[RBW] Re: wheels (135mm spaced rear with freehub) for a Sam Hillborne

[Mark Allen]

I had Martin at Hoopdriver <http://www.hoopdriver.ca> build up a dynamo 
wheelset for my Sam in late 2019, and he did a fantastic job. Son Delux 
front / White Industries rear hub and H+Son Archetype rims. I'm also 
confident that the fine folks at Urbane Cyclist <https://www.ucycle.com> 
can set you up with something great as well.

Mark Allen
Toronto
On Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 4:49:56 PM UTC-4 lug...@gmail.com wrote:

> I have an SH frame I built up but the wheels are crap. the only 135mm 
> spaced 700c rear I could find with fairly wide rim.
> and then a mismatched front.
> this bike deserves a decent wheelset.
> where do I go looking? what online stores/shops?
> there are very few 700c 135mm spaced wheelsets up here in Canada.
>
> Or if anyone has a decent set they would sell me (that would take an 8S 
> Shimano cassette) let me know.
> I'll be driving to Buffalo in the next few weeks to pick up some other 
> bike gear and so shipping to there would likely make the shipping cost 
> reasonable 
>
> Peter Stock
> Toronto Canada

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Re: [RBW] SON Rear Light Brightness?

[Mark Allen]

Sean, I've got that exact combination. I used the Edelux II headlight with 
a battery powered tail light for a few years after getting the SONdelux 
dynamo because I was a little lazy and didn't want to deal with the wiring. 
Last year I found a good deal on the fender-mounted Son tail light and 
spent about an hour installing it. If you wired and installed the 
headlight, you'll probably find the tail light easier from a 
soldering/electronics perspective. I've been incredibly happy with the 
result, especially the fact that I never have to think about charging 
lights on that bike anymore. I can't tell you exactly how many lumens the 
tail light puts out, but it's definitely "bright enough" to me for normal 
use, although it's not quite as bright as some of the daylight-specific 
flashing lights on the market.

Mark

On Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 1:16:39 PM UTC-4 Sean B. wrote:

> Hello Mathieu, what seems to be the trouble with them? 
>
> On Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 12:11:13 PM UTC-5 mathie...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Good day Sean,
>>
>> I know that this isn’t the answer to your question but both my local bike 
>> shop and Rivendell stated, this fall (as I built up my own dyno Riv) that 
>> for a lot of people, dyno rear lights might be more trouble than they’re 
>> worth. 
>>
>> I ended up with a Cygolight HotRod, based on recommendation.
>>
>> Nice and bright.
>>
>> Team, please feel free to tell us we’re soft here by only going dyno in 
>> the front…
>>
>> Mathieu Brown
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone.
>>
>> On Oct 26, 2021, at 11:48 AM, Sean B.  wrote:
>>
>> 
>>
>> Hello!
>>
>> I currently have a SONdelux Wide-Body hub with a SON Edelux II headlight 
>> and was wanting to get a taillight as well. Does anyone have experience 
>> with the SON Rear Light? If so, how bright is it and what system are you 
>> using it on? I cant find many reviews online, so thought I'd ask y'all. 
>>
>> Thanks! 
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[RBW] Re: School me on RH tires for my Sam

[Mark Allen]

Adam, I've had Snoqualmies (in Extra Light, Standard and Endurance casings, 
even!) under VO zeppelin 52 fenders on my Sam Hillborne for a few years 
now. I think the only thing preventing me from completing my bingo card is 
that my Sam is the canti version, not the sidepull. On H+Son Archetype rims 
(17.5 mm inner width), the Snoqualmies measure at 41mm for me and I've got 
10 mm of clearance between the tire and the fender. I've been incredibly 
satisfied with this setup.

Mark
On Monday, September 13, 2021 at 10:08:08 PM UTC-4 bjmi...@gmail.com wrote:

> Very interested in the conversation as I've been tempted by RH tires 
> lately. I'm one year into my Shikoros that came with my Atlantis and I love 
> them...but I'm tempted to try something else when it's time to replace 
> them. The Barlow Pass Endurance casing seems like the play (wish they had 
> an all-road in 42mm as my Shikoros are 42mm).
>
> On the other hand...Soma makes a Supple Vitesse EX in 700x42 for $20 less 
> a tireon the other-other hand, maybe I can't beat Shikoro for urban 
> commuting/crushed limestone trails.
>
> Ben
>
> On Monday, September 13, 2021 at 8:36:46 PM UTC-5 Adam wrote:
>
>> It seems like most folks are happy with Barlow Pass & fenders, which is 
>> what I have (with 559s), and that's a great combo. Without fenders I'd go 
>> larger, probably the Snoqualmie Pass unless the Oracle Ridge fits w/o 
>> fenders?
>>
>> I've considered trying to squeeze the Snoqualmies - which are around 40mm 
>> for me too - under VO zepplin 52 fenders. Has anyone tried this? I think 
>> the challenge would be the 559 front brake's squeeze when open, which would 
>> be a non issue on the OP's Racers, I guess? If anyone's successfully done 
>> this, or some other combo of Snoqualmie pass and fenders, I'd like to hear 
>> about it.
>>
>> Adam
>>
>>
>>
>> On Monday, September 13, 2021 at 5:14:18 PM UTC-5 Nick Payne wrote:
>>
>>> My Barlow Pass measure 40mm after several months use, mounted on 22mm 
>>> internal width rims (Light Bicycle AR28 disc rims).
>>>
>>> Nick
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, 14 September 2021 at 6:50:05 am UTC+10 cycli...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Wow Collin, you're getting 41mm on the Barlows?  I get 40mm on the 
 Snoqualmie Pass when mounted on Velocity Dyads and 42mm when mounted on 
 Quills.  The Barlows mounted on Dyads measured 35mm, if I remember 
 correctly.
>>>
>>>

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Re: [RBW] Need 700x45C recommendations, please

[Mark Allen]

I hate to be that person who recommends the thing you *just* said you don't 
want, but as a not-small person I've had impressively good luck on Rene 
Herse's 700x44 Snoqualmie Pass with the Endurance casing. The combo of the 
tougher casing and wider width (which allowed lower tire pressures) let me 
get nearly 7k miles with only one flat before the rear needed to be 
replaced, where earlier attempts with RH/Compass tires were not nearly as 
successful.

Mark
Toronto
On Friday, September 3, 2021 at 8:04:19 PM UTC-4 Pancake wrote:

> My early Hillborne fits and rides Schwalbe G-one Allround tires very well, 
> strongly recommended 56cm frame for reference. Also did well with 44mm 
> Snoqualmie Pass tires.
> [image: IMG_5445a.jpg][image: IMG_4510.jpg]
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Re: [RBW] Re: The Psychic Derailleur

[Mark Allen]

Trade my Sam? Never! I'm pretty sure my next bike will be orange, but the 
tuxedo Sam has turned out to be perfect for me. Then again, those sage Sams 
still look great, and the RBW blue one does too, so really I think the 
lesson here is that there's no "bad" color for a Sam Hillborne.

On Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 8:18:56 AM UTC-4 Joel S wrote:

> I’m liking the orange more and more.  Mine’s a 51 I bet Mark’s is larger.  
>
> Sent from ProtonMail for iOS
>
>
> On Tue, Jun 29, 2021 at 8:15 AM, Doug H.  wrote:
>
> Mark and Joel, just trade bikes and you're both happy!
> Doug
>
> On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 11:09:13 PM UTC-4 Mark Allen wrote:
>
>>
>> Ha! I bought my Sam there in the fall of 2019, last one he had, black 
>> although at the time I would have preferred orange. Chris was super helpful 
>> in shipping the frame to Canada.
>> On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 11:26:06 AM UTC-4 Joel S wrote:
>>
>>> I bought my Sam there last summer, last one he had, orange although at 
>>> the time I would have preferred black.  I did not want to wait for Rivs 
>>> next delivery and no guaranty I would get one.  Great bike, fast shipping 
>>> and good deal.  
>>>
>>> On Friday, June 25, 2021 at 11:13:44 AM UTC-4 tsot...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>
>>>> Thank you to everyone for all of the kind words, and thank you for 
>>>> watching!!!
>>>>
>>>> On Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 4:20:02 PM UTC-4 ezre...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> That's where I bought my Rivendell too! Truly the best bike shop in 
>>>>> Indianapolis. He's incredibly knowledgeable, and I too watch his YouTube 
>>>>> channel. 
>>>>> Christine
>>>>>
>>>>> On Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 1:40:55 PM UTC-6 antc...@gmail.com 
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> This is very timely for me since I just bought a 57 Appaloosa from 
>>>>>> Chris a few days ago (possibly the last one available anywhere.) I'm a 
>>>>>> long 
>>>>>> time Riv customer but this is my first Riv bike. Maybe we are seeing a 
>>>>>> cultural change in how people use bikes in this country? We can only 
>>>>>> hope I 
>>>>>> guess. I had no idea that Chris has a YouTube channel, I'm looking 
>>>>>> forward 
>>>>>> to seeing what other ideas he has to share.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 1:14:16 PM UTC-5 dougP wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I too subscribe to the Psychic Derailleur channel & find it fun & 
>>>>>>> informative.  In a recent video he thanked his subscribers & said he 
>>>>>>> thinks 
>>>>>>> he has the nicest comments section on youtube.  He's big on practical 
>>>>>>> cycling & reviews bags, bikes, etc.  Puts out a couple of videos a 
>>>>>>> week, 
>>>>>>> usually less than 10 minutes & he stays focused on the topic of the 
>>>>>>> day.  
>>>>>>> Great guy.  
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> dougP
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 9:22:07 PM UTC-7 cycli...@gmail.com 
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Chris Wiggins has a bike shop in Indianapolis, website and a 
>>>>>>>> YouTube channel, all with the name The Psychic Derailleur.  I'm a big 
>>>>>>>> fan 
>>>>>>>> of his content and his message.  He is a Rivendell dealer and he puts 
>>>>>>>> out 
>>>>>>>> some great content on his YouTube channel.  His latest video is titled 
>>>>>>>> "The 
>>>>>>>> Rise of Rivendell?".  It is worth a look, as are the rest of the 
>>>>>>>> videos on 
>>>>>>>> his channel, IMHO.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjCwkCgKGnw
>>>>>>>>
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[RBW] Re: The Psychic Derailleur

[Mark Allen]

Ha! I bought my Sam there in the fall of 2019, last one he had, black 
although at the time I would have preferred orange. Chris was super helpful 
in shipping the frame to Canada.
On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 11:26:06 AM UTC-4 Joel S wrote:

> I bought my Sam there last summer, last one he had, orange although at the 
> time I would have preferred black.  I did not want to wait for Rivs next 
> delivery and no guaranty I would get one.  Great bike, fast shipping and 
> good deal.  
>
> On Friday, June 25, 2021 at 11:13:44 AM UTC-4 tsot...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Thank you to everyone for all of the kind words, and thank you for 
>> watching!!!
>>
>> On Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 4:20:02 PM UTC-4 ezre...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> That's where I bought my Rivendell too! Truly the best bike shop in 
>>> Indianapolis. He's incredibly knowledgeable, and I too watch his YouTube 
>>> channel. 
>>> Christine
>>>
>>> On Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 1:40:55 PM UTC-6 antc...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>
 This is very timely for me since I just bought a 57 Appaloosa from 
 Chris a few days ago (possibly the last one available anywhere.) I'm a 
 long 
 time Riv customer but this is my first Riv bike. Maybe we are seeing a 
 cultural change in how people use bikes in this country? We can only hope 
 I 
 guess. I had no idea that Chris has a YouTube channel, I'm looking forward 
 to seeing what other ideas he has to share.


 On Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 1:14:16 PM UTC-5 dougP wrote:

> I too subscribe to the Psychic Derailleur channel & find it fun & 
> informative.  In a recent video he thanked his subscribers & said he 
> thinks 
> he has the nicest comments section on youtube.  He's big on practical 
> cycling & reviews bags, bikes, etc.  Puts out a couple of videos a week, 
> usually less than 10 minutes & he stays focused on the topic of the day.  
> Great guy.  
>
> dougP
>
> On Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 9:22:07 PM UTC-7 cycli...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Chris Wiggins has a bike shop in Indianapolis, website and a YouTube 
>> channel, all with the name The Psychic Derailleur.  I'm a big fan of his 
>> content and his message.  He is a Rivendell dealer and he puts out some 
>> great content on his YouTube channel.  His latest video is titled "The 
>> Rise 
>> of Rivendell?".  It is worth a look, as are the rest of the videos on 
>> his 
>> channel, IMHO.
>>
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjCwkCgKGnw
>>
>>  
>>
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Re: [RBW] Converting 650b Hilsen to Rene Herse 42/26 cranks

[Mark Allen]

I made a very similar switch from a 46-36-26 Sugino to a 42-26 White 
Industries VBC, both with an 11-34 9 speed cassette. It's been a great move 
– I don't miss the few high gears I lost, I still have plenty of really low 
gears for loaded climbing, and shifting is a bit simpler. The bottom 
bracket spindle length with the Sugino triple was 118mm long, and the White 
Industries support docs suggested a 113mm length was ideal for that 
crankset so I swapped those out, although the dark art of chainlines is a 
bit of a mystery to me so I don't know if keeping the 118mm would have had 
any adverse effects. I kept the front triple derailleur which worked fine 
with friction shifting after adjusting the limit screws. I've since moved 
to a 10 speed 11-34 cassette just because it was what I could find when I 
needed to replace it late last year, but everything still works flawlessly.

Mark
On Monday, May 3, 2021 at 5:50:56 PM UTC-4 Doug Williams wrote:

> Thanks very much, Patrick! As usual, very helpful.
>
> Doug
>
> On Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 4:30:06 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote:
>
>> Doug: There are all sorts of reasons to buy the RH crank, foremost among 
>> which is its beauty. But if you want a cheaper, more utilitarian way to get 
>> the same result, consider converting the homely Sugino by removing the 46 
>> and replacing it with a guard (https://bbgbashguard.com), swapping the 
>> 36 for a 42, and considering whether you need to swap the 24 for a 26; but 
>> if you decide that you do, this is easy. 
>>
>> Then you can hold an interior debate about the cogs you need to change in 
>> the rear.
>>
>> The *upshot* is that you can leave the bb spindle and even the front 
>> derailleur strictly alone. 
>>
>> Some years ago I changed the 46-36-24 on my Fargo, long since sold, to a 
>> BBBashGuard/38/24 on the same Sugino XD2. I swapped the 7 cogs on the 
>> Shimano LX freehub for 9 different ones; IIRC, I simply bought 9-sp spacers 
>> and built a cassette from the cogs in my Big Box.
>>
>> Note this carefully: I *did not* change the bb assembly, I kept the same 
>> LX triple front derailleur, *and I didn't even** lower the front 
>> derailleur.* I simply adjusted the fd outer throw adjustment screw. 
>>
>> It all worked fine. Again, I did not lower the fd; just left it hanging 
>> with a huge gap over the outer, formerly middle, ring.
>>
>> But once again, the RH crank is indeed very pretty, and I am tempted to 
>> buy one myself simply for prettiness.
>>
>> Oh,
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sun, May 2, 2021 at 1:53 PM Doug Williams  
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I have a 58cm 650b A. Homer Hilsen that I purchased from Riv in 2014. I 
>>> have been loving it ever since! It has the Sugino Triple Crank 46-36-24 and 
>>> I run it all friction shifting with bar end silvers, 8 speed with a 11-32 
>>> cassette. The front derailer is Shimano Claris Triple. The bottom bracket 
>>> is  bbc110.
>>>
>>> So...I'm getting older and I notice I don't use the 46 ring much, at 
>>> least not with the higher gears in the back. I am definitely an "UnRacer" 
>>> anyway. I am thinking of getting the Rene Herse double cranks with 42-26 
>>> rings. If I go with the 8 speed megarange 11-34 cassette in the back, I 
>>> would give up almost nothing in the lower gears and lose just some high 
>>> gears that I rarely use anyway. So two questions:
>>>
>>> 1. Is my bottom bracket compatible with the Rene Herse cranks? I think 
>>> so, but I'm not sure. Would now be a good time to replace it anyway?
>>>
>>> 2. Should I just keep my Claris triple FD and crank in the limit screw 
>>> or go with something like the Shimano CX70 or some other double FD that 
>>> works well with compact 42-26 rings?
>>>
>>> Any other comments or suggestions would be welcome.
>>>
>>> Doug
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[RBW] Re: Building a Sam Hillborne

[Mark Allen]

I built up my Sam with Noodle drop bar, fairly wide 2x10 gearing with 
friction bar end shifting, and big 44mm tires. It's handled any conditions 
I've come across in the Toronto / southern Ontario area so well that I 
barely touched my other bikes last year. City riding, country roads, dirt 
roads, gravel, even some mild single track underbiking - it's just been a 
delight.

But I really wish I hadn't seen your parts list, because the only thing 
stopping me from starting half a dozen projects floating around my head is 
the covid bike part shortage. To know that such a stockpile exists locally 
is dangerous!

Mark
Toronto

On Friday, February 26, 2021 at 10:29:16 PM UTC-5 Collin A wrote:

> You ask how to build up a bike, and as others have mentioned there are 
> many "good" ways to build up a bike and I'd argue there are almost no "bad" 
> ways to build a bike, as long as it works (exaggerating a bit, but you get 
> my point)! You have loads of parts, so really it seems like you could build 
> up just about anything.
>
> A few questions to get your mental gears turning:
> 1. Do you want it to be like your other bikes or something different (to 
> take advantage of building from the ground up)?
> 2. Whats the typical ride going to be for the bike? Fully loaded on rough 
> trails, smooth pavement and a days worth of food, or somewhere in between?
> 3. Are there any items you MUST include? I ask because sometimes you have 
> a really nice pair of _ that you want to use (and you seem to have TONS 
> of parts...).
>
> Personally, I recently converted my Joe to a dirt-drop bar slick 650x50 
> bike and LOVE it. 2x9 with friction bar ends are quite fun, but can't say 
> they are any better than my 2x11 STI on my 700x38 gravel bike, or the 1x11 
> flat bar setup that was on it before. They are all fun and all worth trying 
> in my opinion. 
>
> Good luck!
> Collin in Sacramento
>
> On Friday, February 26, 2021 at 11:25:22 AM UTC-8 lug...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> I have acquired a Sam Hillborne frame. 
>> Maybe it's been the long winter. I don't know what. 
>> But I am stumped as to how to build it up. (I am ashamed now to realize 
>> that while I have owned dozens of bikes, almost all have been completes. I 
>> have rarely built one up from a bare frame.)
>> Worse (or maybe Better) I have a big collection of spare parts to choose 
>> from everything from 6S downtube to 9S speed click shifting, Campagnolo and 
>> Shimano. I have about 35-50 of each bit - BB, FD, RD, shifters, cranks
>>
>> Some advice could be helpful.
>> I'll post my spreadsheet here in case anyone wants to look (BTW 
>> everything is for sale too. but that's not the point of this post, really. 
>> It's more that people can only guide me if they know what my choices are)
>>
>> https://tinyurl.com/2vhm38sn
>>
>> Barend shifters or handlebar mounter STI/Ergo "Click" shifters?
>> Compact double or a Triple crankset.? (my riding will be mostly paved 
>> country roads, maybe some packed gravel, not overly hilly.)
>> Drop bars (I have TONS of drop bars) or moustache bars (I don't have any 
>> really)? I generally prefer drop bars for all riding situations.
>>
>> Anyway, rather than wandering aimlessly around in the garage randomly 
>> plucking parts from my bins, I'm all ears for a more coherent approach.
>>
>> Peter Stock
>> Toronto Canada 
>>
>> [image: 59X59 Rivendell Sam Hillborne FULL.JPG]
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] How large of a tire will a Sam Hillborne actually fit

[Mark Allen]

Joe – I'm using Paul Touring Cantis, haven't tried them with V brakes. 
Looking at Blue Lug's Hillborne gallery 
<https://bluelug.com/bike-catalog/model/rivendell-bicycle-works-sam-hillborne/>,
 
they seem to have a few builds with Minimotos and 40mm+ tires and some with 
fenders, maybe that will give you some clues as to what is possible.

On Monday, November 16, 2020 at 12:35:01 PM UTC-5 willms...@gmail.com wrote:

> Mark, 
>
> What brakes are you running on your Sam?  I was thinking about doing the 
> Snoqualmie Pass on mine, but thought fenders would be a no-go if I wanted 
> to use Paul Minimotos.  Based on the 52mm fender size though, I'm now 
> wondering if it isn't actually possible.  Paul said 44mm tires are the max 
> for the Minimotos, but I think their video also had 50 or 52 mm fenders 
> with the brakes as well.  
>
> Thanks,
> Joe
>
> On Sunday, November 15, 2020 at 6:07:39 PM UTC-6 David Baldi wrote:
>
>> I just built up a Sam with Rene Herse Oracle Ridge on Velocity Dyads. 
>> Feels fantastic, and the clearance is perfect for use w/o fenders. 
>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/97k84okvey64VQ6r9
>>
>> On Monday, November 9, 2020 at 11:06:53 AM UTC-5 diekaiser wrote:
>>
>>> I have Vittoria Terreno Dry (47) on a Cliffhanger rim and I have minimal 
>>> clearance in the rear at the brake bridge. Also, the Paul Mini Motos mini 
>>> cable is ever so close to the tire tread. I also ran the same setup on 
>>> Velocity Quills and it was a little bit better in both the brake bridge and 
>>> brake cable clearance of the Mini Motos. I've also ran the GravelKing 1.9's 
>>> (non-slick) on both the Cliffhangers and Quills. Again, minimal clearance, 
>>> but it rolled.
>>>
>>> On Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 3:19:31 PM UTC-8 Mark Allen wrote:
>>>
>>>> Yes, it's the canti version from the last run (2018/2019) before this 
>>>> month's release.
>>>>
>>>> On Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 10:59:08 AM UTC-5 Jimmy Warren wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Do you have the canti version? I have side pull, and I don’t think I 
>>>>> could do fenders with Snoqualmie Pass tires. Fenders and Barlow Pass 38 
>>>>> is 
>>>>> excellent though.
>>>>>
>>>>> On Nov 8, 2020, at 7:55 AM, Mark Allen  wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> For anyone interested in the max size with fenders, the 44mm Rene 
>>>>> Herse Snoqualmie Pass under Velo Orange 52mm Zeppelin fenders fit my 2018 
>>>>> Hillborne perfectly, but I don't think I could go any larger for either 
>>>>> component.
>>>>>
>>>>> Mark
>>>>>
>>>>> On Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 10:03:19 AM UTC-5 Nathan F wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> To repeat what others have said, 48-50 really is the comfortable 
>>>>>> limit on my 18'. I'm running 43mm and the SKS fenders are TIGHT, 
>>>>>> especially 
>>>>>> on the rear. I know normally bike brands normally pad the max clearance 
>>>>>> to 
>>>>>> prevent warranty claims, but Riv hasn't on this model. It really can't 
>>>>>> go 
>>>>>> much bigger. 
>>>>>>
>>>>>> - Nathan
>>>>>>
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Re: [RBW] How large of a tire will a Sam Hillborne actually fit

[Mark Allen]

Yes, it's the canti version from the last run (2018/2019) before this 
month's release.

On Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 10:59:08 AM UTC-5 Jimmy Warren wrote:

> Do you have the canti version? I have side pull, and I don’t think I could 
> do fenders with Snoqualmie Pass tires. Fenders and Barlow Pass 38 is 
> excellent though.
>
> On Nov 8, 2020, at 7:55 AM, Mark Allen  wrote:
>
> For anyone interested in the max size with fenders, the 44mm Rene 
> Herse Snoqualmie Pass under Velo Orange 52mm Zeppelin fenders fit my 2018 
> Hillborne perfectly, but I don't think I could go any larger for either 
> component.
>
> Mark
>
> On Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 10:03:19 AM UTC-5 Nathan F wrote:
>
>> To repeat what others have said, 48-50 really is the comfortable limit on 
>> my 18'. I'm running 43mm and the SKS fenders are TIGHT, especially on the 
>> rear. I know normally bike brands normally pad the max clearance to prevent 
>> warranty claims, but Riv hasn't on this model. It really can't go much 
>> bigger. 
>>
>> - Nathan
>>
>
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[RBW] Re: How large of a tire will a Sam Hillborne actually fit

[Mark Allen]

For anyone interested in the max size with fenders, the 44mm Rene 
Herse Snoqualmie Pass under Velo Orange 52mm Zeppelin fenders fit my 2018 
Hillborne perfectly, but I don't think I could go any larger for either 
component.

Mark

On Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 10:03:19 AM UTC-5 Nathan F wrote:

> To repeat what others have said, 48-50 really is the comfortable limit on 
> my 18'. I'm running 43mm and the SKS fenders are TIGHT, especially on the 
> rear. I know normally bike brands normally pad the max clearance to prevent 
> warranty claims, but Riv hasn't on this model. It really can't go much 
> bigger. 
>
> - Nathan
>

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[RBW] Re: Paul Netro-Retro Cantilevers & Straddle Cable Height: where is your happy place?

[Mark Allen]

Thanks for sharing this John, it made things click for me much better than 
my prior lifelong method of randomly adjusting straddle cable lengths and 
yoke positions until it felt not horrible.

Mark

On Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 3:02:18 PM UTC-4 John Phillips wrote:

> There is also this article on cantilever brake geometry:
>
> http://www.circleacycles.com/cantilevers/canti-geometry.pdf
>
> John
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[RBW] Re: Brake lever preference with Nitto Noodles

[Mark Allen]

I love the TRP RRL 

 levers 
on my Noodles. The shape of the hoods fit better than any brake lever I've 
tried (previous favorite: 10-speed era Campy Ergopower levers). They also 
come with a shim that can be inserted in the hoods to fine tune the feel of 
the ramp transition, which may be just the ticket for your needs.

Mark in Toronto

On Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 10:45:55 AM UTC-4, Erik Wright wrote:
>
> Howdy,
>
> I have a Roadini set up with 46cm Noodles. I'm using 9spd 105 brifters 
> that I took off my old road bike, and I'm struggling to dial in the feel of 
> the hoods. This is partially due to the lever / hood design (pretty boxy 
> and bulky, don't like it that much), but I also can't work out the bar to 
> hood transition, if that makes sense. I'd like a smooth transition from the 
> top of the bar into the hood position of the lever, in effect creating a 
> feel of the bullhorn handlebar. After many micro adjustments, I just can't 
> get that with this lever/bar combo. Either the levers feel too close and 
> create a harsh/abrupt transition to the hoods, or they're too far below the 
> bend for my liking.
>
> I figured I'd switch to downtube shifters and go with the Tiagra BL-R400 that 
> Riv sells 
> 
>  
> and uses on most of their bikes, but wanted to check in and see if anyone 
> here has a different lever that they *love* with Noodles. Brakes are Paul 
> Racers, if that's a factor.
>
> Let's hear 'em!
>
> Erik, Philly
>
> p.s. Riv's out of stock with those Tiagra levers so if you have some in 
> your bin that you'd like to get rid of, consider this a low key WTB post.
>

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[RBW] Re: Brake lever preference with Nitto Noodles

[Mark Allen]

I love the TRP RRL 

 
levers on my Noodles. The shape of the hoods fit better than any brake 
lever I've tried (previous favorite: 10-speed era Campy Ergopower levers). 
They also come with a shim that can be inserted in the hoods to fine tune 
the feel of the ramp transition, which may be just the ticket for your 
needs.


On Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 10:45:55 AM UTC-4, Erik Wright wrote:
>
> Howdy,
>
> I have a Roadini set up with 46cm Noodles. I'm using 9spd 105 brifters 
> that I took off my old road bike, and I'm struggling to dial in the feel of 
> the hoods. This is partially due to the lever / hood design (pretty boxy 
> and bulky, don't like it that much), but I also can't work out the bar to 
> hood transition, if that makes sense. I'd like a smooth transition from the 
> top of the bar into the hood position of the lever, in effect creating a 
> feel of the bullhorn handlebar. After many micro adjustments, I just can't 
> get that with this lever/bar combo. Either the levers feel too close and 
> create a harsh/abrupt transition to the hoods, or they're too far below the 
> bend for my liking.
>
> I figured I'd switch to downtube shifters and go with the Tiagra BL-R400 that 
> Riv sells 
> 
>  
> and uses on most of their bikes, but wanted to check in and see if anyone 
> here has a different lever that they *love* with Noodles. Brakes are Paul 
> Racers, if that's a factor.
>
> Let's hear 'em!
>
> Erik, Philly
>
> p.s. Riv's out of stock with those Tiagra levers so if you have some in 
> your bin that you'd like to get rid of, consider this a low key WTB post.
>

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