Re: [RBW] SH/AHH sizing question

2012-02-27 Thread Andrew
On Sun, Feb 26, 2012 at 9:59 PM, Robert F. Harrison rfharri...@gmail.comwrote: I'm about 185cm tall and have a PBH of 94. I ride a 66cm Quickbeam with moustache bars that either even with or just a wee bit above the saddle level. Most comfortable bike I have. I'm 6'6 (198 cm) and have a PBH

[RBW] Re: Jack Taylor photos - build assist (and many parts) from RBW

2012-02-27 Thread reynoldslugs
I was cleaning out some old schwag and found the note from Norman Taylor and Michael Lawrence, and a few bits from the packing. Here are pics, if anyone interested: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/sets/72157629097458240/ (stuff from Norman And thanks for the nice note, sisddwg. Max

[RBW] f.s swift industries pelican bag

2012-02-27 Thread dylan alverson
HI I'm getting rid of my swift industries pelican bag it was one of their first runs made out of waxed canvas similar to filson material, green trim with an orange patch. Great condition it's just been sitting in my basement far too long. I would be interested in trading for a handlebar bag

[RBW] SH/AHH sizing question

2012-02-27 Thread Dave Craig
I'm 188cm with a pbh of 94cm. I ride a 65cm AHH. I run the bars at the same height as the saddle. I've found that I need to run a short dirt drop stem to be comfortable on the bike. The top tube still feels long for me - the top tube feels long on every modern bike I ride sized according to RBW

[RBW] Re: f.s swift industries pelican bag

2012-02-27 Thread William
I'm interested to see pictures. I have a porteur rack on order, and was intending to get a bag after the rack is done, but that's a really attractive price, so I'd consider maybe buying early. Bill On Monday, February 27, 2012 6:50:47 AM UTC-8, dylan alverson wrote: HI I'm getting rid of

[RBW] Re: f.s swift industries pelican bag

2012-02-27 Thread William
And that reply came up after I explicitly hit Reply to Author. My apologies, but it wasn't my fault! On Monday, February 27, 2012 10:07:10 AM UTC-8, William wrote: I'm interested to see pictures. I have a porteur rack on order, and was intending to get a bag after the rack is done, but

[RBW] FS: 50/50 wool mix Santini jersey's and 650b tires

2012-02-27 Thread hobie
1-I have two Santini made in Italy long sleeve 50% wool 50% acrylic jerseys for sale. One is size 3, fits like a medium on the snug side w. three rear buttoned pockets, short zipper front main color is royal blue w. white,black and grey stripes. I'm 150 pounds 5'9.5 and it fits well on top of a

[RBW] Re: MUSA Knickers - Sartorial Slippery Slope

2012-02-27 Thread Greg
I don't have any MUSA knickers..but I do own 2 pair of Prana Nemisis Knickers (good for climbing, stretch woven nylon). I wear them to work. But I work at an outdoor speciality retail shop so, no big deal on the dress code. I plan on getting some MUSA's soon, though. Especially now that they have

[RBW] From CR list: Lugged steel racing, early '70s, Addis Ababa, pre Mengistu Haile Miriam.

2012-02-27 Thread PATRICK MOORE
http://www.flickr.com/photos/75524220@N03/6787841858/in/set-72157629099422920/ A CR lister's portfolio of his father's racing days in Addis; he would have been about my age if I calculate rightly. This tickled me no end since at the time (I am guessing, but the bikes, kit and background seem to

[RBW] Bleriot does nearly a ton of errands

2012-02-27 Thread Joan Oppel
About 40 lbs of clothes hauled to Goodwill, then to Home Depot for furnace filters and light bulbs, then to Performance bike shop (sorry but they did have the exact SPF arm covers I was advised to purchase for an early spring bike trip in Death Valley), and then the closest place to grab something

Re: [RBW] Bleriot does nearly a ton of errands

2012-02-27 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Mon, 2012-02-27 at 15:59 -0600, Joan Oppel wrote: About 40 lbs of clothes hauled to Goodwill, then to Home Depot for furnace filters and light bulbs, then to Performance bike shop (sorry but they did have the exact SPF arm covers I was advised to purchase for an early spring bike trip in

Re: Re: [RBW] Bleriot does nearly a ton of errands

2012-02-27 Thread Joan Oppel
My TOTAL focus was on my beloved Bleriot. Friend Tom did not make it into the pictures.JoanOn 02/27/12, Steve Palincsarpalin...@his.com wrote:On Mon, 2012-02-27 at 15:59 -0600, Joan Oppel wrote: About 40 lbs of clothes hauled to Goodwill, then to Home Depot for furnace filters and light bulbs,

Re: Re: [RBW] Bleriot does nearly a ton of errands

2012-02-27 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Hope shortly to make it to church for (first part of) (probably interminable, knowing the Russian-derivative Orthodox) St. Andrew's Canon, first (full) day of Lent. Eastward and Southward. Winds SE and SSE 20 to 30 -- eeek! But downhill -- just hope they don't switch on me for the return. 72

Re: [RBW] Bleriot does nearly a ton of errands

2012-02-27 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Aww, trailers is cheating! My 45 was on a Fly. On Mon, Feb 27, 2012 at 2:59 PM, Joan Oppel oppel...@verizon.net wrote: About 40 lbs of clothes hauled to Goodwill, then to Home Depot for furnace filters and light bulbs, then to Performance bike shop (sorry but they did have the exact SPF arm

[RBW] 30 km and 68 stream crossings ( better photos)

2012-02-27 Thread Earl Grey
Paul on his Sam Hillborne and I re-rode the trail we discovered two weeks ago, but this time shortened the approach by driving his truck about 15km south of town so that we could explore a bit further before I had to get back to teach yoga. Paul also brought along his friend Rob, who borrowed my

[RBW] Who's going to NAHBS?

2012-02-27 Thread Dave Faller
I've always wanted to go to the North American Handmade Bicycle Show, and this year it's in Sacramento, California. I live in Redding, CA, so it's only a couple hours south of where I am. I'm registered for Saturday and Sunday, and my buddy from L.A. is flying up to meet me; so, we're going

Re: [RBW] Who's going to NAHBS?

2012-02-27 Thread Eric Norris
I'll be there on Sunday! --Eric N On Feb 27, 2012, at 6:36 PM, Dave Faller davefaller...@gmail.com wrote: I've always wanted to go to the North American Handmade Bicycle Show, and this year it's in Sacramento, California. I live in Redding, CA, so it's only a couple hours south of where I

[RBW] Re: Who's going to NAHBS?

2012-02-27 Thread benzzoy
I'll be carpooling there with a bunch of my usual riding buddies from the SF peninsula. We'll only be there on Friday though, to avoid the drooling enthusiast crowd expected on the weekend. I kinda miss the San Jose days when the crowd was manageable and you can take your time chatting with the

[RBW] Re: Drop Bar Newbie Qs

2012-02-27 Thread Smitty-A-Go-Go
*Thanks for all the replies, comments and advice. Those Grand Bois bars are intriguing. If I were buying bars today, those would be on the short list. I’m going to ride the bars I have for now (48cm Noodles) and get a feel for what my drop bar preferences are. Perhaps next time I get

[RBW] Re: Who's going to NAHBS?

2012-02-27 Thread Manuel Acosta
I'll be there. Planning on riding from Pittsburg BART Station around 9:30am. Then depending on how I feel I might riding back Sunday or check out NAHBS and amtrak back. Feel free to join in on the ride! On Feb 27, 6:36 pm, Dave Faller davefaller...@gmail.com wrote: I've always wanted to go to

Re: [RBW] Who's going to NAHBS?

2012-02-27 Thread René Sterental
I'm driving there on Saturdau with my wife for a romantic weekend where she'll put up with my desire to go look at beautiful bikes. It'll be my first time attending it so I'm prepared for anything. I'll try to remember to wear my Riv hat... And perhaps a Riv pin. René -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Grip King Supreme--Version 2.0 is about to be unveiled!

2012-02-27 Thread William
They are here! I got the box from my dad from the UPS man today. I'm super excited how they turned out. They will all need some rework. The bolt holes will need to be wowed out for clearance, and ovalized in some cases to line up right. I will test fit every single pair that I sell and

[RBW] Re: From CR list: Lugged steel racing, early '70s, Addis Ababa, pre Mengistu Haile Miriam.

2012-02-27 Thread Manuel Acosta
Great find. This is such an awesome story. Thanks for sharing On Feb 27, 11:55 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/75524220@N03/6787841858/in/set-721576290... A CR lister's portfolio of his father's racing days in Addis; he would have been about my age if

Re: [RBW] Who's going to NAHBS?

2012-02-27 Thread cyclotourist
I'm probably going to drive up the 5 with a buddy to check it out. He's from there so has the local knowledge as well. On 2/27/12, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: I'm driving there on Saturdau with my wife for a romantic weekend where she'll put up with my desire to go look at

[RBW] Re: SH/AHH sizing question

2012-02-27 Thread Mike On A Bike
I have a PBH of 98cm (as best I can tell), saddle height of 86.5cm and my height is 191cm. I just built up a 64cm Sam Hillborne and it fits absolutely splendid, fits as I would expect a custom to fit. I have a Brooks shoved all the way back on a lugged seatpost and a Dirtdrop/Moustache cockpit

[RBW] Re: FS: 50/50 wool mix Santini jersey's and 650b tires

2012-02-27 Thread Manuel Acosta
Any pictures? On Feb 27, 10:55 am, hobie moho1...@yahoo.com wrote: 1-I have two Santini made in Italy long sleeve 50% wool 50% acrylic jerseys for sale. One is size 3, fits like a medium on the snug side w. three rear buttoned pockets, short zipper front main color is royal blue w.