Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58 Rambouillet Frame/Fork/HS

A few follow-ups on this: 1) I called Rivendell to see if they could look up the size in a serial number database I thought they kept, but no such thing exists. Will did confirm that they measure the seattube to the point on the lug where the seatpost comes out, not the top of the lug tip. 2)

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58 Rambouillet Frame/Fork/HS

I switched from the OEM groupless Shimano "mid-reach" duaal pivot brakes on my Rambouillet to Paul Racers. They improved fender clearance, reducing the odd rattle on the caliper arms under braking and significantly upped my speed control/stopping in both wet and dry conditions. No shuddering h

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58 Rambouillet Frame/Fork/HS

I'm thinking of this bike, from Mike. Anyone ever install canti bosses on a Rambouillet? I imagine the front fork is stiff enough to resist shuddering while hard braking. Mike "thinking of replacements to BJ World Tour" in SLO CA On Friday, July 26, 2024 at 5:21:30 PM UTC-7 Mike Godwin wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58 Rambouillet Frame/Fork/HS

A way to measure the top tube, tape measure on the far side of one tube then measure to the close side of the next tube. You can then find the difference of the slightly different head tube and seat tube diameters to adjust the top tube length (add to it) by half the difference of the two diame

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58 Rambouillet Frame/Fork/HS

Top tubes are hard to measure because it's hard to locate the centerlines of the st and ht. According to the geo chart, the chain stay length increases from 43.5 on a 58cm to 44.5 on a 60cm. Since this has vertical dropouts, maybe that's another way to check? Based on your picture of the c-t

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58 Rambouillet Frame/Fork/HS

If it is, its very slight. Here's a link to some pics I had from when it was built up: https://photos.app.goo.gl/8w5UH3xDhYzCj7ey5 On Fri, Jul 26, 2024 at 11:42 AM Nat Lichten wrote: > Is it a slightly sloping top tube? 57cm as measured, 58cm ETT in catalogue? > > On Friday, July 26, 2024 at 11

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58 Rambouillet Frame/Fork/HS

Is it a slightly sloping top tube? 57cm as measured, 58cm ETT in catalogue? On Friday, July 26, 2024 at 11:23:26 AM UTC-4 Michael Ullmer wrote: > I measured from the center of the bb to the point where the seatpost first > becomes visible. > > On Fri, Jul 26, 2024 at 9:40 AM Hoch in ut wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58 Rambouillet Frame/Fork/HS

To what point on the set tube are you measuring CTT? I don’t know the answer but always wondered whether you go to the pointy end of the lug or to where the seatpost first becomes visible. On Friday, July 26, 2024 at 7:31:19 AM UTC-7 Michael Ullmer wrote: > Correct, but mine has a 57 top tube,

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58 Rambouillet Frame/Fork/HS

Hi Mike, I think you have a 60 (like mine). Here's the geo from the Ram brochure where you can see the 60 has a 58 top tube. Hope this helps. [image: ram.jpg] Max On Friday, July 26, 2024 at 9:32:40 AM UTC-4 Michael

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58 Rambouillet Frame/Fork/HS

Bump and an update on sizing: I listed this as a size 58 based on the 57 c-t-c top tube, though it also has a 60cm c-t-t seat tube. Confusing, because the 58 size should have a 58 c-t-t seat tube. I had one buyer back out because they were concerned about standover. As a data point, I had this

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58 Rambouillet Frame/Fork/HS

Another data point, I shoed Ram #005 with up to 700x38 tires, with acceptable room to spare. Same brakes as noted above. I may have some photos on my home computer showing tire clearances. I picked up #005, a floor demo, in August 2002. Mike SLO CA On Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 3:37:25 PM UTC-

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58 Rambouillet Frame/Fork/HS

Not to derail too hard, but on the topic of Suntour Superbe brakes, I happen to be selling a 1st gen Suntour Superbe group (brakes, levers, DT shifters, FD, RD) and a campagnolo crankset in case anybody needs the parts to build up this frameset. $300+ship if anyone is interested. Erik, Philly O

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58 Rambouillet Frame/Fork/HS

I had my Ram speed modulated with Suntour Superbe "normal" reach brakes, i.e., 57 mm reach. Mike SLO CA On Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 2:17:53 PM UTC-7 Michael Ullmer wrote: > I only did 700x32 with fenders, I never tried bigger without fenders > > On Tue, Jul 23, 2024 at 4:15 PM Hoch in ut wrote

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58 Rambouillet Frame/Fork/HS

I only did 700x32 with fenders, I never tried bigger without fenders On Tue, Jul 23, 2024 at 4:15 PM Hoch in ut wrote: > From the link you provided, it says 700x38 fit? Did you mean 38’s? That’s > definitely mid-reach territory. > > On Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 2:09:47 PM UTC-7 Michael Ullmer wr

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58 Rambouillet Frame/Fork/HS

>From the link you provided, it says 700x38 fit? Did you mean 38’s? That’s definitely mid-reach territory. On Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 2:09:47 PM UTC-7 Michael Ullmer wrote: > Yes, I don't recall if they were short or mid reach. They weren't the > Tektro R559s > > On Tue, Jul 23, 2024 at 4:07

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58 Rambouillet Frame/Fork/HS

Yes, I don't recall if they were short or mid reach. They weren't the Tektro R559s On Tue, Jul 23, 2024 at 4:07 PM Hoch in ut wrote: > For the 700x32 set up, did you use regular (short reach) brakes? > > On Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 1:11:55 PM UTC-7 Michael Ullmer wrote: > >> It's time to part w