Re: [RBW] My New-to-Me Rambouillet

[Patrick Moore]

Thanks, Jeffrey. Good to know the guidonnets are still on the market.

Others: Any idea if the Dia Comp 139s would work with mechanical discs?
Probably don't pull enough cable  as I guess they're designed for
cantis or calipers. They would be nice on the MAP bar with cable discs,
though.

On Mon, Mar 29, 2021 at 2:23 PM Jeffrey Arita 
wrote:

> Patrick, thank you!
>
> The handlebars are Velo Orange *Porteurs*.  They measure out to about
> 48cm at the widest point (where the bar cons go).   The brake levers are
> Dia-Compe DC139s, I'm guessing nicknamed "Guidonnets."  I did a quick
> search and Blue Lug sells them, available in black only (Universal Cycles
> was out of stock).  Apparently they are available in either 22.2mm or
> 23.8mm clamp sizes.  They are an interesting design, I'm thinking designed
> to follow the curves of a porteur-style bar, enabling braking from many
> hand positions.
>
> I'm not certain if they would work (well) with mechanical disc brakes.  I
> would assume the two would need to be carefully paired together to ensure
> the cable pull of the DC139 is appropriate for whatever mechanical disc
> brake caliper is chosen.
>

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Re: [RBW] My New-to-Me Rambouillet

[Jeffrey Arita]

Patrick, thank you!

The handlebars are Velo Orange *Porteurs*.  They measure out to about 48cm 
at the widest point (where the bar cons go).   The brake levers are 
Dia-Compe DC139s, I'm guessing nicknamed "Guidonnets."  I did a quick 
search and Blue Lug sells them, available in black only (Universal Cycles 
was out of stock).  Apparently they are available in either 22.2mm or 
23.8mm clamp sizes.  They are an interesting design, I'm thinking designed 
to follow the curves of a porteur-style bar, enabling braking from many 
hand positions.

I'm not certain if they would work (well) with mechanical disc brakes.  I 
would assume the two would need to be carefully paired together to ensure 
the cable pull of the DC139 is appropriate for whatever mechanical disc 
brake caliper is chosen.

Regarding the mudguards, yes, I hope to reinstall it.  But, I will likely 
install larger tires so that will likely put an end to that.  In reading 
the background story on the Rambouillet (thanks to Cyclofiend), Grant puts 
tremendous thought into all of his designs.  I'm thinking this would make a 
fantastic rando bike.

On Monday, March 29, 2021 at 8:53:44 AM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote:

> That's very nice, and I like the bar and brakes, tho' generally I 
> personally much prefer drops on all my bikes. I assume you'll install the 
> front fender?
>
> And what bar is that?
>
> Where does one find such guidonnet levers? Those might be just the thing 
> for my new MAP bar on the Monocog (installed flipped like your bar), where 
> all the vast real estate (I didn't after all trim the bar) makes lever 
> placement a bit puzzling. Levers like those could be installed ahead of, 
> instead of behind, the taped section on the curves, and still allow braking 
> from the straight sections.
>
> Oh, and would those work with cable-operated disc brakes? Perhaps not ...
>
> Patrick Moore, who fondly remembers his blue Ram.
>
> On Sun, Mar 28, 2021 at 5:22 PM Jeffrey Arita  wrote:
>
>> Hey Bunch,
>>   
>> I always wanted a Riv Rambouillet and when the opportunity knocked I 
>> jumped on it.  I went for a proper ride this afternoon and it is the usual 
>> Rivendell ride: smooth, predictable, enjoyable!  
>>
>> Special thanks to the previous owner and fellow Bunch Member (Jay 
>> LePree).  He carefully had the bike professionally packed for safe passage 
>> across the country.  The bike's frame and fork were all thoughtfully 
>> protected with pipe insulation and the front wheel was nicely tucked 
>> between the left crankarm, zip-tied to the frame.  Plenty of dunnage was 
>> used to occupy the void spaces, to prevent anything from moving within the 
>> box.  Cardboard boxes were also used to provide internal 'box' strength to 
>> prevent the long and thin box from crushing.  I could tell a lot of 
>> thought, time and care went into this packing project.  It arrived in 
>> perfect shape.
>>
>> The only things I needed to do was install the front wheel, 
>> seatpost/saddle and handlebar/quill.  Connect the two brake cables and it 
>> was done.  I didn't have the patience to reinstall the front mudguard, 
>> though!
>>
>> I wasn't too sure about the *Guidonnet *brake levers but by the end of 
>> my ride today I'm thinking I could get really used to these.  Yeah.  
>>
>> Enjoy,
>>
>> Jeff
>> Claremont, CA
>>
>>   
>>
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Re: [RBW] My New-to-Me Rambouillet

[Patrick Moore]

That's very nice, and I like the bar and brakes, tho' generally I
personally much prefer drops on all my bikes. I assume you'll install the
front fender?

And what bar is that?

Where does one find such guidonnet levers? Those might be just the thing
for my new MAP bar on the Monocog (installed flipped like your bar), where
all the vast real estate (I didn't after all trim the bar) makes lever
placement a bit puzzling. Levers like those could be installed ahead of,
instead of behind, the taped section on the curves, and still allow braking
from the straight sections.

Oh, and would those work with cable-operated disc brakes? Perhaps not ...

Patrick Moore, who fondly remembers his blue Ram.

On Sun, Mar 28, 2021 at 5:22 PM Jeffrey Arita 
wrote:

> Hey Bunch,
>
> I always wanted a Riv Rambouillet and when the opportunity knocked I
> jumped on it.  I went for a proper ride this afternoon and it is the usual
> Rivendell ride: smooth, predictable, enjoyable!
>
> Special thanks to the previous owner and fellow Bunch Member (Jay
> LePree).  He carefully had the bike professionally packed for safe passage
> across the country.  The bike's frame and fork were all thoughtfully
> protected with pipe insulation and the front wheel was nicely tucked
> between the left crankarm, zip-tied to the frame.  Plenty of dunnage was
> used to occupy the void spaces, to prevent anything from moving within the
> box.  Cardboard boxes were also used to provide internal 'box' strength to
> prevent the long and thin box from crushing.  I could tell a lot of
> thought, time and care went into this packing project.  It arrived in
> perfect shape.
>
> The only things I needed to do was install the front wheel,
> seatpost/saddle and handlebar/quill.  Connect the two brake cables and it
> was done.  I didn't have the patience to reinstall the front mudguard,
> though!
>
> I wasn't too sure about the *Guidonnet *brake levers but by the end of my
> ride today I'm thinking I could get really used to these.  Yeah.
>
> Enjoy,
>
> Jeff
> Claremont, CA
>
>
>
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Re: [RBW] My New-to-Me Rambouillet

[ANDREW ERMAN]

 Beautiful!!   Thanks for sharing.   Andy

On Sun, Mar 28, 2021 at 4:22 PM Jeffrey Arita 
wrote:

> Hey Bunch,
>
> I always wanted a Riv Rambouillet and when the opportunity knocked I
> jumped on it.  I went for a proper ride this afternoon and it is the usual
> Rivendell ride: smooth, predictable, enjoyable!
>
> Special thanks to the previous owner and fellow Bunch Member (Jay
> LePree).  He carefully had the bike professionally packed for safe passage
> across the country.  The bike's frame and fork were all thoughtfully
> protected with pipe insulation and the front wheel was nicely tucked
> between the left crankarm, zip-tied to the frame.  Plenty of dunnage was
> used to occupy the void spaces, to prevent anything from moving within the
> box.  Cardboard boxes were also used to provide internal 'box' strength to
> prevent the long and thin box from crushing.  I could tell a lot of
> thought, time and care went into this packing project.  It arrived in
> perfect shape.
>
> The only things I needed to do was install the front wheel,
> seatpost/saddle and handlebar/quill.  Connect the two brake cables and it
> was done.  I didn't have the patience to reinstall the front mudguard,
> though!
>
> I wasn't too sure about the *Guidonnet *brake levers but by the end of my
> ride today I'm thinking I could get really used to these.  Yeah.
>
> Enjoy,
>
> Jeff
> Claremont, CA
>
>
>
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