[RBW] Riv selection question
Dave, Nearly everyone here give very good personal advice in my opinion but they can only deal with the potentially biased information they possess. (We all like what we have (keep) and which works for us and want to share that with others which affirms out decisions regarding bikes). I agree with the majority who advise keeping the Bombadil and the Jones. I have a 64cm Bombadil, a 24+ Jones, a 68cm Custom Riv, an XL Surly Moonlander, and a Jumbo (large) Hubbahhubbah; I am 6'6" and my weight fluctuates between 225-255. The only other big variables are financial and emotional status. At our SIZE, I find that the Bombadil works just as great as a bike path, daily run around, errand bike as my 68cm Atlantis did. I have used my Bombadil set up as a County Road bike with a lighter wheel set(Mavic Open Pro and Campy Record hubs-8 speed rear and 700x44 Soma tubular(light)casing tires. I also have a set of heavier duty Velocity DeepV 40h with Campy 8 -Speed OR Record hubs for heavy multiple day touring when my bike, self, and gear surpasses 330lbs. I so regretted parting with my Bombadil frame that I persuaded the buyer to trade me for my 68cm Atlantis. When you sell the Troll and Fargo if you have the strong desire to add a 3rd bike as a Rando/large man stripped down go fast, more power to you. Personally I would skip the Sam because I don't think it provides you anything significantly different than the Bombadil could as a go fast. Congrats on your absolutely amazing weight loss by the way; if you find yourself under 240 someday and want to reward yourself(emotionally) with a true road bike to complement the Jones and Bombadil these would be my 3 top suggestions: a Hilsen Homer, Ram, or Roadini. Personally I would give each of them the nod over a Sam because it is their designed role. If finances were a concern and you want only two bikes max, the Sam comes back into the equation but I do not sense that is the case. Sincerely, Ryan Hankinson West Michigan (616)928-4226 -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Riv selection question
I'm not one to talk someone out of a new Riv, but my guess is a Bombadil is a great daily rider. Get a Sam or Appa if you really want a "roadier" bike, but I hope that your quite rare and beautiful Bombadil continues to see daylight. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Riv selection question
I'll agree with Jay here - I think the Sam with 42s would be a great fit for your needs. That said - the Jones is so very versatile. I've got a Jones Plus with 2 wheel sets. One with huge knobbies on velocity Dually rims and another with large (2.3) slicks on carbon jobbies. And my oh my I race Vermont gravel just fine on this machine with the light slick wheel setup. Sometimes I dream of using it for randonneuring it's so darn comfy. At your size I bet such a setup would be a wonderful daily driver. One bike; two wheel sets. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Riv selection question
I am about 270 at the moment and love my Sam. I have a Joe set up as a hauler/router, but the Sam is my road bike. Lighter riders describe the Sam as heavy duty, but to me it feels perfect on the road. My advice is to run it with wide, supple tires. Jay -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Riv selection question
I appreciate everyone's help earlier this month solving the elusive n-1 equation. As mentioned I currently have a Bombadil for around town path and related usage. Not as it was designed as I have the Jones for that heavier duty riding as a mountain/ trail bike. The responses got me thinking that I was using the wrong tool for the job, as a "daily rider." This brings me to the crux of my question- what is the better Rivendell for a large person (280) as a road bike/trainer, etc? Several folks mentioned the Homer and Sam, but would they work as a daily driver that is sportier, lighter than the Bombadil? And would a bigger person crush them, which is why Grant suggested the Bombadil. Finally I presume that the heavy duty Velocity wheels would switch over should I move or add another Riv. In closing thank you for the help advice and direction. It is a good forum, and you all treat each other well which is to be commended in the din of the online world. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
