Didn't Grant propose that 9 bikes is the right number? What's up with this 2 nonsense. BTW - I agree with the AHH/Bombadil combo. I'm a sucker for pretty lugs and I think that should cover a wider spectrum of use.
Brian On Aug 26, 2010, at 10:34 AM, William <tapebu...@gmail.com> wrote: > Since we're back to the practicality of wheelsharing, and since the > original poster is on the smaller side of medium frame sizes, I'll > vote for a 650B A. Homer Hilsen as a road and light tourer and a 650B > Bombadil as a heavy tourer and trail bike. There's nothing a bike can > do that you couldn't do with that pair. The Atlantis/Hunqa combo > would be kind of medium/medium. I'm sure the Atlantis is terrific, > and is probably the best 'one-bike-stable' of all time, but I think > the Hilsen/Bomba combo would cover a wider swath of the big tent of > cycling. > > On Aug 26, 6:33 am, Ginz <theg...@gmail.com> wrote: >> With regard to the Hunq'a vs. Bombadil question: >> >> I would be inclined to stick with the 26" wheels of the Hunq'a so that >> wheels can be shared with the Atlantis. You'll also save a few bucks >> in exchange for the extra fanciness of the Bombadil. >> >> On Aug 26, 9:27 am, Ginz <theg...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> I am doing nealy the same thing! >> >>> I had a custom built last year that functions as my "Atlantis" set up >>> with 26" x 1.75" tires, Albatross bars with Silver bar ends, fenders, >>> lights and baggage. This one functions as my daily ride, commuter, >>> light tourer and all-day, long-ride bike. >> >>> I then ordered a Hunqapillar which will be setup with 26 x 2.3" Big >>> Apples, thumb shifters and Nitto Bullmoose. This will be my light >>> trail bike and cruiser. When needed, I'll swap the handlebars and >>> make it my loaded tourer. >> >>> After ten years of riding as an adult and trying many different bikes, >>> I finally realized that I will be happy with two similar frames with >>> completely different setups. I looked so long for frames that fit me >>> well and were comfortable. So, don't be afraid to stay with what >>> works even it if is a bit redundant. Yes, one Atlantis could do all >>> of those things, but you'll spend your Friday nights swapping >>> handlebars, racks and pedals. :) >> >>> Ginz >> >>> On Aug 25, 5:30 pm, RJM <rjme...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>>> Thanks for all the suggestions. >> >>>> I was thinking two bikes because one would have drop bars, barcons and >>>> front and rear pannier racks and the other bike, the "trail worthy >>>> bike," would have bullmoose bars and paul's thumbies with a small >>>> front and rear rack. I could probably do with one bike though, maybe >>>> with an albatross bar set up and just swap rack setups or wheelsets. >>>> It's definately a good idea. >> >>>> I guess one question would be, Would the Atlantis be the better choice >>>> or would the Hunqapillar/Bombadil be the better all around bike? I do >>>> like the look of the Atlantis frameset, but wonder if a slightly >>>> sloping top-tube would be beneficial with my short PBH.- Hide quoted text - >> >>> - Show quoted text - > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > 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 rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
