Renovelo

[Peter M]

A chance to own a truely one of a kind frame. Wonder if they have a
spare headbadge laying around?

http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-0055.htm

[Jim Mather]

The Renovelo offered now started as a Rambouillet, which is pretty
different from a Hunq. The size is fairly similar, 60cm top tube/88cm
standover for the Renovelo vs 62TT/91 standover for the Hunq. But the
Hunq takes a much wider tire and canti brakes. If you can live with
35mm tires, it's a great deal.

jim m
wc ca

On Sun, Jan 20, 2013 at 10:22 PM, Erin R
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> Peter, I'm newer on here. Is this similar to the Hunquapillar? If I'd need a 62cm in the Hunquapillar would there be a way that w the seat lowered this could work for me? Not sure how to figure this out. Thanks in advance.
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[James Warren]

If you need a 62 Hunq, then you probably need the seat raised with the 64 Renovelo you see. This Renovelo has a 2 degree up sloping TT. The Hunq's corresponding angle is 6 degrees. This results in the Hunq's head tube position being 4 cm higher than the 2 degree bikes, given equal seat tube lengths.

Rivendell has had two sizing styles (6 degree sloping TT's and the 2ish degree sloping TT's.) It's important to know which type you're looking at for a given frame. I fit equally well on a 64 cm Rambouillet and a 60 cm Sam Hillborne, because of this difference.

This Renovelo was a Rambouillet, so the proper size for you, based on seat tube, will be larger than it would be for the Hunq. If 62 Hunq were your ideal size, I would guess that 66 would be your starting approximation in Rambouillet sizing.

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[James Warren]

And as a follow-up, the following Rivendell's are in the 6 degree sloping TT category: Bombadil, Hillborne, Hunqapillar, San Marcos

The following are the more horizontal TT models: Atlantis, AHH, Roadeo, Rambouillet, Romulus, Legolas, Quickbeam, Simpleone

In the second category, AHH's angle is only 1.5 degrees, and Atlantis is 2.5. I think the rest are all 2 degree.

Grant has named the geometry of the former group the Expanded Geometry category. To get more or better info, you could ask Rivendell directly, referencing the term Expanded.

- Jim W.

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[James Warren]

CORRECTION:

On second thought, ignore what I said about raising the seat. Everything else I said was true but it is true that with the Expanded frames you do show more seatpost. So yes, the 64 cm Renovelo would show less seatpost than a 62 cm Hunq. However, the 62 cm would feel like a bigger bike. The Expanded geometry frames achieve higher headtubes and handlebars with lower seat clusters (as a result of the angle.) For a given seat height, obviously a 62 frame will show more seatpost than a 64 frame. Sorry for that one erroneous part of my message.

-Jim W.

[Jim Mather]

On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 5:57 PM, Erin R
<erinrothchi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Is this a frame that would be appropriate for sitting straighter up or straight up ? From speaking w Grant about ten days ago he said that Boscoe bars would be helpful and a part that makes the handlebars taller as well.

I think one of the strengths of Rivs is their flexibility. At various
times I've set up my Rivs with drop bars and upright bars, depending
on what suits my mood or just to try something different.

> Im tall, about 100lbs overweight and want to be healthier and weigh leas long term, but for now im heavy. It was because of that that Grant auggested the Hunq.
>

You can't go wrong following Grant's recommendation, but I do think he
is very conservative when it comes to judging weight limits for Riv
frames. If you're 350 and want to get to 250, get a Hunq


> Is this more of a comfort bike, or would you think more of a performance bike better suited for smaller tires and someone who was in more height weight proportion.

[Jim M.]

Sorry, hit sent accidentally before I finished.

> Im tall, about 100lbs overweight and want to be healthier and weigh leas long term, but for now im heavy. It was because of that that Grant auggested the Hunq. 
> 

You can't go wrong following Grant's recommendation, but I do think he 
is very conservative when it comes to judging weight limits for Riv 

frames. If you're 350 and want to get to 250, get a Hunq. If you're 250 and want to get to 150, get a Betty. I weigh 230 and ride a Legolas, which is one of Riv's lightest bikes. No breakage issues yet. 

> Is this more of a comfort bike, or would you think more of a performance bike better suited for smaller tires and someone who was in more height weight proportion. 

Again, the strength of a Riv is its flexibility. But if you weigh 350, you'll want a bike that takes wider than 35mm tires. If you're less, 35mm tires may be cushy enough for you. 

happy trails

jim m

wc ca

[William]

Maybe you should call Keven at Rivendell and ask him if the broken Hunqa in the BLUG is a 62. If it is, make them an offer. They are going to fix it and paint it anyway. Might as well be yours!

[Robert F. Harrison]

I agree Grant may be a bit conservative but a Hunq is a fantastic bike. I'm on the heavier side myself (250 and hopefully dropping a bit) and have both a 62cm Hunq and a 66cm Quickbeam. I've had no trouble at all with the QB. I've even gone camping with way too much stuff on the QB without issue. However I have to say that when loaded down I'm a lot more confident on the Hunq. 

I've got 35mm tires on the QB and 38mm tires on the Hunq (standard build kit Schwalbe Marathons). I'm going to leave the QB where it is tire-wise but when I do finally wear out the 38's on the Hunq I'll probably move to 50mm - I just love air. 

Keep in mind that biking is great for general health and your heart and can be part of weight loss but it's not a magic bullet. I dropped 50lbs or so when I took up biking then leveled out above where I'd like to be. The rest will have to be done the painful way...no pastries on Sunday morning rides and such. Sigh.

Aloha,

Bob

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[Erin R]

Thank YOU everyone!!! I'm at 284 and need to drop about 100lbs. Going to call in the morning about the broken Hunq. Didn't know about that. And yes ... Need to lay off the bagels and carbs in general. Just found out my son is getting married in June. That's some real motivation !!! Sure do APPRECIATE YOU ALL and every bit of your input!!!

[William]

Erin R

I emailed Keven and he said it's a 54.  It's MY size, not yours.  muahahaha!

In all honesty I will not likely be making a run at that broken-pillar, but if any of you are an 84-88 PBH person and want to save money on a good-as-new 'pillar....

[Erin R]

William,

When I called yesterday, they shared it was a 58cm ( not sure who I spoke with)... and they said "it might be spoken for"... was hoping it was my size....a 62cm...learning a lot with everyones help and information here.

 

If anyone has a 62 Hunq that they are considering selling, please let me know.

 

APPRECIATE YOU ALL!

 

Erin