[RBW] Re: Roadeo as Commuter

2013-09-10 Thread Trevor saxton
Realised I should have put the build list on this post, 55cm Frame Jistesha bars, VO 10cm Stem and Brake Levers Tektro mid reach brakes White Industries 42T crank and DOS 16/18 freewheel, Paul Melvin chain tensioner 700c x 35mm Marathon Supremes, (they appear to be more like 32mm though) Brooks

[RBW] Re: Roadeo as Commuter

2013-09-09 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
Nice setup Trevor! It's funny, on both my Hilsen and Quickbeam, I ride them for a while and then just have the urge to tweak things. Darned versatile bikes, these Rivs... - J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscrib

[RBW] Re: Roadeo as Commuter

2013-09-09 Thread Greg J
I had the same (Jitensha, right?) bars on my commuter, but I switched them out for drops when my commuting distance increased to 16+ miles. Greg On Sunday, September 8, 2013 11:43:53 AM UTC-7, Trevor saxton wrote: > > Thanks for the compliments, I'll be certain to post impressions after > about

[RBW] Re: Roadeo as Commuter

2013-09-09 Thread Ryan
That Roadeo looks great. One of the nicest builds I've seen, too. Sureif you have secure and I mean secure, as in your office storage, ride your best bike. I have a locked cage in a parking lot so I have to make do with my X0-1 (with fenders for a rainy day) or my vintage PX-10 set up as a

[RBW] Re: Roadeo as Commuter

2013-09-08 Thread Michael
> > Why not commute on it? That sounds like a great idea. > Slap a carradice saddle bag and fenders on it and you're done. I see you have a dynamo/hub setup. That looks like a great bike or commuting. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/78462625@N07/sets/72157635430844965/ > -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Roadeo as Commuter

2013-09-08 Thread Trevor saxton
Thanks for the compliments, I'll be certain to post impressions after about a month, first 20km ride today was nice, I've always regretted selling my simpleone, this is a quicker and lighter version of that. Not yet sold on the flat bars, they look great and for rides up to 20km work well, not

[RBW] Re: Roadeo as Commuter

2013-09-08 Thread blakcloud
That has to be one of the nicest bikes ever posted here. I will be interested to read your review in a month or so to tell us what kind of commuter it is. I am flat bar guy and I love White Industries cranks so you hit the sweet spot for me. What size of tire did you get they look like Schwalb

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadeo as Commuter

2013-09-08 Thread Trevor saxton
Oops should be fixed On Sunday, September 8, 2013 1:22:07 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Obviously bike prOn. > > On 9/8/13, William > wrote: > > We can't check it out. Your link points us to a private flickr page. > > > > you tease > > > > On Sunday, September 8, 2013 7:59:58 AM

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadeo as Commuter

2013-09-08 Thread cyclotourist
Obviously bike prOn. On 9/8/13, William wrote: > We can't check it out. Your link points us to a private flickr page. > > you tease > > On Sunday, September 8, 2013 7:59:58 AM UTC-7, Trevor saxton wrote: >> >> So I have raised enough capital to complete my Betty Foy project, however >> >> the Bo

[RBW] Re: Roadeo as Commuter

2013-09-08 Thread William
We can't check it out. Your link points us to a private flickr page. you tease On Sunday, September 8, 2013 7:59:58 AM UTC-7, Trevor saxton wrote: > > So I have raised enough capital to complete my Betty Foy project, however > the BoxDog pelican was sacrificed in the process.so while I ta

[RBW] Re: Roadeo as Commuter

2013-09-08 Thread Deacon Patrick
Awesome! Unfortunately, Trevor, that Flickr page is as private as your office. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, September 8, 2013 8:59:58 AM UTC-6, Trevor saxton wrote: > > So I have raised enough capital to complete my Betty Foy project, however > the BoxDog pelican was sacrificed in the proce