Thanks, Collin. Good call. I'd been looking in the wrong place! On Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 2:47:29 PM UTC-6, Collin A wrote: > > Andrew, > > There definitely seems to be an inconsistency between the geometry charts > and the actual models, my guess based on how often there are little tweaks > to the frames. The Atlantis page specifically calls out the 2.4" clearance > here: > https://www.rivbike.com/collections/framesets/products/frame-new-atlantis > > That's an interesting note about how you have the Clem and Atlantis setup. > What is your PBH? Another reason/thought for the switch it is to try and > get a frame that fits just a wee bit better. > > Thanks for the comments so far, I really appreciate them! > > > On Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 1:37:36 PM UTC-7, Andrew Nussbaum wrote: >> >> I have a tangential question: is it accurate that then Atlantis can fit >> tires up to 2.4"? The Riv website >> <https://www.rivbike.com/pages/geometry> says it fits tires up to 2.2" >> only. >> >> On Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 2:29:18 PM UTC-6, LBleriot wrote: >>> >>> I'm lucky enough to own both a Clem H and an MIT Atlantis. My Clem has >>> swept back bars and Cazaderos so that I can ride trails. My Atlantis has >>> drop bars and front rack for long comfy road rides. I'm sure there are >>> lots of differences in geometry details and other nuances that I don't >>> understand, but to me the frames are pretty much the same and are >>> interchangeable. I could swap parts back and forth between the frames, and >>> probably wouldn't notice a difference. >>> >>> Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 12:45:26 PM UTC-4, Collin A wrote: >>> >>>> Hey Folks, >>>> >>>> I've enjoyed my Clem over the past 2 years, but have always had a >>>> nagging desire for an Atlantis or Apaloosa, partly for the differing ride >>>> characteristics, but also cause lugs and that creamy blue-green :). I >>>> finally realized that one of the updates in the 2020 Atlantis was a switch >>>> of tire size from 26" to 650b in the 50cm size. Combined with my missing >>>> the latest round of Apaloosas (0 for 2!) Inow see an openning to doing a >>>> parts switch from my current 52 Clem H to a 50 cm Atlantis and wanted to >>>> pull from the collective experience of the group. I have a few questions >>>> for folks: >>>> >>>> 1. Is the Atlantis more of a hillibike or a country bike? I imagine >>>> Hilibike thanks to the now 2.4" tire clearance and how most folks have >>>> set >>>> theirs up. >>>> - Bill's Atlantis and another more recent build post come to >>>> mind >>>> 2. For folks who've run a 2" tire on the atlantis, have you noticed >>>> any weird pedal strike or standover issues since the bike is designed >>>> for >>>> larger tires >>>> 3. What are some of the more unique aspects of the Atlantis that >>>> you enjoy or despise? >>>> 4. Seatpost size on the 50cm model? Assuming 26.8 but I can't find >>>> any documentation >>>> 5. Is the Atlantis easy to maneuver around the train, apartment, >>>> stairwell, etc. or is it still a big bike? >>>> >>>> Any other thoughts/differences? I am curious to hear the groups overall >>>> impressions of the Atlantis, especially for those who have switched >>>> between >>>> a few of the Rivendell models. >>>> >>>> I'm planning to still keep the Atlantis on the hillibike side of the >>>> spectrum and hopefully use it to explore the sierra foothills this summer >>>> (or next, if California stays on the current trajectory) >>>> >>>> Thanks all, >>>> Collin in Sacramento >>>> >>>
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