[RBW] Re: f.s schwalbe, brooks, carradice

2012-12-08 Thread ekoral
hi dylan, can you post (or email me) pictures of the bike bureau bag? Also, what hardware are you missing from it? Thanks, Eli On Thursday, December 6, 2012 3:35:49 PM UTC-8, dylan alverson wrote: Hey Im cleaning out the basement all prices include shipping in conus email me for photos I

[RBW] Re: Homemade Accessories for Bikes

2012-12-08 Thread ekoral
Andy! nice stuff. The turn buttons are a particularly nice addition. Did you already have all the leatherworking tools? Or was this project an excuse to buy tools? (I adore those kind of projects). Eli On Tuesday, November 27, 2012 11:57:06 PM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: The little

[RBW] Re: Bay Area paint job recommendations?

2012-10-20 Thread ekoral
if you're lookin for quick and cheap, leons in east oakland has done a great job for me more than once. it's $90 and you don't lose lug lines at all. You're just gonna have to do some facing and chasing when you get it back. otherwise, i love em. eli On Tuesday, October 16, 2012 11:03:07 PM

[RBW] Re: Bear trap pedals.

2012-10-13 Thread ekoral
I have a set of beartraps on a rockhopper/albatross/2.5 tire hunq-style bike and i love them. At one time, i had two of the suntour xc-II bear traps which i thought were the absolute best. On a long dirt ride, the suntour bit the dust (mud) and was decimated on the long, bearing-less ride

[RBW] Re: panniers

2012-10-13 Thread ekoral
swift! swift! swift! On Wednesday, October 10, 2012 6:01:43 AM UTC-7, doc wrote: Swift Short Stacks: http://gspiess.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/swift-and-x-bike-015.jpg On Tuesday, October 9, 2012 1:50:05 PM UTC-4, Don wrote: OK, having picked your brains quite successfully on the subject

Re: [RBW] Re: Speaking of luggage: Camper longflap versus Sackville medium

2012-10-11 Thread ekoral
I love my long flap. I've packed it majorly full with a tent, poles, sleepingbag, clothes, and dinner for two on more than one occasion (bike camping with a roadie friend who made me carry everything). I think it's great. if you pop it on a marks rack or similar small rear rack, it gets it

[RBW] FS: Hetres new,Carradice Super Barley,Ibex Merino jacket,Wooly warm arm warmers,leg warmers,Nitto,Shimano headset,etc.

2012-10-10 Thread ekoral
hi, I'm interested in the saddlebag quick release clamp. please email me: eko...@gmail.com. thanks! eli -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] FS: Misc stuff

2012-10-06 Thread ekoral
Damn! Such bad timing. I've wanted to build up a karate monkey for quite some time, money is just super tight right now. I guess that project is gonna have to wait till next summer. That's a KILLER bike. If you had a 29er wheel set and some disc brakes along with it for a reasonable price I

[RBW] Re: Shimano CX70s

2012-10-04 Thread ekoral
I just ordered a set of the CX50s with an attempt to use 650bs on a 26 frame due to their large amount of vertical pad adjustment. I'll let y'all know if it works. they seem like very nice brakes and the pads are totally replaceable with cartridge style pads. if I end up liking them a lot, I

[RBW] Shimano 9spd DA Downtube Shifters in Bar End Pods?

2012-09-30 Thread ekoral
Hey Y'all, I've got kind of an interesting issue- I'm trying out some indexing (not something I usually like) on my atlantis, and I've got a real pretty set of dura ace 9spd downtube shifters (SL-7700) that i'm sticking in the bar end pods that used to house my silvers. Has anyone tried this?

[RBW] Re: What's your Rivendell story?

2012-08-23 Thread ekoral
I had been in a gnarly bicycle accident on my old trek road bike in 2008. I was a victim of a hit and run in san francisco and i shattered my left leg. All of this put me in the hospital for six weeks and over a year of rehab and walking aids and surgeries after that. So far I've had seven

[RBW] RE: For Sale; Fillet de Tom Ritchey, Anyone?

2012-07-21 Thread ekoral
any pics of the beast? I'd love to see her! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/4XVREvJ1YIkJ. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Dynamo/Touring Wheelset with 700x47 Marathon Greenguards

2012-07-14 Thread ekoral
hi scot, any word on those wheels? did you sell em to the other buyer? thanks, eli btw, I don't know why my last post posted three times! sorry! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: 650b Atlantis?

2012-07-11 Thread ekoral
I'm a regular reader and a rare poster, but here it goes... I've got my 53cm Atlantis set up with 650B's and Paul Motos. After ALOT of research it's really the only way I could figure out to do the conversion. My reasons were more because I like the ride of larger wheels. Personally, I think

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Dynamo/Touring Wheelset with 700x47 Marathon Greenguards

2012-07-06 Thread ekoral
hey scot, thanks for getting back to me. my zip is 94110. thanks! eli -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/5R-RTUrnDNYJ. To post to

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Dynamo/Touring Wheelset with 700x47 Marathon Greenguards

2012-07-06 Thread ekoral
hey scot, thanks for getting back to me. my zip is 94110. thanks! eli -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/nFLaoRk30ikJ. To post to

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Dynamo/Touring Wheelset with 700x47 Marathon Greenguards

2012-07-06 Thread ekoral
hey scot, thanks for getting back to me. my zip is 94110. thanks! eli -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/aUz-LrMou9sJ. To post to

[RBW] Re: FS: Dynamo/Touring Wheelset with 700x47 Marathon Greenguards

2012-07-05 Thread ekoral
hi scot, I'd be into the wheelset with the 700x38 tires on it for 200 plus shipping. I'm in SF, so it shouldn't be that bad. let me know the details. I'm stoked! thanks, eli -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this

[RBW] Heron touring frameset-57cm

2012-06-23 Thread ekoral
hi mike, I'm very interested in your heron frame. can you email me with info? thanks! eli -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] A very cool, riv-ish bike computer/bell

2012-06-17 Thread ekoral
i thought if anyone would appreciate this new concept computer, it would be you guys. It looks like it has a speedometer, trip and overall odometer, as well as a BELL! i love this thing and i can't wait until it's a reality (if ever). check it out guys! eli http://redfish.ee/?p=477 -- You

[RBW] Re: s240 up diablo?

2012-05-14 Thread ekoral
Manny - I'm gonna try and make it tomorrow, but i'm not positive. i have jury duty this week and i know now that i dont' have to be there monday, but i'm not sure about tues morning. If i can make it, i'll see you at walnut creek bart. if not, i'll try and catch the next one! thanks! eli

[RBW] FS: Sackville Tool Roll Olive

2012-01-03 Thread ekoral
Hey, I've got a brand new olive tool roll that I bought and swore i would use it. Well, I never did. Now I'm gonna sell it. $30 shipping within the US included. Lemme know if youre into it! I'm in SF, so if you're local i'd be glad to meet. Thanks! Eli -- You received this message because you

[RBW] dropping roadies feels so good.

2011-11-20 Thread ekoral
oh, i love when a giant group of carbon roadies tell you that they're impressed that you're climbing the same hill they are, on that bike (atlantis). HA! and i proceeded to drop ALL of them with a giant saddlebag full of fruit, clothes, book and bike lock. damn that feels good. Eli -- You

[RBW] Swift Industries Bags

2011-07-29 Thread ekoral
Does anyone have Swift Industries bags? (bulitbyswift.com) I'm very interested in their short stack panniers. I like the design. It's very backpacking backpack like with the stuffable lid. I also like the messenger bag-like construction (very waterproof), and the colors are quite nice. Hand made

[RBW] Re: 650b Rim Woes

2011-07-27 Thread ekoral
i second the velocity dyads. i built a wheelset on them just about a year ago and they're bomb-proof. plus they have a real nice deep-v that makes em ultra stiff and clean looking. eli SF, CA On Jul 25, 4:58 pm, Larry Powers lapower...@hotmail.com wrote: I have had bad luck with two sets 650b

[RBW] Re: Solo s240- Point Reyes

2011-07-23 Thread ekoral
manny, can you possibly point out your route? i'm going up to point reyes in a few days and it looks like you hit a number of beautiful roads and trails. let me know if that's possible. thanks! eli SF, CA On Jul 21, 11:28 am, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Since Half Moon

[RBW] Re: Anyone down for quick Spur of the Moment S240

2011-07-17 Thread ekoral
aww, i would love to go, but monday is no good for me. sorry dude. eli On Jul 15, 9:38 pm, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: For those that are interested or have a free day. Monday to Tuesday- SF to Half Moon Bay Via Planet of the Apes Road. Camp at Half Moon Bay State Park

[RBW] Re: Solo s240- Mt Diablo

2011-07-13 Thread ekoral
i'm always down for a hawk camp trip with some new friends. i'm in SF. lets do it! btw, manny, i'm curious about camping on mt. diablo. are the rangers strict about where you sleep? can you just set up anywhere? have a fire anywhere, etc? Also, about the fog, if you climb higher, is there no fog

[RBW] FS: Paul Components Cross Levers

2011-07-02 Thread ekoral
For sale is a pair of brand new Paul cross levers for drop bars. They were only mounted, and maybe got 50 miles on them before I changed my bars. They have a 26.0mm clamp, so they clamp to the sleeve or bump at the center of the bars. They're quite beautiful, brushed sliver color and also have the

[RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen

2011-06-29 Thread ekoral
hi eric- did you ever end up selling your AHH? what size is it? thanks! eli On May 8, 4:48 pm, Eric ericwolfo...@gmail.com wrote: Bump w/ price drop...$1300 Thanks! - Eric On Apr 28, 10:00 pm, Eric ericwolfo...@gmail.com wrote: It got flagged again for some reason but it's

[RBW] Re: Davinci splitters for cockpit swap

2011-05-19 Thread ekoral
Wow Thomas, that's quite in depth. I've thought about trying to set up a davinci system between my Noodles and Albatross. How, and where did you set up the davinci couplers? i can't really decide what would be an optimal place for them. It looks like we have similar setups. I have the Paul

[RBW] Re: Ang.: Y'all *have* heard about this one?

2011-05-16 Thread ekoral
i think the source must be Mordor. On May 14, 1:11 pm, Pete pedalling.p...@gmail.com wrote: Would call that an insult and abomination of the bicycle design! Not easy being in Grant's shoes these days and constantly associated with with the Bridgestone brand: 1988 Bridgestone Bicycle

[RBW] Re: Paul Motolite brakes

2011-05-16 Thread ekoral
i have the Paul motolite brakes in order to use 650b's on my atlantis designed for 26 wheels. they work wonders, however, they have much more upward vertical movement than downward. i'm don't think it will work to go from 700c to 650b and continue the use of your canti studs. sorry. On May 14,

[RBW] Re: How many bicycle Haikus have you sent in?

2011-04-21 Thread ekoral
ive sent one about san francisco cycling. the civic center neither civic nor center hey, there goes my bike! eli On Apr 20, 1:30 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: None for me;                       3 Tried to like the haiku style;     7 Much prefer sonnets.               5 (I this

[RBW] Re: New Sturmey S3X hub arrived yesterday!

2011-03-19 Thread ekoral
sounds awesome! i'm very curious about these hubs and how much they'll actually hold up over time with the torque thats put on a fixed gear drivetrain. let us know how you like it, and how it feels in comparison to a traditional fixed hub. eli On Mar 18, 1:39 pm, Philip Williamson

[RBW] Re: Grant refers to this helmet guy for some reason

2011-03-16 Thread ekoral
As someone who bicycles everyday in a metropolitan city (SF) and also has been in a near fatal car/bicycle accident, i use a helmet every time i ride. People drive crazy here, and not wearing a helmet and getting hit by a car can mean the difference between a hospital stay and a trip to the

[RBW] Re: FS: selle anatomica titanico LD mahogany - $160

2011-03-12 Thread ekoral
, ekoral eko...@gmail.com wrote: oh yeah! it's the standard laminate, not clydesdale, suggested for riders less than 180lbs. also, it has the copper rivets, not silver. you can check out some photographs on the craigslist posting i've put up.http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/2243901488.html

[RBW] Re: Silver shifters, Sidi, Dura ace 9 speed, San Marco Rolls Ti, Swift Industries Pannier/ Backpack

2011-03-09 Thread ekoral
hi, is the alpina crankset a double or triple? On Mar 8, 10:25 pm, Beardpapa gts...@gmail.com wrote: All prices include shipping 1. Silver Bar End Shifters - $60 2. Sidi Dominator MTB shoes size 42 - $60 3. San Marco Rolls Titanium - $75 4. Shimano 105/ Mavic cpx22 wheelset - $75 5. Swift

[RBW] Re: FS: Rambouillet: TA, White Ind, Phil, Honjo.... more.

2011-03-07 Thread ekoral
hi steve, i noticed in your flickr stream a selle an-atomica that was laced for chafing. did this work for you? i'm currently selling mine on this forum, and also on craigslist, but i'm curious about how that worked. i noticed some inner thigh chafeage that wasn't annoying enough to get rid of the

[RBW] Re: FS: selle anatomica titanico LD mahogany - $160

2011-03-07 Thread ekoral
oh yeah! it's the standard laminate, not clydesdale, suggested for riders less than 180lbs. also, it has the copper rivets, not silver. you can check out some photographs on the craigslist posting i've put up. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/2243901488.html thanks, eli On Mar 7, 4:47 pm, Eli