[RBW] Re: New Rivendell Sam Hillborne
Now that's the way to photograph a new bike! Beautiful. Thanks for taking the time to post such exquisite images. Have fun on your new Riv. A, an umarked chain stay. Sigh. On Sunday, March 24, 2013 9:44:29 PM UTC-6, Michael wrote: Just got it from Rivendell a few weeks ago. My first new Rivendell bike. I was on the fence about a drop build vs. moustache bar build. I got drops. But I want to eventually swap out the bars to 'staches just to try it. Been curious for a while now about what the moustache bar is like. That's one of the fun things about Rivbikes is that you can switch out different styles of bars. Drops, Alba's, 'staches, etc... It is a great ride and the prettiest bike I have seen in the flesh, so to speak. Not many Riv's in my neck of the woods, so rare sightings. Enjoy the first pics. I have put Longboard P45 fenders on it since. I hope to get some ride pics with it on here soon. http://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/sets/72157633085407086/ -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: New Rivendell Sam Hillborne
Rivendell bikes in general are beautfiul but your Sam stands out even among Rivendells. The blue is awesome but more important, that particular size frame with 650B wheels and your saddle/handlebar height are all proportioned just right. That's fairly rare, even among Rivendells. On Sunday, March 24, 2013 10:44:29 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote: Just got it from Rivendell a few weeks ago. My first new Rivendell bike. I was on the fence about a drop build vs. moustache bar build. I got drops. But I want to eventually swap out the bars to 'staches just to try it. Been curious for a while now about what the moustache bar is like. That's one of the fun things about Rivbikes is that you can switch out different styles of bars. Drops, Alba's, 'staches, etc... It is a great ride and the prettiest bike I have seen in the flesh, so to speak. Not many Riv's in my neck of the woods, so rare sightings. Enjoy the first pics. I have put Longboard P45 fenders on it since. I hope to get some ride pics with it on here soon. http://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/sets/72157633085407086/ -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: New Rivendell Sam Hillborne
Very nice build. A lot cleaner than mine. Hope you have a lot of fun getting it dirty in the future. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Mon, Mar 25, 2013 at 12:38 AM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.comwrote: Congratulations!!! I didn't like the Moustache bars when I first tried them. Painful for my hands. Don't like the Noodles much either... Love the Bosco bars! Perhaps you'll give them a try soon... René On Sun, Mar 24, 2013 at 10:07 PM, Mattt mattto...@gmail.com wrote: Michael, I am happy for you. Nothing better than a brand new Rivendell. We are opposites. I have mustache bars and want to eventually try drops with my Sam. It is a great ride and has satisfied my bicycle needs. As in I don't see myself needing a bike for a while unless I win the lottery. Enjoy many years of riding it. Matt -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_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 from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_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 from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: New Rivendell Sam Hillborne
Beautiful bloo build. I'm going to try Albas on mine (double top tube, however) and install cable splitters, as I have now a set of Noodles to switch out (and the Moustache on an XO-1). A couple of sets of tires, and these two bikes will give me various rides. Here's for the weather for you to go riding! On Sunday, March 24, 2013 11:44:29 PM UTC-4, Michael wrote: Just got it from Rivendell a few weeks ago. My first new Rivendell bike. I was on the fence about a drop build vs. moustache bar build. I got drops. But I want to eventually swap out the bars to 'staches just to try it. Been curious for a while now about what the moustache bar is like. That's one of the fun things about Rivbikes is that you can switch out different styles of bars. Drops, Alba's, 'staches, etc... It is a great ride and the prettiest bike I have seen in the flesh, so to speak. Not many Riv's in my neck of the woods, so rare sightings. Enjoy the first pics. I have put Longboard P45 fenders on it since. I hope to get some ride pics with it on here soon. http://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/sets/72157633085407086/ -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: New Rivendell Sam Hillborne
On Sunday, March 24, 2013 8:44:29 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote: Just got it from Rivendell a few weeks ago. My first new Rivendell bike. I was on the fence about a drop build vs. moustache bar build. I got drops. But I want to eventually swap out the bars to 'staches just to try it. Been curious for a while now about what the moustache bar is like. That's one of the fun things about Rivbikes is that you can switch out different styles of bars. Drops, Alba's, 'staches, etc... It is a great ride and the prettiest bike I have seen in the flesh, so to speak. Not many Riv's in my neck of the woods, so rare sightings. Enjoy the first pics. I have put Longboard P45 fenders on it since. I hope to get some ride pics with it on here soon. http://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/sets/72157633085407086/ Great looking!! I just got my first riv 2 weeks ago. Isn't it a great thing!! -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: New Rivendell Sam Hillborne
Looks really great, Michael. You can't go wrong with drops. I've done the Moustache and Albatross experiments, but nothing compares to the comfort and versatility of Noodles for me, even for commuting through the city or riding off-road. Bryan -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: New Rivendell Sam Hillborne
Thanks y'all. I love it. I also love the blue color. I love all the cream paint on the windows and headtube, etc. There is even a painted in window under the seat lug where noone sees it. I think it is really nice that although the Sam is their least expensive Rivendell bike, they give us such a nice paint job on it. That makes you feel like you are cared for and taken seriously as a customer. I really appreciate that from them. Especially their patient customer service. -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: New Rivendell Sam Hillborne
wow, i commend you for resisting the urge to mount racks and fenders. is this meant to be a fair-weather slimmed down bike? i can't seem to leave well enough alone and all my bikes have racks and bags all over them On Monday, March 25, 2013 6:50:57 PM UTC-4, Michael wrote: Thanks y'all. I love it. I also love the blue color. I love all the cream paint on the windows and headtube, etc. There is even a painted in window under the seat lug where noone sees it. I think it is really nice that although the Sam is their least expensive Rivendell bike, they give us such a nice paint job on it. That makes you feel like you are cared for and taken seriously as a customer. I really appreciate that from them. Especially their patient customer service. -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: New Rivendell Sam Hillborne
Minh, That is a stripped down pic. It does have SKS Longboard P45 fenders on it now (a must, in case I get caught in rain on commutes and other rides). I also use a Carradice Pendle saddle bag to carry all my stuff. It is plenty big for all my carrying needs. So no need for a rack at this time. I also use a NiteRider minewt.600 headlight, and a Spanninga fender tailight is going on the rear fender soon, hopefully. That will be about it though, I think. I don't need racks at this time since the saddle bag is more than big enough for my commuting/recreational riding needs. It is amazing how much stuff fits in the Pendle bag. I really like it alot. -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: New Rivendell Sam Hillborne
Beautiful bike. Be sure to take some pictures of it in the wild. I'm sure you're gonna enjoy it. --mike -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: New Rivendell Sam Hillborne
Michael, I am happy for you. Nothing better than a brand new Rivendell. We are opposites. I have mustache bars and want to eventually try drops with my Sam. It is a great ride and has satisfied my bicycle needs. As in I don't see myself needing a bike for a while unless I win the lottery. Enjoy many years of riding it. Matt -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: New Rivendell Sam Hillborne
Congratulations!!! I didn't like the Moustache bars when I first tried them. Painful for my hands. Don't like the Noodles much either... Love the Bosco bars! Perhaps you'll give them a try soon... René On Sun, Mar 24, 2013 at 10:07 PM, Mattt mattto...@gmail.com wrote: Michael, I am happy for you. Nothing better than a brand new Rivendell. We are opposites. I have mustache bars and want to eventually try drops with my Sam. It is a great ride and has satisfied my bicycle needs. As in I don't see myself needing a bike for a while unless I win the lottery. Enjoy many years of riding it. Matt -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_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 from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
