beautiful rivendell fs

[Jack Stone]

rbw_o_bunch,

I am interested in selling a one-of-a-kind Rivendell bicycle. Note: I'm not a real bicycle person, but I have tried to do my homework here. If I have a part wrong etc., please feel free to correct me. I am trying to describe this bike and its history as clearly and honestly as possible for you.

Mark Abele at Rivendell Bicycle Works (RBW) suggested this googlegroup as a good place to start, so you get the first shot.

According Abele (RBW), the frameset was a custom-built in 2003 by Curt Goodrich in the all-rounder style (which is similar to an Atlantis). It features a custom paint job: a beautiful forest-green and cream combination.

Frame size: 22.5 inches [maybe a shade less] or 57.15 centimeters (center of crank to where the seat post inserts)

Standing height: 32.5 inches or 82.55 centimeters (floor to top of top tube near the center laterally)

The parts are on the expensive side (for 2005):

Crankset: Sugino XD2 with Phil Wood bottom brackets
Brakes: Paul Touring and Neo-Retro cantilevers
Break Leavers: Cane Creek SCR-5C Leavers
Stem and Bars: Nitto lugged stem with Noodle bar
Shifters: Shimano Bar End Shifters
Post and Saddle: Brooks B-17 Champion Special with Nitto Frog post
Bag: Baggins Banana Bag (full of tools, tubes, and such)
Wheels: Phil Wood Hubs with Velocity Synergy rims and Panaracer Paseala tires
Cages: Nitto 80th Anniversary cages
Fenders: SKS P45's
Bicycle Stands: Rothko Rolling Bicycle Stands (pair)
On-board Tire Pump: Zefal hpx4
Bell: Brass bell

Abele says: "Overall a super-nice bike. Purchased new, that would sell for around $5K is my guess."

History: As I mentioned (above), the frameset was a custom-built in 2003. It was returned by the original customer because the spacing between the canti brake bosses were not to his spec. RBW resold the frameset, outfitted with all the parts (above), to a neighbor of mine in 2005. He, it seems, loved the dream of the bike more than actually having and riding the bike, my guess is that he rode the bike about 10 miles or less (yes, I'm serious). I acquired the bike in 2007 or 08 when he was going through a domestic brake-up. I, in turn, had great plans to ride, but back surgery and prostate cancer informed me otherwise. I rode it one afternoon at the former Alameda Navel Air Base. Since that time, it's been hanging from the collar ties in my painting studio. In short, during it's life, this bike has hardly been used. And quite frankly, I enjoy just looking at it, but it's time to pass it along to someone who will love and ride it as intended.

Asking price: $3,200 (I don't want to dicker really, but I will entertain any serious offer.)

For images of the bike, please go to: http://www.flickr.com/photos/not_relevant/sets/72157629229376958/

Thanks (I encourage any constructive feedback)

Napes

[Dave]

This is one beautiful bike! And, if I were to build a custom, it is
almost exactly how I would have kitted it. It's even my size, and looks
a lot like my Ram did when I first got it. I hope someone grabs this
and makes good use of it.

[pam]

Beautiful bike!!! If I rode a road bike and didn't have a Rivendell
already. I'd buy this. That bike deserves to be ridden. But it is a
work of art too. This is a great bike. Thank you for sharing the
pictures.

[Liesl]

any bike that sports trade beads is right by my book. She looks like
a beauty,
-liesl

[William]

It's an absolute STUNNA!

[Napes]

Thanks - she's blushing.

[Napes]

Trade Beads? I had to look it up. Came with the bike. They do kind of
set off her symmetry, now that you mention it.