I tried to love a Rivendell Rambouillet for a decade. It’s gone to a new home. Like [MENTION=342124]rustystrings61[/MENTION], I decided that it’s OS tubes, even in the 62-64cm frames that fit me, aren’t to my taste. My standard-size tubed ‘79 Miyata 912 and ‘87 Marinoni (Columbus SLX) are both fine, fun rides for any distance.

I recently rebuilt an early 80’s Rodriguez for a friend that is quite lovely, and another friend is thrilled with her new Rodriguez. Have you talked with them about building you a bike? I’d put them above Rivendell for fun riding quality. And I’ve heard nothing but compliments about Nobilette. No personal experience with VO frames, but I recall reading less flattering comments about them on this forum.

What size frame fits you, [MENTION=409384]cormacf[/MENTION]? There are lots of C&V forum members around the PNW. Let us know how we can help.