Well, since I didn't win the raffle like I was supposed to, I guess I have a decision to make on which Riv to get. First off, here is the situation: I live in the Kansas City area but I'm currently working on a 2-3 year project in the New Haven, CT area, so my current Riv's are here with me. They are a Hilsen and a Hunq. The Homer is my road/distance bike, with Noodle bars, 9-speed triple, 32mm Grand Bois, no racks. I put the majority of my riding miles on this bike and I absolutely love it. I've ridden a couple of brevets on it and a supported, solo tour (so no panniers, etc.) The Hunqa is set up with m'stache bars, 8-speed triple (geared quite a bit lower than the Homer) and 50mm Schwalbe Duremes, Nitto Big Back rack, Paul Thumbies. I bought it mostly for it's trail capabilities but also considered some light touring or bike camping as part of its use. As an ironworker I'm not able to commute so all of my riding is recreational. I go back to KC about once a month, and my only bike there is a too small Cannondale I bought as a racer wannabe. Since Riv has shifted my cycling focus and preferences, it has kind of made riding that bike not so much fun so I want something to ride when I'm there. So my thougts are this: Either an Atlantis or a Roadeo, ande here's why: The Roadeo really has no overlap with the other two, and eventually, they will all be at home in the same garage, and that would be nice. I like the occasional fast club ride or group century, and most of my riding, at least till I retire, is after work 20-30 mile rides for exercise, and I don't see that changing for a few years. But I fancy that I would like to bike camp or do some loaded touring, but having not done that before, I can't be certain it would be for me, and in all honesty, there is probably only a 50- 50 chance of that. So although the Atlantis is the first choice for that, I think the Hunq would do quite nicely. If anyone thinks otherwise please say so. If I bought the Atlantis, eventually I would set up the Homer for the fast club rides. I don't think it would hinder me, since I'm not all that fast anyway. I think with the Roadeo option there will be less overlap, but you guys tell me what you think? By the way, Liesl, I hope you're feeling quite satisfied with yourself at winning MY custom Riv and causing me such distress :-)
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