Re: [RBW] Re: Building up a new Roadeo

2010-12-22 Thread Stephen S
Hey all, Still not sure what is going on with my posts but I can't seem to find them anymore. I have finished building up the bike with the basic parts. I have gotten some tape and twine on the bars but it hasn't had a maiden voyage yet. Here is a link to the pics

[RBW] Re: Building up a new Roadeo

2010-12-19 Thread Stephen S
Thanks for the advice. We're going to make some tube protectors. Haven't settled on a design yet for how we want to protect everything. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@g

[RBW] Re: Building up a new Roadeo

2010-12-19 Thread Stephen S
Always liked the shots of your bike that I've seen. I think the BRG and Cream looks really good too. It was a good risk I think. Stephen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@

Re: [RBW] Re: Building up a new Roadeo

2010-12-19 Thread JimD
I saw Mark Abele's JB grey/burgundy bike shortly after it arrived at RBWHQ. I've wanted a Roadeo painted this way ever since. This bike is gorgeous. Now I'm off to ponder how I might rationalize something of this ilk. -JimD On Dec 19, 2010, at 10:52 AM, reynoldslugs wrote: The color ch

[RBW] Re: Building up a new Roadeo

2010-12-19 Thread reynoldslugs
The color choice is really beautiful. As far as wheels are concerned, for the Roadeo, I've been using plain old Mavic Aksiums with Jack Browns and Schwalbe Kojaks, which are roughly equivalent tires in width, performance, and comfort. They perform nicely. I'd like to upgrade my wheels as well,

[RBW] Re: Building up a new Roadeo

2010-12-19 Thread David Klatte
Very nice. The British racing green with the Rivendell cream and lugs look super nice together. David > > From: Stephen S > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Sent: Sat, December 18, 2010 9:33:40 PM > Subject: [RBW] Building up a new Roadeo > > Hey all, > >

[RBW] Re: Building up a new Roadeo

2010-12-19 Thread eflayer
by the way, if you pack it with the cassette sitting on the downtube, make sure you cover that tube with a nice chunk of plastic tubing or rubber hose...or you are cruising for dents and dings. On Dec 19, 9:56 am, eflayer wrote: > gorgeous bike. don't envy you stuffing that thing in a travel case

[RBW] Re: Building up a new Roadeo

2010-12-19 Thread eflayer
gorgeous bike. don't envy you stuffing that thing in a travel case. i have a coupled rambouillet, but bought it used after someone else did the initial blems. enjoy. On Dec 19, 5:40 am, Bruce wrote: > Sounds like a winner! > > > From: Stephen S > To: rbw-owners