For sale 53cm Rivendell Frank Jones Sr

[A. Douglas M.]

Hello all!

I’ve got my FJS up for sale. You may have seen that I bought it under the pretense that it was a 55cm. Alas, it’s a 53cm. Full geometry is on the blug/blahg/blog, but Riv advises this is for PBHs of 79.5 to 83. 

Currently set up with a Sugino crank Wolftooth/Willow 40/32 (Phil BB) and a White Industries 16t freewheel and Surly 18t fixed cog on Velocity A23 rims laced to formula (origin8) hubs. Low mileage Gravelking SS+ 35s. 

Velo Orange 80mm stem, Nitto B115 45cm bars, newbaums, TRP levers with new Ultegra cables and housing. Brakes are Tektro 556. 

Nitto S83 seat post with a Brooks Pro. Pedals not included. 

Chain has 20 miles on it. 

This was my first time riding a long chainstay Riv. I’m a fan. It feels just as nimble on the street and trail. I believe 3 of these were made in this color and size.

Price is $2300 shipped obo. Photos at https://photos.app.goo.gl/S1K7dDWiZmMcWKSs5

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you!

Aaron in El Paso 

[Doug H.]

Aaron,

Nice build, too bad it doesn't fit and about the mix-up in size. Do you carry a wrench on rides so that you can change to the other chain ring? I assume you have to move the wheel back to tension the chain.

Thanks,

Doug in Athens, Ga.

[A. Douglas M.]

Hey Doug in Athens,

I’ve carried a Pedros Trixie tool since I built up my first fixed gear (RB2). It has a 15mm wrench, cog spanner and 5mm Allen on it and fits to cage bosses with wing nuts. Great tool if you have axle nuts. 

It is too bad about the mix up. Ultimately, I felt it would be a waste of time/money/energy to have the seller pay to ship it back to himself only to resell it. I hope it goes to a good home here.

Best,

Aaron

[Joe Bernard]

I had one of these that was also slightly too small (51cm) but it was a great bike I probably would have kept if my creaky old back hadn't informed me I don't climb hills on singlespeeds anymore. If you're interested in a light Riv road bike with gorgeous lugs and fillet-brazed BB, this is the lightest you'll find. It's my size and preferred color, I'd grab it in a hot second if I could pedal it. Step up, people!

Joe Bernard

[Bones]

Beautiful. That’s pretty much my dream bike. They didn’t make them in larger sizes though did they? Good luck selling it Aaron.

Bones

[amill...@gmail.com]

Hey Bones,

They made them up to a 59 which had a 58cm top tube, so not a big frame by most standards. These were made at the request of Blue Lug for their anniversary with the intent of selling them to the Japanese market. 

Only a handful were sold here. 

The only two Rivs I’ve owned were this and a Quickbeam. They’re such cool bikes. 

I put it up on eBay, but I’d much rather sell to someone in this group. I’ve got a hard 3 bike rule, and this one’s replacement is incoming. 

Thanks!

Aaron

On Jul 31, 2021, at 21:24, Bones <ekstr...@gmail.com> wrote:

Beautiful. That’s pretty much my dream bike. They didn’t make them in larger sizes though did they? Good luck selling it Aaron.

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[Ryan M.]

Somebody needs to buy this!  The Frank Jones Sr. is a wonderful single speed bike and I'm extremely glad I bought Joe's a year or so ago...well, it was during the pandemic anyway. I'm always happy while riding that bike.

Good luck with the sale!

[Collin A]

Gosh darnit, this would fit and would be perfect for Sacramento...but not in the cards right now with my partner starting grad school.

Collin in Sacramento

[lucky...@gmail.com]

Me too, Collin…me too.

On Aug 3, 2021, at 20:10, Collin A <collinm...@gmail.com> wrote:

Gosh darnit, this would fit and would be perfect for Sacramento...but not in the cards right now with my partner starting grad school.

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[A. Douglas M.]

I appreciate everyone’s interest so far! I’ll be out of town for a few weeks and unable to respond to email.

Best,

Aaron in El Paso 

[amill...@gmail.com]

Having travelled the western states through wildfire and dust storms, I am back in Texas, and this bike is ready for its new owner to come forward.

Reduction to $2000.00 and we’ll split actual packing and shipping.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you!

Best,

Aaron 

On Aug 6, 2021, at 08:45, A. Douglas M. <amill...@gmail.com> wrote:

I appreciate everyone’s interest so far! I’ll be out of town for a few weeks and unable to respond to email.

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[A. Douglas M.]

Sadly sold.