Modern bikes can’t touch the timeless elegance of this vintage custom Riva Early '80s time trial bike is among the most beautiful I've ever seen Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on Whatsapp Share on Reddit Email to a friend By Jack Luke Published: January 12, 2018 at 1:20 pm This custom Riva time trial bike has been sitting in a window near BikeRadar HQ for months now Oli Woodman / Immediate Media It might just be the most beautiful bike we’ve ever photographed Oli Woodman / Immediate Media It’s simple in a way that modern bikes just aren’t Oli Woodman / Immediate Media The internal routing exits at the end of the chainstay Oli Woodman / Immediate Media The seat cluster is the highlight of any steel bike and the Riva is no exception Oli Woodman / Immediate Media The internal routing for the rear brake is shaped such that there are no harsh kinks or bends in the brake cable Oli Woodman / Immediate Media The single record shifter is mounted on a small plate Oli Woodman / Immediate Media
