Rambouillet and old Super Sport - Page 2

08-01-2004, 06:57 PM

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
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an.2004.08.02.02.17.54.511485@NOSPAMhome.se. ..
> 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.
>
>
>
>

>

08-02-2004, 04:19 PM

DaveH <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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.

--
Warren Block * Rapid City, South Dakota * USA

08-02-2004, 04:19 PM

DaveH <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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.

--
Warren Block * Rapid City, South Dakota * USA

08-02-2004, 04:19 PM

DaveH <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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.

--
Warren Block * Rapid City, South Dakota * USA

08-02-2004, 04:19 PM

DaveH <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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.

--
Warren Block * Rapid City, South Dakota * USA

08-02-2004, 04:19 PM

DaveH <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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.

--
Warren Block * Rapid City, South Dakota * USA

08-02-2004, 05:01 PM

On Tue, 03 Aug 2004 00:19:09 -0000, Warren Block <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
wrote:

>DaveH <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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

08-02-2004, 05:01 PM

On Tue, 03 Aug 2004 00:19:09 -0000, Warren Block <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
wrote:

>DaveH <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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

08-02-2004, 05:01 PM

On Tue, 03 Aug 2004 00:19:09 -0000, Warren Block <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
wrote:

>DaveH <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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

08-02-2004, 05:01 PM

On Tue, 03 Aug 2004 00:19:09 -0000, Warren Block <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
wrote:

>DaveH <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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