Help Me Buy My Riv-Ish Bike?
03-24-20, 07:11 AM
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But you can see what other forum members are riding here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...bikes-282.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...bikes-282.html
I ended up following that poster's history to see it from the beginning over at theVintage MTB To Upright Bar / Urban Bike Conversions thread here, which is another great spot for inspiration. That Dawes though...
03-27-20, 04:33 PM
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More photos for inspiration. Blue Lug is a Japanese shop that builds up a lot of Riv and Riv-ish bikes. https://www.flickr.com/photos/bluelug/
03-31-20, 08:31 AM
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More photos for inspiration. Blue Lug is a Japanese shop that builds up a lot of Riv and Riv-ish bikes. https://www.flickr.com/photos/bluelug/
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04-10-20, 06:43 AM
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It's funny you mention top tube length; after reading these posts yesterday and looking at some articles on frame geometry, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was off with my top tube length, so I went out and measured the mid-90s MTB (a Novara) I had previously tried to convert to find that the TT was almost 2 inches longer than the seat tube. I assume that is contributing pretty significantly to what feels like a more forward/aggressive posture than I'd otherwise want?
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Fortunately older rigid frame MTBs are so plentiful, that it is relatively easy to find one with the right TT for you.
I have my drop bar Cimarron set up right now, where the distance from the saddle to the handlebars is EXACTLY identical to my Schwinn Prologue. Saddle to bar height difference is the same too.
04-10-20, 06:46 AM
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Thats the trick with converting older MTBs. Usually better off with the mid 1980s than the 1990s. Top tubes over the years got longer and longer, making a conversion less viable. Always measure TT first. I find HUGE variation. Picking the RIGHT project is key.
Fortunately older rigid frame MTBs are so plentiful, that it is relatively easy to find one with the right TT for you.
I have my drop bar Cimarron set up right now, where the distance from the saddle to the handlebars is EXACTLY identical to my Schwinn Prologue. Saddle to bar height difference is the same too.
Fortunately older rigid frame MTBs are so plentiful, that it is relatively easy to find one with the right TT for you.
I have my drop bar Cimarron set up right now, where the distance from the saddle to the handlebars is EXACTLY identical to my Schwinn Prologue. Saddle to bar height difference is the same too.
Would welcome any advice you have.
04-27-20, 10:13 AM
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Well to anyone that was following this thread, here is where I landed: https://www.bikeforums.net/21441687-post57.html
Built up a Schwinn Cimarron (with a little bit of help!) from the frame. Haven't had much time with it yet, but so far the fit is way better than my current ride!
Built up a Schwinn Cimarron (with a little bit of help!) from the frame. Haven't had much time with it yet, but so far the fit is way better than my current ride!
