Re: [RBW] Bikes For Sale: Craigslist, ebay, etc. Fall 2022 edition

2022-12-14 Thread Chris in NZ
Pitching in on the Bleriots as a Kiwi: I can't see the FB listing, but I expect these to be the same frames I've seen previously listed on another online trading platform here in NZ at $1400NZD. If they're now listed at $1800, I'm inclined to believe this is still in NZD, around $1000USD. For

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-01-20 Thread Chris in NZ
>From Will’s email on the 19 December: “We'll get the container of Sams and Platypus in late January, but they'll be up on the site early February.” I think the website has just been updated to show when they’ll be available to order. On Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 6:18:26 AM UTC+13 Tom Wyla

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-03-02 Thread Chris in NZ
The Unicorn has landed! On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 11:17:54 AM UTC+13 Joe Bernard wrote: > "refresh" > > Including me and I'm not even getting one. I've never been so excited for > a thing I'm not involved in in my life! > > On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 1:59:07 PM UTC-8 Robert Tilley wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-03-02 Thread Chris in NZ
I’ve been keeping an eye on it (I’m a tracking obsessive). Previously at anchor and on the live map it was outside the port waiting. It is now showing as “moored” and the live map shows it alongside.. On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 8:03:24 AM UTC+13 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Yes! It

[RBW] Re: Talk Me Out of Building My Own Wheels

2020-10-24 Thread Chris in NZ
Absolutely build your own wheels. I was sceptical a few years ago but was encouraged by a workmate to do it. Now have several sets with 1000s of kilometres on them. I highly recommend Roger Musson’s ebook on wheel building. Includes guides on making your own tools and excellent building instruct

[RBW] MTB on the Blahg (again)

2018-09-16 Thread Chris in NZ
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[RBW] Introduction from RBW fans in NZ

2018-09-16 Thread Chris in NZ
Hello everybody I’ve been a member of this forum for a while but haven’t had much to contribute so far aside from the odd comment on a couple of threads. However, I thought I would introduce myself in anticipation of a post in the coming weeks once I assemble a couple of dream bikes (Hunqapill

[RBW] Re: Canti-Chev?

2018-11-21 Thread Chris in NZ
If we’re talking “they shoulds” they should borrow and invert the 2TT from the new Atlantis for Cheviot top tube (love that curve) On Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 8:45:00 AM UTC+13, Joe Bernard wrote: > They should do that. I had a Cheviot..great bike, but its vibe is very much > 'big