[RBW] Do you ride with fenders?

2024-08-24 Thread asc pgh
Yes. All of my bikes, all year round for all of the same reasons as the PNW folks but when it is dry, the rail trail dust can be kept out of your drivetrain with a nice long and adequately wide flap on the front fender. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh -- You received this message because you are subscr

[RBW] Bar end vs down tube shifters

2021-12-26 Thread asc pgh
Frame size matters. On my size of a frame (64cm Rambouillet), the down tube bosses are simply too far away to be a reasonable option for the attraction of DT shift levers. I spiffed my NOS Simplex retrofriction set to my mechanic when building up my custom the other year after trying them on the

Re: [RBW] Re: When to Abandon a Bike Project and Move On

2020-12-23 Thread asc pgh
I was going to say list your parts bin content here. You may be off your feed for what money remains to be spent to realize your project but what you have and might part with could be the crowning jewels for another's project. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Wed, Dec 23, 2020 at 6:10 PM Michael Morri

[RBW] Re: Fender lights FS: Update

2013-09-16 Thread asc
If the Spanninga isn't taken, I am interested. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Monday, September 16, 2013 1:16:39 PM UTC-4, bertin753 wrote: > > The 4D Lite Plus has sold. Take the Spanninga for $12 shipped CONUS. > > > On Sat, Sep 14, 2013 at 9:23 PM, Patrick Moore > > wrote: > >> Both have built i

[RBW] Re: In-line cable housing quick release helpers?

2013-06-09 Thread asc
All those in-line adjusters cost more than the Ritchey quick disconnect do-dads; if a person were inclined to go through the rigging necessary to install them I'll bet the actual cost would be more. What I do on my Rambouillet is set up the cable on those same Shimano calipers with the barrel a