[RBW] Re: Help me buy a Riv

I replied to your other thread asking about a zippy bike and gave my full endorsement to the Homer. I just love riding that bike. For around town though, when it's an on/off/on/off/stop at light/start/stop...oh, pothole, I much prefer my Platy. I built it up light-sh with great tires, rims,

[RBW] Re: Help me buy a Riv

Hands down, IMO, get a Platypus! Honestly SO good for riding around town, it's super comfortable and stable. Climbs like a dream, fast on the flats to speed through those yellow lights, easy step through frame for hopping on and off. Looks gorgeous and you will receive many compliments, but it

[RBW] Re: Help me buy a Riv

Having a proto Gallop (designed to be a zippier road bike) and now a Clem (designed to be a do all modern mountain bike) I can say that the overall opinion that the Clem is not as sprite as other models comes down to builds more than frame. I can easily say that if I threw heavier commuter tires

[RBW] Re: Help me buy a Riv

Graham, I live in Pittsburgh, PA and if your travels take you anywhere near...say somewhere between CLE and IAD, I'd bring you my 60 Sam to ride. I also have a MUSA 62 Atlantis that's set up as a tourer if you'd like to try it. I use the Sam very much like you plan to do and love the ride. I'

[RBW] Re: Help me buy a Riv

If you're going to be near Charlotte, NC you can come try out a Cheviot. I have a 47, 50, 55, 60 cm. On Monday, March 28, 2022 at 2:43:39 PM UTC-4 Sean Steinle wrote: > I absolutely loved my 58 650b Hilsen. It was setup with Albatross and was > a total joy to ride. At the same time I had a Nob

[RBW] Re: Help me buy a Riv

I absolutely loved my 58 650b Hilsen. It was setup with Albatross and was a total joy to ride. At the same time I had a Nobilette custom rando with lightweight standard diameter tubing, so an extremely lively frame. Switching back and forth, the Nobilette was noticeably more springy, but I neve

[RBW] Re: Help me buy a Riv

I think your initial take is on the right track and you'd do well with a Hillborne/Homer or Appaloosa/Atlantis. I grouped the bikes because they're functional clones in terms of geo. Split hairs with the brakes on the Homer! You might find the 2018 Rivendell frames catalog

[RBW] Re: Help me buy a Riv

Hey Graham, I am in Falcon Heights and have an older Joe. Its a double top tub 58. I am guessing it will ride similar to the newer models however. Let me know if you want to give it a spin. Thanks, Vince On Monday, March 28, 2022 at 10:19:48 AM UTC-5 Graham McCall wrote: > I'm located in M

[RBW] Re: Help me buy a Riv

I'm located in Minneapolis MN. On Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 2:21:25 PM UTC-6 mrg...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi Graham > > Where are you located? Maybe someone on the list has some you can test > ride. > > In any case, Homer all the way. It's the sprightly-est. I've owned several > Rivs and I'

[RBW] Re: Help me buy a Riv

if you are prioritizing a city build, i'd go with the Homer or Sam. You don't need the meaty tires of the Atlantis/Cheviot/Joe, and if you do decide to do some offroad, the Homer & Sam are still great at it. The bigger-clearance'd, stouter-tubed Rivendells might become annoying if you are tryin

[RBW] Re: Help me buy a Riv

There was a Hillborne replacement hinted at a while ago on the Blahg (if I read into it right), still waiting for the unveiling of that bike but I'm betting it would be a great candidate depending on your patience -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RB

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Hehe, Bike Snob has been to RBW and ridden some bikes. I know because he dropped me like a stone on a dirt trail at Mt. Diablo 😬 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from i

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Wait. Is thisBike Snob incognito? On Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 9:58:33 AM UTC-5, Graham McCall wrote: > > I’m currently trying to decide what Riv to buy for a general around town > city build. Plan would be upright bars, front rack and dynamo build. > > I’d like something that isn’t spec

[RBW] Re: Help me buy a Riv

Hi Graham Where are you located? Maybe someone on the list has some you can test ride. In any case, Homer all the way. It's the sprightly-est. I've owned several Rivs and I'm keeping my Homer w/Albatross forever. Mike in Austin On Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 8:58:33 AM UTC-6, Graham McCal

[RBW] Re: Help me buy a Riv

A front rack with upright bars to me implies Appaloosa or Clem due to the sturdier front fork and longer reach. (I've owned both.) Prudent component selection will allow you to maintain that "fun" factor. Pick a Clem H if price is a driver; a Clem L if you want to experience the joy of step thr

[RBW] Re: Help me buy a Riv

Also... Testing the bikes help me decide on the Joe A. So, if you can go to Rivendell or a dealer that has some built up, it'll be worth the trip, as masmojo suggested. I drove to the dealer, planning on buying the Sam H., but after one lap around the parking log, I realized Joe A was the bik

[RBW] Re: Help me buy a Riv

I have a 51 cm Joe Appaloosa (2 3/4 years) and a 54.5 A Homer Hilsen (8 months). 83 PBH and they both fit me great. Joe is my in city love--wider tires, great ride. I don't worry while riding in the poorly maintained potholed streets or hitting cracks in the MUP pavements. I ride the A Hom

[RBW] Re: Help me buy a Riv

sounds like you're describing a Hilsen or a Hillborne -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view

[RBW] Re: Help me buy a Riv

Hi Graham, I'd also consider the A. Homer Hilsen. I've had it set up in many different ways: Albatross, Moustache/Albastache, drop bars... presently wearing bullmoose. I have dynamo lights (rear secula on the chainstay; front IQ-X) and Mark's rack on front w/basket. It's a versatile bike, and