I could very possibly be talked into trading my A Homer Hilsen

[Scotty]

man, every time I look at the Hunqapillar with the gray/kidney color scheme it speaks to me. I just love the look and attitude of that bike more and more every time I see it. When I was deciding what to get I kept going back and forth between the Sam and the Homer, but all along I was overlooking the bike that I now really wish I owned. This is nothing against my Homer. It is a great bike, better than great, but I feel like the Hunqapllar is me.

 

Anyway, this is not an overly serious trade request, but if someone out there had a 54 Hunq and was wanting to try a 59 Homer, well, I would be open to discussing the possibilities.

[Scotty]

Thanks for reading guys, but my intention was not to solicit sale offers. The Hilsen is not for sale, just daydreaming out loud. But I would entertain discussion of *exactly*  what I am speaking of. Thanks

[Smitty]

Be careful what you wish for...

I've had similar Hunqa-lust. Went so far as to call Riv and talk to Keven about the different capabilities between dream Hunqa and my Homer. Keven suggested that unless I was planning to ride lots of cobblestone single-track or haul big loads that the Homer was quite capable. His advice was to not baby my Homer and have fun. It was/is good advice. Sure, I wouldn't mind having a Hunqa to hang next to Homer and pull out for the occasional off-road adventure but I think if all I had was a Hunqa, I'd be Homer-sick quite often. 

FWIW... Following a couple recent dirt road adventures (even a few cobblestones) Homer with 40mm tires is beast enough/perfect for the vast majority of where I want to ride. 

Not sure how your Homer is set up but perhaps a few component changes would renew it. 

Whatever direction you go, Happy Pedaling.

--Smitty

[RJM]

I can't help you with the trade, sorry.

 

I don't know if I would trade a Homer for a Hunqapillar, but I would buy a Hunqapillar to compliment a roadish Homer. Nothing wrong with two bikes except cost of course.

 

I guess in the grand scheme of things, I could really get by with just an Atlantis to do road riding, touring and some trail riding, maybe a Hunqapillar even.  The only issue would be that my size would necessitate 26" wheels and I would want something a little larger for road riding for sport. But I am going off on a tangent now, sorry.

 

I think the bottom line is that if you really will use the Hunqapillar more than the Homer, and use wider tires offroad ect., it probably would be a better bet for you. Not that the Homer is a slouch, but it is certainly more road oriented than the Hunq.

 

good luck on what you decide.

[Tim]

Great thread! I too, have a Homer and have been drooling over Hunqa's
for a while now. 90% of my riding is on the road, in fact last summer
was my first serious dalliance with single track. I bought a 90s
Rockhopper, rigid fork, and I really like that type of riding.
So...I've decided that the Hunq will be my next bike. I can't part
with my Homer. I do love the Rodeo too. My goal is to have one of
each, with Homer set up to tour/commute, Rodeo for the fast club rides
(although my fast today is much less so than it used to be) and the
Hunqa for everything else. I would definitely seek the Riv folks'
advice about your choice of ride. I was originally going to buy a
Rodeo, but after discussions with Grant and Keven, I opted for the
Homer. (This was a little over a year ago, and my first foray into the
Riv world. I drooled over crabon fiber up until then.) I am really
glad I took their advice, and that is what I'll do when I add my
second Riv to the stable. Anyway, you're right about the look and
attitude of the Hunqa. It looks like a great ride, and the great thing
about a Riv is that I don't think you can really go wrong.

[allenmichael]

I have a 56 Atlantis that I might consider swapping for a 59 Hilsen.

[Bill M.]

Have the Homer repainted grey/kidney?

On Monday, April 23, 2012 8:16:23 PM UTC-7, Scotty wrote:

man, every time I look at the Hunqapillar with the gray/kidney color scheme it speaks to me. I just love the look and attitude of that bike more and more every time I see it. When I was deciding what to get I kept going back and forth between the Sam and the Homer, but all along I was overlooking the bike that I now really wish I owned. This is nothing against my Homer. It is a great bike, better than great, but I feel like the Hunqapllar is me.

 

Anyway, this is not an overly serious trade request, but if someone out there had a 54 Hunq and was wanting to try a 59 Homer, well, I would be open to discussing the possibilities.

On Monday, April 23, 2012 8:16:23 PM UTC-7, Scotty wrote:

[Stonehog]

Scotty - just order one to complement your Homer.  That's what I just did. I know what you mean - I love that Hunqa color and ride. It will be my rough road and camp bike. 

Brian Hanson

Seattle, WA 

On Apr 23, 2012, at 11:16 PM, Scotty <bong...@verizon.net> wrote:

man, every time I look at the Hunqapillar with the gray/kidney color scheme it speaks to me. I just love the look and attitude of that bike more and more every time I see it. When I was deciding what to get I kept going back and forth between the Sam and the Homer, but all along I was overlooking the bike that I now really wish I owned. This is nothing against my Homer. It is a great bike, better than great, but I feel like the Hunqapllar is me.

 

Anyway, this is not an overly serious trade request, but if someone out there had a 54 Hunq and was wanting to try a 59 Homer, well, I would be open to discussing the possibilities.

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