On Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 1:36 AM, Gino Zahnd ginoza...@gmail.com wrote:
I picked up my SS-ified Saluki from Steve Rex last week. Steve is right up
there with Bilenky in terms of quality and craftsmanship. I had Russ PIckett
retouch the frame, and it looks brand new again. That Rex is just down
I had my Bleriot frame retrofitted by Bilenky before I built it up. I
sprung for the wheeled hardcase, frame protectors, TSA net, and the
PVC compression prevention bits.
The bike has been to Europe twice, and flown domestically several
times. I have never been charged for it being a bike.
I picked up my SS-ified Saluki from Steve Rex last week. Steve is right up
there with Bilenky in terms of quality and craftsmanship. I had Russ PIckett
retouch the frame, and it looks brand new again. That Rex is just down the
road from Chico was a bonus.
Now I get to take it to the PNW soon, and
I'd like to add my 2 cents in on the S S addition. I had it done on
my Bleriot in 2005. It cost under $400 and included the cable
spliters and coupler wrench. To get that price I agreed to give frame
builder just the frame pre-prepped. That meant I had to strip the
paint at the places where
Agree with everything beloew.
I had my Rambo done by Steve Rex in Sacramento my friend had his done by
Bilenky. We both took everything off the frame and shipped it. Riv sent
replacement decals directly to the builders. Both paint jobs were good, but
the color surprised both of us. I asked for an
AJ,
I had my All-Rounder coupled from new, Jim's post hits the nail on the
head. Like Jeff I also use the couplers to fit the bike in the car at
times.
Angus
On Sep 23, 10:41 pm, AJ flyfisherman.cad...@gmail.com wrote:
Howdy folks,
I'd like to take my Rambo along with me on trips, it looks
I travelled to France in 2007 with my Rambo in a standard bike case and was
charged $80 each way. This cost was just figured into the trip and given the
total cost of the trip was not a big deal. I think for a one time or once
every 5 years trip the cost of coupling is not worth it. If you
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:15:33 -0700
Subject: [RBW] Re: SS Recommendations
From: thill@gmail.com
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
A local framebuilder known to many in the RBW group coupled my
Atlantis. I
2009 22:15:33 -0700
Subject: [RBW] Re: SS Recommendations
From: thill@gmail.com
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
A local framebuilder known to many in the RBW group coupled my
Atlantis. I had it powdercoated black, no decals. I am glad I did it.
Note that SS is picky about
On Sep 24, 2009, at 6:58 AM, Larry Powers wrote:
I travelled to France in 2007 with my Rambo in a standard bike case
and was charged $80 each way
That's new. Historically you were able to check a bike as one of
your two allowed pieces of luggage on international flights at no
charge.
On Sep 24, 2009, at 7:07 AM, Larry Powers wrote:
Hopefully I will be travelling to France next year with my coupled
tandem. It fits into two travel cases that are the largest size
that is allowed for luggage. If I don't decalre them as bicycles
and the TSA then inspects the cases
If pushed for a description of what is in the case that was my plan. Or per
haps unicycle since there in only one whee.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
From: tim...@bitstream.net
Subject: [RBW] Re: SS Recommendations
Date: Thu, 24 Sep
I had my Rambo retrofitted with SS couplers, as well as some braze-
ons installed, by Bilenky. Good service, great job, excellent paint
job and decals. The new color is Carmine and it looks great. I use
the couplers and cable connectors often as I carry the bike in the
trunk. Disassembly and
Have flown three times with a bike. Never was charged extra. Then
again, it's a Brompton folder in the padded bag. TSA usually inspects
the bag. Never been penalized for hauling a bike without declaring it
before. Last time, though, TSA didn't put the pedals back in the side
pocket and they
On Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 11:30 AM, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote:
Have flown three times with a bike. Never was charged extra. Then
again, it's a Brompton folder in the padded bag. TSA usually inspects
the bag. Never been penalized for hauling a bike without declaring it
before. Last
for this.
When you shipped the bike was this domestic or foreign travel and who
received it?
Thanks for the info.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:15:33 -0700
Subject: [RBW] Re: SS Recommendations
From
My feeling on couplers: Get a Bike Friday.
Cheers!
cm
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My first travel bike was a Bike Friday, but I've been much happier
with my full sized coupled bikes.
With couplers any bike can become a travel bike, you can have whatever
wheel size and geometry you prefer.
BF is great for getting around town, in and out of trains and busses,
etc, but if
Take a good look at the Dahon Tournado. Very interesting package and the
Ritchey breakaways. Reasonably priced, as well.
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On Sep 24, 2009, at 9:59 AM, Ryan Watson rswat...@nyx.net wrote:
My first travel bike was a Bike Friday, but I've been much happier
with my full
On Sep 24, 10:04 am, Ray Shine r.sh...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
Take a good look at the Dahon Tournado. Very interesting package and the
Ritchey breakaways. Reasonably priced, as well.
I have a Paul Taylor/Ritchey breakaway cross bike, which is very
similar to the Dahon Tournado, except my
I've traveled 3 times with my SS coupled bike in its soft case, never
had a problem nor an extra charge. No one's ever asked what's in the
box -- if they did, I'd say bike parts. I carry my pedals and saddle
and bike measurements in carry-on baggage so that if the bike got lost/
On Sep 24, 12:45 pm, cm chrispmur...@hotmail.com wrote:
My feeling on couplers: Get a Bike Friday.
Cheers!
cm
Good idea, the samsonite trailer trick is pretty James Bond.
Or go for luxury solution and get a Moulton.
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Boy, thanks to all of you for taking the time to share your knowledge
and opinions; gives me a lot to think about.
This is going to be fun!
Cheers,
AJ
On Sep 24, 3:09 pm, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote:
on 9/23/09 10:15 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote:
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Last
A local framebuilder known to many in the RBW group coupled my
Atlantis. I had it powdercoated black, no decals. I am glad I did it.
Note that SS is picky about which framebuilders install their
couplers. If you call them, they will refer you to Bilenky, and only
Bilenky. But ask around, as your
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