I'm curious to see your NOS Heron Road frame. If it's that wonderful sparkly blue-green color, it would melt my heart to see it again!
Chris On Monday, February 1, 2021 at 11:36:50 AM UTC-5 Ray wrote: > I have to agree with Chris. I was surprised you weren't asking more for > it. It looks lovely, and I have been considering adding an honest touring > bike to my stable (though I certainly don't need another bike). Do you mind > if I ask where you are located? > > Ray > > On Monday, February 1, 2021 at 10:12:27 AM UTC-6 Tom Goodmann wrote: > >> Hi, Chris; >> >> I appreciate you writing--guess I should be asking for more for this >> bike! I won't refuse a higher offer 😁I've advertised it here before, and >> there was no interest at that time. I've really enjoyed it, but am trying >> to clear out things in every category in life; I have a Sam (55 with the >> double TT, but I wish it were the next size up that has since been >> offered), a Legolas, and a Curt Goodrich prototype for the Saluki/650b (the >> One Bike to Rule Them All). You're right, the Heron Touring does everything >> well all day long; thanks for sharing that you fit 38s on it--very good to >> know. Well, if it doesn't sell, I will take it out on the road again, and >> try it with a set of Barlow Pass tires! Tom >> >> On Mon, Feb 1, 2021 at 10:51 AM Christopher Cote <christophe...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> I have that exact same bike, and even though I rarely ride on the road >>> any more, I wouldn't consider selling mine for twice that price! If you're >>> considering a Sam Hillborne, this is 98% a functional replacement for that >>> bike. Mine fits an honest 38mm tire, with the undimpled chainstays being >>> the choke point. A framebuilder or skilled amateur could easily dimple the >>> chainstays, and it would probably clear 40mm tires, maybe even 42mm. >>> >>> I also had a 58cm Heron Road that was a wonderful bike. I sold it to >>> finance an Rambouillet, which is also a wonderful bike, but I miss the >>> Heron Road! >>> >>> Chris >>> >>> On Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 6:28:20 PM UTC-5 Tom Goodmann wrote: >>> >>>> I’m selling a silver (or pewter) Waterford Precision Cycles-made Heron >>>> Touring bike in very good condition, including everything except pedals >>>> and >>>> saddle. It offers a stable ride with OS downtube, taking up to a 35mm >>>> tire. I have used the bike as a commuter, and for an MS 150 fundraiser >>>> (winning laughter from all the carbon fiber riders), as well as for >>>> weekend >>>> rides. I’ve replaced the rear wheel bearing cartridges and 7-speed >>>> cassette; the rims are Sun CR18s with 32mm Panaracer Pasela tires; Suntour >>>> front derailleur; Sachs Centura rear with Shimano bar-end shifters; Sugino >>>> crank (50/38/26); Shimano cantilever brakes with Suntour Cyclone brake >>>> levers on Nitto Randonneur bars. The frame is clean, with no dents or >>>> dings; there are some paint touch-ups on rear stays (chain suck) and >>>> underside from the previous owner; I rate its appearance at 8.5+. Please >>>> see the photo below; I have others to share on request. I’ll pack with >>>> care, and ship via BikeFlights to save costs for any potential buyer. >>>> *$695 >>>> + shipping & insurance* >>>> >>>> There are web pages that give lots of information about this joint >>>> project between Rivendell, Waterford, and Ted Durant or, later, Todd >>>> Kuzma; >>>> happy to share them via a PM. >>>> >>>> I also have a NOS Heron Road frame and fork that I will post for sale; >>>> the two would make a nice pair.[image: >>>> 4E01C407-99C2-4D62-8C11-37A270D66C75.jpeg] >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the >>> Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/rDuXiCxt-Qo/unsubscribe >>> . >>> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to >>> rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/cd15859c-01f8-469e-93b4-96d73bbcd0efn%40googlegroups.com >>> >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/cd15859c-01f8-469e-93b4-96d73bbcd0efn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>> . >>> >> -- 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/db8c7989-5cf6-43bd-aa33-33aa467e1cccn%40googlegroups.com.
