[RBW] Re: New Hilsen in the Wissahickon

2016-11-05 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
Spent almost 4 hours at the expo. I enjoyed it as usual although I think last year was a bit better with the exhibitors, however I am not going to complain about having this event close to me. Made for a good afternoon of fun -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: New Hilsen in the Wissahickon

2016-11-05 Thread Eric Karnes
Let's do it! Unfortunately, I have to miss the bike expo this year. I'm in San Diego for work and couldn't get back in time. Still pretty bummed. Oh well! Eric On Friday, November 4, 2016 at 12:39:21 PM UTC-4, Jonathan Shinefeld wrote: > > Eric, your bike is gorgeous. Perfect proportions to

[RBW] Re: New Hilsen in the Wissahickon

2016-11-04 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
I'll be at the expo. I should wear my Rivendell cap -- 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

[RBW] Re: New Hilsen in the Wissahickon

2016-11-04 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Eric: RIding the Wissahickon and Schuylkill tomorrow to/from the Philly Bike Expo... Will look out for your Hilsen... Hope to see you (and others at the Expo tomorrow/Sat)!!! BB On Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 8:36:09 PM UTC-4, Eric Karnes wrote: > > Hi all- > > After six months with the

[RBW] Re: New Hilsen in the Wissahickon

2016-11-04 Thread Jonathan Shinefeld
Eric, your bike is gorgeous. Perfect proportions to my eye. I'm also in Phila (650 Rambouillet) and would enjoy a local Riv ride. Jon On Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 8:36:09 PM UTC-4, Eric Karnes wrote: > > Hi all- > > After six months with the commuter SimpleOne as my only bike, I decided to

[RBW] Re: New Hilsen in the Wissahickon

2016-11-01 Thread Eric
Interesting, I was thinking only Toyo's featured water bottle mounts. What's that color called? Creamsicle orange? -- 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

[RBW] Re: New Hilsen in the Wissahickon

2016-11-01 Thread Eric
I meant...featured TWO water bottle mounts. On Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 7:36:09 PM UTC-5, Eric Karnes wrote: > > Hi all- > > After six months with the commuter SimpleOne as my only bike, I decided to > build up a geared bike for longer rides into the wooded areas outside of > Center City

[RBW] Re: New Hilsen in the Wissahickon

2016-11-01 Thread Eric Karnes
>From what I understand, it was and early Hilsen and was built by Waterford. I'm definitely going to noodle with the Ergon grips. I think I might have them oriented too vertically as you mentioned. As for comparisons to the Roadeo...let's see. The Roadeo is a really wonderful bike and is much

[RBW] Re: New Hilsen in the Wissahickon

2016-11-01 Thread Eric
Is that a Toyo or Waterford build frame? > > > -- 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

[RBW] Re: New Hilsen in the Wissahickon

2016-11-01 Thread Leif Eckstrom
Hi, I might be wrong here, but are the Ergon grips set up so the wedge supports your palm? In the photo it looks like the widest part is facing down rather than horizontal to support the lower part of your hand. I haven't used ergons but I thought they were designed for wider, horizontal

[RBW] Re: New Hilsen in the Wissahickon

2016-10-31 Thread Eric Karnes
Richard: Thanks! I doubt the back pain is due to the downtube shifting, as I'm a notoriously lazy shifter. I usually only shift if I absolutely have to...even when running barends or thumbies. The lowering of the saddle definitely helped, though I need another long ride to find out it that

[RBW] Re: New Hilsen in the Wissahickon

2016-10-31 Thread Brian Campbell
Great bike! As a fellow AHH owner who rides through the Wissahickon regularly, I would not feel bad if the upright bars don't work for you. They don't work for me either. I have tried all sorts of alternate bars but always end up back at 46cm Noodle bar. I think you have to try different

[RBW] Re: New Hilsen in the Wissahickon

2016-10-31 Thread RichS
Eric, your AHH is gorgeous! Could it be the back pain you experienced was partly a result of the downtube shifter setup? Looks like a fair reach from the bars to the shift lever. Are my eyes deceiving me or is that a threadless steerer? Just curious. I don't recall seeing many Hilsen's going

[RBW] Re: New Hilsen in the Wissahickon

2016-10-31 Thread Wally Estrella
X2 *"Beautiful - love the orange and the high flange front hub especially*" On Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 8:45:10 PM UTC-4, RoadieRyan wrote: > > Beautiful - love the orange and the high flange front hub especially > > >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: New Hilsen in the Wissahickon

2016-10-29 Thread RoadieRyan
Beautiful - love the orange and the high flange front hub especially On Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 5:36:09 PM UTC-7, Eric Karnes wrote: > > Hi all- > > After six months with the commuter SimpleOne as my only bike, I decided to > build up a geared bike for longer rides into the wooded areas