Tried to post this to rivbike.com, but they only allow 1000 characters and
this review is about 5X that.
Hope it helps anyone looking at the Hillborne.
This review is overdue, I have had the bike almost 2 years now, and its
been through a few configurations. I didn't love it at first, but I r
Sorry to hear about this Manny. I hope you get her back somehow.
On Feb 15, 11:55 am, Manuel Acosta
wrote:
> Still holding on hope. If you see it. Let me know.
>
> Picture of the flyer.http://flic.kr/p/aVASGg
>
> One picture proved that I used the bike to it's
> fullest.http://flic.kr/p/b8epir
>
An 80% dirt commute! That's living it up nicely.
We've got a pretty similar hunqa-style setup. I recently took off
fenders and racks so it'd be more manageable in rough dirt too.
I really like the Sam this way (naked, that is).
Before, with racks and fenders:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulatw
I have my IQ Cyo mounted the same way Benedikt has, on the front of
the Nitto mini front (and in front of a wald medium basket too). It
works fab there, might not be the most sheltered though.
On Feb 18, 3:01 am, Bob wrote:
> I plan to mount a dyno headlight to my fendered V-brake Sam, probably
Thanks again to everyone for your replies.
Doug: I'm getting it mostly on the granny ring, sometimes on the
middle, with the rear derailer on the smaller cogs. Almost exclusively
on dirty, so probably fairly bumpy.
Cyclofiend: Hmm... its hard to say. I will have to get some opinions
from Gernot a
Much thanks to all your thought and effort! Chain line looks ok
looking at the pics.
Michael: I'm not sure if that law has been violated... this problem
has been chronic.
Gernot: I can't judge if its a lot or a little space, but the pics are
here if you care to look! I've got calipers thanks, wil
r).
>
> > You mention chain suck when climbing; that's odd. Maybe climbing in
> > the granny & middle of the cluster, with not much chain tension? Hit
> > a bump or something? Just a thought.
>
> > If chains are that pricey, have Kip pick up a batch when he&#x
Matt: Well, its a brand new RR XT derailer so not likely the spring is
worn. I did turn in the spring tension screw some more but it made no
difference though.
Michael: Good to know. I'd like to try a wipperman for next year.
Patrick: Hmm I could try that. I think the beeswax is for some element
Yeah, I still like a light bike, but I guess it depends on what type
of ride you're doing.
I thought I'd sell my severely undersized 17 lb Felt F55 road bike
(alu/carbon duraace racer) after getting the Hillborne, but the
Hillborne (heavy with racks, baskets, and phil/schmidt hubs) has just
made m
Yeah, I'd vote no computer unless you're training for a race and have
benchmarks to meet.
My cateye strada wireless got knocked off its bracket on an off road
ride and I'm not replacing it. I don't race and I find the computer
distracts me from the road when I get curious about the ride stats.
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Thanks for all your replies.
Seth: Just checked, its not the rails.
Patrick: Think I read on EcoVelo to use that paraffin/beeswax ratio.
It worked really well when the chain was still clean, chain ran more
silent than when new.
Matt: Yes, perhaps I should try an 8spd chain. They have bigger spac
Hey guys,
A couple of questions, 1 on topic, 1 off!
On topic first: My almost new hillborne has suffered from chainsuck
almost since day 1. Built up by Riv with all the usual Riv bits. 9 spd
SRAM chain, Sugino RD2 triple and shimano 7spd freewheel. 30 minutes
into a dusty bumpy ride (the problem
Awesome photos Gernot! And by far the best collection of photos I've
ever had of me on a bike - thank you! :D
What a great trip - anyone lucky enough to have Gernot as their trip
planner is in for a very cool time. Perfect opportunities to use the
Riv - where the road bike wouldn't have made it an
Nobody's mentioned the caps ?!
On Dec 29, 8:07 pm, Earl Grey wrote:
> First time we've had 3 Rivendells on a ride. Did my favorite loop that is
> about half dirt, time-wise.
>
> A few photos:http://www.flickr.com/photos/25150...@n08/
>
> Cheers,
>
> Gernot
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Awesome dougP, looking forward to meet you!
On Dec 30, 12:24 am, doug peterson wrote:
> Gernot:
>
> Great photos. 100% Rivendell participation is a high bar to meet;
> doubt we'll ever get there here in the States.
>
> Hope I can hook up with you guys when I'm there next month. Gotta
> make tha
Hey Gernot,
The guy who built our ad trailer did some pretty good work for (what
seems v cheap) to me. He can work off drawings. Let me know if you
want me to bring you there.
Paul
On Dec 25, 11:02 pm, Earl Grey wrote:
> Thanks, Jim, I was thinking about that option, as well. Probably could
>
Ooh very nice.
On Dec 22, 9:33 pm, jandrews_nyc wrote:
> Fabulous !
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Wow, thank you for the overwhelming amount of feedback! I think I know
what I'm going to do next - stretch those hamstrings and keep minding
my posture to flatten my back - I feel likewise that its about
strengthening underused muscles.
Funny enough, I've been doing ashtanga yoga intensely for alm
After looking at some photos taken by Early Grey of me riding his Sam
with drop bars (example here:)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25150...@n08/5260456237/
I noticed that I am particularly "bent" in the lower back. Well, no
surprise really, I've noticed this elsewhere in my life but cycling on
drop
Congrats JimP!
My Sam is barely 2 weeks old and I am loving him too.
On Dec 18, 1:41 am, JimP wrote:
> My gorgeous Sam Hillborne arrived yesterday. After getting ti
> together I stood back in awe. As it is a Christmas present I was not
> supposed to ride it but, screw that. I got on and took
My vote goes to custom stem for the fisher to make it your kid hauler
& trail bike.
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Chiang Mai rocks!
Head south east for a sunny Christmas guys!
Paul
"Last Inductee of the unofficial 3 member strong Chiang Mai Riv
Owner's Bunch"
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