[RBW] Rambouillet for sale

I'm posting this for a Rivendell customer. https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-rivendell-rambouillet-60/7510931292.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

[RBW] Rambouillet 700c tire fit

Hi, As I gather parts to transform my NOS green Rambouillet frame into the free-range, Green Goddess bicycle, I particularly have questions about tires. Questions for RAM owners now and before. * I’m guessing everyone has had no to little problem with 700x35 tires. If not correct, what was your g

[RBW] Rambouillet tire clearance

I’m the original owner of a 2003 orange Rambouillet. It has always worn Roly Poly tires, but my stock has ran out. It hasn’t worn fenders in over a decade, and I want to run some bigger tires. I threw my wife’s 700x37 WTB All Terrains on it and they cleared. I just want to run fatter road tir

[RBW] Rambouillet bottom bracket?

I am building up a Rambouillet frame that I bought a couple of months ago. The seller kindly included a Dura Ace crankset but I don’t see my 65 year old legs spinning that 53 tooth ring for very long. I have a Sugino XD2 triple with 48/36/24 rings that I pulled off my Saluki a couple of years a

[RBW] RAMBOUILLET FOR SALE

Not mine so please call the gentleman who has it for sale. All I know is it was assembled and sold by Steve Cheers of Mountain Sports Ltd. in Bristol Virginia. Steve says it has not been ridden much. Thanks for looking Clyde Canter Ps please forward to anyone, another group, etc. if you know som

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet/Romulus 650b Conversion

Hi Jonathan, As it happens, i’ve converted both a romulus and a rambouillet from 700c to 650b. I had a saluki as well to compare against. I would say both frames largely retained similar handling characteristics, with a slight increase in ‘wanderability’ on the front end and obviously a cushier

[RBW] Rambouillet/Romulus 650b Conversion

I know there has been this topic before and would be curious what new and prior experiences folks have had converting Rambouillet/Romulus to 650b. How did the conversion impact handling? Would you recommend making the conversion or did you switch back? -- You received this message because yo

[RBW] Rambouillet as Tourer

The Ram was intended for lightish touring and it does that well. Handling with any kind of front load depends a lot on the handlebar type and stem length used. I toured with the stock Nitto Noodles. I used a Mark's rack with P-Clamps and a small Baggins bag with up to 5 lbs in it. I also used

[RBW] Rambouillet as Tourer

Howdy, looking through the archives about using a Rambouillet as a touring machine. I toured along the spine of the Cascades and Sierra on a Specialized Sequoia, and along Highway 1 SF to LA. The Rambouillet seems a bit more stout than the Sequoia. Most of the old touring related posts here a

[RBW] Rambouillet seat post size

What is the seat post size on the Rambouillet? Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To vie

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet Refresh

Fantastic! The replacement Ram logo looks very good too. Nicely done. Doing the rebuild must be exciting. Have fun! Looking forward to the next round of pics. Best, Rich in ATL Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 26, 2019, at 4:37 AM, Fullylugged wrote: > > Let me know if this one is better: > >

[RBW] Rambouillet Refresh

Let me know if this one is better: https://photos.app.goo.gl/5pMUAKTpHnkArUKs7 I used the "create link" function this time. Put the headset on yesterday afternon and re-united the fork and frame between the end of work and getting to a history class. -- You received this message becau

[RBW] Rambouillet Refresh

Also couldn’t open the link. Thanks, Rich in ATL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to t

[RBW] Rambouillet Refresh

dead link :( -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-b

[RBW] Rambouillet Refresh

Got RB841 back from painter Nathan Barnes of Pelham AL. Link to frame pics is below. Very nice job IMO using Amber Gold under clear. Turn around time was 3 weeks. I'll start dinking around with the re-build this weekend and add to the album, if anyone has an interest. This bike was purchased in

[RBW] Rambouillet fender clearance thread. List yours!

Just for fun and reference. Put your info here too for others to see as this is discussed sometimes. Seems like different iterations have different clearances. I have been wrestling with 700 x 40mm Berthouds to get them installed and to fit with 700 x 32mm tires. *My Ram's frame iteration *(I t

[RBW] Rambouillet purchase

How confident are you that it fits you? It strikes me as clearly too small for the rider for whom it is set up in the photo. Fit is more important than price (unless, I suppose, price is more important). Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Rambouillet Castle PBP / Cheviot free of wobble / Roadini commuting

I'll be riding my orange Ram in the 2019 edition of PBP. It's my main rando bike for the road series. It's fendered, sporty fit, dyno lights with usb charging etc etc. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from th

[RBW] Rambouillet purchase

That is a very reasonable price that I would pay if I wanted to own a Ram with a slightly nicer than standard build. -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send

[RBW] Rambouillet purchase

2 bikes with blue rims! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to r

[RBW] Rambouillet purchase

If I wanted a ram, and one in that condition with those parts was being offered, I’d happily pay 1500$. If a friend was selling it, I’d make him sell it to me for 1000$ and be even happier. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Rambouillet purchase

What does he want for it? It'd be easier to judge his asking price than just make up one of our own. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-ow

[RBW] Rambouillet in San Diego

Wonder what happened to the original fork? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this gro

[RBW] Rambouillet in San Diego

Dreaming deal! Wish I lived in San Diego -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group

[RBW] Rambouillet in San Diego

No connection https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/bik/d/rivendell-rambouillet/6495490541.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bu

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet vs. Roadeo?

I set up my Ram 650b/front rack/fenders and used it as a long distance Randonneur bike, and it worked great for that function. I set up the Roadeo with no racks or fenders as a go fast club rider and supported rides. The ride is very similar, but I did notice that the Roadeo seems slightly more r

[RBW] Rambouillet vs. Roadeo?

I want to watch that blindfolded test ride where you try to tell the difference. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito Ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

[RBW] Rambouillet vs. Roadeo?

Depends on the wheels/tires and cockpit IMHO. I run lighter wheels, narrower tires and brifters on my Roadeo so it feels it bit more lively than my Toyo Ram. Blindfolded, I’d be hard pressed to tell the difference. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Rambouillet vs. Roadeo?

Please only those who have ridden both: I own a blue Ram. Gonna be any noticeable ride diffs if I get a Roadeo? I do road riding with light loads. Just wondering if worth getting one or if it is virtually the same experience. Thanks for the info. -- You received this message because you are su

[RBW] Rambouillet in orange metallic

The orange Ram was my dream bike but they quit making it by the time i could afford one so i got a Hunqapillar. If i ever get it repainted it will be the Ram orange. Jennings in Cumming,GA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Rambouillet in orange metallic

I got this back in the summer when I really wasn't looking for another bike, but a Riv owner just a couple hours away posted this one for sale. I've always loved the orange metallic of the early Rams and when I saw this bike was a 54 cm, I had to at least go take a ride. Needless to say I was h

[RBW] Rambouillet Around Town

Pics of the Rambouillet as I go places around town. I'll add more as time goes on. I am planning to take my real camera along. Most of these are iPhone photos. Just for fun. Enjoy. https://www.flickr.com/gp/70237737@N00/0C1020 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Rambouillet Questions

Link didnt work. Try this: https://groups.google.com/forum/m/#!msg/rbw-owners-bunch/k-aguYZOq8I/c5axN8jDTJIJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email t

[RBW] Rambouillet Questions

I have a 60 Ram. My PBH is 87cm, and my saddle ht. is 76cm. I use a selle an atomica which is fairly low profile, so more seatpost exposed than with most saddles. I'm on my phone so don't have access to pics, but recall posting one in following thread (2nd of two posts from me). https://grou

[RBW] Rambouillet Questions

Dear Adam, I do not own a Rambouillet. But hopefully this has the specs you need: http://cyclofiend.com/rbw/rambouillet/rambflyer/index.html Best wishes, Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Rambouillet Questions

hello ! recently i sold my too-small 56cm a homer hilsen, and have been looking to replace it with something similar, but larger, so that less seatpost shows and it fits a bit more traditionally/rando-y. i contacted a seller on ebay about his 60cm rambo and he agreed to sell to me as a frameset

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet Touring Upgrades

+1 for the Tubus recco. I've got Tubus Logo Evo's on 4 bikes. They are bullet proof. On Monday, July 20, 2015 at 12:20:53 AM UTC-5, John Serrao wrote: > > Tubus stuff looks really nice. Thanks for the recommendation. I didn't > know of tubes until now. -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet Touring Upgrades

Tubus stuff looks really nice. Thanks for the recommendation. I didn't know of tubes until now. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-b

[RBW] Rambouillet Touring Upgrades

Interesting that you could do it comfortably on 32s. I'd love to try and squeeze these 38s onto my bike but I think that might be a step too far. I'm going up the Appalachians on a pretty gravelly trail so similar terrain perhaps. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[RBW] Rambouillet Touring Upgrades

I rode my blue Ram today over a course that included a fair bit of coarse pavement. I put a HOW made wheelset on that uses Velocity Aeroheat rims on Paul hubs. It's really a cyclocross set up, but works great. The rims are a bit wider than standard road rims and 1 1/2" tires work very well on th

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet Touring Upgrades

John: I don't know the vintage of your Ram, but the 58 cm blue Ram I owned had clearance for 35 mm Kojaks with a lot of empty air around all sides. I am confident I could have installed fenders over those 35s. (Note: I never measured the true width of those Kojaks, but FWIW, they were mounted on ol

[RBW] Rambouillet Touring Upgrades

Long time Rambouillet rider on a bit of a custom build I did myself: 9 speed ultegra components on a ritchey cross wheel. Typically I'm riding 32 vittoria randoneurs but I'm currently gearing up for a 350mi tour over hardpack gravel and looking at my tire options. I want to put cyclocross with K

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet vs. Bleriot: your take on it.

Taiwan was a solution for the rising cost of Japanese frames. Currency values wrecked havoc on RBW's cash flow and were mentioned several times in GP's op ed bits. Toyo and Waterford were presented as equals, quality wise. Toyo forks or toyo supervised forks were used on Taiwan frames, iirc. O

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet vs. Bleriot: your take on it.

On 07/03/2015 09:43 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: Ah, you make a good point about frame details. If both frames were being produced today, the Toyo-built Ram would be a good deal more expensive than the Taiwan Bleriot. The cream/white fills are more accurate on the Ram, too. Money buys details. In f

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet vs. Bleriot: your take on it.

Ah, you make a good point about frame details. If both frames were being produced today, the Toyo-built Ram would be a good deal more expensive than the Taiwan Bleriot. The cream/white fills are more accurate on the Ram, too. Money buys details. On Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 8:40:47 PM UTC-7, C

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet vs. Bleriot: your take on it.

Howdy, I had a 57cm Bleriot and my wife had a 50cm blue Ram. The Ram had 26 inch wheels and we ran 1.25 Paselas. There was ample room for fenders but we lived in Tucson so didn't have them installed. I can't say too much about the ride quality outside of the fact that she loved the Ram. I woul

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet vs. Bleriot: your take on it.

On 07/02/2015 07:53 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: Some Rams will take at least 32s and possibly 35s and fenders. When I put 35 Kojaks on mine, there was still a great deal of room under bridges and crown and between fork legs and stays. Mine was one of the first orange ones. I have no experience w

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet vs. Bleriot: your take on it.

Some Rams will take at least 32s and possibly 35s and fenders. When I put 35 Kojaks on mine, there was still a great deal of room under bridges and crown and between fork legs and stays. On Thu, Jul 2, 2015 at 1:44 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On 07/02/2015 03:33 PM, Lungimsam wrote: > > 1. If

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet vs. Bleriot: your take on it.

On 07/02/2015 03:33 PM, Lungimsam wrote: 1. If you have owned both, what are the diffs in ride quality? I owned a Rambouillet and a Saluki, Bleriot's older and fancier twin. They both have a characteristic, identifieable "this is a Rivendell" ride; however since the Saluki can fit 42mm Hetr

[RBW] Rambouillet vs. Bleriot: your take on it.

1. If you have owned both, what are the diffs in ride quality? 2. How does the 700c or 26" wheels make it feel different than the 650b Bleriot? 3. Front loads. Do they both carry them well? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Rambouillet and parts sold: shipping news.

Thanks for the purchases. I have yet to tear down the Ram and I will get to that job as soon as I can, but I have 3 rush projects at the start of the week so it may not be until week's end that I can strip, pack, and ship. But I will do all this ASAP! Zimbale in box, though, and waiting for next

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet on Seattle CL

I would recommend contacting the owner, I think he would likely be open to it. Greg On Tuesday, September 16, 2014 5:41:26 PM UTC-7, Justin Schoop wrote: > > Do you know if he is willing to ship? Unfortunately I'm on the other coast. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet on Seattle CL

Do you know if he is willing to ship? Unfortunately I'm on the other coast. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@goog

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet on Seattle CL

That is such a perfect build. Very appropriate pricing given all the shiny bits included with it. And orange! I have the Sachs on my tandem, and like them a lot. On Tuesday, September 16, 2014 7:35:28 AM UTC-7, Tim Gavin wrote: > > Yes, and those Sachs ergo shifters are boss. They're basically

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet on Seattle CL

Yes, and those Sachs ergo shifters are boss. They're basically Campy Record, with cosmetic differences. Very solid action. I have a full Sachs gruppe (minus hubs) on my Giordana gofast, and I just picked up some '96 Athena ergos for my Riv (7 speed freewheel cog spacing is the same as 8 speed Ca

[RBW] Rambouillet on Seattle CL

I know this bike/rider, it's a great value considering the condition and the top shelf build - Nitto lugged stem, Nitto cages, Dura Ace, Phil Wood, Chris King, XTR,etc. http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/4655702328.html. Greg Seattle -- You received this message because you are subscri

[RBW] Rambouillet on The Radavist

John Prolly (aka The Radavist ) featured a lovely Rambouillet on the site yesterday. I spied this bike in his coverage of a group ride from several weeks ago and was excited to see the bike featured all on its own. I can't help but to drool over this well-ridden bike a

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet as gofast?

Damn, you're no fun! Maybe it will go faster with rack and dynohub etc but with the 53/39 (and 16 or 17 t small cog). On Sat, May 10, 2014 at 6:51 PM, Bruce Herbitter wrote: > Patrick: > > I swapped the factory running gear out for 28mm Gatorskins, an Ultegra > 53/39 octalink crank with racing c

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet as gofast?

Patrick: I swapped the factory running gear out for 28mm Gatorskins, an Ultegra 53/39 octalink crank with racing clip ins. lowered the handle bars and put on a racier saddle. I removed the interrupter brakes. Bike was about 19 lbs (not light, but light enough). It didn't stay long. The XD triple

[RBW] Rambouillet as gofast?

Has anyone hot rodded his-er-her Ram? Can I see photos? This is just idle curiosity, but I sometimes daydream of stripping the Ram of Fly, SP dynohub, lights, installing a light wheelset, and seeing what happens. OTOH, there is this (entry for May 9): http://bikeretrogrouch.blogspot.com/ This m

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet conundrum

My favorite-riding Rivs in order: Bleriot, Atlantis, Saluki, Quickbeam, Rambouillet (which I didn't click with but it was likely the 25mm tires). Ryan On Friday, April 4, 2014 7:39:34 PM UTC-7, bo richardson wrote: > > i love my 54 blue Ram with 700 c wheels. > I had a 54 Homer with 650 b wheel

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet conundrum

> Hey All, > I sold my Rom (frameset). It just wasn't the bike for me. I decided it was over tubed. It was close, but not close enough. Everything is a compromise. My 81 Miyata 610 converted to 700c (with 35mm Kendas) and standard reach brakes rides like a dreamright up until you push it h

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet conundrum

Just another thought about how much a ride can change depending on wheels/equipment. I used to own a 1992 stone rb-2. It was a solid bike with cheapish parts on it, the worst being the wheels. I later took the hubs and had them laced to some light open pro rims, and the bike felt incredibly spri

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet conundrum

On 04/04/2014 10:39 PM, bo richardson wrote: i love my 54 blue Ram with 700 c wheels. I had a 54 Homer with 650 b wheels which i didnt like and niether did my riding buddy anne. i really think it was the tires a lot. i have almost new compass tires on the Ram which i love but they are hard to rep

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet conundrum

I have about 11,000 miles on my blue series Ram. It descends at high speed as well or better than anything else I've ridden. I don;t want a twitchy ride over 40 mph, would rather have a bike that tracks like it's on rails and leans over confidently. Part of that is due to the low BB, which mean

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet conundrum

My Rambouillet story makes even less sense than most: I bought one from JL, rode it for a couple months, and it was a perfectly nice bike. But for some reason I just didn't 'click' with it. I'm a notorious "ok, that was nice, let's try something else" bike buyer/seller (I don't get attached to t

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet conundrum

I sold off a 68cm Rambouillet frame about 8 or 9 years ago, without ever building it up. The top tube just looked way too short and I was much less experienced with bikes then. Kind of regret never at least building it up and trying it. It was so pretty in that orange color! On Fri, Apr 4, 201

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet conundrum

i love my 54 blue Ram with 700 c wheels. I had a 54 Homer with 650 b wheels which i didnt like and niether did my riding buddy anne. i really think it was the tires a lot. i have almost new compass tires on the Ram which i love but they are hard to repair with a hand pump after they have stretche

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet conundrum

If it's any consolation, I felt much the same way about my Romulus. Possibly partly this was due to the Pasela TG tires, which are generally accepted to be dogs. Regardless, I sold it and don't miss it a bit (even after many bikes have come and gone since then, see: http://bikingtoplay.blogspot.com

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet conundrum

Jeff: I took a nice ride on my Ram this afternoon. It is shod with a pair of Challenge Parigi Roubaix, measuring just shy of 30 mm wide and very light and supple. While the bike itself doesn't feel as nimble as my customs (and that may be due largely to the customs' 26" wheels shod with good road t

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet conundrum

On Friday, April 4, 2014 11:08:43 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > You do have a problem! I love my later edition blue Ram, also 58 (I'm 2" > shorter but mostly shorter in the legs) and, while the Ram doesn't feel as > spritely as my 2 remaining customs (tho' the Parigi Roubaix tires help mak

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet conundrum

You do have a problem! I love my later edition blue Ram, also 58 (I'm 2" shorter but mostly shorter in the legs) and, while the Ram doesn't feel as spritely as my 2 remaining customs (tho' the Parigi Roubaix tires help make up for that) it is hardly piggish and it does encourage energetic riding.

[RBW] Rambouillet conundrum

So, I've got a lot of bikes and zero cars. Only two are conventional "road" type bikes (a 2004 Merlin Fortius and an '84 Nobillette). Many are mountain bikes, and my daily rider/commuter is a 1995 Voodoo Bizango that I've added rack/fender eyelets to, converted to drops and 2 inch Schwalbe Marat

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

Thanks, Bruce. I had 35's on mine for a while (no fenders) and it rode pretty sweetly. On Wed, Oct 16, 2013 at 8:47 PM, Bruce Herbitter wrote: > Steve: The bike was always spec'd to carry 37s max. Here's a picture with > Pasela 37s. (Those are now replaced by a tan skinwall set in the same size

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

On Thursday, October 17, 2013 8:27:38 AM UTC-6, Kieran J wrote: > > > In looking for a used Ram frame, I'm not sure how one could know which > brake bridge height you had (lower vs. higher), apart from the colour, > which seems to be at least part indication of the frame's age (orange, then

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

I also have an orange one (66cm) and maybe 35mm Paselas would be the max, without resulting in only a few mm of clearance, which is a little iffy, expecially if mixed terrain is your game. In looking for a used Ram frame, I'm not sure how one could know which brake bridge height you had (lower

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

Steve: The bike was always spec'd to carry 37s max. Here's a picture with Pasela 37s. (Those are now replaced by a tan skinwall set in the same size, and tan bar tape.) http://www.flickr.com/photos/9535930@N07/4892602448/in/set-72157612148124190 On Wed, Oct 16, 2013 at 9:31 AM, stevef wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

depending what color Ram you have. my orange has a higher rear brake bridge so pasela 37's fit fine with 47-57 brake but in front i need a Tektro 559 extra long reach to clear the tire Do THIS before eating carbs (every time) 1 EASY tip

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

On the Ram, you might be pushing it with the 38mm C-Line, depending on what the final actual dimensions are. There is a nice comfortable amount of clearance between the 33.3mm JBs and the brakes, but I'm not sure I'd want to puff out any further. KJ On Wednesday, October 16, 2013 10:31:32 AM

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

How much clearance do you have around those big tires? I've been thinking about setting my Rambly up with fatter tires and no fenders-tempted by the new, suppler Pasela descendent Soma is offering. (it's a 38mm tire) Got a pic of your bike? Thanks, Steve On Monday, October 14, 2013 7:12:07 P

[RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

Here are my two cents. I am 5'10" with an 85cm pbh. I owned a 58 Ram and found it to be a dream ride. Sort of the gateway drug to Riv philosophy for me. My Ram was destroyed in an incident with an elderly driver. It and 3 vertabrae were cracked. After several discussions with Grant over a

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

Took my Ram out yesterday for a club ride. The 37mm Paselas felt great. every time I get on the bike, I am surprised by how comfortable it is and how well it handles. I've had it with 28mm Contis, but always go back to fatter rubber. On Sun, Oct 13, 2013 at 4:29 PM, Dave Johnston wrote: > I hav

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

WC. It was a bit large. Also like the bars up above the saddle. Dave Nawrocki Ft. Collins, CO - Original Message - From: "Sean McAtee" To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com, borus...@gmail.com Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2013 2:29:30 PM Subject: Re: [RBW] Rambouillet or

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

PS. If it makes a difference, I was workig from original inch PBH measurements 34-1/2" and 34-5/8" for all my conversions. • Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails fro

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

I didn't measure the greatly precise mm. I just did a conversion from the inch measurement and copied and pasted the results so the op could see the mm compared to his own pbh without having to do the math. • Perry On Oct 14, 2013, at 6:50 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On 10/14/2013 03:33 AM,

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

On 10/14/2013 03:33 AM, Perry wrote: Particulars: I've been told I have very uniform, off the shelf proportions of torso/legs/arms. After repeated measurements, I read my PBH as between 34.5 inches (87.63 centimeters) and 34.62500 inches (87.9475 centimeters). With this much variation in mea

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

More ingredients to stir into the pot… A little dissent on the Ram. The asthetics of the contrasting paint and lugs on most Rivs are a bit too ornate for my taste so I actually like/prefer the riv/soma San Marcos. And the blue color is really nice (at least on the internets--never seen one in p

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

Like others have said, get a Ram. It is the bike you want. Don't compromise on sizing. Wait and get a 60cm when one turns up. Jason -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving email

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

For what it's worth, I have an 87 PBH, and ride a 61 ROMulus. Not an exact 1-1 match, but very similar. Rides really nice with GB Cypress, and just fits VO hammered fenders. Nick On Sunday, October 13, 2013 4:21:33 PM UTC-7, SeanMac wrote: > > Steve, thanks for the link to the geometry char

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

The head tube is _probably_ longer, so that'll let you raise them up a bit, at least to saddle height. On 10/13/13, Sean McAtee wrote: > I appreciate your $.02. The bike that I normally ride has the bars a few > cm below the saddle. This is probably one of the causes of the numbness > that I ha

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

Before all else, you need to know what makes "good setup" for your body and riding style. Peter Jon White has some good thoughts on bike setup, here: http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/fitting.htm . All elements of body type, condition, riding style, frame geometry work together, and you can't make a

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

I appreciate your $.02. The bike that I normally ride has the bars a few cm below the saddle. This is probably one of the causes of the numbness that I have been having in my hands on longer rides. I was just looking at the geometry charts. My current bike has a top tube of 54 - the top tube of

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

Sean, do you like bars at/above/below seat height? As long as it's below or at, the smaller size should be fine. Then at worst you'll have an extra 2cm of seat post and stem showing, along w/ a 2cm longer stem. Everything else would be pretty much the same. If the 58cm ends up being a bit too small

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

Steve, thanks for the link to the geometry chart. Dan, I appreciate your input also. The way that I read the chart and Dan's comments, I am probably best on a 60. However, I don't know whether I am better off being a bit big for a 58 or at the smallish end of a 60. The 58 Rambo currently availa

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

On 10/13/2013 06:56 PM, Dan McNamara wrote: I have a PBH of 84.5 and can ride my 58 Ram comfortably. I am 5'9". The stem is 6cm and there is about 9cm of seatpost showing (side of tube to rail). Seems like a 60 Ram would be a better bet. Just double checked the brochure and the 60 was recomm

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

I have a PBH of 84.5 and can ride my 58 Ram comfortably. I am 5'9". The stem is 6cm and there is about 9cm of seatpost showing (side of tube to rail). Seems like a 60 Ram would be a better bet. Just double checked the brochure and the 60 was recommended for PBH 87-89 and heights of 5'9"-6'1".

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

I don't know from my PBH, but I am 5'10" with a looong torso and fit a 58 Ram just fine with 9 cm stem holding 42 cm Noodles (have sweepback) 1-1/2-to-2 cm below saddle. If I were taller, I'd consider a 60, though only if my arms were longer, too, since my size 33 sleeves don't like ttt's much lon

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

On 10/13/2013 06:29 PM, Sean McAtee wrote: I do appreciate all of the comments. I don't anticipate riding much on dirt - more long rides on the road. I am looking for some help with sizing - especially sizing a Rambouillet. Whenever I measure my PBH I end up somewhere between 86 and 87 (I'm

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

I do appreciate all of the comments. I don't anticipate riding much on dirt - more long rides on the road. I am looking for some help with sizing - especially sizing a Rambouillet. Whenever I measure my PBH I end up somewhere between 86 and 87 (I'm about 5 foot 11). I'm not sure whether I would

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

Jack Browns, GB Cypres, or Challenge Eroica all do great on hard-pack dirt. None have slowed me down. On 10/13/13, Kieran J wrote: > I'm on a tall Ram with the Jack Brown Greens, and the ride is fabulous. I > use a small saddlebag, and sometimes add a Loafer bag on the Mark's Rack. I > > would re

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