Buy the Hilborne, wear non-descript clothes, and enjoy the ride. Unless you're riding a fancy carbon framed bike with neon colors and dressed like a Paris street corner kiosk, no one will notice. Those that do will know something about steel bikes, but aren't likely to be the sort who would try and take it. More likely they'll say something akin to: "Nice looking Nitto stem…"
________________________________ From: Mick <makoep...@mac.com> To: RBW Owners Bunch <rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> Sent: Thu, January 14, 2010 1:29:25 PM Subject: [RBW] Will riding a Rivendell make me self-conscious or overly worrisome? I'm very interested in buying a Sam Hillborne. I think it's a fantastically constructed bike and aesthetically a work of art. I like the idea of having a quality piece of machinery, that fits well, and that could ridden for many years to come. While I can afford to drop $2,000 (or so) on a bike, I've never owned one that costly before. I was wondering if this owner's group could let me know if they've ever felt uncomfortable riding an "expensive" bike or one as beautiful as the Sam Hillborne. Is it the same as sporting around in a Porsche or let's say a vintage Alfa Romeo? (I'm not sure I could ever do either of these things). Generally speaking I like to keep a low profile. I was wondering if that will be possible riding a Sam Hillborne. Do those riding Rivendell's get approached often by people looking to appreciate their bike? And is this a positive experience? Do you ever feel self- conscious about riding such a flash bike? What about locking the bike and leaving it? Do you feel comfortable doing so? Or is it so obviously expensive and sought after that you wouldn't think of leaving it out of eye sight? Thanks for providing any insight you may have. I'd hate to buy a bike that I loved, but didn't feel comfortable being seen in public with. I'm hoping that you Rivendell riders might be able to put my mind to rest. -- 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-bu...@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.--
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