I think I purchased the last 51 Joe A from Gravel and Grind (it IS a cool shop) in April, but if they have one, that would be great for you. It's a wonderful bike! My next favorite was the Atlantis, but that was out of my budget. And, I don't even do any touring!
I have been looking for used Rivs on Craigslist, so I can keep a second bike at home. I don't know much about Bridgestone bikes, but I've seen this for a few weeks and it's still available. I *think* it's from one of our members and might be acceptable quick replacement: https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/d/bridgestone-xo/6202919510.html Bridgestone XO-2 - $425 (Fairfax, VA) < image 1 of 10 > [image: 1] [image: 1] <https://images.craigslist.org/00202_farxuDohvTx_600x450.jpg>[image: 2] <https://images.craigslist.org/01313_5ih19ZivXfo_600x450.jpg>[image: 3] <https://images.craigslist.org/00C0C_7204UhFdVI0_600x450.jpg>[image: 4] <https://images.craigslist.org/00C0C_qUXnaHcqOk_600x450.jpg>[image: 5] <https://images.craigslist.org/00F0F_4gKr2dy3apF_600x450.jpg>[image: 6] <https://images.craigslist.org/00Z0Z_2VoQwXd8tD3_600x450.jpg>[image: 7] <https://images.craigslist.org/01515_2v5j765r3KR_600x450.jpg>[image: 8] <https://images.craigslist.org/00d0d_9G4cI53Xy7o_600x450.jpg>[image: 9] <https://images.craigslist.org/01111_3rYpQT4RSb6_600x450.jpg>[image: 10] <https://images.craigslist.org/00h0h_gDQchrVzQrJ_600x450.jpg> condition: *excellent* make / manufacturer: *Bridgestone* model name / number: *XO-2* QR Code Link to This Post Legendary 1992 Bridgestone XO-2 $425 52cm frame This Pearl White example is almost completely original. The tires are not original and the specifications said the bike was originally equipped with presta tubes. The bike currently has schraeder valved tubes so it is likely the rims have been drilled to accomodate the larger "car type" valves. The rear rack is a Specialized branded one. Overall condition is very good. Complete specifications and geometry can be found at the pdf file at the link below. XO-2 description on page 38 Geometry information is on page 47, Component specifications on page 49 http://sheldonbrown.com/bridgestone/1992/1992.pdf If you're even looking at this ad, you likely know a little bit about the Bridgestone bikes of the early 90s and Grant Petersen. Grant Petersen currently runs Rivendell Bicycles and is well-known for promoting sensible (but not cheap) bicycles. The PDF file at the link is a 1992 Bridgestone catalog which has all sorts of interesting information on bicycle sizing, components, and materials. We're asking real money for this bicycle and while we may entertain offers, we may not accept much below the listed price. The listed price is pretty much mid-range from what we've uncovered via the wonders of the internet. If you're seriously interested, contact us by email and set up a time to check out the bike with your own eyes. After you've inspected the bike you can always make an offer but, if it's not realistic, don't hold your breath expecting it to be accepted. If the advertisement on Craigslist is up, then the bike is available. Thanks for looking! On Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 11:00:13 AM UTC-4, RJ March wrote: > Atlantis looks amazing. It was a 5 month wait though and I am a cycle > commuter in a 1 car family needing to replace my stolen bike asap. I had my > GP-designed '92 Bridgestone RB-T stolen. That was a GREAT bike. I doubt I > could find another bike with that classic geometry (no slanted tt), tubing > so elegantly slender, and a ride so nimble with canti brakes and touring > abilities. I road that thing in London traffic when I was living there and > it did equally well weaving in and out of cars as it did on rough country > paths in Hamstead Heath. I am now looking for something that will do well > with all the hills in our new home - Seattle. Here's a photo of the > Bridgestone if you are curious or somehow come across it: > > > <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_MN8lF_opmc/WW4V6uCnv7I/AAAAAAAAXe0/P4SSDfZ9LtIKhyF8q-LpTVmTvj20WHObQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2861.jpg> > > > > > On Monday, July 17, 2017 at 9:47:49 PM UTC-4, Will wrote: >> >> Or... look for a 53cm Atlantis. :-) It's the beast. >> >> >> >> On Monday, July 17, 2017 at 4:12:20 PM UTC-5, RJ March wrote: >>> >>> This is my first post and I have been driven to it by a (mild) >>> desperation. Here's the story: I was looking to buy a Riv bike and settled >>> on the Joe Appaloosa. I went on the Riv website and was able to purchase a >>> 51cm Hi Ho Silver Joe Appaloosa. Amazing! I thought. A week later, I got a >>> call and sincere apology from Vince at Riv that this was a glitch in the >>> system and they have no more 51cm Appaloosas, at all. Not so amazing, I >>> thought. >>> >>> I am now appealing to any of you all - any chance anyone out there wants >>> to part ways with their 51cm Appaloosa? >>> >>> Alternatively, since my PBH is 79, Riv offered me a 46cm Appaloosa. I >>> think it would end up feeling like a pretty small bike. I would love to get >>> in on the ride experience of the Appaloosa but not at the expense of fit. I >>> have no Riv shops in my area. Has anyone been in a similar situation >>> between the 46 and 51 Appaloosa? >>> >>> I am thinking I will stick with a 51cm size and go with a Sam Hillborne, >>> even though I am not a big fan of the caliper brake set up and would be >>> somewhat limited on touring - though I read on here that the Sam can haul, >>> too. >>> >>> >>> >>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
