[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne for Touring

2010-02-25 Thread Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles
I guess my best answer to when the Collegiate will resurface is "sooner or later". In fact, staying on top of the Project has been the single biggest challenge. Based on past experience, I thought we would have plenty of time during the "off-season" to complete it ... that was the plan anyway. Bu

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne for Touring

2010-02-24 Thread RoadieRyan
Brian Another beautiful build from Renaissance very sharp! love the Orange Sam more every time I see itnow when are we gonna see the grand finale of the Murphy's Law Project? Ryan "waiting for the Collegiate reveal" Surface ;-) On Feb 24, 9:06 am, Patrick in VT wrote: > On Feb 23, 3:39 pm

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne for Touring

2010-02-24 Thread EricP
As far as I know, there are only two on the Hillborne. At least the one's I've seen so far only have two. Including mine. On bikes with a third mount, usually end up putting my pump on there instead. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Feb 24, 11:06 am, Patrick in VT wrote: > On Feb 23, 3:39 pm, "Brya

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne for Touring

2010-02-24 Thread Patrick in VT
On Feb 23, 3:39 pm, "Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles" is there no third water bottle mount on the hillborne? not that it matters (for me, anyway) - just curious. seems like some AHHs have 'em . ... and the Hillborne is more "tourer" than that bike. does it vary between production run, or just not

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne for Touring

2010-02-24 Thread Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles
Yes, I think the Nitto Campee racks really complement the Orange Hillborne well. Although the placement of the rack mounts don't allow for a perfectly level rack, it works pretty well and is super solid. The front rack had to be shimmed a little to keep it from contacting the fork. The derailleur

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne for Touring

2010-02-23 Thread amoll68
Really nice build Bryan. The Nitto rear rack can't be beat - it's easily my favorite, for both looks and function. I wasn't so sure about that front rack, but it really works on this bike. Normally, I wan't racks perfectly level - but with that upsloping top tube, it works pretty well. Also, the

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne for Touring

2010-02-23 Thread Mitch Browne
Bryan what is the model of front / rear derailer and what's the gearing on the rear cassette? On Feb 23, 6:31 pm, "Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles" wrote: > Thanks for the complements on and off of The Group. > > The canti brakes are Shimano R550's.  While they are a little spendy, > they're easy to

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne for Touring

2010-02-23 Thread Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles
Thanks for the complements on and off of The Group. The canti brakes are Shimano R550's. While they are a little spendy, they're easy to setup and (of course) work well. And yes, Bob is debating on the wheelset selection ... we've given him the option to change over to the 36 spoke silver XTR +

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne for Touring

2010-02-23 Thread EricP
Another nice looking build. Tip o' the hat to ya. Cool bell mounting. You've given me an idea for the next bike build. Seth, huh, guess never noticed the different fork bends Maybe just the difference in whomever is bending? Also realized I don't have a "normal" side shot of mine. Which is o

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne for Touring

2010-02-23 Thread William
Looks nice. I would have gone with 36 hole wheels on a bike that will weigh 70lbs loaded. Also, I think a cross country trip could easily justify some 37c Paselas or even some 40c Schwalbes. He's got time to think about that, I suppose. But those look like 32's, which is positively skinny for a

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne for Touring

2010-02-23 Thread doug peterson
Well done! Which brake set is that? Quite clean. I'll bet Bob can't wait to load up & go. On Feb 23, 12:47 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 3:39 PM, Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles > > wrote: > > We recently put together this custom build for an adventurous > > customer: > > >http: