Hello, As I recall in the early single-digit readers and 1996 catalogue, Grant specified custom guages for his 753 tubing. I think chainstays, even on the early road standards , were heavier, and I believe longer butts, especially for the downtubes were used. Early all-rounders and Mountain expeditions were even sturdier but all 3 used silver-brazed 753 frame tubing and 531 forks until Grant and Waterford temporaily separated. Your 650B project looks a lot like the bike reviewed in 1996 or so by Garret Lai when Bicycle Guide was still around. Articles like his and my 1993 X0-1 led to my 1997 A/R purchase.
When you think about it, Rivendells have quite an interesting pedigree.I hope there will be many more generations..They're all special. Regards, Ryan Fleming Winnipeg, MB --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
