Even though I already have one I'd say "thumbs up" to this idea. So versatile but rarely feels like a "compromise." Here is a plethora of different configurations I have had with mine.
http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/2013/01/rivendell-allrounder-jack-of-all.html Regards, Addison Wilhite, M.A. Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology<http://www.washoecountyschools.org/aact/> *"Blazing the Trail to College and Career Success"* Educator: Professional Portfolio <http://addisonwilhite.blogspot.com/> Blogger: Reno Rambler <http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/> Bicycle Advocate: Regional Transportation Commission, Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee<http://www.rtcwashoe.com/public-transportation-22-124.html> On Mon, Mar 17, 2014 at 10:55 AM, Tony DeFilippo <[email protected]> wrote: > On the hi-end-ish side of things you could get the 26" version of Bruce > Gordon's Rock n > Road<http://brucegordoncycles.bigcartel.com/product/rock-n-road-tour-ex-frameset-only>. > In semi-custom sizing based on his made-to-order model I think this is a > great deal and on par with the quality you get from a Riv. And then of > course there is the Surly LHT 26" which you could also splurge and get the > Deluxe version w/ S&S couplers and still be well under the Riv/BG pricing. > Neither has the gorgeous lug work you get from Riv of course... After > visiting BG's shop/showroom earlier this year though I have to admit that > quality TIG welding is a pretty gorgeous look unto itself. > > I've been impressed by the 26" wheel's on my XO-3 after a fair amount of > riding lately, I'm running 26x2 Big Apples right now but want to play > around with the Compass tires soon. I'm looking forward to some back and > forth w/ my 650B Saluki this spring. The XO is the most stable bike I've > ridden, if I keep my body 'still' and my RPM's up I can go no hands almost > indefinitely on this bike. Pretty handy for making quick adjustments w/ > zippers or shaking out the hands. I don't know if the wheel size/tire > selection has more to do with this or if it is the geometry/soundness of > the frame itself. > > Tony > > -- > 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 post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- 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 post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
