[RBW] Re: Newer Sam Hillborne/Toyo Atlantis crossover

[Randy Spencer]

I have both a toyo atlantis and i think a 2011 (double top tube, 
centermount) hillborne. They are markedly different beasts, atlantis with 
clearance for days, 2.2s could fit comfortably, the sam has narrower 
chainstays that limit it to 48s with some rubbing on high effort pushes. 
Tubing seems to be about the same stoutness, though the extra top tube 
might have something to do with that. The setups are different too, one 
intended for townie cruising, comfort, and gravel road touring in all 
weather, the other geared for more spirited road riding with capacity to 
jump into gravel roads and hairy descents. I will say, i do wish 
occasionally for a more road forward bike having the atlantis, but i make 
do with what i have. 
-Randy in Portland, OR
On Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 9:39:04 AM UTC-8 exliontamer wrote:

> Thanks for the insights. I have a potential trade for another frame I have 
> but I have a feeling they'd be too similar outside of the slightly lighter 
> tubing. 
> On Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 8:00:55 PM UTC-6 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> The difference would be tubing. Hillborne is a "country bike" not 
>> intended to carry touring loads or bomb around on gnarly trails. Atlantis 
>> (that's one the I owned) is a beefy frame which will take just about 
>> anything you can throw at it. 
>>
>> On Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 5:29:30 PM UTC-8 brycel...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> If you compare the two bikes on bike insights, they're almost identical 
>>> except the new Sams have more stack.
>>>
>>> On Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 12:36:39 PM UTC-5 exliontamer wrote:
>>>
 Just curious if anyone has any real world experience with both of these 
 bikes, and if so, how similar they feel & ride (aside from obvious 
 differences like tire clearance). I have a 61 Atlantis and am looking at a 
 60 Hillborne. Thanks!
>>>
>>>

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[RBW] ISO 70mm negative rise Nitto UI 12 quill stem

[Randy Spencer]

Hey Y’all,
Long time listener, first time caller, though I lurk and I learn alot. 
Today I’m hopin to procure a simple nitto stem with 70-80mm extension and 
that sweet 72 degree and removable faceplate. It’s for a set of noodle 
bars, so 31.8 or if there’s one with 26mm clamp I’d love to take it off 
your hands. These seem to be outta stock most places, and i know they’re 
set to restock soon on merry sales/soma. I figure i’d check here in the 
meantime!
-Randy in PDX

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[RBW] Re: Homer Hilsen: Braking performance

[Randy Spencer]

I have a sidepull Sam with Tektro r559s and koolstop pads. I weigh around 
270 lbs and live in a hilly, wet area and never have had any issues with 
stopping silently and smoothly. I keep considering swapping brakes, but 
have no reason to. I will say, make sure the pads have a decent amount of 
space from the rim for increased mechanical advantage.
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 7:29:27 AM UTC-7 Hoch in ut wrote:

> Thanks all. Sounds like the reviews are mixed. I’m also assuming the 
> reviews correlate to individual bike set ups and terrain. Some bikes (ie 
> Bleriot) probably don’t stretch the pass all the way down the slot to give 
> better leverage than another bike with a taller fork necessitating pads to 
> be maxed out on the arms, thereby decreasing performance. Maybe brakes like 
> Paul’s mitigates that a bit. 
>
> I have caliper brakes on my road race bike and love the simplicity and 
> ease of adjustment. Braking is excellent as well. But they’re short reach 
> brakes that barely clear 27’s. 
>
> On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 8:05:03 AM UTC-6 Ted Durant wrote:
>
>> On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 3:27:52 AM UTC-5 Hoch in ut wrote:
>>
>> Those of you with Homers, how have you liked or disliked the brakes? Do 
>> the 559’s give you adequate performance to descend with confidence? One 
>> thing I do like about caliper brakes are how easy they are to set up and 
>> adjust. 
>>
>>
>> I know lots of people haven't been fully happy with the long reach dual 
>> pivots, but I had them on my proto-Bleriot and had no trouble with them at 
>> all. I did some pretty steep hills in Washington, California, and Ireland 
>> and never felt lacking for braking power. I used Kool Stop dual-compound 
>> pads on mine, and AGC (Aero Gran Compe) brake levers. It's worth mentioning 
>> that I am super light and never had more than a stuffed handlebar bag on 
>> the bike. 
>>
>> Ted Durant
>> Milwaukee, WI USA
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: rack for Wald 139

[Randy Spencer]

I use a pass and stow and am happy with it. It’s supposedly lighter than 
the rbw rack and has a dynamo light mount. 
On Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 5:29:38 PM UTC-7 J Schwartz wrote:

> Greetings
> I'm interested in racking my Wald 139 big basket and am curious what ppl 
> are using for a rack.
> I just got an email that the basket rack is back in stock at RBW, and I'm 
> considering just buying it but I'm really just not onboard with spending 
> $288 on a front rack despite how well it's made and special it is..  I may 
> pull the trigger on it anyway but wanted to check here to see what users of 
> the 139 are doing to attach it to the fronts of their bikes.
> I already have an old Nitto R14 "Top Rack" that I know some people have 
> used in the front and zipped a 139 on top.  Mine is older and doesn't have 
> any diving board provisions so it's only 4 struts but I assume it's strong 
> enough if installed well.   My intention was to use that rack on the rear 
> of the bike though.
> Any suggestions for a support for the 139 that isn't $288?
> thanks
> JS
>
>

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[RBW] Re: 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

[Randy Spencer]

I found a new secondhans NJS jaguar 

 
for my hillborne on Ebay. New they’re 200 bucks, yeesh. Lots of setback, 
super pretty. They definitely out bling my white industries hubs.
Randy “ooo shiny” in portland

On Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 9:07:01 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> Eric, I’m so glad you started this thread. I went through the same odyssey 
> a few years ago and tried the IRD seatpost and it slipped like crazy. Riv 
> took it back and stopped selling it because it was a widespread problem. I 
> want a bit more setback on my Platy so I’m going to take Liz’s 
> recommendation.
>
> Liz - thank you SO much! I was led to believe during my search that I was 
> out of luck because most seatposts come in the-27-whatever size and not our 
> uncommon 26.8. Can this seat post really work well at only $15?!? 
>
> Much thanks,
> Leah
>
> On Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 10:42:42 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> [image: Screenshot 2023-04-12 at 10.40.34 PM.png]
>>
>> Hi all — I'm comparing 26.8 seatposts and their varying setback. I'd like 
>> the saddle on my MB-2 to be further back. 
>>
>> Does anyone have any firsthand experience with how a Thompson and Nitto 
>> S83 compare in terms of setback? I've been searching around and can't find 
>> any definitive measurements. 
>>
>> I'm currently running a Suntour XC Pro seatpost and it looks like either 
>> of the above will give me more setback than I currently have.  
>>
>> I've tried and very much did *not* like the IRD wayback seatpost, it 
>> slips. Others have reported the same. Don't buy this seatpost! 
>>
>> The vintage SR MTE-100 is good, solid, I run one on my Appaloosa. Would 
>> rather try something different. Plus, they're hard to find! 
>>
>>
>>

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