Re: [RBW] Appaloosa Presale

2020-03-18 Thread Davidbea
On Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 2:50:13 PM UTC-4, David Hays wrote: > > My orange Appaloosa is expected on Monday. > I’m not looking to do a the standard wide upright bar(Albatross) but am > considering a Soma Sparrow, a Midge on One, an Albustache or a Velo Range > Porteur all with bar end

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

2020-03-14 Thread Davidbea
First spring ride on my Homer. David On Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 8:29:22 AM UTC-4, Stephen W. wrote: > > My Cheviot on the trail... > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: FS: Rambouillet - 54cm - $1,300 + shipping CONUS

2019-02-24 Thread Davidbea
What's your PBH? I have a friend who's just starting to look and is tempted by new, etc. but is looking to me for guidance. His PBH is 86. What do you think? Thanks. David Hays Buffalo, New York On Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 8:08:02 PM UTC-5, Mike K. wrote: > > Evening all, > Putting the

Re: [RBW] Re: (Not OT) carrying a camera on a bike

2015-08-25 Thread Davidbea
Thanks Erl. My favorite wandering bike which carries my camera and just happens to be nice to look at. Since this picture I’ve wrapped and shellacked the bar and removed the rear rack in anticipation of a VO randonneur rack. David

[RBW] Re: Do you wear a large? Cheap Seersuckers in large, from Eddie Bauer.

2015-08-09 Thread Davidbea
Thanks for the tip Clayton. I also wear a medium and notice if you specify a tall-which I’m not but a little extra shirt tail can be okay-there are shirts available. David On Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 11:07:31 AM UTC-4, Clayton wrote: I found this and find it might be of use to the Society of

[RBW] Re: New AHH 56cm 650B Build

2013-04-12 Thread Davidbea
/s1600/AHH-Build-%235.jpg On Thursday, March 7, 2013 2:01:42 PM UTC-5, Davidbea wrote: Just made the call and my new A Homer Hilsen frame is on its way. I would appreciate some guidance on the build. I am looking to work with my local LBS as well as people in the group. What's the difference

[RBW] Re: FS: Spring Cleaning Bars, brakes stems crank

2013-04-03 Thread Davidbea
Hi Mike, I'll take the Nitto Tech Deluxe 11cm 25.4 clamp and the Nitto Dynamic 626 seat post if they're still available. Regards. David On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 12:54:00 AM UTC-4, Michael Williams wrote: Hey group, just trying to thin out some stuff that I never use and dont plan on

[RBW] Re: Swapping Bars Threaded Stems

2013-03-28 Thread Davidbea
Liesl: , Sorry to hear of your news. In light of your nice bikes I would suggest a stem adapter like the VO. You can attach a stem with removable faceplate to it and it's silver so with a little tape it doesn't look too bad. David

[RBW] Handlebar

2013-03-26 Thread Davidbea
While waiting for the Nitto randonneur bar I ordered from my LBS to arrive- one of thre options I’m considering for my new Homer build- I stopped by the bike coop and found this bar: http://www.flickr.com/photos/71834221@N00/8591612115/in/photostream It’s labelled GB and British Made.

[RBW] Re: New AHH 56cm 650B Build

2013-03-16 Thread Davidbea
derailers: I'm running an 8 speed cassette with cool old Shimano Deer Head derailer. I was skeptical, but my friend from LBS said to go for it and, much to my surprise, it works great. Daniel Yorba Linda, CA On Thursday, March 7, 2013 11:01:42 AM UTC-8, Davidbea wrote: Just made the call

[RBW] Re: New AHH 56cm 650B Build

2013-03-11 Thread Davidbea
What bar are you running? On Thursday, March 7, 2013 10:26:03 PM UTC-5, Pondero wrote: Hi David, I'm using a Sugino triple, 8-speed cassette, and moved my Silver friction shifters to the bar ends. All this on my 56cm AHH 650b. I couldn't be happier. -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Re: New AHH 56cm 650B Build

2013-03-11 Thread Davidbea
Great. Just back from a ride on my MB-5 with VO hammered fenders to find tracking says my Homer frameset arrives tomorrow. The ice is till along the Friendship Trail but a beautiful day. Now to start putting the pieces of the new bike together. David

[RBW] Re: Budget Riv? Still on the horizon?

2013-03-05 Thread Davidbea
I’ve also spent many hundreds of dollars (at least) on Bridgestones, Univegas, Miyatas and hybrid Bianchis not buying a Rivendell. I’ve been *almost *satisfied but still wanted the real thing. I finally decided to take the plunge and am picking up a new 56cm 650B H. Homer Hilsen frame set.

[RBW] Re: Speaking of merit badges...Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen

2013-02-18 Thread Davidbea
I'm interested in four if and when available. Thanks. David Hays Kenmore, New York On Saturday, February 16, 2013 6:11:15 AM UTC-5, Captain Mike wrote: I'm in for 3 if they get made. I am totally taken with the concept of coffeeneuring. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: flat bars on the hilsen

2013-02-13 Thread Davidbea
The first good bicycle I picked up was from an old co-worker who complained his back prevented him from riding. I was just getting back into bicycling as I retired and had discovered Rivendell, etc.. I realized that was my type of riding. When he said he had this bicycle he wanted to get rid

Re: [RBW] Neck warming, fin.

2012-12-11 Thread Davidbea
Which Capo long finger gloves? I bought some Gore cold weather gloves that didn't do the job and ma looking for some suggestions as the weather turns. David Hays Kenmore, New York On Saturday, December 8, 2012 9:01:24 PM UTC-5, EricP wrote: Glad it worked for you. Today, I ended up doing 25

[RBW] Re: A miles only cyclecomputer??

2012-10-29 Thread Davidbea
I had one on my Gitane Interclub forty years ago and would love to pick up another for their simplicity. David On Sunday, October 28, 2012 12:56:22 AM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote: Any such animal? I lost my cyclecomputer. Don't know if that's a good or bad thing. All I wanna keep track