I picked up a blue Rambouillet locally in June of 2023 with the standard Rivendell parts build from around 2004. It is in pretty much immaculate shape with only a few very minor paint scrapes. It is my favorite bike ever and I’ve been through a few over my riding years and I am 69 now. I am so happy to have one now.
One of my favorites of your builds and rebuilds and rides. Really appreciate your advocacy for down-to-earth bikes for anyone and everyone. Thanks for your channel.
Those screws you mention with the dome head are called buttonhead screws if I recall correctly. But seeing this video gave me ideas for my XO-1 build. Cheers Andy!
@@bellavia5nothing really other than the fact that they make bikes for people who feel the bike industry has left them behind. I have six bikes and none of them came from a bike shop. There are zero bikes I want to own available at 99 percent of shops. They offer some models with geometry that you can’t find anywhere else. Now if they just offered disc brakes they would be the greatest bike company on earth.
@@davidross8233 I don't feel left behind but I do think the industry has done things that make no sense. Overly complicated tube shaping. Seat stays that are positioned far below the juncture where the top tube intersects the seat tube. This is the MAIN gripe I have with the industry because it makes NO sense whatever .Bike shops will tell you that it's done to create a tighter rear triangle . Yes but a mountain bike does'nt need a real tight real triangle -it needs that nexus supported to buttress against a riders weight landing on that area. Threadless headsets and hollow tech bottom brackets . Not too sure about those. Disc brakes are the ONLY worthwhile thing I've seen in the last 20 years. Of course -we both know that these things are concocted in order to sell more bikes.. Speaking of disc brakes -why don't you install a conversion set up? Sacrilege? Another thing worthwhile I noticed is the "toe-in" positioning of brake levers on road bikes. Creates better alignment of the lower and upper arm .
I"m gonna call you the BikePhilosopher from now on. Wit, wisdom, mishaps and rewards all in this video, and I can totally relate. Beautiful bike, BTW! 👍
If you want to find the coolest bikes in any given bike shop, look past the rows and rows of expensive carbon frames, and find the staff bike parikng! That’s where you can sometimes encounter gems like this one. Truly a bike nerd’s frame. I’ll have this on in the background while I try to get my Surly ready for my upcoming trip!
WOW!!!!! What a gorgeous bike!!! One day, I need to replace my ‘83 Nashbar I had from 1989-1997. I put over 8,000 miles on it, a good part of those miles were from working as a bike messenger in Houston. I can think of no better frame to use as a replacement than a Rivendell.
Great build. Where is your area? And one question: Did you have a shop or storefront, or you basically run a repair shop. Thank you 😊. Enjoy the journey of life on a bike, such a great 👍 way to explore your city or town 😀
Congrats on finding this gem!!! What a beauty!!! The color is to die for! and matching cable housings!!!! I'll bet she rides like a dream too! Great aesthetic build too. A frame this gorgeous needs Rene Herse. ENJOY! And thanks for all the great vids. When things get straightened out around here financially, I'll be sending you taco $$$$. More recently, Uncle Sam has had his hands deep in my pockets. He's scratching my ankles right now.
At the same time these were available I was working in a shop and I got a custom tig frame with fancier components because I was able to get a discount. The IF Club Racer is a great bike and I'm running 32's with fenders and a triple so all good. I do look at that Riv like the girl I never asked out. I'm so glad you saw the light with the front brake cable routing. I was getting worried...
Very relaxing to watch you work on a cool project with some nice slow jazz in the background. Good start to a Friday! Thanks BikeFarmer! Have a great weekend!
A while ago, I bought a 5mm fender hole punch from Cyclus Tools to make those fender holes much easier. No issues so far punching through either aluminum or stainless-steel fenders.
I picked up a Clem Smith Jr. (H) off of the Radavist Bazaar and it’s my new favorite bike ever! So plush, just a pleasure to ride. Thanks for the lovely assembly video. I love the “warts and all” aspect of your builds, and the ride around at the end is such a joy to behold. Thanks! My new favorite bike channel!
another dynamite build!…have you seen the velo orange hammered silver fenders?…i wish they made them in 29” for my bare aluminum frame…thanks for the tip on cranking down on brakes to set shoes…you probably don’t have the room to use leather washers on fender connections, but they are great for relieving little annoying ticking sounds that amplify in metal fenders…even though they look bad ass, i think the tight fitting fenders are going to give you hell in keeping them aligned… hope she rides as well as she looks…
I watched a video the other day when you said that you normally put the tyre logo at the valve, but should probably put the tyre pressure information at the valve,, I agree with putting the pressure at the valve, also I always start at the valve and finnish at the valve when changing tyres,, I'm old and been doing it for a long long time, hope you agree,works for me 👍
Need to get a Sheldon Nut from Problem Solvers for those fenders. I sometimes forget that, outside of the Northwest, even extremely experienced mechanics aren't doing twice-daily fender installations. It's simple enough to make your own by gently running a 6mm tap through the back end of a recessed nut, but nothing beats the real thing.
Beautiful, I’ll have to say that I’ve really enjoyed all of your non dork disk videos lately. I know that they have been your own bikes and you most likely can’t keep that up all the time. Always looking forward to what you come up with next 👍
I have to say it was gratifying watching a professional have trouble with those Honjo fenders. I remember getting to the point of tears trying to get a set to fit on a Rivendell Atlantis years ago - turns out I had ordered the wrong size and they were never going to fit right. But once I'd drilled holes and scratched them trying to fit, I couldn't return them either. Good times! That is a beautiful ride, and I hope you get many years of joy out of it!
Great project - great parts. Noted the heat-treated NITTO bars (46 cm width noodles?) The fender fitting without checking the tire clearance - ohBABY! - broken reamer should have told ya!
Man, awesome bike. 11 speed cassette fit between the rear drops of that vintage bike! I read Grant liked to make room on his bikes. Let there be space.
I had a brief fling with a Blériot, it left an impression most def. My other bikes that hold my heart are an Bridgestone XO-3 & MB-2, both red, both ride amazing. I subscribed because of this video, thanks.
Beautiful ride! A Riv Homer Hilson is my grail bike, but that’s just not in my budget. I’m converting my old ‘87 Fisher Advance into my “poor man’s Riv” and your videos are providing me with awesome suggestions!
Good score ! There is a a Rambouillet here in So Oregon. Too bad they discontinued it, great bike. I have a Hunqapillar and a Cheviot. There is nothing like a Rivendell.
Thanks for all the content! I'm learning a ton. Hope you use this to buy yourself a fancy coffee, because as we all know, you're a fancy boy! Thanks again!
I have one just like this. I think that I spent maybe 3 or 4 hours mounting Honjos on my Saluki. I can recommend the Sheldon fender nuts from Problem solvers. They work as advertised. I have some Velo Orange fenders for my Rambouillet but I have never put them on. They are pre drilled and the 2 sets I have mounted went on great. The Honjos are more substantial though.
Im so excited for you! Nicely done.. Thank you for sharing the process. I learned quite a bit from this video. Ive been getting my arse kicked by a bunch of different Brake setups this week..
I didn't even mean to watch this whole video but the vibes were so calm and watching you build and eventually ride this beauty was a real treat. I'm just bought a Toyo Romulus, the 'cheaper' version of this bike and I'm excited to ride it and maybe even put some drops like yours on it as well. I really love how your bars look with the gum hoods and the honey leather wrap.
Shimano makes a mid reach brake caliper available in silver and black. Just installed a set on my new frame where the fork wouldnt work with short reach caliper.
Wow,,, every click I make on the internet I find new bike frame manufacturer. You are very informative on the classic bikes ( steel is real) great job……. Ps who makes your apron
When you drilled that fender, first thing i rought was if you put the tab towards the seat tube side maybe the hole would have lined up. Also, if you're drilling thin non ferrous metals, you can use brad point bits meant for wood. The point keeps it from wandering and the cutting edges cut the thin stock cleanly. Try it, you'll be surprised!!
YEAH! Mind your own business! Great answer. There is no such thing as too many bikes as long as you use them. This video was impossible to scroll by. Wow! Gorgeous bike, awesome build!
“I would give my left arm to be ambidextrous right now” hahaha that’s amazing
Fun fact, when you're born lefty life teaches you how to become ambidextrous.... Funny how you rightys can't get that figured out!!
Genus.. pure genus
@@jbikemoore Genius... pure genius.
24:11 "I would give my left arm to be ambidextrous" - a sentence to be remembered
I’m in awe - thanks for sharing this piece of art with us!
7:43 "I'm in a pit of despair" My entire adult life, no regrets.
7:50 "I'm in a pit of despair" struggling with the mudguard ! 😂😂😂
Not even a road bike guy and that thing has me needing one 😂 Sweet Build man!
I picked up a blue Rambouillet locally in June of 2023 with the standard Rivendell parts build from around 2004. It is in pretty much immaculate shape with only a few very minor paint scrapes. It is my favorite bike ever and I’ve been through a few over my riding years and I am 69 now. I am so happy to have one now.
One of my favorites of your builds and rebuilds and rides. Really appreciate your advocacy for down-to-earth bikes for anyone and everyone. Thanks for your channel.
Those screws you mention with the dome head are called buttonhead screws if I recall correctly. But seeing this video gave me ideas for my XO-1 build. Cheers Andy!
Love my Toyo Atlantis. Lots of adventures on that bike.
Rivendells truly are the dream bike of every retro bike nerd. Beautiful!
@@marxmeesterlijk So are Gazelles. Kinda funny how their names are similar
What makes them special ?
I keep getting stopped and asked about mine. Like it also has the story of being my father's bike before he died.
Truly an heirloom bike
@@bellavia5nothing really other than the fact that they make bikes for people who feel the bike industry has left them behind. I have six bikes and none of them came from a bike shop. There are zero bikes I want to own available at 99 percent of shops. They offer some models with geometry that you can’t find anywhere else. Now if they just offered disc brakes they would be the greatest bike company on earth.
@@davidross8233 I don't feel left behind but I do think the industry has done things that make no sense. Overly complicated tube shaping. Seat stays that are positioned far below the juncture where the top tube intersects the seat tube. This is the MAIN gripe I have with the industry because it makes NO sense whatever .Bike shops will tell you that it's done to create a tighter rear triangle . Yes but a mountain bike does'nt need a real tight real triangle -it needs that nexus supported to buttress against a riders weight landing on that area. Threadless headsets and hollow tech bottom brackets . Not too sure about those. Disc brakes are the ONLY worthwhile thing I've seen in the last 20 years. Of course -we both know that these things are concocted in order to sell more bikes.. Speaking of disc brakes -why don't you install a conversion set up? Sacrilege? Another thing worthwhile I noticed is the "toe-in" positioning of brake levers on road bikes. Creates better alignment of the lower and upper arm .
I"m gonna call you the BikePhilosopher from now on. Wit, wisdom, mishaps and rewards all in this video, and I can totally relate. Beautiful bike, BTW! 👍
If you want to find the coolest bikes in any given bike shop, look past the rows and rows of expensive carbon frames, and find the staff bike parikng! That’s where you can sometimes encounter gems like this one. Truly a bike nerd’s frame. I’ll have this on in the background while I try to get my Surly ready for my upcoming trip!
Beauty. The sound, or lack there of, is wonderful.
The lugs on Riv Bikes are truly beautiful.
WOW!!!!! What a gorgeous bike!!! One day, I need to replace my ‘83 Nashbar I had from 1989-1997. I put over 8,000 miles on it, a good part of those miles were from working as a bike messenger in Houston. I can think of no better frame to use as a replacement than a Rivendell.
Great build. Where is your area? And one question: Did you have a shop or storefront, or you basically run a repair shop. Thank you 😊. Enjoy the journey of life on a bike, such a great 👍 way to explore your city or town 😀
Fellow Houstonian here! What part of town are you in?
@@blu3ste3l I grew up in the champions area from 1988-around 93, I lived there offf and on till 2003
Nice color on the bicycle.
Thank you for using the best background music in existence, jazz. Truly a beautiful bike, congrats!
Fettling mudguards for hours on a wet winters nite nothing better with favourite music or podcast in background perfect
Congrats on finding this gem!!! What a beauty!!! The color is to die for! and matching cable housings!!!! I'll bet she rides like a dream too! Great aesthetic build too. A frame this gorgeous needs Rene Herse. ENJOY! And thanks for all the great vids. When things get straightened out around here financially, I'll be sending you taco $$$$. More recently, Uncle Sam has had his hands deep in my pockets. He's scratching my ankles right now.
”I would give my left arm to be ambidextrous right now” 🤣😂
At the same time these were available I was working in a shop and I got a custom tig frame with fancier components because I was able to get a discount. The IF Club Racer is a great bike and I'm running 32's with fenders and a triple so all good. I do look at that Riv like the girl I never asked out.
I'm so glad you saw the light with the front brake cable routing. I was getting worried...
Very relaxing to watch you work on a cool project with some nice slow jazz in the background. Good start to a Friday! Thanks BikeFarmer! Have a great weekend!
Hello from Georgetown, Ontario. Thanks for the tour of your part of Wisconsin. And of course, the build. Sweeeet.😊
Tip: When you put your bike on the roof rack, toss your garage door remote into the back seat to remind you
Nicely done Sir.
Friction4ever! Also, watching you it’s with the fenders is giving me ptsd, glad you got it to all fit.
That is a pretty bike for sure. Nothing like candy painted steel and polished aluminum!
Beautiful bike in a beautiful part of the country. Wisconsin's Rails-to-Trails network is amazing. You're a lucky guy.
Could you show some of that wrapping process? I’m interested in making my bike more ergonomic in that sense.
Wow. Lugged tubes.
Nice
Beautiful machine.
A while ago, I bought a 5mm fender hole punch from Cyclus Tools to make those fender holes much easier. No issues so far punching through either aluminum or stainless-steel fenders.
Art ❤
Congratulations on the lovely frame acquisition.
The build came out very nice.
Looking forward to your next video!
I picked up a Clem Smith Jr. (H) off of the Radavist Bazaar and it’s my new favorite bike ever! So plush, just a pleasure to ride. Thanks for the lovely assembly video. I love the “warts and all” aspect of your builds, and the ride around at the end is such a joy to behold. Thanks! My new favorite bike channel!
Keep the Riv builds coming! Got two myself.
another dynamite build!…have you seen the velo orange hammered silver fenders?…i wish they made them in 29” for my bare aluminum frame…thanks for the tip on cranking down on brakes to set shoes…you probably don’t have the room to use leather washers on fender connections, but they are great for relieving little annoying ticking sounds that amplify in metal fenders…even though they look bad ass, i think the tight fitting fenders are going to give you hell in keeping them aligned…
hope she rides as well as she looks…
I watched a video the other day when you said that you normally put the tyre logo at the valve, but should probably put the tyre pressure information at the valve,, I agree with putting the pressure at the valve, also I always start at the valve and finnish at the valve when changing tyres,, I'm old and been doing it for a long long time, hope you agree,works for me 👍
Need to get a Sheldon Nut from Problem Solvers for those fenders. I sometimes forget that, outside of the Northwest, even extremely experienced mechanics aren't doing twice-daily fender installations.
It's simple enough to make your own by gently running a 6mm tap through the back end of a recessed nut, but nothing beats the real thing.
Beautiful, I’ll have to say that I’ve really enjoyed all of your non dork disk videos lately. I know that they have been your own bikes and you most likely can’t keep that up all the time. Always looking forward to what you come up with next 👍
Thanks!
I have to say it was gratifying watching a professional have trouble with those Honjo fenders. I remember getting to the point of tears trying to get a set to fit on a Rivendell Atlantis years ago - turns out I had ordered the wrong size and they were never going to fit right. But once I'd drilled holes and scratched them trying to fit, I couldn't return them either. Good times! That is a beautiful ride, and I hope you get many years of joy out of it!
Love the colour your new build has soul man I'm a cycle tech from england i love your on vidos and I have big colection of bike more than plus one man
I love the color on this bike.
Being an adult is having as much "toys" our budgets can handle hahaha, that's an awesome bike, great find
Sheeeeesh. Great work!
Great project - great parts. Noted the heat-treated NITTO bars (46 cm width noodles?) The fender fitting without checking the tire clearance - ohBABY! - broken reamer should have told ya!
The Cane Creek SCR-5's are a perfect shape because they mimic the Campagnolo 9 speed brifters.
"Usually when I find stuff in my drawers I'm not too happy about it..." 😂
Man, awesome bike. 11 speed cassette fit between the rear drops of that vintage bike! I read Grant liked to make room on his bikes. Let there be space.
I like the radial lacing on the front wheel.
I had a brief fling with a Blériot, it left an impression most def. My other bikes that hold my heart are an Bridgestone XO-3 & MB-2, both red, both ride amazing. I subscribed because of this video, thanks.
Beautiful ride! A Riv Homer Hilson is my grail bike, but that’s just not in my budget. I’m converting my old ‘87 Fisher Advance into my “poor man’s Riv” and your videos are providing me with awesome suggestions!
Elegant build. This was a pleasure to watch it all come together. Enjoy your day my friends. 🧡
Wow this bike is beyond sick!!! Absolutely beautiful.
I absolutely love what you did there. Amazing!
Beautiful bike Andy. Keep up the great work and stay safe out there.
I've got the same gear shifters on my Dawes bike. They are like silk on velvet.
I have a saluki bought in 2005. I also use bar end friction shifting w 9 gears. Use 38 -42 rene herse 650b tires. Love this bike.
Good score ! There is a a Rambouillet here in So Oregon. Too bad they discontinued it, great bike.
I have a Hunqapillar and a Cheviot. There is nothing like a Rivendell.
Another great video, thanks for sharing the build. The creamscicle color design is awesome, and the brown leather is perfect. Enjoy it!
Definitely was laughing out loud at some of your monologue 😂 Gorgeous bike ❤ Well done!
Thanks for all the content! I'm learning a ton. Hope you use this to buy yourself a fancy coffee, because as we all know, you're a fancy boy! Thanks again!
It’s not everyday I get jealous over another man’s bike but yeah.. sexy bike man.
What an absolutely beautiful bicycle. It surely deserved that fine leather saddles and bag.
I have one just like this. I think that I spent maybe 3 or 4 hours mounting Honjos on my Saluki. I can recommend the Sheldon fender nuts from Problem solvers. They work as advertised. I have some Velo Orange fenders for my Rambouillet but I have never put them on. They are pre drilled and the 2 sets I have mounted went on great. The Honjos are more substantial though.
Tektro R200 brake levers are the same as Cane Creek SCR-5. There are some available on eBay as I type this, but only with black hoods.
Im so excited for you! Nicely done.. Thank you for sharing the process. I learned quite a bit from this video. Ive been getting my arse kicked by a bunch of different Brake setups this week..
I say, that is quite an exquisite looking bicycle, sir.
There's always room for one more. Beautiful bike
for a moment I thought you had a friend, but it turned out to be a drone :D
1st Production Riv was the Road Standard. Rams are great. I bought mine new in '06 and still love it.
That gram color is gorgeous 😊
what a beauty congrats sir
Very classic. Beautiful build!
Friday night with the Bike Farmer……..therapy! Thanks, Ley West Rick
Key West Rick……….to much rum already!
I didn't even mean to watch this whole video but the vibes were so calm and watching you build and eventually ride this beauty was a real treat.
I'm just bought a Toyo Romulus, the 'cheaper' version of this bike and I'm excited to ride it and maybe even put some drops like yours on it as well. I really love how your bars look with the gum hoods and the honey leather wrap.
Shimano makes a mid reach brake caliper available in silver and black. Just installed a set on my new frame where the fork wouldnt work with short reach caliper.
Fantastic build, beautiful bike.
Pragmatic engineering, spectacular.
Thanks for the tip on the Orange Velo Pedals
Watching this while I sip wine and eat chips
I seem to recall my Romulus (Cantilevered Rambouillet) would only fit a 28 with fenders. This used to called out on the Riv website
Andy, that looks gorgeous. I hope you won't be going through the mud! What a classic bicycle.
Well done sir 👍
Looks classic
Poetry in motion!
Wow,,, every click I make on the internet I find new bike frame manufacturer. You are very informative on the classic bikes ( steel is real) great job……. Ps who makes your apron
Beautiful bike!
A very cool build Andy, I still have my Nishiki RC2000 that I raced a long time ago. I won't part with it.
When you drilled that fender, first thing i rought was if you put the tab towards the seat tube side maybe the hole would have lined up. Also, if you're drilling thin non ferrous metals, you can use brad point bits meant for wood. The point keeps it from wandering and the cutting edges cut the thin stock cleanly. Try it, you'll be surprised!!
from back when Rivendells still looked gorgeous. Congrats on scoring a "grail" bike; the build is very nice too....
Congrats on the dream bike!
Super stoked for you man! Nice find.
I'm thinking, if you moved the rear fender upper mount to the back side of the frame mount, the bottom hole would have lined up. Awesome job though!
That is one sweet looking ride.. love the orange with the chrome! Don’t smash it on your garage.😢
Beautiful bike!! 😍
Very nice drivetrain. Good idea with the 11 speed. Good job.
YEAH! Mind your own business! Great answer. There is no such thing as too many bikes as long as you use them. This video was impossible to scroll by. Wow! Gorgeous bike, awesome build!
Maybe you should use the intended lower screw mounts for the fenders to achieve clearance!😊
Huh…really? I’m not looking at it right now, but wouldn’t they be further away?
lol at the end you look happier than a pig in shit! Congrats on finding your long lost love, beautiful bike!