On Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 9:32 AM, Seth Vidal<skvi...@gmail.com> wrote: > > On Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 9:48 AM, JoelMatthews<joelmatth...@mac.com> wrote: >> >> Well, it is not exactly like the bikes raced by Jacques Anquetil and >> Eddy Merckx as it does not have down tube shifter braze ons. Per Mark >> this is not an option either. >> >> Too bad, as I have a store of older race parts I would like to put on >> a frame with faster angles and lighter tubing but can nevertheless >> accommodate tires like the 35mm Schwalbe Kojak. >> >> So that means either my next custom build project or maybe I can >> convince Riv to sell me an unpainted frame and fork. > > > Doesn't the surly pacer take downtube shifters and won't it accomodate > 35mm tires? Sure seems like it might. Now, I know the surly is not > nearly as light as the roadeo will be but it's not TERRIBLE afaict.
The Pacer is a pretty good option, but maxes out at 32mm tires, and IIRC, it's a tight squeeze, depending on the brand. -- Bill Connell St. Paul, MN --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
