[RBW] Re: Resurectio rising - Completed!

2009-08-12 Thread stanwasser
I think it's great! Good save. Stan Columbia, SC - Original Message - From: "Marty" To: "RBW Owners Bunch" Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 11:06 AM Subject: [RBW] Re: Resurectio rising - Completed! > > Finished the build on the Trek / Resurrectio,

[RBW] Re: Resurectio rising - Completed!

2009-08-12 Thread Patrick in VT
well done, Marty! incredibly well executed. those old 531 frames sure do make nice platforms for smoth riding country bikes. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to t

[RBW] Re: Resurectio rising - Completed!

2009-08-12 Thread Marty
Thanks Patrick - I have another similar fixed/free bike - currently in re-hab due to the car-port incident, so that lead me to this version. The bars may look high, but they feel great to me on top or in the drops. I probably spend more time on the hoods than anywhere else, but I'm liking the feel

[RBW] Re: Resurectio rising - Completed!

2009-08-12 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Very nice, but, with those long horizontals, and lack of dt shifter braze ons, it ought to be a fixed gear. You say the decals came from Rivendell: how did that work? And, with those bars so high, do you ride mostly in the drops? On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 9:06 AM, Marty wrote: > > Finished the bu

[RBW] Re: Resurectio rising - Completed!

2009-08-12 Thread Rocky B
Nice job with the Resurrectio Marty. It looks like one sweet ride. I think the only thing missing is a nice Brooks saddle. :) --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to thi

[RBW] Re: Resurectio rising - Completed!

2009-08-12 Thread Marty
Forgot to mention that I used two rolls of tape on each side of the Noodles for a nice tight overlap - I hate running short near the stem, and it happens every time. Not this time! Also used the clamp on downtube cable guide from Rivendell - a beautiful little part for frames like this with no bos

[RBW] Re: Resurectio rising - Completed!

2009-08-12 Thread Marty
Finished the build on the Trek / Resurrectio, and posted the photos. It was fun! I will say those "over the paint" decals from Rivendell were the best I've ever used and it seems like they are on to stay. You will see that I did not spend much time cleaning things up, but from a few yards it looks