Larry, Thanks for the thoughts and recommendations. It was just a contemplation 280 messages ago when I first posted. Now, the AHH frame has been ordered and it's becoming a reality.
The VO Rando was sold several years ago when I first moved into an RV full-time and I wasn't sure I wanted another bike just yet. As for modifying the AWOL, I'm reluctant to invest more in it when it's already up for sale to help finance the Homer. I only have room for my one bike with the RV I live in. The AWOL does have wide tires, 41s, Brooks C17 Cambium saddle, Ortlieb bar bag, fenders, etc. It is set up fairly nice for my use. But, I decided it was finally time for me to play with the Riv ride and realize my dream, ergo this thread. And, I'm working on the engine also. I'm already doing LCHF to try and drop some weight. I think I'll take a queue from René and do more Maffetone style HR monitoring during my rides. I'm quite familiar with this Dr. Phil as I first heard of his method back in 2009 and was a proponent for a while on a running list. I think it might work a little better for me with riding than it did with running. Thanks. Tim On Sun, Jun 5, 2016 at 8:26 PM, LF <[email protected]> wrote: > Tim, > So, you're contemplating a new bike. My $0.02 is to get a bike for the > kind of riding you do now, If you can get one that lends it self to what > you imagine your future riding will be like, so much the better. The > liveliness and sportiness of a ride comes mostly from the engine, then > probably next from the tires.The comfort of a bike comes from the tires > again, also the touch points -- saddle and handlebars. Both the VO Rando > and the Specialized AWOL comp could be set up to accommodate a variety of > preferences. > > I suggest setting up the AWOL in a way best suited for your riding style. > After you figure what's best for you, you'll know which Riv suits you > best. If you are looking for Rivish, a good place to start is with wide > tires, fenders if it gets wet, a leather Brooks saddle, and Rivish > handlebars. > > I have a Rivendell Road. Road it for many years with B17 saddle, noodle > bars, friction bar end shifters, Avocet Road 28mm tires. Much to my > surprise (from the vantage point of 10 years ago) I now ride a $125 craigs > list Japanese steel bike with 38mm Compass Barlow Pass Tires (cost more > than the bike), fenders, Brooks B17 Imperial, and upright (VO Montmartre) > handlebars. I'm influenced by Jan Hein's tire research.The riding position > with drop handlebars is no longer comfortable enough for me -- although > Nitto noodle bars are the most comfortable drop bars ever. I like the folks > at Rivendell, appreciate their contributions to bike culture, and am > feinding for a Sam Hilborne (especially orange) with Albatross bars. > > I suggest making your current ride work as best it can for you. Read, post > questions, experiment. Then buy your next bike. If you ride a lot, diet, > and loose 40 pounds, you may want the Roedeo. If you are anything like most > of us, I bet you will choose the HH. In any case, get a good lock. I'm > curious about the new titanium ones <http://tinyurl.com/zjc9hea>. > Best, > Larry > > -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
