For Sale: Rivendell Sam Hillborne (pick up or will ship from Lisbon, Portugal)

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Sean Kline

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Oct 30, 2025, 5:24:03 PMOct 30
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(I was an active member of this listserv up to 2020 when I unsubscribed)

 

Year & Model

2013 Rivendell Bicycle Works Sam Hillborne (serial #: M1306124 — listed on bikeindex)

 

Frame size

58CM

 

While I lived in the Bay Area, I built this Sam up as something of a randonneuring style ‘country’ bike. This model has a unique double top tube, in which I’ve fit a pump. Given the other bikes I have and the small size of apartments here in Lisbon, I need to slim down. Below are the specs. For serious queries, I’m happy to send closeup photos of this Sam’s beausage.

 

  • Sugino XD2 wide/low double Crank 40/26t - 175
  • Shimano 8 Ultegra Bar End Shifter - 8 Speed
  • ACERA CS-HG400 8-speed Cassette 11-40 (installed June 2025)
  • Shimano CLARIS Front double derailleur
  • Silver Nitto S65 Crystal Fellow seat post
  • Tektro R559 Brakes
  • Shimano Tiagra Road Brake Levers
  • Shimano Deore rear derailer
  • SON28 Dynamo front hub that powers a front Schmidt Edelux II and rear light (can be setup to charge electronics) 
  • Honjo aluminum fenders
  • Brooks B17 honey brown saddle
  • Nitto 48cm drop bars
  • Shimano dual clip and clippless pedals
  • Rene Herse Barlow Pass 700C 38cmm tires
  • Nitto Tallux Stem  (26.0mm)
  • King Cage IRIS Stainless Water Bottle Cage

 

Additional

  • Nitto (Mark's) M1 front rack
  • Large blue/grey Gilles Berthoud front Randonneur bag
  • Nitto lowrider front racks (without hoop but work fine)
  • Crane Brass Bell
  • Anodized security Pitlock secures seat and both wheels from theft (key and replacement code provided)

 

Asking: $2800 or best offer. The bike is currently in Lisbon, Portugal (on view at Oficina 35 bike shop). If you fancy a trip to Portugal to pick it up and do a tour (or just try it out), it’s a great country to cycle. If you want me to ship it to you, let me know and I’ll look into the cost. Attached pdf photos also viewable at: https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B1tGY8gBYGXXp0M

 

Thanks,

Sean

se...@seankline.com

 

 

Riv photos.pdf

dougP

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Oct 31, 2025, 6:48:26 PMOct 31
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" If you fancy a trip to Portugal to pick it up and do a tour ".  Now there's an excellent idea! I have toured both Portugal & Spain, and can report both to be excellent cycling countries, with the usual caveat about big cities. This reminds me of the old days when people purchase cars in Europe, drove them around on vacation, then shipped them home as personal property, thus avoiding costs to import to the States. Purchase in Europe & avoid the cost & hassle of shipping your own bike. 

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Sean Kline

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Dec 2, 2025, 12:44:44 PM (2 days ago) Dec 2
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Hi all: bumping this with price reduced to $2,500 (or 2,100 Euros) or best offer, plus shipping (if necessary). I’ll also consider bringing it back to the US in Q1 2026. ~Sean

 

From: Sean Kline <se...@seankline.com> on behalf of Sean Kline <se...@seankline.com>
Date: Friday, 17 October 2025 at 15:43
To: <rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com>
Subject: For Sale: Rivendell Sam Hillborne (pick up or will ship from Lisbon, Portugal)

 

Year & Model

2013 Rivendell Bicycle Works Sam Hillborne (serial #: M1306124 — listed on bikeindex.org and cicla.pt)

 

Frame size

58 cm (for riders 5’10” to 6’1.5” / 173 – 186 cm. I’m 6’ 1”)

 

Given the small size of apartments in Lisbon, I need to trim my “fleet” from 3 to 2 and let go of my Sam. While I lived in the Bay Area, I built Sam up as something of a randonneuring style ‘country’ bike. This model has the double top tube, in which I’ve fit a frame pump. It has a few modest nicks (now protected with nail polish) but is otherwise in great shape given its vintage. Below are the specs. For serious queries, I’m happy to send closeup photos of this Sam’s beausage.

 

·         Sugino XD2 wide/low double Crank 40/26t - 175

·         Shimano 8 Ultegra Bar End Shifter - 8 Speed

·         ACERA CS-HG400 8-speed Cassette 11-40 (installed June 2025)

·         Shimano CLARIS Front double derailleur

·         Silver Nitto S65 Crystal Fellow seat post

·         Tektro R559 Brakes

·         Shimano Tiagra Road Brake Levers

·         Shimano Deore rear derailer

·         Honjo aluminum fenders

·         Brooks B17 honey brown saddle

·         Nitto 48cm drop bars

·         Shimano dual clip and clipless pedals

·         Velocity Dyad 700c Wheelset (Silver, 36H, Presta) w/SON28 Dynamo front hub that powers Schmidt Edelux II and rear fender light (can be setup to charge electronics) 

·         Rene Herse Barlow Pass 700C 38cmm tires (Endurance casing for urban streets!)

·         Nitto Tallux Stem  (26.0mm)

·         King Cage IRIS Stainless Water Bottle Cage

 

Additional Included

·         Nitto (Mark's) M1 front rack

·         Large blue/grey Gilles Berthoud front Randonneur bag

·         Nitto lowrider front racks (without hoop but work fine)

·         Crane Brass Bell

·         Anodized security Pitlock secures seat and both wheels from theft (key and replacement code provided)

(I need to keep the Zefal HPX Frame Pump (#4), featured in the photos, for my Quickbeam)

 

Asking: $2800 $2,500 (2,100 Euros) or best offer. The bike is currently in Lisbon, Portugal (on view at Oficina 35 bike shop). If you fancy a trip to Portugal to pick it up and do a tour (or just try it out), it’s a great country to cycle (all year round). If you want me to ship it to you, let me know and I’ll look into the cost. I’ll also consider bringing it back to the US in Q1 2026. Photos viewable at: https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B1tGY8gBYGXXp0M

 

Thanks,

Sean

se...@seankline.com

 

 

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