You've stated the differences quite concisely. Both are sporty road bikes. The Hilsen is for sure more versatile and heavier. The Roadeo is more specifically tuned, and is lighter. Both are tremendous.
I just finished setting up a road bike that is functionally similar to a Roadeo (takes the same 47-57mm brakes). I will always run 28-33mm tires on it. I'll run 28s with fenders, and will sometimes use wider tires when the fenders are off. I have other bikes that take chubbier tires if I'm doing riding that calls for it. For me, I think the Hilsen looks weird with 28mm or narrower tires. It looks great with Jack Browns and fenders, or with even wider tires, and you've got your Sam to fill that role in the stable. On Tuesday, April 3, 2012 5:01:54 PM UTC-7, Duplomacette wrote: > > I'm seriously considering adding another Riv to my small stable of > bikes. I currently own a Sam and I like it just fine but would like to > have another bike with a bit more zip. The Rodeo seems like a good > choice and I do like the 700 wheels mostly for more tire options BUT I > feel the AHH could be a good choice too if I build it up more as a > roadish bike and in the end I'd have a bike a bit more versatile than > the Rodeo. Thoughts? -- 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://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/lt4odyA8iPsJ. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
