[RBW] Question off topic mostly
I have ridden my NWT with drop bars many thousands of miles, including long tours around Michigan and through various mountain ranges in the east, both loaded with panniers (and several times with a large SaddleSack--my favorite) and towing the trailer. I agree with D. Patrick that it's twitchy. It rides nothing like my creamy smooth Rambouillet EXCEPT it's the right size because I had them build it that way. It's my second most-comfortable bike. I think it's fun to ride. It's so comfortable, I prefer touring on it, even though I have a nice 1984 Trek 620. It's true that the long stem and seat mast are odd and bendy. But for me, that's part of the lively fun. The summer that my Ram's chain stay broke, I rode the BF as my exclusive road bike for months while my Ram was getting repaired. I was overjoyed to have my Ram back the next summer, but I had plenty of fun on the BF. PITA to pack in the suitcase? Sure. I don't do it that often, but it's nice to have it when I arrive. Is the suitcase/trailer a PITA to tow? Yes, especially off-pavement, but I have done it for several multi-day tours. I carried it in its bag on Amtrak to and from my eastern tour. Very convenient. So it's not even close to a Rivendell, ride-wise. But I find it to be a fun backup bike. I look forward to taking it with me on retirement trips. Bruce Taggart Okemos and Glen Arbor MI -- 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, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Question off topic mostly
Kelly, This is for sale locally. It looks like a good deal and you could probably get them down in price— $600 maybe? I could facilitate pick up and drop off at a shop to be shipped. If you could get a good deal it would be hard to go wrong. I’ve had many small wheeled bikes (including 3 bike fridays) and I love them. You can get a good deal at Bike Friday if you keep an eye on their Pre-owned page. Some of the bikes are actually new and ready to go. https://touch.bismanonline.com/custom_bike_friday_tandem_bike Cheers! Chris -- 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, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Question off topic mostly
I agree with the others to make sure you ride a New World Tourist first. Even by small-wheeler standards - I've owned a bunch of folders - I found the handling kinda twitchy and weird, and it's just about useless as a traditional folding bike. Admittedly it's advertised as a suitcase bike, but I expected at least *some* semblance of folding practicality..in practice it just wasn't worth the bother. -- 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, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Question off topic mostly
Have you ridden 20” wheeled bikes? They handle ... erm ... different from Rivendells. Twitchy. High strung. If you haven’t ridden a Bike Friday, be sure to ride one before switching up the stable. With abandon, Patrick -- 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, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Question off topic mostly
I’m looking at a bike Friday tandem and a bike Friday world tour for me. Anyone have any experience with either I don’t have the post ready yet but am considering selling 61cm roadeo in new condition 64 cm bombadil. Mind isn’t made up yet just thinking about it. Kelly 314-799-4743 -- 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, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
