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Jason's Coyote

Jason was in the market for a new bike. Specifically, a new bike that would be his trustworthy vehicle capable of tackling the rigours of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. The GDMBR is the venue where the Tour Divide takes place; a 4418km, self-supported “race” which takes riders over mountain passes and windswept valleys along the Continental Divide from Banff, Alberta to Antelope Wells, New Mexico. As much as the Tour Divide is a physical and mental challenge, equipment choice can be the difference between staying stranded and completing your journey. Our stock build only needed a couple tweaks to meet Jason’s criteria! We opted for 29” hand-built wheels for reduced weight and rolling resistance. Shop favourite Velocity Blunt 35 rims laced to the easy to service SRAM 900 hubs will surely prove to be reliable for many years to come. Ultradynamico MARS 2.3” tires will provide plenty of grip without being slow-rolling. Jason chose the Robusto compound to not have to worry have getting his tires sliced by jagged rocks or prickly cactus needles. Finally, the Ride Farr Supa-Moto is a great handlebar choice with 16º of backsweep and 35mm of rise. The klunker style of the handlebar isn’t just for looks - the flat middle section will be great for strapping a handlebar bag! While the Grand Depart is still many months away, we’re excited to help Jason through prepping for such a big trip!

Stéphane's Ritchey Outback

Featuring a shiny parts list and some classic Ritchey styling, this Outback is fit for just about anything! Stéphane wanted something that would be at home on fast road rides, gravel rides, the occasionnal bikepacking trip and everything in between. Gearing choice was thus one of the finer points that was discussed when planning the build. We opted for 2x10, 42/26 x 11-32, gearing for maximum range while keeping the gaps between gears relatively small. White Industry's VBC crank and chainrings provide the ability to choose each chainring individually to fine-tune the desired ratio. Classic Ritchey stylings include the hourglass-shaped headtube and seattube cluster. Dreamy! Equal's made-in-Japan Growtac brakes provide powerful stoppage. Oh BTW, C&L Cycle is a Canadian distributor! Hit us up if you're interested. Every decision was made with versatility in mind, and we think this spec truly does the frame justice! Photos by Troy @killiskii

Jo's Bassi Coyote

Jo wanted something purpose-built for scoping out the city's new pumptracks, scootin' aroung with his kiddos and wheelie-ing about. With the wheel slammed almost all the way forward, the wheelbase shortens making this Coyote a silly amount of fun!

Michael's European Atlantis

Michael wanted the Riv-est Riv! We've so thoroughly pored over their website, blogs, Rivendell Readers, Instagram account, Blue Lug's Instagram account, the Google Groups Owner's Bunch, and beyond, that we think we're pretty decent at building a Riv-ey Riv. This is that, with GrantWrap™ twined grips/bartape, upside-down friction shifting, fully dynamo'd setup, and a healthy dose of Nitto componentry. We're thrilled to see a bike we built on the eastern shores of the Atlantic! As always, left-click photos to embiggen and enjoy! Build Spec Rivendell Atlantis frame and fork, 61cm Rivendell Wide/High crankset, 42/28, cause it's pretty flat there 9-speed Shimano drivetrain, simple and solid Velo Orange rear hub, SON28 front hub, for smooth running and nighttime lighting Velocity Atlas rims, because etymology Ultradynamico Mars Robusto tires Rivendell Silver2 Shifters, mounted upside-down to their Thumbshifter Mounts Paul Component Love Levers, with matching Motolites. Shiny! Nitto Albatross handlebar and Technomic stem, now timeless classics Riv special Brooks B68 saddle. Not available for retail, sorry! Nitto M1 front rack SON Edelux II headlight SON seatpost mounted taillight Reach out if you'd like one of your own! We don't have any Atlantis for the time being, but we can do something similarly Riv-esque on the Joe Appaloosa!

Hugo's Sim Works Doppo High Plains Drifter

We've built some pretty intricate and fancy bikes for Hugo in the past, but this one takes the cake! The High Plains Drifter is Sim Works' ode to the early klunker days of off-road cycling, but with a few modern touches. Disc brakes, thru-axles, rocking dropouts and dropper posts seem like futuristic tech compared to the ATBs of old. Hugo decided to keep it classy with a mostly silver build featuring vintage XT derailleurs, cable-actuated brakes and... a leather saddle! With a nifty Problem Solvers clamp, and lots of deliberation, we were able to set up a 2x drivetrain when the frame is only designed to take 1x. We certainly see lots of off-road cruising in this Doppo's future! Photos by Troy

Pink Hog, Two Ways

From its inception, the Hog's Back was conceived with swept back handlebars and knobby-but-fast 2.2" tires in mind. The prototypes got ridden and tested with Salsa Bend and Jones Loop H-Bars, and Maxxis Ikon and Schwalbe G-One fat tires. Jerome's pink 47cm custom build is in line with that thinking and features some C&L favourites: Sim Works CowCow riser bar for throwback MTB sensibilities, Rene Herse Humptulips Ridge tires for quiet, fast, and smooth running grippiness, and Microshift's excellent and affordable wide-range Advent X drivetrain. Check it out! But ever since we received our first batch in early 2020, folks have been building them all sorts of ways! The most recurring characteristics are larger diameter wheels, narrower tires, and drop bars. This led us to offer a stock build along these lines, that we called the "Sporter" in honour of friend and Bassi Dealer Dan from Winooski Wheels. Morgan's pink build is a stock sporter with a few modifications to make it their own: Grepp Gripper handlebar tape, that'll last forever and looks fantastic, Ultradynamico Rosé tires for the refined palate, and a comfy Brooks B17 for long distance sittin'. The result looks great! As always, reach out if you're keen to discuss our stock builds, customs, or anything in between! Pics by @devolution514 and @simondoesittohimself

Three Sams

Rivendell's Sam Hillborne, which they categorize among their "Country Bikes", is a versatile frame made for all types of roads and a good amount of touring. The Sam is a do-it-all road bike: road biking, road touring, groceries, shopping, commuting. That's why it's been so popular! All roads and all weather, too. In Riv's words: "Can the "gravel bike" you're considering fit fenders? How about racks?" Here are three builds fresh off the stands expressly spec'd to do it all! Some similarities, some differences, but in all cases these bikes are set to be trusty companions for decades to come! Photos by JD

Jo's Susie W. Longbolts

You can always count on Jo to pull some fancy vintage MTB components out of his seemingly bottomless parts bins to decorate the rebuilds he does in his spare time. So the bar was pretty high as to what we'd expect when we saw Jo walk out of the shop with a sparkly gold Rivendell Susie W. Longbolts frameset as his next project. Well folks, he did it again! The mix of vintage and new components, the Bobby Bar and Discord w(Right) stem combo and the wide knobby tires make this a perfect bike for cruising over rough terrain in undeniable style! Pics by Jo Chhoo

Pietro's Singular Peregrine

Singular describes their Peregrine frameset, their longest-running model, as a bike that takes "big wheels and put them in a classically styled, lugged construction frame". This concern for classic aesthetics along with modern sensibilities really resonates with us, so this build came naturally when Pietro brought in his frameset and got the discussion about how to build it started. After some back and forth with the goal of making a forever bike for him that'd be happy on all road surfaces - with handy features like a rando rack and dynamo lighting - we got to this wonderful configuration. A healthy mix of silver and black parts, forever-proof 9-speed transmission with friction shifting, wide range gearing to get Pietro up any hill, and a focus on comfort made this a joy to build, and we're sure a joy to ride too! Build Spec Singular Peregrine MK3 frameset Dia-Compe CB-2 headset Easton EA90 crank with 46/30 AX Gravel chainrings SunRace CSM980 11-40 9-speed cassette DT 350 Classic rear hub Schmidt Original Nabendynamo SON28 front dynamo hub, wired to an Edelux II light Velocity Blunt SS rims Rene Herse Umtanum Ridge Endurance tires, set up tubeless Rivendell Silver2 bar-end shifters Microshift R9 front derailleur Microshift R10 rear derailleur TRP RRL brake levers Paul Klamper brake calipers Nitto UI-25 stem Salsa Cowchipper Deluxe handlebar, 48cm Brooks Cambium Rubber handlebar tape Nitto S65 seatpost Brooks B17 Special Titanium saddle Nitto M18 front rack Pics by Jean-Daniel @devolution514

Dustin's Gus

The Gus Boots Willsen from Rivendell is the bigger-boned cousin of the Susie W. Longbolts. These "Hillibikes", what Riv calls them to avoid using the term "mountain bikes" which might inspire overly extreme riding, are designed to explore the least beaten paths in comfort and style! Dustin kitted his Gus right with a SON dynamo hub, Busch & Muller light, Paul brake levers and callipers and a wide 2x9 transmission. As for contact points, the Nitto Bosco sheathed with ESI chunky grips and Newbaum's bartape, Gilles Berthoud Marie Blanque saddle and MKS X Sim Works Bubbly pedals will keep Dustin comfortable for long time to come!

Delphine's Bloomfield

When I moved to Montreal for university, I bought a used Peugeot to get around. Biking everywhere is how I got to really appreciate the city. The Peugeot had a pretty good run! However, I started looking for simpler and funkier bike for my daily commute. I had gotten used to being a little uncomfortable on the drop bar and skinny tire bikes I’d been riding these last few years, so I knew I wanted something more comfortable and efficient nonetheless. The Bloomfield is my first single speed and I ride it every day! I found the ideal gear ratio for strolling around the city and going to work. Since I was on a tight budget, I reused as many parts as I could from my old bike. Though I couldn’t resist splurging on a Velo Orange Klunker bar and Ultradynamico Cavas, and I certainly don’t regret it! I haven’t yet had the chance to venture very far from the city with my Bloomfield, but I plan on outfitting it with a few bags to do some bikepacking in the near future. I’ll admit I’ve been eyeing Swift Industries bags for a while now. To be continued!

Jason, Emily and Maurice’s Rivendell Rosco Bubbe

About a year and a half ago we received the Rosco Bubbe frameset Jason ordered from Rivendell with a small assortment of components. Having not yet figured out what the build was going to be, on top of being unable to get much of anything anyway due to the global parts shortage, the frame slept in our basement. Jason wasn’t in any particular rush. Their household is no stranger to Riv, already having a Cheviot, an Appaloosa and a Soma San Marcos (designed by Grant Petersen) in their stable. Eventually, the final details were ironed out, parts were received and Jason gave us the go-ahead to build the bicycle. Rosco Bubbe? On top of offering wonderfully designed bicycles in their standard repertoire, Rivendell sometimes make small batches of one-off bikes with spare tubes or forks left behind from previous models or prototypes and call them Rosco Bubbes. This model in particular was made with front-mounted child seats in mind. The extra long front end and ultra slack seat tube lend themselves particularly well to having a little passenger up front where they might appreciate seeing things other than your sweaty back. Equipped with the Mac Ride child bike seat, Emily and Maurice can zip and zoom around together. The Nitto Bosco handlebars seem like a natural choice due to their massive amounts of rise and backsweep, on one hand compensating for the added length of the bike and the flat section is perfect for Maurice to hold on to! Looking for the perfect ice cream getter for you and your kiddo? Rivendell Clem Smith Jr. framesets and completes are due to arrive early next year. Hog’s Backs make great tyke toters, too, and will be back in August! Pics by Troy

Danny's Funnest Hog

Danny was so stoked about his thoughtful, tasteful, fun-as-heck Hog's Back build that he sent us this ode and accompanying pics! I don’t know if people usually have their builds all figured out beforehand or improvise as they go. I had no clue what this bike would be when I got my hands on the frameset last summer. I had many of the parts already from previous builds, but no real vision or direction to the whole bike. I had my eye on the Hog’s Back for a while, notably because of its easy-to-build, versatile nature. You look at the various builds people made with the Hog's Back and no two are the same. Drop bar, flat bar, Clydesdale forks, 26”, 650b, 700c, bikepacking rig, commuter bike… It's specced with a lot of recognizable features making parts sourcing and swapping a breeze: 68mm BSA BB; 100/135mm QR wheel dropouts; straight 1-⅛ steerer; ISO disc brakes; 27.2mm seat post, etc. No proprietary stuff that would add complexity to the already complicated bicycle supply chain amidst/post pandemic. The only thing that could’ve made this frameset futureproof are thru axles instead of QR skewers but it also means you can currently build a Hog’s Back with a set of wheels you already have laying around, collecting dust somewhere in the dark corners of your bike altar. For inspiration, I spent (too) many hours scrolling through endless pictures of beautiful builds on all channels. As a first iteration, I opted for an ATB, 90’s-rigid-MTB inspired ride. I’ve had people call it the retroneo (a play on neoretro). Call it what you want. It’s a do anything, go anywhere kind of bike and its sole purpose is to be fun. And whoa is it fun. The silver parts are a nod to beautiful randonneur bikes. Smoke and Dart tire combo is essential to any 90s MTB build as is the Hite Rite. Cranks are from a friend, who was paid in full with brunch. Friction shifting to spice things up. Bear traps keep my feet stable and my shins bloody. How does it ride? Darn well, but the issue with this quality control is between the saddle and the handlebars at the moment. I’m still a novice at riding dirt roads and shredding the gnar. From my perspective though: It's super stable on its wheels, provides confidence in descents, and has proven a great climber so far. This quote from Steven Smith on The Radavist about the Doppo High Plains Drifter seems to be very fitting to describe the ride: “This bike does not skimp on trail manners, nor leave you feeling as though you’re piloting a relic. It’s not a beach cruiser dressed in trail rubber, or a bike begging to have a suspension fork added to its front end. Rather, its soul lives in the wide-open spaces and far-flung singletrack ribbons of your imagination. If you push it, it will take you to those distant lands and deliver you home again; but it asks for your attention, and that you pick your line with confidence.” Parts list Frameset: Bassi Hog’s Back, 2021, Dazzling PurpleWheelset: Velo Orange Voyageur rims laced to Koozer XM490 HubsTires: Panaracer Smoke & Dart combo, 26x2.10Fenders: Velo Orange Smooth FendersBrakes: Avid BB7 Mtn with Avid 160mm discsBrake Levers: Avid Speed DialHeadset: Dia Compe CB-2Handlebars: Surly SunriseStem: Thomson Elite X4 MTBShifter: Rivendell Silver 2 friction shifter w/ IRD thumb mountGrips: Wolftooth KarvSeatpost: Thomson Masterpiece w/ classic Hite Rite.Saddle: Brooks Cambium C17Cranks: Raceface Evolve (2008-ish?)Chainring: Wolftooth Narrow-Wide 36t, 104 BCDPedals: MKS XC-IIIRear derailleur: Shimano XTR RD-M986-SGS w/ Wolftooth Tan Pan and Goat LinkCassette: Shimano HG50 10spd 11-42Bottle cages: Velo Orange ModernisteFrame bag: Atwater Atelier Frame Wedge Words and images by Danny Tran

Ben's Bloomfield

Ben loves his dedicated touring, fully racked and fendered bike, but got tired of lugging his behemoth up and down the stairs everyday. That’s where his light and zippy Bloomfield serves wonderfully for commutes and running errands. And the integrated shoulder strap sure helps to navigate staircases! Ben opted to soup up the otherwise stock build by integrating a dynamo hub + front light and the Soma Demi-Porteur front rack. Pics by Troy

Matt's Dad-bike

Matt had us send him a Hog's Back frame and a few parts late last year, and he took his time to build it up in his own style over the winter. He recently sent us photos of the completed bicycle and kindly let us share them with you. We think this is a really cool bike, we enjoy seeing ways of putting together a bike that we wouldn't think of ourselves! Send us yours if you haven't yet. “[Bassi people], thanks for all the guidance -- about tire width, seatpost length, and secret Rohloff eyelets. I took a lot from the Latest Builds and Staff Bikes pages of your website. I intended to build a perfect "dad bike" and I consider the completed project a success. In addition to the Bassi frame being perfect, some of the decisions I'm most happy with are the Gnome Hopper stem from Analog Cycles, the cush silicone drops, and the big footprint MKS ALLWAYS pedals (coming next year to C&L Cycles -ed). I was also a bit proud when I thought of repurposing an unneeded headset top cap as a bell mount on the unneeded shifter boss. There's a mitred tube that the top cap holds in place, the tube is just long enough so the bell has room to ding. That saddle is in year six of being on whichever bike I ride the most. Brooks are great but GB are greater. Appreciatively,Matt” All photos by Matt. He says to DM him if you have questions, he loves talking bikes!

Pat and his Hog - A Love Story

Pat, an old friend of ours who's been having his salty winter bike serviced by our mechanics for years, pulled the trigger on this very special Hog's Back that's just the way he wants it - for now! Scroll through to see what he has to say about it and for a build spec. The Hog's Back is the perfect bike for me because I'm a healthy mix of compulsive and indecisive and the setup potential feels limitless. This first build is all about easily hauling me and my summer stuff (baseball bats and tents) to anywhere within 1 to 200 km of where my cat lives. The super chunky (and yummy) 2.2" Sim Works x Panaracer tires are grippy on gravel and help me glide over any Montreal pothole. The Sim Works x MKS bubbly pedals perfectly compliment both my summer rides in Birkenstocks or my military boots in shoulder seasons. The front rack set up has completely overhauled how I understand bikepacking. Believe me, a Wald basket will change your life! To say I'm in love would be an understatement. Thank you to fine designers and bike lovers at Bassi! Build Spec Bassi Hog's Back frameset, 51cm, Purple Diatech CB-2 Headset Velocity Blunt 35 Rims Shimano M525 Rear Hub Shutter Precision PD-8 Front Hub Sim Works Super Yummy Tires SRAM Apex Transmission Avid BB7 Brakes Velo Orange Tall-Stack Stem Sim Works Getaround Handlebars ESI Chunky Grips Brooks C17 Carved Saddle Sim Works Bubbly Pedals Soma Champs Elysées Rack Tubus Tara Rack Wald 137 Basket Pics by @jochhoo

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