There's really no need to call any bike as a "poorman's" stuff...I mean, if you love riding it, then it's golden...don't really have to care what other people would say.
Great build with great components. That headset and handlebar alone make this a good bike. I don't know enough about bike geomotry to judge how close this is to a Riv, but I'm sure this is just as great a gravel/rando/packing hybrid as the real deal. And It's so unique. That's really YOUR bike, there's likely no second like it.
i just did a alternator replacement on a 2009 ,i never jacked vehicle up or crawled under vehicle at all , the hardest for me was the belt tensioner and the bottom alternator bolt because it was extremely tight and no room
I was just listening to the Nine Club interview with Lance Mountain from a few years ago (2019?), and he talked about it for it a bit. Said the opening had been delayed and by the time it opened, it was kind of outdated and Upland opened a short time after, so everyone started going there.
For what it's worth, I'm running a 29 x 3" Maxxis Chronicle on the front and a 29 x 2.6" Kenda on the rear of my XL Supertramp and it gives a great ride.
I still remember it vividly. My one and only time there was for the big grand opening event that showcased most of the big time professional skaters from the 70’s. Amazing memories.
Nice work my dude! I've got an old lugged Trek hardtail, same era, hanging in the loft of my garage. I think I'll follow your lead on this one. Thanks for the inspiring build!
