[RBW] Re: Atlantis 53 or 54.5

So here is the conclusion. As I was speaking with Bruce / the owner of the bike about setting up a test ride, a buyer contacted him ready to go cash in hand from what I understand. He was nice enough to call me back and give me the first shot at the bike but I was only about half way there cash

[RBW] Re: Atlantis 53 or 54.5

Richard: You and David are practically neighbors then. Here's info on the ride: http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2013/12/tires-tires-tires.html

[RBW] Re: Atlantis 53 or 54.5

So Richard: Have you ridden it yet? Evan E. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

[RBW] Re: Atlantis 53 or 54.5

I've always loved the Atlantis, too, for entirely aesthetic reasons: I love the color, the name, and the headbadge. I've so far managed to avoid actually buying one - I've had an AHH, Saluki, Rambouillet, Romulus, and currently a Bleriot - but I suspect it's only a matter of time. This one is m

[RBW] Re: Atlantis 53 or 54.5

Putting the 15th on my calendar! I live in the Loma linda / Redlandsish area so it would be perfect. Looking forward to the chance to meet and ride with some fellow Rivendell owners. And thank you all again for the helpful feedback. Sincerely, Richard On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 8:14:33 AM

[RBW] Re: Atlantis 53 or 54.5

Richard: If you're in southern California, come out to one of our irregularly scheduled bike rides. Watch here for announcements on future rides. I think our next one is in Redlands on March 15. Some people even show up with non-Rivendell bikes but we're a tolerant bunch. Looks like the A

[RBW] Re: Atlantis 53 or 54.5

Makes perfect sense, Richard. I fell in love with the Hunqapillar because an ogre like me really does need a mammoth to ride. And now that I ride mostly backcountry trails, I love the idea of a mammoth tromping and wending it's way through the pines much like a broad antlered elk or massive bea

[RBW] Re: Atlantis 53 or 54.5

Thank you for the reassurance :). No, actually would'nt be my first Rivendell. I currently own a Simpleone and Sam H. I have always loved the Atlantis for some reason. Believe it has to do in some part with the lyrics for the Velvet Underground song Heroin... I wish that I was born a thousa

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis 53 or 54.5

Bruce will have all the necessary tools for fit. Unless they meet at a different location than his home. And Doug is correct there is overlap...I could fit on a 53 cm or a 56 cm but decided on the 56 cm as I have a 83.5 to 84 cm PBH Richard, been on the group for a bit over a year now and still w

[RBW] Re: Atlantis 53 or 54.5

No worries, Richard. Google takes care of the order based on the chronology of the posts, not on which posts you are responding to. Will this be your first Rivendell? Enjoy your test ride! With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 2:43:08 PM UTC-7, Richard Rios wrote: > > Hi All, Tha

[RBW] Re: Atlantis 53 or 54.5

Richard, I find that seattube length is practically meaningless beyond my ability to lean the bike over and get a leg over. It's all in the toptube, which is also a bit theoretical until you factor in stem and bar reach. If you think you can get saddle-to-bar-reach to work for you on that frame,

[RBW] Re: Atlantis 53 or 54.5

Hi All, Thank you for the responses they have been very helpful. I am in contact with the owner of the bike and we are working on a time to get together for a test ride... :) I apologize if my post pops up out of order or seems like I am responding to myself as I am still working on figuring

[RBW] Re: Atlantis 53 or 54.5

Riv's sizing chart, as posted on their wall in a grid, puts an 82pbh on a 53-54.5 Atlantis. Too far away to take for a test ride? On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 8:14:33 AM UTC-8, Richard Rios wrote: > > Hi All, > > I ran across this Atlantis for sale while browsing the local Craig's List. > http

[RBW] Re: Atlantis 53 or 54.5

Thank you all for the feedback. Sounds like I am in the ball park :). I would be lowering the seat post for sure. The current owner is quite a bit taller than I am with a longer PBH which is why he is looking for a bicycle with a bigger frame. A test ride sounds like it is in order. Again t

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis 53 or 54.5

The 53 Atlantis has a 55cm top tube. That works in your favor, since you want it to fit a little bigger. The 54.5 would only gain you 1cm in the top tube (56cm). That is easily equalized with a longer reach stem or a bit of seat setback. Frame geometry link on this page: http://www.rivbike.com

[RBW] Re: Atlantis 53 or 54.5

If the seatheight in the photos is for a pbh 85 dude, then a pbh 82 dude should be quite happy on it. Go for it! What's the worst that could happen? On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 12:42:55 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: > > Bill, > > The bike is my Brother's. He picked it up on a spur of the moment

[RBW] Re: Atlantis 53 or 54.5

Richard: Likely you can easily fit more than one frame size. Rivendell has published a couple of charts over the years and there is usually a bit of overlap in frame sizes, and their recommendations tend to larger sizes. Definitely worth giving this one a serious look and take your wrenches s

[RBW] Re: Atlantis 53 or 54.5

Bill, The bike is my Brother's. He picked it up on a spur of the moment from a fellow in San Diego. He has a PBH of 85 cm so it's just a bit too small for him. My other Brother Andrew borrowed it for a day he's 5'9" with a PBH somewhere around 82 cm and it seemed to fit well. Bruce would be bet

[RBW] Re: Atlantis 53 or 54.5

On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 8:14:33 AM UTC-8, Richard Rios wrote: > > Hi All, > > I ran across this Atlantis for sale while browsing the local Craig's List. > http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/bik/4225656821.html . The bike was > originally listed as a 53.5 so I was uncertain as to what th

[RBW] Re: Atlantis 53 or 54.5

What did the seller say? The listing says the seller would be willing to trade for a bigger size. Is the seller about your height/pbh? What's the seat height in the picture? If you would have to raise it more than the seller already has it, I'd say don't do it. If you'd be lowering it, then