I've linked to this archived page from Peter White during numerous similar
threads, but it's still there and still relevant. Good synopsis of the
difference between the Ram and Hilsen when they were simultaneously
available:
https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/rambouillet.php
*"These two frames
Thanks Rich
I remember the front title when i used to get the RR in the mail.
Mike SLO CA
On Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 1:58:41 PM UTC-7, RichS wrote:
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> Mike,
>
> Take a look at Riv Reader 25 , pages 42-43. An excellent demonstration of
> a lightweight touring setup on a Ram.
>
> Best,
>
Didn't weigh it, but yeah, I'd bet close to 30 pounds. I don't buy
expensive ultralight weight stuff as a rule. Basic Eno hammock gear, plenty
of food, camera, denatured alcohol and stove, change of clothes, lights,
batteries, tools, spares, etc. Everything you'd need for 4-5 days on a
summer t
Wyatt:
Do you know the weight of the load you were carrying in this picture? It
looks substantial & camping gear tends to the heavy side. I'm guessing
20-30 lbs, including the bags.
doug P
On Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 2:08:52 PM UTC-7, Wyatt wrote:
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> Rode the Natchez Trace not too lo
My blue Ram handled moderate (up to !~30 lb) rear loads on a Tubus Fly
pretty well, fwiw.
On Thu, Sep 10, 2020 at 3:09 PM Wyatt wrote:
> Rode the Natchez Trace not too long ago on my Rambo. ~450 miles, all
> paved, hammock camping. Loaded with Carradice Long Flap on the saddle and
> BXB Teardrop
I actually found one on Craigslist in Vermont - it had been sitting in a
garage for 3 years. I was skeptical of the Riv appeal so went to test ride
it out of curiosity more than anything - I was instantly sold.
I'm currently running the original 27 Ruffy Tuffys which probably informs
my skepti
I actually saw mine sitting on CL in Vermont. It had been hanging in a
garage for 3 years due to an injury. I went to test ride it out of
curiosity and was immediately sold by the ride of the Riv.
Currently has the original 27 Ruffy Tuffys, gonna try to squeeze 33s on it
this weekend and see
Tom, here's some shots of my new Coast rando. I really did extract and list
all the good things about my Rambouillet in my conversations with Johnny as
well as describe its shortcomings to my actual uses. Reality was really
important, you cannot have illusions of grandeur when planning a custom
I would say the Ram is in between the Homer and Roadeo. It doesn’t have
braze-ons for racks which is one of my negatives for touring, although you
can use the fender mount for racks. I weigh 150 and my Homer felt good and
even springy (Is that what planing is?) when I had about 25-30 lbs on the
rea
Where does the Ram fit in compared to the Homer? A friend did a tour down
the coast with a Homer a few years ago & enjoyed the trip, no bike
problems. RBWHQ did tell him that Homer was intended to be a touring bike
but they are also pretty conservative about such things.
A definite considerat
I've done long randoneurring rides on my 650b converted Ram. It was
definitely one of my favorite bikes ever, and was only replaced because I
got an even nicer custom Riv. It had a front Mark's rack with P-clamps and
a rear saddlebag. Never any handling issues. I've used larger saddlebags
than
I should add that I choose my load carriers as much for their unladen
handling as their loaded handling. The Ram handled well unladen, of course.
On Wed, Sep 9, 2020 at 2:59 PM Patrick Moore wrote:
> I did no touring with my blue model, but I did carry many sizeable rear
> loads (Tubus Fly rack
I did no touring with my blue model, but I did carry many sizeable rear
loads (Tubus Fly rack in case it makes a difference) and the Ram performed
well with rear loads up to about 35 lb. More than that and the handling
started to get a bit "wandery" but it did as well as the 2003 custom, which
prob
When the Rambouillets first were advertised in the planning works, do you
guys recall who (Ted King?) did a dirt ride parallel to I-80 through the
Humboldt Basin / Lake Lahontan (east of Reno) on a Rambouillet? That got me
interested in the bike. The same test bike was on the floor at Riv, Gran
By any chance, did you buy the one off eBay being sold by Walter? I
messaged him a few times about the bike and decided I needed something a
little more rugged, but man...that bike was very tempting.
On Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 10:00:23 AM UTC-5 mpc...@gmail.com wrote:
> I personally jus
Hi Andy,
Thanks for sharing your experience - would you mind sharing pictures of the
Coast?
Tom
El Cerrito, CA
On Monday, September 7, 2020 at 2:45:13 AM UTC-7, ascpgh wrote:
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> I rode my Rambouillet across the country on the Adventure Cycling Trans-Am
> route, Western Express route. Not self
I personally just purchased a Ram that was sitting in a garage looking
beautiful but not being used. I've been wondering how hard I can push it,
especially on dirt/gravel. So, Andy, thank you for your insight here. The
more I read the more I'm gleaning that this bike should NOT be too heavily
l
I rode my Rambouillet across the country on the Adventure Cycling Trans-Am
route, Western Express route. Not self-supported. After the trip I wanted a
bike like the Rambouillet, not like a Long Haul Trucker. The latter,
without load, is like driving around in an F-250 pickup with nothing in it
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