I'm digging my new ride, a 55cm Roadeo, so I just wanted to show off a little. I've uploaded some photos to the Flickr groups, but incase some of you haven't checked there lately, here it is:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ironsightimages In January I visited the Riv. shop and test rode Mark's 55. At the time I was thinking the 53cm would be the right size but after talking to Jay and Mark I went with the 55cm and am happy I did. This is the largest bike I own so was nervous that it was going to be too big. Now that I'm riding it though the sizing makes sense and am glad I didn't go smaller. I'm 5'7 with 81cm PBH, 71cm seat height. Currently using 30mm of spacers and stem is zero degree. I originally had it flipped for a positive angle, but am a bit more comfortable with some drop. Unfortunately I haven't been able to get out and do a real ride and have only commuted on it. Have about 100mi on it now. I decided to go with the standard white/blue color. I was really excited by the option to choose a paint color for no additional cost, but in the end couldn't decide on any one color and really liked the clean look of the white with blue. The only thing I wish I did get was d/t shifter bosses. I had been looking for a new road bike for about a year. I wanted something more comfortable than what I currently have, a '05 Specialized Allez Comp. I had considered the custom route for a frame but couldn't make up my mind. When I saw the Roadeo released it really interested me as it was the exact kind of frame I was considering having made. Being able to go to Riv and check out the bike and take it for a spin is what sealed the deal for me instead of going the custom route. I intend to use this bike for regular weekend road riding and am going to try the Randonneur thing this year, first 200k is coming up April 10th. Build: Group: Ultegra 6600SL; 34/50 Chain rings, 170mm arms Brakes: Shimano R-650 Cassette: Sram 1070, 12-26 Chain: Ultegra 6600 Bars: Easton EC90 Equipe (Gasp, carbon. Plan on replacing with alum., just need to find something with the same shape. Love these bars.) Stem: Easton EA70 - 90mm Headset: Cane Creek Classic 100 Seatpost: Ultegra Saddle: Selle Italia C2 Flow (White one on the way, but might be over the top.) Wheels: Shimano Dura-Ace hubs 7800/7850, Mavic Open Pro, DT Swiss Comp, Schwalbe Kojak's (Never road tires this wide, can't believe what I was missing. Running these at 80psi, soooo comfortable.) Pedals: Ultegra Weight as pictured, without tool roll and pump but with pedals and saddle, about 20lbs. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
