FWIW my Sam Hillborne also strikes me as heavy, more plowhorse than
thoroughbred.
I've never used the term "spritely" to describe its ride (as I often do
with other bikes I own)
I just weighed it, complete. 12.74kgs / 28lbs
Not insanely heavy but up there.
Peter Stock
toronto.
On 2022-01-28 11:42, Jingy wrote:
I bought the Roadini from Eric Daume after he was done with it. I like
it, but I don't love it(other than the orange color). I've ridden it
with a variety of 28-38mm wide tires. It handles fine, and the fit is
comfortable, it's just not a lively ride. I think it's overbuilt. If
you are looking for a burly roadish bike, it may work for you, but if
you are looking for a zippy road bike with fender and tire clearance,
this isn't it.
I was hoping for a budget Roadeo. I would like to try a Roadeo, but
now I fear it is overbuilt as well. My wacked-out conspiracy theory is
that all Rivs are overbuilt now because they can't afford to have any
warranty claims.
I have been meaning to sell the Roadini for months now, because I have
other bikes I like(love) better, but I have been dragging my feet
because orange! Plus I'm lazy about selling things.
Jim in Mpls
On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 8:43:17 PM UTC-6 Mike Godwin wrote:
Regarding the Reynolds tubed bikes, my 1997 Lemond Zurich planed
for me (Reynolds 853 61cm frame, me usually around 180 elbows).
Max tire size is 700x30. And it was a real hoot riding as a 650b
conversion. The 650b conversion seemed to amplify the plani-ness
of the frame. Its too bad those bikes don't fit 35 mm tires, in
622 size. All City bikes are 853 too, but not all of them. I
believe they accept tires wider than 30 mm. Perhaps an All City
may work for you. I have not had the opportunity to ride an All
City bike.
Mike SLO CA
On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 6:28:39 PM UTC-8 Eric Daume wrote:
A couple of summers ago, I sold my Cross Check to buy a
Roadini. I liked the high stack of the Roadini (61cm), but the
CC had better brakes, more clearance, more flexibility, and
rode better.
The Roadini felt like an old school touring bike to me.
Eric
On Thu, Jan 27, 2022 at 2:44 PM Ezra <raps...@gmail.com> wrote:
Greetings RBW Owners. My first post to the forum.
Have you been a Roadini owner? Did the bike please you?
I've heard tell that Roadini's feel sluggish and heavy for
road bikes. I've never owned a Riv but I'm interested in
trying them out. I'd be setting up the bike with Waive bars.
I'd also be interested to know what size you are. I've
also heard that Rivs tend to feel better on the larger
side. No idea if it's true.
Thanks for indulging my questions. I always find buying
bikes sight unseen difficult.
Ezra
Michigan
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