[RBW] Re: Best all-around useful saddlebag?

Got this today in email from Acorn bags: *Hi everyone,* *Our BLACK WAXED CANVAS bags will be restocked—in limited quantities—this Wednesday, August 31, at approx. 9am Pacific Time. 
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[RBW] Re: Differences between Sam Hillborne and A Homer Hilsen

What size were each frame? And how much do you weigh, and did you carry a lot of gear or minimal gear? Thanks for your input. I have an opportunity to buy either one of the exact models you’re discussing, and I’d consider the 2018/2019 Hilsen if I thought it was genuinely lighter duty than the

[RBW] Re: Differences between Sam Hillborne and A Homer Hilsen

For the time period you're discussing I believe the Homer was the almost-flat-toptube Waterford model. That's a very nice (and expensive) road frame I owned once and deeply regret selling. I can't compare to a Sam but I can say if you find a Waterford or Toyo Homer in your size, buy it immediat

[RBW] Re: Differences between Sam Hillborne and A Homer Hilsen

Sorry if this double posts...I typed out my reply and then...nothing! Effectively, according to Riv's 2018 catalogue, Sam and Homer are 95% the same bike, but Sam is stouter and burlier. I'm guessing it's a tubing difference and the fact that most Sams have canti posts that can take a stronger

[RBW] Re: WTB Mark's rack

Don't know if you guys are looking for something for a canti bike but Velo Orange has these on sale. I put one on my Sam. Nice rack. https://velo-orange.com/collections/specials/products/vo-rando-front-rack-cantilever On Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 2:01:55 PM UTC-6 jeffbog...@hotmail.com wrote: >

[RBW] FS: Black Mtn MCD Size 50 Color Gold $900

*Pics* : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fa0woQ5CT1ZrVdPOsqz0iJ7KvAlYtxj8?usp=sharing I purchased this frame back in Jan 2021. I'd say it has less than 50 miles on it and has been sitting in the basement mostly unridden. I had it assembled at a local rei w/ mostly spare parts lying a

[RBW] Differences between Sam Hillborne and A Homer Hilsen

Has anyone has extensive experience riding both models, particularly the ones made in the 2015-2018 time period, and had an opportunity to see how they rode differently and handled different terrain? I am very interested in these models but they have changed in some ways over the years and I am

[RBW] Re: Seeking rim input

I'm running 36h 650b Cliffhangers with 57mm G-One "All-Around". Because the rims are tubeless compatible, changing a tubed tire takes a little more patience — that's not a deal-breaker for me, but may be for some. I've had them for years and have zero complaints. On a side note, working with Ve

[RBW] Re: Seeking rim input

Cliffhangers are great. Wider than a lot of other rims, so I think your tire will probably be closer to the marked width. They are also tubeless compatible, which is at least nice to have that option even if you don't run it. I run 700c silver 32h with 29 x 2.2" Terravail tires, not 650b but

[RBW] Re: WTB Mark's rack

I'm also looking for one of these but they appear to be sold out everywhere. Anyone have a lead? Jeff (Alabama) On Thursday, 18 August 2022 at 08:29:17 UTC-5 wallye...@gmail.com wrote: > Looking for a silver Mark's rack > > Thanks, > Wally > -- You received this message because you are subscr

[RBW] Re: Best all-around useful saddlebag?

My name is Mike and I have a bike luggage problem... I own many of the bags already mentioned and a couple not discussed yet so here's my 2-cents: I currently have 3 Swift Zeitgeist bags - a first generation in custom colors and a couple newer ones, and for a good, durable, fairly lightweight

Re: [RBW] Re: One Rivendell to rule them all

Sorry, I thought it had 26” and wanted to go up. Whoops! On Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 8:59:00 AM UTC-7 Chris L wrote: > Unfortunately, the Motolite only works for increasing wheel size and not > in the other direction. I e-mailed Paul when I first read about people > using it for the purpose

Re: [RBW] Re: One Rivendell to rule them all

Unfortunately, the Motolite only works for increasing wheel size and not in the other direction. I e-mailed Paul when I first read about people using it for the purpose of running different wheel sizes and he confirmed it only works in one direction. On Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 9:54:24 AM

[RBW] WTT: handlebars

Excuse the cross post. Feeling the need to change things...again. What I got: -lightly used nitto albastache with lots of gummy residue to help with your next taping -Soma Sparrow, black, 49.5 with a few scratches -a whole bunch of quality drop bars, tell me what you're looking for Want I want:

Re: [RBW] Re: One Rivendell to rule them all

Great looking bike Chris! Have you thought about the Paul Motolite? You could go 650b without all the extra work! On Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 7:39:50 AM UTC-7 Chris L wrote: > I've only ridden one Riv and it's hard to imagine there is a better bike > for me than my first run 54cm Hunqapillar.

[RBW] Re: Your Road or Road-ish Riv Rubber Radius (tire width)

Eric: I have 38mm Pari Motos on my Riv Road (compact double for low to moderate climbing). They handle chipseal well, are quick, and have good grip in turns. Kevlar bead and lightweight but not long wearing or great on punctures if you ride where goatheads abound. I'll be doing a RUSA Populair