[RBW] Re: Big guy advice
On Jul 27, 7:00 pm, JB baile...@voyager.net wrote: 61 You should be fine. I'm 6', weigh around 180 to 190 depending on time of year and ride a 63cm Hilsen with no significant flex issues. I've used my bike with rack, rear panniers, and big HB back and it was fine. Yeah, a tad flexy but nothing to worry about. I think you'll be fine on 61 Hilsen. Use bigger tires like a Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 700x40. Also, speak with the folks at Rivendell and see what they suggest. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Big guy advice
+1 for The Country Bike Shop! I drove from Chicago one weekend and visited there in order to check out the Hillborne (one of which I now own). Very accommodating folks; we chatted quite a bit and they let me pedal on the Hillborne on a trainer to verify the fit. They were actually encouraging me to take it for a ride but I was too nervous to do that. Dick and I had talked on the phone beforehand. They set up the bike ahead of time with B17 and 35mm tires and dirt drop stem and Albatross bars so that the actual fit (i. e. PBH measurement and saddle height adjustment) and test took 10-20 minutes. But Dick and his father are such pleasant folks and so enthusiastic and knowledgable about the bikes and gear they sell that my friend and I stayed and just generally geeked out on bikes/bags/tires/RBW for maybe a couple hours in their delightful shop. (PBH of 90, saddle height of 80, and the Sam 60cm fits *perfectly* with 35-38 tires.) When you pick up your bike, don't ignore the bags! Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Jul 27, 9:18 pm, JB baile...@voyager.net wrote: Thanks all, I'm buying the bike at The Country Bike Shop in Ohio -- they're a Rivendell dealer. The owner (Dick) was great to work with and spent all day with me getting the right fit. I tried a number of sizes of Hillbourns and Hilsens. The second I got on the 61cm Hilsen I knew I had the right fit. Between riding my own bike to the shop and riding different Rivendell's, I put on 93 km that day and had a good long try on all the bikes. However, there are no (zero, none, nada) hills in that part of Ohio and he had no Atlantis to try. I have been in contact with Rivendell (Mark) and it seemed that either bike would be OK. The frame is already in but it'll be about 3 weeks before the build is done. Just wanted some reassurance from the masses. Thanks, it doesn't sound as though I really have any worries. John On Jul 27, 9:47 pm, Larry Powers lapower...@hotmail.com wrote: I have a Rambouillet and an Atlantis. The Atlantis is a work horse that can haul a load and is fun to ride unloaded. I have ridden 200k brevets on it when my Rambouillet was out of commission. The Rambouillet feels more lively when unloaded and will always be my first choice for unloaded riding. I have even done Inn to Inn touring on the Rambouillet bike. I currently weigh 210, have been as high as 230 and as low as 200. I have not been disappointed by this bike. It is my understanding that the Hilsen tubing falls in between the Rambouillet and the Atlantis. I think given your description this is the bike you are looking for. I will offer this, if you aren't sure call Rivendell. I have found that they are very good at matching bike and rider and they won't steer you wrong. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:00:09 -0700 Subject: [RBW] Big guy advice From: baile...@voyager.net To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com I've ordered an A. Homer Hilsen. I've got a bit of a worry. At 220 lbs. I presently ride a Trek FX 7.3. Anytime I stand up to power up a hill, I get flex in the lower seat post and the chain touches the deraileur. It's a minor annoyance, but I've wondered if the A. Homer Hilsen will be adequately stiff for me. I don't plan on any loaded touring with the bike, just all day long trips on paved roads with a few dirt roads thrown into the mix. I've lost a considerable amount of weight since I started riding a year ago, so I'm not likely to lose much more. I really like the A. Homer, but would switch to the Atlantis if really necessary. I'm hoping some out there in Riv land are big guys that have been riding the Hilsen can give me their opinion. Thanks, John -- 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 athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. _ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail.http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendaroci... -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Big guy advice
I got to the shop at 9:00 (Rode my Bianchi 12 km. from the campground). With the exception of 1.5 hours during lucnch (my lunch, as Dick stayed and changed to a different handle bar for me) Dick was helping me fit till 4:00 P.M. He even went on a couple of rides with me to make small adjustments on the run. This service has made The Country Bike Shop my LBS (Even though I live 7 hours away!) and I've bought tires and a Brooks from him since. Can't wait to make another visit on August 13th to pick up the bike. John On Jul 28, 10:15 am, Thomas Lynn Skean thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net wrote: +1 for The Country Bike Shop! I drove from Chicago one weekend and visited there in order to check out the Hillborne (one of which I now own). Very accommodating folks; we chatted quite a bit and they let me pedal on the Hillborne on a trainer to verify the fit. They were actually encouraging me to take it for a ride but I was too nervous to do that. Dick and I had talked on the phone beforehand. They set up the bike ahead of time with B17 and 35mm tires and dirt drop stem and Albatross bars so that the actual fit (i. e. PBH measurement and saddle height adjustment) and test took 10-20 minutes. But Dick and his father are such pleasant folks and so enthusiastic and knowledgable about the bikes and gear they sell that my friend and I stayed and just generally geeked out on bikes/bags/tires/RBW for maybe a couple hours in their delightful shop. (PBH of 90, saddle height of 80, and the Sam 60cm fits *perfectly* with 35-38 tires.) When you pick up your bike, don't ignore the bags! Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Jul 27, 9:18 pm, JB baile...@voyager.net wrote: Thanks all, I'm buying the bike at The Country Bike Shop in Ohio -- they're a Rivendell dealer. The owner (Dick) was great to work with and spent all day with me getting the right fit. I tried a number of sizes of Hillbourns and Hilsens. The second I got on the 61cm Hilsen I knew I had the right fit. Between riding my own bike to the shop and riding different Rivendell's, I put on 93 km that day and had a good long try on all the bikes. However, there are no (zero, none, nada) hills in that part of Ohio and he had no Atlantis to try. I have been in contact with Rivendell (Mark) and it seemed that either bike would be OK. The frame is already in but it'll be about 3 weeks before the build is done. Just wanted some reassurance from the masses. Thanks, it doesn't sound as though I really have any worries. John On Jul 27, 9:47 pm, Larry Powers lapower...@hotmail.com wrote: I have a Rambouillet and an Atlantis. The Atlantis is a work horse that can haul a load and is fun to ride unloaded. I have ridden 200k brevets on it when my Rambouillet was out of commission. The Rambouillet feels more lively when unloaded and will always be my first choice for unloaded riding. I have even done Inn to Inn touring on the Rambouillet bike. I currently weigh 210, have been as high as 230 and as low as 200. I have not been disappointed by this bike. It is my understanding that the Hilsen tubing falls in between the Rambouillet and the Atlantis. I think given your description this is the bike you are looking for. I will offer this, if you aren't sure call Rivendell. I have found that they are very good at matching bike and rider and they won't steer you wrong. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:00:09 -0700 Subject: [RBW] Big guy advice From: baile...@voyager.net To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com I've ordered an A. Homer Hilsen. I've got a bit of a worry. At 220 lbs. I presently ride a Trek FX 7.3. Anytime I stand up to power up a hill, I get flex in the lower seat post and the chain touches the deraileur. It's a minor annoyance, but I've wondered if the A. Homer Hilsen will be adequately stiff for me. I don't plan on any loaded touring with the bike, just all day long trips on paved roads with a few dirt roads thrown into the mix. I've lost a considerable amount of weight since I started riding a year ago, so I'm not likely to lose much more. I really like the A. Homer, but would switch to the Atlantis if really necessary. I'm hoping some out there in Riv land are big guys that have been riding the Hilsen can give me their opinion. Thanks, John -- 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 athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. _ The New
[RBW] Re: Big guy advice
Don't have a Hilsen, but have a Sam Hillborne. Also 220 (this year. Last year was about 240 when the bike arrived.) No problems at all. Now, the SH is a bit stouter built than the AHH. So there may be a slight difference. However, I don't think you'll have a problem. If you purchased through Rivendell and Grant and/or Keven gave to okay (or kave the gokay) then it should be good. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Jul 27, 4:00 pm, JB baile...@voyager.net wrote: I've ordered an A. Homer Hilsen. I've got a bit of a worry. At 220 lbs. I presently ride a Trek FX 7.3. Anytime I stand up to power up a hill, I get flex in the lower seat post and the chain touches the deraileur. It's a minor annoyance, but I've wondered if the A. Homer Hilsen will be adequately stiff for me. I don't plan on any loaded touring with the bike, just all day long trips on paved roads with a few dirt roads thrown into the mix. I've lost a considerable amount of weight since I started riding a year ago, so I'm not likely to lose much more. I really like the A. Homer, but would switch to the Atlantis if really necessary. I'm hoping some out there in Riv land are big guys that have been riding the Hilsen can give me their opinion. Thanks, John -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Big guy advice
61 On Jul 27, 8:59 pm, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 7/27/10 2:00 PM, JB at baile...@voyager.net wrote: I've ordered an A. Homer Hilsen. I've got a bit of a worry. At 220 lbs. I presently ride a Trek FX 7.3. Anytime I stand up to power up a hill, I get flex in the lower seat post and the chain touches the deraileur. It's a minor annoyance, but I've wondered if the A. Homer Hilsen will be adequately stiff for me. I don't plan on any loaded touring with the bike, just all day long trips on paved roads with a few dirt roads thrown into the mix. I've lost a considerable amount of weight since I started riding a year ago, so I'm not likely to lose much more. I really like the A. Homer, but would switch to the Atlantis if really necessary. I'm hoping some out there in Riv land are big guys that have been riding the Hilsen can give me their opinion. What size frame are you getting? - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Gallery updates now appear here -http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com 'You both ride your bike?' He held his hands out and grabbed imaginary handlebars, grinning indulgently, eyeing Tom's helmet. Double disbeleif: not one, but two grown Americans riding bicycles. -- Neal Stephenson, Zodiac -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Big guy advice
Thanks all, I'm buying the bike at The Country Bike Shop in Ohio -- they're a Rivendell dealer. The owner (Dick) was great to work with and spent all day with me getting the right fit. I tried a number of sizes of Hillbourns and Hilsens. The second I got on the 61cm Hilsen I knew I had the right fit. Between riding my own bike to the shop and riding different Rivendell's, I put on 93 km that day and had a good long try on all the bikes. However, there are no (zero, none, nada) hills in that part of Ohio and he had no Atlantis to try. I have been in contact with Rivendell (Mark) and it seemed that either bike would be OK. The frame is already in but it'll be about 3 weeks before the build is done. Just wanted some reassurance from the masses. Thanks, it doesn't sound as though I really have any worries. John On Jul 27, 9:47 pm, Larry Powers lapower...@hotmail.com wrote: I have a Rambouillet and an Atlantis. The Atlantis is a work horse that can haul a load and is fun to ride unloaded. I have ridden 200k brevets on it when my Rambouillet was out of commission. The Rambouillet feels more lively when unloaded and will always be my first choice for unloaded riding. I have even done Inn to Inn touring on the Rambouillet bike. I currently weigh 210, have been as high as 230 and as low as 200. I have not been disappointed by this bike. It is my understanding that the Hilsen tubing falls in between the Rambouillet and the Atlantis. I think given your description this is the bike you are looking for. I will offer this, if you aren't sure call Rivendell. I have found that they are very good at matching bike and rider and they won't steer you wrong. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:00:09 -0700 Subject: [RBW] Big guy advice From: baile...@voyager.net To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com I've ordered an A. Homer Hilsen. I've got a bit of a worry. At 220 lbs. I presently ride a Trek FX 7.3. Anytime I stand up to power up a hill, I get flex in the lower seat post and the chain touches the deraileur. It's a minor annoyance, but I've wondered if the A. Homer Hilsen will be adequately stiff for me. I don't plan on any loaded touring with the bike, just all day long trips on paved roads with a few dirt roads thrown into the mix. I've lost a considerable amount of weight since I started riding a year ago, so I'm not likely to lose much more. I really like the A. Homer, but would switch to the Atlantis if really necessary. I'm hoping some out there in Riv land are big guys that have been riding the Hilsen can give me their opinion. Thanks, John -- 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 athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. _ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail.http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendaroci... -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Big guy advice
Jim's question is key. Frame size matters. Given the same tubing, big frames flex more than smaller ones. Riv has gone to double TT's to add stiffness to the larger frame sizes. I weigh about 210 and I'm pretty athletic. When I stand and pedal aggressively, I sometimes flex my 64cm Atlantis in the same manner you describe. My 60cm Bombadil doesn't have the same degree of flex even under off road conditions because it's smaller, has double TT's and thicker tubing overall. Dave On Jul 27, 5:59 pm, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 7/27/10 2:00 PM, JB at baile...@voyager.net wrote: I've ordered an A. Homer Hilsen. I've got a bit of a worry. At 220 lbs. I presently ride a Trek FX 7.3. Anytime I stand up to power up a hill, I get flex in the lower seat post and the chain touches the deraileur. It's a minor annoyance, but I've wondered if the A. Homer Hilsen will be adequately stiff for me. I don't plan on any loaded touring with the bike, just all day long trips on paved roads with a few dirt roads thrown into the mix. I've lost a considerable amount of weight since I started riding a year ago, so I'm not likely to lose much more. I really like the A. Homer, but would switch to the Atlantis if really necessary. I'm hoping some out there in Riv land are big guys that have been riding the Hilsen can give me their opinion. What size frame are you getting? - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Gallery updates now appear here -http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com 'You both ride your bike?' He held his hands out and grabbed imaginary handlebars, grinning indulgently, eyeing Tom's helmet. Double disbeleif: not one, but two grown Americans riding bicycles. -- Neal Stephenson, Zodiac -- 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.
