> > I have had an early AllRounder, Riv Road Standard, Quickbeam, and Legolas. >
While I enjoyed the AllRounder for its versatility, this was overrun by other more versatile (read larger tire capacity) frames over the years. And I bought it too small. It has found a new home. The Road Standard has a unique quality that is indescribable. It disappears underneath me. It accelerates well, carries light loads well, handles superbly, has no toe overlap. I attribute this to Grant's design for my body and riding style. It is my only bike with caliper brakes. The Road Standard is my favorite Rivendell bike. The Quickbeam's is unique for its multi single gear design. On longer rides I really enjoy the QB and its a fun around town cruiser too. It doesn't handle as well as the Riv Road but it is very nice. my choice of front basket, components, and gears just make it pleasing and useful. The Quickbeam is my favorite Rivendell bike. The Legolas is unique for its fanciful lugs and wonderful greyhound handling. The bike loves to go! It's a great climber. It has a lighter feel, a certain springiness. It accepts bigger 38mm tires. it easily accepts fenders. Still it lacks *something* that the Riv Road has. It has a 73 degree seat tube, one degree steeper than the others, so my saddle rides on the front of its rails. What it lacks, it compensates with the ability to do mixed-surface rides and handle poor weather with grace. The Legolas is my favorite Rivendell bike. Joe, multitude of riches, in GJT > -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
