In my opinion, an Atlantis will handle both types of riding no problem. Rather than two bikes, just buy a second set of wheels for the Atlantis and mount knobbies on them. Then you can switch out as needed.
RS ________________________________ From: RJM <[email protected]> To: RBW Owners Bunch <[email protected]> Sent: Wed, August 25, 2010 11:14:57 AM Subject: [RBW] Hunqapillar or Bombadil for the trails? I am looking to get my first of two Rivendells and having a problem deciding which is the best to go with. I have decided that I absolutely need an Atlantis set up as an all-around tourer. I am confused on the next bike though which will be the first one ordered as I don't have a tour planned in the near future. I want a trail- bike that I can take on some of the singletrack nearby but also want it to have a small front and rear rack to be able to carry some bags. The trails aren't too technical and a non-suspended bike with 2" tires should be awesome on them, the racks would be to hold stuff to go on overnight lightweight camping trips. I am looking at either a Bombadil or a Hunqapillar and am stuck deciding which one. I have a PBH of 77 and weigh 220, so a stouter bike is probably the way to go. If I am figuring this right, I would require the smallest size with the whatever frameset I go with. I'm just not sure which one to go with, or if they are even that much different. I guess it comes down to what size wheelset, 650 or 26". What are your opinions on it? Do you think the Hunqapillar would make a better bike for singletracking/camping because of the 26" wheels or would the larger size be better? I like the looks of the paint scheme on the Hunquapillar and the headbadge is killer, but a solid colored powdercoated Bombadil would be a durable bike for many years. I think a white one would be cool looking. Any thoughts, comments or anything? Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
