I've got about 100 miles on my new Metallic Copper Hilsen. I did the final build a few weekends ago in an afternoon, and everything went together very nicely. So far so good, but I'm getting used to drop bars and regular pedals after riding a mt. bike for the last 18 years. The jury is still out, and I've got a set of Albatross bars waiting in the wings. Shifting is velvet smooth with the 9-speed older Dura-Ace setup. The Silver shifters and brakes are all they're talked up to be...
It was really fun to put this bike together - I loved the frame as soon as I got it - these bikes are truly special! Next steps for this project will be getting some fenders and rackage/baggage - this is the pacific NW after all... BTW - weight as it stands in these pics is right around 25 lbs for those that care. On the trail it rides like a freight train - smooth and fast. I shaved about 5-10 minutes off my daily 10 mile one-way commute, although it's probably pure adrenaline from the big stupid grin on my face. Hilsen Pics <http://picasaweb.google.com/stonehog/AHomerHilsenInSeattle#> Brian Hanson --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
