[RBW] Re: WTB - 51 Appaloosa or 51 Hillborne - or possibly 55 Cheviot

2018-11-03 Thread C Sharp
FWIW, I’m a guy with an 82 PBH (stubby legs, long torso) and I have a 55cm 2009 Sam. I believe the TT for that model year was something like 57 or 57.5 (don’t feel like looking it up). The bike definitely fits and is a joy to ride, but it does feel a bit long for me. Just saying a 55 might be

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Little Silver Clem

2018-10-28 Thread C Sharp
Lovely ride report, Leah! Thanks for sharing! I echo Doug's sentiments -- glad to know that someone like Ethan gets to enjoy such a bike! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] 300k ride report: Samuel Hillborne still rules

2018-04-12 Thread C Sharp
Lovely report Bill! You’re inspiring to get on my own Sam and do a brevet over here in New York! -- 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] Re: Homer Hilsen stolen in San Francisco

2018-04-05 Thread C Sharp
Edwin, Several things jump out at me. Nothing about this posting suggests that the seller knows about and appreciates the bike he’s selling is a Rivendell — which is what you’d expect if he had ever spent $3000 on it. Strange color in the photos at the very least, but also non-drive side

[RBW] Re: Homer Hilsen stolen in San Francisco

2018-04-05 Thread C Sharp
Looking back over Edwin’s comment, I realize that e/ correct plus the size is noted as 56cm. Apologies to the OP of the CL for my disparagement of his ad and to the OP of this post for a false alarm. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Homer Hilsen stolen in San Francisco

2018-04-05 Thread C Sharp
Hi Tom, Is this your bike? This CL ad seems fishy to me. https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/rivendell-homer-hilsen/6549937327.html Best of luck, Cameron Brooklyn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: NYC Bike Rental Recommendations.

2018-04-03 Thread C Sharp
Brad’s right of course, as I’m outed as a transplant who’s never had a 718 area code... Cameron Brooklyn -- 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] NYC Bike Rental Recommendations.

2018-04-03 Thread C Sharp
717 Cyclery! They’re a Riv dealer not too far from Prospect Park that leads multi-day bike camping tours and specializes in touring, off-road, and adventure bikes. Really great guys who do a lot to foster a cycling community. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Who rides an off-roadish Sam?

2018-02-01 Thread C Sharp
I have a green canti Sam set up with Alba’s and 38mm Paselas that I rode all throughout Golden Gate Park after I got it. It definitely felt like “underbiking” at some points, but I had trouble discerning whether that was due to my set up or to my poor trail skills :) . Either way, I had a