ibly quiet and responsive.
Just thoughts and a report of what I have found...
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Excellent bike and great build... Congratulations!
I agree with all you said, more cruiser like than I thought it would be but
perfect, and very smooth. And like Jonathan said, the bike seems much more
nimble and responsive than I would have predicted. The Appaloosa is now my
official "best b
It worked! Both bikes are beautiful and the 55 Appaloosa really worked
well. Not that I have previously held to the guidelines, but there is a
pretty good argument,, especially these days, that two bikes can cover 98%
of the riding we are likely to do. And these two are perfect examples.
Go
Hahaha... I almost threw in three, maybe four, as the perfect number but
held off.
It was more of a theory really, a concept if you will... :>)
No, you make great choices in bikes and I really like the bikes you have
chosen over time. Anyway, good bikes need good homes(!), and yours is
defin
Not to take the thread offtrack, but it will certainly be interesting to
see the Roadini and any evolutionary or potential changes to the other
bikes mentioned. I was looking for a friend (really!) at current Cheviot
stock and found all < 60cm sizes gone, with only 60cm blue and 2015 green
ava
It has not seemed to be worth mentioning in a separate post but it may be
worth noting here...
Not that I was planning it but it seemed my Appaloosa was destined to
replace my Cheviot. The Joe is such great fun and can do more of anything
than any other bike I can remember. That said, I love
I guess I will throw in that comparisons should probably take into account
the setup and the role the rider is/was looking for. An Atlantis for one
person becomes an off-road capable cruiser, for someone else a long
distance tourer, drops for some, albatross or ??? for others.
My Cheviot is fe
Hi Sky,
I feel safe in saying, and I cannot imagine this changing in my lifetime,
maybe ever... but that is the absolutely the most fun, greatest, best ever
shakedown ride I have ever seen! Documented at that, and in perfect
weather... Well done!
And to think I ride around the block 30 tim
Maybe something for another thread but maybe we can get a comparison of the
27f versus the big Nitto front rack (34f) from Mr B. Lindsay or others. I
think I remember Bill had a 34f on his Joe and I know he is familiar with
the 27f as well. Curiosity as well as visions of Appaloosa touring...
I could be wrong on this, but Bicycle Blue Book may be the clearing house
for bikes traded in under the following program:
http://www.bicycleretailer.com/retail-news/2017/06/12/bicycle-blue-books-trade-program-expands-performance-and-other-major#.WUCg8jOZO_s
I suppose it might be worth watching t
Not much information really but this was over on the iBob list... She does
post pictures at times on Instagram.
https://groups.google.com/d/msg/internet-bob/_G0LT4BHka8/CC7s0VV_BQAJ
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Absolutely understood on the distance... Bromptons definitely have their
place but that might not be one.
I wish I was closer to Mpls/St Paul (in so many ways!) and if that were so,
you could definitely borrow a bike. I love that area and it was high on my
list when I was looking to move.
people are looking...!
https://www.rivbike.com/collections/web-special-framesets-and-bicycles/products/2017-autumn-clem-h-complete
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is, the Joe does everything I
need. Makes me smile, makes other people ask questions and want to ride
themselves, hauls groceries, can handle trail or road, fits in whether
fancy or rough
Anyway, I guess I would like to see more facts to back up the
impressions... The truth may not set u
A good friend has recommended these:
http://www.rei.com/product/888750/phorm-s-310-gel-max-bike-saddle-mens-2014-closeout
And it seems there is even a less expensive one (without gel?):
http://www.rei.com/product/888587/phorm-s-310-max-bike-saddle-mens-2014-closeout
Plus 25% off until the 1
gh I
will say no more... The bike is perfect though, at least in its context,
which is pretty much *my* context these days! If you use FB, search for
"Queen CIty Cycles" and scroll down to the grey Cheviot build.
Bob Lovejoy
now in Galesburg, IL...
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, and other mixte type of frames.
It would be interesting to hear of such things, noting either the big
smiles or the wide, possibly concerned, eyes of the riders...
Thanks!
Bob Lovejoy
Galesburg, IL
P.S. I do realize the Cheviot (specifically) does not have the same load
carrying capacity as
Looks perfect Bill. Well done, and the fact that your PC fits (as I think
I read) is great!
Curious, did you use the Nitto Lampholder idea from Rob's original notes,
or did you you do something else?
Thanks and congrats on the excellent build and concept.
Bob Lovejoy
Galesburg, IL
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o the high cars with the tall, short steps. Anything that can help with
that, as well as climbing and carrying to basements, apartments, etc. is a
good thing here.
Bob
On Friday, February 24, 2017 at 12:57:46 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote:
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> Bob Lovejoy asked about my homemade decaleur
My comment on load capacity came from this, something I had bookmarked
awhile ago...
http://imgur.com/UPvCmy0
I will say they use "tour" in the description! That said, the suggested
rider weight limit is lower than some of the other bikes. It could be that
a front and/or rear load would not
Completely understood and agreed...!
I read travel journals and look at pictures on CGOAB and know from those,
even in this modern day, people are having incredible adventures on just
about anything, and I do not say that in any way judgmental regarding their
bikes. I stand in awe! And as I s
Now we're talking! Very cool and thanks for the sending... The trailer
idea is a good one as well.
I love that answer, especially about bikes... "Because I can."
Thanks!
On Friday, February 24, 2017 at 9:22:18 PM UTC-6, iamkeith wrote:
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> https://www.ahearnecycles.com/blog/2011/1/20/off-road
Knowing there were more important things to do, and not necessarily in
Cheviot touring mode, it still did not stop me from looking over this the
other night:
http://www.cyclingabout.com/cargo-cages-anything-cages-oversized-bottle-cages/
I would like it if the Cheviot had more mount points, but
Hello Takashi - and thank you for sending the link!
Looking over and reading about their trip has been a great way to start my
day. It snowed a bit here overnight but now the sun is shining, the quick
change a sure sign spring is closer than it was.
I really like the way their bikes were se
Understood, and I suspect many of us could say "been there...". The
Appaloosa's just take the long top tube, and chain stays for that matter,
to new territory, which is certainly not bad but, yeah, wow!
If you still have the stock levers and shifters from the Choco Moose setup,
it seems they w
Not that I, uhhh, would be looking for or have room for a new bike, though
I think that Gossamer's Appaloosa is beautiful...
But curiosity has its place so I was looking up the geometry for the
Appaloosa and found that the specific Appaloosa page lists, I believe,
physical top tube length versu
This is not mine and I have no financial interest...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Bicycle-Chevoit-/162418755501?hash=item25d0e987ad:g:Bb0AAOSwTM5Yuxnw
I saw it though and it seems like a good price and reputable. The
Cheviot/Cheviut name is misspelled so that might keep someone from findin
human dimensions anyway.
So, I guess my point is I definitely see them as two distinct bikes, though
they may have the same goals, they approach those goals in some important
and different ways.
And, if I could(!), I would have one of each yes I would.
Bob Lovejoy
Galesburg, IL
Just because I
Well done... congratulations!
And your ride goes well with the distance via upright bars versus drops
discussion in another thread. There is absolutely no right or wrong answer
on that one but it is good to see proof positive that upright bars are not
an obstacle. Great looking bike too!
Aga
Not that I know for sure but I am guessing it is actual vs effective. That
said, having two different numbers out there can be confusing unless you
are paying pretty close attention. I was looking at the 58cm Appaloosa
figures the other night and noticed the 59.7 vs. 61.5 top tube lengths
given.
Boulder Bicycle has an adapter that might help. You may still need to
experiment with spacers (available at most hardware stores) but I have
these on two bikes and they have worked well.
http://boulderbicycle.bike/Bags-and-Racks/Nitto-Racks-and-hardware/light-bracket-for-edelux-or-cyo-headlight
if it's
fully recommended, but that part of the discussion (16:00-18:00 in) made me
think.
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bit more, experiment, be brave.
I will go find that book, and others... I have some catching up to do!
Bob Lovejoy
Galesburg, IL
On Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 9:59:49 AM UTC-5, Dave Small wrote:
>
> Barry Schwartz wrote a book on this subject, titled "The Paradox of
> Choice: Wh
Sky,
It seems we live in parallel universes, except yours is a lot , LOT, nicer!
You have chosen well...
I do agree with Erl's recommendation on selling the Bombadil as that should
cover Appaloosa costs. That, and the Appa, set up the way you are
intending, with drops and all, might be a mos
Not that I am a role model for patience, but there is some wisdom here...
That said, I truly understand the timing and the lure.
Sky - Would there be any chance for you to find and ride a 55cm Appaloosa,
just to verify the numbers with actual? I study the numbers too, and
believe in them for
No, I know *exactly* the feeling as I am making the same decisions. But
agreed on the paint option and all for any of the bikes. But still I look,
envision, study, imagine... I will admit the silver Appaloosa's call to me
as well.
Bob
On Friday, March 17, 2017 at 7:28:02 AM UTC-5, Sky Co
es and adventures,
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On Monday, March 20, 2017 at 9:22:18 AM UTC-5, Timothy Orr wrote:
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> I got a pair of Nitto Fillet Brazed bullmoose bars that I'm hoping to
> trade for a set of heat-treated aluminum Albatross bars. I love the look
> and feel of the bullmoose, but I'd like to be a bit more upright.
appreciated!
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Thanks Joe...
I do remember you mentioning the 6 vs 5mm difference when you were doing
your build. Good thing to remember, so thanks.
I did call Riv the other day to ask about BB's and seatposts. Rich said he
thought they came with 111mm BB's. He also told me that the Appa's use
26.8 seatpo
Absolutely! I was just there yesterday... and might be today as well!
On Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 12:32:15 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote:
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> Just make sure when you are done you post a photo from in front of Uncle
> Billy's
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Just tried to forward you what was sent... Hope it goes through!
It would indeed be the mixte you might be looking for, right size as far as
I can tell.
Bob
On Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 2:58:01 PM UTC-5, Christopher Murray wrote:
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> For some reason I didn't get the email. What siz
Thanks Ed, much appreciated. When I lived in Denver, finding M4/M5/M6
bolts, especially stainless, were fairly easy to find. That is not
necessarily true now that I live in a smaller midwest town. I thought the
other day that my bike building days will end, not when I run out of parts,
but w
free accessible anyway), but I do live in a town with good Amtrak service.
I think an adventure, something very much like yours, just has to happen
for me soon, certainly this year.
Thanks for posting this! Excellent ride, great adventure, true
friendship...
Bob Lovejoy
Galesburg, IL
best...
An example:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Brooks-Countess-saddle-rare-/112485305813?hash=item1a30a58dd5:g:F9IAAOSwq~tZQA4q
Good luck in the search!
Bob Lovejoy
Galesburg, IL
On Sunday, July 23, 2017 at 8:26:43 PM UTC-5, REC wrote:
>
> I'd like to try a Brooks Flyer on my Jo
Thanks Erl. Indeed, I will definitely have to look into that. I believe I
can take Amtrak (with the bike) from Galesburg to Kansas City. That would
get me near the western start. Then, if I decided I would/could do the
whole thing, I would just need to figure out the logistics from the St.
Joe,
Congrats on the soon-to-be new bike if I am reading correctly! Yay! Not
that I count on them but I do indeed like happy endings... I am glad it
worked out!
Bob
On Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 7:30:54 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote:
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> I'm on the opposite end of that. I missed the green Chev
Hi Joe,
No, your post made perfect sense... I just wanted to make sure as I was
truly glad another Riv was making its way to you. I was sad when you
needed to sell the Appaloosa! That said, it has worked out perfectly. Do
post pictures and thoughts once you get the bike and start doing the thin
Thanks Dave! I am looking forward to looking over the links you sent.
After talking with some people, I am sure, well, fairly sure anyway, I can
find some truly interesting rides from here in Galesburg, especially when I
throw in Amtrak for multimodal adventures. The basic outline of a plan
people to look through before buying.
Bob Lovejoy
Galesburg, IL
On Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 11:23:54 AM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote:
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> I reject the assertion that 'so many' are being sold. That said, I sold
> one.
>
> The reason I sold my 55 Appaloosa is a longi
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Hi Peter,
I am not speaking for or stepping in for Bill but I do know he has bikes
and miles to ride (see another post)!
Bike geometry is one of those "simply complex" things and has been
discussed for years, probably as long as modern bikes have existed. I
would say read up on geometry decis
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Big thanks!
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I have no knowledge of or connection to the seller. I also suspect this
will not last long!
https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/classifieds/?o=1mr&classified_id=5991&v=5
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I bought my Cheviot when in Denver and my greatly skilled bike person at
Queen City Cycles, Ethan, had the steady hand to drill a small hole in the
rear pump peg. This allowed a straight through cable routing for the rear
Paul centerpull. He also suggested the reverse/underside mounting of the
Erl and Kai,
I have added some quick and truly not very good pictures to the Flickr
album:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/21182339@N05/albums/72157679795615453
Let me know if that does not show something needed. The brake cable run
from the cable stop nearest the head tube is not perfectly stra
ing needed.
She claimed she always reserved one (of the three) pockets for Pat's stuff
but he was not completely convinced nor was he always told which pocket was
his!
Anyway, your solution is a great one!
Bob Lovejoy
Galesburg, IL
On Monday, September 25, 2017 at 12:01:51 PM UTC-5, Bil
s the weather
holds will be a good start. There is still time for some good, long rides
and I will be taking that challenge to heart.
Anyway, thanks for the posts, the pictures, the stories!
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chance! The shop is not large, and does not have any large collections of
fancy things, but it is a real bike shop and a true resource to the
neighborhood. And they do have an impressive supply of chocolate! I
should have stocked up...
Bob
A canti-Sam has always been near the top of my list and a choice of black
or the sage makes my head spin. That said, I just built up a perfectly
good and fairly cool Raleigh Randonneur and have an Appaloosa that is
perfect for me. I also have a more-than-perfect Cheviot. I think I am at
or i
I assume the 58cm canti-Sam will be a single top tube (like the 2016
versions). Anyone know or suspect that not to be true?
Bob
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help,
though I do not resort to them unless it's really cold. All this said, I
know ski helmets are not certified the same as bike helmets so use with
your own judgement.
I use this one, at least the earlier version:
https://www.rei.com/product/888763/giro-nine-mips-snow-helmet-mens
Bob Lo
I am thinking that is Harris Cyclery...
On Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 4:27:09 PM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote:
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> Are these anyones?
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> https://boston.craigslist.org/search/bmw/bid?query=rivendell
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Hi Andrew,
I do feel your pain - and the frustration. But I think the point about it
being a bad time of year for selling a bike, especially one that runs into
significant dollars even when said bike is beautiful and worth it. That
said, bikes are usually bought by the people who will be rid
I just got my frame, a 61.5/700c and it uses a 27.2 seat post. Based on
what you are saying, I would think a call would be in order to Rivendell as
I think there was a mix-up. If you have access to a 27.2 post, in your
parts stash or from another bike, it would be a useful test to try that!
I
The one they sent with the frame is indeed a 27.2 x 250.
I already had a Nitto S83 waiting (27.2 x 300) so I did not even try the
one they sent. As far as the length goes, I could be fine with a 250
(versus the 300) as I am at the very lowest end of the PBH range for the
61.5 (89cm pbh) and
I think I remember Grant saying he thought the newly designed seat cluster
was really strong and able to take a lot, and a repeated "a lot" at that.
It seems like it should be fine but, yeah, a call to them Monday would be
a good thing.
Congrats on the new frame! It will be interesting to hea
I will just add that you could use good center pull brakes as well -
Paul's, Dia Compe GC700(?), others? I do have R559's on a 650B conversion
(with Kool Stop pads) and have been ok with those (and absolutely love the
bike!) but I will be using Paul's and Kool Stop's on my AHH. I don't
expect
I will say that Riv shows to have large tandem frames available... sage and
orange? I am just going from the website on that though...
Alex, thanks for doing this.. and thanks to all for considering it!
Bob
On Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 9:36:40 AM UTC-6, tc wrote:
>
> ...and that's only
Agreed on the sizing question... I was just going at it from the idea of
supporting Rivendell, getting a great, fun and useful bike out into the
world, and certainly the mission of the BTCC.
I do hope they are able to get enough commitments to do another tandem
order.
Bob
On Thursday, Decemb
Sean, are you absolutely sure of the clamp size of the stem you have? The
Albatross bars are spec'ed at 25.4 (I believe) and the Tallux stem is
available in 25.4 or 26.0. A 26.0 version would cause what you are
describing, at least without using shims. I know some stems are clearly
marked bu
Oh, and please excuse the current wiring and such. I am still
experimenting with light placement and actually changed the whole thing
around just before today's ride.
One thing of note, and I am not sure it is all that elegant, but I used one
of the rear tail light mounts (for a Clem rack) to
No affiliation to the seller and have no knowledge of the bike... but wow!?
Possibly the most lavished upon Clem in the world. Not saying it
shouldn't be done, but still... Makes me laugh to think how builds can take
on a life - and budget - of their own.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/
days!
Thanks for the info and the help.
Bob Lovejoy
Galesburg, IL
On Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 10:51:56 AM UTC-6, Marc Pfister wrote:
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>
> If you don't plan to mount a rack but would like have a 50mm rack-style
> dyno tail light, I have an adjustable design for a l
Koga touring bikes can, I believe, be spec'ed with Magura brakes...
>
> https://www.koga.com/en/bikes/trekking/collection/traveller.htm?frame=H
A bike tourist who came through town was riding his, heading for the west
coast (by Amtrak from Galesburg as his visa time limit was approaching),
then
Tom,
I use MAP/Ahearne's on another bike, have used Nitto Bullmoose bars, and am
also interested in the Wavie bars once they're available.
That said, one of the adjustments I made this last year was raising my drop
bar config up some and that change made an incredible difference. I had
hurt m
Something akin to a bump, but here is the thread for the renewed, 2.0
campaign...
>
>
https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/jpYTGIwgMEc/Eyogj9YjFAAJ
https://www.gofundme.com/riv-hhh-tandem-fundraiser-20?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email&utm_content=campaign_link_t&utm_campaign=welco
Bump!
And back into the light...
Bob
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And I would add that I found I did not need much adjustment to make a big
difference... YMMV of course, and I don't disagree with needing and wanting
a bike to look as well as ride how we want. That said, it such an easy and
inexpensive thing to try (assuming cabling will allow)... Plus you lea
Well, I have one, a 61.5cm version (me - 89pbh, saddle height 78-79cm) but
certainly lately I have been at the mercy of the snow, ice and cold that
Sean B. mentions. I did get to ride some (not enough!) before the weather
blew in, seemingly to stay.
I like it a lot! It is incredibly comfortab
I am hoping the Wavie bars find their way to whatbars.com soon... Does
anyone know if they are already there but under a different name?
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I could have easily missed earlier times, but I did notice that Rivendell
is listed as an exhibitor at both the upcoming NAHBS shows as well as the
Philly Bike Expo later in the year. I like it! Not that I will be able to
attend either, not the current plan anyway, but I am glad they will be
I do totally agree it's a good thing for Rivendell to be out in the bike
world a bit, very specifically in the bike world of the creators, the
thinkers, the artists, the testers, the believers, their people. And
others get to see what Rivendell is up to as well. I tend to believe
people need
I do totally agree it's a good thing for Rivendell to be out in the bike
world a bit, very specifically in the bike world of the creators, the
thinkers, the artists, the testers, the believers, their people. And
others get to see what Rivendell is up to as well. I tend to believe
people need
I would absolutely vote for the 56cm/650b Atlantis, especially if you are
planning on using drop bars. I do not have nor have I ridden a new
Atlantis, but we are right at the same size and that's the frame I would
choose. It might be different if you knew you were going to run
upright/swept b
Maybe this?
https://www.benscycle.com/nitto-seat-clamp-bolt-assembly---s65/seatpost_part_nitto__870-972-10/product
Bob
On Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 12:06:02 AM UTC-6, Matt wrote:
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> Anybody know if there's a way to get spare Nitto parts or if they come
> complete and that's that?
>
> I h
That looks to be Jenny's (with or formerly with Rivendell?)...
https://www.rivbike.com/pages/jennys-staff-bikes
Cool bike!
Bob
On Friday, March 15, 2019 at 9:11:02 AM UTC-5, Eric Myers wrote:
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>
> https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/d/sacramento-59cm-rivendell-homer-hilsen/6841650995.html
Agreed... I just today installed the touring version on a 60cm Cheviot,
replacing the non-touring Pletscher, and the bike feels much more stable
when parked. I really like the fact you do not have to cut the leg, making
it both easier to get right on the length and, if you want to experiment
w
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