[RBW] Re: New bike day n+0 for now

2014-08-17 Thread blakcloud
Bike looks great. Happy riding. -- 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

[RBW] Re: New bike day n+0 for now

2014-08-17 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Agreed, strong looking build! The final parts will finish her off in style! -- 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] Re: New bike day n+0 for now

2014-08-16 Thread Trevor saxton
Updated photos touring set up minus front panniers Build list Sugino 40/26 crank Moustache Bars Phil wood rear hub 14-32 regina freewheel Son Delux Front Hub Velocity Synergy rims Ultegra Long Cage RD Brooks Saddle Still to do Pick up package from Post Office with Delivery from Rivendell

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day n+0 for now

2014-07-26 Thread Trevor saxton
Jeffrey, I did not actually confirm details with Kevin on the paint I simply picked a color and told him the intended use of the bike, from inspecting the bike, I am pretty confident is that it is a wet paint application with a clear coat (matte as well) and the decals are under the clear coat

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day n+0 for now

2014-07-26 Thread Trevor saxton
Oops slip of the finger oversold my cycling abilities, it's 28 minutes by bikea bit faster than driving. -- 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] Re: New bike day n+0 for now

2014-07-25 Thread Patrick Moore
+1. I commuted 30 m rt 3-4 times a week for many years, often extending it to 35 or 40 miles, and I did this mostly on fixed gears with hills and winds and loads. My two pieces of advice would be: first, take it easy. I always pushed myself too hard which got tiresome in more ways than one as I

[RBW] Re: New bike day n+0 for now

2014-07-24 Thread hsmitham
I'm covered on the bike front and oh so wish I could realistically bike commute but 40 miles RT is just too much. I saw that frame hanging at Riv and heard some comments along with corner mouth drool. Look forward to the build. Go tough rough night rider. ~Hugh On Wednesday, July 23, 2014

[RBW] Re: New bike day n+0 for now

2014-07-24 Thread jeffrey kane
Awesome Trevor, How did they do the matt black finish? Wet paint or powder coat? And: is there a clear coat on it as well? Decals under the clear coat or on top? I love the matt or semi-matt look -- my first adult bike was semi-matt black --- a '95 Stump Jumper Comp -- still mourned after

[RBW] Re: New bike day n+0 for now

2014-07-24 Thread 'hangtownmatt' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Thursday, July 24, 2014 10:19:34 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: I'm covered on the bike front and oh so wish I could realistically bike commute but 40 miles RT is just too much. Hugh, I'm 58 years old and RT commute 35 miles a day, 5 days a week, on my Sam Hillborne; year round.

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day n+0 for now

2014-07-24 Thread Hugh Smitham
Matt, Thanks for the encouragement...I work a swing shift and this week i've been working 12 hour days getting off work at 2am. I work with my hands for a living so sometimes just am too tired for the return. Plus the climb home is near 2000'. I've toyed with doing the commute a few days a week.