On Monday, January 1, 2024 at 11:38:19 PM UTC-6 Tony Lockhart wrote:
@Ted - Glad you'll be in town soon. Hoping you can carve out some time for
a group ride. You mentioned that your daughter has a Riv, right?
I have a Sam Hillborne in her garage. And a Space Horse (which could be for
sale if
Apologies if flashing GIF is annoying; you can tell that both bikes are
VERY similar in size. The Leo rides just as predictably as the Sam, with
minimal differences. Out of the saddle climbs are more efficient on the
Leo, and it's not as squirrely with steering as the Sam on slow rolls. The
On Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 5:21:42 PM UTC-6 Neale S. wrote:
from Glassell Park, hope to see you out there. Sounds like we need
another L.A. Riv Ride soon.
I will be in San Gabriel 2/11-2/17 and my West Coast Sam would enjoy
meeting some relatives.
Ted Durant
Milwaukee WI USA
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You
from Glassell Park, hope to see you out there. Sounds like we need
another L.A. Riv Ride soon.
On Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 3:31:44 PM UTC-5 Tony Lockhart wrote:
> [image: IMG_2762.jpeg]Bike handles like a dream. Kinda of feel like I’ve
> been riding it my entire life. It’s comfy,
Tony, that is a nice pairing of Rivs. Like yours my 2013 Sam Hillborne has
been a flawless rider since day one. I suspect your Roadini will be a touch
lighter and give you as much pleasure as your orange Sam. Happy trails!
Best,
Rich in ATL
On Friday, December 29, 2023 at 12:43:00 PM UTC-5
Congrats, Tony!
I'm just a few miles away in Glendale and have an orange Roadini from a
previous batch. Know a fellow named Dean in Eagle Rock who has one from the
new gold run, and it does look great. I'd have a hard time choosing between
that and the green as well. Both are really nice
That would have been a tough call for me, too, both colors are awesome.
Dark Gold it is! Congrats on your new Riv, looking forward to the build.
On Friday, December 29, 2023 at 9:43:00 AM UTC-8 Tony Lockhart wrote:
> [image: IMG_2735.jpeg][image: IMG_2734.jpeg]Alright—now the fun starts!
>
Last post for the intro...promise!
SAM BUILD
After purchasing parts last week, I set this bike up as a 2x8 flat bar
build with Swift Industries bags and a Wald basket. This is will be for
biking with family, getting in fitness rides, doing grocery shopping,
coffee outside vibes, and running
