I actually didn't know I'd be doing this much singletrack or that I'd even be able to ride single track except the gentle stuff. I talked with Grant and described the types of riding I wanted to do despite brain injury and constant neurological vertigo since 2002. Essentially I said I want to ride everything and be able to tour doing it, oh, and I want this to be the last bike I buy my entire life (I'm early 40's now). Grant said Hunqapillar.
I'd talk with Grant and share what you want to do. I suspect the off pavement touring and possible single track touring is what had Grant steer me to the Hunqapillar over the Atlantis (plus price and availability too). With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, August 6, 2013 6:57:23 AM UTC-6, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > Hi Patrick, > > How did you choose the Hunq as your go-to? Is it just the amount of > off-road you do? > > Tony > > On Monday, August 5, 2013 2:55:22 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: >> >> I'm 6'-2" with a PBH of 90" and ride a 62 Hunqapillar (no idea how that >> compares to the Atlantis). I do a significant amount of pretty technical >> single track and I love the frame at this size. Not too big, not too small. >> I wouldn't want it any bigger for testicular reasons, and and smaller for >> ride and feel and stiffness reasons. I have two fingers worth of room in >> stand over height at the middle of the TT. >> >> With abandon, >> Patrick >> >> On Monday, August 5, 2013 12:39:19 PM UTC-6, Tony DeFilippo wrote: >>> >>> Tonester - your post echo's what I've been thinking exactly... >>> particularly the coming down on uneven ground bit. Nice to hear from >>> someone in the same pbh range, I appreciate the comment! I'm going to hold >>> off till I get a chance to chat with the Riv guys but you may be seeing a >>> WTT up soon... >>> >>> Tony >>> >>> >>> On Monday, August 5, 2013 12:22:25 PM UTC-4, Tonester wrote: >>>> >>>> A few thoughts: I'm 6'3" with a 91pbh, short torsoed. I would have >>>> "fit" on a 64c but chose a 62c for a couple of reasons: the top tube was >>>> slightly shorter and fit by reach better and I wanted a bit more stand >>>> over. If you've done any challenging off-loading, you'll have experienced >>>> the need to hop off the pedals and touch down on uneven ground. If the >>>> bike is on ground higher than where your feet land, a bit more standover >>>> can be more uh..... accommodating? I'm also running 40c tires so that >>>> adds >>>> to the equation somewhat. On the road or light duty trails it's less of >>>> an >>>> issue. I think in the end what you'll be comfortable on depends on your >>>> riding needs will be. >>>> >>>> Given what's been shared on this thread, I'd be inclined to look for a >>>> trade for a 62c. >>>> >>>> On Saturday, August 3, 2013 8:53:39 PM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi there! >>>>> >>>>> Been lurking a while enjoying the discussion. I'm going to be going >>>>> to look at a used Atlantis frame/fork tomorrow morning, reported to be a >>>>> 64cm and built for 700C wheels... looking at Riv's site it looks like >>>>> that >>>>> isn't a standard size, at least anymore. My PBH is 92, 6' tall... might >>>>> be >>>>> a bit of a stretch for me so I'll have to see it in person. The prospect >>>>> of maybe owning one of these fine frames is pretty cool. Can anyone fill >>>>> me in on the 64cm size...? Anyway, hopefully the seller measured 'large' >>>>> or I shrink a bit tonight... :) We'll see! >>>>> >>>>> Tony >>>>> >>>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
