Re: [RBW] My first Riv and a general introduction

2014-05-03 Thread Mark Reimer
That clamp-on cable stop was an unfortunete forced decision based on the owners desire for centre-pull brakes. If the built-in cable stops were used, the brake housing would essentially prevent the rider from turning more than a few degrees in either direction before the brake cable would but u

Re: [RBW] My first Riv and a general introduction

2014-05-02 Thread Tim Gavin
Welcome to Riv ownership, and welcome to the list! I noticed that your Atlantis has a dealer sticker from World of Bikes in Iowa City. Though IC's bike culture is pretty Riv-ish (like many college towns), I wouldn't call World of Bikes the most Riv-ish shop. They don't carry Atlantii any more bu

Re: [RBW] My first Riv and a general introduction

2014-05-02 Thread Ryan
Hey Mark I ran into you last night when I was walking home from work. Thanks for keeping your promise and posting those pictures. Keep us in the loop when as/when you get it all built up. I think you may be the only Atlantis owner that I know of...and yeah, somebody else has already christe

Re: [RBW] My first Riv and a general introduction

2014-05-02 Thread Bruce Herbitter
Welcome to the list Mark! Hope you enjoy your Atlantis from the 1st ride on. Great pictures on your site. The San Marcos is especially lovely. I have to keep telling myself, "You have enough bikes already!". Keep us in the loops as your project comes together. On Fri, May 2, 2014 at 10:32 AM,

[RBW] My first Riv and a general introduction

2014-05-02 Thread Mark Reimer
Hi all! Thought I'd give a quick introduction and share some photos of my first Riv - a used Atlantis which I just picked up two days ago! I've been following the group conversations for about the past year, with limited participation but much enjoyment. I feel as if I know half the people pers