Re: [RBW] Re: Paul home polish

2023-01-22 Thread Tom Norton
I have the Touring brakes that I would like to make shiney. How did you remove the anodized? Tom On Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 6:41:43 PM UTC-5 brendonoid wrote: > > *"The other set of cantis are on a new build I just finished."* > > Whoa, hold up! What a teaser, I can't wait. > -- You r

Re: [RBW] What frame protection tape do you use with long term success ?

2022-12-01 Thread Tom Norton
Patrick, why didn't it work on rack tubes? Was it not flexible? On Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 2:59:05 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > I've got a package of Ortlieb clear stick-on tape that they call "foil" > meant to protect painted racks from pannier hooks. Anyone who wants it is > welco

Re: [RBW] Re: What frame protection tape do you use with long term success ?

2022-12-01 Thread Tom Norton
Wondering if the helicopter tape would work on a Ortlieb rack? Would it wrap around the small diameter tubing. Thanks, Tom On Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 3:51:01 AM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > 2nd vote here for the ISC helicopter tape. I’ve used it on my bikepacking > rigs for

[RBW] Re: A Quiet Ride and Thoughts of Bicycle Commuting

2022-05-01 Thread Tom Norton
my feet for 8 hours I don't really want to ride home. So when the gas prices shot up I decided to convert one of my bike,a hybrid, to a mid drive ebike. Itt takes me 20 minutes longer than driving an I still get some exersise. So this is my commuter for now Tom Norton NE Ohio On Sunday, May 1

Re: [RBW] Who posted a Thomson seatpost for sale?

2022-04-22 Thread Tom Norton
I have a regular one in silver. Tom NE Ohio On Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 9:36:13 AM UTC-4 Lucky wrote: > Thanks, but I am looking for silver. > > > On Apr 20, 2022, at 22:45, Joe Mullins wrote: > > > > I have a black Elite Masterpiece 27.2 setback. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Joe > > > >> On

[RBW] Handle bar Question

2022-04-09 Thread Tom Norton
On the recent email frim Riv there are 3 bikes with what I think are tge same handle bars. Are these the Nitto Choco? Thanks! Tom NE Ohio -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

[RBW] WTB Surly Cable hanger

2020-06-14 Thread Tom Norton
I have one that I decided not to use when I built my frame at Doug Fattic's school. Say $8 via PayPal Friends and Family. Tom Norton Chardon, Ohio tnorton...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

Re: [RBW] Frame color!

2020-04-20 Thread Tom Norton
Anton, I like that color!! I am getting ready to paint the frame,fork and rack that I built. So my question is can a base coat color be matched to a powder coat color? Thanks! Tom Chardon,Ohio -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Voice ???

2020-03-16 Thread Tom Norton
I was out driving the other day and when I was using Osmand the directions worked fine but the Voice navigation did not. I switched it on and off but not sure what's up. Thoughts?? Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Voice ???

2020-03-16 Thread Tom Norton
Sorry wrong forum! -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit h

[RBW] WTB: Paul canti brakes and levers

2020-02-05 Thread Tom Norton
Ok! I am currently at a frame building course building my new Randoneur frame! -- 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...@g

[RBW] WTB: Paul canti brakes and levers

2020-02-03 Thread Tom Norton
I have asked of Touring Cantilever brakes in silver,not polished. I would consider selling for $175. Let me know -- 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

Re: [RBW] Saddle Position Question

2020-01-02 Thread Tom Norton
My B17 tilt,in the words of Doug Fattic,is an aberation!! But it has to be there or I slide forward. -- 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-own

[RBW] Re: Lug design!

2019-11-17 Thread Tom Norton
The course starts 2 December. Planning on a Randoneur style. I was ,before a car incident, riding a Velo Orange Polyvalent. Now I have a Soma Grand Randoneur which I actually like a bit more! A bit shorter top tube. I have the blank lugs and I have been playing around with some designs. -- You

[RBW] Re: Lug design!

2019-11-15 Thread Tom Norton
Open to any and all. I like something similar to the Fleur de Lis -- 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.c

[RBW] Lug design!

2019-11-12 Thread Tom Norton
As I prepare to take a frame building course I have a big request! I will be carving my own lugs and am looking for pics of the one on Rivendell bikes. Would anyone be willing to take some close up pics ,all views, for me? Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

[RBW] Re: Homer Holden question

2019-10-07 Thread Tom Norton
Julian, For me it is an appearance thing! The doy top tube just doesn't do anything for me. -- 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-bunc

[RBW] Homer Holden question

2019-10-06 Thread Tom Norton
What size frames have the secondary top tube? Thanks Tom -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Brooks Rivet repair

2019-09-24 Thread Tom Norton
Thanks! Glad it worked out. I have re-riveted 3 or 4 B17's. I changed over to the big copper rivets. -- 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-owne

Re: [RBW] Re: Brooks Rivet repair

2019-09-24 Thread Tom Norton
Pics and $$? Tom -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit htt

[RBW] Brooks Rivet repair

2019-09-09 Thread Tom Norton
I believe there is a place in Philadelphia. Contact Brooks and they have his info. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: GDMBR with Adventure Cycling

2018-07-09 Thread Tom Norton
I noticed that the spec's for the bike show a Suntour VGT RD. I did not think it would work with a 9 speed. Can someone educate me as I would like to to use one on one of my bikes. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Hot waxing chains?

2018-06-05 Thread Tom Norton
The question of how the hot wax can get inside the rollers was answered,for me, on a video. The Australian fellow used liquid paraffin along with the solid bars of paraffin when he melted it down in a Crock-Pot. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Hot waxing chains?

2018-06-04 Thread Tom Norton
A question from a newbie. As we are touring cyclists I am considering the waxing route. But wondering how to deal with "relubing" while on tour? We have a 2 month European tour coming up. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Feeling the Rivets

2018-04-29 Thread Tom Norton
Interesting! My wife's B17 had the steel rivets and it was causing her discomfort. I just recently removed the steel rivets on 2 B17's and replaced them with copper rivets. Now all our Brooks have the copper rivets and they really are more comfortable. -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: anybody have VO crazy bar?

2018-04-06 Thread Tom Norton
I installed them on my LHT last spring and we rode across Canada last Summer. I really enjoy them as I had a trekking bar before. -- 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

[RBW] FS: Acorn Bags - If Purchased Together A Mystery Gift!

2018-02-26 Thread Tom Norton
Jeff, I am interested but can't seem to PM you. Tom -- 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

[RBW] Re: Items for Sale

2017-10-29 Thread Tom Norton
650b -- 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-owners-bunch@goo

[RBW] Fender Mounted Rear Dynamo Light?

2017-10-24 Thread Tom Norton
Anyone had any experience with the above type light? -- 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 t