[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen ~ shades of blue color question!
I thought I had my AHH all figured out... thought it was a Toyo build, but now, reading this post, I guess it's a Waterford build? Is there any way of knowing definitively? If I email Riv with my serial no. can they tell me or is there some place else where this info. might be posted? Not that it matters all that much, I guess, but nice to know. My AHH is the lighter colour. When my frame arrived from Riv I was disappointed. I thought the darker blue was more striking (although I had only ever seen it in photographs). I've had my AHH for about three and a half months now, and the colour has really grown on me. As Eric mentioned, the paint has a lovely sparkle to it that really pops in certain light. A while back I was in a LBS and saw an AHH frame hanging from the ceiling. It was the darker blue, and although I didn't get a real close up look at it, I felt better about my bike's colour having seen this darker blue frame. The colour just seemed a little bit more flat and lacked that sparkle. It was inside, however, so it's hard to say how it would have looked in different light. I'm sure you'll be happy no matter which one you decide to get. Zaelia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen ~ shades of blue color question!
I must say i think both colors are nice blues. I think the darker blue is a bit more unusual, This blue is of medium value, certainly not dark, still light enough to clearly see the lug lines, yet dark enough to provide a nice (but not to heavy) contrast with the cream accents. In fact I think this "darker" blue is more in line with the atlantis coloring as that green is also a medium valued color though about one half to one shade lighter than the darker blue AHH. On first impression I agree with Rene, that the lighter blue is more attractive, but I think with time the darker blue has more of that "magical" coloring, that one would grow to appreciate. In short the darker blue is a longer read. I generally find it easier when, the color is decided for me, I got the Hilsen that was available ( a darker one), but would have been perfectly happy with the other. With how nice this bike rides, i think i could have grown to love any color. Jamison On Jul 10, 1:54 pm, Rene Sterental wrote: > Lighter blue AHHs are made by Waterford. Darker blue ones were made by > Toyo and I think once they run out of those (if they haven't already) > only the lighter Waterford bkue will be available. > > I saw both in person when I bought mine last year and without a doubt > went for the lighter Waterford option. At first, I was sort of > dissapointed on both but found the darker one duller. Incredibly, the > more I rode it, the more I found myself being captivated by its magic. > Hard to describe, but a very strong feeling. > > Then I got my Bombadil and went with a custom dark green. The reverse > effect happened; the more I rode it, the less magical it seemed. My > conclusion is that it was too dark. I think darker colors have more > initial "impact" but it's the lighter subtler colors that develop that > magical feeling. > > Now that I'm returning the Bombadil (the recommended size turned out > to be too big) and getting an Atlantis instead, after a brief moment > of hesitation I went for the stock color. It's had the same effect as > the AHH lighter blue... keeps growing more and more on me. > > The Toyo blue, while also beautiful like my dark green, somewhat > doesn't seem to have the same effect on me. IMHO. > > Whichever you end up choosing, it's going to be a personal choice. > Choose the one that you want! > > René > > On 7/9/10, William wrote: > > > > > Now that I'm pedalling free on multiple bikes, I'm tempted to geek out > > and get custom Adidas Sambas for each bike: > > >www.miadidas.com > > > I've already got a blue and white one with A.H.Hilsen embroidery in my > > shopping cart. That would be super saucy. I guess I should get the > > bike before the shoes, though. > > > On Jul 9, 9:35 am, Eric Wolforth wrote: > >> Maybe the only way to end this is to have Riv decide for me! > > >> Soup or salad...it's a tough choice! > > >> On Jul 9, 11:18 am, JoelMatthews wrote: > > >> > jinxed: > > >> > The original blue had some sort of sparkle to as well. It was not > >> > apparent inside or under overcast skies. In sunlight the paint really > >> > shines. > > >> > On Jul 9, 10:54 am, jinxed wrote: > > >> > > Eric, > > >> > > I was curious with the same exact question when ordering my AHH. Most > >> > > of the pictures I had seen were of the (standard?) darker blue which > >> > > was fine with me. The 59 I ordered however was in the "other" blue. > >> > > Jay told me it was quite similar, but with a slight sparkle to it. Not > >> > > overly concerned since I have not seen a Rivendell color I didn't > >> > > like. I have to say I was VERY happy when I got the frame. The blue is > >> > > just a bit lighter, but has an almost iridescent pearl top coat. Very > >> > > difficult to describe, impossible for me to capture via camera, but > >> > > beautiful all around! > > >> > > Not sure if my pics will give you any clue but here you go: > > >> > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/42027...@n00/sets/72157623986998644/ > > >> > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/42027...@n00/sets/72157623986842368/ > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit this group at > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > Sent from my mobile device -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen ~ shades of blue color question!
Now that I'm pedalling free on multiple bikes, I'm tempted to geek out and get custom Adidas Sambas for each bike: www.miadidas.com I've already got a blue and white one with A.H.Hilsen embroidery in my shopping cart. That would be super saucy. I guess I should get the bike before the shoes, though. On Jul 9, 9:35 am, Eric Wolforth wrote: > Maybe the only way to end this is to have Riv decide for me! > > Soup or salad...it's a tough choice! > > On Jul 9, 11:18 am, JoelMatthews wrote: > > > > > jinxed: > > > The original blue had some sort of sparkle to as well. It was not > > apparent inside or under overcast skies. In sunlight the paint really > > shines. > > > On Jul 9, 10:54 am, jinxed wrote: > > > > Eric, > > > > I was curious with the same exact question when ordering my AHH. Most > > > of the pictures I had seen were of the (standard?) darker blue which > > > was fine with me. The 59 I ordered however was in the "other" blue. > > > Jay told me it was quite similar, but with a slight sparkle to it. Not > > > overly concerned since I have not seen a Rivendell color I didn't > > > like. I have to say I was VERY happy when I got the frame. The blue is > > > just a bit lighter, but has an almost iridescent pearl top coat. Very > > > difficult to describe, impossible for me to capture via camera, but > > > beautiful all around! > > > > Not sure if my pics will give you any clue but here you go: > > > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/42027...@n00/sets/72157623986998644/ > > > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/42027...@n00/sets/72157623986842368/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen ~ shades of blue color question!
Maybe the only way to end this is to have Riv decide for me! Soup or salad...it's a tough choice! On Jul 9, 11:18 am, JoelMatthews wrote: > jinxed: > > The original blue had some sort of sparkle to as well. It was not > apparent inside or under overcast skies. In sunlight the paint really > shines. > > On Jul 9, 10:54 am, jinxed wrote: > > > Eric, > > > I was curious with the same exact question when ordering my AHH. Most > > of the pictures I had seen were of the (standard?) darker blue which > > was fine with me. The 59 I ordered however was in the "other" blue. > > Jay told me it was quite similar, but with a slight sparkle to it. Not > > overly concerned since I have not seen a Rivendell color I didn't > > like. I have to say I was VERY happy when I got the frame. The blue is > > just a bit lighter, but has an almost iridescent pearl top coat. Very > > difficult to describe, impossible for me to capture via camera, but > > beautiful all around! > > > Not sure if my pics will give you any clue but here you go: > > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/42027...@n00/sets/72157623986998644/ > > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/42027...@n00/sets/72157623986842368/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen ~ shades of blue color question!
I saw one coming at me the other day. That blue is pretty deep, but still very "blue," if that makes sense. On Jul 9, 12:46 pm, Jon Grant wrote: > I¹ve not seen a Hilsen in real life, so I can¹t speak to those blues > exactly. I have seen Rivendell customs, blue Rambouillets, Blériots, and a > Saluki. Almost never do online photos capture the real colors. I think Grant > chooses colors that will be beautiful nearly forever, colors that are not > excessively clever or cute, but are still complex. > > In short, I think you¹ll be fine. > > -- > Jon ³Papa² Grant > Illustration + Information Graphics > Austin, Texas > jgr...@papagrant.com > 512-284-9599 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen ~ shades of blue color question!
jinxed: The original blue had some sort of sparkle to as well. It was not apparent inside or under overcast skies. In sunlight the paint really shines. On Jul 9, 10:54 am, jinxed wrote: > Eric, > > I was curious with the same exact question when ordering my AHH. Most > of the pictures I had seen were of the (standard?) darker blue which > was fine with me. The 59 I ordered however was in the "other" blue. > Jay told me it was quite similar, but with a slight sparkle to it. Not > overly concerned since I have not seen a Rivendell color I didn't > like. I have to say I was VERY happy when I got the frame. The blue is > just a bit lighter, but has an almost iridescent pearl top coat. Very > difficult to describe, impossible for me to capture via camera, but > beautiful all around! > > Not sure if my pics will give you any clue but here you go: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/42027...@n00/sets/72157623986998644/ > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/42027...@n00/sets/72157623986842368/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen ~ shades of blue color question!
I will second that, pictures on the web do not do the color of the Hilsen justice. There are details that you need to se in person, and if you are even in the ballpark I woul dthink that the real thing will shock you with delight. - Rob On Jul 9, 8:54 am, jinxed wrote: > Eric, > > I was curious with the same exact question when ordering my AHH. Most > of the pictures I had seen were of the (standard?) darker blue which > was fine with me. The 59 I ordered however was in the "other" blue. > Jay told me it was quite similar, but with a slight sparkle to it. Not > overly concerned since I have not seen a Rivendell color I didn't > like. I have to say I was VERY happy when I got the frame. The blue is > just a bit lighter, but has an almost iridescent pearl top coat. Very > difficult to describe, impossible for me to capture via camera, but > beautiful all around! > > Not sure if my pics will give you any clue but here you go: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/42027...@n00/sets/72157623986998644/ > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/42027...@n00/sets/72157623986842368/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen ~ shades of blue color question!
It was Eric's pictures that led me to my conclusion as his is a Waterford built Hilsen I recall. ~Mike~ On Jul 9, 8:54 am, jinxed wrote: > Eric, > > I was curious with the same exact question when ordering my AHH. Most > of the pictures I had seen were of the (standard?) darker blue which > was fine with me. The 59 I ordered however was in the "other" blue. > Jay told me it was quite similar, but with a slight sparkle to it. Not > overly concerned since I have not seen a Rivendell color I didn't > like. I have to say I was VERY happy when I got the frame. The blue is > just a bit lighter, but has an almost iridescent pearl top coat. Very > difficult to describe, impossible for me to capture via camera, but > beautiful all around! > > Not sure if my pics will give you any clue but here you go: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/42027...@n00/sets/72157623986998644/ > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/42027...@n00/sets/72157623986842368/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen ~ shades of blue color question!
Eric, I was curious with the same exact question when ordering my AHH. Most of the pictures I had seen were of the (standard?) darker blue which was fine with me. The 59 I ordered however was in the "other" blue. Jay told me it was quite similar, but with a slight sparkle to it. Not overly concerned since I have not seen a Rivendell color I didn't like. I have to say I was VERY happy when I got the frame. The blue is just a bit lighter, but has an almost iridescent pearl top coat. Very difficult to describe, impossible for me to capture via camera, but beautiful all around! Not sure if my pics will give you any clue but here you go: http://www.flickr.com/photos/42027...@n00/sets/72157623986998644/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/42027...@n00/sets/72157623986842368/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen ~ shades of blue color question!
My obsersevation is that the currently produced Waterford Hilsens are a slightly lighter shade of blue than the Toyo built version. Of course this all via Flickr pictures and the quality of the photo is always a factor in that. Either one would be perfect in my book! ~Mike~ On Jul 9, 8:10 am, James Warren wrote: > The darker AHH is one of my favorite bike colors ever. > > -Jim W. > > > > -Original Message- > >From: Eric > >Sent: Jul 9, 2010 2:11 AM > >To: RBW Owners Bunch > >Subject: [RBW] A. Homer Hilsen ~ shades of blue color question! > > >Just about ready to become a RBW owner & rider for the very first > >time. But I was curious on what you guys thought on a shade of blue > >for an AHH. > > >I totally dig the lighter blue as featured on Grant's bike in the > >"Staff Bikes" photos & also used to mount the Sackville Slickersack. > > >But the darker blue is more "manly", if I must say so. > > >Are the shades constantly changing? > > >Whatcha think? I know it's a silly question but I'm torn! Insight from > >others will be greatly appreciated & only make me more indecisive! :) > > >-- > >You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > >"RBW Owners Bunch" group. > >To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > >To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > >rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > >For more options, visit this group > >athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
