[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Soba handlebar in 46cm

2010-10-11 Thread Bob H.
Found one. Thanks! Bob On Oct 10, 9:46 am, Bob H. bob.h...@gmail.com wrote: Looking for a 46cm Nitto Soba handlebar. Might be a longshot, but please respond off list if you have one you'd part with. Bob H. Knoxville, TN -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Soba handlebar in 46cm

2010-10-10 Thread Bob H.
Looking for a 46cm Nitto Soba handlebar. Might be a longshot, but please respond off list if you have one you'd part with. Bob H. Knoxville, TN -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners

[RBW] Re: Lights

2010-10-10 Thread Bob H.
how versatile this light is, for a battery powered light (it works great as a helmet light too). Bob H. Knoxville, TN. On Oct 5, 10:39 am, opa...@gmail.com opa...@gmail.com wrote: For those of you that are replying - do any of you use a Wald front basket with your light?  If so - how

[RBW] Re: STI 10 speed with 24-34 as low

2010-04-25 Thread Bob H.
I've done 26t on the low end using ultegra 10sp triple cranks and sti levers (other rings stock for a 52-39-26). Had to put on a chainwatcher, as it would dump the chain about half the time, but otherwise with the watcher on, it works flawlessly. YMMV. Bob H. Knoxville TN On Apr 25, 1:51 pm

[RBW] Re: Brifter-friendly triples?

2010-04-10 Thread Bob H.
. Bob H. Knoxville, TN On Apr 8, 1:05 pm, M. Chandler milehighska...@gmail.com wrote: Shimano's road triples are too tall for my needs, so I'm wondering if there are brifter-friendly cranks in the 26/36/46 range out there. I've got a Sugino XD triple that's 24/36/48, but the big ring isn't ramped

[RBW] Re: front bag with bar-end shifters?

2010-04-03 Thread Bob H.
, and if done properly you can keep the cables out of the way of those two back pockets that face you on the bag. Bob H. Knoxville, TN On Mar 30, 11:21 pm, LF fie...@gmail.com wrote: I'm upgrading a 61cm Riv Custom from 9-speed brifters to 7-speed friction shifting.  Plan to set it up with Nitto mini

[RBW] Re: Quickbeams on Ebay

2009-09-14 Thread Bob H.
is a 65, I find it to be pretty nimble, but stable. Seems to have that standard sport/road feel to it. Bob H. Knoxville TN On Sep 13, 10:12 pm, ed k yagen...@gmail.com wrote: Well I've been eyeballing the 68 frame - can somebody answer some questions? You can't buy a frame-only QB, so it's hard

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder.

2009-09-09 Thread Bob H.
trailer just fine. I can put in bigger tires for light dirt. It is sturdy enough for light 1-2 day camping trips. If I had to keep one, this would probably be it... Bob H. Knoxville TN On Sep 6, 11:27 pm, JL subfas...@gmail.com wrote: I have always had a difficult time owning just one bicycle

[RBW] Re: Brooks Upgrade Service

2009-08-14 Thread Bob H.
time out of the saddle (unless climbing), so this is a testament to the comfort. It's made me think about having the same done to other Brooks I own. Bob H. Knoxville TN On Aug 13, 3:05 am, Todd Olsen todd_ol...@comcast.net wrote: has anyone had any experience with the Brooks Upgrade Service offered

[RBW] Re: Light touring and Hilsens

2009-06-28 Thread Bob H.
. The silver brakes will do just fine. I've used them on screaming descents, after hours and hours of rain. Anyone should be cautious anytime you're headed downhill at high speeds carrying a load. Have fun with it! Bob H. Knoxville TN On Jun 26, 7:34 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: So I'm curious what

[RBW] Re: Light touring and Hilsens

2009-06-28 Thread Bob H.
Hilsen doesn't have the third set of water bottle brazes nor the slick new fork crown. Bob H. Knoxville TN On Jun 28, 9:41 am, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: Since when can you order heftier tubing on a Hilsen? Like the Rom, Ram, Luki, Beam, and new Taiwan projects, I thought all the details

[RBW] FS: Phil riv hub 32 hole velocity aerohead wheelset w/ IRD 7sp freewheel

2009-04-06 Thread Bob H.
in the continental 48. I'll toss in a set of VERY lightly used (less than 250 miles) Pasela folding tour guard 28mm tires for an additional $25. Bob H. Knoxville, TN --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] FS: Phil riv hub wheelset

2008-11-26 Thread Bob H.
of this builder's wheels. They can go to a new home and make your Homer happy for $490 shipped in the continental 48. Bob H. Knoxville, TN --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post