[RBW] Re: How hot is your town?

[T.O.M.]

According to wunderground.com, 120.8 deg. F in Mesa, AZ.  Felt every bit of 
it.  Wunderground website said it feels like 110, ah, NO it 
didn't!!!  I've been to Death Valley in the summer,  it felt more like a 
cool summer day there..!  And beans always taste good.  With beer!

On Sunday, June 19, 2016 at 11:44:46 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> 102F just ouside my door as I got home, but that's just a cheap analogue 
> thermometer. I hope we'll peak at 102, though I've seen it at 111 and, 
> IIRC, once at 117 on the west mesa 25 years ago. As little as 3-4% 
> humidity, though, on those days. But this afternoon is humid at 12%. Icky.
>
> Wool is good when you are moving. Not a long ride; I got browned enough as 
> it is on this ride (the sun at 5-6K feet is amazingly bright). Thank God 
> for Filipino genes which allow me to forgo the hassle of sunscreen.
>
> I hear Phoenix may hit 120 -- Gawd, south of us and sea level!
>
> Q: When does a been taste best? A: after a ride on a 100* day. 
>
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[RBW] WTB/ISO

[T.O.M.]

Long shot I realize but wishing to find: 51CM Roadeo  
-  frame/fork/headset.  Prefer threaded fork but thread-less ok if not cut 
too short.

Long time lurker/previous member, recently  renewed Google (group) 
registration.  Some day I'll explain the "T.O.M." handle.  Just sold my 
Ram f/f/hs to another Group member. I'm in south central Arizona.  Thanks

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[RBW] Re: Taper on the RBW Sugino XD2 Crank

[T.O.M.]

http://www.suginoltd.co.jp/us/products/touring/xd.html  While it doesn't 
specifically say it's "XD2" info,  all cranksets seem to be JIS taper.


On Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 5:27:46 PM UTC-7, John Hawrylak wrote:

> *Is the RBW Sugino XD2 triple crank a JIS or ISO taper.*
>
> My Shimano BB spindle is JIS.   The RBW Crank page does not state the 
> required taper.
>
> Hard to believe its not JIS, but I want to be sure before I take the old 
> crank off and put the XD 2 on.
>
> John Hawrylak
> Woodstown NJ
>

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[RBW] Re: Quick & cheap solution to clear the front derailleur clamp to mount a bottle cage

[T.O.M.]

I like to use the knurled round nut that come with inner tubes on the valve 
stem.

On Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 8:03:20 AM UTC-7, tc wrote:
>
> I wish Riv, and other companies, would ship their bikes with longer bottle 
> cage bolts and spacers to enable one to mount a cage (or whatever) so it 
> will clear/span the front derailleur clamp.  (They do know it's there...).  
> And, to be fair, maybe all bottle cage manufacturers could design cages 
> with mounting tabs that would stick out enough to clear derailleur clamps 
> :)  Anyway, my Velo Orange "Retro" bottle cage has a perfectly flat 
> mounting area, so I needed a solution.
>
> I saw that Problem Solvers provides a bolt+spacer solution ... so 
> obviously this is common enough to warrant some company selling a 
> work-around.  As I thought it might be over-priced, but more importantly 
> because I wanted to get on with it and ride, my solution was to:
> - Go to Performance Bike 10 min away and get two M5 x 0.8 x 20mm socket 
> head stainless bolts (free ... they had a jillion in a plastic jug of diff 
> lengths)
> - Go to Home Depot 5 min from there and get two packs of four M5 stainless 
> flat washers (a little over $1 for both packs total).  They had no suitable 
> 4mm-ish spacers
> - Stack 4 washers behind each mounting hole in the the bottle cage so as 
> to space it out and just clear the protruding derailleur clamp
>
> Including the driving and looking for stuff, I was good to go in about 45 
> min from initial head-scratching.  From 5 feet away, you have to look 
> really hard to discern the diff between washers and single spacer.  Of 
> course the bottle hides everything when it's in the cage.
>
>
> 
>
>
> Anyway, I'm sure others have some up with similar solutions.  This is my 
> quick, cheap solution - hope it helps somebody.  I probably need to look 
> for a bike-oriented metric fastener|washer|spacer "kit" somewhere.  I tend 
> not to need anything metric except for bikes, so I haven't built up a bin 
> full of this stuff yet.
>
> Tom
>

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[RBW] Re: T.O.M. How'd your Rambouillet turn out?

[T.O.M.]

On Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 12:41:12 PM UTC-7, lum gim fong wrote:
>
> Just wondering how it turned out and if you have any pics. Searched the 
> forum but didn't see anything.


So,  lum gim fong's inquiry got me motivated to have the frame chased & 
faced, headset/fork installed.  One step closer to build!  Thanks lgf.

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[RBW] Re: Have you loved your model of Rivendell so much that you bought one of every color?

[T.O.M.]

Yes, No, Sorta?

You're now the owner of my 1st ever Rivy,, a (bit too big for me) 54cm 
Rambouillet in "Rivendellicious Blue",  liked the color (and the bike) so 
much I was lucky to find an 52cm Rambo in the same color! 

Manny (T.O.M.)

On Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 5:14:05 PM UTC-7, Lum Gim Fong wrote:

> Just wondering if anyone here has done that.
> I think about doing that sometimes. But that would be a tremendous amount 
> of money. Maybe over the years...


 

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[RBW] FS: Small SURLY Pacer 50cm

[T.O.M.]

Need to thin the herd, I have for sale a very low mileage Surly Pacer size 
50cm.  It's built though not exactly Rivish-style,  more racy shall we 
say! Or offered as f/f/hs + wheelset if you prefer.  Steerer tube is uncut, 
&850/$400 shipped ConUSA. Riv. content: I have an NOS/BNIB Rivendell 
Rambouillet that is ready to build and take the Surly's place! Also have a 
Surly Disc Trucker, so 1 too many Surlys, please take one off my 
hands!  Contact privately for details & photos. Thanks.

T.he O.ther M.anny

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[RBW] Re: FS: Small SURLY Pacer 50cm

[T.O.M.]

Still waiting in the box!  You sure you've got my old 54cm Rambo?  I'm The 
Other Manny, in AZ not the very famous Manny from NORCAL.!

On Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 10:41:57 AM UTC-7, lum gim fong wrote:
>
> Hows the Ram coming?
> I have your old Ram now.

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[RBW] Re: FS: Small SURLY Pacer 50cm

[T.O.M.]

*Pacer has found a new home!*

On Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 9:07:35 AM UTC-7, T.O.M. wrote:

> Need to thin the herd, I have for sale a very low mileage Surly Pacer size 
> 50cm.  It's built though not exactly Rivish-style,  more racy shall we 
> say! Or offered as f/f/hs + wheelset if you prefer.  Steerer tube is uncut, 
> $850/$400 shipped ConUSA. Riv. content: I have an NOS/BNIB Rivendell 
> Rambouillet that is ready to build and take the Surly's place! Also have a 
> Surly Disc Trucker, so 1 too many Surlys, please take one off my 
> hands!  Contact privately for details & photos. Thanks.
>
> T.he O.ther M.anny
>

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[RBW] Re: T.O.M. How'd your Rambouillet turn out?

[T.O.M.]

Wow, I'm honored that you're asking!  I don't know how well this will go 
over with the "group"?  You all being more of the beausage variety and me 
not so much!  I do have a Surly Disc Trucker for that kind of 
stuff though..

 
[IMG]http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk160/kubeta_bucket/RivRamII/IMG_0544.jpg[/IMG]

I've had the frame and fork pin striped and detailed by a family member.  
Haven't built it yet so, it's still in the box.  We're planning a May trip 
that will include a stop at RBW-WHQ where we'll have it properly 
christened!  I'm going to have RBW chase & face + install the headset.  I 
have the new wheel-set built and many of the other parts are from my 
previous Ram that will find their way onto the new steed.  Since I have the 
Surly for go anywhere/anytime duty, the plan is to build the Ram as 
a light-ish road bike.

T.he O.ther M.anny

On Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 12:41:12 PM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote:

> Just wondering how it turned out and if you have any pics. Searched the 
> forum but didn't see anything.

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[RBW] Alt. universal water bottle clamp

[T.O.M.]

An alternative, a bit more elegant solution perhaps?  A bit of a PITA to 
install but they practically disappear under the bottle cage.  The Elite 
VIP water bottle clamp, here and other interesting stuff: 
http://www.elite-it.com/en/products/bottle-cages  Note the Eroica cage!

Licktons or Lickbike used to have them but don't see them anymore. 
Not sure where to find 'em  but they work great.  A TIP: use the shortest 
screw that will do the job when mounting a bottle cage to the clamp body,  
too long of a screw and the tip can come into contact with the tube below 
and mar the surface. OR, use a valve ring/nut as a spacer between the cage 
and the clamp, that works well also.

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[RBW] Re: Alt. universal water bottle clamp

[T.O.M.]

On Friday, April 22, 2016 at 8:19:51 PM UTC-7, T.O.M. wrote:

An alternative, a bit more elegant solution perhaps?  
>

Really?  FWIW I don't need rude replies,  this post was just to point out 
that there are other solutions out there. Didn't want to hijack the other 
water bottle cage post, it has it's own course to follow

Moderator Jim says:  
I'd ask that folks please remember that being a part of the discussion 
means a polite and respectful tone in all posts.  Somethings don't come 
across particularly well through the written word.  And as a final 
suggestion, if you really have a point to make to a specific individual on 
this list, perhaps that is better done directly.

Thanks!

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[RBW] Re: Alt. universal water bottle clamp

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The VIP straps work for tubes from 1" to 2.8" according to the website.  
The "pad" where the cage will attach is concave on the bottom side to mate 
with the tube and the straps wrap around the tube.  There is a set of pads 
to protect the paint that install on the strap.  I've used them on 
recumbent bikes and currently have a set on our Cannondale tandem.  You 
will need to trim any excess strap but be careful to leave a short section 
in case you ever have to remove and reinstall them.

TheOtherManny

On Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 3:10:40 PM UTC-7, John Hawrylak wrote:

> TOM
>
> Thanks for the lead.  The Elite picture shows an angle between the body 
> and the zip tie  is it a smooth transition between the body and the tie.
>
> Looks like these would work well on my 75Schwinn Voyageur II (no bosses, 
> but currently using the set up described by Patrick below).
>
> John Hawrylak
> Woodstown NJ.
>
> On Friday, April 22, 2016 at 11:19:51 PM UTC-4, T.O.M. wrote:
>
>> An alternative, a bit more elegant solution perhaps?  A bit of a PITA to 
>> install but they practically disappear under the bottle cage.  The Elite 
>> VIP water bottle clamp, here and other interesting stuff: 
>> http://www.elite-it.com/en/products/bottle-cages  Note the Eroica 
>> cage!
>>
>> Licktons or Lickbike used to have them but don't see them 
>> anymore. Not sure where to find 'em  but they work great.  A TIP: 
>> use the shortest screw that will do the job when mounting a bottle cage to 
>> the clamp body,  too long of a screw and the tip can come into contact with 
>> the tube below and mar the surface. OR, use a valve ring/nut as a spacer 
>> between the cage and the clamp, that works well also.
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: WTB: nitto Campee front 700c

[T.O.M.]

Hello Manny,

I have this one, it's rear though,  are they reversible?  The label is 
scarred/unreadable, so, can't determine the actual model this is.  Has 
hardware including 2 sets of struts, long & short + P-Clamps.
T.(The)O.(Other)M.(Manny)

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On Monday, May 4, 2015 at 11:21:01 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:

> Anyone have a Nitto Front Campee 700c ?
>
> Missed having a basket in front. 
>
> Manny
>

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[RBW] Re: Necro-stock! A shop with a new Rambouillet frame in stock?

[T.O.M.]

First and foremost, a big thank you to Bill for this post and for sharing 
his "surprising" discovery!  By that I mean, the NOS Rambouillets at Alex's 
Cycles in Japan..  A little background,  I'd owned and ridden 
a "Rivendellicious Blue" 54cm Ram,  loved that bike, but, it was* just a 
tad* too big for my 5' 6" body.  So I sadly let it go;  the new owner a 
list member had posted an ISO/WTB for a 54 Ram on this site.  Shortly after 
shipping the Ram to its new home, and thinking I'd never find a 52cm Ram, I 
posted ISO/WTB for a 51cm Roadeo.  Didn't get a single reply, not 
surprised,  there may not be one out in the wild in that size or if there 
is the owner's not letting it go. Anyway

Tuesday July 7th, 7:13 pm Arizona time, Alex's Cycles accepts my online 
order for a Blue 520mm Rambouillet..Saturday July 11th,  10:18 am 
Arizona time USPS delivers a box at my front door!  Someone asked: "is 
Alex's Cycles legit"?  YES.  Another question was: "how much to ship it to 
USA"?  In my case, $80.60.  From Osaka it came via Japan Post (EMS) to Los 
Angeles, USA, after customs,  USPS International Priority.  

Manny (T.O.M. aka T.he O.ther M.anny)

On Monday, June 29, 2015 at 5:00:35 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:

> I still want to buy one of these:
>
>
> http://www.alexscycle.com/campee-1/camping-carrier/nitto-front-campee-cross-27-for-700c.html
>
> and I like that $160 price a lot better than the other prices I can find. 
>  While I wait for Alex's to have my rack back in stock, I visit their site 
> a couple days a week.  Imagine my surprise when I saw this item for sale:
>
>
> http://www.alexscycle.com/frames/other-en-2-3-4-5/rivendell-rambouillet-frame-and-front-fork.html
>
> A Rambouillet frameset in stock.  It looks like they only have 50cm Blue 
> actually in stock, but still I was surprised.  $1385US plus shipping.  
>

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[RBW] Re: Necro-stock! A shop with a new Rambouillet frame in stock?

[T.O.M.]

> "The Alex website says the manufacturer is Rivendell. But surely these are 
> Toyo-made Rabous, right? I could be wrong, but my guess is that these bikes 
> went from Toyo to Alex without stopping in Walnut Creek." 
>

Pulled it out of the box but haven't even unwrapped it yet. It's 
different box than my previous NOS 54 Ram came in.  This box has large 
"Rambouillet" across the side panels, and Rivendell Rambouillet, 
Oakland, Made in Japan on the end panels.  I will be registering the s/n 
with Riv HQ, and will be sure to ask about the Alex connection. Not worried 
though, I know what a Ram looks like, this is the real deal.  Aren't Alex's 
Cycles and Toyo both in Osaka, Japan?  If you read the Alex story, 
originally they had a store front, so, maybe it's how they got there?.

"that was me. i sold it complete to jordan francisco here in Bellingham 
and also my AHH. Now i have a blue 54 Rambouillet and it is perfect for me"

Not sure about the quote above, but if it's in reference to my original 54 
Rambouillet, mine went to the east coast ~ Oct/Nov 2014...

Manny

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[RBW] Re: Almost OT, Mini Moto vs Neo Retro

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Here's another option (Canti's) from Rodriguez Cycles: 
http://www.rodbikes.com/articles/bigsqueeze.html  Seem to have lots of 
fender clearance and perhaps allow  use of your current levers.  We've not 
tried them thus can not provide any opinion on their effectiveness. 

Our non-Riv-type tandem runs BB7 disc brakes, they're great.  Do have the 
Moto Lites that we briefly used on the tandem's OE wheels while we were 
sorting out rim failures with the disc brake wheels. The Moto's performed 
quite well while they were on; wet or dry conditions.  Much better than the 
(Tektro?) OE V-Brakes the bike came with. Must say though, we don't run 
fenders or do any loaded touring. YMMV

T.O.M. (The Other Manny)

On Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 5:08:14 PM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote:

> I have decide to get our tandem repainted over the winter and as part of 
> that am considering moving from the Paul's Racer (studded) brakes to either 
> Mini Motos or  Neo Retros.  I want to  increase brake clearance from the 
> 38MM w/fenders of the ctr pulls, which otherwise 
> ...
>

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[RBW] Re: WTB: 50cm Rambouillet or 51cm Roadeo

[T.O.M.]

Hello Mike,

Well, if you're willing to spring for an NOS/BNIB there's a few left at 
Alex's Cycles in Osaka, Japan:   
http://www.alexscycle.com/frames/other-en-2-3-4-5/rivendell-rambouillet-frame-and-front-fork.html?currency=USD

I recently bought a blue 52cm Ram; (have no connection to the bike shop 
other than as a customer); and I'm a happy camper!  I've owned and ridden a 
54cm Rambouillet that was just a tad too large.  I'm 5'6", PBH of 78.5.  
Usually ride an 50 or 51cm on 700c wheels.  I'm expecting the 52cm Ram with 
559mm wheels will be perfect for me. 

Paid via PayPal and had an international transaction fee of ~$10, 
shipping (~$80) via Japan Post/USPS Priority Express.  5 days total from 
order to delivery at my front door!  The bike spent one of those days at US 
Customs in Los Angeles, CA but as of yet have not gotten billed for 
any customs dutiesand it's been at least a month or more.

After I sold my 54cm Ram,  posted (~Oct 2014) an ISO/WTB for a 51cm Roadeo, 
got zero replies,  good luck finding a used one in that size!

T.O.M. (T.he O.ther M.anny)

On Saturday, September 5, 2015 at 11:02:11 AM UTC-7, Mjsst113 wrote:

> Hi,
>  
> I'm looking for a 50cm Rambouillet or 51cm Roadeo.  Preferably frame only. 
>  
> Thank you,
>
> Mike
>

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[RBW] Re: Identifying a potential 'Rivendell'

[T.O.M.]

A Rambouill-nyet.perhaps?

On Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 10:26:53 AM UTC-7, Alex Clarke wrote:
>
> Hey Guys,
>
> I was hoping someone could help me identify this bicycle I have, I have 
> been told it is a Rambouillet but I am not 100% sure or convince. Any help 
> would be amazing!
>
> (I have attached some pictures)
>
> Thanks
>
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[RBW] Re: T.O.M. How'd your Rambouillet turn out?

[T.O.M.]

Sad to say,  it's still in the box.  Lots of changes in our life since I 
bought it.  Moved to a new home with MILQ's & brought my elderly In-Laws 
in.  But, that's just an excuse,  getting closer to a build now that the 
move is approaching the 1year mark and things is settlin' down.

I'm so glad you are sharing pics of the new adventures that my 'ol Rambo is 
now creating for you!  She looks beautiful in her new surrounding, thank 
you for taking loving care of her.

Cheers,
Manny (T.O.M. or The Other Manny)
P.S.  Thanks for asking 

On Friday, November 3, 2017 at 5:35:49 AM UTC-7, lum gim fong wrote:

> Any updates?

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[RBW] Re: Micro cracks on Velocity Dyad rim

[T.O.M. (The Other Manny)]

We've been there with Velocity wheels, a different wheel although the same 
problem.  What happened to us (on our tandem) was that  the inner tube 
escaped through the crack just enough to cause an explosive blowout with of 
course instant pressure loss.  Luckily we were on level pavement and 
slowing down for an upcoming "ess" curve and were able to stop 
uneventfully. Had it happened  negotiating the curve, results would have 
been much different.  It ruined the tire BTW.

We were riding a MUP between condos and a golf course,  the blowout was 
loud enough to echo off the buildings (gunshot loud) that we may have 
caused some golfers to miss their shot!!!

Velocity has been very good about either replacing the entire wheel or 
sending a new rim to our LBS to rebuild under warranty.

On Saturday, July 4, 2020 at 4:01:26 PM UTC-7, Brady Smith wrote:
>
> I was cleaning one of my bikes today when I noticed some faint stress 
> marks around some of the spoke holes on these Dyad rims—only visible under 
> the right kind of light. Do I have a problem? If so, how serious are we 
> talking? This wheel is only a year or so old, and it’s only been trued 
> once, and very mildly at that.

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Re: [RBW] 26” to 650c on Rambouillet

[T.O.M. (The Other Manny)]

Rene Herse has 2 excellent choices in 26" road tires on the website, - all 
hope is not lost!

On Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 12:59:19 PM UTC-7 Wesley wrote:

> Yes, I should have been more clear - the bars just caught my eye, and your 
> setup is new to me. It looks nice! I was surprised to read that you've 
> found it difficult to get 26" road tires, since that wheel size is so 
> universal. But I checked it out and you're right that all of the 26" road 
> tires are for commuters. I'll file that under "good to know"!
>
> On Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 11:59:35 AM UTC-7 Fullylugged wrote:
>
>> Patrick:
>> I took the original comment on the bar as a positive. The angled inverted 
>> mustache bars are nice for a senior citizen back. The Walnut studio grip 
>> has held up well.  As to other observation of “so many things wrong,” that 
>> seems to violate the list rules of etiquette. I’ll leave it to the 
>> moderator to opine there. The bike has about 17k miles on it and most have 
>> been really nice ones.
>>
>> My point was just to share that the wheel size works if you need it. 
>>  While 26” tires are around in the 28 - 32 size this bike was made for, 
>> road wheels (other than custom builds) are getting scarcer in that size. 
>>  Brake bridge location was at times an issue on this model. I’m not 
>> extolling it as the next big thing.
>>
>> Ymmv
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>> On Jun 15, 2022, at 1:29 PM, Patrick Moore  wrote:
>>
>> 
>>
>> Alas, the selection of tires available for the 650C size was miniscule in 
>> 2015, and may be less than miniscule now, and those available were mostly 
>> 23 mm models, tho' I think Terry made a rather heavy 28 mm model. Tho' the 
>> selection of good road-capable 559 tires is small, it's a heckofalot bigger 
>> than that for 571.
>>
>> There's only about 1/4" radial difference between 559 and 571 sizes: my 
>> 650C wheels with 23 mm Pro Races measured about 24.5" in diameter, my 559 
>> wheels with 23 mm Turbos measured 24" in diameter. Past tense for both.
>>
>> Patrick Moore, who still has a small stash of Sun ME14A 650C rims waiting 
>> for the time when BQ introduces its full line of 571 tires, from 26 mm to 
>> 60 mm in smooth and knobby models.
>>
>> And, yes, that bar. So, so many things wrong. (But if the rider found it 
>> the best solution to needs, and this is not merely a desperate attempt to 
>> make an unrideable bike rideble, more power to him/her.)
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Jun 15, 2022 at 8:07 AM Fullylugged  wrote:
>>
>>> In the course of work on another bike, a set of 650c (571mm) wheels 
>>> became surplus. Just to see, I tried them on my 52cm Rambouillet. The 50 
>>> and 52 Ram sizes are built for 26” (559mm) wheels. And yes they fit just 
>>> fine.  Plenty of room to adjust the brake pads on the stock Tiagra Calipers 
>>> Riv shipped on the bikes.  In case you need wheels and 26” road selection 
>>> is too limited, you can look at this size too.
>>>
>>> Still Fullylugged…..
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[RBW] CL Alert (my ad) FS Berthoud Aspin Saddle

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Please contact via this list NOT the CL ad as I will only ship to list 
member.
  
*https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/bik/6668273502.html* 


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[RBW] Re: How’s your original Rambouillet paint holding up?

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>
> Hello Lum!
>

Well, you're riding my original Ram.  My NOS Rambo is still in the box, 
long story. Anyway, when I bought the NOS frame/fork, the shop had given 
the original fork to a warranty customer thus I received a gray primer 
coated fork. A friend with a Hot Rod Body & Paint Shop shot the fork & 
detailed the lugs.  He used Pro Color Match Equipment and ended up using Du 
Pont ChromaBase automotive paint.

I call it: "Rivendellicious Blue":  BS220 K, CC: CHROMEBASE BC Alt:1, VS: 4 
Lead Free Car: SPECTRAMASTER, Code: BS220, Color: SPECTRAMASTER BLUE

Cream: YS313 K CC: CHROMEBASE BC Alt: 1, VS: 1 Lead Free, Car: 
SPECTRAMASTER: YELLOW, Coke" YS313, Color: SPECTRAMASTER: YELLOW

T.O.M. (the other Manny) At Your Service

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[RBW] FS: Black Berthoud Aspin Saddle, LNIB

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For Sale:one Berthoud Aspin Steel Rails Saddle, includes Saddle Rail Anti 
Twisting Brace.  Ridden 35 miles total, didn't agree with me sit bones!. I 
have applied Obenauf's  Preservative over and under. $200 shipped, PayPal, 
photo on request.  Bought it at: 
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[RBW] Re: Almost FS: Riv Hubbuhubbuh (HHH) tandem, size small

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Email sent

On Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 4:38:50 PM UTC-7, G.E. wrote:
>
> .
>
> [image: HHH.jpg]
> I 
>

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[RBW] Re: 26" wheeled Rambouillet

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I have an 52 cm Ram, it has 26" wheels (as were the 50 cm IIRC),  
originally had a 54 cm that had 700c wheels. Sold it;  was a bit too big 
for me, wheel size was part of the stand-over/fit problem.

On Monday, August 26, 2019 at 11:51:04 AM UTC-7, Sean Ryan wrote:
>
> I came across a craigslist listing for a 54cm Rambouillet built in 2004.  
> The listing claims it has 26" wheels.  were 26" wheeled Rambouillets a 
> thing?  would the rambouillet make a good go fast bike for long distance 
> mixed surface road rides?
>
>
> https://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/bik/d/boxford-rivendell-bike/6964580999.html
>
> Sean,
> Massachusetts
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