Setback seatposts are the norm with a Brooks, no problem there. Just guessing from the photos, but if you're really an 84 PBH I'd say your saddle was too low. Got a picture of you on the bike?
A 56 Sam is effectively bigger than the 58 Saluki you thought was too big. You'd be left with nearly zero standover, which may or may not suit you. A 52 Sam would effectively be a wash with the 54 Homer, not much to gain there. A 56 Homer would be slightly bigger than your 54, but to get that same bar height you'll still need a stem with a very long quill. If you feel cramped on the Homer as it is, I'd try a stem with a longer forward extension, or a handlebar without so much pullback before switching frames. It's cheaper and you'll learn a lot from the changes that would inform your next bike purchase. Bill On Mar 21, 6:56 pm, Peter M <uscpeter11...@gmail.com> wrote: > So the new Sam has me wondering, is my bike just too small? I had a > long convo with Keven on the clock at work today which was doubly nice > and he was trying to bang into my head that my 54 Hilsen is just too > small for someone with a 84pbh and who comes in at 250lbs. Having had > a 58cm Saluki that just felt too big I thought maybe he was off or > that I just feel more comfortable on a smaller frame but notice that I > am trying to stretch the frame with a long stem and setback seatpost > so maybe he is on to something. I hate to be that guy that jumps from > bike to bike but I would love to find one that was "just right" and I > am not sure I am there yet. I love the 650b wheels with the Hetres > and would hate to lose that by going up to the 56 Sam or 58 Atlantis > or 54 Hunqapillar, although those are all awesome bikes. My question > is if I was to shift my Hilsen frame for the 52 Sam is this just a > lateral move or would there be a significant difference that I would > feel? If anyone has a 56 Hilsen for a straight trade or has any other > creative ideas I would be open to hear them. I really do love the > unique color of the Hilsen I got from Joe and that it is actually one > of the older Salukis (SA 0193) that was badged a Hilsen which also > makes it somewhat unique so I would hate to give it up for something > that was just a lateral move. Thanks to anyone who can help me with my > ramblings here. Oh, link to my latest ride > photoshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/ -- 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.
