[RBW] Re: Road Hunq?
Hmmm... should I take the 40lb.gas pipe bike or the Roadeo to the Alps this weekend? -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Road Hunq?
Ha, Garth -- then I'll trade you that Bomba for the rusting out Magna sitting behind my building any day -- just let me know when you're ready. John G -- I never did a conversion but I moved through two Riv's (Bleriot & Slauki) onto Jeff Lyon's L'avecaise 650b model and I agree -- this configuration offers what feels like nearly the best of many ideas rolled into one (with easy option-able switch-outs) for our area. On Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 10:25:49 AM UTC-5, masmojo wrote: > > Yes, I get it, I understand living in the moment, its hard to say a bike > is a bike & a tire is a tire is a tire when you ride a Rivendell! And while > I'm as likely to roll a $12 tire as a $60 tire there's no denying that 90% > of the time the expensive tire will be better. Sometimes it's not $48. > Better, but still better. -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Road Hunq?
Yes, I get it, I understand living in the moment, its hard to say a bike is a bike & a tire is a tire is a tire when you ride a Rivendell! And while I'm as likely to roll a $12 tire as a $60 tire there's no denying that 90% of the time the expensive tire will be better. Sometimes it's not $48. Better, but still better. -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Road Hunq?
A bike is a bike is a bike is a bike, we all know this. There are no limits to a bike, regardless of it's name, shape, color, and every and any concept of a bike. Tàke all those 80's mtb's for example, they were then and still are ridden everywhere on any surface, they too are just a bike, none came with "self imposed restrictions" becàuse there never were any. I ride my Bomba mostly on road, sometimes off. I don't have special tires for this or that condition, the tires are wherever I am, wherever I go, no big deal. Are there better tires ? In a given moment, and all I ever have is the given moment, no, there is not a better tire, ever, regardless of all the special nàmes, like super uber carcass, uber rubber and uber feel, etc. etc. , A tire too is a tire is a tire is a tire. Better in this case inferring other-than what is here, which is double talk as here is here and here isn't other-than here. Comparisons, relativities, weights and measures . hmmm. I ask myself , of what foundation could anything be judged, weighed, measured or attributed to ? This is an honest question of which I can find no answer to, nor has anyone else. A foundation to be true must be absolute, self apparent to everyone , incapable of being hidden, divided, split or separated. Literally, must be all being , Totality. -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Road Hunq?
Somewhat related to John's story. I bought my Hunq to be a majority trail bike with some roads (usually necessary to get to the trails in Oakland and Berkeley). I've since picked up a Jones for most of my trail riding so the Hunq, while initially a trail bike, is now mostly ridden on roads. It works fine for roads though. I've tried to replace it twice with more 'road' bikes: I briefly owned and sold a SH and I also recently bought an Ocean Air Rambler to replace the Hunq since it's more of a trail bike and not seeing so many trails. Lo and behold, I still grab the Hunq almost every time (hence why I sold the SH, and why the Rambler isn't getting the action I thought it would). Or rather I should clarify, I grab it every time except for club ride type rides when my go to is my Gunnar sport. When I'm by myself on primarily road rides, running errands, camping, or going on a mixed ride I usually opt for the Hunq. With Rat Trap Pass tires it's rides so smooth on the roads and handles almost any trail minus mud and super sandy areas where you'd want tread. On Wed, Nov 16, 2016 at 7:13 PM, John G. wrote: > Hi Jeffrey, > > Order placed for a set of Snoqualmie Pass tires! > > I've been debating a 650B bike--they feel made for our area. Do you have a > new frameset, or did you convert an old bike to 650B? > > > On Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 7:54:41 AM UTC-5, jeffrey kane wrote: >> >> Hi John, >> I don't know your bike but do know your roads -- and ride them daily. I'm >> on 650b rigs, primarily running Gran Bois or Compass 42's and Panaracer >> Pari Moto 1.75's. From all I've learned along the way -- lighter and more >> supple tires are really worth it for ride quality. It's likely why other >> contributors here favor the Thunder Burts and for sure it's why anyone with >> a bike that will fit them is curious about the new Compass 700c x 44's. I >> commute in Manhattan daily and ride River Road and points north as much as >> possible -- usually looking to climb and/or find any unpaved sections I can >> piece together on my loops in and out of the city. I own Bruce Gordon Rock >> and Roads and Sim Works Homage tires but only use them when I know I'm >> traveling to ride somewhere that the balance of paved vs. unpaved falls in >> favor of the latter. I don't get an unusual amount of flats in the city and >> almost never feel the need for tread/knobs. Were it me: I'd try those new >> Compass 44's and keep some knobs in reserve -- and I'd certainly shy away >> from thick tread, heavy tires -- at least for where we are. >> >> On Monday, November 14, 2016 at 11:34:56 PM UTC-5, John G. wrote: >>> >>> I saw a fellow riding a Hunqapillar on Old River Road north of the >>> George Washington Bridge this weekend. He was moving at a decent clip. I >>> pulled up alongside him, mentioned I was a fellow Hunqapillar rider, and we >>> got to talking. He runs 38mm compass tires on his Hunq, which got me >>> thinking about how common this setup is. I have 50mm Schwalbes, but I >>> mostly ride on pavement (detritus-strewn, crater-pocked Metro New York >>> pavement). >>> >>> Anyone else riding their Hunq mostly on pavement? If so, what tires are >>> you running? >> >> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/ > topic/rbw-owners-bunch/OKvPLwiP260/unsubscribe. > To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to > [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Road Hunq?
Hi Jeffrey, Order placed for a set of Snoqualmie Pass tires! I've been debating a 650B bike--they feel made for our area. Do you have a new frameset, or did you convert an old bike to 650B? On Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 7:54:41 AM UTC-5, jeffrey kane wrote: > > Hi John, > I don't know your bike but do know your roads -- and ride them daily. I'm > on 650b rigs, primarily running Gran Bois or Compass 42's and Panaracer > Pari Moto 1.75's. From all I've learned along the way -- lighter and more > supple tires are really worth it for ride quality. It's likely why other > contributors here favor the Thunder Burts and for sure it's why anyone with > a bike that will fit them is curious about the new Compass 700c x 44's. I > commute in Manhattan daily and ride River Road and points north as much as > possible -- usually looking to climb and/or find any unpaved sections I can > piece together on my loops in and out of the city. I own Bruce Gordon Rock > and Roads and Sim Works Homage tires but only use them when I know I'm > traveling to ride somewhere that the balance of paved vs. unpaved falls in > favor of the latter. I don't get an unusual amount of flats in the city and > almost never feel the need for tread/knobs. Were it me: I'd try those new > Compass 44's and keep some knobs in reserve -- and I'd certainly shy away > from thick tread, heavy tires -- at least for where we are. > > On Monday, November 14, 2016 at 11:34:56 PM UTC-5, John G. wrote: >> >> I saw a fellow riding a Hunqapillar on Old River Road north of the George >> Washington Bridge this weekend. He was moving at a decent clip. I pulled up >> alongside him, mentioned I was a fellow Hunqapillar rider, and we got to >> talking. He runs 38mm compass tires on his Hunq, which got me thinking >> about how common this setup is. I have 50mm Schwalbes, but I mostly ride on >> pavement (detritus-strewn, crater-pocked Metro New York pavement). >> >> Anyone else riding their Hunq mostly on pavement? If so, what tires are >> you running? > > -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Road Hunq?
Yeah, when I originally bought the Hunq, I had much better access to the rail trails of Northwestern NJ and Westchester County. I moved closer to NYC after I purchased the bike. Love it, but maybe not the best choice for NYC. On Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 10:18:31 AM UTC-5, masmojo wrote: > > I know people will & should ride what they have & what they like, but it > strikes me that if you plan on riding mostly on the road that maybe a Hunq. > Wouldn't be the best choice? The Hunq tilts more towards dirt/trail use > (and loaded at that) so I imagine it's a bit stiffer then a road machine > would be? If you add fairly thin tires on top of that, even more so. My > Atlantis is nearly ideal for paved areas, but because it's designed for > loaded touring even it is a little stiff, Which is OK, because I am big. > I would think a higher volume tire 1.5" or so would be preferable. -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Road Hunq?
I know people will & should ride what they have & what they like, but it strikes me that if you plan on riding mostly on the road that maybe a Hunq. Wouldn't be the best choice? The Hunq tilts more towards dirt/trail use (and loaded at that) so I imagine it's a bit stiffer then a road machine would be? If you add fairly thin tires on top of that, even more so. My Atlantis is nearly ideal for paved areas, but because it's designed for loaded touring even it is a little stiff, Which is OK, because I am big. I would think a higher volume tire 1.5" or so would be preferable. -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Road Hunq?
Hi John, I don't know your bike but do know your roads -- and ride them daily. I'm on 650b rigs, primarily running Gran Bois or Compass 42's and Panaracer Pari Moto 1.75's. From all I've learned along the way -- lighter and more supple tires are really worth it for ride quality. It's likely why other contributors here favor the Thunder Burts and for sure it's why anyone with a bike that will fit them is curious about the new Compass 700c x 44's. I commute in Manhattan daily and ride River Road and points north as much as possible -- usually looking to climb and/or find any unpaved sections I can piece together on my loops in and out of the city. I own Bruce Gordon Rock and Roads and Sim Works Homage tires but only use them when I know I'm traveling to ride somewhere that the balance of paved vs. unpaved falls in favor of the latter. I don't get an unusual amount of flats in the city and almost never feel the need for tread/knobs. Were it me: I'd try those new Compass 44's and keep some knobs in reserve -- and I'd certainly shy away from thick tread, heavy tires -- at least for where we are. On Monday, November 14, 2016 at 11:34:56 PM UTC-5, John G. wrote: > > I saw a fellow riding a Hunqapillar on Old River Road north of the George > Washington Bridge this weekend. He was moving at a decent clip. I pulled up > alongside him, mentioned I was a fellow Hunqapillar rider, and we got to > talking. He runs 38mm compass tires on his Hunq, which got me thinking > about how common this setup is. I have 50mm Schwalbes, but I mostly ride on > pavement (detritus-strewn, crater-pocked Metro New York pavement). > > Anyone else riding their Hunq mostly on pavement? If so, what tires are > you running? -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Road Hunq?
If I were buying strictly road tires for my Hunqa, I would go with the https://www.compasscycle.com/shop/components/tires/700c/compass-700c-x-44-snoqualmie-pass/ tires mentioned above. I have been riding the Thunder Burt 2.1 lites tubeless, and they are also amazing on the road, but there is some noise from the tread. For me, they are perfect as a mixed road/gravel option, and since I generally use this bike as an all-rounder commuter/camper, I like to have some tread. Brian Hanson Seattle, WA On Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 3:10:07 PM UTC-8, William R. wrote: > > I have the Snoqualmie pass tires on my Appaloosa. Been riding them for a > while now and they still measure 41mm on rims as narrow as velocity twin > hollows and as wide as the stock wheels that came with the complete > Appaloosa. They ride really nice though and feel bigger than they are when > riding through the ruts. I alternate between these tires and 2.1 Liteskin > T-burts. Lately, when back on the Burts I pine for the Snoqs. > > Bill in Westchester, NY > -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Road Hunq?
I dont know how wide they measured but definitely felt pretty narrow, 41 seems OTM (on the money) On Monday, November 14, 2016 at 8:34:56 PM UTC-8, John G. wrote: > > I saw a fellow riding a Hunqapillar on Old River Road north of the George > Washington Bridge this weekend. He was moving at a decent clip. I pulled up > alongside him, mentioned I was a fellow Hunqapillar rider, and we got to > talking. He runs 38mm compass tires on his Hunq, which got me thinking > about how common this setup is. I have 50mm Schwalbes, but I mostly ride on > pavement (detritus-strewn, crater-pocked Metro New York pavement). > > Anyone else riding their Hunq mostly on pavement? If so, what tires are > you running? -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Road Hunq?
I have the Snoqualmie pass tires on my Appaloosa. Been riding them for a while now and they still measure 41mm on rims as narrow as velocity twin hollows and as wide as the stock wheels that came with the complete Appaloosa. They ride really nice though and feel bigger than they are when riding through the ruts. I alternate between these tires and 2.1 Liteskin T-burts. Lately, when back on the Burts I pine for the Snoqs. Bill in Westchester, NY -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Road Hunq?
How wide did the Snoqs measure?.. -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Road Hunq?
I agree; I love Thunder Burts. I have a set of 26 x 2.1" Liteskins on my '88 Schwinn KOM. The TBs feel about as fast as my Schwalbe Super Moto tires, which are about 95% as fast as the best supple tires I've ridden (Pari-Moto, GB Cerf, Lierre, Compass Stampede Pass). What makes the Thunder Burts exceptional is that they're fast, but they still have a reasonable amount of tread for occasional dirt wanderings. Mine feel great on a local lazy singletrack. The TBs have great cushion and enough traction; they only get squirrely if the trail is muddy. Whereas, the Super Moto and Compass RTP tires have no tread. I washed out the front Super Moto tire a couple times on twisty singletrack. The SM and RTP are great for gravel and pavement, but not dirt. On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 11:41 AM, Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles < [email protected]> wrote: > I was riding 50mm Marathon Supremes for the summer but put on some > Schwalbe Thunderburts (29 x2.1) for the Fall and I am rather amazed at how > efficient they feel on the roadthey almost feel better than the > Supremes?! > > On Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 12:17:01 PM UTC-5, adam leibow wrote: >> >> i had the snoqualmie pass 44s on my hunq but they were way smaller than i >> expected so i took them off instantly and went back to 55 big bens. it just >> felt inappropriate to have such a small tire on there, and i have a true >> road bike so i am not relegated to making a dirt touring bike into one. >> >> On Monday, November 14, 2016 at 8:34:56 PM UTC-8, John G. wrote: >>> >>> I saw a fellow riding a Hunqapillar on Old River Road north of the >>> George Washington Bridge this weekend. He was moving at a decent clip. I >>> pulled up alongside him, mentioned I was a fellow Hunqapillar rider, and we >>> got to talking. He runs 38mm compass tires on his Hunq, which got me >>> thinking about how common this setup is. I have 50mm Schwalbes, but I >>> mostly ride on pavement (detritus-strewn, crater-pocked Metro New York >>> pavement). >>> >>> Anyone else riding their Hunq mostly on pavement? If so, what tires are >>> you running? >> >> -- > 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 [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Road Hunq?
I have the Compass Barlow Pass tires on my 54cm Hunq, and albatross bars. I love 'em! John -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Road Hunq?
Adam: can you tell us how wide the SPs actually measured? And, how wide the rims are? Thanks. On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 10:17 AM, adam leibow wrote: > i had the snoqualmie pass 44s on my hunq but they were way smaller than i > expected so i took them off instantly and went back to 55 big bens. it just > felt inappropriate to have such a small tire on there, and i have a true > road bike so i am not relegated to making a dirt touring bike into one. > > On Monday, November 14, 2016 at 8:34:56 PM UTC-8, John G. wrote: >> >> I saw a fellow riding a Hunqapillar on Old River Road north of the George >> Washington Bridge this weekend. He was moving at a decent clip. I pulled up >> alongside him, mentioned I was a fellow Hunqapillar rider, and we got to >> talking. He runs 38mm compass tires on his Hunq, which got me thinking >> about how common this setup is. I have 50mm Schwalbes, but I mostly ride on >> pavement (detritus-strewn, crater-pocked Metro New York pavement). >> >> Anyone else riding their Hunq mostly on pavement? If so, what tires are >> you running? > > -- > 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 [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten ** ** *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the contours of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Stat crux dum volvitur orbis.* *(The cross stands motionless while the world revolves.) *Carthusian motto *It is *we *who change; *He* remains the same.* Eckhart *Kinei hos eromenon.* (*It moves [all things] as the beloved.) *Aristotle -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Road Hunq?
I was riding 50mm Marathon Supremes for the summer but put on some Schwalbe Thunderburts (29 x2.1) for the Fall and I am rather amazed at how efficient they feel on the roadthey almost feel better than the Supremes?! On Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 12:17:01 PM UTC-5, adam leibow wrote: > > i had the snoqualmie pass 44s on my hunq but they were way smaller than i > expected so i took them off instantly and went back to 55 big bens. it just > felt inappropriate to have such a small tire on there, and i have a true > road bike so i am not relegated to making a dirt touring bike into one. > > On Monday, November 14, 2016 at 8:34:56 PM UTC-8, John G. wrote: >> >> I saw a fellow riding a Hunqapillar on Old River Road north of the George >> Washington Bridge this weekend. He was moving at a decent clip. I pulled up >> alongside him, mentioned I was a fellow Hunqapillar rider, and we got to >> talking. He runs 38mm compass tires on his Hunq, which got me thinking >> about how common this setup is. I have 50mm Schwalbes, but I mostly ride on >> pavement (detritus-strewn, crater-pocked Metro New York pavement). >> >> Anyone else riding their Hunq mostly on pavement? If so, what tires are >> you running? > > -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Road Hunq?
i had the snoqualmie pass 44s on my hunq but they were way smaller than i expected so i took them off instantly and went back to 55 big bens. it just felt inappropriate to have such a small tire on there, and i have a true road bike so i am not relegated to making a dirt touring bike into one. On Monday, November 14, 2016 at 8:34:56 PM UTC-8, John G. wrote: > > I saw a fellow riding a Hunqapillar on Old River Road north of the George > Washington Bridge this weekend. He was moving at a decent clip. I pulled up > alongside him, mentioned I was a fellow Hunqapillar rider, and we got to > talking. He runs 38mm compass tires on his Hunq, which got me thinking > about how common this setup is. I have 50mm Schwalbes, but I mostly ride on > pavement (detritus-strewn, crater-pocked Metro New York pavement). > > Anyone else riding their Hunq mostly on pavement? If so, what tires are > you running? -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Road Hunq?
lately, ive not had time to ride on anything but pavement im also running schwalbe 50's. marathon supreme right now. -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Road Hunq?
I run Rat Trap Pass tires on my 26" hunq, alternating between that and some 2.1" smart sams. Mostly it's pavement this day with some trails mixed in. Albastache bars (which I've tried to replace with no less than 3 other bars and always go back to albastache - including dirt drops, jones, and map bars), but the Albastache's for me are the sweet spot and an important determination along w/ the tires for what kind of riding you do on the bike. It's a stouter, heavier bike for sure. But I find I go just as fast as any other rivendell or similar bike I've had. Nowhere near as fast as my go fast gunnar road bike with a light wheelset and 33mm compass tires, but compares pretty well to everything else I've ridden. On Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 7:30:47 AM UTC-8, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > Go for the Schealbe Big Ones or, at the very least, Compass 700 x 44. -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Road Hunq?
Go for the Schealbe Big Ones or, at the very least, Compass 700 x 44. -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Road Hunq?
My 48cm Hunqapillar has 26" tires. Most of my miles are commuting miles (Boston-area streets). I have Rat Trap Pass on it now-- fast tires on and off road. I probably run them with more pressure than Compass would recommend, but I've gotten more than a few pinch flats after hitting deep potholes. I've used Compass 26x1.5 before RTP came out. Those were nice and fast too. TBH, it looked strange with all the clearance! I've also used Big Bens. Those were very good, too-- felt fast, but not as fast, as Compass RTP or 26x1.5. I think for the money and my use case (commuting on streets, some in poor condition), Big Bens are as good, perhaps better, than RTP. Good luck! shoji On Monday, November 14, 2016 at 11:34:56 PM UTC-5, John G. wrote: > > I saw a fellow riding a Hunqapillar on Old River Road north of the George > Washington Bridge this weekend. He was moving at a decent clip. I pulled up > alongside him, mentioned I was a fellow Hunqapillar rider, and we got to > talking. He runs 38mm compass tires on his Hunq, which got me thinking > about how common this setup is. I have 50mm Schwalbes, but I mostly ride on > pavement (detritus-strewn, crater-pocked Metro New York pavement). > > Anyone else riding their Hunq mostly on pavement? If so, what tires are > you running? -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Road Hunq?
My mileage commuting is on pavement, but touring and recreational is split between Pavement, gravel and trails. I really like the 50 mm Big Ben's for everything. I only use the Hunq part of the time for commuting because it's one of two bikes I have with dyno lights. Marc -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Road Hunq?
Most of the miles I put on my Hunq are on pavement. I'm using Schwalbe Little Big Bens. They are 700x38 - I like 'em, they're okay on the pavement but work fine on gravel roads. The bike feels lively and I have plenty of room for fenders. On Monday, November 14, 2016 at 11:34:56 PM UTC-5, John G. wrote: > > I saw a fellow riding a Hunqapillar on Old River Road north of the George > Washington Bridge this weekend. He was moving at a decent clip. I pulled up > alongside him, mentioned I was a fellow Hunqapillar rider, and we got to > talking. He runs 38mm compass tires on his Hunq, which got me thinking > about how common this setup is. I have 50mm Schwalbes, but I mostly ride on > pavement (detritus-strewn, crater-pocked Metro New York pavement). > > Anyone else riding their Hunq mostly on pavement? If so, what tires are > you running? -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Road Hunq?
I have used Vittoria Hypers 40/38 on my Bomba , which I ride mostly on pavement, but I don't hesitate to ride it anywhere when I feel like it regardless of the tire. That'd be the minimum tire I'd ride with it, the Hypers also don't have alot of volume for their width. I've not ridden Compass tires so I can't help you there, but if I were to I'd get that new 44mm one and not a Barlow pass. From reports I have seen here it's not really 44mm wide either, but regardless you will get notably more volume than the Barlow without any compromise. I'm currently riding some 43mm(actual) Kenda EZ ride tires on my Bomba which is good enough for me. On Monday, November 14, 2016 at 11:34:56 PM UTC-5, John G. wrote: > > I saw a fellow riding a Hunqapillar on Old River Road north of the George > Washington Bridge this weekend. He was moving at a decent clip. I pulled up > alongside him, mentioned I was a fellow Hunqapillar rider, and we got to > talking. He runs 38mm compass tires on his Hunq, which got me thinking > about how common this setup is. I have 50mm Schwalbes, but I mostly ride on > pavement (detritus-strewn, crater-pocked Metro New York pavement). > > Anyone else riding their Hunq mostly on pavement? If so, what tires are > you running? -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Road Hunq?
I'm running 50mm Schwalbes on mine also. On Monday, November 14, 2016 at 11:34:56 PM UTC-5, John G. wrote: > > I saw a fellow riding a Hunqapillar on Old River Road north of the George > Washington Bridge this weekend. He was moving at a decent clip. I pulled up > alongside him, mentioned I was a fellow Hunqapillar rider, and we got to > talking. He runs 38mm compass tires on his Hunq, which got me thinking > about how common this setup is. I have 50mm Schwalbes, but I mostly ride on > pavement (detritus-strewn, crater-pocked Metro New York pavement). > > Anyone else riding their Hunq mostly on pavement? If so, what tires are > you running? -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Road Hunq?
John - Most of my riding is on pavement; depending on my commute, about four miles may also be on the packed clay and gravel of the local tow path. I started out with 50mm Schwalbs on my Hunqapillar; the ride was great, the gravel felt like pavement, the pavement felt like silk, etc. Unfortunately, I simply couldn't keep the rear tire inflated - there was something stuck in there that neither I nor the LBS could find and that continued to puncture my tubes - so in frustration I ordered a pair of Compass 38mm Barlow Pass tires from Compass bikes. The ride is great, they make the Hunq look a little bit less like a tank, and feel a bit faster (latter consideration is purely subjective). They work very well on the tow path and, as I don't intend to ride my Hunq off-road, I plan to stick with the 38s. Hope this helps. Kevin On Monday, November 14, 2016 at 11:34:56 PM UTC-5, John G. wrote: > > I saw a fellow riding a Hunqapillar on Old River Road north of the George > Washington Bridge this weekend. He was moving at a decent clip. I pulled up > alongside him, mentioned I was a fellow Hunqapillar rider, and we got to > talking. He runs 38mm compass tires on his Hunq, which got me thinking > about how common this setup is. I have 50mm Schwalbes, but I mostly ride on > pavement (detritus-strewn, crater-pocked Metro New York pavement). > > Anyone else riding their Hunq mostly on pavement? If so, what tires are > you running? -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
