[RBW] QB on NYT

2009-08-25 Thread William Henderson
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/23/business/smallbusiness/23venture.html?_r=2&ref=business Looks like a cool bag maker as well. I like that some of her bags have purse straps so you can take your bag of stuff with you when you lock up outside. wc. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~

[RBW] S24O video

2009-08-25 Thread Mike
This isn't me or anything, I came across it. Really really cool and I think folks here will appreciate it. The bike is a Salsa Fargo which I would say is similar in spirit to a Bombadil just a little more contemporary. http://vimeo.com/6185689 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Sighting in Austin

2009-08-25 Thread David Estes
Fame!! On Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 5:24 PM, Cycletex wrote: > > Sighted a sweet Quickbeam in this multi-media montage covering the > Social Cycling ATX Thursday night urban ride... > > About a third of the way through: > > http://photoblog.statesman.com/social-cycling-atx > > Wait a minute... Tha

[RBW] Quickbeam Sighting in Austin

2009-08-25 Thread Cycletex
Sighted a sweet Quickbeam in this multi-media montage covering the Social Cycling ATX Thursday night urban ride... About a third of the way through: http://photoblog.statesman.com/social-cycling-atx Wait a minute... That's my quickbeam! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You

[RBW] Re: Fork Re-born in Baltimore

2009-08-25 Thread Doug Van Cleve
Thanks Marty :^) Yet another builder who seems to do nice work that I hadn't heard of... Doug On Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 10:38 AM, Marty wrote: > > Chris Bishop - a Baltimore frame-builder - just let me know that the > replacement fork for the Proteus single is ready to pick up, and took > some

[RBW] Re: Added photos of bikes on RBW site

2009-08-25 Thread doug peterson
Of course I had to check out the Atlantis photos, and noticed something that may be of interest to the rack conscious. Look at the various silver rear racks. The all appear to be Nitto (quite similar construction) BUT have subtle variations. For instance, the one on the 6th photo down is quite

[RBW] Re: Looking to purchase a Rambouillet Frameset

2009-08-25 Thread skpedaler
Ali, et. al., Just wanted to clarify, the blue Ramb. is being offered as a frame only, most parts will be going to the new Riv. frame I am looking into purchasing. Steve On Aug 25, 12:58 pm, Aili wrote: > Yep, saw that. Can't afford a new frame right now. Looks like I've got > a line on one now

[RBW] Re: Added photos of bikes on RBW site

2009-08-25 Thread Esteban
Yea - all those new photos with the white background and hands holding up the bikes are pretty darn sharp. On Aug 25, 9:01 am, Mike wrote: > I noticed that the other day. The 64cm Bombadil with dual front racks > looks interesting and ready to conquer the Great Divide route. > > http://www.rivbi

[RBW] Re: Looking to purchase a Rambouillet Frameset

2009-08-25 Thread Aili
Yep, saw that. Can't afford a new frame right now. Looks like I've got a line on one now so Ryan, you should snatch up Steve's extra one! On Aug 24, 9:05 pm, Rocky B wrote: > Did you try checking the "Frame Specials" area on the Riv > site?http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/frame_specials#pro

[RBW] Re: Baggins Bag Has a New Home

2009-08-25 Thread terryg
Hi Eric! The bag has safely arrived in Chicago, thanks! Terry On Aug 16, 3:44 pm, Eric Norris wrote: > Bagginsis off a new adventure.  Thanks to everyone who responded. > > --Ericwww.wheelsnorth.orgwww.campyonly.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message

[RBW] Re: Looking to purchase a Rambouillet Frameset

2009-08-25 Thread rcnute
Steve, I'm in Seattle too--email coming your way. Ryan rcn...@hotmail.com On Aug 25, 9:39 am, skpedaler wrote: > Aili, > Your timing is good if you are interested in a blue 56 rambouillet. I > have two rams. and have decided to sell one to fund the purchase of a > sam hillborne (want to try 650

[RBW] Re: Looking to purchase a Rambouillet Frameset

2009-08-25 Thread skpedaler
Aili, Your timing is good if you are interested in a blue 56 rambouillet. I have two rams. and have decided to sell one to fund the purchase of a sam hillborne (want to try 650b). This frame is in like new condition, and the bike has very low miles on it. Reply to me with your email if interested

[RBW] Re: standard (long) reach brake questions

2009-08-25 Thread gunnara
Franklyn, look here http://ruedatropical.wordpress.com/2009/01/11/mafac-dia-compe-paul-centerpull-brake-specs/ all the competitions that were made should fit with a reach of 52, i'm not shure which version is being sold. Gunnar On Aug 25, 4:02 pm, franklyn wrote: > Gunnar, > > Do you know the

[RBW] Re: Looking to purchase a Rambouillet Frameset

2009-08-25 Thread JL
I second Rocky's point. As of this morning their website (with the link R provided) shows a green 56cm frameset for $1600. Give them a call and see if it is still in stock. On Aug 24, 9:05 pm, Rocky B wrote: > Did you try checking the "Frame Specials" area on the Riv > site?http://www.rivbik

[RBW] Re: Added photos of bikes on RBW site

2009-08-25 Thread Mike
I noticed that the other day. The 64cm Bombadil with dual front racks looks interesting and ready to conquer the Great Divide route. http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/bicycle_models#product=50-640 On Aug 25, 8:10 am, EricP wrote: > Not sure if anyone has noticed, but it appears there are add

[RBW] Added photos of bikes on RBW site

2009-08-25 Thread EricP
Not sure if anyone has noticed, but it appears there are added (new) photos up for most of the bike models. Staff bikes aren't included, but I-spy'd some new ones in Bomba, Hillborne, Atlantis. Didn't bother to check the rest. (Just changed the title to more accurately reflect what's there. No

[RBW] Re: standard (long) reach brake questions

2009-08-25 Thread franklyn
Gunnar, Do you know the brake reach of these Competition brakes? Franklyn On Aug 25, 4:55 am, gunnara wrote: > Franklyn, > > how about > thesehttp://cgi.ebay.com/Mafac-Competition-Brakes-NOS-Pair-Front-Rear-Brak... > or racers in the small version? Availabilty for the shorter mafacs, > that y

[RBW] Re: standard (long) reach brake questions

2009-08-25 Thread gunnara
Franklyn, how about these http://cgi.ebay.com/Mafac-Competition-Brakes-NOS-Pair-Front-Rear-Brakeset_W0QQitemZ380151450303QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5882cacabf&_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116#ht_861wt_843 or racers in the small version? Availabilty for the shorter mafacs, that you need