[RBW] Project Atlantis

2012-05-07 Thread dr...@charter.net
I was going to put a picture a link of my bike frame up here that is on my Flicker site, but don't know how although I did tag the pics. Anyway, the color is a beautiful green ..he did a great job. Getting put together now, with some basic components after all that discussion.Summer is here! --

[RBW] Re: titanium for touring

2012-04-11 Thread dr...@charter.net
, 6:35 pm, dr...@charter.net dr...@charter.net wrote: Boy did I get an eye opener today. Went out cycling- very windy, usually take my Atlantis for days like this, however Project Atlantis is still in the works. Took my Klein, got blown into gravel and fell over- no injury due to low speed

[RBW] titanium for touring

2012-04-10 Thread dr...@charter.net
Boy did I get an eye opener today. Went out cycling- very windy, usually take my Atlantis for days like this, however Project Atlantis is still in the works. Took my Klein, got blown into gravel and fell over- no injury due to low speed and helmet bumping the concrete instead of head. I know that

[RBW] Re: Project Help my Build my Atlantis

2012-04-07 Thread dr...@charter.net
if you've loved what you have been running. On Friday, April 6, 2012 6:37:37 PM UTC-7, dr...@charter.net wrote: Well I want my bike to be beautiful too. I want indexed shifters, not bar end as I am used to them. I am thinking about going to a double crank. From everything I have read here

[RBW] Re: Project Help my Build my Atlantis

2012-04-07 Thread dr...@charter.net
-front Acorn boxy bag) it's well north of 30 lbs. dougP On Apr 6, 6:37 pm, dr...@charter.net dr...@charter.net wrote: Well I want my bike to be beautiful too. I want indexed shifters, not bar end as I am used to them. I am thinking about going to a double crank. From everything I have

[RBW] Re: Project Help my Build my Atlantis

2012-04-06 Thread dr...@charter.net
Well I want my bike to be beautiful too. I want indexed shifters, not bar end as I am used to them. I am thinking about going to a double crank. From everything I have read here is would be lighter, and I could still get a good gear range for touring,a lthough I would have to get a rear MB

[RBW] Re: Project Help my Build my Atlantis

2012-04-05 Thread dr...@charter.net
, April 1, 2012 5:53:19 PM UTC-7, dr...@charter.net wrote: but I this time I want it rebuilt a bit lighter with upgraded technology. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch

[RBW] Re: Project Help my Build my Atlantis

2012-04-05 Thread dr...@charter.net
before. On Apr 1, 7:53 pm, dr...@charter.net dr...@charter.net wrote: In a few days I should be getting my Atlantis frame back newly painted from California.  I want to rebuild it from the bottom up, as the components, chainrings etc, were completely worn out. However I am much better at long

[RBW] Re: Project Help my Build my Atlantis

2012-04-03 Thread dr...@charter.net
2, 6:41 pm, dr...@charter.net dr...@charter.net wrote: I used the Atlantis gallery to help pic colors. I know that some of those folks list their components also..will have to go back and look. I know there is one guy that has toured around the world on a green Atlantis and I am sure

[RBW] Project Help my Build my Atlantis

2012-04-02 Thread dr...@charter.net
In a few days I should be getting my Atlantis frame back newly painted from California. I want to rebuild it from the bottom up, as the components, chainrings etc, were completely worn out. However I am much better at long distance cycling than I am at putting a bike together. In fact, I know

[RBW] RE: Project help build my Atlantis

2012-04-02 Thread dr...@charter.net
OK thanks for all that replied. I have a fast day bike, Atlantis needs to be set up for touring, and getting around town. I can afford good components, but I am not an ostentatious person. Here is what I had previously. Nine speed Tiagra Crank 52-42-30 Back Cassette 14-25 UN 53 Bottom Bracket.

[RBW] RE: Project help build my Atlantis

2012-04-02 Thread dr...@charter.net
OK thanks for all that replied. I have a fast day bike, Atlantis needs to be set up for touring, and getting around town. I can afford good components, but I am not an ostentatious person. Here is what I had previously. Nine speed Tiagra Crank 52-42-30 Back Cassette 14-25 UN 53 Bottom Bracket.

[RBW] Re: Project help build my Atlantis

2012-04-02 Thread dr...@charter.net
all set up right and will consider replancing those later. On Apr 2, 7:39 pm, dr...@charter.net dr...@charter.net wrote: OK thanks for all that replied. I have a fast day bike, Atlantis needs to be set up for touring, and getting around town. I can afford good components, but I am

[RBW] Re: Project Help my Build my Atlantis

2012-04-02 Thread dr...@charter.net
the Atlantis forte, but there are plenty that are used for commuting, off road, etc. An excellent source of inspiration is cyclofiend's Atlantis gallery. dougP On Apr 1, 5:53 pm, dr...@charter.net dr...@charter.net wrote: In a few days I should be getting my Atlantis frame back newly

[RBW] Re: Project Help my Build my Atlantis

2012-04-02 Thread dr...@charter.net
thill@gmail.com wrote: Go for an all-black SRAM X9 kit (with TT500 bar-ends) and White Industries MI5 hubs. It will be unique in the Riv world, and the stuff is beautiful in function. On Sunday, April 1, 2012 7:53:19 PM UTC-5, dr...@charter.net wrote: In a few days I should be getting

[RBW] Re: Project Help my Build my Atlantis

2012-04-02 Thread dr...@charter.net
Where are the Rivendell components groups? I see on their website BUILD KITS but not for the Atlantis bike. On Apr 2, 4:14 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: wow, this is an open end question.  Do you have a starting point? are you looking for a modern group or something more rivendell