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Go to ebay and find current or recently offered cordura canvas briefcase from Arkel. Bulletproof lifetime guaranteed zipper and attachment Clip to bike rack.
Likely comes with stiffener and a sleeve for laptop, etc. 
 $50 + shipping? 

Or, Arkel likely offers one to meet current fashion sensibility.

Daily User of Arkel for 15 years. They are readily disassembled so they can be laundered of all dirt. 

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Harry P Travis
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On Aug 11, 2022, at 11:27 PM, rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com wrote:


Alexander Chalmers <alexander...@gmail.com>: Aug 11 08:44AM -0700

Hi all,
 
I'm a new group member but long time Riv fan. I recently came the closest
I've come to actually buying Rivendell, having only recently reached a
point where it has not felt out of reach financially. Anyway, it got me
wondering - what is the one model you would choose, current or
discontinued, if you could only have one?
 
Alternately, what is your favorite Rivendell you have owned?
 
Asking in part because I am wondering where to start myself - I've wanted a
Hunqapillar for a long time, and recently have become a bit obsessed with
the Quickbeam as well - but every model seems great in its own way. Mostly
just curious what you all find yourself riding the most though!
Richard Rose <rmro...@gmail.com>: Aug 11 08:44PM -0400

If memory serves, I think Rivendell themselves asked this same question on their Instagram page. There were quite a few responses.
As for me, got to be my Clem L.
The long wheelbase with room for big tires are available on several models, but only one is a step through. Game changer. Well actually the Platy is a step through also but I’ve not had the pleasure.
 
Sent from my iPhone
 
Joe Bernard <joer...@gmail.com>: Aug 11 10:20PM -0700

Welcome Alexander!
 
My answer is a cheat because I'd pick my custom but it kinda translates to
a production model which would also be my pick, Platypus. Lugged frame, low
stepover, beautiful paint (I love the Mermaid ones, and Leah Bicycle Belle
Ding Ding's Raspberry), semi-light tubing for a lively road ride, maybe not
the first choice for heavy loads or hardcore trails.
 
But that's my 'light for pavement' bias; models like Atlantis, Appaloosa,
Hunqapillar, Bombadil and Clem H/L are better choices for heavier duty
stuff.
 
Joe Bernard
 
Emily Guise <emily...@gmail.com>: Aug 11 11:05PM -0700

My Platypus for sure. For the mostly in-town riding I've been doing for the
last year, it's been a dream. Such a smooth ride! So gorgeous! She garners
fans wherever she goes.
 
I actually felt very guilty about spending so much money on a bike (even
though some of it was Uncle Sam's stimulus $$), but the Platy really is a
functional work of art, so I got over the guilt eventually. If you ever
have a chance to get a Riv, Alexander, I don't think you'd regret it. I
hope it happens for you!
 
-Emily
 
On Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 10:20:32 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote:
 
Joe Bernard <joer...@gmail.com>: Aug 11 11:26PM -0700

So pretty, Emily! I haven't seen a LimeOlive Platy in a while and kinda
forgot how striking they are. Love the grips, too!
 
On Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 11:05:13 PM UTC-7 Emily Guise wrote:
 
jim <442...@gmail.com>: Aug 11 03:20PM -0700

Beautiful bike!
I used to have one and regret selling it. Of course with my arthritis I
probably couldn't ride it 😔
 
On Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 9:07:56 PM UTC-5 Philip Williamson wrote:
 
Dan Sullivan <pjss...@gmail.com>: Aug 10 07:38PM -0700

these are a great color. I've got one that shares time with my BMC
monstercross. Really a nice, light, fast bike and it seems like everyone
who sees it comments on the color. I run 38 Gravel Kings that are wonderful
tires.
 
Dan in the driftless hills of SW Wisconsin
 
On Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 9:07:56 PM UTC-5 Philip Williamson wrote:
 
Mike Godwin <spoke...@gmail.com>: Aug 11 10:11PM -0700

Is said bike still traveling with you Jim? I converted 88 cm to inches.
Having a 90.5 PBH, that leaves to little clearance for the uh, gentlemen,
and leaves me out of the running. Dang cool bike! Great talking with you on
Saturday and wish you good journeys on the remainder of your holiday.
 
Mike SLO CA
On Sunday, August 7, 2022 at 12:15:48 PM UTC-7 Jimmy Warren wrote:
 
James Warren <jimmac...@gmail.com>: Aug 11 11:01PM -0700

Yeah Mike,
 
Still on the road with me till around the 17th.
Great talking to you too!
 
 
Ben Adrian <bunny...@gmail.com>: Aug 11 10:34AM -0700

I just put the 700 x 35 Rene Herse slicks back on my Rambouillet. I had
them on before, but the wider tire and a loaded front rack started to feel
weird. Plus, I wanted to put on fenders and the fenders I have were too
small for 35s. Anyway, I'm shifting the load to the rear and I've removed
the fenders, so I put the 35s back on. What a fantastic ride now.
 
I just got some 700 x 44 tires like yours above for my Salsa Warbird. I've
not had a chance to do a serious ride on them, but they look like they are
going to be very nice.
 
Also, what's the stem length on your Hillborne?
 
Cheers!
Ben
 
Ben Adrian <bunny...@gmail.com>: Aug 11 11:15AM -0700

Just watched your assembly video again, Eric, and I see it's a 7cm. Love
the videos, especially as eye candy to see different build configurations
close up.
 
Cheers!
 
On Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 10:34:39 AM UTC-7 Ben Adrian wrote:
 
Eric Marth <eric...@gmail.com>: Aug 11 12:08PM -0700

Thanks everyone for sharing info on builds, your tires and your takes! Fun
reading along.
 
Like Chris I am a little surprised by all the tire sizes in the 30s.
 
Thanks for the kind words about the videos, Ben. Yep, it's a 7cm.
 
aeroperf <dore...@comcast.net>: Aug 11 01:06PM -0700

I’ve run Continental Speed Ride tires for 5 years. I haven’t had a flat
with them, though that's probably just luck.
They only come in one size - 622 x 42. I run them on my Sam at 55 psi.
They cost about $25. The last set went over 5000 miles.
I tried the Schwalbe Marathon 622x37 at 65 psi for a year. It was like
riding through mud - they weigh a lot more than the Speed Rides, but if I
were doing touring, they would be my choice.
Patrick Moore <bert...@gmail.com>: Aug 11 05:04PM -0600

I have to say that the 559 labeled-32 but measure-27 (skinny rims) RH Elk
Pass tires are the nicest 26" road tires I've used and, in fact, the nicest
road tires of any size I've used, gauging by "feel" of speed* and feel of
smoothness.
 
* I personally have never associated buzz or harshness with speed; in fact,
just the opposite: I associate smoothness with speed. Besides smoothness,
the EPs just seem easier to pedal at given cadences in given conditions at
given gears.
 
I wish they plumped out at 5 mm wider, but I don't want to change my rims.
 
At 55/60 they feel as smooth over high freq/low amp bumps as the 559X42 mm
(41 mm actual) Naches Pass extra lights at 35/40, and they seem easier to
pedal as defined above, though not by a great deal.
 
One benefit to the narrower tires is that they do make the bike's handling
feel more nimble -- "crisper." OTOH, the 622X61 mm actual Big One ELs at 18
to 21 psi on the earlier Matthews feel as easy to pedal ("as fast" --
similar gearing, conditions, cadences) as the Elk Passes; but very
different bikes and 175 mm vs 170 mm cranks. And these fatties don't feel
all that smoother over small pavement bumps than the EPs or the NPs. It
seems that if you put sufficiently minimum air pressure into very supple,
light tires of any width, the feel over small bumps remains about the same.
I do like bashing over the 5" wide expansion cracks in our streets with the
BOs or the NPs, though; I have to be more careful with the EPs.
 
Btw, all 3 frames relatively light tubing. In fact, the 1999 gofast that
has the EPs has the stoutest tubing of the bunch, I think.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Patrick Moore
Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum
Andrew Turner <andyree...@gmail.com>: Aug 11 08:58PM -0700

I'm a light rider and have run Rene Herse tires in 26, 28, 32, 35, 38 and
48mm widths over the same terrain which is mostly paved roads. Starting at
either end of the spectrum, the 26's felt like ice-skating in the best
scenario but would flat if I even looked at a gravel road. I wasn't willing
to pump them up past 80psi to avoid flats so those got the boot pretty
fast. The 48's on the other hand were what I'd call idiot-proof. I would
aim for the potholes on pavement and they were disconcertingly confident
(and fast!) off-road.
 
32's and 35's were probably the goldilocks widths for paved rides longer
than 70 miles while carrying stuff. If I weighed more, carried more, or the
bike was over-built, 38's would be right there too. These days, my rides
rarely go past 60 miles so a couple candy bars and 28mm tires on a road
bike is all I need.
 
If I were more of a masochist with my riding and knew sleep deprivation and
all-road conditions were on the horizon, I'd go with the widest tire I
could fit. But if I want to feel quick and nimble, 28-32s do the best for
me.
 
- Andrew
On Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 7:29:59 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote:
 
Caroline Golum <carolin...@gmail.com>: Aug 11 04:02AM -0700

Been on the hunt for this for a while but as I’m commuting to the office a
few days a week I figured I’d ask around. Does anyone make a
briefcase-style pannier?
 
Currently using a classic Ortlieb pannier but looking for something a
little less sporting and unwieldy (often I will go out after work and I
hate shlepping this bag around).
 
Doesn’t have to be anything fancy, leather would be nice but not a
dealbreaker. Most important factor is the mounting hardware, I need
something stable.
Michael Morrissey <michaelg...@gmail.com>: Aug 11 07:25PM -0700

Ortlieb used to make one called the "Downtown." I have one and it's super
sturdy but it's unwieldy too. It's even uglier than a regular bag, but it
gets the job done.
 
Mine looks like this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/144622913931?hash=item21ac32898b%3Ag%3AiWAAAOSwRj1io6Vv&nma=true&si=je6AynF2qQs6ZM2hngB95uElmWQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
 
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On Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 8:30:21 PM UTC-4 Caroline Golum wrote:
 
Ian A <atte...@gmail.com>: Aug 11 08:41PM -0700

One option is to have a look on Etsy. I did a search for bicycle briefcase
and some nice leather ones popped up. Some are quite expensive, but Etsy is
a good place to find utilitarian things that don't look utilitarian.
 
IanA Alberta Canada
 
On Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 8:25:02 PM UTC-6 Michael Morrissey wrote:
 
Ian A <atte...@gmail.com>: Aug 11 08:48PM -0700

Here is an example of what a quick search
found https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/569539749/waterproof-cycle-bag-for-women-and
 
There are many other options and I have no experience with this seller or
the products. I have had great kick shopping on Etsy though and can
recommend the site in general.
 
IanA
 
On Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 9:41:02 PM UTC-6 Ian A wrote:
 
Hoch in ut <cack...@gmail.com>: Aug 10 10:09AM -0700

I’ve received emails from a couple of people but it is still available.
I’ve replied to all inquiries so if you’ve emailed, please email again.
I’ve checked my inbox and the spam box and no unresponded emails remain.
Thanks
 
On Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 10:07:10 AM UTC-6 River Bailey wrote:
 
River Bailey <riverb...@gmail.com>: Aug 11 07:05PM -0700

Ok thank you. I just sent another "Reply to Author" Maybe my first one
didn't go through.
 
On Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 8:28:49 PM UTC-4 Hoch in ut wrote:
 
Mitch <mitchel...@gmail.com>: Aug 11 06:52PM -0700

Olive Trunksack sold..
 
On Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 10:17:48 AM UTC-7 Mitch wrote:
 
John Johnson <johnemer...@gmail.com>: Aug 09 08:24PM +0200

Hi Eric,
 
I *believe* they were both 2019 (both were bought that year, but it is
possible that the H was an older model... it was the mustard color, not
sure which year that was).
 
But I'm also basing my reasoning on bikeinsights geo charts, which show
differences for the same model year.
 
Cheers,
 
John
 
Alexander P <ala...@gmail.com>: Aug 10 09:20AM -0700

Hey all!
 
I'm moving on from this build after only 50ish miles. I think a combination
of one size too large and the fact that I live in a small apartment made
this bike not quite work out for me.
 
Here's my local ad with pics:
 
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/bik/d/washington-rivendell-atlantis-56cm-650b/7519368676.html
 
If you're interested lets talk! I'm happy to work out some price
flexibility (take off parts, local pickup, etc)
 
 
*The details*Specs:
Rivendell installed FSA Duron headset
Rivendell supplied Seatpost
Shimano UN-300 Bottom Bracket
Nitto Technomic Stem
Crust x Nitto Cut Loose Bars
Dia-Compe 980 cantilever brake calipers
Dia-Compe SS-6 cantilever brake levers
Shimano Deore XT M730 crankset
Sugino chainrings, 30t, 46t (plus the non-branded chainring guard)
Shimano Altus 9 speed trigger shifter
Shimano Deore XT M730 friction shifter
Shimano 105 Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT 9 speed cassette
KMC chain
MKS Gamma Pedals
 
Rivendell sold, velocity built wheelset including: 650b Alex DM24 silver
rims, 36h Deore T610 hubs front and rear, and Sapim race double butted
spokes.
Ultradynamico Cava Tires, 650x48b
 
Velo Orange polished aluminum fenders
Nitto F32 'Campee' front rack
Wald 137 basket
Eric Marth <eric...@gmail.com>: Aug 11 12:14PM -0700

I wish I'd titled this thread "Jobst Brandt rides and pictures." It's a
better reflection of what we're sharing here.
 
Thanks to Rich I've been reading Ray Hosler's book of weekly ride reports
from Sunday excursions with Jobst Brandt around the Bay Area in the 1980s.
 
On Ray's blog I found this account from his trip to the Alps with Brandt in
1986. I haven't even read it yet but I know already that it's going to be
good. Halfway through his book I know his descriptions of bike rides make
for fun reading. Lots of photos, too.
 
https://rayhosler.wordpress.com/tour-of-the-alps-1986/
 
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