08-01-2004, 06:57 PM
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I purchased one of the last orange Rambouillet. I love it. It is the first
upright bike that I have ridden, that is pain free! (I usually ride
recumbents). I spraypainted the fenders white and used white bar tape. I set
mine up with Ultregra Brifters, a Truvative 48-38-28 crank, and a 12-34 mega
range rear cogset. I put on a Brooks B17 saddle. The new Rambouillet is blue
and I think comes as a complete bike.
"maxo" <maxo@NOSPAMhome.se> wrote in message
news an.2004.08.02.02.17.54.511485@NOSPAMhome.se. ..
> On Sun, 01 Aug 2004 22:03:40 -0400, DaveH wrote:
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> > 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.
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> > 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
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> If you can afford it--get it. I've test ridden one, but it's out of my
> economic league at the moment.
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> 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.
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