Nov 20, 2024

The Sam is a versatile road and light trail bike. FOR ALL ROADS— paved, dirt, or gravel; and the kinds of fire trails a Conestoga wagon could negotiate, but not the kind that would require a jackass
'As a fan of Rivendell's timeless cycling philosophy, I was happy to see my favourite UK bike shop, Woods, carrying this iconic brand. After years of high(ish)-paced road and gravel riding, I'm ready to embrace a more leisurely approach to cycling. The Sam Hillbourne will be my trusty companion for commutes, forest cruising, and extended tours (with the addition of a pannier rack, of course). I'm incredibly grateful to Woods for making this dream build a reality. Thanks guys!'
-Pete
Component Highlights
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Full Specification

Chassis & Steering
- Rivendell Sam Hillborne
- Nitto Dynamic Stem 100m
- Nitto Albatross Bars
- Relic grips

Drivetrain & Wheels
- Son 28 front hub, Hope RS4 rear hub
- Velocity Quill 700c rims
- Microshift Marvo Deraileurs
- Rivendell Silver Wide/Low chainset
- Paul Comp Love levers
- Paul Comp Neo Retro Brakes

Finishing Touches
- Nissen Cables
- Nitto Front rack
- Rene Herse Manastash Ridge Endurance tyres
- Son Edulux Front light
- Nitto Lamp Holder
- Sks Bluemel Fenders
- Velo Orange Mudflaps