I just couldn't resist...

[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........

[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

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

[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_read...ts_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_read...ts_on_shifting

That's one beautiful bike! Have fun