My 1992 Bridgestone RB-T looks pretty Rivish to me. In fact, I named him "Strider, Ranger of the North".
A brighter paint job would be more Rivish, but for Strider, this look is right on. Dark green and a little beat up, but beneath he is made of sterner stuff. He can haul through the wild if need be, but can cover many leagues in a day should the quest call for it.
The only thing I'm planning on adding is a Nitto HiRiser stem.