I really like the orange ones.
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If it showed up in my driveway, I'd consider it a treat.
From: Steve Palincsar
On Sun, 2010-09-26 at 07:55 -0400, Frederick, Steve wrote:
>
>
> >Looks good with the blue, but it might just be a bit over the top
> >Halloweenish for an orange/creamsicle one.
>
On Sun, 2010-09-26 at 07:55 -0400, Frederick, Steve wrote:
>
> > From: James Warren
> >
> >
> > For that color of Ram, the bike ends up looking really good when you
> > go with all black tires, black bar tape, and black saddle.
>
> > From: Steve Palincsar
> >Looks good with the blue, but it m
> From: James Warren
>
>
> For that color of Ram, the bike ends up looking really good when you
> go with all black tires, black bar tape, and black saddle.
> From: Steve Palincsar
>Looks good with the blue, but it might just be a bit over the top
>Halloweenish for an orange/creamsicle one.
BW Owners Bunch
Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010 7:32:28 PM
Subject: [RBW] Re: Help me choose a Rivendell
One thing I find odd about Rambouillets is the odd ump in size. I am
most comfortable on a 53 but should be fine on a 54. But the next
size lower is not only 2cm smaller but also has 26&quo
One thing I find odd about Rambouillets is the odd ump in size. I am
most comfortable on a 53 but should be fine on a 54. But the next
size lower is not only 2cm smaller but also has 26" wheels which will
cause a pretty big drop in standover height. So a 52 would definitely
100% be way to small.
Congrats! That's a very nice bike. Have had the opportunity to look
at it many times (am a regular at Hiawatha Cyclery). If my wife would
tolerate narrower tires and drop bars, might have purchased it for
her. Glad it is going to a good home.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Sep 24, 6:29 pm, Johnny
Great looking Ram!! I am doing Kojaks for tires so all black there
and my saddle is black as well but I think I am going to do Celery
tape with amber for the color. It's like a dark kiwi green.
On Sep 24, 5:55 pm, James Warren wrote:
> Ah, it was yours. I remember seeing that when you first pos
Ah, it was yours. I remember seeing that when you first posted the photos, and it was a revelation. That bike is killer.
-Original Message- From: Bruce Sent: Sep 24, 2010 2:35 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Help me choose a Rivendell
i:e:http
On Fri, 2010-09-24 at 14:35 -0700, Bruce wrote:
> i:e:
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> http://www.flickr.com/photos/9535...@n07/4892602448/in/set-72157612148124190/
>
> :)
>
>
>
> __
> From: James Warren
>
>
> For that color of Ram, the bike ends up l
i:e:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9535...@n07/4892602448/in/set-72157612148124190/
:)
From: James Warren
For that color of Ram, the bike ends up looking really good when you go with
all
black tires, black bar tape, and black saddle.
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You rece
For that color of Ram, the bike ends up looking really good when you go with
all black tires, black bar tape, and black saddle.
For some reason, tan looks really good with the Hilsen blue (original darker
one), but tan doesn't look so good to me with the Rambouillet blue.
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I heartily commend your new acquisition :)
From: Johnny Alien
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Sent: Fri, September 24, 2010 3:39:45 PM
Subject: [RBW] Re: Help me choose a Rivendell
So I picked up the rambouillet. I worked with Jim at Hiawatha who was
super great. I
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-Original Message-
>From: Johnny Alien
>Sent: Sep 24, 2010 1:39 PM
>To: RBW Owners Bunch
>Subject: [RBW] Re: Help me choose a Rivendell
>
>So I picked up the rambouillet. I worked with Jim at Hiawatha who was
>super great. I am very anxious to get it and I even hav
So I picked up the rambouillet. I worked with Jim at Hiawatha who was
super great. I am very anxious to get it and I even have a long ride
coming up in Oct for the American Diabetes Association that I will
have this in time for. Jim is going to put some Silver DT shifters on
it for me and a set
On Sep 7, 5:28 pm, Johnny Alien wrote:
> Next year I plan on doing more century and half century rides
> and possibly some club rides so what I would like is something that
> can go pretty fast but is comfortable for long rides.
the "fast" part is up to you - you can't purchase that. any riven
A Homer Hilsen sounds like it could be for you. I don't know your size
but 100 mile rides are long and being comfortable is a must for me. I
owned a Ram and liked it, but for longer rides I prefer my 58cm Saluki
650b.The Hilsen overlaps in wheel size at about the 57-58cm mark.The
Hilsen or Saluki h
> How is the price difference $1800? Is that the difference between the
> complete Rambouillet and what you estimate the built up Roadeo will be?
A complete Roadeo runs from about $3300 to $4300 depending on the
build. The Rambouillet complete is at least $1800 cheaper than the
Roadeo complete w
How is the price difference $1800? Is that the difference between the complete
Rambouillet and what you estimate the built up Roadeo will be?
-Original Message-
>From: Johnny Alien
>Sent: Sep 23, 2010 8:32 AM
>To: RBW Owners Bunch
>Subject: [RBW] Re: Help me choose
bouillet...
>
> Steve
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
>
> [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of Johnny Alien
> Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 9:44 PM
> To: RBW Owners Bunch
> Subject: [RBW] Re: Help me
010 9:44 PM
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Subject: [RBW] Re: Help me choose a Rivendell
> 1) It will be a bit newer.
> 2) You get clearance for Jack Browns with fenders. Ram can't do that.
> 3) You can go threadless if you want (may be irrelevant depending on your
> pref).
> 4)
> 1) It will be a bit newer.
> 2) You get clearance for Jack Browns with fenders. Ram can't do that.
> 3) You can go threadless if you want (may be irrelevant depending on your
> pref).
> 4) More choices of color
> 5) Slightly shorter chainstay (if I remember your intended uses correctly)
Some go
.
From: Johnny Alien
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Sent: Wed, September 22, 2010 7:02:34 PM
Subject: [RBW] Re: Help me choose a Rivendell
Bumping an older thread.
Say that I found a really nice condition used Rambo in my size. Say
it's a great price and from a very
problem. Enjoy!
-Jim W.
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>From: Johnny Alien
>Sent: Sep 22, 2010 5:26 PM
>To: RBW Owners Bunch
>Subject: [RBW] Re: Help me choose a Rivendell
>
>> I ride an Atlantis so I'm the last guy to ask about weight,
>> performance, et
The dimensions of the two bikes are nearly identical, and I believe
the larger sizes (>56) use the same diameter tubing (8-5-8).
There might be a small bit of extra clearance for fenders on the
Roadeo, but I believe that's about it. So you're talking ounces at
most. Grab the Ram, an establish
> I ride an Atlantis so I'm the last guy to ask about weight,
> performance, etc. But to your question about the Roadeo being
> significantly lighter than a Ram, if you were a true weight weenie,
> you wouldn't be looking at either.
Yeah I am not a weight weenie really just want something on the
Johnny:
There was a thread here about a year ago entitled "is the Ram the
perfect Riv?" or something similar. It was long and quite detailed
and worth digging up.
I ride an Atlantis so I'm the last guy to ask about weight,
performance, etc. But to your question about the Roadeo being
significan
Bumping an older thread.
Say that I found a really nice condition used Rambo in my size. Say
it's a great price and from a very nice dealer.
Is it worth the extra cash and time to go with the Roadeo. Is it
really a ton lighter and will that matter.
The Rambouillet would be run with light compon
ck, Steve"
> >Sent: Sep 8, 2010 9:36 AM
> >To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
> >Subject: RE: [RBW] Re: Help me choose a Rivendell
>
> >The Rambly might be 1/2 degree slacker, the Roadeo fits bigger tires and
> >uses a slightly lighter tubeset I believe...if
The Rambouillet also has the best name ever given to a bike.
-Original Message-
>From: "Frederick, Steve"
>Sent: Sep 8, 2010 9:36 AM
>To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
>Subject: RE: [RBW] Re: Help me choose a Rivendell
>
>The Rambly might be 1/2 deg
s but not enough to be a
single deciding factor.
Steve
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From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of Johnny Alien
Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 7:49 PM
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Subject: [RBW] Re: Help me choose a Rive
-Original Message-
>From: CycloFiend
>
>The Roadeo is a stunning accomplishment, when you think about it.
>
I know. With its 700x33+fenders clearance and versatility to put the bars high
or low, I can't imagine a better road bike for unloaded purposes.
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on 9/7/10 3:10 PM, Johnny Alien at johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote:
>> Don't rule out the Hilsen for long distance comfort. Set it up with fasty
>> components and you'll have a durable and comfortable way to get around.
>
> I wouldn't but it seems close to my Bleriot or on the cheaper end a
> Hilb
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>From: Johnny Alien
>Sent: Sep 7, 2010 7:49 PM
>To: RBW Owners Bunch
>Subject: [RBW] Re: Help me choose a Rivendell
>
>Rambouillets show up from time to time in my size in good shape. They
>have similar geometry to Roadeo's?
>
>On Sep 7, 7:46 pm, William w
Yes: http://www.rivbike.com/images/static/upload/RBW-GeometryCharts.pdf
and
http://www.rivbike.com/assets/payloads/173/original_roadeogeo_for_site.pdf
On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 4:49 PM, Johnny Alien wrote:
> Rambouillets show up from time to time in my size in good shape. They
> have similar geome
Rambouillets show up from time to time in my size in good shape. They
have similar geometry to Roadeo's?
On Sep 7, 7:46 pm, William wrote:
> It sounds like I'd +1 the Roadeo or Rambu course, then.
>
> On Sep 7, 4:40 pm, Johnny Alien wrote:
>
>
>
> > > Are you going to use drop bars on this next
It sounds like I'd +1 the Roadeo or Rambu course, then.
On Sep 7, 4:40 pm, Johnny Alien wrote:
> > Are you going to use drop bars on this next Riv? Do you have a drop
> > bar bike now?
>
> My Bleriot has drops, my MB-2 has Bullmoose. Drops are my favorite
> bars so at least for now I don't thi
> Are you going to use drop bars on this next Riv? Do you have a drop
> bar bike now?
My Bleriot has drops, my MB-2 has Bullmoose. Drops are my favorite
bars so at least for now I don't think I would choose anything else.
$2k is not a deal breaker. It sounds like you guys confirm my initial
f
I have been cycling for almost 40 years and have ridden a lot of bikes
and a lot of miles. I have never owned one that was more of a joy, on
the long club rides that you describe, than my Rambouillet. If you
can find a good used one, go for it; if not, I wouldn't hesitate to
buy a Rodeo. The Eb
Roadeo. Grant doesn't design an uncomfortable bike. All the other
bikes overlap with each other much more.
To be honest, I was never afraid to take my Romulus on any terrain.
Riv makes some robust bikes. The Bleriot really can do anything. I'd
do a heavy tour on it.
So, Roadeo is your ticket.
Are you going to use drop bars on this next Riv? Do you have a drop
bar bike now?
On Sep 7, 3:10 pm, Johnny Alien wrote:
> > Don't rule out the Hilsen for long distance comfort. Set it up with fasty
> > components and you'll have a durable and comfortable way to get around.
>
> I wouldn't but i
> Don't rule out the Hilsen for long distance comfort. Set it up with fasty
> components and you'll have a durable and comfortable way to get around.
I wouldn't but it seems close to my Bleriot or on the cheaper end a
Hilborne.
I was leaning toward the Roadeo and only was questioning the long ri
I'd say Roadeo. You have the other end and middle of the spectrum
covered. Rambouillet and Roadeos have almost exact same geometry, I
think the Roadeo has a 1cm longer chainstay, that's it.
On Sep 7, 2:28 pm, Johnny Alien wrote:
> I love my Bleriot and would like another Rivendell so I am in the
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