[RBW] Re: 56CM Sam Hillborne - Double Top Tube

2016-02-20 Thread Belopsky
Hillborne has been sold. Still seeing if there is an interest in my Velo Orange build or frame or parts. Looking to pickup a different Riv in the future -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: 56CM Sam Hillborne - Double Top Tube

2016-01-27 Thread Belopsky
Been riding this with the nicer weather - dont know if I want to sell. May be up to selling my Velo Orange Campeur. Any interest? $1400 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: 56CM Sam Hillborne - Double Top Tube

2016-01-18 Thread Belopsky
Still have this and still considering selling. Now has Albatross bars, cork grips, Sun Race One at a Time shifters. $1700 Ann Arbor, Michigan. Sometimes I am in Grand Rapids so I could bring with. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: 56CM Sam Hillborne - Double Top Tube

2015-11-27 Thread Belopolsky
Definitely worth a shot. Wish I had some extra bars to try :) On Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 11:05:51 AM UTC-5, Edwin W wrote: > > Switching bars is SUCH a drag for me. I know others on this list switch > cockpits at the drop of a hat. Why don't they live near me and teach me > their magic?

[RBW] Re: 56CM Sam Hillborne - Double Top Tube

2015-11-25 Thread Minh
Hmm are you having a problem with standover or reach? if it's reach, and you are ok switching to non-drops, these bikes work really well with albatross bars--which would help with the reach problem. IIRC a 55cm is only 1cm less on the reach, not sure on how much standover that will buy you.

[RBW] Re: 56CM Sam Hillborne - Double Top Tube

2015-11-25 Thread Belopolsky
It's more of a reach problem. If I cannot sell this bike now/during the winter, I am switching to the bars you mention in the spring -- 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

[RBW] Re: 56CM Sam Hillborne - Double Top Tube

2015-11-25 Thread Edwin W
Switching bars is SUCH a drag for me. I know others on this list switch cockpits at the drop of a hat. Why don't they live near me and teach me their magic? That said, I first fell in love with a Sam with albas. I switched to drops about a year ago, and I think I'll switch back when the choco

[RBW] Re: 56CM Sam Hillborne - Double Top Tube

2015-11-25 Thread Belopolsky
Seems like if I put Albastache bars (or Moustache) and use my current shimano drop bar levers..I would still be too stretched out.. Now if I get bars with some mountain bike levers then I'd be better off? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: 56CM Sam Hillborne - Double Top Tube

2015-11-25 Thread blakcloud
There are other choices besides the Albas and Albastaches. You could have a look at the MAP/Ahearne bar or the Jitensha Studio bar. These would give you a sportier position instead of the what I call the gentleman position that Albatross bars give you. -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: 56CM Sam Hillborne - Double Top Tube

2015-11-25 Thread Lungimsam
Switching to staches or Albas is easy. Doing drops is harder because you have to be careful to get the hoods lined up right on if you want them equal for hoods hand positioning. Since weight bearing hand positioning is dictated solely by the handlebar on Albas and staches (ie- you don't ride

[RBW] Re: 56CM Sam Hillborne - Double Top Tube

2015-11-25 Thread drew
We were just talking about the rarely seen 56cm dtt canti sam in another thread. If there wasn't the hassle of selling my 56cm regular sam, I'd be all over this. I'll go counterpoint on albatross bars with a sam. For me (85-6 pbh) albatross bars put me way too upright. All of my bikes have