That is one fine looking steed. Happy riding! On Friday, July 24, 2015 at 12:30:32 PM UTC-7, Larry Charlton wrote: > > So after lurking on the site for almost 18 months I finally pulled the > trigger and bought a Rivendell of my own. I was on the hairy edge of > simply purchasing a Sam new, especially when I saw the black and cream > ones, when a 60cm Yves Gomez frame came up for sale in this group. First > off...thank you David Karmishlian for being so easy to work with and for > delivering the frame expertly boxed and padded. The transaction couldn't > have been any easier. > > Two weeks after receiving the frame it's now a complete work. Well, there > are racks, baskets, and bags to consider but it's RIDEABLE. And what a > ride it is. I'd been a long-time recumbent cyclist and my first foray back > to uprights had been a Long Haul Trucker. It's amazing how supple and > responsive this Yves Gomez is -- even for a 225lb Clyde like myself. > > Pics are here: https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0CG6XBubGcEe6T > > The build: > > H-barNitto AlbastacheStemNitto Dirt DropBrake leversTRP RRLBrakesTektro > R559BBIRD QB55CrankSugino XD2 Wide/Low Front derailleurSun XCDFront > derailleur clampSun XCD Rear derailleurSun XCDCassetteShimano 11-34 9 sp. > ShiftersShimano Dura AceHubsShimano Deore LXRimsVelocity DyadTiresSchwalbe > Marathon 700x38ChainKMC X9.93 116L SeatpostSoma Layback > > > That's a start, at least. First time I've ever spec'd components myself > so I hope I did okay. And comment and recommendations are welcome because > I now know it won't be the last time. > > Off to a bike ride... > > Larry Charlton > >
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