I look forward to seeing more pictures of your setup! I had a P & S rack on
a bike I sold not long ago. Great rack for sure. A basket would really just
be for around town. I’ll probably wait to ride it and then decide. Pretty
much only need some wheels and whatever stem is going to work! Going
Thanks, especially for the photos. No, can't go wrong with RH tires!
On Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 4:05:31 AM UTC-8 kelv...@me.com wrote:
> Patrick, I live in Singapore. Sorry for the long delay, hope the photos make
> it through. This was right when I first built it up, I've since swapped
I got the Pass and Stow for exactly that, a front basket setup with ability
to run panniers if need be for camping/touring. I think the handling is
actually rather acceptable as long as it's balanced with a rear load, so in
this instance, rear Happisack + front basket for misc about town
Thank you for the tip! The pictures I’ve seen made me think that but I
figured it worked if people ran it, so very good to know. I really can’t
wait to see the rear Pass and Stow come out.
On Monday, December 20, 2021 at 10:35:56 AM UTC-8 duh...@gmail.com wrote:
> I had a Pass and Stow 5 rail
I had a Pass and Stow 5 rail on my Susie and didn't like the way it felt,
the load seemed to too far forward.
Much happier with a Nitto Marks Rack for that application, but that's just
my preference, YMMV.
On Monday, December 20, 2021 at 6:41:07 AM UTC-8 fra...@gmail.com wrote:
> Actually, I
Actually, I plan to put the same Pass and Stow rack on!
On Monday, December 20, 2021 at 6:39:19 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote:
> Great pictures Kelvin! Good to know about preferring a rear load. Though I
> kinda suspected that with the chainstays. Maybe just low riders up front? I
> was hoping to
Great pictures Kelvin! Good to know about preferring a rear load. Though I
kinda suspected that with the chainstays. Maybe just low riders up front? I
was hoping to put a basket up front for around town at least, guess we will
see!
On Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 4:05:31 AM UTC-8
I have bailed because of color choice before as well. I was going to go for
a green Gus last time. Just got to it late and missed it. I wasn’t going to
let another chance slip by! Especially if the spring run is the last of
these. Maybe a tig version instead. But likely a similar price the way
Thank you! Well, I was in on the original run, but lockdowns were
happening around then. My work situation was unknown at the time (as was
most things then). So, I bailed on getting one. Not this time though :)
I'll (seemingly) always say "I don't like that Riv color selection!" then
see
Hey Wally, glad you were able to get one! The XL still have some left at
least. Larges were gone quick! Enjoy the parts hunt. Putting them together
is at least half the fun I think!
On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 10:06:50 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote:
> Thank you! The green would have been
Thank you! The green would have been great but I’m not at all upset. I’d
have loved to have Riv build it up but I have some parts to use and
couldn’t justify it. I also love building them up!
I have no need to rush getting wheels I’m sure. But who knows these days!
I’d like silver hubs and
It should be noted regarding wheels you're not limited to/by what's shown
online as Rich has access to other parts/brands as well. Send him a note or
call and ask.
On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 7:50:45 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
> Congrats on your frame! I would have gone with your
Congrats on your frame! I would have gone with your first choice LimeOlive
as well but wouldn't complain about the dark gold!
As far as wheel availability, just call Riv and see what's up. The stock
online isn't always 100% accurate as to what's available, especially when
you buy a complete
Congrats! I popped for a XL Gus in 'friction shift'n sardine'. I went
through my LBS for the frame purchase. Put the burden on them to get it as
I figured I could have possibly become distracted during work and missed
out. The sales seemed to go fast!
Now, I'm off to find the rest of my
Completely unnecessary. But so nice!
On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 4:55:53 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote:
> I have Rich-built WI/Atlas on my custom. Why? Because it's a really nice
> Rivendell and Rich is the best in the business and those polished hubs are
> so pretty! You gotta like the
Rich builds beautiful wheels. I have the White Industries / Velocity
Cliffhangers on my Susie. Certainly not necessary, but they are well worth
it. And I think you'll love the dark gold color.
>
> On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 6:12:18 PM UTC-6 fra...@gmail.com
> wrote:
>
>> I feel
Don't talk yourself out of those Rich-built wheels with the WI hubs...they
are gorgeous. Expensive, yes. But worth it. OTOH if Riv says the
Velocity-built rims are good , they probably are and they are about half
the price and since you seem to have a young daughter...probably the
financially
I feel better already knowing that if I’d have hesitated yet again, I’d
have missed them. Again. Trying to talk myself out of the Rich built wheels
with White Industries hubs. They have them. Seems like a better jump
situation these days…
On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 3:40:34 PM UTC-8
Oh boy! Have fun…
On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 6:14:42 PM UTC-5 fra...@gmail.com wrote:
> Added the LimeOlive in large to my cart at 12:04. Was distracted by my
> daughter just long enough, they were gone. Went for the dark gold! Now the
> waiting game… Thank you everyone for the help!
>
Added the LimeOlive in large to my cart at 12:04. Was distracted by my
daughter just long enough, they were gone. Went for the dark gold! Now the
waiting game… Thank you everyone for the help!
On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 8:03:09 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote:
> And thank you Laura for
And thank you Laura for complicating it further! Haha. The LimeOlive really
looks nicer in that picture above as well! I do love green but wasn’t sure
with so few pictures to see it in better light. My build will likely end up
being silver. It will also start out as a mix of things I have and
Hey Eric, thank you for that color comparison! I agree there is no wrong
choice myself.
On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 7:52:47 AM UTC-8 me2g...@gmail.com wrote:
> If you are in the Susie category, that LimeOlive is deceptively slick! It
> tips the scale on handsome when paired with black
If you are in the Susie category, that LimeOlive is deceptively slick! It
tips the scale on handsome when paired with black & grey. But, if you want
to add color with anodized bits, and housing, the choices are varied… blue,
purple, raspberry, or even green would top my list.
The DarkGold is
Haha, thanks! I only have one bike. If this works out, it will be my new
only bike!
On Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 4:03:15 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote:
> Dark Gold rules. If I was still that guy who buys too many bikes I would
> be all over this. Enjoy!
>
> On Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at
Dark Gold rules. If I was still that guy who buys too many bikes I would be
all over this. Enjoy!
On Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 3:59:12 PM UTC-8 fra...@gmail.com wrote:
> Crunch time! I talked to Will and he recommended a large Susie. I’m
> definitely leaning towards dark gold. But my wife
Crunch time! I talked to Will and he recommended a large Susie. I’m
definitely leaning towards dark gold. But my wife says both colors look
like something from our daughters pants still. Haha. With a February, or
let’s be honest, later delivery, I will have plenty of time to source the
few
Hey Patrick! I was actually just in ABQ over thanksgiving. Riding on 2.6”
tires now but the i36 rim helps them spread out. Having to use the i25
cliffhanger is one of the things that has me hesitating, I’m a fan of wide
rims. I’m back and forth. Should probably wait for the next Clem run. The
What country do you live in? (Sorry for leaving out a salutation; don't
know your name.)
And please post the statutorily required photos!
Patrick "2.2" is too skinny for our sandy acequia trails" Moore, in the
ABQ, NM, USA riverine bosque.
On Wed, Dec 8, 2021 at 10:01 AM 'kaelawoods' via RBW
Thank you for the comments! I’m sure the Gus is invincible. Also good to
know it isn’t too low with a 2.2 tire. I really wish the dark green Gus was
still available. My wife is very against all of the color options coming
except the Riv orange for the Gus, so that’s what I’d have to go with.
It's been 4 months since I built up my Gus, which also happens to be the
first Rivendell I've ever ridden. ( I live halfway across the world and
Rivs are scarce here). I've never ridden a Jones nor do I own a disc brake
bike, but like you, I wanted a bike that can do it all, handle any trail I
I have a Jones LWB complete (size M) and a Susie (size L). Or had a Susie
until it died an untimely death after falling off a bike rack on the
highway. I found the Susie to be barely the right size (me: PBH 87, 6 foot,
150 lbs) so take all of this with that in mind.
I got the Susie because the
Having owned all of the bikes you've mentioned here (Gus, Susie, Jones LWB
complete) I will share that there is no comparison between the Jones
complete vs. the Rivs, IMHO. The Jones complete felt like a sled out of
the box and like you, it was not long in my stable (unlike the Jones LWB
Thank you Bill! Peppy isn’t how I’d describe what I’m on either. The big
tires do what they do well in the rocks and mud though! Glad to hear from
someone who has one, they seem so rare still!
On Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 4:40:43 AM UTC-8 Bill Fulford wrote:
> I’ve been riding my Gus for a
Thank you for this! I’ve never called but they have been very helpful on a
couple email questions I’ve sent. Glad to hear that they really are as
great as they seem. Definitely another reason I’d like to have one of their
bikes!
On Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 4:22:49 AM UTC-8 Roberta wrote:
>
It was partly weight and mostly a poor quality control issue that left a
bad taste for the jones. The weight mattered when it was more than my rack
could handle. I have a better rack now. Just enjoying the ride is why I’d
buy one of these.
On Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 5:09:25 AM UTC-8 Garth
If you found your *enjoyable Jones too heavy to be enjoyabl*e you'll
likely find the same with a Gus/Susie. Or just give up the ghost of
weighing and comparing bikes and just ride and enjoy them for what they
are.. a means for The Ride !
On Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 7:40:43 AM
I’ve been riding my Gus for a year now. It’s taken some time to warm up to
it, but having ridden through the fall and now into winter I am loving it.
It definitely feels heavy, but when I want a ride without windchill, a bike
that can plow through water, mud, over roots, basically thru
If you speak with anyone at Riv, I believe he will tell you what he really
believes is best, not a “sales” job.
I’ve called about a red Roscoe Bubbe to have a Joe Appaloosa (purchased
from a dealer instead of direct; they would have made more money with a
full Rosco build) suggested instead.
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