Re: [RBW] RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

One more, after perusing the photos again: this is one of the prettiest and most interesting frames I've seen! On Sun, Aug 7, 2016 at 12:31 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > Oh! And I'm glad you posted the photo of the fender cutouts -- I am > shortly going to do something similar

Re: [RBW] RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

Oh! And I'm glad you posted the photo of the fender cutouts -- I am shortly going to do something similar to the 50 mm Berthouds to get them to fit the fork of my '03 Riv Road. On Sun, Aug 7, 2016 at 12:31 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > Thanks for these additional photos; some

Re: [RBW] RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

Thanks for these additional photos; some of the details I missed before are quite striking -- the dropouts, for example. I wish I'd thought of the SON hub-light connection system for my Matthews. I see the hangar. My "Ls" are mounted considerably higher, but this is valuable primarily for a fixed

Re: [RBW] RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

Hi all, Here's a small update on the rear fender line adjustment, as well as the tubing & geometry specs. Also added some more photos with additional details: @Patrick, I took a couple of photos of the chain hanger on the inside of the right rear seat stay so you could see it.

Re: [RBW] RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

René, It looks really nice with some amazing details. Thanks for posting. Tim On Fri, Aug 5, 2016 at 8:46 PM, René Sterental wrote: > Thank you so much for all your kind words and sharing your enthusiasm with > me. > > Today was the day indeed! And kudos to those of you

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Holy bike grail, René. Not just yours. Objectified with a capital O. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Friday, August 5, 2016 at 11:46:51 PM UTC-4, René wrote: > > Thank you so much for all your kind words and sharing your enthusiasm with > me. > > Today was the day indeed! And kudos to those of you

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That bike is so damned good looking I'd just have him whip up one more and have it on the wall as art. Jealous, Edwin -- 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

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Rene -- congratulations; very nice! I particularly like the minimalist rear "rack" -- I wish I'd thought of this arrangement for one of my bikes. I didn't see the chain hangar; can you describe? I had little capital letter "L's" brazed to the upper 3d of my right chainstays, to support the chain

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I really love the design and construction of the racks in particular - those really do add a special custom-bike flair to an elegant and beautiful bike. And the clean lines afforded by all the little details you specified - the internal routing, the SON SL hub - make this a very purposeful,

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Rene, that's a great story and it looks like a truly magnificent bike. I've enjoyed watching the long version of your story over the years. I'm also a huge fan of Steve Rex' work. It's extremely likely that I will be a customer of his in the future. Don't tell me your address, or I might sneak

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What a great narrative! Also mildly inspirational--That whole loosing weight thing was wonderfully wrapped in all the shop-talking. Not everyone can write in such detail without loosing focus. That's the kind of post that can help others figure out what the bike search process is like. Thanks!

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Wow. She's a stunner! Those racks. The passion and thought and care put into her shines forth. Enjoy, René! With abandon, Patrick On Friday, August 5, 2016 at 9:46:51 PM UTC-6, René wrote: > > Thank you so much for all your kind words and sharing your enthusiasm with > me. > > Today was the

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Great looking bike Rene! I enjoy reading about people's 'journey' to their bike decisions to. Definitely share some ride reports soon! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

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Thank you so much for all your kind words and sharing your enthusiasm with me. Today was the day indeed! And kudos to those of you who made the correct guesses and special mention to Jeffrey who was even following Steve Rex's Instagram photos that I wasn't even aware of. Yes, Steve Rex is the

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René, That's awesome! Congrats! I'm glad the paint issue got sorted. I'd love to see it. Tim On Fri, Aug 5, 2016 at 8:58 AM, René Sterental wrote: > Hi all, > > The day has arrived. I'm driving to Sacramento later this morning to pick > up my custom low trail 650b

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If it's that silver Steve Rex with the chromed lugs he's been posting on his Instagram account then, wow! -- 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

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Just watch where you bite! On 08/05/2016 05:36 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: Ooo! Lugged, low trail bacon! On Friday, August 5, 2016 at 3:29:04 PM UTC-6, Steve Palincsar wrote: If discussions of*eating bacon *aren't too far from the spirit, there is no way a lugged 650B custom with

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Ooo! Lugged, low trail bacon! On Friday, August 5, 2016 at 3:29:04 PM UTC-6, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > If discussions of* eating bacon *aren't too far from the spirit, there is > no way a lugged 650B custom with racks and fenders is going to be OT even > if it is low trail. Looking

Re: [RBW] RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

On 08/05/2016 11:58 AM, René Sterental wrote: Hi all, The day has arrived. I'm driving to Sacramento later this morning to pick up my custom low trail 650b lugged steel fendered and racked custom. Will post photos and a short update later. I'll be building the whole bike but will take my

Re: [RBW] RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

It is *too* in keeping with the RBW spirit! Please post and describe in agonizing detail. On Fri, Aug 5, 2016 at 9:58 AM, René Sterental wrote: > [...] if it's too far out from the RBW spirit of this forum, I'll be very > happy not to do these postings. > -- You received

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Me too! Please post ! On Friday, August 5, 2016 at 12:51:06 PM UTC-5, Reed Kennedy wrote: > > René, please do share! I am excited to learn from your experiences and to > share in your joy as your practical and lovely new bicycle comes together. > I can't imagine anything much more in the spirit

Re: [RBW] RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

René, please do share! I am excited to learn from your experiences and to share in your joy as your practical and lovely new bicycle comes together. I can't imagine anything much more in the spirit of this forum than that! Best, Reed On Fri, Aug 5, 2016 at 8:58 AM, René Sterental

[RBW] RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

I'd love to see it. Who's the builder? -- 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,

[RBW] RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

Hi all, The day has arrived. I'm driving to Sacramento later this morning to pick up my custom low trail 650b lugged steel fendered and racked custom. Will post photos and a short update later. I'll be building the whole bike but will take my sweet time to enjoy it. I will also likely let the