I am offering for sale, my Rivendell, prototype mountain bike. I do not know a lot of history about this frame. I believe that it was one of only a few prototypes of a mountain bike format made by Rivendell. I have owned this bike for many years and have never run into anyone else who owns one. I am not sure when it was made, although some posts I have looked at suggest that Rivendell was planning a mountain bike somewhere around 1995. I purchased this frame from a BOB, built it up and rode it once before hanging it in my office shop along side of my Atlantis and my Rambouillet, both of which are also for sale. I am approaching 71 years of age, and it is time to clean out the stable.
This bicycle has a frame that is 49cm from center to the top of the seat tube or 19”. I’m not up on mountain bike sizing, but I am 5’9” and I think it fits me fine. This Bicycle has White Industries hubs attached to 26 inch Velocity Aeroheat AT rims, a Shimano Deore Mega 9 front derailleur, and Shimano Deore rear derailleur, cool unidentified handlebar, and Nitto Technomic stem. It also has Dura Ace brake levers and Suntour XC Pro cantilever brakes. The rack pictured goes with the bike. Stamped into the bottom bracket is the serial number K96087. The saddle and pedals are not included and I will probably keep the Baggins bag. I am not sure if the seat post is a Nitto or not. The crank is a Suntour XC Pro triple, 42x32x20. Shifters are Silver Bar ends. This bicycle is beautiful, but not new. It has some nicks and scrapes especially around the chain area. Some can be touched up, a couple would only be repairable with a repaint. I have included a picture of the worst. I call them beausage.
This bicycle will be packed by my wonderful friends at the Bike Shed in Kearney, Nebraska and shipped via bike flights. I will be happy to subtract $200 from my price if you would like to road trip it to my home or near my home near Elwood, Nebraska to pick it up.
Price: $1850.00 shipped to you in the CONUS.
Should you be interested, I will be happy to supply you with further pictures of your choosing.![IMG_2403.jpeg]()
