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Thomas's Rivendell Appaloosa Build
A custom Rivendell Appaloosa build for Thomas — featuring SimWorks Standalone copper rims, a lime olive frame, and the kind of thoughtful component selection Rivendell was made for. See the full parts list and the story behind the build.
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Rivendell Joe Appaloosa Lime-Olive (51 cm) - Customer Build
Discover our first custom-built Rivendell Appaloosa, handcrafted at Ottawa Bike and Trail in Ottawa, Kansas. This 51cm Lime Olive Appaloosa showcases our custom Rivendell build process, where every component is thoughtfully selected to create a bicycle that's comfortable, practical, and built for decades of riding. Follow along as we share the story behind each custom Rivendell build, along with the parts, design philosophy, and craftsmanship that make these timeless steel bicycles so unique.
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May 10, 2026
Flint Hills Flyer - May 17, 2026: A Rolling Celebration of the Flint Hills Trail State Park
All Aboard the Flint Hills Flyer: A Bicycle Adventure
Ride the Rails-to-Trails Route Across the Flint Hills
After an ...
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Feb 18, 2026
Solar / Lunar Ride March, 19, 2026
The Solar / Lunar ride has become a tradition at Ottawa Bike and Trail. Twice a year, in the spring and fall, we ho...
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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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