[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne Fork replacement

2020-05-26 Thread CMR
+1 please don't build the bike up unless it's looked at by someone with real knowledge, not worth buying a fork until you are certain. Call Riv and show the photos. I hope you are healing well! On Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 10:36:24 PM UTC-7, Sal wrote: > > Although it's not likely to fail catast

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne Fork replacement

2020-05-26 Thread Sal
Although it's not likely to fail catastrophically-- that frame does NOT seem "ok". It looks like it buckled. If you choose to ride it anyway be careful and keep a close eye on the TT and DT. Have it checked out by a professional beforehand if you can. -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne Fork replacement

2020-05-25 Thread Dave Redmon
I'm interested. What $$ are you asking? Dave in Kansas -- 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 vie

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne Fork replacement

2020-05-23 Thread Ryan Thompson
I have an extra fork from my 56cm Sam Hillborne with canti brake posts. It's orange, but creamsicle orange. Let me know if you're interested. Ryan Arlington, VA On Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 1:40:42 PM UTC-4, Dave Dugard wrote: > > can anyone recommend a fork to replace the one on my Sam Hillbo

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne Fork replacement

2020-05-10 Thread Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles
I’m going to guess OP was hit by a car... -- 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 this discuss

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne Fork replacement

2020-05-10 Thread Mark Roland
Although this does not look like the typical front impact that would cause the type of frame damage you are talking about. Looks like it got run over or otherwise crushed while it was lying sideways. Driveway mishap? It would be nice if the OP had posted a bit more info than just a provocative p

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne Fork replacement

2020-05-09 Thread Garth
Yeah, Riv is the place to reach out to. On Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 1:40:42 PM UTC-4, Dave Dugard wrote: > > can anyone recommend a fork to replace the one on my Sam Hillborne > > if you have a spare - i’ll buy it > > thanks > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne Fork replacement

2020-05-09 Thread Collin A
Wow! You can try to give Riv a call, they usually have a stash of replacement forks for just this purpose! No idea of the cost though... Cheers, Collin in Sac On Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 10:40:42 AM UTC-7, Dave Dugard wrote: > > can anyone recommend a fork to replace the one on my Sam Hillborne

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne Fork replacement

2020-05-09 Thread Austin B.
Wow--hope you weren't on the bike when THAT happened. And if you were I hope you're OK. Soma sells some 1" replacement forks. Here's a link to one but you'd have to go with canti posts and go to a threadless stem. https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/product/soma-fork-classic-curve-cx-trekking-3321?