Scott, "Atlantis 2" on Rivendell's model is because Bridgestone had an "Atlantis" model, designed by Hiro Watanabe.
You can read about it in RR35 available here: http://notfine.com/rivreader/ Thanks Shoji Arlington MA On Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 12:19:56 PM UTC-5 Scott wrote: > Affectionately acknowledged, Max. Ride on... > > On Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 10:15:44 AM MST, reynoldslugs < > be...@perrylaw.net> wrote: > > > Scott et al - > > correction - sorry, the saddle on the Atlantis is an SMP Avant: > > > https://www.performancebike.com/selle-smp-avant-saddle-black-aisi-304-rails-154mm-zstrikeamne/p1262159?v=531971&gclid=Cj0KCQiAkMGcBhCSARIsAIW6d0C4B_hvbJZzbo7h6LftzDSyVysuuUTlKKqOM_1-J5mYoAJjo7O4FOEaAta9EALw_wcB > > It doesn't look as nice as the Selle Anatomica, but I switched a number of > bikes over to the SMP Avant split-seat in my post-cancer life. (I don't > usually mention that, but it's no big deal and I'm figuring a number of us > have had to accomodate our bikes and components for all kinds of medical > reasons as we get older. E.g., cross levers for old arthritic neck, > split-saddles for post-surgical comfort.) > > Best > > Max B > Santa Rosa > > On Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 9:04:27 AM UTC-8 reynoldslugs wrote: > > Mon Cher Scott: > > That's my Atlantis, yes. It's one of the originals, I think I bought it > from Rivendell in 2003. I am not sure if that makes it a Toyo or something > else, but I guess Toyo. > > The saddle is a Selle Anatomica: > > > https://selleanatomica.com/products/x1?currency=USD&variant=26447320072&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&gclid=Cj0KCQiAkMGcBhCSARIsAIW6d0DMPdR14gbzi7T9zEFYIZ9F08qIQgL-wwcThaZvwO5jRqNN3IPjFhgaAqUhEALw_wcB > > As for the cockpit, those are regular in-line Paul Cross levers on the > handlebars: > > https://www.paulcomp.com/shop/components/brake-levers/inline/cross-lever/ > > My reasoning - i.e., the experience that led me to start putting in-line > cross levers on my bikes comes from long rides with long downhills. After > six hours or so of riding, they provide a comfortable alternative to > braking in the drops. When I'm tired, I like to have hand-position options > for the Pine Flat Rd descent (3,000' descent), or one of the other hills > around here. > > Best, > Max B > Santa Rosa CA > On Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 8:47:53 AM UTC-8 Scott wrote: > > Max: > > I've wiped the drool from my chin and have a few questions about the > Atlantis, please. I assume it's yours. > > Is it a Toyo model (I don't get the Atlantis squared decal on downtube and > the downtube shifter bosses)? > > What saddle is that?! > > Can you speak to and describe your cockpit and reasoning behind it, namely > the multiple brake levers (is one a pass-through/slave)? > > Happy Holidays, all! > > Scott > > > > On Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 08:23:30 AM MST, reynoldslugs < > be...@perrylaw.net> wrote: > > > Well, I'd choose this: > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/albums/72157696979339224 > > and that: > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/albums/72157645542691980 > > Legolas - fast and fun, light. Always makes me happy. > Atlantis - same but more rock solid. > > My favorite bike... is whichever one I'm riding at the moment. > > Happy Holidays everyone, stay safe > Max Beach > Santa Rosa CA > On Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 12:30:49 AM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > > Hey Masa! > > This is a cool companion to the occasional One Riv To Rule Them All > threads we do around here. > > I'm currently a one Riv (and one folding bike) person, my custom is a > low-stepover kinda-pavement-oriented bike like your Platypus: It'll go just > about anywhere but wasn't designed for hardcore off-road riding or full-on > touring loads. I've done some shopping runs on it that I could feel in the > frame was probably pushing my luck with how much weight I was carrying, so > for me my second Riv would be heavier duty. I've also recently moved to an > area with a bunch of fire roads and singletrack, and although my riding > interests/capabilities would preclude major mountain biking escapades I'd > still like to know my frame could take the abuse. > > So I'd reach as far from my lightish roadish frame as possible, which > takes me past the lugged frames and into Clem or Gus territory. What I end > up with - if/when I decide to do it - would depend largely on money and > opportunity to pick something up. I really like the Gus but they're pricey > even used and rarely available; Clems are great and easier to find. I've > owned a few and imagine I'll have one again sometime. > > I hope this was helpful for you. I saw on another thread that you asked > Leah for a comparison of her Platy(s) and Clem L, I hope she chimes in > here, she has much to say and says it well! 🙂 > > Joe Bernard > > On Monday, December 5, 2022 at 9:52:42 PM UTC-8 Masa wrote: > > Hi all, I would like to ask you how you would choose 2 Rivendells if you > could own. > > Which models? What kind of purposes? What kind of weather? What kind of > roads? Any definition is welcome. > > I'm currently riding a Platypus and I feel like I can ride it everywhere > for any purpose as Riv says it's an All-rounder so I just would like to > know how you would add one more Riv or how you are riding 2 Rivs already as > a reference (possibly for my future 2nd Riv). > > I hope you enjoy the topic! > > Masa > > > -- > 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-bun...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/bd14d409-f811-4838-927d-851d0aacc173n%40googlegroups.com > > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/bd14d409-f811-4838-927d-851d0aacc173n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > > -- > 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-bun...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/aec17141-7226-487c-a9a8-6f8ca3a42692n%40googlegroups.com > > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/aec17141-7226-487c-a9a8-6f8ca3a42692n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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