[RBW] Re: FS: Roadini frame set 47cm (650b) GraySilver

2023-11-04 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Price drop: now $750 Pickup is from Ashburn, VA On Sunday, 22 October 2023 at 19:13:56 UTC-4 Ashwath Akirekadu wrote: > This is a moving sale. > > Soon after I assembled this bike 2020, the family life 100% took over. I > might have gone on 5-6 rides, totaling less than 100 mil

[RBW] Re: FS Brooks B67 Tan - rarely used

2023-08-21 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Sold. On Saturday, 19 August 2023 at 13:35:14 UTC-7 Ashwath Akirekadu wrote: > This is one of the 6 saddles I acquired while deciding what worked the > best for me. I might have used it for a dozen or so short rides over a > month before I removed it. > > This the tan variant

[RBW] FS: Roadini frame set 47cm (650b) GraySilver

2023-10-22 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
This is a moving sale. Soon after I assembled this bike 2020, the family life 100% took over. I might have gone on 5-6 rides, totaling less than 100 miles. What is included: frame, fork, headset and bottom bracket. Price: $800 I cannot ship. Bay Area pick up only (Sunnyvale) on dates Oct 28,

[RBW] FS: 26" Cliffhanger/XT wheel set and Brooks B68

2021-07-10 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
1. 26" Cliffhanger wheel set with XT hubs. All black color. Built by Rich Lesnik. I bought these for the MIT Atlantics that I rode for less than 200 miles. Since I sold that frame last year, these have been sitting in the garage. Practically new condition. I'm not sure how

[RBW] Re: FS: 26" Cliffhanger/XT wheel set and Brooks B68

2021-07-11 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
B68 saddle is sold. On Saturday, 10 July 2021 at 12:17:28 UTC-7 Ashwath Akirekadu wrote: > >1. 26" Cliffhanger wheel set with XT hubs. All black color. Built by >Rich Lesnik. I bought these for the MIT Atlantics that I rode for less >than 200 miles. Since

[RBW] Re: FS: 26" Cliffhanger/XT wheel set and Brooks B68

2021-07-15 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
cost was $550. I'm not sure how to ship wheels, hence local Bay Area (South Bay) pick up only. I'm open to meeting half way as well. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mnfr5COv5Nurcg22U_LV4nt77EkZfK98/view?usp=sharing On Sunday, 11 July 2021 at 20:48:43 UTC-7 Ashwath Akirekadu wrote

[RBW] Re: Thin Bike

2021-07-21 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Very clever! There's real use for these. -Ash /occasional bike-train-bike commuter On Tuesday, 20 July 2021 at 12:02:15 UTC-7 Paul in Dallas wrote: > Stumbled across this today... > > Perhaps ugly but very innovative! > > Paul in Dallas > > https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=C0DXNUE9AcE > > Also po

[RBW] Re: Susie in a downhill bike park

2021-07-27 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Yes, I too would have loved to see a video of this. I enjoy riding my Susie on fire roads and such, but no downhill riding plans though. This's bike is probably a little safer for such rides than a typical MTB, I think On Monday, 19 July 2021 at 23:03:23 UTC-7 zem...@gmail.com wrote: > This r

Re: [RBW] Bring Out The Brompton!

2021-08-03 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Nice to see all those cute pictures! Wondering if the Bosco bar would work for a Brompton. Brompton is in my N+1 list, but Bosco is a must. On Tuesday, 3 August 2021 at 11:28:15 UTC-7 Rick Thompson wrote: > That is a Wald 582 folding metal basket, with a Trigo adapter plate > modified to fit

Re: [RBW] Bring Out The Brompton!

2021-08-03 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
You'd have the reach to the flat > part of the bar in the same range as stock Brom bars but the rest is coming > WAY back. You'll never sit up any straighter on a bicycle than holding the > ends of a Bosco on a Brompton! šŸ˜ > > On Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 3:45:43 PM UTC-7

[RBW] Good listen - Just like life, riding my bike doesn't always make sense. But that's why I love it

2022-10-09 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
https://www.npr.org/2022/07/18/1089654169/bill-chappell-cycling Really enjoyed this 4-min listen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-

[RBW] Re: Hi & Questions...

2020-12-23 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Hi Philip, Welcome to the bunch! I have previously owned Atlantis (50cm) and Appaloosas (46 and 51). Have ridden friend's 51cm Hillborne a few times. Currently own a Roadini and a Susie. Appaloosa would be more versatile than Sam. Both are real fun bikes. If want to turn the knob slightl

Re: [RBW] Re: Any Susie owners out there?

2021-02-08 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Hey Jared, Which is that black stem on your Susie? I wanted to completely 'black out' my Susie build. I'm almost there. I do have a vintage dirt drop like black stem that I'm not too happy with. Benjamin, I can write a page about my thoughts on Susie, compare and contrast its ride with th

Re: [RBW] Re: Any Susie owners out there?

2021-02-08 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
r, 31.8 30* I believe. > > I did however just switch to a Nitto/Riv FacePlater > <https://www.rivbike.com/products/stem-546aah-l982kr> with Tosco, I'll > try and upload a new picture soon. > > -Jared > On Monday, February 8, 2021 at 11:16:19 AM UTC-8 Ashwath Akireka

Re: [RBW] Re: Any Susie owners out there?

2021-02-10 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
. >> It give the bicycles a distinctive character. >> >> On Monday, February 8, 2021 at 2:16:19 PM UTC-5 Ashwath Akirekadu wrote: >> >>> Hey Jared, >>> >>> Which is that black stem on your Susie? >>> >>> I wanted to completel

Re: [RBW] Re: Any Susie owners out there?

2021-02-10 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Mark, As for seat post, I picked up a NOS Shimano black one on eBay.Thanks to Analog, I even got a powder coated black Mark's rack. Haven't had a chance to mount it yet. Will post pictures once that's attached. I replaced the Bosco with Nitto B604AAF Promenade black from Soma. So, othe

Re: [RBW] Re: Any Susie owners out there?

2021-02-11 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
either one. I went with the orange seeing as I have the blue > (well blue-green) covered with an Atlantis. Excited to build this bike up! > > On Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 12:06:07 PM UTC-6 Ashwath Akirekadu > wrote: > >> Mark, >> >> As for seat post, I picke

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Incoming Frame Schedule

2021-09-15 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Bummer! I'm beginning to feel the need for an Appaloosa again. On Tuesday, 14 September 2021 at 11:04:57 UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > Update from 9/13/21 Riv Newsletter: > > Clem L Completes 99 bikes: Shipping late September - delivery mid to late > October. There's not enough room in the contain

[RBW] PSA: New Sams are open for order

2020-11-05 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
https://www.rivbike.com/collections/framesets/products/frame-sam-hillborne-2020 51cm are already sold out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Wolbis Slugstone Build

2020-11-06 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
It's a lovely build Mark. Looks enviably comfortable! I'm a Wolbis owner too. The bike is great for the places like I see in your pictures. One thing I have started to notice is these hillie bikes are super stable. Even with a little distracted riding, the chances of a crash is much less.

[RBW] Re: Rock Paper ScissorsT

2020-11-16 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
That's cool art!! On Monday, 16 November 2020 at 06:19:09 UTC-8 Paul in Dallas wrote: > Cool sculpture I saw on Sunday morning ride. > > I'm guessing it is about 7 feet tall. > > Paul in Dallas > > > [image: Image] > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

[RBW] Re: New list member intro

2020-11-18 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Hey Harth, Welcome to the group! Much enjoyed reading your/All-rounder's riding history. With all those dents and scratches in the right places, I'd say the All-rounder has aged gracefully. Or maybe battle-hardened would the right term :) The partnership is nearing a quarter century! I

[RBW] Re: Chambray shirt deal alert

2020-11-19 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
I've got a medium on the way as well. I have no idea what a chambray shirt is, but I do need some shirts and I know that any info that pops up in this group is solidly reliable!! On Thursday, 19 November 2020 at 06:18:11 UTC-8 Paul Richardson wrote: > thanks to dan's hot tip, i've got a medium

Re: [RBW] FS: Canti brake sets - Tektro, VO Grand Cru and Avid Shorty Ultimate

2018-01-18 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Hi John, After trying 3 canti brakes and 2 v-brakes I understood how cantis are technically better. For certain types of use they are indeed superior. Breaking power adjustability matters while touring with weight, I would think. For those who want to go beyond 2.0" tires with fenders, they prov

[RBW] Want a San Marcos!

2016-11-14 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Hello folks, Long time lurker, first time poster. Have much enjoyed the discussions and pictures here. Big fan of Rev bikes. Have finally decided to build San Marcos. However, I'm having a hard time finding a 51cm size frame. None of the distributors, dealers and stores seem to have one.

[RBW] Re: Want a San Marcos!

2016-11-21 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
about BicycleClassics? They may > have a 51cm frame left still > > On Monday, November 14, 2016 at 11:36:18 PM UTC-5, Ashwath Akirekadu wrote: >> >> Hello folks, >> >> Long time lurker, first time poster. Have much enjoyed the discussions >> and pictures here. >>

Re: [RBW] Want a San Marcos!

2016-11-21 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
've owned a Ram; > I've not ridden a Roadeo but am judging from others' opinions.) > > On Mon, Nov 14, 2016 at 3:35 PM, Ashwath Akirekadu > wrote: > >> Hello folks, >> >> Long time lurker, first time poster. Have much enjoyed the discussions >&

Re: [RBW] Want a San Marcos!

2016-11-22 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Mine was shipped from Laporte, CO. Does not seem like the guy checks his email that frequently. Once I placed the order he shipped the item very next day though. On Monday, 21 November 2016 16:51:47 UTC-8, Belopsky wrote: > > Maybe I was mistaken, I thought I had seen multiple posts by you, o

[RBW] Need help choosing rear hub for Soma San Marcos

2016-11-22 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
I've ordered Campy Veloce groupset. Having a hard time finding Campy hub in silver color. What is the axle width for this bike? 100mm or 130mm? Also, would Tiagra rear hub work with Campy cassette? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Which light is this

2016-11-27 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
I thought the way this light is mounted is neat. Does anybody know what brand is it? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsub

[RBW] Re: Anyone seen that Rosco Bunbaloosa in person?

2016-11-27 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
I had a look at it when I visited RBW HQ last week. Didn't ride it. From what I heard, it is going to be a sort of special edition bike. There are a few available/coming and they won't continue to make them. On Sunday, 27 November 2016 08:44:58 UTC-8, Conway Bennett wrote: > > Between this

[RBW] Re: Which light is this

2016-11-27 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Ray- could you post a picture please? On Sunday, 27 November 2016 11:21:34 UTC-8, Ray Varella wrote: > > I'll second the Schmidt E6. > > If Peter no love ne'er has them and you want one, I have a new, never > mounted one I would sell > $30 includes shipping in U.S. > > Ray > Vallejo CA > > --

[RBW] Choosing between Sam and Joe

2016-11-27 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Visited Rivendell HQ earlier this week. It was really hard to squeeze time for it, but I thought I owed myself a ride on a real Riv before committing to San Marcos project. It was a lovely experience. Had planned on spending an hour. Ended up spending more than 4 hours ;). I was discussi

Re: [RBW] Need help choosing rear hub for Soma San Marcos

2016-11-27 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
/components/wheelsets-rims-hubs/hubs/grand-cru-4-bearing-hub.html > > The freehub pawls were a bit noisy at first; I added a tiny dab of grease > to each to quiet them. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Nov 22, 2016, at 7:24 PM, Ashwath Akirekadu > wrote: > > I'

Re: [RBW] Want a San Marcos!

2016-11-27 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
am judging from others' opinions.) > > On Mon, Nov 14, 2016 at 3:35 PM, Ashwath Akirekadu > wrote: > >> Hello folks, >> >> Long time lurker, first time poster. Have much enjoyed the discussions >> and pictures here. >> >> Big fan of Rev bi

Re: [RBW] Need help choosing rear hub for Soma San Marcos

2016-11-27 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
@Belopsky: Agreed! I there's a lot to know before I can pull off this project :) I'm learning fast though. I'm getting wheels built by Rich Lesnik (the official wheel builder at Riv). Already placed an order for Velocity Atlas front with SP dynamo. On Wednesday, 23 November 2016 07:32:

Re: [RBW] Which light is this

2016-11-27 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Love Wilco! On Sunday, 27 November 2016 12:57:19 UTC-8, James Warren wrote: > > > > http://youtu.be/WXC_SSFhb2Y > > > (OT music) > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Nov 27, 2016, at 4:44 AM, Ashwath Akirekadu > wrote: > > I thought the way this ligh

Re: [RBW] Which light is this

2016-11-27 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
it appears to the be the R&M light mount. > > https://www.rivbike.com/collections/lights/products/r-m-light-mount > > > > On Sun, Nov 27, 2016 at 7:44 AM, Ashwath Akirekadu > > > wrote: > >> I thought the way this light is mounted is neat. Does any

Re: [RBW] Which light is this

2016-11-27 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
The ones available in untasteful black color don't count :) On Sunday, 27 November 2016 16:05:57 UTC-8, Ashwath Akirekadu wrote: > > While I really like this light, yet again my hope of finding a way of > mounting light to stem clamp is crushed :) > > I think this d

[RBW] Re: Choosing between Sam and Joe

2016-11-28 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Sam felt like a Honda Civic while Joe felt like Accord. This is how I can best describe the difference. I'm planning to go back and ride them for an hour back to back. If Sam were available esp in sage, that would have been sufficient to ignore finer details of the difference :) On Sunday, 2

[RBW] Re: Choosing between Sam and Joe

2016-11-28 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
ads a little more often than trails. > > Good decision to have. I'm confident you'll be thrilled with either since > you can't go wrong either way. > > John > > On Sunday, November 27, 2016 at 2:40:05 PM UTC-8, Ashwath Akirekadu wrote: >> >> Visited Rivend

[RBW] Re: Choosing between Sam and Joe

2016-11-28 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Thanks! That helps. I had always wondered about these two. The Sam I test rode had Choco-NORM. Which I liked a lot. Albastache does seem more practical.I'm thinking it'd be much quicker to slide hands forward for urgent braking (while riding upright on Albastache) than having to pull ba

[RBW] Re: Choosing between Sam and Joe

2016-11-30 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
actor for you but it's > something to consider. > > > > On Sunday, November 27, 2016 at 4:40:05 PM UTC-6, Ashwath Akirekadu wrote: >> >> Visited Rivendell HQ earlier this week. It was really hard to squeeze >> time for it, but I thought I owed myself a

Re: [RBW] Re: Choosing between Sam and Joe

2016-11-30 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Good to know this option exists. I might require it! On Wednesday, 30 November 2016 01:51:59 UTC-8, BenG wrote: > > In 2013 I paid Riv to get my new Sam painted from forest green to metallic > pewter. Consider asking about a paint job to get the one you want as you > like it. -- You receive

Re: [RBW] Re: Choosing between Sam and Joe

2016-11-30 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Do these tires have some sort of flat protection? On Tuesday, 29 November 2016 07:51:06 UTC-8, Bob K. wrote: > > Alex Wrote: > > "Based on what you will do with it most often, Sam is king. Throw on some > Compass Baby Shoe tires and you're off to the races (It'll feel FAST!!)." > > I think you

[RBW] Re: Choosing between Sam and Joe

2016-11-30 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
sn't that what all effort is for, that sense of > pleasance ? > > > > On Sunday, November 27, 2016 at 5:40:05 PM UTC-5, Ashwath Akirekadu wrote: >> >> Visited Rivendell HQ earlier this week. It was really hard to squeeze >> time for it, but I thought I owed

[RBW] Re: Choosing between Sam and Joe

2016-11-30 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
mano CX70, however I'd like one in silver. On Sunday, 27 November 2016 14:40:05 UTC-8, Ashwath Akirekadu wrote: > > Visited Rivendell HQ earlier this week. It was really hard to squeeze > time for it, but I thought I owed myself a ride on a real Riv before > committing to San Marco

[RBW] Re: Choosing between Sam and Joe

2016-11-30 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
BTW, I'll be using Campy short pull break levers. On Wednesday, 30 November 2016 13:33:09 UTC-8, Ashwath Akirekadu wrote: > > Folks, much appreciate your opinions and sharing your experiences with > these bikes. So I took them for a ride (51 Sam and 46 Joe). Went there

[RBW] WTT: I hHave brand new 51cm blue Appaloosa frame. Want butternut

2016-12-02 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
I've picked up the last 51cm Appaloosa frame that was available at RBW. I'm interested in a butternut frame. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email t

Re: [RBW] Clementine

2016-12-13 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Wow! This's inspiring. Did you have to custom paint any of those components? Or do they come in various color choices?!! On Tuesday, 13 December 2016 11:15:16 UTC-8, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > Tom my mailing address is West Chester but I'm in the Chadds Ford area. > If you know where Andy

Re: [RBW] New bike day! R05C0 8U883

2016-12-16 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
What a color! Rosco Road qualifies as one of the next 3 bikes I need to have. On Friday, December 16, 2016, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Haha. That's a good thing! My stable is in a state of flux. Very > recently I've sold 4 bikes, and a 5th is being relocated. That's enabled > me to fire off a f

Re: [RBW] Jones and Hunq

2016-12-16 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Hi Daniel, >> I visited the area last Spring with my Hunqapillar, and it was great fun to ride it fully loaded with a toddler on the front on the singletrack around Mt. Tam. What's your arrangement for the toddler? Something like the iBert mounted on the top tube? Your family trip style is qu

Re: [RBW] Jones and Hunq

2016-12-19 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
t > low and high speed. Without the toddler, the front load seen in the above > photos is harder to manage - certainly doable, but not as smooth as on my > low trail machines. > > Best, > Daniel > > On Friday, December 16, 2016 at 10:30:17 PM UTC-5, Ashwath Akirekadu

Re: [RBW] Appaloosa gets new bars and a hub

2016-12-22 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Hey Joe- what brake levers are those? On Wednesday, December 21, 2016, Joe Bernard wrote: > I love the look of Choco-Mooses (I still don't know what a Choco is), but > they were just a smidge too close for me, so my trusty Albas are back for > another bike. I may need to throw in the towel and

Re: [RBW] Appaloosa gets new bars and a hub

2016-12-22 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Thanks! I think this lever looks great. Bobbin Metric seems like a cool bike. I'd definitely want to give it a ride if I run into one someday. A coworker of mine, who is 6'3" rides a Brompton. I crack up every time I see such a tall figure riding on tiny wheels. The bike is just awesome.

Re: [RBW] Re: Another Rosco v2 Build

2016-12-22 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Fantastic setup! That triangular bag arrangement is one of the coolest things I've seen in a long time. Made me look up Rosco frames to see if the additional top tube is available for my size. Unfortunately I'm one size too short for that! On Wednesday, December 21, 2016, Jon BALER wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: Another Rosco v2 Build

2016-12-22 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
I was specifically fascinated by double top tube configuration. That said, I do think that reach back bar at the bottom makes so much sense, every bike (that is not made for lightweight) should have it šŸ˜Š This would've been my pick if Appaloosa hadn't existed. My two cents on handlebar talk going

Re: [RBW] Appaloosa gets new bars and a hub

2016-12-22 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
I think Riv should go Kickstarter for a Brompton-like front bag + mount system that would work for their bikes as well as other bikes that have enough vertical room between front wheel and handlebar. On Thursday, December 22, 2016, Joe Bernard wrote: > I have a Brompton, too, and the front bag s

Re: [RBW] Appaloosa gets new bars and a hub

2016-12-22 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Wait a sec, you have a Brompton and a Bobbin Metric too? And some Rivs? You probably replaced your car with equal volume of bikes, which I'd love to do, if nobody else was keeping an eye on my credit card statements šŸ˜‰ šŸ‘šŸ¾ On Thursday, December 22, 2016, Ashwath Akirekadu wrote: > I t

Re: [RBW] Cornucopia of Winter Rides

2016-12-22 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
You+Hanq pulling someone on a sled gave me a chuckle. I insta-cooked up a plan to head over to snowy place this winter, with my toddler son, Appaloosa and thick tires! On Thursday, December 22, 2016, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Winter rides are usually shorter (though iā€™m investigating a few opti

[RBW] FS: SOMA San Marcos frame set 51cm

2016-12-23 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Brand new SOMA/Rivendell San Marcos frame set (v1) 51cm http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/5927204740.html $550 local pickup. $600 shipped. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: FS: Brand new Silver Campy Veloce groupset

2016-12-23 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Price drop: $360 shipped. On Tuesday, 20 December 2016 15:00:17 UTC-8, Ashwath Akirekadu wrote: > > Bought from Ribble a month ago to build a new San Marcos. I've abandoned > that project since then. > > Groupset includes > > - Silver Brake Set > -12-30 C

Re: [RBW] FS: SOMA San Marcos frame set 51cm

2016-12-24 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Sold. On Friday, December 23, 2016, Ashwath Akirekadu wrote: > Brand new SOMA/Rivendell San Marcos frame set (v1) 51cm > > http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/5927204740.html > > $550 local pickup. $600 shipped. > > -- > You received this message because you are

[RBW] FS: New Shimano XT M786 Shadow+ long cage derailleur

2016-12-26 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Decided to go 2x10 for my Appaloosa. Hence getting a medium cage rear derailleur. The long cage one I bought earlier is up for grabs. $50 shipped. Or $45 Bay Area local pick up. This one will work for 3x10 drivetrain. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

[RBW] Re: FS: New Shimano XT M786 Shadow+ long cage derailleur

2016-12-26 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Sale pending... On Monday, 26 December 2016 12:01:18 UTC-8, Ashwath Akirekadu wrote: > > > Decided to go 2x10 for my Appaloosa. Hence getting a medium cage rear > derailleur. > > The long cage one I bought earlier is up for grabs. $50 shipped. Or $45 > Bay Area loca

Re: [RBW] Choco-NORM magic!

2016-12-27 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
1,500 per year. That really cool. Making it my new target! On Saturday, December 24, 2016, Surlyprof wrote: > The Schwinn does look reborn with the Choco bars. It's nice to hear when > a bike displaces another car (especially with bay area traffic these > days). Tip from my mechanic was to

Re: [RBW] Multi Use Path Etiquette

2016-12-27 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
I have always wondered this. Alerting pedestrians felt like I was annoying them 99% of the times to avoid that 1% chance of collision. I love the beep beep suggestion. Whenever my toddler son is riding with me, I'm going to delegate beep beep responsibility to him. Natural fit. Win-win! On Tues

Re: [RBW] Red Rosco

2016-12-29 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
It is a nice color indeed. I have stared at those pictures many times! On Thursday, December 29, 2016, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > Has anyone built up a 51cm Red Rosco and have photos they could share? > This frame doesn't seem to get much chatter here but I'm guessing that is > due to the siz

Re: [RBW] Albastache + brifters

2017-01-03 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
ent design that does safely allow such an extreme bar position. > > [image: Inline image 1] > > [image: Inline image 2] > > On Tue, Dec 27, 2016 at 9:35 PM, Ashwath Akirekadu > wrote: > >> When I wondered about usability of brifters on Albastache/Mustache >> type ba

[RBW] Re: Albastache + brifters

2017-01-03 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Clayton- This type of cockpit is something I'd want to try at some point. What stem is that? My Nitto Dirt Drop does not seem that tall. Are you using an extender? On Thursday, 29 December 2016 09:38:07 UTC-8, Clayton wrote: > > >

Re: [RBW] A nice morning for a ride

2017-01-14 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Looks like a nice place and nice weather down there Daniel ! Your Sam setup looks fantastic. My sentiments are with you regarding riding position. Every time I ride a bike with aggressive handlebar setup, afterwards I end up wondering what did I gain šŸ˜Š. It is unergonomic (potential damage to c-

Re: [RBW] My Cantis cant get no respect.

2017-01-14 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Wish I had known about these before I got VO Zeste Cantis for the Appaloosa I'm going to build soon. Given the tire clearance (I had to see A picture of it mounted on an MTB to fully get the idea) and fraction of the price, they were worth trying even if it meant giving them away later for whateve

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: webspecial 58cm Atlantis

2017-02-07 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
I'm feelin' the opposite about those Appaloosas! On Tue, Feb 7, 2017 at 5:30 PM, Andrew Huston < firsttolastinaninst...@gmail.com> wrote: > Ahhh, why can't it be one size smaller? That Rosco mixte is pretty sharp > too. > > > On Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 7:54:11 PM UTC-5, Jeffrey B wrote: >>

[RBW] Cycles of life

2017-02-12 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
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Re: [RBW] Rivendell e-bike (conversion)

2017-02-24 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
I'm waiting for this technology to prove out. http://www.bimoz.ch/en On Wed, Feb 22, 2017 at 6:41 PM, Marc40a <40ah...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Boo > > Hi > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Rivendell e-bike (conversion)

2017-02-24 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Joe, I'm 100% in the same camp. A few months ago I was religiously opposed to the idea of e-bikes. (a) I didn't like the way any of them looked (b) Less workout (c) more complicate, more things to maintain/worry about (d) many of them felt like flaky prototypes still After I changed my job and

Re: [RBW] WTB: 51cm Soma San Marcos or 54cm Rambouillet Frameset

2017-03-01 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Mike, These folks had two SM 51cm frames. I bought one, they might have one available. http://www.bicycleclassics.com Good luck, -Ash On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 9:49 AM, Mike K. wrote: > I've been commuting on a 23" 1987 Schwinn Voyageur, and as much as I love > the look and handling, I feel

Re: [RBW] Silver or green Joe?

2017-03-03 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
I was too late to act and lost my chance on Butternut Appaloosa. Begrudgingly preordered for 51 green in December. The wait is killing me! On Fri, Mar 3, 2017 at 3:15 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > Nice! I'd love to find a truss bike, but I hardly ever see any ANTs for > sale. I believe he only ma

Re: [RBW] Photos of new silver Joe Appaloosa color

2017-03-11 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Nice catch!! On Sat, Mar 11, 2017 at 6:14 PM Stuart Lovinggood wrote: > Saw these on Instagram from Blue Lug in Japan. Looks sharp! > > Source: http://instagram.com/bluelug_kamiuma > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >

Re: [RBW] Re: Photos of new silver Joe Appaloosa color

2017-03-22 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Hey Congrats! And good choice! I'm picking up my 51cm Green Appaloosa frame this Saturday. Can't wait to build it. On Tue, Mar 21, 2017 at 9:34 PM Stuart Lovinggood wrote: > I love the silver cranks, too. Especially the logo. Put my order in for a > 55 in silver earlier today. Sold two bi

[RBW] CHG - who's getting it?

2024-10-25 Thread Ashwath Akirekadu
Greetings bunch! After a long break from bike projects, now I have ordered a dark gold Gallop frame. Stoked it is finally here. Looking forward to making use of the winter indoor times to build it up! happy trails, Ash -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G