Surely either bike has *plenty* of ability to spare for the tasks you describe. That is, I commute daily on a Hillborne, primarily on trail, 10 miles each way. with a 260lb minimum payload (rider+cargo), for over 4,000 miles so far. The Hillborne feels sturdy and stable in this role. I've had 300+ lbs (rider+cargo) on it and ridden improved trails for scores of miles. The cargo felt a little shaky, but the bike was not. The Hunqapillar surely would be even more sturdy.
There are a number of differences that may matter to a given person, but aren't really deciding factors based on your purpose for the bike. 26" (Hunq) vs 650B (Hill) standover is slightly higher (bottom bracket slightly higher) on Hunqapillar longer chainstays (Hunqapillar) soft tires (Hill) vs. super-soft tires (Hunq) wide tires (Hill) vs. super-wide tires (Hunq) You *might* consider the 52cm Hillborne, depending on how you like your sizing. As for looks... I feel opposite the way you do. I don't really care for lug lining or the grey/kidney scheme. I don't *love love love* the Hillborne green, but I do prefer it. In fact, I'm probably going to get a second Hillborne (instead of a Hunqapillar) myself. That reflects the facts that I have several interchangeable cockpits which already fit the Hillborne, that I think the Hillborne is plenty of bike for my uses, and that I know the Hillborne fits me well. (In my 60cm size, the Hillborne is roughly between the Hunqa's 58cm and 62cm sizes... the 58cm is close but I'd rather go bigger if I change at all... so it's a tough call.) It does not indicate that the Hillborne is a better bike than the Hunqapillar. Obviously, if you have a chance to ride one of each, do so. That should probably be the deciding event. Either choice is good on the face of it. Also obviously, I'm of no help at all. Sorry. Good luck! Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Nft85E7rBxgJ. 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.
