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.

https://www.facebook.com/share/17NqxPgsiK/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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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

[Jamie D.]

62cm double TT Appaloosa with fancy racks and bags

58cm silver Quickbeam

[P W]

That App is surely not far off being a free bike with bag purchase!

P. W.

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62cm double TT Appaloosa with fancy racks and bags

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[TOM CUNNINGHAM]

Spoke to the owner Peter this am at his bike shop. (In the pic's background)  He has a strong preference for local pickup at that reasonable price. Bummer for me as the commute is a bear between San Diego and eastern Mass.

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[Ryan Fleming]

that is a fabulous deal for someone local....Nice!

[matt miller]

Not cheap, but don't see a Saluki with couplers every day. (Or ever?)

https://www.facebook.com/share/182FGzi9tX/

Matt in STL

[NYCbikeguy]

If it werent for the saluki decals, i'd say that looks like a waterford atlantis (atlantis "2").

-IY in CT

[tom butcherboy]

The chain stays appear to be straight..

[Walker Reiss]

64 cm quickbeam in chicago. I know the bike shop it's being sold out of, but do not have a personal relationship with them:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1610021263751451/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post

[Drew Fitchette]

60cm Cheviot on the auction site

Looks in amazing condition.

[David Johnston]

The Saluki on facebook has lowered the price by quite a bit. If it was a 55 I would drive to TN.

-Dave J

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[KAL]

Not sure if this is the best place to put this but got an email from Blue Lug today to say that they've a Bronzy Green Sam back in stock in a 54cm. Must've found one in a dusty corner of their stockroom or something. Anyway, great chance for someone to snag one in this great colourway! 

https://global.bluelug.com/rivendell-sam-hillborne-frame-set-bronzey-green.html

[mm]

Did anyone on the board pick up Ed O'Neill's old Cheviot? What a cool thing to have! Maybe see you at the 4/11/26 LA Spring Ride?

[jaredwilson]

My buddy in Santa Monica picked up Ed's Chev!

Jared in Berkeley

[Drew Fitchette]

No Affiliation, but two rare ones on the Rad Bazaar:

59.5 All-Rounder

60.5 Joe Starck Custom

[Bill Lindsay]

Haha.  I've got lots of bikes that I can ride on steep mountain roads, and even mountain roads that are both high and steep.  It's those "attention demanding" mountain roads that are also high and steep that cause me problems.  I guess this is the bike for that job.

BL in EC

[Drew Fitchette]

I thought that was funny too, BIll. Also, that the Japanese Atlantis "rode like wood in comparison to this bike IMHO. (or ATMO)" 

Both really nice bikes, and the All Rounder is tempting.... but I'm happy to lurk until a 56 Bombadil rears it's head again. 

- Drew

[Elisabeth Sherwood]

This appeared in the Washington, DC Craigslist yesterday....  54cm lugged Roadini.

(no affiliation...) 

New 54cm Rivendell Roadini - bicycles - by owner - bike sale - craigslist

Liz

Washington, DC 

[Drew Fitchette]

No affiliation, but XL Lugged Susie in Tacoma:

Yellow Susie

[Drew Fitchette]

Per Bill's note(and my quick clicking of the wrong thread), dropping this here to bump in back to the top!

45cm Clem in Sarasota

59cm Susie in Oregon City

[mm]

Cheap blue Ram' outside of Glendale, AZ.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/bik/d/phoenix-rivendell-rambouillet-bike/7924834939.html

[Kim H.]

60cm Rivendell Platypus Complete Bike - $3,650 (Berkeley)

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/berkeley-60cm-rivendell-platypus/7921031381.html

Rivendell Atlantis 2 - $3,500

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/d/davis-rivendell-atlantis/7924626188.html

1996 Rivendell All-Rounder 59.5cm - $3,800 (Sacramento)

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/d/sacramento-1996-rivendell-all-rounder/7921379016.html

I have no affiliation whatsoever with any of them.

Kim Hetzel. 

[Garry R]

Rivendell Redwood, 65cm: https://crustbikes.com/a/shopicial/topics/246711

(no affiliation) 

[Kara Gionfriddo]

Hello everyone, 

I am selling my 45cm Clem L in Santa Fe, NM - it has less than 25 miles on it! Here is my craigslist ad. Would love a local-ish buyer but happy to have it boxed and ship at buyer’s expense if you are elsewhere. It is a beauty and comes with lots of goodies (Front and Rear racks, Brooks saddle, etc.)

https://santafe.craigslist.org/bik/d/santa-fe-rivendell-clem-smith-jr-45cm/7903765592.html

Kara

[karl.fun...@gmail.com]

57cm Roadini in Overland Park, KS (Kansas City area) https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1541515940743425/?ref=browse_tab 

Not mine, just sharing! 

[Bry]

Hello!

My friend is looking for a new commuter bike, hoping if anyone near the Portland area has a hillborne, Appaloosa, Atlantis, roaduno in a 51cm. Willing to pay for shipping. Thank you!

Bryan in Walnut Creek 

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[matt miller]

Here's a unique one for sale near Seattle. I (think) a Road size 63 made by Match. The serial is R80M, with a 63 stamped on opposite side of BB. Owner, Tom, is responsive. Says it has 25s because it's not one of those modern Rivs, but is unsure what would fit. He pulled a tape measure for me, but I'm not sure how accurate.

Seat tube- 22.5 inches

Saddle height in photo is 31.5 inches

top tube is 22.5 inches.

Matt in STL

[Jamie D.]

Insanely good deal on what appears to be a Toyo Atlantis:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1609258427478015/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A4dfc36a8-6ac3-4e0d-a920-a6f56a4d3ac9

[Kim H.]

The Toyo Atlantis sale is pending. I inquired about the frame size. I got no answer. I'm not interested in buying it, just curious. 

Kim Hetzel. 

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[Jamie D.]

Not a Riv but a lugged double top tube Waterford made 77cm (!) which I think is the largest road bike frame I have ever seen.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1610873823360376/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A510f77e9-aad8-4dd7-a477-9322133dbf94

[Dan]

I've got a couple larger Rivs for sale locally here in Reno, but open to shipping or meeting up within a couple hour drive. Please contact directly via Craigslist post with any questions.

64cm Quickbeam: https://reno.craigslist.org/bik/d/reno-rivendell-quickbeam-64cm/7928841263.html

65.5cm Road custom Waterford: https://reno.craigslist.org/bik/d/reno-rivendell-custom-road-bike/7928843724.html

[maxcr]

No affiliation with seller, but someone here might be interested:

Rivendell sport tourer ( long and low )
$3,500

Listed in Grand Rapids, MI

53cm Rivendell lugged cycle cross touring bicycle. 700 wheels laced white industries rear hub Paul front hub both velocity wheels Shimano xt / xtr drive train Nitto front and rear racks Woodys fenders Paul component touring brakes with half moon hangers Albastache bars leather wrapped TRP retro brake levers . Nitto lugged stem and seatpost This is a Waterford hand made frame with a Joe bell paint job . Rare as hens teeth . I’m 5’8” fits like a glove . I’ve gotten to the point where I don’t ride it like it should be . Freshly tuned with fresh Schwalbe Big Ben tires cables and housing . I can get into more sizing specifications just dm me . Willing to ship conus . Not sure about international but would consider . Keeping saddle pedals and skewers . That’s negotiable too . Thanks for looking .

https://www.facebook.com/share/1LdM1uxJ1T/

[Victor Meng]

Does this look like Will's Susie?  

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-59cm-rivendell-susie/7934083904.html

[Drew Fitchette]

Definitely looks like his Victor... has the "Best Bike" sticker on it too. 

Sweet deal for a big well maintained susie! 

[Brian Forsee]

 A couple of Riv's on the radbazaar. No relation. 54 Legolas and 58 Ram i think. Someone save that Legolas! The horror!

https://theradavist.com/bazaar/item/vqkl9fkIIZE7gSpN1bEE

https://theradavist.com/bazaar/item/9HLFWYQBLPGC1Lpu3uci

[David Johnston]

If the "horror" is the long stack of spacers, at least the new owner has plenty to work with and can cut them down. That's preferable then trying to add stack to a short cut steerer.

The sizing measurements didn't really make sense on the Legolas, but they did say it was "custom". A 17cm headtube doesn't jive with a 52.5 Seat tube unless the top tube slopes about 6deg (It looks horizontal) and the wheels are 650b or maybe its less slope and 26" wheels. Maybe seat tube is Center to center? I would double check how the measurements were made and ask what size the tires are.

-Dave J

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[Brian Forsee]

For me the horror is mostly the wheelset. Probably plenty functional but not very attractive imo. Certainly not doing the frame justice in the aesthetics department

[David Johnston]

About the horror, I looked again and I don't think I'd keep much of anything on that Legolas except frame, fork and brakes. Making it not such a good value. I also got around and looked at the Blue Ram and the sizing is clearly off. It looks more like a 60cm to me. It is certainly bigger than my 56cm Ram. 

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[Isaak Oliansky]

I messaged the seller about the sizing on the Legolas a while back and gave up after having substantial difficulty understanding what the heck was going on. 

[David Johnston]

In case this helps anybody:

If I had to guess I'd say the Radivist Legolas is a 57 or maybe a 59 judging by the look of the headtube length. I don't know what "custom" meant in Rivendell speak. It was probably made to order, but I don't think Riv would have altered the dimensions from the chart below. Note that the Legolas had a higher bottom bracket, steeper seat angle, and less top tube slope than a typical 700c Riv.

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[David Johnston]

I looked a little closer at the Blue Rambouillet on Radivist  from the same seller as the Legolas just out of curiosity. I didn't look that close before since I wasn't interested. Now on that bike, all the parts look like keepers. It's a nice classic Riv build, unlike the posted Legolas, and the owner would have been better off sizing up. He says it's a 58 cm and that looks like it could be right, but almost all the other information is wrong so I wouldn't trust that either. The Rambouillet wasn't a custom, in fact it was one of Rivs first overseas mass produced bikes, before that Grant had the Herons made by Waterford in smaller batches and before that with some overlap the Road, Long Lows, all-rounder and such that were made in the USA when ordered. The measurements also make no sense compared to the stated frame size or the looks of the bike and just add to the confusion rather than help in any way. Maybe AI was used in the generation of the post which would make me wary in general.

If the Ram is not a custom as claimed then likely there is nothing custom about the Legolas except the wacky parts. I do agree that the Rambouillet is an Iconic Rivendell Road Bike!

I found this picture on Tublr of a 60cm for visual comparison of the headtube size and why I thought it might be a 60cm:

[Ryan Fleming]

Neither are "custom" as far as I know...Legolas was offered in limited quantities and made by Nobilette at the end of its run as a Rivendell production model. Yup...don't love the look of those wheels on the Legolas...