Re: [RBW] Help me choose a Rivendell

2010-09-07 Thread JimD
Ditto what Joe said. I have a custom that is pretty much like a Roadeo. My bike uses Silver brakes and mostly I ride JackBrown greens. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rasterdogs/sets/72157604146015375/ I'm pretty much a club ride, century sort of rider and think you won't go wrong with a Road

Re: [RBW] Help me choose a Rivendell

2010-09-07 Thread James Warren
Without reading anyone else's answers, I say Roadeo. It's the closest to the Rambouillet that you are after. And it seems to be better in the tire clearance department, since it seems the Roadeo can handle Jack Browns and fenders. Yeah, Roadeo. Fits the long road rides you described. Your Bleri

Re: [RBW] Help me choose a Rivendell

2010-09-07 Thread Bruce
Don't rule out the Hilsen for long distance comfort. Set it up with fasty components and you'll have a durable and comfortable way to get around. From: Johnny Alien To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Tue, September 7, 2010 4:28:08 PM Subject: [RBW] Help me choose a R

RE: [RBW] Help me choose a Rivendell

2010-09-07 Thread Joe Bartoe
It sounds like the Roadeo is the way to go. You have other bikes that fill other niches, but the one that seems to best fit the type of riding you describe is the Roadeo. I have a Riv custom that is almost a copy of the Roadeo geometry. Mine doesn't allow for Jack Browns and fenders, but will a

Re: [RBW] Help me choose a Rivendell

2010-09-07 Thread Seth Vidal
On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 5:28 PM, Johnny Alien wrote: > I love my Bleriot and would like another Rivendell so I am in the > process of saving up right now but would like to know which one I > should aim for.  My Bleriot covers my "all around" bike for trails and > general riding.  I don't do alot of