Re: [RBW] Re: First Ride on New Saluki

2011-11-12 Thread Peter Morgano
Thanks for the kind words guys. Yeah the fenders did take some work to get right, but I had but Honjos on my raleigh international last year and that bike was alot less forgiving that the Saluki so it was actually not as horrible as it could have been. I did readjust the front fender today after I

[RBW] Re: First Ride on New Saluki

2011-11-12 Thread Patrick Moore
Another congratulations. I've been off the bike in the past for months, too because of depression -- fortunately, while this still keeps me off the bike frequently, it's been years since it has done so for months altogether and now it generally is a day to day thing (and, fwiw, when I force myse

[RBW] Re: First Ride on New Saluki

2011-11-12 Thread islaysteve
Peter, congratulations on a great-looking bike and more on getting out there again. I've been there, and still am. While I'm all in favor of plotting for another Riv, the important thing is to ride,right? Keep it up and enjoy your bike. Steve -- You received this message because you are su

[RBW] Re: First Ride on New Saluki

2011-11-12 Thread Allan in Portland
Good looking bike. And, wow, if you don't have one already you're going to have to get yourself a nice tweed suit to match those handlebars! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://g

[RBW] Re: First Ride on New Saluki

2011-11-12 Thread Roger
Congratulations on getting back in the saddle, Peter. That stem should be just the thing while you dial in your position - and as your preferred position changes as you start to rack up the miles. I was mostly sidelined for 5 years. It's been over a year since I could ride any significant distanc

[RBW] Re: First Ride on New Saluki

2011-11-12 Thread Kelly Sleeper
Beautiful setup. I second the leverage of the handlebar bag that high up. I was impressed with the look of the fenders.. much better job than I did with mine. Ahh the bug has bitten... after the Atlantis you will be looking for that sweet simple one.. then time to get your wife a Betty Fo