Re: [RBW] FS: Two large Sackville Shopsacks

2024-12-14 Thread D D
Evening. PM sent. Dustin in VAOn Dec 14, 2024, at 5:27 PM, Julian Westerhout wrote:For sale are two large Shopville Shopsacks. One Tan, One Grey. Both are in good used condition with a few minimal marking from use. The tan one has seen less use, the grey one has the internal pocket , the tan does

Re: [RBW] “Best practices” for selling bicycles online without getting hoodwinked?

2024-11-27 Thread D D
Liz, Check out BikeFlights.   https://www.bikeflights.com/You drop the bike off at a reputable bike shop and inform the buyer.  You can of course instruct the bike shop not to send the bike until they get approval from you, once you have the funds.  The buyer benefits by being able to call a shop a

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone selling recent/old BQ issues?

2024-11-23 Thread D D
Uff.  Sent to early.  Eric:  I, too, missed out on the saddle, but happy to share custody of this collection. Reach out anytime you are headed towards Richmond and we can figure it out. Paul:  Thanks for curating the collection and attempting to diplomatically relinquish it to the community!  Dusti

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone selling recent/old BQ issues?

2024-11-23 Thread D D
Absolutely! Eric:  I, too, missed out on the saddle. But I’m happy to On Nov 23, 2024, at 12:50 PM, 'Paul Germain' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: So sorry Eric. I should have run it by you, but the whole thing began sort of organically. It's going to a fellow who bought Ian's old Atlantis a

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone selling recent/old BQ issues?

2024-11-22 Thread D D
Paul, I’ll send you a PM. About a local arrangement. Thanks Dustin in VA. On Nov 22, 2024, at 5:25 PM, 'Paul Germain' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: Thank you Ian. I appreciate that info.Paul Germain On

Re: [RBW] FS: Fall Liquidation

2024-11-07 Thread D D
Evening. PM sent about the B17. Thanks. Dustin in VA. On Nov 7, 2024, at 5:07 PM, Corwin Zechar wrote:This is a fraction of the stuff I have to sell. Selling stuff here is like drinking from a fire hose. Please excuse the cross posting to RBW and iBOB lists.Brooks B17 Special Saddle - HoneyThis s

Re: [RBW] Fall Photos 2024

2024-10-24 Thread D D
Nice work with the foliage matching the bike, Kyle! I’ll second Brian’s request for more details on the AR. Dustin in VA > On Oct 24, 2024, at 7:49 AM, Brian Turner wrote: > Lovely AR, Kyle! Can you tell us more about those distinguished battle scars? > > Brian > Lex KY > > -- > You rece

Re: [RBW] Re: First post - several questions (pbh/height, 650b vs 700, chainstay, etc)

2024-10-06 Thread D D
Great post, Andy. Appreciate you taking the time to write out your evolution in cycling. I’m encouraged that you have landed on two bikes (Rambo and the randonneur) that continue to exceed expectations. It’s also instructive to hear about the many bikes you tried and passed on. For those of us who

Re: [RBW] Re: Show me your Riv with Bullmoose bars

2024-06-20 Thread D D
Mackenzy,What a useful looking mixte.  A few follow up questions for curious minds:  Cable routing?  Is your rear brake cable wound up in your basketless basket net?  What is that mount your have strapped to your swoopy top tube?  I see two rings up front, are you finger shifting the front or jus

Re: [RBW] Summer off-road riding

2024-06-13 Thread D D
Danielle, I can’t think of a better complement for a bike ride than “I felt seven again”.  Your reconfiguration makes me want to reconsider my devotion to N = 1 bike. And matching orange bikes with your boy is quite special. Thanks for sharing, Dustin in VAOn Jun 13, 2024, at 4:57 PM, danielle da c

Re: [RBW] Re: parts clear out (wheel sets, bags, stems, brakes...)

2024-05-23 Thread D D
Sending you a PM about the Noodles. On May 23, 2024, at 11:28 AM, Logan Eiland wrote:Final update with reduced prices and some additional parts fs. Thank you to everyone who grabbed something. Highlighted items still available. Prices do not include shipping from 48103. PHOTOS** I'd be open to t

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: The Willard Bay 200k

2024-04-24 Thread D D
Inspirational and well written. Thanks for the write up. You’ve come a long way since Fort Lee! Keep us posted. D in Central VAOn Apr 24, 2024, at 1:01 PM, Brady Smith wrote:I'd been looking forward to this ride for a long time. I turned 40 in the fall, not long after my dad was diagnosed with le

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 60 cm Quickbeam

2024-01-08 Thread D D
Of course!  There it is as soon as I hit send. On Jan 8, 2024, at 1:43 PM, D D wrote:Hi, Joe. Maybe I missed it, but I didn’t get an attachment with prices. Try again?  Dyno curious Dustin in VAOn Jan 8, 2024, at 1:35 PM, 'joe kelly' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote:UpdateThe ff/hs/bb has

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 60 cm Quickbeam

2024-01-08 Thread D D
Hi, Joe. Maybe I missed it, but I didn’t get an attachment with prices. Try again?  Dyno curious Dustin in VAOn Jan 8, 2024, at 1:35 PM, 'joe kelly' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote:UpdateThe ff/hs/bb has sold along with the crank, the original wheels, post and the 5sp rear wheel. This leaves me with a

Re: [RBW] WTB - Atlantis or Appaloosa 54/55

2023-10-09 Thread D D
Adam, sent you a private message about a 55cm Appaloosa frame, fork, headset and bottom bracket in British, racing green. Dustin in VAOn Oct 9, 2023, at 12:01 PM, Adam Bowen wrote:Does anyone have a atlantis or appo frame that they are looking to sell? 54/55cm. Located in Philly, can travel aroun

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2023

2023-08-18 Thread D D
Matthew, I love these posts!  How do you do it?  I’ve tried the “search all Craigslist” sites that come up with a search. But they don’t show me half of what you find. Well done. Keep it up. Thanks for sharing the wealth. Dustin in VA. On Aug 15, 2023, at 6:54 PM, Matthew Williams wrote:A. HOMER

Re: [RBW] FS: EVERYTHING! Lots of parts and tools

2023-08-04 Thread D D
Hi, AaronCongrats on the sale of the century!   If you have any of the following left, I’ll take it!Nitto Technomic 26x70 150mm min insert Downtube boss covers and barrel adjustersThanksD in VAOn Jul 28, 2023, at 2:27 PM, twowheeledtexan wrote:I'm moving and clearing out a bunch of stuff I've b

Re: [RBW] Ride Reports (PNW and France)

2023-08-04 Thread D D
Kyle, Good looking site. Thanks for sharing DustinOn Aug 4, 2023, at 12:09 PM, Kyle Cotchett wrote:Hey all!I've been messing around with writing some ride reports on my website. For the most part, they are around the Pacific Northwest. My girlfriend and I are taking significant time off work and

Re: [RBW] FS - Red Toyo-built Atlantis frameset, 60cm

2023-08-01 Thread D D
PM sent. And I’m local!  DustinOn Aug 1, 2023, at 6:52 PM, Matthew Williams wrote:Wow, that red is amazing! Does anyone know the paint color/brand or PMS match?On Aug 1, 2023, at 12:55 PM, Joy Begley wrote:Red & cream Toyo-built Rivendell Atlantis 60cm frameset (center of BB to top of TT). Bough

Re: [RBW] Ride (Push) Report: A Tour of Three Valleys

2023-07-30 Thread D D
Always look forward to your ride reports. I laughed out loud at “bowling balls, baby heads, and baseballs”.  Well chosen universal standards. Dustin in VAOn Jul 30, 2023, at 12:08 AM, John Rinker wrote:A five-hour push up a steep, rock-strewn track isn't necessarily what I look for as I pour over

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Road Custom

2023-07-29 Thread D D
David, You aren’t the first to engage this struggle with the photos.  Try clicking on these for some help: Adding photos to Postgroups.google.comPlea for help with photosgroups.google.comDustinOn Jul 28, 2023, at 11:18 PM, David Linden wrote:I am trying to learn how to take and send pictures,, bu

Re: [RBW] DIY Nitto rack hoop

2023-07-24 Thread D D
Jay, Nice tombstone!  Not “kludgy” at all. Thanks for sharing Dustin On Jul 20, 2023, at 11:05 PM, Jay Lonner wrote:For those interested, here’s what I came up with. Bending an aluminum rack stay with an improvised mandrel was easy. Two p-clamps and two daruma fixtures rounded out the hardware, a

Re: [RBW] Tried and liked: Suntour Cyclone pretzel

2023-07-23 Thread D D
Eric,Sorry to hear about your misadventure. Thanks for the photo of the pretzel. Did the photo you originally pulled over to take turn out to be worth it?  Dustin in VAOn Jul 23, 2023, at 3:13 PM, Eric Marth wrote:Hey gang — I was out for a Sunday ride and stopped to take a picture. I rolled to t

Re: [RBW] FS: Atlantis 54.5 (Waterford) in Exceptional Condition

2023-06-23 Thread D D
Link to photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/26804924@N02/2595487883/Beautiful bike. DustinOn Jun 23, 2023, at 1:59 PM, ADH wrote:This is very painful. I purchased my Atlantis in 2008 directly from Grant who specified components. It is in excellent condition. Some of the components are Nitto N

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 54cm like new Mermaid Roadini

2023-06-10 Thread D D
Pretty bike. I can vouch for Ahmed’s responsiveness and forthrightness as a seller. If you aren’t local, his local bike shop is also a pleasure to deal with and will get your bike securely packed and shipped pronto. DustinOn Jun 8, 2023, at 4:49 PM, Ahmed Elgasseir wrote:BUMP. Not sure why I’m ge

Re: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Wiring inside the Fork and Frame?

2023-05-25 Thread D D
Matthew, Thanks for the update with pics. I’m not sure I’m intrepid enough to dive right in, but you make it look do-able. Can’t wait to see pics of the final build. DustinOn May 25, 2023, at 1:24 PM, Matthew Williams wrote:Hi everyone, I thought you'd like an update of my progress.After frying s

Re: [RBW] Introducing the Charlie H Gallop Protovelo

2023-04-24 Thread D D
Jason,Thanks for the update. Looks like a joy to ride. What is that black, rectangular contraption attached to the bottom of your seat tube?  DustinOn Apr 23, 2023, at 11:12 PM, Jason Fuller wrote:Been a little while since this thread was updated - in fact, I sold mine around the time of the last

Re: [RBW] WTB: Nitto Hi-Riser

2023-04-23 Thread D D
Abraham, sent you a PM. Dustin On Apr 23, 2023, at 5:41 PM, abraham nussbaum wrote:Anyone holding a short version of this:https://www.rivbike.com/products/nitto-hiriser-25-4-1-1-8-threadless-stem-16252I am looking for a 60 mm version if you've got one!Thanks,Abraham -- You received this messa

Re: [RBW] Riv Garage Sale hauls

2023-04-17 Thread D D
Definitely keep us posted on your foray into wheel building. Good to know Rich recommends the Schraner book and I’m glad you scored a copy. Thanks for sharing. DustinOn Apr 17, 2023, at 12:04 PM, Keith Paugh wrote:I’d take one of those PDFs if you eventually make them.Your haul looks like the mak

Re: [RBW] Re: 173 v. 178 Crank Arms?

2023-04-17 Thread D D
I’ll second Brendan’s input. I’m also running 178s on a 55cm Appaloosa with 700c wheels in the 2 inch range. No problem with clearance. DustinOn Apr 13, 2023, at 12:55 AM, Mackenzy Albright wrote:I'm 6' 1" give or take with a 89.5pbh. 've ridden 165-180mm cranks. My preference is typically 165-17

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Garage Sale Saturday

2023-03-29 Thread D D
Looks like a great scene. Those of use not able to attend will undoubtedly benefit from the trickle down of solid parts that become available.  DustinOn Mar 25, 2023, at 4:16 PM, iamkeith wrote:Id like to know the story on the orange Rambouillet that is all stripped.  I love to remember that lugg