"but what's the purpose?" obviously to protect the frame pump and to allow me to carry up the Bart stairs more easily
Duh On Sep 1, 11:35 am, bfd <bfd...@gmail.com> wrote: > On Sep 1, 11:04 am, "Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles" > > <renaissancebicyc...@gmail.com> wrote: > > In the Shop we happen to have two 56cm Hillbornes. One is the > > Taiwanese made Maxway, the other is the Waterford version from WI. > > > Of course, we couldn't help but take > > photos:http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/gallery/?album=7&gallery=66 > > > Obviously, the double toptuber is the Waterford version. It also > > includes braze-ons for cantilever brakes, and a rear bridge for the > > cable stop. The fork crowns are different. > > > Because I know people will ask ... the weight difference between the > > frames is 8 ounces. For perspective, that is about the difference > > between a full water bottle and one that is 3/4 full. > > > Both bikes are in our "build queue"; we'll post pictures when they are > > complete. > > > Now, let the debate begin ... > > OK, I don't get it. These are 56cm frames, not 60/64/68 cm. I haven't > ridden a bike with one of these frames, but are the single top tube > frames flexy? Why the need for a double top tube?! Seems unnecessary. > I know this isn't the bombadil and the frameset is designed to go "off- > road," but what's the purpose? Or is it a trademark thing for Riv > since they seem to be the only retailer out there selling bikes with > double top tubes. Good Luck! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
