[RBW] Re: Bleriot build--bottom bracket and front derailer

2009-05-13 Thread eflayer2
this website would suggest 111 mm bb. remember, supposedly the bb needs to be campy square taper, not shimano or Japanese standard. http://www.ebikestop.com/campagnolo_mirage_compact_crankset_1725mm-84763.php On May 12, 10:19 pm, cm wrote: > I am in the process of getting all the bits together

[RBW] Re: Detail photos of the new Riv Sam Hillborne

2009-05-01 Thread eflayer2
i'm thinking a lugged frameset with sloping top tube is a good GP idea. if for no other reason, to the best of my knowledge, the only other readily available "sloping" lugs come at quite the price from Kirk Pacenti and maybe Waterford. See a Sam in person, you might want one more than ya think.

[RBW] Re: Bleriot paint

2009-05-01 Thread eflayer2
i recently got some of this from an ebay auction: Sally Hansen "Marine Scene", available at Walgreen's and other fine fashion retailers. seems to be really close to correct. On May 1, 6:46 am, Tw Schmidt wrote: > Does anyone know of a good paint match for both the Bleriot blue and Bleriot

[RBW] Re: Visiting RBW

2009-04-30 Thread eflayer2
Can't wait to see RBW in person? Nice people nice stuff...but the place is a few industrial commercial garage-type buildings...so don't get too wrapped up in that idea. Pelican Inn on Muir Beach or taste my favorite IPA at the Rancho Nicasio after you ride to Pt Reyes Station and back. Also, if

[RBW] Re: Bottom bracket and the Bleriot

2009-04-29 Thread eflayer2
I just got finished building my Bleriot. I installed a Sugino 48/34 double on a 110 bb. When the chain was crossed from small ring in front to small cog in rear, the chain would rub on the inside of the large front ring. I know you should not do cross chaining, but that was the case with this in

[RBW] Re: custom color opinion wanted

2009-04-26 Thread eflayer2
That photo of the orangish bike with blue green bar tape is a combo I'd not have come up with...and it is interesting. If you decide to go with modern tape, Deda makes a not too well known color of tape that is in the greeny blue arena. Think it's called Jaguar Green. On Apr 26, 4:47 pm, Speedy

[RBW] Re: custom color opinion wanted

2009-04-26 Thread eflayer2
Interesting color. I will be interested to see the bar tape color and saddle color choices. My brain can't get it's mind wrapped around bar tape color that would work well with that orangish tint. With a Molteni Merckx orange, royal deep blue tape is cool. Maybe with your orange that will work

[RBW] Re: Found NOS Bleriot at Saturday Cycles Utah, built it, like it.

2009-04-16 Thread eflayer2
checked with Country Bikes today. They do have a few Bleriots in stock. On Apr 16, 1:27 pm, eflayer2 wrote: > When I found my Bleriot at Saturday, Mark Kennedy still had another in > stock.  Don't remember what size and don't know if he still has it. > > On Apr 15, 5:

[RBW] Re: Found NOS Bleriot at Saturday Cycles Utah, built it, like it.

2009-04-16 Thread eflayer2
When I found my Bleriot at Saturday, Mark Kennedy still had another in stock. Don't remember what size and don't know if he still has it. On Apr 15, 5:48 pm, eflayer2 wrote: > I owned one of these when first available.  I sold it due to other > competing bikes in the herd.

[RBW] Found NOS Bleriot at Saturday Cycles Utah, built it, like it.

2009-04-15 Thread eflayer2
I owned one of these when first available. I sold it due to other competing bikes in the herd. Since sold old hardtail and was yearning for something both gorgeous and comfy. Two times is the charmer. It got built with my most favorite parts and the fit fits perfectly. Nifty Swifty shod, B17 S