On Aug 11, 2022, at 8:29 PM, Alexander Chalmers <alexander...@gmail.com> wrote:
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I'm a new group member but long time Riv fan. I recently came the closest I've come to actually buying Rivendell, having only recently reached a point where it has not felt out of reach financially. Anyway, it got me wondering - what is the one model you would choose, current or discontinued, if you could only have one?Alternately, what is your favorite Rivendell you have owned?Asking in part because I am wondering where to start myself - I've wanted a Hunqapillar for a long time, and recently have become a bit obsessed with the Quickbeam as well - but every model seems great in its own way. Mostly just curious what you all find yourself riding the most though!
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On Aug 12, 2022, at 3:40 PM, Alexander Chalmers <alexander...@gmail.com> wrote:
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Hi Alexander,
I’m also new-ish to Riv, having joined this list about a year back and having gotten my first Riv, a 2015 Sam Hillborne, last November. The bike has been everything I hoped it would be - comfortable, beautiful, dependable, and capable. My riding is 90% as a commuter (around 10 miles each way). Other rides are with my little ones in tow, or on mixed terrain local trails (Salt Creek Trail and DPRT). Sam’s been great for all this stuff. I’ll probably end up exploring a Roadeo and Atlantis at some point, but it’s hard to imagine a better bike for my main uses. I guess that puts me in the Sam camp with Chris and Rich.
My PBH is similar to yours (87.5) and I’m local to Chicago (live in Oak Park, work in River North). I’d be happy to let you ride my Sam sometime if you’re interested. Just shoot me a PM.
Best,
Jason
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On Aug 12, 2022, at 7:05 PM, Toshi Takeuchi <tto...@gmail.com> wrote:
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Welcome Alexander, Rivendell is like a garage party with a band that's a more humbling experience with talent, better than a huge show at a big forum.Back in my shop days Bridgestone was our bread and butter. Grant earned the ability to design the US market product and they were so much better riding bikes that even an average rider would return smiling after a fifteen minute test ride. Not the highest volume bikes, Grant even told us they would be the hardest to sell since folks want to believe what they already do, even if presented with examples otherwise.I called Grant several years into Rivendell after Bridgestone when I needed a bike more specific for longer rides, farther from home than my RB-1 (which didn't really fit me-my legs are too long for my height). From the Rivendell Reader and catalog I was thinking I needed a custom but he told me about the Rambouillet. It was the next "stock" model, stablemate of the already in production Atlantis and checked the boxes of my list, adding some I hadn't considered.I rode my Rambouillet across the country and on every ride I took since including some things less than fire trails, having long been an underbiker and gone miles on forest service "roads" on bikes not apparent to that use. We were riding gravel before its current adherents were born and I used my XO-2 and RB-1. Rivendell marketed the model name as the useful, dependable sheep that provided much utility to those keeping flocks of them.My Rambouillet shines in it's smoothness of ride and predictable handling. Much of that is because of how well it fits me, something random other riders have noted to me on rides. A the Five Boros ride in NYC my wife tired of how frequently folks approached and remarked on my Rambouillet and was who pointed out how sour those around us on what she called modern bikes looked. The bike continues to be a bike people comment on regardless of how expensive proximate modern bikes are.It's a bike that can be used in many ways that rewards my uses. Sort of where the brand and Grant position themselves.Andy CheathamPittsburgg
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Hahaha. Leah, I think you already took the cake! You having a pair of Platypuses has always seemed perfectly reasonable, natural, and sensible.Now if I can only find another 58 Hunqapillar I'll be all set. (I suppose I'd settle for a Bombadil...)This thread is great.On Friday, August 12, 2022 at 4:45:16 PM UTC-4 Edwin W wrote:#1 model to choose: the one you have/could easily get. For me that is the Appaloosa which I have now.If I were starting all over...#1 dream, but I cannot get it right now is the original Atlantis 64cm with one top tube.**Let me know if you are getting rid of one**#2 Appaloosa#3 Original HunqBut they are all so good I do not want to rank them and would be happy with any model from any year.Edwin
Karl, I am in Chicago and PBH is 88. If anyone is local and would be willing to let me try something out I'd be grateful! I also think there is a shop not to far from me that carries them, I've been meaning to go see what they have for a while.
Rich, I suspect once I get one more will follow! I think the first will likely be something used, so it may just come down to what pops up in my size/budget. But who knows, the orange color of the Appaloosa is calling to me as well, so if they make more that could end up being it as well. That Hillborne looks super fun, love that color and bag setup. Looks very capable for Atlanta's hills and potholes - I grew up there and my family is all still in the city
On Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 12:24:19 PM UTC-5 RichS wrote:
Alexander,Welcome to the group! Terrific collection of Rivendells on this thread.Not an easy decision to select your first Rivendell. I went through this exercise years ago and landed on a Waterford built Atlantis. There is a common feeling running through Riv owners that says you can't have just one Rivendell. True enough I discovered. A Sam Hillborne followed shortly after acquiring the Atlantis. Others followed: Clem H, Roadeo, and a Taiwan built Homer. All except the Sam have moved on. Pic shows it in commuter mode; it's done everything well for me including brevets.My advice is to take your best shot at what you think works for your needs now and dive in. It's likely you won't be disappointed. As a bonus, the customer service rendered by Grant and the crew is outstanding!Best,Rich in ATL
On Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 8:29:44 PM UTC-4 alexander...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi all,I'm a new group member but long time Riv fan. I recently came the closest I've come to actually buying Rivendell, having only recently reached a point where it has not felt out of reach financially. Anyway, it got me wondering - what is the one model you would choose, current or discontinued, if you could only have one?
Welcome Alexander!My answer is a cheat because I'd pick my custom but it kinda translates to a production model which would also be my pick, Platypus. Lugged frame, low stepover, beautiful paint (I love the Mermaid ones, and Leah Bicycle Belle Ding Ding's Raspberry), semi-light tubing for a lively road ride, maybe not the first choice for heavy loads or hardcore trails.But that's my 'light for pavement' bias; models like Atlantis, Appaloosa, Hunqapillar, Bombadil and Clem H/L are better choices for heavier duty stuff.Joe BernardOn Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 5:44:50 PM UTC-7 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:If memory serves, I think Rivendell themselves asked this same question on their Instagram page. There were quite a few responses.As for me, got to be my Clem L.The long wheelbase with room for big tires are available on several models, but only one is a step through. Game changer. Well actually the Platy is a step through also but I’ve not had the pleasure.Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 11, 2022, at 8:29 PM, Alexander Chalmers <alexander...@gmail.com> wrote:Hi all,
I'm a new group member but long time Riv fan. I recently came the closest I've come to actually buying Rivendell, having only recently reached a point where it has not felt out of reach financially. Anyway, it got me wondering - what is the one model you would choose, current or discontinued, if you could only have one?Alternately, what is your favorite Rivendell you have owned?Asking in part because I am wondering where to start myself - I've wanted a Hunqapillar for a long time, and recently have become a bit obsessed with the Quickbeam as well - but every model seems great in its own way. Mostly just curious what you all find yourself riding the most though!
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