Gus transportation machine and uno Cheviot pic

[Joseph]

Some pictures of my 54 Gus and a 55 Cheviot.  

Both bikes were purchased through Chris Wiggins at the Physic Derailleur in Indianapolis, because at the time he was the closest Riv dealer to Chicago.  

Chris is an excellent human and has taken very good care of us.  He even let me order my Gus through Riv during the pre-order to save some money.  

The Gus is built for long trips with off roading in mind, specifically a trip that will start in Orcas Island and end in Oakland.  It'll be a skateboarding trip by bicycle.   

The Cheviot is my wife's bike but I get to ride it occasionally.  

Thanks for looking

Joseph in Chicago winter camping trip for friends birthday. He rides the orange SusieFirst stop for a S24O to Indiana Dunes and then we noticed I had gotten a flat.  Ironically I forgot to pack an extra tube but Tim who rides tubeless had an extra for me.  On the way back Tim got a flat but sealant wasn't doing the job and he didn't have any plugs.  I planned on going tubeless after this ride so happened to have some plugs in my tool kit.  This is one of the many reasons we continue to travel together.Wife's Cheviot on a ride to my folks place along the Des Plaines River Trail.   Day 2 sleep spot of a 3 day ride to Davenport from Chicago.  This is Lock 22 along the Hennepin Canal Trail.  No bugs, No rain, No tent.  Used tent as pillow  Fully loaded in Davenport along the Mississippi.  That is a skateboard on the front rack.  Skateboard covered with Rain cover from backpack.70ish mile Day ride to pick up truing station.  We took the train home

Got some Flat 80 Honjo fenders from Mack's Bikes in Evanston, IL.  They will come off for summer touring trip but be on all winter for commuting through the city streets.  May keep them on If the Safety Tabs from RidePDW will work on them for the quick release action.  

Also installed some of the Paul Motolites I found on Ebay.  The levers came from 

Tim Bantham via this group!  

[lucky...@gmail.com]

Joseph, this is rad. Love the useful packs everywhere!

On May 26, 2021, at 15:40, Joseph <joseph...@gmail.com> wrote:

Some pictures of my 54 Gus and a 55 Cheviot.  

Both bikes were purchased through Chris Wiggins at the Physic Derailleur in Indianapolis, because at the time he was the closest Riv dealer to Chicago.  

Chris is an excellent human and has taken very good care of us.  He even let me order my Gus through Riv during the pre-order to save some money.  

The Gus is built for long trips with off roading in mind, specifically a trip that will start in Orcas Island and end in Oakland.  It'll be a skateboarding trip by bicycle.   

The Cheviot is my wife's bike but I get to ride it occasionally.  

Thanks for looking

Joseph in Chicago

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winter camping trip for friends birthday. He rides the orange Susie

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First stop for a S24O to Indiana Dunes and then we noticed I had gotten a flat.  Ironically I forgot to pack an extra tube but Tim who rides tubeless had an extra for me.  On the way back Tim got a flat but sealant wasn't doing the job and he didn't have any plugs.  I planned on going tubeless after this ride so happened to have some plugs in my tool kit.  This is one of the many reasons we continue to travel together.

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Wife's Cheviot on a ride to my folks place along the Des Plaines River Trail.   

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Day 2 sleep spot of a 3 day ride to Davenport from Chicago.  This is Lock 22 along the Hennepin Canal Trail.  No bugs, No rain, No tent.  Used tent as pillow  

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Fully loaded in Davenport along the Mississippi.  That is a skateboard on the front rack.  Skateboard covered with Rain cover from backpack.

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70ish mile Day ride to pick up truing station.  We took the train home

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Got some Flat 80 Honjo fenders from Mack's Bikes in Evanston, IL.  They will come off for summer touring trip but be on all winter for commuting through the city streets.  May keep them on If the Safety Tabs from RidePDW will work on them for the quick release action.  

Also installed some of the Paul Motolites I found on Ebay.  The levers came from 

Tim Bantham via this group!  

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[Roberta]

These look really nice!  Leah (BicycleBelleDingDing) and I were  talking (or was she just posting) that people who own Chevs just love them.  They rarely come up for resale.

Happy riding.

[Jason Fuller]

I sent photos of your Gus to a buddy (@foundinthemountains) because I love it and I knew he'd love it.  We had a whole conversation about the awesome details - you have built my favourite Gus yet.  Thanks for sharing the photos!  

[Joseph]

Thanks y'all

Appreciate it Jason,  I sold my 1987 ford Econoline to build the Gus.  Hoping to ride it until my body quits

[Bones]

Man that's funny, I may have to sell one of my bikes to buy a 1987 Ford Econoline if my family keeps expanding. Awesome pics, love those bikes + bags. Really makes me want to go on more adventures.

Bones