Hey, I have some limited experience with my Sam Hillborne but I will be glad to share it. Forgive me if I seem a bit gushy, but it is how I really feel. I am a very satisfied customer. I just purchased my SH for many of the reasons you list for your purchase. I don't think that I will be doing as much off-road as you will. But if I were I think the SH could handle it with perhaps some larger tires. I am taller and heavier that you (6'2" 225 lbs) Budget somewhat guided my choice, but in many ways I think the SH is worthy of being one's first choice. Since receiving my bike a little less than two weeks ago I have been riding the heck out of it commuting, and extended daily rides. It is an absolute dream that already far exceeds all of my expectations. You could say that it is a bit premature to say this but I have the feeling that this bike will only get better and better the more I use it. I have had about 250 lbs including me on it and it can take that and more. It is sure footed,stout, buttery smooth, and surprisingly nimble. When I have needed to step on it in situations it goes. This is my first RIV so I am a bit over the top about it. Clearly, it is superior to any other bike I have owned. But I have only been a CroMoly steel guy and I have had some beauties (Schwinn Peloton, Myata 610). I don't know how long RBW has been selling the SH but I think once the word gets out it will be a top seller if it is not already. And it is a bargain to boot! Lastly, I can't say enough about the folks at RBW. They walked me through the process (thanks Keven!) and were spot on with all of their recommendations. I would have purchased a smaller size, and that would have been ok but given all of my measurements and how I would lay out on the frame, the 60cm is perfect. I'll becha you will get rave reviews for a Atlantis or a Bombadil. But be sure to take a real good look at a Sam Hillborne. In burnt orange it also stunning. A chariot fit for a king. Soon I hope to have some photos up. If I can just stop riding and take the time to shoot them. Good luck and cheers, Don
On Aug 10, 10:57 pm, broken_cynic <[email protected]> wrote: > If you were contemplating the purchase of either a Sam Hillborne, a > Bombadil or an Atlantis as an all-rounder which was to be used mainly > for commuting and the occasional weekend trail ride to start with, > then proceeding to s24o type outings, shorter and eventually longer > unsupported touring to include some off-road elements, which would you > lean toward and why? At 6'1 and just shy of 200lbs I'd need one of > the stouter frames if it is to carry myself and a load of gear over > rough ground. I know the "right" answer is to ride all three and go > with whichever feels best, but it will a few months at best before I > have that opportunity and the question is burning a hole in my mind > right now, so I'm enlisting your opinions as a sort of vicarious > contemplation. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
