[RBW] FS: 60cm blue Rambouillet, nearly complete

2018-11-21 Thread Comotion001
What year is the bike ? -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to r

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake question...

2016-08-26 Thread Comotion001
e wheel. > > As I told my car mechanic when the brake warning light came on, " Who > needs brakes, they just slow you down!" Every time we head out on the > tandem my sweetheart says, "Are the brakes on? " To which I respond, " No > honey the bike wont go w

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake question...

2016-08-26 Thread Comotion001
Hey Michael, curious what brand tandem you own. I have a 2007 Commotion Speedster with Avid 7 V brake on front and disk on rear. I changed the read disk from BB7 to SPYRE. I also changed out the STI levers (terrible braking) with bar end shifters and TRP brake levers. That certainly improved th

Re: [RBW] Re: Building bicycles in the US

2016-08-21 Thread Comotion001
Good Point ! On Sunday, August 21, 2016 at 6:50:42 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > > On 08/21/2016 04:24 PM, Comotion001 wrote: > > Great article, thanks for sharing. It would be wonderful if the US > > became competitive in manufacturing bicycles. > > Well

[RBW] Re: Building bicycles in the US

2016-08-21 Thread Comotion001
Great article, thanks for sharing. It would be wonderful if the US became competitive in manufacturing bicycles. On Sunday, August 21, 2016 at 12:16:39 AM UTC-4, Curtis wrote: > > Interesting reading. > > http://www.newyorker.com/business/currency/making-bicycles-in-detroit-is-an-uphill-ride > >

Re: [RBW] WTT: My 58 Atlantis for your 61 Atlantis OR 58 Hunqapillar

2016-08-03 Thread Comotion001
Thanks Bill. Sounds like 58 would work me. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this gr

Re: [RBW] WTT: My 58 Atlantis for your 61 Atlantis OR 58 Hunqapillar

2016-08-03 Thread Comotion001
Mark, I'm looking for your current seat height on the Atlantis assuming that if it isn't significantly higher than mine at 76cm than the 58 maybe too small for me as well. I know you are looking to trade. Unfortunately I can't help there but thought if you decide to sell it I maybe interested.

[RBW] WTT: My 58 Atlantis for your 61 Atlantis OR 58 Hunqapillar

2016-08-03 Thread Comotion001
Hey Mark. I would love to have an Atlantis. My seat height is 76cm. What is the SH shown in your pics. I'm assuming the 58 is my size. Thanks Bill -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rec

[RBW] Re: FS: Simple One 62CM frame, new in box.

2015-09-30 Thread Comotion001
Good to see you posting again David. Hope your recovery is coming along well. I crashed back in 2007 and broke my neck and went through extensive surgery and recovery period. It took my wife awhile to get over the trauma of my crash but she did given my love and passion for cycling. I tried to

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

2015-09-19 Thread Comotion001
Curious if decals are still available ? On Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 8:33:17 PM UTC-4, Ted Shwartz wrote: > > I have one of the first run green ones. It was my commuting bike for many > years with lights, fenders, and a big honking saddlebag. > > It's served duty on centuries, > club ride

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

2015-09-17 Thread Comotion001
Hope to have another migrating soon. I have a bike shop lined up that is going to inspect it and then pack / ship if it is as the seller represented. Found the Omnium Bike Shop in Saint Paul, they are very accommodating. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

[RBW] Re: Waterford Paint

2015-09-16 Thread Comotion001
Richard, I own a 1992 Paramount, original owner, built and painted by Waterford, and a 2007 Waterford, both have excellent paint jobs and are holding up well. Bill On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 7:38:34 PM UTC-4, Richard L wrote: > > I've read on several other forums that Waterford paint jo

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

2015-09-16 Thread Comotion001
gt; >> KJ >> >> >> On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 10:02:28 AM UTC-4, Comotion001 wrote: >> >>> WOW, thanks for all the great feedback. It definitely sounds like a must >>> have bike. The bike is on Minneapolis Craigslist. The owner says he >>> pu

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

2015-09-16 Thread Comotion001
d a good LBS I can have the owner take it to for inspection and packaging / shipping ? Thanks again for all the great feedback. I hope it works out. Bill On Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 2:32:34 PM UTC-4, Comotion001 wrote: > > I'm considering purchasing a used Quickbeam and found o

[RBW] Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

2015-09-13 Thread Comotion001
I'm considering purchasing a used Quickbeam and found one my size. I like the fact that I can put wider tires on it than what I'm currently riding. I'm curious about the riding characteristics and would like to hear feedback from other QB owners. Thanks Bill -- You received this message beca

[RBW] Re: MKS sneaker pedal

2015-09-05 Thread Comotion001
Interesting. Thanks for sharing. On Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 10:12:36 PM UTC-4, Edwin W wrote: > > I totally mangled the dustcap when servicing my sneaker pedal a month ago. > But the servicing worked. Then a month later a click returned. The mangled > cap had fallen off. > I googled ar

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58cm Simple1

2015-08-29 Thread Comotion001
do you know what SH range or PBH range a 58 will fit ? -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post

Re: [RBW] Orange Rambouillet at Holmes in Camp Hill PA

2015-08-22 Thread Comotion001
Interesting story. I purchased a new 1983 Trek 720 touring bike that was stolen in 1985. The bike was recovered 15 years later in a pawn shop. The police report was still on file. The components were trashed and the frame was scratched up but still in prefect condition and no rust. It sat in my

[RBW] FS: 52CM Blue and Cream Hillborne - Rivendell Albatross Build

2015-08-20 Thread Comotion001
Not sure how Sam's are measured. Looking for a Riv for my wife. Her saddle height is 69cm. -- 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-bunc

[RBW] Re: FS: 52CM Blue and Cream Hillborne - Rivendell Albatross Build

2015-08-20 Thread Comotion001
I'm looking for a Riv for my wife. Not sure how Sam's are measured given the sloping TT. Her seat height is 69 cm. thanks -- 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, se

[RBW] Second Annual Birthday Ride

2014-08-26 Thread Comotion001
My wife and I did a self supported tour of Vermont in 2011 on our tandem using the Adventure Cycling Green Mtn Loop maps. We stayed in B&Bs each night. Vermont is beautiful and we had a wonderful, memorable tour. We were in great shape after the ride due to all the mountains we climbed. You are

Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for a 61 cm Atlantis

2014-08-23 Thread Comotion001
it's a gorgeous bike! > > ~Hugh > > On Tuesday, August 19, 2014 1:58:48 PM UTC-7, Comotion001 wrote: >> >> Fully loaded for camping about 30lbs. >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for a 61 cm Atlantis

2014-08-19 Thread Comotion001
Fully loaded for camping about 30lbs. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group,

[RBW] Re: Looking for a 61 cm Atlantis

2014-08-15 Thread Comotion001
Thank you David. Yes, I would be very interested. I really like the AHH but unsure of its ability to tour with. Would you mind sending me an email. I don't know how to send you a private msg. Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

RE: [RBW] Looking for a 61 cm Atlantis

2014-08-12 Thread Comotion001
Thanks for the offer. Do you use the Atlantis for general riding or just touring. Curious about how it rides both loaded and unloaded. Do you have the typical Riv build. Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscri