[RBW] Re: FS: vintage XTR stash

2018-08-26 Thread 'Marcus80' via RBW Owners Bunch
I'll take the m910 levers if they are still available.let me know Mark Adey On Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 2:59:31 PM UTC-4, jbu...@gmail.com wrote: > > hi Gang > > It's time to whittle down my stash of vintage XTR -- in my quest to > complete various groups, I've managed to accumulate

[RBW] FS: Very Tall Bilenky Nor'Easter cyclocross 64 cm sloping top tube

2017-03-08 Thread 'Marcus80' via RBW Owners Bunch
Beautiful frame and fork featured on the Bilenky website. See it here http://www.bilenky.com/cross?lightbox=image1ldc . It is still pretty much the samecouldn't be more than a few hundred road miles on it. TA Carmina crank 180mm double chainr

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar in northern VT To try?

2015-07-18 Thread 'Marcus80' via RBW Owners Bunch
I live in Boston and I've got a 62cm if you want to try it out. On Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 10:46:09 AM UTC-4, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > Anybody out there in northern VT with a 58 or 62 Hunq that would let me > give her a test ride? > > I'm btw sizes and would like to make sure the larger Hunq

Re: [RBW] Product placement coup by Riv in Consumer Reports review of Ford Transit Connect van

2014-11-26 Thread 'Marcus80' via RBW Owners Bunch
Not curved chainstays.crank arm optical illusion. On Wednesday, November 26, 2014 8:15:05 PM UTC-5, Christopher Chen wrote: > > Curved chainstays too! :) > > On Wed, Nov 26, 2014 at 5:10 PM, Eric Norris > wrote: > >> A Rivendell with V brakes?! >> >> Eric N >> www.CampyOnly.com >> CampyOnlyGu

[RBW] Re: Hello

2014-08-19 Thread 'Marcus80' via RBW Owners Bunch
Hey Kevin, I've been more of a lurker than a poster, too. I've got a Homer and a Hunqapillar and live in Braintree, Ma. My friends and I are currently fat and slow but are working torwards, well, who knows..but I'll get there with a modicum of style...Mark Adey On Monday, August 18

[RBW] WTT: Basically new vintage brown Brooks B67 for Brooks B17 special.

2014-08-12 Thread 'Marcus80' via RBW Owners Bunch
I also have a WTB SST titanium rails from around 1997 that i used to like but now kills my butt. if you want to trade or deal or whatever, let me know... Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] seems too good to be true/ possibly stolen

2014-08-05 Thread 'Marcus80' via RBW Owners Bunch
This guy has a bunch of bikes for sale if you search for Winchester . I just figured that maybe someone would recognize it. A fire sale would be $1200. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and sto

[RBW] seems too good to be true/ possibly stolen

2014-08-05 Thread 'Marcus80' via RBW Owners Bunch
anyone missing this? http://boston.craigslist.org/search/sss?query=hillborne&sort=rel I know its paranoid, but it seems sketchy. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

[RBW] Re: Gloves that offer sun protection and are comfortable to wear in hot summer weather?

2014-05-03 Thread 'Marcus80' via RBW Owners Bunch
Zack, I've found that I was putting sunscreen on improperly, ie too soon before going out or physical activity. I am dead fair and red haired and spend my summers biking(pretty bad uv exposure) and sailing(horrific uv combined with wind burn). I know its not always convenient but I now use a r

[RBW] Re: Heart's broken, Hunq headbadge fell off.

2014-04-29 Thread 'Marcus80' via RBW Owners Bunch
The head badge on my Homer Hilsen came off right out of the box from Walnut Creek. I affixed it with some stretchy dbl sided tape that someone recommended. I still have 11 pieces left. If you want, I will send you one or two, free of charge. When I found the badge at the bottom of the box, I to

[RBW] SKF Bottom Bracket for Homer Hilsen

2014-04-18 Thread Marcus80
Does anyone know the optimal width for an SKS BB on an AHH running a Sugino triple to a SRAM 9sp on a Phil Wood cassette rear on a standard Dyad? Also, same BB and wheel but on a Hunqapillar with a white industries VBC double? Thanks a lotMark -- You received this message because you are s

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar Fenders.....

2014-04-18 Thread Marcus80
k the same questions myself.Have a good one.Mark On Wednesday, April 16, 2014 12:19:37 AM UTC-4, Marcus80 wrote: > > I have a 62 cm Hunqapillar and am wondering what is the widest non knobby > tire/ fender combo you've had luck with. My tange headset needs replacing >

[RBW] Hunqapillar Fenders.....

2014-04-15 Thread Marcus80
I have a 62 cm Hunqapillar and am wondering what is the widest non knobby tire/ fender combo you've had luck with. My tange headset needs replacing and my feeling is a CK 2Nut unless there is a strong Cane Creek 110 rec. I've got some Rich Lesnik built OC 36h Synergies laced to LX hubs that I'll

[RBW] FS/FT 1983 Bridgestone Sirius 63cm

2014-04-15 Thread Marcus80
://www.flickr.com/photos/marcus80/sets/72157635167232184/. I have the original tires that came with it as well as a pair of sks fenders, never installed. Will consider interesting trades and am located just south of Boston Ma. in Braintree. I originally paid I think $450 during if its lugged I need it phase

[RBW] Hunqapillar touch up paint

2014-04-06 Thread Marcus80
I just bought a new to me Hunqapillar to compliment my Homer Hilsen. Its one of the gray and red models and I was wondering if anyone knows of a close match to the red color. Thanks in advance for you attention. I've been a lurker here for ages and really appreciate all the good info. Mar

[RBW] WTB: Hunqapillar 62cm

2013-08-15 Thread Marcus80
Would love to have a 62cm Hunqapillar to help you finance your next bike project. Anyone interested. Let me know.Thanks for your attention. Mark -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: My new 65 Homer.

2012-10-18 Thread Marcus80
You guys have called me out. I am a little enamored of it. My brother came over the other day with his kids and they all agreed it reminded them of PeeWee's bike. I guess I just needed a feeling of camaraderie from like minded folk. I think, closer to the truth, is that while I was waiting I lo

[RBW] Re: My new 65 Homer.

2012-10-18 Thread Marcus80
at it like a new father. On Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:19:37 PM UTC-4, Ryan wrote: > > How do you like those levers? I paired them with the Velo-Orange Gran Cru > long reach brakes > On Sunday, October 14, 2012 9:23:18 PM UTC-5, Marcus80 wrote: >> >> Jeez, I really s

Re: [RBW] My new 65 Homer.

2012-10-17 Thread Marcus80
Here are some pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/marcus80/ On Tuesday, October 16, 2012 2:30:56 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote: > > Ride the heck out of it, then in a couple of years treat yourself to a > custom paint job! > > On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 5:59 PM, David Verrinder > >

[RBW] My new 65 Homer.

2012-10-15 Thread Marcus80
Jeez, I really sweat the details on this bike, my first new bike since a 1997 Indy Fab Deluxe. I poured over every write up, pic and mention I could find both before, during and after the order. It was all handled by Keven, who was great to talk to. It took 8 or 9 weeks, start to finish, so I ha