Re: [RBW] Re: Advice on a possible Sam purchase for a new Riv buyer

2012-12-12 Thread Bruce Herbitter
That's exactly the point, isn't it? Makes great sense. On Sun, Dec 9, 2012 at 1:51 PM, Chris Burgess wrote: > A bike that can go fast but does not look like it needs to (if that's > makes any sense) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: Advice on a possible Sam purchase for a new Riv buyer

2012-12-11 Thread Chris Burgess
Thanks everyone. I went ahead and put the Scrap Deluxe up for sale. It's a cool bike and a great ride but I think a Sam is going to be a more flexible bike for me. I like the idea of a vintage steel bike but I know nothing about building or restoring a bike plus the Pashley Guv'nor satisfies my

Re: [RBW] Re: Advice on a possible Sam purchase for a new Riv buyer

2012-12-09 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Sun, 2012-12-09 at 10:02 -0800, charlie wrote: > I see your point Steve and don't necessarily disagreefor me at 257 > right now, two top tubes seems fine. In fact, the Sam feels more > lively than my Surly Trucker. I own a standard diameter high end 80's > race bike with Columbus SL and it f

Re: [RBW] Re: Advice on a possible Sam purchase for a new Riv buyer

2012-12-09 Thread charlie
I see your point Steve and don't necessarily disagreefor me at 257 right now, two top tubes seems fine. In fact, the Sam feels more lively than my Surly Trucker. I own a standard diameter high end 80's race bike with Columbus SL and it flexes noticeably (for me) I only ride it on smooth roa

Re: [RBW] Re: Advice on a possible Sam purchase for a new Riv buyer

2012-12-08 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Sat, 2012-12-08 at 13:02 -0800, charlie wrote: > Yea Marc's bike is typical.weight wise. Not sure what my double > top tube Sam weighs probably 8 ounces more though. The Sam in my > opinion isn't 'overbuilt' or 'heavy'. I think the whole weight thing > is a little over emphasized and somethi