Re: [RBW] New Bike Day and first ride

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Hey, Tom. Great looking bike! As a new member here that has yet to get
ahold of a Rivendell, I've been eyeing the Platypus. Where do you land in
regards to your height and PBH? I'm 6ft with a PBH of 87cm, which puts me
on the same frame size as what you got. Without every being on a Rivendell,
though, their larger frame sizes do give me a bit of pause. Thanks.

On Fri, Nov 25, 2022, 3:52 PM Tom Palmer  wrote:

> Hi all,
> I picked a Mermaid Platypus frameset from a very nice local Riv/Crust fan.
> Thanks Derek!
> Spent a couple of weeks doing a parts bin build. The only things I bought
> new were 2 chains because Derek has a Clem Jr to build and needed the one
> from this frame and a tandem length derailler cable. Was able to get the
> first ride in today and had fit tweaked within a few miles. I am at the
> bottom of the fit guide for the big 60cm but Will at Riv confirmed I would
> be OK. I did get to do quick ride before I purchased so confident it would
> work well and it does. Very nice first ride, smooth, zippy, and quick
> handling. Already rethinking the tires- only 700x42 Continental speed
> Rides. Just thinking bigger since my roads are fairly rough chip seal in
> general, but want to keep fenders. I will do a second post on how large a
> tire with fenders. Looking forward to tomorrows ride, it will be longer and
> more hills. Build list is as follows- steel Albatross bars and steel stem,
> Ergon grips, Tektro V brake and Avid levers, and Microshift 10 speed bar
> end shifter shifting Deore derailler. Thompson seat post and Specialized
> body Geometry saddle from 90's. Alfine single ring crankset. Wheels are
> pretty nice, DT Swiss 240s hubs and not sure which DT Swiss rims. Fenders
> are Bontrager meant for 26" tires, but fit well.
> Planning on front rack that will tame the quick handling a bit, but worth
> the utility.
> Tom Palmer
> Twin Lake, MI
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: New Sam Hillbornes

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Drew,
I have the same PBH and grabbed an 87cm, which I was hesitant to get and
now you have me second guessing my size decision. Ughh.

On Wed, Dec 7, 2022, 3:16 PM Drew Henson  wrote:

> just grabbed a 54cm silver. i went into thinking i'd go for a limeolive
> but something about the very understated silver made me change my mind at
> the last minute.
>
> i have an 87 cm pbh so i could have fit the 57 but i wanted to fall on the
> upper end of the fit range. really keen to see how this rides differently
> than my 2019 MIT Homer. now the fun begins... finding all the build parts!
>
> On Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 5:59:19 PM UTC-8 jrst...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> I’m with you Eric.  My Saluki which I got last winter is a taupe and it
>> looks great with brown and grays.  If I was ready to sell my Hillborne I
>> would order a Silver tomorrow.  But it makes no sense.  If someone was hot
>> for a bright orange I could be tempted.
>>
>> On Tue, Dec 6, 2022 at 6:58 PM Eric Marth  wrote:
>>
>>> Joel — I might be forgetting a color here or there but... I think these
>>> new ones plus the black are my favorite paint colors for all the Hillbornes
>>> :)
>>>
>>> I think these new colors will look especially good with some kinda
>>> warm-tones saddle (tan, brown), nice big tires with gum sidewalls and warm
>>> bar tape and grips! Subtle, timeless warmth. Just me, that's my thing,
>>> maxing out the neutrals.
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 4:05:44 PM UTC-5 jrst...@gmail.com
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Eric, I agree.  I do like the blue, have an Orange that I bought as it
 was the only one I could find when Riv was out, it is ok but not my
 favorite color. Love that new Silver.  My favorite colors are the Black
 (like your repainted one) and the new Silver, absolutely beautiful colors.
 There are probably others I have not seen but that silver has my vote.

 On Tue, Dec 6, 2022 at 12:22 PM Eric Marth  wrote:

> I'll be interested to see how quickly these move. The Hillbornes are
> such great bikes, adaptable for many purposes. I could definitely see the
> paint colors this round getting buyers excited. Nothing against 'em but 
> the
> RBW blue, orange and harvest gold didn't do much for me. New colors are
> rel good.
>
> On Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 11:18:17 AM UTC-5 edwardb...@gmail.com
> wrote:
>
>> But that green is causing it to heat back up
>>
>> On Tue, Dec 6, 2022 at 8:09 AM Eric Daume  wrote:
>>
>>> I’m with Johnny. I think the market is cooling down.
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, Johnny Alien 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>> It will sell well but I don't think we are going to see immediate
 sell outs on anything the way it had been happening.

 On Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 12:52:36 AM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:

> Yep. The folks who will never ride a mixte/step-thru haven't had a
> lugged Riv on the block in quite a while and these colors are 
> spectacular.
> Don't doddle!
>
> On Monday, December 5, 2022 at 9:41:51 PM UTC-8 eliot...@gmail.com
> wrote:
>
>> Do you folks think they will sell out quickly ?
>>
>> On Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 12:30 PM J S  wrote:
>>
>>> Paul, my custom was 56cm measured by Grant, my Hillborne is 51cm
>>> and fits as it should.
>>>
>>> On Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 2:56 PM Paul Clifton 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 I'm not looking to buy a Sam, but I just glanced at the size
 chart on Instagram, and, wow, the sizing has changed dramatically 
 over the
 years. My PBH is 82cm. That puts me on a 51cm Sam for this current 
 batch.
 When I test rode one of the originals with caliper brakes, it was 
 a 56cm I
 believe, and it fit perfectly. I haven't kept up with the geometry 
 changes,
 but I'd really like to see what it's like to ride a 51cm frame and 
 be at
 the top end of a size range for once. I bet the reach would be 
 sublime.

 Paul in AR

 On Monday, December 5, 2022 at 1:47:53 PM UTC-6 Houston Wilson
 wrote:

> Hi Bill,
>
> I'd love the catalog!!
> Houston Wilson
> Los Angeles, CA
>
> On Friday, December 2, 2022 at 8:16:50 AM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay
> wrote:
>
>> For the voracious and anxious waiters of shipping
>> containers:  I've stumbled upon a Rivendell Sam Hillborne 
>> catalog.  It's
>> from one of the sidepull brake variants of the Sam Hillborne.  
>> If anybody
>> wants it, let me know and I can mail it to whomever.
>>

Re: [RBW] Re: New Sam Hillbornes

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Keith,
If you click on a size and color and then put in a high quantity, it will
tell you that you can only add so many to your cart.

On Wed, Dec 7, 2022, 4:46 PM Keith Paugh  wrote:

> Out of curiosity, how’d did up that info?
>
> k.
>
> On Dec 7, 2022, at 12:55 PM, DavidP  wrote:
>
> Here's what's left after ~50 minutes:
> 48cm, 1 silver, 6 olive
> 51cm, 5 silver, 8 olive
> 54cm, 1 silver, 5 olive
> 57cm, 1 silver, 1 olive
> 60cm, 6 silver, 6 olive
>
> Seem to be selling way faster than the Platys (assuming a similar # of
> frames available, which seems reasonable as I believe they've said this is
> the most popular model). And if colors are equal silver is very popular.
>
> -Dave
>
> On Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 3:30:11 PM UTC-5 Keith P. wrote:
>
>> Might have been me?
>>
>> I got a Silver 54 as well. First Riv.
>> Excited and relieved.
>>
>> I wonder how they are moving this round.
>> k.
>>
>> On Dec 7, 2022, at 12:21 PM, 'Slacky Mac' via RBW Owners Bunch <
>> rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>>
>> Nice Drew.  I nabbed a 54cm Silver as well.  Already spoke with Vince.
>> Since their parts bin is deeper than mine I am going to have them build it
>> up and leave my RB-1 shiny bits where they are.  #2 in line.  Someone out
>> there is faaat.  :-)
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 3:16:25 PM UTC-5 Drew Henson wrote:
>>
>>> just grabbed a 54cm silver. i went into thinking i'd go for a limeolive
>>> but something about the very understated silver made me change my mind at
>>> the last minute.
>>>
>>> i have an 87 cm pbh so i could have fit the 57 but i wanted to fall on
>>> the upper end of the fit range. really keen to see how this rides
>>> differently than my 2019 MIT Homer. now the fun begins... finding all the
>>> build parts!
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 5:59:19 PM UTC-8 jrst...@gmail.com
>>> wrote:
>>>
 I’m with you Eric.  My Saluki which I got last winter is a taupe and it
 looks great with brown and grays.  If I was ready to sell my Hillborne I
 would order a Silver tomorrow.  But it makes no sense.  If someone was hot
 for a bright orange I could be tempted.

 On Tue, Dec 6, 2022 at 6:58 PM Eric Marth  wrote:

> Joel — I might be forgetting a color here or there but... I think
> these new ones plus the black are my favorite paint colors for all the
> Hillbornes :)
>
> I think these new colors will look especially good with some kinda
> warm-tones saddle (tan, brown), nice big tires with gum sidewalls and warm
> bar tape and grips! Subtle, timeless warmth. Just me, that's my thing,
> maxing out the neutrals.
>
> On Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 4:05:44 PM UTC-5 jrst...@gmail.com
> wrote:
>
>> Eric, I agree.  I do like the blue, have an Orange that I bought as
>> it was the only one I could find when Riv was out, it is ok but not my
>> favorite color. Love that new Silver.  My favorite colors are the Black
>> (like your repainted one) and the new Silver, absolutely beautiful 
>> colors.
>> There are probably others I have not seen but that silver has my vote.
>>
>> On Tue, Dec 6, 2022 at 12:22 PM Eric Marth  wrote:
>>
>>> I'll be interested to see how quickly these move. The Hillbornes are
>>> such great bikes, adaptable for many purposes. I could definitely see 
>>> the
>>> paint colors this round getting buyers excited. Nothing against 'em but 
>>> the
>>> RBW blue, orange and harvest gold didn't do much for me. New colors are
>>> rel good.
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 11:18:17 AM UTC-5
>>> edwardb...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>
 But that green is causing it to heat back up

 On Tue, Dec 6, 2022 at 8:09 AM Eric Daume 
 wrote:

> I’m with Johnny. I think the market is cooling down.
>
> On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, Johnny Alien 
> wrote:
>
 It will sell well but I don't think we are going to see immediate
>> sell outs on anything the way it had been happening.
>>
>> On Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 12:52:36 AM UTC-5 Joe Bernard
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Yep. The folks who will never ride a mixte/step-thru haven't had
>>> a lugged Riv on the block in quite a while and these colors are
>>> spectacular. Don't doddle!
>>>
>>> On Monday, December 5, 2022 at 9:41:51 PM UTC-8
>>> eliot...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>
 Do you folks think they will sell out quickly ?

 On Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 12:30 PM J S  wrote:

> Paul, my custom was 56cm measured by Grant, my Hillborne is
> 51cm and fits as it should.
>
> On Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 2:56 PM Paul Clifton <
> paulgc...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I'm not looking to buy a Sam, b