New Roadeo frameset has arrived!

[Paul G]

Okay folks, you asked for photos when it arrived so your wish is my command.

I had a couple add-ons brazed on in the form of downtube shifter bosses and a seat stay-mounted chain hanger to keep the chain secure when the rear wheel is removed like 80's steel bikes used to have. The lead time was about 4 months even with added braze-on.

This frame really is beautiful in person. The clichè that pictures don't do justice is true here. They call it white, but it's actually an off-white, almost cream color in person and it looks great with the red accents!

The build will begin Saturday and I'll try to take some pictures of the progress.

Regards-

Paul

[Pondero]

That is beautiful, Paul. With the personal touches, it is obviously a treasure. I'm looking forward to seeing build updates and action shots.

[Michael Hechmer]

Looks great.  I'm a big dt fan myself. What's the build plan…. crank, wheels, brakes, bars…?

[Tony DeFilippo]

An exciting Saturday for you!  I hope you get her rolling quickly.  I'd love to see a Rodeo in person some time, like all these bikes they look great.  That cream and red is a great combo.

[Michael]

Congrats!

 

You are right. It looks cream. Very nice!!

 

On Friday, January 3, 2014 6:50:28 PM UTC-5, Paul G wrote:

[frank_a]

+1 on the down tube shifters, looks great. Have fun with the build-up.

- Frank 

On Friday, January 3, 2014 6:50:28 PM UTC-5, Paul G wrote:

[Kellie Stapleton]

Really nice! Congratulations!

[Jim]

Really nice bike and I great job taking the pictures. Makes me want to order a new bike even if one is not really needed.      Jim D      Massachusetts

On Friday, January 3, 2014 6:50:28 PM UTC-5, Paul G wrote:

[Deacon Patrick]

Congrats! Gorgeous!

With abandon,

Patrick

[RoadieRyan]

Beautiful- wow that is a great looking bike.  Enjoy the ride

On Friday, January 3, 2014 3:50:28 PM UTC-8, Paul G wrote:

[LBleriot]

Congrats! There's no better feeling than getting a box from Riv with the cartoons drawn on the flaps. The frame looks awesome. Have fun with it.

[Don Compton]

I road my Roadeo today from Ione to Plymouth and back. My Roadeo rocks. If you like steel bikes, the Roadeo is as good as it gets.
Don

On Friday, January 3, 2014 3:50:28 PM UTC-8, Paul G wrote:

[Paul G]

The build is done except bar tape. The seat tube and head tube had to be reamed but all the threads were perfect. The RD hanger was perfectly aligned as were the rear dropouts, but the front dropouts needed a very slight tweaking. I'm really tired and will post photos as soon as I get them taken. Good night!

Paul

[Patrick Moore]

Congratulations on the new Roadeo. Please report on the ride qualities and post plenty of photos.

What exactly is "reamed"? Were they undersized, or irregular? I've never gotten a frame from Rivendell (five so far) that wasn't spot on.

On Sat, Jan 4, 2014 at 11:28 PM, Paul G <pauld...@gmail.com> wrote:

The build is done except bar tape.  The seat tube and head tube had to be reamed but all the threads were perfect.  The RD hanger was perfectly aligned as were the rear dropouts, but the front dropouts needed a very slight tweaking.  I'm really tired and will post photos as soon as I get them taken.  Good night!

Paul

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[Paul G]

Patrick, exactly what you said. It needed to be opened up a bit as the seat post would not insert. Just the tiniest of amounts and, yes, this is quite normal as you allude to.

Paul

[Paul G]

Okay, I've posted a few more images for you all to check out if you'd like. 

I cannot comment about ride so much because I haven't been able to give it a proper ride due to poor air quality in my area. So frustrating. However, I do believe my stem extension might be a centimeter too long in casually pedaling up and down my street. That may need swapping down the line.

Here are a few details about the current build:

• Nitto 176 Dream Bars
• Nitto Deluxe stem
• Nitto Jaguar seatpost
• Sugino Mighty Tour Cranks with 48x34t chain rings
• Campagnolo Veloce brake/shift levers
• Shimano 105 derailleurs with Ultegra 12-30 10-speed cassette
• Jtek Shiftmate to allow Campy shifters with Shimano drivetrain
• H Plus Son TB14 rims laced to Ultegra hubs with Wheelsmith double butted spokes
• Grand Bois Cerf 28mm tires
• Regal Saddle

[Paul G]

I goofed on the photos link. Try this one.

Paul

[sameness]

That's a really beautiful build. Congrats on the new ride.

Jeff Hagedorn

Warragul, VIC Australia

[Don Compton]

Great build. Love the gearing, go anywhere.
Don