[RBW] Good commute on the Hillborne

2013-04-05 Thread Doug M
Pleasant surprise seeing you as well, Eric. The new creamy Hillborne blue looks much in person. I didn't realize I was playing the pacer there. I usually think of myself as a garden variety chugger-alonger! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

Re: [RBW] Good commute on the Hillborne

2013-04-05 Thread Eric Platt
Doug, You were definitely more than just chugging along. Now I'm more of a dawdler when riding. You were doing well over 17mph on that stretch. Was going to say something earlier, but traffic was such I didn't want to startle. New tires (Schwalbe Baby Big Bens) showed up today, so they are

Re: [RBW] Good commute on the Hillborne

2013-04-05 Thread Doug M
I was eyeing the Little Big Bens as well for my new AHH build but decided to try the Vittoria Randonneur Hypers (mentioned in an earlier thread here re: wide 700c supple tires) instead. Got the 700 x 38s, about 37 mm actual on Sun CR18 rims. They look a lot like Marathon Supremes. I'm aiming

[RBW] Good commute on the Hillborne

2013-04-04 Thread Eric Platt
No photos, but had a good, extended commute on the Hillborne today. Ended up heading down to Hiawatha Cyclery after work to purchase a few items, two of which, Nitto bar end plugs and King bottle cages ended up on the Sam Hillborne. Then while riding home, ended up drafting list member Doug