Michael, As I think others have pointed out, there is a link to a geometry chart for Riv's models at the bottom of the "frames" page. If you compare the numbers for same sizes I think the rodeo has less bb drop (i.e. higher bb), shorter chainstays, steeper seat tubes, and less fork rake. The rodeo is designed for more moderate sized tires, and you have the option of a theadless headset (much more common these days). Although I have not ridden a rodeo I expect the ride and handling are more responsive / quicker than my AHH. I doubt that a rodeo is faster in terms of average speed or time trialling up a long climb. At least not enough faster to notice without careful comparison. However fast group rides with a race oriented club often involve a very dynamic close quarters style of riding. For that kind of riding a quicker handling bike can be a better fit. Also if you are barely hanging onto a wheel for dear life ( or worse not quite managing to) its easy for thoughts about a few grams or watts to prey on your mind (even if they probably wouldn't really matter).
So my take is that the Rodeo is not so much a faster bike, as it is a bike better suited to the style of riding that pervades race club fast group rides. On Jan 21, 12:54 pm, Michael <[email protected]> wrote: > > I am not ready to buy yet, so I don't want to waste their time on the > > phone at this point. > > At this point I am still going with the Hilsen when I get to buy for all > > its eylet/braze on options, even though I am a saddle bag kinda guy and > > don't need racks for the riding I do. > > The Hilsen sems like the more reasonable frame for me. Plus I think it > > looks better ;) -- 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.
