[RBW] Hunqapillar and Cliffhanger wheels sold

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[RBW] hunqapillar history

I've been searching around to try to find some of the historical info on the Hunqs and the various MUSA/MIT variants. Does anyone know *roughly* the release dates of the hunqapillars, batch quantities, and locations of production? I'm mostly interested in the MUSA variant, were there multiple

[RBW] Hunqapillar sporting Atlantis paint?

In the July edition of Adventure Cyclist, there's a ride report about doing the Great Divide route. On page 23 is a photo of a bike I thought was an Atlantis, based on the paint scheme. Something didn't look right about the lettering so I got out a magnifying glass. The lettering is Hunqapill

[RBW] Hunqapillar vs Appaloosa ride quality?

Here is good page that describes the Hunq. It’s one of my favorite head badges. Lol I thought the Hunq road pretty nicely as a trail bike when I got a chance to ride it. http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/pdf/original_hunaqbook_pdf.pdf -- You received this message because you are subscrib

[RBW] Hunqapillar vs Appaloosa ride quality?

Here is good page that describes the Hunq. It’s one of my favorite head badges. Lol I thought the Hunq road pretty nicely as a trail bike when I got a chance to ride it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Hunqapillar vs Appaloosa ride quality?

The Hunqapillar is a pretty stout trail touring bike that basically sat between the Atlantis and the Bombadil when it was first coming out. It’s been my experience that it rides nicely when loaded down or when riding chunkier stuff. The Appaloosa is different, being a bike that sits next to the

[RBW] Hunqapillar vs Appaloosa ride quality?

Hi everyone, I'm looking for opinions about the ride of a 58 Hunq vs a 58 Appaloosa. I know that is pretty specific, but here's why. I just finished building up a 55 Appaloosa for my wife and we were on a ride this weekend where we traded bikes. Both of us remarked that the Appa felt much more

[RBW] Hunqapillar coming back with a new design?

I am still on the hunt for a used 58 in good condition. Unicorns, those things. Tom -- 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+unsubs

[RBW] Hunqapillar coming back with a new design?

Looks like it sold fast. Pretty cool that they’re working with Steve Rex now, it would be awesome to see them start using some fillet brazing on a joint or two. Darin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from thi

[RBW] Hunqapillar coming back with a new design?

RBW has a 53cm Hunqapillar prototype frameset (in the original gray/red color scheme!) for sale with the statement that this is the last chance to get a new "old style" Hunqapillar and that a redesigned, MUSA version may be coming. Having recently purchased a 54 Hunqapillar, I'm intrigued by

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar fender options

Thanks very much; those show me what I wanted to know. And thanks to the person who posted the Crust photos -- the bent stays are exactly what I'll need to do. On Sun, Jan 6, 2019 at 3:45 PM Jacob wrote: > The close-ups aren't great, as there are so many variables, but I tried to > hold a str

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar fender options

This... https://theradavist.com/2018/11/philly-bike-expo-2018-crust-noreaster-with-microshift-12-speed-eagle/#18 ... is, to me, one of the most beautiful bicycles I've seen in a long time. There you see the bent stay. Fairly certain these are the Flat 65s. The Antelope Hill is 55-622. Not sur

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar fender options

Another question about the Simworks fenders: Any idea if one can get longer-than-usual front stays? The reason is that I'd have to do some fancy bending to get the stay to clear the leftside disc caliper; the SKS stay was barely long enough to do this. Tx. *And* I see that Simworks offers very pre

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar fender options

Jacob: Would you mind posting a sufficiently closeup profile photo of the fenders and tires to show the gaps? It may be worth my while to switch, given the laughably short SKS 65s I just installed -- hell, these things are short enough for 26" wheels, really (and I may use them for 26" wheels if I

[RBW] Hunqapillar fender options

I don’t have a Hunq. I do have a Clem, which has the same fork crown I believe. I run G-One 2.35 under SimWorks Flat 65s. Year round, of course. Light, firm, and worth it. You get to drill your own mounting holes, so you can rotate the fender back a bit for extra coverage if you don’t need as m

[RBW] Hunqapillar fender options

I've used VO Zeppilen with 45mm Marathons, SKS Velo with a variety of tires. I'm happiest with the SKS P65 and Schwalbe Big Ben 50mm tires. That makes it a very versatile bike. Marc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To uns

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar fender options

Note: The Big Ones on Blunt SS's measure 60.658 mm (Blunt SS, 35 mm outside width) per digital caliper. On Fri, Jan 4, 2019 at 9:27 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > I'll be interested in learning of others' experience for such fendering. > The SKS 65s are just barely wide enough to clear the 700C X 60

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar fender options

I'll be interested in learning of others' experience for such fendering. The SKS 65s are just barely wide enough to clear the 700C X 60 Big Ones on my Matthews; there's ample (1 cm) top clearance, but the sides, notably the SKS/Planet Bike-type strut fittings, crowd the sidewalls. I'd be interested

[RBW] Hunqapillar fender options

Hey RBW list, I have been thinking about fendering my 62 cm Hunq and am curious about folks experience with max tire size w fenders and which fenders work best for the Hunqapillar. I'm hoping to run Schwalbe G-One speed tires in 29x2.35 size on Cliffhanger rims. For fenders maybe the VO 63mm

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar

Bullmoose bars look proper on that bike. Looks like fun will be had! Eamon Seattle -- 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

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar

Really nice Joe. I dig the downtube shifters too! Best, Rich in ATL Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 19, 2018, at 7:58 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Hoo wee, that's a nice bike! I popped a Brooks ti on Thomson post on there - > no need for setback on this frame - and got out in the smoke (with mask)

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar

The rear derailer is RapidRise. Me trying to friction shift a Campy dt lever going the "wrong" way was highly amusing. I can't imagine I'll keep it that way, but the big-frame/low-saddle setup makes the reach not too bad..let's see how it goes. Worst case is I don't shift much and ride in a 'moc

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar

Joe - Let me add my voice to the Hunq chorus - it's a really remarkable machine and I hope you enjoy yours as much as I've enjoyed mine. It's not for racing, and it certainly goes downhill much faster than it goes up, but it's an amazingly comfortable bike that's perfect for aimless rides of an

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar

Hi, Joe. I hope it's everything you expected, and hopefully more. Roberta On Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 12:49:50 AM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > No worries, I bought that baby! This is a Holy Grail Riv for me, I've > wanted one forever but it's never quite worked out. It worked out! > > O

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar

Now I gotta figure out what color that is, the chip outta the toptube is going to drive me crazy. Or go Full Jenny @ Riv and put a cool sticker on it! 🙂 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar

Nice Joe! I look forward to a ride report. Doug -- 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 th

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar

You won't regret that. I bought one when it was first introduced. I use it for everything. I loved it so much I had to have the lighter version and bought a56 Sam the next year. I've been at N+0 for years since. I use Bosco's on both and love them. Marc -- You received this message beca

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar

hmmm Rodeo hunq...rodeo hunq On Sun, Nov 18, 2018 at 9:46 AM RichS wrote: > Joe, you kill me. From "want a Roadeo" to buying a Hunq!!! LOL. I like it! > I'm giving you six months on this one:- > > Best, > Rich in ATL > > On Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 12:49:50 AM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrot

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar

Joe, you kill me. From "want a Roadeo" to buying a Hunq!!! LOL. I like it! I'm giving you six months on this one:- Best, Rich in ATL On Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 12:49:50 AM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > No worries, I bought that baby! This is a Holy Grail Riv for me, I've > wanted one f

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar

Awesomeenjoy!! On Sun, Nov 18, 2018 at 12:49 AM Joe Bernard wrote: > No worries, I bought that baby! This is a Holy Grail Riv for me, I've > wanted one forever but it's never quite worked out. It worked out! > > On Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 6:58:33 AM UTC-8, Bruce Baker wrote: > > Did n

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar

Did not buy it. I was looking for riv with a slightly smaller frame than my 56cm Sam. Turns out the 54 hunq is alost identical in frame size as the 56 sam so I declined. The guys ebay name is tattoo.jesse. Good Luck!! On Fri, Nov 16, 2018 at 2:54 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > Hey Bruce, PMed you. I

[RBW] Hunqapillar

Ok that's handled. Enjoy your bike, Bruce! -- 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 gro

[RBW] Hunqapillar

Hey Bruce, PMed you. I'm into that bike and didn't expect the price to fall within my grasping range. It's graspable now, but I'm not going to take that (very long) drive and steal it from ya. Let me know if you're going to buy it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

[RBW] Hunqapillar

1500?? Bro, you should buy it before I find it! -- 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 thi

[RBW] Hunqapillar

Ok now I know that rim brakes are fine now I need to about fit. I have a 56cm sam but I consider it a bit large. Looking at the geometry (older Hunq) the 54 cm look about th e same but it does have the bullmoose bar not drops. I think it is a good price point of $1500.00 whole bike. Should I ju

[RBW] Hunqapillar Repair Journey

Picked up this 51cm Hunqapillar with a dented seat tube. I plan to have it repaired, and may offer it for sale as it's too small for me, (dammit!) and too tall for my wife. Takes 26" wheels, but 650b may be an option too. Such a nice bike! I've been given some advice by a couple folks who know

[RBW] Hunqapillar for bikepacking

Patrick, my compliments on your inspiring written and pictorial description of bikepacking. This is a keeper indeed! Many thanks for taking the time to put it together. Best regards, Richard -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar for bikepacking

Hey Ed, Your Atlantis set-up looks great! I don’t know you need change a thing, though I’d recommend if you can get some dirt road riding on jouncy roads that will help you learn how the bike handles on what you’ll end up with a lot of on the Divide Route. My main question points re set up woul

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar for bikepacking

Thanks Steven :-) I was concern that if my use the front panniers, it will be hitting a lot of vegetation along the trail. Good to know that I can use regular panniers. Regards, Ed PS both front and rear Tubus racks performed without any problem during my 2016 TransAm On Wed, Nov 22, 2017 at 8:4

[RBW] Hunqapillar for bikepacking

Awesome trip you have planned! Fantastic! I prefer panniers and have ridden sections the high altitude sections of the GDMBR (which is 99% back roads), as well as large sections of the Colorado Trail and the Colorado portion of the Divide Trail (mostly single track) and ground clearence is a no

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar for bikepacking

Ed, I rode the Divide with those same Tubus racks on an Ogre and clearance was hardly ever an issue. Steve On Wed, Nov 22, 2017 at 12:48 AM Ed Fausto wrote: > Last year I bought Philips' 48 Hunqapillar frame and I just recently > installed a Cliffhanger wheelset with dyno front hub and WI MI5 re

[RBW] Hunqapillar for bikepacking

Last year I bought Philips' 48 Hunqapillar frame and I just recently installed a Cliffhanger wheelset with dyno front hub and WI MI5 rear. I am planning to use the Hunqapillar for the GDMBR next year. To get better clearance from the ground, I planned on using bikepacking bags but handlebar bags su

[RBW] Hunqapillar

That's a good point about the Clem's handling; what car magazines would call "forgiving". I haven't ridden mine on dirt but we have some horrendous pavement around here that I've hit at a good clip, and the bike is very good about going where you point it without any excess deviations that you h

[RBW] Hunqapillar

We have one of each. I have a hunq, my wife has a Clem. Tt and chainstays do make them feel quite different. If you were planning on setting up the hunqapillar as a fully upright bike and using it for casual riding, I think they'd be pretty similar. I have drops on the hunqapillar and it feels

[RBW] Hunqapillar

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Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar

I didn't realize that the wheelbase and top tube were much longer than on most bikes. How would it compare to say an older Trek 520? On Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 9:41:16 PM UTC-5, James Warren wrote: > > > Clem's wheelbase makes Hunqapillar a dirt switchback demon by comparison. > > Clem ch

[RBW] Hunqapillar

Tim, I should add that it could very well depend on the size frame too. The 65cm fits me just right for a big upright laid back ride but I have little stand over with 97pbh on a frame suitable for up to 100pbh but for more aggressive trail riding a 59cm frame with regular bullmoose bars would l

[RBW] Hunqapillar

Agree that the appaloosa is not comparable, with it's smaller tire clearance. The ability to fit a 2.5" tire, with fenders, is what sets the clem and hunq apart. If one of the clems fits really well, I'd have a hard time telling someone they would should get a hunq. But don't compromise if it

[RBW] Hunqapillar

Thanks Brian. That's what I figured. -- 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, se

[RBW] Hunqapillar

An H frame rides like an H , a Sam a Sam . Kinda like Apples, a Pippin tastes like a Pippin and a Fireside tastes like a Fireside. But how do you choose ? Nothing less than both could ever completely satisfy. Just stating the truth. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Hunqapillar

Doug, I have no experience with a Hunq but own a Clem. The Clem has a Hunq fork and otherwise appears to be just as stout as a Hunq but sans diagatube and at a much lower price point. As others noted the Clem is much longer ... in both chainstay and top tube. Clem is also designed for big swep

[RBW] Hunqapillar

What are people's experiences with a Clem on single track? I'm thinking about getting the one of the new silver ones. I'm planning on swapping (most of) the parts over from an 80something Trek 950 I use as a trail bike. I don't really leave the ground or do anything too fancy, I only ride over l

[RBW] Hunqapillar

Is it better to compare the hunq and Joe appa ? -- 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 thi

[RBW] Hunqapillar

My Clem L seems pretty stout. I'd be surprised if the Hunq has thicker tubes, I think it's more a matter of different designs creating different types of bikes with a lot of crossover in abilities. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Hunqapillar

FWIW, Hunqapillars are built by Waterford with heat-treated MUSA steel tubing. I'm no metallurgist nor am I a frame builder so I don't really know what heat-treating does for a frame. I read an article (or maybe an interview) in which Grant talks about heat-treated vs. non heat-treated tubing r

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar

Clem's wheelbase makes Hunqapillar a dirt switchback demon by comparison. Clem chainstay is 56 cm. Hunq used to be 46 cm (in the biggest sizes for both.) Hunq's have gotten a bit longer, and the chainstay is now 49 cm in the biggest size. I've ridden the older geometry Hunq and the Clem, and th

[RBW] Hunqapillar

Hunqapillar vs Clem Smith Jr. What are the differences other than lugs and country of origin? Both seem to be mountain bikes and all rounders. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar Drivetrain Upgrade

That is pretty awesome for a bike packing or touring bike. I think for brevet usage though, I'd still want a double and have the cassette more closely spaced. Ideally for a brevet the more cruising gears you have between 65 and 85 gear inches, the better. I think a 11-30 12 speed with a 38/24 Cl

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar Drivetrain Upgrade

To reply to Jacob's question: I've never used a 1X system with more than 5 or 7 cogs in back, but I have used many pseudo 1X9s and, now, 10, but these really being "1 plus hardly ever used granny." That is, the drivetrain is for all practical purposes, and for 95%+ of the riding, a 1X system. If se

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar Drivetrain Upgrade

12? On the Rivendell list? Who'd a' thunk?? Seriously, I have no complaint with 12, as long as it doesn't involve electric shifting and computers, and as long as it last a reasonable number of miles. I'll be interested to hear how 11 and 12 (and for that matter, 10, to which I changed from 9 not t

[RBW] Hunqapillar Drivetrain Upgrade

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[RBW] Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?

I tried both on my visit to HQ, and ended up with an Appaloosa almost entirely because it was cheaper. Not that I couldn't save up for the Hunq but it's more money than I'm comfortable sinking into a bike at my station in life. But the Hunq had something in the ride quality that was doing it for

[RBW] Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?

Would anyone speak to heel clearance on the Hunq? I've got a rear rack with side Wald baskets on my App and there's no issue at all with heel rub. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rece

[RBW] Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?

No question that the fork is more burly on the 2017s. I had that straight front Grant. If the trails and light and relatively smooth, the Appaloosa would bike fine. I like the widest possible tires for rough trails. On a recently camping trip, I took the Appaloosa and suffered a little over abo

[RBW] Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?

Michelle, I own a Hunqapillar, an Atlantis, and an Appaloosa. My Hunqapillar is by far my favorite bike. The Hunqapillar has a longer top tube so it works better with flat or swept-back bars. The Appaloosa has a little shorter top tube, but it's also a bike that works well with flat or swep

[RBW] Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?

I'd ask if you are the type who likes to have one or multiple bikes. If one go Appa. If you like to have bikes that are more specalized get the Hunqa. I'm sure both are great and can be used as allrounders as most Rivs can. But if ya buy kinda smack dab in the middle like with an appa, if you e

[RBW] Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?

I believe that the Appaloosa started as a middle ground between hunq and hillborne, but by the time it was made it had been made burlier and lies between a hunq and an Atlantis. At least that's my recollection of the chronology. I have a hunq, which will soon be traded for an Atlantis. It is a

[RBW] Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?

As Deacon Patrick says, the Hunqapillar is billed/built as a full-on mountain bike, while Riv places Appaloosa as a touring bike halfway between Hunq and Hillborne. I've owned an Appaloosa (sold for financial/life-went-crazy reasons, no problem with bike) and it's a spectacular road-and-trail bi

[RBW] Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?

Trying to decide between the Hunqapillar and the Appaloosa, and I'd love some insights from current owners. Obviously, the Hunq is more expensive and has a longer wait time, but functionally, where does each frame shine? What would make you choose one over the other? -- You received this messa

[RBW] Hunqapillar 650B impressions

Thanks for posting! Also for including your saddle height. So much more useful. I'd been actively watching for pictures of one of these on Riv's pages but, since i hadn't seen one, figured none had been built yet. Very glad not to see a diagatube. Any chance you could take a couple of pictur

[RBW] Hunqapillar 650B impressions

That looks great! The vintage bullmoose bars are very cool! -- 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

[RBW] Hunqapillar 650B impressions

Looks great! Congratulations on a fabulous ride -- 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 th

[RBW] Hunqapillar build report

Love it! I'm debating switching out the albas on my 58cm Hunq, too. I might go for Dirt Drops. What tires are you running? I've had a bit of a tire crisis on my Hunq. I put some Snoqualmie Passes on them. Loved the feel, but they were puny. I know have Schwalbe Big Ones (2.35). Very happy with

[RBW] Hunqapillar build report

Love it! I'm debating switching out the albas on my 58cm Hunq, too. I might go for Dirt Drops. What tires are you running? I've had a bit of a tire crisis on my Hunq. I put some Snoqualmie Passes on them. Loved the feel, but they were puny. I know have Schwalbe Big Ones (2.35). Very happy with

[RBW] Hunqapillar build report

Hi all, I built up a 58cm Hunq myself this June, in a rush so that I could take it on a 300-mile tour (DC > Pittsburgh via C&O/GAP), but finally, as of today, got it how I REALLY wanted it. They breakthrough was switching out the original Albas (an experiment) for my truly favorite bar, the Bos

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar: A Bike's Bike. 5-year Review

Jim, I shifted from Albatross to the new Moustache (aka Albastache). I needed access to my brakes in the forward position, as that's where I prefer to be on descents. Absolutely love the new Moustache! With abandon, Patrick On Monday, December 5, 2016 at 12:06:22 PM UTC-7, Jim D Massachusetts w

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar: A Bike's Bike. 5-year Review

I bought a set of choconormal bars to replace the noodles on my Hunq. I would be interested in your reaction to this swap. Deacon, did you have the albastash bars on your Hunq from the start, or was this a swap from something else? Jim D Massachusetts On Sunday, December 4,

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar: A Bike's Bike. 5-year Review

Hi Deacon, Nice cycling area! Wonderfull pictures. Can't wait to get my 48 Hunqapillar I bought from Philip :-) On Mon, Dec 5, 2016 at 3:36 AM, 'Jennings' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > I love my hunqapillar. I'm in the process of switching out my noodles and

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar: A Bike's Bike. 5-year Review

I love my hunqapillar. I'm in the process of switching out my noodles and going over to bosco bullmoose bars for a more upright position. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving em

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar: A Bike's Bike. 5-year Review

You calling me a paeanon? Huh? Huh! HUH! Perhaps a better way to say it is: Hunqapillar is beyond cool. As in cool is irrelevant. Hunqapillar has no aspirations to be cool and could not care less whether the cool kids recognize it's beyond coolness. Some few and wise, like you, know beyond cool

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar: A Bike's Bike. 5-year Review

Patrick: That is a true paean to the Hunquapillar. You need to compose an epic in dactylic hexameter singing its praise, describing a week-long mountain journey. And don't tell me that the Hunq isn't cool! It's damned cool! Any serious cyclist will recognize the stylish uniqueness. As usual, beau

[RBW] Hunqapillar: A Bike's Bike. 5-year Review

As always, DP, I finding myself envious of your riding environs and thankful for your post. The pictures are beautiful, too! My late father wasn't a cyclist, but he sure loved the Rockies. I can hardly wait for my summer trip to ride the MT portion of the Great Divide trail. All the best from n

[RBW] Hunqapillar: A Bike's Bike. 5-year Review

I’d posted this to my blog a while ago … and on today’s ride I again admired my Hunqapillar’s love for go anywhere, do anything. Also, this answers some of the questions folks had about the Hunq whilst I was away… http://thegrid.ai/withabandon/the-mad-genious-of-rivendells-hunqapillar With aband

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar Rides Again!

Yeeerer-haaaww! Ro! -- 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, sen

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar Rides Again!

Congrats!!! On Thursday, August 25, 2016, Deacon Patrick wrote: > A! What joy! And what gift to get to celebrate the differences between > the ent and the mammoth after nearly a month of Quickbeam only riding > awaiting my new month’s bike budget to repair my Hunqapillar’s hub (which > rides

[RBW] Hunqapillar Rides Again!

A! What joy! And what gift to get to celebrate the differences between the ent and the mammoth after nearly a month of Quickbeam only riding awaiting my new month’s bike budget to repair my Hunqapillar’s hub (which rides beautifully!). Thoughts on the various terrain and related gifts of ea

[RBW] Hunqapillar tire clearance

Has anyone tried the Surly 26x2.5 surly extraterrestrials in the Hunq? I have the 26x2.3 Compass Rat Traps mounted on Sun Rhyno Lite Rims with quite a bit of room to spare but they seem to measure a bit lower than listed (closer to 2.2). What's the largest tire that you've seen or ridden on a

[RBW] Hunqapillar on MLK Day

Sunny snow on this VT day. So far the best of 2016: https://www.instagram.com/p/BAsUTEdgiwJ/?taken-by=taraxippoi -- 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 ema

[RBW] Hunqapillar (or other riv) as a dirt drop mountain bike?

Is anyone using their Rivendell Hunqapillar as a dirt drop mountain bike? or monster cross bike style? I currently ride a 26" wheel-size, 55.5cm Elephant with pretty light weight tubing. It's been great, but it's a little small for me and I think I would prefer a larger wheel diameter.

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar owner opinions and sizing recommendations

Jason, you're taller than me, but I think we have the same length legs. A 61cm horizontal TT frame fits me perfectly. I think the 62 Hunq would be too big, especially as it has an angled TT. And don't forget you'll (presumably) be riding with fat tires. You would get a taller head tube and longer T

[RBW] Hunqapillar owner opinions and sizing recommendations

Hi All, I'm considering purchasing a Hunqapillar in the near future, as I want to combine my love for roads and dirt onto the same vessel. I'm 6'2" with a 34 inseam and typically ride a 60cm st ctc on my vintage road bikes and XL mountain bike. I haven't measured my pbh, however was hoping t

[RBW] Hunqapillar in northern VT To try?

Anybody out there in northern VT with a 58 or 62 Hunq that would let me give her a test ride? I'm btw sizes and would like to make sure the larger Hunq will do me well. Thanks, D. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To uns

[RBW] Hunqapillar review in Bicycle Times

Looks good: http://bicycletimesmag.com/field-tested-rivendell-hunqapillar/ jim m wc ca -- 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+uns

[RBW] Hunqapillar vs. Atlantis

Weird. According to their Geo chart, the Hunq (26er) has more BB drop than the Alantis (26). Shok Uldnt it have less if it is more for off road touring? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Hunqapillar vs. Atlantis

Both 26" wheels, both cantis, both fit a max. tire of 2.35 I'm my respective size. What are differences? Of course, beside the $300 for a frame. They even share the same build kits. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

Re: [RBW] HUNQAPILLAR tire clearance experience, a subsequent design curiosity & belated NEW BIKE DAY!

I have a prototype Hunqapillar, from just before they released them for sale. The clearance on it is still pretty dang good. I easily do 700x55 Big Bens, and I'm pretty sure I could do 2.15's or so in something more knobby like Smart Sam. My understanding is that the clearance widened from mine

[RBW] HUNQAPILLAR tire clearance experience, a subsequent design curiosity & belated NEW BIKE DAY!

Hello Riv folk & Hunq tribe. Ant in Portland, here. Happy to say I'm the most excited owner of the custom paint jobb'd 62cm 2012 Waterford Hunq (AKA The Silver Fox) that the lovely Keith B posted FS a few months back. (The sideways picture in that post did that paint job so little justice!!!)

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar steerer too long?

I know this isn't the input you are looking for, but I would condider swapping the bullmoose bars for a no-rise stem and handle bar of your choice before considering taking a hacksaw to the fork. Swapping stems/bars is easy. Uncutting a threaded steerer is very hard. The bullmoose bars are great,

[RBW] Hunqapillar steerer too long?

Hi Folks Here's a 48cm Hunqapillar cleaned up and ready for another camping trip. Sorry for the lousy photo. I'm not very tall and the Bullmoose bars are VERY high even for my good taste in high bars -- even with the stem slammed. I am thinking of cutting the steerer down by 10 or 15mm. That w

[RBW] Hunqapillar ride report # 2 (or...its definitely the engine, not the bike)

So I use Strava. I love Strava. I hated it at first, but I really wanted to map my rides and look at distances, times, elevation, etc. so I stuck with it and kept using it on nearly every ride. When I first started using it I was annoyed and dismayed by the fact that it a) broke rides into segme

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