I'd try to trade the frame for a 61cm Hilsen, Atlantis or Ram. Someone
might want to trade and that would be the easiest. Then just swap parts.

On Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 5:30 PM, Karl Fundenberger <
karl.fundenber...@gmail.com> wrote:

> My 59cm Rivendell Road Standard, I have finally decided, is too small for
> me. It has been a fabulous bike for me; but it is what it is — a road bike,
> when really, I've wanted a touring bike.
>
> Here are some photos, with the newest toward the bottom:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/fundenphoto/sets/72157625044930434/
>
> It is currently running Rivendell's 609mm rims, with the (approx. 34mm)
> Schwalbe tires. I put these on when I discovered the bike wouldn't clear
> anything wider than a 700x28 tire.
>
> I have my eyes on the Velo-Orange Campeur - which I'm thinking I may build
> up from a frame. Any proceeds from the Riv sale would be funneled toward
> the VO build.
>
> I see my Rivendell options as follows:
>
> - Sell the complete bike as it is built. (plus the original 700c wheels)
> - Cannibalize the parts for the Campeur project; sell the Riv frame.
> - Hang some or all of it up in the attic.
>
> What do you think?
>
> Of course, it would be nice to partially fund the next project... but
> perhaps it would be better to keep the Rivendell? What am I overlooking?
>
>
>
> <http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5302/5704499906_eea2119c83_m.jpg>
>
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