> That's funny. Not sure the Wilbury could be characterized as > "understated" with the over-the-top lugs. And have you forgotten > Speedblends, tweed mudflaps, and the RR article about running one's > bike up hills whilst wearing a Sherlock Holmes hat?
All good points. Somehow he seems to draw the line on real fat tires though. Wonder why? On Jan 12, 9:48 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery <[email protected]> wrote: > "Although I think GP has somewhat more understated taste. " > > That's funny. Not sure the Wilbury could be characterized as > "understated" with the over-the-top lugs. And have you forgotten > Speedblends, tweed mudflaps, and the RR article about running one's > bike up hills whilst wearing a Sherlock Holmes hat? > > On Jan 12, 8:19 am, JoelMatthews <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > I agree that the Riv mixtes are pretty, but they really missed the > > > boat by not building in clearance for the 2.3" neo-moto. How badass > > > would that be! > > > Yeah. Maybe even in cream if available. Although I think GP has > > somewhat more understated taste. > > > As of 8:14 a.m. CST, the bidding is now over $1k. The original bidder > > is no longer in the lead. Will the OB come back to claim the day? Or > > was the OB a dreamer like some of us - actually dissapointed an > > unbuilt Wilbury with JB paint is heading for the higher prices? > > > On Jan 11, 8:57 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery <[email protected]> > > wrote: > > > > I agree that the Riv mixtes are pretty, but they really missed the > > > boat by not building in clearance for the 2.3" neo-moto. How badass > > > would that be! > > > > On Jan 11, 8:52 pm, JoelMatthews <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > See, that is what I was thinking Dick. Meant no slight to riders > > > > older than I. Indeed, I am sure a good number of them could drop and > > > > out haul me. But I have seen what an unfortunate injury or arthritis > > > > can do to your ability to throw a leg over the saddle. > > > > > Good to hear the rehab is coming along so well. I can only hope I > > > > remain so committed to riding. > > > > > On Jan 11, 8:10 pm, Dick Gilpin <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > Joel, you're right - "You never know when an accident or disease or > > > > > something could come along." I'm 64, and have ridden a Wilbury for a > > > > > number > > > > > of miles. Three and a half years ago I was involved in a freak > > > > > accident in > > > > > which I fell off a ravine and shattered my shoulder and pelvis. Three > > > > > surgeries later I now have a new hip, but the nerve in my left leg is > > > > > hosed > > > > > up and I'm left with a leg that feels numb all the time and a foot > > > > > with > > > > > limited control. I also wear an orthotic device to keep my foot from > > > > > dropping. I've loved riding bikes, and I didn't want the accident to > > > > > stop > > > > > me from riding. I bought a Wilbury because it was very difficult for > > > > > me to > > > > > swing my leg over the top tube. The Wilbury is a fine riding bike, > > > > > and it's > > > > > served its purpose well. Now that my leg has gotten stronger I'm > > > > > able to > > > > > ride my other nice bikes, but starting off is still a bit of a > > > > > challenge. > > > > > Today I start off my rides with my bike next to a curb - it makes the > > > > > top > > > > > tube about 6-8 inches lower which makes taking off a lot easier. I > > > > > gave my > > > > > daughter my Wilbury, but at times I miss the ride of that beautiful > > > > > bike. > > > > > > Dick > > > > > Dick Gilpin > > > > > 924 Kristen Road > > > > > Derby, Ks 67037 > > > > > [email protected] > > > > > [email protected]http://members.cox.net/dgilpin > > > > > > > From: JoelMatthews <[email protected]> > > > > > > Reply-To: <[email protected]> > > > > > > Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:22:39 -0800 (PST) > > > > > > To: RBW Owners Bunch <[email protected]> > > > > > > Subject: [RBW] Re: Wilbury F/F on ebay > > > > > > >> How old are you, anyway? I'm 67 and I have plenty of range of > > > > > >> motion > > > > > >> for a diamond frame. So, too, did Ernest Csuka in his 80s. There > > > > > >> are > > > > > >> ways of mounting and dismounting that don't require the > > > > > >> flexibility and > > > > > >> agility of a rope-dancer, you know. > > > > > > > Mid-40s. > > > > > > > When my dad retired from his medical practice in his late 60s he > > > > > > started restoring houses with my younger brother. So it is possible > > > > > > genetics favor me. But you never know when an accident or disease > > > > > > or > > > > > > something could come along. > > > > > > > For less than one thousand, a lovely JB painted Wilbury would be > > > > > > nice > > > > > > insurance. Any more than that, I am fine taking a chance on keeping > > > > > > my diamond frames. > > > > > > > On Jan 11, 4:22 pm, Steve Palincsar <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > >> On Mon, 2010-01-11 at 12:42 -0800, JoelMatthews wrote: > > > > > >>> I was watching it under a theory that perhaps 15 years from now my > > > > > >>> range of motion may decrease to the point where I would want a > > > > > >>> Mixte. > > > > > > >> How old are you, anyway? I'm 67 and I have plenty of range of > > > > > >> motion > > > > > >> for a diamond frame. So, too, did Ernest Csuka in his 80s. There > > > > > >> are > > > > > >> ways of mounting and dismounting that don't require the > > > > > >> flexibility and > > > > > >> agility of a rope-dancer, you know. > > > > > > -- > > > > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > > > > > > Groups "RBW > > > > > > Owners Bunch" group. > > > > > > To post to this group, send email to > > > > > > [email protected]. > > > > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > > > > > [email protected]. > > > > > > For more options, visit this group at > > > > > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.-Hidequoted > > > > > >text - > > > > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text -
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