| Re: Rambouillet and old Super Sport
Rivendell tells you to order larger than usual on the Rambouillet in order
to have less reach. I usually take a 54cm, but ordered the Rambo in 56. It
fits perfectly.
"DaveH" <ddhartwick@IGIVEUPearthlink.net> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 03 Aug 2004 00:19:09 -0000, Warren Block <wblock@wonkity.com>
> wrote:
>
> >DaveH <ddhartwick@IGIVEUPearthlink.net> 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.
> >
> >My 2003 Romulus has effectively the same frame with less fancy lugs and
> >paint. I like it a lot: the handlebars are wide enough, the chainstays
> >are long enough, the Q-factor is great, it just feels good.
> >
> >Unfortunately, they sold the Romulus at too low of a price, so they're
> >gone, although you might be lucky enough to find one somewhere. The
> >Rambouillet is prettier.
> I just ordered a Rambouillet from Rivendell. I had a chance to ride
> one today and although it had mustache handlebars and the frame was
> way too big, I was able to tell that the Ramb is what I've been
> looking for.
>
> The guys at Rivendell are an interesting bunch.
> Dave
>
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