For me the horror is mostly the wheelset. Probably plenty functional but not very attractive imo. Certainly not doing the frame justice in the aesthetics department
On Monday, May 18, 2026 at 12:27:47 PM UTC-5 Dave Johnston wrote: > If the "horror" is the long stack of spacers, at least the new owner has > plenty to work with and can cut them down. That's preferable then trying to > add stack to a short cut steerer. > > The sizing measurements didn't really make sense on the Legolas, but they > did say it was "custom". A 17cm headtube doesn't jive with a 52.5 Seat tube > unless the top tube slopes about 6deg (It looks horizontal) and the wheels > are 650b or maybe its less slope and 26" wheels. Maybe seat tube is Center > to center? I would double check how the measurements were made and ask what > size the tires are. > > -Dave J > > > On Mon, May 18, 2026 at 12:51 PM Brian Forsee <[email protected]> wrote: > >> A couple of Riv's on the radbazaar. No relation. 54 Legolas and 58 Ram i >> think. Someone save that Legolas! The horror! >> >> https://theradavist.com/bazaar/item/vqkl9fkIIZE7gSpN1bEE >> >> https://theradavist.com/bazaar/item/9HLFWYQBLPGC1Lpu3uci >> >> On Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 2:35:05 PM UTC-5 [email protected] wrote: >> >>> Definitely looks like his Victor... has the "Best Bike" sticker on it >>> too. >>> >>> Sweet deal for a big well maintained susie! >>> >>> On Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 3:18:34 PM UTC-4 Victor Meng wrote: >>> >>>> Does this look like Will's Susie? >>>> >>>> >>>> https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-59cm-rivendell-susie/7934083904.html >>>> >>>> >>>> On Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:39:43 AM UTC-7 maxcr wrote: >>>> >>>>> No affiliation with seller, but someone here might be interested: >>>>> >>>>> Rivendell sport tourer ( long and low ) >>>>> $3,500 >>>>> Listed in Grand Rapids, MI >>>>> >>>>> 53cm Rivendell lugged cycle cross touring bicycle. 700 wheels laced >>>>> white industries rear hub Paul front hub both velocity wheels Shimano xt >>>>> / >>>>> xtr drive train Nitto front and rear racks Woodys fenders Paul component >>>>> touring brakes with half moon hangers Albastache bars leather wrapped TRP >>>>> retro brake levers . Nitto lugged stem and seatpost This is a Waterford >>>>> hand made frame with a Joe bell paint job . Rare as hens teeth . I’m 5’8” >>>>> fits like a glove . I’ve gotten to the point where I don’t ride it like >>>>> it >>>>> should be . Freshly tuned with fresh Schwalbe Big Ben tires cables and >>>>> housing . I can get into more sizing specifications just dm me . Willing >>>>> to >>>>> ship conus . Not sure about international but would consider . Keeping >>>>> saddle pedals and skewers . That’s negotiable too . Thanks for looking . >>>>> >>>>> https://www.facebook.com/share/1LdM1uxJ1T/ >>>>> >>>>> [image: riv custom.jpg] >>>>> >>>>> On Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 1:25:21 PM UTC-4 Dan wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I've got a couple larger Rivs for sale locally here in Reno, but open >>>>>> to shipping or meeting up within a couple hour drive. Please contact >>>>>> directly via Craigslist post with any questions. >>>>>> >>>>>> 64cm Quickbeam: >>>>>> https://reno.craigslist.org/bik/d/reno-rivendell-quickbeam-64cm/7928841263.html >>>>>> >>>>>> 65.5cm Road custom Waterford: >>>>>> https://reno.craigslist.org/bik/d/reno-rivendell-custom-road-bike/7928843724.html >>>>>> >>>>>> On Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 3:54:11 PM UTC-7 [email protected] >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> The Toyo Atlantis sale is pending. I inquired about the frame size. >>>>>>> I got no answer. I'm not interested in buying it, just curious. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Kim Hetzel. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 10:44 AM Jamie D. <[email protected]> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Insanely good deal on what appears to be a Toyo Atlantis: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1609258427478015/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A4dfc36a8-6ac3-4e0d-a920-a6f56a4d3ac9 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:24:34 PM UTC-4 [email protected] >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Here's a unique one >>>>>>>>> <https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/d/seattle-rivendell-sport-touring-bicycle/7929219008.html> >>>>>>>>> for >>>>>>>>> sale near Seattle. I (think) a Road size 63 made by Match. The serial >>>>>>>>> is >>>>>>>>> R80M, with a 63 stamped on opposite side of BB. Owner, Tom, is >>>>>>>>> responsive. >>>>>>>>> Says it has 25s because it's not one of those modern Rivs, but is >>>>>>>>> unsure >>>>>>>>> what would fit. He pulled a tape measure for me, but I'm not sure how >>>>>>>>> accurate. >>>>>>>>> Seat tube- 22.5 inches >>>>>>>>> Saddle height in photo is 31.5 inches >>>>>>>>> top tube is 22.5 inches. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> [image: 00r0r_guwwHGNs2HH_0CI0t2_1200x900.jpg] >>>>>>>>> Matt in STL >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:00:17 PM UTC-5 Bryan H wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Hello! >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> My friend is looking for a new commuter bike, hoping if anyone >>>>>>>>>> near the Portland area has a hillborne, Appaloosa, Atlantis, roaduno >>>>>>>>>> in a >>>>>>>>>> 51cm. Willing to pay for shipping. Thank you! >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Bryan in Walnut Creek >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Tue, Apr 14, 2026 at 14:07 [email protected] < >>>>>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> 57cm Roadini in Overland Park, KS (Kansas City area) >>>>>>>>>>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1541515940743425/?ref=browse_tab >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Not mine, just sharing! >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 11:14:53 PM UTC-5 >>>>>>>>>>> [email protected] wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Hello everyone, >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> I am selling my 45cm Clem L in Santa Fe, NM - it has less than >>>>>>>>>>>> 25 miles on it! Here is my craigslist ad. Would love a local-ish >>>>>>>>>>>> buyer but >>>>>>>>>>>> happy to have it boxed and ship at buyer’s expense if you are >>>>>>>>>>>> elsewhere. It >>>>>>>>>>>> is a beauty and comes with lots of goodies (Front and Rear racks, >>>>>>>>>>>> Brooks >>>>>>>>>>>> saddle, etc.) >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> https://santafe.craigslist.org/bik/d/santa-fe-rivendell-clem-smith-jr-45cm/7903765592.html >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Kara >>>>>>>>>>>> On Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 3:01:53 PM UTC-6 >>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected] wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> 60cm Rivendell Platypus Complete Bike - $3,650 (Berkeley) >>>>>>>>>>>>> https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/berkeley-60cm- >>>>>>>>>>>>> rivendell-platypus/7921031381.html >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Rivendell Atlantis 2 - $3,500 >>>>>>>>>>>>> https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/d/davis-rivendell- >>>>>>>>>>>>> atlantis/7924626188.html >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> 1996 Rivendell All-Rounder 59.5cm - $3,800 (Sacramento) >>>>>>>>>>>>> https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/d/sacramento-1996- >>>>>>>>>>>>> rivendell-all-rounder/7921379016.html >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> I have no affiliation whatsoever with any of them. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Kim Hetzel. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> On Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 1:20:26 PM UTC-7 mm wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Cheap blue Ram' outside of Glendale, AZ. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/bik/d/phoenix-rivendell-rambouillet-bike/7924834939.html >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> [image: 2026-04-01_13-19-17.jpg] >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 8:40:32 AM UTC-7 Drew >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Fitchette wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Per Bill's note(and my quick clicking of the wrong thread), >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> dropping this here to bump in back to the top! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 45cm Clem in Sarasota >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> <https://sarasota.craigslist.org/bik/d/sarasota-rivendell-bicycle/7921186337.html> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 59cm Susie in Oregon City >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> <https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/bik/d/oregon-city-2024-rivendell-susie/7924802670.html> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 11:15:22 AM UTC-4 Drew >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Fitchette wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> No affiliation, but XL Lugged Susie in Tacoma: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Yellow Susie >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> <https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/bik/d/olympia-rivendell-susie-longbolts/7923445694.html> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 9:43:50 AM UTC-4 Elisabeth >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sherwood wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> This appeared in the Washington, DC Craigslist >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> yesterday.... 54cm lugged Roadini. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (no affiliation...) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> New 54cm Rivendell Roadini - bicycles - by owner - bike >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> sale - craigslist >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> <https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/bik/d/washington-new-54cm-rivendell-roadini/7922503366.html> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Liz >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Washington, DC >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>> 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/13baba48-1569-47ea-bd5f-08919a0b6e5dn%40googlegroups.com >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/13baba48-1569-47ea-bd5f-08919a0b6e5dn%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/32190938-02e2-4258-a6ae-1c26564d63cbn%40googlegroups.com >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/32190938-02e2-4258-a6ae-1c26564d63cbn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>>>>> . >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >> > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the >> Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/W4Id0anP0B0/unsubscribe >> . >> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to >> [email protected]. >> To view this discussion visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/5f83ceed-9e9c-4f52-86c4-a1f4d4de9a6fn%40googlegroups.com >> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/5f83ceed-9e9c-4f52-86c4-a1f4d4de9a6fn%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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