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!