SRAM's 9 speed cassettes and rear derailleurs are not compatible with SRAM's
10 speed cassettes and rear derailleurs as far as I know. It has to do with
the amount of cable pull and the separation between the rear cogs. I doubt
it's just a matter of adjusting the limit screws since the 9 and 10 spe
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I don't think you can, as the cable pull will be incompatible. However, you
can use a friction barend shifter with the double compact, which is how I
ran my AHH for a short time. Sram double compact front and Shimano 9 speed
rear with Shimano barend shifters. I don't recall if Sram's barend shifter
I used SRAM Rival and Red on my pre-Rivendell days. In fact, when I first
built my AHH I just used the Rival group I removed from the Gunnar frame I
sold and bought the SRAM bar-end shifters. Compact front 172.5mm cranks (2nd
generation) and 12-28 rear cassette. I loved it, but at 275 lbs, getting
I concur. I use 48mm Noodles with brifters and have both the Medium and the
Large versions. With the Large, I get a similar experience. It might be a
minor hassle but not worth being concerned with. Obviously I have no issues
whatsoever with the Medium. In terms of handling and overall feeling, I
After reviewing the specs for the Hunqapillar, I guess that with my saddle
height of 76.5cm. I'd fall squarely into the 54 as well, not the 56 where
the recommended saddle height starts at 76...
The Bombadil specs list the 60 for saddle heights of 77 - 86, which means
that according to spec, I'm n
ep thinking about it.
Thanks for your feedback. It's always very clear and helpful.
René
On 5/18/10, Ray Shine wrote:
> Rene -- I should add that I originally set my Atlantis up with Jitensha
> "staright" bars (they're not straight at all) and thumbies. I switched that
interested
>> in. �i plan on getting another next year, but am afraid the 61 would
>> be too small. �when i was concerned about the 61 vs 63 Keven suggested
>> i just ride the 63 for a while and see what i thought. �I couldn't be
>> happier. �Out of curio
was interested
> in. i plan on getting another next year, but am afraid the 61 would
> be too small. when i was concerned about the 61 vs 63 Keven suggested
> i just ride the 63 for a while and see what i thought. I couldn't be
> happier. Out of curiosity how tall are you. I am
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My saddle height on both bikes is set at 76.5cm; with your saddle height I
do agree that standover with the 60 Bombadil should not be an issue. I
haven't hurt myself, but I always get very conscious of the top tube height
when straddling the bike, especially if wearing sandals... :-)
I don't quite
That's exactly what Keven said... :-)
I'm ultimately more concerned with the standover height than I am with the
long top tube, although that is also a factor. Keven suggested Albatross
bars for the Bombadil, but I'm very concerned those would lead to hand pain,
just like the Moustaches did. I do
I have an 89.5 PBH and the 60 Bombadil feels pretty high "up there". As I
try bigger tires on the Bombadil, my concerns grow to the point I'm now
starting to have second thoughts. I ride a 61 AHH and it fits perfectly; I'm
actually considering a 61 Atlantis now... just thinking!
René
On May 11,
but for now, I'm
just interested in what switching to the 61 Atlantis would mean. Not even
sure I'm going to do it... just reassessing my options.
René
On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 1:59 PM, doug peterson wrote:
> Rene:
>
> What size frames do you want to compare?
>
> I have a
Could anyone who has/had both compare them? Are they significantly different
in terms of riding quality or feel? Is the Atlantis significantly flexier
when loaded vs the Bombadil with the 2 top tubes? Do they differ in their
handling?
Thank you for the feedback!
René
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What is the Venturing Crew 999?
On 5/17/10, Rick wrote:
> Great shots and looks like an excellent adventure. Not entirely sure
> about the fetal duck egg dinner, but I have an open mind on such
> topics.
>
> On May 17, 11:37 am, manueljohnacosta
> wrote:
>> Venturing Crew 999 went on an overnig
I'm sure these will have no trouble staying on the right side of the road...
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For more opti
s very well with the Nitto Big Rear rack, but will have to
try it. I was using it on the Bombadil with the Nitto R-14 and it worked
very well this way.
Now if I can just find more free time... :-)
René
On Thu, May 13, 2010 at 9:13 AM, doug peterson wrote:
> Rene:
>
> I have the Duo but
Best solution is to take the cork from a bottle of wine and trim it so it
gives you the proper spacing. Then just drill it so you can use a screw/nut
of the proper length. On the SKS fenders, you may have to remove the metal
tongue that is meant to hook over the tube between the stays and avoid usi
The Duo and the Nova are both rated to 33 lbs / 15 Kg. Both can be found in
silver. Is there any advantage of one over the other, assuming you can mount
both on your fork? As stated by Mojo, the eyelet on the back of the Bombadil
fork would be used for the Duo, otherwise it has no use that I know o
may tend to slide down toward the
> axle.
>
> I'm not the only one worried about this, see for instance this image:
> http://images.erck.org/Site/Gear_AtlantisRack307X230.jpg
>
> Lisa
>
> On May 11, 5:33 pm, Rene Sterental wrote:
> I found this photo...
> http://www
I found this photo...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22253...@n00/3868497649/in/set-72157622441887576/
Seems like the perfect solution!
René
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I hadn't "discovered" the Nova... it would be a great solution. Ray is using
the P-clamps to be able to use the Big Front Rack below the Neo-Retro
brakes, and using the highest lower tab hole on the rack so it fits under
the brakes. Not as clean looking, but certainly a viable option if it is to
st
Ray,
I'll have to look at the photo you sent me again. It didn't register that
the clamps were being used for that reason. I haven't had a chance to call
Marc or Keven yet, but will try to do it as soon as I get a break at work.
I also realized that with the Big Front Rack, I'd probably have to l
I use GK pedals with Keen Coronado Cruiser shoes and love the combination. I
wear size 10.5 on the Coronados. Sometimes the rubber front/tip of the shoe
rubs the crank arm if I pull the feet in too much, but they grip wonderfully
(almost like 5/10 shoes) and are very comfortable. Haven't tried them
Who, Io?
On 5/6/10, Joe Bernard wrote:
> FTR, The Faithful have a tendency to believe you. That's gotta drive
> you crazy.
>
> On May 6, 6:18 pm, Grant Petersen wrote:
>> FTR, wasn't Sirius.
>>
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>> Rivendell Bicycle Workswww.rivbike.com
>> 925 933 7304
>>
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Patrick,
According to Schwalbe, the 19 or 19A tubes are the right size for the Big
Apples (29x2.35). The 19A is a lighter version, and it was the only one
Wallingford had so I got those. So far, I love the Schwalbe tubes; they hold
air very long and seem to be excellent. Haven't had any problems w
Patrick,
I got mine from Wallingford coupled with the recommended by Schwalbe, 19A
tubes. I'll report when I get a chance to ride them. It's Sunday afternoon
and I'm at work... at least I got to do my pilot S240 yesterday with my son
and a friend.
Will send a short report soon :-)
René
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Got the Big Front Rack and tried to mount it on the Bombadil yesterday
morning before heading out on my pilot S24O. To my dismay I was unable to
mount it; the front brakes (Paul Neo-Retros) did not allow the rack to align
with the upper braze-ons. I couldn't figure out a way around it in the
limite
Got my Big Apples LIte Skin 2.3 tires but found out that the rear one
doesn't fit with my rear Berthoud fender.I've seen pictures that show these
tires with fenders on other Bombadils (I think), so am wondering if there is
any particular trick. Perhaps the combination with the Nitto Big Rear Rack
d
Has anyone used Big Apples off-road? I believe Jay's video shows him
doing so and Grant said he loves them.
Anyone else? Comarisons with knobbies?
René
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My daughters would never ride a bike that had LaToya Jackson on the down
tube or anywhere else...
I'm not going to suggest any names, but names that polarize people so
radically should be avoided. If you ask me, my preference is for Greek
female names or names of planets.
René
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I thought I read in the Bomba's geometry chart that the horizontal top
tube was 61cm. I'll recheck it again when I get home. I'm on a plane
waiting to depart from Dulles into SFO.
Hm!
René
On 5/4/10, William wrote:
> Rene
>
> Your 60cm Bombadil has an effective top
That would be too long for me, as the Bombadil 60 has a top tube of 61 and I
wouldn't be able to use a shorter frame. The 54 would end up being quite
low, forcing a lot of seat post/stem to show to reach the right height and
bar/saddle height ratio...
I guess that will still keep my best fitted on
That is roughly how my 60 Bombadil fits me, although I believe that with the
Marathon Supreme 700x50 I actually get about 1 inch. (I ride a 61
AHH). Still, when I straddle the bike I can feel the top tube right in
"there". I get the extra lift by pushing hard against my bones just like
Grant states
That's the concept that I liked; the long diagonal.
René
On 5/3/10, CycloFiend wrote:
> on 5/3/10 5:47 PM, James Valiensi at valie...@mac.com wrote:
>
>> Looks like a Joe Breeze mountain bike from 1978 or so.
>
> Similar, but rather different -
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/1957671
Glad I have my Bombadil... gladder now! I liked the concept better when it
was like a Yves or Betty with a top tube with a long diagonal. Now, it just
seems to me the front triangle is split and doesn't quite flow with the rear
triangle...
Anyway, I'm glad it won't be confused with a Bombadil... :
the panniers and the basket on the front. Thanks
for the photos, they illustrate clearly how the rack would be mounted; on
the RBW site they just have a photo of the rack unmounted.
Rene
On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 8:09 AM, jandrews_nyc wrote:
> I don't have experience comparing the three,
Obviously, those with low riders love them. Anyone using the Nitto front racks?
René
On 4/26/10, Darin G. wrote:
> The NeoAir inflated is 72 X 20.
>
> Agreed that the down sleeping bag is worthless when wet which is why a
> waterproof stuff-sack is mandatory. I've backpacked, sea kayaked,
> bik
I had slip issues with my Merrell shoes and thr GKs. Then I got the
Keen Coronado Cruiser shoes and the grip is excellent while still
allowing me to reposition my feet without too much hassle. Five Ten
Activator shoes grip amazingly well, but still gave me hotspots on a
35 mile ride, the longest I'
Does anybody have any experience comparing these three?
René
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I've been reading it too. It's amazing and certainly inspiring!
René
On 4/25/10, happyriding wrote:
> Thanks, Mike! I spent the last few days reading her trip report.
> What a grand adventure! Here are some of my favorite quotes:
>
> --
>
> I met one rollerblader this morning on a bike path i
Today was the Tierra Bella Century and I rode the 35 mile ride with the
Bombadil. You can check out some pictures here: http://tinyurl.com/y6nuxy2.
I taped my handlebars and shellacked them. I think the result is
outstanding, my first ever experience with cloth and shellac. I also taped,
twined an
Looks even better now!
René
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I'm too verbose and I type too much... :-D
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t at home. I
had nothing to measure it, so I eyeballed it having no real reference to how
it should really look and feel. I've now added 2 coats, and this weekend
I'll add a few more. It's looking much closer to the frame and saddle now.
I'll post pictures when I'm done.
My Bombadil (Orthie) is the darkest green the Rivendell painter has.
When I chose it, Keven gave me the color catalog and I chose. Then he
said the painter would match it, but it wouldn't necessarily be the
same code. He also mentioned British Racing Green in our talks, and it
matches very closely
Absolutely! :-)
On Fri, Apr 9, 2010 at 12:13 PM, Seth Vidal wrote:
> Get the german mirror from riv. Use it for a month. If you don't like
> it, I'll buy it off you.
>
> Fair?
>
> -sv
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It's those who ride with iPods that need mirrors the most!
I did that when commuting, but stopped out of concern. Still, I can
usually only hear a car behind me when it's right on top of me. With
my progressive glasses, turning my head is almost useless if I want to
check for cars significantly beh
The Schwalbe Marathon Supremes have a max recommended pressure of 85 psi.
That seems to be irrespective of the size (I have the 35 on the AHH and the
50 on the Bombadil). I end up pumping the rear one to about 80 and the front
one to about 70, and then pretty much don't pump them again for a month
I'd like a copy as well. Seeing as there are two scales in my house, I can
actually get on the bike with one under each wheel and get a good
assessment. Being heavy, I've always pumped my tires to the max on the
tire's sidewall, but now that I'm riding wider tires, I wonder if that is
the right thi
or less. I recently linked this old Dirt Rag article about,
> > shall we say, bare-bones touring on the HC blog, and I think it's
> > worth a few minutes of reading for the perspective.
> http://www.dirtragmag.com/print/article-print.php?ID=859
> >
> > On Apr 8, 4:17 a
My office is my dedicated parking area for my bike. Other people are
welcome in as well... :-D
René
On 4/8/10, Corwin wrote:
> I don't have dedicated indoor bike storage at work. But in the
> Rivendell spirit, I just take my bike to my office. I figure it's safe
> there (bikes get ripped off reg
I'm going to do my very first S24O in China Camp (Marin county, CA) on the
weekend of May 8 - 9 with my 11 year old son. I have absolutely no
experience and the only camping I did years ago (too many...) was in the
beach in Venezuela where we would bring everything by car/boat.
I chose China Camp
I will apologize first, but do think this "triangapillar" is just
taking the discussion to a silly level.
As a Bombadil owner I didn't see the point of "copying" the design and
making it $500 cheaper in Taiwan, even though I wish the Bombadil
sizes were adjusted to match the new proposed Hunqa siz
That is quite an interesting concept... and I like your mock-up! Doesn't
seem crude at all.
René
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I think it will be diagonal like the top tube of a mixte.
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Sent: Saturday, April 03, 2010 9:53 AM
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Subject: [RBW] Re: hunqapillar 2nd top-tub
Actually, in my case, when I purchased each of my 2 frames (AHH & Bombadil)
a one year membership was included. That made me a member for 2 years in a
row, and I was able to get a very nice rebate in January (bought my frames
in September and November) that I used to get my grey medium Saddlebag an
I'm going to try the Kelly Green tape with amber shellack on my Bombadil...
will post pictures when I'm done. I'm trying to match the B17 green saddle.
René
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A color blind rider nightmare!!! Just kidding!
I think heads will turn when you pass, you just won't know if it's the bike
or the color scheme! I like your boldness.
Welcome to the Bombadil club!!!
René
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I doubt it. The integrated versions don't.
On 3/29/10, reynoldslugs wrote:
> Does anyone know whether these have a quick release?
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Does anyone know why the B17 pre-aged looks to have a flat top on catalog
pictures but all the other variations of the B17 have the curved top that
forces the nose to be pointed upwards so the rear is flat and level and one
doesn't slide forward? Is it any better or more comfortable? Longer lasting
Don't they look like the Paul's thumbies?
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Subject: [RBW] Re: looking for thumb shifters
Not all Suntour thumbs
bikes in carbon, aluminum and titanium.
n Rene
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Better yet
Does anyone know the color match for the Waterford AHH blue?
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Thanks for the feedback, I've already placed my order for the huge basket
and the large grey shopsack!
René
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Hi all,
Here are some updated pictures of my Bombadil in its current incarnation.
After all the great feedback regarding my post on hand pain, I finally
removed my Moustache bars (will be up for sale shortly) and got a set of
48cm Noodle bars, the same I have on my AHH. I'm using the shorter Nitto
I wonder if anyone can give any feedback on the Large Shopsack and the large
(gigantic) basket. What you use it for, what you carry, etc. I got the
Medium one with the medium basket and find the combination quite handy (to
my surprise) as I was "sure" I would never ever ever get a basket. Remember
>From the RBW page:
The Betty Foy is a remarkable deal. The standard onenot including the
racks and gold fenders, which are really brasscosts about $2,100. The
frame only, black and gold, $1,200. It costs more than the Betty
because it's painted here and has more windows filled in.
My curiosity i
Way to go, Manny! Lovely story and photos.
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La
Great images!
Some very interesting and good photos.
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Anne,
I don't know if you are putting racks (front or rear) on you Roadeo. If you
are, Acorn's Boxy Rando Bag is certainly an option if you want a front bag.
Otherwise, I'd go for the Large Saddlebag. I have all the Acorn bags and
have yet to decide what is my preferred combination. I even have du
Thanks for sharing this. This makes my waiting for the Berthoud composite
fenders more exciting. Peter White said it will arrive tomorrow. I'm going
to use it in rejuvenating my Voodoo Loa titanium cross bike.
-- Rene
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And you don't have to pedal... it's electric!
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Watch out!
Next time you go to the dentist you may get a Marathon Man pulled on
you... :-) Endodontists love sharp files!!!
René (a Rivendell orthodontist who averages 12mph and wants to ride
like Patrick) Sterental
On 2/27/10, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> On Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 1:01 PM, Chris Cullu
All valuable advice. Does anyone have any insight comparing the OnOne
Midge bars to the Noodle bars? I think the Moustache bars coming out
for now.
René
On 2/27/10, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Here is one more recommendation for a saddle position that, as Steve said,
> allows you to hold your hands s
Thanks for pointing that out, Steve.
I'm going to check those as well.
René
On 2/26/10, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> On Fri, 2010-02-26 at 08:41 -0800, Rene Sterental wrote:
>> Thanks everybody for their feedback and suggestions. I don't get any
>> numbness or tingling; i
Thanks everybody for their feedback and suggestions. I don't get any
numbness or tingling; it's just pain on the palm from the pressure of the
bar. I do have to keep moving my hands, but in general no matter how I move
them, whichever part of the palm that is bearing the pressure hurts. When
riding
I have an almost new Acorn tan roll bag I'm selling. $50 including
shipping in conusa. I used it a couple of times and then decided I
liked the black one better. There are little marks on the straps from
the saddle and I also applied Obenauf to make the leather more supple,
so they aren't as shiny.
I can't find a position where I will ride with no pain in my hands.
I've removed neck and shoulder pain after switching to Rivendell bikes,
but I can't get rid of the hand pain. Raising or lowering the bar doesn't
seem to make a difference. If anything, it seems to me that raising it
actually make
Bomba!!!
What parts did you choose?
On 2/23/10, William wrote:
> I am giddy with excitement to be close to acquiring a Bomba. I put a
> deposit on the 56cm Orange Powdercoat frameset that has been on the
> Riv-site for some time. I also took advantage of the really generous
> Smile Train Promo
You should have no problem if you reverse the B-screw on any Non-Shadow
Shimano rear derailer. Check out how I did it on my Bombadil with a rear XT
derailer: http://www.flickr.com/photos/orthie251/4168792436/
René
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On 2/18/10, JoelMatthews wrote:
> Very nice Mixte as well. Hope whoever got it does a good build.
> Right nice of you to do this!
>
> On Feb 18, 8:21 pm, Rene Valbuena wrote:
>> Hi René,
>>
>> Sorry. The mixte has been claimed.
>>
>&g
Hi René,
Sorry. The mixte has been claimed.
Thanks for your interest.
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>From: Rene Sterental
>Sent: Feb 18, 2010 8:38 PM
>To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
>Subject: Re: [RBW] schwinn 49cm for free
>
>René,
>
>I'd like to pic
René,
I'd like to pick it up on Saturday or Sunday, when it isn't raining. I
can't email you directly from my BlackBerry, but could do so tonight.
René
orthie...@gmail.com
On 2/18/10, Rene Valbuena wrote:
> I have a 49cm Schwinn LeTour I am giving up for free to those who c
ir
of SKS fenders is NOT included. Here's the photo:
http://tinyurl.com/schwinn4free
You can email me off-list.
n Rene
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I've used other variations of the Borroughs previously, mainly for
commuting and found them great on the road. Didn't really ride them
off-road.
The Extremes have no buzz on the road and rolled great. Right now I
think I prefer them. Still have a pair of the Borroughs 32;
Armadillos, I think. Almo
I have a pair of the new Marathon Extremes, 700x40c that I got for my
Bombadil. I have to say that they feel very smooth on pavement with a low
rolling resistance. In fact, I also have a set of Marathon Supreme 700x2.0
and they feel comparable, although I haven't done a real side by side test.
I'm
Finally I got it!
René
On 2/11/10, Roy Yates wrote:
> Michael wrote
>
> A difference of 10 between rings consistently yields a single step on the
> cogs, and a difference of 14 yields 2 clicks, but a difference of 12 is
> neither one nor the other.
>
> It seems to me that this depends on the gea
Ray,
I used them with excellent results in my Gunnar (pre-Rivendell) as it had
S&S couplers so I could travel with it. They never require an adjustments as
they are designed to always be used with the same parts, to allow easy
separation.
If you are going to be using them to swap different handle
Following your adventures on Twitter! Some day I'd like to do a similar
ride.
René
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yes, jimD, somebody who hasn't found a life since patrick moore told us to find
one, might take you up on this and call the attention of the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission on the dangers of TCO. -- Rene
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>From: dpco
>Sent: Feb 5, 2010 12:51 AM
>
A. Homer Hilsen 72
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>From: CycloFiend
>Sent: Feb 4, 2010 3:18 PM
>To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
>Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: TCO in general..
>
>on 2/4/10 8:28 AM, Rene at valbu...@ix.netcom.com wrote:
>
>> TCO
I do have a life. that's why i don't reply to any all topics here;-) if grant did not start the thread, who did? isn't it if your name is on top of the topic or the first one, it is considered that you started the topic? -- rene
-Original Message- From: PATRICK MOORE Sent:
odels is TCO not going to be "a problem"
even with a size 12 feet or shoes. Or even a smaller size if 12 is a
bigger average. Some may tell me that I should tell this directly to
RBW. But I thought since GP started this subject on this forum, I can
propose it here.
-- Rene
On
Get her a Cartier Love Bracelet and all of a sudden, you can have more
bikes... :-D
On 1/30/10, bpus...@aol.com wrote:
> It's not a question of "need" - it's a question of "want" (raise your
> voice and stomp your foot)!. ...no, wait, that one didn't go
> over
> well with the wife.
Ryan,
I'm interested in the National Geographic article. How can I get a copy?
René
On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 6:47 PM, rcnute wrote:
> (For non-iBobs) I found the National Geographic article and will scan
> it tomorrow. If anyone wants a copy, feel free to email me. There
> are also cool artic
I'm selling an almost new Acorn medium saddle bag in tan. E-mail me at
orthie251 at gmail dot com if you're interested.
René
On 1/26/10, Earl Grey wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am looking for either the old style Berthoud "banana" bag (the one
> that attaches with a toe strap, not the new "quick fix" versi
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