Funny. Actually, they have a very different feel despite having the same TT length. The Ram is a 52 with lower BB and longer HT, different rake and trail than the Saluki. The Saluki is a 50 with a shallower frame, and handles front weight loads better. Mine has fatter tires and easier gearing. I figured on a road course the Brevet bike (Ram) was a better option. As it was, I was slow both days (wind, hills, lard) so either would have worked.
The ATROCIOUS pavement in rural MS between Jackson and Vicksburg would have been much better handled on the Saluki. The Day 2 ride on the Natchez Trace was great on the Ram. I need to get back there and ride that all the way. One of the young bike shop SAG support guys recognized the bike and smirked, "Yeah I peek at the web site once in a while to see what old Grant P is up to..." On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 6:17 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery < [email protected]> wrote: > A careful statistical analysis reveals that the Ram and the Saluki have a > functional overlap of roughly 98.5935%, which is pretty similar, but a > person has to come to a decision -- 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.
