[RBW] Re: Who's riding a 55 Sam?
Just to give you an alternate view, Rivendell have never responded to any of my emailed questions and even when there was a slight hiccup in frame number 1, I had to phone them and they were to return my call which they never did. The issue was resolved but a little communication goes a long way. Plus the frame was late by two months. They were suppose to phone back on frame number 2, to give me geometry on the the bikes you are looking at and they never did. I did end up buying a complete bike instead where the geometry numbers are listed. My preferred communication style is email, unfortunately Rivendell doesn't follow that style of communication at least with me. I like it better when I can just get on the website and order something, without phoning or emailing, that system has worked for me beautifully. But even today the Riv website is down, the domain has expired, really how does that happen when you are mostly an internet company? Will I keep buying from them? Most definetly. They have the bikes and products that I like but I also am aware if there is a problem, communication will be lacking. Many of you have had such great interactions, so maybe I was just unlucky twice. On Saturday, February 1, 2014 8:19:11 PM UTC-5, Mike wrote: Actually, I did email them about this and didn't hear back. I'm sure they're busy. Don't want to bother them. Seems reasonable for them to update the geometry information. --mike On Saturday, February 1, 2014 6:37:36 AM UTC-8, Michael wrote: Just call or email them to ask. I am sure they will be glad to tell you. I emailed, and they told me and emailed me a blueprint of my 52 Sam, showing all measurements of tubes. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Who's riding a 55 Sam?
Just call or email them to ask. I am sure they will be glad to tell you. I emailed, and they told me and emailed me a blueprint of my 52 Sam, showing all measurements of tubes. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Who's riding a 55 Sam?
Speaking of Sams, my local buddy told me at the ride today, that he listed his orange Sam on Ebay with a BIN of $1,700 and it was snapped up in 2 hrs. He said he wished he had asked for more. He has other bikes and this one wasn't getting the miles. On 2/1/2014 8:37 AM, Michael wrote: Just call or email them to ask. I am sure they will be glad to tell you. I emailed, and they told me and emailed me a blueprint of my 52 Sam, showing all measurements of tubes. -- -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Who's riding a 55 Sam?
That was a really nice bike! http://www.ebay.com/itm/121259458863 Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sat, Feb 1, 2014 at 11:41 AM, Bruce Herbitter bruce.herbit...@gmail.comwrote: Speaking of Sams, my local buddy told me at the ride today, that he listed his orange Sam on Ebay with a BIN of $1,700 and it was snapped up in 2 hrs. He said he wished he had asked for more. He has other bikes and this one wasn't getting the miles. On 2/1/2014 8:37 AM, Michael wrote: Just call or email them to ask. I am sure they will be glad to tell you. I emailed, and they told me and emailed me a blueprint of my 52 Sam, showing all measurements of tubes. -- -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Who's riding a 55 Sam?
Actually, I did email them about this and didn't hear back. I'm sure they're busy. Don't want to bother them. Seems reasonable for them to update the geometry information. --mike On Saturday, February 1, 2014 6:37:36 AM UTC-8, Michael wrote: Just call or email them to ask. I am sure they will be glad to tell you. I emailed, and they told me and emailed me a blueprint of my 52 Sam, showing all measurements of tubes. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Who's riding a 55 Sam?
Give em a call. They are friendly and don't bite, unless you are bacon or other delicious fat. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, February 1, 2014 6:19:11 PM UTC-7, Mike wrote: Actually, I did email them about this and didn't hear back. I'm sure they're busy. Don't want to bother them. Seems reasonable for them to update the geometry information. --mike On Saturday, February 1, 2014 6:37:36 AM UTC-8, Michael wrote: Just call or email them to ask. I am sure they will be glad to tell you. I emailed, and they told me and emailed me a blueprint of my 52 Sam, showing all measurements of tubes. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Who's riding a 55 Sam?
Don't want to be bothered? Of course they want to be bothered -- they want to make a sale and, important for Riv, they want their customers to be knowledgeable and happy. Try again. I've never been failed in a reply. On Sat, Feb 1, 2014 at 6:19 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Actually, I did email them about this and didn't hear back. I'm sure they're busy. Don't want to bother them. Seems reasonable for them to update the geometry information. --mike On Saturday, February 1, 2014 6:37:36 AM UTC-8, Michael wrote: Just call or email them to ask. I am sure they will be glad to tell you. I emailed, and they told me and emailed me a blueprint of my 52 Sam, showing all measurements of tubes. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Albuquerque, NM, USA Resumes, LinkedIn Profiles, and Letters that get interviews. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Who's riding a 55 Sam?
Believe me, I've called and spoken with them and had multiple back and forth's with RBW staff about various products and issues over the years. It's not a big issue as it's not like I'm buying a frame today or anything. I'm just sorta curious. I had emailed Jared who is noted to be the point person on Hillborne's per the website. I'm sure if I were to email Keven I'd get a swift response. I may do that at some point. For the past couple of years I've been close to pulling the trigger on a SH but then I've either backed down or something has come up. My greatest Riv regret? Not pulling the trigger on a Hunqapillar or SH a few years ago when I had the green light from my spouse, cash on hand and said bikes were in stock... Other Riv regrets include selling my Quickbeam and my medium Sackville SaddleSack. --mike -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Who's riding a 55 Sam?
I have had nothing but good experiences with Jared in email exchanges on the subject of my Sam Hillborne. I am 5'9 and have a PBH of 81cm (call me stumpy). I purchased my SH through Jared in the former size option of 52cm (last generation, blue models sizing) and am very happy with the bike and service I have received. I believe the current generation of Sams have reverted to an attractive green hue. I did purchase the frame and albatross build kit. Here is Sam Hillbornehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/20853610@N05/11557982066/on a phenomenally warm Christmas day. Best regards, Tom On Friday, January 31, 2014 7:55:29 PM UTC-8, rcnute wrote: The Hillborne as a touring bike thread got me thinking. Plus I love the blue. For those of ye riding a 55, what are yer vital stats? I'm 5'9, 84cm PBH. Yes, I know the 55 should fit... but the TT was too long on an older 56 I tried once and so I'm wondering if the 55 hopefully shrunk a bit. I run bars at or just below saddle height. Thanks folks! Ryan -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Who's riding a 55 Sam?
I really wish RBW would publish the TT lengths for the new Hillbornes. --mike On Friday, January 31, 2014 7:55:29 PM UTC-8, rcnute wrote: The Hillborne as a touring bike thread got me thinking. Plus I love the blue. For those of ye riding a 55, what are yer vital stats? I'm 5'9, 84cm PBH. Yes, I know the 55 should fit... but the TT was too long on an older 56 I tried once and so I'm wondering if the 55 hopefully shrunk a bit. I run bars at or just below saddle height. Thanks folks! Ryan -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
