[RBW] Atlantis touch up paint?

[Chris Balaschak]

Anyone have a bottle of Testors 2135 they would be willing to part with? 
Can't seem to find any available - if you've got a source, let me know!

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[RBW] Re: FS - 56 Rivendell Rambouillet ca. 2006

[Chris Balaschak]

PRICE DROP - $1600 (excl. boxing & shipping)



On Monday, August 15, 2022 at 12:32:36 PM UTC-4 Chris Balaschak wrote:

> Still here and the photo has been updated. Found an unused c17 brooks 
> saddle and some MKS pedals. Make an offer!
>
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/e8JozwRq4FaWFPX1A
>
> On Friday, July 29, 2022 at 9:27:53 AM UTC-4 Chris Balaschak wrote:
>
>> Second owner of this lovely ride, and my #3 riv. Just slightly too big 
>> for me, hence it sits more than any others. 
>>
>> Nitto seatpost, Nitto Technomic stem, nitto randonneur handlebars
>>
>> Dura Ace hubs on velocity rims, Jack Brown tires (700x33)
>>
>> Shimano deore crankset, Shimano FD, sunxd RD, hollowlink 10sp chain
>>
>> Shimano rim brakes and levers
>>
>> Components are generally in excellent condition, crankset is solid though 
>> logos are worn, frame has some scratches and wear as expected for a bike of 
>> this age, but nothing out of the ordinary
>>
>> Serial # RB1117
>>
>> Saddle, saddlebag, pump, and pedals excluded from sale 
>>
>> $2000
>>
>>
>> Buyer pays a shop to box and ship early August (Sprockets in St Aug, FL), 
>> or if you are along the 95, i may be passing you by in another week.
>>
>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/e8JozwRq4FaWFPX1A
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: FS - 56 Rivendell Rambouillet ca. 2006

[Chris Balaschak]

SOLD

On Monday, August 15, 2022 at 12:32:36 PM UTC-4 Chris Balaschak wrote:

> Still here and the photo has been updated. Found an unused c17 brooks 
> saddle and some MKS pedals. Make an offer!
>
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/e8JozwRq4FaWFPX1A
>
> On Friday, July 29, 2022 at 9:27:53 AM UTC-4 Chris Balaschak wrote:
>
>> Second owner of this lovely ride, and my #3 riv. Just slightly too big 
>> for me, hence it sits more than any others. 
>>
>> Nitto seatpost, Nitto Technomic stem, nitto randonneur handlebars
>>
>> Dura Ace hubs on velocity rims, Jack Brown tires (700x33)
>>
>> Shimano deore crankset, Shimano FD, sunxd RD, hollowlink 10sp chain
>>
>> Shimano rim brakes and levers
>>
>> Components are generally in excellent condition, crankset is solid though 
>> logos are worn, frame has some scratches and wear as expected for a bike of 
>> this age, but nothing out of the ordinary
>>
>> Serial # RB1117
>>
>> Saddle, saddlebag, pump, and pedals excluded from sale 
>>
>> $2000
>>
>>
>> Buyer pays a shop to box and ship early August (Sprockets in St Aug, FL), 
>> or if you are along the 95, i may be passing you by in another week.
>>
>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/e8JozwRq4FaWFPX1A
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: FS - 56 Rivendell Rambouillet ca. 2006

[Chris Balaschak]

Still here and the photo has been updated. Found an unused c17 brooks 
saddle and some MKS pedals. Make an offer!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/e8JozwRq4FaWFPX1A

On Friday, July 29, 2022 at 9:27:53 AM UTC-4 Chris Balaschak wrote:

> Second owner of this lovely ride, and my #3 riv. Just slightly too big for 
> me, hence it sits more than any others. 
>
> Nitto seatpost, Nitto Technomic stem, nitto randonneur handlebars
>
> Dura Ace hubs on velocity rims, Jack Brown tires (700x33)
>
> Shimano deore crankset, Shimano FD, sunxd RD, hollowlink 10sp chain
>
> Shimano rim brakes and levers
>
> Components are generally in excellent condition, crankset is solid though 
> logos are worn, frame has some scratches and wear as expected for a bike of 
> this age, but nothing out of the ordinary
>
> Serial # RB1117
>
> Saddle, saddlebag, pump, and pedals excluded from sale 
>
> $2000
>
>
> Buyer pays a shop to box and ship early August (Sprockets in St Aug, FL), 
> or if you are along the 95, i may be passing you by in another week.
>
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/e8JozwRq4FaWFPX1A
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

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[RBW] FS - 56 Rivendell Rambouillet ca. 2006

[Chris Balaschak]

Second owner of this lovely ride, and my #3 riv. Just slightly too big for 
me, hence it sits more than any others. 

Nitto seatpost, Nitto Technomic stem, nitto randonneur handlebars

Dura Ace hubs on velocity rims, Jack Brown tires (700x33)

Shimano deore crankset, Shimano FD, sunxd RD, hollowlink 10sp chain

Shimano rim brakes and levers

Components are generally in excellent condition, crankset is solid though 
logos are worn, frame has some scratches and wear as expected for a bike of 
this age, but nothing out of the ordinary

Serial # RB1117

Saddle, saddlebag, pump, and pedals excluded from sale 

$2000


Buyer pays a shop to box and ship early August (Sprockets in St Aug, FL), 
or if you are along the 95, i may be passing you by in another week.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/e8JozwRq4FaWFPX1A







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[RBW] Re: 56+ before 55!

[Chris Balaschak]

Great ride report.

Can I ask - where did you find those water bottles?
On Friday, July 15, 2022 at 9:41:05 PM UTC-4 Drew Saunders wrote:

> For the past few years, I've tried to ride my age or more on or about my 
> birthday (this Sunday, the 17th, a.k.a. "World Emoji Day!"). Although not 
> as impressive as crossing the country, it was still a good ride today.
>
> In 2017, instead of riding 50+ miles for my 50th birthday, I spent my 
> birthday in the hospital due to a bad reaction to Xeloda, my first 
> chemotherapy drug. Oh, did I mention that in April of 2017 I found out that 
> I had adenocarcinoma of the descending colon? I had the colectomy at the 
> end of May, and started chemo at the end of June (and re-started it at the 
> end of July with a different drug). That'll put a damper in your riding 
> plans any day! 
>
> I was able to do a 53 mile ride before turning 51 in 2018, and a 55 mile 
> ride before turning 52 in 2019. I found my fitness dropping unexpectedly in 
> 2020, but eventually figured out that it was due to working from home and 
> no longer walking or biking to work (which is only 2 miles each way, but it 
> adds up). I added a neighborhood walk to my morning routine and improved my 
> fitness, but wasn't able to get in a 53+ mile ride for 2020. Then, in 
> November 2020 (Friday the 13th, of course) I found out that my cancer had 
> returned in a single tumor in my liver. That (along with 1/4 of my liver) 
> was removed at the end of December.
>
> 2021 was the year of regrowing my liver, so no long ride that July! I 
> still got in some medium rides, but didn't make 54KM, much less 54 miles 
> for any of them.
>
> I set out this morning to do a variation on the same 53 and 55 mile ride I 
> had done in 2018 and 2019, just with a little more at each end. For the 
> locals, this is Cañada road to the end, then meander through Woodside, 
> Portola Valley and Los Altos Hills, then Foothill Expressway/Steven's 
> Canyon Road and turn around at the Lakeshore Picnic Area then home. It 
> totaled 56.62 miles! Eventually, I'll have to switch to kilometers.
>
> "Pics or it didn't happen":
> [image: 2022-07-15_09-18-35_568.jpg]
> The turnaround at Cañada Road and Hwy 92 (uppermost part of Lower Crystal 
> Springs reservoir)
> [image: 2022-07-15_09-27-30_001.jpg]
> The famous Pulgas Water Temple from the fence (it looks better up close)
> [image: 2022-07-15_09-54-51_607.jpg]
> The Woodside Store, a fine place to stop for a snack and refill the 
> bottles. The glowing blue stuff is Gatorade. That's a very early (Duluth 
> patch) "banana bag" in the back and a "candy bar bag" in the front.[image: 
> 2022-07-15_11-38-41_948.jpg]
> Last snack stop at Lakeshore Picnic Area selfie. Yes, Oscar is a 
> Retrogrouch! His trash can is STEEL, not plastic!
>
> Drew
>

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[RBW] Custom, not a custom

[Chris Balaschak]

I'm really looking forward to what comes out of this. I am looking to buy a 
US-made frame, built up and complete, in the next year or so. With most 
builders, it seems a complete comes out around 5000, maybe only in stock 
dimensions, which feels out of reach. (Not to mention so few options for rim 
brakes anymore.) On the other hand, non-US made frames, with quality parts, 
come in the 2000-3000 range. Nobilette's frames are super reasonable at about 
$2800 F/F/HS. I ride a Mark-built Legolas, and have owned a second hand 
Nobilette road bike, they are some fine bikes. 

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[RBW] Re: FS - Tires, misc

[Chris Balaschak]

All sold but the BB tool. 

On Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 2:52:51 PM UTC-4, Chris Balaschak wrote:
>
>
>> Park Tool BBT-22 Bottom Bracket Tool
>>
>> good as new
>>
>> $10 shipped
>>
>>
>> Pics of all items <https://photos.app.goo.gl/yiFfHgm71KXGcWV77>
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: FS - Tires, misc

[Chris Balaschak]

I'm sorry to say I did not measure the width when mounted. I will say based on 
my experience, the Gravelking 38s were slightly wider than the Soma 38s. Both 
were used on my Legolas, and the gravelkings were a tight fit.

They are great tires, but in the end I've preferred more narrow tires - 28s or 
32s.

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[RBW] Re: FS - Tires, misc

[Chris Balaschak]

PRICE DROPS & Updated list


Panaracer GravelKing+ Slick Tubeless Ready Tires - 700 x 38c, Folding Bead 
> (Black Tread/Brown Sidewall)
>
> ~200 miles on them
>
> $60 shipped for pair
>
>
>  Soma Supple Vitesse EX Road Tire - 700c x 38c (Folding Bead)
>
> ~200 miles on them
>
> $60 shipped for the pair
>
>
> Park Tool BBT-22 Bottom Bracket Tool
>
> good as new
>
> $10 shipped
>
>
> Pics of all items 
>

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[RBW] FS - Tires, misc

[Chris Balaschak]

A few items the list may be interested in.

Panaracer GravelKing+ Slick Tubeless Ready Tires - 700 x 38c, Folding Bead 
(Black Tread/Brown Sidewall)

~200 miles on them

$75 shipped for pair


 Soma Supple Vitesse EX Road Tire - 700c x 38c (Folding Bead)

~200 miles on them

$75 shipped for the pair


Velo Orange Long Setback Seatpost 27.2 x 300mm Silver

usual marks from use, but otherwise in great shape

$25 shipped


Park Tool BBT-22 Bottom Bracket Tool

good as new

$15 shipped


Pics of all items 

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[RBW] Re: Dropbar width

[Chris Balaschak]

 Appreciate all the feedback so far. I've got an old pair of Nitto Mod. 165 
in 42 that I am going to give a try, as well as a friend's Nitto "classic" 
in 45.

My concern about reach is that as I've gotten older, and started riding 
longer, I always getting this feeling I need to stretch my back/shoulders 
out further as I'm riding. I'll be playing around with stem and handlebars, 
and reporting back!

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[RBW] Re: Recommend a film camera

[Chris Balaschak]

Following. I'm in the market for a 120-film camera. Considering just a 
Holga (cheap, lightweight, packable). 

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[RBW] Dropbar width

[Chris Balaschak]

I am wondering the consensus on handlebar width for a midsized human (PBH 
85).

I have been riding 400m Nitto B132s, but feel they are much too narrow at 
the brake hoods (maybe 370mm?). However, I appreciate the swoop and dip and 
drop - the multiple hand positions. I would like a drop bar with at least 
420m at the hoods, and plenty of reach (there are some wider bars out 
there, but have very shallow reach<80). What are you riding that is 
comfortable, wide, multi-positional?

My main consideration right now, are these, which are kind of wacko-wide. 
https://www.sim.works/collections/handle-bars-simworks-by-nitto/products/so-bar?variant=12605701750885

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[RBW] FS - Custom Nobilette road bike (56)

[Chris Balaschak]

Sorry to say the bike is sold. It went very quickly. 

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[RBW] FS - Custom Nobilette road bike (56)

[Chris Balaschak]

Hi everyone -
Up for sale is my custom Nobilette road bike, in candy apple red, with 
Columbus SLX tubing.
TT is 56cm
I am 5-10, PBH of 85cm, and this bike fits just right. I'd be happy to give 
any other measurements if you'd like.

All components included other than: saddle, pedals, pump, bottle holders.
Ultegra brifters, triple, with 10sp in the rear.
Mavic Kysrium SL wheelset
Campy headset

This bike is lightweight, fast, fun; all good things. 
Its been up and down the A1A in Florida many times, and over a number of 
notches in Maine. 
Bike is super clean. As you can probably tell, its a well taken-care-of and 
well-loved bike, but I have been putting many more miles on my Mark-built 
Legolas. 

Asking $1800 plus boxing at the LBS and actual cost of shipping (S 
probably $150 max). 

Feel free to message me with any questions. 
All proceeds going to more bike stuff! 

Photos - https://photos.app.goo.gl/AJPxXevGvjpX8vKFA

Thanks!
-Chris

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Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

[Chris Balaschak]

My Legolas with a fresh set of somafab tires and some routine maintenance. 
Ready for a hot and dry day in the nation's old city, St Augustine, Florida.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/uBPdxnYHQRa7n9nJ6

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