Rambouillet and old Super Sport - Page 4

08-04-2004, 08:16 PM

That is encouraging. I insisted that I need a 58 but Grant talked me
into a 60. I should get it next week some time.
Dave

On Mon, 2 Aug 2004 23:13:33 -0400, "Jonathan Kaplan"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>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.
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>"DaveH" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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>> 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
>>
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