Scott- I have a line on a 59cm '93 XO-1 for sale. 26" wheels. If you're interested, I'll get you the details as soon as I know more.
Tim Gavin Cedar Rapids, IA USA On Mon, Mar 17, 2014 at 1:10 PM, Deacon Patrick <lamontg...@mac.com> wrote: > Have you ridden a 29er equipped the way you want on the trails you love? > If not, I highly recommend you try it, so you can know for sure where you > fall in terms of comparison. I believe the engine is a far bigger factor > than tire size. I would love the Hunqapillar if it only came in 26" or > 650B, I suspect just as much as I love it as is, though it would doubtless > be quicker to start but not roll over stuff quite as easily with smaller > wheels. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Monday, March 17, 2014 8:41:12 AM UTC-6, Scott Shelton wrote: >> >> Hello RBW, >> Is there any interest in Rivendell making a new version of the >> AllRounder? >> I know they make similar frames, however, in a 58cm/86 PBH or greater all >> RIV non custom frames are made for 700c wheels. >> I am currently riding a late 80's Specialized mountain bike with drop >> bars, I really enjoy the light, nimble feel of the 26" wheels with 1.5 or >> 1.75 tires. >> For most mountain trails and fire roads the 26" wheel is just fine. I >> can't justify a $3500 custom frame set to get a 58cm Atlantis with 26" >> wheels. >> I have ridden wide 700c off road and although they do "roll" over >> obstacles better than 26",however, they are in no way nimble and are >> noticeabley slower to accellerate. >> >> Any thoughts are appreciated. >> Cheers >> >> >> >> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
