[RBW] Re: Atlantis 58cm For Sale on eBay

2009-11-02 Thread Jeff S
I find this odd, too. The seller starts out by saying don't assume a bike fits you even if it is the same manufacturer. While honest and correct, who'd buy it other than folks who have sat on an Atlantis. Interesting. A real beauty, too, that Atlantis. --~--~-~--~~~---

[RBW] Re: New Touring Frames from Bruce Gordon Cycles

2009-11-01 Thread Jeff S
Thanks, Jim...I was not able visit here for a couple of weeks because of work (drat...at least I'm on the bike getting there) and, when here, I appreciate it's relative "purity." You do good work. Jeff --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Tubus rear rack recommendations

2009-10-19 Thread Jeff S
I'm using a Tubus Vega. I got it because it could do some light touring duty plus commuting, if you have the rack eyelits. I got it because of its stiffness (supposed to carry up to 55 lbs). It is stiff and does not add any flex to turns or rough road that I can tell, far different than an old Bl

[RBW] Re: Clipless Pedals

2009-10-13 Thread Jeff S
I gave up Look cleats and shoes maybe 3 years ago, opting for an SPD pedal (xspeed?? the name is worn off the pedal and they are light and great) and touring shoes. I've never been happier. I find the SPD's much easier to clip in and the touring shoe much more useful, especially when I carry my bi