If you ride a 65, then 32 lb for you is like, what, 25 lb for me? (I'm
guessing: 205 lb versus 170; divide that into this and multiply the result
by 32 and fudge a bit ...). My Motobecane probably weighs unladen a good 25
- 26 lb; add kit and add weight accordingly. (And strange, I am sure that
the frameset is considerably lighter than either Riv). It's fun to ride,
too, but the Riv at some 5 lb lighter, and especially with its much lighter
wheels, just feels faster and funner. (And, judging by non-precise
measurements on the speedo, it is a mile or so per hour faster.)
I love the Rivs first for their fit and handling: fit: butt back (use rubber
mallet to get Flite as far back on the DA seatpost as possible), KWBPS
("knee well behind pedal spindle"), seated for a high torque, comfortable
pedalling style and back cantilevered over bars so that, even with bars 2"
below saddle, I almost automatically choose the hooks when there is the
slightest wind; handling: unerringly stable in a straight line, but think of
a turn and the bike "intuits" your intention and does it without any
hesitation or twitchiness; even with a rear load. Anyway, I love the Rivs
for their fit and handling, but I must say that their light weight adds
something to the pleasure of riding them.
Now, if someone would only make a light, supple, round, 28 mm tire in the
559 size ...
On Sat, May 9, 2009 at 11:25 AM, Jim Cloud <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> I don't generally worry much about my bike's weight, but I don't think
> my Riv (an original 65 cm Rivendell Road Standard purchased in 1996)
> is very light. The lightest bike I've owned (sold it last year) was a
> 64 cm Waterford W-13 built up with all Campy Super Record components.
> The W-13 weighed around 22 lbs. dry weight.
>
> With the build-up on my Riv (Honjo fenders, Nitto "Mark's Rack" in
> front, a Nitto Campee Model rear rack like the one sold by VO - sans
> low-rider mounts, Carradice Pendle saddlebag with tools etc., steel
> water bottle cages, Brooks B.17 saddle, Silca frame pump and a Vista
> flashing light on the Mark's rack) weighs approximately 32 lbs. (crude
> measurement, standing on a bathroom scale and substracting my
> weight). This weight compares fairly closely to the staff bike shown
> on rivbike.com for Grant Peterson's personal bike (A Homer Hilsen)
> which he states at 30+ lbs. with full bags. I think Grant rides a
> frame size of 56-58 cm, so the size of my Riv would be an additional
> factor in its weight.
>
> On the other hand, the Riv is very comfortable and enjoyable bike to
> ride so I'm happy!
>
> Jim
>
> On May 8, 3:46 pm, PATRICK MOORE <[email protected]> wrote:
> > Just weighedem, as I was cleaning them (for a change -- I *do* keep the
> > drivetrain and moving parts clean and lubed). Gofast, with single VO
> retro
> > cage, Topeak Road Morph pump, Avocet 35, Honka Hoota (complementary
> color),
> > and Country with 2 tubes and small repair kit: 21 lb 4 oz. I would guess
> > that minus the bag it would weigh 18 lb plus change -- the bare bag
> weighs 2
> > 1/2 lb -- this with pump and cage and bar acoutrements. Weighed as the
> bike
> > mags do, minus the other kit and minus the clips 'n' straps, prolly under
> > 17. (Note: fixed gear, with light 571 wheels and 23 mm tires.)
> >
> > Commuter, with Catey, Honka, 2 VO cages, Honjos, Topeak, small seatbag
> with
> > similar kit, rear PB blinkey, B&M rack light, Fly, and one small and
> > cheapish Delta pannier that carries aobut as much as the Country: 23 lb.
> > (Also fixed, with light 559 wheels and 22 mm tires; yes, I'd prefer 28s,
> but
> > until someone makes a 28 as supple and nice riding as a 26X1" Turbo, I'll
> > stick with the Turbo.)
> >
> > (And the Commuter does its work: I just carried home 29 lb of groceries
> on
> > it.)
> >
> > FWIW, the Honka Hoota is the best "get the hell out of my way, I'm coming
> > through" bike device I've come across: many colors, some nice, some
> silly,
> > and loud, and aerodynamic!
> >
> > --
> > Patrick Moore
> > Albuquerque, NM
> > Professional Resumes. Contact [email protected]
> >
>
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Patrick Moore
Albuquerque, NM
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