Re: [RBW] Re: Does it makes sense to get a Hilsen if I have a Sam?

Good point, I have a 79 PBH and ride a 54 AHH and 54 Rambouillet. A 52 would probably work for both of those too, but anything smaller would probably be too small. Toshi On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 9:42 PM, J L wrote: > Yes it does make sense: > > You already know that you like the "Rivendell ride"

[RBW] Re: Does it makes sense to get a Hilsen if I have a Sam?

Yes it does make sense: You already know that you like the "Rivendell ride" and given different configurations the two bikes could be quite different. Keep in mind that the HIlsen has a very slight slope (1.5 degree in the top tube vs. the 6 degree for the Sam) so the sizing with be a little diff

Re: [RBW] Re: Does it makes sense to get a Hilsen if I have a Sam?

Yep. My Hilsen felt like my Romulus, but with 650b wheels. It's a nice, lively road bike. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Friday, July 27, 2012 7:53:47 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > I've not ridden a HH, but I did briefly own a Sam and, based just on > that I'd say that the Sam makes a better

Re: [RBW] Re: Does it makes sense to get a Hilsen if I have a Sam?

I've not ridden a HH, but I did briefly own a Sam and, based just on that I'd say that the Sam makes a better all rounder or country bike -- excellent for that, IMO with the reservations that I didn't like its load carrying properties and, second, that it won't take the fat tires that I like for di

[RBW] Re: FS or FT NITTO, SACKVILLE,

Joe I have the bosco non-bullmoose and I wish I had gotten the albatross instead. I mounted the bar in a stem but otherwise it is brand new. I realize you wanted the bullmoose version but let me know if interested. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Does it makes sense to get a Hilsen if I have a Sam?

As others have said, if you are going to set them up quite different that could make sense. I have a 56 hillsen and and my wife has a 52 sam. Hers has alba bars and rumpkin tires, mine has drop bars and GB cypres tires. They are quite different to ride. The hillsen is defiantely a really nice bike.

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Romulus 61cm - Reduced

Thanks a lot for the info. I'm thinking of selling my 56 cm Rom, so yours is a good data point for price. Thanks again. Reid -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google

[RBW] Re: Does it makes sense to get a Hilsen if I have a Sam?

Both bikes - Hilsen and Roadeo - would be great light-load road bikes. I say pick your favorite color and wheel size, and enjoy. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Friday, July 27, 2012 3:50:43 PM UTC-7, Peter Pesce wrote: > Interesting timing on this discussion. I got a Quickbeam a few months back

[RBW] Re: Does it makes sense to get a Hilsen if I have a Sam?

Interesting timing on this discussion. I got a Quickbeam a few months back to use as a commuting / town bike. I had my Sam set up for quicker road riding, and an LHT for heavy hauling. After a few weeks I realized I had them at cross purposes. The LHT is now the commuter and hauler. The Big App

[RBW] Looking for shoe plates to convert road shoes to spd

Shimano used to make metal plates that bolted to road shoes and let you mount SPD cleats along with "pontoons" to allow easier walking. I have cleats, pontoons but no plates. Does anyone have some, or know a source? Thanks. Patrick Moore iPhone -- You received this message because you are sub

[RBW] Re: Dave Eggers reviews Just Ride

Online now: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/29/books/review/just-ride-by-grant-petersen.html?_r=1 David Spranger Charlotte, NC On Wednesday, July 25, 2012 9:52:02 AM UTC-4, Mike wrote: > > Is the review posted online? I didn't notice it when I skimmed that > section this past weekend and can't

[RBW] Re: Does it makes sense to get a Hilsen if I have a Sam?

Funny... I have an opposite sort of question rattling around in my head. I have an AHH and am always re-configuring it for camping, around town errands, zippy road rides, etc. I've been thinking to get a 2nd bike to minimize the part swapping. I've been bouncing around on what that 2nd bike sho

[RBW] Re: Does it makes sense to get a Hilsen if I have a Sam?

I sent you an email, Sean. Thanks. On Friday, July 27, 2012 12:18:49 PM UTC-5, sean wrote: > Hi RJM, > > I have a 50cm blue Rambouillet I am considering parting with. It's built > around 26" wheels and is a fairly standard Riv build (except I added > Dura-Ace DT shifters). Perfect bike for

Re: [RBW] Does it makes sense to get a Hilsen if I have a Sam?

I love my AHH, and there are smaller Toyo frames on sale at Riv. I like that dark blue color better than the newer Waterford lighter blue, so that's a plus (for me). I use the AHH For rando rides, and it's perfect for that. The Ram would be another good choice (although it is 26" instead of 650b).

Re: [RBW] Re: Complimenting my Ram

It's interesting that you get comments that often. My old Schwinn would draw complements every single time I rode it, so much that people who rode with me would laugh. My AHH, that replaced the Schwinn when I crashed it and was built up in a very similar fashion, but with nicer components, rarely

[RBW] Re: Does it makes sense to get a Hilsen if I have a Sam?

I have a Hilsen and I've used it for rambling, road riding, randonneuring, touring and bike camping. It's a nice all-rounder. Similar to your Sam but probably different enough to justify the Sam. Make one more roadish and one more ramblingish. It works really well for long road rides and randon

[RBW] Re: Does it makes sense to get a Hilsen if I have a Sam?

Hi RJM, I have a 50cm blue Rambouillet I am considering parting with. It's built around 26" wheels and is a fairly standard Riv build (except I added Dura-Ace DT shifters). Perfect bike for various road riding and randonneuring. Shoot me an e-mail off list if this is something that might inte

[RBW] Does it makes sense to get a Hilsen if I have a Sam?

So I have been thinking of getting my next Riv and would really like a bike for light road riding primarily. Something that I can do quicker road rides, some long rando rides, charity rides, group rides. One saddle bag or handlebar bag would be the most I could see putting on it. Something a

[RBW] Re: New Sam experience

Glad you're enjoying your new Sam. Definitely post pictures of the bike and where it takes you. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bun

[RBW] Should one grease between stem and handlebar?

I don't grease that area, and in fact, I think it's a bad idea. The a-bars don't have much "roughness" in that area, and, given the leverage of the sweep, can be prone to slipping under load. Grease would make that worse. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

[RBW] New Sam experience

I just took my spanking brand new 56cm double TT green Sam for its first real driveI own a Homer and have been wanting this bike for awhile...All i can say is WOW I bought all new parts (of which i've never had new) at Rivendell last Saturday, along with the frame and brought it home to hav

[RBW] FS or FT NITTO, SACKVILLE,

hi everyone i would like to trade for a saddlesack large or bosco bullmoose bars. if you dont want to trade ive included sale prices too. shipping included. i have: 150mm bulmoose bars from riv $120 nitto dirt drop 100 stem $45 sackville shopsack medium olive $35 thanks for your time joe kelly col

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Romulus 61cm - Reduced

I had it listed at $875. On Tuesday, July 24, 2012 9:32:13 PM UTC-4, Kwabbott wrote: > > Here's the new CL listing. Please contact with any questions, and I'm > happy to take/send more pictures. > > http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/bik/3152688679.html > > thanks for looking. > > Kevin > -- Yo

[RBW] WTB: 64cm Rambouillet

Hey Y'alls, I'm looking for a 64cm Ram frameset. Colour-wise, I'd prefer orange, blue, green, in order of preference. Of course, that's only if you have one each for me to choose from ... Extra fantastic would be one with those mid-fork eyelets for a rack. Let me know if you are thinking

[RBW] Re: Should one grease between stem and handlebar?

I use the Lanolube from Riv. Beeswax will work but I don't have the patience to soften it. On Thursday, July 26, 2012 5:01:20 PM UTC-5, Jim M. wrote: > If you want to put something there to prevent galvanic corrosion, I'd > suggest beeswax or lanolin rather than something slippery. > > jim m >

[RBW] Re: Image Request: Boscoe Bars from Above

Here you can find, an shot comparing the big Bosco to an Alba from above. I put the Bosco's on my Hillborne and love them so much I intend to replace the the drops on my Hunq with the bullmoose model later this year. The