Riv refers to the AHH as a Country Bike. Intended for dirt fire roads as
well as smooth pavement. Lighter loads as you say. You can read Riv's
comparison of the two models on Cyclofiend at the link below: (The article
refers to Saluki, which is the same bike in smaller sizes as AHH)
These tires are no longer available. Thanks for looking, Steve
On Saturday, July 7, 2012 5:07:06 PM UTC-4, islaysteve wrote:
One pair of Nifty Swiftys (650b). These tires have 152 miles on them.
Reason for sale: I got a great deal on some Pari Motos and I don't
foresee needing the Nifty
Honestly, I don't get conversions like this. Canti posts add complication
to any conversion so that's one issue. Also, the original intent of 650b
conversions of road bikes was to add fat tire and fender versatility to an
otherwise limited 700c-equipped bike, ie a low clearance, high BB
In my case it was not so dire nor malicious. I really wanted to try Hetres
and the Atlantis was the only one ( of around 10 bikes) that would fit them.
Short of obtaining another frame, it was the choice.
I have often thought and said that if I had to live with only one bike ( oh
my!), it
Most Riv customs have a lot drop 80mm like mine a long low not built for
me, but it is the best riding bike I ever rode. Conversions with low bottom
brackets are not recommended
see… http://www.freewebs.com/650b/conversions.htm. Rivendell models are
very stoutly built, for someone at 135
Nice story Mikei was wondering what tires you have on the Hilsen,
and how do they work on those trails/pavement?
On Jul 10, 3:28 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
The weather here in Portland has been beautiful lately. Downright
exceptional over the past three days while I was at work. I
Hi Joan,
It was fun riding with you today, and I'm glad you like my AHH. I think the
Bleriot has slightly heavier tubing, more in line with the Atlantis or Sam
H, than the AHH. This might account for some of the ride differences you
described. My very happy with the AHH and look forward to
From the Rivendell website;
The Sam Hillborne is the replacement for the* Bleriot,* with some
differences. It's a cross between the Atlantis, our cantilever-braked
touring bike, and the A. Homer HIlsen, our roadish country bike. It's a
cross... means it has tubing halfway in between the two
Patrick,
In terms of sturdiness, I can vouch for the PBs by way of cutting them in
half, drilling multiple holes, then riveting together to form 4 inch wide
fenders! This is certainly not an original technique of mine but rather one
employed by several of us fat bike owners that desire the use
I would check it out on Riv's say so, as they have a not steered me wrong
yet.
On a related note, I really wish Riv would set up an Amazon link to books
they sell. That way I would be able to buy the Kindle version from the
recommender and they could still get a small commission off them, at
That is excessively cool! Please post photos of the naked chick flaps,
too (or was that MTBR post someone else's?).
On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 8:41 PM, Shifty 1upand1d...@gmail.com wrote:
Patrick,
In terms of sturdiness, I can vouch for the PBs by way of cutting them in
half, drilling multiple
I don't think it's as simple as thick vs thin tubes. When the
Hillborne first arrived, I was lucky enough to ride one over at the
RBWHQL , as well as hear what Grant had come up with in terms of
design and tube set choice. It is definitely a different selection
of tubes - as one would
+1 for Victor at Bicycle Workshop, right by Bob's Market
On Tuesday, July 10, 2012 6:11:16 PM UTC-7, grant wrote:
For a customer. He'll get a bike and wants the shop to do final bit of
reassembly. I'd like to be able to send him to a shop that can deal with,
for example, a new Hunqapillar
Dude, this is how zombie plagues are started. Still, if they were my size,
I'd be tempted to buy them.
--mike
On Wednesday, July 11, 2012 7:30:03 AM UTC-7, Shifty wrote:
According to the rivsite, I'll probably be arrested for this but have (FS)
an unopened, unused *Devold Wool Boxer size XL
On Wednesday, July 11, 2012 7:47:07 AM UTC-7, Peter Pesce wrote:
On a related note, I really wish Riv would set up an Amazon link to books
they sell.
Is there any down side to this, other than sending business to the man?
-Pete (needing instant gratification) in CT
Agreed. I love
I'm a regular reader and a rare poster, but here it goes...
I've got my 53cm Atlantis set up with 650B's and Paul Motos. After ALOT of
research it's really the only way I could figure out to do the conversion.
My reasons were more because I like the ride of larger wheels. Personally,
I think
So what's the deal with these? How are people liking them? Do they attach
firmly to the rack? Quiet? Easy to remove? I'm sorta thinking of getting
some for my Hilsen. I previously had a Sackville SaddleSack (med) but just
wasn't crazy about it. I wanted to like it and use but never really did.
Reading now,
Read Road to Valor, which got me interested in Italian topics,
so just finished The Conformist by Alberto Moravia
now reading Kaputt by Curzio Malaparte.
I suggest reading Conformist, Kaputt then Valor,
to end with a happy story.
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raising the bottom bracket a cm or so does not create much of a problem in
my opinion. The braking situation is another matter, if you can't get
good leverage with the brake set up you choose then I would not do it.
Plenty of MTB bikes have been converted with many happy conclusions. Using
a
there is another book with good route info published by Lonely Planet
Cycling USA: West Coast I've used data from both this book and the Tom
Kirkendall and Vicky Spring book.
I've only done the Northern California section, and had a great time.
~mike
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Sorry Grant, not sure how to PM. While not in SM, Topanga Creek Cycles is
the most Riv-friendly (and overall great) shop within striking distance.
They'd do a great job.
Brad
On Tuesday, July 10, 2012 6:11:16 PM UTC-7, grant wrote:
For a customer. He'll get a bike and wants the shop to do
Agree with this assessment. Have an early Hillborne and used to own an
Atlantis. The ride does seem to be similar. Closer than, say, my
Simpleone to the Atlantis.
Then again maybe my memory is all wrong as I haven't owned the Atlantis for
a few years.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Jul 11, 2012
+1 for Mike's Crater Lk/ Klamath Lk idea. I like the ocean/coast ok but for
some reason the inland route has more appeal to me. This Seattle to
Portland through the backdoor
http://janheine.wordpress.com/2010/09/29/seattle-to-portland-through-the-backdoor/route
looks
interesting. Maybe some
Hey Manny, once you've nailed down dates and a route (the coast is pretty
straightforward), email me. I might be able to meet you out there for a
night depending where you end up staying on the OR coast. Really anywhere
between Astoria and Pacific City are reachable to me from Portland. I'd
On Wednesday, July 11, 2012 1:22:44 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote:
+1 for Mike's Crater Lk/ Klamath Lk idea. I like the ocean/coast ok but
for some reason the inland route has more appeal to me. This Seattle to
Portland through the backdoor
Apologies for redundancy if you have laready seen this over on BOB.
I have thoroughly, thoroughly enjoyed this bike, but it's a tad smaller
than I would prefer. I absolutely love the color. Orange Rambouillet 58,
frame/fork/Campy NR headset (Tange top nut, as received from previous
owner),
On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 4:37 PM, pb pbridge...@aol.com wrote:
Apologies for redundancy if you have laready seen this over on BOB.
I have thoroughly, thoroughly enjoyed this bike, but it's a tad smaller than
I would prefer. I absolutely love the color. Orange Rambouillet 58,
frame/fork/Campy
I rode the gofast today after having neglected it for the Fargo and
the Riv Commuter for a few weeks: sub-18-lb with new, skinny Michelin
Pro Race 3s. Desperately trying to take it easy, I averaged a good 1
mph faster over the usual for the Commuter and 2 mph over the Fargo:
this with a quartering
On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 5:44 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Collect enough anecdotes and they become data ...
Sorry, The plural of 'anecdote' is not 'data'.
It's 'stories'.
-sv
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On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 5:49 PM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 5:44 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Collect enough anecdotes and they become data ...
Sorry, The plural of 'anecdote' is not 'data'.
It's 'stories'.
Good stories, mind you. :)
*My* anecdotes add up to *data*.
On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 3:50 PM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 5:49 PM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 5:44 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Collect enough anecdotes and they become data
On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 5:55 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
*My* anecdotes add up to *data*.
You guys have all the best anecdotes out there in the west! :)
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Gang, my Rambouillet has found its new home.
Seth -- thank you! I'll look into it.
Cheers,
Peter
On Wednesday, July 11, 2012 1:39:59 PM UTC-7, Seth Vidal wrote:
On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 4:37 PM, pb wrote:
Apologies for redundancy if you have laready seen this over on BOB.
I
On Wednesday, July 11, 2012 1:37:32 PM UTC-7, pb wrote:
Apologies for redundancy if you have laready seen this over on BOB.
I have thoroughly, thoroughly enjoyed this bike, but it's a tad smaller
than I would prefer. I absolutely love the color. Orange Rambouillet 58,
To complement our trip to Normandy last spring, I'm reading Citizens of
London, about American diplomats etc who lived in London during WWII --
strongly recommended if you'd like to know more than jingoist movies teach
us about the history of US involvement in that war. Accessible, well
Manny:
A week and a half is way too fast for Seattle to the Bay Area.
Depending on routing and whether or not you visit the San Juan
Islands, a week goes by quickly in Washington, and the Oregon coast is
most of another week. The border to the Bay Area is worthy of 5-6
days as well. This
I recently finished Joe Parkin's A Dog in a Hat. It's an
interesting corollary to Just Ride, in that it's a detailed journal
from inside pro bike racing in Europe and does not paint the picture
as especially flattering or heroic. Actually seems quite a grim
life.
Intro by Bob Roll, begins I did
Peter,
I have an ~1980 Gios race bike that I like a lot and is about as light
as steel bikes get (light frame, light parts). Love that bike.
Thanks to you, I also have a lovely 56 AHH currently sporting GB
Cypres tires on velocity budget riv wheels. Love that bike too.
Now the AHH is certainly
+1 on Topanga Creek Cycles. They're super down to earth and they have a
good shop.
On Wednesday, July 11, 2012 12:33:25 PM UTC-7, Brad Gantt wrote:
Sorry Grant, not sure how to PM. While not in SM, Topanga Creek Cycles is
the most Riv-friendly (and overall great) shop within striking
Maybe it's time to give up on him, tell him what he wants is a top of
the line Domane with carbon wheels and tubular tires, and he should stop
wasting his time looking at heavy old steel bikes.
On Wed, 2012-07-11 at 16:01 -0700, ted wrote:
If he wants to try an alternative to the weight weeny
It's not at all clear to me why he thinks a custom Rivendell Road frame
would be appreciably lighter than a production Riv. You either want a
Rivendell design or you don't.
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Wednesday, July 11, 2012 4:56:52 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote:
Maybe it's time to give
FWIW the ebay seller is a good dude with a lot of nice bikes.
I think it should be left as 700c.
Ryan
On Jul 10, 7:53 pm, Peter M uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote:
So a friend of mine (seriously, not me!) wants to know if this custom
on ebay will take a 650b/hetre conversion. I am not too
He would like that, haha! But he is a good riding buddy because he is
always up for some nice midnight rides which is the only real time that is
nice to ride around brooklyn in the summer I find. Like I said, he just
needs to see that a bike can be both practical and fast. It does get old
when
Back to the OP. To check any old steel bike for Hetre clearance you
usually run out of room behind the BB, between the chainstays. Just
glancing at the photos, my honest guess is 'no freaking way'. Maybe you
could go pari motos, but even that might need some stay squishing. Have
the seller
Every summer I see Mike's and others pictures of beautiful green forests
and wonderful rides and I think I should move to Portland... and then
winter comes and I change my mind.
and maybe I'm in the minority but I wish Grant would talk less about the
low carb diet and just ride.
~mike
I have a set of gray ones I used for a while but found I wasn't really in
love with them. For me, the concern is that since there is no zipper or
bag closure (like on the Carradice saddlebags) to close before closing
the flap, dust from dirt trails gets inside. Also, their shape is not
really
I have one with all the hardwares; in excellent cosmetic shape, willing to
sell straight up or trade with an M12 or VO Pass Hunter (integrated
decaleur preferred) rack.
Franklyn
On Tuesday, July 10, 2012 7:26:54 AM UTC-7, Darin G. wrote:
Mine is sold.
On Monday, July 9, 2012 10:58:52 PM
Franklyn,
I am willing to trade an M12 for it even-up . Please contact me at
mschw...@nmsu.edu if interested.
Thanks,
Marc
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Pretty much every time you post a trip report, Mike, I add another place to
my list. Even if it's a place I've been I feel like your pics capture
something I missed when I was there.
--Andy
On Tuesday, July 10, 2012 3:28:44 PM UTC-7, Mike wrote:
The weather here in Portland has been
Most of my camping trips are closer to 36 than 24 hours, but this was a
mid-week quickie. My going was contingent upon getting home before work on
Wednesday. I woke with the sun and was rolling 20 minutes later. It was
sort of fun to be coming home from camping when everyone else on the road
Looks like I'll be getting exactly what I need from a very accommodating group
member. Thanks for the replies, everyone!
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I've ridden by Dodge Park so many times. It looks like a nice close by
place for just this kind of trip. We gotta coordinate something for going
out to Alder Flat where Ed took us earlier this year.
--mike
On Wednesday, July 11, 2012 9:54:55 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote:
Most of my
On Tuesday, July 10, 2012 4:17:29 PM UTC-7, 3wheelin wrote:
Nice story Mikei was wondering what tires you have on the Hilsen,
and how do they work on those trails/pavement?
I'm running standard Schwalbe Marathons 700x35. I really like them for all
around riding. I wish they hadn't
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