Re: [RBW] Re: Hilsen = All-Rounder?

2012-09-16 Thread cyclotourist
For my $.02, I think an AHH is a bit to the lighter weight end of
the continuum than an AR,and an Atlantis a bit on the heavier end. Weight
meaning tougher/stronger along with mass. A Sam H might be the best
comparison other than the sloping TT. So if you wanted something
significantly lighter/sportier, a Roadeo or Ram or Rom would probably make
you happier.But as Matt J said, you could have a heavy wheel component mix
on one of the triple Rs above, or a ultra-light mix on the AHH and have a
hard time saying which one is sportier!

On Sun, Sep 16, 2012 at 4:26 AM, Matthew J  wrote:

> Have you considered getting a zippy wheel set?  A lighter wheel set with
> higher gearing and event tires - maybe even tubular if you want - can make
> a big difference.
>
>
> On Saturday, September 15, 2012 10:19:30 PM UTC-5, rw1911 wrote:
>>
>> I very much enjoy my original 700c All-Rounder, but sometimes wish for
>> something a little more zippy/sporty.  Looking at the Hilsen (country
>> bike), it appears to be a newer version of the All-Rounder.  I haven't
>> found information on the tubing spec, but looking at the geometry
>> specs, they're pretty darn close.
>>
>> Other than the brakes, is the Hilsen the newer equivalent of the
>> original All-Rounder?  Other than the Roadeo, should I be looking for
>> a used Ram or... ?
>>
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Hilsen = All-Rounder?

2012-09-16 Thread cyclotourist
I have Dura Ace hubs re-spaced to 135mm w/ a longer axle and a spacer. Try
some Velocity A23 rims, they're they cool new thing on the market. Then
some Challenge Parigi-Roubaix (29mm)... give that a try and see if you're
happy!

On Sun, Sep 16, 2012 at 8:17 PM, rw1911  wrote:

> My current wheels are Velocity Synergy rims with Shimano XT hubs and
> db spokes.  For tires I use either Pasela TGs or Marathon Racers. (I
> can't decide which prefer)  Both are 700x35.  I imagine some zippy-
> ness could be found maybe with lighter 700x28 tires.
>
> What would be considered a zippy wheelset?  Ultegra or Dura Ace hubs
> and Mavic Open Pros or something more exotic?  While widely available,
> the problem I have is the All-rounders are spaced for a 135mm MTB bike
> hub.  I suppose I could crank down the skewer and use a standard 130mm
> road hub, but I don't know if that would be OK or a good long term
> solution.
>
>
>
>
> On Sep 16, 7:26 am, Matthew J  wrote:
> > Have you considered getting a zippy wheel set?  A lighter wheel set with
> > higher gearing and event tires - maybe even tubular if you want - can
> make
> > a big difference.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Saturday, September 15, 2012 10:19:30 PM UTC-5, rw1911 wrote:
> >
> > > I very much enjoy my original 700c All-Rounder, but sometimes wish for
> > > something a little more zippy/sporty.  Looking at the Hilsen (country
> > > bike), it appears to be a newer version of the All-Rounder.  I haven't
> > > found information on the tubing spec, but looking at the geometry
> > > specs, they're pretty darn close.
> >
> > > Other than the brakes, is the Hilsen the newer equivalent of the
> > > original All-Rounder?  Other than the Roadeo, should I be looking for
> > > a used Ram or... ?
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Hilsen = All-Rounder?

2012-09-17 Thread Matthew J

>
> I have Dura Ace hubs re-spaced to 135mm w/ a longer axle and a spacer. Try 
> some Velocity A23 rims, they're they cool new 

>thing on the market. Then some Challenge Parigi-Roubaix (29mm)... give 
that a try and see if you're happy!

What he says, or possibly the Grand Bois Cypres.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Hilsen = All-Rounder?

2012-09-17 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Squeezing your 135 OL rear down 5 mm won't hurt a thing.  I once squoze a
126 mm rear end down to 110 with no ill effects that I could discern.

On Sun, Sep 16, 2012 at 9:17 PM, rw1911  wrote:

> My current wheels are Velocity Synergy rims with Shimano XT hubs and
> db spokes.  For tires I use either Pasela TGs or Marathon Racers. (I
> can't decide which prefer)  Both are 700x35.  I imagine some zippy-
> ness could be found maybe with lighter 700x28 tires.
>
> What would be considered a zippy wheelset?  Ultegra or Dura Ace hubs
> and Mavic Open Pros or something more exotic?  While widely available,
> the problem I have is the All-rounders are spaced for a 135mm MTB bike
> hub.  I suppose I could crank down the skewer and use a standard 130mm
> road hub, but I don't know if that would be OK or a good long term
> solution.
>
>
>
>
> On Sep 16, 7:26 am, Matthew J  wrote:
> > Have you considered getting a zippy wheel set?  A lighter wheel set with
> > higher gearing and event tires - maybe even tubular if you want - can
> make
> > a big difference.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Saturday, September 15, 2012 10:19:30 PM UTC-5, rw1911 wrote:
> >
> > > I very much enjoy my original 700c All-Rounder, but sometimes wish for
> > > something a little more zippy/sporty.  Looking at the Hilsen (country
> > > bike), it appears to be a newer version of the All-Rounder.  I haven't
> > > found information on the tubing spec, but looking at the geometry
> > > specs, they're pretty darn close.
> >
> > > Other than the brakes, is the Hilsen the newer equivalent of the
> > > original All-Rounder?  Other than the Roadeo, should I be looking for
> > > a used Ram or... ?
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Hilsen = All-Rounder?

2012-09-17 Thread Joe Bernard
My guess is the Hilsen is the sportier ride. I've owned a Romulus and a 
Hilsen, and they felt like the same bike to me. 
 
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.

On Monday, September 17, 2012 6:38:01 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:

> Squeezing your 135 OL rear down 5 mm won't hurt a thing.  I once squoze a 
> 126 mm rear end down to 110 with no ill effects that I could discern.
>
> On Sun, Sep 16, 2012 at 9:17 PM, rw1911 >wrote:
>
>> My current wheels are Velocity Synergy rims with Shimano XT hubs and
>> db spokes.  For tires I use either Pasela TGs or Marathon Racers. (I
>> can't decide which prefer)  Both are 700x35.  I imagine some zippy-
>> ness could be found maybe with lighter 700x28 tires.
>>
>> What would be considered a zippy wheelset?  Ultegra or Dura Ace hubs
>> and Mavic Open Pros or something more exotic?  While widely available,
>> the problem I have is the All-rounders are spaced for a 135mm MTB bike
>> hub.  I suppose I could crank down the skewer and use a standard 130mm
>> road hub, but I don't know if that would be OK or a good long term
>> solution.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sep 16, 7:26 am, Matthew J  wrote:
>> > Have you considered getting a zippy wheel set?  A lighter wheel set with
>> > higher gearing and event tires - maybe even tubular if you want - can 
>> make
>> > a big difference.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > On Saturday, September 15, 2012 10:19:30 PM UTC-5, rw1911 wrote:
>> >
>> > > I very much enjoy my original 700c All-Rounder, but sometimes wish for
>> > > something a little more zippy/sporty.  Looking at the Hilsen (country
>> > > bike), it appears to be a newer version of the All-Rounder.  I haven't
>> > > found information on the tubing spec, but looking at the geometry
>> > > specs, they're pretty darn close.
>> >
>> > > Other than the brakes, is the Hilsen the newer equivalent of the
>> > > original All-Rounder?  Other than the Roadeo, should I be looking for
>> > > a used Ram or... ?
>>
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