[RBW] Stem Mounted Shifters?

2011-02-17 Thread jsk
Hi all, Just wondering if anyone knows of a manufacturer making modern, well built stem mounted shifters anymore (or ever)? You know, like the type that used come standard on Schwinn Collegiate bikes and the like? I mean, considering the devotion to upright bars here ... -- You received this me

[RBW] Re: Nitto Front Racks

2011-01-26 Thread jsk
Hey Adam, Does the Mini Front rack attach to your front fender? jsk On Jan 26, 2:14 am, Ad Noyce wrote: > Hey all, > > Thanks for the input on front racks.  My setup now includes a mini front > rack for the loafer and fenders: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/26905387

[RBW] Re: RBW style bike security

2011-01-25 Thread jsk
ng my saddle (if I'm feeling paranoid). I look at it this way: 1. Think Positive 2. If the man with the van and power tools is coming for your bicycle then, well, it's all over at that point no matter what you do. And, btw, I'm in New York City. jsk On Jan 25, 1:56 pm, Minh wr

[RBW] Re: widest tire on a Sam?

2011-01-17 Thread jsk
e clearance for kicked up pebbles and the like ... thanks/jsk On Jan 17, 9:40 am, jim phillips wrote: > Yes, I had Fat Franks on my Sam but when I decided to add fenders I had to go > with Delta Cruisers and the Fat boy was just too fat! > > best, > > JimP > > > > > D

[RBW] Re: Soma B Line vs Express vs Pari Moto 650b tires

2010-11-03 Thread jsk
, it will be for the 38/B- Lines ... if I can make it longer, I'd like to try the upcoming 36/GB Lierre's. I'd really like a set of Hetre's but don't think I can squeeze them under my 50mm Honjo's. all best/jsk On Nov 1, 10:38 pm, jsk wrote: > Hey there, > >

[RBW] Soma B Line vs Express vs Pari Moto 650b tires

2010-11-02 Thread jsk
Hey there, Is anyone riding the new Soma 650b tires? I've been on a pair of Pari Moto's here in NYC for only 3 months and have had 4 flats already (and they're coming more frequently now) all glass. Probably clocked 750 miles on them so far with some wear in the rear tread. Love the 38's but