[RBW] Re: New bike day: 60cm Sergio Green Platypus complete

2023-12-12 Thread BrettG
I've always gone Shimano as well, but I've read positive things about Sunrace (Taiwan-based) and the quality of their "lower end" components. When I was at RBW they mentioned it's a new thing going to Sunrace with some of the completes and I trust they would only spec them if they were good.

[RBW] Re: New bike day: 60cm Sergio Green Platypus complete

2023-12-11 Thread BrettG
Yes, although I'm in range for a 55cm it would have required a longer stem and huge amount of seat post showing for the same setup. I always go as a big as possible with Riv frames. I forgot to mention 2 things: - The novatech rear hub with the stock wheelset is one of quietest hubs I've ever

[RBW] Re: New bike day: 60cm Sergio Green Platypus complete

2023-12-11 Thread BrettG
Some additional info some may find useful (I couldn't put in original message because too long) - Roman confirmed this morning it does not come with a saddle so I think website description wrong (there was a discussion about this somewhere). - Cranks are 173s (for 60cm anyway). - Tires are 48mm

[RBW] Re: New bike day: 60cm Sergio Green Platypus complete

2023-12-11 Thread BrettG
r these... - Gearing - 42/30 and 11-34 was perfect. I used the full range and didn't need anything higher or lower. I may go to a 1x11 setup at some point but not for a while. Brett. On Monday, December 11, 2023 at 5:27:03 PM UTC-8 BrettG wrote: > Picked up RBW HQ this morning, put on ped

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-22 Thread BrettG
New bluelug shop tour video shows the limolive frame: https://youtu.be/Jr9PZtHnYUg?t=1220 On Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 5:55:40 AM UTC-8 Fullylugged wrote: > > For those wanting to keep tabs on the shipment: > > https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/YM-UNICORN-IMO-9462732-MMSI-416464000 > On

[RBW] Re: Deep Red 60CM Joe Bell Painted Custom on Ebay - San Diego Area? Anyone recognize?

2016-12-08 Thread BrettG
I sent a message to the seller 2 days ago asking for a bit more detail (age of frame, wheelset info), but received no response. The frame itself looks like it's seen little use unless it was recently repainted. I was surprised at the lack of info in the posting as well. -- You received this

[RBW] Setup of Paul's Cantilevers

2016-10-04 Thread BrettG
I have tektro 720s on my quickbeam and Paul cantis on my simpleone (which were on the quickbeam for years). The Pauls adjust tension using a 15mm wrench a 5mm hex and are a breeze to setup and are noticeably better than the tektros in power and consistency. The tektros as you know are

[RBW] Re: Question about running fenders on a SimpleOne or Quickbeam

2016-10-01 Thread BrettG
Just last week I finally built up a NOS SimpleOne frame I purchased so I dealt with this exact issue. Having a Quickbeam for 12 years, I already knew all the different ways to handle fenders (PW hubs are the easiest) but in this case since I'm using an Automatix hub and long Honjo fenders, so

[RBW] Re: Front Rack Advice

2016-01-21 Thread BrettG
I've been trying to decide between Mark's M-1 or M-18. They both seem identical except for the extra struts and light mount on M-1, so I don't understand how the M-1 is rated 4.4 lbs and the M-18 is 17.6? If you will only mount on the front, seems like the M-18 would be the better choice as I

Re: [RBW] mini rando bag

2012-07-10 Thread BrettG
I happened to be on the site this morning at *exactly* 9am snagging a medium saddlebag (one of my favorite bags and I wanted one for another bike). I noted that the new mini rando bag mentioned was sold in less than a minute this morning so keep that in mind. Most of the bags were, in fact,

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 32s on a Romulus

2012-05-24 Thread BrettG
Last winter after getting several flats in the rain on my VO Rando bike I put on some Supreme 32s as a temporary replacement for Grand Bois Cypress as the width is close to the same (the Supreme 32s measure about 30 or 31mm). I also have a Romulus with Jack Brown blues (measure 33mm) and frankly