Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne Build

2011-08-15 Thread Brother Beaker
I actually discussed this Friday. I think I am going to set it up, but I expect that I will get used to and leave on one bar for most of the time. Thanks to all for the comments and suggestions. I may have to re-think the tires. I had 28's on the Ram and was hesitant to take too large a jump

[RBW] Sam Hillborne Build

2011-08-14 Thread Brother Beaker
After the untimely demise of my Rambouillet, I have decided that the way to go is with a SH. I am fortunate that my LBS has both a 60 cm orange frame and a builder who actually worked for RBW. I am having a great time contemplating that build and Shawn has offered to let me essentially test ride

[RBW] Re: Visit and ride at RBW

2011-07-31 Thread Brother Beaker
I'll bite. What is a 2480? (And, yes, I tried google first) On Jul 31, 1:47 pm, EastBayGuy wrote: > I am in for an S240 in September. Doing an 2480 in 2 weeks up to Mt D. > > Dustin G > > WC Ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

[RBW] Re: Looking for a 62cm Rambouillet

2011-07-26 Thread Brother Beaker
bike is an even trade for the old. My fear is getting a new frame and discovering that it does not replicate the Ram for my riding habits and style. And he is alive. I told him that means that he never again has to wonder if I love him. On Jul 26, 4:49 am, Michael Hechmer wrote: > Brother B

[RBW] Re: Looking for a 62cm Rambouillet

2011-07-26 Thread Brother Beaker
Thanks for the referral, but he apparently parted the bike out when he couldn't get his price for the full build. On Jul 26, 1:40 am, Joe Bernard wrote: > There's an orange 62 that's been haunting Craigslist and EBay for quite a > while. Search "Rivendell jaxed". -- You received this message b

[RBW] Looking for a 62cm Rambouillet

2011-07-25 Thread Brother Beaker
I have, until a week ago, been the proud and happy owner of a 62 cm, blue Rambouillet, which I bought about 10 years ago and tweaked slowly, most recently adding a Nitto rear rack for two Swiss Army ammo panniers. And, then, the 17-year-old brain of my son decided that if you take the bike off the