What size, Jacob? XL? Do they have another one?!?!
On Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 03:41:18 PM MST, Jacob Byard
<jacob.by...@gmail.com> wrote:
Thanks for all the replies. I ended up going with a Gus. C&L Cycles out of
Montreal had a frame in stock. I've been eyeing parts for the build all day. My
parts stash is pretty full so hopefully things will come together quickly on
the build. Thanks again for the help!
On Monday, November 14, 2022 at 11:30:00 AM UTC-5 Mark Schneider wrote:
Country roads, sounds like the Platypus would be perfect. The Gus/Susie really
is nice for washboard, and rough off-road rides, but rides great on the roads
too. I have a large Susie, and I'm running Rene Herse tires, and I'm impressed
with the responsiveness. It's very plush! Kind of wish I'd gotten the Gus, just
because I've packed on some weight and there's a small drop-off I occasionally
find myself going over.
On Monday, November 14, 2022 at 7:44:14 AM UTC-8 saxt...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks I’ll stop hijacking this thread and ask for more advice on a separate
one.On Monday, November 14, 2022 at 8:38:48 AM UTC-5 Hoch in ut wrote:
I’m running Albatross currently it works well but I am looking for something
with a little less rise and sweep. I may have to just bend my Albatross out a
little and call it good.
The bike itself is awesome. Coming from a Clem, which was too heavy duty for
me, this bike feels more springy and lively. Rides fast on the road and tackles
dirt roads and singletrack with ease.
One knock I have is the fork feels a little stiff. I guess for heavier front
loads. But I wish it were a little more compliant. Other than that, it’s a
great bike.
On Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 3:19:22 PM UTC-7 saxt...@gmail.com wrote:
What bars are you running on the Romanceur? I was about to start a similar
thread looking for advice and one of my shortlist choices was the Romanceur..so
curious about your set up. On Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 8:32:37 PM UTC-5
Hoch in ut wrote:
I’d agree Gus is not the right bike. Neither is a Clem. Riv rates them the
same, as far as durability.
There’s been some good suggestions already.
I’d offer a non-Riv option: Crust Romanceur. Light, lugged frame. 853 steel.
650b x 2.4” clearance. In my opinion, perfect for the ride that you describe.
Mine rides light and springy (mine is the canti version).
On Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 6:55:02 AM UTC-7 jacob...@gmail.com wrote:
I've got the new bike itch and have shortlisted a Gus or possibly a Platypus.
The Gus has called to me for a couple of years but something or other always
came up.
The purpose of the new bike would be mostly to ride 25-35 miles on paved
country roads. I live in central Pennsylvania and most of the unpaved stuff is
rougher than I care to ride. There's trails that I do ride but any bike with
45mm tires can handle that. Once a month I'll do a 50-60 mile ride.
I do C level group rides but nothing over 12-13 mph. Frequent in town rides to
get food/ coffee. Maybe some overnight camping. My solo riding usually sits
around 11 mph unless I'm in a hurry.
My torso and arms are long so reach has always been an issue. I know the Gus
has a long toptube and I think the fit would be a bit better. I'm not a fan of
super upright positioning. My hand/ wrist got broke in a fall last year so I
like bars with lots of sweep (Jones Loop is wonderful).
Gearing and tires being equal would the Gus perform as well on the road as the
Platypus?
Thanks for the help!
Cheers,
Jacob
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