[RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

[Lester Lammers]

> Looks mighty fine. What wheels are you using? I hope to have mine together 
> soon.
>
>
On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 4:35:23 PM UTC-4, ctifusion wrote:
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

[Bill Lindsay]

That's saucy.  Vigorously APPROVE

On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 1:35:23 PM UTC-7, ctifusion wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> Just finished my Atlantis build and I couldn't be happier. I've been 
> coveting (and riding) Bridgestones and Rivendells since the 90s and, though 
> I had a Quickbeam and still have vintage B-stones and a bunch of vintage 
> bikes, my last major/modern build was based around a 60cm LHT with 26-inch 
> wheels and Compass RTP tires. Just couldn't justify/afford a Rivendell 
> build five years ago. And that's ok, the LHT has served me well and will 
> continue to be my rough weather/winter bike. But I've been wanting a new, 
> geared Rivendell for a long time.
>
> The sizing on the Sams was just off enough for me (I'm right between the 
> 58 and 62) to pass on it the couple times I got serious and I never took a 
> serious look at the Appaloosa. I have a collection of vintage 80s mountain 
> bikes that are just too close to justify getting a Clem. So when I saw the 
> new Atlantis I was hooked. I have always loved the color and I've been 
> dying to try the modern long wheelbase Rivs. 
>
> I've built a lot of bikes with different versions of the classic riv build 
> so I was looking to do something different and (in my mind) modern. I 
> decided on a 1x11 (ended up with a 1x10), fat tires, and the super wide 
> Crust bars (swapped from my LHT which will go back to an upright bar). I 
> was worried about having to use a couple black parts to make the 1x10 set 
> up work but I think it looks pretty cool. I can do a full parts list if 
> anyone is interested.
>
> I will still use my LHT for the majority of my committing and winter/rain 
> riding. The Atlantis will be used for longer rides and hopefully adding 
> some more serious mileage to my routine. I've seen my pleasure riding 
> diminish recently, so it's time for a new bike and some new roads.
>
> I finished it last night and was able to get a few miles on it before dark 
> (and of course it's been raining all day today!). I immediately found it a 
> really engaging ride, especially compared to the LHT which is stable but a 
> bit "dead." I'm a big guy and the combination of the stout frame, long 
> wheelbase, and fat Compass 55cm tires makes for a stable and lively ride. I 
> LOVE the extended read end, especially when cornering and accelerating from 
> a seated position. I'll post a more detailed ride update with the rain 
> clears.
>
> I should note that it took 2 chains because of the wheelbase, other than 
> that everything went smoothly on the build.
>
> Best,
> Brynnar
> Indy
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

[Deacon Patrick]

Love that bow tube! Wow. ANd if the roughest seas you encountered in the build 
were needing a second chain ... well, that’s equitorial doldrums! Grin. 
Beautiful build and great job.

With abandon,
Patrick

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[RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

[Virgil Staphbeard]

I didn't realize you were from Indy until I read "Scott at ICS." I hope to 
see you and the Atlantis on the road someday.

On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 4:35:23 PM UTC-4, ctifusion wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> Just finished my Atlantis build and I couldn't be happier. I've been 
> coveting (and riding) Bridgestones and Rivendells since the 90s and, though 
> I had a Quickbeam and still have vintage B-stones and a bunch of vintage 
> bikes, my last major/modern build was based around a 60cm LHT with 26-inch 
> wheels and Compass RTP tires. Just couldn't justify/afford a Rivendell 
> build five years ago. And that's ok, the LHT has served me well and will 
> continue to be my rough weather/winter bike. But I've been wanting a new, 
> geared Rivendell for a long time.
>
> The sizing on the Sams was just off enough for me (I'm right between the 
> 58 and 62) to pass on it the couple times I got serious and I never took a 
> serious look at the Appaloosa. I have a collection of vintage 80s mountain 
> bikes that are just too close to justify getting a Clem. So when I saw the 
> new Atlantis I was hooked. I have always loved the color and I've been 
> dying to try the modern long wheelbase Rivs. 
>
> I've built a lot of bikes with different versions of the classic riv build 
> so I was looking to do something different and (in my mind) modern. I 
> decided on a 1x11 (ended up with a 1x10), fat tires, and the super wide 
> Crust bars (swapped from my LHT which will go back to an upright bar). I 
> was worried about having to use a couple black parts to make the 1x10 set 
> up work but I think it looks pretty cool. I can do a full parts list if 
> anyone is interested.
>
> I will still use my LHT for the majority of my committing and winter/rain 
> riding. The Atlantis will be used for longer rides and hopefully adding 
> some more serious mileage to my routine. I've seen my pleasure riding 
> diminish recently, so it's time for a new bike and some new roads.
>
> I finished it last night and was able to get a few miles on it before dark 
> (and of course it's been raining all day today!). I immediately found it a 
> really engaging ride, especially compared to the LHT which is stable but a 
> bit "dead." I'm a big guy and the combination of the stout frame, long 
> wheelbase, and fat Compass 55cm tires makes for a stable and lively ride. I 
> LOVE the extended read end, especially when cornering and accelerating from 
> a seated position. I'll post a more detailed ride update with the rain 
> clears.
>
> I should note that it took 2 chains because of the wheelbase, other than 
> that everything went smoothly on the build.
>
> Best,
> Brynnar
> Indy
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

[Michael Hechmer]

Very nice looking bike.  I am not convinced that the dbl TT offers much 
advantage but the curved tube looks cool.  I do notice that the bottle cage 
mounting looks very low.  Do you think it will require a longer reach than 
your comfortable with

Michael

On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 4:35:23 PM UTC-4, ctifusion wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> Just finished my Atlantis build and I couldn't be happier. I've been 
> coveting (and riding) Bridgestones and Rivendells since the 90s and, though 
> I had a Quickbeam and still have vintage B-stones and a bunch of vintage 
> bikes, my last major/modern build was based around a 60cm LHT with 26-inch 
> wheels and Compass RTP tires. Just couldn't justify/afford a Rivendell 
> build five years ago. And that's ok, the LHT has served me well and will 
> continue to be my rough weather/winter bike. But I've been wanting a new, 
> geared Rivendell for a long time.
>
> The sizing on the Sams was just off enough for me (I'm right between the 
> 58 and 62) to pass on it the couple times I got serious and I never took a 
> serious look at the Appaloosa. I have a collection of vintage 80s mountain 
> bikes that are just too close to justify getting a Clem. So when I saw the 
> new Atlantis I was hooked. I have always loved the color and I've been 
> dying to try the modern long wheelbase Rivs. 
>
> I've built a lot of bikes with different versions of the classic riv build 
> so I was looking to do something different and (in my mind) modern. I 
> decided on a 1x11 (ended up with a 1x10), fat tires, and the super wide 
> Crust bars (swapped from my LHT which will go back to an upright bar). I 
> was worried about having to use a couple black parts to make the 1x10 set 
> up work but I think it looks pretty cool. I can do a full parts list if 
> anyone is interested.
>
> I will still use my LHT for the majority of my committing and winter/rain 
> riding. The Atlantis will be used for longer rides and hopefully adding 
> some more serious mileage to my routine. I've seen my pleasure riding 
> diminish recently, so it's time for a new bike and some new roads.
>
> I finished it last night and was able to get a few miles on it before dark 
> (and of course it's been raining all day today!). I immediately found it a 
> really engaging ride, especially compared to the LHT which is stable but a 
> bit "dead." I'm a big guy and the combination of the stout frame, long 
> wheelbase, and fat Compass 55cm tires makes for a stable and lively ride. I 
> LOVE the extended read end, especially when cornering and accelerating from 
> a seated position. I'll post a more detailed ride update with the rain 
> clears.
>
> I should note that it took 2 chains because of the wheelbase, other than 
> that everything went smoothly on the build.
>
> Best,
> Brynnar
> Indy
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

[John Bokman]

Hot! Love the drops!
Will be very interested in hearing about ride quality, comparrisons vs. 
shorter wheelbase bike.I'd also be on a 59. Love my Sam, but I've always 
lusted after an Atlantis, and this one, with dropsoh my.

On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 1:35:23 PM UTC-7, ctifusion wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> Just finished my Atlantis build and I couldn't be happier. I've been 
> coveting (and riding) Bridgestones and Rivendells since the 90s and, though 
> I had a Quickbeam and still have vintage B-stones and a bunch of vintage 
> bikes, my last major/modern build was based around a 60cm LHT with 26-inch 
> wheels and Compass RTP tires. Just couldn't justify/afford a Rivendell 
> build five years ago. And that's ok, the LHT has served me well and will 
> continue to be my rough weather/winter bike. But I've been wanting a new, 
> geared Rivendell for a long time.
>
> The sizing on the Sams was just off enough for me (I'm right between the 
> 58 and 62) to pass on it the couple times I got serious and I never took a 
> serious look at the Appaloosa. I have a collection of vintage 80s mountain 
> bikes that are just too close to justify getting a Clem. So when I saw the 
> new Atlantis I was hooked. I have always loved the color and I've been 
> dying to try the modern long wheelbase Rivs. 
>
> I've built a lot of bikes with different versions of the classic riv build 
> so I was looking to do something different and (in my mind) modern. I 
> decided on a 1x11 (ended up with a 1x10), fat tires, and the super wide 
> Crust bars (swapped from my LHT which will go back to an upright bar). I 
> was worried about having to use a couple black parts to make the 1x10 set 
> up work but I think it looks pretty cool. I can do a full parts list if 
> anyone is interested.
>
> I will still use my LHT for the majority of my committing and winter/rain 
> riding. The Atlantis will be used for longer rides and hopefully adding 
> some more serious mileage to my routine. I've seen my pleasure riding 
> diminish recently, so it's time for a new bike and some new roads.
>
> I finished it last night and was able to get a few miles on it before dark 
> (and of course it's been raining all day today!). I immediately found it a 
> really engaging ride, especially compared to the LHT which is stable but a 
> bit "dead." I'm a big guy and the combination of the stout frame, long 
> wheelbase, and fat Compass 55cm tires makes for a stable and lively ride. I 
> LOVE the extended read end, especially when cornering and accelerating from 
> a seated position. I'll post a more detailed ride update with the rain 
> clears.
>
> I should note that it took 2 chains because of the wheelbase, other than 
> that everything went smoothly on the build.
>
> Best,
> Brynnar
> Indy
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

[ctifusion]

Thanks John and Michael,
I don't have a direct comparison to the recent riv models. My last Riv was 
a Quickbeam that I bought in 2006 and just sold this year. I loved the ride 
of the QB but I wanted to have a geared Riv and I also realized that as I 
got older (and fatter!) I really like big, stable bikes. I am happy to say 
that compared to my Surly LHT the Atlantis is a complex and interesting 
ride that gives tons of feedback without ever feeling noodle-y. I've heard 
people hypothesize that the extra tube doesn't do anything or that it makes 
the frame over stiff. All I can say it that it's much more solid than the 
QB but still feels like a fancy, well-designed steel bicycle. I can notice 
the length of the wheelbase and that is my favorite part. It feels like you 
ride "in" the bike and that the bike carries you more. Hard to explain.

I noticed that the water bottle cages are a bit lower than normal but I 
can't tell a difference when using my bottle.

I definitely recommend the big Crust bars if you are attracted to the idea. 
They have an email sign-up that I think will get you on a list for when 
they come out with another run. Otherwise, I'm sure that most people would 
love this bike with the wide noodles too.

Hey Virgil, didn't I sell you a LD stem once? Maybe we should go for a ride.

Best,
Brynnar



On Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 2:46:12 AM UTC-4, John Bokman wrote:
>
> Hot! Love the drops!
> Will be very interested in hearing about ride quality, comparrisons vs. 
> shorter wheelbase bike.I'd also be on a 59. Love my Sam, but I've always 
> lusted after an Atlantis, and this one, with dropsoh my.
>
> On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 1:35:23 PM UTC-7, ctifusion wrote:
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Just finished my Atlantis build and I couldn't be happier. I've been 
>> coveting (and riding) Bridgestones and Rivendells since the 90s and, though 
>> I had a Quickbeam and still have vintage B-stones and a bunch of vintage 
>> bikes, my last major/modern build was based around a 60cm LHT with 26-inch 
>> wheels and Compass RTP tires. Just couldn't justify/afford a Rivendell 
>> build five years ago. And that's ok, the LHT has served me well and will 
>> continue to be my rough weather/winter bike. But I've been wanting a new, 
>> geared Rivendell for a long time.
>>
>> The sizing on the Sams was just off enough for me (I'm right between the 
>> 58 and 62) to pass on it the couple times I got serious and I never took a 
>> serious look at the Appaloosa. I have a collection of vintage 80s mountain 
>> bikes that are just too close to justify getting a Clem. So when I saw the 
>> new Atlantis I was hooked. I have always loved the color and I've been 
>> dying to try the modern long wheelbase Rivs. 
>>
>> I've built a lot of bikes with different versions of the classic riv 
>> build so I was looking to do something different and (in my mind) modern. I 
>> decided on a 1x11 (ended up with a 1x10), fat tires, and the super wide 
>> Crust bars (swapped from my LHT which will go back to an upright bar). I 
>> was worried about having to use a couple black parts to make the 1x10 set 
>> up work but I think it looks pretty cool. I can do a full parts list if 
>> anyone is interested.
>>
>> I will still use my LHT for the majority of my committing and winter/rain 
>> riding. The Atlantis will be used for longer rides and hopefully adding 
>> some more serious mileage to my routine. I've seen my pleasure riding 
>> diminish recently, so it's time for a new bike and some new roads.
>>
>> I finished it last night and was able to get a few miles on it before 
>> dark (and of course it's been raining all day today!). I immediately found 
>> it a really engaging ride, especially compared to the LHT which is stable 
>> but a bit "dead." I'm a big guy and the combination of the stout frame, 
>> long wheelbase, and fat Compass 55cm tires makes for a stable and lively 
>> ride. I LOVE the extended read end, especially when cornering and 
>> accelerating from a seated position. I'll post a more detailed ride update 
>> with the rain clears.
>>
>> I should note that it took 2 chains because of the wheelbase, other than 
>> that everything went smoothly on the build.
>>
>> Best,
>> Brynnar
>> Indy
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

[MattB]

Hey Brynnar, that is a sweet build.  Scott at ICS has built a couple of wheels 
for me as well, a really good guy! I’m in Indy as well and ride what I think is 
the only Hilborne, sparkly, orange Atlantis, at least the only one I know of.
We need to hook up for an Indy ramble.

Matt in Indy

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[RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

[Tully Lanter]

Don't think I could imagine a nicer-looking build than that. May it serve 
you well!

Intriguing bars, by the way. Are these 
 the ones? 

On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 1:35:23 PM UTC-7, ctifusion wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> Just finished my Atlantis build and I couldn't be happier. I've been 
> coveting (and riding) Bridgestones and Rivendells since the 90s and, though 
> I had a Quickbeam and still have vintage B-stones and a bunch of vintage 
> bikes, my last major/modern build was based around a 60cm LHT with 26-inch 
> wheels and Compass RTP tires. Just couldn't justify/afford a Rivendell 
> build five years ago. And that's ok, the LHT has served me well and will 
> continue to be my rough weather/winter bike. But I've been wanting a new, 
> geared Rivendell for a long time.
>
> The sizing on the Sams was just off enough for me (I'm right between the 
> 58 and 62) to pass on it the couple times I got serious and I never took a 
> serious look at the Appaloosa. I have a collection of vintage 80s mountain 
> bikes that are just too close to justify getting a Clem. So when I saw the 
> new Atlantis I was hooked. I have always loved the color and I've been 
> dying to try the modern long wheelbase Rivs. 
>
> I've built a lot of bikes with different versions of the classic riv build 
> so I was looking to do something different and (in my mind) modern. I 
> decided on a 1x11 (ended up with a 1x10), fat tires, and the super wide 
> Crust bars (swapped from my LHT which will go back to an upright bar). I 
> was worried about having to use a couple black parts to make the 1x10 set 
> up work but I think it looks pretty cool. I can do a full parts list if 
> anyone is interested.
>
> I will still use my LHT for the majority of my committing and winter/rain 
> riding. The Atlantis will be used for longer rides and hopefully adding 
> some more serious mileage to my routine. I've seen my pleasure riding 
> diminish recently, so it's time for a new bike and some new roads.
>
> I finished it last night and was able to get a few miles on it before dark 
> (and of course it's been raining all day today!). I immediately found it a 
> really engaging ride, especially compared to the LHT which is stable but a 
> bit "dead." I'm a big guy and the combination of the stout frame, long 
> wheelbase, and fat Compass 55cm tires makes for a stable and lively ride. I 
> LOVE the extended read end, especially when cornering and accelerating from 
> a seated position. I'll post a more detailed ride update with the rain 
> clears.
>
> I should note that it took 2 chains because of the wheelbase, other than 
> that everything went smoothly on the build.
>
> Best,
> Brynnar
> Indy
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

[ctifusion]

Tully,

Thanks! And yes, mine were the first run. If you think you'll like them get on 
their list. I love the ultra wide bars

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[RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

[Timothy Hurley]

I agree with everyone, that bike looks perfect. So sick!

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[RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

[Tyler Lone]

Love it! I have really been wanting an Atlantis and this doesn't help 
matters. Glad you like the Compass tires. I have been interested in the new 
55's and wondered how they ride.

I'm also from Indy. Hope to see it out and about sometime.

Tyler

On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 4:35:23 PM UTC-4, ctifusion wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> Just finished my Atlantis build and I couldn't be happier. I've been 
> coveting (and riding) Bridgestones and Rivendells since the 90s and, though 
> I had a Quickbeam and still have vintage B-stones and a bunch of vintage 
> bikes, my last major/modern build was based around a 60cm LHT with 26-inch 
> wheels and Compass RTP tires. Just couldn't justify/afford a Rivendell 
> build five years ago. And that's ok, the LHT has served me well and will 
> continue to be my rough weather/winter bike. But I've been wanting a new, 
> geared Rivendell for a long time.
>
> The sizing on the Sams was just off enough for me (I'm right between the 
> 58 and 62) to pass on it the couple times I got serious and I never took a 
> serious look at the Appaloosa. I have a collection of vintage 80s mountain 
> bikes that are just too close to justify getting a Clem. So when I saw the 
> new Atlantis I was hooked. I have always loved the color and I've been 
> dying to try the modern long wheelbase Rivs. 
>
> I've built a lot of bikes with different versions of the classic riv build 
> so I was looking to do something different and (in my mind) modern. I 
> decided on a 1x11 (ended up with a 1x10), fat tires, and the super wide 
> Crust bars (swapped from my LHT which will go back to an upright bar). I 
> was worried about having to use a couple black parts to make the 1x10 set 
> up work but I think it looks pretty cool. I can do a full parts list if 
> anyone is interested.
>
> I will still use my LHT for the majority of my committing and winter/rain 
> riding. The Atlantis will be used for longer rides and hopefully adding 
> some more serious mileage to my routine. I've seen my pleasure riding 
> diminish recently, so it's time for a new bike and some new roads.
>
> I finished it last night and was able to get a few miles on it before dark 
> (and of course it's been raining all day today!). I immediately found it a 
> really engaging ride, especially compared to the LHT which is stable but a 
> bit "dead." I'm a big guy and the combination of the stout frame, long 
> wheelbase, and fat Compass 55cm tires makes for a stable and lively ride. I 
> LOVE the extended read end, especially when cornering and accelerating from 
> a seated position. I'll post a more detailed ride update with the rain 
> clears.
>
> I should note that it took 2 chains because of the wheelbase, other than 
> that everything went smoothly on the build.
>
> Best,
> Brynnar
> Indy
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

[Ash]

That's a stunningly a beautiful bike!!

Congrats!


On Thursday, 21 June 2018 13:35:23 UTC-7, ctifusion wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> Just finished my Atlantis build and I couldn't be happier. I've been 
> coveting (and riding) Bridgestones and Rivendells since the 90s and, though 
> I had a Quickbeam and still have vintage B-stones and a bunch of vintage 
> bikes, my last major/modern build was based around a 60cm LHT with 26-inch 
> wheels and Compass RTP tires. Just couldn't justify/afford a Rivendell 
> build five years ago. And that's ok, the LHT has served me well and will 
> continue to be my rough weather/winter bike. But I've been wanting a new, 
> geared Rivendell for a long time.
>
> The sizing on the Sams was just off enough for me (I'm right between the 
> 58 and 62) to pass on it the couple times I got serious and I never took a 
> serious look at the Appaloosa. I have a collection of vintage 80s mountain 
> bikes that are just too close to justify getting a Clem. So when I saw the 
> new Atlantis I was hooked. I have always loved the color and I've been 
> dying to try the modern long wheelbase Rivs. 
>
> I've built a lot of bikes with different versions of the classic riv build 
> so I was looking to do something different and (in my mind) modern. I 
> decided on a 1x11 (ended up with a 1x10), fat tires, and the super wide 
> Crust bars (swapped from my LHT which will go back to an upright bar). I 
> was worried about having to use a couple black parts to make the 1x10 set 
> up work but I think it looks pretty cool. I can do a full parts list if 
> anyone is interested.
>
> I will still use my LHT for the majority of my committing and winter/rain 
> riding. The Atlantis will be used for longer rides and hopefully adding 
> some more serious mileage to my routine. I've seen my pleasure riding 
> diminish recently, so it's time for a new bike and some new roads.
>
> I finished it last night and was able to get a few miles on it before dark 
> (and of course it's been raining all day today!). I immediately found it a 
> really engaging ride, especially compared to the LHT which is stable but a 
> bit "dead." I'm a big guy and the combination of the stout frame, long 
> wheelbase, and fat Compass 55cm tires makes for a stable and lively ride. I 
> LOVE the extended read end, especially when cornering and accelerating from 
> a seated position. I'll post a more detailed ride update with the rain 
> clears.
>
> I should note that it took 2 chains because of the wheelbase, other than 
> that everything went smoothly on the build.
>
> Best,
> Brynnar
> Indy
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

[ctifusion]

Hey Tyler,

Some of the Indy Riv-ers are trying to plan a ride i  a couple weeks. Ill let 
you know!

Brynnar

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[RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

[ctifusion]

Thanks Ash, I digging in more and more every ride.

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Re: [RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

[Robert Barr]

Brynnar/Matt, its Bob. Looks like the Indianapolis Riv Society is going
public!

On Wed, Jun 27, 2018, 8:38 PM MattB  wrote:

> Hey Brynnar, that is a sweet build.  Scott at ICS has built a couple of
> wheels for me as well, a really good guy! I’m in Indy as well and ride what
> I think is the only Hilborne, sparkly, orange Atlantis, at least the only
> one I know of.
> We need to hook up for an Indy ramble.
>
> Matt in Indy
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Re: [RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

[Matt Byam]

Bob,  I really want to see your new Atlantis.  I think the curved top tubes
are very cool.

matt

On Wed, Jun 27, 2018 at 10:38 PM, Robert Barr  wrote:

> Brynnar/Matt, its Bob. Looks like the Indianapolis Riv Society is going
> public!
>
> On Wed, Jun 27, 2018, 8:38 PM MattB  wrote:
>
>> Hey Brynnar, that is a sweet build.  Scott at ICS has built a couple of
>> wheels for me as well, a really good guy! I’m in Indy as well and ride what
>> I think is the only Hilborne, sparkly, orange Atlantis, at least the only
>> one I know of.
>> We need to hook up for an Indy ramble.
>>
>> Matt in Indy
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Re: [RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

[Tom M]

I do like the curved second top tube and the Cambium (?) saddle. Just a 
beautiful build. Enjoy the ride.
--Tom

On Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 1:09:13 PM UTC-4, MattB wrote:
>
> Bob,  I really want to see your new Atlantis.  I think the curved top 
> tubes are very cool.
>
> matt  
>
> On Wed, Jun 27, 2018 at 10:38 PM, Robert Barr  > wrote:
>
>> Brynnar/Matt, its Bob. Looks like the Indianapolis Riv Society is going 
>> public!
>>
>> On Wed, Jun 27, 2018, 8:38 PM MattB > 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hey Brynnar, that is a sweet build.  Scott at ICS has built a couple of 
>>> wheels for me as well, a really good guy! I’m in Indy as well and ride what 
>>> I think is the only Hilborne, sparkly, orange Atlantis, at least the only 
>>> one I know of.
>>> We need to hook up for an Indy ramble.
>>>
>>> Matt in Indy
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Re: [RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

[ctifusion]

Matt and Bob, let's make a plan! Any other Indy rivs out there? Virgil?

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Re: [RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

[Robert Barr]

Sounds good.

On Thu, Jun 28, 2018, 1:30 PM ctifusion  wrote:

> Matt and Bob, let's make a plan! Any other Indy rivs out there? Virgil?
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

[Virgil Staphbeard]

Yep I'm in the SoBro Butler area. And Matt, I'm not sure if you were saying 
only Hilborne or only orange Hilborne, but I have a friend in Indy that has 
a black Hilborne.

On Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 1:30:26 PM UTC-4, ctifusion wrote:
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> Matt and Bob, let's make a plan! Any other Indy rivs out there? Virgil?
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

[Matt Byam]

Virgil,   My description was very awkward, its an Atlantis painted in the
original Hilborne orange color. It's widely understood that Orange is the
fasted color.  I've run across a black Hilborne parked at the Jazz Kitchen
a couple of times, I haven't been able to track down the owner!  Maybe we
could get together this coming weekend!

matt

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wrote:

> Yep I'm in the SoBro Butler area. And Matt, I'm not sure if you were
> saying only Hilborne or only orange Hilborne, but I have a friend in Indy
> that has a black Hilborne.
>
>
> On Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 1:30:26 PM UTC-4, ctifusion wrote:
>>
>> Matt and Bob, let's make a plan! Any other Indy rivs out there? Virgil?
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

[Virgil Staphbeard]

I unfortunately will be out of town this weekend, but I'm in for a meetup 
and ride sometime. 

On Monday, July 2, 2018 at 6:48:55 AM UTC-4, MattB wrote:
>
> Virgil,   My description was very awkward, its an Atlantis painted in the 
> original Hilborne orange color. It's widely understood that Orange is the 
> fasted color.  I've run across a black Hilborne parked at the Jazz Kitchen 
> a couple of times, I haven't been able to track down the owner!  Maybe we 
> could get together this coming weekend!
>
> matt
>
> On Sun, Jul 1, 2018 at 7:46 PM, Virgil Staphbeard  > wrote:
>
>> Yep I'm in the SoBro Butler area. And Matt, I'm not sure if you were 
>> saying only Hilborne or only orange Hilborne, but I have a friend in Indy 
>> that has a black Hilborne.
>>
>>
>> On Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 1:30:26 PM UTC-4, ctifusion wrote:
>>>
>>> Matt and Bob, let's make a plan! Any other Indy rivs out there? Virgil?
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

[ctifusion]

I'm in and out of town for the next couple weeks too.

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Re: [RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

[Bill Gibson]

Here's to the Supple Life! It's the Atlantis of the Future!
Bill Gibson
Tempe, Arizona, USA
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On Thu, Jul 5, 2018 at 3:41 PM Ash  wrote:

> That's a stunningly a beautiful bike!!
>
> Congrats!
>
>
> On Thursday, 21 June 2018 13:35:23 UTC-7, ctifusion wrote:
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Just finished my Atlantis build and I couldn't be happier. I've been
>> coveting (and riding) Bridgestones and Rivendells since the 90s and, though
>> I had a Quickbeam and still have vintage B-stones and a bunch of vintage
>> bikes, my last major/modern build was based around a 60cm LHT with 26-inch
>> wheels and Compass RTP tires. Just couldn't justify/afford a Rivendell
>> build five years ago. And that's ok, the LHT has served me well and will
>> continue to be my rough weather/winter bike. But I've been wanting a new,
>> geared Rivendell for a long time.
>>
>> The sizing on the Sams was just off enough for me (I'm right between the
>> 58 and 62) to pass on it the couple times I got serious and I never took a
>> serious look at the Appaloosa. I have a collection of vintage 80s mountain
>> bikes that are just too close to justify getting a Clem. So when I saw the
>> new Atlantis I was hooked. I have always loved the color and I've been
>> dying to try the modern long wheelbase Rivs.
>>
>> I've built a lot of bikes with different versions of the classic riv
>> build so I was looking to do something different and (in my mind) modern. I
>> decided on a 1x11 (ended up with a 1x10), fat tires, and the super wide
>> Crust bars (swapped from my LHT which will go back to an upright bar). I
>> was worried about having to use a couple black parts to make the 1x10 set
>> up work but I think it looks pretty cool. I can do a full parts list if
>> anyone is interested.
>>
>> I will still use my LHT for the majority of my committing and winter/rain
>> riding. The Atlantis will be used for longer rides and hopefully adding
>> some more serious mileage to my routine. I've seen my pleasure riding
>> diminish recently, so it's time for a new bike and some new roads.
>>
>> I finished it last night and was able to get a few miles on it before
>> dark (and of course it's been raining all day today!). I immediately found
>> it a really engaging ride, especially compared to the LHT which is stable
>> but a bit "dead." I'm a big guy and the combination of the stout frame,
>> long wheelbase, and fat Compass 55cm tires makes for a stable and lively
>> ride. I LOVE the extended read end, especially when cornering and
>> accelerating from a seated position. I'll post a more detailed ride update
>> with the rain clears.
>>
>> I should note that it took 2 chains because of the wheelbase, other than
>> that everything went smoothly on the build.
>>
>> Best,
>> Brynnar
>> Indy
>>
>>
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