Originally Posted by Hangtownmatt

Appearance wise they are different. The Hilsen has the traditional horizontal top tube whereas the Hillborne has a 6 degree up sloping top tube. The ride is pretty similar, however, but I'd guess all things being equal the Hilsen is a little bit sportier. Simply because it is a bit lighter. The main difference is the tubing. The Hillborne is a built a bit more stout and falls directly between the Hilsen and the Atlantis in terms of weight carrying ability. Think of the Hilsen as a credit card tourer, the Hillborne as an overnight camper and the Atlantis as a tourer.

Matt