[RBW] Re: Here's my new Atlantis

[Ash]

@A.Nostuh:  The tires are called Schwalbe City Jet

Borrowed them from someone in the neighborhood to try out. Was hoping they 
might be similar to WTB Horizon, but they are not.  I didn't like them very 
much.  Investing in a pair of Rat Trap Passes seems inevitable 



On Monday, 24 September 2018 12:16:22 UTC-7, A. Nostuh wrote:
>
> What are those beefy schwalbe tires?

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[RBW] Re: Here's my new Atlantis

[ian m]

Thanks for sharing! Those look great 

On Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 1:00:27 PM UTC-4, Gabriel Bruguier 
wrote:
>
>
> Congratulations on the bad ass build, Ash!  The Open Bar is great!
>
> To Brynnar and others who like the bar but have an aversion to black 
> components-- I recently discovered that Nitto makes a bar, the Kite Bar 
> , which is 
> very close in specs to the Open Bar.
>
> Here's some shots of a build that includes it. 
>   
>
> I think it is only available through Blue Lug.  Shipping cost is higher, 
> but I've had nothing but good experiences ordering from them.
>

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[RBW] Re: Here's my new Atlantis

[Gabriel Bruguier]

Congratulations on the bad ass build, Ash!  The Open Bar is great!

To Brynnar and others who like the bar but have an aversion to black 
components-- I recently discovered that Nitto makes a bar, the Kite Bar 
, which is very 
close in specs to the Open Bar.

Here's some shots of a build that includes it. 
  

I think it is only available through Blue Lug.  Shipping cost is higher, 
but I've had nothing but good experiences ordering from them.

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[RBW] Re: Here's my new Atlantis

[Andrew Huston]

This forum needs a blacked out bike. This might be one of my favorites. Well 
done. 

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[RBW] Re: Here's my new Atlantis

[dougP]

Looks positively BAD ASS!

dougP

On Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 9:30:43 PM UTC-7, Ash wrote:
>
> Thought this color would go well with black componentry.  I think it does 
> like fine!
> Headset is still the shiny one.  Haven't had a chance to make a trip to my 
> LBS to swap it.
>
>
> More photos here, including side-by-side with my first Rivendell, the 
> Appaloosa.
> https://flic.kr/s/aHsmszGzbs
>
> sizes:
> Atlantis - 50cm
> Appaloosa - 51cm
>
>
> ps: still a rookie at attaching parts to a bike frame :)  comments are 
> quite welcome!  Do let me know if I've goofed up anything. 
>

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[RBW] Re: Here's my new Atlantis

[Ash]

@Tully Lanter, 

@Mark Schneider,

@Zach Hale,


I have taken Appaloosa on all-day rides (including 100k twice, climb Mt 
Diablo, etc).  It has also done 15-20lbs grocery trips often,  carried my 
son (when he was between 40-45lbs) on rear rack mounted child seat several 
times, these days routinely pulls his Burley Piccolo, etc.  I have only 
taken the Atlantis for a few 7-8 miles rides and many short rides.  Based 
on that, here’s the comparison.  Appaloosa feels relatively more supple and 
comfortable.  The larger/ligher wheels (650B Atlas vs 26” Cliffhangers), 
slighly thinner frame tubing, fork design, longer wheelbase etc might be 
contributing factors (my uneducated guess).  The Atlantis on the other 
hand, feels stiffer and more nible/sprighty.  Atlantis seems to pick up the 
speed a bit faster.  They both are mighty capable bikes.  Much better than 
any other bike I have ever ridden.  These days I have a hard time deciding 
which one to pull out of the garage :)


@Doug H,


The light is mounted using Planet Bike’s Fork Mount headlight bracket.


@Ginz,

The handlebar!

This is the questions I have also asked here dozens of times :)

It is Surly Open Bar (the one with 40mm rais).   After trying this, 
Albatross and Bosco 55cm CrMo, I settle on the Bosco.  If a ride comes up 
that’s mostly expected to be on rough trails, I’ll be sure to switch to 
Open Bar temporarily. I mostly ride on city streets and paved/gravel 
trails.  Those are usually relaxed rides (<15mph) during which I often like 
to look around 180 deg like a Llama.  For this Bosco works the best.


@ctifusion,


The stem is NItto MT-52, from Blue Lug



On Monday, 24 September 2018 11:45:11 UTC-7, ctifusion wrote:
>
> I have to admit that I have been struggling with my Atlantis seeming too 
> bright and cheerful with silver parts and tan sidewall Compass tires. I've 
> never built a bike with black components (I've owned a couple that came 
> that way) but I've been thinking that the Atlantis would look great that 
> way, and your bike proves it! Very cool.
>
> I also love the Surly open bars and if it wasn't for my history of 
> avoiding black parts I would have used them for this build too. What stem 
> is that? Looks like an old Salsa. 
>
> Now I'm conflicted...
>
> Brynnar 
> Indy
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Here's my new Atlantis

[ctifusion]

I have to admit that I have been struggling with my Atlantis seeming too bright 
and cheerful with silver parts and tan sidewall Compass tires. I've never built 
a bike with black components (I've owned a couple that came that way) but I've 
been thinking that the Atlantis would look great that way, and your bike proves 
it! Very cool.

I also love the Surly open bars and if it wasn't for my history of avoiding 
black parts I would have used them for this build too. What stem is that? Looks 
like an old Salsa. 

Now I'm conflicted...

Brynnar 
Indy

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[RBW] Re: Here's my new Atlantis

[phil k]

Wow Ash,

That looks very nice! I bet the ride is even nicer!

-PHil

On Monday, September 24, 2018 at 12:30:43 AM UTC-4, Ash wrote:
>
> Thought this color would go well with black componentry.  I think it does 
> like fine!
> Headset is still the shiny one.  Haven't had a chance to make a trip to my 
> LBS to swap it.
>
>
> More photos here, including side-by-side with my first Rivendell, the 
> Appaloosa.
> https://flic.kr/s/aHsmszGzbs
>
> sizes:
> Atlantis - 50cm
> Appaloosa - 51cm
>
>
> ps: still a rookie at attaching parts to a bike frame :)  comments are 
> quite welcome!  Do let me know if I've goofed up anything. 
>

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[RBW] Re: Here's my new Atlantis

[Ginz]

I'll go ahead with the obligatory "which handlebar is that" question... :)


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[RBW] Re: Here's my new Atlantis

[Mark Schneider]

Very nice, how do you like the ride? Is there much difference between the 
two bikes?
On Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 9:30:43 PM UTC-7, Ash wrote:
>
> Thought this color would go well with black componentry.  I think it does 
> like fine!
> Headset is still the shiny one.  Haven't had a chance to make a trip to my 
> LBS to swap it.
>
>
> More photos here, including side-by-side with my first Rivendell, the 
> Appaloosa.
> https://flic.kr/s/aHsmszGzbs
>
> sizes:
> Atlantis - 50cm
> Appaloosa - 51cm
>
>
> ps: still a rookie at attaching parts to a bike frame :)  comments are 
> quite welcome!  Do let me know if I've goofed up anything. 
>

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[RBW] Re: Here's my new Atlantis

['Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Looks great!!   I always enjoy seeing people mixing it up with black 
components and non-Riv handlebars on a Rivendell.  



On Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 11:30:43 PM UTC-5, Ash wrote:
>
> Thought this color would go well with black componentry.  I think it does 
> like fine!
> Headset is still the shiny one.  Haven't had a chance to make a trip to my 
> LBS to swap it.
>
>
> More photos here, including side-by-side with my first Rivendell, the 
> Appaloosa.
> https://flic.kr/s/aHsmszGzbs
>
> sizes:
> Atlantis - 50cm
> Appaloosa - 51cm
>
>
> ps: still a rookie at attaching parts to a bike frame :)  comments are 
> quite welcome!  Do let me know if I've goofed up anything. 
>

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[RBW] Re: Here's my new Atlantis

[Doug H.]

I like the black as well. Nice contrast. What is the front light mounted 
onto?
Doug

On Monday, September 24, 2018 at 12:30:43 AM UTC-4, Ash wrote:
>
> Thought this color would go well with black componentry.  I think it does 
> like fine!
> Headset is still the shiny one.  Haven't had a chance to make a trip to my 
> LBS to swap it.
>
>
> More photos here, including side-by-side with my first Rivendell, the 
> Appaloosa.
> https://flic.kr/s/aHsmszGzbs
>
> sizes:
> Atlantis - 50cm
> Appaloosa - 51cm
>
>
> ps: still a rookie at attaching parts to a bike frame :)  comments are 
> quite welcome!  Do let me know if I've goofed up anything. 
>

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