On 03/15/2014 12:53 AM, Matt Lynch wrote:
I purchased a Sam Hillborne after an extended test ride at RBW. I've
put close to 7,000 miles on my bike and have yet to duplicate the ride
I experienced on their test bike. I've always had in the back of my
mind the problem was that I bought a Taiwanese model whereas,
unbeknownst to me, I test rode a Waterford built Sam. But there's no
way RBW would pull a bait and switch like that...and that's assuming
there even is a difference. So reading this thread I'm thinking it
could be the tires. I'm still trying to wear out my original Schwalbe
Supremes so I don't have anything else to compare. The demo bike I
rode had those RBW tires with the checker board tread. Could there
really be that much difference? And if so, are Jan's recommendations
that much sweeter?
Don't get me wrong. I've hardly ridden my other bikes at all since
getting the Hillborne. I am a happy camper. But I also have to
accept the fact that I'm am a person who lives in the camp of high
value and durability. So when it comes right down to it, I'm just
trying to figure out if I may just be my own worst enemy when it comes
to tires.
Matt, how much money would it cost to buy a pair of the best tires
available and try them? $120?
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