What is the Poor Man's Rivendell?
07-01-22, 01:39 PM
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I can think of a few in my stable. '93 Trek 750, a lugged '91 Trek 730, perhaps even the Giant innova that was my wife's grocery-getter. No time to post pics. But IMHO, all the bikes featured here are the SMART man's Rivendell. Yeah, I get the following, they're a reboot of so many of the qualities we appreciate in our C&V bikes. But I wonder, why bother with the reboot (and the accompanying sticker shock)? Especially when there are still so many of what we seek in C&V still out there.....
08-17-22, 04:44 PM
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I would love a Rivendell too but can't afford them. I bought a Handsome Devil frame on sale in late winter or early spring and spent the rest of the time acquiring parts. It all finally came together last week. I don't know if it is a dream bike but is what I dream a bike should look like, my asthetic preferences. It fits me beautifully and is a joy to ride with a few tweaks made early on. It is 3x9 with friction downtube shifters. Sugino crankset, VO wheels and VO stainless steel fenders. The steel frame, Brooks B17 saddle, and 35mm Schwalbe Marathon Supreme tiresmake for a pretty comfortable experience.
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I would love a Rivendell too but can't afford them. I bought a Handsome Devil frame on sale in late winter or early spring and spent the rest of the time acquiring parts. It all finally came together last week. I don't know if it is a dream bike but is what I dream a bike should look like, my asthetic preferences. It fits me beautifully and is a joy to ride with a few tweaks made early on. It is 3x9 with friction downtube shifters. Sugino crankset, VO wheels and VO stainless steel fenders. The steel frame, Brooks B17 saddle, and 35mm Schwalbe Marathon Supreme tiresmake for a pretty comfortable experience.
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09-08-22, 01:30 PM
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My 1981 Miyata 610 is my "poor man's" Rivendell, though I'm a snob and I love that Japanese steel as much as I loved my old Columbus SLX bike years and years ago. The Miyata just fits perfectly for a road bike. It's built up with a full Suntour Superbe/Superbe Pro group, with the exception of a long cage Cyclone rear derailleur and a 1st gen set of American Classic hubs. I don't have enough posts yet so not allowed to post links to photos. One day soon.
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