Re: [RBW] Re: FS- Green Rambouillet, 60cm, built

2013-10-28 Thread Steven Frederick
As did my 54cm with 34mm tires... Steve On Fri, Oct 25, 2013 at 3:46 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Another person's perspective: My 58 cm Ram seems to me to handle superbly > with 35 mm Kojaks; not very different, to me, than with the 30 mm Parigi > Roubaix. > > On Fri, Oct 25, 2013 at 1:30 PM,

Re: [RBW] Re: FS- Green Rambouillet, 60cm, built

2013-10-25 Thread IanA
I also have Kojaks on my LongLow. The 35mm Kojak tires measure out at somewhere between 32 mm to 33 mm on Synergy rims. The Hetres reputedly run close to stated size, so the air volume in the Hetre is considerably more than what the Kojaks hold. But, I`m keeping my LL as 700c. When the Koja

Re: [RBW] Re: FS- Green Rambouillet, 60cm, built

2013-10-25 Thread Patrick Moore
Another person's perspective: My 58 cm Ram seems to me to handle superbly with 35 mm Kojaks; not very different, to me, than with the 30 mm Parigi Roubaix. On Fri, Oct 25, 2013 at 1:30 PM, Toshi Takeuchi wrote: > > For example, when I rode the Ram with 700c Schwalbe Kojak 35 mm tires, it > felt

Re: [RBW] Re: FS- Green Rambouillet, 60cm, built

2013-10-25 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Of course, each person will have their own preferences, but the 650b Hetre conversion (I claim) refutes the dogma that the conversion will lower the bottom bracket "too much". The bottom bracket height after conversion fits into the "acceptable BB height " as described by Grant. (one can go through

Re: [RBW] Re: FS- Green Rambouillet, 60cm, built

2013-10-25 Thread Leslie
Hi Steve, The Ram does have a low BB to begin with, so it's not a conversion to consider lightly; if someone were only interested in running something in the 35 or 38 width, then I wouldn't suggest it.Or, if someone had really long crank-arms, too. The Hetre, though, gets you back up rea

Re: [RBW] Re: FS- Green Rambouillet, 60cm, built

2013-10-25 Thread Patrick Moore
I have to agree with Steve; my 58 feels just right with 30 mm Parigi Roubaix, and it will take tires that are considerably fatter. Though delicate, the P-Rs -- or tires of a similar quality -- might be an alternative if someone wants a smoother ride without converting the wheels. On Fri, Oct 25,

Re: [RBW] Re: FS- Green Rambouillet, 60cm, built

2013-10-25 Thread Steven Frederick
With all due respect to those who have made this conversion and like it, I personally feel it lowers the bottom bracket too much. It's not unbearable, but why live with it when there are optimized purpose-built machines available? The rambly is such a fine bike with 700c wheels I couldn't bear to

[RBW] Re: FS- Green Rambouillet, 60cm, built

2013-10-23 Thread StewUtah
Oh man!!There it is. I've talked to you about this bike a couple of times when I came in the shop! (The best shop in Salt Lake City) It certainly is my dream bike! I should come try it out. nice Steve Murray, Utah On Tuesday, October 22, 2013 12:20:23 PM UTC-6, BykMor wrote: > Hello

[RBW] Re: FS- Green Rambouillet, 60cm, built

2013-10-22 Thread Michael Rivers
Here is another 650b Ram, and a 60cm like yours! http://flic.kr/s/aHsjDS3yHa -- 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...@go

[RBW] Re: FS- Green Rambouillet, 60cm, built

2013-10-22 Thread Leslie
Feel free to im or email me (leslie dot bright at gmail dot com)... Thing is, I had another 650b bike, so, all it cost me to try it out was a pair of long-reach calipers, just bummed the wheels off of the Bomba for a bit... since it worked, I built a 650b wheelset for the Ram The front

Re: [RBW] Re: FS- Green Rambouillet, 60cm, built

2013-10-22 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
The 650b Ram is an amazing Rando bike with Hetre tires and fenders with ample room--definitely worth considering the conversion. I'd classify the ride as amazingly stable and smooth. I'd be happy to discuss. http://www.flickr.com/photos/42771204@N00/8176967200/ Best of luck, Toshi in Oakland, C

[RBW] Re: FS- Green Rambouillet, 60cm, built

2013-10-22 Thread BykMor
Oh you tricky tricky people. More thinking to do. Beautiful bike. Thank you for letting me know. I might have to message you off list to get some insight. BykMor On Tuesday, October 22, 2013 2:04:06 PM UTC-6, Leslie wrote: > > To throw a wrench into your plans > > I converted my 60 Ram to 6

[RBW] Re: FS- Green Rambouillet, 60cm, built

2013-10-22 Thread Leslie
To throw a wrench into your plans I converted my 60 Ram to 650b: http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/8351739256/in/set-72157623199721925 Toshi did, too ;) -L On Tuesday, October 22, 2013 2:20:23 PM UTC-4, BykMor wrote: > > Hello all, > > This was posted a couple weeks

[RBW] Re: FS- Green Rambouillet, 60cm, built

2013-10-22 Thread BykMor
"Attributes of the Ram vs the *San Marcos*" of course. Sorry for any confusion ;-) On Tuesday, October 22, 2013 12:20:23 PM UTC-6, BykMor wrote: > > Hello all, > > This was posted a couple weeks ago in another thread regarding the > attributes of the Rambouillet vs the Sam Hillborne, but I thoug