Our little ride group finished a rolling hills ride in the Ione,
Valleys Springs, Pardee Dam area of Northern California. 60miles, 3k
climb. It was a "lsd" ride and we all had a great time. But, back to
riv stuff. I don't need fenders and never use any kind of rack. Even
so, my Riv Roadeo is just a
Hey, I could give a shit whether you or anyone else wears a helmet. It
seems that you are missing the theme of the video. Maybe you should
watch it again.
On Mar 16, 7:43 pm, Greg Doggett wrote:
> Re; Grant refers to this helmet guy for some reason
>
> If YOU feel YOU need to wear a helmet...do s
I have a lot of admiration for the "PBP" guys. Keep up the good work.
Don C.
On May 9, 6:17 pm, Eric Norris wrote:
> Riding on lugged steel with friction shifting! My video of this weekend's
> brevet from San Francisco to Fort Bragg and back.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW3OfkYeo2Q
>
> -
That bike should sell quickly.
On May 13, 6:43 pm, Marty wrote:
> Not mine,and no interest for me (too small) - just passing along.
> Listed yesterday. Great deal.
>
> http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/2377823398.html
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The large companies develop a sales theme and go with it. i.e. Lance
riding a Madone. People want to ride what Lance rides. The steel guys
cater to a smaller audience. The needs of this rider group is easier
to satisfy with steel. 2-3lbs of extra weight is less important to us
than fit and function
That's truly, a beautiful bicycle. On another note, were are you
finding TA Zephyr cranks? I have three sets, on my Roadeo, my
Tournesol, and on my Steve Rex.
Don
On May 14, 5:32 pm, reynoldslugs wrote:
> Fat Tire Flyer; very nice climber, fabulous on steep twisty descents
> on awful pavement. Lo
ken,
i currently have a 59cm roadeo. i have owned a 59cm romulus and a 60cm
ram. i liked all the framesets and the handling was typical "riv". the
"rom" had a heavy feeling to it. the ram felt very lively to me. the
roadeo reminds of the ram but just a hair quicker, but still,
extremely stable. i r
exactly. the ahh has a longer wheelbase than the ram and is the
perfect "country bike". the ram is close. i ride mostly on paved roads
and the roadeo is perfect for me. i have ridden my roadeo on some dirt
roads along hwy 1( i.e. kruze ranch rd.) and the bike is
fine( actually perfect). the rom ju
in the eighties i had a bianchi ( superleggera, reparto corsa) that
would shimmy. i have noticed, over the years, that the new frames,
including my riv's, with the the new tubing seem to have more strength
torsionally. my experience is that these modern frames are much less
likely to shimmy than th
you ride some serious miles. i have ridden on all the roads that you
illustrate, but not in your longish rides. keep up the good work.
don c.
On Dec 31, 6:50 pm, Eric Norris wrote:
> Photos from today's lugged-steel-riding, wool-wearing, leather-saddled ride:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/3517
I have owned a rambouillet, a romulus, and, currently, a roadeo. I
made the mistake of selling my ram and when the roadeo came , I
jumped on the wagon. I just love the handling of my riv's. Actually,
the roadeo fits my riding very well, better than the ram. The rom was
a distant third, comparing t
One question: Why the comment," VO free zone"?
On Jan 25, 4:29 pm, "XO-1.org Rough Riders"
wrote:
> Thanks, William. Those are Velo-Orange Grand Cru brakes on my Roadeo,
> but I'm in the process of making all my bikes VO-free Zones, so Velo
> Cult is ordering me some Paul's Racer M's (center-moun
after looking at this thread, i was wondering if it is possible to
install paul's brazeon brakes on a rambouilet?
don c.
On Nov 10, 5:24 pm, Gino Zahnd wrote:
> Disclosure: Paul is a friend, I use many of his products, and I race
> on his cyclocross team.
>
> > Question 1: Will the Paul center p
i need to change my question. will paul's "racer brake" work on a
rambouillet?
don c.
On Nov 10, 5:32 pm, dpco wrote:
> after looking at this thread, i was wondering if it is possible to
> install paul's brazeon brakes on a rambouilet?
> don c.
>
> On
steve,
how do you handle the rear? where do you install the cable guide?don
c.
On Nov 10, 7:01 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> On Tue, 2009-11-10 at 18:50 -0800, Anne wrote:
> > Racer Center Mount will work on your Ramouillet (assuming it takes
> > center pull brakes)
>
> It will indeed. I've seen
steve,
those are some beauiful roads. are the unpaved sections public roads?
thanks for sharing.
don c.
On Nov 16, 10:55 am, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> On Mon, 2009-11-16 at 09:57 -0800, Patrick in VT wrote:
> > On Nov 16, 7:12 am, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> > > In my experience, 30-something's abo
i have a blue rambouillet framset w/ultegra headset for sale. size
60cm.( go to rivbike.com for geo details). no dents, just normal
beausage. $850 plus freight, paypal. located in san joaquin county,
northern california. pm for pictures.
don c.
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i have been using grand bois 700X28 tires for a couple of years. i had
one tire go bad and jan heine replaced the tire, no question asked. i
don't think that they are designed for offroad, but they are great for
rough pavement and mine have lasted much longer than other high end
tires( michelen pro
Dec 29, 6:25 pm, cyclotourist wrote:
> Yes, great service by Jan. He does take his off road.
>
> I'd be interested in the warranty replacement rate vs. similar light
> weight/high end tires.
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 6:06 PM, dpco wrote:
> > i h
Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 7:06 PM, dpco wrote:
>
> i have been using grand bois 700X28 tires for a couple of years.
>
> How do these compare with the Paselas? I'm mostly familiar with the 559X32
> mm Paselas, which I didn't find hugely fast or comfortable; certainly not as
Paselas (for example) or other 28s? Are they
> more supple? To Don and other users.
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 9:35 PM, dpco wrote:
> > patrick,
> > another thing to consider is rim width. wider rims allow for lower
> > pressures. HED has some ne
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 9:57 PM, dpco wrote:
> > patrick,
> > i have never tried paselas, but reading their description, it seems
> > that paselas are more of a tough,durable tire. the grand bois is
> > really a 28c version of a really supple ra
your post is so right on. i didn't ride a lot until the mid '80's, but
i attended "cal" from '69-'73 and owned a peugot( sorry for the
misspelling, but that bike was truly forgettable ). the simplex
equipment on that bike was just a joke. i am sorry if this offends
some people, but today's medium p
On Jan 12, 11:11 am, Jon Grant wrote:
> Ron Farnsworth wrote:
>
> I also was very reluctant to buy a frame 4cm bigger than anything else I had
> been riding for the previous 20 years. Went from a 57 cm Merlin to a 61cm
> Homer and will never look back. I'm now realizing how much a difference
> c
beth,
we don't know each other, but your statements regarding the lafayette/
walnut creek area are so right on. happy days riding your bike.
sincerely, don compton
On Jan 19, 9:56 am, Beth wrote:
> Ok, now, having grown up in WC and now living in...not WC...let me
> tell you this. Your first trip
i have a question. what kind of bike is the "hunqapiller" going to be?
On Jan 21, 5:02 pm, Ron MH wrote:
> What the heck kind of name is "Hunqapiller"?
>
> This is getting (has gotten) silly.
>
> There was a time when Riv used graceful names for bikes; the Tolkien
> references, Bleriot (early Fre
i too live in northern cal and rarely ride in rain. just in case, i
carry a large plastic bag in my seatrails and a brooks saddle cover
(brooks b-17) and use the cover to hold the bag in place when i need
the protection. last year, we got drenched in the wine country century
in santa rosa and my sa
can you guys give me the definition of "s420" ?
don c.
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thanks.
don
On Jan 27, 9:35 pm, nathan spindel wrote:
> You're probably thinking of S24O, short for Sub-24 Hour Overnight.
> Here's a nice primer:
> <http://www.rivbike.com/article/bike_camping/camping_vs_touring>.
>
> -nathan
>
>
>
> On Wed, Jan 27
i just sold my "ram" and am having serious regrets. i bought the
frameset at the riv store in walnut creek after a long conversation
with grant. i rode many a club ride and many centuries (lots of
hills). i hope the new owner enjoys the bike as much as i did.
don c.
On Jan 31, 7:15 pm, Leslie wro
jim,
in today's world, someone will take your statement out of context and
display you as someone thinking that tco is deadly. all my bikes have
"tco".
don
On Feb 4, 9:39 pm, JimD wrote:
> Until the recent endless discussions here concerning TCO I didn't have
> a clue about it.
>
> Now I discov
this may be a "corny" thread to some, but i really regret selling my
rambouillet. i own some great bikes ( a 60x57 tournesol and a
60x57hampsten) and they are very similar( 1cm shorter top tube and
43cm chainstays). as a matter of fact, they are very similar to the
roadeos. i just miss the bike bec
give 'em a good look. I ended up w/ a Ram, but, was
> curious about how the Hampsten compared.
>
> Thx,
>
> -L
>
> On Feb 5, 1:01 am, dpco wrote:
>
>
>
> > this may be a "corny" thread to some, but i really regret selling my
> > rambouillet.
well, after remorse from selling my "blue ram", i just couldn't stand
it anymore. i am picking up my new "roadeo" frameset at the end of
this month. actually, the roadeo fits my riding. living in california,
i hardly ride in rain. i really don't ever use panniers or any kind of
rack. but, i love be
thanks for your reply. i noticed your hilsen on the flickr site.
beautiful bike!!!. i can't , by the pictures, tell what size your
frame is. the headtube looks like a 59cm, but it looks like a smaller
frame with 650 tires. anyway, your hilsen looks like the ultimate
"country bike".
sincerely, don
i rode my new roadeo on its maiden voyage. just a super bike. 40mi.,
rolling hills around plymouth, ca.
build as follows: 59cm roadeo, mary's blue
campy chorus aluminum 10spd brifters, centaur
derailleurs
nitto pearl stem, 44 noodles, nitto stainless
to be fair, my build is not particularly light. with my old style
look pedals, the bike weighs 22.8 lbs. if i went with full record,
threadless stem, light bars, light wheels, and some race saddle, it
would be 18-19 lbs. but, i don't ride against a clock. on our club
rides we go fast for short per
some of you guys subscribe to jan heine's bicycle quarterly. in one
edition, he described different forks, specifically blades. he
mentioned " imperial oval". i noticed that the fork crown on my roadeo
is narrower than the crown on my ram. but the fork blades are very
ovalized. i have to reiterate,
yeah i know, they are forthcoming. you guys are a tough nut.
don c.
On Mar 4, 8:38 pm, "Bill M." wrote:
> Photos, Don, Photos!
>
> Bill
>
> On Mar 4, 7:44 pm, dpco wrote:
>
>
>
> > some of you guys subscribe to jan heine's bicycle quarterly. in
i ride club rides and a few centuries. i, regrettably, sold my ram and
thought that i had sold my savior for centuries. well, i fixed the
problem. i bought a "roadeo". i live in california and have never used
fenders. but, i love the handling benefit of the longer chain stays of
the rivs. the bikes
ong with a "roadeo".
very sincerely, don c.
On Mar 10, 8:22 pm, dpco wrote:
> i ride club rides and a few centuries. i, regrettably, sold my ram and
> thought that i had sold my savior for centuries. well, i fixed the
> problem. i bought a "roadeo". i live in california a
rain here is if it was sunny when I left. Plus,
> I will have the loaded touring bike for grimy weather.
>
> Thanks for your post.
>
> On Mar 10, 9:36 pm, dpco wrote:
>
>
>
> > sorry for the reply to the reply.
> > in addition, my roadeo is not setup to be
you know, i can understand the "mcrb" fad. i just go along with it.
all my bikes are steel ( except one ), some lugged, some have carbon
forks. my favorite bikes are the ones that i can fit a riv 700x33
tire.
don c.
On Mar 17, 10:04 pm, doug peterson wrote:
> Remember the whole series on comfort,
i bought my roadeo to replace the rambouillet that i sold. i like the
handling much more than the ram's. i bought a frame with the threaded
headset. i am able to set up the bike with my bars <1cm below the
saddle. my b-17ti is perfect. in addition, i just can't enough about
the handling of the road
i have to start off by saying that i am an owner of a riv
bike( roadeo ). i totally respect rivendell. what type of bike is the
"hunqapallar"? i look at some of the pictures and think its' a
mountain bike.
don c.
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> specific categories like "mountain bike". But, yes, given the fat tire
> clearance and sturdy construction, "mountain bike" is one possible use
> for the Hunqapillar. I'm sure some will set them up for road touring,
> commuting,
i have to apologize for not sending pictures, but i ordered a new
camera and i should getting it in april. bottom line, i have over
600mi. in 30 days on this bike. last weekend, we rode with the
sacramento bike hikers on their winters loop. 73mi., 4000'climb. the
bike is so great on downhills. i ju
no-picture business!
>
> Ryan
>
> On Mar 29, 8:49 pm, dpco wrote:
>
>
>
> > i have to apologize for not sending pictures, but i ordered a new
> > camera and i should getting it in april. bottom line, i have over
> > 600mi. in 30 days on this bike. last weekend, w
i must have a skewed impression of rivendell. their bikes are well
priced, but not cheap ( but high quality and built to last ). why is
rapha so demonized by some? my smartwool socks were very expensive to
purchase, but they have lasted forever. why not smartwool jerseys?
expensive at first, but in
patrick,
i have a 59cm roadeo built as follows: nitto pearl stem, 44 noodle
bars, record hub with velocity aerohead rims 32h.,
campy centaur ergo shifters and derailleurs, thomson seatpost, b-17ti,
116 phil bb (stainless spindle and cups), ta zephyr 50-34, look
pedals, and lastly, 700x28 grand bois
you might check and see if the chorus brakes will work on a roadeo.
don
On May 31, 11:15 am, kps wrote:
> Hi Patrick,
>
> i think you should buy one, yes. ;-)
>
> My 57 Roadeo will be built up this week! i've decided just to swap
> everything over from my (too small, 54/54) Serotta Nova, so it
i don't have any facts to back this up, but i think that the roadeo is
doing quite well. the "homer" is the star of rivendell, period.
country bike, that can be used for many purposes. living in the san
joaquin valley and basically, a club rider, the roadeo fits me. and, i
still have that rivendell
are any of you riv-owners doing the healdsburg century this weekend? i
will be on my "mary's blue" rodeo. hope to see a few rivs.
don c.
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last summer and we rode that route one
> > of the days. Idyllic.
>
> > Have a great ride!
>
> > bykmor
>
> > On Jul 15, 10:07 pm, dpco wrote:
>
> > > are any of you riv-owners doing the healdsburg century this weekend? i
> > > will be on my &q
six of us rode the 100k healdsburg century this weekend together. our
goal was to average 18+ mph( ride time). i like to ride my roadeo on
these rides because: 1) i am extremely comfortable on the bike ; 2)
the bike has the uncanny combination of being extremely stable on
downhills and carves turns
i have a blue rambouillet frameset w/ ultegra headset for sale. size
60cm. excellent condition, no dents, just a few scratches from normal
use.
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> > on 3/23/09 10:23 AM, dpco at dcompton1...@sbcglobal.net
> > wrote:
>
> > > i have a blue rambouillet frameset w/ ultegra headset
> > for sale. size
> > > 60cm. excellent condition, no dents, just a few
> > scra
thank you for those beautiful pictures.
don c.
On Apr 15, 10:53 pm, Eric Norris wrote:
> Took my Riv Road for a little ride tonight on Low Gap Road out of
> Ukiah, CA. The pavement ended, but my bike and I kept going. Saw at
> least six deer.
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/s
i finally broke down and installed nitto "noodle" bars on my
rambouillet. WOW! the flat spot on the top of the bars behind my campy
ergo shifters is perfect for resting my hands without the pressure
points. why did i wait so long?
don
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> i finally broke down and installed nitto "noodle" bars on my
> rambouillet. WOW! the flat
patrick,
i didn't take it that way. i was just trying to explain my situation
to the crowd. believe me, i see so many positions on bikes, some look
totally wrong, but you can't judge a book by its' cover. thank god
that we have rivendell and grant.
don
On Apr 16, 6:48 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
>
while i was at the"headquarters" purchasing my noodle bars, i
purchased a set of "jack browns". if i am going to used them on my
ram, i will have to use riv's silver brakes. my rims are narrow and i
will need the brakes to open a lot.
don
On Apr 16, 8:22 pm, Big Paulie wrote:
> Phase two of the
the rohloff system is so heavy, it makes the frt' and r derailleurs
systems look very efficient. if rohloff could bring the weight to
somewhat, modern standards for a road bike, i would buy one in a new
york minute. and by the way, i am not your sterio-typical weight
weeny. i ride a blue ram.
sinc
to grant,
why is the toptube on a 58cm saluki .5cm longer than a 60cm ram?
don c.
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i am a true believer in most of grant's ideas on bicycles. after
talking to him for quite awhile in his shop, i bought a "ram" framset.
i cannot ride with the saddle as far back as grant would like.but, my
ram with a "zero offset" seatpost and my b-17 works perfectly.
however, along with my forwar
i am a true believer in grant's fit process. i love my 60cm blue ram.
but, i broke down and purchased a 56cm specialized roubaix frameset.
on my ram, i run grand bois 700x28 with 75psi front and 85psi rear. on
my roubaix, i run vredestein 700x25 pumped to 100psi. the roubaix is a
smoother ride in
t was a really fun bike and I
> > > did a double century on it with no problems. I wish they'd taken it a
> > > couple steps further so I could have made at least some attempt to fit
> > > wider tires, fenders, etc.
>
> > > On May 30, 8:34 pm, dpco
its very hard to answer that question without making negative remarks
about riv models. i like my riv, but on this forum, there is a lot of
disinformation regarding other brands, especially carbon brands. my
frame is one step down from the top frame. the frameset is a bargain.
i have a ram, a tour
i own a 60cm rambouillet. i love the geo and fit of my "ram". will the
roadeo have similar fit( relative to setback and toptube length)?
don c.
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i have a set of 700x30 grand bois' for sale. i have one 30mi. ride on
them(pavement only). $60/pr. plus shipping.
sincerely, don c.
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i am a 4yr ram owner. i would love to have a custom riv. that bike
would probably fit me, but i want mine( someday) to be my bike. in the
meantime, i will thoroughly enjoy my blue rambouillet..
sincerely, don
On Dec 7, 1:23 pm, rcnute <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Not mine. Wow. How come these
i have found the same experience with different size tires on
different bikes. i use the grand bois 700x26 on my ebiso road and the
handling feels right on. i use the grand bois 700x28 on my "ramb" and
my hampsten mud pig and they feel right on on those bikes. i tried the
700x30's on my "ramb" and
dave, could you send me the website for "acorn bags"?
sincerely, don compton
On Dec 20, 7:12 pm, Dave in Redding wrote:
> I ordered the new medium/large saddlebag from Acorn Bags early on Dec.
> 1st and it arrived about two weeks later. This is a fantastic bag!
> It holds about 50% more than a
i have a blue rambouillet frameset( with ultegra headset) for sale.
excellent condition. 60cm.
if interested, please "pm" for more info and pictures. asking $800
plus freight.
sincerely, don
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Noodle Bars
Its amazing the number of Nitto Noodles that I see on different forums(
i.e. Serotta, Velocipede, Lovely Bicycle).
Don
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I have regretted selling my blue Rambouillet. I later replaced with my
Roadeo which I enjoy even more than the Ram. But, I still miss that bike. I
would love to find a 60cm Ram. Oh well.
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Patrick,
I can't justify the cost of a new Roadeo to you, but I can explain my
opinions regarding my feelings about the Roadeo being a dramatic
improvement over the 531/sl frames of the past. By the way, I still own a
Basso Loto SLX frameset. First, the my Roadeo frameset is lighter than my
Bas
Jim,
I have a Phil BB on my Roadeo. I started riding with our club in 1984. I
remember some riders having their Phil BB's lasting so long that they could
hardly remove the BB from the frame. You are probably in the early part of
the BB's life.
Don
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Sorry to bring this up, but I have 996 miles on my Roadeo this year. We are
having a low rain year and its a good time for cyclists to take advantage.
By the end of this year, I will have close to 12,000 miles on my Roadeo.
Its the most enjoyable bike that I have owned.
Don
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Bill,
I saw that Riv at the Selle Anatomica booth. Anyway, there are some really
beautiful steel bikes. Its my second chance at the NAHBS show( 1st was San
Jose). This show is always great.
Don C.
On Friday, March 2, 2012 7:57:06 PM UTC-8, Bill M. wrote:
>
> The ride tomorrow morning apparently
I am one of those "long leg/short torso" guys. My Ram and now my
Roadeo fit me perfectly. They are a nice compromise between
traditionalist and sloping.
Don C.
On Sep 16, 8:52 pm, Michael_S wrote:
> Depends on your body type too. Long leg/Shorter torso people have a harder
> time getting bikes t
Eric,
Thank you for that wonderful film. While physically, I could never dream of
doing "PBP", I truelly appreciate the effort and challenge of that
incredible event.
"Hats off to you"
Don
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I get teased from some of my fellow club members. Out of town, especially in
the Bay Area or Sonoma Co., I always get compliments. Many folks think it is
an old bike, but many will ask questions and when I tell them about
Rivendell, they are very complimentary. My 59cm Roadeo is the best bike I
Thank you for posting your ride. We have some wonderful roads in California,
but I have never experienced roads like yours. And you must have a great
relationship with father to be able to share these times with him.
Don
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on Nitto.
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I am "in" when they have a 175 set. I am not knocking it. I will buy one in
a "New York Minute" in 175.
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Another great bike!
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I am both a Roadeo owner and a friend of Bill M. I have owned three Rivs: a
blue Ram. a Rom, and now, a Roadeo. I really liked my Ram and when I sold
it I immediately regretted the move. And, then Grant brought us the Roadeo.
Living in San Joaquin County,Ca., I rarely ride in rain. But the fit
My Roadeo weighs about 2 lbs more than my Ti bike. I have the same wheel
set up on both bikes. The only time I notice the weight difference is when
I am lifting the bikes into my car. Actually, I prefer the Roadeo in the
hills because I am more confident on winding, fast, downhills. Now, a
load
Eric,
I live in Lodi and the fog is back. And, I really do not like riding in it.
Don C.
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I have ridden and owned many bikes. I just turned 60. I still like to be
challenged from time to time. But, I don't race and the quality of my rides
will never be measured by seconds. When I first entered the RHQ, I had a
long conversation with Grant. Even though he's a few years younger, he wa
This is probably not a big deal to many of you, but the shifting on my
Roadeo frameset is a lot better than my bikes with shorter chainstays. I
use a TA Zephyr 48-34 crank with a 12-25 cassette, with Campy Centaur
components. All the mechanical parts related to the drivetrain seem to last
much
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