Re: [RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

2014-10-01 Thread Dave
Great thread in terms of making me interested in spending more bike money. Blessing and a curse that the great price and special rbw had on the gripsters made them quickly out of stock. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Ral color match for orange Quickbeam?

2014-10-01 Thread Philip Williamson
Good thing this is a single-color/coat Quickbeam, then. It looks like RAL 2008 or 2004 to me. Philip www.biketinker.com On Wednesday, October 1, 2014 1:11:48 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 10/01/2014 02:58 PM, Steven Frederick wrote: > > Sorry to hear it. I believe the orange Rambly's

[RBW] Re: Buy my 56cm Bombadil so I can get that Cheviot!

2014-10-01 Thread Goshen Peter
Bump, $1250 shipped, need funds for that Cheviot, my wife wont let me float it, come one people. Its a beautiful frame, brand new brakes, phil wood BB all for less than a Sam. Did about 100 miles this weekend on it with kiddo in tow, was great fun. Someone will love this bike. On Wed, Oct 1, 2014

[RBW] Re: Sackville Bar Sack review needed please.

2014-10-01 Thread RJM
I had one of these set ups on my Sam Hillborne for two years but sold it. I shouldn't have sold it...stupid, stupid, stupid. I've often thought of buying a new one but I am now using Sackville panniers in rear with a small trunk sack up front. 1. No, it is solid. I never had a problem with it

[RBW] Loved the Jeff Jones quote in the new email newsletter

2014-10-01 Thread Christian
Hey all, I was pleasantly surprised to see the quote from Jeff Jones in the latest newsletter. I confess to selling my Hunqapillar for a Jones. I love it. Loved the Hunq too but the Jones more suits my current interests. I've often thought that while there's little superficial overlap b/w R

[RBW] New-to-Me Bike Day

2014-10-01 Thread hsmitham
https://flic.kr/p/nHNjmN In the spirit of the Atlantis Owners Club. ~Hugh -- 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...@

[RBW] Re: How Cool

2014-10-01 Thread Don Compton
Fun video. Looks like a great bicycle shop. Thanks, Don On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 4:08:30 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: > > My daughter just got a job here: > > http://vimeo.com/20639767 > > My first question for her: “Do they have a family member discount?” > > If you’re in Portland, stop by

[RBW] New-to-Me Bike Day

2014-10-01 Thread hsmitham
As I commented on Flickr stunning beauty. Many happy rides. I know I love mine. I need to take it out this week. ~Hugh -- 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

[RBW] Re: New-to-Me Bike Day

2014-10-01 Thread lungimsam
Congrats and enjoy! beautiful. Let us know how it rides with those Compass tires. -- 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.

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Stems, Sugino Crank, Suntour Bar-ends.

2014-10-01 Thread Adam DeFayette
all sold, thanks to every one. Adam On Wednesday, October 1, 2014 4:44:18 PM UTC-4, Adam DeFayette wrote: > Dirt Drop and Crank have sold. > > All that remains is a VO seatpost, as pictured. $15. > > Thanks everyone, > > Adam > > > On Wednesday, October 1, 2014 4:02:13 PM UTC-4, Adam De

[RBW] Sackville Bar Sack review needed please.

2014-10-01 Thread lungimsam
Considering this clamp on handlebar bag. But was wondering: 1. Does the NITTO bag holder hold tight, or rotate down under the weight of the bag and its contents? What about on bumpy terrain? 2. Does the bag sag, since there is no rack under it? 3. Is it as waterproof as a Carradice Pendle/Barley/

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Stems, Sugino Crank, Suntour Bar-ends.

2014-10-01 Thread Adam DeFayette
Dirt Drop and Crank have sold. All that remains is a VO seatpost, as pictured. $15. Thanks everyone, Adam On Wednesday, October 1, 2014 4:02:13 PM UTC-4, Adam DeFayette wrote: > Suntour Bar-end Shifters have sold. > > Nitto Threadless has sold. > > And my bad - turns out I have a Nitt

[RBW] Anyone using a Rando style handlebar bag on their Bleriot? Need advice please.

2014-10-01 Thread lungimsam
I am thinking of doing a Rando style front bag. I have a 53 Bleriot, so I don't need anything very tall. *1. *What do you use for rack/decaleur/bag combo? I don't want to give up any bartop space, so I need decaler for that. I don't want to attach anything to the bars. *2.* I know with a Blerio

Re: [RBW] Ral color match for orange Quickbeam?

2014-10-01 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 10/01/2014 02:58 PM, Steven Frederick wrote: Sorry to hear it. I believe the orange Rambly's wore a multi-coat paint job that would be tough to match with a single color re-paint. I seem to recall it was called "florida tangerine pearl." Not tough, impossible. -- You received this messag

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Stems, Sugino Crank, Suntour Bar-ends.

2014-10-01 Thread Adam DeFayette
Suntour Bar-end Shifters have sold. Nitto Threadless has sold. And my bad - turns out I have a Nitto Dirt Drop, NOT the Periscopa - I think it's 10cm, but I need to measure it with a rule to be certain. Sorry! Adam On Wednesday, October 1, 2014 2:21:56 PM UTC-4, Adam DeFayette wrote: > I h

Re: [RBW] Ral color match for orange Quickbeam?

2014-10-01 Thread Deacon Patrick
Cautious? Whose cautious? Cautious prevents beausage. Grin. https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/14252362833/in/set-72157644352669548 With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, October 1, 2014 1:17:29 PM UTC-6, Conway Bennett wrote: > > Bummer for sure but as far as I can tell the frame is strai

Re: [RBW] Ral color match for orange Quickbeam?

2014-10-01 Thread Conway Bennett
Bummer for sure but as far as I can tell the frame is straight and rideable except for the spokes that are damaged. Although I won't be taking any packing materials off until I find out the resolution to this. I'm also debating powder coat vs. wet paint-cheap and durable vs. something more wor

Re: [RBW] Ral color match for orange Quickbeam?

2014-10-01 Thread Steven Frederick
Sorry to hear it. I believe the orange Rambly's wore a multi-coat paint job that would be tough to match with a single color re-paint. I seem to recall it was called "florida tangerine pearl." Good luck, Steve On Wed, Oct 1, 2014 at 2:43 PM, Conway Bennett < captainconwaybenn...@gmail.com> wrot

[RBW] Re: Ral color match for orange Quickbeam?

2014-10-01 Thread Deacon Patrick
Och! Harsh! Will the bike shop that packed it take responsibility? I'm not sure how bike paint works, but can they scan the color and match it that way? That's pretty standard at paint stores (a different paint and process, I know. Perhaps that makes a difference?). May you be riding soon! With

[RBW] Ral color match for orange Quickbeam?

2014-10-01 Thread Conway Bennett
So I bought that orange Quickbeam that popped here last week and it was damaged in shipping. This was not due to any fault of the original owner or mishandling by FedEx but due to poor packing which was done by a shop. In any case the fork us damaged and so is the lug on the seat tube. I will

[RBW] Re: New-to-Me Bike Day

2014-10-01 Thread Michael Hechmer
Looks like it's in mint condition. Enjoy. On Wednesday, October 1, 2014 11:44:28 AM UTC-4, shawn m. wrote: > > I recently acquired an Atlantis frameset from another member of this > group, and yesterday I was finally able to get my newly built up Atlantis > out on a proper shakedown ride. > > h

Re: [RBW] FS: Nitto Stems, Sugino Crank, Suntour Bar-ends.

2014-10-01 Thread Jim Bronson
Work firewall does not like your link. Flickr maybe? On Wed, Oct 1, 2014 at 1:21 PM, Adam DeFayette wrote: > I have barely or never used: Sugino RD2 Crank (175mm Crank Arms), Nitto > Periscopa, NItto UI-5EX Threadless w/Quill Adapter, Suntour Barend Shifters, > and a Velo-Orange Seatpost. $35, $

[RBW] FS: Nitto Stems, Sugino Crank, Suntour Bar-ends.

2014-10-01 Thread Adam DeFayette
I have barely or never used: Sugino RD2 Crank (175mm Crank Arms), Nitto Periscopa, NItto UI-5EX Threadless w/Quill Adapter, Suntour Barend Shifters, and a Velo-Orange Seatpost. $35, $30, $25, and $25, and $15 in that order. ...Or you can have it all for $100. Pictures to be found here: htt

[RBW] New-to-Me Bike Day

2014-10-01 Thread shawn m.
I recently acquired an Atlantis frameset from another member of this group, and yesterday I was finally able to get my newly built up Atlantis out on a proper shakedown ride. https://flic.kr/p/ptQbo5 With all the talk lately of huge frame sizes (to me a 64cm is gigantic!), my 56cm Atlantis se

[RBW] Re: How Cool

2014-10-01 Thread Philip Williamson
Cool indeed! I bought my Kryptonite lock there before a BikeSnob social ride. Philip www.biketinker.com On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 4:08:30 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: > > My daughter just got a job here: > > http://vimeo.com/20639767 > > My first question for her: “Do they have a family me

[RBW] Re: FS: saddles, drop bars, brake levers, etc.

2014-10-01 Thread Jeremy Till
Updated list: Saddles: 2. Selle SMP Glider saddle, stainless rails, yellow. Used by me for <1000 miles, some discoloration from dark cycling shorts. $100. 3. Terry Fly Ti saddle. Well used by me but still in very good shape. $40. Handlebars, basically all of my various drop bars. Turns out

Re: [RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

2014-10-01 Thread Ron Mc
OK, now that I got mine. I ordered a pair of Thin Gripsters for either me or my daughter - will see how it works out. But Riv has a very good sale going on these with the best price on the internet. Throw in a $7 item and you get free shipping... On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 9:30:26 AM UTC

[RBW] Re: Some items for sale

2014-10-01 Thread Jim Bronson
Updates: The Chorus rear der and the Tektro are SOLD. Interest pending and also backup interest on the Ultegra 6600 short cage and the Deda bars. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 7:32 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: > 1970s Eisentraut A series touring frame and fork C-C measurements 69 cm ST, > 62TT. Bought fro

Re: [RBW] Re: My hat's off to you gravel riders...

2014-10-01 Thread Michael Hechmer
So in the midst of this discussion I took the Ram out for a short ride that included 10+ miles of dirt road. The bike has Grand Bois Cerf tires which are not ideal but adequate for dirt roads. About 7 miles or so from home I hit a patch of rough ground. I never heard the rear tire pop but the

Re: [RBW] DIY Saddlebag Quick-Release

2014-10-01 Thread Andrew Marchant-Shapiro
I really want to love saddlebags. I love the concept, I've owned many, and every few years I try again. I even invented a mount that involved a loop secured with a Seat Sandwich, after bad luck with the SQR. But for me, saddlebags don't work well. So now I use a rack and panniers. Not so Engl

Re: [RBW] Fred Matheny roadbikerider.com Compass tire review...on a Roadeo!

2014-10-01 Thread Philip Williamson
Three *centimeter *goathead thorns? Goathead thorns more than an inch long? And you didn't flat? That's a miracle. Philip www.biketinker.com On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 8:31:47 PM UTC-7, Wildcat96 wrote: > > Sorry to take this post further off topic, but regarding goatheads, I > recently ina