[RBW] Re: Albatross bars

2009-03-08 Thread Dead Mike
I do the same thing with angling the bars slightly downward to give myself a more natural wrist position. I've never felt slower on my upright, but I also haven't felt more comfortable, either. On Mar 8, 10:14 am, beth h wrote: > You don't say what you switched from (I'll assume drops). When I >

[RBW] Re: Budget 650b Wheelset

2009-03-02 Thread Dead Mike
That's true and like many things Riv, its probably higher quality than some of the stuff I've already been riding on. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group,

[RBW] Budget 650b Wheelset

2009-03-02 Thread Dead Mike
I'm finally in the process of building up a Protovelo I got last summer. (Got in an accident, have been sidelined for months, long, boring story) Anyway, I'd like to get some opinions on this wheelset. I'm a bigger guy (about 250lbs) and probably not dropping much anytime soon. (too many good BBQ

[RBW] Re: Thanks to the RBW Owners Bunch

2008-12-25 Thread Dead Mike
Here, here. And a special thanks to all who've welcomed us newbies over the year. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googleg

[RBW] Re: WTT: Bleriot for Quickbeam (complete bike)

2008-12-10 Thread Dead Mike
Ah, the luck. This is the exact trade I was looking for this summer. It's all about timing... On Nov 24, 5:06 pm, "Gino Zahnd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Folks, > > I know it's a long shot, but I figured I'd throw it out there. > > I have a lot of overlap between my Saluki and Bleriot, so I'

[RBW] Re: Looking for sprung Brooks saddle riders feedback

2008-09-08 Thread Dead Mike
Here, here to the Champion Flyer. I got one in aged honey brown and it's amazing. I was riding a honey brown b-17 for a while and feared the "break-in" period. I got the Flyer a month or so ago and haven't looked back. The best part is leaving my cycling shorts and home and going out for a jaunt

[RBW] Re: FS Quickbeam 58

2008-09-07 Thread Dead Mike
THE QB IS OFFICIALLY SOLD. Thanks to everyone who had interest, but this bike is making it's way to the west coast as we speak. All the best to it's new owner and may they have some fine adventures. Mike On Sep 5, 1:34 pm, Dead Mike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Holy smokes.