Re: [RBW] Re: MTB Hunqapillar questions

[David Bivins]

I love the bar tape! Great looking bike!

> On Aug 5, 2019, at 12:48 PM, maxcr  wrote:
> 
> Here's the report on my hill-ready woolly mammoth build.
> 
> After many months of delays because of some medical issues in my family, I 
> finally got to ride the 'finished' Hunqapillar this past weekend. 
> 
> James and Candice at Analog Cycles did a fantastic job helping select parts 
> and re-build the bike. They are knowledgeable and patient, I love working 
> with them even if I have to spend 8 hours in the car to get there and back. 
> They have all sorts of parts tucked in their bike shop and their attention to 
> detail is impeccable.
> 
> I splurged on a SON dyno and a Sinewave light, I'm hoping that just like the 
> Hunqa, those will last a lifetime.
> 
> On the cockpit, I ended up going for the Jones bar. I initially spec'd the SG 
> 2.5 riser bars, but with the curved VO Cigne stem, the bars were way too 
> high, so we switched to a regular Jones Loop and now it's super comfortable. 
> I'm quite upright with this setup, but that's what I wanted given that I have 
> a lot of joint issues in my elbows and wrists.
> 
> I only did a short ride along the old railway track in Poultney, VT but the 
> tubeless Thunderburts felt amazing and the new brakes have more stopping 
> power than I'll ever need. The bike felt solid but alive, the bars give me a 
> ton of hand positions, control and maneuverability. All of this paired with 
> Hunqa geo and the lower stand-over (as compared to my other bikes), I think 
> this is my best fitting bike so far. We'll see how longer rides with more 
> obstacles feel like, I can't wait to go ride.
> 
> One final note, the bar tape is Peruvian cotton, something James and Candice 
> had tucked away in their shop. To be honest, I might swap it for dark grey 
> newbaum's, because I didn't realize how much the red popped until the bars 
> were fully wrapped, maybe it's too much... we'll see. Other than that, I got 
> a custom Jeff 'n Joan's bag paired with their Bartender Plus, both beautiful 
> and super functional.
> 
> Cheers!
> 
> Max
> 
> PS. If anyone is looking for Compass / Rene Herse tires, hit James at Analog 
> Cycles up, he's got a great deal on a bunch of 650's and at least a couple 
> 700C
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 12:15:43 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>> I second the Bosco love. GBW arrived with Bosco Bars and I was very 
>> surprised how much I liked them, with the singular exception (a BIG one for 
>> me) of technical descents. Two issue here: hand slippage (no way around that 
>> with parallel bars) and no brake access at the point where hand slippage 
>> isn't an issue (where the bars start to drop, though I never rode this as 
>> much as I wanted on descents to find out how well they worked because ... no 
>> brake access).
>> I am equally impressed with the wavy bars' meeting all the comfort of the 
>> Boscos (for me, obviously) and being brilliantly technical descent capable. 
>> The Jones 2.5 is the next bar on my list to try if needed, but so far, no 
>> need. And the look of the wavy is so much more pleasing to the eye, that I 
>> hesitate to add more industrial monstrosity to my index shifter. Sardonic 
>> grin.
>> 
>> With abandon,
>> Patrick
>> 
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[RBW] Re: MTB Hunqapillar questions

['Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch]

I second the Bosco love. GBW arrived with Bosco Bars and I was very surprised 
how much I liked them, with the singular exception (a BIG one for me) of 
technical descents. Two issue here: hand slippage (no way around that with 
parallel bars) and no brake access at the point where hand slippage isn't an 
issue (where the bars start to drop, though I never rode this as much as I 
wanted on descents to find out how well they worked because ... no brake 
access). 

I am equally impressed with the wavy bars' meeting all the comfort of the 
Boscos (for me, obviously) and being brilliantly technical descent capable. The 
Jones 2.5 is the next bar on my list to try if needed, but so far, no need. And 
the look of the wavy is so much more pleasing to the eye, that I hesitate to 
add more industrial monstrosity to my index shifter. Sardonic grin.

With abandon,
Patrick

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[RBW] Re: MTB Hunqapillar questions

[Bill Rhea]

+1 to the "Bosco Bullmoose Believers" list. Best damn handlebar I've ever 
had!  Got one of the first fillet brazed ones, and it's a freaking work of 
art, IMHO.

I like it so much I run an extra cable through it when I lock it up in the 
secure-entry bike garage at work!  #paranoid

My Hunqa is a 62 cm cousin to Marc's (grey/red, 1st gen). 

Though these days it is built in full commute/ / load hauling mode, I love 
swept-back bars for fire-trail bombing.  Only downside would be if you ride 
lots of super-steep, technical,  butt-over-the-seat, slow-mo downhill 
sections, in which case a more traditional MTB handlebar makes total sense. 
I encountered some slight slippage issues when riding  Albatrosses offroad 
with a 26.0 stem and shims, so the security of one piece stem/bars is a big 
plus to me.

Cheers,

-br





On Monday, April 29, 2019 at 8:11:10 AM UTC-7, Marc Irwin wrote:
>
> All I can say is that I love the Bullmoose Boscos on my 54CM Hunq.  They 
> provide a huge range of positions and are plenty strong to take an off road 
> beating.
>
>
> 
>
>
> On Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 9:14:33 PM UTC-4, maxcr wrote:
>>
>> I've been slowly working towards setting a new-to-me 58cm Hunqapillar 
>> that I picked up off ebay last fall as a mountain bike. 
>>
>> James at Analog Cycles is building some cliffhanger wheels, setup 
>> tubeless with 2.1 Thunderburts for me. I'm also upgrading the brakes to new 
>> Paul touring cantis. 
>>
>> Needless to say, I'm very excited about getting this bike ready for the 
>> warm months!
>>
>> The big question right now is whether to swap the cockpit or not - the 
>> bike is set up with Soma Portola handlebars which aren't the most 
>> comfortable for me. I feel stretched even though they are set up level with 
>> the saddle on a (w)right 0 stem. (I'm 5'11" with a 90.5 pbh, long arms, but 
>> short torso)
>>
>> So I'm asking for the collective wisdom of the RBW group to help me 
>> decide whether to go for a Wavie bar (why isn't there more chatter about 
>> these here?) or a more upright swept back position like this last-chance 
>> Boscomoose 
>> 
>>  or 
>> something similar?   
>>
>> What will be the best option to hit some single track and fire trails? 
>>
>> FYI I'm just getting started with mountain biking, so I'll probably start 
>> with the easy stuff, but want a machine that can grow with me.
>>
>> Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
>>
>>
>>
>> [image: s-l16001.jpg]
>> *This is the ebay photo from when I bought it.
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: MTB Hunqapillar questions

[Chris L]

If you go the Jones Bar route, be sure to set them up the way Jeff Jones 
recommends*, at least at first.  

*Controls all the way forward
Grips that stretch from controls to tip of bar
bar at saddle height or higher
bar angled down about 10 degrees.




On Monday, April 29, 2019 at 12:21:15 PM UTC-5, maxcr wrote:
>
> Wow, there's so much to digest here! 
>
> I'm thinking I want to give the Jones bar a try - everyone raves about 
> them. Mat I sent you a PM.
> If I do, I might end up getting that VO stem later, it would solve the 
> 'looks' issue for me.
>
> As for brakes, the cantis are a done deal, so I'll have to stick with 
> those for now. On the shifters, indexed shifting for the rear derailleur, 
> that's definitely something to consider after I decide on the bar, but I 
> hear what you're saying TC.
>
> Thanks everyone! I'll report back soon.
>
> Reid, your bike looks great!
>
> On Monday, April 29, 2019 at 1:14:54 PM UTC-4, Adam Leibow wrote:
>>
>> if you really want to mountain bike it, i'd go with paul motolite instead 
>> of cantilevers, and +1 for the bullmoose bars or wavie bars the nitto UI-12 
>> stem opens up the world of 31.8 ie Jones bars, Sycip JJJ, etc. 
>>
>> On Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 6:14:33 PM UTC-7, maxcr wrote:
>>>
>>> I've been slowly working towards setting a new-to-me 58cm Hunqapillar 
>>> that I picked up off ebay last fall as a mountain bike. 
>>>
>>> James at Analog Cycles is building some cliffhanger wheels, setup 
>>> tubeless with 2.1 Thunderburts for me. I'm also upgrading the brakes to new 
>>> Paul touring cantis. 
>>>
>>> Needless to say, I'm very excited about getting this bike ready for the 
>>> warm months!
>>>
>>> The big question right now is whether to swap the cockpit or not - the 
>>> bike is set up with Soma Portola handlebars which aren't the most 
>>> comfortable for me. I feel stretched even though they are set up level with 
>>> the saddle on a (w)right 0 stem. (I'm 5'11" with a 90.5 pbh, long arms, but 
>>> short torso)
>>>
>>> So I'm asking for the collective wisdom of the RBW group to help me 
>>> decide whether to go for a Wavie bar (why isn't there more chatter about 
>>> these here?) or a more upright swept back position like this last-chance 
>>> Boscomoose 
>>> 
>>>  or 
>>> something similar?   
>>>
>>> What will be the best option to hit some single track and fire trails? 
>>>
>>> FYI I'm just getting started with mountain biking, so I'll probably 
>>> start with the easy stuff, but want a machine that can grow with me.
>>>
>>> Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> [image: s-l16001.jpg]
>>> *This is the ebay photo from when I bought it.
>>>
>>>
>>>

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[RBW] Re: MTB Hunqapillar questions

[Philip Williamson]

That's a good looking bike. 
My preference is for the Portola-style drops on mountain bikes, so I'd 
probably spend some time setting the roll of the bars and the height of the 
levers. Otherwise, you'll probably be happy with the Jones bars. 

Philip
Santa Rosa, CA

On Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 6:14:33 PM UTC-7, maxcr wrote:
>
> I've been slowly working towards setting a new-to-me 58cm Hunqapillar that 
> I picked up off ebay last fall as a mountain bike. 
>
> James at Analog Cycles is building some cliffhanger wheels, setup tubeless 
> with 2.1 Thunderburts for me. I'm also upgrading the brakes to new Paul 
> touring cantis. 
>
> Needless to say, I'm very excited about getting this bike ready for the 
> warm months!
>
> The big question right now is whether to swap the cockpit or not - the 
> bike is set up with Soma Portola handlebars which aren't the most 
> comfortable for me. I feel stretched even though they are set up level with 
> the saddle on a (w)right 0 stem. (I'm 5'11" with a 90.5 pbh, long arms, but 
> short torso)
>
> So I'm asking for the collective wisdom of the RBW group to help me decide 
> whether to go for a Wavie bar (why isn't there more chatter about these 
> here?) or a more upright swept back position like this last-chance 
> Boscomoose 
> 
>  or 
> something similar?   
>
> What will be the best option to hit some single track and fire trails? 
>
> FYI I'm just getting started with mountain biking, so I'll probably start 
> with the easy stuff, but want a machine that can grow with me.
>
> Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
>
>
>
> [image: s-l16001.jpg]
> *This is the ebay photo from when I bought it.
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: MTB Hunqapillar questions

[maxcr]

Wow, there's so much to digest here! 

I'm thinking I want to give the Jones bar a try - everyone raves about 
them. Mat I sent you a PM.
If I do, I might end up getting that VO stem later, it would solve the 
'looks' issue for me.

As for brakes, the cantis are a done deal, so I'll have to stick with those 
for now. On the shifters, indexed shifting for the rear derailleur, that's 
definitely something to consider after I decide on the bar, but I hear what 
you're saying TC.

Thanks everyone! I'll report back soon.

Reid, your bike looks great!

On Monday, April 29, 2019 at 1:14:54 PM UTC-4, Adam Leibow wrote:
>
> if you really want to mountain bike it, i'd go with paul motolite instead 
> of cantilevers, and +1 for the bullmoose bars or wavie bars the nitto UI-12 
> stem opens up the world of 31.8 ie Jones bars, Sycip JJJ, etc. 
>
> On Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 6:14:33 PM UTC-7, maxcr wrote:
>>
>> I've been slowly working towards setting a new-to-me 58cm Hunqapillar 
>> that I picked up off ebay last fall as a mountain bike. 
>>
>> James at Analog Cycles is building some cliffhanger wheels, setup 
>> tubeless with 2.1 Thunderburts for me. I'm also upgrading the brakes to new 
>> Paul touring cantis. 
>>
>> Needless to say, I'm very excited about getting this bike ready for the 
>> warm months!
>>
>> The big question right now is whether to swap the cockpit or not - the 
>> bike is set up with Soma Portola handlebars which aren't the most 
>> comfortable for me. I feel stretched even though they are set up level with 
>> the saddle on a (w)right 0 stem. (I'm 5'11" with a 90.5 pbh, long arms, but 
>> short torso)
>>
>> So I'm asking for the collective wisdom of the RBW group to help me 
>> decide whether to go for a Wavie bar (why isn't there more chatter about 
>> these here?) or a more upright swept back position like this last-chance 
>> Boscomoose 
>> 
>>  or 
>> something similar?   
>>
>> What will be the best option to hit some single track and fire trails? 
>>
>> FYI I'm just getting started with mountain biking, so I'll probably start 
>> with the easy stuff, but want a machine that can grow with me.
>>
>> Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
>>
>>
>>
>> [image: s-l16001.jpg]
>> *This is the ebay photo from when I bought it.
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: MTB Hunqapillar questions

[Adam Leibow]

if you really want to mountain bike it, i'd go with paul motolite instead 
of cantilevers, and +1 for the bullmoose bars or wavie bars the nitto UI-12 
stem opens up the world of 31.8 ie Jones bars, Sycip JJJ, etc. 

On Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 6:14:33 PM UTC-7, maxcr wrote:
>
> I've been slowly working towards setting a new-to-me 58cm Hunqapillar that 
> I picked up off ebay last fall as a mountain bike. 
>
> James at Analog Cycles is building some cliffhanger wheels, setup tubeless 
> with 2.1 Thunderburts for me. I'm also upgrading the brakes to new Paul 
> touring cantis. 
>
> Needless to say, I'm very excited about getting this bike ready for the 
> warm months!
>
> The big question right now is whether to swap the cockpit or not - the 
> bike is set up with Soma Portola handlebars which aren't the most 
> comfortable for me. I feel stretched even though they are set up level with 
> the saddle on a (w)right 0 stem. (I'm 5'11" with a 90.5 pbh, long arms, but 
> short torso)
>
> So I'm asking for the collective wisdom of the RBW group to help me decide 
> whether to go for a Wavie bar (why isn't there more chatter about these 
> here?) or a more upright swept back position like this last-chance 
> Boscomoose 
> 
>  or 
> something similar?   
>
> What will be the best option to hit some single track and fire trails? 
>
> FYI I'm just getting started with mountain biking, so I'll probably start 
> with the easy stuff, but want a machine that can grow with me.
>
> Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
>
>
>
> [image: s-l16001.jpg]
> *This is the ebay photo from when I bought it.
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: MTB Hunqapillar questions

[Mat Grewe]

If you want, I have a set of Jones Loop bars and a Nitto quill stem adapter 
I was going to be posting for sale soon (don't have pictures yet).  PM me 
off list if you are interested.  The adapter wasn't as ugly as I was 
expecting, plus it allowed me to dial in fit with the plethora of used 
threadless stems my LBS had.

The Jones bars provided great control, I just have ultra sensitive hands 
and the only bar I've tried that has not caused me pain is the Maes 
Parallel shaped drop bar, even off road...

Mat
Driftless, Wisconsin

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[RBW] Re: MTB Hunqapillar questions

[Marc Irwin]

All I can say is that I love the Bullmoose Boscos on my 54CM Hunq.  They 
provide a huge range of positions and are plenty strong to take an off road 
beating.




On Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 9:14:33 PM UTC-4, maxcr wrote:
>
> I've been slowly working towards setting a new-to-me 58cm Hunqapillar that 
> I picked up off ebay last fall as a mountain bike. 
>
> James at Analog Cycles is building some cliffhanger wheels, setup tubeless 
> with 2.1 Thunderburts for me. I'm also upgrading the brakes to new Paul 
> touring cantis. 
>
> Needless to say, I'm very excited about getting this bike ready for the 
> warm months!
>
> The big question right now is whether to swap the cockpit or not - the 
> bike is set up with Soma Portola handlebars which aren't the most 
> comfortable for me. I feel stretched even though they are set up level with 
> the saddle on a (w)right 0 stem. (I'm 5'11" with a 90.5 pbh, long arms, but 
> short torso)
>
> So I'm asking for the collective wisdom of the RBW group to help me decide 
> whether to go for a Wavie bar (why isn't there more chatter about these 
> here?) or a more upright swept back position like this last-chance 
> Boscomoose 
> 
>  or 
> something similar?   
>
> What will be the best option to hit some single track and fire trails? 
>
> FYI I'm just getting started with mountain biking, so I'll probably start 
> with the easy stuff, but want a machine that can grow with me.
>
> Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
>
>
>
> [image: s-l16001.jpg]
> *This is the ebay photo from when I bought it.
>
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: MTB Hunqapillar questions

[hugh flynn]

The bullmoose is a stunningly bad idea that works out so very well. Paying
extra to get a stem and handlebar you can't adjust is baffling, but I've
done it twice and love them.

I went with the Riv version both times, but that's because the bikes I put
them on needed the rise they offer. The Faiweather, as Reid points out, has
less sweep back, and significantly less rise. I will admit to wishing I had
1 or 2 cm more reach on the Riv ones, but I also love the angle that the
sweep provides, so I'm good.

If you don't need the rise offered by the Riv bullmoose or anticipate that
the sweep back could be an issue, give 'em a try!

Hugh "bullish" Flynn
Newburyport, MA

On Mon, Apr 29, 2019 at 9:41 AM Reid Echols  wrote:

> I use the fairweather bullmoose bars with an adapter on my Appaloosa, and
> find that slightly less sweep/rise and more width compared to the Riv
> version is ideal for trail riding for me. Just another data point, I'm sure
> all of the options described above would work well, too.
>
> Here's a photo of the setup I ran a while back (transitioning to Crust
> drops now):
> https://www.instagram.com/p/BipPGR_hJwV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
>
> Reid in Austin
>
>
>
> On Monday, April 29, 2019 at 6:41:56 AM UTC-5, Coal Bee Rye Anne wrote:
>>
>> I went from stock Bosco to Chocomoose to Jones 2.5 riser loop on my 65cm
>> Clem and greatly prefer the shape/width of the Jones for most of my riding
>> (which is non-technical multiple use paths with road and some technical
>> single track sprinkled in.). This is with the 66cm wide Jones and leads me
>> to believe that I’d be just as happy with the Riv Bullmoose should I decide
>> to try and eliminate the VO quill adapter and threadless 31.8 stem from the
>> equation.
>>
>> The Chocomoose just felt a bit too narrow with too much backsweep for the
>> few technical sections but otherwise feel great on the nontechnical stuff.
>>
>> Brian Cole
>> Lawrenceville NJ
>
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[RBW] Re: MTB Hunqapillar questions

[Reid Echols]

I use the fairweather bullmoose bars with an adapter on my Appaloosa, and 
find that slightly less sweep/rise and more width compared to the Riv 
version is ideal for trail riding for me. Just another data point, I'm sure 
all of the options described above would work well, too. 

Here's a photo of the setup I ran a while back (transitioning to Crust 
drops now): 
https://www.instagram.com/p/BipPGR_hJwV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Reid in Austin 



On Monday, April 29, 2019 at 6:41:56 AM UTC-5, Coal Bee Rye Anne wrote:
>
> I went from stock Bosco to Chocomoose to Jones 2.5 riser loop on my 65cm 
> Clem and greatly prefer the shape/width of the Jones for most of my riding 
> (which is non-technical multiple use paths with road and some technical 
> single track sprinkled in.). This is with the 66cm wide Jones and leads me 
> to believe that I’d be just as happy with the Riv Bullmoose should I decide 
> to try and eliminate the VO quill adapter and threadless 31.8 stem from the 
> equation. 
>
> The Chocomoose just felt a bit too narrow with too much backsweep for the 
> few technical sections but otherwise feel great on the nontechnical stuff. 
>
> Brian Cole 
> Lawrenceville NJ

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[RBW] Re: MTB Hunqapillar questions

['Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch]

No shifters on the bullmoose bars on the Hunqabeam as it's fixed gear. The 
shifters on GBW are Shimano 1x11 indexed XT monstrosities that work really 
well, mount like a thumbie, and take up way too much space. 

With abandon,
Patrick

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[RBW] Re: MTB Hunqapillar questions

[Chris L]

Velo Orange also makes a very nice looking 31.8 mm compatible quill stem.  
It's what I plan to buy if I stick with a 31.8 mm bar. 



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On Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 11:50:04 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> I think the Wavie would look great on that gorgeous Hunqapillar, but just 
> to be clear you can get a quill stem that works with Jones bars. 
>
> On Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 7:31:22 PM UTC-7, maxcr wrote:
> > Yes, I've been looking closely at the jones bar (my wife is getting a 
> Jones Spaceframe so we can start exploring more trails together). The 
> adapter requirement seems ugly and complicated though. I think wavie is the 
> way to go.
> > 
> > 
> > Thanks
> > 
> > On Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 10:22:11 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote:I 
> concur with Patrick the Deacon about bars with a Wavie-ish sweep for 
> singletracking, I don't think the 'straight back at you' style of Boscos 
> works well there. A Jones Loop is another alternative.
>
>

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[RBW] Re: MTB Hunqapillar questions

[ted]

I really like the bullmoose I’ve got on my bombadil, and think it would be 
great on a hunqapillar mtb too.

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[RBW] Re: MTB Hunqapillar questions

[maxcr]

Yes, I've been looking closely at the jones bar (my wife is getting a Jones 
Spaceframe so we can start exploring more trails together). The adapter 
requirement seems ugly and complicated though. I think wavie is the way to 
go.

Thanks

On Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 10:22:11 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> I concur with Patrick the Deacon about bars with a Wavie-ish sweep for 
> singletracking, I don't think the 'straight back at you' style of Boscos 
> works well there. A Jones Loop is another alternative. 

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[RBW] Re: MTB Hunqapillar questions

[Chris L]

For the kind of mountain biking a Hunqapillar can handle, the Jones Bar is 
hard to beat.  The angle is perfect and the 710 mm version has a ton of 
hand positions you can use, depending on riding conditions.  Also, the 
Jones bar is the most confidence inspiring bar I've ridden.  My Hunqapillar 
felt good with a regular MTB bar but it feels much better with a Jones 
Bar.  



On Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 8:14:33 PM UTC-5, maxcr wrote:
>
> I've been slowly working towards setting a new-to-me 58cm Hunqapillar that 
> I picked up off ebay last fall as a mountain bike. 
>
> James at Analog Cycles is building some cliffhanger wheels, setup tubeless 
> with 2.1 Thunderburts for me. I'm also upgrading the brakes to new Paul 
> touring cantis. 
>
> Needless to say, I'm very excited about getting this bike ready for the 
> warm months!
>
> The big question right now is whether to swap the cockpit or not - the 
> bike is set up with Soma Portola handlebars which aren't the most 
> comfortable for me. I feel stretched even though they are set up level with 
> the saddle on a (w)right 0 stem. (I'm 5'11" with a 90.5 pbh, long arms, but 
> short torso)
>
> So I'm asking for the collective wisdom of the RBW group to help me decide 
> whether to go for a Wavie bar (why isn't there more chatter about these 
> here?) or a more upright swept back position like this last-chance 
> Boscomoose 
> 
>  or 
> something similar?   
>
> What will be the best option to hit some single track and fire trails? 
>
> FYI I'm just getting started with mountain biking, so I'll probably start 
> with the easy stuff, but want a machine that can grow with me.
>
> Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
>
>
>
> [image: s-l16001.jpg]
> *This is the ebay photo from when I bought it.
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: MTB Hunqapillar questions

[maxcr]

Thanks Deacon Patrick!

What shifters are you using with the wavie bar?

Max

PS. I still have to figure out how to get out to CO to visit and ride!

On Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 9:24:28 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> I love my Hunqapillar with Bullmoose bars, and set up my prototype Gus 
> Boots Willsen similarly with the Wavy bars and love them also. Dial it in 
> with stem length and you'll be delighted with the Wavy bars for whatever 
> type of riding you do! By the way, great looking Hunq! Same generation as 
> mine.
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>

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[RBW] Re: MTB Hunqapillar questions

[Joe Bernard]

I concur with Patrick the Deacon about bars with a Wavie-ish sweep for 
singletracking, I don't think the 'straight back at you' style of Boscos works 
well there. A Jones Loop is another alternative. 

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