Rivendell Susie Longbolts - Bike Check
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- Currently my favorite bike in my stable, this Rivendell Susie Longbolts is a 56cm (LARGE) in Gold with a 700c wheel size. I was in-between sizes Medium and Large according to my PBH (Pubic Bone Height) and Rivendell suggests going with the frame with the wheel size I preferred. Since most of my bikes are 650b I decided to pull the trigger on the Large to switch things up, and I'm glad I did.
If you're wondering what your PBH is, check out this video link below by @rivbikedotcom how to measure: • Pubic Bone Height - Ho...
Also a few of you have asked me about the packable jacket I have on all of my bikes - it's the Dravus Jacket by Midnight Caper and here is the link:
www.midnightca...
Tried doing this bike check in one take like @anthonysbike but I ended up doing like 20 takes - new found respect for @PathLessPedaledTV and anyone talking in youtube, it's a lot harder not to stutter or ramble on like an idiot than you'd think. I've decided I am in need of some speech classes.
Build parts list:
Rivendell Susie Longbolts GOLD 56cm Large Framset
Rivendell Tosco Bar 31.8x65cm
Rivendell Silver Shifter X Riv Right
Rivendell Silver Shifter O Riv Left
Paul Component Engineering Motolite Linear Pull Brake
Paul Component Engineering Love Lever Long Pull
Nitto Fillet Faceplater Quill Stem 110mm 31.8
Shimano FD-M310 Aultus Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore RD-M591-SGS Rear Derailleur - 9 Speed, Long Cage, Black
Rivendell Silver Crank Double High/Low 38/24 - 170
ESI Chunky Grips - Black
Shimano Alivio CS-HG400 Cassette - 9 Speed, 11-32t, Silver, Nickel Plated
Shimano Alfine CN-HG93 Chain - 9-Speed, 116 Links, Silver
Simworks By Nissen Green Housing Shift
Simworks Hoshi Spoke Stainless 14g Peregrine
Teravail Ehline Tire - 29 x 2.5, Tubeless, Folding, Tan, Durable
White Industries M15 Rear Hub 135 QR
White Industries M15 Front QR 32 Hole Silver
Velocity Cliffhanger Silver 700c 32 hole MSW
That's got to be one of the nicest bike frame colours I've ever seen. So warm! Greetings from snowy Finland 👍
Agree, love this frame color 💛
That's dripping with goodness. Very inspirational build.
@@DIY-DaddyO thanks! 🙏🏼
Thanks for sharing, so glad I found it. I'm also between sizes M-L and I thought the L would spoil the chunky look of the M, but yours looks fabulous! I prefer a bigger frame and now I've seen yours I feel comfortable ordering.
that's awesome! You won't be disappointed with the bigger wheels, rolls over everything with ease - congrats on the new bike!
Perfect music, trail and bike combo. Congrats.
What a special build. Thanks for sharing.
this bike is so sick. thanks for sharing the passionate build!
Beautiful and functional. Well done. Nice build. 🧡
Thanks bud!
Very nice . reminds me of riding my schwinn double top tube cruiser back in the late fifties when the grass turns green in California .
Beautiful build :)
Love how you're using Paul stuff, silver shifters and cranks, then for the actual gear changing drivetrain bits, it's run of the mill midrange Shimano parts :)
Yeah! Didn't see the need to throw more of the budget on that - and it works great
Love the build, also because it shows where all to spend money. The fact that you spent more money on brakes, levers, rack and handlebars and went easy on drivetrain components make so much sense. Spend on stuff that will last, lesser on parts that will need change after a period. Lovely footage too
YKWTFGO!
You sure that's the right thinking? Ever heard of Rohloff Speedhub? No front or rear derailleur. Rear cog is reversible, perfect chainline means chain and chainring last longer. I speak from experience having used my Rohloff loaded touring the length of Africa, Europe and South America. The "bling" parts are like jewellery. If you want to build for longevity, there are other choices.
@@yellowsheeps but doesnt a rohloff hub alone costs 1500 or so dollars? belt drive additional...not everyone will have that kinda money right?
@@amitkumar-wj8gn anyone looking at the build in the video (Paul Component, White Industries etc...) can afford a Rohloff hub. Belt drive depends on the frame. A chain will fit any bike frame. The "bling" components used in the build are very expensive and can be substituted with cheaper parts that work just as well (i.e. Shimano, TRP, Dia-Comp etc..) Money saved can go towards a Rohloff. Once you use an internal gear hub, you won't go back to a derailleur system...granted you actually ride your bike and not use it as a museum piece or garage queen.
Sweet build, I have one of the original run, there was a delay do to a fork issue. I ended up building it up with an old M900 XTR groupo, but I'm thinking of switching the shifters to friction, either the Silvers or the 11 speed version from Soma. I have a large, I was also between sizes, wish I'd the smaller size but I do enjoy the bike.
i am also between M and L, do you mind sharing what aspect made you wish you went M instead?
@@hehecheesy It's not so much on the bike but just storing and moving around my overcrowded garage and home. The bike rides like a dream, but it's huge. It gets in the way, really if I hadn't bought a set of 700c Cliffhangers a few months before I might have gone 650B. I spent time on the phone with Will when I bought it and he was very helpful, I can't say I regret having the large but if I had to build from scratch I would buy a medium.
@@55whiplash I'm on the cusp of popping on one. What's your reach and PBH? Wanna make sure it's a good fit. Thanks.
@@zb3948 Honestly I forgot, I'm shortish for my PBH I remember, I fit fine on my old Homer which is a 61, so I'm a bit of a freak. The Homer has a very short stem with Nitto Noodles 30mm I think. I have the large Suzie, and I would have been fine on a medium, but I had a spare set of 29er wheels, that Rich had built, so I went for the large.
the only bike you will ever need ever it is a time capsule chockfull of timeless wonders that only reveal them selves while you are in the saddle looking for FUN
Don’t think I could have said it better
Thanks for the love! Your build looks great :)
Much love, and thanks for the bike!
AK is your friend or riding buddy?
shoo dang
that is a freaking beautiful rig and great set up.
Haha thanks 🙏🏼 appreciate it
Great machine.
Sweet bike build!
Thank you 🙌🏽
the rolls Royce of two wheeled transport that will go up in value with the scratches and scrapes that come with ownership over the years you can take it to the bank in 2055
Nice video. And a commonsense build for sure. Nicely done. I realize it was a bike check, but I wish you'd have commented more on the frame and the ride quality. Perhaps another video is warranted?
hmm...perhaps you're right 🤔
Russ on @pathlesspedaled covers this very well and definitely worth the watch - Pretty much second his sentiments on frame and ride quality: ruclips.net/video/dhReJy0pzXw/видео.html
Hello Noody, nice Riv bro I love the Rive but still a ways off of moving out to get one ( $ ) but by this summer I hope…are you from Johnstown or is that just where the bike shop is AND are they a Riv dealer or did you have to order your frame set/ bike online ? Thx!
Yo! Thanks, hopefully you get your hands on one for summer - yeah the bike was built in Johnstown by Hope Cyclery but they’re closed now (RIP) I’m actually located in Southern California. Good luck!
Very nice build and bike. Sadly these frames become way to expensive when shipped to Europe. So just enjoy the ride a little fur me to ok? 😅
Will do
Beautiful buid and looks like a beautiful ride to match? Where are you riding and are you near Johnstown? I am moving out East from KY and want to do some riding like I see here. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! That’s actually in Southern California (Chino Hills State Park) but if you’re moving to the Johnstown area you should definitely link up with Jarrod at Hope Cyclery!
Great bike… I want one. How much does your complete bike weigh?
I honestly have no idea, I've never weighed it. Such a fun bike
Thanks… that’s helpful.
nice!
that bike.... those hills....
So good!
great vid thanks for posting! i am in the same predicament with regards to sizing, my pbh is 80. curious what your measure for PBH is? trying to gauge where my seat will end up on the large frame
My PBH is right around there as well (I think it was 81) which put me right between a Medium or Large.
thank you!@@noodybynature if you don't mind, can you share your seat height measurement from center of crank to top of seat?
Beautiful build. One question, is that your regular saddle height? I was wondering about the comfort of riding distances with that saddle and bar setup. I’m just curious if that is a regular setup recommended by Rivendell because Grant is renowned for going against standard practice after putting a lot of thought into his bikes and builds.🙏
Thanks bud! I honestly don't know if it is my regular saddle height because I didn't set the height on it like how I would normally with my other bikes - only because all of my other bikes have drop bars and my body is sort of positioned differently so I just set the height on this by what felt right to me. Super comfortable on dirt, on climbs, doing 20+ miles pulling two kids in a trailer that add up to about 100lbs, and especially comfortable on dirt descents. Grant says your handlebar should be at least an inch higher than your saddle for every decade you've lived after age 20 so...to each their own I suppose!
Thanks so much for your reply! I hadn’t heard the reference to adding bar height with age. I would like to try a Rivendell one day. The bikes are beautiful and Grant’s ideas are as much innovative as traditional so it is hard to get an old frame that imitates the performance of a Rivendell!👍❤️
Absolutely wonderful. ❤ what is the music at the beginning of the video?
Hey thanks! I believe it’s just stock Apple sound - can’t afford to pay for any music yet 😅
Thank you. By the way I'm planing on getting this frame too and have the same hesitation regarding sizing. Can I ask you what is your PHB?
If contentment was a bike it would be this
So good. Where are you riding? Those hills look amazing.
This is at Chino Hills State Park, hills are crazy beautiful during the Spring super bloom 🌸
@@noodybynature Thought it was going to be north bay area. Unreal. Pinned.
any issues with the wheels so far? Local wheel builder is trying to talk me out of the Sim Works spokes.
Zero issues for me so far - they seem pretty bombproof
Couldn't find the name of the rear light in the parts list...
KoMa Light by Blue Lug
what BB are you using?
MSC Square Bottom Bracket
@@noodybynature can you tell me the size? Thx