Re: [RBW] Just Bought a Heron Randonneur

2016-03-14 Thread Lungimsam
Wait...650$US for a heron bike with fenders, rack, lights, and dyno wheel?!?! Thats like the deal of the century! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Just Bought a Heron Randonneur

2016-03-14 Thread Lungimsam
Jackpot! -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Just Bought a Heron Randonneur

2016-03-14 Thread Lungimsam
The Berthoud looks better in person than in pics. You will be pleased with the high quality and dapperness of the design. I like the blue color better than black. The blue is a close match for my blue Sam. Looks great on my Bleriot, too. I dont know why racks/decaleurs/bags have to cost so

Re: [RBW] Just Bought a Heron Randonneur

2016-03-14 Thread Frank Conway
Luckily, for the $650 I paid, it came with a Schmidt dynohub and a Supernova E3 light! -- 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: [RBW] Just Bought a Heron Randonneur

2016-03-14 Thread Tim Gavin
Frank- Consider getting a bag from David Banzer (RBW listmember). http://treetop.bigcartel.com/product/tall-rando-bag-red-waxed-canvas He can make the bag the exact height required to fit well with whatever decaleur you use, and he has a selection of canvas colors to choose from. He made me a

Re: [RBW] Just Bought a Heron Randonneur

2016-03-14 Thread Neil Doran
I saw the VO bag at NAHBS, and personally I would pass on that bag. The price is nice, but quality and details are ho-hum. My feeling on a rando bag is that they get a lot of use and you spend a lot of time lookIng at it. I have an Acorn that I love, and of course the Frenchie is unimpeachable.

Re: [RBW] Just Bought a Heron Randonneur

2016-03-14 Thread Frank Conway
Thanks for the welcomes! I've only recently discovered the virtues of steel bikes, I've been steadily testing my wife's patience. Having acquired a new plastic (I call it that in a derogatory manner, but it is pretty nice) Ridley Fenix and two beautiful Eddy Merckx steel bikes (MX Leader and

[RBW] Just Bought a Heron Randonneur

2016-03-14 Thread Joe Bernard
I support getting the Berthoud if you'll use it often, but then I'm a sucker for really nice (expensive) bags :) -- 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

[RBW] Just Bought a Heron Randonneur

2016-03-13 Thread Frank Conway
I can still barely walk but I managed to ride it 6 miles today. The B17 is new to me (always had racier stuff). Going to take some getting used to but I think I'll like it. I'm going stir crazy! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Just Bought a Heron Randonneur

2016-03-13 Thread Lungimsam
I vote for the Berthoud GB model, in whatever height will meet your handlebars at the height you need for the decalleur. Blue color. You can get them with/without carry straps, with/without side pockets, leather buckles or elastic bands. I like the elastic closure bands. I use side pockets for

[RBW] Just Bought a Heron Randonneur

2016-03-13 Thread WETH
Frank, Welcome. That is a great looking bike. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Erl -- 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: [RBW] Just Bought a Heron Randonneur

2016-03-12 Thread Eric Norris
Berthoud bags are expensive, but I’ve never regretted buying one. They look an work great, and will last forever. I sold one that had been used on and off for ten years on a bicycle I bought last year, and it sold on eBay for half the price of a new bag, which shows how well they hold their

Re: [RBW] Just Bought a Heron Randonneur

2016-03-12 Thread René Sterental
Welcome! Hope you recover fast! On the bag, take the middle (arguably better) road and get an Acorn Bicy Rando bag. I actually have one in black I'll post for sale Becky week along with a matching saddlebag. They're black, so they'll fit your Heron perfectly! Email me off-list if you're