Re: [RBW] Re: "Last run" of Sams?

I think the Sam will be back, as the Appaloosa and Clem are both niche bikes. Mr. Hillborne strikes me as the Standard Riv which all others kind of branch off. If you remember motorcycles back in the '80s, we had the Standard, which was a basic do-everything bike you just called "a motorcycle";

Re: [RBW] Re: "Last run" of Sams?

A super lightweight, thin walled, low trailed, canti'd, Rivrando machine with an integrated SILVER front rack with light mount on the USA side of the rack and integrated light wiring/carbon brush in the steerer would make me very interested. And it's something they haven't done before. And it

Re: [RBW] Re: "Last run" of Sams?

Yes! That's Joe Appaloosa. On May 27, 2015, at 10:39 PM, drew wrote: > anyone in the bay area see the protovelo frame they have in back? i visited > for the first time last weekend, saw it, and they described it as "like a > sam, but with cantis and bigger clearances. it will probably be out

[RBW] Re: "Last run" of Sams?

anyone in the bay area see the protovelo frame they have in back? i visited for the first time last weekend, saw it, and they described it as "like a sam, but with cantis and bigger clearances. it will probably be out in a couple of years". that's all the info i got, and for my personal needs,

Re: [RBW] Re: "Last run" of Sams?

As great as the Ram is, and as great as it was in the Riv lineup, it sort of lost some of its unique mission when the Silver brake and the AHH came along - the bikes evolved. Now I'm not going to say that the Ram and AHH are interchangeable, but my point is that a lot of factors go into these d

Re: [RBW] Re: Visting Portland

And it rains all the time! Yeah, this electronic communiqué comes from "a device". http://urbanadventureleague.wordpress.com/ http://societyofthreespeeds.wordpress.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/urbanadventureleaguepdx/ http://bikesspottedpdx.tumblr.com/ Un-electronic communiqués at P O Box 141

[RBW] Re: Your Boulder and Rivendell compare/contrast.

I have favorable circumstances in that I own both bikes. The Boulder All Road is my Randoneur and rides faster than my former Specialized Roubaix. It gets taken for long rides at a pace with minimal overhead. I ordered it from Mike Kone at Boulder Bicycles and put it together myself with part

Re: [RBW] Re: "Last run" of Sams?

Sleeping with the fish. Once a Riv goes away, it doesn't come back. On Wed, May 27, 2015 at 7:51 PM, Reid wrote: > > > On Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 4:00:04 PM UTC-7, Fullylugged wrote: >> >> Hmm, Here's a snippet from an RBW newsletter in 2007: >> >> "We have introduced a new model (A. Homer Hi

[RBW] Re: "Last run" of Sams?

On Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 4:00:04 PM UTC-7, Fullylugged wrote: > > Hmm, Here's a snippet from an RBW newsletter in 2007: > > "We have introduced a new model (A. Homer Hilsen) recently, and some > others are coming up, so rather than overwhelm ourselves with too many > models, we're putting

Re: [RBW] Re: Stolen SimpleOne and a question

I was thinking about this theft, and wanted to take a moment to reccomend the Abus wheel locks: http://www.abus.com/us/Recreational-Security/Bike-Safety-and-Security/Locks/Frame-Locks They're not super secure like a u-lock, but are really good for when you're just running in somewhere and want the

[RBW] Re: FS Large Sackville

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Re: [RBW] Re: Your Boulder and Rivendell compare/contrast.

On 05/27/2015 09:36 PM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: "My dream bike these days is a front loader, like the boulder, with a rack system that takes a big Handlebar bag and removable low riders for front panniers, and maybe a light rear rack for the sleeping bag. And puffy tires. https://janheine.wordpr

Re: [RBW] Re: Curious: saddle bags versus panniers?

I've used the Arkel Randonneur rack (http://www.arkel-od.com/en/arkel-randonneur-rack.html) with their Tailrider Trunk Bag, both of which work as advertised. Not sure how much weight you'd want to put in it, but I've used it to carry work clothes, less shoes, during some commutes. As someone el

Re: [RBW] Re: Your Boulder and Rivendell compare/contrast.

"My dream bike these days is a front loader, like the boulder, with a rack system that takes a big Handlebar bag and removable low riders for front panniers, and maybe a light rear rack for the sleeping bag. And puffy tires. https://janheine.wordpress.com/2014/05/13/setting-our-own-trends/

[RBW] Re: FS Large Sackville

What color? On Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 4:29:01 PM UTC-7, Carla Waugh wrote: > > Sackville still available 200. Thanks -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Your Boulder and Rivendell compare/contrast.

It's all the above, in balance with the rider's strength, flexibility, baggage, and the road/trail! The original response by Matthew J rings true. I ride a green Quickbeam, and an early 1970's Gitane. The Rivendell has strong English roots, and the Gitane is, well, French, but is a road bike that h

[RBW] Re: Your Boulder and Rivendell compare/contrast.

I am sure it is both and more but frame matters a lot. -- 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 pos

[RBW] Re: Visting Portland

Don't go. Portland is horrible. People there are horrible. Food Horrible. Bike shops/beer bars/vintage mtbing museums are horrible. Don't go. Horrible. On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 9:14:47 AM UTC-7, Kurt Manley wrote: > > My girlfriend and I are taking a road trip up to Portland in a couple

Re: [RBW] Re: Bullmoose bars and width, who cut theirs?

I have a set of bullmoose bars as the alternative cockpit for my Bombadil. I haven't used that cockpit in a long time, but when I did, I did a multi-layer bar-tape thing and moved the controls pretty far in to where I felt right. I did NOT chop off the ends, but I could have removed 1.5 inche

[RBW] Re: Clem-like Father's Day Build

I love the build -- what a great knock-about bike! (You're a good son, too!) It also looks like it might be the love child of these two bikes of mine: https://www.flickr.com/photos/30490050@N04/16754922661/in/dateposted/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/30490050@N04/17127067545/in/dateposted/ Bob

[RBW] Re: FS: SaddleSack, Large, Olive

Last price drop, to $160 w/ shipping CONUS. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 12:10:07 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > For sale is a large Olive Saddle Sack. $200 w/ shipping CONUS via PayPal > to this email. Condition is well loved and in perfect working order. All > leath

[RBW] Re: Your Boulder and Rivendell compare/contrast.

Are you sure it's the frame and not the wheels & tires? True frames have different ride characteristics but so do wheels & tires. Michael On Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 3:43:51 PM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote: > > So, what are the similarities/diffs between your Boulders and Rivbikes? > > Is there a c

[RBW] FS Large Sackville

Sackville still available 200. Thanks -- 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 this group, s

Re: [RBW] Curious: saddle bags versus panniers?

I was using the right size of inserts, but my Ortlieb bags are veterans of a trip from Washington to Maine, and another one from Tecate to the Canadian border, as well as numerous other trips. They're experienced. And of the eight inserts that I initially had, four are left. They fall out. On Tue,

[RBW] Re: "Last run" of Sams?

Hmm, Here's a snippet from an RBW newsletter in 2007: "We have introduced a new model (A. Homer Hilsen) recently, and some others are coming up, so rather than overwhelm ourselves with too many models, we're putting the Rambouillet to sleep for a while. The alarm clock is set for "sometime in l

[RBW] Re: Oregon Outback

Congrats on the successful rides! Must have bee a lot of fun. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Your Boulder and Rivendell compare/contrast.

I am well aware of the Herse brand. (No longer Kone's btw.). That being said a Herse will not ride inherently more plush than a Boulder so I was wondering if there was another brand he is involved in. Right now all I know of is Boulder. I might be misunderstanding the use of the word "plush" tho

[RBW] Re: Visting Portland

So much good advice Thanks everyone who's chimed in! Some great stuff here. Grateful to have this list as a resource. Keep em coming! On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 9:14:47 AM UTC-7, Kurt Manley wrote: > > My girlfriend and I are taking a road trip up to Portland in a couple > weeks and bringi

Re: [RBW] Re: Your Boulder and Rivendell compare/contrast.

​ On Wed, May 27, 2015 at 2:57 PM, Matthew J wrote: > > That is indeed another Mike Kone brand. > > Indeed squared! > Well, technically Compass's brand now , which Mike Kone licenses for his bikes. Not that it really

Re: [RBW] Re: Your Boulder and Rivendell compare/contrast.

Weigle is pretty pricey but I have become pretty adept at justifying bike purchases. Anything Peter makes is worth the price. My understanding is his wait list is very long, however. I suspect most people who get Weigles are buying their second or third (or even more) customs. Johnny Coast in

Re: [RBW] Re: Your Boulder and Rivendell compare/contrast.

> That is indeed another Mike Kone brand. Indeed squared! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Your Boulder and Rivendell compare/contrast.

I'm planning on replacing the Hilsen after PBP with a dedicated rando bike. I'm thinking I'd like a lighter tubed, livelier bike for brevets. I've considered both Boulder and Herse, but since I'm in CT I'm going to go talk to Peter Weigle, and hopefully ride one of his 650B, low trail bikes, sin

Re: [RBW] Curious: saddle bags versus panniers?

First let me say that I use both panniers and saddlebags. Indeed I'm currently using the original Large Saddlesack with #2 as my serial number. I also have racks on my bikes so that large sack is supported (okay, I do have a couple of bikes without rear racks but one is in Hilo and I'm not there of

Re: [RBW] Re: Your Boulder and Rivendell compare/contrast.

On 05/27/2015 04:29 PM, Clayton.sf wrote: What is the other brand mike has? Are you referring to Herse? That is indeed another Mike Kone brand. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

[RBW] Re: Your Boulder and Rivendell compare/contrast.

What is the other brand mike has? Are you referring to Herse? On Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 1:20:10 PM UTC-7, Matthew J wrote: > > Boulder are low trail, light tube bikes meant to transport rider and > modest front loads at max speed comfortably on long primarily open paved > and gravel

Re: [RBW] Re: Curious: saddle bags versus panniers?

I was a panniers guy for years. I hesitated for a long time before buying a Saddlesack because I was afraid of the convenience issue, and I didn't want to leave an expensive bag on the bike when commuting. In reality, it takes me about an extra 5 seconds to attach/detach my large Saddlesack than

[RBW] Re: Your Boulder and Rivendell compare/contrast.

Boulder are low trail, light tube bikes meant to transport rider and modest front loads at max speed comfortably on long primarily open paved and gravel road rides. Rivs are mid trail indestructible tube (excepting Roadeo) meant to carry max weight in the back,some weight in front at reasonable

[RBW] Re: "Last run" of Sams?

Um I think you have just described the Rodeo On Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 12:49:44 PM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote: > > I'd like to see a super lightweight tubing Rivendell road bike made for > upright, or low bars set up. Why pedal around anymore bulk than necessary, > and they already have plenty-o

[RBW] Re: "Last run" of Sams?

One of my bikes is a lovely custom Franklin "sport/touring" frame from 1999 , made with Reynolds 531 ST(super tourist) , which is slightly heavier than the C , competition . I had it made intending it as a road bike and used it like that for many years . A few years ago I changed the setup

[RBW] WTB: nitto 32f or mark's rack or m18

ideally, looking for a nitto 32f mini front rack. if not that, then a mark's rack, and then lastly, an m18 would suffice. if interested, i have a Carradice camper longflap i'd trade. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

Re: [RBW] Re: Bullmoose bars and width, who cut theirs?

I am a huge fan of ESI grips. I hate ergo grips as they lock in my hands (as you say) and prevent me from rotating them around the bar. On Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 12:41:50 PM UTC-7, DS wrote: > > Thanks! My hand position is pretty locked in with the Ervin grips, maybe > I'll move to bar wrap

[RBW] Re: "Last run" of Sams?

I'd like to see a super lightweight tubing Rivendell road bike made for upright, or low bars set up. Why pedal around anymore bulk than necessary, and they already have plenty-o-beefy frames on the roster for touring/heavy loading as is. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] FS Large Sackville/Nitto R14

The large Sackville Saddlesack is in excellent condition and used very little. The rack has been attached with little use. Sackville Saddlesack is 200 if shipped within a couple of states around Oklahoma. If further add 10.00 for shipping. Nitto R14 rack is 100.00 and same with shipping. Thanks

Re: [RBW] Re: Curious: saddle bags versus panniers?

So *cute!* Does my little eye spy a Teddy Bear? Seriously and non-sexistically: a very nice bike. Is that a Midge? One complaint: man, those pumps just don't look as good on frames as your traditional Silca/Zefal/PB/Blackburns, and from my own experience with them, they don't work any better than

Re: [RBW] Re: Oregon Outback

Atlantis is found, and en route from Vancouver to Winnipeg. So that's good news. Now I've just got to wait and see if it arrives unscathed. On Wed, May 27, 2015 at 12:44 PM, Ryan Fleming wrote: > Oh, dearI sure hope your Atlantis comes back unscathed. Looking > forward to hearing about your

[RBW] Your Boulder and Rivendell compare/contrast.

So, what are the similarities/diffs between your Boulders and Rivbikes? Is there a characteristic ride quality of each that stands out? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Bullmoose bars and width, who cut theirs?

Thanks! My hand position is pretty locked in with the Ervin grips, maybe I'll move to bar wrap for a while which gives me area to play with and see how I like it. > On May 27, 2015, at 9:32 AM, Clayton.sf wrote: > > Don't cut them. ;-). By today's MTB standards the bars are already narrow. >

Re: [RBW] Re: Curious: saddle bags versus panniers?

Segwaying from this thread: has anyone used a seatpost clamp-on rack? My '03 Curt grocery carrier is spending a month at Chauncey's nursing home, and I am left with the Fargo (Pica and a clamp on rack rated for 10 kg) and Reg or Beryl or Campari musettes (by Velo Retro, highly recommended). I've n

Re: [RBW] Curious: saddle bags versus panniers?

On Wed, May 27, 2015 at 11:53 AM, Montclair BobbyB < montclairbob...@gmail.com> wrote: > Anne: First of all you're my HERO!!! Please make sure you post photos of > your epic ride (as often as possible :). > Yes, please! > > I am a fan of all bike bags... I have saddlebags, panniers, rack, > ha

[RBW] Re: Threaded Headset Recommendation

Darin - don't get too discouraged with the IRD by the difficult installation I described. Other posters have recorded no problems with their. Could just be something stubborn about the head tube on my frame (although the Shimano 105 that was in there to begin with was removed with relative ea

[RBW] Re: Stolen SimpleOne and a question

In case you missed it, here is Clayton's 62 cm QB frame for sale. https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/D1CYvFT0Wmk With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: Stolen SimpleOne and a question

Bummer to hear about the stolen bike. Probably too small for you (58cm the largest) but Handsome has a very reasonably priced frameset: https://handsomecycles.com/products/fredward-green-beret-frameset?variant=1272300353 David Chicago On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 10:54:45 AM UTC-5, donavanm wrote

[RBW] Re: Threaded Headset Recommendation

I don't do any of the harsh riding you've described. My best guess is that they come out of adjustment quickly and once there is play in there they quickly deteriorate. I make an effort to check them frequently and try to keep them adjusted but my preference is obviously for a headset that sta

RE: [RBW] Re: Clem-like Father's Day Build

Perfect!!! -- 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 this group, send email to rbw-owners-b

Re: [RBW] Re: Bullmoose bars and width, who cut theirs?

I'd sooner neuter a moose than trim a perfect set of Nitto Bullmoose bars... Although admittedly I have been guilty in the past of component mutilations too hideous to reveal to this forum... But I have atoned and reformed. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Visting Portland

If you are up to heading west a bit, I highly recommend the Banks-Vernonia trail. Full round trip is 42 miles; railroad grade climb out of Banks for 11 miles, then down (except for Tophill; short, totally doable) to Vernonia, where you should stop and eat at the Black Bear Coffee Company/Black

Re: [RBW] Curious: saddle bags versus panniers?

Anne: First of all you're my HERO!!! Please make sure you post photos of your epic ride (as often as possible :). I am a fan of all bike bags... I have saddlebags, panniers, rack, handlebar and frame bags... NO SUCH THING as a bad bike bag, in my opinion. That said, I generally prefer a saddl

[RBW] Re: Visting Portland

On Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 8:58:18 AM UTC-7, Andrew Drummond wrote: > > Sounds like you'll be here for Pedalpalooza - lots of fun rides are > scheduled. Aside from that, I'd recommend Leif Erickson Rd. in Forest Park > (steep climb up paved then dirt roads from St. Helens/Hwy. 30 up to the

[RBW] Re: Oregon Outback

Oh, dearI sure hope your Atlantis comes back unscathed. Looking forward to hearing about your adventures On Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 11:51:39 AM UTC-5, Mark Reimer wrote: > > That was me! Yes, I did it on the Atlantis. It was excellent. I snapped my > derailleur in half at the bottom of the

[RBW] Re: Curious: saddle bags versus panniers?

I've got a Barley saddlebag on my Sweetpea. (It used to live on the Riv, until the purpose-built Sweetpea entered the scene). It works for brevets. It even works for a one-way ride to Eugene (200k), in nice weather; I can carry a set of off-bike clothes to wear the next day on the train trip

[RBW] Re: Oregon Outback

"Also, my Atlantis never arrived on the plane with me coming home... I'm hoping to find out where it is today." Lost over-sized luggage usually shows up at 4 AM a couple of days after you get home. Don't turn your phone off. My Atlantis has gone missing this way a couple of times. Despite al

[RBW] Re: "Last run" of Sams?

The blug says "last batch for a while", then goes on to say they need to make room for the Clems. So they don't plan to retire Sam but my guess is that if you want one in the immediate future now's the time to jump on it. Sam & Clem are relatively affordable compared to an Atlantis or

[RBW] Re: Oregon Outback

That was me! Yes, I did it on the Atlantis. It was excellent. I snapped my derailleur in half at the bottom of the descent out after Prineville, single speeded it 70km until a nice fellow sold me the derailleur off his bike after calling it a day. I was looking for other Riv's, didn't see any!

[RBW] Re: Threaded Headset Recommendation

+1 for the IRD roller drive headset sold by Rivendell. On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 12:33:11 PM UTC-4, George Schick wrote: > > This might be a good time for a testimonial for the IRD needle bearing > headset Riv sells. The Shimano headset on my Rambouillet indexed about 4 > years ago so I

[RBW] FS: Quickbeam, Noodles

Hi All, Cross-post from i-bob but I don't think we have 100% overlap. Quickbeam frame, fork with Chris king silver headset. Some scratches. No dents. Silver. 62cm center to top. Fits me well at 6 feet tall. Fender eyelets drilled out for cleaner eyebolt mounting of alum fenders. If you use sks

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks B.17 select

Sold On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 10:01:13 AM UTC-7, David Banzer wrote: > > I'll buy this saddle. Please contact me at daba...@gmail.com . > Apologies to list. I can't reply off list right now. > David -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Bullmoose bars and width, who cut theirs?

Don't cut them. ;-). By today's MTB standards the bars are already narrow. Move break levers inward so you can just reach them with your index finger from the end of the grip and tape up the rest. I use the full length of my bars. The width is great for descending (and climbing) but make sure

[RBW] Re: Threaded Headset Recommendation

Clayton, It sounds like you have a "Grip Nut" headset which does not allow for spacers. A "Grip Nut - to - 2 Nut" conversion kit from Chris King should allow you to use spacers between the locknuts. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

RE: [RBW] Re: Clem-like Father's Day Build

Beautiful! But I want to see a last pic of the warhorse it’s replacing… From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2015 10:24 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Clem-like Father's Day Build "the high handle

[RBW] Re: Visting Portland

Sounds like you'll be here for Pedalpalooza - lots of fun rides are scheduled. Aside from that, I'd recommend Leif Erickson Rd. in Forest Park (steep climb up paved then dirt roads from St. Helens/Hwy. 30 up to the trail, then 9-10 miles back to town through the woods) and Apex on Division (I t

Re: [RBW] Re: Threaded Headset Recommendation

I just installed an older Specialized (ISO) headset in a frame that apparently called for a JIS headset. I naturally assumed my 1-inch headset would fit my 1-inch head tube (right?)...and would have blindly attempted the install had I not caught wind of the subtle difference from a forum post. I

[RBW] Re: Threaded Headset Recommendation

> I've been using a Velo Orange sealed one inch threaded headset for over a > decade and it has had zero issues. If it fails, I'll buy another. Warning: > The Chris King headset I bought, won't work with headset spacers between > the tension nut and 'cap' nut. I found it wouldn't work with my

[RBW] Re: Curious: saddle bags versus panniers?

I mostly just use a transverse saddlebag. I have three bikes and four saddlebags so swapping around is easy. Saddlebags keep everything simple and require me to think about how much I really need to take on my bike. Most of the time a Nelson LF lives on my city bike. https://www.flickr.com/phot

[RBW] Re: Curious: saddle bags versus panniers?

How about both? On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 9:44:50 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > I know many of y'all swear by big saddlebags, supported or not. I've used > many if not most of the various large (Nelson upward) saddlebags made over > the last 20 years, and though I really like them (I lov

[RBW] Re: sf-la coast tour thoughts and preparation

I have used the Big Agnes system and I am not a huge fan. I LOVE the sleeping bag (I forget the model name, but it's a 40 degree rated down bag - perfect for all but wintertime bike touring.) It's the pad I couldn't stand... I use the bag but ditched the pad, opting for my trusty 3/4 length

Re: [RBW] Re: Threaded Headset Recommendation

The original Shimano 105 loose-ball headset in my '97 Riv Road Standard got loose last year, and then became "indexed" after I re-tightened it. I replaced it with the VO Grand Cru 1" threaded headset, and I'm happy with its looks, price, and function. Unrelated to headsets: I'm also very happy wi

[RBW] Re: Curious: saddle bags versus panniers?

no bike is prettier than a rando setup with fenders and no rear rack. But nothing is more practical for utility errands than a rack with panniers. On Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 5:06:57 AM UTC-5, Will wrote: > > Like most here, I like the look of saddlebags. There are two "con" issues > for me

[RBW] Re: "Last run" of Sams?

"last ones" ? I think not ! For example , the 64cm. Sams are built by Waterford to order . Yes, they cost more , $2k I believe but so what . If these can be made in a 64 to order, then I see no reason why if at any time any size can also be made by them for the same price if someone rea

[RBW] Re: Curious: saddle bags versus panniers?

Like most here, I like the look of saddlebags. There are two "con" issues for me with them: 1) weight is high on the frame. 2) they are really inconvenient to attach/detach 3) I'm not gonna leave a $200 bag on a bike. Panniers are simply easier. 1) They attach/detach in seconds. 2) They ha

[RBW] Re: Curious: saddle bags versus panniers?

I love the look and the idea of saddlebags, and I've owned a half dozen or so over the past 20 years. I honestly think that my affection goes back to the notion of have a transverse bag behind a horse's saddle, seen on old western TV shows of my youth. Doesn't matter--I like the idea. That be