So @Ken, you're not a fan of the new "general use" green, either, I take it? I have to say, I like it better than the lime-olive...and I don't think color is a trivial consideration so in building my own collection of 3 Rivs I picked colors I found appealing and I wouldn't get tired of....one of which was Sherwood Green, a metallic dark green offered in the late 90s for my allrounder.
On Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 3:52:19 PM UTC-5 Ken Yokanovich wrote: > It has taken nearly 20 years to build a collection of Rivendell frames. > Each one is a little different and better in one way, not as great in > another. I have tried numerous times to put something together that > satisfies all of the desires, but each attempt has resulted in a mess of > compromise. > > If you forced me, I could maybe narrow it down to two: Appaloosa for duty > and CG01 Curt Goodrich built Rivendell Custom road for fun. > > As I think about replacing my stolen Atlantis, it represents an example of > compromise. It fulfilled the need for a loaded touring bike, and with the > S&S couplers I could travel with it. However, the changeover was a PITA. > I’m thinking another Appaloosa for touring (if offered in something other > than &$+#% green) and ordering elsewhere for a travel bike. > > On Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 5:53:25 AM UTC-5 Steven Sweedler wrote: > >> I’ve owned 4 Rivendells, all used, a Road custom, Hunquapillar, Atlantis, >> and a 700 c AR. What I couldn’t find was a 26” All Rounder. My 4 bike fleet >> now is 26”. >> >> Steven Sweedler >> Plymouth, New Hampshire >> >> >> On Sat, Jul 26, 2025 at 9:17 PM Joe Bernard <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> I cheated and had a custom built for me but I've owned one each of just >>> about every Rivbike at some point. It's hard to find a "grail" Riv because >>> they're all very good. >>> >>> Joe "my Clem L is suspiciously dang near as good as my custom" Bernard >>> >>> On Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 11:01:40 AM UTC-7 Joseph Burge wrote: >>> >>>> I know I am looking for a unicorn: a Hunq or Bomba in the 56-58cm >>>> range, so it seems to be taking a long time which is fine. The search has >>>> become a bit of a fun hobby in itself and I have no shortage of other >>>> bikes >>>> to ride so I'm ok there too... >>>> >>>> But I am curious, for others who have looked for and eventually found >>>> their "grail" Riv. What was your experience like? How long did it take? >>>> Did >>>> you get lucky and find something quick? Or did it take weeks, months, >>>> years >>>> or searching? Did anyone give up and go with a different model? Or >>>> something slightly too big or small that they regret buying? Anyone end up >>>> getting a completely different bike all together? Share your quest for >>>> your >>>> dream bike! >>>> >>>> -Joe >>>> >>> -- >>> >> 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/6afaa993-613f-4f94-b9a4-b929e7fe2e22n%40googlegroups.com >>> >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/6afaa993-613f-4f94-b9a4-b929e7fe2e22n%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/69078bac-e692-42ad-80ae-69277f3a654dn%40googlegroups.com.
