[RBW] 55 Bleriot Seattle CL

2014-09-03 Thread Scot Brooks
Yeah, it's been showing up for months on CL here. I think it's starting to collect tumbleweeds. -- 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] Tentative FS: Heron Road Complete - Waterford Built

2014-09-03 Thread bo richardson
photos would be nice where is the bike locate in the physical world? bo bellingham -- 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] Re: Tentative FS: Heron Road Complete - Waterford Built

2014-09-03 Thread Johnny Alien
I can post some photos this evening or if interested just shoot me a message and I can email them. Since embedding images here isn't possible (that I know of) and my photobucket links always get messed up I usually just email or text photos. I will try to add them tonight though. I can also

[RBW] Re: Tentative FS: Heron Road Complete - Waterford Built

2014-09-03 Thread Johnny Alien
I forgot...I am in central PA. Harrisburg to be exact. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant blamed for hacked email account?

2014-09-03 Thread Ron Mc
I screen everything on webmail. What goes on my computer is only what I want there On Tuesday, September 2, 2014 9:37:21 PM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I trust the NSA to confirm the validity of all incoming email. If it doesn't have their seal of approval, I don't open it!

[RBW] Re: All Rounder available - help me before it disappears

2014-09-03 Thread L. J. Charlton
Ken, I definitely will not drop $3k on this frame. Like I wrote above that amount buys me a new bike. My take-away from some of the comments above was that I could manage a 59cm given my 89 PBH. Thanks for the repost of the custom build. It is tempting but also a half cm smaller.

Re: [RBW] SKS Longboard Black Plastic End Cap Thingys

2014-09-03 Thread Ginz
Philip, I cannot take credit for that idea. Jandres_NYC -- a local shop that sells SKS usually has a spare parts box. -- 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

Re: [RBW] New Compass tires?

2014-09-03 Thread Jan Heine
I still believe that for tires 38 mm and wider, 650B offers more nimble handling, while also improving the packaging of the tire between the chainstays of the bike. Two things made us re-consider our opinion on wide 700C tires: 1. We all ride the bikes we have, not the ones we wish to have,

Re: [RBW] New Compass tires?

2014-09-03 Thread Jim Bronson
On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 9:42 AM, Jan Heine hein...@earthlink.net wrote: I still believe that for tires 38 mm and wider, 650B offers more nimble handling, while also improving the packaging of the tire between the chainstays of the bike. You sort of shoot your 700x38 sales in the foot by

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant blamed for hacked email account?

2014-09-03 Thread Anton Tutter
Seriously. Am I the only one who sees any irony in this thread? Anton On Tuesday, September 2, 2014 8:34:07 PM UTC-7, Philip Williamson wrote: Did anyone SEND the fake Grant any money? If not, it's just spam. Get over it. Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: FS: Tektro Front brakes: R365 and R559, Shimano FD, and Suntour Power Shifters

2014-09-03 Thread Mike K.
Quick update: R559 sale fell through. It is still available, $20 shipped, with a spacer, a recessed nut, and pads in good shape. Also the Power Shifters, still available. - Mike K. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

Re: [RBW] For sale: One barely used Grand Boise Lierre tire 650B x 38. $30 + shipping. Send me a PM if interested.

2014-09-03 Thread Iron Rider
Update: The tire has been sold. -- 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

[RBW] Suggestions for a friendly Bike Shop in Corvallis Oregon

2014-09-03 Thread RoadieRyan
I just built up a 1977 Raleigh Record LTD mixte for my Niece to take with her to grad School at Oregon State this fall. Its my alma mater but I (gasp) didn't have a bike while in College as I lived on campus and didn't really need one and its been a few ..er..decades since I was last in town

[RBW] Re: All Rounder available - help me before it disappears

2014-09-03 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
Larry, I also have an 89cm PBH @ 6' tall. I ride a 61 Atlantis, 59 San Marcos, 60 LHT, and 60 Santana Noventa. They all fit well, but the Atlantis is my favorite. I bought it last Summer off of this list, like new and completely built (w/o wheels or saddle) as I would have for myself for

[RBW] Re: Tentative FS: Heron Road Complete - Waterford Built

2014-09-03 Thread Johnny Alien
Here are some photos. Hope it works. I would prefer to sell as a complete but like I said I will break it up if need be. http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii31/Johnny_Alien/Heron%20Road/5C349EFD-4EA9-46A7-BDA8-40E85BFED652_zpsdqlsxzi1.jpg

[RBW] FS: Noodles, Mustache Cockpit, Pletscher Rack, Panniers

2014-09-03 Thread Liesl
Cleaned out the basement and have the following items for sale. Twin Cities pick-up greatly preferred hence the discounts. Prices do not include shipping. Email me off list for photos/questions. 1. Nitto Noodle 41 cm wide x 26.0 clamp. minor scuffs from mounting brake levers — $40

[RBW] Quickbeam 52cm?

2014-09-03 Thread Dan A
My PBH is 80cm and I have a 54cm Quickbeam. I am happy with the fit. Dan Abelson -- 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] Albastache riders - all-day comfort?

2014-09-03 Thread BSWP
As I look to outfit a new bike, I'm tempted back from drops (I ride Noodles right now) to try the new Albastache bars. I had ridden older M'bars for over a decade, but eventuallty found them uncomfortable for long (50 miles +) days. Noodles are good all day long. But how are the Albastaches

Re: [RBW] Albastache riders - all-day comfort?

2014-09-03 Thread Chris Chen
Once I got the angle figured out (flatter than you think!) I did a 200k without issue. cc On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 5:11 PM, BSWP ashtab...@gmail.com wrote: As I look to outfit a new bike, I'm tempted back from drops (I ride Noodles right now) to try the new Albastache bars. I had ridden older

Re: [RBW] Albastache riders - all-day comfort?

2014-09-03 Thread Chris Chen
Some background: I'm a programmer so my arms and wrists are sad sad things. On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 5:26 PM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: Once I got the angle figured out (flatter than you think!) I did a 200k without issue. cc On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 5:11 PM, BSWP

[RBW] Re: FS: Tektro Front brakes: R365 and R559, Shimano FD, and Suntour Power Shifters

2014-09-03 Thread Mike K.
K. For real this time. The R559 brake is sold. Thanks, Dan! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Albastache riders - all-day comfort?

2014-09-03 Thread BSWP
Hey, I resemble that remark! 200k is good, upper limit of what I'm aiming for. Thanks. - Andrew On Wednesday, September 3, 2014 5:26:58 PM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote: Some background: I'm a programmer so my arms and wrists are sad sad things. On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 5:26 PM, Chris Chen

[RBW] Re: Albastache riders - all-day comfort?

2014-09-03 Thread Deacon Patrick
Dirt road rides of 8+ hours on my Albastaches on consecutive days, as well as trail riding (which I don't count because there is so much shuckin' and jivin'). With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: All Rounder available - help me before it disappears

2014-09-03 Thread justinaugust
Still got a SimpleOne here... On Wednesday, September 3, 2014 6:32:18 AM UTC-7, L. J. Charlton wrote: Ken, I definitely will not drop $3k on this frame. Like I wrote above that amount buys me a new bike. My take-away from some of the comments above was that I could manage a 59cm given my

[RBW] Re: Albastache riders - all-day comfort?

2014-09-03 Thread DS
My 'long' rides are 50-ish miles and they're fine for comfort (mixed road and trail). Not sure if that helps. Just as comfortable as my drops. Lots of hand positions. Of course getting the right angle, stem length, height is important. On Wednesday, September 3, 2014 5:50:31 PM UTC-7, Deacon

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant blamed for hacked email account?

2014-09-03 Thread Joe Bernard
There is no irony. The OP noted that Grant got hassled by emailers for spam from his account, and said OPwasn't happy about it. I'm not, either. GP is a good fellow who's done a lot to make cycling in this country a more accessible endeavor for people put off by lycra, low bars and Tour de

Re: [RBW] New Compass tires?

2014-09-03 Thread Madam Xylene
I just got a pair of Compass Stampede Pass (700Cx32mm) tires and was wondering if there will be any problems installing on my rear DT Swiss 440 Asymetric or front Velocity A23 rims because of deep wells. The new Stampedes will hopefully be replacing some Schwalbe Marathon and Vitorria

[RBW] New Compass tires?

2014-09-03 Thread Madam Xylene
I just got a pair of Compass Stampede Pass (700Cx32mm) tires and was wondering if there will be any problems installing on my rear DT Swiss 440 Asymetric or front Velocity A23 rims because of deep wells. The new Stampedes will hopefully be replacing some Schwalbe Marathon and Vitorria

[RBW] Re: Albastache riders - all-day comfort?

2014-09-03 Thread Bruce Smitham
Hey BSWP- I like them but am switching to Albatross because I like them even better. Therefore, I'm selling a set of Albastache, Nitto 8mm dirt drop stem and Shimano Tiagra brake levers that are all in excellent condition. Maybe 60 miles total with no scratches in case you're interested. Bruce

Re: [RBW] New Compass tires?

2014-09-03 Thread Anne Paulson
Jan and others, I was more or less joking about the 700 x 55 tires. I wasn't joking that I want them, because I do, but I didn't think that Compass would actually make and sell them. I found myself riding my Atlantis on Aptos Creek/Buzzard Lagoon trail this weekend, a 15 mile fire road in the

[RBW] Re: Summer must be over now.

2014-09-03 Thread lungimsam
That looks like one fun ride! Wonder how much it is to stay at the Ritz. That would be neat to live there and have all that great riding right outside your door. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this