[RBW] Re: Rambouillet purchase
Don't even wait. Hopefully you'll own it before you read this. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rambouillet purchase
Totally. Not the craziest deal in the world but plenty fair. Have you ridden it? If you have and you like it, I don’t see any downsides. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rambouillet purchase
Perfect. I say throw in a few bottles of bubbly too. Mike ATX On Sunday, August 26, 2018 at 8:27:56 PM UTC-5, James Copp wrote: > > He wants 1,200 > > -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rambouillet purchase
That seems like a very reasonable price for the bike and build. That said, let me know if you want to unload those cranks after purchasing. You know, to recoup your costs and what not... Darin On Sunday, August 26, 2018 at 6:27:56 PM UTC-7, James Copp wrote: > > He wants 1,200 > > On Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 9:50:58 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: >> >> What does he want for it? It'd be easier to judge his asking price than >> just make up one of our own. > > -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rambouillet purchase
He wants 1,200 On Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 9:50:58 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > What does he want for it? It'd be easier to judge his asking price than > just make up one of our own. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rambouillet purchase
Drw, Or one could say it speaks to the value Julian sees that he provides to those lucky enough to be his friends. I would easily sacrifice $500 for the type of friendship list members here offer vs my “other” so called friends. Perspective is everything. Sincerely, Ryan “quality over quantity” Hankinson West Michigan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rambouillet purchase
Drw, Ha. It seems it's a costly proposition to be your friend! :) Julian Westerhout Bloomington, IL On Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 10:15:33 PM UTC-5, Drw wrote: > > If I wanted a ram, and one in that condition with those parts was being > offered, I’d happily pay 1500$. If a friend was selling it, I’d make him > sell it to me for 1000$ and be even happier. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rambouillet purchase
Correction: You have the later lugs -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rambouillet purchase
Orange was the 1st run of Toyo made frames. Somewhat less than 1200 total were made in all 3 colors over the model run and the serial # on the underside of the BB shell will give you some idea of where in the sequence yours was. Yours has nice lugs. Later lugs were simpler. The Logic cranks are desireable. I'd say $1,400 would be a great price to get that bike at. All Rams have a slightly sloped TT and heat treated DT and CS. ST, TT and ST are not heat treated. Mine is the second run of French Blue and is #841. I bought it new and am closing in on 15,000 happy miles. It needs a new paint job, due to the dings and nicks of normal wear, but is still a sound riding bike. It's currently set up as a city bike and gets a lot of Sunday social ride use, as well as after dinner easy neighborhood rambles. With Pasela 1 1/2" tires, it's smooth, and can still easily cruise along in a paceline, if that is what I want to do. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rambouillet purchase
My Ram is same color. I think the year is 2003-2004. I don't recall exactly. This looks like a solid build and the 1000-1500 range seems about right. (Although it would take more than that for me to let go of mine) These are japan made, and the color is beautiful. On Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 5:57:21 PM UTC-7, James Copp wrote: > > Hi friends, > > I am seeking help appraising a Rambouillet, and looking for details on the > frame in regards to year made and location. A friend has offered to sell > me his 58cm Rambouillet before he posts it publicly. It includes > Nitto Stem > Nitto Bars > Velo Orange Seat Post > Brooks Saddle > New Shwalbe Tires > Mavic Open Pro Rims > Ultegra derailurs > Tekrto R538 Brakes > Its an 8 speed in the back, 3 in the front > > The frame has cosmetic damages > > What is a fair price for this ride? I am new to the Rivendell world. > Thank you. > > (I attached a photo) > -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rambouillet purchase
I agree with the other comments. I think the Rambouillet is a tremendous value these days, because it is not as fashionable, with their caliper brakes and level top tubes. Riv seems to have evolved in their design away from this look. But they can fit pretty wide tires (35-ish) and handle beautifully. And made by Toyo, which is a top notch framemaker. And it looks very clean and well-taken-care-of. I'd say $1000 is a steal, $1250 is a fair deal, and even at $1500 well worth it if you like everything on it. The Ritchey cranks are low-Q and very nice. Those Ultegra/OP wheels are (again) not the current fashion necessarily but are solid great wheels and fine for up to 35mm tires. Full disclosure--my wife has that same color Ramb with similar components, and she loves hers. Good luck! Greg in Oakland On Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 5:57:21 PM UTC-7, James Copp wrote: > > Hi friends, > > I am seeking help appraising a Rambouillet, and looking for details on the > frame in regards to year made and location. A friend has offered to sell > me his 58cm Rambouillet before he posts it publicly. It includes > Nitto Stem > Nitto Bars > Velo Orange Seat Post > Brooks Saddle > New Shwalbe Tires > Mavic Open Pro Rims > Ultegra derailurs > Tekrto R538 Brakes > Its an 8 speed in the back, 3 in the front > > The frame has cosmetic damages > > What is a fair price for this ride? I am new to the Rivendell world. > Thank you. > > (I attached a photo) > -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Rambouillet purchase
This frame is a good 650b conversion candidate, or Bon Jon Pass with no fenders. Build looks like high quality parts. I'd agree in the $1000-$1500 range, the better the paint, the higher in that range it would be worth. On Fri, Aug 24, 2018 at 11:09 AM Richard Rios wrote: > I'd say between 1000-1500$. The Ram is a tremendous value IMHO. Especially > if you compare it against Rivs current road offerings. Might also just be > me and I know there has been talk that all frames are the same > quality...but just from a totally novice looking from the outside > perspective the couple of toyo made frames I have seemed nicer...I > personally would rank them Toyo, Tawain / maxway?, waterford... I'd say buy > it and dont look back. I know the uber fat road tires are the momentary > cats meow but a nice 32-35 road tire on a great road bike will always have > its place. Just my .02. > > Best > Richard > > -- > 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- -- signature goes here -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rambouillet purchase
I'd say between 1000-1500$. The Ram is a tremendous value IMHO. Especially if you compare it against Rivs current road offerings. Might also just be me and I know there has been talk that all frames are the same quality...but just from a totally novice looking from the outside perspective the couple of toyo made frames I have seemed nicer...I personally would rank them Toyo, Tawain / maxway?, waterford... I'd say buy it and dont look back. I know the uber fat road tires are the momentary cats meow but a nice 32-35 road tire on a great road bike will always have its place. Just my .02. Best Richard -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rambouillet purchase
Ooops! Sorry...this is RBW! What WAS I thinking? I guess: not. JD On Friday, August 24, 2018 at 10:39:39 AM UTC-4, Jock Dewey wrote: > > Hey, RAMBob: > > Looks like an older one, from the shop in Japan. You also forgot to > mention LOGIC chainset, and by looks of markings, ridden quite carefully. > Chips don't show in pix, so must be incidental. > > I think enough of mine that JB repainted it a couple years ago...absolute > perfection so far as it exists. Now 14 years old and better than ever. BTW, > I've comfortably installed 35mm Bon Jon Pass on OP rims with P45 mudguards, > too. Probably even more room with Honjo...tho 35s seem just too wide for my > sensibilities here. The RAM sweet spot is 32 IMHO. > > My son in LA recently found one for $1600, but it was 'as new'. Not a > blemish on it. He didn't steal it, but might as well have. > > BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA > > > > On Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 8:57:21 PM UTC-4, James Copp wrote: >> >> Hi friends, >> >> I am seeking help appraising a Rambouillet, and looking for details on >> the frame in regards to year made and location. A friend has offered to >> sell me his 58cm Rambouillet before he posts it publicly. It includes >> Nitto Stem >> Nitto Bars >> Velo Orange Seat Post >> Brooks Saddle >> New Shwalbe Tires >> Mavic Open Pro Rims >> Ultegra derailurs >> Tekrto R538 Brakes >> Its an 8 speed in the back, 3 in the front >> >> The frame has cosmetic damages >> >> What is a fair price for this ride? I am new to the Rivendell world. >> Thank you. >> >> (I attached a photo) >> > -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rambouillet purchase
Assuming no dents, no rust, just a few scratches ( dropouts, chain stay ) and components are in working order, $ 1000-1200. I have seen them go for less, but those purchases were a steal. On Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 5:57:21 PM UTC-7, James Copp wrote: > > Hi friends, > > I am seeking help appraising a Rambouillet, and looking for details on the > frame in regards to year made and location. A friend has offered to sell > me his 58cm Rambouillet before he posts it publicly. It includes > Nitto Stem > Nitto Bars > Velo Orange Seat Post > Brooks Saddle > New Shwalbe Tires > Mavic Open Pro Rims > Ultegra derailurs > Tekrto R538 Brakes > Its an 8 speed in the back, 3 in the front > > The frame has cosmetic damages > > What is a fair price for this ride? I am new to the Rivendell world. > Thank you. > > (I attached a photo) > -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rambouillet purchase
I'll take a stab at it. Assuming the stem length, handlebar shape and width, and the gearing worked for me, and all I needed were incidentals like new cables, brake pads, and a chain, I'd be happy to part with about $1K-ish. Ebay seems to agree with me. I always assume I'll be changing the tires anyway. Saddle and pedals included would be a big plus. Another big plus for me would be the Ritchey cranks. Not so sure if I could live with those blue rims and nipples, but eye of the beholder and all that. As far as cosmetic damage is concerned, so long there are no spooky dings or rust, I actively seek the shelter mutts. Garage queens seem to command the king's ransom. Just my two cents, playing with your wallet! Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA On Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 5:57:21 PM UTC-7, James Copp wrote: > > Hi friends, > > I am seeking help appraising a Rambouillet, and looking for details on the > frame in regards to year made and location. A friend has offered to sell > me his 58cm Rambouillet before he posts it publicly. It includes > Nitto Stem > Nitto Bars > Velo Orange Seat Post > Brooks Saddle > New Shwalbe Tires > Mavic Open Pro Rims > Ultegra derailurs > Tekrto R538 Brakes > Its an 8 speed in the back, 3 in the front > > The frame has cosmetic damages > > What is a fair price for this ride? I am new to the Rivendell world. > Thank you. > > (I attached a photo) > -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
