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.
Love it. I adore the lugged Trek mountain bikes from the late 80s and early 90s. I did a similar "swept bar" treatment to my bright red '93 GT Karakoram, just with all black parts and Deore DX thumbies.
Great build. I‘m so happy to see all the old 26“ bikes come back to live either with gravel bars or uncle Ron’s orthopedic style. To build a bike you like😊
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!
Bitchin build one of a kind ! Those old Treks RULE !! Dig the forks too ! Where is this ? Anywhere near Bronson Cycles like where the bag came from ? campbell ca.
I find that when you mount a Handlebar bag like Ronsbikes or Swift Industries bag the cables will lay down easier and not bind up under the weight of the bag. That's what I notice works for me.
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.
I haven't heard of this brand in Germany - just like you probably haven't heard of the German brands "Möve" Kettler" or "Pegasus" "Hercules" or "Zündapp" xD@@kgilliagorilla2761
