[RBW] Sam Hillborne vs A. Homer Hilsen

Pertaining to Patrick's comment, "it's available now", there's an 8-month wait on AHH right now because of a tubing supply issue. I vote Sam. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Sam Hillborne vs A. Homer Hilsen

Is Rivendell even taking AHH orders now? I seem to recall an email saying they were putting a pause on the Waterford bikes until the wait times were under comtrol. I'd get the Sam for the riding you describe. It is a bit more versatile, much less expensive, and yet the quality on the bikes I h

[RBW] Re: Good place for Brooks saddle shopping?

I've found some good prices at Modern Bike out of Des Moines, Iowa. Sometimes you can catch them running sales on Brooks and sometimes with free shipping, too. On Friday, August 11, 2017 at 7:29:13 AM UTC-5, lum gim fong wrote: > > Rivsite is limited in Brooks saddle types. Was wondering where

[RBW] Re: Good place for Brooks saddle shopping?

Andy at Modern Bike is a great guy, and his service is first-rate. . Here's another good on-line shop, though he's mostly OOS on Brooks currently. If you can use a rust-colored Cambium, his price is a song. I got one of his last Swallow Select, and shared the link with a few others https://

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne vs A. Homer Hilsen

I have both, and I agree with the Deacon. From the standpoint of pure joy when riding I like the Homer more; it feels lighter and more responsive when riding, although it's also smooth and stable. After my first ride on it I told my wife that I ever had to reduce my N to 1, the Homer is a str

[RBW] Sam Hillborne vs A. Homer Hilsen

The one that fit best. Without a great fit, the feeling of "being the bike and the bike be me", the rest does not matter. With a great fit, the rest does not matter either. Such a bike is pure joy in motion, where you go or how you get here is an afterthought, the ride IS the destination. It

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar Drivetrain Upgrade

Thanks for the tip J. I run my drop bars very high so I can be in the drops most of the time. I tried the Paul adapter but didn't like the fact the shifter was

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar Drivetrain Upgrade

On Friday, August 11, 2017 11:35 AM, "Justin, Oakland" wrote: Clayton: This may appeal to you. https://paulcomp.com/shop/components/sram-shifter-adaptor/ -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscr

[RBW] Re: Super tall Rivendell Custom

I would guess the 120 is a mistake. Most of my bikes have a 68cm seat tube and the standover is around 94 cm. Now those chain stays, they have got to be the the longest I have ever seen. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne vs A. Homer Hilsen

At least a year or so ago Grant did a lengthy Sam write-up on the Blug where he said he couldn't tell the difference between the SH and his AHH when he rode them. Garth is right about fit. A bike that doesn't hit your sizing sweet spot can be a source of discontent. Ask me how I know! I do hav

[RBW] FS: Shifters/Pods

Gevenalle shifters sold. Would sell the Thumbies/shifters and pods together for $110 USD, shipped. 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-

[RBW] Shipping Bosco Bullmoose Bars

I have shipped one before. I made my own box to keep the dimensions at a minimum. -- 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.

[RBW] FS: Shifters/Pods

Pods sold. -- 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-bun

[RBW] Shipping Bosco Bullmoose Bars

I shipped a Choco-Moose last year..I don't remember it being $40. The best bet is to build your own box to the smallest size possible, then enter the weight and dimensions into the USPS Click-n-Ship calculator. You'll need a shipping address, so pick one kinda far from you to get a rough estimat

[RBW] Re: Mustache/ Albastache on a clem

'Staches would not be a good fit IMO. Even on a bike with a 'normal' TT length they require a short stem. This is why there's a choco bar - not as much rise or sweep as a Bosco, but much more pull-back than a moustache. Bill Stockton, CA On Friday, August 11, 2017 at 2:01:23 PM UTC-7, Davey T

[RBW] Re: FS: 58cm Rosco Road

Update-- bike has been sold to Wesley. Wesley, besides the Albatross bars, what kind of build are you planning? -- 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 emai

[RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Clem H, nicer parts that stock, $1500 w/extras

Bump and price update: $1400 for everything, $1200 for just the bike without rack, bag, and extra set of tires. On Sunday, July 2, 2017 at 2:48:12 PM UTC-7, Jeremy Till wrote: > > For sale is one 52cm Clem Smith Jr. complete bike with the H-type frame in > green. This was originally one of th

[RBW] ISO brake levers/hood covers, dynamo rear light

I am in search of: 1. Dura Ace 7402 brake levers in good condition, or the hoods thereto. ( http://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=f164cfc8-0523-43fc-b709-622455f2b83d&Enum=118 ) 2. A nice, German-standard rack-mount dynamo powered rear light. 3. Revelate Tangle frame bag, SMALL (ie, 17.5" l

[RBW] Re: ISO brake levers/hood covers, dynamo rear light

Oh, and #4: a 32 hole Phil flip flop or even better 2X fixed cog hub, prefer 126 mm but can respace. Thanks. On Sat, Aug 12, 2017 at 3:03 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > I am in search of: > > 1. Dura Ace 7402 brake levers in good condition, or the hoods thereto. > > (http://velobase.com/ViewCompone

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58cm Rosco Road

List rules as well as local, state, and federal statutes, not to mention diktats from Homeland Security (bow and scrape) and executive orders from the Man with the Hair, require all buyers of new bikes who post to the rbw list to, within two (2) weeks of purchase, post incredible numbers of photos

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58cm Rosco Road

On 08/12/2017 05:52 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: List rules as well as local, state, and federal statutes, not to mention diktats from Homeland Security (bow and scrape) and executive orders from the Man with the Hair, require all buyers of new bikes who post to the rbw list to, within two (2) we

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58cm Rosco Road

Wha ...? Resist the photos, or resist The Man (collective and amorphous sense)? On Sat, Aug 12, 2017 at 3:55 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > On 08/12/2017 05:52 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > > List rules as well as local, state, and federal statutes, not to mention > diktats from Homeland Security

Re: [RBW] New Clem L

Pretty bike, and wonderfully clear photos -- I'll bet you didn't use your iPhone? What is your cassette? And question about that swept-back Bosco: that stem looks like a 10 (I ride 8s on my Riv Roads, and a 9 -- may go to a 10 -- on my Matthews -- but long -- 125 mm -- reach Maes Parallels; and D

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58cm Rosco Road

rules, diktats, executive orders, social pressure - whatever you feel like resisting! On 08/12/2017 05:56 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: Wha ...? Resist the photos, or resist The Man (collective and amorphous sense)? On Sat, Aug 12, 2017 at 3:55 PM, Steve Palincsar > wrote

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne vs A. Homer Hilsen

I agree with Rich, Garth and Grant, but I will add: depending on the rider's weight, it is possible to carry heavy-ish loads on a thinner-tubed frame. I regularly carry heavy grocery loads on my Road Custom, and the very best rear loader of all the many, many bikes I've owned -- loads up to 45 lb i

Re: [RBW] New Clem L

Patrick: 1. Google Pixel, which is known for having a killer camera. 2. Cassette is 11-34 (could be 12) 9-speed. 3. Stem length is 13cm. I wouldn't go much shorter for a North Road or Albatross, maybe 10 or 11 cm. 4. The theory (which I've tested) for Bosco is you get a sit-bolt-upright pos

[RBW] Re: 200 miles on 10 bikes, an essentially pointless self-challenge

Just for fun, here's a photo I took today of Sam in front of a urban mural in Oakland. I've driven past this spot numerous times, thinking it was a cool spot for

Re: [RBW] Re: 200 miles on 10 bikes, an essentially pointless self-challenge

So are you having fun? I get the sense that you are, and that this self-challenge so far has been anything but pointless. On 08/12/2017 07:12 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:

[RBW] Re: How do you guys do it, buying a bike sight unseen

Congrats Daniel or your order! You are going *to love it!* On Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 2:08:54 PM UTC-7, Daniel D. wrote: > > I hopped right on the Roadini. Since it's a pre-order with a wait, a > tinge of worry has creeped in. I've never bought a bike before taking a > spin on it let alone

Re: [RBW] Re: 200 miles on 10 bikes, an essentially pointless self-challenge

Yes, Steve, I am having a great deal of fun. It is only pointless to the extent that this particular structure of 200 miles on each of 10 bikes is totally arbitrary. The fact that this arbitrary structure leads me to get on my bike more more often is not pointless. This morning, I finished m

[RBW] Re: New Clem L

It is a beautiful and practical bike! congrats Joe I dig that color! On Wednesday, 9 August 2017 15:21:31 UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Got it yesterday, did a few miles shakedown/adjust-stuff ride today. To > steal Velouria's blog name, what a lovely bike! It has the magical > smooth-but-mane

Re: [RBW] New Clem L

Thanks, Joe -- enlightening answers all. P On Sat, Aug 12, 2017 at 4:43 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > Patrick: > > 1. Google Pixel, which is known for having a killer camera. > > 2. Cassette is 11-34 (could be 12) 9-speed. > > 3. Stem length is 13cm. I wouldn't go much shorter for a North Road or >

[RBW] FS: Racks, Light, Brake/Lever, etc

Albatross bars are sold -- 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 r

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne vs A. Homer Hilsen

Former Sam owner. It can do everything you intend to do with it. In the 2 top tube version, it rode a lot like my 83 specialized expedition touring bike. I easily was able to fit 50mm tires, and with Paul racers it stopped as well as any of my canti bikes. I don't know if the clearances are mayb

Re: [RBW] Re: 200 miles on 10 bikes, an essentially pointless self-challenge

I think that my briefly- (18 months?) owned Sam was, like yours, a stt with cantis, and a 59 cm tt. I wish I'd played around more with the stem length and the bar position before selling it -- though there were other reasons why I sold it, too, besides my gripe with the tt. But if I'd thought more

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Richard Sachs(!) Rivendell on CL

Having sold 3 Richard Sachs frames (and traded another), I'm inclined to agree with Doug and Ryan. Very pretty frame but still only a Richie brazed Riv custom. Curt and Mark also extremely nice frames. This is my size - I recently had a chance to pick up a newer Sachs for $1700 - and I would

[RBW] Re: New Clem L

That's a really beautiful bike. I loved that green since they first used it on Cheviot. -- 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+un

[RBW] Re: New bike day! Apppaloosa!

Cool bike. I am somewhat biased because I just got a butternut Appaloosa myself. I like your multi-color handlebar wrap. -- 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, sen

[RBW] Re: New Clem L

Hi Ann, yes, it's really pretty isn't it? I remember staring at a 60cm Cheviot in that color at RBW a year ago, and when the Clem L came out with it I jumped. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group a