Just Test Ride

[Mike Packard]

Howdy

SO back in 2015-ish, I discovered Rivendell and became fascinated with the pictures and writings and everything, but never actually met one in person. I really wanted one, but was reluctant to order some expensive bike sight-unseen. In 2016 I made it to A1 Cyclery (now Psychic Derailleur) in Indy. It was the first time I got to actually ride different models in person and nerd out on all the little details I'd been reading about for a year. I was quite enamored of Chris' Homer. When I rode that bike--only inside the shop as it was nasty outside--I got a big stupid smile on my face and thought OH I GET IT NOW. I bought a 52 Clem H.

ANYWAY, if you're like me and have read all about Rivbikes and want to get one but haven't had the chance to ride one and are near Austin TX, send me a DM and you can try one or more of mine.

OR if enough people are interested maybe we could have some kind of RBW meetup derby.

I somewhat-unintentionally now have 4 Rivs in various configurations, all of which more-or-less fit my 87 PBH.

- 61 Waterford Homer with albatross bars

- 59 Clem L with bosco bars

- 57 Roadini with noodle bars

- 56 MIT Atlantis with bullmoose bars

Mike

Austin TX

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I'm always amazed by the wide range of PBHs riding particular frame sizes.  For example, I ride a 56 MIT Atlantis with a PBH of 82.5 and a total height of 181.4 cm with Albatross bars and 650B wheels.  The bike fits me very well.  How does the same frame fit me and you at the same time?

[Steve Cole]

Hey Mike,

Thanks for writing this. I have a Toyo Homer, a Simpleone shod with a Rohloff hub and have ordered an MIT Atlantis.  I’m wondering how you compare the rides of the Homer and Atlantis. Thanks.

Steve Cole

Arlington, VA

[Mike Packard]

That's crazy, do you have any standover at all? I'm not quite as tall as you, guess just longer legs.

[Mike Packard]

Hi Steve

I have them set up quite differently and I'm still getting to know the Atlantis. The Atlantis feels stouter.

On the Homer I want to ride like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBdEGkU7aHo

On the Atlantis I want to ride like this (well the first part): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR1-UFrcZ0k

Mike

[Karl]

Mike,

That is very generous of you! I would be willing to do the same here in Nashville. It would be cool to have a “If you want to try a Rivendell” list somewhere for the people who are on the fence as it is a big commitment!

Karl
Nash, TN