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Ron stout - 1987
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Last week I came across a CL ad in Brooklyn for a fixie/single speed. I noticed the frame was painted in a very 80's style and included a matching Silca pump. I had not heard of the builder so I did my research on Stout. This appears to be one of Ron's high end models as it is signed and has the wishbone stays. The serial # is 36387J which I assume is frame 363 which was made in 1987. Perhaps "J" is the model? I paid $450 for what appears to be a extremely well maintained and unusual frame, given it is close to 30 years old. The lug work is very meticulous with a high attention to details as shown in the pics.
Probably like most of you, I have a pile of left over parts and just happen to have all I need to convert this to a 9 speed road bike - FSA compact crank, DA long cage rear derailleur and Ultegra brifters, brakes, Ritchey wheels, etc. I think I will be very pleased with the results and chances are won't see another one like it due to the low production numbers from Ron's shop over maybe 25 years (1972-1997?). I have a Ideale Mod 90 saddle waiting to go on for that "old school" look. I continue to be amazed what $500 or less dollars will buy. Jeff |
Originally Posted by jeff44
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Last week I came across a CL ad in Brooklyn for a fixie/single speed. I noticed the frame was painted in a very 80's style and included a matching Silca pump. I had not heard of the builder so I did my research on Stout. This appears to be one of Ron's high end models as it is signed and has the wishbone stays. The serial # is 36387J which I assume is frame 363 which was made in 1987. Perhaps "J" is the model? I paid $450 for what appears to be a extremely well maintained and unusual frame, given it is close to 30 years old. The lug work is very meticulous with a high attention to details as shown in the pics.
Probably like most of you, I have a pile of left over parts and just happen to have all I need to convert this to a 9 speed road bike - FSA compact crank, DA long cage rear derailleur and Ultegra brifters, brakes, Ritchey wheels, etc. I think I will be very pleased with the results and chances are won't see another one like it due to the low production numbers from Ron's shop over maybe 25 years (1972-1997?). I have a Ideale Mod 90 saddle waiting to go on for that "old school" look. I continue to be amazed what $500 or less dollars will buy. Jeff |
Really really nice and unusual. It's your bike - but I like it as a SSFG.
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I live in a very hilly part of CT and have no place to ride a fixie unless I drive the bike to the beach and already have a "cruiser" for that purpose.
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Very cool bike, great price. Stout rear triangle - guessing it'll be a good climber for the area. Enjoy.
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I call that shade of yellow "LeMond Yellow".......:rolleyes:
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One of Ron's wilder paint jobs for sure. BTW, as far as I know, all of his frames had his signature decal on them. Yours are the later style of decals of course.
I used to hang out in his shop a little bit in Salt Lake, and drool over his frames. Never could afford one back then though. Cool bike. |
thanks for your comments, fellow bikers!
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Man, what a time capsule. Apart from the name, that looks like a pretty stout bike; as in really stiff. Looks like a rocket.
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[MENTION=383860]jeff44[/MENTION] love the paint job on that! I just got one that is faded blue-white-red.
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