Back in the saddle - literally

[Art]

I was heavily into road biking 2006-2012, doing ~ 100 mi/yr, annual centuries (slowly), etc. I bought a Rambouillet and rode it for a while but had pedal strike against front wheel. Grant let me exchange for an Atlantis which was supposed to correct the pedal strike (it didn’t) so it has sat barely used in the garage (I plan to sell it but that’s another story).

So I retreated to my 1987 Panasonic DX-3000 steel bike. I outfitted it with a triple up front, 11-34 rear, Noodle bars, 9-speed barcons, clips/straps – full old school. I rode that bike hard. And since I liked Riv bikes and predecessors, I obtained a Bridgestone RB-1. This was my “fast bike”, at least for me. I put a double on it and  of course, the old school build.

Due to a knee replacement, foot surgery and just plain laziness, I’ve been off the bikes for several years. I’ve lost a lot of weight and am healthier than I have been (the gym has become my second home) and yoga, strength training and cardio have greatly helped. Last weekend I took the Pan out for a short ride, just to see if I could do it. Well, as they say, it was “just like riding a bike”. Later in the week, I took out the RB-1 for a slightly longer ride. It felt so good to be back in the saddle again.

I now plan to include road riding as part of my continued health/fitness regimen. Also, I’m rediscovering my liking for all things Riv. Rivendell got me back into riding some 18 years ago and I still enjoy reading about their current line up of bikes and other products.

…..Art

 

[Bill Lindsay]

Great story and congrats on your journey.  Your Atlantis should have excellent re-sale value.  There are lots of Riv-fans who dislike the extended wheel base of the current models and who don't mind the TCO of the older ones.  Surely they'll buy up your older Atlantis.  

Bill Lindsay

El Cerrito, CA

[Art]

Haha, I just re-read my post and I saw a typo. Back when I was riding heavily, I was doing 1000 miles/year plus, not 100. 
.....Art

[Art]

Hi Bill-

I understand the rules here, so I can't post a FS until I am more active in the group. No problem.

 I think my Atlantis which was ridden only a few times and is in excellent condition, will be quite popular.