Michael - Perhaps I should say " older age" at 56 but the main reason is some deterioration in my neck so I need to be more upright as I just cannot stretch out as much. I never did use a very long stem when I was younger, my Sabatini originally came with a Cinelli 100mm but had to try a 80mm recently. It has a very short 55 cm top tube for a 58 cm frame ( C to C ) but has become an advantage. I much prefer the Romulus though - it is a bit more stable although the Sabatini has fairly slack angles with 41 cm chain stays and was not twitchy as later designs tended to be. The Romulus is a nice alternative to the Bleriot and a Steelwool Tweed as I definitely find I can keep a faster pace overall. For years I had only one bike but so far like having a few with different ride characteristics and abilities. The 60 cm stem was found on ebay for a reasonable price. On Sunday, March 24, 2013 11:31:02 PM UTC-7, Brent wrote: > > > I just picked up a 59 cm Romulus, alittle worse for wear but still in > good condition with some Honjo hammered fenders, Nitto front rack, Nitto > crystal seat post and Shimano side pull brakes - the headset is Shimano > 105. All for 400.00. It seems like a decent price especially since I doubt > I will come across anything Rivendell locally here in Vancouver, B.C. The > owner also threw in some leather handlebar tape. Anyway, I guess I will be > looking for some parts to build it up. This makes it my second Rivendell > along with a Bleriot I purchased early this year. > > > > Brent Avery > > Vancouver, B.C. >
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