[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Soba handlebar in 46cm

2010-10-11 Thread Bob H.
Found one. Thanks! Bob On Oct 10, 9:46 am, "Bob H." wrote: > Looking for a 46cm Nitto Soba handlebar. Might be a longshot, but > please respond off list if you have one you'd part with. > > Bob H. > Knoxville, TN -- You received this message because you are s

[RBW] Re: Lights

2010-10-10 Thread Bob H.
27;t say enough about how versatile this light is, for a battery powered light (it works great as a helmet light too). Bob H. Knoxville, TN. On Oct 5, 10:39 am, "opa...@gmail.com" wrote: > For those of you that are replying - do any of you use a Wald front > basket with your light?  

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Soba handlebar in 46cm

2010-10-10 Thread Bob H.
Looking for a 46cm Nitto Soba handlebar. Might be a longshot, but please respond off list if you have one you'd part with. Bob H. Knoxville, TN -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send emai

[RBW] Re: STI 10 speed with 24-34 as low

2010-04-25 Thread Bob H.
I've done 26t on the low end using ultegra 10sp triple cranks and sti levers (other rings stock for a 52-39-26). Had to put on a chainwatcher, as it would dump the chain about half the time, but otherwise with the watcher on, it works flawlessly. YMMV. Bob H. Knoxville TN On Apr 25, 1:

[RBW] Re: Brifter-friendly triples?

2010-04-10 Thread Bob H.
. Bob H. Knoxville, TN On Apr 8, 1:05 pm, "M. Chandler" wrote: > Shimano's road triples are too tall for my needs, so I'm wondering if > there are brifter-friendly cranks in the 26/36/46 range out there. > I've got a Sugino XD triple that's 24/36/48, but the

[RBW] Re: front bag with bar-end shifters?

2010-04-03 Thread Bob H.
nd if done properly you can keep the cables out of the way of those two "back" pockets that face you on the bag. Bob H. Knoxville, TN On Mar 30, 11:21 pm, LF wrote: > I'm upgrading a 61cm Riv Custom from 9-speed brifters to 7-speed > friction shifting.  Plan to set it up

[RBW] Re: Quickbeams on Ebay

2009-09-14 Thread Bob H.
Correction... my QB is a 66 (duh.) On Sep 14, 9:26 am, "Bob H." wrote: > Price is relevant... how many 68cm frames do you run across? I > sympathize, as I tend to be just outside the "stock" frame range as > well. In the end it's worth what it's worth to

[RBW] Re: Quickbeams on Ebay

2009-09-14 Thread Bob H.
can do this for you $25-40. My QB is a 65, I find it to be pretty nimble, but stable. Seems to have that standard "sport/road" feel to it. Bob H. Knoxville TN On Sep 13, 10:12 pm, ed k wrote: > Well I've been eyeballing the 68 frame - can somebody answer some questions? >

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder.

2009-09-09 Thread Bob H.
t night. It hauls a kiddo trailer just fine. I can put in bigger tires for light dirt. It is sturdy enough for light 1-2 day camping trips. If I had to keep one, this would probably be it... Bob H. Knoxville TN On Sep 6, 11:27 pm, JL wrote: > I have always had a difficult time owning just one

[RBW] Re: Brooks Upgrade Service

2009-08-14 Thread Bob H.
spend less time out of the saddle (unless climbing), so this is a testament to the comfort. It's made me think about having the same done to other Brooks I own. Bob H. Knoxville TN On Aug 13, 3:05 am, Todd Olsen wrote: > has anyone had any experience with the Brooks Upgrade Service off

[RBW] Re: Light touring and Hilsens

2009-06-28 Thread Bob H.
ing. That being said, my Hilsen doesn't have the third set of water bottle brazes nor the slick new fork crown. Bob H. Knoxville TN On Jun 28, 9:41 am, Bruce wrote: > Since when can you order heftier tubing on a Hilsen? Like the Rom, Ram, Luki, > Beam, and new Taiwan projects, I thoug

[RBW] Re: Light touring and Hilsens

2009-06-28 Thread Bob H.
hand. The silver brakes will do just fine. I've used them on screaming descents, after hours and hours of rain. Anyone should be cautious anytime you're headed downhill at high speeds carrying a load. Have fun with it! Bob H. Knoxville TN On Jun 26, 7:34 pm, Mike wrote: > So I'm cu

[RBW] FS: Phil "riv hub" 32 hole velocity aerohead wheelset w/ IRD 7sp freewheel

2009-04-06 Thread Bob H.
happy for $450 shipped in the continental 48. I'll toss in a set of VERY lightly used (less than 250 miles) Pasela folding tour guard 28mm tires for an additional $25. Bob H. Knoxville, TN --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribe

[RBW] FS: Phil "riv hub" wheelset

2008-11-26 Thread Bob H.
(or even needed truing) with any of this builder's wheels. They can go to a new home and make your Homer happy for $490 shipped in the continental 48. Bob H. Knoxville, TN --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google