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>> Careful with offset brake pad’s
>> If tires are wide pad my rub on tire
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he plate where
>>> the bolt sits is removable.
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>>> Thanks again to everyone and I'll report back.
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>>> Max
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I concur with Evan. I had a 54 cm 650b Ram with 54 mm Hetre/Baby Shoe Pass
tires and SKS fenders. It was as good as my custom bike, except for the toe
overlap and dynamo wiring. I used thin profile V-brake style p
I concur with Evan. I had a 54 cm 650b Ram with 54 mm Hetre/Baby Shoe Pass
tires and SKS fenders. It was as good as my custom bike, except for the
toe overlap and dynamo wiring. I used thin profile V-brake style pads to
get a little extra reach with the Tektro R559. That strategy may be able
to
I have a Crust Canti-Lightning Bolt, and it's one of the best bikes I've
ever ridden. The most similar bike I have had to the Ram is two
Quickbeams, first in a 60, then in a 58--I've sold them both, but I would
be unlikely to part ways with the Lightning Bolt unless I upgraded somehow
(e.g., J
I have been daydreaming about going the opposite direction from the OP. I
currently have a v1 lightning bolt that i use for my rambl-y weekend rides
and a more recent canti romanceur i use for commuting. I also have a recent
sam i use for commuting and errands. i'm thinking about selling the
ro
I recently picked up a 59 Romulus on the list. I always thought of the
Romulus as the "cheaper Panasonic version of the Rambouillet". I bought
it, stripped it to the bones, and built it back up in my own idiosyncratic
way. I built it with 700x38 Gravel King Slicks. For oddball reasons I
w
I've been running my blue Ram with 650bx42 with fenders and can agree with
Michael that it is a sublime ride. Very stable and comfy. Good on gravel
and multi-use paths. Not super fast but reasonable. Plus P50 fenders fit
well with great coverable.
I am running a 650bx48 on the front with plenty
Alex, your modified Ram is outstanding. Probably the most nicest, modified
Rivendell I've ever seen.
This whole thread inspired me to wrap up a few things on my own 650b
conversion project, an RB-1, and to ride my Ram one last time this
weekend. (It's supposed to start snowing this weekend, s
Oops. I meant Max, not Alex.
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Hey Alex,
Thanks for sharing your experience! PBP, im so jealous, glad you got to do
it.
I’m definitely going to give the 650b conversion a shot. Given that the LB
frames are getting low on inventory I’m tempted to buy one and just hold on
to it, but funds are low as is my wife’s patience! But I
That sounds similar to a prior time they still had discontinued 1"
threadless Grand Rando canti forks in the ivory color still listed on the
site for an extended period. They currently still have the newer disc
Grand Rando 1" threadless forks still listed but also out of stock. So
yeah, seems
I've owned both the Ram and Rawland Nordavinden. I sold the Rawland and
still have the Ram. The Rawland was nice but the Ram is soo much nicer
in every way.
Just my humble opinion
James Poulson
On Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 5:33:31 PM UTC-5 Garth wrote:
> So it appears Max the Rawla
So it appears Max the Rawland is actually 59cm, center to top, 57.5mm
center to center. So it's just shy of your Ram. Not an issue. I compared
the two and if someone asked me if it's a suitable fit based on their
comparable Ram size, I'd have to say yes.
The Ram is a mere 13mm higher in stack
Max,
If the nut goes into the brake bridge or fork it is recessed. If the nut
sits on the brake bridge or fork, then it is nutted.
Matt in OKC
On Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 4:36:23 PM UTC-5 maxcr wrote:
> Stephen,
>
> I just saw the R559 on VO, thanks for the tip, at $38 it's worth it eve
Stephen,
I just saw the R559 on VO, thanks for the tip, at $38 it's worth it even if
I end up reverting back to my 700 setup.
If I were to go down the R559 path, do I need recessed mount or the
traditional nylock nutted mount for the Ram? I never know these things.
Thanks
Max
On Tuesday, Octo
Thanks again for the latest comments. I realized I had a mistake on the
650b tires I have to try out, they are Loup Loup Pass not Bon Jon Pass
tires.
Coal Bee Rye Anne, new tires for the Ram is an easy first step and probably
the way to go. I hadn't considered my 180 cranks might be a problem i
Hey Max, does this fit you ? I just saw it on Bike Recyclery for $599.
https://bikerecyclery.com/58cm-l-rawland-nordavinden-frameset-navy-chris-king-nothreadset-700c-barely-ridden-near-mint/
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Max, While I initially thought trying out different forks or tires may
satisfy, I think it's entirely possible your just "branded out" on the
Rivendell design and the so-called "handling" characteristics, whatever the
heck that means if anything. You know, like too many chocolate bars from
the
Coal Bee Rye Anne, I was going to mention the Soma low trail fork too, but
then I checked the stock and it's still not in stock and hasn't been for at
least the 8-9 months I have been checking. The disc version is in stock
however, so I doubt it has anything to do with supply issues for the
th
PS: Supple Vitesse @ 33mm also fit quite well. Just enough wiggle room to
make me comfortable.
On Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 8:53:29 AM UTC-7 John Dewey wrote:
> Well, Patrick, I just took a closer look at mine and I think it just
> might. Of course, a lot depends on the rim. I have Open
Well, Patrick, I just took a closer look at mine and I think it just might.
Of course, a lot depends on the rim. I have Open Pro on mine, with 32mm
Conti 5000s and 45mm SKS mudguards / fenders. Not lots of room to spare,
mind you, but the fit is just about perfect. So take off the fenders and
i
Grrr - darn auto correct and typos - should have read *"I considered
grabbing a Soma Champs Elysees road fork during ONE OF Soma’s frequent
sales."*
On Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 10:27:08 AM UTC-4 Coal Bee Rye Anne wrote:
> It might be worth trying alternative 700c tires in the Ram’s curre
There have been riders known to have a separate low trail fork made for
their Rivendell. One from the likes of Jack of Franklin Frames namesake
could be an option as he doesn't charge silly prices for such things. I'd
keep it 700c myself as I don't see a wider tire on a road bike adding
anythin
My understanding of this stuff is the r559 works for 650b conversions that
started with short-reach calipers. Ram came with medium-reach and need a
rally long arm to reach 650b rims. I don't think r559 or Medium Racer
will do it, the long Racers might.
Joe Bernard
On Tuesday, October 17,
You would probably need Paul Racers, or some other long reach caliper like
the tektro r559 (which is on major sale at velo orange right now i think).
The medium racers would theoretically fit 700c rims on the ram.
Sounds like a good plan Max. I feel like I tend to get caught up 'chasing
the dra
Thanks to everyone who chimed in and for the couple of people that sent me private messages. I really appreciate your thoughts and experience.You’ve convinced me to give a 650b conversion a try. Since I plan to ride mostly without much of a load the Ram might actually be the better option to begin
I've owned a Ram and Romulus (basically the same frame) and both rode great
unloaded. I briefly had a Lightning Bolt Disc which I greatly regret
selling, I agree that it's kinda bizarre without a load on the front. Very
twitchy, it didn't feel safe to me.
Joe Bernard
On Monday, October 16, 2
Hey Max,
I currently have a Ram, and used to have a SS Breakaway lighting bolt. Ram
in ~62 or 63, LB in xl. I really liked both, but let the LB go because I
was just trying to thin things out. Its not a perfect comparison tubeset
wise, because they used beefier stuff on the breakaway versions,
I caution selling a proven nice Ram to buy a speculative nice LB. The Ram
is a very nice handling sport-tourer (I use the term lightly, but from my
experience with a 2nd gen blue Ram it rode very nicely unladen and, with
stiff racks, handled modestly heavy loads with sufficient aplomb for a bike
th
Recently I’ve been getting low trail curious or more specifically I’ve become
very interested in the Lightning Bolt canti frame from Crust
I’ve read some reviews in the 650b and Bob groups, also read Jan’s review in BQ
(thanks Eric!) and after speaking with a friend at the LBS who owns one I th
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