Well... I did it...

**mimitabby** · 08-09-2006, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by Veronica

I just got back from ordering my new bike at Rivendell.

I decided it was time I built up a light double century event bike. This urge to keep doing these crazy rides is not going away. At least it's not growing and I haven't quite let MP convince me to do an entire brevet series.

So what did I get?

A Legolas.

http://rivbike.com/html/Legolas.html

I could have gotten any color, but that's just too much to think about... so I'm going with the standard red and I'll accessorize with black. I decided to go with a compact double. I'm sure some of you are gasping in disbelief. But it's going to be a 46 - 33 in the front with an 11 - 34 rear. The smallest gear will be about 9% taller than my current smallest. But I think that I will still be able to get up Diablo with that - maybe I'll have to stand on the 17% now.

It's going to have a Phil Wood Bottom Bracket, a Chris King headset in black. I've asked for Campy Record Carbon Brake Levers. The Legolas has cantilever brakes, so I asked for the Paul Neo Retro ones.

The wheels are going to be built up by Rich.

It should be done in about 3 weeks.

V.

3 weeks!! wow! congrats (they told my husband 2 years so he isn't getting
a Rivendell!)

sounds lovely. i love red and black stuff.

**Veronica** · 08-09-2006, 02:53 PM

It's two years for a custom Rivendell. The Legolas is a production bike, just like the Rambouillet and Atlantis. I love my Rambouillet and in my size the Legolas is like a lighter version - practically the same geometry.

One thing I forgot to mention - I'm sticking with bar end shifters.

V.

**SadieKate** · 08-09-2006, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by Veronica

It's two years for a custom Rivendell. The Legolas is a production bike, just like the Rambouillet and Atlantis. I love my Rambouillet and in my size the Legolas is like a lighter version - practically the same geometry.

One thing I forgot to mention - I'm sticking with bar end shifters.

V.

Ha! You beat me to it and I guessed the shifters.

**jobob** · 08-09-2006, 03:13 PM

Dynohub?

**snapdragen** · 08-09-2006, 03:16 PM

Very cool V! I can't wait to see her/him!

edit: Red bikes are very fast!

**Trek420** · 11-02-2006, 07:14 AM

snapdragen "edit: Red bikes are very fast!"

yep, but they get more speeding tickets

**Veronica** · 08-09-2006, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by jobob

Dynohub?

Mark and I discussed it. Thom thinks it's a good idea. Mark thinks it makes the bike heavy. I think, just get faster so I don't need so much light.

V.

**Trekhawk** · 08-09-2006, 03:39 PM

Congratulations V - its beautiful. I love it when someone buys a new bike for me to oggle. Make sure you post some pics once you have your new baby at home.

**CorsairMac** · 08-09-2006, 05:42 PM

give me just a sec here to wipe the drool off the keyboard, the monitor, my jersey (ok....that's sweaty I wouldn't know the diff)......not only did you get a Rivendell but you got the one named after the one character in Lord of the Rings that I've been in lust with since I was about 13 yrs old and read LOTR for the first time. My feelings right now are wayyyyyyyyyyy beyond envy they've entered into denial - I'll just pretend I didn't read this post and then it really didn't happen!

What a neat deal V - I can't wait to hear how it works out for you on those killer centuries.

(did you get the red to go with your cashmere jersey and pearls? lol)

**SadieKate** · 08-09-2006, 02:54 PM

Mimi, it is 2 years for a custom Rivendell frame. The Legolas is a boutique production frame like the Ramboillet and Atlantis.

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