The Atlantis is the middle ground between your two bikes, but I think it is probably more similar to the Hilsen than the Susie. Shod with the same parts as your Homer, it could cover most of the same ground with a little extra all-roundedness. If you're not maxing out tire clearance on the Susie, don't need the extra float or top tube space, the Atlantis can definitely handle plenty of trail riding.
I'm consistently torn with my Appaloosa, it plays 3 different parts for me: 1) commuter & grocery bike, it handles loads easily and is sure footed with plenty of braze ons 2) long road ride bike, it's comfy, quick enough and takes care of me over longer rides 3) trail bike, without all the fenders, racks and bags, it does what I need it to to enjoy our trails here in the flatlands. It isn't fast on singletrack, but it's not really why I'm out there. I suppose that is all to say, the Atlantis could be pushed in either direction that you need it to feel. If you're going to have two and you want them to be different, you're probably in a great spot. If you want an Atlantis and you want to get rid of one of your existing Rivs, it's a tough call. I have no dog in the Susie hunt, so I'd likely get rid of it (though it is likely harder to replace long term). On Friday, April 25, 2025 at 7:59:28 AM UTC-4 Richard Rose wrote: > I am no doubt biased but I’d keep the Susie. It’s a rare bird. > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 24, 2025, at 7:57 PM, Taylor Kurosaki <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi gang! > > > I've recently acquired a 58cm Homer and I'm in love. The big feels > comfortable and spirited and all of the performance-ish/road-ish ways. > Quite happy. > > I also own a 56cm fillet Susie W. Longbolts. It's super comfy, > confidence-inspiring, and way more capable off-road than I ever would have > imagined. Big fan. > > Here lies the conundrum- I've always wanted an Atlantis. I think they are > beautiful. I understand it to be comfy and also quite capable and totally > classic. I only want to be a two-Riv guy, though, if at all possible. If I > switch from the Susie to the Atlantis, what will I miss, if anything? > (Lowered top tube being one) If I'm not going gonzo off-road, do you think > I could move to the Atlantis, forgoing the Susie, or should I stand pat? > > Ideas and advice more than welcome. > > -Taylor > > -- > 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 view this discussion visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/ed0e204e-e0d8-4b37-8d95-2eef78ec472dn%40googlegroups.com > > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/ed0e204e-e0d8-4b37-8d95-2eef78ec472dn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > > -- 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 view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/c33a875a-edd0-457c-a106-a69443d238fan%40googlegroups.com.
