Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Velo Orange Polyvalent MKII

2013-01-20 Thread Chris
That's very interesting Tim. Got my eye on a size 55cm mountain/expedition and I have a PBH of 87. Could I make that work do you think? -- 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://group

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Velo Orange Polyvalent MKII

2013-01-17 Thread Peter Morgano
I did hear about it but I was thinking something like Harris Cyclery but in NYC. I have been down there and it's a nice place but one Hillborne for sale does not a dealer make. Maybe in the spring they will expand the lineup but I know space is always an issue here. On Jan 17, 2013 2:42 PM, "Joe K"

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Velo Orange Polyvalent MKII

2013-01-17 Thread Tim McNamara
On Jan 17, 2013, at 10:54 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > IMO, getting the frame size exactly right is a bit over-emphasized unless > you're really pushing the limits of stem and seatpost adjustment and > standover clearance. I know people want certainty before laying out big $$$

RE: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Velo Orange Polyvalent MKII

2013-01-17 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Thu, 2013-01-17 at 08:54 -0800, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > IMO, getting the frame size exactly right is a bit over-emphasized unless > you're really pushing the limits of stem and seatpost adjustment and > standover clearance. I know people want certainty before laying out big $$$

RE: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Velo Orange Polyvalent MKII

2013-01-17 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
IMO, getting the frame size exactly right is a bit over-emphasized unless you're really pushing the limits of stem and seatpost adjustment and standover clearance. I know people want certainty before laying out big $$$ for a frame, but after you get close enough, it's all trial and error and ada

RE: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Velo Orange Polyvalent MKII

2013-01-17 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
ners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Velo Orange Polyvalent MKII Peter, what is your height and PBH/inseam? I just placed my order last week for a new 56cm Bombadil after long debating between 52cm and 56cm. Just looking for confirmation that I did right by going large.

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Velo Orange Polyvalent MKII

2013-01-16 Thread Stonehog
You will be fine. I have the same leggy dimensions, and rode a demo 60cm Bomba a few summers back on a visit to riv hq. It was large, but not unreasonable. I ride a 54 Hunqa and a 59 Hilsen. Could go up one size on both of those with a non-drop bar. Mobile Brian Hanson On Jan 16, 2013, at

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Velo Orange Polyvalent MKII

2013-01-16 Thread Peter Morgano
We are about identical there, Haha. I would think anything bigger than the hetres might be too close for comfort, however if you were gonna ride off road or anything like that. On Jan 16, 2013 6:47 PM, "Jason Underwood" wrote: > Peter, what is your height and PBH/inseam? I just placed my order l

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Velo Orange Polyvalent MKII

2013-01-16 Thread Jason Underwood
Peter, what is your height and PBH/inseam? I just placed my order last week for a new 56cm Bombadil after long debating between 52cm and 56cm. Just looking for confirmation that I did right by going large. I am 5ft 11in with 87.5 PBH. Thanks for feedback! -Jason On Wednesday, January 16, 20

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Velo Orange Polyvalent MKII

2013-01-16 Thread Peter Morgano
Well I went whole hog and actually got the 56cm Bombadil, while the standover clearance is a bit tight I do love the stretched out feeling, which is mitigated by the bosco bars, so somewhat of the best of both worlds. Bike fit is a strange thing where no one factor makes a bike "fit" or not, it tak