My first Rivendell, and I love it! This will be my everything bike, perfect for the roads and trails here in South-Central Pennsylvania. The build went super-smooth, thanks to a great mix of new and old parts:

Black Powder-coated 60cm frame
TA Zephry Crankarms - 177.5
Suntour PowerRings 24/36/46
Phil Wood 130 Symetrical Bottom Bracket
Suntour XC Pro Derailers and Shifters
700c Mavic MA 40 40 hole rims (NOS)
Phil/Riv 40 Hole Hubs
IRC Freewheel 13/32
Schwalbe Marathon XR40 tires
Nitto 83 Seatpost and Dirt Drop Stem
Albatross Bars
DiaCompe 987 brakes and levers
VO Zeppelin 50 Fenders
MKS Touring Pedals
Brooks B67 Saddle
Rare Phil Wood Tenacious Oil Cage
Blackburn AR1 Rear rack mounted on the front using custom stainless brackets.
Blackburn Bottle Cages
Greenfield Kickstand
Champagne Cork Fender Spacer (I had to celebrate didn't I?)

mgierke@mac.com

 

Rivendell Bombadil - front angle view

Rivendell Bombadil - fender spacer detail

 
Rivendell Bombadil - chainring detail

 

Rivendell Bombadil - front rack setup detail
 
Rivendell Bombadil - side view
 
 

 


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