Rivendell Tinder? Not really, but close.

[Brody]

ME: A long-time steel rider who has admired Rivendell bikes from afar for years. After being inspired and encouraged by a few regulars on this board, I was finally able to make my way to Walnut Creek this summer to pedal my first. Will put me on a 61.5cm Roaduno with Billie bars (only bike built up in my size). It was snappy, responsive, and the frame specs were spot on for my now preferred upright riding style. I used to log serious road miles on my minty Indy Fab but now it's less about speed, distance, and Strava logs. It’s all about comfort. If I can get in four 15-20 mile loops each week I'm happy. Yep, just enough wind on my face to achieve that optimum balance of mental and physical health. It's been working like a charm thus far on my Surly Cross Check w/Soma Oxford bars. But once my Indy Fab finds a new home (open to trading btw), I need another bike right?

YOU: Own a 61.5cm Homer or 61cm Roadini with Billie or Albatross bars? You’ve been on the fence about whether you want to find a new home for it. Perhaps it’s not seeing as much action as you had hoped? Maybe you need to thin out your herd? Or could it be you’d like to try out a new model, prep for move, or you’ve decided it’s just a tad too big or small to achieve your "perfect fit"? Whatever the case, you’ve resisted listing your Riv for sale because the process can be so __________________(fill in blank with adverb ending in “ing”).  

MORE: I'm 6-2 with a 93.5 PBH and a 80cm saddle height. I'm not much of wrencher (outside of simple tweaks) so ideally I’d be looking for a complete bike. I'm not afraid of a little beausage as long as there’s no rust, and the bike is mechanically sound. I’m looking for something I can ride now, not a Fall project. 

Are we match? Is it meant to be? Send me a DM.

Cheers,

Brody in LA

[Bill Lindsay]

I approve of this form of "want to buy" post.  I hope somebody swipes in the direction that folks swipe to make something positive happen.  

BL in EC

[Drew Fitchette]

Hey Brody,

The Radavist Radbazaaar has 2 bikes and 2 frames in your size listed(Rambo, Sam, Romulus, and Roadini). though you'd need to throw some different bars on the two completes.

Might be worth browsing!

- Drew

[Brody]

Drew - 

Thanks for the leads. I've reached out.

Any insights/opinions on Homer vs. Roadini for a first-time Rivendell rider?

Cheers

[Brody]

Ha. Thanks for sending out some positive vibes Bill. No swipes yet, but I'm not giving up hope.

Cheers,

Brody in LA

[R A]

Brody i have zero relationship to the seller but 1hr from in Chicago is a complete 64cm Holden for $1500 which seems like a great deal. Minimum pbh looks to be 94cm so I don’t know if sizing up will work for ya but I sized up on the Appaloosa for what it’s worth. 

[Drew Fitchette]

Hey Brody,

Looks like Bikeinsights has the chainstay and top tube on the Homer a little longer, the stack on the Roadini looks a little taller too.

[Sebastian Rodriguez]

This person on another post is looking to sell his:

https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/l64aN2WCUW0

[lester freckles]

Thanks RA. Link? Did you mean Homer? 

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[Max S]

Well, did this happen or?.. :-) 

[lester freckles]

Lots of long-distance flirting. A few serious candidates.

I'm picky. While I don't have a fear of commitment, I do have a fear of choosing the wrong one (or Riv)...

To borrow from the recent New Yorker article, I guess you could say I'm "taking it slow".

Thanks to everyone who has sent me links and words of encouragement.

Keep 'em coming. I'm also open to trades/partial trades on my minty Indy Fab. 

Cheers,

Brody in LA

[Brody]

Update! I finally met my match: a 62cm double TT Sam Hillborne. Love the ride. Comfy upright set up I was seeking. I've seen a lot of comments about the single color head tube - I'm a fan.

Early ride impressions: It feels a bit livelier than my Surly Crosscheck. Probably due to stem and lighter wheel set (and maybe rider's enthusiasm). Just put on this Chromag LTD saddle in chocolate brown. Love how it goes with the brown shellac job. Time will tell if the saddle is a winner. So far, so good. 

Thanks to all who offered advice over the last few months. My search is over. It's time to pedal.

Cheers,

Brody in LA

[Eric Karnes]

Congrats! Looking at your seatpost height, I think my 63cm Hilsen might have been a tad too small. Looks like you found the right fit.

FYI, I've had both a Cross Check and a very unusual AHH with a 1" treadless stem. I owned them at the same time and the Hilsen was so much livelier that the Surly. Night and day. So definitely not simply initial enthusiasm.

[Brody]

Thanks Eric. Loving the ride of the bike so much my wife is now wondering "maybe you should find me a used Rivendell to ride regularly and I can just use my Long Haul Trucker for a camping bike":). Perhaps my new project...