We are almost to 3:00 PM PST. Who is watching the clock and ready to buy a
Sam Hillborne?
Doug
On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 1:57:45 PM UTC-4 Curtis wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Sell the Homer and get a green Sam. If you are even considering selling
> the Homer, then that is the way to go. Avoid future
Hi,
Sell the Homer and get a green Sam. If you are even considering selling
the Homer, then that is the way to go. Avoid future disappointment and
regret by getting the green Sam.
One person's opion.
Peace, Curtis
On Wed, May 15, 2024, 10:49 AM Donzaemon wrote:
> I’m contemplating pulling
I’m contemplating pulling the trigger on a Sam now that they’re available
again. It was my first choice among Rivendell’s current lineup due to its
all-rounder quality and its ability to take v-brakes, which I prefer over
side-pulls and center pulls. Sadly, they weren’t available when I was in
I'd love to ride one of these to get an idea what they are like.
By the numbers, it's within mm of my two touring bikes, a Cannondale T
series and a Gordon BLT. The main difference is the slack seat tube angle,
which basically just moves the saddle backwards 18 mm vs 73 degrees, by my
math.
those new colors look great. i have a sam from the last run (i think) in
silver that i love. the homer is what originally attracted me to riv a long
time ago, but i think the current version of the sam is better in the
current version of the homer.
i also had a crust romeo for a bit
Ditto to what Jim said: sorely tempted, and I'm still doing final touch-up
on my Clem build.
The new Sams are as ideal an expression of a Rivendell as the Clem. And I
love the new colors.
- Chris
On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 9:36:50 AM UTC-7 Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
> I have to say that I
I have to say that I haven't looked at a bike and felt a strong impulse to
buy in a long time.
But both of those colors tripped the switch for me. Unique and yet wholly
Riv. Very fine choices. There are going to be some lucky owners looking
back on this day and smiling.
Found myself looking
