Re: [RBW] Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

While obsessing over tubing thickness I came across this amazing resource linked in the archived message below: Bay Area: Measuring frame tubing at the Box Dog Bikes party on Saturday! (google.com) It even has the 1972

Re: [RBW] Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

It's not that I don't absolutely love my Cheviot, I do! But those guys at WC are so good it came out of the box absolutely perfect with no tinkering required. I didn't even have to change the stem. They nailed it. I kind of liked messing around with my Cross Check and swapping things and out.

Re: [RBW] Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

Oh man another rabbit hole for me to get lost in. This thread has really gone above and beyond expectations. I have gone done so many slippery slopes into endless possibilities! So many beautiful bikes too! On Monday, October 4, 2021 at 1:27:54 PM UTC-4 Dave S wrote: > > How about the early

Re: [RBW] Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

How about the early 80's Schwinn Super Sport SP? They're not easy to find but it has some pretty decent clearances and is also fairly light(ish). Dave in NJ On Monday, October 4, 2021 at 1:09:36 PM UTC-4 Mike Godwin wrote: > Hi Kurt > > I guess you can shrink the herd by sending me the

Re: [RBW] Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

Hi Kurt I guess you can shrink the herd by sending me the smidge too large Bottechia. Mike SLO CA On Monday, October 4, 2021 at 7:30:19 AM UTC-7 Paul Brodek wrote: > "Old is Good" > http://bikeretrogrouch.blogspot.com/2014/01/classic-tubes-columbus.html > > Paul Brodek > Hillsdale, NJ USA >

Re: [RBW] Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

"Old is Good" http://bikeretrogrouch.blogspot.com/2014/01/classic-tubes-columbus.html Paul Brodek Hillsdale, NJ USA On Mon, Oct 4, 2021 at 9:52 AM Benjamin Park wrote: > Kurt, can you educate me as to the "rifling" in the steerer tube- what is > it, and is this characteristic of Columbus

Re: [RBW] Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

Kurt, can you educate me as to the "rifling" in the steerer tube- what is it, and is this characteristic of Columbus tubing? Also, what is "SP"? On Friday, October 1, 2021 at 10:33:12 PM UTC-4 Kurt Henry wrote: > I'm very late to the game, as I can't seem to reply from my phone in the >

Re: [RBW] Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

Thank you. The blue catalogue model -- and thus yours under the paint -- is exactly like mine, though I bought mine as a frameset, not built up. Mine was too small -- 56 cm c-c, requiring a tall sp and a custom Salsa stem for the Moustache bar -- but I used it as a fixed gear commuter for a number

Re: [RBW] Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

Oh! Please post photos of your Bottechia. On Mon, Sep 20, 2021 at 11:52 AM Patrick Moore wrote: > Come to think of it, I temporarily resolved the too-small frame with a > custom Salsa upjutter quill stem. Wonder where that stem went. > > On Mon, Sep 20, 2021 at 11:51 AM Patrick Moore > wrote:

Re: [RBW] Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

Come to think of it, I temporarily resolved the too-small frame with a custom Salsa upjutter quill stem. Wonder where that stem went. On Mon, Sep 20, 2021 at 11:51 AM Patrick Moore wrote: > A Bottechia Fellow Traveller! Yes, now that you mention it, my 1966 felt > smooth, and I daresay this was

Re: [RBW] Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

A Bottechia Fellow Traveller! Yes, now that you mention it, my 1966 felt smooth, and I daresay this was a result of (1) the standard-gauge tubing, (2) non-excessively-thick tube walls, and (3) the relatively (relative to post-1980s-crit-geom frames) lax and loose geometry. I road it, IIRC, with

Re: [RBW] Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

I have that same Bottecchia (albeit I think mine is a bit newer, probably 1972). I ride it all the time- it makes a great road bike! Columbus tubing is so smooth. I put a front rack and it's my little rando bike. Actually does ok with the weight of a front bag. I have some RH 32s on it but

Re: [RBW] Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

I need a Fat Ass Road Bike, any suggestions? > On Sep 20, 2021, at 7:22 AM, John G. wrote: > > I can't believe I almost missed a chance to comment on my favorite topic! > You, my friend, are looking for a Regular Ass Road Bike. There are a ton of > good suggestions here. Here's my take as a

Re: [RBW] Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

An '82 Fuji America is a great bike if you can find one. What the road bike people thought was a touring bike back then. https://classicfuji.posthaven.com/1982-fuji-catalog-no-12-edition -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

How about this one? https://nh.craigslist.org/bik/d/loudon-univega-viva-sport-12-speed/7358221241.html Chris On Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 11:07:50 AM UTC-4 Yankeebird wrote: > Wow this is great! > > The lower number Treks have been definitely on the docket-- the 620, 710, > etc. and I

Re: [RBW] Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

Wow this is great! The lower number Treks have been definitely on the docket-- the 620, 710, etc. and I definitely appreciate the second thumbs up from you folks. My wife had a 600 that she absolutely adored for many years. A little tighter tire clearances than I would like on that particular

Re: [RBW] Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

I had a Roadini, briefly, and didn’t find it a particularly inspiring bike to ride. The OS tubing is quite stout and felt like more a touring bike to me. A generic UJB (or an old Trek) will likely give a livelier ride, though you might miss the wonderful high stack of the Roadini. Eric On