Armand, fair enough. If you’re going to go to the trouble of changing frames, it’d better be for something just right!
AppaLanta: congratulations! Can’t wait to hear your impressions of the bike. On Saturday 17 August 2024 at 16:05:05 UTC+9:30 AppaLanta wrote: > I would like to say "Hello" to the forum, as this is my first real post. > As of today's presale, I am the expectant owner of my first Riv - a 57 > Appaloosa in Sergio Green. I'm looking forward to learning more from all > of you, and posting a ride report of the new geometry. Cheers! > > On Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 7:35:40 PM UTC-4 iamkeith wrote: > >> Since the pre-sale starts tomorrow, I'd imagine that anyone with >> intentions already knows this, but the geometry chart WAS finally updated a >> couple of days ago, to show the new, slacker Appaloosa numbers: >> >> >> https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1403/7343/files/RBW_Bicycle_Geometries_-_August_2024.pdf?v=1723665985 >> >> On Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 5:59:29 PM UTC-6 kiziria...@gmail.com >> wrote: >> >>> Dan, I love the way the Platypus rides, but I've come to prefer the >>> function of a full front triangle. I've gotten used to having a custom half >>> frame bag with two bottles (+ third!) on my other bikes. I'd like to have >>> the same with my Riv. For some reason I don't like the ana purple on the >>> Appaloosa as much as I do on my Platypus though! Sergio green seems too >>> boring to me. Those lime-olive Appa's would be the winner for me. I >>> definitely don't care enough to pull the trigger on this batch, but if >>> someone reading this happens to want to trade a 55 Platy for a 54 Appa >>> shoot me a DM. >>> >>> On Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 9:49:36 AM UTC-7 ethan...@gmail.com >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Same! When did they stop making them with double top tubes? Do you know >>>> if future Atlantis frames will have a double top tube? They look quite >>>> nice >>>> and sturdy, especially on the larger bikes. >>>> >>>> On Aug 12, 2024, at 11:12 AM, Josh C <getjosh...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> I personally wish they’d bring back the double top tube. I like the >>>> look of the green one tho, looked killer on the Platy. >>>> >>>> On Monday, August 12, 2024 at 4:43:28 AM UTC-4 Dan wrote: >>>> >>>>> It's beautiful. Looks comfy and capable and just the right balance of >>>>> black and silver! >>>>> >>>>> On the topic of Appaloosas, and entering the realm of pure speculation: >>>>> With a slacker head tube angle (using the Atlantis lugs?) and wider >>>>> tyre clearance, the Appaloosa sounds very similar indeed to the previous >>>>> Atlantis. >>>>> I wonder if that leaves room for the next Atlantis to shift to >>>>> something different? >>>>> >>>>> On Sunday 11 August 2024 at 11:31:48 UTC+9:30 trevor....@gmail.com >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> [image: IMG_8546.jpg] >>>>>> >>>>>> On Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 7:52:50 PM UTC-6 Dan wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Not derailing at all! Well done on resisting temptation. I agree >>>>>>> with you that the Hog's Back meets a very similar use case to the Joe: >>>>>>> an >>>>>>> all-round, all-road tourer that can do anything and go anywhere, if >>>>>>> slowly. >>>>>>> I was eyeing off a Hog's Back before I picked up the Joe! Would you >>>>>>> mind >>>>>>> sharing photos of your bike - I'd love to see it! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Sunday 11 August 2024 at 04:27:12 UTC+9:30 trevor....@gmail.com >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I was verrrry tempted to get a green one but having thought >>>>>>>> extensively about it, I think I will keep my Bassi Hog's Back and ride >>>>>>>> that. Aside from the very long rear end, the reach is pretty similar >>>>>>>> and >>>>>>>> its been hard for me to justify selling a whole bike for less than the >>>>>>>> cost >>>>>>>> of a frame, especially when I have been quite happy with my Bassi. I >>>>>>>> don't >>>>>>>> mean to derail this conversation at all, but I'm happy with myself for >>>>>>>> resisting such a big temptation. One day Rivendell will take my money, >>>>>>>> just >>>>>>>> not this round. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 7:24:58 AM UTC-6 Dan wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Some great sleuthing and info here! >>>>>>>> I’ll add in another one that I’m pretty sure I’m not imagining: the >>>>>>>> chain stays look a tad shorter. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Saturday 10 August 2024 at 22:21:06 UTC+9:30 Dorothy C wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I noticed they got down tube shifter bosses with the upcoming ones. >>>>>>>> Kind of surprising on a sturdy bike. >>>>>>>> Here is a picture of my 2016 model sky blue 46cm, a 26” wheel bike, >>>>>>>> my first Riv bike purchase. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 4:16:17 AM UTC-7 >>>>>>>> drew.jo...@gmail.com wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Despite everyone providing fantastic advice regarding my Sam >>>>>>>> rebuild. I must admit, I am still incredibly interested in replacing >>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>> Sam with a green Joe. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Regarding tire clearance specifically…Grant told me this run of >>>>>>>> Joes would now match current Atlantis tire clearances. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> R, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Drew >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Aug 10, 2024, at 6:27 AM, iamkeith <keith...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Watching thread, and curious about the same thing - especially >>>>>>>> since they felt it necessary to get new prototypes. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> The geometry chart still shows it having a slightly steeper >>>>>>>> headtube and shorter top tube than the equivalent Atlantis, which >>>>>>>> suprises >>>>>>>> me every time I've ever looked for this info. (You kind of have to >>>>>>>> extrapolate, because the respective sizes alternate.) Will's email >>>>>>>> said >>>>>>>> they will be updating the website eventually/soon. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I've asked this before, but can anyone describe how the various >>>>>>>> versions have evolved over time? I know the fork legs got stiffer >>>>>>>> after >>>>>>>> the first batch, and the double top tube was dropped from the larger >>>>>>>> sizes, >>>>>>>> but I'm particularly interested in geometry and tire clearance >>>>>>>> improvements. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I have more bikes than I need - especially Rivendells - but still >>>>>>>> always daydream about that n+1. The Appaloosa is the model that has >>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>> least overlap to the bikes I already have and - unlike any Atlantis >>>>>>>> ever - >>>>>>>> comes in a size that would fit me. 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