[RBW] WTB/looking for intel: Kelly TakeOff mounts

2021-09-17 Thread Eric M Cardella
Anyone holding on to a set of Kelly TakeOff mounts, or something comparable? I’m building a drop bar bike for my spouse, who is adamant about not using bar end shifters. I already have a set of short reach brake levers for her wee hands. Now I just need a way to mount shifters inboard of the hoo

[RBW] Re: Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

2021-09-17 Thread max.c....@gmail.com
Paul, I may be interested in that Puch...how much time left do you have with it? :) On Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 1:41:42 PM UTC-5 Paul in Dallas wrote: > > I recently let a 1986 Schwinn Passage go to a new owner after enjoying a > lot for around 3 years. > > The only reason I did sell it

Re: [RBW] Re: Not selling more bikes that need to be shipped

2021-09-17 Thread lconley
Darn, now I have to Google Ken Rogers Racing Trike. Laing On Friday, September 17, 2021 at 3:28:20 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > Oh, forgot, this isn't the iBoblist. The *'s are a not-entirely-serious > (but not-entirely facetious, either) snipe at the iBoblist moderators who > many years ag

Re: [RBW] Re: Not selling more bikes that need to be shipped

2021-09-17 Thread Patrick Moore
Oh, forgot, this isn't the iBoblist. The *'s are a not-entirely-serious (but not-entirely facetious, either) snipe at the iBoblist moderators who many years ago judged the trike to be off-topic! On Fri, Sep 17, 2021 at 1:25 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > ...Ken Rogers R*c*ng Tr*k*. > -- You receive

Re: [RBW] Re: Not selling more bikes that need to be shipped

2021-09-17 Thread Patrick Moore
FWIW, I've had several bikes and frames other pedaled contraptions packed and shipped by LBS's with no problems. I'm known at these shops, and these are premium shops, for what that's worth. They've shipped regular bikes, frames, a Dahon, and -- by another shop -- a 58 cm c-c Ken Rogers R*c*ng Tr*

[RBW] Re: Not selling more bikes that need to be shipped

2021-09-17 Thread Joe Bernard
Andy references a point that I've mentioned to buyers but forgot to include here: careful retrieval of the bike from the box. Its stupid-easy to screw up a very carefully packed bicycle if you're not paying attention to where everything is and how it's attached as you start pulling, so I send pi

Re: [RBW] Re: September 10 Blahg, drive train gearing development

2021-09-17 Thread Patrick Moore
Speaking of drivetrains simple, complex, electric, and manual: I got the TC (2 speed fixed, direct and 0.8654 ratios). It's much heavier than the already portly TC: 940 g sans cog, spacers, washers, etc, versus 640 for the TC. I think they use a dual epicyclic compared to the simple epicyclic of th

[RBW] Re: Not selling more bikes that need to be shipped

2021-09-17 Thread spencer robinson
Matt Beecher is on the same wavelength as me… On the occasions that I have sold a bike to someone long distance, the agreement I made with the buyer is that I will not ship it…if the buyer still wants the bike, I give them a few local bike shops and they can make their own deal with the shop. I

[RBW] Re: September 10 Blahg, drive train gearing development

2021-09-17 Thread dougP
Keith: You might want to look up "Nomad's Trails" on youtube. It's a couple from Finland who set out to around the world & start by crossing Europe, then turning down the west coast of Africa, before having to stop due to the virus restrictions. They had enough troubles with their conventiona

Re: [RBW] Re: Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

2021-09-17 Thread Mathieu Brown
I was waiting for that Waterloo Wi v Waterford Wi correction Paul - no worries. Much more importantly is to highlight the build quality concern. MATHIEU BROWN On Fri, Sep 17, 2021 at 10:55 AM Paul Brodek wrote: > Combining a few threads/thoughts here... > > Sorry to be That Guy, but I think

[RBW] FS: Handlebars - Nitto Dream & Orgin8 Gary II

2021-09-17 Thread J Schwartz
*(1) Nitto "Mark's Dream Bar" M176 from Rivendell - 46cm, heat treated, excellent condition ...almost as new* These are the rare Heat Treated 46cm version from Rivendell. From what I can tell, these are now only available in 40,42 and 44 sizes and not HT Bought these from Rivendell

[RBW] Re: Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

2021-09-17 Thread 'upyou...@yahoo.com' via RBW Owners Bunch
I'm not sure why I even clicked on this thread but I did and when I saw Specialized Sequoias mentioned, it caught my eye. I have one and it's been my main bike since 2004. Now I am the proud owner of a Riv Platypus and basically went from 23mm tires to 48mm tires. I don't know if I can ever

[RBW] WTB: Italian 3 speed freewheel and a 1950 Italian crankset

2021-09-17 Thread Matt Beecher
I'm looking for the following, for two different projects. 1. I am looking for a 3-speed Italian thread freewheel. 16-18-20, 18-20-22, or thereabouts. This is going onto a slightly modernized wheelset, with modern rims, but old hubs. 2. I need an Italian crankset from about 1950 for a mys

[RBW] Re: Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

2021-09-17 Thread Craig Montgomery
Damn bikes are like leeches aren't they? Craig in Tucson On Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 1:56:22 PM UTC-7 Ryan wrote: > Craig, if you're asking yourself whether you should sell it, I think > you'll regret it, just because you have so much history with it.(Why I > can't part with my old PX-

[RBW] Re: Not selling more bikes that need to be shipped

2021-09-17 Thread Matt Beecher
I don't blame anyone for not being willing to ship. I have my own hesitations and they have not worked out well when I tried in the past. I've certainly appreciated that others have shipped to me though...or in one case, drove from a couple states away to deliver a bike to my house. I think

[RBW] FS: Lightly used (-200 miles) pair of Soma Cazaderos 650B x 50

2021-09-17 Thread Alex K
$80 shipped CONUS. Gonna splurge on the Juniper ridges. acksf78 and gmail -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@goog

[RBW] Re: Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

2021-09-17 Thread Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA
I should know by now to highlight the "death fork" in every thread that mentions my 614. My bad. Sounds like I should bite the bullet and replace it before I kill anyone should I sell it. Marty On Friday, September 17, 2021 at 12:15:13 PM UTC-4 Paul Brodek wrote: > There are literally tons of

[RBW] Re: Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

2021-09-17 Thread Paul Brodek
There are literally tons of candidates out there. I'm old and graying, and so understand the literal meaning of "tons." Heck, just amongst us ibobers we could likely dig out the 400-500 excess 4lb~5lb frames we'd need to make a ton. Maybe not all your size. I won't get into details here since I

Re: [RBW] Re: Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

2021-09-17 Thread Paul Brodek
Combining a few threads/thoughts here... Sorry to be That Guy, but I think we're talking about Water_loo_ Treks, not Water_ford_ Treks. Both have Water in them, but Waterford is a completely different builder. And being That Guy yet again, just a reminder that there was a run of early-'80s Tr

[RBW] FT/FS: Cazadero 700/42

2021-09-17 Thread Adam
Hi all, I'm looking to trade--or sell--some lightly used 700/42 Cazaderos. Probably ridden between 200-300 miles, good condition. I'd trade for something that's around 50mm, such as any of the G-ones (I haven't sorted through the different versions), 50mm Cazaderos, or something less knobby.

[RBW] Re: Not selling more bikes that need to be shipped

2021-09-17 Thread ascpgh
I think that it behooves seller/packer/shipper to make use of the easily videoed condition of the bike, the degree of protections employed and the intact exterior of packaging when shipping as part of a transaction. Likewise, as a receiver/buyer/unpacker, there is a powerful bit of proof that i

[RBW] Re: Frank Jones for sale 59cm

2021-09-17 Thread twowheeledtexan
Thanks for all the interest, the bike is sold! On Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 2:43:32 PM UTC-5 A. Douglas M. wrote: > What are the odds that two Aarons from Texas are selling Frank Jones’ at > the same time? > > Good luck with your sale! > > Other Aaron in El Paso > > On Sunday, September 12,

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell SimipleOne

2021-09-17 Thread Doug H.
SOLD On Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 6:31:00 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > Sale pending... > > On Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 6:43:56 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > >> I'm in need of gears so am letting go of my 56 cm SimpleOne. Details: >> 56 cm frame (32 inch standover) >> Sugino Crankset with 3

[RBW] Re: Not selling more bikes that need to be shipped

2021-09-17 Thread maxcr
Thank you all for your comments - it's clear that I'm not alone. I guess the decision is whether to try out self-packing or sell locally. Max On Friday, September 17, 2021 at 8:22:32 AM UTC-4 lconley wrote: > I agree that to do it right, you have to do it yourself, IF you have the > skills - I

[RBW] Re: Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

2021-09-17 Thread Yankeebird
Wow so many sweet looking bikes and so many great ideas... this thread is paying off in spades and has definitely broadened my eye. Lovely. That Mercian is a heartstopper. Wowzer. I couldn't do it. I'm not worthy. You should keep her, for sure. Martie, what's the size of that Trek 614... 22.5"

[RBW] Re: Not selling more bikes that need to be shipped

2021-09-17 Thread lconley
I agree that to do it right, you have to do it yourself, IF you have the skills - If you don't work on your own bike, you probably shouldn't ship the bike yourself either. I had a bike packed and shipped by a well known national chain bike shop and it arrived with minor damage. No problem with

[RBW] Re: Not selling more bikes that need to be shipped

2021-09-17 Thread Ed Carolipio
For me, I've never trusted another person to pack a bike I'm selling since I figure they're not on the hook if something goes wrong. I've packed and shipped several completes and frames, and so far (knock on wood) never had a buyer complain. I'm not a pro by any means: I'm slow, I use far too m