Re: [RBW] Re: Romulus Redux

2025-03-01 Thread Gordon Stam
Hey, glad you like it. I've been told the last two pictures I posted couldn't be seen so I'm going to try again, this time with my Google Drive account as the source. As I mentioned the first one is from 10 years ago with the handlebars pretty much level with the saddle. The latest one is curre

Re: [RBW] Re: Romulus death shake

2021-09-01 Thread Michael Monti
It could also be that the front fork is out of alignment. If your front wheel is sits to more to one side than the other, lets say to the left, and you flip it around so the tread is opposite, and the wheel still sits to the left it is your fork that needs to be realigned, if your wheel ends up

Re: [RBW] Re: Romulus death shake

2021-09-01 Thread Jon Richardson
Check the front wheel hub for play and check for wheel hop (out of round). On Wed, Sep 1, 2021, 10:23 AM Rick Urbanowski wrote: > No, no front rack. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Sep 1, 2021, at 10:04 AM, Ted Durant wrote: > >  > >> On Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 9:28:26 AM UTC-4 rickur..

Re: [RBW] Re: Romulus death shake

2021-09-01 Thread Rick Urbanowski
No, no front rack. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 1, 2021, at 10:04 AM, Ted Durant wrote: > >  On Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 9:28:26 AM UTC-4 rickur...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone else get the frame wobble at high speeds on smooth surfaces with their Romulus? I only g

Re: [RBW] Re: Romulus trivia

2019-01-04 Thread finny
It's a 57cm On 2019-01-04 16:56, Jonathan D. wrote: > Great looking bike. What size is that? -- 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-bun

RE: [RBW] Re: Romulus refurbished as 650b

2016-04-01 Thread olofstroh
I have a custom Riv bought six months before the Ram was announced, geometry fairly identical, e.g. 80 mm bb drop. I have converted it to 650B (PariMoto 38 mm) and ride it with 177,5 mm cranks. Quite low, but, seriously, no problem. The same with the Heron Touring on tour, even on trails (not t

Re: [RBW] Re: Romulus refurbished as 650b

2016-03-24 Thread Jon Dukeman in the foothills of Colorado
WOW! No one would know it's been restored.Looks brand new. Makes me want to start checking those used bike ads. NICE JOB! Jon > > -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Romulus refurbished as 650b

2016-03-24 Thread WETH
Patrick, Thanks! Just to clarify- it is a Romulus not a rodeo. Cost is something I try not to dwell on; my wife tells me it's cheaper than golf, but I am not so sure! I bought the frameset for $400 and the powdercoating cost me $250. Most of the components were bought from Riv, my LBS or this

Re: [RBW] Re: Romulus refurbished as 650b

2016-03-24 Thread Patrick Moore
Erl: Pretty Damn Good! May I ask: 1. What this conversion and overhaul cost? 2. That you describe the difference in the Roadeo's handling with 650B and with 700C wheels? Others: I owned an earlier 56 cm stt Sam Hillborne and sold it because I didn't care for the fit (59 cm tt; yes I know that th

Re: [RBW] Re: Romulus purchase

2015-07-24 Thread cyclotourist
$900 for a complete Rom is pretty right on in my mental calculus. Shipping may be the deal breaker though. Haven't tried them, but maybe https://www.bikeflights.com/ ? On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 12:58 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > 28 bucks for an Altus derailer. I'd try and have the shop independently

Re: [RBW] Re: Romulus

2015-05-23 Thread Michael Hechmer
Perhaps the OP could share what things he most liked about his Rom? Then maybe our responses could be more focused. Michael On Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 3:38:11 PM UTC-4, David Banzer wrote: > > I meant in terms of being clones of the Ram, which seems to have differing > reports of tire clearan

Re: [RBW] Re: Romulus

2015-05-23 Thread David Banzer
I meant in terms of being clones of the Ram, which seems to have differing reports of tire clearance. -- 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-o

Re: [RBW] Re: Romulus

2015-05-23 Thread Joe Broach
​ On Sat, May 23, 2015 at 9:11 AM, David Banzer wrote: > ​​ > Michael, > There were canti-Rom's made, but those are pretty few if I understand > correctly. The Romulus/Redwood were less fancy versions of the Ram, that > were pretty much identical designs (though it seems there were tire > clearan

Re: [RBW] Re: Romulus

2015-05-23 Thread bo richardson
or a used Rambouillet if you could find one in the correct size? -- 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...@googlegroups.co

Re: [RBW] Re: Romulus

2015-05-22 Thread Tim Gavin
The San Marcos would compare in temperament, but at that size it's 650b. Which can be a good thing, but may not be what you want. I bought a 51 cm San Marcos for my girlfriend, and she loves it. It's a lighter steel bike, but still totally capable of touring (for a light rider). The Homer is pro

Re: [RBW] Re: Romulus name origin?

2012-05-10 Thread James Warren
One of the older Readers (low 20's possibly) first mentions plans to offer the frame that ended up becoming the Rambouillet. But in this reader, when the idea was first introduced, the name "Rambouillet" is not yet revealed. Grant says in that Reader that the name will probably be "Romulus." He a

Re: [RBW] Re: Romulus name origin?

2012-05-10 Thread Seth Vidal
On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 11:57 AM, Tim wrote: > > > I never read anything from Grant, but Romulus and Remus were the > brothers (mythical) who founded Rome. Rome is the "City of Seven > Hills." Wouldn't that be a great place for a brevet? And of course, > fine hand-made steel bikes are synonymous w

Re: [RBW] Re: Romulus geometry chart?

2011-04-17 Thread Tim Whalen
Thanks for the help with geometries and suggesting the Legolas! It was fun to research a Rivendell I had never paid attention to. This group is not only helpful but a pleasure. Seth, you ought to be Rivendell's VP for sales! Good riding, Tim On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 8:31 PM, Michael_S wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: Romulus for sale on Minneapolis Craigslist - a little suspicious?

2009-12-07 Thread Ray Shine
Don't be fooled. Of course it was hot. I hope you're correct, but the odds are slim. Sent From My iPhone On Dec 7, 2009, at 2:30 PM, cm wrote: Suspicious?...yes. Stolen?...maybe. While I agree with everything everyone has said, it is possible that this is legit. Most 6-ish year old bikes that

Re: [RBW] Re: Romulus for sale on Minneapolis Craigslist - a little suspicious?

2009-12-07 Thread John Blish
Hi The person offering the $500 Romulus responded yesterday and offered some times when I could see the bike yesterday and today. It was not convenient to do it yesterday - I was called in to work. When I contacted that person just a few minutes ago to offer to stop by I was told that the bike a

Re: [RBW] Re: Romulus for sale on Minneapolis Craigslist - a little suspicious?

2009-12-06 Thread cyclotourist
I have been BANNED from the bicycle lifestyle list for suggesting what I would do when finding such a person listing a stolen bike for sale... so will refrain from that here. I should send a you-tube link for George Carlin's Seven Dirty Words to the Puritans over there and really blow their mind!

Re: [RBW] Re: Romulus for sale on Minneapolis Craigslist - a little suspicious?

2009-12-06 Thread John Blish
I have written to the person offering the Romulus. I work in Maple Grove and will try to check it out further if I get a response from that person. I have checked on both of my Romulus bikes and they are both where they should be. I will report further if I get a response. John On Sun, Dec 6, 2

Re: [RBW] Re: Romulus for sale on Minneapolis Craigslist - a little suspicious?

2009-12-06 Thread Bill Connell
That's the very definition of a sketchy CL ad. I've cross-posted this to Mpls Bike Love, hope someone gets their Romulus back! Bill On Sun, Dec 6, 2009 at 3:03 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > Looks like at least the front brake is missing, too. Perhaps some > parts were swiped for a fi