Mike, If you can't find a single TT Sam in your size, I suggest you widen your search to include other previous models, esp. the Bleriot (disclaimer, I bought a Bleriot f/f last year). I mention the Bleriot specifically because it will serve your stated purposes (rackable, fenderable, etc like mosts Rivs), and takes a tire up to 42 (Hetres) but that size is tricky with fenders. It's a 650b bike, which the Sam is in smaller sizes only. This may be an advantage to you or not, your call. Anyway, since the Bleriot originally sold for $750, prices for used are generally less than those for the other used Rivs. I said generally. Of course great deals can be found in used Rivs on Craigslist and eB; while others examples can be quite expensive. Patience is called for. James Warren's excellent historical post on this thread gives you an idea of some of the other models and their capabilities. Differences between the Sam and the Bleriot: Sam has canti brakes, Bler, sidepulls. More rack attachments on Sam (but you can put a front and rear on the Bler w/o too much trouble.) Somewhat more tire/fender clearance for Sam. Check the geometry charts to see if 56 Sam is for 650b or 700c wheels. Like the Sam and most Riv models, it can be set up in a variety of ways, with drop or upright bars, etc. Our moderator here also has an excellent website with picture pages/info devoted to many of the Riv models, including the Bleriot. I can't link to it here before finishing this post, but it shouldn't be too hard to find. Good luck, Steve
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