Looking for 62 / 64 Rambouillet

[jeff conaway]

Hi, I am new to the list, but I used to follow the original Rivendell
Forum. Sorry to introduce myself with a boring post, but...

Is anyone out there thinking of selling either a 62 or 64 cm
Rambouillet? I am actively trying to find one, so please contact me
if you want to let yours go.

Thanks,

Jeff
Brooklyn, NY

[Larry Powers]

If you keep watching this list, the ibob list and ebay you will probably find one in the next few months.
 
I don't know why you have settled on the Rambouillet but the Homer Hilson would be a great choice as well.  I have a 62mm Rambo and love the bike.  The only thing I wish was different is the tire clearance.  It can only comfortably handle 28mm tires with fenders (yes I have run true 31mm tires but it was very close).  This is something that the Hilson can do.  If I wasn't so fond of the orange color that the original Rambo's came in I would consider replacing my Rambo with a Hilson.
 
Good luck,

Larry Powers

"just when you think that you've been gyped
the bearded lady comes and does a double back flip" - John Hiatt


> Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2008 19:34:13 -0700
> Subject: [RBW] Looking for 62 / 64 Rambouillet
> From: jeffwc...@gmail.com
> To: rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com

[MichaelH]

Jeff, the Alpine Shop in S. Burlington Vt has a blue, 64 cm
Rambouillet. They are not an internet seller, but if you call them at
(802) 862-2714 and ask for Brian or Tim; I'm sure they would be
willing to sell you the bike. They sold me one a few years ago and did
a great job putting it together. An alternative would be the Ebisu
Road frame from Jitensha Studios, which is very similar to a Ram.
Jitensha measures frames ctc & riv ctt, so frame sizes aren't a one to
one comparison.

Michael

[jeff conaway]

> I don't know why you have settled on the Rambouillet but the Homer Hilson would be a great choice as well. I have a 62mm Rambo and love the bike. The only thing I wish was different is the tire clearance. It can only comfortably handle 28mm tires with fenders (yes I have run true 31mm tires but it was very close). This is something that the Hilson can do. If I wasn't so fond of the orange color that the original Rambo's came in I would consider replacing my Rambo with a Hilson.
>

Hi Larry,

There are a couple of reasons the Rambouillet appeals to me. The
first is that I really like the feel and setup of dual pivot
sidepulls. I have never tried the "extra long reach" sidepulls that
the Hilson uses, and I'm not sure how they would feel. The second is
that the Rambouillet has a 73 degree head angle. I am curious to try
a low trail, front loading set up, and the Ram seems like a perfect
platform to (eventually) have a low trail fork made and try that
out. Plus it has good tire clearance (considering the brakes used),
longish chainstays, and all the other details that make Rivs great
bikes. And, I have to agree with you, the orange Rambouillets are
really, really nice looking. Should have gotten one!

Right now I am riding a Surly Pacer and a Quickbeam. I really like
the Pacer's snappy handling, but when on the QB, I really notice how
wider tires (28 mm) and longer chainstays really contribute to a more
comfortable ride. I have 26mm tires on the Pacer with fenders, which
is quite tight when it comes to clearance. I live in an ares of
Brooklyn with lots of poorly maintained streets. Some of the truck
"moguls", potholes, and patches can be a bit much on the Pacer if
you're not in the mood.

Micheal, thanks for the tip off about the Alpine shop. I might be
more in the used market, but I will definitely look into it.

Jeff

[c.n.smith]

Jeff-

I was also looking for a Rambouillet recently. I called Rivendell and
they still had some pre-built bikes that are sold as a good deal. It
might be worth a call.

Good luck in your search!

-Chris

[cha...@gmail.com]

Now, if you were looking for a 66cm:

http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/bik/741088603.html

(not mine!)

Chris
Tucson, AZ

[Richard Merkin]

Hi I have a 62cm Orange Rambo frame for 1100 with about 300 miles
riden on it.