I guess if that was a final build the owner probably needed a step-through
but didn't like the look of it and opted for a more standard frame and
managed to make it work. Fair enough.
Going back to the sizing and initial question of this thread, Will's latest
newsletter included a very relevant
For sure, yes. I should have emphasized that more when I wrote "Probably
this was just the Riv build before the owner dialed it in.." The picture
was just a perfect illustration of my point about how an undersized frame
starts looking. Thanks, Eric!
On Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 1:56:26 PM
It seems some of us worry about how much seat post is shown. I had an email
exchange with Will last week regarding this and he pointed out that the old
fist-full of post thing works on level top tube bikes, but that on six
degree upsloping bikes it's good to show some seat post so I wouldn't wor
Just butting in here to say that I just had a back and forth with the lads
at Riv regarding sizing. I'm 195 cm with a 96 pbh and really struggled with
bikes for my whole riding life. I tried to ride on a 60 Hillborne now for a
while, but this did not work out at all, so I got in touch with Riv f
Alfonso,
I am tempted by the Atlantis. Luckily for my bank account I am usually able
to talk myself out of buying a given Riv by the time they actually go on
presale and once they're sold out it is beyond my control :).
On Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 3:35:24 PM UTC-8 der_amerikanische_freund
Max,
That is a beauty. Well-appointed too with Chris King hubs, XT Cranks and
Paul brakes. I am tempted by the upcoming Atlantis but I'm tempted by most
all Rivendell frame releases. I'm just not sure how it would differ
substantially from my Clem L though.
Doug
On Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at
I have an older one, maybe 22 years old. Cleaned it up a few years back:
https://www.flickr.com/gp/41563482@N06/5C6m89G3G7
They’re great, fun, pretty, and easy to ride. Get one and you won’t be
sorry.
Max Beach
Santa Rosa CA
On Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 3:35:24 PM UTC-8 der_amerikanische
*Tyler*, thanks for your clarification. I'm with you, standover is my main
concern as I plan to ride my Atlantis off road and it's very likely I will
have to dismount or touch the ground occasionally so I'd like to look after
my pubic bone's health! Are you planning on purchasing an Atlantis thi
A 55cm Atlantis has a slightly longer top tube and slightly shorter
standover height compared to a 57cm Hillborne. That means either would work
size wise except the Atlantis is much stouter and can accommodate much
larger tires, as can the Appaloosa.
On Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 11:49:09 AM
Frame specs and fitting trumps the paint color every day of the week. The
paint and all the parts can be changed, but not the frame itself. Lots of
people have opted to get their stock Riv repainted at the time of ordering.
In regards to the Atlantis, what it originally was in 1999 is long gone,
It depends I was sized at Riv HQ with a 58cm Atlantis but with 26"
wheels for sturdy loaded touring. (no clue about my PBH, but 5' 10" with a
29" inseam and a long torso),
Love the size, but had it been 700 wheels, I would have been put down a
size. Now that I getting older, I am looking for a
Alfonso,
Yes, I am 6'1" and 89 pbh. I should have been more clear. Upon doing some
more double, triple checking- I do think the 55 Atlantis would be the right
call. I am mostly concerned with standover height and top tube length.
Tyler
On Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 9:08:20 AM UTC-8 der_amer
Tyler, do you mean roughly the same size as me (88 PBH and 6’1) or the
original poster?
Double checking the geo chart, at 88 PBH I’d be completely outside the size
59 recommended ranges (starting at 89.5cm) so I guess I should stop
worrying about it.
However, as investing in a Riv is not small ta
I'm roughly the same size and I'm looking at the geometry chart and I don't
know how I could go any bigger than the 55. My current biggest bike has a
60cm top tube which is great for using swept back bars(albatross) with a
"normal" length stem, 10cm. This very nearly puts drop bars out of reach
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