Re: [RBW] Bombadil 68-cm FS or Trade

2019-07-25 Thread a spens
*The Bomba is spoken for. Thank you for the interest, the well-wishes and for the assistance!* On Wed, Jul 24, 2019 at 9:09 PM a spens > > wrote: > >> >> Hi Riv-Folks, >> >> Going to put my 68- Bombadil up for sale. It has a bit of the expected >>

Re: [RBW] Bombadil 68-cm FS or Trade

2019-07-25 Thread a spens
A helpful link posting elf here. No affiliation etc. https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/bik/d/northfield-rivendell-bombadil-68-cm/6941692339.html

[RBW] Re: Bombadil 68-cm FS or Trade

2019-07-25 Thread a spens
On Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 9:09:41 PM UTC-5, a spens wrote: > > > Hi Riv-Folks, > > Going to put my 68- Bombadil up for sale. It has a bit of the expected > beausage and is otherwise in terrific working order. > > --$1550--Included in the price is Frame & for

[RBW] Bombadil 68-cm FS or Trade

2019-07-24 Thread a spens
Hi Riv-Folks, Going to put my 68- Bombadil up for sale. It has a bit of the expected beausage and is otherwise in terrific working order. --$1550--Included in the price is Frame & fork, Chris King headset, Campy BB, lugged seatpost, bullmoose handlebars Suitable for most riders 6-5 and

[RBW] Re: Coffee Grinder Question

2019-05-26 Thread a spens
Forgive the dumb? question but how does one crack the beans first? -- 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] Re: New Wavie Bar Photos

2019-02-09 Thread a spens
This picture answers a lot of questions I had about the Wavies. Sincere thanks for posting it, Laing. Time now to go order some Al On Friday, February 8, 2019 at 7:36:16 AM UTC-6, lconley wrote: > > Wavie vs, Jones SG 2.5, very similar, Wavies are a little straighter, > Jones have a little

[RBW] Re: New Wavie Bar Photos

2019-02-04 Thread a spens
Well said, Justin. Two thumbs up. On Monday, February 4, 2019 at 10:17:53 AM UTC-6, Justin, Oakland wrote: > > At this point bars are mostly iterative improvements of others. Who cares? > It’s a wonderful time to be able to get a wide variety of high quality bars > for your bike. > > -J --

[RBW] soon FS: Clem 65 H and Litespeed Blue Ridge Titanium Touring 21" (posting for friend)

2018-09-05 Thread a spens
Hi folks, I'm going to be posting my 65 Clem-H as soon as I can get a few minutes to prep it and take some pics. It's pretty much a stock build...for a Joe Appaloosa. (Yes, a Joe. Here's how this came to be: I bought a new complete build Joe Appa, found it too small for me, so transferred

[RBW] Re: FS: Extra Large Wool Shirts Lot $150

2018-06-25 Thread a spens
PM sent On Sunday, June 24, 2018 at 5:57:49 PM UTC-5, Karl wrote: > > I shrank (Thanks EBDJ) and my wool did not. Lot of 10 long sleeved wool > tee shirts. Some lightweight and some mid-weight. All in good condition > with the exception of maybe some pealing on the REI ones (100% Wool) and >

[RBW] Re: FS: 68cm Green Quickbeam Complete

2018-04-30 Thread a spens
Oh Isaac, this is a heart-breaker! I would have been sorely tempted to buy it back had I known it wasn't working out for you. It is a bike I truly regret letting go! Oh the pain! On que now..."Gloom, despair, and agony on meee!" Quickbeam-less Al -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: What happened to bullmoose bars?

2018-03-20 Thread a spens
Mike, Check back today with Will or Corey. I just returned what I believe was the last pair when my build-plans changed and I no longer needed them. They are unused. Good luck. Al On Monday, March 19, 2018 at 9:34:39 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > The last original Bullmoose - the flattish

[RBW] Re: WTB 62-65cm Riv frame

2018-03-09 Thread a spens
PM sent. Al On Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 11:57:14 PM UTC-5, Reid Echols wrote: > > I love my 64cm Sam, but have been curious about trying another Riv. Maybe > an Appaloosa? A quickbeam? A road? One of those Roscos? > > In any case, let me know if you’re looking to sell something tall and >

[RBW] Re: Jones Bar on a Clem H, Appaloosa, or Yves Gomez?

2018-02-03 Thread a spens
Alternatively, you might consider a much cheaper option to try the Surly Open Bar ( https://surlybikes.com/parts/handlebars/open_bar ) I installed one on my Clem and really like it. It's very similar to the original Jones bar in sweep angle and length but with 25.4 clamp diameter. I

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet vs. Roadeo?

2018-01-26 Thread a spens
That was really funny. Made me snort my tea. On Friday, January 26, 2018 at 8:08:50 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I want to watch that blindfolded test ride where you try to tell the > difference. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito Ca > -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: FS: 68 cm Quickbeam $1275

2017-06-23 Thread a spens
> > Sold! > Thank you for all the comments and encouragement. This is such a great group. -- 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

Re: [Ext] [RBW] Re: FS: 68 cm Quickbeam $1275

2017-06-22 Thread a spens
Thanks for the comments Pudge and Matt. Actually, I was being a bit lazy. In addition to the physical naggings, we are relocating, so I've got to downsize the fleet (wife: "do you really NEED this many bikes?" me: "hmmm...lemme think about that.yes." I do ride recumbents and they

[RBW] Re: FS: 68 cm Quickbeam $1275

2017-06-21 Thread a spens
Forgot to mention, the seat belongs to Ryan and is not included. Thanks, Al On Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 6:29:57 AM UTC-4, a spens wrote: > > > Hi Folks, > > I am putting up by much beloved Quickbeam fixie (purchased from one of my > favorite people on this forum, Ryan H.

[RBW] FS: 68 cm Quickbeam $1275

2017-06-21 Thread a spens
Hi Folks, I am putting up by much beloved Quickbeam fixie (purchased from one of my favorite people on this forum, Ryan H., whom many of you know). My favorite riding Rivendell but selling due to some unfortunate back issues. Suited for tall riders ~ 6'3"-6'7". In great shape. The hub is a

[RBW] WTT-my Nitto Bull-moose flat bars for your Bosco bars - norms

2017-03-27 Thread a spens
Hi All, Looking to trade my Nitto Bullmoose bars for a set of 58-cm Bosco norms. These Bullmoose are Tig'd and in very good condition. There is a bit of a price differential that we'll need to discuss, but shoot me a PM if interested. Thanks! al -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: WTT - my choco's for your bosco's

2017-03-27 Thread a spens
Trade in the works. Thanks! On Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 6:44:03 PM UTC-4, a spens wrote: > > Hi folks, > > I've got a a never b'for used (i.e. new) set of Choco bars that I'd like > to trade for a set o' Bosco bars (both 'norms', not bull-moose ). Note, I > did insta

[RBW] WTT - my choco's for your bosco's

2017-03-26 Thread a spens
Hi folks, I've got a a never b'for used (i.e. new) set of Choco bars that I'd like to trade for a set o' Bosco bars (both 'norms', not bull-moose ). Note, I did install them--partially on the bike--then realized that I needed to jack up the bars a bit, so then removed them, so they do have a

[RBW] Re: WTT: my chacos for your Bosco's

2017-03-26 Thread a spens
Should've clarified, these are both norms, not bull-moose. Also, Should've said "would consider 55's" not 56-ers (which do not exist, I believe). Carry on! ;-) On Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 6:29:52 PM UTC-4, a spens wrote: > > Hi folks, > I've got a a never b'for used (i.e

[RBW] WTT: my chacos for your Bosco's

2017-03-26 Thread a spens
Hi folks, I've got a a never b'for used (i.e. new) set of Chaco bars that I'd like to trade for a set o' Bosco bars. Note, I did install them--partially--then decided I needed to jack up the bars a bit, then removed them, so they do have a blemish or two, thus distinguishing them from brand

[RBW] Re: New tires for the Hunq

2017-02-20 Thread a spens
Hi All, I can tentatively recommend Continental Travel Contacts: Smooth-ish centers with channel-grooves and knobby edges. I say 'tentatively' as I put a set of 42's on my Ram a just few weeks ago and have been pleased with their performance on the range of surfaces from pavement to gravel to