It sounds like the Roadeo is the way to go. You have other bikes that fill other niches, but the one that seems to best fit the type of riding you describe is the Roadeo. I have a Riv custom that is almost a copy of the Roadeo geometry. Mine doesn't allow for Jack Browns and fenders, but will allow up to true 30C tires. I typically ride 28c tires on it and have done many centuries and double centuries and brevets on it. It's a nice comfortable ride and is a great choice for longer distances where you're not carrying a large load.
The beauty of the Roadeo is that it allows a bit larger tires and fenders should the need arise. Joe > Date: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 14:28:08 -0700 > Subject: [RBW] Help me choose a Rivendell > From: johnnyal...@verizon.net > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > I love my Bleriot and would like another Rivendell so I am in the > process of saving up right now but would like to know which one I > should aim for. My Bleriot covers my "all around" bike for trails and > general riding. I don't do alot of touring and don't really plan to > so I don't need anything heavy duty but if I did I have a Bridgestone > MB-2. Next year I plan on doing more century and half century rides > and possibly some club rides so what I would like is something that > can go pretty fast but is comfortable for long rides. I was thinking > of going for a Rodeo but am unsure how the geometry would work on long > rides. My other choices would be a Hillborne set up with some light > weight components (I do like orange bikes) or possibly finding a used > Ramboillet in my size. > > Thoughts? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
