Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Protovelo Appaloosa on SF bay area craigslist

2016-01-05 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 01/05/2016 11:38 AM, Andy C. wrote: I just want to report that I was fortunate enough to acquire this bike a few weeks back, and I may not have pulled the trigger on this one if it wasn't for the exhortations of those who contributed to this thread. So, thank you, and thanks to

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Protovelo Appaloosa on SF bay area craigslist

2016-01-05 Thread cyclotourist
" ...including leaning forward on my elbows akin to ordering a beer at a bar. " Forget that stack and reach nonsense, this is the true way to measure a bike! On Tue, Jan 5, 2016 at 8:38 AM, Andy C. wrote: > I just want to report that I was fortunate enough to acquire this

[RBW] Re: PSA: Protovelo Appaloosa on SF bay area craigslist

2016-01-05 Thread Andy C.
I just want to report that I was fortunate enough to acquire this bike a few weeks back, and I may not have pulled the trigger on this one if it wasn't for the exhortations of those who contributed to this thread. So, thank you, and thanks to Surylyprof for the PSA. What with the holidays and

[RBW] Re: PSA: Protovelo Appaloosa on SF bay area craigslist

2015-12-09 Thread El Sapo
I road that (or it's twin) at the shop one day. I remember reading about Grant's vision for it and seeing the frame online. Understood that it was way out of my league. I was caught a little off-guard to see it in person. I must have looked like a kid in the candy store standing there next to

RE: [RBW] Re: PSA: Protovelo Appaloosa on SF bay area craigslist

2015-12-07 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Appaloosa on SF bay area craigslist "I was gifted this bike by the original owner for some work I did for him ~ but have no room for it at my place." There's a story here. How many could have landed in San Francisco? If someone's serious they should be able to track down its histor

[RBW] Re: PSA: Protovelo Appaloosa on SF bay area craigslist

2015-12-07 Thread Kieran J
That bike is a giant ray of sunshine. So cheerful! That C17 needs to come off and the B68 needs to go back on. For poster(ior)ity! KJ On Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 8:12:37 PM UTC-5, Surlyprof wrote: > > http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/5348378811.html > > For those of you who just can't

RE: [RBW] Re: PSA: Protovelo Appaloosa on SF bay area craigslist

2015-12-07 Thread Joe Bernard
It is indeed a Mystery Bike, and that color is fabulous. Get on it, Bay Area..this bicycle belongs in the hands of a list member (too big for me). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: PSA: Protovelo Appaloosa on SF bay area craigslist

2015-12-07 Thread Philip Kim
those stays are swee On Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 8:12:37 PM UTC-5, Surlyprof wrote: > > http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/5348378811.html > > For those of you who just can't wait for the new one or liked the original > Joe better. Is this someone on the list? > > John > -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Protovelo Appaloosa on SF bay area craigslist

2015-12-06 Thread cyclotourist
Nice sleuthing there, Jeff! On Sun, Dec 6, 2015 at 7:43 PM, sameness wrote: > It's this bike. > > Jeff Hagedorn > Los Angeles, CA USA > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: PSA: Protovelo Appaloosa on SF bay area craigslist

2015-12-06 Thread dougP
"I was gifted this bike by the original owner for some work I did for him ~ but have no room for it at my place." There's a story here. How many could have landed in San Francisco? If someone's serious they should be able to track down its history. Serial number off the BB shell, call

[RBW] Re: PSA: Protovelo Appaloosa on SF bay area craigslist

2015-12-06 Thread sameness
It's this bike . Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- 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