[RBW] Re: GrandBois tires on sale at Grandbois

2015-01-20 Thread frenchosa
The ordering process was the same for me. I got my tires in less than 36 hours to receive, not bad service for free shipping. Another plus was the mailman came when my wife wasn't home. : ) They look nice, but i am going to wait till I need new tires to mount them. I bought them because

[RBW] Re: GrandBois tires on sale at Grandbois

2015-01-20 Thread frenchosa
Mine weighed about 240 grams on my kitchen scale. The yen has really tanked compared to the dollar, so it is a good time to buy things from Japan now. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] GrandBois tires on sale at Grandbois

2015-01-17 Thread frenchosa
I just ordered GrandBois Extra Leger tires for for 32 each...about 1/2 price of what they are selling for in the States http://www.cyclesgrandbois.com/SHOP/T700_F28_EL.html I live in Japan, but it looks like they do international shipping. Michael Osaka, Japan -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Cotton and Wool Winter Army Gear

2014-02-04 Thread frenchosa
Montclair BobbyB: I am interested in the Swedish military wool sweater. It says dry clean only...Can you get away with washing it by hand or in a washing machine? I don't like to use dry cleaning on my outdoor clothes. Michael Osaka, Japan On Monday, February 3, 2014 12:50:25 AM

[RBW] Re: Light camping stove options

2013-11-26 Thread frenchosa
I have been using my snow peak gigapower for more than 15 years. One of the best purchases I have ever made. On Saturday, August 24, 2013 8:47:01 AM UTC+9, richd...@gmail.com wrote: With all the camping talk I wanted to share that I'm impressed with the Vargo hexagon wood stove. Mine is

[RBW] Re: Got them here free, so I offer them here first, free.

2013-08-30 Thread frenchosa
I could use it if it is spaced for 126 mm. Do you know how many spoke holes? --Michael On Friday, August 30, 2013 10:35:11 AM UTC+9, Patrick Moore wrote: A lister very kindly gave me a very nice 7 speed fw Dura Ace (Doora Ahchay) hubset cut from a pair of tubular wheels. This was to be

[RBW] Re: What brand was that Japanese bartape RBW just stopped selling?

2013-07-09 Thread frenchosa
If those two sources don't have the color you like... try the Japanese shop Grand Bois.. http://www.cyclesgrandbois.com/SHOP/BT_viva.html BTW, shipping things via SAL is pretty reasonable and it gets to most places in two weeks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Introduction

2013-05-23 Thread frenchosa
Takashi, Nice photos and bike. I live in Osaka and I love touring. I have 5 days free next week and I'm thinking of going to Shikoku next week. Where in Japan are you? --Michael On Thursday, April 25, 2013 11:17:38 PM UTC+9, Takashi wrote: Hi all, I have been following this group for