[RBW] Re: Fenderless Sam: Snoqualmie or Barlow Pass?

That is odd! I wonder, too, if they swapped the weights accidently. Regardless, we're talking 0.1lbs difference per tire...a small bag of peanuts :) On Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 4:01:52 PM UTC-5, David B wrote: > > ...Weirdly the current run of Snoqualmie Pass tires are lighter than the

[RBW] Re: Fenderless Sam: Snoqualmie or Barlow Pass?

LOL -- I know the feeling -- I feel the same way about [My Fingers + iPhone] ... sometimes I wanna throw the dang thing in the woods :) My Sam has the Tektro R559 sidepulls. On Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 7:34:31 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Darn iPhone autocorrect. Not ‘Case pass’. C

[RBW] Re: Fenderless Sam: Snoqualmie or Barlow Pass?

Carla, thanks - I should probably know what you mean by ‘stickers’ - could you elaborate? Do you mean thorns, etc? -- 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 e

[RBW] Fenderless Sam: Snoqualmie or Barlow Pass?

Disregarding fenders (don't need), off-roading (have an Ogre for that), and weight (don't expect it to make a diff) -- I'm looking at trying either Snoqualmie or Barlow Pass tires on my Sam. Rims are Alex DM18 (18.4). I generally carry only myself (190lbs), 1 or 2 water bottles, normal assort

[RBW] Re: My low-trail Atlantis is coming up for sale...

This is more like a museum piece than a mere 'bike'! Wow. -- 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

[RBW] Sam in Autumn Colors

Cleaning out some pics and found these I took a month or so ago of my orange Sam amid the leaves of Fall. https://photos.app.goo.gl/9kfJxuf3sXyDyBoA3 I had just finished a neighborhood ride, and after dismounting, was struck by how well the colors the bike and its Acorn Tall Rando & Roll bags,

[RBW] Re: My gift to the bunch

Very thoughtful -- thank you Marty! It reminds me to appreciate the extra bits of thought that goes into every one of these bikes ... that we might otherwise take for granted. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsub

[RBW] Re: Frank Jones, latest Knothole post

Maybe they'll do another run. I wonder how many to make it worthwhile? On Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 3:06:28 PM UTC-5, Clayton.sf wrote: > > Sucks. Had it in the cart and once I hit submit after entering payment it > said inventory issues. > > Oh well. > > Clayton Scott > SF, CA > >

[RBW] Re: Torque

Doug, you should have gotten a booklet from Riv with basic maintenance, etc.. In the copy I got with my Sam (and my wife's for that matter), there was a recommended torque chart for the most common fasteners used on the bike. On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 9:34:40 PM UTC-5, Doug H. wrote: >

[RBW] WTB: 62 Quickbeam or SimpleOne

Uh, for some reason it didn't occur to me to ask if anyone here has a 62 Quickbeam (preference) or SimpleOne they'd like to sell. Frame+fork, or complete. Please let me know offline - thanks. Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: Frank Jones Sr details

What size? 62 by chance?! On Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 6:17:34 PM UTC-5, Christopher Murray wrote: > > I STILL have a brand new Hunqa-green Quickbeam frame and fork that's never > been built. We've got to be approaching 10 years nowEvery winter I say > THIS winter I will build it up. Th

Re: [RBW] Re: Frank Jones Sr details

GAs/s1600/sam_vaya_blkMtn.JPG> On Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 5:52:42 PM UTC-5, Eric Daume wrote: > > Just FYI, at a 91cm PBH, I ride a 62cm BMC Monstercross. You might think > about upsizing a bit. > > Eric > > On Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 4:23 PM, tc > > wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Frank Jones Sr details

Yeah John G, I'm pretty sure I'm in the same boat with a 90.5 PBH :( The Black Mountain Monster Cross (58cm, $650ish) and the All-City Nature Boy (55, $600ish) are looking better and better, thanks to reviews on this site and many others. Even a Vaya (57cm, $799ish) plus the ENO Eccentric is o

Re: [RBW] Re: Fixed Flywheel for the Brain

With all the skidding, I wonder how much rubber is being burned off thus inviting flats far sooner than one would like/expect. I'd think at least 1 brake would be prudent if it were me! Check out the fixie rider and the skidding he does in this video. Dude is flying ... I fear he's not long

[RBW] Re: Frank Jones Sr details

Don't bother calling Riv ... I talked to Harry today -- he had no additional details except the frame will be $1500 including frame, fork, headset, seat post. They're "too busy" to get the geometry numbers...those will supposedly be available on the site Monday or Tuesday. On Saturday, Decem

[RBW] Re: Care to share experiences converting to SS using White Industries ENO Eccentric?

Gotcha - thanks. I have an Ogre (the Surly kind) for heavy duty stuff...so my SS will be for knocking around, Greenway rides, etc. Will certainly take a look at the Phil SS hub offerings. On Friday, December 15, 2017 at 9:23:07 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Not experience, but the things

[RBW] Care to share experiences converting to SS using White Industries ENO Eccentric?

62cm Quickbeams and SimpleOnes are rarer than unicorns, so looking at options, like going the Eccentric ENO route with a Roadini, or a(nother) Sam. Has anyone had good/bad experiences with the ENO Eccentric? For those not familiar, see article in Reader #38, Summer 2006: https://gallery.mailchi

[RBW] Re: "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

Hmm ... was the actual production Quickbeam & SimpleOne recommended sizing different from what that reader article posted? I was not able to find any other PBH- or saddle height-based QB sizing info. On Friday, December 15, 2017 at 6:03:25 PM UTC-5, iamkeith wrote: > > Thanks for posting. It's

[RBW] Re: "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

I finally found the original Reader that referenced recommended Quickbeam sizes: http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/rr27_pg45.jpg It will be interesting to see how Frank Jones Sr sizing compares. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Roadinis could be arriving any day now?

Regarding Roadini vs Sam, for those who've ridden both, what's the main diff? Roadini frame is ~$400 less than Sam, so that's obvious. But geo-wise the 57 Roadini seems abt same as 58 Sam, the Roadini being a little less slack, but not much. Sam I'm guessing is a little heavier, better suite

[RBW] Re: Lessons in Singlespeeding

Great observations. 2 years ago my son and I visited the U.S. National Whitewater Center. In addition to natural and man-made whitewater, they have ropes courses and some very nice mountain bike trails. We hadn't expected to bike, so didn't bring ours -- but they rent Giant mountain bikes co

[RBW] PSA: 62cm RIVENDELL RAMBOUILLET

I don't know the owner ... just noticed on CR: https://asheville.craigslist.org/bik/d/62cm-rivendell-rambouillet/6402560221.html Tom -- 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 f

Re: [RBW] Re: "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

Thanks Jim - cool decal, but yes quite a tease. I had corresponded with Will about this bike a while back and have asked for more pics. At that time he said bikes would be ready end of December. I can't remember where the Dec 6 date was referenced. -- You received this message because you a

[RBW] Re: "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

Is there a poll function available on this group or do we have to make and insert our own? On Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 8:00:13 PM UTC-5, tc wrote: > > ...says Will in the November 9th (today) Blug post. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gr

Re: [RBW] Re: "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

No - I've seen no details. Just to get the conversation going I made a huge assumption that cost would be that of the blue lug single. That may be wildly off. On Monday, November 13, 2017 at 6:13:56 PM UTC-5, Clayton.sf wrote: > > Are we sure that the single speed is the blue lug single speed?

[RBW] Re: "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

nday, November 13, 2017 at 11:41:25 AM UTC-8, tc wrote: >> >> Singlespeeders, is your single worth $2,000 to you? >> >> Assuming whatever the 'classic single' is to be, the frame with headset >> and seatpost are included. Toying around with what a parts l

[RBW] Re: "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

Singlespeeders, is your single worth $2,000 to you? Assuming whatever the 'classic single' is to be, the frame with headset and seatpost are included. Toying around with what a parts list would be, and cost, assuming buying all new. Here's what I came up with doing a very quick survey of pret

[RBW] Re: "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

can take > advantage of the long adjustment slots to use different gear combinations > without having to re-adjust your rear brake shoes every time you move the > wheel. That's a *big* advantage! On Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 8:00:13 PM UTC-5, tc wrote: > > ...says Will in t

[RBW] "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

...says Will in the November 9th (today) Blug post. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Cheviot and Canti-Sam presale

John, my PBH is 90.5 and I ride a 58 Sam with 46cm noodles and the 80mm Tallux stem. I have Schwalbe 35mm Marathons on it. Just a wonderful bike all around. Having a canti version would solve the issue I have with trying to install decent metal fenders ... just not enough room for anything b

Re: [RBW] Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

Sigh for us’uns on the taller side. The Frank sounds very nice... -- 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.c

[RBW] Re: Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

> > Thanks for all the thoughts and comments. Regarding Surlys in general, > yes they seem to be made for long torsos. My Ogre has an uncut steerer and > all the spacers my LBS had...and with a Jones bar, it's a dream. > With my 90(.5) PBH, that 60cm QB on eBay is a tad small. Will confirmed

[RBW] Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

I'm getting the single speed itch. Quickbeam's (62ish) are so hard to find. Looking at some awfully nice custom Steamroller builds (e.g., Blue Lug). Would be interested in hearing any comparisons from those who've ridden both. Thanks! Tom -- You received this message because you are subsc

[RBW] Re: Fender Brands (Besides SKS) That Work On A Sam

Thanks to everyone for your helpful replies. I will check out the fenders you mentioned! Regarding the tip about screwing the nut on before hacksawing a bolt to length ... well, dangit ... such a great idea! Tom On Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 5:43:22 PM UTC-4, tc wrote: > > Hey ev

[RBW] Re: Fender Brands (Besides SKS) That Work On A Sam

Meant to add my tire specs: Schwalbe Marathon 700x35 -- 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

[RBW] Fender Brands (Besides SKS) That Work On A Sam

Hey everyone, I'm interested to know what brands of fenders (besides SKS) you've successfully installed on a 700c Sam with Tektro R559 long reach brakes & Alex DM18 rims that come with the 'Complete' build. I just spent the better part of today trying to install some 700c X 50 Berthoud stainles

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne vs A. Homer Hilsen

mazing to see how an AHH would fit me so much better, and make me grin so much more, so as to justify the significant price difference. We hope to visit RBW in the Fall, and you can bet I'll try to ride an AHH to compare and see what all the fuss is about :) tc -- You received thi

[RBW] Movie "Brevet" on Vimeo

Has anyone listed the Rivendells and their riders that have participated in a PBP? Wonder if ever a production (non-custom) Rivendell was ridden... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rec

[RBW] Movie "Brevet" on Vimeo

Some likely already know of the movie "Brevet " on Vimeo, about randonneuring, specifically the Paris - Brest - Paris (PBP) cycling marathon done every 4 years. Heck, some of you have probably done it. English or French subtitle versions available. My longe

[RBW] Re: 1.5 x N+1

Flat island, or hilly? Sounds like an opportunity to explore a fat bike for sandy exploring to me. Jamis makes a cruiser called the Taxi that has the right idea ... rust-proof chain, aluminum frame, everything sealed up ... and it comes in a large. It's not that attractive though, and its s

Re: [RBW] Last Blue 62 Sam Hillborne Frame

Ok you guys confirmed I need to stick to the 58. Much appreciated! -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Last Blue 62 Sam Hillborne Frame

Thanks! Interesting ... it's almost the same as the 60. -- 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 p

[RBW] Re: Last Blue 62 Sam Hillborne Frame

Thanks, guys. Measured my 58 Sam stand over, mid-way across the length of the top tube, at 33-5/8" (854mm). An older riv geo chart lists the 60 Sam at 876, and the 64 at 915. So I'm guessing your 62 is somewhere between 893 -- 898mm (35" ~ 35-3/8") ? -- You received this message because yo

[RBW] Re: Last Blue 62 Sam Hillborne Frame

2 PM UTC-4, tc wrote: > > Jay or Austin, > When convenient, would you be willing to post the standover height of your > 62 Sam, just in front of the saddle nose, plus the tire size you're > running? I'm 6-1 with a 90.7 PBH. You are taller by a long shot, but I > think

[RBW] Re: Last Blue 62 Sam Hillborne Frame

<https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4DkH7XVPqOY/WWgmPZ6HJYI/A5A/y3IIUxnJVpI3yHghCfU3ZM2t0runyFqxQCLcBGAs/s1600/58_Sam_standover_headtube.jpg> On Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 10:01:10 PM UTC-4, tc wrote: > > Thanks Jay. For those interested in 58 Sam stand over, I took 2 pi

[RBW] Re: Last Blue 62 Sam Hillborne Frame

Thanks Jay. For those interested in 58 Sam stand over, I took 2 pic's of my 58 Sam's top tube ... just in front of the seat (33" / 838), and up at the head tube intersection (35" / 889). I have Kwick Tendril 38 tires.

[RBW] Re: Last Blue 62 Sam Hillborne Frame

Jay or Austin, When convenient, would you be willing to post the standover height of your 62 Sam, just in front of the saddle nose, plus the tire size you're running? I'm 6-1 with a 90.7 PBH. You are taller by a long shot, but I think I might have long enough legs to make it work. I used to h

[RBW] No More Blue Sams ... But Some Oranges left

FYI - I talked to Rich yesterday, and he told me they have no more blue Sams (I guess despite what Riv's website says). Orange frames are in stock though, as well as completes (both drop and choco). Rich said there may be some Sage and/or Black Sams in stock in the Nov/Dec timeframe. Nothing

[RBW] Re: Platform Pedal Recommendation for Sam

I have Shimano Saints on my Sam. Also ran them on my Vaya, and currently have some on my old MTB. They're 4"X4", are nice and flat, light-ish, and have the small screws for grip...just enough. They are a little over $50, but in my opinion very worth it. I had the same issue with foot sorenes

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam 58cm with and without double top tube

Alex, Patrick, Thanks for your input. I can see both arguments. As for how much a frame flexes, I guess what seems good to some riders might not be appreciated by another rider, as always. For example, take the Karate Monkey and the Ogre; they have the same frame geometry, but the Ogre is sti

[RBW] Re: Sam 58cm with and without double top tube

Thanks, Drew. It just seemed odd to me that, of all bike companies, parts just don't disappear without good reason. Your experience indicates there may have been no need for the extra tube in the first place. On Friday, June 2, 2017 at 2:45:45 PM UTC-4, drew wrote: > > i have ridden a 56 with

[RBW] Re: Atlantis vs Appaloosa

Interesting, Bob. Does anyone else here have both a Cheviot and a Joe? I would be interested in others' comparisons - thanks! On Friday, May 26, 2017 at 7:29:40 PM UTC-4, Bob Lovejoy wrote: > > It has not seemed to be worth mentioning in a separate post but it may be > worth noting here... > >

[RBW] Re: 60cm Cheviot Owner Questions: Which Hitch-mounted Bike Racks Work & Largest Tire Width With Fenders

Michael, thanks for the informative pic's and your experience with the 1up. Others here seem to agree. We love ours ... didn't know if the 60 Chev would fit but now know it will. We'll be purchasing the add-on for our 1up single. On Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 1:01:03 PM UTC-4, Michael Hechme

[RBW] Re: Atlantis vs Appaloosa

Yes, I remember that one, too. Just goes to show that one bike per person hardly ever works when "want" trumps "need"! Also, what fits and makes GP happy re: a given bike should in no way govern what anyone else thinks or feels. We're all different ... it's all good! On Friday, May 26, 2017

[RBW] Re: 60cm Cheviot Owner Questions: Which Hitch-mounted Bike Racks Work & Largest Tire Width With Fenders

I see that Riv only sells Paul Racers in pairs, for $310. On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 9:06:30 AM UTC-4, Howard Hatten wrote: > > ... After buying a replacement I went to a Paul racer brake on the front > and that gave me the clearance I needed. > In the closed position I could have made the te

[RBW] Re: 60cm Cheviot Owner Questions: Which Hitch-mounted Bike Racks Work & Largest Tire Width With Fenders

The 60cm Cheviot has a 48" (122cm) wheelbase, as confirmed by Vince at Rivendell today. Right on, LeahFoy, thank you! -- 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: 60cm Cheviot Owner Questions: Which Hitch-mounted Bike Racks Work & Largest Tire Width With Fenders

Thank you all very much for the suggestions and info regarding racks and fenders! I'll call Riv tomorrow to verify the wheelbase. -- 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

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