I hate to say it, but my Salsa La Cruz is the road bike I ride pretty much exclusively. Of my two Riv customs, the all-rounder gets a little bit of love, but the road I'm selling hasn't been used since December 2016!
On Tue, Sep 5, 2017 at 3:53 PM, Ryan Fleming <ryanmalloryflem...@gmail.com> wrote: > well I certainly hope it finds a good home > > Almost seems like one of those Crust bikes might be up your alley > > On Sunday, September 3, 2017 at 4:36:23 PM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com > wrote: >> >> Just weighed it this morning, and it comes in at 22.2lbs on the bathroom >> scale. That's with pedals and cages, but without pump and tool bag. >> If desired, you could pretty easily get it down to a sub 20lbs bike with >> a lighter saddle, stem, seatpost and pedals. >> >> On Fri, Sep 1, 2017 at 6:37 PM, cyclotourist <cyclot...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> I really thought long and hard about it... one of them has to go. I like >>> this frame and ride more, but the other one fits fatter tires and that fits >>> my life more. I VERY much considered a B conversion on it, but ended up >>> riding my Salsa w/ road+ tires/wheels, and am only 1/2 way sold on the >>> idea. 700C works better for me, although I need tubeless for 'round these >>> parts. What it comes down to is that I'm just not putting road miles on. >>> This one came up shortest. >>> >>> I can see at some point that along with this one, selling both my other >>> Riv and Salsa, and then getting a custom that combines the best of all >>> three: modern threadless steerer on a flexible fork, maybe disc brakes, >>> clearance for fat tires, light & flexy frame. Means another custom, but >>> that bike would replace three. That's all down the road a ways, as my head >>> is in MTB land now. I pretty much only want to ride dirt, and have been >>> going up to the local mountains (Big Bear) to ride there every weekend. >>> >>> So yeah, as everyone can read, I've put some time and thought into this, >>> and am not doing it on a whim. This will be a great bike for someone, and I >>> think it is priced very well with all the Nitto parts and quality Dura Ace >>> components. Yeah, it's nine speed, but it's basically be best nine speed >>> you can get with Ti cassette, freehub, and TA cranks. Very well thought out >>> and integrated in one classic package. Just needs to find that right >>> someone! >>> >>> On Fri, Sep 1, 2017 at 9:55 AM, Philip Williamson <philip.w...@gmail.com >>> > wrote: >>> >>>> This is a beautiful bike. I'm a little shocked that it's on the block - >>>> breaking up the twins! >>>> I understand the need to get a shed bike out and away, though, and >>>> under a rider where it belongs. I almost exclusively ride the last bike >>>> that got a makeover, making me wonder why I have the other three. >>>> >>>> Philip >>>> www.biketinker.com >>>> >>>> >>>> On Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 1:36:45 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote: >>>>> >>>>> If anyone has ever dreamed of a custom Rivendell, this is it. They >>>>> don't come up often, and I'll bet the wait is many months. >>>>> >>>>> dougP >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 7:39:26 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com >>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> My stunningly beautiful 2001 Joe Stark built, Joe Bell painted, >>>>>> custom Rivendell with 60.5 X 59 measurements (C to C). Fits 33.33mm Jack >>>>>> Brown tires. Paint is Rivendell Mithril blue with fancy details in very >>>>>> good condition. Paint would qualify as excellent except for a few chips >>>>>> on >>>>>> the right fork leg and one on the top tube (bar flip, errrgh). >>>>>> >>>>>> - Lugged Nitto/Rivendell 10cm stem >>>>>> - Lugged Nitto/Rivendell seatpost >>>>>> - Nitto 46cm Dirt Drop handlebars >>>>>> - TA Vega cranks with 110bcd spider and 48/34T TA Zephyr chain >>>>>> rings >>>>>> - Dura Ace nine speed drivetrain >>>>>> - Front shifter is a 105 model. No functional difference from DA. >>>>>> - Dura Ace titanium cassette >>>>>> - Dura Ace brake calipers (and I'm pretty sure levers as well) >>>>>> - Dura Ace hubs with Velocity A23 rims and butted spokes >>>>>> (32r/28f) >>>>>> - Challenge Eroica 700X3C tires with very little wear. Hard to >>>>>> mount, ride like a dream! Slight surface cracking from lack of use! >>>>>> - Chris King no logo headset >>>>>> - King Cage Iris water bottle cages >>>>>> - Shimano PD A530 pedals >>>>>> - Brand new SRAM PC 971 chain >>>>>> >>>>>> This was built up as a light-weight, go-fast bike. Thin, air-hardened >>>>>> tubing for light weight and strength at the core of the build. Then I >>>>>> assembled with well thought-out and light-weight components whenever >>>>>> possible. There are no rack attachment options, nor have fenders ever >>>>>> been >>>>>> installed. The Anti-Pillar of Rivendell bikes! That said, it is not a >>>>>> delicate bike by any means. It is truly the best of both worlds in >>>>>> having a >>>>>> light-weight, racy bike that you can ride where you want to! >>>>>> >>>>>> So if the bike is so perfect, why get rid of it, you ask? As I >>>>>> mentioned, it is currently one of six bikes, soon to be seven. I have >>>>>> been >>>>>> riding almost exclusively dirt for the last few years, and when I do ride >>>>>> roads, I am riding my Salsa with cross tires or set up tubeless with 650B >>>>>> tires. If I do want a pure road bike, I have my other Rivendell with >>>>>> thicker tubing and fatter tires. Frankly, that bike is getting nervous as >>>>>> well... >>>>>> >>>>>> What I will miss is the absolute joy of a light-weight road bike that >>>>>> this bike provides. Hopping on it and riding fast is amazing. My other >>>>>> bikes (including Riv's) do not compare. I just don't do that frequently >>>>>> enough to justify keeping this hanging in the garage. And I need to pay >>>>>> for >>>>>> my newest bike (A Santa Cruz Chameleon, if you're curious). >>>>>> >>>>>> I am the second owner, and have owned since March of '08. This was >>>>>> one of multiple bikes and Rivendell's for the first owner, so he put >>>>>> similar low miles on it. Always a SoCal bike, zero surface rust or >>>>>> corrosion. Framesaver applied to frame. It is my second Rivendell custom, >>>>>> and my fourth Rivendell of any type. One of six bikes currently. It was >>>>>> only used when I was planning on relatively smooth, fast rides staying >>>>>> (for >>>>>> the most part) on roads. >>>>>> >>>>>> I ran this bike a a 650B conversion as well (second photo below). It >>>>>> performed perfectly with no issues. Consider that an option if you run a >>>>>> B-sized fleet and want to add to it. >>>>>> >>>>>> Price is $2,200 shipped to your door, minus saddle. If you would like >>>>>> the Brooks Ti Swift saddle, let's talk.Less for pick up in SoCal, could >>>>>> possibly be delivered over the Labor Day weekend. >>>>>> >>>>>> More pics on request! >>>>>> >>>>>> [image: Inline image 1] >>>>>> >>>>>> [image: Inline image 2] >>>>>> >>>>>> [image: Inline image 3] >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Cheers, >>>>>> David >>>>>> >>>>>> Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace >>>>>> >>>>>> "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal >>>>>> >>>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the >>>> Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/to >>>> pic/rbw-owners-bunch/p5BgFZLyB28/unsubscribe. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to >>>> rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. >>>> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Cheers, >>> David >>> >>> Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace >>> >>> "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Cheers, >> David >> >> Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace >> >> "it isn't a contest. 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