Early trek Aluminum bikes were good. There is nothing as durable as an Aluminum bike paint job. They were well made & last
However, don’t confuse the aluminum bike quality with those of Trek’s early steel bikes. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com <rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Ryan Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2024 9:22 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch <rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Roadbike Curious @Sally...custom Erickson...that's a nice find, too! On Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 9:20:27 PM UTC-5 Ryan wrote: I think Bill's onto something. I've never owned a Trek, but I did (still have it, in fact) own a T600 or 700 Cannondale I bought in 1988 for the ridiculously low price of ~$600 CAD. It was a bit of an oddball with 271/4 wheel size instead of 700c and came with a very decent component spec; Deore derailleurs and triple crank , 600 hubs and brakes, nitto,TTT bars...really a very nice bike. Maybe because it was red...but great touring bike (yes, we do have some hills in Manitoba) and really fun unloaded...kind of a sport-touring vibe. In fact, for most road riding; I found it way more comfortable than my Rossin. I gave it to my late partner, who put moustache bars on it...and BTW if drops don't float your boat , you might like moustache/albastache bars. $325 is a small price to pay for an experiment. I do rather like that color. I know Trek is like the evil empire, but man, they did make some nice bikes in the 80s and 90s. OTOH...if Bill is willing to spend time with you to help you find something, you should definitely take him up on it because he knows what he's talking about. Next priority is you'll have to build an extension on your garage to keep the fleet safe and dry :) BTW...can't wait to see the purple platy once you have it all built up. On Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 8:46:48 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: Leah Here's an exceptionally good value on an exceedingly solid road bike that could hold you over while you wait for the perfect Rivendell, -AND/OR- to act as a test platform for the unknown parts of a potential build concept. This is the kind of value I'd try to sniff out for you: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-52cm-trek-usa-purple/7721534636.html I don't know for sure it's the right size but I do know I'm 5'10" and would ride the 58 in that model. BL On Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 6:12:20 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: Bill, I think I would love an albastache build. I ALSO like the idea of you being my personal shopper. I think I’m pretty biased to staying with Riv; I can’t be hurting Grant’s feelings, you know. But I love this Michigan connection! If we did get a road bike and you got all kinds of say-so in the build then you would for sure have to say APPROVE when I post it on the List. Very gratifying, indeed. On Apr 20, 2024, at 4:52 PM, Bill Lindsay <tape...@gmail.com<mailto:tape...@gmail.com>> wrote: Leah My previous Roadeo was set up as a straight-ahead stripped down road bike, and I would have used that anyplace anybody rides a road bike. After selling that, and while I was waiting for my new pink Roadeo, I used my Black Mountain Road in that stripped down road bike slot, and that bike was the deal of the century, IMO. The RoadeoRosa revealed itself to be more than just a stripped down road bike: It has insisted to become my 700c randonneuse. Anyway, I did a very fast build on a Leo Roadini, last batch, and my best-ever brevet time was on that bike. So I think it's doable. The newer batch with its long reach brakes feels less "roadie". I can sympathize with the desire to run a Riv, but I'd also recommend casting a wider net, because smaller frame sized used road bikes can be had at a really good price. Maybe if you start trolling Michigan craigslist and the next time I'm out in Wayne County for work I can come be your personal shopper. :) Anything that can be set up with drop bars can probably also be set up with an albastache build, which may ease you in. Also, having a placeholder road bike could free you up to put a deposit on a Roadeo and then you'll have both! Do let me know if you want more advice Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 12:33:50 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: I’m starting to wonder about a roadbike. But it has to be a Rivendell roadbike because I’m loyal and all that. Anyway, I don’t know that the Roadini really offers enough of a change for me. I have no idea what is going on with the Gallup. Then there’s the Roadeo - that one looks great but there’s a 2 year wait, unless I can find one used. Which would be ideal. Who rides their Rivbike in club rides and what do you ride? Who has a Roadeo that never gets ridden and wants to sell it? I don’t even know what size I’d be but I’m an 81 PBH. Must I ride drop bars? I never have before. I know nothing about any of this. Clearly. Note: I still like my raspberry Platypus for club riding but it does take a toll on me in wind. I recently got a shorter-height, longer-reach stem which marginally helped, but our high spring winds are taking it out of me. I did a club ride yesterday with my women’s group and my heart rate was in the 170s the whole 26.3 miles. It was brutal. Everyone else agreed it was a hard ride, but I felt like it was harder on me than them, and I’m the youngest and probably the most fit. Leah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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