I also think the Riv is too small for you - that's gonna be 55.5 or 56 c-c. You're about my size (87cm PBH). I prefer a larger frame for touring. That Bleriot Jim found looks good.
On Monday, April 23, 2012 1:54:45 PM UTC-7, Jim M. wrote: > > The All Rounder was posted on the list: > https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/UYlvtXpdN8Q, > which confirms it's 700. I think it's probably too small for you but take > it for a test drive and see. > > On SF CL there's a Bleriot that's probably more your size: > http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/2932077264.html > > Good luck! > > jim m > wc ca > > On Sunday, April 22, 2012 12:04:22 PM UTC-7, fxguy wrote: >> >> I'm looking at finally getting a Rivendell after many years...and I've >> mostly decided to go the used route, in part for cost, but also the >> Hillbourne I wanted is no longer available in single top tube. >> >> I'd like someone's opinion on two used bikes: a 2003 all rounder vs >> the Bleriot a member here has posted to ebay. I have a 88 PBH and I >> believe both would be a good fit. >> >> Bleriot: >> >> http://www.ebay.com/itm/130682698514?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648#ht_750wt_1378 >> >> >> All Rounder: >> http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/2971787319.html >> >> Specifically, I will be doing a San Francisco to Santa Barbara light >> tour in a few months. I like the idea of the 650B tires, but am less >> sure about 26". I currently ride a Cannondale R2000 racing bike which >> isn't gonna work. >> >> I'd appreciate someone from this groups opinion, even if you tell me I >> should just try to buy a new one; I've always wanted the Atlantis..but >> times are a bit lean these days for me. >> >> cheers, >> Matt Bouchard >> San Francisco > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/n8vyR47Ca5sJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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.
