Re: [RBW] Contemplating which route to take with a Sam, budget build or riv build kit

2015-06-08 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 06/07/2015 03:16 PM, Daniel D. wrote: So I test rode a sam the other day and really enjoyed the ride. Getting my ducks in a row to swing a frame. I've always wanted to build up a frame. But as my camaro sitting in the garage proves, sometimes projects don't go as planned. A concern is th

Re: [RBW] Contemplating which route to take with a Sam, budget build or riv build kit

2015-06-07 Thread cyclotourist
If you know what you're looking for, and comfortable doing it yourself, the used market is a great resource. Buy higher end Dura Ace/XTR at the cost of new Deore or Tiagra. On Sun, Jun 7, 2015 at 10:45 PM, James Warren wrote: > > Get some Rich-built wheels with a rim choice optimized for the esti

Re: [RBW] Contemplating which route to take with a Sam, budget build or riv build kit

2015-06-07 Thread James Warren
Get some Rich-built wheels with a rim choice optimized for the estimated tire width you intend; get Rich's advice on making that choice; he's great at that. For example, I went with Atlas rim matched to the 700x50 or 55 Big Ben tires that I usually ride. If you have Rich-built wheels on a Hill

[RBW] Contemplating which route to take with a Sam, budget build or riv build kit

2015-06-07 Thread Daniel D.
So I test rode a sam the other day and really enjoyed the ride. Getting my ducks in a row to swing a frame. I've always wanted to build up a frame. But as my camaro sitting in the garage proves, sometimes projects don't go as planned. A concern is that the "budget" build doesn't turn out to