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Rivendell Roaduno - Single-Speed, All-Road Custom Build
Rivendell Roaduno vs. Roadini — What’s the Difference?Looking for clear information on the Rivendell Roaduno or Rivendell Roadini? In this post, we share a beautifully built Roaduno from our shop and explain the key differences between these two Rivendell road bikes—covering tire clearance, drivetrain options, ride feel, and who each bike is best for. If you’re trying to decide which Rivendell road bike makes sense for your riding, this article will help clarify the choice.
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Rivendell Pre-Order and Custom Build Process
Rivendell bicycles are built in limited numbers and made available through a small network of dealers, which means pl...
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The "Best" Surly Straggler - Custom Build
When the redesigned Surly Straggler landed at our shop, we knew right away that we wanted to do something different w...
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Surly Midnight Special Custom Build Complete Parts List
Surly Midnight Special — Custom Build Parts List
When I started this Surly Midnight Special project, I wasn’t just l...
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Building the "Best" Surly Midnight Special YouTube Series
Building the "Best" Surly Midnight Special
At Ottawa Bike and Trail, we love the creative process of building a bi...
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Flint Hills Trail State Park - Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Flint Hills Trail State Park Joins the Rail-Trail Hall of Fame
On September 6, 2025, trail lovers from across Kansas ...
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Our First Rivendell Custom Build: Susie W. Longbolts aka Wolbis Slugstone
Rivendell Bikes at Ottawa Bike and Trail
One of our long-standing shop goals has been to carry Rivendell bicycles. ...
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Rivendell Joe Appaloosa Pre-Order Information
If you’ve been following the shop, you know we’re an approved Rivendell Bicycle Works dealer. Rivendell is a small, ...
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How Tariffs Are Affecting Us — and What It Means for You
How Recent Trade Policy Changes Are Impacting Our Shop — and What It Means for You
With the recent updates to interna...
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Flint Hills Flyer: A Bicycle Adventure
All Aboard the Flint Hills Flyer: A Bicycle Adventure
Get ready to roll down the rails—err, trails—on one of the most...
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Cheap Bike Build 2025: Making this Vintage Kalkhoff Cool!
What can you build with just $150? That’s the challenge we took on in the Cheap Bike Build Off 2025, a budget-friendl...
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Unbound Gravel Race-Day Support—Reserve Your Spot Now!
We’re excited to announce the rollout of our Unbound Gravel Race-Day Support Team! As an email subscriber, you’ll hav...
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