Hi all! I am considering finally upgrading from my Surly Cross-Check to a Sam Hillborne. Has anyone done this, and if so, what are the improvements? Were you happy you did so? I currently ride a 54cm Corss-Check. I mainly commute to work, but some short bike tours are in the future. Thanks in advance!
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On Aug 12, 2020, at 1:19 PM, Mark Roland <absolut...@gmail.com> wrote:
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I went from a Surly Pacer to the Homer, and saw a huge improvement in handling, comfort and enjoyment. I love Surly products and they are great for the price (my son is riding a cross-check), but the Riv upgrade is definitely worth it!Toshi
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I'm a third to have made the move from CC to Riv (Homer) many years ago now. Riv ride and handling are much better for me.--Good luck, shoji
On Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 12:07:55 PM UTC-4, maxcr wrote:I did this many years ago and never looked back. I had a frankenstem on my cross-check to get the bars where I wanted them. To me the Sam felt far more comfortable and stable, on top of that I outfitted it with fatter tires and a nicer rack which made the bike more functional for things beyond my commute.If you're thinking about it and you can afford, you should do it - I'm confident you won't regret it.Max
On Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 10:49:00 AM UTC-4, Jeffrey Sincich wrote:Hi all! I am considering finally upgrading from my Surly Cross-Check to a Sam Hillborne. Has anyone done this, and if so, what are the improvements? Were you happy you did so? I currently ride a 54cm Corss-Check. I mainly commute to work, but some short bike tours are in the future. Thanks in advance!
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Hi,I sold my Cross-Check this past spring and bought a Homer. The ride and the fit is superior. The staff at Rivbike were awesome dialing in my measurements and expectations. The Hillborne is similar to the Homer. I believe you will be pleased with the results.Lyman in Austin
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Hi all! I am considering finally upgrading from my Surly Cross-Check to a Sam Hillborne. Has anyone done this, and if so, what are the improvements? Were you happy you did so? I currently ride a 54cm Corss-Check. I mainly commute to work, but some short bike tours are in the future. Thanks in advance!--
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I am curious about the finish of a Sam Hillborne. I lucked into a 1984 Paramount Touring a year or so ago and got my first up close view of what a high end frame looks like. The finish on it is top notch. The lug lines are very clean. No stray file marks or tiny drips of brass (silver?). The connection where the seat and chain stays join the drop out are fantastic. There is no evidence of a plug on the end of it. I don't necessarily expect the same level of finish on a Sam Hillborne as I expect on a much more expensive bike, but I would like to think the finish is better than I would find on a Soma or Schwinn. What is the finish on a Sam Hillborne like?
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