Re: [RBW] B17 alternatives

2024-02-03 Thread jad...@gmail.com
I have two C17 and one B17 and ultimately the bikes that end up going on the longer rides ie 80-110 mile 18-20mph rides are the bikes with the C17's. It took me a few longer rides to gel with the C17 but now they are my favs. If you have not given your C17 a chance on a couple longer rides ma

[RBW] Re: Wondering about Wheel sets, chains and cassettes

2023-07-29 Thread jad...@gmail.com
I run two sets of identical wheels, with one set of road tires and one set of gravel tires. the road set has 11-34 cassette and the gravel 11-42 I do not swap the chain when I swap wheels. it shifts exactly the same on either set and lasts as long as a quality chain should last. On Saturday, Ju

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2023

2023-06-18 Thread jad...@gmail.com
https://missoula.craigslist.org/bik/d/missoula-rivendell-sam-hillborne-60cm/7633643955.html On Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 9:57:41 AM UTC-6 RichS wrote: > Valerie, > > The description says it was built in Japan, so Toyo origin. It would have > come with 26" wheels; must be a conversion. > > Best,

[RBW] Re: FS: 55 cm Bosco Bar

2023-03-13 Thread jad...@gmail.com
so is it shipped price or buyer pays shipping I guess I am confused now. which sometimes does not take much. On Monday, March 13, 2023 at 10:51:04 AM UTC-6 Joe Bernard wrote: > Ok it's my misunderstanding of "net", which I read as the bars leave your > place and you've got $81 in your pocket. A

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Stems

2023-03-13 Thread jad...@gmail.com
can I get a photo of the UI 12 to ja...@aol.com On Monday, March 13, 2023 at 8:53:10 AM UTC-6 Matt Beecher wrote: > I'm not personally interested, but I was curious what the UI 12 was. It > seems there may a threaded and threadless version of the stem, according to > a very brief Google search

[RBW] Re: ISO/WTB tall 120mm quill stem 25.4 with removeable faceplate

2023-02-19 Thread jad...@gmail.com
if you can stomach a quill adaptor here is one. https://shop.circles-jp.com/en/products/simworks-tomboy-new-face On Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 11:17:03 AM UTC-7 BobW wrote: > Been scouring the forums & websites for something like the Rive Faceplater > for 25.4 bar with a 120mm reach, and ta

Re: [RBW] Re: Proper(?) fitting of a Bosco or similar handlebar & Nitto V5 stem

2023-02-17 Thread jad...@gmail.com
I found circles to have lower shipping rates and lightening fast service. I am in zip 59808 (Montana) and 4 days from order to delivery.. https://shop.circles-jp.com/en On Friday, February 17, 2023 at 8:08:36 AM UTC-7 greenteadrinkers wrote: > The few times I've placed orders with BL have been ea

[RBW] Re: any bike photos of bikes with the Dia compe 980's?

2023-02-14 Thread jad...@gmail.com
Nick, I think that photo pushed me over the edge. thanks On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 10:34:44 PM UTC-7 Nick Payne wrote: > Said brakes on my Appaloosa: > [image: PXL_20230214_052955146.jpg] > > Nick Payne > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] any bike photos of bikes with the Dia compe 980's?

2023-02-13 Thread jad...@gmail.com
r the Miyata Triple cross I built as a 2 speed a little >>>> while back - I've loved them so far. Easy set up and good performance. >>>> [image: PXL_20221020_032052542.jpg] >>>> >>>> >>>> On Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 9:33:34 AM UTC-6 jad...@gmail.c

[RBW] Re: any bike photos of bikes with the Dia compe 980's?

2023-02-13 Thread jad...@gmail.com
e. > [image: PXL_20221020_032052542.jpg] > > > On Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 9:33:34 AM UTC-6 jad...@gmail.com wrote: > >> thinking of replacing my Tektro Oryx's (because the sux) with some 980's. >> Like to see how they look in the real world.. > > -- You received