Hello Patrick, Thanks for the suggestion on the swept-back bar as I've considered that as an option.
As to why I'm selling the Roadini, it's a matter of it not getting ridden enough (obviously with <100 miles) due in large part to an accident I had a few years ago (not on the Roadini) that limited my riding time, and the fact that I've since purchased a Platy and Charlie Gallop. The ride quality on those two bikes is hard to beat, and despite how well the Roadini frame and setup fits, it just feels different, although still plush and comfortable. I admit having it up for sale "reluctantly" as I could probably tinker with the handlebar and tire width options (such as Piaw noted on his Roadini) to make it more multi-surface friendly. If someone wants a great road bike complete with its current features and setup and would get alot of enjoyment from it, I'd be happy to sell it. Otherwise, I'll continue to consider other tweaks and options to perhaps get it to where it's ridden more. Thanks, Bill On Sat, May 9, 2026 at 1:50 PM Patrick Moore <[email protected]> wrote: > Bill: I’m curious about why you are selling. Seeing the bar height, I’d > guess that the reason is that the frame is too small for use with a drop > bar; is that right? > > I wonder whether the the Roadini built with a swept-back bar might not > make the fit less awkward? > > I’ve bought 6 Rivendells and kept 2, so I know all about buying and > selling Rivendells. I did put extensive miles on all of mine. But I’m > struck (and others too; someone mentioned this to me recently) by how many > Rivendell frames and bikes are put up for sale with very few miles on them. > > I’ve not ridden a Roadini, but from others’ descriptions, I’d tend to > agree that it would make a dandy pavement-biased all-rounder, capable on > pavement but better than a Roadeo for the sort or riding we did last > weekend, 7-8 miles of steep rutted, rocky and in places muddy dirt > climbing. If I had a spare $2K I might be interested in one — just looked > at geom chart: I’d have to use a 50 to get the preferred 56-57 cm effective > tt?? I’m sorry, Grant, but top tube length *does* matter if you are set > on a certain type of bar and a defined saddle-to-bar relationship. > > Piaw, what size is your Roadini, and how do you set it up? > > > On Sat, May 9, 2026 at 10:48 AM Bill Shaw <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I have my 2023 61cm Roadini in Mermaid Green with <100 miles up for sale. >> Willing to entertain offers as far as price and shipping are concerned. >> >> >> https://austin.craigslist.org/bik/d/austin-rivendell-roadini-road-bike-61cm/7912289043.html >> > > > On Fri, May 8, 2026 at 7:54 PM Piaw Na <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I treat my Roadini like a MTB. (40mm Conti Terraspeed tires). It can't >> keep up with dual suspension MTBs downhill, but it can sure outclimb them! >> > -- > 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 [email protected]. > To view this discussion visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/CALuTfgsOnvw1WDROwtombK9d9BY0JXt0pNjQb%3D72oL5gg4AL6w%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/CALuTfgsOnvw1WDROwtombK9d9BY0JXt0pNjQb%3D72oL5gg4AL6w%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- 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 [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/CAPc3OfxmJDu_1DuKi3twtu-HdmVVQC0z%2BxEc6K%3D8%2BtiPQ6ZvnA%40mail.gmail.com.
