FS: Craigslist, etc 2026

[maxcr]

Since someone suggested it and I saw this beauty on the Asheville craigslist, I'll get this years thread started. 

Please note I have no relation to the seller, but exchanged some emails and he seems like a nice guy. He mentioned his wife has a Susie ;)

$1,250 for a custom road.

It seems like a great deal if you're looking for an OG road frame. It does have a blemish from a top tube dent that was rolled out, but given the build, still seems like a good catch to me (I was tempted to buy it, but I don't need another bike)

https://asheville.craigslist.org/bik/d/asheville-rivendell-road-custom/7908044450.html

Here's the ad text:

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I'm selling my Rivendell Road Custom road bike. I've had the bike for about four years and purchased the frame from the original owner. It's around a L/XL in sizing, measuring 60.5 cm from bottom bracket to top-tube (C-T), with a 59 cm top tube (C-C)--I'm happy to make any other measurements you're interested in as well. The top-tube suffered a dent early on in my ownership of the bike, but was rolled out with frame blocks and now there's not much to it, but unfortunately messed up the paint. Check the last pics for details: I've added a nice Blue Lug top-tube protector to hide the primer job and to prevent damage. I've ridden it for years without issue...it's steel.

The build is pretty stellar. Here's the details:

⦿ Made in USA lugged Rivendell Frame, Joe Bell paint. Original paperwork included.
⦿ Cane Creek threaded headset. It looks like a modern 110, but is unmarked. It's gorgeous.
⦿ Rivendell Silver caliper brakes. Very powerful.
⦿ Velocity Quill Rims, Velocity Road hubs, Sapim Laser Spokes.
⦿ 700x35c Continental Grand Prix 5000 AS TR tires, set up tubeless.
⦿ Campagnolo Veloce brifters, Shimano XTR (M900) derailleurs, Vintage Specialized ST-4 with the XTR rings. 3x8 and shifts flawlessly (the brifters could do 2x as well, but you would need to play with the chainrings/FD to make work).
⦿ Nitto S83 seatpost, Nitto Deluxe 100mm stem, Soma Highway One bars (46cm)
⦿ Specialized Power saddle
⦿ MKS pedals.

More info: 77cm saddle height in the photo.

[TOM CUNNINGHAM]

Someone could print tee shirts "I don't need another Bike"....

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[NYCbikeguy]

I'll take 10 of those tees.

[Robert Blunt]

Somebody should really grab this one. I was thinking about buying it for a Dutch friend of mine but it was a bit big. Seller is very communicative.

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[Kevin Lindsey]

You'd probably sell a lot more that say "My husband doesn't need another bike".

Kevin L.

Alexandria, VA

[Steve Wolford]

As I tell myself, "I do not need another bike" and also "I'm just asking for a friend," I wonder out loud whether this custom in Asheville is a 62cm frame, a number which fits better for a 59cm top tube.

Steve

[Sam McDermott]

To test this, I measured the pixels from the center of the crank to the top of the top tube, and I got 354 pix. If the saddle height is indeed 77 cm, then we'd expect about 450 pixels if the nominal 60.5cm height is correct and about 440 pixels if it's 62cm -- I measured and get 448 pix. Given the fact that the tape would naturally be moving a little in the "z" direction, I think that the 60.5cm measurement is pretty close accurate.

FWIW I measure the top tube length to be close to the seat tube height. I think that's just the difference between the CTT and CTC measurements, which adds up because by eye this looks close to square.

/lunchbreak

-Sam

[Corwin Zechar]

The seat tube may in fact measure 60.5 cm. Both of my customs are 60.2 cm. Nobilette (and the previous builders of Rivendell customs) can make a frame any size you want.

I am skeptical the frame is a 62. Grant's frames are usually long. My top tube measures 59 cm.

I need a gross of those t-shirts. This bike is my size.

Regards,

Corwin

[matt miller]

Regarding that custom with the repaired top tube, I found the seller responsive. There isn't a geo sheet, but the build sheet says that it was built for a six-foot tall rider, 88 PBH and 78 saddle height. I'm looking for a older Ram/Roadeo/Road Custom bike like that, but held off because off question marks regarding severity of dent, and that I am more interested in just the frame and possibly wheelset. He prefers to sell it whole. 

Matt in STL

[Steve Wolford]

Hey, thanks you three for the interesting and helpful perspectives.   In all truth, I do have a friend who is an inch shorter than me who needs a Riv, even though he dosn't quite know it ...

[st nick]

I'll add my 2026 CL ad.

My friend Luis was wanting a slightly smaller Riv so I traded him my orange Sam for his blue Homer and it's up for sale as I'm working toward a different ride.

Complete bike $1500 or frame and fork , headset only  for $1000.

Paul Cunningham in Dallas, TX

Ad here:

Rivendell Homer Hilsen Bicycle - bicycles - by owner - bike sale - craigslist

Rivendell Homer Hilsen Bicycle - bicycles - by owner - bike sale - craigslist Rivendell Homer Hilsen 2019 model year Firm price. Also willing to remove other parts and sell frame, fork , headset, bottom bracket and seatpost for $1000 Size is 61.5 cm so for taller rider. I...

[Zachary Cannon]

I too have had quite positive discussions with the Ashevilles seller. He was great with questions, is willing to ship, and was open to a facetime conversation.

Ultimately, the Romulus I picked up from Bill earlier this year is better geometry for me and already happily mine. If I hadn't picked that up, I'd be all over this custom.

Best, Z

[matt miller]

Will this All Rounder last the day?

https://www.facebook.com/share/1DCVA7tqCE/

[Dave Johnston]

Tom said: " Someone could print tee shirts "I don't need another Bike"...."

and on the back it could say:

'... but what size is it and can you send pictures."

On Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:01:30 PM UTC-5 tom butcherboy wrote:

[TOM CUNNINGHAM]

Nice one Dave!

https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/b10902c4-15c7-4619-8135-039ca3387238n%40googlegroups.com

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[Eric Marth]

Dave Johnston said 

      Tom said: " Someone could print tee shirts "I don't need another Bike"...."

and on the back it could say:

'... but what size is it and can you send  driveside   pictures."

[Dave Johnston]

.. oh yes driveside pictures are definitely useful for a bike I don't need, also is that 56cm measured Center to Center?

[Joe Bernard]

Driveside and accurate sizing are not a thing on Marketplace. Drives me batty. 

[Jamie D.]

Good deal on a 55cm Rosco Platypus: https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bop/d/brooklyn-rivendell-rosco-platypus-size/7911563821.html

[matt miller]

Beautiful canti 60cm Betty Foy in San Alnselmo for $1700.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/d/san-anselmo-60cm-rivendell-betty-foy/7905773633.html

[Bill Lindsay]

I've definitely seen that Betty listed before and have been tempted.  Now the price is substantially lower, and I remain tempted.  I especially like the stock Rivendells modified to non-stock because I think they scare away the "collector/restorer" type of buyer and they sort of carry built in encouragement/permission to use it a ton, and not be precious about it, at least for me.  If I had the funds laying about and the slot to hang it...  Maybe it'll linger.

Bill Lindsay

El Cerrito, CA

[K AL]

'60cm' Sage Sam on eBay 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/397579981707?

[Roberta]

I haven't posted this yet on CL, just here at the RBW board.  55cm Mermaid Platypus, with fenders, Dyno and Tubeless setup, low miles, great condition.

https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/8RlhueRci4Y

Roberta

Philadelphia

[Roberta]

I lowered the price of my Platypus to $3100. Let’s get a new happy butt in that saddle!  

https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/8RlhueRci4Y

Roberta