Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis one year review - the consummate All-Rounder

2022-05-03 Thread Christian B-H
Hi, Clark! I was inspired by your Atlantis reflections but between not having approval yet for the purchase and despite how absolutely BEAUTIFUL that 59 rainbow top tubed steel steed is, I decided to heed your size warning. I am 6' with a 89 PBH same as you, and frequently ride slightly more te

[RBW] Re: Atlantis one year review - the consummate All-Rounder

2021-02-06 Thread dougP
" *I've never been diligent about regreasing my hubs. "* When I was doing a lot of touring, & getting caught in the rain, I regreased them every spring. The last few years maybe every other year. After a while, it became "how long can a pair of hubs last, anyway?" Still waiting for the answe

[RBW] Re: Atlantis one year review - the consummate All-Rounder

2021-02-06 Thread Clark Fitzgerald
Mark- sweet bikes! Interesting that you switched the Jones for a Clem L. Doug- Great to hear, I hope my long term experience with the Atlantis is like yours :) I can't believe you're still on the original Shimano hubs! How do you maintain them? I've never been diligent about regreasing my hubs.

[RBW] Re: Atlantis one year review - the consummate All-Rounder

2021-02-06 Thread brendonoid
I think many people who have spent many years trying different bikes and trying innumerable setups sort all get to this same place. A specialised bike will just get ridden less and you tend to get on the 'All rounder' for more rides more often. The idea of bicycles for very specific types of ri

[RBW] Re: Atlantis one year review - the consummate All-Rounder

2021-02-06 Thread dougP
Clark: Well done. It sounds like you had plenty of experience before settling in with the Atlantis, and will get tremendous satisfaction from riding it for years to come. When you mention not needing more specialized bikes for various uses, it reminds me of my own experience. I bought an Atl