Re: [RBW] Re: Show Me Your Roadeo!

2021-09-22 Thread Ahmed Elgasseir
Nice ride David! :-) On Wed, Sep 22, 2021 at 5:55 PM 'Hetchins52' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Here's mine, a 55cm frame; The bike was put together by Rivendell. I > acquired it second-hand in March of this year. Nobilette built in late 2019. > It is a very

[RBW] Re: FS: Periscopa stem, XT739 fd

2021-09-22 Thread Joe Bernard
Stem SOLD. On Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 2:20:56 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > A couple parts I don't need, very good shape, email/text for more pics. > > Nitto Periscopa, 8cm, 25.4 clamp, $45 shipped. > > Shimano XT 739 8-speed (indexes with 8, 9 and non-Dynasys 10), bottom > pull,

[RBW] Re: Opinions sought on crankset for Hillborne

2021-09-22 Thread Garth
Eric, if you so feel for another Sugino arm to worry about, Soma has silver XD left arms in all sizes in stock, as in I can "add to cart". Soma calls them that "New Albion XD" thing, but it has no logo as it's just a silver XD left arm . Having gone thru a couple of those XD cranks myself I

[RBW] Re: Opinions sought on crankset for Hillborne

2021-09-22 Thread Bill Lindsay
I think the Alfine crankset is super cute. I'd totally use that, unless you have some major reason you don't want to use it. The Silver is a very good crankset, and the major reason I personally would choose it is that I'm a crank arm length snob and zealot. I have convinced myself that

[RBW] Opinions sought on crankset for Hillborne

2021-09-22 Thread EricP
Am hitting a crossroads with this. For the first few years of owning this bike, used a Shimano Alfine single ring crankset with guard and a 38t ring. Then at some point decided to go with a Sugino in a similar setup. Problem is, have gone through at least 2 non drive side crank arms since then.

Re: [RBW] Re: Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

2021-09-22 Thread Craig Montgomery
I know. Downsizing is an age thing with me. Pushing 70 and I do not want to saddle my ladies with tons of "What the hell do we do with this?" stuff. Hoping to get down to the bikes I ride the most and hope that I don't regret the decisions. This Mercian is a deep breath and a big sigh. Craig in

[RBW] Re: Selle Anatomica Titanico and Thomson Elite 26.8/330

2021-09-22 Thread Jared Wilson
Saddle sold to locally, thanks Miles :) Seatpost still available, updated price of $70 shipped. On Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 8:14:58 PM UTC-7 Jared Wilson wrote: > Howdy > > Catch and release on the Titanico from a group member recently, I love how > they feel and especially how they

[RBW] Re: WTB: Acorn handlebar bag (older version)

2021-09-22 Thread Alex K
I have an extra, as I will be replacing it with a small Fabios chest. Let me know if you are still interested. It is beige/tan Alex On Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 9:42:36 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > Greetings Pedalers, > > I'm looking for an discontinued version of the Acorn handlebar

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Acorn handlebar bag (older version)

2021-09-22 Thread Jon Dukeman
Yes. I had to find a second hand saddle bag. On Wed, Sep 22, 2021, 12:13 PM Hugh Smitham wrote: > Though I highly dislike the Acorn business model (Build stuff then flash > sell it to the fastest mouse click) I absolutely love my Acorn handle bar > bag. Good luck finding one, it's literally my

[RBW] Re: WTB: Acorn handlebar bag (older version)

2021-09-22 Thread Hugh Smitham
Though I highly dislike the Acorn business model (Build stuff then flash sell it to the fastest mouse click) I absolutely love my Acorn handle bar bag. Good luck finding one, it's literally my favorite bag I have. Hugh On Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 9:42:36 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: Drivetrain Hack

2021-09-22 Thread Pancake
Hey Joe, thanks for the great ride route last weekend. I ordered the Advient 9 long cage clutch derailer (to replace the SRAM GX 10 speed that gave me trouble last ride - bent and stripped b-limit screw lead to stripped threads in the derailer itself, fixed now [with new m4 bolt and some lock

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Posters - Update in the works

2021-09-22 Thread Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA
Looks great - but yeah, that was an old one - ending with the Appaloosa! I have to admit I have never framed one myself, but am committed to doing that with the next iteration. Cross my heart! On Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 11:40:02 AM UTC-4 cycli...@gmail.com wrote: > Thanks Marty. I

[RBW] Re: Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

2021-09-22 Thread Paul Brodek
With a big HOWDY to John G-still have yer Crust, and JP Wiggle? Just a coupla listings I've noticed at ridiculously low prices. All big/tall frames, 'cause that's what I drool over, and I haven't checked out frame clearance details, 'cause I ain't buying. None of these are pristine/mint,

Re: [RBW] Re: Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

2021-09-22 Thread Paul Brodek
Such a deal/steal! Wish I weren't downsizing myself... Paul Brodek Hillsdale, NJ USA On Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 8:18:01 PM UTC-4 Craig Montgomery wrote: > John G. said: > *If I were you, I'd buy Craig's Mercian in a heartbeat. Don't worry about > being precious about it. My Superlight