I don't think it's been mentioned, but towards the end of the lifespan of the AR, it morphed a bit from the original/XO style. I recall ordering my AR back in late summer of 2000, and at that time, discussing my deliberations with Grant about going with the AR or waiting a short while for an Atlantis. At that time, the design for a AR in my size (60cm) was for a 700c wheel size. It was also to be built by Curt Goodrich. Grant said there wouldn't be all that much difference in the two, but having the custom Goodrich build, fit, lugs, etc, would make the bike more unique and special. Once again, I'm glad I listened to Grant's advice, and my AR is the best bike I've ever ridden. When I periodically go though my mental downsizing exercise, the AR is always at the top of my list for keepers.
Mike G. On 1/19/14, James Warren <jimcwar...@earthlink.net> wrote: > > I may have a good memory for weird little things which leads to 1,000 words, > but Addison's pictures really tell the All Rounder story. Awesome: > > > http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/2013/01/rivendell-allrounder-jack-of-all.html?q=allrounder > > > And as to the OP's question about which current models are closest to the > All Rounder, here are pictures of my own Hillborne and Atlantis answering > that question. Those two models are closest to the AR even though the > current Hillborne has sidepulls. The canti-Hillbornes were very similar to > an Atlantis - just a little bit less clearance. My sidepull one still fits > 700x43 no problem, probably with no room for a fender: > > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/46035786@N07/sets/72157625850005210/ > > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/46035786@N07/7587346416/in/set-72157630614961962 > > > > On Jan 19, 2014, at 7:27 AM, Addison Wilhite wrote: > >> I like the nicely written history of the AR. As the proud owner of a late >> 90s era Allrounder I'd like to throw this out there for some evidence of >> just how aptly it is named. I've had loads of fun on this bike and also >> been meticulous about keeping it in good shape so 15 years on it looks >> remarkably like new. Touring, roadish, monster cross, commuting, it does >> an amazing job. I just did a query on my blog of all the posts about my >> "all rounder" so there should be various links on the left hand side. >> >> http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/search?q=allrounder >> >> cheers, >> >> >> Addison Wilhite, M.A. >> >> Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology >> >> “Blazing the Trail to College and Career Success” >> >> Educator: Professional Portfolio >> >> Blogger: Reno Rambler >> >> Bicycle Advocate: Regional Transportation Commission, Bicycle Pedestrian >> Advisory Committee >> >> >> >> >> On Sat, Jan 18, 2014 at 4:50 PM, rcnute <rcn...@hotmail.com> wrote: >> Not really surprising but my XO-1 felt totally different than my Atlantis. >> They really are their own beasts though of course XO-1 is the >> granddaddy. >> >> Ryan >> >> >> On Saturday, January 18, 2014 4:20:28 PM UTC-8, Ryan wrote: >> Wow 2 ! X0-1's in one spot. I've only ever seen 1 other X0-1 in >> Winnipeg...a fellow who's a friend of mine...My 20 year-old X0-1 still >> gets lots of compliments. I'd never get rid of it, >> >> I bought the A/R to be the ne plus ultra X0-1 because I liked the design >> of the original X0-1 so much. Once I got it I hardly rode any of my other >> bikes. >> >> so I guess I'm the owner of the great-great and great grandfather of the >> SH and AHH. >> >> And, Mr.Warren and Mr. Cyclofiend, your encyclopaedic knowledge of all >> things Rivendell is impressive. >> >> On Saturday, January 18, 2014 5:06:20 PM UTC-6, James Warren wrote: >> >> That was a fun ride in March of 2010. There were two orange XO-1's with >> dummy levers on mustache bars, yet modified from the stock setup: >> >> >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671211@N02/4512459117/in/photostream/ >> >> >> >> On Jan 18, 2014, at 2:44 PM, Mike Schiller wrote: >> >>> twins from a different time? my Hillborne and an XO >>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671211@N02/4513103792/ >>> >>> ~mike >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> >> James Warren >> jimcw...@earthlink.net >> >> - 700x55 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> >> >> -- >> 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > James Warren > jimcwar...@earthlink.net > > - 700x55 > > > > > > -- > 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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