My favorite is explaining a bike as "BOMBPROOF!", I have been riding for
many years and have yet to encounter a bomb, much less than to encounter
one and have my bike survive it without a scratch.
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Oh wow...once again we are reminded why the helmet discussion is supposed to be
banned
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I am sure the nitto frames will be amazing, but I cannot imagine the cost.
On Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 9:34:16 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
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> A new Reader! Frankly, as much as I like Bicycle Quarterly, I like the
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Cool video. I like the diagtube on the original breezer.
http://youtu.be/3Zph8tcxTqI
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I would also recommend checking out kid trailers. My kids have grown up riding
in them. My 6 year old can ride on her own, but sometimes chooses to ride in
the trailer. I have a burley which has been good.
But if you are doing urban riding I would say stick with the rear mounted which
are
I have a surly LHT that I commute year round. I am on year 6 of using it.
I figure ride a bike you like, even in winter, just wipe off when it is
nasty. So far no negative consequences from the use. I figure a new bike
even being ridden in the winter should last many years. I used to
It says kt in discription on the website
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I think it is cool in its own way. It is kind of like a race car. Would I
ever buy one? NO, but I would take one out for a spin if I could.
On Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 1:45:52 PM UTC-4, Jim Bronson wrote:
I could be remembering wrong, but I feel like a bomba prototype had them.
Or at least it was discussed
On Friday, May 8, 2015 at 11:09:46 AM UTC-4, Steve Cole wrote:
Has anyone heard any rumors about a future Riv being introduced with disc
brakes?
Steve Cole
Arlington, Virginia
I have been wearing these Tevas for a couple months during my commute.
They work pretty good.
http://www.teva.com/men-shoes/roller/1005519.html?dwvar_1005519_color=BLK#start=11cgid=men-shoes
On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 8:39:17 PM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote:
What do you all use?
Looking for
I have always liked Brifters. I often think my next bike I will switch
back to them. In my experience the breaking aspect of them is really
exaggerated. I used to work at a bike shop and actually saw very few
failures ever. Plus my previous commuter bike had 105 STI's and I never
had a
It worked without issue. I had them horizontal in pannier on top of my rain
pants and jacket. Nothing else fancy. They survived the 4 mile ride home!
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You know I was just about to start transporting eggs by bike this week. I
have a coworker who has her own chickens. Any recommendations for anyone
on how to carry them? I have a rear pannier and wear a messenger bag on my
Surly LHT commuter.
On Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 5:21:09 PM UTC-4,
I don't think this person actually wants to sell the bike!
On Thursday, December 25, 2014 10:17:41 AM UTC-5, Peter M wrote:
But wait, its back for $500 more! An xmas miracle!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Hunqapillar-58cm-/221643985524?pt=US_Bicycles_Frameshash=item339b02d274
On
I felt like I remembered the name buffalo being thrown out there before. I
wonder if it will stay an atlantis style bike or are they recycling a good
name. I really like the name Buffalo and image it would make a great
headbadge.
On Wednesday, December 10, 2014 12:15:47 PM UTC-5, iamkeith
Just flip the seat and handlebars around and you are good to go!
On Tuesday, December 2, 2014 6:16:53 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:
But's it's lugged steel and very interesting. 1912 BSA path racer which
I just learned means for track -- 'path' -- and road; not dirt paths and
pavement.
Well it makes sense someone at Consumer reports would be into Riv. Based
on quality and durability, etc
On Wednesday, November 26, 2014 7:43:18 PM UTC-5, eflayer wrote:
http://finance.yahoo.com/video/ford-transit-connect-2014-2015-154141113.html
Could not quite believe I was seeing an
I like how it looks. But not sure about not having a bottle mount. Is
that a cost savings measure? I never thought that would be cut from a
bike. I like it, guess people could clem up a bottle holder if needed.
On Friday, October 10, 2014 9:22:27 AM UTC-4, Leslie wrote:
It's up:
Oh I get it now, I read it a different way, like on they will go will be
the bottle mount lovers of the world to another bike.
On Friday, October 10, 2014 6:45:54 PM UTC-4, Trenker wrote:
It says on the blug that there will be bottle mounts. On they will go.
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Honestly I like the idea. I think it is just impossible to produce a fully
lugged bike under $2k. I have always felt there was a market for something
less expensive than a Riv but a little nicer than a surly.
On Friday, September 19, 2014 4:20:02 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote:
A Tig welded
This will come in handy next time I run into a dragon on a ride.
On Tuesday, September 16, 2014 1:45:18 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote:
I can't say the new Fork Wars video necessarily proves a point, but it
certainly makes a point. It must be kind of cathartic to destroy stuff.
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Yes riding a spd shoe but leaving the insert works. I have seen people do
it and it is fine. I personally ride in light hiking shoes that tend to
have a stiffer sole then sneakers and grip well. I also know shoe
companies have made specific biking shoes like Teva. Plus I have met guys
I think it is a cool thing about bikes that you can buy the ultimate race
bikes if you have the money. Like if you are a NASCAR fan you cannot buy a
regulation race car to drive on the streets. Not to mention, much like the
race bikes, if you bought a race car there would be very little
Hopefully someday your tastes evolve into putting shifter/brake cables and
a chain on a bike, but to each their own!!! Only kidding
On Sunday, March 23, 2014 9:55:09 PM UTC-4, Chris Lampe 2 wrote:
My bike preferences continue to evolove and I've recently been riding and
83-84 MTB, one
Chinese made carbon fiber Atlantis!
...only kidding!
On Tuesday, March 11, 2014 4:53:30 PM UTC-4, Larry H wrote:
So what cool bike parts does everyone want Grant to bring back from
Japan/Taiwan/wherever else he was going?
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On time while working in a bike shop a guy brought in his barely used 10
year old bike for a tune up. I was offered $100 to drink the content of a
water bottle that the owner filled up (and did not drink) on his first and
only bike ride before putting the bike away in his garage for what
There is still hope for others! Mine just arrived today in WV!!
On Sunday, November 3, 2013 2:19:39 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:
I had a pleasant surprise last week when I found the new Riv catalogue in
the box. As good as a reader! If Grant keeps up his diary, the dearth of
bike stuff
Anyone know of any pics of this place? Please help your non-west coast
friends!
On Thursday, October 24, 2013 4:23:39 PM UTC-4, Bill Rhea wrote:
I was coming back from Sacramento on Tuesday and stopped at the new Bike,
Book and Hatchet location on Main Street for opening day. Definitely
I use a burley trailer. I find it easier to get the kids in and out of
because it stays balanced no matter what. It really is not too noticeable
in your riding and it is just a small bracket that stays on your bike when
you are not using it. Plus if you add a grandkid you have room for a
I used to work in a bike shop and fitting can be tricky. There are
thousands of bike fitting philosophies, so it is impossible to be up to
speed on all of them. I had people come in to by a $400 hybrid with a
printed out article on how carbon race bikes should fit. But your friend
did the
How sad. I have only known him through this group and flickr, but feel
really saddened by his death.
On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 3:03:07 PM UTC-4, Peter Pesce wrote:
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Sorry but the title just made me imagine Prince was singing saluki instead
of corvette
On Sunday, July 7, 2013 2:02:46 PM UTC-4, Liesl wrote:
Hey, forgot to ask: last weekend I parked my red saluki with wood fenders
next to a big orange ram. The ram was gone when I came back, so its rider
weight weenies will use titanium infused yarn!
On Thursday, July 4, 2013 9:39:06 AM UTC-4, Addison wrote:
http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/2013/07/dressing-up-your-bike-with-knitting.html
Even my wife called it nerdy but I kind of think she meant it as a
compliment. Might look good on
I think a lot of what VO does is based on the Riv model, but lower prices
and less transparent connection to the manufactures.
On Monday, July 1, 2013 5:56:23 PM UTC-4, Rex Kerr wrote:
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/axe425.htm
I am really saving my pennies for the Riv Tea and Crumpet. I just hope it
is in the works.
At one point in my life I worked at two different, small family run
businesses. (camping store and bike shop). Both great places. But both
owners would stock non traditional items sometimes just
To be Honest this is near the exact story of how I discovered riv. But I
was the shop employee and a guy brought in a Romulus to get some work done,
I was really stunned how he had kept this bike from the 70's or early
80's in such great shape. When he picked it up a couple days later I said
I have had a few rides gone wrong like that before. Normally they seem
terrible as it is happening, but as weeks pass it seems less bad. Here is
a quote from Yvon Chouinard I like “The word adventure has gotten overused.
For me, adventure is when everything goes wrong. That’s when adventure
Wow nice bike. You know, I actually like how rivs look without the cream
painted head tube. Looks to be a little bit like a canti hilsen? which if
i had the money is how I would go for a custom.
On Monday, June 24, 2013 8:42:59 AM UTC-4, Matt Beebe wrote:
Hi All,
A couple years ago
Fun idea, but not sure if a bike with 36 inch wheels should have the term
jr anywhere in its name. Clem Smith Sr!
On Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:57:31 AM UTC-4, EGNolan wrote:
After allowing time to pass my money is now on the Clem Smith Jr lug being
for 36'ers. It only makes sense.
I just wrap it around as best I can and then just try to not spend too much
time staring at the back of the brake levers!
On Friday, June 7, 2013 8:06:29 PM UTC-4, jinxed wrote:
I picked up some Newbaums tape recently with plans to try cloth...once
again. I've done this a few times in the
In most states I believe you are already supposed to do this. It is just
closing a loop hole that exists. Sorry dudes but sales tax is just a
reality and it was only a matter of time.
On Monday, May 20, 2013 12:42:45 PM UTC-4, Eric wrote:
Despite opposition in the House to internet sales
Randonneur is the new cyclocross. Nothing wrong with either, but like 10
years ago it seemed everyone started making cyclocross bikes and everybody
started racing, now it has shifted to Rando. But I agree with Jim Thill,
get a nice bike you like and JUST RIDE!
On Wednesday, May 8, 2013
I feel like they originally mentioned possibly rebadging them AMOS to
differentiate those that were bought through them.
On Tuesday, April 30, 2013 3:17:25 PM UTC-4, Doug Williams wrote:
I’m looking at getting a San Marcos from Rivendell soon. Of course, I
would REALLY prefer a Roadeo, if
I dont think Grant is given his credit on this issue. Many large
manufactures (trek, etc...) offer nice city bikes with plenty of rack
mounts. Plus just look at all the bike at NAHBS, there is no way most of
those bikes would look like they do if there was no Riv. Plus surly, soma
and
Sorry if I missed it on a previous posts, but do you have a map of the
route anywhere? I used to live in Jersey and would frequent the water gap
and am interested in seeing your route.
On Tuesday, April 16, 2013 10:28:44 AM UTC-4, Pudge wrote:
Norm Rosenblum suggested I post a link to the
I always recommend Trek FX and I second the Jamis Codas. Both great bikes
for the money.
On Wednesday, April 10, 2013 4:12:26 PM UTC-4, EastBayGuy wrote:
So my little sister is looking into getting a new/First bike. she plans on
going on a few S240's and will be commuting in the somewhat
I feel too each their own. I have been doing the one bike idea (RIVed out
Surly LHT) for 3 + years. But I totally understand having more. In fact
if money was no option for me I would probably have a few more. On the
flip side there is nothing wrong with having a favorite bike, but does not
Honestly three are very few tire options for a 27 size. Mostly basic
tires is all there is.
On Monday, February 18, 2013 8:40:07 PM UTC-5, M D Smith wrote:
Hello all-
My girlfriend just came into a sweet mixte that I'm going to soup up for
her into a all'round city bike. The (original!)
Bush is looking pretty legit in these photos.
On Monday, February 18, 2013 1:18:55 PM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
George W. Bush is known as an avid mountainbiker and occasional member of
the OTB club.
They would work great. Like Dan said you can even go thinner. It is not
too rugged, but the big apples would give you a nice cushy ride.
On Sunday, February 17, 2013 7:21:05 AM UTC-5, shawn wrote:
I am doing the GAP and CO from Pittsburgh to Washington D.C. in May and
was wondering what
I like the idea if they made a video for each model. It would be cool to
see the differences between the models.
On Friday, January 18, 2013 12:59:12 PM UTC-5, Mike wrote:
I really really liked that video. Entertaining and informative. Some folks
will watch it and chuckle, thinking it's
Probably one of the better cycling race outfits I have seen!
On Monday, January 7, 2013 10:27:37 AM UTC-5, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
I don't know how I got talked into this so easily... Maybe it was the lure
of adventure, maybe it was the short notice, maybe I was just plain
crazy...
No actual Riv dealer that I know of. But paradise garage is pretty cool.
They sell salsa, surly and some other interesting stuff.
http://www.paradisegarage.com/
I also like Baer Wheels.
On Friday, October 12, 2012 10:16:03 AM UTC-4, Liesl wrote:
Here for several days of work with my
The part about the woodsie bike jump out to me. Looks like grandfather
to atlantis and with 650B wheels. Never have heard a thing about a woodsie
before this film. Pretty cool.
JPP
On Monday, September 17, 2012 4:23:50 PM UTC-4, William wrote:
I read the blog by Mike Varley of Black
This is the funniest reply to me, just cracks me up. I am inspired to go
on the honda car forum and complain that they don't talk about toyotas
enough!
ps-if you spend enough time on this forum you realize that all bikes are
welcomed. I have been a poster here on and off for almost 5 years
Is it just me or are these bikes almost too nice? Really amazing work, but
I would never feel comfortable leaving any of those chained up outside the
grocery store.
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The words are weird. The one that always gets me is the widespread use of
the word bombproof. People like everything on their bike to be
bombproof, frame, tires, wheels, etc. I have been riding a long time but
have yet to ever run over a bomb.
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you forgot electric assist!
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are there no canti mounts? coaster brake off road camper? fixed?
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Cool ride. I am have always been curious of what a normal week of riding is
like for the guys who ride 300k's etc? How do you train for such a long
event?
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Thanks for posting. Both bikes look great. Plus it is nice to look
at good biking photos on a day that 3-5 inches of snow are expected.
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I wear thermal running tights or long johns. They look funny to most,
but I am sure it would be grant approved!
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So, if you wear knickers what do you wear to cover the calves during cold
weather?
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I would say that the double top tube is not completely necessary for
structural integrity. I would just say it looks awesome! Very unique
design, but I agree with newenglandbike that it is like lugs, 650b or
moustache bars, Riv always pushes the boundaries of the normal
definition of what a bike
This seems like a great deal. Waterford frame (double top tube no
less), Taiwan fork for $1250! They must have a really good
relationship with waterford. I am surprised the price is so low, does
the fork require that much work?? I am sure the double top tuber will
look great.
On May 3, 9:01
Eric,
I was the one who originally asked about this. After looking around
online this is the exact design that I came up with too. My only
concern is with a heavy load (I will have the saddlesack medium) that
the zip ties and clip might slide on the saddle rails. We will see.
Jeff
On May 2,
I want to get the sackville saddlesack size medium. I do not ride a
brooks saddle, so no bag loops. I have a kevens bag now and it works
fine without the loops (keven said it would work and was right). I
contacted riv about it and they said the saddlesack would move around
more than I would
Mr. Retro,
That is pretty funny. Glad to know your old steel frame could handle
it. But you know for some of the more racey guys a 2003 bike is
retro. I have a friend who gets a new race/crit bike every year,
two years maximum.
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I will be looking good this year with my RIVSTRONG wrist band and my
mud flap shoe covers!
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I have been surprised how fast Riv has been coming out with new
models. Off the top of my head I think the past two years (ish) has
brought us the bomba, hillborne, foy and now hunqa and simpleone.
When I first started following riv it seemed like there were really
long gaps in between new
This bike looks good. It will be a great rough stuff bike. I really
like the paint scheme.
I like the idea of the sam using the silvers and cantis on the hunqa.
Will help make them offer something different from each other..
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Zaelia,
Maybe mention what area you live in. People could probably give you a
recommendation for a 650b friendly shop in the general area.
Jeff
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Off to a good start, nice looking headbadge. I wonder if it will be a
double top tuber?
On Jan 21, 9:58 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
Wow, that is so awesome. Exciting stuff.
On Jan 20, 9:28 pm, james black chocot...@gmail.com wrote:
http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/187
Looks like fun. I have to ask, in the picture of your friend on the
mini bike with Grant riding behind him. Is grant riding a drop bar
surly pugsley?
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Not exactly east coast, but the country bike shop in ohio is also
something to keep in mind. I am not connected with them in any way,
but they look to be an interesting spot, I have talked to them and
they are well versed in Riv fitting, etc As a plus if you look at
their website they still
What about ROBE, pronounced Robby.
Riv Owners Bunch East
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I cannot believe how transparent Riv is as a company as far as being
open about decisions with its customers, which is nice to see. I look
forward to the hunqapiller
Someone else posted this up here awhile ago. But it seems like Taiwan
is the new Japan as far as bike manufacturing goes.
The
I wonder the Riv-Soma relationship.
Will it be a taiwan made roadeo and grant allowed them to use the
design?
Or is it a soma design that grant tweaked?
Plus I wonder what the cost would be, if it is close to $1000 in my
opinion most people would go with a hillborne with thinner tires.
But
No difference in ride, but they look nice and new and then you ride
them for 20 feet and they are dirty.
Not for clean freaks.
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That is a really nice looking sam, probably one of the nicer builds I
have seen! Just when I thought I was over getting a sam!
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I had seen the bars on VO's site, but never thought they would look so
nice. Kind of a more affordable albatross/moustache bar. Very nice!
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Cool story and I like the pictures of you, grant and bike and grant
riding your bike. Grant Approved!! Plus I don't know how races are
out in California, but in Ohio you have a huge range of bikes show up
for a race anything from Carbon racers to Huffy 10 speeds with full
racks and bags, so I
I feel like I remember reading somewhere awhile ago that the atlantis
replacement would be called the buffalo??? Not sure where I read
this, but that is how I remember it. I am curious what kinds of
differences it will have from the Sam H. especially if they are
increasing the tire clearance on
Here is where I remember the buffalo name from
http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/63
This is from July 08 and at that point said it might be called the
buffalo. I think it is a good name. It is mentioned at the end of
the second paragraph from the bottom.
Jeff
On Nov 30, 2:34 pm,
Cool. Excellent. Your google-fu is strong. ;^)
Thanks for the citation!
Ha! Yes the google gods were with me on that one!!
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I think it is also a cargo bike similar to a surly big dummy, not just
for hauling kids. I really like belinky stuff, do not own one myself
but would love to. The are a very unique company, they are always
turning out interesting stuff. A good site to have in your bookmarks
if you do not
I am sure any frame builder who builds a bike like this is at least
familiar with Rivendell. I would take it as a compliment. Just ten
years ago there were very few steel bikes out there and almost none
with lugs. I think Grant does not get the credit he is due for
sticking with steel. Now
They have pictures of the prototype built up on the site. I have to
say I have become a fan of the unpainted look of some of the frames
they have been doing lately.
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