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  1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
 
58cm Staff Bike April 11, 2013
Reviewer: dave riv from berkeley, CA United States  
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With the standard build kit and some big tires (i'm not big on too-fancy parts, i'm rough on my bikes) you can do anything in this bike. Now I have 40mm Schwalbe touring tires, fenders, basket and bags, and its my go-to commuter, throw on panniers and its ready for our overnight campouts, coastal road tours.   but it has led other lives. recently as an almost-29er monster cross trail machine. It has that versatility.  150mi High Sierra dirt tour, done.

I like that it's a pound heavier than the homer. thats my road machine, but it gets a lot less use now that this atlantis has the basket and fenders. I figure, what's a pound of frame weight to a 200lb guy in work boots and jeans carrying three water bottles and 20 pounds of crap around on a mountain bike trail?

I'm lazy with maintenance and cleaning, my fenders are wonky and ugly with age and it may make me look like bum on the street, but it still gets gawks from bike geeks on the sidewalk.

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Go-To Bike September 12, 2012
Reviewer: Tod Rodger from Newmarket, NH United States  
I bought my Atlantis 8 years and 45,000 miles ago as a semi-custom touring bike replacement for my aging Specialized Expedition.  I expected strength, reliability, and comfort for my 6-5 body; which I have found in spades.  I did not realize it would also become my go-to bike, the only one I have ridden for several years.  It still looks like new and gets many compliments, although naturally, I have replaced many components.  I am occasionally tempted by a new custom Independent Fabrications bike from their new factory in town, but what would it give me that I don't already have?

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  2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
 
Best Purchase Ever May 13, 2012
Reviewer: Colin Rafferty from Brooklyn, NY United States  
I have had my Atlantis for ten years now, and it's been great.  I am 6'3", and when I first got it, I was 220 pounds, had a two-year-old on a seat on the rear and another ten pounds of gear on the front rack.  It handled like a dream then, and now that I'm 190 pounds and without a toddler on the back, it still handles beautifully.

It was one of the best purchases I've made in my life -- I'm always happy to get on it and ride.

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My Atlantis February 2, 2012
Reviewer: Bill Potts from Livermore, Ca  
I am really happy with my Atlantis for the following reasons: It is handmade by a craftsmen in the USA, it is steel which is the most environmentally friendly material for bike building, hopefully everyone involved with the product is making a living wage, it is beautiful, it rides nice, Rivendell is a local company for me.

There are a lot of good touring bikes out there currently, I chose to buy local and support craftsmanship. I am riding across the USA starting in May 2012, I'm sure there will be a lot of interest in this beautiful bike. I am also very fortunate to be able to afford this bike.

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Love February 1, 2012
Reviewer: Dan J. from Berkeley, CA  
Yes, its true. I love, love, love my Atlantis! I never thought I bike could feel so good. What a beauty too. I knew I would have a good looking bike, but I never thought that it would be a head-turner that people would stop and admire and even photograph while it's locked to the meter.  Wow!

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  2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
 
Best loaded touring bike I have ridden! December 29, 2011
Reviewer: Angus Lemon from Tyler, TX  
My Atlantis is my commuter, my loaded touring bike, my S24O bike and what I ride when I want gears and big tires.  The Atlantis handles a load extremely well, fully loaded I can ride "no handed" and climb out of the saddle.  What a great bicycle!

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Sample Build Sheet October 25, 2011
Reviewer: Tony K. from Pullman, WA  
Howdy:

On the old website, when you clicked on a particular bike model, often there would be a link to a "sample build" or Bill of Materials (BOM) as we in manufacturing call it; yes we still make things in the USA. Anyways, it was a great idea starter, and something to give a notion to what was available and at what cost. Also, it did show off some of the fine componentry you have; i.e., Sugino cranks, etc. Just my thoughts.

Thanks.

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