[RBW] Re: New to me Roadeo

[JohnS]

Thank you Eamon, Patrick and RichS, I feel very fortunate to own it!

RichS, I have three bikes set up with Mustache bars, so I clearly fall into 
the love 'em bucket, something about the different hand positions work for 
me compared to drops. I'll post a pic when I make the conversion. Waiting 
on long shift cables from Riv before I get started.

JohnS

On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 10:46:07 AM UTC-4, Eamon Nordquist wrote:
>
> Damn, that's a good looking bike!
>
> Eamon
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Re: [RBW] Re: New to me Roadeo

[JohnS]

Well the Roadeo does have room for fenders and has eyelets for them, so I 
probably will. I did this ride two years ago and completed just before it 
down poured. I was lucky.

JohnS

On Sunday, July 22, 2018 at 5:16:58 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote:
>
>
>
> On 07/22/2018 05:04 PM, John Hawrylak wrote: 
> > Are you installing fenders for the Covered Bridge??  The stuff on 
> > those roads are more than dust 
> > 
> > 
> > 
>
>
> Any bike I bring to the Covered Bridge Classic will have fenders. While 
> the ride is no Seagull Century of TOSRV in terms of how often it rains 
> during the ride, it's rained a number of times that I've done it and as 
> you point out, horse droppings on the road make for some nasty splashes. 
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: New to me Roadeo

[Steve Palincsar]

On 07/22/2018 05:04 PM, John Hawrylak wrote:
Are you installing fenders for the Covered Bridge??  The stuff on 
those roads are more than dust







Any bike I bring to the Covered Bridge Classic will have fenders. While 
the ride is no Seagull Century of TOSRV in terms of how often it rains 
during the ride, it's rained a number of times that I've done it and as 
you point out, horse droppings on the road make for some nasty splashes.


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[RBW] Re: New to me Roadeo

[John Hawrylak]

Are you installing fenders for the Covered Bridge??  The stuff on those 
roads are more than dust

John Hawrylak
Woodstown NJ

On Sunday, July 22, 2018 at 3:38:52 PM UTC-4, JohnS wrote:
>
> Well they say, "Good things come to those who wait", which is the case 
> with the Roadeo that I purchased last weekend from list member Kelly. It 
> was about this time last year that I got it in my head that I wanted a 
> Roadeo and I've been on the look out for a good used example in my size 
> since then (61cm). They don't come up often and when they do, you have to 
> jump, which I did, thankfully with the support of my wife. Kelly had it 
> professionally boxed by his LBS and shipped by Bike Flights/FedEx, arriving 
> on Friday. Since then I've washed, waxed and assembled it. I only got out 
> it for about a mile ride today due to the rain, looking forward taking it 
> on my spirited club ride on Wednesday evening, a pace line with an average 
> speed around 17.5 mph. I'm also looking forward to riding it on the 
> Lancaster Covered Bridge metric century on 8/19 and the Civil War Century 
> on 9/8. The color is something of a metal flake root beer, which I love. It 
> came with Rene Hearse crank, White Inds hubs laced to Velosity rims, 105 
> brifters, Ultegra rear and a Campy front derailleur. Nitto stem and seat 
> post and Tektro brakes. I installed my own B17 and VP vise pedals. Current 
> build is 23 pounds which I'm very happy with. I'm sure it could be lighter, 
> but I'm not going there. The only big change will be to Mustache bars and 
> vintage Suntour bar end shift levers which I'll install next weekend. 
> Thanks again to Kelly for such an awesome bike! I feel very fortunate.
>
> JohnS
>
>
> 
>
>

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[RBW] Re: New to me Roadeo

[JohnS]

Thank you Joe!

On Sunday, July 22, 2018 at 3:52:04 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> Root Beer! That's a lovely bike. 

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[RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

[Ryan Fleming]

yes...they are super tires

On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 11:53:57 PM UTC-6, Don Compton wrote:
>
> They're the new Stampede Pass. I only have about 500 miles on them, but 
> the rear shows very little wear. Awesome tires.
>
> On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 6:53:40 PM UTC-8, Paul Y wrote:
>>
>> Don,
>>
>> Are 32c ultra lights the Stampede Pass extra light or another tire ? 
>> The bike currently has Stampede Pass (standard weight), which are just 
>> lovely. I will no doubt be using them for a while before needing to get a 
>> new pair.
>>
>> On Monday, January 9, 2017 at 11:18:15 AM UTC+8, Don Compton wrote:
>>>
>>> Paul,
>>> Great writeup. I have had a ton of bikes in all shapes and sizes. At 
>>> 65yo, I am no longer looking for that magical bike, I have found it in the 
>>> Roadeo.
>>> By the way, have you consider Compass 32c ultra lights? They're 
>>> expensive, but they really fit a Roadeo's ride. Just a thought.
>>> Don Compton
>>>
>>> On Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 6:13:48 PM UTC-8, Paul Y wrote:

 Thanks for all your comments. I am indeed loving this bike even more 
 after a few days of commuting on it and a couple of recreational rides, I 
 don't feel the need to have both this and the Hillborne in the stable, so 
 I 
 will probably put the Hillborne frame up on the wall and appreciate that I 
 have a great backup if needed.

 The Hillborne won my heart with its reliability and robustness. I 
 marvelled at how I could ride it on trail yet join club rides when 
 necessary, then shop for groceries on the way home. While I'd never 
 complain about its ride and handling, I couldn't say I really enjoyed it 
 either. With the Hillborne I loved the maturity and sensibility of design. 
 The Roadeo, on the other hand, has awoken the part of me that loves the 
 tactile experience of cycling and being at one with a bicycle. It throws 
 the sensibility of racks and bags and a kickstand out the window. It 
 instead rewards with responsiveness to pedal and steering inputs that is 
 both sensual and sensational, and really brings out the joy of riding in a 
 puritanical way. It is very pleasurable to ride, even if wearing a 
 backpack 
 with a hefty lock and change of clothes, one feels like an athlete, moving 
 with strength and purpose on it. I had thought this type of riding was no 
 longer for me, but the Roadeo suggests otherwise!

 I will still put on fenders and the Bagman support with the Carradice 
 Nelson when they arrive in the mail though, and hope they don't affect the 
 character of the Roadeo too much. If I still lived in Chiang Mai or a 
 place 
 with some dirtish rides or possibilities of camping, I'd build the 
 Hillborne again in a heartbeat, because Sam is perfect in those 
 situations. 
 In Singapore though, it is either mingling with the road traffic or 
 aggressive XC trail, so having just the Roadeo and my hardtail mtb fit the 
 bill well.

 How the Roadeo compares to a Lyon or Boulder though, not something I 
 might ever know!

>>>

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[RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

[Don Compton]

They're the new Stampede Pass. I only have about 500 miles on them, but the 
rear shows very little wear. Awesome tires.

On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 6:53:40 PM UTC-8, Paul Y wrote:
>
> Don,
>
> Are 32c ultra lights the Stampede Pass extra light or another tire ? 
> The bike currently has Stampede Pass (standard weight), which are just 
> lovely. I will no doubt be using them for a while before needing to get a 
> new pair.
>
> On Monday, January 9, 2017 at 11:18:15 AM UTC+8, Don Compton wrote:
>>
>> Paul,
>> Great writeup. I have had a ton of bikes in all shapes and sizes. At 
>> 65yo, I am no longer looking for that magical bike, I have found it in the 
>> Roadeo.
>> By the way, have you consider Compass 32c ultra lights? They're 
>> expensive, but they really fit a Roadeo's ride. Just a thought.
>> Don Compton
>>
>> On Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 6:13:48 PM UTC-8, Paul Y wrote:
>>>
>>> Thanks for all your comments. I am indeed loving this bike even more 
>>> after a few days of commuting on it and a couple of recreational rides, I 
>>> don't feel the need to have both this and the Hillborne in the stable, so I 
>>> will probably put the Hillborne frame up on the wall and appreciate that I 
>>> have a great backup if needed.
>>>
>>> The Hillborne won my heart with its reliability and robustness. I 
>>> marvelled at how I could ride it on trail yet join club rides when 
>>> necessary, then shop for groceries on the way home. While I'd never 
>>> complain about its ride and handling, I couldn't say I really enjoyed it 
>>> either. With the Hillborne I loved the maturity and sensibility of design. 
>>> The Roadeo, on the other hand, has awoken the part of me that loves the 
>>> tactile experience of cycling and being at one with a bicycle. It throws 
>>> the sensibility of racks and bags and a kickstand out the window. It 
>>> instead rewards with responsiveness to pedal and steering inputs that is 
>>> both sensual and sensational, and really brings out the joy of riding in a 
>>> puritanical way. It is very pleasurable to ride, even if wearing a backpack 
>>> with a hefty lock and change of clothes, one feels like an athlete, moving 
>>> with strength and purpose on it. I had thought this type of riding was no 
>>> longer for me, but the Roadeo suggests otherwise!
>>>
>>> I will still put on fenders and the Bagman support with the Carradice 
>>> Nelson when they arrive in the mail though, and hope they don't affect the 
>>> character of the Roadeo too much. If I still lived in Chiang Mai or a place 
>>> with some dirtish rides or possibilities of camping, I'd build the 
>>> Hillborne again in a heartbeat, because Sam is perfect in those situations. 
>>> In Singapore though, it is either mingling with the road traffic or 
>>> aggressive XC trail, so having just the Roadeo and my hardtail mtb fit the 
>>> bill well.
>>>
>>> How the Roadeo compares to a Lyon or Boulder though, not something I 
>>> might ever know!
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

[Evan E.]

Beautiful bike, Paul! Please post often. I like reading what you write, and 
I imagine I'm not the only one here.

>
Evan
SF, CA

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[RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

[Paul Y]

I love the Sam on off roady tires and had 40c marathon extremes on it for a 
long time, taking it out on many trails in Chiang Mai with those tires... 
however I also managed to break the HT/TT lug joint doing so! Later on I 
got a Soulcraft Option 3 (pic ) and riding trail 
is much more fun on that, while still having some BoBish qualities in the 
build.

I expect that later down the road I will put the bosco bars on it with 
every racks and baskets on every boss possible and have the most useful 
bike in the world again.

Added some pics of the Roadeo to this album .

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[RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

[Paul Y]

Don,

Are 32c ultra lights the Stampede Pass extra light or another tire ? 
The bike currently has Stampede Pass (standard weight), which are just 
lovely. I will no doubt be using them for a while before needing to get a 
new pair.

On Monday, January 9, 2017 at 11:18:15 AM UTC+8, Don Compton wrote:
>
> Paul,
> Great writeup. I have had a ton of bikes in all shapes and sizes. At 65yo, 
> I am no longer looking for that magical bike, I have found it in the Roadeo.
> By the way, have you consider Compass 32c ultra lights? They're expensive, 
> but they really fit a Roadeo's ride. Just a thought.
> Don Compton
>
> On Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 6:13:48 PM UTC-8, Paul Y wrote:
>>
>> Thanks for all your comments. I am indeed loving this bike even more 
>> after a few days of commuting on it and a couple of recreational rides, I 
>> don't feel the need to have both this and the Hillborne in the stable, so I 
>> will probably put the Hillborne frame up on the wall and appreciate that I 
>> have a great backup if needed.
>>
>> The Hillborne won my heart with its reliability and robustness. I 
>> marvelled at how I could ride it on trail yet join club rides when 
>> necessary, then shop for groceries on the way home. While I'd never 
>> complain about its ride and handling, I couldn't say I really enjoyed it 
>> either. With the Hillborne I loved the maturity and sensibility of design. 
>> The Roadeo, on the other hand, has awoken the part of me that loves the 
>> tactile experience of cycling and being at one with a bicycle. It throws 
>> the sensibility of racks and bags and a kickstand out the window. It 
>> instead rewards with responsiveness to pedal and steering inputs that is 
>> both sensual and sensational, and really brings out the joy of riding in a 
>> puritanical way. It is very pleasurable to ride, even if wearing a backpack 
>> with a hefty lock and change of clothes, one feels like an athlete, moving 
>> with strength and purpose on it. I had thought this type of riding was no 
>> longer for me, but the Roadeo suggests otherwise!
>>
>> I will still put on fenders and the Bagman support with the Carradice 
>> Nelson when they arrive in the mail though, and hope they don't affect the 
>> character of the Roadeo too much. If I still lived in Chiang Mai or a place 
>> with some dirtish rides or possibilities of camping, I'd build the 
>> Hillborne again in a heartbeat, because Sam is perfect in those situations. 
>> In Singapore though, it is either mingling with the road traffic or 
>> aggressive XC trail, so having just the Roadeo and my hardtail mtb fit the 
>> bill well.
>>
>> How the Roadeo compares to a Lyon or Boulder though, not something I 
>> might ever know!
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

[Surlyprof]

Thanks for the write up, Paul.  It confirmed my suspicions re: a 
Roadeo/Hillborne comparison.  While I love my Hillborne, the dream is to own a 
Roadeo and a 650b Hunq or Jones for true range.

Congrats on the new ride.  The Hillborne is a lot fun if you put 45c Smart Sams 
on it.  Might get it off your wall and out on those dirt trails you mentioned.

John

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Re: [RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

[Patrick Moore]

If my stable were limited to a Roadeo and a Sam Hillborne, I'd happily keep
and ride both. Set up the Roadeo as a gofast only bike, and keep the Sam as
a loaded commuter/errand bike with tires fat enough for at least firm dirt
and gravel. (How fat a tire will your Sam take, anyway?)

Puhleeze! Don't put a kickstand on your Roadeo!

On Sun, Jan 8, 2017 at 7:13 PM, Paul Y  wrote:

> Thanks for all your comments. I am indeed loving this bike even more after
> a few days of commuting on it and a couple of recreational rides, I don't
> feel the need to have both this and the Hillborne in the stable, so I will
> probably put the Hillborne frame up on the wall and appreciate that I have
> a great backup if needed.
>
> The Hillborne won my heart with its reliability and robustness. I
> marvelled at how I could ride it on trail yet join club rides when
> necessary, then shop for groceries on the way home. While I'd never
> complain about its ride and handling, I couldn't say I really enjoyed it
> either. With the Hillborne I loved the maturity and sensibility of design.
> The Roadeo, on the other hand, has awoken the part of me that loves the
> tactile experience of cycling and being at one with a bicycle. It throws
> the sensibility of racks and bags and a kickstand out the window. It
> instead rewards with responsiveness to pedal and steering inputs that is
> both sensual and sensational, and really brings out the joy of riding in a
> puritanical way. It is very pleasurable to ride, even if wearing a backpack
> with a hefty lock and change of clothes, one feels like an athlete, moving
> with strength and purpose on it. I had thought this type of riding was no
> longer for me, but the Roadeo suggests otherwise!
>
> I will still put on fenders and the Bagman support with the Carradice
> Nelson when they arrive in the mail though, and hope they don't affect the
> character of the Roadeo too much. If I still lived in Chiang Mai or a place
> with some dirtish rides or possibilities of camping, I'd build the
> Hillborne again in a heartbeat, because Sam is perfect in those situations.
> In Singapore though, it is either mingling with the road traffic or
> aggressive XC trail, so having just the Roadeo and my hardtail mtb fit the
> bill well.
>
> How the Roadeo compares to a Lyon or Boulder though, not something I might
> ever know!
>
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[RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

[Ryan Fleming]

I can attest to the lovely ride of Compass 32mm extra-lights; I have them 
on my Riv road and they're excellent tiresbut probably not the best 
choice for commuting. In 2016 I also tried the McClure Pass tires...26.. X 
1.5. They look similar to Paselas ; they are  lighter and more supple , but 
I had 2 or 3 flats with them on my X0-1 last summer. Tradeoff when you're 
commuting to work



On Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 9:18:15 PM UTC-6, Don Compton wrote:
>
> Paul,
> Great writeup. I have had a ton of bikes in all shapes and sizes. At 65yo, 
> I am no longer looking for that magical bike, I have found it in the Roadeo.
> By the way, have you consider Compass 32c ultra lights? They're expensive, 
> but they really fit a Roadeo's ride. Just a thought.
> Don Compton
>
> On Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 6:13:48 PM UTC-8, Paul Y wrote:
>>
>> Thanks for all your comments. I am indeed loving this bike even more 
>> after a few days of commuting on it and a couple of recreational rides, I 
>> don't feel the need to have both this and the Hillborne in the stable, so I 
>> will probably put the Hillborne frame up on the wall and appreciate that I 
>> have a great backup if needed.
>>
>> The Hillborne won my heart with its reliability and robustness. I 
>> marvelled at how I could ride it on trail yet join club rides when 
>> necessary, then shop for groceries on the way home. While I'd never 
>> complain about its ride and handling, I couldn't say I really enjoyed it 
>> either. With the Hillborne I loved the maturity and sensibility of design. 
>> The Roadeo, on the other hand, has awoken the part of me that loves the 
>> tactile experience of cycling and being at one with a bicycle. It throws 
>> the sensibility of racks and bags and a kickstand out the window. It 
>> instead rewards with responsiveness to pedal and steering inputs that is 
>> both sensual and sensational, and really brings out the joy of riding in a 
>> puritanical way. It is very pleasurable to ride, even if wearing a backpack 
>> with a hefty lock and change of clothes, one feels like an athlete, moving 
>> with strength and purpose on it. I had thought this type of riding was no 
>> longer for me, but the Roadeo suggests otherwise!
>>
>> I will still put on fenders and the Bagman support with the Carradice 
>> Nelson when they arrive in the mail though, and hope they don't affect the 
>> character of the Roadeo too much. If I still lived in Chiang Mai or a place 
>> with some dirtish rides or possibilities of camping, I'd build the 
>> Hillborne again in a heartbeat, because Sam is perfect in those situations. 
>> In Singapore though, it is either mingling with the road traffic or 
>> aggressive XC trail, so having just the Roadeo and my hardtail mtb fit the 
>> bill well.
>>
>> How the Roadeo compares to a Lyon or Boulder though, not something I 
>> might ever know!
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

[Don Compton]

Paul,
Great writeup. I have had a ton of bikes in all shapes and sizes. At 65yo, 
I am no longer looking for that magical bike, I have found it in the Roadeo.
By the way, have you consider Compass 32c ultra lights? They're expensive, 
but they really fit a Roadeo's ride. Just a thought.
Don Compton

On Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 6:13:48 PM UTC-8, Paul Y wrote:
>
> Thanks for all your comments. I am indeed loving this bike even more after 
> a few days of commuting on it and a couple of recreational rides, I don't 
> feel the need to have both this and the Hillborne in the stable, so I will 
> probably put the Hillborne frame up on the wall and appreciate that I have 
> a great backup if needed.
>
> The Hillborne won my heart with its reliability and robustness. I 
> marvelled at how I could ride it on trail yet join club rides when 
> necessary, then shop for groceries on the way home. While I'd never 
> complain about its ride and handling, I couldn't say I really enjoyed it 
> either. With the Hillborne I loved the maturity and sensibility of design. 
> The Roadeo, on the other hand, has awoken the part of me that loves the 
> tactile experience of cycling and being at one with a bicycle. It throws 
> the sensibility of racks and bags and a kickstand out the window. It 
> instead rewards with responsiveness to pedal and steering inputs that is 
> both sensual and sensational, and really brings out the joy of riding in a 
> puritanical way. It is very pleasurable to ride, even if wearing a backpack 
> with a hefty lock and change of clothes, one feels like an athlete, moving 
> with strength and purpose on it. I had thought this type of riding was no 
> longer for me, but the Roadeo suggests otherwise!
>
> I will still put on fenders and the Bagman support with the Carradice 
> Nelson when they arrive in the mail though, and hope they don't affect the 
> character of the Roadeo too much. If I still lived in Chiang Mai or a place 
> with some dirtish rides or possibilities of camping, I'd build the 
> Hillborne again in a heartbeat, because Sam is perfect in those situations. 
> In Singapore though, it is either mingling with the road traffic or 
> aggressive XC trail, so having just the Roadeo and my hardtail mtb fit the 
> bill well.
>
> How the Roadeo compares to a Lyon or Boulder though, not something I might 
> ever know!
>

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[RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

[Paul Y]

Thanks for all your comments. I am indeed loving this bike even more after 
a few days of commuting on it and a couple of recreational rides, I don't 
feel the need to have both this and the Hillborne in the stable, so I will 
probably put the Hillborne frame up on the wall and appreciate that I have 
a great backup if needed.

The Hillborne won my heart with its reliability and robustness. I marvelled 
at how I could ride it on trail yet join club rides when necessary, then 
shop for groceries on the way home. While I'd never complain about its ride 
and handling, I couldn't say I really enjoyed it either. With the Hillborne 
I loved the maturity and sensibility of design. The Roadeo, on the other 
hand, has awoken the part of me that loves the tactile experience of 
cycling and being at one with a bicycle. It throws the sensibility of racks 
and bags and a kickstand out the window. It instead rewards with 
responsiveness to pedal and steering inputs that is both sensual and 
sensational, and really brings out the joy of riding in a puritanical way. 
It is very pleasurable to ride, even if wearing a backpack with a hefty 
lock and change of clothes, one feels like an athlete, moving with strength 
and purpose on it. I had thought this type of riding was no longer for me, 
but the Roadeo suggests otherwise!

I will still put on fenders and the Bagman support with the Carradice 
Nelson when they arrive in the mail though, and hope they don't affect the 
character of the Roadeo too much. If I still lived in Chiang Mai or a place 
with some dirtish rides or possibilities of camping, I'd build the 
Hillborne again in a heartbeat, because Sam is perfect in those situations. 
In Singapore though, it is either mingling with the road traffic or 
aggressive XC trail, so having just the Roadeo and my hardtail mtb fit the 
bill well.

How the Roadeo compares to a Lyon or Boulder though, not something I might 
ever know!

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Re: [RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

[reynoldslugs]

Paul, you'll enjoy the Roadeo.  It's just a lovely bike, light and 
comfortable as can be. 

 I have a 61 in that same grey/burgundy color scheme, and it's one of my 
favorite bikes - I drag it all over the place:

here in Sonoma County:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/albums/72157625377490164

climbing up Mt. Lemmon to enjoy the snow:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/albums/72157641926758965

Kitt Peak:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/albums/72157651100198232

Rock Pile Road

https://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/albums/72157625591313441

enjoy the ride!

Max Beach
Santa Rosa CA

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Re: [RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

[John G.]

Amended. Mike wrote a candid and helpful reply. Anyway, keep that Roadeo sleek 
and hold on to your Homer!

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Re: [RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

[John G.]

Yep, no luck via phone or email. I'm assuming it's because of the holidays.

On Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 10:44:25 AM UTC-5, lum gim fong wrote:
>
> John having a hard time getting getting in touch with Boulder.

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[RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

[Ryan Fleming]

Nice Roadeo

Surely you're not ditching the Sam? But sounds like you may be...

I get that you are using the Roadeo as a brevet bikeso fenders, 
lighting and luggage carrying ability is important...I'd still keep Sam for 
commuting though, then you would have the best of both worlds

On Monday, January 2, 2017 at 8:50:55 PM UTC-6, Paul Y wrote:
>
> I just bought this 59cm Roadeo from Tim on the board. 
>
> After six years of living on the Sam and finding no other bike able to 
> replace its position in the stable, moving to the Roadeo feels like a leap 
> of faith. I had initially considered a Lyon (was not entertaining 
> international orders) and then Boulder (Mike seemed a bit too busy to reply 
> emails). Then finally had the realization that I was much more Rivified 
> than I thought, having read this board everyday for years and having really 
> REALLY grown into my Sam.
>
> Hoping to do a SR on it the Roadeo this year and fingers crossed, PBP 
> 2019, but the plan is also for this to replace my Sam as the commuter.
>
> Pics from my shakedown ride:
> https://flic.kr/p/QN8vdm
> https://flic.kr/p/QFaCGn
>
> Tektro 539s
> Rich built 105/SON28 A23
> 8 speed Sora cassette 
> 32mm Compass Stampede Pass
> All other parts are from the hillborne and were standard Riv issue in 
> 2010, except my much-missed silver shifters which suffer the 
> stuck-cable-end syndrome :(
>
> The Roadeo feels incredibly different from the Sam (56cm double TT). More 
> spritely, less robust, certainly more squirrelly at speed but I'm still 
> sorting out my riding position at this stage. Gets up to speed much quicker 
> and more effortlessly. Already missing the rack mounts and ability to mount 
> a kickstand... but I wanted a faster bike and everything can be gotten used 
> to!
>
> I have a Bagman support and fender nuts on order after which a Nelson 
> longflap and 45mm sks chromoplastics will join the party and normalcy can 
> return!
>
> Thanks for sharing in my joy :)
>
>

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[RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

[Don Compton]

Welcome to the Roadeo club
Don Compton

On Monday, January 2, 2017 at 6:50:55 PM UTC-8, Paul Y wrote:
>
> I just bought this 59cm Roadeo from Tim on the board. 
>
> After six years of living on the Sam and finding no other bike able to 
> replace its position in the stable, moving to the Roadeo feels like a leap 
> of faith. I had initially considered a Lyon (was not entertaining 
> international orders) and then Boulder (Mike seemed a bit too busy to reply 
> emails). Then finally had the realization that I was much more Rivified 
> than I thought, having read this board everyday for years and having really 
> REALLY grown into my Sam.
>
> Hoping to do a SR on it the Roadeo this year and fingers crossed, PBP 
> 2019, but the plan is also for this to replace my Sam as the commuter.
>
> Pics from my shakedown ride:
> https://flic.kr/p/QN8vdm
> https://flic.kr/p/QFaCGn
>
> Tektro 539s
> Rich built 105/SON28 A23
> 8 speed Sora cassette 
> 32mm Compass Stampede Pass
> All other parts are from the hillborne and were standard Riv issue in 
> 2010, except my much-missed silver shifters which suffer the 
> stuck-cable-end syndrome :(
>
> The Roadeo feels incredibly different from the Sam (56cm double TT). More 
> spritely, less robust, certainly more squirrelly at speed but I'm still 
> sorting out my riding position at this stage. Gets up to speed much quicker 
> and more effortlessly. Already missing the rack mounts and ability to mount 
> a kickstand... but I wanted a faster bike and everything can be gotten used 
> to!
>
> I have a Bagman support and fender nuts on order after which a Nelson 
> longflap and 45mm sks chromoplastics will join the party and normalcy can 
> return!
>
> Thanks for sharing in my joy :)
>
>

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[RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

[Daniel Betancourt]

Congrats on the new bike. It is a sweet looking ride!

On Monday, January 2, 2017 at 9:50:55 PM UTC-5, Paul Y wrote:
>
> I just bought this 59cm Roadeo from Tim on the board. 
>
> After six years of living on the Sam and finding no other bike able to 
> replace its position in the stable, moving to the Roadeo feels like a leap 
> of faith. I had initially considered a Lyon (was not entertaining 
> international orders) and then Boulder (Mike seemed a bit too busy to reply 
> emails). Then finally had the realization that I was much more Rivified 
> than I thought, having read this board everyday for years and having really 
> REALLY grown into my Sam.
>
> Hoping to do a SR on it the Roadeo this year and fingers crossed, PBP 
> 2019, but the plan is also for this to replace my Sam as the commuter.
>
> Pics from my shakedown ride:
> https://flic.kr/p/QN8vdm
> https://flic.kr/p/QFaCGn
>
> Tektro 539s
> Rich built 105/SON28 A23
> 8 speed Sora cassette 
> 32mm Compass Stampede Pass
> All other parts are from the hillborne and were standard Riv issue in 
> 2010, except my much-missed silver shifters which suffer the 
> stuck-cable-end syndrome :(
>
> The Roadeo feels incredibly different from the Sam (56cm double TT). More 
> spritely, less robust, certainly more squirrelly at speed but I'm still 
> sorting out my riding position at this stage. Gets up to speed much quicker 
> and more effortlessly. Already missing the rack mounts and ability to mount 
> a kickstand... but I wanted a faster bike and everything can be gotten used 
> to!
>
> I have a Bagman support and fender nuts on order after which a Nelson 
> longflap and 45mm sks chromoplastics will join the party and normalcy can 
> return!
>
> Thanks for sharing in my joy :)
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

[lum gim fong]

John having a hard time getting getting in touch with Boulder.

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Re: [RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

[lum gim fong]

Congrats on the new bike! I am also looking for a lighter snappier bike like a 
Rodeo or Boulder bike.

If I got a rodeo I would ask them to put on rack hanger barrels on the fork 
though.
They allow the option now I think. But that's buying new.

Last July I traded  my Sam frame for a Rambouillet frame and it is a much 
snappier lively ride than my Sam or Bleriot. I think the rodeo has a little 
thinner tubing than the Rambouillet so that should be even snappier.

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Re: [RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

[Patrick Moore]

Lum: What does this refer to?

On Tue, Jan 3, 2017 at 7:51 AM, lum gim fong  wrote:

> Even on the phone?
>
>

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[RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

[lum gim fong]

Even on the phone?

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[RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

[John G.]

Looks great! I've also been searching for a zippy steel road frame, and I 
keep coming back to the Roadeo. I've also thought about the Boulder Bicycle 
Road Sport, but have had zero luck getting in touch with them...

On Monday, January 2, 2017 at 9:50:55 PM UTC-5, Paul Y wrote:
>
> I just bought this 59cm Roadeo from Tim on the board. 
>
> After six years of living on the Sam and finding no other bike able to 
> replace its position in the stable, moving to the Roadeo feels like a leap 
> of faith. I had initially considered a Lyon (was not entertaining 
> international orders) and then Boulder (Mike seemed a bit too busy to reply 
> emails). Then finally had the realization that I was much more Rivified 
> than I thought, having read this board everyday for years and having really 
> REALLY grown into my Sam.
>
> Hoping to do a SR on it the Roadeo this year and fingers crossed, PBP 
> 2019, but the plan is also for this to replace my Sam as the commuter.
>
> Pics from my shakedown ride:
> https://flic.kr/p/QN8vdm
> https://flic.kr/p/QFaCGn
>
> Tektro 539s
> Rich built 105/SON28 A23
> 8 speed Sora cassette 
> 32mm Compass Stampede Pass
> All other parts are from the hillborne and were standard Riv issue in 
> 2010, except my much-missed silver shifters which suffer the 
> stuck-cable-end syndrome :(
>
> The Roadeo feels incredibly different from the Sam (56cm double TT). More 
> spritely, less robust, certainly more squirrelly at speed but I'm still 
> sorting out my riding position at this stage. Gets up to speed much quicker 
> and more effortlessly. Already missing the rack mounts and ability to mount 
> a kickstand... but I wanted a faster bike and everything can be gotten used 
> to!
>
> I have a Bagman support and fender nuts on order after which a Nelson 
> longflap and 45mm sks chromoplastics will join the party and normalcy can 
> return!
>
> Thanks for sharing in my joy :)
>
>

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