Re: [RBW] Re: Poor Man's Hunqa/Bomba?
Hey if you are serious about the 83 stumpjumper I have a 52cm bombadil that I might need to downgrade from to help pay my daughter's tution. Let me know if you are interested. Thanks. On Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 1:53 PM, El Sapo wrote: > I'm afraid that the Bomba and the Hunq are more than a collection of their > angles. I've collected and refurbished a few 80's bikes. I have a 83 > Stumpjumper, an 84 Stumpy Sport, an 89 Rockhopper Comp, an 89 Ritchey, and > an 83 Sequoia. > > Anyone have a Riv they want to trade? > > >> > > -- > 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/-/G41erENqipsJ. > > 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. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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.
[RBW] Re: Poor Man's Hunqa/Bomba?
I'm afraid that the Bomba and the Hunq are more than a collection of their angles. I've collected and refurbished a few 80's bikes. I have a 83 Stumpjumper, an 84 Stumpy Sport, an 89 Rockhopper Comp, an 89 Ritchey, and an 83 Sequoia. Anyone have a Riv they want to trade? > -- 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/-/G41erENqipsJ. 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.
[RBW] Re: Poor Man's Hunqa/Bomba?
When I discovered Rivendell's website and Grant's ideas, I was riding an aluminum frame Trek hybrid. Fortunately for me, from 1995 to 2007 I rode a steel hybrid so I was able to get it back from my dad and compare the rides of the two bikes. I definately prefered the steel bike so I began watching Craigslist for a similar bike, which I found three months later. I had communicated with Grant about my riding style and needs and his unequivical recommendation was the Hunqapillar but it's very unlikely I'll ever have the financial resources for such a nice frame. The stats of my old steel hybrid worked out like this: Bike H-T angleS-T angle T-T length Chainstay length BB drop Fork rake Hunq7272 58.44680 50 Hybrid 71.5 73 57.0 4378 40 (currently getting a 50 mm rake fork installed) Like the OP, not a precise match but in the same ballpark. This particular bike is well regarded on bicycling forums for having a nice, smooth ride. I'm sure it pales to the Hunq with it's high quality tubing and the benefit of Grant's expertise but it's a pleasant ride nonetheless. On Monday, July 16, 2012 4:58:49 AM UTC-5, Fullylugged wrote: > For yesterday's Sunday Social ride (beginner and family friendly. We > pedaled 25 mi round trip to a minor league baseball stadium and adjacent > park along the river and back) I put a set of Rich built CX/road wheels on > an still-newish looking '88 Bridgestone MB-2. These are the Synergy > Aeroheat/Phil FW 28s set and with 37mm Paselas on. I was surprised at how > nicely it rode. Looking at it in profile, I was reminded of the web catalog > shot of the small Bombadil, so I pulled up the specs on both bikes as well > as the Hunqa. (the smalls in each) > > Bike ST angleHT angle Rake TT length Trail > MB-2737144.5 55.562 > Bomba 7270.5 54 56.559.2 > Hunq71.5 71 48 54.559.2 > > I know, not exactly the same as either bike, but in the same neck of the > woods. The MB-2 has a B-17 saddle, but is otherwise all original. In fact, > the only negative on a road ride was I found the Ritchey handlebar > uncomfortable after a while. Since I ride MTB so rarely, a nice road bar > makes sense. I'm thinking of changing to the Bosco or Albatross bar. > -- 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/-/jpncWo-QgfwJ. 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.
[RBW] Re: Poor Man's Hunqa/Bomba?
I have a 58.5 cm '87 lugged Stumpjumper that is similar to the Bomba too. Mine has 70d HA, 73d SA and a custom Pacenti crown 55mm rake fork. It's so nice riding that it's moved up in my bike collection from it's original intention as a townie to a rough road/ touring ride. Next on the agenda is to convert it to 650B once I find a decent wheelset. Pics of the beauty. http://www.flickr.com/photos/37347002@N05/7089294979/in/photostream ~mike On Monday, July 16, 2012 2:58:49 AM UTC-7, Fullylugged wrote: > > For yesterday's Sunday Social ride (beginner and family friendly. We > pedaled 25 mi round trip to a minor league baseball stadium and adjacent > park along the river and back) I put a set of Rich built CX/road wheels on > an still-newish looking '88 Bridgestone MB-2. These are the Synergy > Aeroheat/Phil FW 28s set and with 37mm Paselas on. I was surprised at how > nicely it rode. Looking at it in profile, I was reminded of the web catalog > shot of the small Bombadil, so I pulled up the specs on both bikes as well > as the Hunqa. (the smalls in each) > > Bike ST angleHT angle Rake TT length Trail > MB-2737144.5 55.562 > Bomba 7270.5 54 56.559.2 > Hunq71.5 71 48 54.559.2 > > I know, not exactly the same as either bike, but in the same neck of the > woods. The MB-2 has a B-17 saddle, but is otherwise all original. In fact, > the only negative on a road ride was I found the Ritchey handlebar > uncomfortable after a while. Since I ride MTB so rarely, a nice road bar > makes sense. I'm thinking of changing to the Bosco or Albatross bar. > -- 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/-/4PLECZMAjqcJ. 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Poor Man's Hunqa/Bomba?
I own a pretty nice 56cm MB2 and have to say the real issue is being able to get the bars up high enough to make it comfy for me, personally. My wife is 5'9" rides it with the riser stem and portuer bars on it and loves it though. She said it is like the SUV of bikes with 2" tires on it, haha. On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 1:13 PM, Jeffrey wrote: > I came to the exact same conclusion. I have a Bridgestone MB-6 and after > studying pics of the Hunq and Bomba I looked at the specs as well. > > Here are pics of my MB-6 in a couple of variations. I now have Alba's and > a B-15 with Sackville large and basket up front a love it for around town. > So comfy. > > https://picasaweb.google.com/unclecowboy1/July162012 > > Le lundi 16 juillet 2012 06:58:49 UTC-3, Fullylugged a écrit : > >> For yesterday's Sunday Social ride (beginner and family friendly. We >> pedaled 25 mi round trip to a minor league baseball stadium and adjacent >> park along the river and back) I put a set of Rich built CX/road wheels on >> an still-newish looking '88 Bridgestone MB-2. These are the Synergy >> Aeroheat/Phil FW 28s set and with 37mm Paselas on. I was surprised at how >> nicely it rode. Looking at it in profile, I was reminded of the web catalog >> shot of the small Bombadil, so I pulled up the specs on both bikes as well >> as the Hunqa. (the smalls in each) >> >> Bike ST angleHT angle Rake TT length Trail >> MB-2737144.5 55.562 >> Bomba 7270.5 54 56.559.2 >> Hunq71.5 71 48 54.559.2 >> >> I know, not exactly the same as either bike, but in the same neck of the >> woods. The MB-2 has a B-17 saddle, but is otherwise all original. In fact, >> the only negative on a road ride was I found the Ritchey handlebar >> uncomfortable after a while. Since I ride MTB so rarely, a nice road bar >> makes sense. I'm thinking of changing to the Bosco or Albatross bar. >> > -- > 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/-/7GJBQzwYX4QJ. > > 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. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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.
[RBW] Re: Poor Man's Hunqa/Bomba?
I came to the exact same conclusion. I have a Bridgestone MB-6 and after studying pics of the Hunq and Bomba I looked at the specs as well. Here are pics of my MB-6 in a couple of variations. I now have Alba's and a B-15 with Sackville large and basket up front a love it for around town. So comfy. https://picasaweb.google.com/unclecowboy1/July162012 Le lundi 16 juillet 2012 06:58:49 UTC-3, Fullylugged a écrit : > > For yesterday's Sunday Social ride (beginner and family friendly. We > pedaled 25 mi round trip to a minor league baseball stadium and adjacent > park along the river and back) I put a set of Rich built CX/road wheels on > an still-newish looking '88 Bridgestone MB-2. These are the Synergy > Aeroheat/Phil FW 28s set and with 37mm Paselas on. I was surprised at how > nicely it rode. Looking at it in profile, I was reminded of the web catalog > shot of the small Bombadil, so I pulled up the specs on both bikes as well > as the Hunqa. (the smalls in each) > > Bike ST angleHT angle Rake TT length Trail > MB-2737144.5 55.562 > Bomba 7270.5 54 56.559.2 > Hunq71.5 71 48 54.559.2 > > I know, not exactly the same as either bike, but in the same neck of the > woods. The MB-2 has a B-17 saddle, but is otherwise all original. In fact, > the only negative on a road ride was I found the Ritchey handlebar > uncomfortable after a while. Since I ride MTB so rarely, a nice road bar > makes sense. I'm thinking of changing to the Bosco or Albatross bar. > -- 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/-/7GJBQzwYX4QJ. 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.
