I just got in from doing a 106 or so mile ride on my Hilsen. As I was heading out of town and up the first climb I was passed by three riders on very nice looking carbon bikes. They were friendly enough as they passed me. I probably could have stayed with them if I put in a heroic and ride ending effort. But I was on a solo ride celebrating my 43rd birthday and was happy to watch them pedal away from me. I doubt they really cared what I was riding although others would have written off as a Barney with my seat bag, fenders and 700x35 tires. The Hilsen performed flawlessly. Sure I could have maybe done it a little faster on a lighter bike but I was comfortable the entire ride, had no flats, had every gear I needed, and was able to carry everything I needed in my seatbag.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335...@n00/3883006142/ I can totally appreciate modern carbon road bikes and that for some people those bikes are perfect for their needs. The Hilsen was perfect for my needs today. --mike --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
