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

2016-08-09 Thread René Sterental
Thanks Jack! The rear hub is a White Industries T11; the skewer is Paul's: https://paulcomp.com/shop/components/quick-release-skewers/ I like them and they look good, don't they? You can get them in silver, black or Rasta as well. René On Tue, Aug 9, 2016 at 9:53 AM, Jack K

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

2016-08-09 Thread Jack K
Rene', Definitely a thoughtfully designed and well proportioned machine. Very nice indeed! What is the rear hub and rear skewer? The skewer in particular I don't recognize. Cheers and safe riding! -Jack Raleigh, NC On Monday, August 8, 2016 at 9:03:54 PM UTC-4, René wrote: > > Thanks Ryan.

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

2016-08-08 Thread René Sterental
Thanks Ryan. On Monday, August 8, 2016, Ryan Fleming wrote: > That is a very handsome machine , Rene...those Steve Rex bikes are > beauties, and you both have an excellent eye for detail. I hope you ride > many happy miles on your new custom! > > On Sunday,

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

2016-08-08 Thread Ryan Fleming
That is a very handsome machine , Rene...those Steve Rex bikes are beauties, and you both have an excellent eye for detail. I hope you ride many happy miles on your new custom! On Sunday, August 7, 2016 at 8:32:25 PM UTC-5, René wrote: > > Thanks for your comments Doug. > > I agree, Steve is

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

2016-08-07 Thread René Sterental
Thanks for your comments Doug. I agree, Steve is a master at his craft. I didn't want a full rear rack for this bike; in fact, I initially only wanted the front small rack, but when he showed me his racks, I just couldn't let the opportunity pass. They give the bike such a distinct look and

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

2016-08-07 Thread dougP
Rene: Following your evolution thru bikes over the last couple of years (??) has been interesting. You have a knack for defining subtle differences in understandable terms. This no doubt was key in your communications with Steve Rex. My wager is that when complete the bike will be

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

2016-08-07 Thread René Sterental
 On Sunday, August 7, 2016, Patrick Moore wrote: > 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

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

2016-08-07 Thread 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch
> > I am excited for you! Great bike, great storybeautiful photos > The rear rack is brilliant. You have me dreaming of a new bike.. > Congrats on the weight loss. I lost seventy one lbs. (from my heaviest) > and have kept it off. It was too hard on my joints and back.

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

2016-08-06 Thread René Sterental
Thank you all for your comments. I'm glad you've also enjoyed the story. Now, I'll be counting the days until September 5 and riding my Atlantis a lot! René On Saturday, August 6, 2016, Jeremy Tavan wrote: > I really love the design and construction of the racks in

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

2016-08-06 Thread 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch
Beautiful bike!! Love the color you chose and the proportions and craftsmanship are superb! Congrats!! On Friday, August 5, 2016 at 10:59:03 AM UTC-5, René wrote: > > Hi all, > > The day has arrived. I'm driving to Sacramento later this morning to pick > up my custom low trail 650b lugged

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

2016-08-05 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Anybody who's in or goes to Sac, I'd suggest you get to know Addison at Addison's Bicycle Reparium. Quirky, funky, hip, independent, vintage, beater, Riv-oriented, BQ-oriented coolness. https://www.facebook.com/bicyclerepairium/ https://www.google.com/#q=addison%27s+bicycle+reparium ~pb

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

2016-08-05 Thread Jon in central Colorado
You're teasing us :) On Friday, August 5, 2016 at 9:59:03 AM UTC-6, René 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

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

2016-08-05 Thread Jim M.
On Friday, August 5, 2016 at 10:02:38 AM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I'd love to see it. Who's the builder? Sacramento lugged bike builder -- gotta be Steve Rex. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this