[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar build report

2017-01-05 Thread Bob B
Thanks Patrick! Love the double-reflecto style, Jennings! And yeah, Albas are definitely a half-shade more aggressive. What I'll miss about them is grabbing the curved part up front when powering up a hill. On Sunday, January 1, 2017 at 10:57:17 AM UTC-5, Jennings wrote: > > On Sunday, January

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar build report

2017-01-01 Thread Deacon Patrick
Bangin' build! With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 3:30:44 PM UTC-7, Bob B wrote: > > 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/GAP), but finally, as of today, > got it how I REALLY

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar build report

2017-01-01 Thread Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles
those LEVERS! good God they're nice On Sunday, January 1, 2017 at 10:05:38 AM UTC-5, masmojo wrote: > > Yes, I don't think I've seen those brake levers before, I like'em! > Funny, I was just the opposite; removed Boscos for Alba's. To me it > depends on if you like a bolt upright position or

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar build report

2017-01-01 Thread masmojo
Yes, I don't think I've seen those brake levers before, I like'em! Funny, I was just the opposite; removed Boscos for Alba's. To me it depends on if you like a bolt upright position or not. I think the Albas are a half shade more aggressive. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar build report

2017-01-01 Thread Bob B
Yeah, I wanted to love the Albas, but, I got used to the Boscos I have on another bike, and I find that my riding position is most natural with them. The tires in the pics are just 55mm Schwalbe Big Bens. I don't think they're much different than Big Ones. Can you get fenders on with them? I

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar build report

2016-12-31 Thread Max S
Who, I REALLY LIKE those vintage Tektros... something streamlined / well proportioned about them... Nice build! On Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 5:30:44 PM UTC-5, Bob B wrote: > > 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