Wow! That bike really pops off the screen. Nice!
> From: Esteban <[email protected]> > Reply-To: <[email protected]> > Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:09:16 -0700 (PDT) > To: RBW Owners Bunch <[email protected]> > Subject: [RBW] Re: Grant's latest post. > > Here's Mike's monstercross (forgive me) Hillborne all-rounder bomber: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/37347...@n05/4449447882/sizes/l/ > > Pretty awesome! Mike - have you thought of adding 'cross levers? > They might do the trick nicely. > > I'd prefer an Hillborne built up this way to a Hunqa. But that's > perhaps meant for beefier riding/loads? > > Esteban > San Diego, Calif. > > On Mar 30, 9:54 am, Michael_S <[email protected]> wrote: >> My Hillborne is pretty close to Chris's all rounder with slightly >> smaller 700x40 knobbies. I did start with Noodle drop bars but after a >> particularly steep and long dirt downhill this past Sunday I am >> starting to think about a different handlebar. Maybe a WTB dirt drop >> ( with black ano removed! ) because long continous braking is much >> better in the drops which are not as comfortable on the Noodles. Can't >> access Flicker from work but pics are at my site under Mikeybikes. The >> Hillborne is perfect for this with the upslope top tube. Next up are >> some 700x 45 or 47 knobbies, I've been eyeing the Kenda Karma's at >> 1.9" wondering if they would fit? >> >> ~Mike~ >> >> On Mar 30, 9:23 am, Esteban <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> >>> I just caught >>> this:http://www.adventurecorps.com/chronicles/2003/2003moabmaze/pages/DSC0..>>> . >>> andhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/4473833906/ >> >>> Kindred spirits. >> >>> So.. will someone build up a Hillborn in this manner? Or post pics if >>> you got it? Seems like it would be pretty perfect for such a build. >>> Don't mean to hijack the "skinny tires offroad" thread. >> >>> Esteban >>> San Diego, Calif. >> >>> On Mar 30, 9:06 am, Esteban <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>>> I love all this stuff - and Grant's and Chris' writings are fun, >>>> provocative, and useful. Rough riding & underbiking is where its at. >>>> Seems to be a common interest among the Riv Appreciation Society >>>> riders down here. >> >>>> It is indeed fun to ride a road bike with Jack Browns or Pasela 32s or >>>> 35s out on the trails. Its a gas. I'm also having a gas on the >>>> Rawland with 58mm knobbies, but all-rounder geometry. Think "XO-1 >>>> with a 6 degree upslope tt and fat ass tires." I don't get out on >>>> singletrack as much as I like, but when I do (Big Laguna loop, Los >>>> Penasquitos Preserve, San Clemente Canyon, Nobel Canyon here in SD >>>> County), I certainly have a ball on that bike. I like to ride to the >>>> trail if possible, and the knobbies sure do cause a racket! >> >>>> I'm an overly cautious rider on dirt, and as Chris mentions, a lot of >>>> where I ride can be pretty darn rocky offroad. And if I'm to believe >>>> Dustin, some of the rides I'd like to do would cause more sanity with >>>> suspension. >> >>>> I think suspension is helpful if you're in a group. The thing is, and >>>> here's where I think Grant's spot on (if indeed conservative), if you >>>> just go slow, hike-a-bike, enjoy the scenery, you can take any bike >>>> nearly anywhere. >> >>>> Looking forward to the Rough Riders Rally to discuss this further with >>>> kindred souls! >> >>>> On Mar 30, 9:28 am, CycloFiend <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>>>> on 3/30/10 4:20 AM, Frederick, Steve at [email protected] wrote: >> >>>>>> I think Grant's preferences for roadish trail bikes stem in part from his >>>>>> location--Marin County is opposed, even hostile toward biking on trails, >>>>>> going >>>>>> all the way back to the birth of modern mountain biking. The less you >>>>>> look >>>>>> like a "Mountain biker," the less likely you are to face the wrath of >>>>>> upset >>>>>> hikers and ticket writing rangers. >> >>>>> Actually, Grant and Rivendell's location is in the East Bay - specifically >>>>> Contra Costa county. That doesn't change or undercut his message - and in >>>>> fact his comments are incredibly salient. >> >>>>> I, on the other hand, have somehow managed to remain in Marin. >> >>>>> Lucky me... ;^) >> >>>>> In the interest of not promoting stereotypes, it should be noted that >>>>> attitudes of hostility here in "the birthplace of mountain biking" have >>>>> refined and mellowed over the years. Yes, there are high-profile and >>>>> hotheaded comments made from the same entrenched individuals on both sides >>>>> of access issues, and that tends to get press when it happens. But, the >>>>> facts are that bicycles have been common on the trails for more than 20 >>>>> years. in general, people are used to them and realize they aren't going >>>>> anywhere. >> >>>>> Most people behave well. Many people could use some constructive >>>>> criticism. >>>>> Some people have no clue. >> >>>>> http://ramblings.cyclofiend.com/?p=273 >> >>>>> I do find that when people see me way up some trail on the Hilsen or >>>>> Quickbeam, the first response is to smile. But, I'm pretty proactive in >>>>> doing the same and finding something to comment about, other than saying >>>>> "onyerleft". Wildflowers, birds and weather are always good starting >>>>> points. >> >>>>> - Jim >> >>>>> -- >>>>> Jim Edgar >>>>> [email protected] >> >>>>> Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com >>>>> Current Classics - Cross Bikes >>>>> Singlespeed - Working Bikes >>>>> Workshops of the iBob's- Hide quoted text - >> >>> - Show quoted text - > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW > Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. 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