[RBW] Re: Tire and Bar Tape Color Help

2010-08-22 Thread John Ferguson
You could do brown (yellow + amber shellac): http://tinyurl.com/yd542lz Dark red wouldn’t look bad (red + clear shellac) http://tinyurl.com/26257lr This is blue with clear: http://tinyurl.com/295v6e3 Avoid dark green with amber shellac, it looks awful (it least in my hands). If you use green,

[RBW] OT: WTB Cannondale

2010-08-22 Thread John Ferguson
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[RBW] Re: Has anyone tried White Industries Urban Pedal?

2010-06-07 Thread John Ferguson
I have! The White Pedals are expensive but worth it in my opinion. The quality is outstanding; they are very comfortable; in fact, much more comfortable than my TAs or my C-record pedals. They are quite heavy. http://tinyurl.com/28zluz3 John On Jun 6, 6:05 pm, Rene Sterental

[RBW] Re: Lightning Safety

2010-06-07 Thread John Ferguson
Oh please, I think most perfectly rational people ride right through thunderstorms rather than cowering in a ditch as soon as they hear thunderI mean really, what are the chances of being struck? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: I flickered...

2010-03-03 Thread John Ferguson
Meticulous collector type? I resent that :-) I still think this is the prettiest bike ever...it just never rode it because I got the Toei a few months later. Glad to see it went to a good home, though. Keep it clean! John On Mar 3, 11:27 am, rb b...@projectblu.com wrote:

[RBW] Berthoud Racing Saddle. Now in leopard print!

2010-03-01 Thread John Ferguson
I just received a Berthoud racing saddle--I think one of the first in the US. Unfortunately, my excitement was a little, um, spoiled, when I opened the box and found this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/36397...@n06/4399493213/ Leopard print! If anyone wants the saddle, let me know...although

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddle Review

2009-11-29 Thread John Ferguson
The pictures of of John's Toei with the Brooks show a pretty extreme nose-down position That was one of many unsuccessful experiments in positioning that saddle. I'm just not comfortable in the crotch of the banana :-) Again, as I emphasized--saddles are a very individual choice. I think if you

[RBW] Berthoud Saddle Review

2009-11-28 Thread John Ferguson
Hi all, I've had a chance to ride 500 or 600 miles on a Berthoud saddle. To say I'm quite pleased would be an understatement, so I wrote a little review. Apologies to those of you who saw this elsewhere. http://tinyurl.com/yz98jdo John -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] 62 cm Saluki for Sale -- last try...

2009-11-04 Thread John Ferguson
worn, although completely usable, tires. Rides wonderfully, but as some of you know I had an opportunity to purchase a gently used Toei only a few months after I finally got the Saluki together. Please feel free to call 917-770-9574 or e-mail me jfergu...@medicalwriter.net with questions. John

[RBW] Good bike for 300 lbs?

2009-10-23 Thread John Ferguson
So as some of you know, I'm selling my Riv on E-Bay. Just had a question: Do you think a Saluki is appropriate for a 300-lb rider? 36 spokes in the rear, 32 in the front. I know Sheldon Brown rode a bike with a 24-spoke front, and he was a big guy too. John

[RBW] 62 cm Saluki For Sale

2009-10-18 Thread John Ferguson
plus shipping. John Ferguson New York, NY --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Saluki for sale

2009-09-07 Thread John Ferguson
, I'd like to say thank you to all of you who helped me build the bike! All the details are here: https://post.craigslist.org/manage/1363232757/pqqjc And pictures are here: http://tinyurl.com/mryyye John Ferguson New York, NY 917-770-9574 (if you prefer, otherwise use jferguson

[RBW] Re: Polishing Frenzy

2009-06-05 Thread John Ferguson
Nothing special. Just a brush and some soapy water; I also remove the chain every few weeks and degrease it. Keep in mind I had a lot of time on my hands, I was taking a few days off from riding because my knee hurt (all better now). You might also be looking at pictures of the bike when it was

[RBW] Re: Polishing Frenzy

2009-06-02 Thread John Ferguson
Yes, Velo Orange On Jun 1, 9:00 pm, bpus...@aol.com wrote: I believe it's a Velo Orange. _http://www.velo-orange.com/bellsdingding.html_ (http://www.velo-orange.com/bellsdingding.html) Bill In a message dated 6/1/2009 8:05:12 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,   max...@sdf.lonestar.org writes:

[RBW] Re: Polishing Frenzy

2009-05-31 Thread John Ferguson
skip the Dremel step, it didn't seem to do much. John On May 31, 12:37 pm, RoadieRyan rya...@hotmail.com wrote: BLING  looks great whats your method?  btw anytime I start talking bikes my wifes eyes glaze over On May 30, 10:31 pm, John Ferguson rfj1...@yahoo.com wrote: I hurt my knee

[RBW] Re: Polishing Frenzy

2009-05-31 Thread John Ferguson
Thomas aaron.a.tho...@gmail.com wrote: Non-polishing related question: how did you achieve the dark reddish color on the bar tape? What combination of tape color and shellac color? On May 31, 10:40 am, John Ferguson rfj1...@yahoo.com wrote: Do you mean what's my method for keeping my

[RBW] Polishing Frenzy

2009-05-30 Thread John Ferguson
I hurt my knee somehow on a transatlantic flight...so I spent a few evenings on bicycle maintenance and my third-favorite activity, polishing. The results are here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/36397...@n06/sets/72157615351530151/ I hope this impresses someone, because my girlfriend certainly

[RBW] Back problems--finally figured it out

2009-05-12 Thread John Ferguson
it a shot. You never know. Raised bars: http://www.flickr.com/photos/36397...@n06/3357251749/ Current fit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/36397...@n06/3513513651/ John Ferguson New York, NY --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Slightly OT: Any LBSes have White Ind. Pedals yet?

2009-04-11 Thread John Ferguson
I'd really like to know if White has taken up manufacturing derailleurs again. And I'd love a set of White brakes. On Apr 11, 3:06 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 1:54 PM, Phil B phi...@sonic.net wrote: Joel, et.al.- I've seen a pair in person - at White

[RBW] Re: Slightly OT: Any LBSes have White Ind. Pedals yet?

2009-04-10 Thread John Ferguson
: Your Toei looks cool! Any more pictures of it anywhere? On Apr 9, 10:45 am, John Ferguson rfj1...@yahoo.com wrote: I just purchased a set of White pedals for my Toei.http://www.flickr.com/photos/36397...@n06/ Although it's far from obvious on their website, you can order any product

[RBW] Re: Slightly OT: Any LBSes have White Ind. Pedals yet?

2009-04-09 Thread John Ferguson
I just purchased a set of White pedals for my Toei. http://www.flickr.com/photos/36397...@n06/ Although it's far from obvious on their website, you can order any product directly from White Industries. You can call 707-769-5600 or write to i...@whiteind.com. They'll take your credit card and

[RBW] Re: Saluki Done

2009-03-17 Thread John Ferguson
Thanks all! To answer some questions: 1) Yellow Tressorstar tape, amber shellac. It only took 2 rolls and about a third of a can of Bullseye shellac. 2) The color of the bike is supposed to be butterscotch. Initially I hated it, but I like it now. I got the frame in the homeless section of the

[RBW] Saluki Done

2009-03-15 Thread John Ferguson
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[RBW] Re: Wiring advice

2009-01-28 Thread John Ferguson
I'm trying very hard to picture how you've done this--do you have any pictures? John On Jan 28, 12:51 pm, Glenn Ammons glenn.amm...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 7:54 PM, John Ferguson rfj1...@yahoo.com wrote: More difficult is wiring the taillight. Originally I had considered

[RBW] Re: FS: 58cm Saluki frame

2009-01-27 Thread John Ferguson
Just e-mailed you. On Jan 26, 3:46 pm, colin p. cummings colinthehip...@gmail.com wrote: Okay, Trying again, this time with pictures availble.  For $1600, shipping included.  Hoping someone out there wants a 58cm Saluki, bright red, with canti studs and oodles of class... Pics

[RBW] Bleriot WTB (shot in the dark)

2009-01-20 Thread John Ferguson
Hi all, I'm looking for a 52 cm Bleriot frame or complete bike for my girlfriend--she's going to be riding with me this year. Plus now that I have a great bike, I need to replace her Cannondale. I'll also consider other light touring or brevet-appropriate frames/ bikes, but probably not an

[RBW] And yet another question...

2009-01-20 Thread John Ferguson
Does anyone know what the tape/shellac combination is on this amazing bike? http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2006/cc081-johnprice0206.html I'm starting to realize that I'm asking more questions than anyone else; I hope I'm not irritating anyone. I hereby promise to contribute something useful when

[RBW] Re: Recommendation--Bicycle Mechanic in NYC

2009-01-19 Thread John Ferguson
, John Ferguson rfj1...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi folks, As many of you know, I'm in the process of building up my Saluki and it's killing me...bicycle part manufacturers seem to have something against providing clear instructions. I'm going to get this done, but there's no way I'm going to test my

[RBW] Recommendation--Bicycle Mechanic in NYC

2009-01-18 Thread John Ferguson
Hi folks, As many of you know, I'm in the process of building up my Saluki and it's killing me...bicycle part manufacturers seem to have something against providing clear instructions. I'm going to get this done, but there's no way I'm going to test my work by going for a ride. And since I'm

[RBW] Here we go--final build list

2009-01-14 Thread John Ferguson
Here it is, the final build list. My frame arrives on the 20th, so I’m going to occupy myself by partially assembling the crank and polishing my fenders. And removing the ugly logo from the SS water bottles. Thanks again for your help! I might document this on my website. Bound to be a disaster

[RBW] Re: Thank you!

2009-01-13 Thread John Ferguson
I'm setting it up with a double. All these decisions are killin' me. I'm going to give Peter White a call and ask when I'm ordering my wheels--I think he's the only one in the US that sells TA. On Jan 13, 4:49 pm, Gino Zahnd ginoza...@gmail.com wrote: Are you setting up a single, double or a

[RBW] Thank you!

2009-01-12 Thread John Ferguson
Just wanted to thank all of you for your help. So here's what I've decided: I'm using a double TA Cyclotouriste crank up front, chainwheels are 50 and 32 Simplex SLJ derailleur up front Shimano 8-speed cassette 13-34 teeth (custom range) Shimano XT M761 rear derailleur I think all that will

[RBW] Re: Thank you!

2009-01-12 Thread John Ferguson
I'm told a 118 mm BB will work. We'll see what happens. On Jan 12, 10:22 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Simplex and TA Cyclotouriste are a match made in heaven, or at least some cool looking shops in France. Have you figured out which spindle to use in the bottom bracket?  I

[RBW] Re: Questions about derailleurs/chainwheels/cassettes

2009-01-11 Thread John Ferguson
Thanks for all the advice. Let me be clear here: Using the Simplex derailleurs from my old bike is not to save a few bucks on new derailleurs. It's because they worked flawlessly for many years. I see no reason to change -- plus they're a lot prettier than Shimano. All I'm trying to figure out

[RBW] Re: Questions about derailleurs/chainwheels/cassettes

2009-01-11 Thread John Ferguson
no trouble with a chainring up to a 50. and may be able to go to the old classic size of 52. In back, if eyeballing won't get you close enough, why not borrow a wheel and do some field testing? Have fun. From: John Ferguson rfj1...@yahoo.com First time

[RBW] Questions about derailleurs/chainwheels/cassettes

2009-01-10 Thread John Ferguson
Hi all, First time on here, and it's my first time building a bike from the frame up. I'm hoping someone here can help, as I'm a complete neophyte. I've been riding an older (cheap) French bike for the past 10 years and finally took the plunge and bought a Rivendell Saluki. Frame only, of