[RBW] Re: New to me Atlantis
Tony, my recallection of those hollow, plastic lowest-end SIS thumb shifters is their palpable flex when being shifted. My mind knew I moved them enough, but my ears and feet telling me it has't happened yet. I would have volunteered a set of NOS XC Expert thumb shifters to the purp-aluki to improve the experience, albeit in friction mode. They would be a tactile improvement as will the Paul's Thumbies. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: New to me Atlantis
Tony, I considered the thumbies and the stem shifter approach together. When Bill posted his stem shifter photo in the other thread, it nudged me in that direction and the order was placed. The other factor is when I installed my SA three speed shifter on the stem of my Quickbeam, I liked it quite a bit. So stem shifting is the first round, and thumbies are a backup plan. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: New to me Atlantis
Andy - Thanks for the thought on the NOS XC Expert shifters, I'm sure they would improve the experience a ton. I was willing to use those cheapie SIS's because I knew it was temporary but I'll start messing around with it again after Christmas. Chris - Sounds great, I picked up on the stem shifting thread after my last post. I definitely like how stem shifters minimize the cable run and open up the bars. I wish I like downtube shifters like you have on the Saluki but I can't get used to the reach down that far. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: New to me Atlantis
Chris I admire your commitment to the single handlebar, I wish I could get myself to agree on one! For shifters have you thought about thumbies? I did a pair of thumbies on my GAP trip w/ the purple-luki and liked it pretty well. I mounted them close to the stem. Granted I didn't shift a whole lot and the particular SIS thumbies I used are pretty unappealing but it is a configuration I'd consider again. It did minimize the shifter cable run if that matters to you. Picture below. When I reconstitute the Saluki I'm leaning towards albatross with 1x8 so a right hand paul thumbie mounted silver shifter in the conventional (close to the hand grip) location. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fNQeLeAcgSQ/VHVWN2cm4lI/F6o/R0zCW87_4oM/s1600/DSC_3466.jpg -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: New to me Atlantis
Congrats, Chris. Love the big-tire look. Atlantis is a beauty. On Saturday, November 22, 2014 4:05:00 PM UTC-5, Pondero wrote: After years of resisting a persistent Atlantis craving, I finally gave in and purchased one that included a little beausage. Since my partial build is now on hold waiting for more parts, there's nothing to do but share a couple of partial build photos...and try to replace impatience with eager anticipation... https://www.flickr.com/photos/28889177@N06/15853217122/in/photostream/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/28889177@N06/15828023196/in/photostream/ This acquisition rounds out my quiver. The Quickbeam primarily has city duty, the A. Homer Hilsen will see the most use on my typical weekend rural road rides, and the Atlantis will be for the occasional rough stuff bike. I can easily load up any of them for a picnic or an S24O. Just about perfect for me. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: New to me Atlantis
Thanks, gents, for the encouragement. Philip, I wish I would have asked you BEFORE I ordered new parts. In fact, the day after ordering I come here to find others offering bits I needed. If only I could have been more patient. In the meantime, I'm back to obsessing over shifter configuration. I'm leaning toward bar ends, but my usual downtube orientation would be cleaner. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: New to me Atlantis
Tony, all three of my Rivs currently have albatross bars. It appears I've been smitten. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: New to me Atlantis
No doubt you've thought of this, but ... though I try and shift as little as possible, when off road, having the shifters handy rather than on the down tube can be the difference between being able to shift and not. With abandon, Patrick -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: New to me Atlantis
Fantastic! Time to get crankin', so I won't yank your chain, but instead let you put pedal to metal. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: New to me Atlantis
Definately adding those pics to my 26 bike folder! What size is it? I'm guessing 56 or 58 cm but maybe the tires make it look smaller than it really is. On Saturday, November 22, 2014 3:05:00 PM UTC-6, Pondero wrote: After years of resisting a persistent Atlantis craving, I finally gave in and purchased one that included a little beausage. Since my partial build is now on hold waiting for more parts, there's nothing to do but share a couple of partial build photos...and try to replace impatience with eager anticipation... https://www.flickr.com/photos/28889177@N06/15853217122/in/photostream/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/28889177@N06/15828023196/in/photostream/ This acquisition rounds out my quiver. The Quickbeam primarily has city duty, the A. Homer Hilsen will see the most use on my typical weekend rural road rides, and the Atlantis will be for the occasional rough stuff bike. I can easily load up any of them for a picnic or an S24O. Just about perfect for me. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: New to me Atlantis
Very nice looking. I spent a long time wanting an Atlantis for touring, then ended up buying a used Saluki. It sounds like this one will be just right for your riding. Be sure to post again when its all together. Michael On Saturday, November 22, 2014 4:05:00 PM UTC-5, Pondero wrote: After years of resisting a persistent Atlantis craving, I finally gave in and purchased one that included a little beausage. Since my partial build is now on hold waiting for more parts, there's nothing to do but share a couple of partial build photos...and try to replace impatience with eager anticipation... https://www.flickr.com/photos/28889177@N06/15853217122/in/photostream/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/28889177@N06/15828023196/in/photostream/ This acquisition rounds out my quiver. The Quickbeam primarily has city duty, the A. Homer Hilsen will see the most use on my typical weekend rural road rides, and the Atlantis will be for the occasional rough stuff bike. I can easily load up any of them for a picnic or an S24O. Just about perfect for me. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: New to me Atlantis
Chris, it's a 56, and borderline too big, but I like the way larger frames ride. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: New to me Atlantis
Patrick, You are exactly right. My wife said she is all done pushing me around on test rides. Hey, if you build up a bike, you NEED test rides. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: New to me Atlantis
I love the simple look of that bike. Pedals and cables will add to the functionality, I guess, but it won't be as sleek. I really do love the look of the single top tube, horizontal, with bars at seat height. It is what so many of us grew up looking at, I guess. Not too much seat post or stem, either. I remember reading Grant once saying something about the distance from the front tire to the dt should be the same as the rear tire to the st. Symmetry is beauty, in the eye of many beholders, me included. I know of the functionality of longer chain stays on Riv's newer bikes, but you lose that one little detail. Post more once you clutter it up with cranks and whatnot. Edwin -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: New to me Atlantis
Really happy for you. I love the build process and yeah there is some impatience but as long as you have other bikes to ride it's all good. My stable is nearly complete but I pine for a silver or orange QB! Alas that will be in the distant future for me. Chris I look forward to the in between and final build. Okay enough said, time to hop on the 'lantis for a quick ride to the creek. ~Hugh Los angeles, CA On Saturday, November 22, 2014 1:05:00 PM UTC-8, Pondero wrote: After years of resisting a persistent Atlantis craving, I finally gave in and purchased one that included a little beausage. Since my partial build is now on hold waiting for more parts, there's nothing to do but share a couple of partial build photos...and try to replace impatience with eager anticipation... https://www.flickr.com/photos/28889177@N06/15853217122/in/photostream/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/28889177@N06/15828023196/in/photostream/ This acquisition rounds out my quiver. The Quickbeam primarily has city duty, the A. Homer Hilsen will see the most use on my typical weekend rural road rides, and the Atlantis will be for the occasional rough stuff bike. I can easily load up any of them for a picnic or an S24O. Just about perfect for me. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: New to me Atlantis
Finishing your Atlantis will be a nice winter project. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine. It really is as good as they say. dougP On Saturday, November 22, 2014 1:05:00 PM UTC-8, Pondero wrote: After years of resisting a persistent Atlantis craving, I finally gave in and purchased one that included a little beausage. Since my partial build is now on hold waiting for more parts, there's nothing to do but share a couple of partial build photos...and try to replace impatience with eager anticipation... https://www.flickr.com/photos/28889177@N06/15853217122/in/photostream/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/28889177@N06/15828023196/in/photostream/ This acquisition rounds out my quiver. The Quickbeam primarily has city duty, the A. Homer Hilsen will see the most use on my typical weekend rural road rides, and the Atlantis will be for the occasional rough stuff bike. I can easily load up any of them for a picnic or an S24O. Just about perfect for me. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: New to me Atlantis
Congrats Chris! You just can't beat the look of an Atlantis. And I like how it sits on those fat 26er's too. So what's the handlebar plan for the Riv-threesome now? I think that I remember you dallied with some noodles on the AHH earlier this year. I have a similar situation between my single speed XO-3, Saluki and Bombadil... Right now I have Alba-XO3, nothing on the Saluki, super wide 48cm noodles on the Bombadil. I think I could be very happy going Alba's all the way across to be honest and just have a set of noodles on standby to swap out when required but I'm not sure. I expect to leave things as is till the Saluki comes back on line (the fork is in, probably going to wait till after Christmas shopping is done to get it coated though). Great looking bike, congratulations! Tony -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: New to me Atlantis
Congrats on your new bike! Looks like fun riding. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: New to me Atlantis
Glad you're enjoying your new ride. One of the fun things about the Atlantis is going to the gallery seeing all the variations. Drop bars, upright bars, racked 2 the max; naked; big tires, skinny tires; you name it, people have done it. I'll wager the Atlantis has been configured in more different ways than any other Rivendell model.just because it's possible. Loving mine for over 10 years now. dougP On Friday, June 7, 2013 2:18:27 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote: Congrats on your new bike! Looks like fun riding. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: new (to me) Atlantis
Congratulations on your new to you Atlantis. It looks great, and I hope you enjoy thousands of safe, comfortable miles on it. I just bought a new to me Atlantis from ebay (51cm) to replace the one I had that was wrecked several years ago in a MVA. I need to change a few things before I start riding it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/2-xLWQv6zNQJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: new (to me) Atlantis
Looks Great Forrest. It just screams adventure. May you get it dirty often and don't spare the paint! On Jun 25, 9:26 am, Forrest ftme...@me.com wrote: Took a break in my morning errands to snap a few pics of my new (to me) 58 cm Atlantis. Trying a compact double crank on it (46/34). Really liking the Acorn Boxy Rando bag. Pics here: http://gallery.me.com/ftmeyer#100151 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: new (to me) Atlantis
Forrest: The Acorn Boxy Rando lives on my Atlantis; never leave home without it. I find it to be just the right size to self limit casual purchases, and leaves the rear rack open to handle the really big stuff. dougP On Jun 25, 8:26 am, Forrest ftme...@me.com wrote: Took a break in my morning errands to snap a few pics of my new (to me) 58 cm Atlantis. Trying a compact double crank on it (46/34). Really liking the Acorn Boxy Rando bag. Pics here: http://gallery.me.com/ftmeyer#100151 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: new (to me) Atlantis
Nice, very nice. I have too many bikes, but the Atlantis is still one that I wish I had. michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/dtfYmYgLSbQJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: new (to me) Atlantis
congrats...nice bike...will be interesting to see how a compact double works. nice moustache bars...i tried those and drops but the bars i just outfitted recently which just feel so good are the newer metropolis bars by fsa http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/photos/sea-otter-fsa-expands-road-tri-range/116858 happy riding -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/4Wp3agAan7AJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
