gt;
>>> This is a common complaint with headset-mounted cable hangers. Changing
>>> to a fork-mounted hanger usually alleviates the problem. Shovel Research
>>> just released a nice one:
>>> https://shovelresearch.com/fork-mounted-brake-cable-hanger
>>>
>
sually alleviates the problem. Shovel Research just
> released a nice one:
> https://shovelresearch.com/fork-mounted-brake-cable-hanger
>
> Jay Lonner
> Bellingham, WA
>
> Sent from my Atari 400
>
> On Sep 8, 2023, at 5:54 AM, Ben Mihovk wrote:
>
> Good mor
Good morning,
I just got a new set of Racer (regular) brakes for my sidepull Hillborne.
Everything's set up, the brakes are grabbing/stopping, but I'm getting the
most horrific noises from the pads on the front brakes. I'm using the Kool
Stop Thinlines that Paul sends with the brakes. I set
Hey everyone.
Goofy question and maybe I've already asked this...but I have a 2019 MIT
Atlantis and the pump peg under the top tube is (I think) facing the wrong
way. I have a 59cm so it's a long top tube with a little hanging peg...but
the peg is towards the saddle and faces the head tube.
I guess I should add that I'm not really willing to go 31.8 clamp
diameter...I'm looking only for 26mm.
Ben
On Friday, December 9, 2022 at 12:59:25 PM UTC-6 wboe...@gmail.com wrote:
> I quite like Ritchey's Venturemax, and also have a set of Salsa
> Cowchippers. Both are 12ish degrees of
Oooh...I like the looks of that. It's a contender!
On Friday, December 9, 2022 at 9:05:41 AM UTC-6 maxcr wrote:
> Have you looked at the spank flare 25 from Analog? I rode them on one of
> their demo bikes and it had a nice flare
>
>
>
Hey everyone!
I posted earlier about reach in converting to a wider bar and decided to
start a different conversation to get opinions on wide-ish, flared drops.
I like the Nitto Noodle quite well, but I think I do want a little flare
and I don't want to bend them myself. So what's good out
Hello!
I think a lot of it has to do with how you set 'em up, but I have a "work"
and "play" two Riv set up. Atlantis is work horse with racks, basket on the
front, Sackville saddle sack for laptop, lunch, incidentals, upright bars,
etc... I can carry a lot on it, it's stable loaded up, etc...
I, too, am interested in flaring out the drops in a noodle after seen Ronny
Romance do it on a video.
Thanks for all the insights everyone. I know I like the feel of 54cm for
hand position on my Choco bars, though they are a lot closer to me. I feel
just a little wobbly with 48cm Noodle bars
Hey Everyone!
In theory, if one was to switch to wider handlebars, I would assume the
stem length would have to get shorter to keep the reach about the
same...right?
I have 48cm noodle bars on my Sam with a 9cm tallux. The reach is pretty
good...maybe a little on the stretchy side. If I go to
You can get creative with how you cut cardboard boxes into different
shapes. If you find one big enough to lay the tires down in, you can use a
razor/box opener to cut down the corners of the box and then trim the flaps
to the size you need. It's really hard to explain and it's something I
messed
I can't speak to biking or bike shops in Savannah...but I can't recommend
highly enough Vinny Van Go Go's for pizza. I was in Savannah in 2014 for a
wedding and I still think about the to-go slice I got there. So good.
Ben
On Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 4:25:37 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com
Bag is spoken for. Thanks!
Ben
On Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 8:13:48 AM UTC-5 Ben Mihovk wrote:
> [image: 3.jpg]
>
> On Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 8:12:45 AM UTC-5 Ben Mihovk wrote:
>
>> [image: 2.jpg]
>>
>>
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Good morning!
I got this Slimsucker a year ago and it worked perfectly for me. Long story
short...I need to carry my lunch this school year and the Slimsucker is
just barely too small to fit everything I carry, and I hate to add a bag or
basket just to carry my lunch. I can still use this bag,
Did you ever find a slimsucker? I know they've restocked at Riv since you
posted this. I'm about to list mine (royal blue) so I can upgrade to the
regular saddle sack (just need that extra bit of room after a year of use).
If you're all set, no worries. I'm posting it now either way, so if you
I have a Sam with 700x38 Gravel King slicks. Pretty good, decent price.
Smooth and snappy on pavement and fairly stable on gravel. Being over
200lbs, I'm hesitant to run them lower than mid 40s PSI, so I think at some
point I'll switch to the Snoqualmies so I can run a lower PSI.
Ben in Omaha
Sorry if this double posts...I typed out my reply and then...nothing!
Effectively, according to Riv's 2018 catalogue, Sam and Homer are 95% the
same bike, but Sam is stouter and burlier. I'm guessing it's a tubing
difference and the fact that most Sams have canti posts that can take a
stronger
I have Gravelking Slicks in 38 on my Sam and I really like them but want
more width the next time I buy tires for it.
I JUST put on Snoqualmie's on my Atlantis and already prefer them over the
Shikoros I had used for two years. I can see getting another pair for the
Sam when the GKs are worn
In keeping with what Bill said, I'll answer but I'll say which type of
person I am before doing so...
I'm a two-bike person...
I have my Atlantis that is set up for commuting and carrying a lot if
necessary. Upright and swept back bars, front rack and rear rack, fenders,
700x44 all road
Atlantis for me. So to answer the question in the image, a "normal" shaped
steel frame that can do basically anything.
Ben
On Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 8:22:50 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
> [image: 1154624B-CA95-4486-9D2B-97EF158D1790.jpeg][image:
>
Good morning!
I don't know how you'd define "a few hours," but I'm in Omaha, NE and have
a 59cm. If for some strange reason you found yourself in town, you'd be
more than welcome to give it a spin. I'm confident, though, that you'll
encounter one a little closer to home.
Ben in Omaha.
On
I might be outing myself and will lose a lot of respect for this, but my
OTHER big obsessive hobby is golf. I even work in a golf store during the
summers.
I only bring this up because this post makes me think about technology in
golf. There are people who play golf equipment that's lacking
If you do the newbaums and twine and shellac it, it will be pert near
bulletproof.
-Ben in Omaha
On Monday, February 7, 2022 at 9:56:49 AM UTC-6 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:
> Wanting to protect the lovely long chainstay from chain slaps. I see lots
> of folks using cloth tape, some with twine.
Greetings!
I commute maybe 75% of the time (negative windchills, rain, and messy snowy
streets put me in the car) and it's about 3 miles for me.
I LOVE my Slimsucker...fits my laptop, some books, extra layers, a lunch if
I need to squeeze it in, etc... Perfect. I also have a Mark's rack up
I have the ear-flap cap from Randi Jo, and I'm going to go on record and
say it's one of the best purchases I've made. I'll ride in "feels like"
single digits and this cap under my helmet with a Smartwool neck gaiter
pulled up to my chin keeps me warm enough for a good 25-30 minutes in the
Like a lot of us here, I see a bunch of parallels in your journey to riding
with my own. The thing that you mentioned from Just Ride that REALLY
resonates with me is the idea of riding like you're a kid again.
Ride on, Heather!
-Ben in Omaha (but who wishes he was in NC because he REALLY digs
Yeah, I'm convinced that there's not much I can do to make the braking
better. I think the biggest issue for me is that I have the v-brakes as a
comparison and it's not even close. I remember going from an old bike with
Tektro side pulls to the Atlantis with v-brakes and nearly going over the
I like Steven's suggestion of the stem mounted shifters, too...my only
concern would be running a front handlebar bag might be iffy with the cable
housings exiting the mount. I was pondering a switch to drops a few months
back and was considering the stem mount and Silver shifters because I
didn't
Leah,
1. Hell yeah! What a bike!
2. I love the pops of green and gold on this build. It looks perfect. The
two colors for arms of the v-brakes? Absolute chef's kiss.
3. Whats your gearing? I love a 1x set up that can get less than 1:1 with a
big cassette. As much as I love my Atlantis build, I
I appreciate your thoughts, Jeremy. I actually find it MUCH more satisfying
to hear that there is an inherent flaw or downside to the Tektro brake
rather than there being an issue with how I have it set up.
I'm going to stick with them, refresh cables and housing, and probably grab
some
irmly in contact with the rims. I will try getting
them a touch closer before I ride home today and see how that goes, though.
Thanks again!
Ben
On Monday, December 20, 2021 at 11:53:06 AM UTC-6 Ben Mihovk wrote:
> Hey Garth,
> I have Kool Stop salmon pads in now. Everything on the bike l
Hey Garth,
I have Kool Stop salmon pads in now. Everything on the bike looks set up
perfectly with housing and such...it's an original Riv build so I'm
assuming it was done expertly.
Rim to pad distance...well, I guess I can't find a really good way to tell
how close they *should *be. I know
Ryan,
Thanks for that...if Jan likes them, I'm sure I would, too. His one gripe,
though, is that they don't open up wide enough to clear a 31mm tire. I take
off my front wheel to transport my bike to trails...I guess I could just
deflate/inflate when I do that. I'll give it some thought.
Sorry...the VO reviewer said the Grand Cru brakes *could not* fit a fully
inflated 35mm tire.
On Monday, December 20, 2021 at 10:08:03 AM UTC-6 Ben Mihovk wrote:
> Thanks for the thoughts!
>
> I have the Yokozuna salmon pads on the v-brakes on the Atlantis and I love
> them.
Thanks for the thoughts!
I have the Yokozuna salmon pads on the v-brakes on the Atlantis and I love
them. I might try replacing the Kool Stop pads with those.
I just looked at the Grand Cru brakes and am VERY tempted. Definitely have
a stronger/stiffer look to them than the R559. One reviewer
Good morning!
I picked up a 2013 Sam in late October and LOVE it for a billion different
reasons.
However...one area where I really prefer my Atlantis is braking. I have the
Shimano DXR MX70 levers and v-brakes on the Atlantis and I feel like the
stopping power is incredible. This is my
It's the Pedros cable cutters that I have on the way, not their diagonal
cutters, just to be clear.
Ben
On Mon, Dec 20, 2021 at 6:48 AM Ben Mihovk wrote:
> I have a pair of Pedros on the way to me as we speak...I'm going to do a
> total refresh on my cables and housing on my Sam in th
I have a pair of Pedros on the way to me as we speak...I'm going to do a
total refresh on my cables and housing on my Sam in the next few days and
needed something I could count on for clean cable and shifter housing
cutting.
I've cut shifter cable with cheap diagonal cutters with success and
I have the Chapter Helmet now and had the Heritage helmet (slow-speed fall
and knocked my head...foam cracked).
I love their helmets. I do wish I would have gone large instead of medium,
though. My head measures 22.75" and with a RandiJo earflap wool cap on,
it's a bit tight. It fits, but I wish
A good friend of mine from high school and college told me in 2001 that if I
ever bought a bike, it’d be a Rivendell. He told me I just seemed like a Riv
guy. I did not even ride back then, but I remembered and thought that if I ever
started riding, I’d look into Rivendell.
I thought about
I’m ALL in on green bikes (or shades of green) with my Russian Sub Green
Atlantis and Sage Green Sam. If I were getting a custom or having a Rodeo
repainted, it’d HAVE to be green with cream accents. No question.
Ben, who would argue it is quite easy being green, in Omaha
Sent from my iPad
>
Am I making this up, or is there going to be a Platypus style frame that will
be tig welded and a little stouter tubing coming as well? Would that possibly
be something that would fit the bill for Laura?
Ben, who could be imagining things, in Omaha
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> On Dec 5, 2021, at
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On Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 7:30:33 AM UTC-6 Ben Mihovk wrote:
> Nice 58cm Sam with Dyno on eBay. It's in the Bay area...with all the
> extras, I think it's a great deal. No affiliation with the seller here.
>
> https://www.
You got it!
Ben, who bought a couple 5mm bolts for his seatpost a while back because he
thought the hex key size = bolt size.
On Tue, Nov 30, 2021 at 10:13 AM Roberta wrote:
> Thanks, Ben!
>
> Roberta
>
> On Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 11:07:50 AM UTC-5 bjmi...@gmail.com
> wrote:
>
>> M6
M6 (that takes a 5mm hex).
-Ben
On Tue, Nov 30, 2021 at 9:41 AM Roberta wrote:
> What is the seat post bolt diameter that Rivendell uses? I have a MIT A
> Homer Hilsen and a Platypus. To my eye, it looks like 6mm. I cannot find
> my calipers.
>
> I'm getting Hexlox for saddle and seat post,
Nice 58cm Sam with Dyno on eBay. It's in the Bay area...with all the
extras, I think it's a great deal. No affiliation with the seller here.
Yay! I loved the process of doing my complete through Rivendell. I let them
know what kind of riding, where I lived, etc... and they did the rest. My
knowledge about gearing and components was pretty limited (and still is),
so I let them take the wheel and just mentioned a few personal
Good news...the place on the website where the charts has been cleared of
charts and says...
"We're working on this - what we had was hopelessly outdated. Call us with
questions at 800-345-3918.
-will"
It'll be nice to see some updated charts.
On Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 3:29:23 PM
Only 21 61.5cm Homers left...I would get one of those if I were buying.
Funny story (to me, anyway). My Atlantis purchase last August started with
me calling Rivendell about when the next Homers would be in (these are
those next Homers). The Atlantis has worked out perfectly as my commuter,
to
>> accommodate the 3" WTB Rangers without either tubes or the anxieties of
>> "ghetto" tubeless tire installation *AND* that let the Rangers expand
>> 5-10 mm more to their true potential; the OEM wheels are made of Alex 24 mm
>> outside rims not designe
h on this list that I'd think Riv would want to add the matter
> to their FAQ page.
>
> On Mon, Nov 22, 2021 at 7:33 AM Ben Mihovk wrote:
>
>> I'm having the same issue on two bikes, a 2019 Atlantis with 26.8mm tube
>> and a 2013 Sam with 27.2mm. Kalloy posts on both bikes. I
ion, but that was all. Any one with a metal lathe can easily fix
> this... but I do wish that Rivendell would address this problem more
> proactively.
> Cheers,
> Karl
> Weimar, CA.
>
> On Mon, Nov 22, 2021 at 6:33 AM Ben Mihovk wrote:
>
>> I'm having the
I'm having the same issue on two bikes, a 2019 Atlantis with 26.8mm tube
and a 2013 Sam with 27.2mm. Kalloy posts on both bikes. I reset my SH last
night, marked it with a sharpie, and the sharpie mark was buried in the
seat post after a my 3 mile ride. Now...I'm 210 pounds so I get that I'm
I'll tell you what I love about Clems (and Roadinis for that matter...) is
that Rivendell comes right out and says that tig welding is just as
good/strong as lugs, just not as pretty. They could blow smoke and talk
about all the reasons why lugs are "better," but instead there's that super
Exactly. I couldn't believe it either, but I'm really happy with both the
companionship and the fleece I'm able to spin out of its hair.
Ben, warm and fulfilled in Omaha
On Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 7:28:41 AM UTC-6 Doug H. wrote:
> Ben,
> Are you saying they put one of these in the
Nice! They included a Pushmi-Pullyu with my Atlantis last year for no
particular reason. Maybe all completes come with it now? Maybe it just got
stuck to the font hub skewer when packing and they didn't mean to? Maybe I
should have told them and offered to send it back?
Ben, whose head is
So did they just toss in a book or did you order it? It’s a FANTASTIC read.
Enjoy!
Ben
Sent from my iPhone
> On Nov 15, 2021, at 8:47 PM, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> It's so cool!!!
>
>
>> On Monday, November 15, 2021 at 6:33:36 PM UTC-8 Doug H. wrote:
>> Johnny,
>> Here is a peak at the Clem
Another fantastic video. If anyone hasn't watched Eric's Hillborne
restoration video, it's fantastic as well.
The care and thoughtfulness of the builds and details added to the bikes is
mirrored in the same in the video productions. When I got my Atlantis, I
went at the assembly like a
's on my single speed bike
> about two months ago and am really liking them a lot. I ride mostly paved
> country roads with a bit of smooth dirt trails thrown in. They measure 37.5mm
> on 23mm rims (outer width). Hope that helps. Cheers,
>
> ~Mark
> Raleigh, NC
>
>
>
Hey Richard!
I really like Chocos for what you're describing. They have a great flat
next-to-stem position you mentioned, as well as a really nice position
around the bends that is kind of like the hoods on drops. Then you have
your nice upright position on the grips, too. I have Chocos on my
Hey Richard!
I really like Chocos for what you're describing. They have a great flat
next-to-stem position you mentioned, as well as a really nice position
around the bends that is kind of like the hoods on drops. Then you have
your nice upright position on the grips, too. I have Chocos on my
Joe,
Funny you say that...I just decided not to mess with the shifters. I don't
want the hassle of grinding off the tab on the shimano pods, and I don't
want to buy new Silver pods AND shifters when I have perfectly working
shifting as is for the sake of a slightly "blingy-er" cockpit.
Ben
The Gravelkings are more and more intriguing to me. One person on this
thread mentioned they are more like 35mm installed on older Super Champion
rims (which I'm guessing are much more narrow than the Atlas rims I have).
Has anyone put the 38cm Gravelking Slicks and measured how wide they are
No worries at all!
If anyone can find the tutorial on grinding down the tab on the Shimano bar
end pod, I'm struggling to find it on Riv's website. I thought it was on
one of the pages for the shifters themselves, but not seeing them there or
on the Shimano Dura-Ace page.
Ben
On Fri, Nov 5,
Hey Paul...
Just to clarify, you put Sliver1 (DT) shifters on your Shimano bar ends?
Ben
On Fri, Nov 5, 2021 at 7:27 AM Paul Richardson
wrote:
> does that tab incompatibility issue apply to silver1 shifters, or just the
> newer silver2s? i did exactly the swap ben mentioned in his original
Some good suggestions coming in!
I'm VERY interested in the Barlow Pass in the endurance casing.
Aesthetically speaking, the RH tires can't be topped. But...I think I might
go with the Gravelkings when it comes time.
On Thu, Nov 4, 2021 at 4:24 PM Garth wrote:
> Schwalbe Marathon Racers come
I saw boatloads of #content from lots of accounts I follow who were at this. It
looks like a total blast! Maybe someday…
Ben in Omaha
Sent from my iPhone
> On Oct 30, 2021, at 5:49 PM, mrb wrote:
>
>
> Who else was there?
>
>
>
> --
> You received this message because you are
and better tire distribution. I am not familiar with the
> Atlas wheelset, but pay attention to rim width.
>
> Either 32 3x or 36 3x should build good wheels. Don't cheap out on spokes
> DT or Wheelsmith db ('cuz they tension up better). Brass nips always.
>
> VTW
>
> On
Oooh...I think the darker green ones were the mistake ones I saw on the
Wayback Machine. Now I NEED to find it!
On Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 1:54:31 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
> There was a darker green run - kind of a vintage Porsche color - around
> 2010 that had this "mistake", too.
Good stuff, everyone!
The one thing that makes me wonder, though, is that this BLUG post below
makes it seem like the Sams that were coming out in early 2014 were
produced with the 62cm Sage not having a cream head tube, but other double
top tubes pictured have cream tubes.
Good morning!
I have purchased (and am picking up after work today) a 62cm Sage Green Sam
and I am really excited about it! I used the Wayback Machine to double
check what Riv would have sized me in (seller bought at the end of 2013)
and I've read Grant's "Reintroduction of Sam Hillborne" a
Yeah, Bill's comments got me thinking yesterday, too. I consciously noted
how I was riding home from work. I pushed myself to take weight off the
saddle throughout the ride...I'm generally good about putting weight on my
feet over bumpy spots, but I could probably do a better job.
The bike in
Thanks for all your feedback, folks! It turns out that the wheels in
question on the bike are, in fact, 36h after all! But, good to know that I
could probably get away with 32h if needed.
Thanks again!
Ben
On Tue, Oct 26, 2021 at 10:06 AM iamkeith wrote:
> Eric and Bill said it all, but I'll
Thanks to everyone for the replies. To give more context, the wheels in
question are the standard Velocity built wheel set (Atlas rims, velocity
hubs) that used to be a stock wheel option. I don't know if that makes any
kind of difference. They're old (about 8 years) and lightly used...and
Hey all!
Hypothetically...does an Atlas wheel set with 32 spokes for a 6'3" 210
pound dude make sense if he's on an unloaded Sam and using it as an
all-road bike? No singletrack/mountain biking, jumping, etc... Tires would
be AT LEAST 40mm, possibly up to 44mm.
OR...is it 36h or bust if
Hugh,
The Clipper crank is the non-Silver brand that Rivendell sells. It's arms
are made in the same factory is Sugino. The Clipper wide/low is a great
choice for fairly flat riding where you *may* need to climb now and
then...the 26t granny gear a life saver on some hills around where I live,
Here's my Atlantis in its second home, my classroom! It's a 2019 MIT frame
that I purchased with a very standard build up from Rivendell about a year
ago.
59cm
Choco bars with shellac'd cork grips and amateurishly wrapped and twined by
me
Microshift thumbies in the flipped Riv style working a
Good morning,
I don't have any personal experience with Sams or Homers, but going of what
you are describing and what Riv says, here's my take...
You're right in thinking that Homer will be between Sam and Roadini, but I
think it's almost identical outside of color, brake type, and according to
gt;> made them.
>>
>> *If* you need it! I've kept them because they're pretty and who knows,
>> one day ...
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Sep 14, 2021 at 8:23 PM Ben Mihovk wrote:
>>
>>> Patrick,
>>> Thanks for the thoughts. The
enough that I’m going to
keep it and see.
Thanks!
Ben
Sent from my iPhone
> On Sep 14, 2021, at 9:06 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
>
>
> On Tue, Sep 14, 2021 at 6:17 PM Ben Mihovk wrote:
>> Hello!
>> I just received a beautiful royal blue Slimsucker today from R
Hey Joe!
Thanks for the response...really appreciate it.
1. Good to know...I don't need silence, I was just taken aback by the
squeaks!
2. I think thigh rub will be less of an issue once I ride more than a
block...not going to worry too much about this.
3. Good idea! I have some of those
Hello!
I just received a beautiful royal blue Slimsucker today from Riv
and...well...I don't know about it. I have three issues that are making me
think about contacting Riv for a return.
1. It's really squeaky...I'm assuming the brand new leather will soften and
chill out a bit and be quiet
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
-5 Ben Mihovk wrote:
> Hello!
> I'm ready to pull the trigger today on the silver Bagboy on Riv's website
> (or I might settle on a tiny bit less room with the royal Slimsucker). But
> on the off chance that anyone has a new or very gently used royal Bagboy
> that they'd be willi
...@gmail.com wrote:
> You're a bad influence, Ben
>
> I spoke with the owner and confirmed that it should fit...
>
>
> MATHIEU BROWN
>
>
>
> On Tue, Aug 24, 2021 at 6:22 PM Ben Mihovk wrote:
>
>> 64cm Waterford Same on eBay - Opening bid of $1600 but e
64cm Waterford Sam on eBay - Opening bid of $1600 but entertaining offers...
eBay Link
64cm Waterford Same on eBay - Opening bid of $1600 but entertaining
offers...
eBay Link
I *would* like to see your setup! Thanks for taking the time to reply.
On Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 10:00:31 AM UTC-5 The Snag wrote:
> Well, it's not letting me post the picif you'd like me to send one to
> your email just let me know.
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You received this message because you are
Hello!
I'm ready to pull the trigger today on the silver Bagboy on Riv's website
(or I might settle on a tiny bit less room with the royal Slimsucker). But
on the off chance that anyone has a new or very gently used royal Bagboy
that they'd be willing to sell, I'd be interested to know about
Good morning!
I'm in the market for a new or very lightly used royal blue Sackville
Bagboy. I'm ready to buy the silver one (or the royal Slimsucker) on Riv's
website today or settle for but I'm just making sure nobody's got a royal
Bagboy tucked away that they'd be willing to part with.
You know, I think I probably can. I think a Slimsucker or a Bagboy would be
more than enough room for what I carry on a heavy day (laptop, charger
block, a few books, layers and gloves I'd take off when I get to work and
maybe not wear on the ride home, etc...).
My rack is a piece of junk...I
Great input from everyone...again, thanks to all of you!
I'm not going to pursue the Sam I'm eyeballing. Gosh, I wish it would work
out...price is beyond right, seller is about the nicest person I've ever
chatted with via e-mail, bike has very little wear...but I think it's too
tall for me.
Oooh...good ideas on other bikes. I had a shot at Rambo before I bought my
Atlantis...but a Roadini seems really interesting to me, too...and it takes
up to 38mm without fenders.
Great stuff, Johnny!
On Mon, Aug 16, 2021 at 7:43 AM Johnny Alien
wrote:
> Additionally the Sam is a great country
I appreciate the feedback! The sizing alone is making me think the bike
won't work for me as well as I want. Seeing Riv's recommendation of 94 PBH
and up has got me thinking I'll just pass.
My weight issue is just really about transport. I love the way the Atlantis
is as it is built up...sturdy,
Hey everyone!
I'll keep this as short as I can. There's a Sam up for sale that I'm
interested in. The seller says it's a Waterford Sam, which I think is
pretty neat. It's orange, double top tube, and does not have the cream head
tube. I think it's neat!
So questions...
It's a 64cm frame. I
64cm Hillborne (Waterford) on eBay. I want this bike and have traded a few
messages with the owner, who seems like an incredibly nice person. From our
back-and-forth, my 93.5cm PBH would give me enough standover clearance.
Someone grab this thing!
64cm MUSA Sam on eBay
Hey Chase!
I had a creak on my Atlantis when I first got it last fall and I was super
bummed that I couldn't seem to fix it with the amount of tension (or lack
thereof) on the nut on the stem clamp thing. It was suggested I look at a
thread that Leah started a long time ago about something
Is the third bike another Platypus just set up differently? Or are you
going in a new direction? Or is it top secret and I'm not supposed to
ask?
Ben "in the dark" in Omaha
On Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 12:25:58 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
> But I’m really done this time! 3
Man...if this had been listed a year ago, I'd have driven the 12 hours to
come get it. Great bike...really wish I was still in the market!
Ben
On Mon, Jul 5, 2021 at 10:14 AM JB wrote:
> I have an 61 cm A. Homer Hilsen for sale. It has Nitto handlebars, Silver
> Brakes, Campagnolo Veloce 9
Excellent to know about the long pull levers! Thanks! Gets me kind of
thinking about building up a full drop bar cockpit for my Atlantis to see
how I like it...
On Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 8:36:18 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote:
> Ben - regarding V-brakes and drop bars, there are a couple
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