I was wondering if anyone was using their Hunq as a true mountain bike?
By which, I mean, no racks, fenders or bags.While it is a very versatile
frameset, does anyone use theirs only in off road scenarios? If yes, what
are your thoughts on what it does well and maybe (shudder) what it does not
Good question. A related question is why would someone choose a bike
with a front suspension, or a bike with a full suspension, over a
rigid bike like the Hunq? Assuming that one is a normally skilled Riv
rider (not a crazy stunt rider, but someone who is comfortable on
gravel roads), when if ever
From what I gather, Anne, suspension only adds the ability to ride rough
stuff faster while removing some level of efficiency on climbs or flats.
That is compared with a no suspension rider who knows how to use bent arms
and legs and their suspension (which makes them a full suspension rider,
Anne-
I have a lightweight steel rigid MTB ('88 Schwinn Project KOM-10) and a
front suspended Al MTB ('06 Cannondale F400).
The rigid Schwinn can do almost anything the FS Cannondale can. But for
technical single track with obstacles, log crossings, etc, the FS
Cannondale is much more forgiving
Why have sus: You can go the same places, just a LOT faster! :)
Climbing or flats are about the same, but you can go much faster downhill
with suspension.
Especially without having your arms ache at the end of it!
On Thursday, December 5, 2013 10:35:01 AM UTC-8, Anne Paulson wrote:
Good
I agree Deacon Patrick. ...suspension only adds the ability to ride rough
stuff faster while removing some level of efficiency on climbs or flats.
That is compared with a no suspension rider who knows how to use bent arms
and legs as their suspension.
Tires can also make a big difference in my
I test-rode the ECR's father, the Surly Krampus, also with 3 tires.
I'm very seriously eyeing it. The only place where it failed was deep
dry beach sand (like a sand dune). It just ate up everything else.
For serious snow you might want a Pugsley (4 tires). From what I've
learned, a Krampus/ECR
Give me enough time: I may end up with three bikes, Anne. I've had a
similar thought as you: Hunqapillar for roads of any kind, and any trails I
want; ECR for backcountry tours and some snow; Moonlander for deep winder
riding almost anything I want. That's likely gonna be a while though, and I
After years of riding full-suspension (and suffering countless endos in
technical terrain), I finally settled back into riding only fully-rigid
29ers, which I have been blissfully riding for the past few years... I'll
never go back. For the slow techie stuff, I simply have better control..
What kind of fully rigid 29er are you riding? I've been eyeing this:
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/mountain/crave/crave-sl-29
Not my usual aesthetic at all! But I like the simplicity of it. I found
that I would get over my head quickly when I had a full suspension.
Speaking to the
Addison:
I ride a Niner MCR, which is built from Reynolds 853 steel (quality
thin-walled, lively steel that gives a superior ride). The Specialized
Crave has an aluminum frame with a carbon fork. I'd venture a guess that
this is geared mostly towards MTB racing (light, stiff and no doubt
Addison
I agree with you on that Specialized. It's really appealing.
On Thursday, December 5, 2013 12:14:14 PM UTC-8, Addison wrote:
What kind of fully rigid 29er are you riding? I've been eyeing this:
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/mountain/crave/crave-sl-29
Not my usual
Those Niners are nice and I like the SS. A little beyond the pricepoint I
want to pay for a very niche bike in my stable. One of the weird things
things I think about with a mountain bike is that the bike being beat up
and muddy all of the time plus the overall lack of interest/aesthetics of
the
This thread is dangerous to my marriage. I have so much lust for the
Hunqapillar.
I've been riding a Riv-ified Trucker Deluxe a fair bit for commuting; it's
what I took on a recent mixed-terrain tour of the Bay Area recently. I
mostly stayed on gravel and fire trails. Equipped with an
Patrick,
If you can handle Colorado Springs, The Hub Bike Shop carries Surly and
Salsa Fat Bikes.
Steve
On Thursday, December 5, 2013 1:00:56 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Give me enough time: I may end up with three bikes, Anne. I've had a
similar thought as you: Hunqapillar for roads
A Pugsley with 29er wheels and street tires makes a nice road bike, similar
to the Krampus/ECR.For the nasty stuff, install the wide tires and
float over snow, sand, rocks and roots. Wide tires provide suspension when
the trail gets rough. No annual shock rebuilds or worrying about
I just bought a used Singular Gryphon frameset to upgrade my Gravel Roadster (I
may have stolen that term from you?). The seller has an XL Niner Sir9 frame for
a good price, too (~$350). Frankly, I'm going to use it as 29er road bike for
the nonce, but I'm dying to get a second wheelset and
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