[RBW] Re: new bike week

2019-04-18 Thread Ash
The ramp position was quite usable. Not bad at all. For the shifting range my drive train setup and my riding conditions required, it is a bit less ergonomic as compared to having them next to the levers. The issue (also minor) with the position near the levers was that the left shift lever w

[RBW] Re: new bike week

2019-04-18 Thread jandrews
Ash , what were some of the minuses with having the shifters mounted on the ramp as in the first couple of photos from your 51 Appa? On Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 10:06:05 AM UTC-4, Ash wrote: > > Some pictures of my Bosco journey: > > https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOhf1uB27juoT13FN7P

[RBW] Re: new bike week

2019-04-18 Thread Ash
Some pictures of my Bosco journey: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOhf1uB27juoT13FN7PFF6WYPAn8eno-U4kVYsP6-9ol31l8g19VBsPD-JZ87ufHA?key=QUV5UEE2VzNHTmtBeGxwdlNuY3c5eWFzQ0F1eEtR - On 51 Appaloosa I had 9 speed Microshifts mounted inboard. Sometime near the levers, sometimes on the ramp. B

[RBW] Re: new bike week

2019-04-17 Thread Jonathan K.
I have Microshift thumb shifters mounted inboard. The cable exits at a downward angle, leaving plenty of room to grab the bars right in front of the shifters. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: new bike week

2019-04-17 Thread Howard Hatten
https://photos.app.goo.gl/YmkGahR8sbiZuAhNA I had the same problem with cable interference. I mounted the Paul thumbie with silver shifter as shown In the photo Howard Livonia Mi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscr

[RBW] Re: new bike week

2019-04-17 Thread Ash
What Jonathan is saying so true about Bosco bars. At first, in theory, it doesn't make sense. After using Albatross, Choco, Jones Loop, Surly Open and a few more, I bought Bosco out of curiosity. Primarily because when I went to pick up wheels from Rich's place I noticed he had Bosco on man

[RBW] Re: new bike week

2019-04-17 Thread Jonathan D.
John - great build and I love my Rivelo silver Joe. I go back and forth on boscos and Chocos. Both great bars with the Joe. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: new bike week

2019-04-17 Thread Jonathan K.
That Appaloosa looks so good! I saw it a few days ago on Utility Bicycle Works's Instagram. It looks even better now that it's finished. I admit, though, I'm biased. I also have an Appaloosa with Bosco bars. I hope you update after you've used them for a while. When I first put them on my bike

[RBW] Re: new bike week

2019-04-16 Thread REC (Roberta)
Congratulations and happy touring! It's amazing how well this bike rides. Roberta On Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 6:12:40 PM UTC-4, jandrews wrote: > > This Appaloosa is finally essentially done and rolling. > I received the frame new from Rivelo last month. I believe it's the last > new 55 silv