[RBW] Re: My first Riv - at long last. with pic.
It's a Nitto Dirt Drop 80mm (or whatever the short one is). On Sunday, November 3, 2013 10:42:31 PM UTC-6, Mattt wrote: What stem do you have on the Sam? I am guessing dirt drop, but hard to tell from the picture. -- 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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: My first Riv - at long last. with pic.
Fantastic! That's a great looking Sam and it sounds like you are having a blast putting it together. Rides with wife and kids are especially blessed. Welcome and enjoy the ride! With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, November 3, 2013 9:24:38 AM UTC-7, cbone97 wrote: Sharing my happiness. After a few years and as many times of nearly ordering a frame from Riv; I bought a used Sam frame used here on the bunch, slapped on my Nitto rear rack, wide low doubles and grip kings (from previous bike), placed an order with Riv (bar tape, twine, tires, cables, kickstand, thumb shifter, shop sack), and another with (not-Riv) for, ummthe rest including Brooks Aged B17, Tektro cantis, TRP RRL levers, rear derailer (i don't run a front), a Nitto dirt drop quill, and Nitto Rando B132 bars. Wheels are Velocity Dyads; one came with the frame and another from Hiawatha Cyclery (thanks Jim!). I feel a little guilty for not getting a couple of the Rivailable things from not-Riv, but I save a buck where I can to fund Riv-only / Riv-cheap-as-anywhere stuff - like the shop sack (this is a great, great product whether or not you have a bike to put it on!), *Just Ride*, knickers, etc. Grant, please forgive me. I am LOVING this bike. The Sam frame is a comfy dream. It's my first 700c bike and even though the Contis are not skinny, they are to me and I feel like a knife in hot butter compared to any other bike I've ever ridden. The drop bars are another first and I have 'em way up on high where they're comfortable and can't be mistaken for anything like racer-mimicry. I had a local bike shop put on the cables and set the brakes and der. The mechanic called me and asked where I wanted the thumb lever. I hadn't given it that much thought, so I reply near the stem, wherever works. I was surprised to find he mounted the humble SunRace *on* the stem where it minimizes cablery, stays outta my way, and works perfect. Many thanks to this innovative mechanic! What's next? Twining my h'bars, cutting down and bolting on the kickstand, and getting a front rack for my med. Wald basket and Riv Shop Sack. Can't wait! Yesterday was its first day out here in Columbia MO - just an easy spin around Cosmo park with my lovely wife and 2 wonderful sons - which reminded me how blessed I am. If any of you end up in CoMO, give me a holler. -- 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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: My first Riv - at long last. with pic.
It's a fine looking Sam, cbone. Happy to hear you are enjoying it with your family. My new (May 24th 2013) just sailed through 2400 miles this weekend and I am really liking it. Meanwhile I have met some wonderful people at an S24O and on this forum. Best regards, Tom On Sunday, November 3, 2013 8:24:38 AM UTC-8, cbone97 wrote: Sharing my happiness. After a few years and as many times of nearly ordering a frame from Riv; I bought a used Sam frame used here on the bunch, slapped on my Nitto rear rack, wide low doubles and grip kings (from previous bike), placed an order with Riv (bar tape, twine, tires, cables, kickstand, thumb shifter, shop sack), and another with (not-Riv) for, ummthe rest including Brooks Aged B17, Tektro cantis, TRP RRL levers, rear derailer (i don't run a front), a Nitto dirt drop quill, and Nitto Rando B132 bars. Wheels are Velocity Dyads; one came with the frame and another from Hiawatha Cyclery (thanks Jim!). I feel a little guilty for not getting a couple of the Rivailable things from not-Riv, but I save a buck where I can to fund Riv-only / Riv-cheap-as-anywhere stuff - like the shop sack (this is a great, great product whether or not you have a bike to put it on!), *Just Ride*, knickers, etc. Grant, please forgive me. I am LOVING this bike. The Sam frame is a comfy dream. It's my first 700c bike and even though the Contis are not skinny, they are to me and I feel like a knife in hot butter compared to any other bike I've ever ridden. The drop bars are another first and I have 'em way up on high where they're comfortable and can't be mistaken for anything like racer-mimicry. I had a local bike shop put on the cables and set the brakes and der. The mechanic called me and asked where I wanted the thumb lever. I hadn't given it that much thought, so I reply near the stem, wherever works. I was surprised to find he mounted the humble SunRace *on* the stem where it minimizes cablery, stays outta my way, and works perfect. Many thanks to this innovative mechanic! What's next? Twining my h'bars, cutting down and bolting on the kickstand, and getting a front rack for my med. Wald basket and Riv Shop Sack. Can't wait! Yesterday was its first day out here in Columbia MO - just an easy spin around Cosmo park with my lovely wife and 2 wonderful sons - which reminded me how blessed I am. If any of you end up in CoMO, give me a holler. -- 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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
