[RBW] Re: FS: Thinking about selling my Rambouillet

Brakes and tires available now were not when the Road and Road Standard were sold, so the bike wasn't designed for them. If converted to 650B, they will just squeeze 38mm tires in or you can run Maxy Fasty (33.4) with fenders. Several of us here on the list have converted to 650B and I've only h

[RBW] Re: FS: Thinking about selling my Rambouillet

~ 5mm on each side of fork blades ~3mm on each side of chainstays -- 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.

[RBW] Re: FS: Thinking about selling my Rambouillet

~5mm at fork blades ~3mm at chainstays. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: FS: Thinking about selling my Rambouillet

Lum Gim Fong: Out of idle curiosity, what clearance to you have laterally at the fork and chain-stay with the 42mm tires? Ian A/Canada On Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 5:15:10 PM UTC-7, lum gim fong wrote: > > On my 54 Blue Rambouillet: > > 700x32 Compass tires gave me *.*7cm between tire

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Thinking about selling my Rambouillet

I totally agree with making your Ram a fair weather road double. You'll never get it to 16 lbs. like a plastic wunderbike, but it'd be fun to have a Riv with all extraneous STUFF removed. Go for it! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: FS: Thinking about selling my Rambouillet

Chris: Excellent decision. There have been way too many comments on this forum from those who've sold a Rivendell, then find out how badly they miss the bike. A few changes like those mentioned & it will seem like a new bike. dougP On Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 3:10:15 PM UTC-8, Christop

[RBW] Re: FS: Thinking about selling my Rambouillet

On my 54 Blue Rambouillet: 700x32 Compass tires gave me *.*7cm between tire and fender at fork crown. Too close for comfort! 700x28 Compass tires gave me 1*.*1cm - still too close! So I 650b converted the bike. Also for safety and comfort of wide tires. Compass 650b x 42 tires and I have

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Thinking about selling my Rambouillet

I was looking at the 700x28 Compass tires (I wish they just used numbers, I can't remember all the names). I bet those would fit even with fenders. But I have one fendered road bike, and maybe another on the way, so the Ram will be reborn as a light(ish) fair weather bike. Going to a double is m

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Thinking about selling my Rambouillet

I should have added that while the Compass Elk Pass tires are even more gossamer than the Parigi Roubaix, they are a heckuvalot better at shrugging off flats; sealant in both cases. Jan seems to have managed to combing gossamer weight and feather down ride with stout tread. On Thu, Dec 29, 2016 at

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Thinking about selling my Rambouillet

This would be a great project for some nice Bon Jon or Stampede tires from Compass (if the BJs run small, as others seem to do, they might fit your older version Ram). Had I not already had 2 road customs, I'd have kept my Ram with the Parigi Roubaix tires -- wonderful combination. With some Orange

[RBW] Re: FS: Thinking about selling my Rambouillet

Well, I had a few people who were seriously interested, but things didn't work out for various reasons. I going to keep the Ram for now. Maybe give it a makeover in the spring, loose the fenders and swap the triple for a double, and switch to some bigger, lighter tires. Chris On Tuesday, Dece

[RBW] Re: FS: Thinking about selling my Rambouillet

Thanks for all the replies on the tire/fender question. I've got a Road Standard (maybe custom) that I like, but wish it

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Thinking about selling my Rambouillet

Not every Ram owner was thrilled with the bike but it seems most are, as shown by the high level of activity on Ram threads. I have over 13,000 miles on mine and if I could only keep one bike that would be the one. Right now it has 37mm tires but this weekend I'm going back to the stock issue

[RBW] Re: FS: Thinking about selling my Rambouillet

Well, I'm not saying you should consider that there weren't a ton of them made, and it sure is beautiful... ;-) -- 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

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You guys are making thus really hard to let go! -- 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 thi

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Thinking about selling my Rambouillet

38s (and most other sizes) were smaller in the early 2000s. Cheers! Chris -- 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...@goog

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Thinking about selling my Rambouillet

Rams have also been converted to 650b x 42 with fenders. -Justin -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Thinking about selling my Rambouillet

I'll second Keith's thoughts about tires. I've owned a blue Ram and its cousin Romulus, both with 28s, then Pasela 32 on the Rom, and they rode like a dream. Fat tires are great, but the Rambouillet doesn't really need them. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Thinking about selling my Rambouillet

I think the 33mm jack browns are the safe bet, and that they were designed by riv specicically, or at least partly, with the ram in mind as a bigger-than-anything-else-theretofore-available retrofit.On my later blue ram, which obviously isn't an accurate comparison, those fit with fenders.

[RBW] Re: FS: Thinking about selling my Rambouillet

I have 700x32 Compass Stampede Passes under fender on my orange Rambouillet. Changed OEM Shimano calipers for Paul Racers to eliminate the occasional bump provoked rattle at the resting position. There is plenty of budget to shop for ancillaries. That's a great bike and price unless you really

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Thinking about selling my Rambouillet

Same here. My 68cm Orange *barely* fits a 700x35 in back without a fender. YMMV. KJ -- 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+unsub

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Thinking about selling my Rambouillet

I owned one, and I can tell you with assurance that it did not fit 38mm tires. On 12/28/2016 08:13 PM, Bruce Herbitter wrote: I just copy and paste screen grabs :) Wayback machine March 2003 On Wed, Dec 28, 2016 at 6:40 PM, Steve Palincsar > wrote: That must d

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Thinking about selling my Rambouillet

Thanks Mike for that datapoint. On Wed, Dec 28, 2016 at 7:12 PM, mikel66...@juno.com wrote: > My 58cm Ramborange will fit a 37mm Paselaespecially in back where the > brake bridge is higher than it should be > > 3 Signs You May Have

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Thinking about selling my Rambouillet

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Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Thinking about selling my Rambouillet

I just copy and paste screen grabs :) Wayback machine March 2003 On Wed, Dec 28, 2016 at 6:40 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > That must describe the later generations, because the 1st gen orange ones > certainly didn't fit 38mm tires. > > > On 12/28/2016 07:35 PM, Fullylugged wrote: > >> >From RB

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Thinking about selling my Rambouillet

That must describe the later generations, because the 1st gen orange ones certainly didn't fit 38mm tires. On 12/28/2016 07:35 PM, Fullylugged wrote: >From RBW: "More clearance lets you ride a chubbier tire, so you can ride lower tire pressures on rougher roads. For most paved roads you’ll p

[RBW] Re: FS: Thinking about selling my Rambouillet

>From RBW: "More clearance lets you ride a chubbier tire, so you can ride >lower tire pressures on rougher roads. For most paved roads you’ll probably be >on a 700x23 to 700x28, but if you ride bad roads or fire trails, or load it up >with lunch and spare gear, your Rambouillet will easily acce

[RBW] Re: FS: Thinking about selling my Rambouillet

I think the official figure is 700x28 with fenders. Different rims and tires may affect your results. On Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 7:16:30 PM UTC-5, Matt Beecher wrote: > > What is the largest tire it can reasonably take with fenders? > > Thanks, > Matt > -- You received this message beca

[RBW] Re: FS: Thinking about selling my Rambouillet

What is the largest tire it can reasonably take with fenders? Thanks, Matt -- 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...@goog

[RBW] Re: FS: Thinking about selling my Rambouillet

That's a diamond at coal prices judging by the pictures posted. Somebody needs to buy this and ride it. They are indeed a fine riding bike. I know I had one. If I didn't have other things (not even bike related dammit) tugging at the purse strings. I'd snap it up. On Tuesday, December 27, 2016