[RBW] Re: New (old) bike day? An Eroica bike

[Evan E.]

Beautiful bike, Bill! I love old Univegas and Miyatas. Often underrated, I 
think. And any Univega with "Gran" in the name is especially nice, with lug 
windows and the like. Sweet Suntour bits, too.

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[RBW] Re: New (old) bike day? An Eroica bike

[Bill Lindsay]

Bob B asked whether I can fit on it.  

Yes, I definitely can.  In the photo, the saddle height is set correctly at 
75.5cm.  The standover is around 84cm and my PBH is around 86, so I've got 
a bit of room.  The top tube + stem length is about an inch shorter than 
any of my other road bikes, so I'm on the lookout for a SR Custom model 
stem in 100mm extension.  

The seller of this bike had no clue how to determine frame size, and kept 
giving me measurements that I was sure were wrong.  This model came in a 
57cm and a 60cm, and when I pulled the trigger I still was not certain 
which it was, but I hoped it was a 60, and it is.  This is really one of 
those "they don't make them like they used to" bikes.  I'm really happy 
about it.  

Bill

On Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 7:05:22 PM UTC-7, Bob B wrote:
>
> Awesome bike. Can you fit on it Bill? Looks so much bigger than your other 
> bikes. I love the univegas of this period. Tend to have really understated 
> but pretty colors.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Ventile Exploration

[Deacon Patrick]

Ventile was a miracle fabric when it was first created the RAF to allow 
pilots to survive more than a few minutes in the North Sea and it is no 
less so now. What a connection you have with it's origins through your 
dad's accountant.

With abandon,
Patrick

On Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 8:06:52 PM UTC-6, ascpgh wrote:
>
> Sold me.  I just ordered a Braemar Hybrid Smock with hand warmer and 
> compass pockets. 
>
> I have to acknowledge an accountant that worked for my dad who had run 
> away to Canada and joined the RCAF when he was 15, ended up in England for 
> the Battle of Britain as a fighter pilot and survived multiple downings, 
> two in the channel, for which he surely owed his survival to Ventile. 
>
> Andy Cheatham
> Pittsburgh
>  
>
> On Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 1:24:40 PM UTC-4, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
>>
>> Well Patrick I appreciate your attempt to answer it just the same and I'm 
>> definitely still interested by ventile. It does sound ideal for your 
>> climate and riding style.
>>
>> Thanks again, Tony
>>
>> On Tue, Oct 17, 2017, 10:53 AM Deacon Patrick  wrote:
>>
>>> Much like wider tires, more supple tires, steel bikes, higher 
>>> handlebars, and longer chain stays, ventile changes how I think about and 
>>> use rainwear and clothing in general on any given ride.
>>>
>>> It's a wind shirt, insulating layer (more so if it's cotton analogy), 
>>> and waterproof. So pack size is far less a factor than with a synthetic 
>>> garment because it can be effectively and comfortably worn far more often. 
>>> On long day rides, I no longer take anything but my jacket. Yes, the jacket 
>>> takes up more room. I'm fine with that. Remember, though that I ride in the 
>>> Colorado Rockies, where we can get all four seasons in an hour, regardless 
>>> of what the forecast called for.
>>>
>>> Redefining waterproof, for the better. Ventile is waterproof BECAUSE it 
>>> gets wet and this swells the fibers and prevents more water from getting 
>>> in. It also stiffens the garment. I'm always surprised how quickly it dries 
>>> (vs. a cotton shirt, for example) after a rain. But on cool, high humidity 
>>> days, it can stay wet on the outside for a long time. This is actually the 
>>> garment working properly. I stay dry on the inside, regardless of activity 
>>> -- or more accurately I rapidly become dry if my activity level was such 
>>> that I was sweating a lot. But the layering under matters. I find far 
>>> greater range of comfort wearing fishnet base layer shirt.
>>>
>>> All that is to say, Tony, I have no idea how to answer your question, 
>>> because ventile is an entirely different way of addressing an outer garment.
>>>
>>> With abandon,
>>> Patrick
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 5:57:43 AM UTC-6, Tony DeFilippo wrote:

 I'm curious if the ventile products do better in packing or dry time.
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Ventile Exploration

[ascpgh]

Sold me.  I just ordered a Braemar Hybrid Smock with hand warmer and 
compass pockets. 

I have to acknowledge an accountant that worked for my dad who had run away 
to Canada and joined the RCAF when he was 15, ended up in England for the 
Battle of Britain as a fighter pilot and survived multiple downings, two in 
the channel, for which he surely owed his survival to Ventile. 

Andy Cheatham
Pittsburgh
 

On Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 1:24:40 PM UTC-4, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
>
> Well Patrick I appreciate your attempt to answer it just the same and I'm 
> definitely still interested by ventile. It does sound ideal for your 
> climate and riding style.
>
> Thanks again, Tony
>
> On Tue, Oct 17, 2017, 10:53 AM Deacon Patrick  > wrote:
>
>> Much like wider tires, more supple tires, steel bikes, higher handlebars, 
>> and longer chain stays, ventile changes how I think about and use rainwear 
>> and clothing in general on any given ride.
>>
>> It's a wind shirt, insulating layer (more so if it's cotton analogy), and 
>> waterproof. So pack size is far less a factor than with a synthetic garment 
>> because it can be effectively and comfortably worn far more often. On long 
>> day rides, I no longer take anything but my jacket. Yes, the jacket takes 
>> up more room. I'm fine with that. Remember, though that I ride in the 
>> Colorado Rockies, where we can get all four seasons in an hour, regardless 
>> of what the forecast called for.
>>
>> Redefining waterproof, for the better. Ventile is waterproof BECAUSE it 
>> gets wet and this swells the fibers and prevents more water from getting 
>> in. It also stiffens the garment. I'm always surprised how quickly it dries 
>> (vs. a cotton shirt, for example) after a rain. But on cool, high humidity 
>> days, it can stay wet on the outside for a long time. This is actually the 
>> garment working properly. I stay dry on the inside, regardless of activity 
>> -- or more accurately I rapidly become dry if my activity level was such 
>> that I was sweating a lot. But the layering under matters. I find far 
>> greater range of comfort wearing fishnet base layer shirt.
>>
>> All that is to say, Tony, I have no idea how to answer your question, 
>> because ventile is an entirely different way of addressing an outer garment.
>>
>> With abandon,
>> Patrick
>>
>>
>> On Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 5:57:43 AM UTC-6, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
>>>
>>> I'm curious if the ventile products do better in packing or dry time.
>>
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[RBW] Re: New (old) bike day? An Eroica bike

[Bob B]

Awesome bike. Can you fit on it Bill? Looks so much bigger than your other 
bikes. I love the univegas of this period. Tend to have really understated but 
pretty colors.

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[RBW] Re: 60cm Rambouillet

[Don Compton]

Michael,
I am interested. Any dents? Please some pictures.
Don

On Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 4:54:24 PM UTC-7, Michael Rivers wrote:
>
> I have an orange 60cm frame, but won’t be able to ship for weeks. 
>
> Michael 

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[RBW] Re: 60cm Rambouillet

[Michael Rivers]

I have an orange 60cm frame, but won’t be able to ship for weeks.

Michael 

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[RBW] Re: Chocolate Spokes

['thalasin' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Second what Bob said about Gregory.  I've known him for years and he is one 
of the most decent, genuine people I've ever met.  Going into his shop was 
a joy, so much so that I often found an excuse to have work done on my 
bikes!  I too moved away from Denver (in May), and my regret is that I 
wasn't able to bring a Chocolate Spokes creation with me.  

Brendan did a great job on the film, and that was his bike that you see 
Gregory riding!  When I saw that bike in person, I very nearly pulled the 
trigger, and now I'm sorry I didn't.

If you're ever in Denver, it's worth the trip to stop by the shop.  Drop 
some cash in there while you're at it.

Tracy


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[RBW] Re: New (old) bike day? An Eroica bike

[Bill Lindsay]

Thanks Ed

More bike photos should be viewable in my flickr:  Photostream 


BL in EC

On Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 12:58:17 PM UTC-7, Ed Carolipio wrote:
>
> Very nice.
>
> I first heard about L'Eroica via BikeSnobNYC - Brooks sent him on a junket 
> to Italy - then found out about Eroica California when I was researching 
> the Great Western Bike Rally. (Bianchi sells an Eroica specific bike - $4K 
> MSRP ouch.) I'm looking forward to living vicariously through your updates 
> and photos.
>
> --Ed C.
>
> On Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 12:51:16 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>>
>>
>> There's a category and a classification for everything in the bike 
>> industry now, making it really easy for an N+1 guy like me to invent new 
>> slots in the stable that need (NEED!) to be filled.  The latest for me is 
>> an Eroica bike.  An Eroica bike is an old road bike, kept period correct, 
>> for use in Eroica events.  Reviews of these events are glowingly positive, 
>> mainly for the social aspects of them.  I'm a social guy, so if I can get 
>> another bike, and use that as my admission fee to a fun social event, I'm 
>> in!  
>>
>> I found for myself a 1983 Univega Gran Premio.  There are many many 
>> little reasons why this particular bike appealed to me, and I was able to 
>> get an OK price on it.  It came in last night, and it was in such great 
>> shape that I was able to overhaul and service everything I wanted to 
>> overhaul and service and render it completely road ready.  So, here's new 
>> bike day:
>>
>>
>> 
>>
>> Riv content:
>>
>>
>> --I upgraded to Riv Rolly Polly tires
>>
>> --lugged steel
>>
>> --Eroica celebrates beausage over restorations, particularly repaints
>>
>> --great, legendary Suntour, SR and DiaCompe parts
>>
>> --once I finalize stem length, I'll re-do the bars with Newbaums
>>
>>
>> I have not ruled out trying to get 200 miles in on this bike before 
>> October ends, which would be bike #11 in my 10x200 challenge. 
>>
>> I have not yet signed up for Eroica California 2018, but I think I might
>>
>>
>> Bill Lindsay
>>
>> El Cerrito, CA
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: New (old) bike day? An Eroica bike

[Ed Carolipio]

Very nice.

I first heard about L'Eroica via BikeSnobNYC - Brooks sent him on a junket 
to Italy - then found out about Eroica California when I was researching 
the Great Western Bike Rally. (Bianchi sells an Eroica specific bike - $4K 
MSRP ouch.) I'm looking forward to living vicariously through your updates 
and photos.

--Ed C.

On Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 12:51:16 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
>
> There's a category and a classification for everything in the bike 
> industry now, making it really easy for an N+1 guy like me to invent new 
> slots in the stable that need (NEED!) to be filled.  The latest for me is 
> an Eroica bike.  An Eroica bike is an old road bike, kept period correct, 
> for use in Eroica events.  Reviews of these events are glowingly positive, 
> mainly for the social aspects of them.  I'm a social guy, so if I can get 
> another bike, and use that as my admission fee to a fun social event, I'm 
> in!  
>
> I found for myself a 1983 Univega Gran Premio.  There are many many little 
> reasons why this particular bike appealed to me, and I was able to get an 
> OK price on it.  It came in last night, and it was in such great shape that 
> I was able to overhaul and service everything I wanted to overhaul and 
> service and render it completely road ready.  So, here's new bike day:
>
>
> 
>
> Riv content:
>
>
> --I upgraded to Riv Rolly Polly tires
>
> --lugged steel
>
> --Eroica celebrates beausage over restorations, particularly repaints
>
> --great, legendary Suntour, SR and DiaCompe parts
>
> --once I finalize stem length, I'll re-do the bars with Newbaums
>
>
> I have not ruled out trying to get 200 miles in on this bike before 
> October ends, which would be bike #11 in my 10x200 challenge. 
>
> I have not yet signed up for Eroica California 2018, but I think I might
>
>
> Bill Lindsay
>
> El Cerrito, CA
>

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[RBW] New (old) bike day? An Eroica bike

[Bill Lindsay]

There's a category and a classification for everything in the bike industry 
now, making it really easy for an N+1 guy like me to invent new slots in 
the stable that need (NEED!) to be filled.  The latest for me is an Eroica 
bike.  An Eroica bike is an old road bike, kept period correct, for use in 
Eroica events.  Reviews of these events are glowingly positive, mainly for 
the social aspects of them.  I'm a social guy, so if I can get another 
bike, and use that as my admission fee to a fun social event, I'm in!  

I found for myself a 1983 Univega Gran Premio.  There are many many little 
reasons why this particular bike appealed to me, and I was able to get an 
OK price on it.  It came in last night, and it was in such great shape that 
I was able to overhaul and service everything I wanted to overhaul and 
service and render it completely road ready.  So, here's new bike day:



Riv content:


--I upgraded to Riv Rolly Polly tires

--lugged steel

--Eroica celebrates beausage over restorations, particularly repaints

--great, legendary Suntour, SR and DiaCompe parts

--once I finalize stem length, I'll re-do the bars with Newbaums


I have not ruled out trying to get 200 miles in on this bike before October 
ends, which would be bike #11 in my 10x200 challenge. 

I have not yet signed up for Eroica California 2018, but I think I might


Bill Lindsay

El Cerrito, CA

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[RBW] Re: Nitto Bar "TT" Markings -- ID help

[Bob B]

Proud of you for sobering up, Kai. Praying 4 u to get over your bullhorn 
obsession.

Bob
Brooklyn, NY


On Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 2:46:00 PM UTC-4, Kainalu V. wrote:
>
> U...  sorry about that girl's bike holler, I've since become more 
> enlightened and less inebriated. 
> -Kai
> BK NY
>
>
> On Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 10:18:40 AM UTC-4, Bob B wrote:
>>
>> Called HQ--Will was certain they are the heat treated aluminum. That's 
>> cool. Didn't bother to ask what the "TT" inscription means, though.
>>
>> Looks like they've been mounted before, but barely used. Seem to be 
>> aligned and in fine shape. Will's theory was that it was due to an angry 
>> break-up. My theory is that somehow they wound up on a bike that someone 
>> bought on Craigslist. The new owner, unaware of the joys of Boscos, let 
>> alone their monetary value, swapped them out for some "cooler" bars. Im 
>> going to throw out a guess they were bullhorns, because that kind of person 
>> would probably do that (maybe it was the dude who yelled "nice girls bike!" 
>> that one day as I rode by on my Bosco'ed commuter). Anyway that's just a 
>> theory, and whatever really happened, I hope they're happy now that they 
>> purged their apartment of a pair of huge bicycle handlebars.
>>
>> Another man's treasure...
>>
>> Bob
>> Brooklyn, NY
>>
>>
>> On Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 4:54:57 PM UTC-4, lum gim fong wrote:
>>>
>>> Wonder why they were trashed?
>>> My 53's are aluminum with red band.
>>> Perhaps these are 52 True Temper? But i thought that was for frame tubes 
>>> only? Just a wild guess. Probly wrong. 
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Roadinis could be arriving any day now?

[Bill Lindsay]

It's usually me who builds fast and wants to show off, but I didn't buy a 
Roadini, so it won't be me this time.  :-)

Speaking of quick builds, I'll start a new thread...

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA

On Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 12:12:02 PM UTC-7, Daniel D. wrote:
>
> Got the call yesterday too.  Gotta make time to go pick it up.  Wonder 
> who's going to be the first to show off their build?
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Roadinis could be arriving any day now?

[Daniel D.]

Got the call yesterday too.  Gotta make time to go pick it up.  Wonder 
who's going to be the first to show off their build?

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[RBW] Re: Nitto Bar "TT" Markings -- ID help

[Kainalu V.]

U...  sorry about that girl's bike holler, I've since become more 
enlightened and less inebriated. 
-Kai
BK NY


On Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 10:18:40 AM UTC-4, Bob B wrote:
>
> Called HQ--Will was certain they are the heat treated aluminum. That's 
> cool. Didn't bother to ask what the "TT" inscription means, though.
>
> Looks like they've been mounted before, but barely used. Seem to be 
> aligned and in fine shape. Will's theory was that it was due to an angry 
> break-up. My theory is that somehow they wound up on a bike that someone 
> bought on Craigslist. The new owner, unaware of the joys of Boscos, let 
> alone their monetary value, swapped them out for some "cooler" bars. Im 
> going to throw out a guess they were bullhorns, because that kind of person 
> would probably do that (maybe it was the dude who yelled "nice girls bike!" 
> that one day as I rode by on my Bosco'ed commuter). Anyway that's just a 
> theory, and whatever really happened, I hope they're happy now that they 
> purged their apartment of a pair of huge bicycle handlebars.
>
> Another man's treasure...
>
> Bob
> Brooklyn, NY
>
>
> On Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 4:54:57 PM UTC-4, lum gim fong wrote:
>>
>> Wonder why they were trashed?
>> My 53's are aluminum with red band.
>> Perhaps these are 52 True Temper? But i thought that was for frame tubes 
>> only? Just a wild guess. Probly wrong. 
>
>

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[RBW] Re: 60cm Rambouillet

[iamkeith]

Remember that Rams had relatively short top tubes - roughly a half cm 
shorter than, say, a current Roadeo or Homer of comparable size.

So a 62 ram had a 59 top tube, whereas a current 61 Homer also has a 59 top 
tube.  And, when you factor in typical tire sizes, the standover height is 
1.82cm (3/4") higher on the Homer than the Ram.

Conversely, a 60 Ram had a 58 tt, which is comparable to a 59 Homer.

FWIW

On Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 9:01:47 PM UTC-6, Don Compton wrote:
>
> Thanks for the reply, but that frame is a 62ct. I like to ride a frame on 
> the large side, but a Ram 60 is my limit.
>
> On Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 3:31:31 PM UTC-7, Sky Coulter wrote:
>>
>> I think there's a 61cm for sale on this list:
>>
>> https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/kKU8E-E5nWU
>>
>> Sky in new west
>>
>>
>> On Tuesday, 17 October 2017 15:09:19 UTC-7, Don Compton wrote:
>>>
>>> I know this is a pipe dream, but I am looking for a 60 cm Ram bicycle or 
>>> preferably a frame set.
>>> Sincerely, Don
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: XO-1 frame for sale

['Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch]

I wouldn't retire just yet. With the exception of big marquee names & 
models with high desirability and low supplies (and a 59cm Bridgestone xo-1 
in pumpkin is that) and/or high-end, pristine condition (and even here, 
some weakness), my impression is that the vintage market is pretty soft. 
Certainly in my neck of the woods this seems to be the case.

On Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 10:22:12 AM UTC-4, El Sapo wrote:
>
> Nice. Wonder if the vintage bike market is following the stock market up 
> to new record high marks? Maybe time for me to cash out a couple of bikes. 
>
> On Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 8:12:42 PM UTC-7, Mattt wrote:
>>
>> It went for $1,025.  Those with a XO-1 are smiling. 
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: XO-1 frame for sale

[El Sapo]

Nice. Wonder if the vintage bike market is following the stock market up to 
new record high marks? Maybe time for me to cash out a couple of bikes. 

On Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 8:12:42 PM UTC-7, Mattt wrote:
>
> It went for $1,025.  Those with a XO-1 are smiling. 
>

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[RBW] Re: Nitto Bar "TT" Markings -- ID help

[Bob B]

Called HQ--Will was certain they are the heat treated aluminum. That's 
cool. Didn't bother to ask what the "TT" inscription means, though.

Looks like they've been mounted before, but barely used. Seem to be aligned 
and in fine shape. Will's theory was that it was due to an angry break-up. 
My theory is that somehow they wound up on a bike that someone bought on 
Craigslist. The new owner, unaware of the joys of Boscos, let alone their 
monetary value, swapped them out for some "cooler" bars. Im going to throw 
out a guess they were bullhorns, because that kind of person would probably 
do that (maybe it was the dude who yelled "nice girls bike!" that one day 
as I rode by on my Bosco'ed commuter). Anyway that's just a theory, and 
whatever really happened, I hope they're happy now that they purged their 
apartment of a pair of huge bicycle handlebars.

Another man's treasure...

Bob
Brooklyn, NY


On Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 4:54:57 PM UTC-4, lum gim fong wrote:
>
> Wonder why they were trashed?
> My 53's are aluminum with red band.
> Perhaps these are 52 True Temper? But i thought that was for frame tubes 
> only? Just a wild guess. Probly wrong. 

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Re: [RBW] Re: XO-1 frame for sale

[Ryan Fleming]

and I would agree that the Rivendells (I have a 97 A/R) are better bikes. 
Certainly better cosmetically. I don't think functionally my 97 Riv is 
several magnitudes better than the X0-1. The X0-1 is a fine, no frills 
bike. I'm glad I bought it and I have no intention yet of flea baying it. 
It's a fine commuter and it's fun to ride. Probably snappier than my A/R 
but I think the geometry's a little more aggressive

On Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 5:54:23 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> Joe: I owned a '92, and built and rode it in several configurations.* 
> Don't spend a great deal of money on one. As in my immediately earlier 
> post, any number of later, Rivendell-branded models are better than the 
> XO-1.
>
> I'm not saying the XO-1 was a bad bike, but it was a first attempt at 
> what, later, became much better.
>
> Now, if you collect frames like some people collect stamps, then yes, the 
> XO-1 deserves a pedestal for being an early '90s attempt at an all 
> rounder/country bike-type design. But for road riding, gravel road riding, 
> touring, urban commuting, what have you, the XO-1 has been surpassed long 
> since.
>
> *One build, which I recall fondly, was as my gofast: 28/38/48 Topline 
> Superlight triple, 12-19 7 speed cassette, road f and r derailleurs, 
> Cinelli Giro d'Italia 26.4 squeezed into T-Bone upjutter 25.4 (or did this 
> build have a custom Salsa?), very, very light sun M14A 559, 19 mm rims in 
> anodized purple with 8-speed Ultegra hubs, Revolution spokes, very nice 
> Specialized Turbo 559 X 22 tires (if these had been 1 cm larger, I'd still 
> be riding them), Syncros ti sp, original issue Flite (still love 'em), 
> Speedplay X-1 pedals, 7402 Dura Ace levers pulling some high end, normal 
> reach, cold forged, silver only calipers, and -- get this -- 
> GripShift-for-drop-bar shifters, big clunky grippers that fit onto the tail 
> end of your drop bar -- all plastic clicky bits.
>
> This bike had the kudos of hitting 48 mph at the bottom of a hill in a 48 
> X 12 X 24" tire (96" gear) while chasing an errant Range Rover -- 170 rpm!
>
> On Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 4:44 PM, Joe Bernard  > wrote:
>
>> There's one on SF Craigslist now in my size, but somebody painted it red. 
>> It's been there forever, nobody wants a non-original-color XO-1, including 
>> me. My Holy Grail -1 is the '92 tusk one with road brakes. By today's/Riv's 
>> standards of gearing, brakes and tire clearance it's a silly bike, but I 
>> think it's cool beans. But they must not have sold many 'cause I haven't 
>> seen a 48 or 52cm one for sale in years.
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[RBW] Re: Chocolate Spokes

[Bob Lovejoy]

Leah ,

Thanks for posting this.  The video is really well done.  I moved from 
Denver late last year but I was lucky enough to meet and talk with Gregory 
and I can attest to the fact that he is absolutely one of the best, 
smartest and most genuine people you will ever meet.  I am not a complete 
believer in only first impressions but Gregory is someone who not only 
immediately impresses, but deeply impresses.  When you meet Gregory, you 
absolutely know, in that moment, that the world can work, that the way you 
know things can be, people being smart, resourceful, funny, talented, open, 
helpful, dedicated that is all possible and Gregory is proof.

His frames are beautiful and though I may be running out of time for such 
things, I have always dreamed of having a bike built by Gregory.  If I had 
stayed in Denver that would have happened, no matter what.

Anyway, a highly recommended shop and person to meet if you ever get the 
chance!  The shop is not large, and does not have any large collections of 
fancy things, but it is a real bike shop and a true resource to the 
neighborhood.  And they do have an impressive supply of chocolate!  I 
should have stocked up...

Bob Lovejoy
Galesburg, IL


On Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 6:58:11 PM UTC-5, LeahFoy wrote:
>
> I came across this in my Facebook feed. It’s a 5 minute video and really 
> well-done. 
>
> https://www.outsideonline.com/2249326/chocolate-spokes-film-about-bicycles?utm_source=facebook_medium=social_campaign=facebookpost

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[RBW] Chocolate Spokes

[Jay Connolly]

Really enjoyed the video. He’s one of the people I’ll keep in mind in the event 
that I order a custom down the line.

Jay

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[RBW] Re: Roadinis could be arriving any day now?

[William R.]

Will called me last night. My 57cm Grilver Roadini is there. I am building it 
up myself so the frame should be on its way to me today. Can’t wait!

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Re: FS: A. Homer Hilsen 65 Bike

[Bill Lindsay]

I have been out there on a road bike recently. San Francisco Randonneurs has a 
mixed terrain 200k out there and I’ve been pre-riding big chunks of the course. 
 The Marin Mountains 200k was supposed to happen on the 14th but they 
rescheduled it to the 28th because of the unhealthy air quality. 

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito Ca

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