To test this, I measured the pixels from the center of the crank to the top of the top tube, and I got 354 pix. If the saddle height is indeed 77 cm, then we'd expect about 450 pixels if the nominal 60.5cm height is correct and about 440 pixels if it's 62cm -- I measured and get 448 pix. Given the fact that the tape would naturally be moving a little in the "z" direction, I think that the 60.5cm measurement is pretty close accurate.
FWIW I measure the top tube length to be close to the seat tube height. I think that's just the difference between the CTT and CTC measurements, which adds up because by eye this looks close to square. /lunchbreak -Sam On Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12:07:13 PM UTC-5 [email protected] wrote: > As I tell myself, "I do not need another bike" and also "I'm just asking > for a friend," I wonder out loud whether this custom in Asheville is a 62cm > frame, a number which fits better for a 59cm top tube. > > Steve > On Monday, January 19, 2026 at 3:01:30 PM UTC-8 tom butcherboy wrote: > >> Someone could print tee shirts "I don't need another Bike".... >> >> On Monday, January 19, 2026 at 01:57:29 PM PST, maxcr < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> Since someone suggested it and I saw this beauty on the Asheville >> craigslist, I'll get this years thread started. >> >> Please note I have no relation to the seller, but exchanged some emails >> and he seems like a nice guy. He mentioned his wife has a Susie ;) >> >> $1,250 for a custom road. >> >> It seems like a great deal if you're looking for an OG road frame. It >> does have a blemish from a top tube dent that was rolled out, but given the >> build, still seems like a good catch to me (I was tempted to buy it, but I >> don't need another bike) >> >> >> https://asheville.craigslist.org/bik/d/asheville-rivendell-road-custom/7908044450.html >> >> >> [image: 00101_fGXbIqz5C96_0CI0t2_1200x900.jpg] >> >> Here's the ad text: >> >> >> I'm selling my Rivendell Road Custom road bike. I've had the bike for >> about four years and purchased the frame from the original owner. It's >> around a L/XL in sizing, measuring 60.5 cm from bottom bracket to top-tube >> (C-T), with a 59 cm top tube (C-C)--I'm happy to make any other >> measurements you're interested in as well. The top-tube suffered a dent >> early on in my ownership of the bike, but was rolled out with frame blocks >> and now there's not much to it, but unfortunately messed up the paint. >> Check the last pics for details: I've added a nice Blue Lug top-tube >> protector to hide the primer job and to prevent damage. I've ridden it for >> years without issue...it's steel. >> >> The build is pretty stellar. Here's the details: >> >> ⦿ Made in USA lugged Rivendell Frame, Joe Bell paint. Original paperwork >> included. >> ⦿ Cane Creek threaded headset. It looks like a modern 110, but is >> unmarked. It's gorgeous. >> ⦿ Rivendell Silver caliper brakes. Very powerful. >> ⦿ Velocity Quill Rims, Velocity Road hubs, Sapim Laser Spokes. >> ⦿ 700x35c Continental Grand Prix 5000 AS TR tires, set up tubeless. >> ⦿ Campagnolo Veloce brifters, Shimano XTR (M900) derailleurs, Vintage >> Specialized ST-4 with the XTR rings. 3x8 and shifts flawlessly (the >> brifters could do 2x as well, but you would need to play with the >> chainrings/FD to make work). >> ⦿ Nitto S83 seatpost, Nitto Deluxe 100mm stem, Soma Highway One bars >> (46cm) >> ⦿ Specialized Power saddle >> ⦿ MKS pedals. >> >> More info: 77cm saddle height in the photo. >> >> -- >> 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 [email protected]. >> To view this discussion visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/deef4be9-d1ae-4587-b944-95eab4b4637dn%40googlegroups.com >> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/deef4be9-d1ae-4587-b944-95eab4b4637dn%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 [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/fb5c02dd-be03-4af8-bd67-2694c2cb036cn%40googlegroups.com.
