For sale - Rivendell Romulus frame, fork, and headset with cantilever posts - size 61

[jtallman]

Often referred to as a "canti-rom" this Romulus uses cantilever brakes or v-brakes. I used Tektro mini v-brakes with regular pull levers and stopping power was excellent. I bought this from ebay 2 years ago. Rode it just over 300 miles in about a year of use. I was able to fender a Jack Brown tire - clearance was tightest on the rear at both bridges. Actual 38 mm tires will fit without fenders.

61 cm seat tube, 58.5 cm top tube. Full geo available here: http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/romulus/rom_flyer1-04.jpg

Pictures available here: https://flic.kr/s/aHskmd2HcU

I am 5'11" with a pbh of 87 cm. To get the reach to the drop bars to feel right to me I used a 7 cm stem.

I would describe the overall condition of the bike as very good to excellent. There are some scratches in the paint, particularly on the top tube which I tried to capture in the photos. Paint still shines, no dents or dings. The decals were removed, a look which I came to prefer. Rear dropouts are set at 132.5, allowing the use of either 130 or 135 hubs. I used both at different times with no issues.

Asking $800 plus shipping with bikeflights from zip code 24202. Contact me offlist and I will be glad to answer any questions. You might find it useful to search the messages on this forum for "Romulus" to get more information as well.

Thanks!