FS: 650B Nobilette Protovelo & Bruce Gordon Custom Road

[S. Greco]

I'm finally gearing up to order a Riv Custom. I've been thinking about it for about a decade.

I'll be selling off some special bikes in the next few weeks.

Open to reasonable offers, but not in a huge rush to move these.

2007 Rivendell Nobilette-built Protovelo (Hilsen/Saluki-esque Prototype)

Condition is used. Paint has scuffs,. scratches, chips, wear marks.

There are no dents or dings. No rust concerns or spidering.

Top Tube: 60 CTC

Seat Tube: 60 CTC / 62 CTT

Rims: 650B Velocity Dyad

Hubs: Mavic MR601

Skewers: Mavic

Crankset: Campagnolo Chorus

Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Chorus

Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Victory

Shifters: Campagnolo Victory

Brake Levers: Paul Canti-Lever / Black Anodized

Brake Calipers: Paul Cantilever / Black Anodized

Handlebars: MAP Ahearne 

Stem: Nitto NJS Pearl 80 25.4

Seatpost: Nitto S65

Rack: Nitto Campee 27F front rack w/ pannier supports.

Bag: Rivendell Sackville XS Saddlebag / Grid Gray

Does not include: Saddle, Bell, Pedals, Cages

$3700 as it sits

without rack - $300

without cockpit - $300 (no stem, bars, or levers)

+ actual shipping via bikeflights. contact me for a quote.

More photos available upon request. 

There's also a million photos online of this particular bike if you google "Rivendell Protovelo" 

This is one of the more photographed Rivendells in existence thanks to the fine photography work of the previous owner.

1983 Bruce Gordon Road Standard Custom (Un-UnRacer)

Top Tube: 57 CTC

Seat Tube: 58 CTC / 60 CTT

Rims: 700C Mavic MA40

Hubs: Campagnolo Victory

Tires: Compass Chinook Pass 28

Skewers: Campagnolo Victory

Crankset: Campagnolo Nuovo Record 

(I have the matching Victory cranks if you’d prefer a matching group)

Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Victory

Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Victory

Shifters: Sachs Huret

Brake Levers: Campagnolo Victory

Brake Calipers: Campagnolo Veloce

Handlebars: Nitto Grand Randonneur

Stem: Nitto Pearl 70 25.4

Seatpost: Nitto S65 Rare black 26.8 Japan-only marked “TEE19”

Rear Lights: Jitensha taillight with custom black anodized mount

Front Light: Unknown brand machined aluminum USB charging with custom black ano mount.

Additional cockpit available w/ custom Bruce Gordon stem, Black Jitensha Bars, Paul Canti-Levers

Does not include: Saddle, Bell, Pedals, Cages

$1800 w/ drops

$2100 w/ both cockpits

+ actual shipping via bikeflights. contact me for a quote.

 

[S. Greco]

More photos available at these Google Drive Links:

Rivendell Protovelo Photos

Bruce Gordon Photos

[Bill Lindsay]

What is the saddle height in the photos of the Bruce Gordon? Where in the country are these bikes located? Are they in California?

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito Ca

[S. Greco]

saddle height of the Bruce Gordon as photo'd is 78 , standover as photo'd with Compass 28s is 87

I am located in Providence, Rhode Island.

[S. Greco]

A few additional details :

I also have a Nitto Campee 32F mini front rack that fits the Protovelo if anyone would prefer a smaller front rack option.

The Bruce Gordon also has a painted to match Campagnolo frame pump, I just completely forgot to mount it before taking photos.

[Corwin]

What is the max width tire the Bruce Gordon will accept?

Thanks,

Corwin

[Drw]

That protovelo is so great. Really happy it’s too big for me.

[S. Greco]

EDIT: The Bruce Gordon currently has Grand Bois "Cerf" 26s. 

I have had both 28s and 30s on it in the past. 30s are probably the max.

[Esteban]

Bestill my heart - I'm the original owner of the Protovelo. I love seeing it here. Brown was a very

Here are some photos when it was Flickr-famous:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/25671211@N02/albums/72157604736650031

Esteban

San Diego, Calif.

On Monday, February 24, 2020 at 11:22:32 AM UTC-8, S. Greco wrote:

[Steven Sweedler]

This is probably the frame that convinced me to try clear powdercoats. I love the look, but the visible creeping rust had me start using colors after a few years. Steve

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Steven Sweedler
Plymouth, New Hampshire

[S. Greco]

your photos of rivendells, and of this bike in particular. were definitely the gateway to a serious riv addiction for me. this protovelo is such a special and unique bike.

i don't have anything against the new direction of riv offerings, but there's something very magical and nostalgic to me about this era of rivendell.

[S. Greco]

Bump, last price drop before these move on to eBay:

Bruce Gordon : $1200 with drops / $1400 with both cockpits

Rivendell Protovelo : $1700 for frame/fork/headset/bottom bracket/wheelset/cantilevers/nitto rack

[Bill Schairer]

What year is the Gordon? I bought one about a year ago that looks SO similar, color and all. Mine was built in Dec 1978. For whatever it is worth to others, that bike is incredible to ride. It just goes where you want it to go. It almost seems to anticipate where you want to go.

Bill S

[S. Greco]

This is 1983 Bruce Gordon. The ride is phenomenal.  I really hate to see it go, but I've got some riv goals :)

[Dave Grossman]

Whats the headtube length on the BG?

[S. Greco]

I just measured the BG and the seat tube is actually 59 CtC, 61 Ct

The head tube is 18.5

[S. Greco]

I added some more / better photos at the google drive links below :

Rivendell Protovelo

Bruce Gordon

[John G.]

Just plugging Steve as a trustworthy seller who takes great care of his bikes. Steve, tell us about your Riv custom plans in a new thread!

[S. Greco]

The Bruce Gordon has sold.

Protovelo is still available.

[S. Greco]

Both frames have SOLD. Thank you.