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08-01-2004, 06:18 PM

On Sun, 01 Aug 2004 22:03:40 -0400, DaveH wrote:

> Then I discovered the Rambouillet online. Never ridden one or seen it in
> person, but what a beautifully seductive machine. Most importantly, it
> looks like Rivendell has deliberately selected a geometry for this frame
> that is consistent with my requirements.
>
> I'm looking for any thoughts on this bike and my situation in general. I'm
> not interested in a hybrid or comfort bike. Heron bikes also look
> attractive.
> Dave

If you can afford it--get it. I've test ridden one, but it's out of my
economic league at the moment.

Totally classic, will last you a lifetime. Great geometry, the ride is
brilliant and quite familiar to folks that have ridden older steel. Sexy
as hell. For the practical folks there's the nice braze ons and the
ability to mount fenders--something that most modern road bikes won't
handle with the tight clearances.

08-01-2004, 06:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
maxo Posts: n/a	Re: Rambouillet and old Super Sport On Sun, 01 Aug 2004 22:03:40 -0400, DaveH wrote: > Then I discovered the Rambouillet online. Never ridden one or seen it in > person, but what a beautifully seductive machine. Most importantly, it > looks like Rivendell has deliberately selected a geometry for this frame > that is consistent with my requirements. > > I'm looking for any thoughts on this bike and my situation in general. I'm > not interested in a hybrid or comfort bike. Heron bikes also look > attractive. > Dave If you can afford it--get it. I've test ridden one, but it's out of my economic league at the moment. Totally classic, will last you a lifetime. Great geometry, the ride is brilliant and quite familiar to folks that have ridden older steel. Sexy as hell. For the practical folks there's the nice braze ons and the ability to mount fenders--something that most modern road bikes won't handle with the tight clearances.