[RBW] Re: MIT AHH vs Canti Sam

ted - that's a solid point about the build choices. my plan, until I saw the canti sams in the garage section, was to try some 42mm knobbies or something on the homer this summer and give it a go. still think that's what i'll do but you know, the mind wonders. -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: New ROADEO

I do have a Road+ frame in a box. That build may happen this year, or might not. I have a ton of riding ambitions that I want to complete before I get into another build. I do not anticipate pushing out any of my Black Mountain bikes. They are absurdly inexpensive and all have been awesome.

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA - 1997 All-Rounder on Bay Area CL (not mine)

I think my contract requires that finder's fees be paid in beer. Hope you're enjoying the snow and that whatever is happening at my house is all cleared up before I get home. On January 16, 2020 12:00:16 PM PST, Bill Lindsay wrote: >I'm going to ask for a reverse-finders-fee. Carl owes me

[RBW] Re: How & when & why did you find Rivendell? What was your first bike or part from them?

As far back as Pineapple Bob I have been a fan. I remember entering the contest for what I don't remember pertaining to Pineapple Bob. I have ordered many items along the way. I had a Bleriot and a Sam at one point. I have always longed for a Quickbeam because I enjoy riding SS. Maybe someday

[RBW] Re: How & when & why did you find Rivendell? What was your first bike or part from them?

Your mental Philip. I've got two ss bikes I like a lot, but I'd not take either of em to that hill. I prefer having access to a 1-1 (e.g. 28t ring with 28t cog) gear on that climb. On Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 7:30:25 PM UTC-8, Philip Williamson wrote: > > Oh yeah, I knew I was boned when I

[RBW] How & when & why did you find Rivendell? What was your first bike or part from them?

Oh yeah, I knew I was boned when I saw I was the only one with a 50” low gear. Fixed gear up, grinding out a cadence that kept me moving, and then dying after three turns and watching everyone I’d passed pass me back. I pulled a freewheel out of the bar bag at the top and coasted down, though.

[RBW] Re: MIT AHH vs Canti Sam

I have an early AHH (56 so 650b). I regularly take it on group rides where everybody else is riding a MCFRB. Works great. Ive also done plenty of rides with it that those folks think need a mtn bike. Also works great. My wife has a Sam. I believe that build choices make a much bigger difference

[RBW] Re: New ROADEO

Bill, At the risk of going badly off topic ... I think you’ve bought a BMC road+ too, how do you see that vis a vi the monstercross? Do you think you will keep both? If I’m running off the rails here feel free to ignore, and my apologies to one and all Thnks Ted -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: MIT AHH vs Canti Sam

If I had a Homer, I wouldn’t hesitate to use it for 1-2 night camping trips and/or gravel rides. I think that falls right in with the “country bike” description. A Sam is probably capable of heavier loads, but I think they’re probably two sides of the same coin. Eamon Seattle -- You

[RBW] How & when & why did you find Rivendell? What was your first bike or part from them?

I remember Philip's Quickbeam on a Riv shop ride, which would have been when his bike and my Romulus (both first Rivs) were fairly new..I'm guessing this was 2005. I remember because everyone was talking to him at the ranger station about how crazy it was to ride a singlespeed up Mt. Diablo! My

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

Toshi and Brian: A pair of gorgeous machines. I’m green with envy:-))) Best, Rich in ATL Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 16, 2020, at 8:27 PM, Brian Campbell wrote: > >  > I put fenders on my Legolas (Portland Design Works) for winter riding. > > > > > >> On Thursday, January 16, 2020 at

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

I put fenders on my Legolas (Portland Design Works) for winter riding. On Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 8:20:25 PM UTC-5, ttoshi wrote: > > A couple pics of my bike from last weekend's

[RBW] Re: Dia compe 980 any good?

Great feedback all, thank you! New brakes are on order... Jeff -- 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] How & when & why did you find Rivendell? What was your first bike or part from them?

Awesome thread - thanks for starting it. Thanks everyone for their stories, too! I read about Rivendell in a 1996(?) magazine comparison of “two kinds of cyclists,” one of whom was on a Rivendell. I think the other bike was a Cannondale, but I’m not even sure if it was a mountain bike or a

Re: [RBW] Re: New ROADEO

I love my Monster Cross Disc, which has knobbyish 40mm tires. I’ve often thought of supplementing it with a rim brake Monster Cross for road bike use with 32mm tires and fenders. To keep this on topic, the Roadeo looks quite nice! > On Jan 16, 2020, at 7:24 PM, Austin B. wrote: > >  > So

[RBW] Re: New ROADEO

I agree with Austin agreeing with me. :) More clarification of the MC slot in my stable: I'm a devoted member of San Francisco Randonneurs and my favorite part of the SFR calendar is their adventure series. On the adventure series they have two 200k brevets that very well might be the two

[RBW] Re: MIT AHH vs Canti Sam

I'm in Seattle, but I appreciate it. Of course the fact that they found a couple 55cm Sams laying in the back room, that would be my size, rehashed the internal debate I went through when I got the homer. I like the ride of the homer for my commute (9 miles each way) but it's also not my

[RBW] Re: New ROADEO

So I own both a Roadeo and a BMC Monstercross amongst others. Road racing is not something I've ever done nor will ever do, so my comments below do not apply to that category. That said, the BMC Monstercross is actually a pretty road bike as well. Even Bill rated it a 5 as a road *racing*

[RBW] Re: How & when & why did you find Rivendell? What was your first bike or part from them?

Yes, the same, Zach. He does quality work. He and some friends are getting together to open their co-op, Keystone Bicycles in one of the "hippest" part of Philadelphia, Fishtown, where all the owners are mechanics and all the mechanics are owners. I loved meeting you, Melanie and everyone

[RBW] Re: MIT AHH vs Canti Sam

i have the Sam and do find it to be stiff and it rides like a touring bike. i'd think the homer might be more appropriate for a brevet or something with less of a load. what size do you ride and where are you located? if in the bay area you can ride my 58 canti sam. On Thursday, January 16,

[RBW] Re: MIT AHH vs Canti Sam

I’ve had a Sam since 2015. I got one of the MIT AHH frames in July and built it up and rode it for 200 miles. I prefer the Sam. Specifically, it feels stiffer and, for me, corners quicker. I like that. You may not. It does, indeed, feel “burlier” to me. The AHH feels “looser”, or rather,

[RBW] Re: Dia compe 980 any good?

Jeff, I have the new 980s as well. They replaced Shimano CX70s. The 980s look much better and function just as well as the CX70s. Did not try the original pads; replaced with KoolStops. Best, Rich in ATL On Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 2:36:59 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I have them

[RBW] MIT AHH vs Canti Sam

I've had an MIT AHH for about a year now. Really like the ride, perfect commuter for me. But I was wondering if I might prefer the slightly burlier sam. I think I also prefer the sam aesthetics over the MIT AHH. But I know Riv lumps them into the same category for 95% of the cases so I was

[RBW] Re: New ROADEO

Bill's BMC Monstercross really excels at being a Monstercross bike. I got a good chuckle out of his 9+ rating for it. Scott On Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 9:54:38 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > John W, > > It really depends on what you are asking. Where I put a bike in my stable > is

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA - 1997 All-Rounder on Bay Area CL (not mine)

I'm going to ask for a reverse-finders-fee. Carl owes me because I didn't buy it, and even offered to broker it. Paul owes me because I locked his asking price in stone by posting that the bike is worth it. I need me some commissions!! Just kidding. I'm happy to have the chance to chase

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA - 1997 All-Rounder on Bay Area CL (not mine)

Thanks Kevin. I'm long legs/short torso, so tall bike/short top tube/fattish tires has been a need for a long time. -- 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

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

Nice build Reid. My QB has flats at the moment as well. What bars are those? Chris -- 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] Dia compe 980 any good?

I have them on two bikes and I like them very much. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito Ca -- 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] Who Has A Hubbuhubbuh?

Hi Robert, My wife and I have the xl orange with green fork sample tandem--not necessarily the most representative HHH. It came with Boscos front and rear and neither of us liked them. I prefer a 45 degree swept bar to avoid the boxed in feel. Unless you have an extremely long torso or run the

[RBW] Re: How & when & why did you find Rivendell? What was your first bike or part from them?

Roberta, That 's the mechanic who bought the demo drop bar AHH from the Rivendell booth at the Philly Bike Expo? I'm pretty sure you told me that story while I was bothering your lunch! Looking forward to more stories from East coast Riv owners new to their bikes by way of that event. I

[RBW] WTB: 58cm Saluki... Unicorn

Ordered a new frame, which will be built for touring, but thought I would try one last time to see if anyone had an old Saluki gathering dust. Wanted to build up an every day go anywhere 650b all rounder. Thanks!! Karl Nashville, TN -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA - 1997 All-Rounder on Bay Area CL (not mine)

Carl - Looks like a great bike. Congratulations. Kevin Lindsey Alexandria, VA On Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 1:00:11 AM UTC-5, tuolumne bikes wrote: > > Thanks all and especially to Paul, the OP, and to Bill for his restraint. > The bike is in great shape and lighter and zippier than I

[RBW] Re: Dia compe 980 any good?

Hi Jeff I have one bike's worth on my Atlantis. They set up easier than versions from 25 years ago. They stop well with Tektro levers. The front is grabby, I don't know if it is the pads or the rim surface? But no problem stopping, easy set up, look classy. Mike SLO CA On Wednesday, January

[RBW] FS: 55cm Cheviot, Sacramento

Greetings all, while I’ve just joined this list to post my bike for sale, I used to be a longtime member of the BOB list. I have a 1995 Atlantis which is not for sale, and this Cheviot which is. Reason for sale: wife’s bike, not quite right. Will likely build a BOBish classic MTB up for her, or

[RBW] Re: New ROADEO

John W, It really depends on what you are asking. Where I put a bike in my stable is exactly where I decide to put it. I put the Black Mtn Monster Cross in the "monster cross" slot of my stable. That's where I'd put it. Is that what you are asking? If that isn't what you are asking,

Re: [RBW] Who Has A Hubbuhubbuh?

I have a Hubbah and mine came with Bosco bars built, so they are swept back. The bike handles beautifully, and I would say that it feels very much like riding a Betty Foy/Cheviot even though it is much longer. I think the geometry is designed for swept back bars, but with a short stem it might

[RBW] Re: Who Has A Hubbuhubbuh?

Hi Robert, I've got a small HHH, which is mainly used for toodling around town with my kids. (I often add a Burley piccolo to make is a triple HHH.) I've used it to go bikecamping on a few occasions. Although it's a long bike, I've taken it on the Boston-area ferries to get to Cape Cod and to

[RBW] Re: Dia compe 980 any good?

I only have experience with the vintage 980s. They effectively stop the bike and have that old school charm. I don't see why the re-issues wouldn't do the same; looks like Riv spec'd best quality modern pads, too. I consider this first-hand opinion, since A. it's mine (:^) and B. the brakes

[RBW] Re: New ROADEO

I know this is veering off topic, but Bill, where would you put the BMC Monster Cross rim brake within those comparisons? -- 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,