WTB: 59 MIT Atlantis

[Michael Williams]

Just seeing if anyone has a 59cm MIT Atlantis that they’re not riding much. Shoot me a message. Thank you! -Mike

[Steve Cole]

Michael,

Not long ago, I too looked for an Atlantis.  I was to have been my third bike from Rivendell.  My PBH is 86 cm and my other Rivendell bikes are a 59 cm Homer and a 58 cm Simpleone. Since both of these bicycles fit extremely well, naturally I thought the right size for the Atlantis I wanted would be 59 cm.  I learned the hard way that I was wrong.

I wanted a new MIT Atlantis, particularly a 59 cm.  Not only did I think it would be similar in size to my other bikes, but I loved the arched second top tube, which was not available on smaller frames. I went ahead and bought a used 59 cm frame from another lister.  As it turns out that the sizing of  Atlantis models has changed, and I was unaware of this.  While I would like have been right with a 59 cm if I was seeking a used Toyo or Waterford Atlantis, my size for the new MIT Atlantis is a 55 cm.  The MIT Atlantis is "stretched out" compared to previous models.  It has a longer, slanted top tube and longer chain stays.  This added length and the slanted top tube means that measuring the size of the bike by the seat tube can be misleading when compared to the earlier Atlantis models that had parallel or nearly parallel top tubes.  I was lucky.  I learned this before the seller had even shipped me the 59 cm.  He was kind enough to refund my payment and had no trouble finding another buyer.

You may be looking for one of the older models.  If so, nevermind.  If, however, you are looking for an MIT Atlantis, I hope my experience is helpful to you.  

Steve Cole

Arlington, Virginia

[Adam Leibow]

Steve, I went through the same thing and tried the 59cm Atlantis because my friend was selling it for a good deal. It was big for me but I made it work....for two weeks, then I sold it. Now I have the 55cm, which fits me well although I am still working out the reach and bar setup. TBH, I know the OP Mike and I know he would fit the MIT 59cm (55/56 would be too small). 

[Mike Williams]

Hey Steve,  thanks for the heads up.   I am aware of the longer reach/ overall largeness of the new/ expanded 59cm Geometry vs other 59cm Geos of previous Rivs.   My PBH is ~90 and I’ve ridden a 58 JoeApp which fit well if even a touch small.   Again,  thanks for heads up man.   -Mike

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On Apr 5, 2020, at 1:06 PM, Adam Leibow <ad...@pritchardpeck.com> wrote:



Steve, I went through the same thing and tried the 59cm Atlantis because my friend was selling it for a good deal. It was big for me but I made it work....for two weeks, then I sold it. Now I have the 55cm, which fits me well although I am still working out the reach and bar setup. TBH, I know the OP Mike and I know he would fit the MIT 59cm (55/56 would be too small). 

On Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 7:06:33 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote:

Just seeing if anyone has a 59cm MIT Atlantis that they’re not riding much.    Shoot me a message.    Thank you!   -Mike

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[James Davis]

I hope you find one, Mike. I sold my car and waited 8 months for one of those last MUSA built 58cm Atlantis in the age of true temper leaving the steel market. I haven’t regretted it for a day. They are truly  magical bikes.

Best,

James Davis 

Denver, CO

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