[RBW] Re: replacing bearings in Phil "Rivy" FW hub

2011-07-06 Thread Dlbracey
I've had the same problem. I contacted Phil Wood by email and I've pasted the response below. Unfortunately I still couldn't get it to work with these instructions. I just put it back together and kept riding, though I will eventually need to replace the bearings. It has been a few months since

[RBW] Re: NYC Bike Shops

2011-05-06 Thread Dlbracey
Hudson Urban Bikes is an interesting shop - they carry some new bikes and have an interesting selection of used bikes and very reasonable rentals near the west side bike path (nice ride up to GW bridge if you have the time). They don't stock much in the way of accessories, but have a friendly staf

[RBW] Re: NYC Five Boro Tour May 1 - Registration Open

2011-02-03 Thread Dlbracey
I did it last year. It is a fun, easy ride, but I suggest bypassing the start/registration point in Battery Park (you get what you need in the mail) and start uptown near, if not north of canal street. That way you can be in the front of the crowd, but still in the crowd. We started at Leonard S

[RBW] Re: Singlespeed wheelset advice needed

2010-11-03 Thread Dlbracey
eels.com). Same > disclaimer :) > > Good luck! > Lee > > On Nov 3, 8:39 am, Dlbracey wrote: > > > > > > > > > I'm building a commuter bike right now and I need a strong singlespeed > > wheelset for my 225lb self.  I'd like to be able to run 35mm

[RBW] Re: Singlespeed wheelset advice needed

2010-11-03 Thread Dlbracey
; ride well and I've had no problems with them. They have cassette hub, > but you just need some spacers and a cog to make them SS compatible. > > jim m > wc ca > > On Nov 3, 8:39 am, Dlbracey wrote: > > > > > > > > > I'm building a commuter bike r

[RBW] Singlespeed wheelset advice needed

2010-11-03 Thread Dlbracey
I'm building a commuter bike right now and I need a strong singlespeed wheelset for my 225lb self. I'd like to be able to run 35mm tires and I have a limited budget. Basically, I'm looking for a set of Quickbeam wheels, but they don't seem to be available for purchase from riv. I'm considering t

[RBW] FS: Various Road Parts

2010-10-22 Thread Dlbracey
I ended up breaking down the Surly Pacer build that I posted here previously and now I need to sell the remaining parts plus some extra stuff that I accumulated. Almost enough for a complete bike. Most parts are in very good to excellent condition. Email for photos and I'll also post a picasa li

[RBW] Re: FS: Riv-ish 58cm Surly Pacer Club Racer Build

2010-10-14 Thread Dlbracey
TJ, you are correct that some of those parts would be great for the AHH, but the AHH I bought was pretty much complete less drivetrain, saddle, and pedals and I actually have an Ultegra triple drivetrain for the AHH. I wanted to try to sell it complete first because I spent a lot of time picking t

[RBW] FS: Riv-ish 58cm Surly Pacer Club Racer Build

2010-10-12 Thread Dlbracey
I need to sell my Surly Pacer build to fund the build for the new AHH build. Not sure if this is appropriate for posting here, but I figured I'd throw it up before heading to the 'bay or parting it out. I have it posted on NYC Craigslist right now as well. All parts are either new or in almost ne

[RBW] Re: Intro/First Riv - Interior Frame Rust Question

2010-10-06 Thread Dlbracey
Thanks for the responses everyone. Certainly reassuring. I do hope to ride it for the next 25 years. I'll probably go ahead and frame saver it, touch up the paint, and put it back together. Also, an update about getting touch up paint from Waterford - I sent them my serial number and it turns o

[RBW] Intro/First Riv - Interior Frame Rust Question

2010-10-06 Thread Dlbracey
Hi all, I've been reading and enjoying the posts here for a long while, but I haven't done much posting up until this point. I just received my first Riv bike (used AHH, early Waterford frame) and I'm very excited, but I'm also a very fastidious person, perhaps to a fault. I stripped all the par

[RBW] Re: OT: NYC hotels

2010-09-15 Thread Dlbracey
I live in NYC and when my parents come visit they stay at the Washington Square Hotel - http://www.washingtonsquarehotel.com/ - Great location in the Village, very reasonable rates. They sometimes stay at the Gramercy Park Hotel which is expensive, but really cool on the inside and you can borrow