This link has a good review of the Atlantis. He says it weighs 23.8 pounds.
That seems a little light but it is in the ballpark not a heavy bike.
By comparison of Fuji touring bike tips the scale at 31 pounds and not near as
solid, durable or pretty.
Atlantis by Rivendell Bicycle Review - Road Bike Rider Cycling
Site<https://www.roadbikerider.com/atlantis-by-rivendell-d1/#:~:text=A%20Nitto%20stem%2C%20handlebar%20and%20seatpost%20came%20from,SPD%20pedals%2C%20the%20complete%20bike%20weighs%2023.8%20pounds.>
Yours sincerely,
Bernard F. Duhon
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Behalf Of Bill Schaefer
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 12:56 PM
To: RBW Owners Bunch <rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Is an Atlantis Worth It?
Max,
As someone who purchased an Atlantis about a year ago, I would say that you
should absolutely go for it. I also pined after one for years, and I'll second
what Gordon stated and say that every time I go outside and see it I get a
smile on my face (and how can you put a price tag on that). I do agree it is a
very heavy bike, although I never really feel that or think about it unless I
am picking it up to get over an obstruction in the trail or end up in a
hike-a-bike situation. It is a joy to ride. If you do want something a bit
lighter and faster there are plenty of other Riv offerings that I am sure you
would also end up loving.
On Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 1:10:15 PM UTC-4
vhans...@gmail.com<mailto:vhans...@gmail.com> wrote:
Max,
If upgrade fever is in your make up, you'll want a newer frame. Because,
taking a late 80's or 90's frame and upgrading the parts pick - opens all sorts
of other problems which you won't want. Don't forget even the late 80's early
90's there still was vodoo magic running around eg: 11t home made cogs to
convert 7spd to 8 spd speed. XT shifters carefully filed to take advantage of
the mystery 8th click on xt shifters....ect ect ect....blah blah blah......
VTW
On Wed, May 22, 2024 at 9:14 AM Kim H. <krhe...@gmail.com> wrote:
@Max,
FWIW, I had a 1984 Raleigh Elkhorn for short time. I really never fell in love
with it.Two years ago, I had some extra monies, I decided to buy a Rivendell
Clem Smith Jr. "L" bicycle. Today, I am very happy with it as a senior cyclist
after all my personal upgrades. I am very happy with having a step-through
frame ( I am unable to swing my right leg over the back end of a bicycle
anymore) the smooth ride with the elongated chain stays and an upright riding
position. My Clem is my retirement bike in RBW blue.
I am happy that I spent the money in purchasing my Clem as a treat to myself.
'Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt." -John
Muir
Kim Hetzel.
On Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 8:44:35 AM UTC-7 max.c....@gmail.com wrote:
First: I realize I am asking this to an entirely biased group of people and I'm
okay with that!
For years I have casually dreamed of owning an Atlantis. I commute 4 miles each
way by bike, ditched my car a few years ago, and love riding, but I do it
pretty casually. I'm not racing or doing endurance rides. I just like riding my
bike and I do it whenever I can.
I don't need the nicest bike in the world and have been fairly satisfied with
my 1988 Schwinn Cimarron that I've made a fair approximation of a poor man's
rivendell (somewhat out of date pic below!). However, I've always had the itch
to upgrade.
Recently, I received an unexpected influx of cash and want to spend it on
something fun. I'm wondering: how much will I noticeably appreciate the
difference an Atlantis would bring if I were to spend the money? I'm especially
interested in the input from those who have gone from the 80s era rigid MTB
with swept back bars that approximate a Riv (and Grant's ethos from
Bridgestone) to the real deal. Was it worth the money? Do you think you could
have gotten by on that 80s frame?
[https://photos.fife.usercontent.google.com/pw/AP1GczPsAKRgFlU5yU8opDTlk-32oGDi-IeFVs6X8UEO3mUxBQHdPIBPrmdElA=w946-h1262-s-no-gm?authuser=0]
Thanks in advance!
Max
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