Spent many years thinking about it, but finally have set aside enough money
to consider a dedicated mountain bike/heavy load tourer. It would
supplement my Saluki, and actually get a lot of use in my work, which often
involves surveys in national forests and other areas with many miles of
poor roads, paved, gravel and single track. And because of a new contract,
I'd need to purchase before the end of the year.
Now I need some hand-holding.
I've got almost enough money now to outfit a hunq complete, and I am
certain it's a great bike. But even though I'm snug as a bug on my 58
Saluki, Keven and I suspect I'd end up on a 51 Hunq, with 26-inch wheels.
Problem is there's already two 650b bikes in the family, and I've gotten
quite comfortable with that wheel size, have parts to boot, and there's a
lot more 650b products coming. I've also convinced myself that given my
long torso, the cockpit might be a bit small and just a little less
comfortable on a long haul.
I'd be all over the Bombadil 52, which has the requisite 650b and longer
top tube and seems at least a slightly better fit for me, but I'm not yet
sure I can excuse myself for spending another grand (and it may take a bit
longer to accumulate that).
I doubt there's any difference in the sturdiness of these bikes. It all
comes down to fit and comfort over long distances and occasionally very
rough roads; I would hope sheer looks don't count for more than 10
percent, but I'm told the new Bombadil 52s have the rear tentacles.
Those familiar with Hunqs and Boms, think I'll see a difference in fit
or ride?
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