Finally getting some Roadeo time in. http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563...@n06/sets/72157625377490164/
A lot of parts came from a Colnago Masterlight. There's no comparison between the two bikes, really. The Roadeo with Rivendell geometry is a delight to ride. The Colnago is a really beautiful bike, but quite uncomfortable - - bars too low, neck always hurt, dopey short chain stays led to crummy shifting for Clyde. Clyde likes a triple, but the triple doesn't like 39 cm chainstays. So, the Roadeo has luscious 43 cm chainstays, which makes the shifting happy and smooth. The Campagnolo 10-speed brifters and rear derailleur now work happily with an FSA crankset (24-36-48). As for the frame, well, I need to come up with some prose to convey a sort of dreamy-eyed contentment here. As you would expect, the bike is very comfortable, very "plush," to you the common parlance, but quick and delightfully solid during out-of-the saddle climbing sprints. My Clydesdale Quads tried to crush the bike today, but the frame just rocks below the rider me, very content, no mushiness, no chainstay rub, no bottom bracket sway. Rock solid, and still comfortable. It feels nimble, and really excels on the downhills. I don't know nothin about no planing, not me, but I can say this bike sings pretty sweet when you push it hard. Of course, the fat dumb and happy Schwalbe Kojaks are like feather pillows. I'm really happy with the brakes - - I had read some posts about how these big mouth brakesets are sloppy and shaky, but I am happy to report they stop with alacrity, wonderful modulation, and perfect confidence - - even for Clyde doing 35 mph down rough pavement on an 18% descent. The bike, the brakes, and the tires give a fellow quite a smile on the downhill chicanes. The only thing wrong with this bike is the rider, who hain't been riding too much last few weeks. -- 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.
