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[RBW] Re: Rivendell Prototype mountain bike for sale

2024-07-07 Thread Cyclofiend Jim

George - read through the description of it in RR3 (page 37) and they talk 
about the taller head tube.
https://notfine.com/rivreader/RR03.pdf

J


On Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 8:12:40 AM UTC-7 George Schick wrote:

> I'm puzzled by the posted frame size for this bike.  For a bike with a 19" 
> seat tube I would expect to see a much shorter head tube.  Unless it just 
> has a top tube with a lot of slope.  It's hard to tell from that photo 
> because the picture was take with the bike on a downward slant.
>
>
> On Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 6:10:17 PM UTC-5 David Blessing wrote:
>
>> I am offering for sale, my Rivendell, prototype mountain bike. I do not 
>> know a lot of history about this frame. I believe that it was one of only a 
>> few prototypes of a mountain bike format made by Rivendell. I have owned 
>> this bike for many years and have never run into anyone else who owns one.  
>> I am not sure when it was made, although some posts I have looked at 
>> suggest that Rivendell was planning a mountain bike somewhere around 1995. 
>> I purchased this frame from a BOB, built it up and rode it once before 
>> hanging it in my office shop along side of my Atlantis and my Rambouillet, 
>> both of which are also for sale.  I am approaching 71 years of age, and it 
>> is time to clean out the stable.
>>
>>
>> This bicycle has a frame that is 49cm from center to the top of the seat 
>> tube or 19”. I’m not up on mountain bike sizing, but I am 5’9” and I think 
>> it fits me fine. This Bicycle has White Industries hubs attached to 26 inch 
>> Velocity Aeroheat AT  rims, a Shimano Deore Mega 9 front derailleur, and 
>> Shimano Deore rear derailleur, cool unidentified handlebar, and Nitto 
>> Technomic stem. It also has Dura Ace brake levers and Suntour XC Pro 
>> cantilever  brakes. The rack pictured goes with the bike. Stamped into the 
>> bottom bracket is the serial number K96087. The saddle and pedals are not 
>> included and  I will probably keep the Baggins bag. I am not sure if  the 
>> seat post is a Nitto or not. The crank is a Suntour XC Pro triple, 
>> 42x32x20.  Shifters are Silver Bar ends. This bicycle is beautiful, but not 
>> new.  It has some nicks and scrapes especially around the chain area.  Some 
>> can be touched up, a couple would only be repairable with a repaint.  I 
>> have included a picture of the worst.  I call them beausage. 
>>
>>
>> This bicycle will be packed by my wonderful friends at the Bike Shed in 
>> Kearney, Nebraska and shipped via bike flights. I will be happy to subtract 
>> $200 from my price if you would like to road trip it to my home or near my 
>> home near Elwood, Nebraska to pick it up.
>>
>>
>> Price:  $1850.00 shipped to you in the CONUS.  
>>
>>
>> Should you be interested, I will be happy to supply you with further 
>> pictures of your choosing.[image: IMG_2403.jpeg]
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell Prototype mountain bike for sale

2024-07-06 Thread George Schick

I'm puzzled by the posted frame size for this bike.  For a bike with a 19" 
seat tube I would expect to see a much shorter head tube.  Unless it just 
has a top tube with a lot of slope.  It's hard to tell from that photo 
because the picture was take with the bike on a downward slant.


On Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 6:10:17 PM UTC-5 David Blessing wrote:

> I am offering for sale, my Rivendell, prototype mountain bike. I do not 
> know a lot of history about this frame. I believe that it was one of only a 
> few prototypes of a mountain bike format made by Rivendell. I have owned 
> this bike for many years and have never run into anyone else who owns one.  
> I am not sure when it was made, although some posts I have looked at 
> suggest that Rivendell was planning a mountain bike somewhere around 1995. 
> I purchased this frame from a BOB, built it up and rode it once before 
> hanging it in my office shop along side of my Atlantis and my Rambouillet, 
> both of which are also for sale.  I am approaching 71 years of age, and it 
> is time to clean out the stable.
>
>
> This bicycle has a frame that is 49cm from center to the top of the seat 
> tube or 19”. I’m not up on mountain bike sizing, but I am 5’9” and I think 
> it fits me fine. This Bicycle has White Industries hubs attached to 26 inch 
> Velocity Aeroheat AT  rims, a Shimano Deore Mega 9 front derailleur, and 
> Shimano Deore rear derailleur, cool unidentified handlebar, and Nitto 
> Technomic stem. It also has Dura Ace brake levers and Suntour XC Pro 
> cantilever  brakes. The rack pictured goes with the bike. Stamped into the 
> bottom bracket is the serial number K96087. The saddle and pedals are not 
> included and  I will probably keep the Baggins bag. I am not sure if  the 
> seat post is a Nitto or not. The crank is a Suntour XC Pro triple, 
> 42x32x20.  Shifters are Silver Bar ends. This bicycle is beautiful, but not 
> new.  It has some nicks and scrapes especially around the chain area.  Some 
> can be touched up, a couple would only be repairable with a repaint.  I 
> have included a picture of the worst.  I call them beausage. 
>
>
> This bicycle will be packed by my wonderful friends at the Bike Shed in 
> Kearney, Nebraska and shipped via bike flights. I will be happy to subtract 
> $200 from my price if you would like to road trip it to my home or near my 
> home near Elwood, Nebraska to pick it up.
>
>
> Price:  $1850.00 shipped to you in the CONUS.  
>
>
> Should you be interested, I will be happy to supply you with further 
> pictures of your choosing.[image: IMG_2403.jpeg]
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Prototype mountain bike for sale

2024-07-06 Thread Brian Turner

Jeff Frane (from Wilde Bikes, founder of All City Cycles, @bikejerks on
instagra) purchased all three Rivs from this seller.
He made an Instagram post about it the day after this post was made here.

-Brian
Lexington KY

On Sat, Jul 6, 2024 at 10:03 AM R. Alexis  wrote:

> Who is the lucky duck that gets this beauty?
>
> Off topic, really should get a local area RBW/iBOB ride together.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Reginald Alexis
>
> On Friday, July 5, 2024 at 7:27:50 PM UTC-5 Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
>
>> A... of course.
>> The Mountain was "pre" Joe/Curt builds.
>>
>> Thanks for sharing that.
>>
>> On Friday, July 5, 2024 at 9:26:11 AM UTC-7 Father of Sam wrote:
>>
>>> Hello all,
>>>
>>> Weird that this is my first time ever responding or posting anything to
>>> this group in 15 years, but I thought it might be helpful to drop this here:
>>>
>>> https://waterfordbikes.com/w/support/serial-numbers/
>>>
>>> The letter corresponds to the month of the year (skipping 'I'), so this
>>> beautiful bike was the 87th frame built at Waterford in October of '96.
>>> What an absolute treasure!
>>>
>>> -Peter
>>> NorCal
>>> On Friday, July 5, 2024 at 7:36:01 AM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote:
>>>
 On Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 6:10:17 PM UTC-5 David Blessing wrote:

 Stamped into the bottom bracket is the serial number K96087.


 It was built in Waterford in 1996. The "K" indicates which builder at
 Waterford wielded the torch.

 Ted Durant
 Milwaukee WI USA

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell Prototype mountain bike for sale

2024-07-06 Thread R. Alexis

Who is the lucky duck that gets this beauty? 

Off topic, really should get a local area RBW/iBOB ride together. 

Thanks,

Reginald Alexis

On Friday, July 5, 2024 at 7:27:50 PM UTC-5 Cyclofiend Jim wrote:

> A... of course. 
> The Mountain was "pre" Joe/Curt builds. 
>
> Thanks for sharing that. 
>
> On Friday, July 5, 2024 at 9:26:11 AM UTC-7 Father of Sam wrote:
>
>> Hello all,
>>
>> Weird that this is my first time ever responding or posting anything to 
>> this group in 15 years, but I thought it might be helpful to drop this here:
>>
>> https://waterfordbikes.com/w/support/serial-numbers/
>>
>> The letter corresponds to the month of the year (skipping 'I'), so this 
>> beautiful bike was the 87th frame built at Waterford in October of '96.  
>> What an absolute treasure!
>>
>> -Peter
>> NorCal
>> On Friday, July 5, 2024 at 7:36:01 AM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote:
>>
>>> On Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 6:10:17 PM UTC-5 David Blessing wrote:
>>>
>>> Stamped into the bottom bracket is the serial number K96087. 
>>>
>>>
>>> It was built in Waterford in 1996. The "K" indicates which builder at 
>>> Waterford wielded the torch. 
>>>
>>> Ted Durant
>>> Milwaukee WI USA 
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell Prototype mountain bike for sale

2024-07-05 Thread Cyclofiend Jim

A... of course. 
The Mountain was "pre" Joe/Curt builds. 

Thanks for sharing that. 

On Friday, July 5, 2024 at 9:26:11 AM UTC-7 Father of Sam wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> Weird that this is my first time ever responding or posting anything to 
> this group in 15 years, but I thought it might be helpful to drop this here:
>
> https://waterfordbikes.com/w/support/serial-numbers/
>
> The letter corresponds to the month of the year (skipping 'I'), so this 
> beautiful bike was the 87th frame built at Waterford in October of '96.  
> What an absolute treasure!
>
> -Peter
> NorCal
> On Friday, July 5, 2024 at 7:36:01 AM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote:
>
>> On Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 6:10:17 PM UTC-5 David Blessing wrote:
>>
>> Stamped into the bottom bracket is the serial number K96087. 
>>
>>
>> It was built in Waterford in 1996. The "K" indicates which builder at 
>> Waterford wielded the torch. 
>>
>> Ted Durant
>> Milwaukee WI USA 
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell Prototype mountain bike for sale

2024-07-05 Thread Ryan

Thanks for that Peter...I knew I had read about this somewhere and wasn't 
just making stuff up...I do know the later customs have the initials of the 
builder along with the year. That being said, it is a lovely bike from the 
classic era and may go some way to explaining why I can't seem to let go of 
my 97 A/R yet. Hoarding, I know

On Friday, July 5, 2024 at 11:26:11 AM UTC-5 Father of Sam wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> Weird that this is my first time ever responding or posting anything to 
> this group in 15 years, but I thought it might be helpful to drop this here:
>
> https://waterfordbikes.com/w/support/serial-numbers/
>
> The letter corresponds to the month of the year (skipping 'I'), so this 
> beautiful bike was the 87th frame built at Waterford in October of '96.  
> What an absolute treasure!
>
> -Peter
> NorCal
> On Friday, July 5, 2024 at 7:36:01 AM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote:
>
>> On Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 6:10:17 PM UTC-5 David Blessing wrote:
>>
>> Stamped into the bottom bracket is the serial number K96087. 
>>
>>
>> It was built in Waterford in 1996. The "K" indicates which builder at 
>> Waterford wielded the torch. 
>>
>> Ted Durant
>> Milwaukee WI USA 
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell Prototype mountain bike for sale

2024-07-05 Thread Father of Sam

Hello all,

Weird that this is my first time ever responding or posting anything to 
this group in 15 years, but I thought it might be helpful to drop this here:

https://waterfordbikes.com/w/support/serial-numbers/

The letter corresponds to the month of the year (skipping 'I'), so this 
beautiful bike was the 87th frame built at Waterford in October of '96.  
What an absolute treasure!

-Peter
NorCal
On Friday, July 5, 2024 at 7:36:01 AM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote:

> On Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 6:10:17 PM UTC-5 David Blessing wrote:
>
> Stamped into the bottom bracket is the serial number K96087. 
>
>
> It was built in Waterford in 1996. The "K" indicates which builder at 
> Waterford wielded the torch. 
>
> Ted Durant
> Milwaukee WI USA 
>

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell Prototype mountain bike for sale

2024-07-05 Thread R. Alexis

That is a Rivendell Mountain from the first production bikes made by 
Waterford when Rivendell first started. From what I understand very few 
Mountains were produced. My guess is probably less than 50. I have one that 
I ordered new from Rivendell. 

You are relatively local and this is in my size range. If I was not overrun 
with bikes and didn't already have one I would have snagged it and been at 
your place today!

Hope the new owner is happy with it. 

Reginald Alexis

On Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 6:10:17 PM UTC-5 David Blessing wrote:

> I am offering for sale, my Rivendell, prototype mountain bike. I do not 
> know a lot of history about this frame. I believe that it was one of only a 
> few prototypes of a mountain bike format made by Rivendell. I have owned 
> this bike for many years and have never run into anyone else who owns one.  
> I am not sure when it was made, although some posts I have looked at 
> suggest that Rivendell was planning a mountain bike somewhere around 1995. 
> I purchased this frame from a BOB, built it up and rode it once before 
> hanging it in my office shop along side of my Atlantis and my Rambouillet, 
> both of which are also for sale.  I am approaching 71 years of age, and it 
> is time to clean out the stable.
>
>
> This bicycle has a frame that is 49cm from center to the top of the seat 
> tube or 19”. I’m not up on mountain bike sizing, but I am 5’9” and I think 
> it fits me fine. This Bicycle has White Industries hubs attached to 26 inch 
> Velocity Aeroheat AT  rims, a Shimano Deore Mega 9 front derailleur, and 
> Shimano Deore rear derailleur, cool unidentified handlebar, and Nitto 
> Technomic stem. It also has Dura Ace brake levers and Suntour XC Pro 
> cantilever  brakes. The rack pictured goes with the bike. Stamped into the 
> bottom bracket is the serial number K96087. The saddle and pedals are not 
> included and  I will probably keep the Baggins bag. I am not sure if  the 
> seat post is a Nitto or not. The crank is a Suntour XC Pro triple, 
> 42x32x20.  Shifters are Silver Bar ends. This bicycle is beautiful, but not 
> new.  It has some nicks and scrapes especially around the chain area.  Some 
> can be touched up, a couple would only be repairable with a repaint.  I 
> have included a picture of the worst.  I call them beausage. 
>
>
> This bicycle will be packed by my wonderful friends at the Bike Shed in 
> Kearney, Nebraska and shipped via bike flights. I will be happy to subtract 
> $200 from my price if you would like to road trip it to my home or near my 
> home near Elwood, Nebraska to pick it up.
>
>
> Price:  $1850.00 shipped to you in the CONUS.  
>
>
> Should you be interested, I will be happy to supply you with further 
> pictures of your choosing.[image: IMG_2403.jpeg]
>

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell Prototype mountain bike for sale

2024-07-05 Thread Ted Durant

On Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 6:10:17 PM UTC-5 David Blessing wrote:

Stamped into the bottom bracket is the serial number K96087. 


It was built in Waterford in 1996. The "K" indicates which builder at 
Waterford wielded the torch. 

Ted Durant
Milwaukee WI USA 

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Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Prototype mountain bike for sale

2024-07-05 Thread David Blessing

I will do my best. It gets a bit boxed up, today at the bike shop. What pictures are you wanting?Sent from my iPhoneOn Jul 4, 2024, at 10:23 PM, Danny wrote:Very cool! I know it's sold, but can we get some more photos of it in this thread before it's shipped off?DannyMadison, WIOn Thu, Jul 4, 2024 at 9:58 PM Ryan wrote:That is a piece of history all right. This might be a moot point since the bike has been sold, not surprising...but I seem to remember in the depths of Rivendell lore, either in a reader, maybe in a response to a question someone asked that Waterford assigned the letters of the alphabet sequentially to indicate the month of production A=Jan, B= Febso K=November and then followed it with year of productionOn Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 8:30:10 PM UTC-5 David Blessing wrote:This bicycle has been sold. Thanks for viewing and being so kind. On Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 6:10:17 PM UTC-5 David Blessing wrote:I am offering for sale, my Rivendell, prototype mountain bike. I do not know a lot of history about this frame. I believe that it was one of only a few prototypes of a mountain bike format made by Rivendell. I have owned this bike for many years and have never run into anyone else who owns one. I am not sure when it was made, although some posts I have looked at suggest that Rivendell was planning a mountain bike somewhere around 1995. I purchased this frame from a BOB, built it up and rode it once before hanging it in my office shop along side of my Atlantis and my Rambouillet, both of which are also for sale. I am approaching 71 years of age, and it is time to clean out the stable.

This bicycle has a frame that is 49cm from center to the top of the seat tube or 19”. I’m not up on mountain bike sizing, but I am 5’9” and I think it fits me fine. This Bicycle has White Industries hubs attached to 26 inch Velocity Aeroheat AT rims, a Shimano Deore Mega 9 front derailleur, and Shimano Deore rear derailleur, cool unidentified handlebar, and Nitto Technomic stem. It also has Dura Ace brake levers and Suntour XC Pro cantilever brakes. The rack pictured goes with the bike. Stamped into the bottom bracket is the serial number K96087. The saddle and pedals are not included and I will probably keep the Baggins bag. I am not sure if the seat post is a Nitto or not. The crank is a Suntour XC Pro triple, 42x32x20. Shifters are Silver Bar ends. This bicycle is beautiful, but not new. It has some nicks and scrapes especially around the chain area. Some can be touched up, a couple would only be repairable with a repaint. I have included a picture of the worst. I call them beausage.

This bicycle will be packed by my wonderful friends at the Bike Shed in Kearney, Nebraska and shipped via bike flights. I will be happy to subtract $200 from my price if you would like to road trip it to my home or near my home near Elwood, Nebraska to pick it up.

Price: $1850.00 shipped to you in the CONUS.

Should you be interested, I will be happy to supply you with further pictures of your choosing.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Prototype mountain bike for sale

2024-07-04 Thread Danny

Very cool! I know it's sold, but can we get some more photos of it in this
thread before it's shipped off?

Danny
Madison, WI


On Thu, Jul 4, 2024 at 9:58 PM Ryan  wrote:

> That is a piece of history all right. This might be a moot point since the
> bike has been sold, not surprising...but I seem to remember in the depths
> of Rivendell lore, either in  a reader,  maybe in a  response to a question
> someone asked that Waterford assigned the letters of the alphabet
> sequentially to indicate the month of production A=Jan, B= Febso
> K=November and then followed it with year of production
>
> On Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 8:30:10 PM UTC-5 David Blessing wrote:
>
>> This bicycle has been sold.  Thanks for viewing and being so kind.
>>
>> On Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 6:10:17 PM UTC-5 David Blessing wrote:
>>
>>> I am offering for sale, my Rivendell, prototype mountain bike. I do not
>>> know a lot of history about this frame. I believe that it was one of only a
>>> few prototypes of a mountain bike format made by Rivendell. I have owned
>>> this bike for many years and have never run into anyone else who owns one.
>>> I am not sure when it was made, although some posts I have looked at
>>> suggest that Rivendell was planning a mountain bike somewhere around 1995.
>>> I purchased this frame from a BOB, built it up and rode it once before
>>> hanging it in my office shop along side of my Atlantis and my Rambouillet,
>>> both of which are also for sale.  I am approaching 71 years of age, and it
>>> is time to clean out the stable.
>>>
>>>
>>> This bicycle has a frame that is 49cm from center to the top of the seat
>>> tube or 19”. I’m not up on mountain bike sizing, but I am 5’9” and I think
>>> it fits me fine. This Bicycle has White Industries hubs attached to 26 inch
>>> Velocity Aeroheat AT  rims, a Shimano Deore Mega 9 front derailleur, and
>>> Shimano Deore rear derailleur, cool unidentified handlebar, and Nitto
>>> Technomic stem. It also has Dura Ace brake levers and Suntour XC Pro
>>> cantilever  brakes. The rack pictured goes with the bike. Stamped into the
>>> bottom bracket is the serial number K96087. The saddle and pedals are not
>>> included and  I will probably keep the Baggins bag. I am not sure if  the
>>> seat post is a Nitto or not. The crank is a Suntour XC Pro triple,
>>> 42x32x20.  Shifters are Silver Bar ends. This bicycle is beautiful, but not
>>> new.  It has some nicks and scrapes especially around the chain area.  Some
>>> can be touched up, a couple would only be repairable with a repaint.  I
>>> have included a picture of the worst.  I call them beausage.
>>>
>>>
>>> This bicycle will be packed by my wonderful friends at the Bike Shed in
>>> Kearney, Nebraska and shipped via bike flights. I will be happy to subtract
>>> $200 from my price if you would like to road trip it to my home or near my
>>> home near Elwood, Nebraska to pick it up.
>>>
>>>
>>> Price:  $1850.00 shipped to you in the CONUS.
>>>
>>>
>>> Should you be interested, I will be happy to supply you with further
>>> pictures of your choosing.[image: IMG_2403.jpeg]
>>>
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[RBW] Re: Rivendell Prototype mountain bike for sale

2024-07-04 Thread Ryan

That is a piece of history all right. This might be a moot point since the 
bike has been sold, not surprising...but I seem to remember in the depths 
of Rivendell lore, either in  a reader,  maybe in a  response to a question 
someone asked that Waterford assigned the letters of the alphabet 
sequentially to indicate the month of production A=Jan, B= Febso 
K=November and then followed it with year of production

On Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 8:30:10 PM UTC-5 David Blessing wrote:

> This bicycle has been sold.  Thanks for viewing and being so kind.  
>
> On Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 6:10:17 PM UTC-5 David Blessing wrote:
>
>> I am offering for sale, my Rivendell, prototype mountain bike. I do not 
>> know a lot of history about this frame. I believe that it was one of only a 
>> few prototypes of a mountain bike format made by Rivendell. I have owned 
>> this bike for many years and have never run into anyone else who owns one.  
>> I am not sure when it was made, although some posts I have looked at 
>> suggest that Rivendell was planning a mountain bike somewhere around 1995. 
>> I purchased this frame from a BOB, built it up and rode it once before 
>> hanging it in my office shop along side of my Atlantis and my Rambouillet, 
>> both of which are also for sale.  I am approaching 71 years of age, and it 
>> is time to clean out the stable.
>>
>>
>> This bicycle has a frame that is 49cm from center to the top of the seat 
>> tube or 19”. I’m not up on mountain bike sizing, but I am 5’9” and I think 
>> it fits me fine. This Bicycle has White Industries hubs attached to 26 inch 
>> Velocity Aeroheat AT  rims, a Shimano Deore Mega 9 front derailleur, and 
>> Shimano Deore rear derailleur, cool unidentified handlebar, and Nitto 
>> Technomic stem. It also has Dura Ace brake levers and Suntour XC Pro 
>> cantilever  brakes. The rack pictured goes with the bike. Stamped into the 
>> bottom bracket is the serial number K96087. The saddle and pedals are not 
>> included and  I will probably keep the Baggins bag. I am not sure if  the 
>> seat post is a Nitto or not. The crank is a Suntour XC Pro triple, 
>> 42x32x20.  Shifters are Silver Bar ends. This bicycle is beautiful, but not 
>> new.  It has some nicks and scrapes especially around the chain area.  Some 
>> can be touched up, a couple would only be repairable with a repaint.  I 
>> have included a picture of the worst.  I call them beausage. 
>>
>>
>> This bicycle will be packed by my wonderful friends at the Bike Shed in 
>> Kearney, Nebraska and shipped via bike flights. I will be happy to subtract 
>> $200 from my price if you would like to road trip it to my home or near my 
>> home near Elwood, Nebraska to pick it up.
>>
>>
>> Price:  $1850.00 shipped to you in the CONUS.  
>>
>>
>> Should you be interested, I will be happy to supply you with further 
>> pictures of your choosing.[image: IMG_2403.jpeg]
>>
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[RBW] Re: Rivendell Prototype mountain bike for sale

2024-07-04 Thread David Blessing

This bicycle has been sold.  Thanks for viewing and being so kind.  

On Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 6:10:17 PM UTC-5 David Blessing wrote:

> I am offering for sale, my Rivendell, prototype mountain bike. I do not 
> know a lot of history about this frame. I believe that it was one of only a 
> few prototypes of a mountain bike format made by Rivendell. I have owned 
> this bike for many years and have never run into anyone else who owns one.  
> I am not sure when it was made, although some posts I have looked at 
> suggest that Rivendell was planning a mountain bike somewhere around 1995. 
> I purchased this frame from a BOB, built it up and rode it once before 
> hanging it in my office shop along side of my Atlantis and my Rambouillet, 
> both of which are also for sale.  I am approaching 71 years of age, and it 
> is time to clean out the stable.
>
>
> This bicycle has a frame that is 49cm from center to the top of the seat 
> tube or 19”. I’m not up on mountain bike sizing, but I am 5’9” and I think 
> it fits me fine. This Bicycle has White Industries hubs attached to 26 inch 
> Velocity Aeroheat AT  rims, a Shimano Deore Mega 9 front derailleur, and 
> Shimano Deore rear derailleur, cool unidentified handlebar, and Nitto 
> Technomic stem. It also has Dura Ace brake levers and Suntour XC Pro 
> cantilever  brakes. The rack pictured goes with the bike. Stamped into the 
> bottom bracket is the serial number K96087. The saddle and pedals are not 
> included and  I will probably keep the Baggins bag. I am not sure if  the 
> seat post is a Nitto or not. The crank is a Suntour XC Pro triple, 
> 42x32x20.  Shifters are Silver Bar ends. This bicycle is beautiful, but not 
> new.  It has some nicks and scrapes especially around the chain area.  Some 
> can be touched up, a couple would only be repairable with a repaint.  I 
> have included a picture of the worst.  I call them beausage. 
>
>
> This bicycle will be packed by my wonderful friends at the Bike Shed in 
> Kearney, Nebraska and shipped via bike flights. I will be happy to subtract 
> $200 from my price if you would like to road trip it to my home or near my 
> home near Elwood, Nebraska to pick it up.
>
>
> Price:  $1850.00 shipped to you in the CONUS.  
>
>
> Should you be interested, I will be happy to supply you with further 
> pictures of your choosing.[image: IMG_2403.jpeg]
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Prototype mountain bike for sale

2024-07-04 Thread luckyturnip

And the drop bars! A la Cunningham! On Jul 4, 2024, at 18:08, Johnny Alien wrote:That's what rigid mountain bikes were like in the 90's. The geometry and 26" wheels size would be the primary thing.On Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 8:50:47 PM UTC-4 Richard Rose wrote:A beautiful bicycle indeed. I have but one question & please consider this coming from a Gus owner; what about this made Riv think “mountain bike”?Sent from my iPhoneOn Jul 4, 2024, at 7:24 PM, Cyclofiend Jim wrote:My, my, my that is a piece of RBW history right there...My guess would be a 1996 build. I think the "K" meant a "Kurt" build. (Curt Goodrich) But I'm not sure. (J or JS would have been for Joe Starck)RR#3 talks about the Mountain model (Mountain/Expedition was another name for it) - there were _very_ few ever built.https://notfine.com/rivreader/RR03.pdf(page 37)On Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 4:10:17 PM UTC-7 David Blessing wrote:I am offering for sale, my Rivendell, prototype mountain bike. I do not know a lot of history about this frame. I believe that it was one of only a few prototypes of a mountain bike format made by Rivendell. I have owned this bike for many years and have never run into anyone else who owns one. I am not sure when it was made, although some posts I have looked at suggest that Rivendell was planning a mountain bike somewhere around 1995. I purchased this frame from a BOB, built it up and rode it once before hanging it in my office shop along side of my Atlantis and my Rambouillet, both of which are also for sale. I am approaching 71 years of age, and it is time to clean out the stable.

Price: $1850.00 shipped to you in the CONUS.

Should you be interested, I will be happy to supply you with further pictures of your choosing.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Prototype mountain bike for sale

2024-07-04 Thread Johnny Alien

That's what rigid mountain bikes were like in the 90's. The geometry and 
26" wheels size would be the primary thing.

On Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 8:50:47 PM UTC-4 Richard Rose wrote:

> A beautiful bicycle indeed. I have but one question & please consider this 
> coming from a Gus owner; what about this made Riv think “mountain bike”?
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 4, 2024, at 7:24 PM, Cyclofiend Jim  wrote:
>
> My, my, my that is a piece of RBW history right there...
>
>
>
> My guess would be a 1996 build. I think the "K" meant a "Kurt" build. 
> (Curt Goodrich) But I'm not sure. (J or JS would have been for Joe Starck)
>
> RR#3 talks about the Mountain model (Mountain/Expedition was another name 
> for it) - there were _very_ few ever built.
>
> https://notfine.com/rivreader/RR03.pdf
> (page 37)
>
>
> On Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 4:10:17 PM UTC-7 David Blessing wrote:
>
>> I am offering for sale, my Rivendell, prototype mountain bike. I do not 
>> know a lot of history about this frame. I believe that it was one of only a 
>> few prototypes of a mountain bike format made by Rivendell. I have owned 
>> this bike for many years and have never run into anyone else who owns one.  
>> I am not sure when it was made, although some posts I have looked at 
>> suggest that Rivendell was planning a mountain bike somewhere around 1995. 
>> I purchased this frame from a BOB, built it up and rode it once before 
>> hanging it in my office shop along side of my Atlantis and my Rambouillet, 
>> both of which are also for sale.  I am approaching 71 years of age, and it 
>> is time to clean out the stable.
>>
>>
>> This bicycle has a frame that is 49cm from center to the top of the seat 
>> tube or 19”. I’m not up on mountain bike sizing, but I am 5’9” and I think 
>> it fits me fine. This Bicycle has White Industries hubs attached to 26 inch 
>> Velocity Aeroheat AT  rims, a Shimano Deore Mega 9 front derailleur, and 
>> Shimano Deore rear derailleur, cool unidentified handlebar, and Nitto 
>> Technomic stem. It also has Dura Ace brake levers and Suntour XC Pro 
>> cantilever  brakes. The rack pictured goes with the bike. Stamped into the 
>> bottom bracket is the serial number K96087. The saddle and pedals are not 
>> included and  I will probably keep the Baggins bag. I am not sure if  the 
>> seat post is a Nitto or not. The crank is a Suntour XC Pro triple, 
>> 42x32x20.  Shifters are Silver Bar ends. This bicycle is beautiful, but not 
>> new.  It has some nicks and scrapes especially around the chain area.  Some 
>> can be touched up, a couple would only be repairable with a repaint.  I 
>> have included a picture of the worst.  I call them beausage. 
>>
>>
>> This bicycle will be packed by my wonderful friends at the Bike Shed in 
>> Kearney, Nebraska and shipped via bike flights. I will be happy to subtract 
>> $200 from my price if you would like to road trip it to my home or near my 
>> home near Elwood, Nebraska to pick it up.
>>
>>
>> Price:  $1850.00 shipped to you in the CONUS.  
>>
>>
>> Should you be interested, I will be happy to supply you with further 
>> pictures of your choosing.[image: IMG_2403.jpeg]
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Prototype mountain bike for sale

2024-07-04 Thread Richard Rose

A beautiful bicycle indeed. I have but one question & please consider this coming from a Gus owner; what about this made Riv think “mountain bike”?Sent from my iPhoneOn Jul 4, 2024, at 7:24 PM, Cyclofiend Jim wrote:My, my, my that is a piece of RBW history right there...My guess would be a 1996 build. I think the "K" meant a "Kurt" build. (Curt Goodrich) But I'm not sure. (J or JS would have been for Joe Starck)RR#3 talks about the Mountain model (Mountain/Expedition was another name for it) - there were _very_ few ever built.https://notfine.com/rivreader/RR03.pdf(page 37)On Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 4:10:17 PM UTC-7 David Blessing wrote:I am offering for sale, my Rivendell, prototype mountain bike. I do not know a lot of history about this frame. I believe that it was one of only a few prototypes of a mountain bike format made by Rivendell. I have owned this bike for many years and have never run into anyone else who owns one. I am not sure when it was made, although some posts I have looked at suggest that Rivendell was planning a mountain bike somewhere around 1995. I purchased this frame from a BOB, built it up and rode it once before hanging it in my office shop along side of my Atlantis and my Rambouillet, both of which are also for sale. I am approaching 71 years of age, and it is time to clean out the stable.

Price: $1850.00 shipped to you in the CONUS.

Should you be interested, I will be happy to supply you with further pictures of your choosing.

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell Prototype mountain bike for sale

2024-07-04 Thread Josh C

Love it, just killer. 

On Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 7:24:52 PM UTC-4 Cyclofiend Jim wrote:

> My, my, my that is a piece of RBW history right there...
>
> My guess would be a 1996 build. I think the "K" meant a "Kurt" build. 
> (Curt Goodrich) But I'm not sure. (J or JS would have been for Joe Starck)
>
> RR#3 talks about the Mountain model (Mountain/Expedition was another name 
> for it) - there were _very_ few ever built.
>
> https://notfine.com/rivreader/RR03.pdf
> (page 37)
>
>
> On Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 4:10:17 PM UTC-7 David Blessing wrote:
>
>> I am offering for sale, my Rivendell, prototype mountain bike. I do not 
>> know a lot of history about this frame. I believe that it was one of only a 
>> few prototypes of a mountain bike format made by Rivendell. I have owned 
>> this bike for many years and have never run into anyone else who owns one.  
>> I am not sure when it was made, although some posts I have looked at 
>> suggest that Rivendell was planning a mountain bike somewhere around 1995. 
>> I purchased this frame from a BOB, built it up and rode it once before 
>> hanging it in my office shop along side of my Atlantis and my Rambouillet, 
>> both of which are also for sale.  I am approaching 71 years of age, and it 
>> is time to clean out the stable.
>>
>>
>> This bicycle has a frame that is 49cm from center to the top of the seat 
>> tube or 19”. I’m not up on mountain bike sizing, but I am 5’9” and I think 
>> it fits me fine. This Bicycle has White Industries hubs attached to 26 inch 
>> Velocity Aeroheat AT  rims, a Shimano Deore Mega 9 front derailleur, and 
>> Shimano Deore rear derailleur, cool unidentified handlebar, and Nitto 
>> Technomic stem. It also has Dura Ace brake levers and Suntour XC Pro 
>> cantilever  brakes. The rack pictured goes with the bike. Stamped into the 
>> bottom bracket is the serial number K96087. The saddle and pedals are not 
>> included and  I will probably keep the Baggins bag. I am not sure if  the 
>> seat post is a Nitto or not. The crank is a Suntour XC Pro triple, 
>> 42x32x20.  Shifters are Silver Bar ends. This bicycle is beautiful, but not 
>> new.  It has some nicks and scrapes especially around the chain area.  Some 
>> can be touched up, a couple would only be repairable with a repaint.  I 
>> have included a picture of the worst.  I call them beausage. 
>>
>>
>> This bicycle will be packed by my wonderful friends at the Bike Shed in 
>> Kearney, Nebraska and shipped via bike flights. I will be happy to subtract 
>> $200 from my price if you would like to road trip it to my home or near my 
>> home near Elwood, Nebraska to pick it up.
>>
>>
>> Price:  $1850.00 shipped to you in the CONUS.  
>>
>>
>> Should you be interested, I will be happy to supply you with further 
>> pictures of your choosing.[image: IMG_2403.jpeg]
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell Prototype mountain bike for sale

2024-07-04 Thread Cyclofiend Jim

My, my, my that is a piece of RBW history right there...

My guess would be a 1996 build. I think the "K" meant a "Kurt" build. (Curt 
Goodrich) But I'm not sure. (J or JS would have been for Joe Starck)

RR#3 talks about the Mountain model (Mountain/Expedition was another name 
for it) - there were _very_ few ever built.

https://notfine.com/rivreader/RR03.pdf
(page 37)


On Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 4:10:17 PM UTC-7 David Blessing wrote:

> I am offering for sale, my Rivendell, prototype mountain bike. I do not 
> know a lot of history about this frame. I believe that it was one of only a 
> few prototypes of a mountain bike format made by Rivendell. I have owned 
> this bike for many years and have never run into anyone else who owns one.  
> I am not sure when it was made, although some posts I have looked at 
> suggest that Rivendell was planning a mountain bike somewhere around 1995. 
> I purchased this frame from a BOB, built it up and rode it once before 
> hanging it in my office shop along side of my Atlantis and my Rambouillet, 
> both of which are also for sale.  I am approaching 71 years of age, and it 
> is time to clean out the stable.
>
>
> This bicycle has a frame that is 49cm from center to the top of the seat 
> tube or 19”. I’m not up on mountain bike sizing, but I am 5’9” and I think 
> it fits me fine. This Bicycle has White Industries hubs attached to 26 inch 
> Velocity Aeroheat AT  rims, a Shimano Deore Mega 9 front derailleur, and 
> Shimano Deore rear derailleur, cool unidentified handlebar, and Nitto 
> Technomic stem. It also has Dura Ace brake levers and Suntour XC Pro 
> cantilever  brakes. The rack pictured goes with the bike. Stamped into the 
> bottom bracket is the serial number K96087. The saddle and pedals are not 
> included and  I will probably keep the Baggins bag. I am not sure if  the 
> seat post is a Nitto or not. The crank is a Suntour XC Pro triple, 
> 42x32x20.  Shifters are Silver Bar ends. This bicycle is beautiful, but not 
> new.  It has some nicks and scrapes especially around the chain area.  Some 
> can be touched up, a couple would only be repairable with a repaint.  I 
> have included a picture of the worst.  I call them beausage. 
>
>
> This bicycle will be packed by my wonderful friends at the Bike Shed in 
> Kearney, Nebraska and shipped via bike flights. I will be happy to subtract 
> $200 from my price if you would like to road trip it to my home or near my 
> home near Elwood, Nebraska to pick it up.
>
>
> Price:  $1850.00 shipped to you in the CONUS.  
>
>
> Should you be interested, I will be happy to supply you with further 
> pictures of your choosing.[image: IMG_2403.jpeg]
>

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