Someone mentioned the Surly LHT but there is also the Surly Troll. It might look a bit funky with 1.5-1.75" tires but in it's stock configuration with 2.1" tires, it's a great riding bike. Very agile and nimble with it's short chainstays yet stable due to it's high trail front-end. I've been experimenting with an old 80's MTB that is likely a clone of the 81-84 Stumpjumper and it and the Troll have similar rides, with the Troll being more agile.
Also, you can get a custom from other builders for half the $3500 you mentioned. Rodriguez Cycles in Seattle has a UTB, which is a 26" adventure bike. They have 18 sizes and if needed, a complete custom design is only $200 extra. If I ever have a custom frameset built, it will be by Rodriguez. On Monday, March 17, 2014 9:41:12 AM UTC-5, Scott Shelton wrote: > > Hello RBW, > Is there any interest in Rivendell making a new version of the AllRounder? > I know they make similar frames, however, in a 58cm/86 PBH or greater all > RIV non custom frames are made for 700c wheels. > I am currently riding a late 80's Specialized mountain bike with drop > bars, I really enjoy the light, nimble feel of the 26" wheels with 1.5 or > 1.75 tires. > For most mountain trails and fire roads the 26" wheel is just fine. I > can't justify a $3500 custom frame set to get a 58cm Atlantis with 26" > wheels. > I have ridden wide 700c off road and although they do "roll" over > obstacles better than 26",however, they are in no way nimble and are > noticeabley slower to accellerate. > > Any thoughts are appreciated. > Cheers > > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
