Just an update here. I decided to stick with the Hillborne since I had so many great rides on it the past few weeks and knew I would regret selling it..... ......aaaand someone else nabbed the Appaloosa - looks like the decision was made for me!
I may consider going back to upright bars at some point in the distant future, but may try some that aren't Albatross. I would consider a Wavie or Bullmoose since they don't seem to sweep back as much and the angle seems nicer. I also have some SimWorks Fun 3 bars collecting dust in the parts bin that might end up on there one day, but for now, the drops will be just fine! On Sunday, 4 July 2021 at 11:39:15 UTC-4 [email protected] wrote: > Excellent to know about the long pull levers! Thanks! Gets me kind of > thinking about building up a full drop bar cockpit for my Atlantis to see > how I like it... > > On Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 8:36:18 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote: > >> Ben - regarding V-brakes and drop bars, there are a couple long-pull >> levers out there, and the best of them is made by Cane Creek. So, don't >> fret about drops and v-brakes, it's doable! >> >> Regarding Sam vs. Joe... I think it comes down to a couple things: >> - Are you planning to run fenders? If not, both bikes can fit a decent >> size tire, even the caliper Sams. If so, that'll reduce the Sam's offroad >> capabilities somewhat >> - Are you a heavier or lighter rider? If you're sub-200lbs I wouldn't >> concern yourself with which will carry a payload better, as they'll both >> carry a lot. >> - What percentage of off-pavement riding will you do? I would stick with >> the Sam if you're above 70% pavement, but no doubt the Joe will start to >> make sense as that number drops >> >> They'd be such complimentary bikes as Erik has illustrated, but if that's >> not feasible for cost or space reasons, it's a funny thing: it's a heck of >> a difficult decision, but at the same time, you can't go wrong with >> either. >> >> On Wednesday, 30 June 2021 at 08:31:00 UTC-7 [email protected] wrote: >> >>> I'm feeling this post today! I have an Atlantis and love it and have no >>> plans of ever getting rid of it. I do, however, have the itch for something >>> a little more sprightly and nimble with drop bars. I strongly desire a >>> Homer, but I think I'm a v-brake guy for life now and would prefer a Sam >>> (though would need mini-V brakes if I understand how traditional road drop >>> bar brake levers work). Love hearing everyone's feedback on this as I was >>> thinking about posting something similar. >>> >>> TL:DR - I have nothing to add to this other than I feel the pain of >>> wanting two Rivs for two different styles of riding...but know in my heart >>> I'd be fully content just having what I've got. >>> >>> Ben "no help" in Omaha. >>> >>> On Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 9:53:27 AM UTC-5 Joel S wrote: >>> >>>> Sorry for the crazy typos, these iPads have a mind of their own. >>>> >>>> Sent from ProtonMail for iOS >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wed, Jun 30, 2021 at 10:24 AM, 'Joel S' via RBW Owners Bunch < >>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> I ride a Hillborne ans a Bleriot, I am not a fan of the longer chain >>>> stays. I started using albatross bars when they were introduced on mt >>>> custom and AR. I set up my Saluki and then my Bleriot with them. When I >>>> started riding again last year (layoff due to back issues) I Foy find the >>>> Bleriot a bit squirrelly. It took a bit to figure out how to ride with >>>> this bike and albatross again. I switched the Hillborne and Bleriot to >>>> Choco bars this year and I like them better. I do not ride upright, I >>>> will >>>> gave my hands over the brakes and as far up as what might be equal to the >>>> flats of drops. I have handy different positions with these (now my >>>> favorite bars). I think using drops or albatross is more about your >>>> riding >>>> style than the bike. Just my opinion. >>>> >>>> As far as swapping the Hillborne for an Appaloosa, I looked at both and >>>> actually brought an Atlantis in, it was sold within a month and then I got >>>> the Hillborne and I have never looked back. The Appaloosa is very similar >>>> to the Atlantis. >>>> >>>> Enjoy your Sam Hillborne. >>>> On Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 11:40:12 PM UTC-4 JP wrote: >>>> >>>>> 89.9999 pbh 185lb 46ish >>>>> >>>>> I have a 10 year old or so 60cm sam with albatross and a high high >>>>> double in the front. I have recently lowered the front stem to get in a >>>>> more roadish posture and it seems to balance the weight better front to >>>>> back for me? >>>>> >>>>> I bought a 2021 appaloosa 57cm with tosco cliffhanger shikoro. >>>>> Haven't received it yet. I bought the Joe based on loving the length of >>>>> my brothers MIT 62cm atlantis - also i felt my dad's 63cm homer always >>>>> felt >>>>> nice even though it's supposed to be similar geometry to the sam. >>>>> >>>>> I am pretty sure would sell the sam but it doesn't seem like i'd get >>>>> even 1250 or so and my people want me to keep it at that "market value." >>>>> >>>>> I am a casual rider and do not expect to carry camping gear nor to >>>>> club ride. But i would like to cruise up mt diablo (i've never ridden up >>>>> all the way) would a roadish bike make the goal easier? I don't know but >>>>> don't expect so. 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