I’ve been riding 559’s for years on a roady single speed, and have never
had problems or complaints with them. Anecdotal, I know, but just thought
I’d throw in a few words in their favor. I would have been happy with
cantis on the Roaduno as well, but not if it meant an Appaloosa or Hunqua
Was there an email or blog announcement for the Roaduno presale? I didn’t
even know it was starting this Thursday, but figured I had just missed the
email or accidentally deleted it.
On Monday, June 24, 2024 at 12:43:11 PM UTC-4 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:
> Bill Lindsay, are you basing the geo
Strongly leaning toward one… Complete, probably mustard.
On Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 9:15:44 PM UTC-4 philip@gmail.com wrote:
> ♂️
>
> Silver. Frame and fork.
>
> Build ready to go!
>
> P. W.
> ~
> (917) 514-2207
> ~
>
>
>
>
> On Jun 23, 2024, at 1:59 PM, Doug H. wrote:
>
> The Roaduno
I’ve been using 1x11 for a while, in both friction and indexed. I use an
appropriate Microshift lever with a Shimano SLX clutch derailleur, and it
works flawlessly. I started it out as a bar-end, but now have it on a
hydraulic Gevenalle setup.
On Sunday, January 10, 2021 at 1:24:37 AM UTC-5
I'll third the Microshift/SLX drivetrain... I've used it on two different
frames now. Currently have it on a Gevenalle/TRP brake lever, and used it as a
bar-end on my Hillborne. I used it in friction mode then, and got pretty good
at it, but the index mode is always there as a fallback.
On
A bump and a price drop:
> Shimano Dura-Ace Crankset; 170mm, early generation, has both crankarm bolts,
> but only one dust cap. - $145
>
> Campagnolo Pedals; they show some wear, but still spin smooth. Could
> definitely use a repack. - $35
>
> Suntour Cyclone Rear Deraileur - $40
>
>
A crosspost from the iBob list...
Some items I've been meaning to sell off for a while now... I'm not an expert
on vintage stuff, I just like messing around with older frames, and as such end
up with some vintage components as well. That said, if I'm off on the prices
or just being an idiot,
I've ordered a Deckas brand narrow-wide off eBay before ($20ish), and then
soaked it in oven cleaner to remove the black anodise. It was for a five-arm
Sugino crank, 110 bcd.
After the anodization is removed it'll have a rough texture to it, but some
high-grit paper and metal polish will
I still use Microshift's barend made for Shimano's 10 speed mountain
deraileurs, works great. Even better in friction mode. No pretty silver
finish, though...
On Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 7:55:55 PM UTC-5, Matt C. wrote:
> I would love to know the answer to this as well before ordering
I agree, that stuff is fantastic..!
On Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 11:10:16 PM UTC-5, LeRoy wrote:
> Just a small side note on ordering miscellany from Rivendell. I added a
> couple of bars of Lord Oliver's Licorice Soap to a recent order. My, my, my,
> that certainly perfumed the package
My Sam used a 26.8 seatpost, but this hadn't been updated on the website at the
time of purchase, so it was a surprise...and I wasn't able to use my Nitto I
had on hand. Somewhat annoying, but at least I had the provided Kalloy post.
My Sam also had beefed-up fork blades, but this was a
SOLD!
Thanks everyone for all the interest!
On Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 6:53:17 PM UTC-4, Adam in Indiana wrote:
> Hi all, I'm putting my Sam up for sale to see if there's any interest. I
> like the bike, but it's my least ridden, and I'm outta room/money in the bike
> shed.
Hi all, I'm putting my Sam up for sale to see if there's any interest. I like
the bike, but it's my least ridden, and I'm outta room/money in the bike shed...
I was thinking of a "rolling chassis" sale: the usual frame & fork, headset (a
Campy, in this case), bottom bracket, and seatpost,
I've been to Tallinn and Helsinki, but didn't ride a bike in either. If I
recall correctly, vehicles are prohibited inside the Old Town section of
Tallinn (a beautiful preserved/restored medieval city, with cobblestone
streets, castles, towers, the whole bit) but I did see some bike tours
That SRAM setup Nick posted sounds like an awesome solution, I may try that in
the future.
On my Sam I currently have Shimano's 11 speed SLX mountain cassette (11-40) and
derailleur with a single ring up front. I use Microshift's bar-end shifter
made especially for them, since Shimano doesn't
I'm sorry I missed that, Chris! I'm going to try and make it to your new shop
one of these days...I was about an hour and a half south of your old place, but
was able to make it in from time to time.
On Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 3:25:53 PM UTC-4, Christopher Wiggins wrote:
> On Tuesday,
Tires are sold, thanks everyone!
On Friday, April 26, 2019 at 10:35:48 AM UTC-4, Adam in Indiana wrote:
> Cross post from the iBob list...
>
> Got a pair of low-mileage 700 x 48 Supple Vitesse tires that just didn't work
> out for me. They have maybe 100 miles, perhaps a bit
Cross post from the iBob list...
Got a pair of low-mileage 700 x 48 Supple Vitesse tires that just didn't work
out for me. They have maybe 100 miles, perhaps a bit less.
I tried them on two different bikes (both could barely fit them), and just
didn't care for the handling and/or the
I don't know, I personally would lean toward the second idea, a somewhat
special ongoing model. I don't like the idea of a Rivendell collector's frame.
On Friday, February 1, 2019 at 5:42:48 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote:
> Grant mentioned this as a possibility on the latest Blahg, and I'm
I've got my Sam set up as a 1x, and I still routed the shifter (11sp bar-end)
to the left side of the downtube, then crossed it over to the proper channel
under the bottom bracket en route to the derailer. It just makes for a more
natural cable routing, I feel...and helps with paint rub.
On
I use several, but one of my favorites to use are Saucony Bullets. They feel
glovelike on my feet, but probably aren't for folk who prefer stiffer soles.
On Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 11:37:27 AM UTC-5, Leaf Slayer wrote:
> So for years my go to shoes for rambling around with platform
I currently have Supple Vittesse 48's on my canti-Sam (they just fit with
around 2.5-3mm of wiggle room, measuring an actual 47mm), but I've been
debating trying some 38mm Compass (err, Rene Herse) tires this summer,
primarily for fendering.
On Friday, January 11, 2019 at 2:05:17 AM UTC-5,
A few years ago (I think it was when they started offering complete Sams) the
drawings for Sam frames were posted on the blug, and I think they were linked
from the Sam webpage as well. Anywho, for a 58 Sam (sorry, don't remember the
others) the top, down, and seat tube were single butt; .9/.7
This is something I've wondered off and on as well. I have one of the newer
canti-Sams set up as a road bike (a 58cm, 700c wheels), but have been really
hankering for a MIT 56cm Atlantis (which would be 650b, and my 89cm pbh puts me
right on the edge according to Riv). Problem is, I'd want
riding boots that are comfortable in such
> conditions, but SPD just don't cut it. Might Time be best?
>
>
> Back to snow packing up under fenders. I've had it happen -- to the point
> where it materially slows the tire -- with 32 (~30-31 actual) mm Paselas
> under 50 mm Berthouds
Rereading that, I should have clarified that I feel like there wasn't anything
on the tire for the snow to bite into, due to the lack of tread...
Also, on the clipless pedals: I had a pair of Crank Brothers Eggbeater pedals
before, and the design seems like it would be very clog-resistant, mud
Well, here's my experience from commuting year-round in Indiana... I've since
changed jobs (self-employed home-service oriented) so don't have a commute
anymore. But here we go:
I rode 25mm wide smooth tires under fenders, and never had a snow-pack issue.
I don't remember my clearance, but
A few thoughts on this thread:
1) That eyelet is actually a cast part of the dropout, not a braze-on, unless
I'm mistaken. So it's quite a bit stronger than it looks. Still, I agree with
the consensus that the hanger (also cast into the dropout) is going to be
stronger still, and I wouldn't
Well, my HTML bold brackets didn't work out, but you all get what I was trying
to emphasize...
On Monday, November 12, 2018 at 8:46:12 PM UTC-5, Adam in Indiana wrote:
> On Monday, November 12, 2018 at 6:18:08 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
> I do add single sock as extra warmth an
On Monday, November 12, 2018 at 6:18:08 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
I do add single sock as extra warmth and wind block cod piece at 15˚F
and below.
For the win, right there. That line made me laugh out loud, while
simultaneously thinking of all the rides something like that would have
Nice initial review, Bill. I've been thinking about Albastaches since I
started building my Sam up, but just can't commit to trying them. I have tried
Soma mustache bars, but never could get along with those.
On Friday, November 9, 2018 at 2:50:25 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote:
> As you know
I feel like it would stay put pretty well if the ends are twined as in the
photos. The only issue I foresee are the edges; the adhesive doesn't go
completely from edge to edge, it stops a few millimeters before.
On Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 11:48:15 AM UTC-4, tc wrote:
> Blue Lug had
Preference-wise, I am leaning toward the Snoqualmies... But the Vitesse has it
beat price-wise, usually about $15 to $20 per tire, and has larger volume...
But as I mentioned, if they stand taller than 47mm off the rim, t'ain't gonna
work. I do feel like the Compass tires likely ride a bit
I'm looking to pick up some new tires for my 2017 canti Sam, but I'd like to
hear others' experiences on clearances before making my decision. I've
narrowed it down to Snoqualmie Pass or Supple Vitesse 48's, either SL or EX,
not sure of the ride difference (the claim is the extra rubber of the
I'm quite fond of Outer shell Adventures' Drawcord Handlebar Bag. Not quite
the same style you're asking about, but can still be opened and closed with one
hand, and he also makes a separate padded liner if youre carrying a camera in
it.
On Friday, September 28, 2018 at 12:13:54 PM UTC-4,
Since I knew I would be running an LED light with no chargers (a B IQ-X), I
went with the SV-8. Though designed for smaller wheels, the lower power draw
of LED lights allows for this... That said, I haven't used a dynamo designed
for 700c wheels with my light, so maybe there is a performance
Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
>
> On Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 2:06:20 PM UTC-7, Adam in Indiana
> wrote:Which also leads to the question... If you don't have to bend it to fit
> (the ones I have slip right on to my canti Sam), then would it be mostly okay
Which also leads to the question... If you don't have to bend it to fit (the
ones I have slip right on to my canti Sam), then would it be mostly okay to
have a basket on it as long as you still follow the loading recommendations..?
On Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 1:11:08 AM UTC-4, Justin,
Awesome find, that answers a lot of questions!
On Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 11:54:06 AM UTC-4, Wally Estrella wrote:
> Came across this on a random WWW search of baskets and racks.
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/jimg/12060356153/in/photostream/
> At least for these ones it was bolt/fork
So is the common mode of failure at the fork crown bolt..? Seems like the
canti post mounts are fairly robust.
On Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 7:16:51 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote:
> Apparently enough crazies are overloading their Wald baskets on Nitto racks,
> breaking them and suing over it
Ha, I immediately thought of Grant and his love of the
large-pulley-sporting-Altus when I read this a few days ago.
Not surprisingly, he was on to something..!
On Sunday, August 5, 2018 at 6:18:34 PM UTC-4, ian m wrote:
> Does this make the Altus like the best kept secret in racing tech of
Not an Atlantis, but I have an SLX 1x11 drivetrain I'm planning on putting on
my Sam Hillborne... Not sure how the modern 4-arm black crank is gonna look
with the frame, but I was planning on posting a few pictures when it's all done
so everyone can judge.
On Thursday, July 19, 2018 at
I'm obviously late to this one, but...
When cutting metal free-hand, I was taught to use my thumb of the hand holding
the item as a guide. Sounds painful, but it actually isn't...barring
unforeseen accidents, of course. Just stick your thumb out while holding the
item, press the hacksaw
On Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at 2:21:01 PM UTC-4, jandrews wrote:
> Talk to me about choco norms.
> From those who have actually ridden them, do they really offer 3 hand
> positions that are useful? Could they be a replacement for a drop or
> mustache rider?
> I'm asking because, I'm considering
Whether or not a person agrees it was appropriate to post this topic on this
forum, the sharp division this discussion has caused (even to the point of
certain members being singled/called out/attacked/given attitude, for voicing
their opinions) is an excellent example of why topics of this
On Friday, June 15, 2018 at 3:19:13 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote:
> Update from Dave: No Sams planned for '18/'19 beyond the upcoming small
> Sparkly Orange 51cm run. Could be back later, but hoo boy I better think
> about getting that 51 before I become a much older person. Orange! With
>
I, too, took it to mean they're alternating between the similar models, since
there isn't much reason to have both Sam and Homer, Joe and Atlantis in stock
at the same time. The catalog made it clear that they did the subtle
differences (wheel sizes, brake style) just to help give each one a
On Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 6:36:03 PM UTC-4, Grant @ Rivendell wrote:
>
> Harold J. Nutso would be a fine name, though. You have to admit that. O my
> goodness...is there still time?
>
After a few seconds' thought, I have concluded that I would quite happily ride
a bike with the name
> "NO TOP TUBE THERE TO BONK YOUR YOO-HOO"
I had a good laugh at this one, too. ^_^
And I'll chime in with everyone else; I love the catalog, fantastic work! It
captures the spirit and feel of browsing the website, but with a wonderfull
tactile feel!
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I'm joining this discussion a little late, but my wife and I have a Bike Friday
Family Tandem with the SRAM DualDrive. I will agree that it doesn't ride quite
the same (as well?) as a "regular" bike, but we do have a lot fun on it.
Obviously, being able to pack a tandem into the trunk of a
Anyone else notice that the new Homer has more tire clearance than a canti Sam?
Or do you think that's a typo? I don't recall Tektro 559's clearing a 55mm...
Also, anyone remember what the chainstay length on the previous Sam generation
was?
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Just for the sake of posterity:
Pasela 35mm, standard up front, TG in back, on Sun M13II rims, 220 lb rider.
65 lbs front, 75 lbs back. It often goes lower than that, though; I check
them perhaps every other week, and air them up to those numbers, good for
another few weeks...
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I have to agree, having a brazed on canti hanger "hanging" there unused while
using v-brakes would bother me for whatever unsound reason...
I have one of Surly's cable hangers, very similar to Nitto's. They really do
an elegant job of the whole thing.
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I think I am leaning toward installing a spacer on the driveside bearing... It
occurred to me that, since the Sam has 135mm rear spacing, adding a 1.5 or 2mm
spacer would line the chain up better with the middle of the cassette, anyway.
At least, it sounds good on paper...
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So I'm looking to finally get the build on my canti Hillborne started, but a
few questions have come up...
First off, safe clearance between the chainstay and chainring bolts. I'm using
a Veloce 110 bcd power torque crank, and the chainring bolts come pretty close
to the stays... The worse is
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On Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 11:21:33 PM UTC-5, Jonathan D. wrote:
> Bill,
>
> Would love to hear a report on how it compares to you Sam Hillborne and BMC
> Road.
I'll second that request for a friendly Sam comparison.
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canti Sams?
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