My double TT Hillborne 650b conversion

[Brian McDermott]

Hey ya'll- a bit over a year ago, I got this frame via this group. Originally a 700c sidepull model with a so-so repaint (I think it had a downtube dent repair), I had a buddy add canti posts at the 650b mark, and lowrider mounts, and had Bilenky Cycles in Philly further dimple the chainstays and repaint. It's a pretty standard Riv build (soon to have a Sackville saddlebag), and I love it; I've had issues with fit pertaining to neck pain, and this bike finally lets me get the bars up high enough in style. Really love this thing, can't wait to get it out for some tours (so far I've only been able to commute and throw in a handful of 20~ mile rides in the two months or so since I built it up). It's a real looker; I live in a not-bikey town, and I've had numerous people be like "I don't know anything about bikes, but man that is a good looking bike!"

[Ian A]

Absolutely fantastic! The color is a perfect choice too. Is the basket supported only by the front rack and if so, how much weight do you feel comfortable loading into it? I am pondering going down the dark route of a front basket on a front rando rack and am wondering about robustness of that set up.

Again, a fantastic bike and one that invites adventure.

IanA Alberta Canada