[RBW] Re: Cygolite mounting questions

2012-11-05 Thread charlie
With the threaded dropout or fork blade braze on you could take a section of brass, copper, steel or aluminum pipe the diameter of a handlebar more or less and put a flat piece on each end with a hole to run a long bolt through. You could use locktite (the removalable kind) to make sure it stay

[RBW] Tokyo Cycle Show ( Picture Set )

2012-11-05 Thread Tokyo Crank
Hello Not directly Rivendell related but I hope some might find it of some interest. I attended Tokyo Cyclemode on Sunday, the largest annual cycle show open to the public in Japan. It was 50km or so from home, so I cycled over and took some snaps of the things that interested me. On entering,

[RBW] Lost? Let says extended exploring.

2012-11-05 Thread Manuel Acosta
Last Friday on my commute home the ladyfriend calls me and I quote,"Take your time we don't need to be there for a couple of hours." I took this as an excuse to take the long way home looking for a different way to get up to Mission Peak. I decided to take Weller Rd via Calaveras Rd. Didn't know

[RBW] Re: Yellow leaves, wet bridges and sauerkraut

2012-11-05 Thread Manuel Acosta
Glad that Tom is being taken care of in Portland. Looks like a great ride with great company. Pictures look amazing too. On a side note the ladyfriend and I might head up there for the New Years. Look for a care package from Cal soon... Dennis - Was meaning to sent this to you when we met in th

[RBW] Re: non-drop/non-albatross/non-mustache bar'd hilsens

2012-11-05 Thread dougP
I have an Origin 8 Space Bar : http://www.origin-8.com/?page_id=91&short_code=Space+Off+Road+II&prod_model_uid=6331&cl1=HANDLEBARS on a non-Riv city bike. I like the angle of the bars where you grip. They come either black or polished. IIRC they were around $30 at my LBS. Got tipped to thes

[RBW] FT--Dove bar for moustache?

2012-11-05 Thread jandrews_nyc
Hi, I have an extra pair in very good condition I'd be willing to trade for a pair of doves. Let me know how you'd like to proceed. Best Jason -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https:/

Re: [RBW] Re: non-drop/non-albatross/non-mustache bar'd hilsens

2012-11-05 Thread Mike
I've used the Surly Open Bar and it's good. For a while I was liking it more than the Albatross Bar but now I'm back to being a fan of the Albatross. Currently I have an Alba on my Cross Check and an Open Bar on my Big Dummy. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: non-drop/non-albatross/non-mustache bar'd hilsens

2012-11-05 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I like the Soma Clarence bar. Open bar is good, too. Silver is not an option in either case. Civia also has a variety of swept-back flat bars. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https:/

Re: [RBW] Re: non-drop/non-albatross/non-mustache bar'd hilsens

2012-11-05 Thread Jim Mather
> > On Monday, November 5, 2012 6:42:37 PM UTC-8, Seth Vidal wrote: >> >> >> So I thought I'd ask here - what other kind of bars should I think about. >> I'm liking the Surly Open Bar: http://surlybikes.com/parts/open_bar Here are some photos of it on my Sam: https://picasaweb.google.com/1106228

[RBW] Re: non-drop/non-albatross/non-mustache bar'd hilsens

2012-11-05 Thread Jeremy Till
Not really a suggestion...nor is my bike a Hilsen...but I ended up with a similar bar on my Quickbeam, a generic "Masi" branded swept back flat bar (it was a take-off from one of their "Soulville" bikes). Flat black, too...not great aesthetics but it feels the best of the bars I've tried so fa

[RBW] Re: Friend of Rivendell Maynard Hershon in LA Times

2012-11-05 Thread Christopher Murray
I lived in Tucson and I would say that it is one of the best places to ride in the country. I have lived in NH, MA, CA, OR, and WA and the drivers were no better and worse in most cases than in Tucson. The fact is cyclists have issues with cars in every big city. Maynard is semi-famous so his vo

[RBW] non-drop/non-albatross/non-mustache bar'd hilsens

2012-11-05 Thread Seth Vidal
So I've been riding around on a used tandem I got for me and the stoker quite a bit. It's an older santana and we've converted it over from the drops to a more upright posture. I put on a pair of incredibly cheap dimension arc bars ($14) and a set of ergon grips and it is disconcertingly comfortabl

Re: [RBW] Re: New/old magnets at Rivendell

2012-11-05 Thread Peter Morgano
Love my magnet too but stupid brushed aluminum fridge isn't magnetic. Hard to explain to my 6 year old but she liked the magnet either way. On Nov 5, 2012 8:32 PM, "Brian Campbell" wrote: > Got my magnet today. In a bit of poetic justice, it is currently holding > the recall info I just received

[RBW] Re: New/old magnets at Rivendell

2012-11-05 Thread Brian Campbell
Got my magnet today. In a bit of poetic justice, it is currently holding the recall info I just received in the mail for my car securely on my fridge. On Monday, November 5, 2012 7:48:03 PM UTC-5, William wrote: > > I almost missed another important bombshell on the BLUG. An Yves Gomez > headb

[RBW] Re: An interesting match of the Nitto R-15 rear rack and Berthoud panniers

2012-11-05 Thread dougP
Jim: Is the lower horizontal bar on the R-15 intended for pannier mounting? An irritation that I have about the Nitto big back racks is the awkwardness of using the platform with panniers installed. I've seen other mfgs racks with a second set of bars a couple of inches below the platform.

[RBW] Re: New/old magnets at Rivendell

2012-11-05 Thread William
I almost missed another important bombshell on the BLUG. An Yves Gomez headbadge! Holy moly that's rad. The steampunk kids will flip over that. On Thursday, November 1, 2012 6:19:37 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Well..I didn't expect to see *these *again. New "Rivendell" and "Baggins > B

[RBW] Re: Friend of Rivendell Maynard Hershon in LA Times

2012-11-05 Thread Joe Bernard
I made no such judgment. I reported why Maynard wasn't happy riding there. Joe Bernard On Sunday, November 4, 2012 10:34:48 PM UTC-8, Jim Cloud wrote: > Since you haven't lived in Tucson, I don't think you should judge what > our conditions are regarding cycling. I've lived here since 1978,

Re: [RBW] FS: Lots of stuff,lots. Bleriot frameset, All Riv related.

2012-11-05 Thread hobie
Yes On Monday, November 5, 2012 12:25:17 PM UTC-5, mike goldman wrote: > > 12-SKS Fenders silver P50 nice overall condition. $35 > > do you still have these fenders? > > > > > > *Woman is 53 But Looks 25* > Mom reveals 1 simple wrin

[RBW] Re: Wood

2012-11-05 Thread Reid
On Monday, October 29, 2012 9:07:39 AM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote: ... > (BTW come join us for Riv Rally East 2013 in May... stay tuned). > OK, no teasing! Isn't that against the rules on this forum? Mods alert! Mods alert! So at least give us some hints. What general kind of stuff do yo

[RBW] Re: Yellow leaves, wet bridges and sauerkraut

2012-11-05 Thread Reid
On Sunday, November 4, 2012 7:08:13 PM UTC-8, Dennis Hogan wrote: > > Here is my own photo-take on the ride - what Andy didn't mention was that > when I picked him up he said another rider was going to follow us. It was > Tommy who I met when he and Manny were doing the coast tour last August.

Re: [RBW] Re: Friend of Rivendell Maynard Hershon in LA Times

2012-11-05 Thread Peter Morgano
I honestly have no idea who this guy is (dont hate me) but if I stopped riding because someone tried to run me over and/or threatened me I doubt I would ride at all here in NYC. Its all part of the experience, so to speak, hahaha. On Mon, Nov 5, 2012 at 2:40 PM, Brewster Fong wrote: > > On Sund

[RBW] Re: Friend of Rivendell Maynard Hershon in LA Times

2012-11-05 Thread Brewster Fong
On Sunday, November 4, 2012 3:37:43 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > He "dissed the place" for multiple run-ins with maniac drivers. I'd be > pissed, too. > Yeah, I recall he was almost run off the road by a driver. Then he "chased/follow" him and when he confronted the driver, the guy basic

[RBW] Re: Yellow leaves, wet bridges and sauerkraut

2012-11-05 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
Seth -- the MUP was about 21 of the 68 miles. Mayfly -- They make several tons of sausage for the festival and apparently they sell out every year. Mike -- I've got 200k in the back of my mind. Already looking at the 2013 schedule. Eric -- yes... more end of ride rock shows. Dennis -- pi

Re: [RBW] Re: New wrap

2012-11-05 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Mon, 2012-11-05 at 11:10 -0800, William wrote: > I'm thinking it might be super cool in a very understated way to do a > harlequin wrap all in one color. That way, the only thing unusual is > the diamond pattern texture. It would be one of those kind of secret > fancy touches that only a few v

Re: [RBW] New wrap

2012-11-05 Thread Joan Oppel
Brian - elegant and fun, at the same time! Beautiful job.   On 11/05/12, Brian Hanson wrote: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjCHBVinHere are some pics of a harlequin (diamond) wrap I did on the 42cm Noodles I'm currently finding are perfect for me.  I put 3 coats of amber on maroon and yellow Newbaums tape.  T

[RBW] Re: An interesting match of the Nitto R-15 rear rack and Berthoud panniers

2012-11-05 Thread Jim Cloud
Marty, I'm with you on wondering how the new Riv low-rack will work with various panniers. Euro-Asia Imports has a Gilles Berthoud Diagonale bicycle shown with panniers that equip that bike, it's a nice combination: http://www.euroasiaimports.com/productcart/pc/Gilles-Berthoud-Diagonale-2191p1686

Re: [RBW] Re: Anybody try a 650b Ram with Hetres?

2012-11-05 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Although a frame can handle a larger tire, the larger tire will raise the bottom bracket height, and that may or may not affect the handling. If you want the same bottom bracket height with wider tire, then you'll have to do a conversion. For example, the Rambouillet might have been designed for 7

[RBW] Re: New wrap

2012-11-05 Thread Leslie
On Monday, November 5, 2012 2:05:15 PM UTC-5, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > I'm in awe of your wrap jobs. > I concur. My Ram's wrap was straight-forward, shellacked cork tape, twined. For my Bomba, I was contemplating a harlequin-cloth-tap wrap, so I decided to rewrap my son's bike's bars f

[RBW] Re: New wrap

2012-11-05 Thread William
I'm thinking it might be super cool in a very understated way to do a harlequin wrap all in one color. That way, the only thing unusual is the diamond pattern texture. It would be one of those kind of secret fancy touches that only a few very observant people would notice. On Monday, Novemb

[RBW] Re: New wrap

2012-11-05 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
I'm in awe of your wrap jobs. On Monday, November 5, 2012 12:28:52 AM UTC-8, stonehog wrote: > > http://flic.kr/s/aHsjCHBVin > > Here are some pics of a harlequin (diamond) wrap I did on the 42cm Noodles > I'm currently finding are perfect for me. I put 3 coats of amber on maroon > and yellow

[RBW] WTB Nitto Soba Model 177 handlebars, 44cm

2012-11-05 Thread William
I want to buy a set of the lighter version of the drop bars Riv sells. The Nitto Mod 177 Soba in size 44. So I love love love Nitto Noodle Mod 177 handlebars. I have them on 4 bikes and have an extra set of 44s on the shelf. I'm contemplating a lightweight build and would love to use the So

[RBW] Re: An interesting match of the Nitto R-15 rear rack and Berthoud panniers

2012-11-05 Thread Marty
Now I know why I shouldn't have sold my R15! That's a fantastic set-up Jim. I can imagine this with Rivs new low-rider rack and another pair of Berthoud's up front. I wonder how close the matching Sackville's will line up with the R15? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Proto Bombadil on Diablo

2012-11-05 Thread Jim M.
And as an added bonus, the proto doesn't have lawyer lips, though mine has an odd 26.8 seatpost. Took it on its first commute today. There's a radar sign on the way. I'm just as fast on the Bomba as on my previous skinnier tire commute bike, not that speed matters of course. jim On Sunday, No

[RBW] Re: Friend of Rivendell Maynard Hershon in LA Times

2012-11-05 Thread Phil Brown
Plus, he was hit on his motorcycle there. On Nov 4, 10:34 pm, Jim Cloud wrote: > Since you haven't lived in Tucson, I don't think you should judge what > our conditions are regarding cycling.  I've lived here since 1978, > Tucson is definitely a very good place for cycling (I've also lived in > B

Re: [RBW] Cygolite mounting questions

2012-11-05 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I've bought or made several gizmos for fork mounting, unfortunately I've forgotten the sources for several of them. 1. There is a 1.25" long, ~1" diamater tube section with provision for a bolt to mount it to a lowrider braze on or to a dropout braze on. Forgot source, but cheap. (Not the VO items

[RBW] Re: Cygolite mounting questions

2012-11-05 Thread Stephen S
Which part of the fork do you want to attach to? Paul's Gino mount works well on attaching to a braze on the fork. http://www.paulcomp.com/ginolightmount.html The cronometro knob works reasonably well from what I hear for mounting most places on the fork blades : http://www.amazon.com/Cronomet

[RBW] ISO 36 t Shimano compatible cog

2012-11-05 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Would prefer to trade, if trade possible. I know one is available on eBay for BIN $32, but again, I'd prefer a trade. Anyone? -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html -

Re: [RBW] Re: Sackville, Medium, Stuffed!

2012-11-05 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I actually like the look of the green Carradices better, but there is no question which is the best bag in terms of quality and useful capacity. I think I've found another, Klutz-compatible* way to make even stronger mounting brackets ... more as this develops. * No need for anything except hand

[RBW] Cygolite mounting questions

2012-11-05 Thread John
I recently purchased a neat little battery light from Riv., the cygolite "metro 300". Very bright, light, easy to use! I would like to use two lights on my bike; one mounted on the handlebars, and one on the fork. Do any of you have solutions for attatching a cygolite to the fork? Perhaps ther

[RBW] Re: Sackville, Medium, Stuffed!

2012-11-05 Thread Christopher Chen
I have the large and I've appreciated it for the rainy season... It carries all my locks, rain gear, and leaves me space for groceries and a few bottles of wine to spare! I also think it looks damn handsome. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

Re: [RBW] Re: Anybody try a 650b Ram with Hetres?

2012-11-05 Thread Daniel
On paper, the Sins brake post extender should work: http://www.sinz-racing.com/product/SBPE-01.html They're even MUSA, but as long as I've pondered them, I never pulled the trigger. Daniel On Nov 4, 2012 1:09 AM, "IanA" wrote: > > I'm wondering now if there is a way to convert a canti frame/fo

[RBW] looking for centerpull brake arch

2012-11-05 Thread Julian
I'm looking for an old centerpull brake -- actually, I just need one arch -- to make a lamp bracket to attach to a Gamoh front platform rack from Riv. Need not be pretty or complete. My current lamp mount is on the fork leg and the rack casts quite a shadow, which i'd like to correct. Let me kn

[RBW] An interesting match of the Nitto R-15 rear rack and Berthoud panniers

2012-11-05 Thread Jim Cloud
I've had a set of the small, but very nicely made, Gilles Berthoud GB799 panniers for several years and I've used them for some short tours. Originally, I had them mounted on one of the Nitto Campee rear racks that are made with detachable low-CG grates (here: http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?

Re: [RBW] FS: Lots of stuff,lots. Bleriot frameset, All Riv related.

2012-11-05 Thread mikel66...@juno.com
12-SKS Fenders silver P50 nice overall condition. $35 do you still have these fenders? Woman is 53 But Looks 25 Mom reveals 1 simple wrinkle trick that has angered doctors... http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/5097f65093231765017

[RBW] Re: FT--Dove bar for moustache?

2012-11-05 Thread Christopher Murray
Hi Ryan, I have a NItto Moustache 25.4 that I would be willing to sell. I already have a few Dove handlebars so I am not in need. They have been mounted on a bike but have less than 100 miles on them- prob less than 50 to be honest. What do you think is fair? Cheers! cm -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Ram 650b with Hetre conversion update 2--test ride, thumbs up!

2012-11-05 Thread Leslie
Toshi, You're makin' me think.This isn't good, as it's gonna end up making me spend money. lol... -L -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owner

Re: [RBW] OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?

2012-11-05 Thread PATRICK MOORE
For the record, a Burqueno or Burquena is an Albuquerquian; someone from Tierra Amarilla or Carlsbad or Shiprock would certainly not identify with those mannerisms. On Mon, Nov 5, 2012 at 8:23 AM, jimD wrote: > Having lived in New Mexico in the past I might understand the confusion. > It really

Re: [RBW] Ram 650b with Hetre conversion update 2--test ride, thumbs up!

2012-11-05 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Hi Jim, The light is a B&M IQ Cyo. I'm using the stock mount that came with the light and mounting it through the brake bolt. I got it from peterwhitecyles.com. Best, Toshi On Mon, Nov 5, 2012 at 6:19 AM, Jim wrote: > Bike looks great. Could you describe what the front light mount is and > w

Re: [RBW] OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?

2012-11-05 Thread jimD
Having lived in New Mexico in the past I might understand the confusion. It really is the 'Land of Enchantment', in ways the term was meant and might not have been meant to include. -JimD Still working on the plan to retire there. On Nov 4, 2012, at 5:35 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > > On Sun,

RE: [RBW] WTT? 61cm Atlantis for Bomba or Hunqa

2012-11-05 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
FWIW, I have a 61cm Atlantis, and a 56cm Bomba, and I think the 60cm Bomba would be too big for me (and I'm willing to ignore very tight standover clearance). 86 or 87 PBH. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of PATRICK MOORE Sent: Monda

Re: [RBW] WTT? 61cm Atlantis for Bomba or Hunqa

2012-11-05 Thread PATRICK MOORE
If *I* owned that Atlantis, I'd keep it! On Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 5:25 PM, geosat wrote: > It's a longshot but I have a beautiful 2007 Atlantis with kickstand plate > and looking to trade for a 60cm Bomba or a WI Hunqa in a 58 or 62. I think > I'm zeroing in on what I'm looking for, finally. My At

Re: [RBW] Re: Sackville, Medium, Stuffed!

2012-11-05 Thread PATRICK MOORE
For reference (I use Ortlieb Packer Pluses and Packers) the Large carries 33 l stuffed but not violated, the M 23 l ditto, and the flap 'n' strap arrangements would probably allow at least 30% more for properly packaged items. A pair of Packer Pluses carries 50 l, and the smaller front Packers with

[RBW] Re: Wood

2012-11-05 Thread Jonathan Poor
ted: (sorry for delay, I've been digging out from Sandy) Well, the shifting is pretty good, but I think I needed to use that particular front derailleur to get it to work well. It's a Suntour Cyclone/Superbe continuous band mounted FD, with a very short cage. If the angle of the cage isn't j

Re: [RBW] Re: OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?

2012-11-05 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I shipped an item to Canada not too long ago and was on the point of refunding the buyer's money and giving the sale up as lost because of a long delay; the wait must have been three weeks. It finally arrived and the delay was undoubtedly this customs backlog. On Mon, Nov 5, 2012 at 7:21 AM, Matth

[RBW] Re: A Bit of Rivendell History

2012-11-05 Thread Matthew J
Nice pics. Pretty cool to have TR join your ride. But having done 60 miles yesterday north of Chicago in 40s with a swirling wind, I have to smile at all those West Coasters wearing jackets and long pants in that brilliant sunshine. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] New wrap

2012-11-05 Thread cyclotourist
That looks amazing, Brian! On Mon, Nov 5, 2012 at 12:28 AM, Brian Hanson wrote: > http://flic.kr/s/aHsjCHBVin > > Here are some pics of a harlequin (diamond) wrap I did on the 42cm Noodles > I'm currently finding are perfect for me. I put 3 coats of amber on maroon > and yellow Newbaums tape.

[RBW] Re: OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?

2012-11-05 Thread Matthew J
Tip to those of you who experienced customs paper work items - set up a USPS account on line. USPS has an amazingly easy to use web site that walks you through all the paper work issues. Some European cyclists being cyclists will try to get you to miscategorize the shipment to avoid the VAT

Re: [RBW] Ram 650b with Hetre conversion update 2--test ride, thumbs up!

2012-11-05 Thread Jim
Bike looks great. Could you describe what the front light mount is and where you got it? Thanks.Jim D. Massachusetts On Sunday, November 4, 2012 12:29:56 PM UTC-5, ttoshi wrote: > > Here are pics of the conversion. Sorry, because of the lighting, I > couldn't get a good angle

Re: [RBW] How many Rivendell bicycles have you owned?

2012-11-05 Thread Steve Park
I wish Elton was my size so I could buy his old bikes 2 previous: 56 orange Ram 55 Hilsen 0 current, but I'm holding out for a 55 Legolas. On Sunday, November 4, 2012 3:17:47 PM UTC-5, Elton Pope-Lance wrote: > > I'm in for a few. . . > > Out: Miss the 61 Atlantis and the Custom > > 56 Atl

[RBW] Re: OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?

2012-11-05 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
The other issue, of course, is cost. For bulkier items that don't fit in a USPS Priority Mail envelope or small box, the shipping charge can be easily $30-60. I've had numerous international buyers cancel orders based on shipping quotes. I can sort of predict it, so it seems like wasted effort t

[RBW] Re: OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?

2012-11-05 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I've shipped a lot outside the US. Interestingly, Canada has been the most troublesome. I hear Canadian customs has a big backlog, and in my experience month-long waits for customs clearance are not uncommon. The biggest hassle is not the USPS paperwork, but the buyer being (rightfully) skeptica

[RBW] Re: There is shiny metal under all that mess

2012-11-05 Thread Michael Hechmer
Agreed, especially with a triple, and extra especially if you ride in rain, on dirt roads, or as I have often done, both at the same time. OTH, passing a Porsche Carrera is no big deal as they spend half their life in the shop (and the other half draining checkbooks!) Michael On Monday, Novem

Re: [RBW] New wrap

2012-11-05 Thread Lyle Bogart
Looks great, Brian! I've been thinking about putting a harlequin wrap on the bars on my atlantis. . . keep us posted on the video :) Cheers! lyle On 5 November 2012 03:28, Brian Hanson wrote: > http://flic.kr/s/aHsjCHBVin > > Here are some pics of a harlequin (diamond) wrap I did on the 42cm N

[RBW] There is shiny metal under all that mess

2012-11-05 Thread Jay in Tel Aviv
I removed and cleaned my chain rings and cassette this weekend. Passed a Porsche Carrera in traffic yesterday. Coincidence? It seems that degreasing and oiling the chain once in a while is not a good enough maintenance regime. Jay -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[RBW] Re: OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?

2012-11-05 Thread Jay in Tel Aviv
Thanks for all the responses, on and off line. I can only add that I have ordered many bicycle components and accessories to the US from abroad, usually the UK, and never been hassled by import regulations. I understand that US sellers may be exposed to foreign buyers claiming, honestly or not, tha

[RBW] Re: OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?

2012-11-05 Thread IanA
I live in Canada and have bought a number of things on eBay and also this list. Shipping is always a bit of an issue from the USA. It is much easier here to deal with Canada Post/USPS than is to deal with the likes of FedEx or perhaps worse still UPS. UPS, for example, has high brokerage fee