Eric,
If you are new to riding, no matter what bike you ride (including
carbon fiber), you will most likely be slower than your friends when
climbing. Cycling over time develops your cardio vascular fitness.
The more you do it the better and stronger you get. One advantage you
will enjoy with
On Thu, Sep 3, 2009 at 6:54 AM, Patrick in VT wrote:
>
> On Sep 2, 9:26 pm, bpus...@aol.com wrote:
> >I've just recently gone over to the new Challenge tires (27 mm) >and, my
> god, they are wonderful. They're very fast and super >comfortable. I like
> them much better than the Grand Bois. How
On Sep 2, 9:26 pm, bpus...@aol.com wrote:
>I've just recently gone over to the new Challenge tires (27 mm) >and, my god,
>they are wonderful. They're very fast and super >comfortable. I like them
>much better than the Grand Bois. How they >would handle off road I don't know.
I used the chall
In a message dated 9/2/2009 8:11:07 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
mhech...@gmail.com writes:
The most important thing you need for fun riding is the getting the
right attitude. The most important race is the human race and the goal
of life is not to make everything end sooner. There will alw
I just got in from doing a 106 or so mile ride on my Hilsen. As I was
heading out of town and up the first climb I was passed by three
riders on very nice looking carbon bikes. They were friendly enough as
they passed me. I probably could have stayed with them if I put in a
heroic and ride ending
The problem with making choices is not what you get, but what you have
to give up. That's why so many people on this list, myself included,
own multiple bikes. Here's some thinking on your situation.
The Hilson is probably not the optimal choice for keeping up with a
rider of equal strength on
For some other things you won't have to think about with your steel
bike, see http://www.bustedcarbon.com/.
Good luck to your carbonized friends.
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I purchased my Berthoud HB bag through them and the service was
excellent. The Boulder Bicycle received an outstanding review in VBQ
and is definitely something you might want to consider. The spec build
on the complete is well thought out. If you do go with their bike
you'll definitely want to lo
On Tue, 2009-09-01 at 20:12 -0700, Erik wrote:
> Coincidentally, Boulder Bikes is about a ten minute walk from my
> house, and until I received this email, I had no idea they existed.
And that can only mean you are not a Bicycle Quarterly subscriber,
because that bike was reviewed in BQ 2 issue
Everyone,
First, allow me to thank all of you for the incredibly thorough and
well-conceived responses and opinions. This was my first time posting
in this forum, and I truly am impressed with the collective knowledge/
passion of this group.
For what it is worth, I'm 34 years old, 5'10", and we
This is largely a repeat of what others have said, but I already typed
it, so here you go.
"My largest concern is this: most of my friends and neighbors go on 3
-
4 hour rides up into the mountains on their super-light carbon
frames. Is there a way for me to set up the AHH so that it is
function
On Aug 31, 12:55 pm, Erik wrote:
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> My largest concern is this: most of my friends and neighbors go on 3 -
> 4 hour rides up into the mountains on their super-light carbon
> frames.
If this is your largest concern, then an AHH is probably not right for
you. Especially if you don't have another
Eric
My 2 cents adjusted for inflation is about 2 pesos but...
Based on your intent "I want this bike to serve all of my needs" and
the fact that you are in the market for a "lugged steel Frame" not
just a "road bike" I think the AHH is a great choice. It's at the
top of my list of "if I win
The only piece I've seen missing from this great discussion is a
consideration of Erik's height and weight. So, being a tall, 200
pounder with long legs, I'll "weigh" in.
Short of going custom, it's pretty tough to find a tall-sized,
appropriately built carbon bike - especially one that will allo
Erik,
I live in San Francisco Bay Area, and though it's not exactly Boulder,
there's plenty of climbing here, too. I have a Hilsen as well as a
MCRB. The Hilsen (with Jack Brown "blues") outweighs the MCRB by a
good 10 lbs, and on the same routes, I'd say that I'm about about 1
mph slower on th
I agree that you probably won't be able to match your friends speed if
they're riding carbon fiber or titanium. Those bikes will be lighter
and a little faster given the same power output. The AHH is a
versatile all around performer that you'll most likely be more
comfortable on for longer rides
On Tue, 2009-09-01 at 05:21 -0700, Ron Farnsworth wrote:
> I find that if you live in an area with rolling terrain (New England)
> and do a lot of shifting, then brifters are the way to go. I ride the
> bar tops mostly and my hands are on the bars at all times which to me
> is convenient and a saf
While I don't have a Hilsen I do have a Riv custom with Jack Browns.
Oh, I also have a MCRB with skinny tires pumped up to some mega psi's.
I find myself falling behind my friends on either bike.
What's up with that?
-JimD
Riding for fun since I don't seem to be able to muster real speed.
O
My AHH is my favorite bike. I love it for commuting and riding by
myself and if I could only have one bike, that would be it. But i just
picked up a lugged steel Tommasini Sintesi for weekend club ride type
riding.
Got it direct from the factory, painted in the color scheme I chose.
Great customer
I have a Hilsen and like others have mentioned you might find yourself
falling behind your friends when going uphill. Sure, the main thing is
the motor but the Hilsen is not the bike I'd reach for first to go out
and mix it up with friends on carbon bikes. I'd strongly advise you to
take a look at
On Aug 31, 3:55 pm, Erik wrote:
>I live in Boulder and plan to use the bike primarily for road >riding
>in/around Colorado, so there will be a significant amount of >climbing
>involved.
given your primary purpose (club riding - in the mountains, no less!)
i think you should consider the roadeo
u've been gyped the bearded lady comes and does a
double back flip" - John Hiatt
Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2009 05:21:14 -0700
From: r2far...@yahoo.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Considering an AHH - Advice sought
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
I find that if you live in an area with rol
know there are other considerations for some though.
--- On Tue, 9/1/09, Bruce wrote:
From: Bruce
Subject: [RBW] Re: Considering an AHH - Advice sought
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 8:12 AM
One often overlooked advantage to bar end or down tube levers is th
One often overlooked advantage to bar end or down tube levers is that they let
you mix and match components easily (while in friction mode). Campy FD, Shimano
RD? No prob. They're lighter than brifter setups and are neat for shifting when
down in the drops. You just use your pinkies. I sprint wh
On Mon, 2009-08-31 at 12:55 -0700, Erik wrote:
> My largest concern is this: most of my friends and neighbors go on 3 -
> 4 hour rides up into the mountains on their super-light carbon
> frames. Is there a way for me to set up the AHH so that it is
> functional on mellow gravel roads, but also k
I recently bought an AHH after just doing the MtBike thing for 15 years. I
live in Seattle, and do 99% of my riding on my 10 mile one-way commute with
lots of hills. I take a dirt path for about half mile every day and bomb it
down in the morning, and climb it up at night. I've got Jack Browns.
Jack Browns are a dream. Maybe think of the blues if you want to do
some mixed terrain stuff and worry less about flats. They are great
on the road. On a Hilsen, it might be fun to roll with Pasela 37s.
As has been written, you'll keep up with your friends on carbon bikes
if you're a stronger
On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 10:08 PM, CycloFiend wrote:
>
> Tires are kinda tricky business, as there are a lot of variables to the
> equation. I don't mean to obfuscate the topic, merely to say that you
> should trust your judgement for your specific conditions and riding style
> and not be afraid t
on 8/31/09 12:55 PM, Erik at elang...@gmail.com wrote:
> I am in the market for a lugged steel frame, and am about ready to
> pull the trigger on an A. Homer Hilsen. Based on my needs (described
> below), I would greatly appreciate any guidance as to whether or not
> this is the right bike for me
I had multiple excursions over 50 mph on my Riv at the Bike Tour of
Colorado in 2006, going downhill. You probably won't be able to keep
up with your friends going uphill, but you can bomb past them going
downhill ;-)
On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 2:55 PM, Erik wrote:
>
> Hi all:
>
> I am in the marke
Awesome responses!
Cheers!
cm
On Aug 31, 9:16 pm, erik jensen wrote:
> The answer depends (and also doesn't depend) on your strength/attitude and
> the strength/attitude of the riders-of-carbon to whom you aspire to keep up
> with. I pass lycra/carbon surprisingly often when climbing with my
>
If you're going to be doing more road(eo) riding with folks who don't intend
to go onto the trails, then maybe consider the upcoming Roadeo? It can
still can fit fat tires to go out and play on the trails while being more of
a roadie(o) oriented bike. Heck, put some cross tires on it and it shoul
The answer depends (and also doesn't depend) on your strength/attitude and
the strength/attitude of the riders-of-carbon to whom you aspire to keep up
with. I pass lycra/carbon surprisingly often when climbing with my
forty-bespoken atlantis wearing chacos and a t-shirt. I would never consider
myse
All other things being equal, I don't think you're going to be able to
keep up with your friends on carbon when riding an AHH. But I think
you'll have more fun than they do if you poke around some gravel or
dirt roads, which would not be accessible to them.
My experience with the AHH is limited
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