Bob, I have a Nitto Big Rack that Rivendell sells (sold?) on the rear. It came
from a previous 2TT Hillborne I had and may have been purchased about 2011.
The front is outfitted with a small front Nitto Mark's Rack, double-strutted,
and a HAR (Hub Area Rack) from Rivendell. Everything lined up OK on my 55cm
frame. The front Mark's rack and the HAR are all attached at the mid-fork
hourglass braze on at the front of the fork. It took a M5x30mm stainless bolt
to penetrate the hourglass brake on fully once I added a small washer.
I don't know how these mid-fork fittings are moved around when the fame size
changes, if they do. Here's an album of the bike with racks when I first
purchased it (new) and built it up. If you are able to blow up the images it
could help you. (At that time, I had single struts for the Mark's rack but
later double-strutted it.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bikecrazy-paul/albums/72157656598945451/with/19527279914/
If you have any of the other Nitto small front racks with a fixed strut
placement, I'm not sure what to tell you. The nice thing about the Marks rack
is its versatility in terms of strut / struts adjustability. I think Jan Heine
at Rene Herse is making a similar one now - at a higher price. It has an
adjustable strut but does not use the diving board though.
If you need additional images, I would do what I can. And thanks for the
compliment on the bike. I'm very proud off it.
Paul GermainMidlothian, Va.
-Original Message-
From: Bob Warner
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Sent: Wed, Nov 16, 2022 6:27 pm
Subject: Re: [RBW] Hillborne / Hilsen: touring capable?
PaulI have the same vintage Hillborne as you. What from rack do you use and
does it align with the stock braze ons??Nice looking ride there too!Bob
Sent from my iPhone
On Nov 16, 2022, at 5:50 PM, 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
wrote:
In my estimation, my 2015 Sam Hillborne is pretty nearly the perfect touring
bike for overnighters or multi-day rail trail trips. I have a Hilsen which is a
bit more lively and a really nice mixed-surface riding bike. (Yes, I am
spoiled.)I realize this topic has likely come up before:
Every once in a while, I wonder if the Hilsen would work for touring, but I
tried a sport tourer for loaded trips once. It was too whippy, especially in
the mountains. It's a rhetorical question for now, but at 76, I will eventually
have to thin the herd. I'm happy with a dedicated bike for each purpose.My
Hillborne on the Greenbrier River Trail, WVa. in
Oct.https://www.flickr.com/photos/bikecrazy-paul/52435098025/in/album-72177720302972379/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bikecrazy-paul/52435097390/in/album-72177720302972379/
The
Hilsen:https://www.flickr.com/photos/bikecrazy-paul/51845027385/in/album-72177720296237851/
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