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: > Got one you're not using? Let's make a deal. > > --Eric N > www.campyonly.com > --

[RBW] WTT: 59 Bleriot for 58 QB

2012-08-31 Thread colinthehippie
This is me testing the waters for interest in trading your QB or Simpleone for my Bleriot. Mine's a 59, and I've ridden a 58 QB before, but not ridden a Simpleone and am not sure about the sizing on that bike. Trade would include parts and pieces negotiated off list, so let me know if you're

[RBW] ISO: 47cm Betty Foy for purchase

2012-08-31 Thread johnb
If anyone knows or has one that they are looking to get rid of, let me know off group. -- 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/-/aXb3sIeQHe8J

[RBW] Re: Gratuitous Beer Haulin' Photos

2012-08-31 Thread colinthehippie
It is heartening to witness that American Exceptionalism is a real thing! Kudos to the beer loving bikers, and the bike loving beerers! On Thursday, August 30, 2012 12:07:39 AM UTC-5, Philip Williamson wrote: > > What I'm getting here is, "don't drink more in a month than you can carry > on a b

[RBW] Who did see in St. Paul today?

2012-08-31 Thread Liesl
Gent on a green riv custom at university and Raymond around 11:30 am. I shouted "Nice Riv!" Which one of you did I see Liesl on-my-way-to-the-state-fair -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web

[RBW] Quickbeam, what is a fair price?

2012-08-31 Thread Keeg4n
If i'm recalling correctly, QBs sold new for around $1200 to $1400, right? What does everyone feel is a fair price for a used frame, fork and headset? It's a 60cm in green, very good condition. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

Re: [RBW] Which Phil BB for the Sugino XD-2 triple?

2012-08-31 Thread Eric Peterson
110 Shimano on a Velo Orange. On Thursday, August 30, 2012 1:11:21 AM UTC-5, Joss Winn wrote: > > > > > > > > Which Phil BB for the Sugino XD-2 triple? > > Joss Winn > Aug 29 05:11PM +0100 > > > > I just ordered a Sugino XD-2 triple from Rivendell and I'm wondering > which Phil Wood BB

[RBW] Re: 50 years since the training wheels came off

2012-08-31 Thread bikecg
Happy Birthday. Not to show anybody up but four days ago I celebrated my 65th birthday with about 61 years off trainers (a late bloomer), A 20" Murray, 1958 Gresham Flyer 3 speed racer (stolen), 1960 Schwinn Corvette (paperboy bike and general beater), and a dozen or more up to now round out

[RBW] Re: WTT: 59 Bleriot for 58 QB

2012-08-31 Thread allenmichael
I might be interested. I have a 58 Simple One - proto in the gorgeous red with a Phil wheel set. Can you tell me something about your wheels? On Friday, August 31, 2012 8:29:58 AM UTC-7, colinthehippie wrote: > > This is me testing the waters for interest in trading your QB or Simpleone > for my

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam, what is a fair price?

2012-08-31 Thread robert zeidler
Like anything else, it's worth whatever anybody will pay for it. On Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 8:37 PM, Keeg4n wrote: > If i'm recalling correctly, QBs sold new for around $1200 to $1400, right? > What does everyone feel is a fair price for a used frame, fork and headset? > It's a 60cm in green, very g

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam, what is a fair price?

2012-08-31 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
I paid $575 for a very nice green frame/fork/headset about 2 years ago. On Aug 31, 2012, at 1:12 PM, "robert zeidler" wrote: > Like anything else, it's worth whatever anybody will pay for it. > > On Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 8:37 PM, Keeg4n wrote: >> If i'm recalling correctly, QBs sold new for a

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam, what is a fair price?

2012-08-31 Thread Kelly
I take the cost of buying the new frame, add in the new paint job, and freight to and from painter. If it's still at or below new I'm Ok with it. Especially when they aren't made anymore. >From what I've seen on larger 68cm QB frames they have been going in the 850 to 1100 range. Kelly -

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam, what is a fair price?

2012-08-31 Thread bingomck
I've been watching prices- I have a 62 green I don't ride enough and have in the past debated selling- and have noticed recent FFHS prices around $800-9. Seems like the going price continues on a slow, gradual uptrend. But I am biased. -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

Re: [RBW] Who did see in St. Paul today?

2012-08-31 Thread Tim McNamara
On Aug 31, 2012, at 11:40 AM, Liesl wrote: > Gent on a green riv custom at university and Raymond around 11:30 am. I > shouted "Nice Riv!" Which one of you did I see > Liesl on-my-way-to-the-state-fair That was me. We thought you shouted "nice rig" and we debated whether it was in referen

Re: [RBW] Who did see in St. Paul today?

2012-08-31 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Oh, photos, photos, photos, puhLEEZ! I've seen aluminum cottered cranks but never a steel "cotterless", let alone a Campy one. (Wouldn't mind seeing the custom, neither.) On Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 12:36 PM, Tim McNamara wrote: > On Aug 31, 2012, at 11:40 AM, Liesl wrote: > > > Gent on a green ri

[RBW] Riv appropriate group tour

2012-08-31 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
One of my life goals is to help people go on bike tours, and the past few, dating to 2009, have been really fun. Sept 23-30 I'm hosting another, this time is northern Wisconsin, by way of Minneapolis. Every cyclist is welcome. Details here: http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2012/08/september-b

[RBW] Re: FS Berthoud Saddle, Nitto Seatpost, Speedplay Pedals

2012-08-31 Thread Dan Abelson
Saddle and Seat Post are sold. How about $50 shipped for the stainless Speedplay Frogs. Dan Abelson St. Paul, MN On Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 8:46 PM, Dan Abelson wrote: > I just bought a nice White Industries crank from a list member, now I > need to clear out a few things that have been laying aro

Re: [RBW] Who did see in St. Paul today?

2012-08-31 Thread Tim McNamara
Hunting around on line, these are the very cranks- Campagnolo Sport: http://imagehost.vendio.com/c/3561856/view/campy_steel_crankset.jpg Here is another set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/23666168@N04/6477223433/ I have only ever seen the one example in person... My custom 1996 All-Rounder is

Re: [RBW] Who did see in St. Paul today?

2012-08-31 Thread Bertin753
Tim-- Thanks; both crank and AR are beautiful. I did notice the non-canonical bes height. If I were on my computer I'd post a photo of a lightweight, hollow-arm steel crank featured on Classic Ligjtweights UK. Apparently as light as modern lightweight cranks and absolutely beautiful. I think th

Re: [RBW] Who did see in St. Paul today?

2012-08-31 Thread Hiawatha Cyclery
I obtained several sets of those steel Campy cranks in a convoluted trade a few years ago. Never could get them to set straight on a BB. I sold them on ebay, and vaguely recall that they went pretty inexpensively. On Friday, August 31, 2012 4:05:27 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Tim-- Thanks

Re: [RBW] Who did see in St. Paul today?

2012-08-31 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Here are the cranks I had in mind: http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/components/durax-comp.html 18 oz for the 3-arm set, but that's without rings. Those steel rings must have added a pound, no? But elegant! Grant: for your next Retrogrouch project! Me, I'm going to install these: http://www

Re: [RBW] Who did see in St. Paul today?

2012-08-31 Thread Tim McNamara
Steel cranks have those slender, elegant shapes. On Aug 31, 2012, at 6:25 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Here are the cranks I had in mind: > > http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/components/durax-comp.html > > 18 oz for the 3-arm set, but that's without rings. Those steel rings must > have adde