[RBW] steel handlebars?

2010-03-11 Thread richard hargrove
newenglandbike wrote: > I'm interested in the steel noodle bars mentioned- steel drop bars > resonate with me but AFAIK the only steel drop bars available today > are track bars(?) I seem to have missed the info on Riv possibly selling steel handlebars. Why bring them back, other than price? r

[RBW] 70's & 80's rear derailers at LBS

2010-02-08 Thread richard hargrove
The owner of my LBS got bored last month and cleaned out his bone yard. He has put the following rear derailers out on the used parts table, at $20 each. Shimano 600 "Arabesque" Shimano 500 Suntour Accushift 4050 Suntour Accushift 3040 Suntour Cyclone Fuji (Suntour) VX All appear to be complete a

[RBW] re: Soma Riv

2010-01-08 Thread richard hargrove
Eric Norris wrote: > A Riv made with 4140 tubing? Let's hope Soma uses > some decent tubing for the frame ... and a flat fork crown. While Surly frames are made with 4140 cromo, currently all Soma frames are made with Tange Prestige tubing. I'd always assumed Tange Prestige was not plain cromo. A

[RBW] Stuff for sale

2009-11-09 Thread richard hargrove
I have some BOBish items lying around I'd like to sell. Prices include CUSA shipping. I prefer Paypal (paid to my email address) but will accept a check or money order. Items ship when payment is received. 1. Salsa Shaft seatpost: silver, 27.2 mm diameter, 250 mm length, used, very good condi