Re: [RBW] Re: Drops vs albatross. Easy to swap or do I need two bikes?

2024-05-02 Thread Brenton Eastman
I've had a Sam for 4 years now. It was my only bike for 3.5 years. I started with drops, then Aherne MAP, then back to drops, then SimWorks Getaround, then... bought a Roadini frame and built it up with Sam's old drops. Swapping got tiresome, and while the Sam was equally great in "fast mode"

[RBW] Re: Scam alert? I'm so confused. Blue Homer in LA? ND?

2024-05-02 Thread Kim H.
@Brenton- I am sorry to hear and see you go through this ordeal. I wish it was not so. The administrator for this RBWOB group is Jim - cyclofi...@gmail.com Your message may take a day or two for him to respond. I hope he can help you. My regards, Kim Hetzel. I got scammed too last year over

[RBW] Re: Scam alert? I'm so confused. Blue Homer in LA? ND?

2024-05-02 Thread Brenton Eastman
The more I think about this the more fired up I get. I've had so many pleasant exchanges here, both transactional and non-transactional, that I feel protective of this group. If no scam is happening, no one will be bummed on me sharing out a phone number and email. I was direct messaged from

[RBW] Scam alert? I'm so confused. Blue Homer in LA? ND?

2024-05-02 Thread Brenton Eastman
Hi. I've been searching for a blue homer in 54.5 for my wife and in my ISO post I was linked to this facebook listing: " @Brenton - If you go FACEBOOK Rivendell Bicycle BUY/SELL/TRADE, there is a blue Homer under the owner's name of *Payton Beargrr*

[RBW] Re: One way to try out a road bike for the Road Curious

2024-05-02 Thread Bill Lindsay
Those of us who did time "in shops" definitely have been imprinted with the stuff that was good at that time It's inescapable... BL "Village Schwinn, Yorba Linda CA" in EC On Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 3:29:30 PM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote: > On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:23:58 PM UTC-5

[RBW] Re: FS: Lots of nice Chrome parts for your builds/projects

2024-05-02 Thread Steve
Msg'd - VO Levers On Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:57:17 PM UTC-4 nca...@gmail.com wrote: > Messaged about the cable hanger :) > > On Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:25:05 PM UTC-4 Drew Fitchette wrote: > >> Hey Everyone! >> >> I recently put together a new build and in going through all the stuff in

[RBW] Re: One way to try out a road bike for the Road Curious

2024-05-02 Thread Ted Durant
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:23:58 PM UTC-5 aeroperf wrote: So I picked up an ’82 Team Fuji. Got it for $150. OMG those gold UKAI rims are worth $150 apiece. Yes, LOVELY bike! (Full disclosure, I worked in a bike shop selling Fuji's in the late 70's, so I have a bias.) Ted Durant

[RBW] Re: FS: Lots of nice Chrome parts for your builds/projects

2024-05-02 Thread Robert Calton
Messaged about the cable hanger :) On Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:25:05 PM UTC-4 Drew Fitchette wrote: > Hey Everyone! > > I recently put together a new build and in going through all the stuff in > my bin I realized I needed to cull through some my reserves/recently > acquired but swapped

[RBW] Re: FS: spring parts bin clean-out

2024-05-02 Thread Brian Turner
Here’s an update on what has sold today, and what is still available. Thanks to everyone for looking! Tubus Nova stainless front lowrider rack = SOLD Nitto FU-82 Periscopa quill stem = SOLD 25.4 clamp, 80mm extension, 22.2 quill, 30 deg. rise, 120 quill length Nitto S65 seatpost (27.2) =

[RBW] FS: Lots of nice Chrome parts for your builds/projects

2024-05-02 Thread Drew Fitchette
Hey Everyone! I recently put together a new build and in going through all the stuff in my bin I realized I needed to cull through some my reserves/recently acquired but swapped gear. Here's what I'm looking to move on to happy new homes, Buyers pay shipping: - *Velo Orange Silver Grand

[RBW] Re: Blue Lug Build Catalog

2024-05-02 Thread Eric Marth
If you're wondering "How do I tastefully build and specify a bike?" this is the *perfect* place to start. They also do a great job with the photographs, some of the best out there. On Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 3:13:45 PM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote: > Oh yeah, this is a gallery I have bookmarked.

[RBW] Re: Blue Lug Build Catalog

2024-05-02 Thread Eric Marth
Oh yeah, this is a gallery I have bookmarked. So many great builds and lots and lots of inspiration. They always nail it, great ideas abound! On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:27:09 AM UTC-4 drewfi...@gmail.com wrote: > Many of you may already be aware of this, but Blue Lug has a nice catalog >

[RBW] Re: FS: spring parts bin clean-out

2024-05-02 Thread Brian Turner
UPDATE: The Nitto S65 post, Soma front rack, Periscopa stem, and Minoura cages are all PENDING currently. On Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 12:43:03 PM UTC-4 Brian Turner wrote: King Cage, gloves, and Berthoud mirror have sold. Nitto Seatpost is pending. Below is the updated list: Tubus Nova

[RBW] Re: WTB: 56 Rambouillet

2024-05-02 Thread Armand Kizirian
https://radbazaar.theradavist.com/listing/Jx8ftHgLf6fDD5slbSeN?category=undefined=undefined On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 1:38:09 PM UTC-7 dylantho...@gmail.com wrote: > Helping out a friend who is looking for a Ram in 56. > > thanks! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: FS: spring parts bin clean-out

2024-05-02 Thread Brian Turner
King Cage, gloves, and Berthoud mirror have sold. Nitto Seatpost is pending. Below is the updated list: Tubus Nova stainless front lowrider rack = $80 Nitto FU-82 Periscopa quill stem = $35 25.4 clamp, 80mm extension, 22.2 quill, 30 deg. rise, 120 quill length Nitto S65 seatpost (27.2) = $40

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58cm Appaloosa Double Top Tube Disc Brake

2024-05-02 Thread eric swain
Sold. On Monday, April 22, 2024 at 10:59:51 AM UTC-7 eric swain wrote: > Bump. > > I'd also part it out. Frame/fork/headset/seat post/front rack/stem $1000. > > On Monday, April 8, 2024 at 4:38:40 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > >> Nice. I find disc-brake retro-equipped Rivendells rather

[RBW] FS: spring parts bin clean-out

2024-05-02 Thread Brian Turner
Hey everyone! Here’s a list of a bunch of things I’m trying to clear out. Send me a private message if you’re interested and we can work out shipping costs. Venmo preferred, but will accept PayPal also. Tubus Nova stainless front lowrider rack = $80 Nitto FU-82 Periscopa quill stem = $35 25.4