Re: [RBW] Re: Building my new Bombadil... at last!!!

2009-12-09 Thread Rene Sterental
Thanks! Correction: It's a Swallow saddle, not a Swift. I took it out of the box, put it on the Bombadil, did a couple of loops on my patio to check saddle height and get a feel for the bike in its unfinished state. My butt complained vigorously that this was too narrow and didn't have the new ni

[RBW] Re: Building my new Bombadil... at last!!!

2009-12-09 Thread newenglandbike
Daang man, that thing is sweet! Let us know how the Swift feels- most people seem to think they are very comfortable and _really_ good quality. I have yet to try one and am curious, but cautious since they're a little more $$. On Dec 8, 12:25 am, Rene Sterental wrote: > Today in the afternoon

Re: [RBW] Re: Building my new Bombadil... at last!!!

2009-12-08 Thread Rene Sterental
ie251 * wrote: > > > From: Orthie251 > Subject: [RBW] Re: Building my new Bombadil... at last!!! > To: "RBW Owners Bunch" > Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 12:25 AM > > > Well, here is the last update for tonight... it's past midnight and I > have to

Re: [RBW] Re: Building my new Bombadil... at last!!!

2009-12-08 Thread Ray Shine
Rene -- Looking forward to a maiden voyage report.  You hit a home run with the color scheme! Fantastic looking green. --- On Tue, 12/8/09, Orthie251 wrote: From: Orthie251 Subject: [RBW] Re: Building my new Bombadil... at last!!! To: "RBW Owners Bunch" Date: Tuesday, December 8

[RBW] Re: Building my new Bombadil... at last!!!

2009-12-08 Thread Orthie251
Well, here is the last update for tonight... it's past midnight and I have to go to work tomorrow... :-( Finished installing the drivetrain: - Shimano XT low-normal rear derailer and XT front derailer. Had to reverse the B-screw to clear the 12-36 rear cassette, since I'm not using a Shadow rear d