This is my first post, but I have been a long time reader. I've gotten
lots of ideas and inspiration from this group, so I wanted to share my
first Riv build with you all.
I was intrigued by the Rosco Road frame from the first time I saw it--the
blue paint job drew me in and the lifter tube was so weird, but useful
looking, and I wanted to try it. The kicker for me was the geometry-- for
the 58cm, all the numbers were spot on for me. I ruminated over it through
December, then pulled the trigger in early January. The frame arrived
January 17th, and I had it built up by the 18th. The initial build was
more or less the same as you'll see in the photos, except I was running
Jack Brown greens, old Dia-compe cantis, and a B17.
On my first ride I was immediately struck by the bike's ride and handling.
It smooths out road noise better than my previous smoothest bike-- a 1964
Atala Grand Prix, also wearing Jack Browns. And with the long chain-stays
it is exceptionally stable going forward (and descending), but it also
turns quickly and with no twitchiness or drama. I figured that these
characteristics are what Riv owners praise when they talk about the Riv
feel. I love it. Very confidence inspiring.
I use this bike primarily for commuting and riding the local trails on the
weekend. It kills on crushed gravel. I can't wait to take it on some
country road rides once I get a free day.
Here are some build details:
Drivetrain: 1x9, Sugino-- RD2 cranks with 44t chainring, Exustar pedals.
Shimano 11-32t rear cassette. Microshift R10 RD shifted by a Dia Compe ENE
bar end shifter (friction, of course!!!)
Wheels and tires: H Plus Son Tb14s, Soma Cazaderos (tons of clearance on
this frame! I ran some BG Rock n Roads for a weekend, but like the
Cazaderos better, because they roll nicer on pavement)
Saddle & seat post: C17 Cambium, whatever Riv sent
Bars and stem: Nitto B135 42s, some old SR Royal 90mm I had sitting around
Brakes and levers: Paul Touring Cantis (the best brakes I've ever tried)
and Shimano levers.
And now, photos. Thanks for reading!
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