Figure I’ll throw one last shout on this thread before I resign myself to the next batch of Sam’s or Appa’s coming later this spring/summer.
Interested in any Riv suitable for a 835-840 PBH! On Monday, March 18, 2024 at 2:32:25 PM UTC-4 Drew Fitchette wrote: > Still on the hunt here in the event anyone's still got a frame/bike they > might want to thin out of their herd. > > On Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 10:20:05 AM UTC-4 DavidP wrote: > >> Bill suggested a Platy or other dropped top tube frame might be a better >> fit for your proportions. Depending on the handlebar you are looking to use >> and whether you are looking at the newer, expanded geometry frames, I agree. >> >> At 5'11" and 87cm PBH my proportions are more normalized than yours, but >> I've found a 60cm Platypus to give reach allowing for a Bosco/Tosco without >> worrying about standover. I wouldn't be able to clear an Appaloosa or >> Atlantis with the same reach, meaning I'd want a longer stem than the 120mm >> I have on the Platy or bar with less rearward extension. >> >> -Dave >> >> On Monday, March 11, 2024 at 3:09:45 PM UTC-4 drewfi...@gmail.com wrote: >> >>> Super helpful Keith! >>> >>> Thanks! >>> >>> On Monday, March 11, 2024 at 1:53:27 PM UTC-4 iamkeith wrote: >>> >>>> On Monday, March 11, 2024 at 11:30:27 AM UTC-6 drewfi...@gmail.com >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> My dimensions have been the bane of my cycling existence, Bill! >>>> >>>> >>>> Bill's question and suggestion to clarify was pretty insightful then. >>>> I suffer from the same handicap as you: short legs/ long torso. (6'2" w/ >>>> 87 pbh in my case.) >>>> >>>> Knowing what I now know after many years of figuring it out, I'd >>>> suggest making sure you get the biggest frame you can possibly stand over. >>>> >>>> Especially with the older models that tended to have proportionately >>>> shorter top tubes. They might still only be marginally long enough, but >>>> the good news is that there was likely a size increment that worked pretty >>>> well. The later, expanded-sizing models don't come in as many increments, >>>> but the good nees here is that if you DO happen to find one that maxes-out >>>> your standover height it is likely to be the most no-compromise, best-fit >>>> bike you've ever owned. Just don't settle until you find it. >>>> >>>> Also, FWIW, the very first run of sam hillbournes (canti versions in >>>> metalic orange or sagey green wihout creme headtubes and with gold decals, >>>> I recall), which were among if not THE first to use the expanded sizing, >>>> had longer top tubes than later versions. Im always on the lookout for >>>> one >>>> of those, even though i don't "need" one. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I'm in Atlanta GA, but I travel all over the East coast for work. Also >>>> have shipped plenty with bikeflights and happy to talk to folks from >>>> wherever about what's available! >>>> >>>> On Monday, March 11, 2024 at 1:26:04 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: >>>> >>>> Yeah you're a fair bit taller than me and I used to ride a 58cm 700c >>>> original-run Atlantis. That may be a tricky fit challenge. I like your >>>> inclusion of the Platy on your list. No standover worries with a nice big >>>> step through! Last suggestion, if you mention your general location, you >>>> may be able to arrange test-ride try-outs on a good candidate chassis from >>>> a friendly RBWGroup reader. Good luck with the search >>>> >>>> BL >>>> >>>> On Monday, March 11, 2024 at 10:17:11 AM UTC-7 drewfi...@gmail.com >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Thanks for the thoughts Bill! >>>> >>>> My saddle height is 74cm and the Atlantis I just got rid of is a 53cm. >>>> I'm 6' with a 840 pbh, so pretty long torso and shorter legs. >>>> >>>> Budget is fairly open depending on what the Frame is/how rare it might >>>> be. >>>> >>>> >>>> On Monday, March 11, 2024 at 1:10:51 PM UTC-4 Ryan wrote: >>>> >>>> what size are you looking for? >>>> >>>> On Monday, March 11, 2024 at 11:55:25 AM UTC-5 drewfi...@gmail.com >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hey Y'all, >>>> >>>> Recently sold my Atlantis frame that was a bit too small for me to move >>>> up to something that fits better. Wondering if anyone here has an >>>> Appaloosa, Atlantis, Plat, Sam that they're looking to move on. Also into >>>> older models if the sizing works/they're in good shape(Hunq, Saluki, >>>> Bombadil, etc.) >>>> >>>> Figure this might be a long shot, but better to make it known here >>>> before starting to dig too deep into the corners of the internet. >>>> >>>> - Drew >>>> >>>> -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/bb098ab6-7d0f-443c-98aa-8c718be611ebn%40googlegroups.com.
