[RBW] Re: Are you using your real name on here?

2018-01-30 Thread Adam Kilgas
I do, or use "Adam in Indiana" instead, to help differentiate me from the one 
or two other Adams.  At least, it seems more memorable to me...

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[RBW] Re: New Roadini or hang on to Sam

2018-01-17 Thread Adam Kilgas
This does make for an interesting question... So the Roadini has slightly 
steeper (.5 degree, I believe) head and seat tube angles, the top tube is 
baseball-batted in diameter, but does anyone know what the wall thicknesses are?

Not entirely indicative of sportiness, I know, but these stats are always what 
I fall back on when describing how "sporty" one frame feels from another, 
components being the same.

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[RBW] Re: Fenderless Sam: Snoqualmie or Barlow Pass?

2018-01-14 Thread Adam Kilgas
On Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 12:57:05 PM UTC-5, tc wrote:
> I can now confirm that Snoqualmie Pass (44mm) tires fit just fine on my 
> fenderless Sam with Tektro R559 sidepulls.  I hope that is helpful for some 
> of you current or future Sam owners considering these tires.
> 


Awesome pictures, thanks!  According to Riv' s write-up, the new canti-Sams 
have a bit more tire clearance...I would assume that with the removal of 
calipers, the chainstays or upper fork spacing would be the new tight spots.

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[RBW] Re: Cumil the Peeper sold me a Canti-Sam frameset

2018-01-12 Thread Adam Kilgas
On Friday, January 12, 2018 at 12:54:16 PM UTC-5, Surlyprof wrote:
> 
> PS: I was surprised at a recent blug or blahg post that said they beefed up 
> Sam’s fork.  That was where I noticed a big difference.


I was surprised to read that as well; kinda curious how Sam's fork now compares 
to most Taiwan-made forks...is it still lighter..?  Or was it ever?

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Re: [RBW] Re: Rene Herse "went to go-fast 700c rando machines many years ago for a good reason"?

2018-01-04 Thread Adam Kilgas
I've found that to be true in my case as well; I commuted for several years 
year-round on 25's and 28's here in Indiana, and on most types of snow, the 
narrower tire would cut through it and find some traction.  

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[RBW] Re: Real ride comparison: Joe Appaloosa vs Sam Hillborne vs Roadini?

2017-12-24 Thread Adam Kilgas
Doesn't the Roadini use some of the same tubes as the Sam?  And for the ones 
that aren't shared, how do they compare with the equivalent Sam tubes?  I know 
a comparison like that, in addition to geometry charts, helps me to know how a 
frame will ride and perform.

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[RBW] Re: Sam in Autumn Colors

2017-12-21 Thread Adam Kilgas
Very nice, Tom!  What size Sam is it?

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[RBW] Re: Real ride comparison: Joe Appaloosa vs Sam Hillborne vs Roadini?

2017-12-19 Thread Adam Kilgas
On Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 3:35:40 PM UTC-5, Jonathan wrote:
..with the Sam I fit right in the middle of the recommended PBH range. On top 
of that, you get more tire clearance, more braze-ons, and more lugs.


I feel like that last bit is important to consider... They're not just any 
ordinary lugs, after all.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Frank Jones Sr details

2017-12-18 Thread Adam Kilgas
On Monday, December 18, 2017 at 7:51:49 AM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote:
> Thoughts on these cranks? Made in Taiwan, like virtually everything nowadays 
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/J-L-70S-Classic-Vintage-Fixed-Gear-Crankset-Crank-Set-Single-Speed-Fixie-Track/351732646227?rt=nc&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D49565%26meid%3D6363f610a716436b908f972ee50e7d4c%26pid%3D15%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dag%26sd%3D311955433225&_trksid=p2047675.c15.m1851


That looks a lot like the IRD or zvelo Orange cranks.  I agree, at $50 you have 
to wonder what's wrong...

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[RBW] Re: Roadinis could be arriving any day now?

2017-12-13 Thread Adam Kilgas
On Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 8:26:31 PM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote:
> The full geometry is on the roadini page. RBW did not make links stand out 
> with the latest design/CSS.
> Here you all go:
> 
> https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1403/7343/files/ROADINI-470-Geo.jpg?7649874663519573416x
> 
> https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1403/7343/files/ROADINI-500-Geo.jpg?7649874663519573416
> 
> https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1403/7343/files/ROADINI-540-Geo.jpg?7649874663519573416
> 
> https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1403/7343/files/ROADINI-570-Geo.jpg?7649874663519573416
> 
> https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1403/7343/files/ROADINI-610-Geo.jpg?7649874663519573416


I can't quite tell... But are both the top and downtube baseball-bat style 
(28.6 - 31.8), or just the toptube?

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[RBW] Re: Roadinis could be arriving any day now?

2017-12-13 Thread Adam Kilgas
On Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 1:07:48 PM UTC-5, tc wrote:
> Regarding Roadini vs Sam, for those who've ridden both, what's the main diff? 
>  Roadini frame is ~$400 less than Sam, so that's obvious.  But geo-wise the 
> 57 Roadini seems abt same as 58 Sam, the Roadini being a little less slack, 
> but not much.  Sam I'm guessing is a little heavier, better suited for any 
> mild off-roading.  Anything else?
> 


I've been wondering about this as well.  Is there a Roadini print available?  I 
know it uses Silver tubing, but I'm curious about the butting and such compared 
to the Sam.  Just curiosity.

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[RBW] FS: New Acorn Medium Rando Bag

2017-12-07 Thread Adam Kilgas
Cross posted from the iBob and 650b list, figured it would fit here also.

I picked this up with the intent of finding/making a padded insert to carry 
around my camera and gear... But then I found the 137 Basket Bag by Outershell 
Adventure, which is exactly what I had in mind (and I already have a Wald 137). 
Not enough funds for both, so the Acorn has to go!

Brand new, hasn't been on a ride yet.  $165 + shipping.

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=15ojoaqESsUfvINb9O_M7JcrlMmk8N0HD

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Re: [RBW] Re: Silver Shifter 2 project revived

2017-12-06 Thread Adam Kilgas
>From the drawing, the Frank Jones SR reminds me of a single-speed Sam 
>Hillborne with a 28.6 downtube... In fact, isn't that the same top tube as on 
>a Sam?

...I like it!

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[RBW] Re: Soma Supple Vitesse

2017-11-21 Thread Adam Kilgas
I've been looking at these tires as well... Been wondering how they compare to 
Compass' offerings.  Also wondering how much clearance the 48mm version would 
leave under a canti Sam.

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[RBW] Re: Campagnolo on a Sam/Homer?

2017-11-14 Thread Adam Kilgas
Thanks for all the help, guys!  My reason for asking is because I have a 
lightly used Veloce groupset.  I was kinda doubtful if the crankset would fit, 
too...thanks for the info on that.

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[RBW] Re: Campagnolo on a Sam/Homer?

2017-11-13 Thread Adam Kilgas
I'd put the White Industries hub up there in the "pricey" category as well... 
The VO is better, but I suppose what I'm looking for is something in the $100 
range... You can find good quality Shimano/SRAM stuff all day in that price 
range, but Campy is a whole 'nother level, it seems.

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[RBW] Campagnolo on a Sam/Homer?

2017-11-13 Thread Adam Kilgas
So without going too spendy (Phil/Chris King, etc), I was wondering what the 
options for running a Campy drivetrain on a 135mm rear spacing are?  I've heard 
tell that Bitex offers their RAR12 with a 135mm axle and Campy freewheel, but 
haven't been able to find it anywhere...

Anyone know of any other hub options?

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[RBW] Re: WTB 650b Wheel/set

2017-11-06 Thread Adam Kilgas
On Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 5:33:29 PM UTC-4, Paul Choi wrote:
> I have a Sam coming from the pre-sale so I need a 650b wheelset. Does anyone 
> have one they are willing to part with?
> 
> 
> 
> Paul 
> 
> 
> Santa Clara CA

I have a brand new set for a Campy drivetrain from a bike build that fell 
through (one of several), but it's a 130mm rear... 

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[RBW] FS- Jeff Lyon custom lugged road/randonneuring 58cm - $1400

2016-12-15 Thread Adam Kilgas
I'm curious about that rack... Is it a custom?  It looks like a similar idea to 
the Velo Orange I tegrated decaleur racks, but a bit more elegant.

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[RBW] New BLUG post! Frank Jones Sr

2016-10-26 Thread Adam Kilgas
This one had me excited as well...!  Looking forward to more info about it.

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