I just ordered a Hunqapillar. Test road one a few weeks ago. Although a bit heavy (felt like 25 lbs, but I"m sure it was over 30) it handled and rode very nice, didn't feel bearish at all (unloaded). I really really liked it. I bought it specifically to be my all around bike (commuting about the same miles, solo road rides, and a second set of wheels with fatter tires for the trails, no touring). I'm sure the Sam is good too, didn't ride it, but didn't want or need it. Like you, I finally had the money to get a Rivendell, and after years of riding a Rivendell like bikes, the Hunq seemed to fit the bill of a bike I totally don't need just perfectly. That being said, I have a nice Gunnar Sport rode specific bike, and a dedicated mtn. bike, this is for 'everything else', but wouldn't be suprised if I found myself reaching for the Hunq more often than not. Just be prepared to wait a long time for it to be built (not sure if that is the same as the Sam).
On Friday, January 31, 2014 10:31:32 AM UTC-8, Mike K. wrote: > > Hi everyone, > I've been admiring Rivendell's website and the various Flickr pages > associated with it for a few years now. This year looks like I should > finally be able to buy one. I have a few bikes now that I have set up as > near a Rivendell as I can, but they're just not what I'm looking for > (probably all psychological, but still). > > I'm torn between the Sam Hillborne and the Hunqapillar. I don't do any > touring now, but that's largely due to not having a bike to do it. I have > plenty of friends who go bike camping now that I'm in Texas, and am looking > forward to it this summer. Upwards of 30 miles each way, fully loaded with > camping gear, food, etc. for a few days' trip. > > Mostly, though, I am a commuter. About 4 miles each way. I have a commuter > now, a 1984 Cannondale 56cm ST300 frame with an SR Apex 30/44/48 Triple > front and a 12-32 8-speed Cassette in the back, 35mm Bontrager "Commuter" > tires with Longboard fenders, Nitto Mustache bars with bar ends and a Nitto > Technomic Stem, and a Daija Rear Rack I bought from VO. It's a good bike, > but just a tad small and I'm not comfortable loading even for the camping > trips. > > I would be all-in for the Hunqa, except I'm concerned about it being a > bear to just ride around with a light load or unloaded if I was heading out > for a day ride around town, which points me to the Sam. Plus the Sam is a > good bit cheaper these days, but I would move a good deal of components > from the Cannondale to the new frame. > > Anyway, sorry for the word vomit. My point: anyone have experience with > these two as far as handling? I'd love a Hunqa. I think it's a real beauty, > diaga-tube and all. I'm 6' even with longish legs. Around an 89 PBH, so I'd > be looking at a 58cm in either bike, 2tt on the Sam, diaga-tube on the > Hunqa. I'm just afraid it's too beefy for just riding around. > > Any help is much appreciated. > > Cheers, > Mike > -- 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.
