[RBW] Re: Massively upgraded Appaloosa

2016-05-30 Thread bing.grosbeak
Yeah, the XT level parallel push v-brakes are awful in terms of squeal, in my experience. XTR only marginally better - I think the design just has too many moving parts and pivots to wear out which leads to more potential for squeal. Good idea on paper but not so good in practice, I couldn't

[RBW] Re: Seeking advice: How to clean bartape off my Albatross bars

2016-05-21 Thread bing.grosbeak
2016 at 7:18:10 PM UTC-7, bing.grosbeak wrote: >> >> Naptha / white gas / camp fuel / "coleman fuel" is a miracle-worker for >> removing adhesive residue. I've found that most other solvents just >> require more elbow grease. It's also pretty safe on paints and plastics,

[RBW] Re: Seeking advice: How to clean bartape off my Albatross bars

2016-05-19 Thread bing.grosbeak
Naptha / white gas / camp fuel / "coleman fuel" is a miracle-worker for removing adhesive residue. I've found that most other solvents just require more elbow grease. It's also pretty safe on paints and plastics, so a good alternative to harsher solvents when you have to clean sticky stuff

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Quickbeam - 64cm

2016-05-18 Thread bing.grosbeak
Did this ever sell? - the photo link doesn't work, photobucket says it's a private album. Wondering what color it is also. I have nearly a bikes-worth of parts sitting around that could be a 2x2 monstercross build, and well you know how that goes... On Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 8:32:50 PM