Re: [RBW] Quickbeam vs. Roaduno?

2024-08-20 Thread Minh
fwiw, I ride a QB with an albatross bar pretty similiar to yours Andrew and it works for me, but understand its different preferences for different people. related, question, why does it need a repaint? just ride hard and put away dirty? I think its good that its being well used. my twin g

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs. Roaduno?

2024-08-19 Thread Minh
IIRC, aren't there a few big differences between QB and Roaduno in terms of brake choices, tire clearance? what about the QB do you not like that you think Roduno would provide? i've not ridden one but what i've read says its like a QB with a little modern touches (rack bosses, etc). On M

[RBW] Re: Simworks Potluck rack + panniers?

2024-08-02 Thread Minh
with the caveat that we are all adults and need to make our own decisions. personally I would be ok with lighter loads like sleeping bags, tents on the side of this rack. in lieu of panniers (which themselves add weight), consider those adventure style cages that strap to the fork, or rack li

[RBW] NYC based bike campers

2024-07-01 Thread Minh
few people interested in trying to arrange something? i'm old and slow, and won't stay up all nite drinking beer at the campfire--though I will support you if you do! If we go to Croton, I know a lady named Susan that bakes great pies, first one is on me! Minh Quickbeam (green, way

[RBW] Re: Photos from last weekend's overnighter

2024-05-16 Thread Minh
great pics, looks like fun! is there a sleeping pad somewhere in that gear? that's the one item i'm having some trouble packing on the bike! On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 9:11:07 AM UTC-4 Takashi wrote: > Thank you all for nice comments. > > Diana, tires are Schwalbe Thunder Burt 29 x 2.1. > > J

[RBW] Re: 3rd parties for bike sales

2024-03-08 Thread Minh
you could find someone from the group to be a proxy for you but there's only so much you can do. i've spent that much before thru an online purchase, to me its a lot of common sense stuff. On Friday, March 8, 2024 at 9:03:50 PM UTC-5 chintan...@gmail.com wrote: > Haven't gone that large but

[RBW] Re: New Jewelry for my Platypus

2024-01-12 Thread Minh
pretty cool, so they did not have fully made parts but were able to sell you a box of partial parts to mix and match your own? i"m guessing this is a little too labor intensive to make a regular thing but very nice of them to still be able to do this. On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 11:55:49 

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Sam Hillbourne 62cm $500

2023-12-24 Thread Minh
Make sure you click thru all the pictures. Pretty decent dent on rear seat stay. On Sunday, December 24, 2023 at 6:21:40 AM UTC-5 Eric Daume wrote: > Interesting it has a canti fork and caliper brakes in the rear. I wonder > if the fork was replaced due to a crash, or they just wanted stronge

[RBW] Re: FS: Acorn, Nigel Smythe Bags-Obsolete Tan, Tweed

2023-12-10 Thread Minh
wow great collection, great opportunity for someone to pick up some matching bags. good prices too. On Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 7:09:04 PM UTC-5 John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ wrote: > The $2 bills with Tom are a nice touch, rare as hen's teeth. Much better > than a $1 bill > > John Hawry

[RBW] Re: 1st world commuting dilemma

2023-12-09 Thread Minh
there are bike specifc standalone gps trackers (Invoxia is one), but similar to apple tags, even if you can track your stolen bike to a known location, what can you do? will you be able to get a police officer to help, would you be able to reclaim the bike? phones are often tracked to known l

[RBW] Re: Headbadge Poster Update and Outtake

2023-12-08 Thread Minh
Marty thanks for keeping this going, i may have asked this last year (so sorry), has anyone found a good place to print this out for poster framing? On Friday, December 8, 2023 at 8:37:06 AM UTC-5 Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA wrote: > I typically update the headbadge poster around this time

Re: [RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho vs. Nitto Albatross

2023-12-05 Thread Minh
i"m down to a single big bike and only ride albatross but have been very tempted by the billie. this discussion always reminds me of this t-shirt from blue lug. https://global.bluelug.com/blue-lug-nitto-handlebar-t-shirt-white.html On Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 9:44:18 AM UTC-5 Paul M wrot

Re: [RBW] Options for converting Silver-1 barend shifters to thumbies?

2023-11-12 Thread Minh
i believe Velo Orange, and IRD have their own versions as well which are a little bit less. depending on how comfortable you are with sourcing parts of questionable origin, but there are some options on aliexpress that look to at least be compatible, but you run the risk of ending up with probl

Re: [RBW] WTB: basket bag for wald 137

2023-10-31 Thread Minh
+1 on the RAL WB Loader, use mine all the time for commuting to work, can be overstuffed super tall. also works as a tote or shoulder bag when off the bike. i also have a swift lil loafer that fits in the basket, which is tidier but not able to overstuff, so carrying extra means piling on top

[RBW] Bluelug Visit to Rivendell (Video)

2023-10-29 Thread Minh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa-kyowhoQQ Great informal video of Blue Lug team visiting Rivendell HQ with a show and tell of different staff member bikes. I just visited Blue Lug last month and was amazed at how successful they have become, i only knew them as an online store, but with mu

Re: [RBW] Re: Expert level bike commuting strategies?

2023-10-26 Thread Minh
Hi Michael, lots of great advice, i ride into Chelsea from Park Slope a few times a month, i think NYC is just a whole different commute. Have you connected with anyone that takes your approximate route? I know my stress levels went down many levels once i figured out a a better route. for

[RBW] Last Minute Japan Tips!

2023-09-23 Thread Minh
Reading Grant's recent blog post about visiting Nitto reminded me that i'm heading to Japan next week! Any last minute tips anyone would like to suggest, i already have a visit to Blue Lug--need to pick up a few things that would be too expensive with shipping! I was hoping to make it to

[RBW] Re: Anyone with experience mounting the David Lance Goines Poster?

2023-09-15 Thread Minh
this is the only poster that i ever paid someone to frame, yes it was crazy expensive--especially considering how little Grant charged for this semi-custom piece of art. its held up beautifully and i don't regret it. back to your question, i have many posters that i have mounted myself, and

Re: [RBW] rack for Wald 139

2023-08-13 Thread Minh
just adding my exp. i've had a wald basket on nitto racks for 10ish years. personally i think the 139 is too big for the narrow racks like nitto mini front, and even the big front is too narrow IMO.the best/most stable i used was with the platrack. i'm using a 137 on an simworks obento

Re: [RBW] Re: Feedback wanted on ordering from circles-jp.com in Japan

2023-07-24 Thread Minh
; I thank-you very much, Minh. > > Kim Hetzel. > > On Sun, Jul 23, 2023 at 7:03 PM Minh wrote: > >> ez-pz, shipping is costly but fair given distance and they are quick to >> ship. FYI, they are closely related to sim.works so sometimes you can get >> t

Re: [RBW] Re: Feedback wanted on ordering from circles-jp.com in Japan

2023-07-23 Thread Minh
ez-pz, shipping is costly but fair given distance and they are quick to ship. FYI, they are closely related to sim.works so sometimes you can get the item from them--though usually a little bit more expensive, so figure out total cost shipped to compare. On Sunday, July 23, 2023 at 1:30:37 AM

Re: [RBW] Re: Nice brake bits: Shovel Research

2023-07-21 Thread Minh
thanks for posting this warning, would be good for shovel research to add a note on their site to because i feel like there is a pretty big overlap of Nitto users that would be interested in this for this exact use case! On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 6:58:13 AM UTC-4 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > T

Re: [RBW] Re: Downtube bosses predicament

2023-03-13 Thread Minh
oof tough situation. when you cut the slot and tried to unscrew, did you use something besides a screw driver? like a wrench with a slotted socket? that could give you more leverage. if you can get a small hole, a torx driver could give you more grip, and same deal with leverage. since yo

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Legos!

2023-03-08 Thread Minh
i keep reading this title as Rivendell Legolas, disappointed everytime that its not :( On Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 1:55:20 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > That looks like the box of Duplos (or "Duplo pl") that I bought for my > daughter when she was quite young. I recall playing with her build

[RBW] Re: FS: Simple One 58 cm, F,F,HS,BB. Dark Green

2023-02-20 Thread Minh
FWIW as an owner of a green qb, i think thats a fair-ish price. will be sad to see a local nyc QB leave the but hope it goes to a good home On Monday, February 20, 2023 at 8:30:14 PM UTC-5 alan lavine wrote: > Hi All, > I bought this from a list member but somehow it never gelled for me, in >

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto 32F Rack weight limit?

2023-02-05 Thread Minh
this has been discussed many times before. in this age of litigation, nitto has always been conservative with their weight ratings, but we're all adults and have to make our own decisions. that said, and keep in mind this comes from someone thats been running a nitto mini front for over 10 ye

[RBW] Re: Fun film encounter

2023-02-02 Thread Minh
of course the bike is a big reason why this shot is great, but lets not dismiss how much you add to it, overall compostion is great! i would be happy to hang that on my wall, and i'm not even you! On Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 7:52:38 PM UTC-5 weste...@gmail.com wrote: > About 2 weeks ago

[RBW] Re: What's up with welded Nitto parts?

2023-01-30 Thread Minh
i do not know the exact arrangement, but there seems to be a connection between this Circles shop and Sim.works here in the US, so that you can sometimes find the same item there,. I've also ordered from them and its pretty well sorted, other than high cost of shipping for some items. On Mon

Re: [RBW] Lambda Add-ons

2023-01-29 Thread Minh
akes sense . nonsense will never make sense. > > > On Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 12:02:01 PM UTC-5 Minh wrote: > i'm a little behind on my riv news, can anyone confirm if these will fit > the grip king/lamda, non-monarch pedals too? > > -- You received this m

Re: [RBW] Lambda Add-ons

2023-01-25 Thread Minh
i'm a little behind on my riv news, can anyone confirm if these will fit the grip king/lamda, non-monarch pedals too? On Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 12:26:11 AM UTC-5 R. Alexis wrote: > Thanks for posting this pic. I didn't know that Rivendell had the Grip > Monarch/King pedal wings made and i

Re: [RBW] Which Paul brakes for a Quickbeam or Simple One?

2023-01-12 Thread Minh
another vote for the touring Canti rear/ Neo retro front set up, though one caveat, i recently swapped out front racks, and the new one has a fork tang thats a little higher, requiring a very long straddle cable, braking has been fine but in my mind feels a little less stopping power. On Thu

Re: [RBW] FS: Paul Moon Units

2023-01-03 Thread Minh
wow, i'm glad these sold so fast because i would have been sorely tempted! On Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 8:37:46 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > These are sold, pending payment. > > Thanks, Eliot. These were an extra set I had intended for a build but went > with something else — the most

[RBW] Re: FS: Fancy Leather things (Brooks Bags, QP Shoes), Sugino XD2, Silca Pumps, random parts

2023-01-03 Thread Minh
ary 3, 2023 at 10:20:33 AM UTC-5 Davey Two Shoes wrote: > are the brake levers and crankset still available? What is the crank > length? > > On Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 5:42:29 PM UTC-4 Minh wrote: > >> i am in brooklyn by prospect park (and in chelsea 1-2x a week) if you

[RBW] Re: 1/4 scale Bleriot

2022-12-14 Thread Minh
lol you got me marty, i was really hoping for a mini-bleriot. i seen these junior size Bianchi track bikes that are just so cute, i'd get one just to hang it on the wall! On Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 9:28:34 AM UTC-5 Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA wrote: > Well, it does have two wheels.

[RBW] Re: Pedals, MKS XC Bear Trap III vs. MKS Bubble Pedals

2022-12-09 Thread Minh
i have the bubbly (in copper, had to order from japan last year), and they do spin crazy with your hand, but i'm not really sure if there is a lot of value to this? one thing i'd like to hear is people's feedback on the bubbly and hot spots, IMHO, i can feel the edges of the bubbly cage more

[RBW] 2 arm mounting for front racks

2022-12-07 Thread Minh
hi sorry for the odd phrasing wasn't sure how to describe this. for folks that use a front rack that have 2 arms/rods coming off it (like this obento rack) what is the thinking on mounting to the f

[RBW] Re: The Bombadil on Ebay

2022-12-07 Thread Minh
wow, now thats a customer color, and imo a little non-rivish but stands out! you got to be bold to put down an order for a color like that instead of the more traditional ones, bravo to whoever got it! On Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 9:24:07 PM UTC-5 Ryan wrote: > oh wow...that is gorgeous...

Re: [RBW] Re: Annual Head-Badge Poster Update

2022-11-30 Thread Minh
super cool. has anyone found a place that would make a nice print of this? for IRL sharing? On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 2:17:50 PM UTC-5 amill...@gmail.com wrote: > Marty, > > I appreciate that you do this every year! It looks great. > > Best, > > Aaron in El Paso > > On Nov 30, 2022,

Re: [RBW] Widest tires on green Quickbeam?

2022-11-29 Thread Minh
IIRC when i used the P45, i think i was at around 35-37mm on the tires and it was tight, fiddly. i've seen someone with one using the flat wood fenders (fancy i know) and that was a little bit easier due to the profile of the fenders. On Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 10:33:23 AM UTC-5 Ryan

[RBW] Re: WTB: randoneur style bag for front rack

2022-10-13 Thread Minh
Hi Jon congrats! are you asking for a bag that would work with the rack decaleur, or one that sits on the rack--like the fabs chest? Have you ridden a this bike (or another riv) with a large front bag? as a fellow QB owner who loads a bunch in my front rack, the steering can be a bit of a

[RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

2022-09-25 Thread Minh
you're responses are going to be a little skewed by asking on this group, as most of us have decided that 'worth it' are based on other things beside $$ value. from a functional standpoint you can get other brakes that are more affordable and function nearly the same. if you want to split th

[RBW] FS: Fancy Leather things (Brooks Bags, QP Shoes), Sugino XD2, Silca Pumps, random parts

2022-08-04 Thread Minh
i am in brooklyn by prospect park (and in chelsea 1-2x a week) if you want to meet in person! i'm open to offers if you think i'm asking too much! thanks for looking! shipping is extra but it should be between $7-$12 https://photos.app.goo.gl/FAoCJqFbVZ737wZd6 Random Parts $75: Sugino X

Re: [RBW] New Bike Day (last week) A New to me Quickbeam

2022-07-18 Thread Minh
hey bill looks great, and the pre-scratch & dent frames can be a little liberating, but even with the parts bin build, a quickbeam is always gonna look great! On Monday, July 18, 2022 at 2:14:07 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > That's an interesting project. The Puritan in me insists on "One Rin

[RBW] Re: FS: 57cm Sam Hillborne frameset

2022-07-18 Thread Minh
i had to do a double take as i sold an orange one like this with an identical leather top tube protector a few weeks ago, but AFAIK my old one is still on the east coast. can confirm that mine was from velo orange and this one looks very similar On Monday, July 18, 2022 at 2:46:55 PM UTC-4 ph

[RBW] Re: Supernova E3 pro2...but dont want to run the rear light?

2022-06-18 Thread Minh
i have an older supernova and mine, the wiring for the rear tailight is hardwired, and i can't see how you would disconnect it short of opening it up, which would also be a serious modification. i know you said no cutting, but if you cut off the wire and leave a fews inches you could undo it la

Re: [RBW] Re: front carrying options for 2022

2022-06-08 Thread Minh
Again thanks for all the thoughts, will try to be more aware of weight vs wobble feel. i've been riding to work so its pretty much the same load, but will focus on it more! On Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 11:52:15 AM UTC-4 Stephen wrote: > I also think your setup looks good Minh, I'

Re: [RBW] ISO Brooklyn Riv Bike 'Gang'

2022-06-08 Thread Minh
ixM7 <—ft. >>>>>> Tilden awhile back, with the good graffiti >>>>>> That’s an always fun trip, when you thinking to start? I’d be able to >>>>>> do a later in the day ride, leaving after 2:30ish?, but with so much to >>>>>>

[RBW] front carrying options for 2022

2022-06-07 Thread Minh
hey all, i've been using my QB more now, and started to think about how i carry things on the front of my bike. i'm pretty settled on a rivy shopsack+ wald137 basket + nitto mini front (with a safety strap!). I know this is a little perilous according to the stated specs, so would consider ot

Re: [RBW] ISO Brooklyn Riv Bike 'Gang'

2022-06-02 Thread Minh
>>>> set up as a workshop? My guest bedroom is becoming overrun with stuff. >>>> Could be in Brooklyn, upper Manhattanjust need easy access via bike. >>>> I'm envisioning a bike shop like atmosphere, work bench with vise (Yeh), >>>> sh

[RBW] Re: [iBob cross-post] WTB: various (cheap!) parts for a friend's commuter build

2022-05-03 Thread Minh
Hey, if it’ll fit I have a 700x33, and a 700x37, set of schwalbe marathon tires. They run a little small, so might work. Maybe 50% life left. Also a pair of black platform pedals. Lmk if either would work. On Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 11:58:59 AM UTC-4 Patch T wrote: > Hey Bunch, > > A

Re: [RBW] ISO Brooklyn Riv Bike 'Gang'

2022-04-26 Thread Minh
10:06:32 AM UTC-4 alan lavine wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Okay, got it. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Apr 20, 2022, at 9:56 AM, Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY) < >>>>>>> thesix...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>&

[RBW] Re: ISO Brooklyn Riv Bike 'Gang'

2022-04-18 Thread Minh
;>>>>> keep >>>>>> connected? I'm up for anything from that big bridge route kai suggested >>>>>> way >>>>>> back to just doing a lap around prospect park. I rode out to forest park >>>>>> yesterday

[RBW] Re: ISO Brooklyn Riv Bike 'Gang'

2022-04-14 Thread Minh
E. Wiliamsburg / Quickbeam Alan / UWS / Kai / E. Williamsburg / Mixte + (bargain) Ram! Austin / ** / Roadini Minh / Park Slope / Quickbeam Now that weather is warming up, anyone want to start arranging/proposing rides, i dunno if it needs to be super formal. As far as organizing methods, any v

[RBW] Re: FS: Quoc Pham Fixed Shoes

2022-02-15 Thread Minh
lol, ofc someone offers these after i ordered a NOS pair from japan! glad these are not brown! for sizing, i wear a US11 and my 45s are a little narrow, so i think these would work for an 11, especially if you need it wider. these are really nice shoes. On Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 9

[RBW] Re: If a group of people may want to put an order in to Blue Lug

2022-02-14 Thread Minh
it is unfortunate, i just ordered a few things from circles (basically sim.works HQ), and it was $90 shipping, in the end it worked for me since they had something i couldnt get anywhere else. as i understand it, international air shipping from JP is still restricted, fingers crossed it opens

[RBW] Re: Blue Homer Hilsen Cables

2022-02-10 Thread Minh
the aforementioned sim works option: https://sim.works/collections/simworks-by-nissen/Nissen yeah they are pricey.so i only chose the stainless outer cable in smoke brown. there are a lot of color options. On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 5:49:16 PM UTC-5 lconley wrote: > SimWorks just g

[RBW] Re: BikeSnobNYC, 2022 Five Boro NYC Bike tour promo video on Platypus. Reviews of prior tours requested.

2022-02-07 Thread Minh
not sure if it was intentional or the angle of the camera, but that bit at the beginning where he's squeezing thru traffic gave me so much anxiety. i'm living in NYC now and i've always wanted to do this but the crowds and logistics. i feel a little too old for that much adventure On Mond

[RBW] Re: Front Rack for Rambouillet

2022-01-28 Thread Minh
i have a similarly aged Quickbeam and use pclamps on the fork. yes its ugly, yes its a little fiddly to install the first time, but its been on there for 10+ years at this point, supporting a much too big wald basket, a platrack and now a more reasonable sized basket. though not elegant it w

Re: [RBW] Interesting front (or rear) rack from Tumbleweed Bikes

2022-01-26 Thread Minh
is top of fork crown the only mounting option? is that common enough on forks that this rack would be compatible with enough bikes? i like the modularity with the different mounting points, even if it looks a little too cobbled together (IMO) On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 9:02:27 AM UTC-5

[RBW] Re: RBW small bits trading post

2022-01-22 Thread Minh
re nitto small parts. circles-jp.com in japan also have a good selection but yeah international shipping (especially right now with covid) is expensive. sim.works also carry a decent selection but they tend to be out a lot (no daruma bolts atm) On Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 7:10:29 PM UTC

[RBW] ISO Brooklyn Riv Bike 'Gang'

2022-01-21 Thread Minh
Hi all, my name is Minh and i'm on the lookout for other Brooklyn Riv'sters, maybe we can start a gang, and by gang i mean a bunch of slow riders that will use our age, wisdom and sharply appointed bikes to intimidate the go-fast riders in Prospect Park. In all seriousness,

[RBW] Re: NYC Area Help: TA crank puller needed

2022-01-20 Thread Minh
sorry that i can't help but i'm always on the look out for fellow BK riv'sters. is there an unofficial or informal NYC group? On Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 12:43:49 PM UTC-5 Patch T wrote: > Hi NYC Folks - > > TL;DR: Is there anyone in the boroughs that can lend me their TA crank > pulle

[RBW] Re: FS: Simworks Goodluck bag - $150 shipped

2022-01-17 Thread Minh
hi Jim, sharp looking bag (i always love the simworks stuff), for clarification, does it only clip on the bottom to rack or is it meant to hang off the handlebars too? On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 5:54:24 PM UTC-5 Jim S. wrote: > Never been on a bike. Never had an item in it. It looks like

[RBW] Re: hanging bikes on the wall

2021-12-12 Thread Minh
handle it. On Friday, December 10, 2021 at 11:51:36 AM UTC-5 Roberta wrote: > Hi, Minh. > > I have two racks. One is in my living room (see pic, a Craigslist > purchase), the other in my Breezeway. The rack in the breezeway is a Delta > "lean on the wall" model. Not

[RBW] hanging bikes on the wall

2021-12-09 Thread Minh
hi all, hope everyone is adjusting to winter, at least for us in the northeast! as its getting colder, i'm dealing with some bike maint. and one of them is solving the bike storage for my lone QB. i've settled on hanging on the wall, but next challenge, how do people lift the bike up high enou

[RBW] Re: Not selling more bikes that need to be shipped

2021-09-16 Thread Minh
i have a few other hobbies, and i've noticed that shippers are not quite as careful as well. even in cases with well packed packages, there is damage being caused. i agree that keep market local will save you a lot of potential problems. i get thats not always possible with specialized items

Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for a Part!

2021-08-29 Thread Minh
taking on work trips with me & this way I >> can carry my laptop & stuff easily to & from venues & hotels without being >> Mr. Sweaty Back when I get there. >> >> But I do have a mad idea involving the TransAmerica Trail and a Brompton. >> *wink* >&g

[RBW] Re: Looking for towel rack bars version 2 and

2021-08-20 Thread Minh
hey sam, in case you missed it, maxcr has an xpac for sale, he updated his thread earlier today. gl. On Friday, August 20, 2021 at 3:41:37 AM UTC-4 Sam Perez wrote: > Hi all, > Anyone have a towel rack bar version two or x pac fabios chest they’d like > to catch and release? > > Sent from my

Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for a Part!

2021-08-20 Thread Minh
phillip, seems like you got big plans/adventures planned for your brompton! fyi, this approach of using a stem on the seatpost is exactly how berthoud mounts their cages for their bigger seat bags! On Friday, August 20, 2021 at 2:00:54 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > Well done! > > On Fri, A

[RBW] Re: Wall Hanging Bike with Albatross Bars

2021-08-20 Thread Minh
at the Cycloc, that hangs the bicycle by the pedal, > and has rests/stops at the tires. the top of the bike is tilted away from > the wall. > > Laing > > On Friday, August 20, 2021 at 11:23:56 AM UTC-4 Minh wrote: > >> thanks Erik/Dan >> >> i didnt know ab

[RBW] Re: Wall Hanging Bike with Albatross Bars

2021-08-20 Thread Minh
t;> >> Has anyone used it? >> >> Michael >> >> PS If your Quickbeam is a 58cm, I'll buy it. I'm in NYC too. >> >> >> On Friday, August 20, 2021 at 10:46:59 AM UTC-4 Minh wrote: >> >>> Hoping to mine the collective mind a l

[RBW] Wall Hanging Bike with Albatross Bars

2021-08-20 Thread Minh
Hoping to mine the collective mind a little bit. I'm trying to figure out how to wall mount my quickbeam, but i have the ultra wide albatross bars which is pushing it away from the wall. has anyone mounted something similar? did you use off the shelf rack or built something custom?I tri

Re: [RBW] Bring Out The Brompton!

2021-08-04 Thread Minh
great thread and welcome to the club jason. mine is similiar to yours when i got it. be prepared for the tinker bug! i turned my fender model into a rack one with a rack and new fender. it makes push cart mode much more stable. i also added a dyno front wheel and light. they are useful

Re: [RBW] ikea bag for brompton?i helped my friend tom find and buy a brompton here in bellingham.the seller mentioned an ikea tyvec bag which people use as a carry onto the airplane baganyone know th

2021-08-04 Thread Minh
with shortest answer! haha, to the OP, these bags can be used for that purpose, but do some searching on youtube, you may want to add a few pieces of cardboard or hard plastic for more protection as the bags can tear. also keep in mind that some airlines will not allow or these will not fit

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Riv Nitto Platrack and Sackville Platsack

2021-07-01 Thread Minh
I had a platrack for a long time and loved mine. carried a car battery from the auto parts shop in mine, carried water melons frequently. sold mine because i stopped carrying such large things but this is a great setup if you need it. good luck with the sale bill! On Tuesday, June 29, 2021

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Yakushima Island, SW Japan

2021-04-04 Thread Minh
wow, so many trip reports lately are focused on total miles/kms, this is a wonderful example that totals on the cycle computer do not make a successful trip, makes me feel like i'm there with you and makes me want to go! On Sunday, April 4, 2021 at 8:59:38 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: > Especiall

[RBW] Re: What is the seller's safety with PayPal and other payments.

2021-03-08 Thread Minh
most everyone has it covered, paypal generally covers the buyer more than the seller, if you are selling remotely its really your only option so a little bit of due dilligence is warranted, like someone thats active in the list etc. when i sold my stable a few months ago (5 bikes in a month),

[RBW] Re: FS: Fancy Brooks Bags Edition, Velolumino Tail Light, random parts

2020-11-11 Thread Minh
de a few additional disconnects, but you will need to figure out your own wiring etc. $15: mks GR9 platform pedals with clips, notice that one of the tabs broke off and is missing $5: set of Christophe toe clips with leather accents On Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 9:27:41 AM UTC-5 Minh wrote:

[RBW] Re: FS: Fancy Brooks Bags Edition, Velolumino Tail Light, random parts

2020-11-03 Thread Minh
a few items sold, dropped prices on other stuff, see below! > First thanks everyone for the kind words regarding my move, its not a bad > thing, but just a change of lifestyle that really requires downsizing a lot > of hobbies, I just can’t have 6 bikes in a city apt (but if you want to > prov

[RBW] FS: Fancy Brooks Bags Edition, Velolumino Tail Light, random parts

2020-10-26 Thread Minh
First thanks everyone for the kind words regarding my move, its not a bad thing, but just a change of lifestyle that really requires downsizing a lot of hobbies, I just can’t have 6 bikes in a city apt (but if you want to prove me wrong go ahead and post), I’m hoping 1.5 bikes is the right am

[RBW] FS: Velolumio Tail light, IRD top mount shift pods, Carradice Panniers, misc shift parts

2020-10-26 Thread Minh
hi all found a few more things to clear out. prices do not including shipping but for most things (except for the bags) will be around $5 and will combine for less. if i'm off on price make me an offer! https://photos.app.goo.gl/FAoCJqFbVZ737wZd6 $80, 1st gen velo lumio dyno tail light, i do

[RBW] Re: FS: Velolumino Tail Light, IRD Top mounts, Carradice Bags, misc shifter parts

2020-10-25 Thread Minh
steering dampener (not pictured) On Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 4:23:33 PM UTC-4 Minh wrote: > Apologies if this showed up twice! > > A few additional items I’m unearthing as we move. Prices do not include > shipping, but should be about $5 (except for the bags) > > https:/

[RBW] FS: Velolumino Tail Light, IRD Top mounts, Carradice Bags, misc shifter parts

2020-10-24 Thread Minh
Apologies if this showed up twice! A few additional items I’m unearthing as we move. Prices do not include shipping, but should be about $5 (except for the bags) https://photos.app.goo.gl/FAoCJqFbVZ737wZd6 $80: Velo lumino dyno tail light, fender mounted, in a polished finish. I do not kn

[RBW] Re: FS: 1st Gen Burnt Orange Sam Hillborne 56cm

2020-10-23 Thread Minh
hi all thanks for all the interest and kind words. this bike went to a fellow bike nerd locally, good luck to everyone in all your searches. On Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 6:57:54 PM UTC-4 Minh wrote: > hi all, with great sadness i need to sell my RBW bikes, first up is my > Oran

[RBW] FS: 1st Gen Burnt Orange Sam Hillborne 56cm

2020-10-22 Thread Minh
hi all, with great sadness i need to sell my RBW bikes, first up is my Orange Sam, that was mostly built as a camp bike. please see the attached album for pics but a few highlights. sam fs album - $1450 for the bike as you see it. - 56cm 1

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Marks Rack

2020-10-17 Thread Minh
thanks to those that reached out, pending, will email if it falls thru On Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 11:43:39 PM UTC-4 The Snag wrote: > I'll take it! > > On Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 5:17:05 PM UTC-7 Minh wrote: > >> clearing out the extras bin, used marks ra

[RBW] FS: Nitto Marks Rack

2020-10-17 Thread Minh
clearing out the extras bin, used marks rack with a few scratches. the struts are uncut, one set is 26cm and one set is 12cm. if you need band clamps lmk. $100 shipped in conus, can send pics if you need to see them! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

[RBW] Help Pimp My Quickbeam

2020-05-21 Thread Minh
i love how many replies you got after only 2 days and so many QB owners chiming in. i dont think there is a wrong way to build it other than the chainline question. i went with a dos freewheel in the back on a phils flip flop hub and its plenty of range for me. heres a pic of how i setup

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Home Office Edition. Rivendell Custom, Atlantis, Hunqapillar, Wheels

2020-03-18 Thread Minh
oh geez, i gotta stop perusing this group, otherwise Karls Home Office FS thread is gonna become my Home Office Buy thread. thats a nice looking atlantis, and my size. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fr

[RBW] Re: Crash Stories

2020-03-16 Thread Minh
oh this is fun, i'm going to do two: a few years ago, was riding my quickbeam home with some chinese take out and took the short cut thru a wooded area. there was a wooden foot bridge and there was a moisture on the moss covered wood. i turned my front wheel at a bad angle and it slid out

[RBW] Re: FS: Everything is NEW! SONdeluxe, Garmin Edge 1030, Vintage Sidi Touring Shoes

2019-11-12 Thread Minh
im a big fan of these SIDI shoes, if they were my size id buy these as a backup pair. and my memory may be bad as i bought these forever ago, but that seems like a great price too. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To uns

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen in Cuba [Trip/Ride Report]

2019-10-28 Thread Minh
thanks for putting in the time to write this, looks amazing! -- 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. T

[RBW] FS : Nitto Big Front Rack

2019-05-27 Thread Minh
Hi all, switching things around up for sale is an older Nitto Big Front Rack, this is without the triangulation and without the extra mounting holes at the bottom. I used this on a 56cm Hillborne--which worked well because this rack has extra drop out eyelets so i could mount the rack and my f

[RBW] Re: WTB 60cm Quickbeam

2018-12-25 Thread Minh
Sorry guys. I have a 60, and can’t rven fit it into my new place so I’m putting it in storage because I know I’ll regret selling it! So good luck! I can’t explain it but there is something special about the Quickbeam. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] Re: FS: Velo Orange (VO) Grand Cru Quill Stem, 120mm

2018-11-21 Thread Minh
found a new home, thanks! On Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 5:48:48 PM UTC-5, Minh wrote: > > Thanks to everyone that's helped clear out my parts box, just a few things > left. prices do not include shipping, PM me with your zip to get final > totals. > > ht

[RBW] FS: Velo Orange (VO) Grand Cru Quill Stem, 120mm

2018-11-18 Thread Minh
Thanks to everyone that's helped clear out my parts box, just a few things left. prices do not include shipping, PM me with your zip to get final totals. https://photos.app.goo.gl/ri7taTaSyFW35fmo6 Velo Orange Grand Cru Quill Stem, 120mm New: $30 Velo Orange Grand Cru Quill Stem: See specs

[RBW] FS: Nitto Big Front Rack

2018-09-24 Thread Minh
Hi all, switching things around up for sale is an older Nitto Big Front Rack, this is without the triangulation and without the extra mounting holes at the bottom. I used this on a 56cm Hillborne--which worked well because this rack has extra eyelets so i could mount the rack and my fenders at

[RBW] FS: Threaded Stems (nitto, vo)

2018-09-24 Thread Minh
Thanks to everyone that's helped clear out my parts box, just a few things left. prices do not include shipping, PM me with your zip to get final totals. https://photos.app.goo.gl/gfIWhoNvVLhzpniq1 https://photos.app.goo.gl/DXtg9zL2FIC2u8XB2 https://photos.app.goo.gl/ri7taTaSyFW35fmo6 Velo

[RBW] Nitto Big Front Rack

2018-09-24 Thread Minh
Hi all, switching things around up for sale is an older Nitto Big Front Rack, this is without the triangulation and without the extra mounting holes at the bottom. I used this on a 56cm Hillborne--which worked well because this rack has extra eyelets so i could mount the rack and my fenders at

[RBW] Re: ISO Chris King Rear Hub, 135mm, 36h, low flange, silver (Non Disc)

2018-09-07 Thread Minh
virgil is onto the right idea, as i have a set of CK hubs on 26" rims that i treated myself too many years ago. i should sell them but can't seem to let go! the buzzing is way over the top, but like dave says, has no equal! On Friday, September 7, 2018 at 7:18:42 AM UTC-4, Virgil Staphbeard

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