Add yet another who likes that color. Even checked it on two
different computer monitors. But you have to satisfy yourself.
(First bag matching, now bike matching. Oops. Better not go there.)
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Apr 25, 11:38�pm, Stephen wrote:
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/37778..
Had a few compliments yesterday about my Atlantis. There was a big
early season ride (Minnesota Ironman). A couple of guys even knew
what kind of bike it was. (And did see two Rambouillets. In green.
If either of you are on the list "hi".)
Didn't see any old Italian bikes. Although there wer
Make that 21...I like it better than the Saluki color.
Angus
On Apr 27, 1:00 am, CycloFiend wrote:
> on 4/26/09 8:17 PM, Stephen at recycle...@gmail.com wrote:
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> > Wow, thanks for all the feedback. No one thinks its at all flat or
> > drab? Without depth or interest? I know its just a colo
> k5o...@gmail.com writes:
>
> Yesterday, at the Germanfest rally in Muenster, however, someone
> sprang a new comment on me: "It is great to see an ancient bike being
> ridden in this rally... Is it Italian?")
This sort of comment brings to mind the scene from the Untouchables.
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Tom Dusky
On Apr 27, 6:20 am, EricP wrote:
> Add yet another
Any criticism of the QB comes from love. The worst attitude would be
indifference. There will always be things that we wish were slightly
different, but I'm glad that no bike is perfect because then there'd
be no reason to buy another one.
Yesterday was beautifully sunny and I polished up the ora
Hmm, the Atlantis' geometry is skewed a bit more toward stability with a load
so that may account for some of the handling issues you're dealing with.
Running the same bars on both? A smidge wider on the Atlantis may give you
more leverage at speed.
Steve, East Lansing, MI
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Hey All,
For those interested, the Betty Foy is finding its way into the hands
of some appreciative riders.
Here are two worthwhile links that provide both nice photos and ideas
for personalizing the Foy:
1. http://andrewbikes.blogspot.com/ -- The Velo Fellow put this
beauty together for his w
Keep in mind the Rohloff is designed to handle riding in gritty sand
and rough no road conditions where no other gear system will function
for very long.
The Alfine is less rugged albeit more than good enough for most riders
and is lighter than the Rohloff.
On Apr 26, 9:45 pm, dpco wrote:
> the
On my recent custom frame acquisition, I asked the framebuilder/
painter to paint it whatever color he thought would be nice, and
assured him that I'd be happy with it. He seemed kinda nervous about
it, but ended up choosing a great color that I wouldn't have normally
considered. I'm really happy
Now that I'm a bit more fully recovered, decided it was time to
express my joy of having an Atlantis. The ride yesterday was
miserable. In fact, a couple of times really felt like throwing in
the towel and finding a sag wagon. All the problems were due to the
engine, not the bike. The Atlantis
Stephen wrote:
> Wow, thanks for all the feedback. No one thinks its at all flat or
> drab? Without depth or interest? I know its just a color, not a
> personality...
>
It's what I'd call rich, no way flat or drab. Without interest?!?- um,
it's about the most interesting color on a bike
Thanks for the tip--it looks like a very pure shade--quite nice!
Steve
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From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
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Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2009 5:48 PM
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Subject: [RBW] Re: Quickbeams are here
Thanks all. I cleaned the rims with alcohol, and used the matchbook toe in
method, rather than the rubber band one. Rode 10mi this morning,
squeallessly. Hopefully that will last.
AJ
On Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 6:07 PM, Garth wrote:
>
>
> Besides alcohol, I also have used a glass cleaner. We have ga
A big yes to everything Grant said...and that's why my wife and I each
bought one; when we decided to voluntarily "downsize" (although I've
come to be a bit defensive about that word, because The American Way
Of Life tends to associate it with being economically bereft, which is
hardly the case) o
File under: California News of the Asinine
http://blackmountaincycles.blogspot.com/2009/04/file-this-under-wth.html
Perhaps now is a good time to reconsider actual brazeons in all the right
places...
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The fork has been spoken for but you are next on the list if anything happens.
I will let you know.
Thanks.
Larry Powers
"just when you think that you've been gyped the bearded lady comes and does a
double back flip" - John Hiatt
> Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:43:50 -0400
> From: ch
Michael Kennedy asks -
>It's...let's see...six years old. Ultegra sealed bearing. What do
>you suspect could be wrong?
Any erratic steering symptom makes me think of the headset. I know
I've experienced not-so-smooth steering with a bum Dura-Ace (whose
seals had been broken) long before I dis
On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 1:12 PM, Gino Zahnd wrote:
> File under: California News of the Asinine
> http://blackmountaincycles.blogspot.com/2009/04/file-this-under-wth.html
>
> Perhaps now is a good time to reconsider actual brazeons in all the right
> places...
or perhaps the formulation of how
I can export these to you folks in CA. I'm doubling the price,
however, to compensate myself for having to handle dangerous items.
On Apr 27, 12:12 pm, Gino Zahnd wrote:
> File under: California News of the
> Asininehttp://blackmountaincycles.blogspot.com/2009/04/file-this-under-wth.html
>
> Pe
FWIW, I just fixed a problem with the steering of my Nishiki Mixty Fixty: I
could not get all the play out of the headset, but nonetheless, the hs
didn't turn with complete freedom, to the consequent harm to the steering.
I finally girded my loins and took the effing thing apart, and found that --
+1 for braze-ons.
FYI - P-clamps are also pretty handy for attaching LED flashlights to
rack mounts.
On Apr 27, 11:12 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
> I can export these to you folks in CA. I'm doubling the price,
> however, to compensate myself for having to handle dangerous items.
>
We've discussed gearing quite a bit here. I find the stock 40/32x18
to be GO ANYWHERE gearing. It requires some spinning, and some out-of-
saddle climbs occasionally (I'm writing from hilly San Diego), but it
gets me up almost any hill in the big chainring, with the bail-out
just in case. I thi
This is the kind of color you'd see on a Vanilla or Ebisu bike - in other
words I love it.
However, if I saw a pudding this color I'd be wary about eating it.
-Pete
On 4/27/09, Lisa -S.H. wrote:
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> Stephen wrote:
> > Wow, thanks for all the feedback. No one thinks its at all flat or
>
After seeing Jim's Goodrich (wow!), I was just thinking how this
orange would look cool with Schwalbe Delta Cruisers in creme - maybe
pick up a pair just for Sundays!
On Apr 27, 12:06 pm, Peter Merryman wrote:
> This is the kind of color you'd see on a Vanilla or Ebisu bike - in other
> words I
I bet that this is for p-clamps made with PVC. PVC needs a bit of lead in
it (think wire insulation) to make it flexible. Both PVC and lead are nasty
things and have some not so nice byproducts and health hazards in the
manufacturing process (look up the Doe Run smelter on the 'net; it's just a
b
> On my recent custom frame acquisition, I asked the framebuilder/
> painter to paint it whatever color he thought would be nice, and
> assured him that I'd be happy with it. He seemed kinda nervous about
> it, but ended up choosing a great color that I wouldn't have normally
> considered. I'm rea
Oh yeah. I have Berthouds on my tourer as well.
On Apr 27, 3:33 pm, JoelMatthews wrote:
> > On my recent custom frame acquisition, I asked the framebuilder/
> > painter to paint it whatever color he thought would be nice, and
> > assured him that I'd be happy with it. He seemed kinda nervous ab
Thanks to everyone who chimed in! I've decided first to try a little
more weight up front, so I'll be ordering an M12 rack and probably
strapping a basket to it. Once I do, I'll unfortunately need a longer
cable for my Lumotec IQ. Time to break out the soldering iron...
Sincerely,
Michael
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I'm cleaning up my office and have some RBW literature. Any or all of the below
can be had for the postage to get it you by your favorite modus.
Catalog # 19 A lot more than just a listing of goods. Well worth reading.
Reader # 38 Summer 2006
Reader # 39Early 2007
Reader # 40 Early 2008
I find the stock 40x18 top a bit annoying on the flats so I installed
a 16/18 White Industries freewheel.
Then to turn the QB into a better touring bike I put a 22t freewheel
on the other side of the hub. The
genius of the angled drop outs lets me go from 40/16 to 32/22 when a
steep hill looms. Th
All but the latest #40 reader have been spoken for
From: Bruce
Catalog # 19 A lot more than just a listing of goods. Well worth reading.
Reader # 38 Summer 2006
Reader # 39Early 2007
Reader # 40 Early 2008
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Hey All,
Found a giant Atlantis for sale on craig's list today. I've been
looking for a 54.5, but this is way to big for me. Thought that maybe
someone else might have a good home for it. Heres the link...
http://palmsprings.craigslist.org/bik/1141326720.html
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I got excited when I saw PS was the location, but this is kind of the other
end of the pricing spectrum from the $975 S&S coupled Atlantis of a couple
weeks ago...
On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 3:30 PM, Andy.M wrote:
>
> Hey All,
> Found a giant Atlantis for sale on craig's list today. I've been
>
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