But won't I need a new rear derailer also, since the one I have has a
short arm?
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It's technically feasible to run a short rear derailer with a triple, but
you'll have excess slack in the chain if you use the small-small
chainring/rear-cog combo. If you're interested, I have a 9-speed Shimano
105 long-cage rd for sale. Shiny silver, one very small nick near the cable
fixing
Front deraileurs are cheap maybe get a Shimano Sora ($25) and they seldom
break.You will appreciate the super low gearing eventually.
On Friday, October 12, 2012 8:32:06 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote:
Will a triple chainring up front work with an Ultegra RD (short jockey
arm)? You can see it
I recommend against the Sora triples. I have owned two and both broke in
exactly the same place. The little tab that anchored the spring just sheared
off on each. Cheap, lousy and disappointing since I am usually a big of less
expensive Shimano. Meanwhile, I have a 21 year old Deore that is
dougP is spot on...plus, Rivs just cry for triples!
Daniel
Yorba Linda, CA
On Thursday, October 11, 2012 7:47:48 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote:
YES! And my Atlantis is my only Rivendell. One of the advantages of
advanced age is that one's contemporaries, even if on 17 lb racing bikes,
are still
NO! Oh, nonononono! Rivs cry aloud for fixed!
Patrick Moore, whose love for the fit and feel and positioning and
handling of his two custom fixies keeps him on this list!
On Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 9:18 PM, Daniel datadatadan...@gmail.com wrote:
dougP is spot on...plus, Rivs just cry for triples!
I came from a succession of Bridgestone all-rounders and MTBs to that first
Rivendell Romulus in 2003, so I didn't have the fast road bike
comparison, but..YES. My first ride on it was startling. There was a way
the frame absorbed vibration that you could almost *hear*..like an audible
zing
Yes. I rode a Bridgestone RB-1 for years and bought a Rambouillet. I
thought all of the same things. I ride it on all roads and frequent the
GAP/CO with it too. Too precious for my commuting though.
Andy Cheatham
Pittsburgh
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I LOL'd at the She's breaking up, captain!!! characterization of your
experience descending on race bikes :)
On Thursday, October 11, 2012 1:59:33 AM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote:
I just have to say that this thing:
*seems Faster* than my race-type 700c bike. (tried and destroyed speed
Did you all have the same great experience from your first Rivendell?
Yup. That's why I have too many of them in my garage. (Too many = the
number my long-suffering wife will tolerate, + 1.)
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The Bleriot was a great bike. RIP.
Ryan
On Wednesday, October 10, 2012 10:59:33 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote:
I just have to say that this thing:
*seems Faster* than my race-type 700c bike. (tried and destroyed speed
records twice).
*is Super comfortable* (cushy and very stable ride,
YES! And my Atlantis is my only Rivendell. One of the advantages of
advanced age is that one's contemporaries, even if on 17 lb racing bikes,
are still just old farts. So the only time a faster bike would make any
difference is when I'm riding with David, Dustin, Esteban, MIke, et al, our
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