2 cents: don't get carried away with frame weight, especially when comparing steel frames. I'd focus more on geometry. I wanted my Roadini build to scratch the same itch but the long wheelbase didn't align with my idea of a zippy, skinny-tire road bike. Conversely, I had the opportunity to purchase a 15lb carbon road bike, and I thought, now THIS is the chance to see if weight really does make a difference, and it does...when you pick the thing up...When riding, I really don't notice a difference besides sliiiightly sketchier descending.
Stick with your gut and upcycle a cool 90s frame! And avoid weight weenie tendencies when it comes to steel bikes. On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 4:53:35 PM UTC-5 Valerie Yates wrote: > I am not in the market for a Roadini but I love reading all these stories > and comparisons. Very fun topic. > > On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 11:46:37 AM UTC-6 JohnS wrote: > >> Hello Peter, >> >> Wow, an '81 Sequoia! Those are very rare since only about 700 were made >> by hand. In '82 is when production ramped up. Please post a picture if you >> can. >> >> Thanks, >> John >> >> >> On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 11:58:26 AM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote: >> >>> Very nice build, Bones! B) >>> >>> On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 11:05:30 AM UTC-4 Bones wrote: >>> >>>> I started with an Appaloosa, which I built as a workhorse to ferry my >>>> kids around. I wanted something without all the racks and utility so I >>>> purchased a Hillborne. Great bike, but I found it too similar to my >>>> Appaloosa so I moved it along and bought a Roadini. It was exactly what I >>>> was looking for. No, it is not a delicate, lightweight bike. That is to my >>>> benefit, as I can do stupid things to it without worrying about it being >>>> damaged. It is a Rivendell, and it rides like all of my other Rivendells. >>>> It currently resides at my parents' house, and I make a point to ride it >>>> whenever I visit. I love that bike. >>>> >>>> [image: roadini2.jpg] >>>> >>>> Bones >>>> >>>> On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 1:49:48 AM UTC-4 chasenl...@gmail.com >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> [image: IMG_4997.jpeg] >>>>> >>>>> I am about 200 miles into my orange-ass roadini and I love it. Set up >>>>> with a23s, dirt drops, cavas and an analog 30mm stem. It is not flexy and >>>>> light like my rb 2. It is no sports car. Its like a benz, smooth and >>>>> comfy. >>>>> I have a 90 stumpjumper (that I’m convinced could be the worlds greatest >>>>> bicycle), and the roadini is v similar, minus canti post, add practical >>>>> geometry. It is definitely stout, which makes the lack of rack mounts >>>>> annoying, but its not toooo stout. To me, it feels like a road tourer, >>>>> not >>>>> a zippy speed machine. I think a crust mallochio or lightning bolt might >>>>> be >>>>> lighter/flexier/zippier. >>>>> On Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 10:03:16 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> This paragraph is from Will's recent email... If this sounds like >>>>>> what you're looking for then I say buy one. >>>>>> >>>>>> "Yes, the Roadini is heavier than a carbon frame, but, and even >>>>>> though it's a cliche phrase at this point, *it rides light* and I >>>>>> don't care if I'm two minutes slower than my alternate-universe self who >>>>>> rides a carbon bike. I still feel fast on it, and I'm not racing anybody >>>>>> anyway, even myself. My bike priorities are safety, comfort, >>>>>> reliability, >>>>>> and the ability to stretch the bike beyond it's stated purpose. Most of >>>>>> you >>>>>> aren't able to come test ride one before you buy, but those that do >>>>>> invariably say something like, "it's faster than I thought it would >>>>>> be!". >>>>>> It's always been more about the rider than the frame, but I know what >>>>>> they >>>>>> mean." >>>>>> >>>>>> Doug >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 9:14:40 PM UTC-4 brenton...@gmail.com >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I have really fallen for these luscious new Roadini builds I've seen >>>>>>> at Riv and Blue Lug. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I have a Sam Hillborne and love it. It's been through several >>>>>>> iterations of cockpit/racks/bags/brakes/wheels/tires and all have been >>>>>>> really fun. Right now it has flat bars with sweep, chunky 47mm tires, >>>>>>> and >>>>>>> is an excellent all around adventure/trail/camping ride. It's currently >>>>>>> my >>>>>>> only bike! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Before the Sam, I rode 90s road bikes exclusively for 20 years, and >>>>>>> those worked great for city/commuting/neighborhood/pub rides. I've >>>>>>> heard >>>>>>> that the Roadini does NOT offer that kind of >>>>>>> ride/speed/feel/handling/gusto/whatever, from several folks in this >>>>>>> group. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> So am I fooling myself into thinking another $2500 Riv build is >>>>>>> going to scratch the itch? Or should I buy a <$500 Japanese Road Bike >>>>>>> that >>>>>>> can hold 33s and actually feel some performance? >>>>>>> >>>>>> -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/2c55971b-92e8-4255-958d-5a4b76593687n%40googlegroups.com.
