The wheelset you choose will influence how the bike feels. The Hunq is a
mounatin bike essentially that does other things well too. The Sam is a
"country bike" that does dirt fire roads, packed grass, and touring
really well. With lighter wheels and tires it is a fine road sport bike,
but it is not and was not meant to be a race fast bike (Roadeo fills
that niche) Obviously there is overflow. For the abuse of city
commuting, I think Hunq gets your nod.
Welcome aboard and not word vomit at all.
On 1/31/2014 12:31 PM, 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
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