On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 7:18 AM, Marty wrote:
> Clarification:
>
> Seth said:
>
> "If you want to feel good about it- buy the bike by donating to
> smiletrain.
> You get a smile b/c of the new bike and roughly (8 - 12) kids get a
> new smile, too."
>
> Riv says:
>
> "Whatever you give, up to $300,
Clarification:
Seth said:
"If you want to feel good about it- buy the bike by donating to
smiletrain.
You get a smile b/c of the new bike and roughly (8 - 12) kids get a
new smile, too."
Riv says:
"Whatever you give, up to $300, we give you 75 percent of that in
Rivencredit..."
So, you cant fun
Regarding disc breaks, I recall reading a post by Grant some time ago
that they were seriously considered for the Bombadill. Perhaps someone
else on the list recalls this as well?
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On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 11:17 AM, Seth Vidal wrote:
> You get a smile b/c of the new bike and roughly 20-40 kids get a new smile,
> too.
>
hmm
The braking loads feed into the frame at different places using discs
than rim brakes. That would have to be considered in the fork and
rear triangle design. OTH, discs have it over rim brakes in wet
conditions. Friends have disc braked REI Safaris and have been
impressed with their performance,
on 2/10/10 10:57 AM, Dustin Sharp at dsh...@runbox.com wrote:
> Doug Van Cleve has a great disk fork by Tony Pereira with a nice double
> crown and non-industrial looking curve to it:
>
> http://www.serotta.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42545&highlight=pereira
>
Actually, there's a link to the flic
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:48:37 -0800
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> Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: A virtual sales brochure, and special offer
>
> on 2/10/10 6:18 AM, Leslie at leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Okay, maybe a non-Rivish thought, but, since the Hunqa could be
>> considered a 29er,
on 2/10/10 6:18 AM, Leslie at leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote:
> Okay, maybe a non-Rivish thought, but, since the Hunqa could be
> considered a 29er, what about using disc brakes? (Have to admit, I
> know little about 'em, seems like it just complicates things more than
> they need to be, but, if
So anyone who has an Atlantis doesn't really need a Hunq unless they
like the idea of going to 700C.
What about a current Hillborne owner (like me)? It seems there is
even less reason to get a Hunq. If I need a more rugged bike than my
Sam, I should go Bomba, it seems. The differences between t
gt; > to change wheel size on a whim?)
>
> > I've admired Co-Motion's versatile models (like the Pangea) that have disc
> > brake options.
>
> > -Jim
>
> > -----Original Message-
> > >From: Seth Vidal
> > >Sent: Feb 10, 2010 9:35 AM
I've admired Co-Motion's versatile models (like the Pangea) that have disc
> brake options.
>
> -Jim
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> >From: Seth Vidal
> >Sent: Feb 10, 2010 9:35 AM
> >To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
> >Subjec
2010 9:35 AM
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>On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 9:18 AM, Leslie wrote:
>> I can see that, not wanting canti studs there if they're not being
>> used
>>
>>
>
On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 9:18 AM, Leslie wrote:
> I can see that, not wanting canti studs there if they're not being
> used
>
>
> Okay, maybe a non-Rivish thought, but, since the Hunqa could be
> considered a 29er, what about using disc brakes? (Have to admit, I
> know little about 'em, seems
I can see that, not wanting canti studs there if they're not being
used
Okay, maybe a non-Rivish thought, but, since the Hunqa could be
considered a 29er, what about using disc brakes? (Have to admit, I
know little about 'em, seems like it just complicates things more than
they need to be,
ready owns an Atlantis, there's little justification for also buying a Hunka. From: jpp To: RBW Owners Bunch
Sent: Tue, February 9, 2010 7:54:48 AMSubject: [RBW] Re: A virtual sales brochure, and special offer
This bike looks good. It will be a great rough stuff bike. I reallylike the pain
> Don McClung is one of the only builders I have seen who does beautiful
> double top tube bikes:
I am partial to the Retrotec take on double top tubes:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/retrotec-inglis-cycles/4317194725/sizes/l/
Arguably triple as the top tube is split. If Curtis ever gets it in
th
Be sure to checkout Salsa's new Vaya model. Kinda like version of a SH/
AHH, although a little more tour-wothy.
On Feb 9, 2:50 pm, Dan Abelson wrote:
> I really like the Hunq and I am in the market for an all road/off road
> capable bike. I would get one of the sizes without the double top tube
I am wondering if Riv will create a "deciding between the Bomba and
Hunqa" document like they did for the Sam and Homer. At first blush I
am not sure why I would choose one over the other unless I really
wanted 650bs (Bomba) instead of 700c (Hunaq) but functionally they
seem to be the same- maybe
Hunqapiller splits the difference functionally between Atlantis and
Bombadil and is significantly cheaper. Just like Sam H. splits the
difference between A. Homer Hilsen and Atlantis at a signficantly
lower price point than both.
On Feb 9, 11:40 am, Ron MH wrote:
> I guess I'm confused. Why cove
I think the second top-tube makes more sense when you think about it
in the context of the 'expanded' geometry.Because the top-tube
rises the way it does, the headtube for a given size is 5-6cm taller
than it would be otherwise.So for a 62cm frame, you're looking at
an equivalent headtube l
I guess I'm confused. Why cover the same ( or so nearly the same that
the differences become meaningless) territory with three different
models (Atlantis, Bombadil, Hunqapillar)?
Also, why a second top tube at all? I understand that a second tube
would make a very (Very) large frame more stable. B
on 2/9/10 9:54 AM, Seth Vidal at skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
> On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 12:44 PM, Leslie wrote:
>> But doesn't the Sam have the bridge in place for calipers anyway?
>> Can't you have a bike set up for a caliper, but also for cantis, too?
>>
>> I like the cantis on my old Nishiki MTB,
On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 12:44 PM, Leslie wrote:
> But doesn't the Sam have the bridge in place for calipers anyway?
> Can't you have a bike set up for a caliper, but also for cantis, too?
>
> I like the cantis on my old Nishiki MTB, I have no objection to them,
> thought the idea of the canti-Rom w
But doesn't the Sam have the bridge in place for calipers anyway?
Can't you have a bike set up for a caliper, but also for cantis, too?
I like the cantis on my old Nishiki MTB, I have no objection to them,
thought the idea of the canti-Rom was a great idea when I heard about
it (I'm new to the Riv
This new model really piques the interest. Seriously (and I mean
actual, really, serious) thinking of selling my Atlantis to facilitate
a Hunqa. Plus, could move up a couple of sizes. (Atlantis 56. New
Hunqa would be 58.)
A couple of years ago 700x60 tires weren't around. Hence my
Atlantis.
For those that may live near Walnut Creek, or happen to visit HQ in
the next few months, (I may be there in June myself if all this DC
area snow is gone by then) please take photos of any Hunqapillars you
may see grazing around, and upload them here:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/1358...@n23/
And
On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 11:17 AM, Seth Vidal wrote:
> You get a smile b/c of the new bike and roughly 20-40 kids get a new smile,
> too.
>
hmm - the above should be 8-12 not 20-40. Sorry.
-sv
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On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 11:14 AM, Ray Shine wrote:
> I'm following this thread with great interest. I like too have as many bikes
> as the next fella, but correct me if I have this wrong… The new Hunka (sp?)
> is billed as a cross between the Sam and the Bomba. So, following that
> logic -- and th
f one already owns an
Atlantis, there's little justification for also buying a Hunka. Or, am I
missing something?
From: jpp
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Sent: Tue, February 9, 2010 7:54:48 AM
Subject: [RBW] Re: A virtual sales brochure, and special offer
This bike
This bike looks good. It will be a great rough stuff bike. I really
like the paint scheme.
I like the idea of the sam using the silvers and cantis on the hunqa.
Will help make them offer something different from each other..
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I won't go there on the merits of canti's vrs calipers. I bought my
Sam H to use mostly for mixed terrain rides including singletrack and
am running 70x40 Smart Sams which are smallish knobbys so the canti's
are my preference. And that Orange... it's beautiful.
If this was going to be my only bi
> If what I read at hiawatha cyclery's blog is right then it sounds like
> the new sams will be long-reach calipers, not cantis/v-brakes that it
> has been and orange.
>
> -sv
I read that to and think it's a good idea. I know some folks are going
to grumble but the Silver brakes work great and are
On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 8:48 AM, Leslie wrote:
> Awesome!
>
> I was wanting to learn more about it. I particularly liked that
> color scheme on that Bomba, that's a great choice.
>
> Looking at the sizing, I think the 58 would be cutting it far too
> close, the 54 would be what I would need for a
Awesome!
I was wanting to learn more about it. I particularly liked that
color scheme on that Bomba, that's a great choice.
Looking at the sizing, I think the 58 would be cutting it far too
close, the 54 would be what I would need for a Hunqa, as opposed to a
56 for a Bomba.
A Hunqa would be a
A while back I mentioned that a 62cm version of the "New Atlantis"
would be just right for me. With this announcement, I sent Riv a
thumbs up, (tusks up?) and reserved a beast, so I guess I'll find out
for real July-ish.
Marty
On Feb 9, 12:35 am, james black wrote:
> On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 16:46
Yeah. I love how the company has expanded with new road-oriented models
(hopefully the Soma-collab will happen hitch-free) and new fat-tire models.
-Jim W.
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>From: Esteban
>Sent: Feb 9, 2010 12:04 AM
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>Subject: [RBW] Re: A v
I like how, similar to the Bomba and Atlantis, this bike covers the
outer edges of "all rounder" territory: heavy duty touring,
singletrack, and robust commuting. A winner, for sure.
Esteban
San Diego, Calif
On Feb 8, 8:42 pm, Michael_S wrote:
> yes, 2.2 knobbies if you please... a real dirt ma
yes, 2.2 knobbies if you please... a real dirt machine and with 40mm
Schwalbes a killer touring rig! Even in Elephant color!
another home run for RBW.
Mikey
SoCal
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A man, now I have consider this one!!! Actually, it seems like it hits
the sweet spot between the Atlantis & Bomba that sounds just right. A 58cm
would give me 2cm of stand over with 60mm tires.Not huge, but possibly
enough! :-)
On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 8:18 PM, amoll68 wrote:
> I like it
I like it a LOT! Good job Grant and RBW.
Alex Moll
north of Seattle, WA
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I sure hope they do a t-shirt with that graphic on it. This frame
sounds like a winner.
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On Feb 8, 5:46 pm, John Bennett wrote:
> http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/190
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> Cheers,
>
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