[RBW] Hunqapillar vs Appaloosa ride quality?
Here is good page that describes the Hunq. It’s one of my favorite head badges. Lol I thought the Hunq road pretty nicely as a trail bike when I got a chance to ride it. http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/pdf/original_hunaqbook_pdf.pdf -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/2f496e7d-a5f1-49ea-bcd6-159ec97a34e7o%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Hunqapillar vs Appaloosa ride quality?
Here is good page that describes the Hunq. It’s one of my favorite head badges. Lol I thought the Hunq road pretty nicely as a trail bike when I got a chance to ride it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/b74fe677-4606-46cf-9593-750c4b4a3d77o%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Hunqapillar vs Appaloosa ride quality?
The Hunqapillar is a pretty stout trail touring bike that basically sat between the Atlantis and the Bombadil when it was first coming out. It’s been my experience that it rides nicely when loaded down or when riding chunkier stuff. The Appaloosa is different, being a bike that sits next to the Atlantis, but for a wee bit lighter load and riding style. It is a nice riding bike but I think for loaded touring with a bunch of weight, it may get squirrelly. If I were doing loaded touring that took me on gravel roads or dirt trails, I’d keep the Hunq. It’s built for that. I’d you are just MUP riding, road riding, and commuting with it, it’s probably overbuilt. Sounds like you need a second bike. Lol. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/d99584d0-f10b-4cca-82a9-ef938a5cbeb5o%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Hunqapillar vs Appaloosa ride quality?
Hi everyone, I'm looking for opinions about the ride of a 58 Hunq vs a 58 Appaloosa. I know that is pretty specific, but here's why. I just finished building up a 55 Appaloosa for my wife and we were on a ride this weekend where we traded bikes. Both of us remarked that the Appa felt much more lively, smoother, and lighter than the Hunq. Seeing how her bike has the awesome 55mm Compass EL tires, I traded wheels to see if that would account for the difference, but it really didn't make much difference. So before I start thinking about replacing my beloved grey/kidney bean Hunq with an Appaloosa I thought I'd reach out and see if anyone else out in Riv land has had experience with both, ideally in my 58 size. Am I just imagining the difference?? Thanks for any input you have! Gary Asheville,NC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/d8c51c68-24b9-4e33-8fc5-03f52ae72a92o%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?
I tried both on my visit to HQ, and ended up with an Appaloosa almost entirely because it was cheaper. Not that I couldn't save up for the Hunq but it's more money than I'm comfortable sinking into a bike at my station in life. But the Hunq had something in the ride quality that was doing it for me. It reminded me of my Bridgestone MB, which is an amazingly comfy bike in my mind. Worth noting that if you are a taller person, you won't be able to hop on the 650b train on an Appaloosa. Hunqs can be ordered up to 59 size with 650b wheels. I ride 29x2.1 on my Joe and it's is a lot of tire to be pushing around everywhere I go. Like I said, I really like riding 26" on my MB-5. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?
Would anyone speak to heel clearance on the Hunq? I've got a rear rack with side Wald baskets on my App and there's no issue at all with heel rub. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?
No question that the fork is more burly on the 2017s. I had that straight front Grant. If the trails and light and relatively smooth, the Appaloosa would bike fine. I like the widest possible tires for rough trails. On a recently camping trip, I took the Appaloosa and suffered a little over about 10km of rocky trails. I should have dropped the pressure in the tires, which would have improved things, but a genuine MTB would have been a better choice for the day. If that sort of riding (rough, rocky trails) will be rare for you, the Joe will be just fine. If it's more regular, then I'd go with the Hunq. Jay -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?
Michelle, I own a Hunqapillar, an Atlantis, and an Appaloosa. My Hunqapillar is by far my favorite bike. The Hunqapillar has a longer top tube so it works better with flat or swept-back bars. The Appaloosa has a little shorter top tube, but it's also a bike that works well with flat or swept-back bars. Personally I like the nicer details and look of the Hunqapillar, but it's also $1000+ more than the Appaloosa. If budget is a concern, get the Appaloosa. If not, go for the Hunqapillar. Both will ride well. I've done many of the same things with both bikes and have never thought to myself that I missed out by not being on the other bike. At the end of the day, they are both bikes. You'll be happy either way. Just make sure what ever bike it is, that you like the color. Cheers, Keith -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?
I'd ask if you are the type who likes to have one or multiple bikes. If one go Appa. If you like to have bikes that are more specalized get the Hunqa. I'm sure both are great and can be used as allrounders as most Rivs can. But if ya buy kinda smack dab in the middle like with an appa, if you ever go to buy a new bike you will be looking for ways to differentiate it or asking yourself just why did you get the new one. I ran into this with my Atlantis and Clem. Buy Rivs towards the ends Hunqa and Roadini. With that kinda setup most all middle ground is covered. or buy one in the middle and strech towards the ends and don't worry about what you are missing because it wont be much as far as general fun and fitness riding go... best, Richard -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?
I believe that the Appaloosa started as a middle ground between hunq and hillborne, but by the time it was made it had been made burlier and lies between a hunq and an Atlantis. At least that's my recollection of the chronology. I have a hunq, which will soon be traded for an Atlantis. It is a great bike. Best I've ever owned. I've come to think of rivendell as a line of do-it-all bikes. There is a lot of overlap between models and the bikes do not excel at any one specific thing, other than ride quality, comfort and beauty. I mean this in the most positive way. I think that even a hilsen with big tires could do 99% of what most people use their hunqapillars for. So I guess what I mean is that, if you want a mountain bike or a racing bike, I wouldn't get a rivendell. You'd be missing out on what those bikes offer in their specialty and missing out on what a riv offers outside of that specialty. I would assume that they are functionally equivalent. So I would make my choice based on handlebars and wheel size. I am a medium sized guy and have found my one complaint about the hunqapillar to be 29er tires on a medium sized bike. I could run a small 700c tire on the bike, but that would feel sacrilegious to me. As far as handlebars go, I don't know that id want to try to run drops on the Appaloosa. I know people do it and like it, but that bike was designed for upright bars. The hunq does drops just fine. In the opposite way, I had a hillborne that I felt was too short in the top tube for upright bars. Lastly, If like me, you have more idealistic views of your riding than actual, id recommend rectifying the two before purchasing. I thought I would be doing lots of off road riding and touring... I wish that was true. In actuality, in Los Angeles, 75% of my riding is on roads. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?
As Deacon Patrick says, the Hunqapillar is billed/built as a full-on mountain bike, while Riv places Appaloosa as a touring bike halfway between Hunq and Hillborne. I've owned an Appaloosa (sold for financial/life-went-crazy reasons, no problem with bike) and it's a spectacular road-and-trail bicycle. I'd wait and pay for a Hunqapillar for these reasons: Love the color, love the name/headbadge/decals, ride lots of singletrack. Otherwise Appaloosa is the one. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?
Trying to decide between the Hunqapillar and the Appaloosa, and I'd love some insights from current owners. Obviously, the Hunq is more expensive and has a longer wait time, but functionally, where does each frame shine? What would make you choose one over the other? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
