a delectable dealer's-choice-customer build of Rivendell's budget rough road bike. I go through the parts spec and give some nice "aromas of the saddle" to end it off. enjoy!
Almost watched this on my lunch break at the bike shop. Even better, I watched it on the couch when I got home. What a way to decompress after a long day assembling boring bikes.
@@j.bridges2921 I prefer the old school look of a steel frame like in this video. Most bikes nowadays are aluminum or carbon fiber. Also, I work at a bike shop where 90% of people buy the cheapest bike we sell or kids bikes. All aluminum with bottom tier parts. It's very repetitive building the same 2 or 3 bikes all the time too.
the final segment with the magical closeups, the soothing commentary, majestic asmr snow sounds, the distinct smell of the compound paired with this peaceful yet moving music..!!! truly transcendental qualities! you made my day.. and it is valentines AND my birthday out of all days take care people ;) remember to luv your bike today
This is art in every sense of the word. Just beautiful Mr. Ronald Dali, your cinematic and voice over abilities are quickly catching up to your otherwise exceptional talents for aesthetic.
Ron my man you seriously are one of the most creative and unique people ive ever encountered in the bike community, or even on youtube in general. Absolutely love how much you do you, and do it so well. Last few minutes of this video were bliss.
Wow! I was just admiring this new Deeter build on Strava. And now here you are with a full build report. I have the same Roadini albeit a smaller 57cm. I also had one of the earlier ones with less clearance maxed out to 38mm’s with Paul Racer Mediums. Grew tired of that limitation and did not have the forethought to braze on some canti bosses like you did. Passed it on. Moved on. Then they came out with this new version. Love it. It’s as close to perfect as I can imagine. Another great, snowy post. This winter will end one day. 👍
Nice videyah Ronnie! Your videyahs have taken a massive leap up in quality lately. Beautiful cinematography and audiyah! At this rate, you'll be producing hollywood blockbusters in no time! Those shots in the falling snow were so sweet. Not to mention the stellar build 💛⭐👑🌟🏆⚜🔑
Beautiful bike Ron! He’s going to dig it out here in AZ (sunny and 70 degrees this week). I’m sure he has trails/rides planned, but Brown’s Ranch is primo gravel territory. “New outfit, who dis?” Ha ha
Beauty build. I love those Tektro R599s. I used them on an '82 Trek 720 I converted to 650b and they're perfect. Better than dealing with centerpull Dia-Compes!
Simple and elegant. Durable and tasteful. Off-beat but practical. I love it, put some fenders on it andf you've got a perfect all-season, all-conditions rambler. I need to do one of these myself.
Hey Ron Rico, props for putting those tektros on this gucci build. With salmon pads and compressionless housing they work every bit as good as my v-brakes. I was amazed at how much tire they can clear.
Damn that’s a fine bike- I’d be lying to myself if I said I don’t want a Rivendell bike someday…. Great build man. P.S. you forgot to put on the valve stem caps….lol
This doesn't seem like just watching a video; it's more like stepping into a surreal realm. I was soaring so high that I almost caught sight of SRAMS' helicopter keeping watch from the heavens above you. Another day another slay, Benedikt from switzerland
I like the bars like shifted to the right (left-side inwards, right-side outwards) for sunday rides. And downframe mounted non-index shifters, pls, with 3x7 and a Tabor touring EP saddle and SON-hub‘d wheels.
@@CareFreeCommuting Shoulders? Not sure, can barely see them. But looking at my arms reach sometimes they differ a lot. Some days the left side is longer, some days the right side. But maybe, as a right hander ;-) when doing things the reach shortens and before doing things the reach is longer. Need to monitor that. ;-)
If Stephen King wrote a mystery / horror short story about a bike, and added some cool music to it, it would sound like this great video. Great job and fun content as always.
Question: What's the logic behind putting the knobbier tire up front? You said it, but can you explain more? I would have thought the opposite makes more sense.
I wish I could use cloth tape, but, my hands are my weak point, so, not for me. I wonder if that method would work with foam tape? Perhaps. I also change handle bars alot, and foam tape just doesn't last (while also doubtless being worse for the environment than cloth) so yeah, I wrap a lot of bars too. Will have to try it
tidings! these are aluminum bars. you generally get a few bend cycles out of aluminum before it becomes a danger zone in my experience. bars made by nitto, even the heat treated ones bend great (they needed to be bent to get to their stock shape after all)
memory is correct. they work with any short pull lever --- the throw is still the same as a short reach caliper so any road lever will work granted it is not one of the rare long pull lever for v-brakes
