[RBW] Re: Hillborne in the house

2009-05-08 Thread stanwasser
Eric, Nice bike. Enjoy. I suspect that won't be difficult! Stan Columbia, SC - Original Message - From: EricP ericpl...@aol.com To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 6:26 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: Hillborne in the house Did a shake down

[RBW] Re: Hillborne in the house

2009-05-07 Thread RoadieRyan
Jealous! Very nice build. Just in time for the nice riding weather. Enjoy On May 6, 3:26 pm, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Did a shake down ride today on the bike.  About 30 miles more or less.  Wanted to get in more, but a combination of time spent at the doctor this morning and somewhat

[RBW] Re: Hillborne in the house

2009-05-07 Thread Esteban
Thanks, Jim - that makes sense, especially if your Sam will see dirt. I've ridden a few Rivs set up with V-brakes at the HQ, and their serious stoppage really adds to the solid feel of the bikes. V-brakes are now kind of retro... Esteban San Diego, Calif. On May 7, 7:23 am, Jim Thill -

[RBW] Re: Hillborne in the house

2009-05-07 Thread avillage
Eric, nice looking, appreciate the photos. I have my Noodle bars up as far or farther than you, at least 4-6 cm. I've looked at a lot of bikes, didn't see that kind of height and began to think something was wrong with me. I feel so comfortable with my Bleriot set up that way, like I've hit the

[RBW] Re: Hillborne in the house

2009-05-07 Thread EricP
Thank you for the compliment, Jim. Was really very happy you and Mongo liked it. Came very close to putting V brakes on this one. Didn't because already had a set of the Shimano Tiagra levers. And I just love the look of the Tektro 720s. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On May 7, 9:23�am, Jim Thill

[RBW] Re: Hillborne in the house

2009-05-06 Thread Mike
Congrats on the new acquisition. Pictures? On May 6, 3:34 am, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Yesterday was a big day on a personal level.  Not only have I now doubled my Rivendell bike ownership, but also did my first bike build since getting back into riding four years ago. Stopped at

[RBW] Re: Hillborne in the house

2009-05-06 Thread Bill Connell
On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 5:34 AM, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Yesterday was a big day on a personal level.  Not only have I now doubled my Rivendell bike ownership, but also did my first bike build since getting back into riding four years ago. Congrats! Now i just need to get back on the

[RBW] Re: Hillborne in the house

2009-05-06 Thread Esteban
Congrats - let us know how it goes. On May 6, 6:49 am, Bill Connell bconn...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 5:34 AM, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Yesterday was a big day on a personal level.  Not only have I now doubled my Rivendell bike ownership, but also did my first bike