Looking for a 62cm Rambouillet

[Brother Beaker]

I have, until a week ago, been the proud and happy owner of a 62 cm,
blue Rambouillet, which I bought about 10 years ago and tweaked
slowly, most recently adding a Nitto rear rack for two Swiss Army ammo
panniers.

And, then, the 17-year-old brain of my son decided that if you take
the bike off the rack on the Jeep, you should lean the bike against
the rear bumper of the Nissan. The inevitable ensued and my beautiful
Rambouillet is no more. The seat, bars and the rear cassette are
about all that survived.

I am not dogmatic about the color, but I have a comfort factor getting
the same frame again . . . even compared to another Rivendell build.

I ride primarily by myself and have a 10-mile commute with about 1,000
feet of elevation change. My "long" rides run 30-50 miles at a
snail's pace. In my area (the Black Hills of South Dakota), it is not
really possible to ride more than a few miles on the flat, so I do
have to climb.

Any comments concerning possible alternatives are also appreciated.

[Joe Bernard]

There's an orange 62 that's been haunting Craigslist and EBay for quite a while. Search "Rivendell jaxed".

[Michael Hechmer]

Brother Beaker, that's heart braking.  Truly.  Have you decided to let your son live?  I would love to be able to help you but I am certainly not willing to part with my Ram.  Do check with both you auto and homeowners insurance, unless you have very large deductibles.  Let us know how this works out.

Good luck,

Michael

[Leslie]

A)
It's been awhile since I've been by there, but last I was, Mountain Sports Ltd in Bristol, VA, had a couple of Rambouillet frames left.
(276) 466-8988    http://www.mountainsportsltd.com/biking.php

B)
I know it's not the same, but, if I didn't have my Rambouillet, I'd order a Roadeo. 

[Larry Powers]

I would look at the Homer Hilson if you are looking for a good all around bike.  I love my Rambouillet but if I missed out on the, I would be looking at the Hilson for a randoneuriung/club ride/light touring bike.  My one complaint about the Rambouillet is that It won't take 32mm tires (with fenders) which are my favorite size.  If you want a go fast bike look at the Roadeo but if you are commuting with bags then the Hilson is probably the better bike.  The Rambouillet kinda of splits the difference between the two.

Larry Powers
 
Get a bicycle.  You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain

 

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[Zack]

Yep, that orange ram has been around for at least 6 months.  Is a beauty too.  Sorry about your loss.

[Brett Lindenbach]

i believe that it was finally sold after the owner parted it out...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120746107328

[Brother Beaker]

Thanks for the referral, but he apparently parted the bike out when he
couldn't get his price for the full build.

[Brother Beaker]

I do have coverage, less a $250 deductible. The best news is that it
covers replacement value. (Frankly, that's the only way I can afford
to be looking.)

If I can't find a Ram, I will have to decide what bike is the closest
in ride and then convince the insurance company that the new bike is
an even trade for the old.

My fear is getting a new frame and discovering that it does not
replicate the Ram for my riding habits and style.

And he is alive. I told him that means that he never again has to
wonder if I love him.

[SteveF]

Definitely consider a Roadeo, especially since your insurance company is covering replacement cost.  I think it's the closest thing to the Rambouillet that you can get new.  And you deserve new after that traumatic experience!

[SteveF]

Mine fits 32mm and fenders no problem.  What tire/fender combo are you trying?

[Leslie]

What tires/fenders are you using?   I have VO aluminum ones on my 60cm Ram:  I was originally running 32 Paselas, but they would occasionally buzz on the fenders (had very very little clearance).   I switched to Ruffy Tuffys to fit under the fenders;  would rather be running a 32, though.   


[ One Pasela and one Ruffy Tuffy have each suffered a sidewall cut from glass on the roadside... so, actually, at the moment, I have a Ruffy Tuffy in the front, w/ a fender on, and then in the back, a 32 Pasela w/ no fender (the underside of my Acorn bag actually keeps me mostly dry, tho'... I'm not riding it through rain or large puddles, most water I hit is light puddles on pavement after the rain's passed...) ]

[SteveF]

I'm running 45mm Planet Bike Cascadia fenders with 32mm Soma Express skinwalls (basically a folding Pasela with Hypertex flat protection)

http://store.somafab.com/newxpsped70f.html

Recent pic of the thing

http://www.flickr.com/photos/40738390@N08/5954918818/in/photostream

Supersize it and you can see the clearance is tight but manageable...

[Seth Vidal]

On Wed, Jul 27, 2011 at 9:25 AM, Leslie <leslie...@gmail.com> wrote:
> What tires/fenders are you using?   I have VO aluminum ones on my 60cm Ram:
> I was originally running 32 Paselas, but they would occasionally buzz on the
> fenders (had very very little clearance).   I switched to Ruffy Tuffys to
> fit under the fenders;  would rather be running a 32, though.
>
>

I've got the 32mm(measured) 30mm(nominal) GB cypres on my romulus with
the long board fenders and that all clears.

-sv

[Leslie]

Duly noted, gentlemen....   many thanks!

-L

[Seth Vidal]

On Wed, Jul 27, 2011 at 11:04 AM, Leslie <leslie...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Duly noted, gentlemen....   many thanks!

Pictures:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/5826674704/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/5826118685/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/5826669250/in/photostream

-sv