Joel has heard from me, but for those reading this thread... I rode a Sam and an Appaloosa 3 1/2 years ago and choose the Appaloosa. I liked the Sam, but LOVED the ride of the Appaloosa. Last year I bought an AHH because I needed a bike for my office location and the more I ride it, the more I love it.
It's been 3 1/2 years since my impression of the Sam, but I feel that the AHH is livelier. That impression could be because of my lack of "bike knowledge" at the time I rode the Sam, time between rides, or the fact that I'm riding the AHH a lot recently. Perhaps if I ride a Sam tomorrow, I'd feel different. Or, it could be the sizing. 51 Sam felt too small and the 55 was too big. The 51 Appaloosa is just a bit bigger than the 51 Sam, and the AHH 54.5 is "just right." Well, perhaps I'd like a sightly lower top tube, but I like the overall bigness of the bike. I ride nearly 100% on road and MUPs, but sometimes those MUPS become packed dirt or boardwalk planks. I don't ride any real gravel or mountain or single track. 83 cm PBH. Roberta On Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 11:31:15 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I'm afraid I can't help with this one, I've never ridden a Sam or MIT > Homer. Maybe Roberta can chime in here, she has an Appaloosa and Homer. > > On Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 6:52:45 PM UTC-7 Joel wrote: > >> >> If I came home with a Mixtec my wife would steal it from me.... Kainalu, >> I never heard of this model before, thanks for bringing it to my >> attention. >> >> BTW, I lived in Brooklyn in 1978 and grew up in Far Rockaway. >> >> >> On Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 9:10:04 PM UTC-4, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn >> NY wrote: >>> >>> The medium step through Rosco Bubbe would be just the thing! Or the Sam >>> or Homer. I've only ridden an older and much larger Sam and it was the bees >>> knees. But if the option comes around, the Rosco would be wonderful for >>> you, and they're Riv blue! >>> Good thing for all good choices... >>> -Kai >>> >>> >>> On Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 5:53:51 PM UTC-4, Joel wrote: >>>> >>>> I know Joe B has opinions on this as he has owned at least 2 of them. >>>> >>>> My Bleriot is a tad big, not terrible but a tad too high for me. It >>>> also has very lively handling, especially with Albatross bars. To counter >>>> this a bit I hold them near the curves which puts more weight on the front >>>> end and is very comfortable for me. My Atlantis is being built up right >>>> know and will be ready tomorrow. I have considered replacing the Bleriot >>>> with a Sam or Homer. Group member Rich has given me some good >>>> information, >>>> the Sam will be a tad smaller (1cm) in 51cm and will be a definite fit, >>>> the >>>> Homer will probably be fine. I want the bike should I do this that will >>>> be >>>> the most comfort and stable. The chain stay difference is a couple of CM >>>> I >>>> think. Any thoughts? >>>> >>>> Thanks >>>> Joel >>>> >>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/5aac53a6-ccd8-4805-b30c-99d3678d5a4bo%40googlegroups.com.
