"My 59cm Rivendell Road Standard, I have finally decided, is too small for me"
+ "To be more specific - the fit issue I don't like is the long top-tube. It's 60cm, and even with a short-reach, tall stem, I still feel too stretched out on the bike." Huh? Is it too small or too big? The VO campeur comes in a 59 and a 61cm with 59 and 60cm top tubes respectively. (although fit is more than just these measurements) I think you should sell this bike and get another that suites your needs/wants. 650b is a great option for most bikes, and the tire choices offer a really nice ride. That said, I assume a 650b conversion like others have suggested isn't a good option for you as the 609 wheelset didn't bring you the change you were after. It seems you want bigger tires and room for fenders - just figure out which size you need before you get a new bike. One good thing is you should be able to get enough from selling this frame to pay for the Campeur frame and shipping. You will need a new set of brakes, a new rear wheel (135mm vs 130mm from your riv 700c wheelset), and a new set of fenders but overall most of the parts should crossover. JL On Friday, October 12, 2012 5:30:23 PM UTC-7, Karl Fundenberger wrote: > > My 59cm Rivendell Road Standard, I have finally decided, is too small for > me. It has been a fabulous bike for me; but it is what it is — a road bike, > when really, I've wanted a touring bike. > > Here are some photos, with the newest toward the bottom: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/fundenphoto/sets/72157625044930434/ > > It is currently running Rivendell's 609mm rims, with the (approx. 34mm) > Schwalbe tires. I put these on when I discovered the bike wouldn't clear > anything wider than a 700x28 tire. > > I have my eyes on the Velo-Orange Campeur - which I'm thinking I may build > up from a frame. Any proceeds from the Riv sale would be funneled toward > the VO build. > > I see my Rivendell options as follows: > > - Sell the complete bike as it is built. (plus the original 700c wheels) > - Cannibalize the parts for the Campeur project; sell the Riv frame. > - Hang some or all of it up in the attic. > > What do you think? > > Of course, it would be nice to partially fund the next project... but > perhaps it would be better to keep the Rivendell? What am I overlooking? > > > > <http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5302/5704499906_eea2119c83_m.jpg> > -- 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/-/7fTMmboKYocJ. 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.
