[RBW] Re: ride report: circling Manhattan on a Ramb

2008-12-31 Thread Will
<> See the green perimeter routes here: www.nycbikemaps.com/maps/manhattan-bike-map or here: www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/bicyclists/bikemaps.shtml (click "front"). Happy 2009 everyone. :-) --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: WTB: Shimano BR-550 cantis, a bikes-worth

2008-12-31 Thread MichaelH
I thought I had a pair, but apparently have sold them. At 180 lbs I found the stopping power mediocre. A little better with salmon pads but nothing to write home about. I also found them difficult to set up with Ultegra SIS levers. They needed to be set very close to the tire or I wouldn't hav

[RBW] Re: ride report: circling Manhattan on a Ramb

2008-12-31 Thread MichaelH
Well, I'm glad to hear there is still good riding in NYC. I grew up there, and my wife (then girlfriend) used to ride from our apt near Yankee Stadium down to Central Park. That seemed doable in the late 60's. Or was I just nuts? I was down in the city a couple of years ago and enjoyed a nice w

[RBW] FS: 3 nice front derailleurs (all doubles and 28.6mm clamp mount)

2008-12-31 Thread Doug Van Cleve
Howdy folks. I have 3 spare front ders. and it is time for me to start digging out from under my pile of parts that are not currently earmarked for anything in particular. First up is a Sachs New Success. It is used, but nice enough for any bike that is a rider. The logo is a bit faint/scratch

[RBW] 61cm Bleriot on eBay

2008-12-31 Thread Chris Halasz
Just saw this; not mine (but like mine!) ... can't afford a spare: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=130277596976 Cheers, Chris Tucson, AZ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: 61cm Bleriot on eBay

2008-12-31 Thread David Faller
Someone got a great deal! - Original Message - From: Chris Halasz To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 1:34 PM Subject: [RBW] 61cm Bleriot on eBay Just saw this; not mine (but like mine!) ... can't afford a spare: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll

[RBW] Re: 61cm Bleriot on eBay

2008-12-31 Thread rcnute
Wow. That's some low reserve. The Bleriot was the deal of the year. On Dec 31, 3:43 pm, "David Faller" wrote: > Someone got a great deal! > > > >   - Original Message - >   From: Chris Halasz >   To: RBW Owners Bunch >   Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 1:34 PM >   Subject: [RBW] 61c

[RBW] Pasalas Wamted

2008-12-31 Thread Eric
Anybody have a pair of 700x28 Paselas that are collecting dust? I need a pair. --Eric Norris Sent from my iPhone 3G --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group,

[RBW] Re: 61cm Bleriot on eBay

2008-12-31 Thread Chris Halasz
Yes, that was a deal. Not so sure about this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=280295831162 (apologies for waning Riv content there) Happy New Year all! Chris Tucson, AZ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this mess

[RBW] Re: 61cm Bleriot on eBay

2008-12-31 Thread David Estes
Those brakes are a good trade for a Bleriot! On Wed, Dec 31, 2008 at 5:21 PM, Chris Halasz wrote: > > Yes, that was a deal. > > Not so sure about this one: > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=280295831162 > > (apologies for waning Riv content there)

[RBW] Re: Pasalas Wamted

2008-12-31 Thread RonLau
Eric, Non-TG, correct? Ron On Dec 31, 5:15 pm, Eric wrote: > Anybody have a pair of 700x28 Paselas that are collecting dust? I need   > a pair. > > --Eric Norris > Sent from my iPhone 3G --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Pasalas Wamted

2008-12-31 Thread Eric
Either flavor is fine. Whatcha got? --Eric Norris Sent from my iPhone 3G On Dec 31, 2008, at 9:08 PM, RonLau wrote: > > Eric, > > Non-TG, correct? > > Ron > > On Dec 31, 5:15 pm, Eric wrote: >> Anybody have a pair of 700x28 Paselas that are collecting dust? I >> need >> a pair. >> >> --Eric

[RBW] Re: Pasalas Wamted

2008-12-31 Thread RonLau
pair of 28c, used exactly 12 miles. TG, wire bead, not the most comfortable tires ever made. Want to be up front first. On Dec 31, 9:09 pm, Eric wrote: > Either flavor is fine. Whatcha got? > > --Eric Norris > Sent from my iPhone 3G > > On Dec 31, 2008, at 9:08 PM, RonLau wrote: > > > > > E

[RBW] Went to Rivendell today!

2008-12-31 Thread Chris
I had a chance to stop by Rivendell on my way home from Sonoma County, very cool! I didn't get a chance to meet Grant, but I did spend some time talking with Kevin..very nice guy! Got a chance to check out the operation and pick up some goodies (cap, sweatshirt and a bell). If you're ever in the a

[RBW] Riv. Wheelset available in Portland OR

2008-12-31 Thread rob markwardt
Greetings, Yesterday I picked up a new bike...a green Rambouillet offered on the list a few days ago. I've ridden it the past couple days and it really is a beautiful looking and great handling bike. When I bought the bike I got another wheelset along with the original stock 105/ Araya wheelse