Very nice ride Jamin, thanks for sharing. JohnS
On Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 10:55:58 AM UTC-4 jamin orrall wrote: > Keep an eye out for an 80's specialized sequoia, they are wonderful bikes. > Fits 32's or 650b's with tektro r559s, rides like a fast Rivendell but a > little flexier. One of my favorite bikes. > [image: IMG_6651.JPG] > On Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 8:08:18 AM UTC-4 Bones wrote: > >> Thanks! The saddle height in that picture is probably between 79-80. >> >> Bones >> >> On Friday, July 28, 2023 at 12:55:05 PM UTC-4 jhri...@gmail.com wrote: >> >>> Bones, that's a beautiful Roadini build. Could I ask your saddle height? >>> I'm 78.5ish with an 89.5 PBH and having a difficult time deciding between >>> frames myself. >>> >>> On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 1:46:37 PM UTC-4 JohnS wrote: >>> >>>> Hello Peter, >>>> >>>> Wow, an '81 Sequoia! Those are very rare since only about 700 were made >>>> by hand. In '82 is when production ramped up. Please post a picture if you >>>> can. >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> John >>>> >>>> >>>> On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 11:58:26 AM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote: >>>> >>>>> Very nice build, Bones! B) >>>>> >>>>> On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 11:05:30 AM UTC-4 Bones wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I started with an Appaloosa, which I built as a workhorse to ferry my >>>>>> kids around. I wanted something without all the racks and utility so I >>>>>> purchased a Hillborne. Great bike, but I found it too similar to my >>>>>> Appaloosa so I moved it along and bought a Roadini. It was exactly what >>>>>> I >>>>>> was looking for. No, it is not a delicate, lightweight bike. That is to >>>>>> my >>>>>> benefit, as I can do stupid things to it without worrying about it being >>>>>> damaged. It is a Rivendell, and it rides like all of my other >>>>>> Rivendells. >>>>>> It currently resides at my parents' house, and I make a point to ride it >>>>>> whenever I visit. I love that bike. >>>>>> >>>>>> [image: roadini2.jpg] >>>>>> >>>>>> Bones >>>>>> >>>>>> On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 1:49:48 AM UTC-4 chasenl...@gmail.com >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> [image: IMG_4997.jpeg] >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I am about 200 miles into my orange-ass roadini and I love it. Set >>>>>>> up with a23s, dirt drops, cavas and an analog 30mm stem. It is not >>>>>>> flexy >>>>>>> and light like my rb 2. It is no sports car. Its like a benz, smooth >>>>>>> and >>>>>>> comfy. I have a 90 stumpjumper (that I’m convinced could be the worlds >>>>>>> greatest bicycle), and the roadini is v similar, minus canti post, add >>>>>>> practical geometry. It is definitely stout, which makes the lack of >>>>>>> rack >>>>>>> mounts annoying, but its not toooo stout. To me, it feels like a road >>>>>>> tourer, not a zippy speed machine. I think a crust mallochio or >>>>>>> lightning >>>>>>> bolt might be lighter/flexier/zippier. >>>>>>> On Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 10:03:16 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> This paragraph is from Will's recent email... If this sounds like >>>>>>>> what you're looking for then I say buy one. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "Yes, the Roadini is heavier than a carbon frame, but, and even >>>>>>>> though it's a cliche phrase at this point, *it rides light* and I >>>>>>>> don't care if I'm two minutes slower than my alternate-universe self >>>>>>>> who >>>>>>>> rides a carbon bike. I still feel fast on it, and I'm not racing >>>>>>>> anybody >>>>>>>> anyway, even myself. My bike priorities are safety, comfort, >>>>>>>> reliability, >>>>>>>> and the ability to stretch the bike beyond it's stated purpose. Most >>>>>>>> of you >>>>>>>> aren't able to come test ride one before you buy, but those that do >>>>>>>> invariably say something like, "it's faster than I thought it would >>>>>>>> be!". >>>>>>>> It's always been more about the rider than the frame, but I know what >>>>>>>> they >>>>>>>> mean." >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Doug >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 9:14:40 PM UTC-4 >>>>>>>> brenton...@gmail.com wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I have really fallen for these luscious new Roadini builds I've >>>>>>>>> seen at Riv and Blue Lug. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I have a Sam Hillborne and love it. It's been through several >>>>>>>>> iterations of cockpit/racks/bags/brakes/wheels/tires and all have >>>>>>>>> been >>>>>>>>> really fun. Right now it has flat bars with sweep, chunky 47mm tires, >>>>>>>>> and >>>>>>>>> is an excellent all around adventure/trail/camping ride. It's >>>>>>>>> currently my >>>>>>>>> only bike! >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Before the Sam, I rode 90s road bikes exclusively for 20 years, >>>>>>>>> and those worked great for city/commuting/neighborhood/pub rides. >>>>>>>>> I've >>>>>>>>> heard that the Roadini does NOT offer that kind of >>>>>>>>> ride/speed/feel/handling/gusto/whatever, from several folks in this >>>>>>>>> group. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> So am I fooling myself into thinking another $2500 Riv build is >>>>>>>>> going to scratch the itch? Or should I buy a <$500 Japanese Road Bike >>>>>>>>> that >>>>>>>>> can hold 33s and actually feel some performance? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- 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. 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