[RBW] Re: Rambouillet appretiation

2012-04-16 Thread Michael Hechmer
Thanks JL. The Rambouillet has got to be amongst the very best production road frames ever offered. Great for long days in the saddle on paved or dirt roads. It combines the exhilaration of a sports car with the comfort of a grand touring car. That's what it was made for. I run mine with Ho

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet appretiation

2012-04-13 Thread ascpgh
I ride my 2002 orange Rambouillet as my road and long ride bike as well. TA Zephyr 46/36/26 crankset on Phil BB, new wheels; XT hubs and Velocity Synergy rims (rear is OCD) but I still have the OE set with Bontrager Fairlanes, Continental Gatorskin 28s, Brooks B-17 Special, Nitto post, stem and Noo

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet appretiation

2012-04-12 Thread Leslie
http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/4407972696/ There's a description of the build below the photo; used a DuraAce triple crank, is the biggest departure from 'normal'. I keep it on the 53 ring most of the time. Differences between that pic and how it rolls today: I've pulled the Ac