[RBW] Re: A Homer Hilsen, between 57 and 59: how to decide?
FWIW I am 5-11 and have a 59 AHH. I have a short torso and it fits great! I would call the folks at Riv and ask them. That is the fun of buying from them! You may want to consider a Sam since it has a sloped top tube. Good Luck! Scott On Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 11:01:39 PM UTC-7, John W wrote: > > Happy holidays, everyone. > > I’m currently seriously considering putting myself on the queue list for > an AHH, although who knows how long i’ll be waiting. I would benefit > greatly from some sizing advice. > > I’m 182cm tall, with a 85 PBH and about a 74cm saddle height for most > bikes. I intend to run drop bars about dead level with the saddle. > > Should I go with a 57 or 59cm, or another size that I’m not considering? I > have a slight preference for running 700c tires. > > -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: A Homer Hilsen, between 57 and 59: how to decide?
Hi John. If you dislike minimal standover, my recommendation might not be the best! Standover has never bothered me, for several reasons. In all my many miles and years of road riding, neither I nor any of my riding partners has ever smashed into the top tube. And if there was a situation where that was likely, you are probably going to be out of control to some extent--stomping hard up a hill, slipping on a pedal---and not able to simply plant your feet firmly on the ground at shoulder distance; ipso facto, moot point anywho. And on a 59cm with a 74cm seat height, you *will* have clearance with shoes of some kind, whether clipless or street, during normal stops, without leaning the bike--which, don't forget, also has a 2 percent slope. Still, a bit more seat post and a higher longer stem on a 57 will be fine if that equals more comfortable for you, even psychologically. The AHH is a beauty! Curious what the folks at Riv recommend for you. On Sunday, December 31, 2017 at 9:14:50 AM UTC-8, John W wrote: > > Thanks everyone. And I didn’t know that Riv used C-to-Too numbers. That > actually makes a lot of things make more sense to me. > > I’ve always been a little stand over averse, which doesn’t quite work for > someone who is mostly torso. > > I’ll give the shop a call after the holiday. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: A Homer Hilsen, between 57 and 59: how to decide?
Thanks everyone. And I didn’t know that Riv used C-to-Too numbers. That actually makes a lot of things make more sense to me. I’ve always been a little stand over averse, which doesn’t quite work for someone who is mostly torso. I’ll give the shop a call after the holiday. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: A Homer Hilsen, between 57 and 59: how to decide?
I second that suggestion. I use the same seat height but I am probably an inch shorter in height than you. I could theoretically go with either size, depending. But for bars even, and, IMO, a more practical, enjoyable, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing (ie, no super gangly stem, fistful and a bit of post) fit, I would definitely choose 59, especially given that Rivs are measured center to top, and feature laid back seat tube angles and some kind of tt slope. And the Riv chart puts you there, and with upper body toward longish end compared to PBH, it's where you will be happiest. Of course, on a purchase this big you will be talking to them and they will give you a recommendation. On Sunday, December 31, 2017 at 3:55:06 AM UTC-8, Matt B. wrote: > > I'd go with the 59. > > > On Sunday, December 31, 2017 at 1:01:39 AM UTC-5, John W wrote: >> >> Happy holidays, everyone. >> >> I’m currently seriously considering putting myself on the queue list for >> an AHH, although who knows how long i’ll be waiting. I would benefit >> greatly from some sizing advice. >> >> I’m 182cm tall, with a 85 PBH and about a 74cm saddle height for most >> bikes. I intend to run drop bars about dead level with the saddle. >> >> Should I go with a 57 or 59cm, or another size that I’m not considering? >> I have a slight preference for running 700c tires. >> >> -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: A Homer Hilsen, between 57 and 59: how to decide?
I'd go with the 59. On Sunday, December 31, 2017 at 1:01:39 AM UTC-5, John W wrote: > > Happy holidays, everyone. > > I’m currently seriously considering putting myself on the queue list for > an AHH, although who knows how long i’ll be waiting. I would benefit > greatly from some sizing advice. > > I’m 182cm tall, with a 85 PBH and about a 74cm saddle height for most > bikes. I intend to run drop bars about dead level with the saddle. > > Should I go with a 57 or 59cm, or another size that I’m not considering? I > have a slight preference for running 700c tires. > > -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: A Homer Hilsen, between 57 and 59: how to decide?
As Joe said it is all about TT length. Consider calling Riv and discussing it with them. On Sunday, December 31, 2017 at 1:01:39 AM UTC-5, John W wrote: > Happy holidays, everyone. > > I’m currently seriously considering putting myself on the queue list for > an AHH, although who knows how long i’ll be waiting. I would benefit > greatly from some sizing advice. > > I’m 182cm tall, with a 85 PBH and about a 74cm saddle height for most > bikes. I intend to run drop bars about dead level with the saddle. > > Should I go with a 57 or 59cm, or another size that I’m not considering? I > have a slight preference for running 700c tires. > > -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
