[RBW] Re: My Rosco Road Fatty build

[Gabriel Bruguier]

Thank you, Bill!  Your informative posts on this frame (especially the PSA 
about the lifter tube!) were instrumental in my decision-making process, so 
I also want to thank you for that.

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[RBW] Re: My Rosco Road Fatty build

[Bill Lindsay]

I thought I had already registered my approval, but reading through the 
thread it looks like I have not.  So...

APPROVE!

BL in EC


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[RBW] Re: My Rosco Road Fatty build

[Gabriel Bruguier]

Carla asked about my height and test riding.  I'm 5'10'' with a PBH of 86, 
with average proportions.  

I didn't go to Rivendell to test ride any other bikes (I live in Lincoln, 
Nebraska!).  My approach was to compare the geometry chart on the Riv page 
against bikes that I currently have that fit well.  The Rosco actually 
offered better features than my previous best-fitting bike, a 1990 RB2. 
 What I mean by that is that the seat tube is longer by 2cm, and while the 
top tube length is the same at 57.5cm, the Rocso has a slight incline, and 
an extended head tube.  So I took a shot and ordered the frame, and it paid 
off.  The extended head tube puts me in a very comfortable riding position 
compared to the other bike.  I hope this is helpful.

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[RBW] Re: My Rosco Road Fatty build

[Carla Waugh]

Did you happen to test ride any other bikes at Rivendell?

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[RBW] Re: My Rosco Road Fatty build

[Carla Waugh]

How tall are you? Nice looking bicycle!

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[RBW] Re: My Rosco Road Fatty build

[Gabriel Bruguier]

Thank you all for the kind words and the welcomes!  

Patrick asked about the st and tt: the measurements are 58cm and 57.5cm 
respectively.  Also, I took a look at the Compass tires.  Very tempting. 
 One Atala photo below.

EasyRider asked if I had chain drop issues.  I have not.  I have two other 
bikes set up with 1x drivetrains, all with Sugino chainrings, and haven't 
had dropping with them, either.  The rings aren't ramped or pinned, so I 
think that contributes to their chain retention.  And I do plenty of curb 
jumping and other riding that jostles them quite a bit.  I've actually 
taken to "jumping" the Riv off curbs when I get the chance, it is a blast 
on those Cazaderos!  



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[RBW] Re: My Rosco Road Fatty build

[RichS]

Well done! Great looking Rosco. And welcome to the group.

Regards,
Richard

On Friday, March 10, 2017 at 2:15:12 PM UTC-5, Gabriel Bruguier wrote:
>
>
> This is my first post, but I have been a long time reader.  I've gotten 
> lots of ideas and inspiration from this group, so I wanted to share my 
> first Riv build with you all.
>
> I was intrigued by the Rosco Road frame from the first time I saw it--the 
> blue paint job drew me in and the lifter tube was so weird, but useful 
> looking, and I wanted to try it.  The kicker for me was the geometry-- for 
> the 58cm, all the numbers were spot on for me.  I ruminated over it through 
> December, then pulled the trigger in early January.  The frame arrived 
> January 17th, and I had it built up by the 18th.  The initial build was 
> more or less the same as you'll see in the photos, except I was running 
> Jack Brown greens, old Dia-compe cantis, and a B17.
>
> On my first ride I was immediately struck by the bike's ride and handling. 
>  It smooths out road noise better than my previous smoothest bike-- a 1964 
> Atala Grand Prix, also wearing Jack Browns.  And with the long chain-stays 
> it is exceptionally stable going forward (and descending), but it also 
> turns quickly and with no twitchiness or drama.  I figured that these 
> characteristics are what Riv owners praise when they talk about the Riv 
> feel.  I love it.  Very confidence inspiring.
>
> I use this bike primarily for commuting and riding the local trails on the 
> weekend.  It kills on crushed gravel.  I can't wait to take it on some 
> country road rides once I get a free day.
>
> Here are some build details:
>
> Drivetrain: 1x9, Sugino-- RD2 cranks with 44t chainring, Exustar pedals. 
>  Shimano 11-32t rear cassette. Microshift R10 RD shifted by a Dia Compe ENE 
> bar end shifter (friction, of course!!!)
>
> Wheels and tires: H Plus Son Tb14s, Soma Cazaderos (tons of clearance on 
> this frame! I ran some BG Rock n Roads for a weekend, but like the 
> Cazaderos better, because they roll nicer on pavement)
>
> Saddle & seat post: C17 Cambium, whatever Riv sent
>
> Bars and stem: Nitto B135 42s, some old SR Royal 90mm I had sitting around
>
> Brakes and levers: Paul Touring Cantis (the best brakes I've ever tried) 
> and Shimano levers.
>
> And now, photos.  Thanks for reading!
>
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[RBW] Re: My Rosco Road Fatty build

[WETH]

That is a great looking bike. I really like your setup too.  How wonderful that 
it matched your expectations. Welcome!

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[RBW] Re: My Rosco Road Fatty build

[Tony DeFilippo]

Congrats and welcome!  Great looking bike, love the blue.  Nice clean well 
thought it build to...  Mine are generally a bit more haphazard.

Looking forward to some ride reports!

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[RBW] Re: My Rosco Road Fatty build

[Don Compton]

Thanks for the pics. That's a wonderful bike.
Don Compton

On Friday, March 10, 2017 at 11:15:12 AM UTC-8, Gabriel Bruguier wrote:
>
>
> This is my first post, but I have been a long time reader.  I've gotten 
> lots of ideas and inspiration from this group, so I wanted to share my 
> first Riv build with you all.
>
> I was intrigued by the Rosco Road frame from the first time I saw it--the 
> blue paint job drew me in and the lifter tube was so weird, but useful 
> looking, and I wanted to try it.  The kicker for me was the geometry-- for 
> the 58cm, all the numbers were spot on for me.  I ruminated over it through 
> December, then pulled the trigger in early January.  The frame arrived 
> January 17th, and I had it built up by the 18th.  The initial build was 
> more or less the same as you'll see in the photos, except I was running 
> Jack Brown greens, old Dia-compe cantis, and a B17.
>
> On my first ride I was immediately struck by the bike's ride and handling. 
>  It smooths out road noise better than my previous smoothest bike-- a 1964 
> Atala Grand Prix, also wearing Jack Browns.  And with the long chain-stays 
> it is exceptionally stable going forward (and descending), but it also 
> turns quickly and with no twitchiness or drama.  I figured that these 
> characteristics are what Riv owners praise when they talk about the Riv 
> feel.  I love it.  Very confidence inspiring.
>
> I use this bike primarily for commuting and riding the local trails on the 
> weekend.  It kills on crushed gravel.  I can't wait to take it on some 
> country road rides once I get a free day.
>
> Here are some build details:
>
> Drivetrain: 1x9, Sugino-- RD2 cranks with 44t chainring, Exustar pedals. 
>  Shimano 11-32t rear cassette. Microshift R10 RD shifted by a Dia Compe ENE 
> bar end shifter (friction, of course!!!)
>
> Wheels and tires: H Plus Son Tb14s, Soma Cazaderos (tons of clearance on 
> this frame! I ran some BG Rock n Roads for a weekend, but like the 
> Cazaderos better, because they roll nicer on pavement)
>
> Saddle & seat post: C17 Cambium, whatever Riv sent
>
> Bars and stem: Nitto B135 42s, some old SR Royal 90mm I had sitting around
>
> Brakes and levers: Paul Touring Cantis (the best brakes I've ever tried) 
> and Shimano levers.
>
> And now, photos.  Thanks for reading!
>
>
> 
>
>
>
> 
>
>
>
> 
>
>
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: My Rosco Road Fatty build

[Wayne Naha]

That is a great looking build.  I love reading about these frames.


On Friday, March 10, 2017 at 2:15:12 PM UTC-5, Gabriel Bruguier wrote:
>
>
> This is my first post, but I have been a long time reader.  I've gotten 
> lots of ideas and inspiration from this group, so I wanted to share my 
> first Riv build wit
>

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