| This is one of the many reasons I love this list! Alexander, I hope you find your Rivendell! Let me know if you end up with the Quickbeam. I believe I still have a brand new set of wheels for one.
Karl Nash, TN Sent from my iPhone On Aug 13, 2022, at 6:46 PM, Jason <jroberts.a...@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Alexander, I’m also new-ish to Riv, having joined this list about a year back and having gotten my first Riv, a 2015 Sam Hillborne, last November. The bike has been everything I hoped it would be - comfortable, beautiful, dependable, and capable. My riding is 90% as a commuter (around 10 miles each way). Other rides are with my little ones in tow, or on mixed terrain local trails (Salt Creek Trail and DPRT). Sam’s been great for all this stuff. I’ll probably end up exploring a Roadeo and Atlantis at some point, but it’s hard to imagine a better bike for my main uses. I guess that puts me in the Sam camp with Chris and Rich. My PBH is similar to yours (87.5) and I’m local to Chicago (live in Oak Park, work in River North). I’d be happy to let you ride my Sam sometime if you’re interested. Just shoot me a PM.
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On Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 6:31:32 PM UTC-5 Chris Halasz wrote:
I can't say it rules them all, but I consider my Sam the great in-between bike: Not so off-road as an Appaloosa, not so road-oriented as a Roadeo or Roadini, not so load-bearing as a Bombadil or Atlantis, not so around town as the Cheviot or Platypus - you get it. I don't see it as a compromise so much as it being situated somewhere near the center of the Rivendell evolutionary tree.
It's my one bike now, after having a Road Standard, Long Low, Bleriot, Bombadil, and Platypus. I don't go to its tire width extreme, staying more in the 35-40mm width range, and only use a rear rack. I'd consider migrating to a Roadini or Roadeo, but someone recently posted those feel a little stiffer in the ride. I like the double top tube as well!
Cheers,
Chris
Conway, I am potentially interested! Would you send me some pictures/details?
Alex,
I'm in Chicagoland, I have an 88 PBH, and I have a 58 cm first generation Quickbeam I am passively selling.
Karl, I am in Chicago and PBH is 88. If anyone is local and would be willing to let me try something out I'd be grateful! I also think there is a shop not to far from me that carries them, I've been meaning to go see what they have for a while.
Rich, I suspect once I get one more will follow! I think the first will likely be something used, so it may just come down to what pops up in my size/budget. But who knows, the orange color of the Appaloosa is calling to me as well, so if they make more that could end up being it as well. That Hillborne looks super fun, love that color and bag setup. Looks very capable for Atlanta's hills and potholes - I grew up there and my family is all still in the city
On Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 12:24:19 PM UTC-5 RichS wrote:
Alexander,
Welcome to the group! Terrific collection of Rivendells on this thread.
Not an easy decision to select your first Rivendell. I went through this exercise years ago and landed on a Waterford built Atlantis. There is a common feeling running through Riv owners that says you can't have just one Rivendell. True enough I discovered. A Sam Hillborne followed shortly after acquiring the Atlantis. Others followed: Clem H, Roadeo, and a Taiwan built Homer. All except the Sam have moved on. Pic shows it in commuter mode; it's done everything well for me including brevets.
My advice is to take your best shot at what you think works for your needs now and dive in. It's likely you won't be disappointed. As a bonus, the customer service rendered by Grant and the crew is outstanding!
Best, Rich in ATL
Hi all,
I'm a new group member but long time Riv fan. I recently came the closest I've come to actually buying Rivendell, having only recently reached a point where it has not felt out of reach financially. Anyway, it got me wondering - what is the one model you would choose, current or discontinued, if you could only have one?
Alternately, what is your favorite Rivendell you have owned?
Asking in part because I am wondering where to start myself - I've wanted a Hunqapillar for a long time, and recently have become a bit obsessed with the Quickbeam as well - but every model seems great in its own way. Mostly just curious what you all find yourself riding the most though!
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