[RBW] Re: FS: Berthoud touring saddle

2012-01-17 Thread bionnaki
saddle is sold. On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 5:21 PM, bionnaki bionn...@gmail.com wrote: for sale: Berthoud Aspin touring saddle. black leather, steel rails. practically new, barely ridden, excellent condition. Berthoud leather dressing has been applied to the underneath (equivalent to Brooks

[RBW] FS: Berthoud touring saddle

2012-01-11 Thread bionnaki
for sale: Berthoud Aspin touring saddle. black leather, steel rails. practically new, barely ridden, excellent condition. Berthoud leather dressing has been applied to the underneath (equivalent to Brooks Proofide). Pictures upon request. $150 -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] FS: new wool jersey; stuff from Jitensha Studio

2011-12-29 Thread bionnaki
for sale: Cima Coppi wool jersey: http://cimacoppi.bigcartel.com/product/handmade-merino-wool-cima-coppi-team-jersey brand-new. size medium. short sleeve. originally priced $140 $100 Kimura Billet Reflector for metal fenders 38mm excellent condition. from Jitensha Studio -- originally priced $60

[RBW] Re: FS: new wool jersey; stuff from Jitensha Studio

2011-12-29 Thread bionnaki
hanger and reflector gone. jersey still available. On Wed, Dec 28, 2011 at 2:16 PM, bionnaki bionn...@gmail.com wrote: for sale: Cima Coppi wool jersey: http://cimacoppi.bigcartel.com/product/handmade-merino-wool-cima-coppi-team-jersey brand-new. size medium. short sleeve. originally

[RBW] Re: FS: new wool jersey; stuff from Jitensha Studio

2011-12-29 Thread bionnaki
reflector info: http://www.jitensha.com/eng/kimura_lights.html On Wed, Dec 28, 2011 at 2:16 PM, bionnaki bionn...@gmail.com wrote: for sale: Cima Coppi wool jersey: http://cimacoppi.bigcartel.com/product/handmade-merino-wool-cima-coppi-team-jersey brand-new. size medium. short sleeve

Re: [RBW] Re: What does a light set of metal fenders actually weigh?

2011-12-23 Thread bionnaki
honjo with berthoud hardware. best of both worlds. On Thu, Dec 22, 2011 at 3:54 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Thu, 2011-12-22 at 06:31 -0800, Jan Heine wrote: I know riders who have ridden for years with Berthoud fenders with no problems. Number me among that list. I

Re: [RBW] GAH! It was the ______?!?

2011-12-23 Thread bionnaki
I have no problems with a 9-speed sram chain on all dura ace. perhaps there was a problem with the chain installation. stiff link? On Thu, Dec 22, 2011 at 7:35 PM, Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com wrote: In my experience, yes, the SRAM chains work better on SRAM drivetrains than on Shimano

Re: [RBW] Re: These cranks stink so good!

2011-12-16 Thread bionnaki
that's not true. 30t is the lowest. see: http://www.suginoltd.co.jp/english/ox801d_main_english.htm On Thu, Dec 15, 2011 at 3:42 PM, Ryan Ray ryanr...@gmail.com wrote: I see the Sugino OX801D as functionally similar - low Q, low weight, 46/30 or similar chainrings. Not at all. The main

Re: [RBW] Bottom Bracket Thread Cleaning

2011-11-26 Thread bionnaki
or just chase the threads. On Sat, Nov 26, 2011 at 4:40 AM, islaysteve alkire...@verizon.net wrote: Thanks for the tips, guys. Paint thinner didn't seem to work too well, so I thought a stiffer brush might be needed. I can try WD40 and if that doesn't work, can get Naptha at the hardware

Re: [RBW] Re: Stolen Hillborne: Chicago

2011-11-23 Thread bionnaki
check out the flea markets -- that's where stolen bikes and other items get fenced. swap-o-rama, for example. see also: http://chicago.stolenbike.org/ On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 9:49 PM, tthomashardie tthomashar...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks Matt. I thought I took a pic of the bb when I got the

Re: [RBW] Re: Fancy Hub Conundrum: Chris King vs. White Industries vs. Hope

2011-11-06 Thread bionnaki
phil cassette hubs are nearly twice as heavy and twice as expensive as white industry hubs. no problems or bugs or whatever. mine are running great through all types of conditions and muck. as for seals...well, do you to overhaul your hubs periodically or press-in new cartridges rarely? I like

Re: [RBW] Fancy Hub Conundrum: Chris King vs. White Industries vs. Hope

2011-11-04 Thread bionnaki
go with the White Industries for sure. I love my H3 hub. On Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 2:10 PM, cyclotour...@gmail.com cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: I'm considering a fancy new wheelset and am looking at hubs. All three listed above have great reputations, and are well regarded. From what I've

Re: [RBW] Re: Fancy Hub Conundrum: Chris King vs. White Industries vs. Hope

2011-11-04 Thread bionnaki
I think the WI freehub sounds just right. A nice, crisp metallic bu. you can hear all of these hubs on youtube, btw. this for example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKbKfxu5_oQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63xVOT1bmbc I've ridden my H3 hub for awhile...through rain, snow, giant post-rain

Re: [RBW] Re: Shimano CX70 cantilever?

2011-11-02 Thread bionnaki
I've had good luck with BR-R550s with switching out the wide washer on the inside with the thinner washer from the outside (as per shimano's instructions) so the pads arent so close to the rim...and then pulling the brake cable down until the levers feel smooth and even...and the brake action

Re: [RBW] Shimano CX70 cantilever?

2011-11-01 Thread bionnaki
how do these compare to BR-R550s? On Fri, Oct 28, 2011 at 3:23 PM, stevep33 steve...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone have any anecdotal thumbs up or down thoughts on the Shimano CX70 cantilevers that Riv sells? Are they powerful? non-squealy? work when wet? The Rivendell website writeup is

[RBW] WTB: Tektro cable hanger

2011-10-31 Thread bionnaki
I'm looking for a 1 Tektro cable hanger, specifically a deep-drop version (and in silver). Velo Orange carries them, but they're out of stock. Link: http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/brakes/pads-parts/clamp-on-cable-stops.html Anyone know where I can purchase one? Or anyone have

Re: [RBW] Tektro TRP Brake Levers

2011-10-30 Thread bionnaki
agreed. I have the TRP levers as well -- I think they're the bee's knees. Mine are the black/gray version. and I like your Rambo -- good choices. how do you like the Kojaks? On Sat, Oct 29, 2011 at 5:09 PM, reynoldslugs be...@perrylaw.net wrote: A big shout-out to Rivendell for carrying these,

Re: [RBW] Would you store/park your Riv in one of these?

2011-10-26 Thread bionnaki
I wouldnt want to use one of those...too much theft in my area. it would be broken into within a few days. If your area has less crime, then, sure why not? On Tue, Oct 25, 2011 at 11:45 PM, Sumehra sume...@gmail.com wrote: I live in a walkup apartment building, and lugging my