Rosco Bubbe Mixte

[Steve Butcher]

Hello friends.  I wanted to share a couple of photos of my Rosco Bubbe mixte and early impressions.   This is my first Rivendell and only the second one I've ridden; the first being a Clem-L at A-1 Cycle in Indianapolis.  I had this bike built as my (new) daily commuter.  I truly enjoy the plush, and yet lively ride it provides.  Doc. 

[Timothy Orr]

That's beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

[Irving]

Looks awesomeeee! What's the tire size you got on there and what size fenders are you using?

On Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 3:53:18 PM UTC-7, Steve Butcher wrote:

[Steve Butcher]

The tires are Panaracer T-serve Messenger 650b x 42c.  The fenders are SKS Longboard 50's. 

[Les Lammers]

Looks great. I'm using the same tires with Panaracer Kevlar liners on a Cheviot.

[Davey Two Shoes]

Could you comment and the difference in ride characteristics between your Rosco and the Clem?

Thanks Duderino!

[Steve Butcher]

Davey,

In all fairness, I did not ride the Clem-L more than perhaps around the block.  The way it was set up, the Clem felt nearly like riding a Gazelle Dutch bike I once owned.  In other words, very upright.  My Rosco, though still quite upright, gives me just the slightest amount of forward lean in the setting.  Also, as has been described about many Rivendell bikes, I feel like I'm riding in the bike; instead of on it.  The Rosco has a definite plushness/springiness I enjoy, but is still quite responsive to my inputs.  I'm intrigued by the Rosco Mountain Mixte builds and would like to hear more about riders impressions of them. 

Doc

On Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 5:53:18 PM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: