I went on a lunch ride today with the "fast guys" at work. I've done this ride with them before on my rando'd out AHH, but this time I wanted to try out a bike I recently set up for my wife. It was unencumbered by fenders, racks, lights, and all the things I normally ride with. It also had 28mm tires at about 60-70 psi.
The frame/fork is attractive, and lugged steel construction (made in China) and designed by a semi-local Washington company, so that much is consistent, but everything else was very different. The bike is unridable no-handed. It wanted to veer left every time I let go of the bars. The steering was twitchy - high speed and low. The ride was harsh and bone-rattling - all on pavement, no less. When I got home, I decided I never wanted to ride that one again. It makes you wonder all the work and time folks waste building and riding uncomfortable bikes. I rode a total of 36 miles today, and never "got used to the handling". Talk about a great way to make you appreciate how great the frames are that Rivendell makes. I was mentally comparing the ride of my Hunqapillar and AHH with this thing all the way home. They are in another class altogether. Next time someone says that the components make all the difference, I'll just have to smirk. I think I may have to get rid of this bike and convince my wife she needs a Hillborne or a Betty. Brian Seattle, WA -- 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.
