I just couldn't resist...

[roguedog]

Apparently, the bike gods have decreed that I become a Grant Peterson groupie...

It was too good a deal to pass up. I have to make some changes, like add drop bars and some other type of shifting, put on some spd pedals.. and maybe later upgrade the rear der. Probably slowly cuz of other projects that need funding..

I still can't believe I have one. I've just got to assemble her and take her out for a spin. Spent the day cleaning up to make room for her.

(assembled pic from former owner)

Ok.. I'm putting myself on timeout from anymore "for sale" signs!

[KnottedYet]

whooo-hoooo!:D

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Double Woo-HOOOOO!!!! Another Rivendell owner!!! :D :D :D

Consider the Nitto noodle bars from Rivendell, with bar end shifters....

YAY!!! :D :D

[cosc]

What a classy babe!

[KnottedYet]

And a Brooks! They sent you their BROOKS!?!?

I second the Nitto Noodles. Or an Albatross bar. Or just send it to me, and I'll take care of it.... he he he.;)

[mimitabby]

what a beautiful bike! You want to tell us how this happened? I want ALL the details...
weren't you setting up an old bridgestone orange bike?

[roguedog]

Ya.. you guys don't want to know how much I paid for this bike...

I just found it while I was cruising bike sites for parts for the Bridgestone. I found a thread where they were posting what they're going to sell for their spring clean out.. Of course, it's mostly guys and I was just looking for bike lust purposes. On a whim, I posted something like.. "Hey, no one has my size!" Someone responded and asked me my size and said they had a Riv Atlantis for sale in that size.

My response, "oh crap." <pause for a couple days>. "Crap. Ok I wanna see pics." After that.. well, I just couldn't resist. I figure even if it isn't in pristine condition I can take all or most of the parts and use it on the Bridgestone.

It's only been ridden about 400 miles. Tires still have the nubbies on them. And wheels were built by Peter White. Brooks saddle.

I just couldn't resist... even though I should have.

[KnottedYet]

droooooool........ :eek:

[mimitabby]

Oh, Rogue Dog, how cool is t hat? but why would you part it out?
uh, what does the Bridgestone still need?

[roguedog]

Now I'm in a quandry...

Should I take all the parts off this one and put it on the Bridgestone and then slowly build up the Atlantis with nicer components? I'm kinda leaning towards this solution to make the Bstone my commuter, all rounder and make the Atlantis my alternate roadie...

I really didn't need another bike. I've got space issues, funding issues, how am I going to ride 'em issues... but hey, I get to own a Riv :) :D

Oh.. Mimi.. the Bstone still needs everything. The Atlantis has kinda sucked up the Bstone build budget for a bit.

[DebW]

I saw some Atlantis frames at Harris Cyclery. I was drooling. What a great find, RD.

[mimitabby]

If i had a complete new Rivendell sitting there looking at me, I'd have a hard time tearing it apart to remake an old bike.

so why don' t you ride it for a while and THEN tear it apart. (if you can bring yourself to!)

[Python]

Veeerrryyy nice:D

[roguedog]

I was thinking Nitto bars but then saw uforgot's ritcheys and was wondering if they'd fit my hands better...

I actually called Riv to pre-order the Nitto's but they said to wait till the bike came :( cuz I wasn't sure of the size. Do you have the Nittos? How are they? Is it easy to reach the brakes in the drops?

Also, I'm not sure if I can get used to bar end shifting. Have been wondering that... Seems inefficient doesn't it to have to reach and shift? Why do people like 'em?

[KnottedYet]

All the benefits of friction shifters.
No compatibility issues with various brands of drive train components.
Easy for some small hands to use.
Cheap.
Simple simple maintainence.

http://www.rivbike.com/assorted_reading/thoughts_on_shifting

[spokewench]

All the benefits of friction shifters.
No compatibility issues with various brands of drive train components.
Easy for small hands to use.
Cheap.
Simple simple maintainence.

http://www.rivbike.com/assorted_reading/thoughts_on_shifting


That's one beautiful bike! Have fun

[SadieKate]

Now I beg to differ, Knotted. My dainty paws hate bar end shifters. I can't keep enough of my hand on the bar to use it as leverage to pull or push, meaning my steering is heavily compromised. I had bar end shifters on my Mercian for 21 years and I was never happy with them. Another reason I like Ergo is that it's fast, snappy and immediate without need to move my hands.

Bubba loves them on his cross bike that he uses on the road. Lots of people love them. Its to each his own.

Roquedog, you need to test ride a bike equipped with them to determine your personal preference.