My 1996 Riv catalog says that the 50cm (c-t) is built for 26" wheels. 4.5cm drop. The rear spacing is listed at 129, "which can be squeezed or spread slight to fit various hubs."
"50 women's" has a tt of 50.5cm, and "50 men's" has 52.5cm. So I would guess this one is 50cm men's. Not that that makes any difference. @Adriana, it's hard to guess the fit - there are so many factors to consider. Personally, I'd say this is on the smaller end of what fits for you, but probably will fit fine. 5'-5" would usually put you at about a 52cm seat tube (center-top) and 53.5cm top tube. Because this is a frameset only, you'll be taking a bit of a risk I think, without being able to ride it. I had one of these a while back (54cm size), and it was a really nice riding bike. I sold it because I wanted to fit even larger tires. Greg On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 6:01:18 AM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > It depends on when the frame was built, it could be several years away > from when that spec sheet was published. The ad says it's measured C-to-T > so I believe it's a real 50cm frame, and my (vague) memory of that time is > it came with 26" wheels. The Rambouillet in 50 and 52cm also used the > smaller wheels. > > > > On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 5:29:26 AM UTC-8 Ryan wrote: > >> But in the spec sheet Jim attached, the smallest size is 52cm. I guess it >> depends on how Rivendell measures .CC or CT? Rear spacing is 130 and >> wheel size is 700 c according to the Riv spec. >> >> Nice frame...grab it if it fits! >> >> On Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 7:20:20 PM UTC-6 Joe Bernard wrote: >> >>> I've been staring at that frame for weeks, it's gorgeous! At 5'-6"-ish >>> it's too small for me, I'll bet a 50 × 52cm would be perfect for you, >>> especially with drops or Moustache/Albastache bars. >>> >>> The listing says 125 rear spacing but I'm pretty sure all Riv Roads werr >>> 130. Check for wheel size, I think the 50cm frames used 26" like mountain >>> bikes. >>> >>> Joe Bernard >>> >>> On Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 4:49:47 PM UTC-8 Adrianna T wrote: >>> >>>> Hi folks, >>>> >>>> I saw this ad and I am very tempted: >>>> https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/d/fairfax-wow-beautiful-1995-rivendell/7429374409.html >>>> >>>> I'm going to see it next week to decide. >>>> >>>> 1. I am 5' 5 female, any ideas on whether this will fit me? >>>> >>>> 2. This will be my first vintage bike, and I am so excited! Any other >>>> tips or advice on this particular frame? >>>> >>>> -Adrianna >>>> >>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/27359ca8-60da-4858-a111-f5c8cc60e1acn%40googlegroups.com.
