It wasn't possible to do get the bars on the stem with the stem on the bike. Like an impossible puzzle. However, with both the stem and bars off of the bike I was able to gently rotate the stem as I was feeding it onto the handlebars. There was always one rotational point where the stem would move on the bars with no forcing. Cheers!
Cheers! Ben On Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 5:25:25 AM UTC-8 alan lavine wrote: > Very nice bike, wish I could get it. > A question about the build: How did you get the Soma Highway One bars thru > a Nitto quill stem? I was under the impression these bars required an open > face stem due to the abrupt curves. > Thanks, > Alan in NYC > > On Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 5:35:04 AM UTC-5 ascpgh wrote: > >> Sorry the Rambouillet didn't fit you well, despite Grant's input on >> sizing. It was increasingly under square (top tube shorter than seat tube) >> up through the sizes. Your 58 has a 57cm TT, my 62's is 59cm. I think Grant >> was trying to incorporate into frame spec what is often "fit" with seat >> post setback, stem length, handlebar reach, etc. without excluding sizes >> and shapes of riders. >> >> I'm the opposite of your phenotype, too long of leg/short of torso for my >> height and the Rambouillet fit me like a glove and deflected the need for a >> custom for 20 years. >> >> Someone's in for a blast from the past sorry it had to come from this >> bike's envelope just being outside your perfect fit margins. Sometimes >> wider accessibility comes at a cost and trying to fit all who come isn't at >> the cost of ride quality. I know it was for me when looking around for my >> Rambouillet, all that sloped TT "fastback" foolishness was the meme. Brands >> made 3-4 sizes in a model and LBS would bodge fit with stem and post >> choices. >> >> Andy Cheatham >> Pittsburgh >> On Friday, January 13, 2023 at 5:37:30 PM UTC-5 bunny...@gmail.com wrote: >> >>> Early 2000's Rivendell Rambouillet 58cm frame (Grant from Rivendell >>> swears this is my size, but I'm a corgi with a long torso and short legs 😉 >>> ), Orange and Cream finish, lots of small paint dings, some touch-up paint >>> from a previous owner, small top tube dent. Everything works great and it >>> still looks stunning, but it was once somebody's daily driver and shows >>> appropriate wear. >>> >>> The Rundown: >>> >>> - 58cm Rivendell Rambouillet Frame/Fork >>> - Mavic Open Pro Rims on Ultegra 6500 Hubs (32h) (12-26 cassette) >>> - Ultegra 6500 Deraillures with 3x8 Bar End Shifters >>> - Sugino XD Triple Crank 48-38-26 >>> - Panaracer Pasela 35c folding bead tires with maybe 50-60 miles. >>> - TRP RRL Brake Levers >>> - Soma Highway One bars (42cm) *BUT I also have some Nitto Noodle >>> bars in 42cm. take your pick!* >>> - Nitto Cold forged 7cm stem (Tallux? It's pretty tall) *BUT I >>> also have the same model in 10-11cm. take your pick!* >>> - I'll also toss in an 8 speed 11-32 cassette and derailleur hanger >>> extender. I ran that for a while and while shifting was not quite as >>> awesome, having a 26 x 32 gear was nice. >>> - Oh, there is also a set of beat up SKS fenders that I will include. >>> >>> >>> $1,600. + actual shipping cost. I'd, of course, prefer a local sale, but >>> I can ship to a loving home. >>> >>> Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/benadrian/albums/72177720305079680 >>> >>> >>> Why am I selling? I'd want to know as a buyer. >>> The size is a little big for me. It has never felt quite right. The ride >>> is great. It glides over the road beautifully. Still ,I never was able to >>> make myself comfortable. I just want to try other things. >>> >>> Cheers! >>> Ben Adrian >>> >> -- 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/a0677515-8ac6-4291-a9bf-05a6b2f4b49dn%40googlegroups.com.
