New guy in North Carolina

[Steve]

I recently joined RBW OB after lurking for some time and thought I’d take an opportunity to introduce myself; Steve from Asheville, NC

Full disclosure: I do not own a Rivendell bicycle. I have however been a longtime admirer of Grant Petersen (as well as Sheldon Brown).  It was probably contemporaneous reviews of the Bridgestone XO-1 that first brought Grant to my attention. I’ve never owned a Bridgestone bicycle either.

Having said all that, and if  you are still reading, the next bike I buy, new or used, will be a Rivendell, probably a step-through: a Susie/Wolbis, Clem L, or a Platy. I definitely welcome any advice or commentary regarding the step-throughs.  I won’t drone on (yet) about build details, 

I’ve included pics of the two bikes I currently ride. The shiny 650b converted Sampson is for smooth stuff and the Ritchey for rough stuff, mostly fire roads and double track a nearby national forest. They are both “keepers” (until they are not).

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[Luke Hendrickson]

Both gorgeous bikes! I myself had a Ritchey Swiss Cross with some Steilacooms on it for rough stuff and it excelled. Super zippy and it simply hopped over rocky stuff. It also rattled me nearly to death lol

I wish you the best in procuring one of those models of Rivendell, Steve. I myself have an Atlantis and swear by it although I appreciate whatever Riv releases. Thoughts on a build for it yet?

[Steve]

Luke, I like that Atlantis!  Beautiful build too.  I see you have also discovered Berthoud saddles. Looks like you went with Honjo fenders to cover those big Scwalbe G-Ones?  Thanks 

[Luke Hendrickson]

Yeah, a buddy gave me the Berthoud (it’s from the first 400 made and was nearly unridden). I really like it so far and had my first all day ride on it earlier this week without much issue. 

Ha! Yeah, I felt like my bike looked too vanilla when I changed from mtb tires and was getting a lot of grief from rain, too. I chose the Flat 65s and just added some brown Berthoud mud flaps to be matching 🤣 I gotta say that these tires barely fit with the front mounting hardware and I have to be careful with rubbing. I do love them, but plan on ordering some René Herse Antelope Hills (Extralight) this week.

[Richard Rose]

Yes, two beautiful bikes. That Samson is ridiculous! Kind of makes me want to try something similar with a J.P. Weigle I have access to. I have not done so because the Clem L I have been riding for a little over a year & just shy of 4K miles is simply the best riding bike I’ve ever owned. There may be no going back. Feel free to ask any questions about the Clem or the Gus I am currently building for trail duty.

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On Feb 11, 2023, at 1:32 AM, Luke Hendrickson <phendr...@paulpath.net> wrote:

Both gorgeous bikes! I myself had a Ritchey Swiss Cross with some Steilacooms on it for rough stuff and it excelled. Super zippy and it simply hopped over rocky stuff. It also rattled me nearly to death lol

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[st nick]

Steve, I really like your Samson!

Superb!

It's a polished titanium frame ...right?

I love shiny bikes.

A  1981 Austria Daimler Puch Vent Noir is my shiny bike that shares duty with my Sam Hillborne and a few other bikes.

Safe pedaling and welcome to the group.

Paul in Dallas 

[Jacob Byard]

Hi Steve,

How do you like that Ritchey? That's on my new bike shortlist. Did you size up on the frame to accommodate the flat bars? I'm not able to ride drops so seeing your configuration is very encouraging. 

Cheers,

Jacob