[RBW] Re: Powdercoating recommendations

2016-03-19 Thread 'velo59' via RBW Owners Bunch
Years ago, I had a few frames powder coated by a RI company called Teknicote. They would strip the paint by abrasive blasting, de-grease the frame in a vapor degreaser and pre-treat the frame in a phosphate bath, as a corrosion inhibitor (they used a chromate bath for aluminum parts). Then th

[RBW] EDM / Tap Burner

2016-03-23 Thread 'velo59' via RBW Owners Bunch
Why not treat the brake boss as if it were broken and install a repair kit? I had an old Univega MTB with a broken brake stud. Installed a repair kit and it worked great. Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

[RBW] Re: FS: B67 Aged and Bosco Bullmoose Bar

2016-05-03 Thread 'velo59' via RBW Owners Bunch
Matt, Please send me a private reply. I have a couple questions about the Bosco handlebar you're selling. I cannot respond privately to you using my phone. Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: ISO: One used silver shifter, no pod

2016-05-14 Thread 'velo59' via RBW Owners Bunch
Todd, How about a vintage Suntour Power Ratchet shifter? If that will work, please send a reply. Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI -- 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 i

[RBW] Re: WTB: Bar end shifters

2016-05-16 Thread 'velo59' via RBW Owners Bunch
Bob, Please contact me privately to discuss bar end shifters. Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI -- 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

[RBW] Re: Adding braze-ons and painting my "new" Rambouillet

2014-12-30 Thread 'velo59' via RBW Owners Bunch
Bruce at The Color Factory in Waretown, NJ, can do braze-ons as well as low cost Imron repaints. Telephone is 609-242-0665. Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI On Monday, December 29, 2014 8:21:53 AM UTC-5, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > Bilenky would definitely be the best east cost spot I can think of.

[RBW] Re: XO-T (Rare model!)

2015-01-25 Thread 'velo59' via RBW Owners Bunch
This bike was discussed on iBOB recently. It was painted by CyclArt, so it is a Bridgestone. They would not have put Bridgestone decals on another brand. https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/internet-bob/hZIyet1PSlA Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI On Saturday, January 24, 2015 at

[RBW] Re: Dia-compe 986es for 700c conversion

2015-01-25 Thread 'velo59' via RBW Owners Bunch
Jeff, I may have an old set of 986 brakes for parts. Please let me know if you need me to locate them. Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI On Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 8:16:06 PM UTC-5, Jeff Ong wrote: > > I'm so stoked -- I finally found a grubby old set (2 pair) of black > Dia-compe 986 calip

[RBW] Re: Brake pads question.

2015-02-07 Thread 'velo59' via RBW Owners Bunch
Hugh, Kool Stop Supra 2 might be a better option. The Supra 2 have concave/convex washers which appear to be the same as the Thinline pads, but with an Eagle 2 shape. Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Minor Handlebar Obsession

2015-02-09 Thread 'velo59' via RBW Owners Bunch
Jay, If you're using levers as pedestrian as Weinmann or Dia-Compe non-aero levers, there are clamps which fit a 7/8"/22.2mm handlebar. I probably have some in a bucket of spare parts. I don't know if there is sufficient room on an Albatross handlebar. I have an old Priest handlebar and fitt

[RBW] Re: ClemSamples on the BLUG

2015-03-12 Thread 'velo59' via RBW Owners Bunch
Interesting head tube. Looks like it might be investment cast. Anybody know how they are made? Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI -- 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

[RBW] Re: ClemSamples on the BLUG

2015-03-14 Thread 'velo59' via RBW Owners Bunch
Why not just run the cable to the noodle from underneath? Point the noodle down rather than up. Ladies frames with caliper brakes on the seat stay bridge used this routing. Downside is that moisture collects in the inverted housing. With stainless housing and cable, this is less of an issue.

[RBW] Re: WTB 54 cm Bosco moose

2016-07-23 Thread 'velo59' via RBW Owners Bunch
Captain Conway, Please send me a personal reply. I may have what you are looking to find. Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI -- 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] WTB: bosco/alba cockpit, 26" tires, female brooks

2016-08-01 Thread 'velo59' via RBW Owners Bunch
Drew, I'm on a mobile device and cannot respond privately. I have some of the items you've tequested. Please send me a private message. Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from thi

[RBW] Re: WTB: Bosco Bullmoose

2016-09-03 Thread 'velo59' via RBW Owners Bunch
Michael, I am unable to respond privately. Please respond to this message privately as I have a Bosco Bullmoose and a super long quill stem, both of which will make your Trek 820 more comfortable. Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Bosco Bullmoose

2016-09-04 Thread 'velo59' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Sunday, September 4, 2016 at 6:48:58 PM UTC-4, Michael Ullmer wrote: > > Can you send a pic of the bosco bullmoose? How much would you like for > them? > > On Sep 3, 2016 2:21 PM, "'velo59' via RBW Owners Bunch" < > rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com &g

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Bosco Bullmoose

2016-09-04 Thread &#x27;velo59&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
Sorry. Operator error. Michael, Please send a reply to me privately so that we can continue this discussion off-list. I am unable to respond privately. Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To uns

[RBW] Re: How to sell a Rivendell Bike

2016-09-10 Thread &#x27;velo59&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
Cecily, Ssd to hear that you're still struggling with your illness. Best wishes for the future. Selling and shipping a frame might be easier than selling and shipping a complete bicycle. If you're happy with your choice of componentry on your Betty Foy, perhaps you might consider disassembli

[RBW] Re: Could the end be near? Spring and happy Phil pawls

2016-02-20 Thread &#x27;velo59&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
Paul Morningstar made FreeHub Soup for low temperature use in freehubs. I wonder if anyone holds rights to his intellectual property. If so, it would be nice to see someone restart production of this lube and other neat Morningstar tools. If you don't know, Paul Morningstar was a tool maker i

[RBW] Re: March bike stuff tag sale

2016-03-05 Thread &#x27;velo59&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
Shawn, Unable to reply privately. Would like to discuss a few of the items which you're selling. Please reply privately to me. Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI On Friday, March 4, 2016 at 9:46:49 PM UTC-5, Shawn Granton wrote: > > Hello friends- > > > March is here! And that means cleaning out th

[RBW] Re: Where you on River Road Thursday?

2015-06-28 Thread &#x27;velo59&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
If we would list our name and location, it would be easy to know which River Road was being discussed. Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI -- 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 fr

[RBW] Re: Headset question

2015-07-13 Thread &#x27;velo59&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
Another trick for loose ball headsets is to remove the caged bearings and fill the race with loose bearings, minus one bearing. This creates more contact points than the reduced number available with a caged bearing. I understand that the OP isn't capable of this type of repair due to his curr

[RBW] SWAP MEET _ Dudley, Massachusetts

2015-08-08 Thread &#x27;velo59&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
Bicycle swap meet TOMORROW, August 9, 2015. http://oldroads.com/dudley/ I will be bringing a few lugged steel frames, including a Raleigh Super Course, Trek 950, Trek 930, Bianchi mountain bike frame, other bits and pieces. Please say hello if you come by. Will be sharing a space with Scott

[RBW] Re: D2R2 2015

2015-08-21 Thread &#x27;velo59&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
So disappointing to see people will be riding in central Massachusetts, but not telling us where they're from. There aren't a lot of us, so it would be nice to know if we're neighbors. Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI No D2R2 for me, but it's on the bucket list. -- You received this message beca

[RBW] Re: D2R2 2015

2015-08-25 Thread &#x27;velo59&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
Please stay in touch. Autumn riding in New England is always nice. Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI -- 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-

[RBW] Re: How to get out Brooks sit bone divets sop the rear frame down;t dig into my rear end.

2015-08-30 Thread &#x27;velo59&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
How similar or different is a Brooks Flyer from a Lepper Swiss Army Bike saddle? I've got a Lepper that came with a large lot purchase years ago and I've only ever taken it out of the box to admire. Send me a private message and we can compare saddle dimensions. Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI -

[RBW] Re: 22.2 to 25.4 or 26.0 mm shim?

2015-11-01 Thread &#x27;velo59&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
Yes, for seat posts. -- 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 email to rbw-