[RBW] Re: SimpleOne in progess and a question

2012-02-21 Thread mike
On Feb 19, 3:36 pm, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote: SimpleOne build coming along, pics here.http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/sets/72157629391118347/ But what color bar tape?  Newbaum's eggplant with clear shellac, Newbaum's maroon with clear shellac, or

[RBW] Re: SimpleOne in progess and a question

2012-02-21 Thread William
Touchdown Tommy, I'd go with Toshi Orange Cloth, clear shellac. If needed, I'll mail you some Toshi orange cloth. Post more photos, now that your setup is converging. That should soothe some of the handwringers. Speaking of handwringing, I have a tendency to handwring over wooden

[RBW] Re: SimpleOne in progess and a question

2012-02-20 Thread David T.
The bars aren't even all that high. Don't worry if your bike doesn't precisely match the standards of internet orthodoxy. :-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleOne in progess and a question

2012-02-20 Thread Peter Morgano
I am a self-confessed high handlebar guy, you will get guff from the racer boy set out there who think anyone not riding with thier head below thier read is not a real rider but do what is comfortable for you. Love the look of the simple one, wish I could convince my wife to let me add another to

[RBW] Re: SimpleOne in progess and a question

2012-02-20 Thread Corwin
I would go with cork bar tape - no shellac. I did the shellac thing on my Quickbeam. Matched the saddle really well. But it turned out to be a maintenance nightmare. Subsequently, Mark turned me on to just cork bar tape. Advantages: 1) Cleans up really easy with water and dish soap. 2) Never

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleOne in progess and a question

2012-02-20 Thread Seth Vidal
On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 4:29 PM, Corwin ernf...@gmail.com wrote: I would go with cork bar tape - no shellac. I did the shellac thing on my Quickbeam. Matched the saddle really well. But it turned out to be a maintenance nightmare. Subsequently, Mark turned me on to just cork bar tape.

[RBW] Re: SimpleOne in progess and a question

2012-02-19 Thread Manuel Acosta
Great looking bike Tom. Go with what I do in every life decision flip a coin. In your case flip three coins. Round robin. Let fate decide! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to