ISO: Roadini 54 Sergio Green

[Doug H.]

Frameset or complete would work. 

Doug Hansford

Athens, Ga

[Ahmed Elgasseir]

Hi Doug,

I’m willing to sell my mermaid 54 complete if that interests you. I’m in the SF Bay Area but I’ve sold on here before and shipped via bike flights and my LBS. It’s barely been ridden and has some nice higher end parts. 

Best

Ahmed in Redwood Shores

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[Doug H.]

Ahmed,

That is a nice color too. I will message you privately.

Doug

[Joe Bernard]

Nifty parts, too. Drillium brake levers and chainrings! 

[John Dewey]

[Doug H.]

I had an email exchange with Will at Rivendell and he suggested a size 50 Roadini for me. I'm 5'10" with an 83 PBH and 71.5" saddle height. Since that size is in stock I'll probably get a frameset to build up. Thanks all.

Doug

[Johnny Alien]

It depends how you want it set up but if you are going for more of a traditional road bike the 54 would ride like a 57 or something around there. A 50 would ride more like a 54.

[Brian Cunningham]

Doug,

Will is probably leading you in the right direction. Some data points that might help you from my 54 Roadini. Shod with 700X42s, the standover height is 32". I'm 6'0" with a 85 PBH/74cm saddle height. My saddle height gives me 5 inches of seatpost visible, so you'd be down to 2.5". 

Interestingly, I just checked the geometry chart and there's only 1.3cm of difference in effective top tube between the 50 (55.2cm) and the 54 (56.5cm). I'm no bike fit expert (I figure if nothing's hurting all is good!) but I'd figure the difference of a single cm is just a stem choice away.

As Will has alluded to in the emails, it's easy to get the bars comfortably high (though I actually ride this one with the bars a smidge below saddle) without having to size up. 

I'm loving my Roadini and hope you love your soon-to-be-Roadini.

Cheers,

Brian

Glendale, CA

[Brian Cunningham]

Oops! An error on my part. We have a 2.5cm difference in saddle height, not 2.5 inches. So a 54 should still give you four inches of seatpost.

[Doug H.]

Thanks Johnny and Brian. I really could ride either size it seems the difference being how much seat post is showing as you said Brian. I'm thinking drop bars so the 50 might be a little better with that configuration.

Doug

[Richard Rose]

This is somewhat surprising as it does not seem to align with Riv’s published size suggestions? I too am 5’10” & ride with a 72cm saddle height. 

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On Dec 12, 2023, at 10:14 AM, Doug H. <dhansf...@gmail.com> wrote:

I had an email exchange with Will at Rivendell and he suggested a size 50 Roadini for me. I'm 5'10" with an 83 PBH and 71.5" saddle height. Since that size is in stock I'll probably get a frameset to build up. Thanks all.

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[Johnny Alien]

It generally fits. He would be at the very top of what they suggest for that size but if going for a road fit with drops being at the top is preferable to being at the bottom. Most of their "size up" philosophy is based on upright relaxed riding.

[Brian Cunningham]

Here's a visual, if it helps, of what a 54 looks like with approx. 74cm saddle height. If it's not instructive in terms of sizing, at least it can show you the possibilities of creating a quasi-kickstand out of sand.

Brian

[Doug H.]

That is helpful Brian. Thank you. And, nice job on the sand-stand!

Doug

[Doug H.]

I wanted to bump this up one time to see if anyone has a 54 for sale. I could buy a 50 from Riv but the saddle would be higher than I prefer on that size.

Thanks,

Doug

[Richard Rose]

Doug, did you happen to see the 54 for sale on Craigslist, Cincinnati? I have talked to the guy & the price was down from $1,200 to just $950. It’s NOS or new never built or whatever. Looks new & is orange so from a previous batch? I seriously considered it as I could drive to pick it up but decided I did not need it.

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I wanted to bump this up one time to see if anyone has a 54 for sale. I could buy a 50 from Riv but the saddle would be higher than I prefer on that size.

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[Doug H.]

I did and have exchanged emails with him. Nice guy and that is a good price. I'm hoping for one of the green framesets but if one doesn't come along I may buy that orange one if it's still available. Thank you for the heads up!

Doug

[Richard Rose]

Does the orange one have a different spec than the new ones? The dropouts are perhaps different? Perhaps tire clearance as well? Just asking. The Roaduno changed my mind. I have a tigged Riv (Clem) and a fillet brazed one (Gus). So if I am to have a (completely unnecessary) third Riv I decided it should be fully lugged.:)

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On Jan 13, 2024, at 3:39 PM, Doug H. <dhansf...@gmail.com> wrote:

I did and have exchanged emails with him. Nice guy and that is a good price. I'm hoping for one of the green framesets but if one doesn't come along I may buy that orange one if it's still available. Thank you for the heads up!

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[Doug H.]

I don't know the answer but my assumption is that it is the same geometry. I sold my Clem so am currently without a Rivendell. I've been riding my Wabi single speed which I really like. Single speed riding is fun but I want a geared bike too. The Roadini seems like the best option for me although I would take a Homer if one were available in my size (51). You won't have to wait too much longer for a Roaduno if the frame schedule holds true.

Doug

[Joe Bernard]

The first run used mid-reach (47-57mm) brakes, the current model uses long-reach like Tektro R559. 

[Kim H.]

Blue Lug has a Rivendell 54 Roadini Framset in Sergio Green in stock !

https://global.bluelug.com/rivendell-roadini-frame-set-sergio-green.html

Kim Hetzel.

[Doug H.]

Hi Kim,

Yeah they do! The price is higher but if I really want green then that is my only option. Orange is available used for less money. Decisions, decisions... :-)

Doug

[Kim H.]

@Doug -

Maybe the lighting in the photos are not true to the color of Sergio green despite the wording being so ? ... or ?

At any rate, I hope you find what you are looking for in less time than you anticipate. Maybe it will be a serendipity experience, like it was with and my blue Clem.

Kim Hetzel.

[Doug H.]

My message was poorly worded. I like the Sergio Green. In fact, I've liked all of the green Rivendells I've seen. Orange isn't my favorite though so my hesitation on buying the like new Orange frameset that is now on Craigslist. Thanks all for you help and tips. I'll let this thread roll on down the list.

Doug