I thought some years RB-1s maxed out at about 28mm tires, though I could be wrong. I think the issue would be the bottom of the brake calipers. But maybe the '93 was one that took wider tires.
While I would agree with Paul that some of the touring frames mentioned would be a bit portly, a 70s/80s 531 frame in 60cm I think would be just fine with one of those mini handlebar bags from VO or a Banana Sack, if you want to be a rando kid. On Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 7:11:35 PM UTC-4, Andrew Turner wrote: > > Thank you all for the incredible information. I really do appreciate the > time spent on my hunt for a glass hammer! Iv'e got a couple candidates so > far, one being a local seller with a 93' (same age as me!) RB-1 frameset > and another with a Mercian I'd like to get additional info on. The longer > wheelbase of the Mercian is very tempting but I've also heard the RB-1 > rides stable for it's geo so more to come. > > Wishing everyone good health, > Andrew > > On Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 3:19:47 PM UTC-5 Brady Smith wrote: > >> If you decide low trail is what you want, you might consider the Soma >> Grand Randonneur. Designed by the Boulder Bicycle people, but way, way >> cheaper than their All-Road. If I had funds for a third bike, it would >> probably be the one I'd choose. >> >> On Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 10:06:09 PM UTC-4, Andrew Turner wrote: >> >>> Hello Group. >>> Maybe I'll just start this conversation off with what I'm searching for >>> and I'll add the backstory after. >>> >>> - steel frame + fork (lugged preferably) that could clear 700x32 >>> tires >>> - rim brake >>> - lightish tubing ( I weigh a scant 132lbs at 6'1") >>> - DT shifter braze-ons >>> - Trying to keep the price to no more than $1000 for frame + fork >>> - Frames of all ages welcome >>> - Designed to hold weight in the front (but I can make do with a >>> saddlebag) >>> >>> Bikes I've had in the past to try to fit these requirements: >>> >>> - VO Campeur: way better suited for heavy touring. Way stouter than >>> I need. >>> - Black Mtn Cycles monster cross: pretty nice but that frame really >>> wanted tires in the 38mm+ range which is overkill for me. >>> - Rivendell Roadini: damn fine frame and very comfortable. Tig >>> welded though and I might've gotten too large of frame with the 61cm. On >>> my >>> list of possibilities though. The quality was also a disappointment for >>> my >>> first riv, chipped paint out of the box and very poorly installed >>> headset. >>> >>> I just got done with my first longer ride on a 58cm Gazelle Champion >>> Mondial AA frame . I built it up because riding my first brevet on the VO >>> Campeur a year ago made me realize how important a more nimble bike, >>> especially for majority road use, is. But I might've gone too far. It's a >>> rocket no doubt but I found it fatiguing having to stay so vigilant on >>> descents. And putting the weight up front lead to a very close call down a >>> particularly sketchy downhill. I think slacker geometry might help with >>> that ;) >>> >>> All this to say, if any of you rando kids have some suggestions I'm all >>> ears! >>> >>> Thanks Group, >>> Andrew >>> >>> -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/0967bd01-5440-420a-8c0f-2ff51a1f5017o%40googlegroups.com.
