Re: [RBW] Poor man's Rivendell Road/Roadeo substitute?

Will -- A good concrete suggestion; thanks. Heron to short list. On Tue, Nov 22, 2016 at 7:44 PM, William deRosset wrote: > Dear Patrick, > A used Heron. I actually prefer the plain lugs and understated paint and > relatively sporting position. Honestly, a lovely machine.

[RBW] Poor man's Rivendell Road/Roadeo substitute?

Dear Patrick, A used Heron. I actually prefer the plain lugs and understated paint and relatively sporting position. Honestly, a lovely machine. If I were still in racing shape a Heron Road would be on my short list. Best, Will William M deRosset Fort Collins CO -- You received this

[RBW] Poor man's Rivendell Road/Roadeo substitute?

Dear Patrick, A used Heron. I actually prefer the plain lugs and understated paint and relatively sporting position. Honestly, a lovely machine. If I were still in racing shape a Heron Road would be on my short list. Best, Will William M deRosset Fort Collins CO -- You received this

[RBW] Poor man's Rivendell Road/Roadeo substitute?

I am slightly confused I totally understand wanting a Rivendell and for sure a bike that rides like one iffin you can't afford a Riv., But if you already have one (or several), hm . . . . What exactly is the itch you're trying to scratch!? I mean I do understand, in a way it's fun to

[RBW] Poor man's Rivendell Road/Roadeo substitute?

Before I could buy a Riv, I followed the recommendation by Sheldon Brown of a 1972 Schwinn Sports Tourer. 120mm rear fits 35mm Paselas sans fender; stock 14-34-or-so freewheel and 54-40 Nervar crank; fillet brazed frame painted cool lemon yellow; Brooks B15; to-die-for twin stick shifters all

[RBW] Poor man's Rivendell Road/Roadeo substitute?

If you wanted the signature Rivendell road ride, but couldn't afford another custom or the Roadeo (and didn't want the Ram -- tried one), and if you thought you might look for an old road racing frame from the '70s, what would you look for? 120 mm OL spacing. After trying out, once again, the S3X