[RBW] Re: new Hillborne
Dual Platracks!!! That would be EPIC! On Thursday, April 26, 2012 10:06:10 AM UTC-7, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: > > I have indeed found the bike I love. > > The rear Platrack with SlickerSack seems so obvious as a practical way to > haul stuff that I'm a little surprised it wasn't at least part of the > marketing. If it has some fatal flaw then I've yet to discover it on my > initial ride. It works beautifully. I haven't fine tuned the fit yet; I > need to shave the struts and/or adjust the height on the Mark's rack. I may > end up with two sets of Platack struts if I can't find common ground > between the Mini in front and the Mark's in back. (I certainly want to > maintain the potential for using the Platrack in the front. Who knows; I > may end up with two Platracks at some point.) > > Yours, > Thomas Lynn Skean > who is currently enjoying his first ride on Samuel Green Hillborne > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/NCBAUnmsyY0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: new Hillborne
Photos of the build in progress are here: http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/7568778/1/bicycle%20cycling/Samuel%20Green%20Hillborne?h=a8effb# or http://tinyurl.com/czmwbkj Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/U7F33ik4rz0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: new Hillborne
Not very different, really. Having different rack arrangements is likely the biggest difference i'll have between them at any given time. Redundancy is a major goal. However, the setup for each bike is "fluid" in some sense; I have 5 cockpits that work on either. Albatross (one Thumbie, one bar-end), Bullmoose, Moustache, Noodle. And as soon as I can get my hands on the Bosco 58cm bar (non-moose), I'll have a half-dozen. DaVinci couplers are my friends. Either bike can be a grocery hauler, a commuter, a camper, a recreational rider, a grand-day-out'er. And Orange has been all of these things, over and over. Green will simply share the burden. And now re-configuration or maintenance will not have to fit into the window between commutes! Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/cF8NQ81Zc24J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: new Hillborne
I have indeed found the bike I love. The rear Platrack with SlickerSack seems so obvious as a practical way to haul stuff that I'm a little surprised it wasn't at least part of the marketing. If it has some fatal flaw then I've yet to discover it on my initial ride. It works beautifully. I haven't fine tuned the fit yet; I need to shave the struts and/or adjust the height on the Mark's rack. I may end up with two sets of Platack struts if I can't find common ground between the Mini in front and the Mark's in back. (I certainly want to maintain the potential for using the Platrack in the front. Who knows; I may end up with two Platracks at some point.) Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean who is currently enjoying his first ride on Samuel Green Hillborne -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/pBAZCSFzzO4J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: new Hillborne
Featuring the now-famous rear Platrack! APPROVE!! On Thursday, April 26, 2012 6:09:12 AM UTC-7, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: > > And then there were two! Just like my orange Hillborne, this is a 60cm > canti-studded double-top-tube model. I haven't even ridden it yet! There > will likely be more photos later. > > > http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/7568778/1/bicycle%20cycling/Samuel%20Green%20Hillborne/glamour?h=a8effb > > or > > http://tinyurl.com/7tesljg > > Should go to the same place. > > Yours, > Thomas Lynn Skean > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/5Dp2MjqpQvwJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: new Hillborne
Awesome. Two Hillbornes! You must have found the bike you like, that is for sure. Are the setups going to be completely different? On Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:09:12 AM UTC-5, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: > And then there were two! Just like my orange Hillborne, this is a 60cm > canti-studded double-top-tube model. I haven't even ridden it yet! There > will likely be more photos later. > > > http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/7568778/1/bicycle%20cycling/Samuel%20Green%20Hillborne/glamour?h=a8effb > > > or > > http://tinyurl.com/7tesljg > > Should go to the same place. > > Yours, > Thomas Lynn Skean > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/0eq-7OH_DiQJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: New Hillborne
It looks like a 60 cm, and it looks amazing. I looked at it after riding my 60 last night. -Original Message- >From: Jay >Sent: Jun 20, 2011 10:34 AM >To: RBW Owners Bunch >Subject: [RBW] Re: New Hillborne > >Wonder if that's the 56 cm I almost bought. >Looks beautiful. > >Jay > >On Jun 20, 1:53 am, John L wrote: >> pics here:http://www.flickr.com/photos/34864597@N00/sets/72157626993100778/ >> >> Loving the ride. Have the handlebars way up where I couldn't get them >> on my Long Haul Trucker, and it's fantastic. My bottom will need to >> get reacquainted with the Brooks I'm riding, as I think my weight is >> just a bit differently distributed. Was a little nervous about the >> Jack Brown Greens, given that I'm on the bigger side, but loved the >> ride and they even handled some of the packed dirt/gravel roads near >> me without a fuss. >> >> Really loving the Acorn medium/large saddlebag. Fits what I like to >> bring with me for a leisurely afternoon on the bike (camera, snack >> food, extra water bottle, basic repair stuff, haven't tried rain >> jacket but there are D-rings and an extra set of leather straps - >> purchased separately - for afixing one). And the tapered design means >> I don't even know it's there; no bagman style support needed. Quick >> run to the local supermarket and LBS, was able to fit a bag of baby >> carrots, Sabra style hummus container, bag of trail mix, 32oz juice >> bottle, wallet (overstuffed), cell phone, keys, above mentioned repair >> stuff (tire levers & patch kit, multi tool, leatherman) and used the >> leather fasteners (not the extra straps) to carry a U-lock, pedal >> wrench, and mini frame pump. Someone smarter at packing could >> probably get a good deal more out of it. Someone stupider (or at >> least more reckless) too. >> >> Thanks again to Dick & Dick Denning at the Country Bike Shop for the >> great service and build! >> >> Cheers > >-- >You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW >Owners Bunch" group. >To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. >To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >For more options, visit this group at >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Hillborne
Wonder if that's the 56 cm I almost bought. Looks beautiful. Jay On Jun 20, 1:53 am, John L wrote: > pics here:http://www.flickr.com/photos/34864597@N00/sets/72157626993100778/ > > Loving the ride. Have the handlebars way up where I couldn't get them > on my Long Haul Trucker, and it's fantastic. My bottom will need to > get reacquainted with the Brooks I'm riding, as I think my weight is > just a bit differently distributed. Was a little nervous about the > Jack Brown Greens, given that I'm on the bigger side, but loved the > ride and they even handled some of the packed dirt/gravel roads near > me without a fuss. > > Really loving the Acorn medium/large saddlebag. Fits what I like to > bring with me for a leisurely afternoon on the bike (camera, snack > food, extra water bottle, basic repair stuff, haven't tried rain > jacket but there are D-rings and an extra set of leather straps - > purchased separately - for afixing one). And the tapered design means > I don't even know it's there; no bagman style support needed. Quick > run to the local supermarket and LBS, was able to fit a bag of baby > carrots, Sabra style hummus container, bag of trail mix, 32oz juice > bottle, wallet (overstuffed), cell phone, keys, above mentioned repair > stuff (tire levers & patch kit, multi tool, leatherman) and used the > leather fasteners (not the extra straps) to carry a U-lock, pedal > wrench, and mini frame pump. Someone smarter at packing could > probably get a good deal more out of it. Someone stupider (or at > least more reckless) too. > > Thanks again to Dick & Dick Denning at the Country Bike Shop for the > great service and build! > > Cheers -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Hillborne
Super great-looking bike with all the Rivish goodies! I like the blue twine, which I presume is not shellacked. I never thought of colored twine before. I really like the orange paint scheme with blue accents. I'm sure you'll enjoy riding this for a long time. Steve On Jun 19, 6:53 pm, John L wrote: > pics here:http://www.flickr.com/photos/34864597@N00/sets/72157626993100778/ > > Loving the ride. Have the handlebars way up where I couldn't get them > on my Long Haul Trucker, and it's fantastic. My bottom will need to > get reacquainted with the Brooks I'm riding, as I think my weight is > just a bit differently distributed. Was a little nervous about the > Jack Brown Greens, given that I'm on the bigger side, but loved the > ride and they even handled some of the packed dirt/gravel roads near > me without a fuss. > > Really loving the Acorn medium/large saddlebag. Fits what I like to > bring with me for a leisurely afternoon on the bike (camera, snack > food, extra water bottle, basic repair stuff, haven't tried rain > jacket but there are D-rings and an extra set of leather straps - > purchased separately - for afixing one). And the tapered design means > I don't even know it's there; no bagman style support needed. Quick > run to the local supermarket and LBS, was able to fit a bag of baby > carrots, Sabra style hummus container, bag of trail mix, 32oz juice > bottle, wallet (overstuffed), cell phone, keys, above mentioned repair > stuff (tire levers & patch kit, multi tool, leatherman) and used the > leather fasteners (not the extra straps) to carry a U-lock, pedal > wrench, and mini frame pump. Someone smarter at packing could > probably get a good deal more out of it. Someone stupider (or at > least more reckless) too. > > Thanks again to Dick & Dick Denning at the Country Bike Shop for the > great service and build! > > Cheers -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Hillborne
Great looking Sam! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/i-qtyR6hlVAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Hillborne
Looks great! Happy riding. On Jun 20, 8:13 am, Ray Shine wrote: > Very nice! Great color. The whole thing is well done. > > > > > > >From: John L > >To: RBW Owners Bunch > >Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2011 3:53 PM > >Subject: [RBW] New Hillborne > > >pics here:http://www.flickr.com/photos/34864597@N00/sets/72157626993100778/ > > >Loving the ride. Have the handlebars way up where I couldn't get them > >on my Long Haul Trucker, and it's fantastic. My bottom will need to > >get reacquainted with the Brooks I'm riding, as I think my weight is > >just a bit differently distributed. Was a little nervous about the > >Jack Brown Greens, given that I'm on the bigger side, but loved the > >ride and they even handled some of the packed dirt/gravel roads near > >me without a fuss. > > >Really loving the Acorn medium/large saddlebag. Fits what I like to > >bring with me for a leisurely afternoon on the bike (camera, snack > >food, extra water bottle, basic repair stuff, haven't tried rain > >jacket but there are D-rings and an extra set of leather straps - > >purchased separately - for afixing one). And the tapered design means > >I don't even know it's there; no bagman style support needed. Quick > >run to the local supermarket and LBS, was able to fit a bag of baby > >carrots, Sabra style hummus container, bag of trail mix, 32oz juice > >bottle, wallet (overstuffed), cell phone, keys, above mentioned repair > >stuff (tire levers & patch kit, multi tool, leatherman) and used the > >leather fasteners (not the extra straps) to carry a U-lock, pedal > >wrench, and mini frame pump. Someone smarter at packing could > >probably get a good deal more out of it. Someone stupider (or at > >least more reckless) too. > > >Thanks again to Dick & Dick Denning at the Country Bike Shop for the > >great service and build! > > >Cheers > > >-- > >You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > >"RBW Owners Bunch" group. > >To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > >To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > >rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > >For more options, visit this group > >athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: new hillborne pics
Very nice Sam, I have been thinking about those VO fenders and they look great on your bike so I might just have to order a pair. On Sep 14, 8:54 pm, jason wrote: > hi everyone.. > i received my new bike a few days ago.. > i believe it's the last green in size 56...at least that riv hq > had > i know some of their dealers still have other green s.h. frames.. > this is outfitted with the cheaper VO 48mm flutted flat-finish > aluminum fenders...that weren't too difficult to do right... > these are pics from a ride yesterday with plenty of produce in the > basket and trunksack.. > and also from a leisurely 50 mile ride into the new jersey palisades > from brooklyn i took today > > http://gallery.me.com/jasonaschwartz#100056 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: new hillborne pics
I too like the bike and the set up. After fiddling with a range of commuter baggage combinations, I'll have the wald in front / medium sackville in back as my standard rig. Nice work on the fenders too. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: new hillborne pics
Beautiful bike - congrats. A few more Hillborne pics here, these in orange: http://www.ecovelo.info/2009/09/12/more-sam-h-pics/ a...@ecovelo On Sep 14, 8:54 pm, jason wrote: > hi everyone.. > i received my new bike a few days ago.. > i believe it's the last green in size 56...at least that riv hq > had > i know some of their dealers still have other green s.h. frames.. > this is outfitted with the cheaper VO 48mm flutted flat-finish > aluminum fenders...that weren't too difficult to do right... > these are pics from a ride yesterday with plenty of produce in the > basket and trunksack.. > and also from a leisurely 50 mile ride into the new jersey palisades > from brooklyn i took today > > http://gallery.me.com/jasonaschwartz#100056 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: new hillborne pics
Those MKS sneaker pedals are great too! Very comfortable underfoot, grippy enough, and they look terrific. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: new hillborne pics
Hey Jason, congrats on the new bike and welcome to the club. Your bike looks great. And yeah, baskets are great. I think I'll eventually be adding a similar front rack and basket to my commuter (Surly CC). On Sep 14, 8:54 pm, jason wrote: > hi everyone.. > i received my new bike a few days ago.. > i believe it's the last green in size 56...at least that riv hq > had > i know some of their dealers still have other green s.h. frames.. > this is outfitted with the cheaper VO 48mm flutted flat-finish > aluminum fenders...that weren't too difficult to do right... > these are pics from a ride yesterday with plenty of produce in the > basket and trunksack.. > and also from a leisurely 50 mile ride into the new jersey palisades > from brooklyn i took today > > http://gallery.me.com/jasonaschwartz#100056 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: new hillborne pics
Beauty, eh. Baskets rule. On Sep 14, 8:54 pm, jason wrote: > hi everyone.. > i received my new bike a few days ago.. > i believe it's the last green in size 56...at least that riv hq > had > i know some of their dealers still have other green s.h. frames.. > this is outfitted with the cheaper VO 48mm flutted flat-finish > aluminum fenders...that weren't too difficult to do right... > these are pics from a ride yesterday with plenty of produce in the > basket and trunksack.. > and also from a leisurely 50 mile ride into the new jersey palisades > from brooklyn i took today > > http://gallery.me.com/jasonaschwartz#100056 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
