I agree with Leslie regarding a 650b Hilsen. I have a Roadeo, a 650b
Ram and a 650b Hilsen, and if I could only choose one, then the Hilsen
can handle 100% of my current riding needs--I would need to pull off
and put on racks/fenders/tires/wheelsets depending upon my needs, but
it would do it all.
If you are dead set on a legit All-Rounder re-creation I guess you could
get on the list with Curt Goodrich
http://curtgoodrich.com/bikes/sportif/, his 'Sportiff' base model
looks like it takes alot from his 7 years
building Riv customs... of course at close to $3K you're in a similar
Scott,
Have you considered getting a 58 Hilsen in 650b?
If I had to give up my current bikes and only pick one that's currently
available, that might be my choice
-L
On Monday, March 17, 2014 10:41:12 AM UTC-4, Scott Shelton wrote:
Hello RBW,
Is there any interest in Rivendell making
Mike:
Those Thunder Burts really give the bike character. Nice look.
dougP
On Tuesday, March 18, 2014 8:17:02 PM UTC-7, Mike Schiller wrote:
There are some small builders out there that can build what you want for a
reasonable price. Here is a link to my Matthews custom that is designed
That's a beautiful bike, Mike. I'd like something along those lines as
well--something that fits tires just a bit fatter than my Saluki, which is
limited to about 37mm with fenders.
Rob in Seattle
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If I were building something ground up and wanted a wheel size smaller
than 622, I'd favor the 584 (650B) rim size. I'm pretty comfy on the
Hilsen/Quickbeam when trail rambling, but at about 40 mm of tire, it
changes things a bit - hard to articulate, but I'm feeling like there's
more weight
There are some small builders out there that can build what you want for a
reasonable price. Here is a link to my Matthews custom that is designed for
42-52 mm tires in the 650B size. Lugged steel with a quill stem. It's
probably closest to a Hilsen in tubing so it can do all you ask for,
Have you ridden a 29er equipped the way you want on the trails you love? If
not, I highly recommend you try it, so you can know for sure where you fall
in terms of comparison. I believe the engine is a far bigger factor than
tire size. I would love the Hunqapillar if it only came in 26 or 650B,
Scott-
I have a line on a 59cm '93 XO-1 for sale. 26 wheels. If you're
interested, I'll get you the details as soon as I know more.
Tim Gavin
Cedar Rapids, IA USA
On Mon, Mar 17, 2014 at 1:10 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Have you ridden a 29er equipped the way you want on
Someone mentioned the Surly LHT but there is also the Surly Troll. It
might look a bit funky with 1.5-1.75 tires but in it's stock configuration
with 2.1 tires, it's a great riding bike. Very agile and nimble with it's
short chainstays yet stable due to it's high trail front-end. I've been
I'm with the deac on this one... 29er bikes are so much better in off road
conditions. If you are over,say 5' 8' I would stick with 700c wheels. I
road an '87 Stumpy for a while, it was fun but off-road it was no match
for the big wheels and I got rid of it for that reason.
The other
I'm a big fan of 29 wheels, but I have to say that, after riding a Fargo
and, earlier, a Monocog 29er, as nice as these are for sand and chop, if
you then get on a light, non-suspension 26er, there is a huge difference in
the feeling of nimbleness -- acceleration and especially the readiness to
Scott,
In addition to the options mentioned above, you might look at the Rawland
rSogn. It's a 650b - so not quite as small of a wheel as you're after, but
I've always heard it described as very similar to the original Rivendell
All Rounder - if not directly attributing it as the
My 26 Bontrager can hang with the 29ers I ride with. I am unconvinced of the
superiority of the big wheels. I will do some back-to-back tests with the
Gryphon.
Philip
www.biketinker.com
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