[RBW] Re: 51cm Sam Hillborne build: advice?
I sprung for the VO Zeppelins, as I really liked the 45s I had on my Raleigh Portage (also 650B, with cantis) and prefer the aluminum to plastic. If I can't make them work I'll see about swapping with the Portage (a sweet bike, btw). I'm hoping to start the build as soon as a couple more parts roll into the shop. Thanks everyone for the advice so far! -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: 51cm Sam Hillborne build: advice?
I use the P50s on my 56 Hillborne with canti brakes. I might have room for a P55, and had considered it, but it would be tight. May even be tighter if I was using sidepulls. When I called Riv, Mark suggested the P50. He said it would fit any 40 width tire. I had to bend the mounting bracket as they suggest in the video and I also had to grind the opening slot further down to get the fender as high up as possible. That leaves room for 40s with a nice fender line. I often hear gravel rattled up through during my commute and have even knocked out the quick release when I picked up a stick once (it snapped right back in). If I go to 42-45 knobbies this summer, I'll take the fenders off. John On Monday, May 4, 2015 at 8:29:58 PM UTC-7, Zach Duval wrote: > > Here's another query: What is the max fender width that can fit under > Tektro R559 sidepulls? I've been looking at the VO Zeppelin fenders (52mm) > but those who use these have canti or v brakes? Does anyone have these > mounted with Tektro long-reach brakes? > > Thanks again! > > On Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 6:08:50 PM UTC-6, Zach Duval wrote: > >> Greetings Riv-owning folks, >> >> Today my new Sam Hillborne frameset arrived, and I'm beyond stoked to >> start building 'er up. I opted for only the frameset because I work for a >> local bike shop and am able to get some pretty sweet deals on components. >> However, I'm new to the shop and this will be my first build from scratch, >> so I'm open to advice. >> >> I'd like the Sam set up with mid-weight touring in mind, with some >> flexibility to maintain a comfortable and reasonably speedy unloaded ride, >> and will definitely be going drop-bar style with Noodles. >> >> My question for you folks is what are some key upgrades I might consider >> over the standard build kit suggested on Riv's website? What have you >> learned from outfitting your own Rivs? >> >> Lay on the Riv wisdom. >> >> 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: 51cm Sam Hillborne build: advice?
I'll probably pull the trigger on the Thin Gripsters soon, as I have the MKS touring pedals on other bikes, so trying something different will be good, and I'd like something with a bit more grip to allow for more effortless riding in Birks. The MKS Touring Lites look much smaller. On Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 3:17:53 AM UTC-6, Fullylugged wrote: > > The MKS Touring Sylvan lite is a nice pedal. > > On Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 9:29:48 AM UTC-5, Zach Duval wrote: >> >> >>> still deciding between MKS touring pedals or the Thin Gripsters >> >> >>> -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: 51cm Sam Hillborne build: advice?
I'm fairly certain the fenders will bit in the clearance provided by the frame; it's the brake calipers, particularly when squeezed, that I'm more worried about. Are the Honjo 50s you use true to size? On Monday, May 4, 2015 at 11:51:02 PM UTC-6, Lungimsam wrote: > You should also measure the width of your fork blades. Sometimes this is > the limiting factor. > -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: 51cm Sam Hillborne build: advice?
The MKS Touring Sylvan lite is a nice pedal. On Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 9:29:48 AM UTC-5, Zach Duval wrote: > > >> still deciding between MKS touring pedals or the Thin Gripsters > > >> -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: 51cm Sam Hillborne build: advice?
You should also measure the width of your fork blades. Sometimes this is the limiting factor. FOr instance, Honjo H-50 fenders fit in the Tektro R559 brakes great on my Bleriot, but I only have about 1mm of airspace between the sides of the fenders and the inside of the fork blades. So they just make it. Can't use any wider fenders than that. -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: 51cm Sam Hillborne build: advice?
Here's another query: What is the max fender width that can fit under Tektro R559 sidepulls? I've been looking at the VO Zeppelin fenders (52mm) but those who use these have canti or v brakes? Does anyone have these mounted with Tektro long-reach brakes? Thanks again! On Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 6:08:50 PM UTC-6, Zach Duval wrote: > Greetings Riv-owning folks, > > Today my new Sam Hillborne frameset arrived, and I'm beyond stoked to > start building 'er up. I opted for only the frameset because I work for a > local bike shop and am able to get some pretty sweet deals on components. > However, I'm new to the shop and this will be my first build from scratch, > so I'm open to advice. > > I'd like the Sam set up with mid-weight touring in mind, with some > flexibility to maintain a comfortable and reasonably speedy unloaded ride, > and will definitely be going drop-bar style with Noodles. > > My question for you folks is what are some key upgrades I might consider > over the standard build kit suggested on Riv's website? What have you > learned from outfitting your own Rivs? > > Lay on the Riv wisdom. > > 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: 51cm Sam Hillborne build: advice?
Also again, I guess this might warrant a whole new thread, but I'd also be curious if anyone knows about USB battery packs that might be compatible with a dyno hub (to use for charging a cell phone or possibly a netbook). 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: 51cm Sam Hillborne build: advice?
Thanks for the suggestions, though. Also, does anyone have experience running a Supernova headlight, particularly the E3 Pure 3? http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/supernova.asp In response to the bag comment above: I'll be moving my Sackville Med from my previous ride to this one. Love that bag (and the small Acorn bag on my old Fuji). On Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 6:08:50 PM UTC-6, Zach Duval wrote: > Greetings Riv-owning folks, > > Today my new Sam Hillborne frameset arrived, and I'm beyond stoked to > start building 'er up. I opted for only the frameset because I work for a > local bike shop and am able to get some pretty sweet deals on components. > However, I'm new to the shop and this will be my first build from scratch, > so I'm open to advice. > > I'd like the Sam set up with mid-weight touring in mind, with some > flexibility to maintain a comfortable and reasonably speedy unloaded ride, > and will definitely be going drop-bar style with Noodles. > > My question for you folks is what are some key upgrades I might consider > over the standard build kit suggested on Riv's website? What have you > learned from outfitting your own Rivs? > > Lay on the Riv wisdom. > > 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: 51cm Sam Hillborne build: advice?
> > Well, shucks. I wasn't very patient (the frame just looked so naked, which > is nice, but I wanted to take her places) so I put in my order yesterday > for most everything I didn't have on hand (my day off work coincided with > my post's moderation period). > Anyhow, I went with mostly standard fare with some tweaks here and there, including a few compromises based on what was available with a discount from the shop. Cockpit: 44cm Nitto noodles, Shimano Tiagra levers, Nitto Technomic stem, and I'll be ordering V.O.'s comfy cotton tape (I really dig the feel of shellacked cotton) in red or orange Drivetrain: Sugino X600, 46/36/26 (hoping I like this gearing) with an XT front and Deore back, and an XT 9-speed cassette in back (11-34), with Duran-Ace bar ends (I want to try indexed bar end shifting, at least once) Wheelset: front Shimano dyno hub laced to 36h V.O. Diagonale rim, rear V.O. touring hub laced to same rim as front (the V.O. stuff here might be somewhat of a gamble, but at just over cost I'll give it a shot) Other: Tektro R559 brakes, still deciding between MKS touring pedals or the Thin Gripsters And my Brooks B17 Special was planted on immediately after I received the frame. Those two are in it for the long haul together... On Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 6:08:50 PM UTC-6, Zach Duval wrote: > Greetings Riv-owning folks, > > Today my new Sam Hillborne frameset arrived, and I'm beyond stoked to > start building 'er up. I opted for only the frameset because I work for a > local bike shop and am able to get some pretty sweet deals on components. > However, I'm new to the shop and this will be my first build from scratch, > so I'm open to advice. > > I'd like the Sam set up with mid-weight touring in mind, with some > flexibility to maintain a comfortable and reasonably speedy unloaded ride, > and will definitely be going drop-bar style with Noodles. > > My question for you folks is what are some key upgrades I might consider > over the standard build kit suggested on Riv's website? What have you > learned from outfitting your own Rivs? > > Lay on the Riv wisdom. > > 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: 51cm Sam Hillborne build: advice?
> > Well, shucks. I wasn't very patient (the frame just looked so naked, which > is nice, but I wanted to take her places) so I put in my order yesterday > for most everything I didn't have on hand (my day off work coincided with > my post's moderation period). > Anyhow, I went with mostly standard fare with some tweaks here and there, including a few compromises based on what was available with a discount from the shop. Cockpit: 44cm Nitto noodles, Shimano Tiagra levers, Nitto Technomic stem, and I'll be ordering V.O.'s comfy cotton tape (I really dig the feel of shellacked cotton) in red or orange Drivetrain: Sugino X600, 46/36/26 (hoping I like this gearing) with an XT front and Deore back, and an XT 9-speed cassette in back (11-34) Wheelset: front Shimano dyno hub laced to 36h V.O. Diagonale rim, rear V.O. touring hub laced to same rim as front (the V.O. stuff here might be somewhat of a gamble, but at just over cost I'll give it a shot) Other: Tektro R559 brakes, still deciding between MKS touring pedals or the Thin Gripsters And my Brooks B17 Special was planted on immediately after I received the frame. Those two are in it for the long haul together... -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: 51cm Sam Hillborne build: advice?
I'm a huge fan of the Tektro TRP RRL brake levers. They have excellent feel and ergonomics. I have the black/black ones on my KOM and the gum ones on my Riv (both on Nitto B135 bars). King Iris cages are the best, hands down. -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: 51cm Sam Hillborne build: advice?
+1 on the B17 Special. The thicker leather and hammered rivets are a nice upgrade from the standard B17. It also looks great on the blue or orange Sams (if that is what yours is). I also like both the Thin Gripster and Grip Kings pedals. I would get the spike package for the Grip Kings. Mine has an LX rear derailleur which shifts beautifully. I was always an XT guy but I can't justify the upgrade when the LX is shifting so smoothly. I love Paul brakes for a more modern look and great stopping power. However, the Tektro and Diacomps Riv sells are a little more classic looking. Most importantly, get good wheels and hubs. Rich Lesnik's wheels are really nice. I have 36h Mavic A719 which are really sturdy but a little on the heavy side. They are my go to wheels for commuting and camping. With Schwalbe tires I have little fear of a flat. My "light" wheels are 32h Synergies with Barlow Pass extralights. Feels radically lighter and more responsive. I'm starting to feel more comfortable about loading them more and may start trying them out for more loaded riding. Everything people have been saying about Synergies and Barlow Pass tires is making me want to push the weight on them a bit more in exchange for the smoother, faster ride. The tires the group have been suggesting are fantastic. I've become a big fan of Compass (extralights, particularly) thanks to feedback from the group. Have a great time building it up. John On Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 5:08:50 PM UTC-7, Zach Duval wrote: > Greetings Riv-owning folks, > > Today my new Sam Hillborne frameset arrived, and I'm beyond stoked to > start building 'er up. I opted for only the frameset because I work for a > local bike shop and am able to get some pretty sweet deals on components. > However, I'm new to the shop and this will be my first build from scratch, > so I'm open to advice. > > I'd like the Sam set up with mid-weight touring in mind, with some > flexibility to maintain a comfortable and reasonably speedy unloaded ride, > and will definitely be going drop-bar style with Noodles. > > My question for you folks is what are some key upgrades I might consider > over the standard build kit suggested on Riv's website? What have you > learned from outfitting your own Rivs? > > Lay on the Riv wisdom. > > 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: 51cm Sam Hillborne build: advice?
Congratulations on the new bike. Looking forward to seeing photos of the final build. There have been some good suggestions. My two cents: 1. Compass tires 2. Sneaker pedals 3. Interrupter levers (I like them on my noodles when I am riding in urban areas) 4. Cork bar tape; I prefer it to the cotton. Enjoy the build process, Erl On Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 8:08:50 PM UTC-4, Zach Duval wrote: > > Greetings Riv-owning folks, > > Today my new Sam Hillborne frameset arrived, and I'm beyond stoked to > start building 'er up. I opted for only the frameset because I work for a > local bike shop and am able to get some pretty sweet deals on components. > However, I'm new to the shop and this will be my first build from scratch, > so I'm open to advice. > > I'd like the Sam set up with mid-weight touring in mind, with some > flexibility to maintain a comfortable and reasonably speedy unloaded ride, > and will definitely be going drop-bar style with Noodles. > > My question for you folks is what are some key upgrades I might consider > over the standard build kit suggested on Riv's website? What have you > learned from outfitting your own Rivs? > > Lay on the Riv wisdom. > > 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: 51cm Sam Hillborne build: advice?
Throw a Tubus rack on the back. They are set up for B&M topline lights. If you go Dynamo, get a wired version, otherwise the Cygo Streak front and battery Topline back are good alternatives. Riv sells both. Get a rolltop pannier for the back rack. Ortlieb and Arkel have excellent rapid attach/detach bags. Major cargo capability is serious luxury. It's worth a few $$$. Saddle bags are not as convenient, particularly if you park the bike for errand/grocery shopping purposes. You can't leave a $200 bag on the bike. No changes to the build kit. It's solid. Get a B17 special. Get the sneaker peddles. Yes, they are cheap, I have them on 3 bikes. Like them a lot. If you go dynamo, get a set of Pitlocks. Having the wheels (and seat post) secured is real peace of mind. Get the biggest fenders the bike will fit. Oh... one more thing... if you're mostly commuting and local riding, consider albastaches. Just saying... Will Will On Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 7:08:50 PM UTC-5, Zach Duval wrote: > > Greetings Riv-owning folks, > > Today my new Sam Hillborne frameset arrived, and I'm beyond stoked to > start building 'er up. I opted for only the frameset because I work for a > local bike shop and am able to get some pretty sweet deals on components. > However, I'm new to the shop and this will be my first build from scratch, > so I'm open to advice. > > I'd like the Sam set up with mid-weight touring in mind, with some > flexibility to maintain a comfortable and reasonably speedy unloaded ride, > and will definitely be going drop-bar style with Noodles. > > My question for you folks is what are some key upgrades I might consider > over the standard build kit suggested on Riv's website? What have you > learned from outfitting your own Rivs? > > Lay on the Riv wisdom. > > 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
