Well done! Great looking Rosco. And welcome to the group.

Regards,
Richard

On Friday, March 10, 2017 at 2:15:12 PM UTC-5, Gabriel Bruguier wrote:
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> 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:
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> 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)
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> Saddle & seat post: C17 Cambium, whatever Riv sent
>
> Bars and stem: Nitto B135 42s, some old SR Royal 90mm I had sitting around
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> Brakes and levers: Paul Touring Cantis (the best brakes I've ever tried) 
> and Shimano levers.
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> And now, photos.  Thanks for reading!
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