on 2/16/09 8:31 PM, Chris at fourf...@gmail.com wrote: > This is all I'll say on this subject, because it's obvious no one here > sees my point (and that's ok, I guess). > But, on the point of the > Hilson and Hillborne being the same...Here it is from the man himself > > "Should I get an A. Homer Hilsen or a Sam Hillborne? > They¹re functionally identical. Good for the same things, great for > the same things, workable for the same things. They take the > same tires and fenders, and are designed to be functional clones; > so if you¹re torn---as many people seem to be---that¹s > understandable. The following is intended to help, but no > guarantees." > From here: https://www.rivbike.com/assets/full/0000/0011/A > > So, they are the same bike...just one had more prestige, just like > electronic Dura Ace.
Functionally identical is not the same as "the same bike". There are tubing differences and dimensional frame differences to start. I've ridden both bicycles and have found them to have different characteristics. > Don't shy away from technology, it really won't bite you! I'm not sure if that was in reference to the original topic thread. But, I assure you, I don't fear technology. ;^) - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines "I had to ride slow because I was taking my guerrilla route, the one I follow when I assume that everyone in a car is out to get me." -- 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-bunch@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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
