Mb-1 closest modern riv relative

[Sam Perez]

Hi all,

What is the closest modern riv relative to the bridgestone MB-1?  And is anyone still riding them? Feel free to share pics! 

[Joe Bernard]

In construction, Atlantis..especially the earlier Toyo/Waterford models.  Which was never a full-on mountain bike as the MB-1 was marketed, but that bike wouldn't qualify as a mountain bike today. 

In spirit and intent, the Gus/Susie Hillibikes. I just picked up this Susie/Wolbis, it's sweet.*

*All statements expressed are opinions. What the heck do I know? 🤷

[Eric Daume]

A lightweight, low stack mountain bike? Nothing at Riv is like this anymore.

On Sun, Jan 10, 2021 at 1:18 AM Sam Perez <sam.per...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi all,

What is the closest modern riv relative to the bridgestone MB-1?  And is anyone still riding them? Feel free to share pics! 

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[Philip Barrett]

Until 2 weeks ago I was still riding mine. Finally let it go via ebay.

[lucky...@gmail.com]

I’m still riding mine!

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Until 2 weeks ago I was still riding mine. Finally let it go via ebay.

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[Mark Roland]

Hard to find the MB-1with dual suspension, but there you go.

[Sam Perez]

Nice yeah I've seen some beautiful builds and one rolled by me yesterday in Berkeley.

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[Sam Perez]

Beautiful build 

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[Philip Barrett]

Thanks...that one is old but I'm working on a couple more, here's a sneak "before" preview of something I found this weekend for $160;

[Philip Barrett]

Old = Sold :)

[Pete B]

I'm curious how a Hunqapillar compares to the MB-1 and its contemporaries.

I've had a Trek 950 with Albatross bars since 2011, after following advice in the RR to Riv-ify a old MTB frame. I toyed with the idea of replacing the 950 with a Hunq several years ago, but it rides nicely. I purchased a Rosco Bubbe road instead. I'm glad I did. With horizontal dropouts and clearance for 700x50, the Bubbe is even more versatile, I think, than the Trek. Still, I've always enjoyed putting Riv parts on the 950 and I recently re-built it with Silver 2 thumbshifters, a Riv chainring guard and a Nitto HiRiser stem. I would've preferred the Wavie bar but it was sold out, so I found a similar Nitto riser bar. A little more backsweep would be nice, but I'm still getting used to it. I'm not a mountain biker, but my intention is to take it out on nearby beginner trails, and finally learn how to lift the front wheel over obstacles, lol.

Pete

Arlington, VA

[Thomas McCause]

MB1

[Daniel M]

Not my primary ride but every time I take it out I marvel at what a good road AND trail bike it is. It's gonna get upgraded to V-brakes and wide-range 2x, plus fenders and dyno, before too long.

Daniel M

Berkeley, CA

[Jason Fuller]

Funny, I scored this on the weekend locally for a good deal (it's a bit rough around the edges); 1990 as near as I can tell but I'm no expert.  I bought it to hang on the wall for the short term, eventually building it into a commuter when I have the space. 51cm ST and 58cm TT put the fit very near my Bombadil, just a degree steeper on the HTA and STA and obviously with a bit more quill showing. 

IMO the closest comparison in the current lineup would be the Appaloosa, although the Hillibikes are the true evolution.  

[Jason Fuller]

** Sorry, keen observers will probably recognize that 51 was not an available size; these were the numbers from the ad.  I measure it as a 52, which has a 585 ETT (only 2mm longer than my Bomba which is also a 52) 

[Mark Roland]

Nice rig, Daniel. I would not consider going to v-brakes a de facto "upgrade" but to each there own. Not only do I like the classic look and feel of cantilever brakes, but you will need to address the lever situation if you keep the drop bars. Then again, I also like triples, especially where I live and as I get wiser...

[Ian Terry]

That is a very beautiful bike, Daniel. 

On Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 3:31:48 PM UTC-5 Daniel M wrote: