Here is mine: https://photos.app.goo.gl/suipp63tsc5NDhpMA
I've used the lift-tube on many occasions already and I've had it for a few months now. I think mine is a 57cm ST, not sure on TT. Max tire size is 700x2.0", although I'm only running 38s right now. Wald 898 bars (iirc), Shimano dynamo hub, Suntour power shifters hook-mounted, LX cranks with Suntour XC Pro chainrings (42/32/22, just a perfect triple for someone with knee-issues). On Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 8:56:42 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote: > I'm a bit surprised that Riv hasn't incorporated the lift tube into any > production models outside the Rosco series. Probably due to FD / ST-mounted > bottle interferences, which is fair, along with some added cost. I kinda > wish the Clem would adopt the Mountain Mixte frame design with the lift > tube, seems it would be stiffer and suit the "everything, everyday" ethos > of that bike. > > On Tuesday, 19 November 2024 at 12:48:52 UTC-8 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY > wrote: > >> >> All I know is that lower crossbars are great for picking up your bike, >> thus the liftatube moniker. It also provides extra triangulation for the >> bottom bracket, which is nice for those of us with a history of killing >> bottom brackets. But significant?, I’d say no. >> Get a Rosco. >> -Kai >> On Monday, November 18, 2024 at 5:10:34 PM UTC-5 Karl Gee wrote: >> >>> What do folks know about the Rosco Bubbe Road Mixte version without the >>> lower crossbar. >>> Was there a standard build with 700c wheels, and >>> Is the missing crossbar significant in gravel/trail riding? >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> On Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 11:14:17 AM UTC-8 cjus...@gmail.com >>> wrote: >>> >>>> As part of the Minneapolis cycling community, the Bridgestone and >>>> Rivendell ethos is embedded deeply in our roots. As such, while I always >>>> appreciated and had an eye on Rivendell these past decades, I admittedly >>>> was never drawn in enough to own one. That changed for me with the early >>>> Rosco bikes at Rivendell. The unique and purposeful designs targeted at a >>>> specific size rider really resonated with me. I was ready to refresh my >>>> city bikes after a decade rolling on the original Masi (no, not the real >>>> Masi) Soulville IGH coffee cruisers I had dialed for me needs and the >>>> early >>>> Rosco bikes that were available were just perfect for my needs. >>>> >>>> The bit longer chainstays of these small batch models and the direction >>>> Rivendell was headed did not bother me for the use of these bikes. I may >>>> have strong opinions about chainstay length and where long stays do not >>>> work for me, but that is reserved for mountain biking and tight >>>> singletrack. For city bikes, I have owned a Big Dummy for well over a >>>> decade and not sure you can find longer effective stays than that. By >>>> compare, these Rivs are still snappy (and shorter than current models) but >>>> give you a little of that flying couch feel a Dummy provides. >>>> >>>> All this just to say I am a big fan of what the Rosco programs >>>> represent and even how they have evolved. From very small batch and >>>> completely unique designs, to more recently allowing for more affordable >>>> and a bit larger batch versions of existing bikes like the Rosco Platy, >>>> they are all fun and interesting bikes. >>>> >>>> *So...share your Rosco! * >>>> >>>> This is my 2nd Rosco and my first completed enough to have a couple >>>> season under it's belt and it's build getting closer to being dialed and >>>> complete (3x will swap for a 2x as not needed for city ride but needed >>>> some >>>> time testing a triple for other purposes etc.): >>>> >>>> *Rosco Bubbe ROAD-FATTY 55.5cm* >>>> >>>> SIZE: 55.5cm* >>>> It's a "road" because it's easily drop-bar compatible--the top tube is >>>> shorter than we'd do if you were going to put a BOSCO or CHOCO on it. >>>> Albatross, OK. But if you have never had a drop bar bike and you're >>>> curious, or if you shun all non-drop bar bikes, this is a great way to >>>> spoil yourself, because it rides as well as any drop bar bike can ride. >>>> It's totally delightful, serious. >>>> >>>> *Please note the 55.5cm Rosco Bubbe Road geo differs in many ways from >>>> the the Waterford 55.5 Rosco Bubbe* >>>> >>>> BEST PBH range >>>> <https://www.rivbike.com/pages/pubic-bone-height-how-to-measure-your-pbh>: >>>> 84-87.5cm >>>> SADDLE HEIGHT RANGE: 73 - 76.5cm >>>> MINIMAL TIRE: 700x28, but holy smokes—bring it up to a 700x33 Jack >>>> Brown (or even 700x40 as seen in photos) and max out at 700x42. >>>> STANDOVER NOTE: The 83 cm shown with 700x39 (Conti SpeedRides, say >>>> 700x42, measure between 700x38-41 depending on the rim). >>>> ****REAR SPACING: 135MM**** >>>> >>>> - Only 10 available. (Originally) >>>> - Made in the Taiwan >>>> - Color: green >>>> >>>> [image: f-rosco-R555-3.jpeg][image: DSCF1261.JPG] >>>> >>>> Freshly fit with fenders and custom Clockwork front and rear racks... >>>> >>>> -Justus >>>> Mpls, MN >>>> >>>> >>>> -- 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 visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/b2f22757-8612-4071-a813-a75be0a99699n%40googlegroups.com.
