[RBW] Re: Going from Sam (60cm to New Atlantis (59cm) - asking the unaskable: how will the New Atlantis feel?

I have a 61 Sam and ordered a 62 Atlantis two weeks ago. I am curious on the ride differences as well. My buddy that owns an Atlantis swears by the bike and I am building out the bike in a similar fashion as the Sam except for 700/36 XT/Atlas wheels by Rich and a quill stem mount shifter to try

[RBW] Now I can clean fish on the back of my bike!

I'm prepping for a Key Largo to Key West bike ride this Thursday/Friday. Planning on biking from Key Largo to Marathon (56 miles) on Thursday morning and then from Marathon to Key West (50 miles) on Friday morning. I've been using a small Sackville Saddlesack for my local rides but for this lon

[RBW] Re: I need help. I have become a Riv enabler.

Well I'm that guy that ordered the frame. To be quite exact, I went ahead and had it built out for me and am waiting for them to ship it out. I'll make sure to post a pic once it arrives but I don't expect it will arrive til next week as I'm in Central Florida. I can't wait!! Dan On Thursday, D

[RBW] Re: I need help. I have become a Riv enabler.

I forgot to mention that Chase (the owner of the Wheelhouse bike shop) along with everyone else I interacted with were great to work with. On Monday, December 19, 2016 at 5:16:38 PM UTC-5, Daniel Betancourt wrote: > > Well I'm that guy that ordered the frame. To be quite exact, I

[RBW] Re: NEW BIKE DAY!

Kellie, Nice looking bike. Those are the bars I have going on my Sam. Congrats! Dan On Friday, December 16, 2016 at 5:59:52 PM UTC-5, Kellie wrote: > > Two months in the queue at Waterford; just finished the build. > > >

[RBW] Re: New bike day! R05C0 8U883

A little late on my reply, but nice looking bike Bill! I looked at several Rosco frames before settling on the Sam Hillborne and if I didn't go with the Sam I would most likely have gone with a Rosco. Dan On Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 6:37:22 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > >

[RBW] Re: I need help. I have become a Riv enabler.

; > On Monday, December 19, 2016 at 2:16:38 PM UTC-8, Daniel Betancourt wrote: >> >> Well I'm that guy that ordered the frame. To be quite exact, I went ahead >> and had it built out for me and am waiting for them to ship it out. I'll >> make sure to post a p

[RBW] Re: Frame Pumps for a 64 Hillborne

Thomas, Did you ever get an answer to your question regarding the HPX-4 fitting on a 60cm Sam Hillborne? I'm waiting on a 61cm Sam Hillborne and am interested in that pump but still not sure if it will fit on the pump peg. Thanks in advance for any info. Dan On Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 5:08:3

[RBW] Re: Frame Pumps for a 64 Hillborne

Thomas, Thanks for responding. Dan On Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 5:30:42 PM UTC-5, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: > > no, sorry. > > no new info. > > Yours, > Thomas Lynn Skean > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

[RBW] Re: Frame Pumps for a 64 Hillborne

t an answer but that was 4-1/2 years ago. The kids call that > necro-posting when you raise an old thread from the dead. :-) > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 2:21:31 PM UTC-8, Daniel Betancourt > wrote: >> >> Thomas, >&

Re: [RBW] Re: Frame Pumps for a 64 Hillborne

s bike. Right now, it has Soma Cazadero > tires, which might be perfect on it. > > -James > > [image: image.jpeg] > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Dec 21, 2016, at 2:27 PM, Daniel Betancourt > wrote: > > No worries. I called Rivendell earlier and they first corre

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa gets new bars and a hub

Great looking bike! On Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 10:01:04 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I love the look of Choco-Mooses (I still don't know what a Choco is), but > they were just a smidge too close for me, so my trusty Albas are back for > another bike. I may need to throw in the towel

[RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

Congrats on the new bike. It is a sweet looking ride! On Monday, January 2, 2017 at 9:50:55 PM UTC-5, Paul Y wrote: > > I just bought this 59cm Roadeo from Tim on the board. > > After six years of living on the Sam and finding no other bike able to > replace its position in the stable, moving to

[RBW] Re: New Sam Hillborne Finally Arrived

Thanks. They're supposed to be Nitto Choco bars. On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 12:48:49 AM UTC-5, Ash A wrote: > > That's a nice color combination indeed! > > Curious what handlebar is this.. > > > > On Tuesday, 3 January 2017 18:50:48 UTC-8, Daniel Be

[RBW] Re: New Sam Hillborne Finally Arrived

r is that just more evidence of careful packing? > > Hoping you enjoy your new bike...let us all know how you like it and > pictures, please ! > > On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 2:20:51 AM UTC-6, Daniel Betancourt wrote: >> >> Thanks. They're supposed to be Nitto C

[RBW] Re: New Sam Hillborne Finally Arrived

I'm not sure what a "174" is. I have the Nitto Choco handlebars. On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 3:52:52 PM UTC-8, lum gim fong wrote: > > How did you like the 174 over the noodle? Is it really like a mini noodle? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Spyshots of my custom mixte - happy days

Congrats! I love that color combination! Dan On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 8:36:11 AM UTC-8, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > Mark at Rivendell was kind enough to shoot a few pics of my custom in > progress. Inside shots but the color looks like it turned out as I hoped > > Hopefully you can view the

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam S24O in the Santa Cruz Mountains

Love the pics and video! That looked like a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing. Dan On Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 11:55:55 PM UTC-8, Patch T wrote: > > Thought I'd share a few photos , and some > videos, of camping out in the Santa Cruz (CA) Mountains on a Quickbeam a

[RBW] Re: Best of 2016

Neat pic with the 3 kids and you on the bike! Dan On Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 8:02:51 AM UTC-8, Edwin W wrote: > > Looking through my pictures I didn't have too many of this year! > Here are a few. A few fun rides with sons > and friends, though most of my miles

[RBW] Re: New Sam Hillborne Finally Arrived

6:50:48 PM UTC-8, Daniel Betancourt wrote: > > To say I was excited to hear the FedEx delivery truck would be an > understatement. After unboxing and assembling the bike I attached the > Garmin Edge and the bike speed/cadence sensors and took it out for a spin. > My average spee

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day (Rosco Road 53cm)

Nice looking bike!! On Monday, January 9, 2017 at 7:12:01 PM UTC-5, dstein wrote: > > In my never ending quest for a 700c road-ish bike (for my short ass at > 5'7") with drop bars and wide (over 33mm) tires I've finally landed on a > Rosco Bubbe road! I road the demo a few weeks back and really

[RBW] Fenders installed. Rack moved to the front. Now to figure out if I bought the right sized basket & how to secure it.

I'm waiting for a Nitto R14 rear rack to arrive this week but in the meantime I had the fenders installed and the rear rack moved up front. I'm going to dig around other posts and pics to see how others with a similar frame have mounted this size basket. I may need to go with a deeper basket

[RBW] Re: Fenders installed. Rack moved to the front. Now to figure out if I bought the right sized basket & how to secure it.

Thanks for all the comments and feedback. Dan On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 4:00:19 PM UTC-5, Daniel Betancourt wrote: > > I'm waiting for a Nitto R14 rear rack to arrive this week but in the > meantime I had the fenders installed and the rear rack moved up front. > > I&#

[RBW] Re: Fenders installed. Rack moved to the front. Now to figure out if I bought the right sized basket & how to secure it.

LcB/s1600/IMG_20170111_144636.jpg> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lEdbN2MYWQQ/WHaPYx8gGRI/A-A/LzIemf38Xr8FSshtFTAtfVLyiOgZ0jh3ACLcB/s1600/IMG_20170111_144831.jpg> On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 4:00:19 PM UTC-5, Daniel Betancourt wrote: > > I'm waiting for a

[RBW] A nice morning for a ride

I'm on my second week of training for a century ride and today I was supposed to go 35 miles (see training chart below). I normally go around 10-20 miles per ride and haven't biked past 25 miles since September so I was looking forward to both going longer distances and seeing how the bike rode

[RBW] Re: A nice morning for a ride

t; Maryland. Reminds me of the training schedule I followed for my first > centuries. Good luck, Steve > > > On Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 2:37:55 PM UTC-5, Daniel Betancourt wrote: >> >> I'm on my second week of training for a century ride and today I was >&

Re: [RBW] A nice morning for a ride

get to fully enjoy the scenic aspect of the scenic > ride. > > Good luck for your century! > > > On Saturday, January 14, 2017, Daniel Betancourt > wrote: > >> Thanks. Yes, the sunshine state shines in the winter :) >> >> On Saturday, January 14, 2017 a

Re: [RBW] A nice morning for a ride

Nice! Looks like you had a fun time. I like the color of that bike. What is entailed with the brevet series ride(s)? How far do you go and is it with a large group or do you ride solo or with a small group of friends? I haven't gone on any group rides yet and just ride solo or with the wife. I

[RBW] Recommendation of a rear USB light or reflector that I can attach to the back of my Nitto R14 rear rack to cover those holes?

I'm looking at the Hotrod 50 USB light they have on the Riv site but I'm not sure if it alone will connect to the rear of my R14 rear rack. http://cygolite.com/product/hotrod-50-usb/ I've got my old light clipped to my bag but would like to put either a light or a reflector on the back of the r

Re: [RBW] Recommendation of a rear USB light or reflector that I can attach to the back of my Nitto R14 rear rack to cover those holes?

Joe, Thanks for the feedback. Dan *Daniel Betancourt* *Enterprise Security Architect* Direct Phone: 407.588.7844 Direct Fax: 630.218.7055 *[image: Description: HALO-2-Color_000MODIFIED3]*17w635 Butterfield Rd Suite 200 | Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 | www.halo.com asi 356000 | ppai

Re: [RBW] Recommendation of a rear USB light or reflector that I can attach to the back of my Nitto R14 rear rack to cover those holes?

of the R-14 looks like, but I bet it will accommodate that > light. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jan 17, 2017, at 5:11 PM, Daniel Betancourt > wrote: > > I'm looking at the Hotrod 50 USB light they have on the Riv site but I'm > not sure if it al

Re: [RBW] Recommendation of a rear USB light or reflector that I can attach to the back of my Nitto R14 rear rack to cover those holes?

Thanks Doug. *Daniel Betancourt* *Enterprise Security Architect* Direct Phone: 407.588.7844 Direct Fax: 630.218.7055 *[image: Description: HALO-2-Color_000MODIFIED3]*17w635 Butterfield Rd Suite 200 | Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 | www.halo.com asi 356000 | ppai 106462 On Tue, Jan 17

Re: [RBW] Recommendation of a rear USB light or reflector that I can attach to the back of my Nitto R14 rear rack to cover those holes?

Thanks Ed. *Daniel Betancourt* *Enterprise Security Architect* Direct Phone: 407.588.7844 Direct Fax: 630.218.7055 *[image: Description: HALO-2-Color_000MODIFIED3]*17w635 Butterfield Rd Suite 200 | Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 | www.halo.com asi 356000 | ppai 106462 On Tue, Jan 17

[RBW] Re: Recommendation of a rear USB light or reflector that I can attach to the back of my Nitto R14 rear rack to cover those holes?

11:07 PM UTC-5, Daniel Betancourt wrote: > > I'm looking at the Hotrod 50 USB light they have on the Riv site but I'm > not sure if it alone will connect to the rear of my R14 rear rack. > > http://cygolite.com/product/hotrod-50-usb/ > > I've got my old light clipped to

[RBW] Re: Recommendation of a rear USB light or reflector that I can attach to the back of my Nitto R14 rear rack to cover those holes?

Nice! I actually use a Hotshot Cygolite. Thanks! -- 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 post to th

[RBW] Re: Recommendation of a rear USB light or reflector that I can attach to the back of my Nitto R14 rear rack to cover those holes?

Thanks for all the feedback. I ended up ordering that plate for the hotshot light as well as I own that light and want to try that out as well to compare. Dan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommendation of a rear USB light or reflector that I can attach to the back of my Nitto R14 rear rack to cover those holes?

Thanks Les. You Riv enabler you!! :) *Daniel Betancourt* *Enterprise Security Architect* Direct Phone: 407.588.7844 Direct Fax: 630.218.7055 *[image: Description: HALO-2-Color_000MODIFIED3]*17w635 Butterfield Rd Suite 200 | Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 | www.halo.com asi 356000 | ppai

[RBW] Re: My Hunq!

Nice looking bike. Congrats!! On Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 7:38:14 PM UTC-5, Geeter wrote: > > I would just like to introduce my new (to me) Hunq! I bought it off the > group from Seneca and it was a great transaction and I am super excited to > her on the road (and off!). Thanks to many of

[RBW] Re: 59cm Clementine f/s in York, PA (not mine)

I'm interested in getting that for my wife. She is 5'10" tall so I think it would work for her. I just can't seem to find how to contact the seller on that site. I would take you up on checking it out if you wouldn't mind (after I contact the seller). Dan On Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 12:

[RBW] Re: 59cm Clementine f/s in York, PA (not mine)

I found how to reply (yes, I must be going blind!). Replying to the seller now. On Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 1:52:37 PM UTC-5, Daniel Betancourt wrote: > > I'm interested in getting that for my wife. She is 5'10" tall so I think > it would work for her. I just c

[RBW] Re: 59cm Clementine f/s in York, PA (not mine)

I would love to buy that for my wife but the seller said he wouldn't ship it. I'm trying to see if he can take it to a local bike shop & I can pay the shop to ship it for me. On Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 12:32:25 PM UTC-5, Roy Drinkwater wrote: > > I spotted this on my local Craigslist: >

[RBW] Extension bar for the German Mirror?

Does anyone know if you can purchase an extension bar for the German Mirror that Riv sells? I have it mounted on my Choco bars and if I could swap out the bar that connects the mirror to the handlebar mount another inch or two, it would be ideal. I did look through previous posts on the forum a

[RBW] Re: Extension bar for the German Mirror?

Thanks for the feedback. Please post once you've tried it out. Thanks, Dan On Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 3:58:58 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Ah, that place doesn't ship. I bought it from these guys.. I'll update > this thread once I've tried it. > > > http://rbikes.com/m/product/problem

[RBW] Online store for front light mount options

I normally bike during the work week in the dark early morning hours and have been looking for a way to mount my LED light to my front rack or fork. I found the following online store and ordered the two parts below to try out. I'll make sure to post an update once they arrive. https://www.mode

Re: [RBW] Re: Extension bar for the German Mirror?

Thanks for the feedback John. *Daniel Betancourt* *Enterprise Security Architect* Direct Phone: 407.588.7844 Direct Fax: 630.218.7055 *[image: Description: HALO-2-Color_000MODIFIED3]*17w635 Butterfield Rd Suite 200 | Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 | www.halo.com asi 356000 | ppai 106462

Re: [RBW] Re: Extension bar for the German Mirror?

Tim, Thanks for the feedback. I ended up ordering the bike mirror below from Amazon that arrives today. I like that Cycle Star 80 - 903 Part # B&M903 mirror and would have ordered that if I saw it earlier. If the one I ordered from Amazon doesn't fly, I'll be ordering it. https://www.amazon.co

[RBW] Re: From the mouths of babes.

Great post Marc. Thanks for sharing. Dan On Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 11:09:25 AM UTC-5, Marc Irwin wrote: > > People reading my blog really seem to like this so I thought I would share > it here. > > http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2017/01/the-mouths-of-babes.html > > Marc > -- You rec

Re: [RBW] Re: Extension bar for the German Mirror?

im Gavin wrote: > > Hmm, I've never seen that one before. I'm not sure about the mirror > shape, but the hardware looks sturdy. It looks like it only fits MTB bars > (22.2 mm diameter). > > Best of luck, > Tim > > On Mon, Jan 30, 2017 at 9:42 AM, Daniel Betancourt

[RBW] Re: front rack recommendations

John, What bike do you have that porteur rack installed on? I'm asking as that rack weighs 2.6 lbs. Dan On Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 2:07:40 PM UTC-4, Surlyprof wrote: > > Drew, > > I had been eyeing this one by SOMA. > http://www.somafab.com/archives/product/porteur-rack-stainless-steel

[RBW] Mounting a Sackville TrunkSack Large on the front rack of a Sam Hillborne?

I currently have a Nitto M18 front rack and ordered the Sackville TrunkSack Large to mount in front of the bike. Has anyone ever mounted this bag on their front rack, and if so what rack and method did you use to secure the bag? I ordered the Deluxe Porteur Rack (see liink below) to better acc

Re: [RBW] Mounting a Sackville TrunkSack Large on the front rack of a Sam Hillborne?

ly rides, so stuff bounces around loudly in it. But it's too small for > larger loads. > > I have one of each, and the Large (olive) is for sale because it doesn't > work well for me. > > I recommend that you get a bag that matches your rack, or vice versa. If > you

[RBW] Re: Mounting a Sackville TrunkSack Large on the front rack of a Sam Hillborne?

cts/long-buckle-sackville-leather-strap-15-each > > > <http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/aP9210001_zpsf0204c4d.jpg> > > did the same thing here with one of the discontinued Sackville hub wipers > > > On Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 7:41:02 AM UTC-6, Dani

Re: [RBW] Mounting a Sackville TrunkSack Large on the front rack of a Sam Hillborne?

I didn't realize they made a Nitto R14 with a tombstone. I found one online (see link below) and ordered it. I plan on buying the wife a Riv bike later this year and can just keep the R14 I have now with no tombstone for her bike. http://www.bikemania.biz/nitto-r14-rear-bicycle-rack.html Thank

Re: [RBW] Mounting a Sackville TrunkSack Large on the front rack of a Sam Hillborne?

e link you > provided includes this sentence: This product does not come with the > vertical loop "backstop". That would be the tombstone. If you haven't > already, you might want to double check with bikemania. > > On Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 12:13:45 PM UTC

Re: [RBW] Mounting a Sackville TrunkSack Large on the front rack of a Sam Hillborne?

t but never got around to it before selling the bag. > > On Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 4:41:16 AM UTC-5, Daniel Betancourt > wrote: >> >> I was alerted to that yesterday and contacted them to confirm the rack >> does NOT have the tombstone and canceled my order. T

Re: [RBW] Mounting a Sackville TrunkSack Large on the front rack of a Sam Hillborne?

t but never got around to it before selling the bag. > > On Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 4:41:16 AM UTC-5, Daniel Betancourt > wrote: >> >> I was alerted to that yesterday and contacted them to confirm the rack >> does NOT have the tombstone and canceled my order. T

[RBW] Re: RAWLANDS PORTEUR RACK INSTALLED ON CHEVIOT

Nice! I was looking at a rack similar to that for my Sam. On Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 6:45:33 PM UTC-5, Jon Dukeman,central Colorado wrote: > > Installed the Rawlands rack on my Cheviot that has a front Dia Comp 750 > center pull brake and P50 fenders. > Rack Load Rated @ 10kg or 22lbs. > T

[RBW] Re: Snowy Ride Report

Neat video. Thanks for sharing! On Friday, February 10, 2017 at 1:07:39 PM UTC-5, Michael Morrissey wrote: > > I took a nice snowy bike ride yesterday and documented it on video: > > https://youtu.be/B0xyW6dUSow > > I didn't take my Rivendell, but my bad-weather bike is pretty > Rivendell-esque.

[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne complete

Nice looking bike Will. I'm sure it will sell very quickly. If I had seen this back in December before buying my Black & Cream Sam, I would have made you an offer. Dan On Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 2:57:29 PM UTC-5, Will Ashe wrote: > > Hey Folks, > > Let's try this again. I've now sold some lu

[RBW] Feb 24th Century Ride on the Sam Hillborne

I finished my first Century ride after around 2 months of preparation. I'm including a few pics of the ride below. I took the day off of work as I wanted to get the ride in before our trip to New Orleans the following day. The weather was nice that morning as there was no rain, it wasn't cold,

[RBW] Re: Feb 24th Century Ride on the Sam Hillborne

> > Thanks for all the responses. Les is right in that we flew out to Mardi > Gras the next morning and partied like rock stars. Great time for my first > trip out there. > My next adventure will be biking the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail next month. Les is supposed to come along and

[RBW] New (to my wife) Betty Foy

I bought the frame, wheels, and brakes from another owner on this forum earlier last month. I finally acquired all the needed parts and decided to just have the local bike shop assemble it. We picked it up yesterday. She was fine with the colors but after seeing the bright red pedals on the fin

[RBW] Re: New (to my wife) Betty Foy

Thanks for all the informative posts. I went ahead and ordered a Brooks B67 S saddle through Amazon. She can try that out and see if she likes it better. I think those pedals are gaudy but it's her bike, so I'll have the MKS Lambda pedals on standby just in case she ends up wanting to swap them