I have a 60 cm Platypus. Previous Homer (from many years ago) in 59 fit me well. Same with Hillborne in 55 (current canti version) that I’ve ridden. Current Homer, I’m not sure, but I think 54.5. I’m 5’10” with 85-86 PBH and like saddle height of about 76. So the 51’s would be too small for me.
On Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 11:56:23 AM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > You need to look at PBH sizing and effective toptube numbers to find your > size in Sam and Homer, the seattubes will now be in the 51cm range for you. > Great bikes which will cover your needs well, plus I would consider the > Platypus if you want low stepover and canti/v-brakes in a road-ish frame. > > Joe Bernard > > On Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 9:25:00 AM UTC-7 Forrest wrote: > >> I’ve been looking at various RBW models, current and former, trying to >> find one well-suited to light touring (2-4 days light camping) and/or >> credit-card touring. Something that also is suitable for group/club >> non-competitive road/pavement rides. >> >> Something lighter than an Atlantis or Joe Appaloosa. Maybe more like a >> Sam Hillborne or A. Homer Hilsen. Canti or V brakes would be okay (but >> maybe not necessary), and sidepulls would be fine for my purposes, I think. >> >> I know new models of Sam and Homer are not available in my size (55 and >> 54.5). So may look at used, or early-generation models of the AHH. >> >> Thoughts and advice welcome, thanks. >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/94233577-7a0d-44ac-a72f-069308cfc57en%40googlegroups.com.
