[RBW] Sam Hillborne vs A. Homer Hilsen

2017-08-19 Thread Joe Bernard
Check the Web Specials page pronto. They cut some prices temporarily to clear out a room that has a water leak (it didn't get the bikes). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving ema

[RBW] Sam Hillborne vs A. Homer Hilsen

2017-08-12 Thread Garth
The one that fit best. Without a great fit, the feeling of "being the bike and the bike be me", the rest does not matter. With a great fit, the rest does not matter either. Such a bike is pure joy in motion, where you go or how you get here is an afterthought, the ride IS the destination. It

[RBW] Sam Hillborne vs A. Homer Hilsen

2017-08-12 Thread Christopher Murray
Is Rivendell even taking AHH orders now? I seem to recall an email saying they were putting a pause on the Waterford bikes until the wait times were under comtrol. I'd get the Sam for the riding you describe. It is a bit more versatile, much less expensive, and yet the quality on the bikes I h

[RBW] Sam Hillborne vs A. Homer Hilsen

2017-08-12 Thread Joe Bernard
Pertaining to Patrick's comment, "it's available now", there's an 8-month wait on AHH right now because of a tubing supply issue. I vote Sam. -- 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] Sam Hillborne vs A. Homer Hilsen

2017-08-11 Thread ted
AHH top tube is near horizontal, SH top tube slopes up. AHH is significantly more expensive. Grant has written that they are functionally equivalent. If your in Santa Clara run up to Walnut Creek and check them out at RBW WHQ. Well worth the trip. -- You received this message because you are su

[RBW] Sam Hillborne vs A. Homer Hilsen

2017-08-11 Thread Paul Choi
I'm new to Rivendell bikes and to this forum. I'm considering a SH or AHH. This would be a all-around bike that used for commuting, light touring and some occasional off road riding. These bikes seem similar. Can you tell me the differences of these two bikes? For those of you that have both -