Heron Touring is a great bike. Very much like AHH.
On Apr 23, 2012, at 4:48 PM, danmc wrote: > Just noticed the standover in the All-Rounder listing. It is going to be too > small. But someone needs to buy that bike! > > Saw this on SF Craigslist: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/2970252890.html > > It might work for you. It does not have lowrider braze-ons up front if you > were headed that way. Herons are nice frames with strong Riv ties. > > Some Heron info from the internet archive: > http://web.archive.org/web/20061029010109/http://www.heronbicycles.com/geometry.html > > The Bleriot still looks like a strong option. > > > > On Monday, April 23, 2012 3:37:48 PM UTC-7, Esteban wrote: > I also think the Riv is too small for you - that's gonna be 55.5 or 56 c-c. > You're about my size (87cm PBH). I prefer a larger frame for touring. That > Bleriot Jim found looks good. > > On Monday, April 23, 2012 1:54:45 PM UTC-7, Jim M. wrote: > The All Rounder was posted on the list: > https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/UYlvtXpdN8Q > , which confirms it's 700. I think it's probably too small for you but take > it for a test drive and see. > > On SF CL there's a Bleriot that's probably more your size: > http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/2932077264.html > > Good luck! > > jim m > wc ca > > On Sunday, April 22, 2012 12:04:22 PM UTC-7, fxguy wrote: > I'm looking at finally getting a Rivendell after many years...and I've > mostly decided to go the used route, in part for cost, but also the > Hillbourne I wanted is no longer available in single top tube. > > I'd like someone's opinion on two used bikes: a 2003 all rounder vs > the Bleriot a member here has posted to ebay. I have a 88 PBH and I > believe both would be a good fit. > > Bleriot: > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/130682698514?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648#ht_750wt_1378 > > > All Rounder: > http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/2971787319.html > > Specifically, I will be doing a San Francisco to Santa Barbara light > tour in a few months. I like the idea of the 650B tires, but am less > sure about 26". I currently ride a Cannondale R2000 racing bike which > isn't gonna work. > > I'd appreciate someone from this groups opinion, even if you tell me I > should just try to buy a new one; I've always wanted the Atlantis..but > times are a bit lean these days for me. > > cheers, > Matt Bouchard > San Francisco > > On Monday, April 23, 2012 3:37:48 PM UTC-7, Esteban wrote: > I also think the Riv is too small for you - that's gonna be 55.5 or 56 c-c. > You're about my size (87cm PBH). I prefer a larger frame for touring. That > Bleriot Jim found looks good. > > On Monday, April 23, 2012 1:54:45 PM UTC-7, Jim M. wrote: > The All Rounder was posted on the list: > https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/UYlvtXpdN8Q > , which confirms it's 700. I think it's probably too small for you but take > it for a test drive and see. > > On SF CL there's a Bleriot that's probably more your size: > http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/2932077264.html > > Good luck! > > jim m > wc ca > > On Sunday, April 22, 2012 12:04:22 PM UTC-7, fxguy wrote: > I'm looking at finally getting a Rivendell after many years...and I've > mostly decided to go the used route, in part for cost, but also the > Hillbourne I wanted is no longer available in single top tube. > > I'd like someone's opinion on two used bikes: a 2003 all rounder vs > the Bleriot a member here has posted to ebay. I have a 88 PBH and I > believe both would be a good fit. > > Bleriot: > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/130682698514?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648#ht_750wt_1378 > > > All Rounder: > http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/2971787319.html > > Specifically, I will be doing a San Francisco to Santa Barbara light > tour in a few months. I like the idea of the 650B tires, but am less > sure about 26". I currently ride a Cannondale R2000 racing bike which > isn't gonna work. > > I'd appreciate someone from this groups opinion, even if you tell me I > should just try to buy a new one; I've always wanted the Atlantis..but > times are a bit lean these days for me. > > cheers, > Matt Bouchard > San Francisco > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/BUchWdracVEJ. > 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. 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