Whoosa Getting an Appaloosa? 2023

[Eric Marth]

Hi all — Who's getting an Appaloosa today? What color frame? Are you building it up or Rivendell? How are you specifying the build? What size tires? Which bars? 

I got mine built up in 2021 and had it built by Mark Abele at Riv. But within a year I'd replaced the bars, stem, shifters, front wheel, rear derailer, front derailer and maybe something else I'm forgetting! It's been a great bike. 

Best of luck to everyone logging on today, I hope the sale is nice and relaxed rather than a frantic shootout. Back in 2021 the Platypus and Appaloosa frames sold out with lightning speed. It seems things have calmed a bit based on the last several frame releases. 

Let us know what you're ordering. 

[Stephen]

Good luck to the appaloosa buyers today, I imagine the frenzy is much toned down since '21. Here's my 60cm from that batch that I recently switched to albatross bars. I too like Eric have played around a bit with parts since its initial build and will probably continue to do so. Addicted to handlebar swaps.

excited to see some folks build up some purple appaloosa's

[Brian Forsee]

I will not be ordering an Appaloosa but MAN OH MAN THAT PURP

[John A. Bennett]

I'd say if you want a purple Joe Appaloosa, pretend it's 2021. 

[Johnny Alien]

I am shocked thats a hot color honestly. I am not a huge fan and Rivendell is set on making every bike in that color at this point. Then again I am not in the market for a new bike right now so it doesn't affect me. :)

[Eric Marth]

I think Will did a great job capturing details and paint colors on the product page this go around. 

JB: Wow on the insider info. Will be interesting to see how fast they're swooped, scooped and snatched. 

[brendonoid]

Would almost buy a fourth appaloosa for that purple alone.

Almost.

[Eric Marth]

LOL, Brendon, fourth? 

I knew you had two... what did I miss? Silver, orange and a third. 

[Keith Weaver]

I'm hoping to get one, have been planning the build for months now. I have a pair of Velo Orange Crazy Bars that I bought for a 90s MTB conversion. That MTB had such a short steer tube I couldn't make it work, but I kept the bars. We'll see if they work for the Appaloosa. I do have a pair of Albatross bars around as a backup. I bought a used pair of Vittoria Terreno Dry tires (Thanks, Joe!) that are 47 mm wide as my starter pair. Not sure what type of tire I'll end up with, but these look like a decent compromise to start.

It's been a lot of fun acquiring old parts, I'm going with an XTR rear derailleur, Dura-ace clamp-on front, XT parallel-push V-brakes. I had Rich build up a pair of wheels with a SON dynamo, also my first dynamo bike.

I'm going for the Limeolive, can't quite get excited about the purple. I really wanted mermaid, but oh well.

Cheers,

Keith

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[Keith Weaver]

Looks like I got mine! All paid for, and order confirmation received. I'm seeing some have already sold out. 

[brizbarn]

Good luck to anyone getting one.  I luckily got my 2021 from Golden Pliers in Portland after the rest sold out.  They had a 60cm in stock, probably cause I showed interest in wanting to get one. Being able to see it in real life before buying was nice when you are dropping big bucks on a bike.  I built it up myself with some parts new parts, a few that I had,  and wheels that Golden Pliers built.  Only really have changed the stem to a Periscoppa, and added fenders for the season, the rest is dialed.  I love it and recon anyone buying one will too.  Here it is last October in Olympic National Park, overpacked as usual:

[Chester]

Just took a look and the Purple is sold out in all sizes. The Lime Olive sold out in 57cm, 4 left of 54cm, 5 of 60cm left, and at least 10 of the two smaller sizes.

I had been set on buying an Appaloosa until I saw the update that Homers are coming soon, too. Even though I bought Ed's Roadini, so the Appaloosa would give me more of a different bike. Riding the Clem L I ostensibly bought for my wife a lot, I love the ride but think for a townie I'd rather have something lighter and with not quite as long a wheelbase. I'd ride it on fire trail sort of trail and maybe very non-technical singletrack but that's the roughest terrain I'd ride on it and I'm never going to ride with real loads or do any touring or bikepacking. 

Decision was easier when I saw the preview pictures of the two colorways. I don't mind the shade of Purple but it's not hard to pass up.

[Brian McDermott]

I snagged a purple! I've been on the fence about the looong Rivs, and love my 650b conversion Hillborne, but due to the conversion, it's off-road abilities are somewhat hindered by the risk of pedal strike, especially in PA where the trails tend to be very rocky. The Appa has been growing on me, and when they announced they were getting a batch I couldn't get the idea out of my head, literally can't have been having dreams of a build. Then when the colors were unveiled, I thought Lime was a no-brainer, but the purple grew on me over the last couple of days, so that's what I went with. I plan on using it partly as a daily driver, and thinking with a thieve's brain, I think it would stand out less while locked up than a bright green? Maybe? Anyway, I'm excited for it to arrive; I have pretty much all of the parts for a quick build, including XTR brakes and levers. This'll be my first new-new Riv; I got my Hillborne from this group, same for my Bleriot (which got moved along a year+ ago). 

[Eric Marth]

Congrats, Keith and Brian! Looking forward to pics and updates on your builds : ) 

These sold much faster than I was expecting. It's a great, versatile bike. People love the lugs, tire clearances and the smooth ride: It's like a tub of full-fat whipped cream and a cloud had a baby. 

[brendonoid]

LOL, Brendon, fourth?

My first one was actually my partner's RBW blue 51cm appa.

[Tim Tolls]

I just ordered a 57cm purple one and will likely do Antonio's build.  I'm really excited.  I had a purple MB-2 from around 92' that met its fate too early 20 years ago on top of my buddy's roof rack in a low garage... I imagine most of you can 100% relate to obsessing over your next bike.  I think it's actually pretty funny - but I'm super excited.

[Ted W]

I'll be playing the Appaloosa lotto today. Pretty sure I'll be fighting for a purple but, honestly, I love both colors so I'll be happy with either of them. Just not sure if I want a 54 or a 57...

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[Ted W]

Got my 57 in purp!

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[Eric Marth]

Nice, Ted! 

Looking forward to seeing these builds.