Re: [RBW] Rambouillet upcoming build

2012-12-20 Thread Tom Harrop
Kelly, thanks for the details. As a fellow large bike rider I think there will be an AHH somewhere in my future... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet upcoming build

2012-12-20 Thread Kelly
Tom, the AHH is a premier bike in my opinion, it's the bike for me that put joy back into riding. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet upcoming build - AHH

2012-12-20 Thread James Warren
Do it. I think it's the best bike ever. On Dec 20, 2012, at 1:45 AM, Tom Harrop wrote: Kelly, thanks for the details. As a fellow large bike rider I think there will be an AHH somewhere in my future... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet upcoming build

2012-12-19 Thread Montclair BobbyB
*I want to try to put one inside an old French headlight housing...* * * Alex, I did something similar with a BM Lumotec Lyt on an older (70s) Gazelle Sport Luxe... It did require a bit of Dremel-tooling and electrical tape, but I was very pleased with the result, and was able to retrofit a

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet upcoming build

2012-12-19 Thread Kelly
You're gazelles are prettier than mine. Then again all your bikes are.. Looking good -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet upcoming build

2012-12-19 Thread Tom Harrop
Kelly, the new bike looks amazing, where did you find the frame? How does it compare to the AHH? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet upcoming build

2012-12-19 Thread Kelly
Tom, Found at Rivendell, then sent off to paint. Comparing to the AHH, hmm.. that is hard to explain.. in a good way not better way just different, it has that twitch like kinda sort but not the the sever degree as my old race bike ... runs speed well free handed, and did 45 mph down

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet upcoming build

2012-12-19 Thread robert zeidler
P.S. Think about either a 15-25 9 speed cassette or a Century Special 13-30 both from Harris Cyclery. On Mon, Dec 17, 2012 at 3:13 PM, Kelly tkslee...@gmail.com wrote: I have a new frame arriving today, the build I'm thinking about is below. My questions / quest for others opinions would be

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet upcoming build

2012-12-19 Thread robert zeidler
Lighter is righter, so unless you are going to ride all night you can get away with a battery headlight/tailight. The reach will be a long one for down-tube so why not STI? Bar ends can break in a 0 MPH fall over. Good tire choice but being of similar bodily dimensions you can get away with

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet upcoming build

2012-12-18 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Kelly: late to the table, but the SON should not make any material difference in your paceline. I *think* I can tell the difference between the Shimano DH D72 on the Fargo when it is on and when it is off, at least when I am grunting along on dirt with the very heavy Big Apple wheelset and am

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet upcoming build

2012-12-18 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I ordered a BM Luxos dyno light that should come before year end. Unfortunately I snapped my IQ Cyo off the mount in a minor spill :(. Well, the new light has a wider beam and more illumination, so I'm very hopeful that it will do everything I want. It might not be as good jewelry though :).

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet upcoming build

2012-12-18 Thread Alex Moll
Hi Toshi, Does your Cyo still work? I want to try to put one inside an old French headlight housing, so if you just snapped off the mount, I'd be interested in buying it from you. Cheers, Alex On Tuesday, December 18, 2012 3:38:12 PM UTC-8, ttoshi wrote: I ordered a BM Luxos dyno light that

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet upcoming build

2012-12-18 Thread Kelly
Patrick I ended up,ordering a SON Delux. Tonight I put the SP PV-8 on and did a quick mounting of the super nova version 2 with the brighter 3 led tail light. I didn't feel any drag there either and at was after a ride on a Phil front before the switch. The PV-8 has been a plesant

[RBW] Rambouillet upcoming build

2012-12-17 Thread Kelly
I have a new frame arriving today, the build I'm thinking about is below. My questions / quest for others opinions would be this. I'm building this as a club ride bike and or even good weather event bike for things like 3 State 3 Mountain Challenge. I'm 6'5 and 225 to 235 pounds depending