New Hillborne
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John L
Jun 19, 2011, 6:53:18 PM6/19/11
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pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/34864597@N00/sets/72157626993100778/
Loving the ride. Have the handlebars way up where I couldn't get them
on my Long Haul Trucker, and it's fantastic. My bottom will need to
get reacquainted with the Brooks I'm riding, as I think my weight is
just a bit differently distributed. Was a little nervous about the
Jack Brown Greens, given that I'm on the bigger side, but loved the
ride and they even handled some of the packed dirt/gravel roads near
me without a fuss.
Really loving the Acorn medium/large saddlebag. Fits what I like to
bring with me for a leisurely afternoon on the bike (camera, snack
food, extra water bottle, basic repair stuff, haven't tried rain
jacket but there are D-rings and an extra set of leather straps -
purchased separately - for afixing one). And the tapered design means
I don't even know it's there; no bagman style support needed. Quick
run to the local supermarket and LBS, was able to fit a bag of baby
carrots, Sabra style hummus container, bag of trail mix, 32oz juice
bottle, wallet (overstuffed), cell phone, keys, above mentioned repair
stuff (tire levers & patch kit, multi tool, leatherman) and used the
leather fasteners (not the extra straps) to carry a U-lock, pedal
wrench, and mini frame pump. Someone smarter at packing could
probably get a good deal more out of it. Someone stupider (or at
least more reckless) too.
Thanks again to Dick & Dick Denning at the Country Bike Shop for the
great service and build!
Cheers
Loving the ride. Have the handlebars way up where I couldn't get them
on my Long Haul Trucker, and it's fantastic. My bottom will need to
get reacquainted with the Brooks I'm riding, as I think my weight is
just a bit differently distributed. Was a little nervous about the
Jack Brown Greens, given that I'm on the bigger side, but loved the
ride and they even handled some of the packed dirt/gravel roads near
me without a fuss.
Really loving the Acorn medium/large saddlebag. Fits what I like to
bring with me for a leisurely afternoon on the bike (camera, snack
food, extra water bottle, basic repair stuff, haven't tried rain
jacket but there are D-rings and an extra set of leather straps -
purchased separately - for afixing one). And the tapered design means
I don't even know it's there; no bagman style support needed. Quick
run to the local supermarket and LBS, was able to fit a bag of baby
carrots, Sabra style hummus container, bag of trail mix, 32oz juice
bottle, wallet (overstuffed), cell phone, keys, above mentioned repair
stuff (tire levers & patch kit, multi tool, leatherman) and used the
leather fasteners (not the extra straps) to carry a U-lock, pedal
wrench, and mini frame pump. Someone smarter at packing could
probably get a good deal more out of it. Someone stupider (or at
least more reckless) too.
Thanks again to Dick & Dick Denning at the Country Bike Shop for the
great service and build!
Cheers
Ray Shine
Jun 20, 2011, 8:13:37 AM6/20/11
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Very nice! Great color. The whole thing is well done.
From: John L <johnl...@msn.com>
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Subject: [RBW] New Hillborne
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Zack
Jun 20, 2011, 10:15:10 AM6/20/11
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Looks great! Happy riding.
On Jun 20, 8:13 am, Ray Shine <r.sh...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Very nice! Great color. The whole thing is well done.
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On Jun 20, 8:13 am, Ray Shine <r.sh...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Very nice! Great color. The whole thing is well done.
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Peter Pesce
Jun 20, 2011, 10:28:45 AM6/20/11
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Great looking Sam!
islaysteve
Jun 20, 2011, 7:11:24 AM6/20/11
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Super great-looking bike with all the Rivish goodies! I like the blue
twine, which I presume is not shellacked. I never thought of colored
twine before. I really like the orange paint scheme with blue
accents. I'm sure you'll enjoy riding this for a long time. Steve
twine, which I presume is not shellacked. I never thought of colored
twine before. I really like the orange paint scheme with blue
accents. I'm sure you'll enjoy riding this for a long time. Steve
Jay
Jun 20, 2011, 1:34:21 PM6/20/11
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Wonder if that's the 56 cm I almost bought.
Looks beautiful.
Jay
Looks beautiful.
Jay
James Warren
Jun 20, 2011, 10:59:44 AM6/20/11
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It looks like a 60 cm, and it looks amazing. I looked at it after riding my 60 last night.
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