Best Riv for Centuries, Charity Rides, Supported Touring

[D. Goff]

Looking at the current fleet, which Rivendell would be preferred for
Centuries, Charity Rides and Supported Touring to replace a
Specialized Carbon/Aluminum Roubaix? I am already considering a
Hunqa, Soma Saga, Thorn or similar to replace a mountain bike for
commuting, loaded touring.

[Seth Vidal]

If cost is a factor: Hillborne
If cost is less of a factor: Hilsen

-sv

[Jim M.]

Roadeoooooo!

Seriously, I think that would feel closest (in a Riv way) to a
Roubaix.

jim m
wc ca

[RonaTD]

+1 on the vote for Roadeo. If you're not carrying more than food and
arm warmers, that's the way I'd go.

Unless you have the money and patience for a custom Riv Road.

td

[dpco]

i ride club rides and a few centuries. i, regrettably, sold my ram and
thought that i had sold my savior for centuries. well, i fixed the
problem. i bought a "roadeo". i live in california and have never used
fenders. but, i love the handling benefit of the longer chain stays of
the rivs. the bikes are just very stable and it is on fast downhills,
that i really appreciate this. the supported century rides offer food,
so, i just need a few tubes and the small set of tools.
sincerely, don c.

On Mar 10, 4:58 pm, "D. Goff" <dbg...@mac.com> wrote:

[dpco]

sorry for the reply to the reply.
in addition, my roadeo is not setup to be light. i have a nitto pearl
stem, noodle bars, brooks saddle, etc. the bike is , obviously,
heavier than the current crop of "mcrb's". but, i still keep up with
my club buddies on all the different roads.
bottom line, the roadeo is a great bike, very responsive to
accelerating up short hills, and incredibly stable on fast,winding
downhills. in addition, the rider can have tires up to 33's. where can
you go wrong? i run 700x28 grand gois 75lbs fr, 85lbs r. anyway, you
just can't go wrong with a "roadeo".
very sincerely, don c.

[Frederick, Steve]

I wouldn't rule out the Rodeo for those uses, either, with it's clearance for fenders and reasonably fat tires. I do rides like that on my Rambouillet all the time, running smaller tires than the Rodeo will fit...

Hard to beat the Hillbourne for the price, tho.

-sv

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[RoadieRyan]

Easy choice

1.Arrange pictures of the Riv lineup on a wheel
2. spin wheel
3.stand 20 feet away with dart
4. attach blind fold
5. throw dart

Bingo you have a your BIKE

On Mar 10, 4:58 pm, "D. Goff" <dbg...@mac.com> wrote:

[D. Goff]

Are you set up with bar ends or STI?

Also, can't tell from the website but I would want to put a light rack
on it. I'm never buying a bike again that can't carry a sandwich and
an apple. Seems like the AMOS, if it happens, will have the rack
attachments.

The people I ride with tend to grind these rides out at 16-18 mph so I
need to be able to keep up with them. Not planning on fendering this
bike as I live in Utah, this will be a summer bike, and the only
reason to ride in the rain here is if it was sunny when I left. Plus,
I will have the loaded touring bike for grimy weather.

Thanks for your post.

[RoadieRyan]

Totally agree with sentiment below re rackable bikes and I too am
looking forward to the AMOS/San Marcos.

Although if all you really want to do is pack a lunch along with your
basic repairt kit- go with the Kevins bag. It should easily handle a
sandwich unless its like a super long submarine in which case there
might be bungees involved........

Let us know what rig you choose and post some pics of course

I'm never buying a bike again that can't carry a sandwich and
> an apple. Seems like the AMOS, if it happens, will have the rack
> attachments.

> > > > commuting, loaded touring.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

[Bill Connell]

I'll pile on with the Rodeo, or the new Amos frame. I've done a few
centuries on my Redwood (simpler version of the Rambouillet) with just
a saddlebag and sometimes a bar bag. It sounds like you're a light
traveler, and a medium saddlebag easily holds enough tools, spare
tubes, snacks, etc. for a ride like that.

--
Bill Connell
St. Paul, MN

[rperks]

I will concur as well on the roadeo, I love mine. Every time I wish I
could carry more I just look at the other bikes in the garage that are
becoming jealous of the attention being lavished on the Roadeo. And
yes I know they are jealous because they tell me so, if you can not
hear your bikes talk maybe you should smend more time with them ;)

You have likely seen my pics, but here is a link
http://www.flickr.com/photos/36302507@N08/sets/72157622875811028/

Rob

> > For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.- Hide quoted text -

[sjauch]

Roadeo does sound like it would fit the bill. A larger saddle bag like
the Kevins Bag stated above or maybe even the Mark's Rack with the
Small Trunksack. You can fit a lot in there.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ironsightimages/sets/72157623465484739/

[dpco]

my bike is set up with campy 10spd. brifters. i have a 50-34 crankset
with a medium cage rear derailleur which allows me to use a 13-29
cassette. i use a saddle bag that allows me to carry a windbreaker if
the weather is iffy. its a setup that works for me in the hills or
the flats.
don c.

On Mar 11, 9:33 am, "D. Goff" <dbg...@mac.com> wrote:

[Rambouilleting Utahn]

On Mar 11, 10:33 am, "D. Goff" <dbg...@mac.com> wrote:

>
> The people I ride with tend to grind these rides out at 16-18 mph so I
> need to be able to keep up with them.  Not planning on fendering this
> bike as I live in Utah, this will be a summer bike, and the only
> reason to ride in the rain here is if it was sunny when I left.  Plus,
> I will have the loaded touring bike for grimy weather.
>

I wouldn't rule out fenders completely. They do a great job of
keeping snowmelt off of you and your bike.

On sunny days in March, April and May the roads (especially Mill
Creek, Emigration Canyon & City Creek) can get very wet.

Also the Salt Lake Century goes on rain or shine.

[D. Goff]

Thanks for the input everyone.

I pulled the trigger on a Sam today which will be my first Rivendell
and seems capable enough. Will get to know that bike first then
consider whether I need another!

[PATRICK MOORE]

Oh, you will, you will.

Give us your evaluations and photos of the SH. I just bought one to do loaded touring on and found it surprisingly fast. Photos from me shortly, after I install fenders, Ostrich with decaleur, possibly lower-Q crank, and new dynohub front wheel.

On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 10:16 PM, D. Goff <dbg...@mac.com> wrote:

Thanks for the input everyone.

I pulled the trigger on a Sam today which will be my first Rivendell
and seems capable enough.  Will get to know that bike first then
consider whether I need another!

--
Patrick Moore
Albuquerque, NM
For professional resumes, contact
Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumesp...@gmail.com
(505) 227-0523

[D. Goff]

Let me know how you like the touring capabilities of your Sam! I will
post pics when mine gets delivered. Build is being done by Mark at
Saturday Cycles, Utah.

D.G.

> Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com
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