Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen
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Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen
Here are some pictures of my recently completed (like last night!) pics of my new AHH. I have been slowly working on this bike for about 2 months, mostly in the late evening, as I am knee deep in some other home renovations. I figured while a coat of paint was drying, I would shoot a couple of pictures... Enjoy!
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05-23-11, 01:15 PM
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beautiful lugs Nice bike
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AHH, beautiful!
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05-23-11, 01:35 PM
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Nice, but man, I can't believe you drank the kool-aid! 
Enjoy it!
Enjoy it!
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Man I have major lust for those Sugino Cranks. Where'd you find em?
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Very Nice! Can't wait to see it in person. All you need know is some wool knickers and a Gorton's fishermans hat and you'll fit right in to the cult.....
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Beautiful! I was in Harris Cyclery last weekend and saw an orange Hillborne (I think). It was a beauty. But I've felt that way about every Riv I've seen.
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05-23-11, 02:36 PM
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Love it! Can't wait to check it out on Wednesday. I guess I'll need to ride my Lotus to fit in with the Riv look 
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05-23-11, 02:43 PM
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What fenders are those,Honjo or VO?
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05-23-11, 02:47 PM
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I don't know what's wrong with me. I've had a thing for that Lugged Stem ever since Riv first put it up on their site....i'd even considered dropping the significant bones on it. This build was the first time I've ever actually seen it on a bike.
I'm almost embarrassed to say...I like it better on the shelf.
I'm almost embarrassed to say...I like it better on the shelf.
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Well done! Beautiful bike!
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That is beautiful. +1 about the cranks too.
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I don't know what's wrong with me. I've had a thing for that Lugged Stem ever since Riv first put it up on their site....i'd even considered dropping the significant bones on it. This build was the first time I've ever actually seen it on a bike.
I'm almost embarrassed to say...I like it better on the shelf.
I'm almost embarrassed to say...I like it better on the shelf.
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I don't know what's wrong with me. I've had a thing for that Lugged Stem ever since Riv first put it up on their site....i'd even considered dropping the significant bones on it. This build was the first time I've ever actually seen it on a bike.
I'm almost embarrassed to say...I like it better on the shelf.
I'm almost embarrassed to say...I like it better on the shelf.
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Thanks all for the general kindness. I know how Rivendell threads can go around here.....
Anyway, the frame, bb, Mark's Rack and tape were purchased from Rivendell. The fenders from VO and everything else was in house, ebay or CL. This bike was sent to Rivendell from Waterford painted the wrong color. I had originally asked for it to be a bronze green but it came in it's current color instead, "Grilver" (Silver/Gray). The folks at Riv were mighty embarrassed and offered to repaint it any color I wanted. I thought about it for a couple of days and decided to keep it as is. They gave me a good discount, so everyone was happy.
The Mark's rack is actually Mark's rack. They were out of this model and with the disaster in Japan, it was going to be a while before the next shipment arrived. Mark from Rivendell took the rack off of his bike and for very little money, sent it on its way. All round nice folks. I am looking forward to putting some miles on it soon and will be able to give some honest feedback.
My first impressions are that it rides much like my P-15 Paramount, if it went on a weight loss program. It was the feel I was hoping for so, so far so good.
Anyway, the frame, bb, Mark's Rack and tape were purchased from Rivendell. The fenders from VO and everything else was in house, ebay or CL. This bike was sent to Rivendell from Waterford painted the wrong color. I had originally asked for it to be a bronze green but it came in it's current color instead, "Grilver" (Silver/Gray). The folks at Riv were mighty embarrassed and offered to repaint it any color I wanted. I thought about it for a couple of days and decided to keep it as is. They gave me a good discount, so everyone was happy.
The Mark's rack is actually Mark's rack. They were out of this model and with the disaster in Japan, it was going to be a while before the next shipment arrived. Mark from Rivendell took the rack off of his bike and for very little money, sent it on its way. All round nice folks. I am looking forward to putting some miles on it soon and will be able to give some honest feedback.
My first impressions are that it rides much like my P-15 Paramount, if it went on a weight loss program. It was the feel I was hoping for so, so far so good.
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For anyone interested, this is the build:
2011 AHH 61cm frame
FSA Sealed Headset
100mm Nitto Lugged Stem
46cm Nitto Noodle bars
Cane Creek Levers w/ Gum hoods
Paul Racer Brakes
Niito 65 Seat post
Brooks Imperial Saddle
Sugino PX Crankset 175mm 46/30
11-36 Cassette 10 speed
Shimano XT RD
Campagnolo FD
Shimano 10 speed index bar end shifters (front is friction)
10 speed chain (which works fine w/ 6/7 speed front chainrings BTW)
Honjo La Paeon Fenders
Nitto Front Rack
Mavic Open Pro 32 hole laced to Ultegra hubs
35mm Vittoria Hyper Rando tires
Acorn Rando bag
2011 AHH 61cm frame
FSA Sealed Headset
100mm Nitto Lugged Stem
46cm Nitto Noodle bars
Cane Creek Levers w/ Gum hoods
Paul Racer Brakes
Niito 65 Seat post
Brooks Imperial Saddle
Sugino PX Crankset 175mm 46/30
11-36 Cassette 10 speed
Shimano XT RD
Campagnolo FD
Shimano 10 speed index bar end shifters (front is friction)
10 speed chain (which works fine w/ 6/7 speed front chainrings BTW)
Honjo La Paeon Fenders
Nitto Front Rack
Mavic Open Pro 32 hole laced to Ultegra hubs
35mm Vittoria Hyper Rando tires
Acorn Rando bag
05-23-11, 06:13 PM
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Nice bike. I actually like this shade of grilver, has a nice friendly look to it.
I'm actually awaiting my own custom painted A.H.H....
Although if they mess up on black, they'll have a seriously nonplussed customer.
I'm actually awaiting my own custom painted A.H.H....
Although if they mess up on black, they'll have a seriously nonplussed customer.
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I've never seen a stack height so massive. I think that's kinda cool.
I want a rivendell. Have for a while now. They are cool bikes. Whats it ride like?
I want a rivendell. Have for a while now. They are cool bikes. Whats it ride like?
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