Relayer's RST Thread Rebuild

[Danneaux]

Hi Jim!

Gone for most of the day, so playing catch-up this evening...

Jim, that is one gorgeous bicycle you have, and the new mudguards really do perk it up to look as-new. There's something about the new-'guards' glossy finish that makes the bike sparkle that much more.

That's the amazing thing...I know you've ridden it a lot but it truly looks "fresh".

Mudguard color falls into the Big Decision category design-wise. Go with silver for contrast and to offset frame color...or black to blend-in with the tire tread, thus highlighting the frame color? I like these this go-'round; looks very good indeed! Really how could one go wrong either way on such a fine bike? 

Best,

Dan.

[davefife]

lookin good Jim safe cycling! Dave

[Relayer]

I got the RST out today, just as well the farmers around here are busy ploughing ... very messy.  It was good run, the RST is as comfortable and reliable as ever.   

[jags]

class bike Jim (tis me anto.)

[Danneaux]

My! What a lovely bike and photo, Jim...I can almost breathe in the cool country air and feel the mist on what looks like a picture-book country lane.

The bike is looking just fantastic -- eager, clean-lined, and as an RST "should"!

Thanks for sharing your ride with us.

Best,

Dan.

[Relayer]

What a good week for weather, long overdue! Anyway, a couple of pics from today's run, by the way there were loads of other cyclist out today.





Hope the sun is shining where you are.

Jim

[jags]

Lovely photo's Jim great to see the sun for a change.i'l get out tomorrow all going according to plan,the forcast is for sunny day 14 deg no wind CLASS i'll make the most of it because its possible it will be the last ride on the Raleigh at least for a while.

Thorn Audax from now on hopefully.

exicited  jags.

[alfie1952]

Hi Jim,

What a lovely bike you have there, and it looks like you are making the most of the good weather we're having in our part of the country at the moment. Where exactly was this this picture taken,as lovely views ?
Regards, Alfie

 

[Relayer]

Hi Alfie

Both pics are in West Lothian, early part of a Tour de Forth ride. 
The first pic is at Old Philpstoun, and the second is in the hills above Bo'ness, looking across the Forth to Fife - where I would be after crossing the Kincardine Bridge.

[sg37409]

I know exactly where the one above bo'ness is, when I worked in Linlithgow I'd often use those roads. Not sure exactly where the other one is, I'm off to study a map to see if I can pinpoint. Nice pics, btw

[alfie1952]

I'll bet you're having  a blast... sounds great.

Alfie

[John Saxby]

Hope the sun is shining where you are

Love the fotos/bike/weather, Jim, especially the bike beside the lane with all the bright fresh greenery.  Here, we're in the midst of a March winter storm, snowin' & blowin', high temp of -10.  (When) will it ever end?

[Danneaux]

Wonderful shots, fantastic bike, Jim -- what a pleasure to see! Thanks so much for posting these.

All the best,

Dan.

[Relayer]

I took a wee run up the Fife Coastal Path to Burntisland yesterday afternoon on the RST, and I actually remembered to take the camera with me ...

crossing the Forth Road Bridge overlooking North Queensferry ...



Aberdour Harbour ...



and, a pretty waterfall on the pathway between Aberdour and Burntisland ...



Altogether a very pleasant little run out, apart from the chain jumping off at one point which meant of course oil stains on my brand new first time out cycling jersey. It hardly seems any time at all since I last re-tensioned the chain, ah well cest la vie.

Jim

[Danneaux]

What lovely photos of gorgeous countryside, Jim! The bike looks as nice as ever and even more so when "out in the wild".

Empathy and Sympathy on the stained new jersey.  There's an unwritten law on that it seems. I may have gamed the system by purchasing used jerseys at Goodwill, as some are already lightly pre - stained and then remain that way with none added in my normal use.

Touring is so hard on the appearance of new things,  I've taken to carrying only the older stuff when traveling. I did bring a new,  bright yellow rain suit of my father's to use this trip. Of course,  first time putting it on in a thunderstorm, the loose sleeve found the nicely lubed chain on the way up my arm. Never fails!

Thanks for the terrific photos,  Jim!

Best,

Dan.