Rivendell and Brooks B68 short film

[Eric Marth]

Brooks just released the 16mm film they made with the Rivendell staff :0) Quite fun! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBIryCWhgBc

The saddles are now available from Brooks! 

https://www.brooksengland.com/en_us/b68.html

I wonder if this means we can buy a B68 directly from Rivendell now? Seems like Riv was holding back for Brooks to launch the revived saddle. 

[eddietheflay]

All those guys wearing those hats look like a cult :).

[John Dewey]

I think it might just be…but at the least pleasantly harmless and sweet. And  they all having such a good time. 

Tho try as I might the long-wheelbase bikes just don’t flip my switch. This got me going quite a while ago and I’m still chasing it. Rather odd I suppose. 

Jock

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[Bill Lindsay]

" Tho try as I might the long-wheelbase bikes just don’t flip my switch."

How many of the Rivendell long-wheelbase bikes have you owned?

Bill Lindsay

El Cerrito, CA

[Tim Bantham]

That was great! Thanks for posting Eric!

[Doug H.]

Fun video. The way they are "shredding" the trails is my kind of riding. 

Doug

[Stephen]

I thought this video came out so good, wish they made a longer cut of it.. feel like i could watch that 16mm film all day

[Brian Turner]

The weather is shit where I am (oddly enough, the Gulf Coast), so this video is what's giving me strength right now. I wish I could be teleported into these vintage, golden hues of Walnut Creek careening down a dirt path with my Gus.

Brian

Lex KY

[Sarah Carlson]

Brian, it has been rainy and dreary here in Riv Country for DAYS so don't worry, it is a fantasy for us here as well!

[Patrick Moore]

Late to the party, as you can see by the thread tree, but Jock: That's a lovely bike. More information? (Off-list if necessary. Thanks.)

[J S]

Jock, I like some like the Hillborne, Saluki, Bleriot. I did try the newer longer Atlantis but it was not for me. I did want a Yves Gomez which is also not very long but the seller did not want to sell to me. Just as well as I found my much sought after Saluki. That is a beautiful bike. I hope you find one.

On Friday, January 19, 2024 at 3:15:06 PM UTC-5 John Dewey wrote:

[Jason Fuller]

I am glad to see the B68 back, it'll be my pick if I ever build a more upright bike than my current options - I tend to like a pretty upright-ish position but still like the bars just above saddle height. If I had the space I'd totally build up a Clem with the B68, some nice high bars, and some low gears for commuting and errands. 

I will echo that the Hillborne, even the newest upcoming batch, still retains a very sensibly short wheelbase. I want to say around 455mm stays in my size. Still feels plenty responsive while being much more comfortable than bikes with 415-425 stays. 

[Corwin Zechar]

I'm not a fan of long wheelbase bikes either. Although - amusingly, I have definitely spent more time on my Hubbuhubbuh and the Cunningham Hubbuhubbuh than all my other bikes put togeter.

Try finding a longer wheelbase bike than a Hubbuhubbuh.

Regards,

Corwin

On Friday, January 19, 2024 at 12:15:06 PM UTC-8 John Dewey wrote: