Ron stout - 1987
03-10-16 | 04:25 PM
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Bikes: 1988 Chas Roberts, 1988 Paramount, 1999 Bates BAR, 1973 Charles Roberts, 1976 Glen Erickson, 1986 Bill Davidson, 1986 John Hollands, 1992 Land Shark, 1992 Della Santa, 1969 Legnano Gran Premio, 1997 mark Nobilette
Ron stout - 1987
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
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
03-10-16 | 04:39 PM
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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
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
03-10-16 | 04:55 PM
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From: Ridgefield, CT
Bikes: 1988 Chas Roberts, 1988 Paramount, 1999 Bates BAR, 1973 Charles Roberts, 1976 Glen Erickson, 1986 Bill Davidson, 1986 John Hollands, 1992 Land Shark, 1992 Della Santa, 1969 Legnano Gran Premio, 1997 mark Nobilette
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.
03-10-16 | 07:01 PM
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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.
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.
03-10-16 | 09:24 PM
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From: Ridgefield, CT
Bikes: 1988 Chas Roberts, 1988 Paramount, 1999 Bates BAR, 1973 Charles Roberts, 1976 Glen Erickson, 1986 Bill Davidson, 1986 John Hollands, 1992 Land Shark, 1992 Della Santa, 1969 Legnano Gran Premio, 1997 mark Nobilette
thanks for your comments, fellow bikers!
03-11-16 | 01:42 AM
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Bikes: A green one, "Ragleigh," or something.
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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● 1971 Grandis SL ● 1972 Lambert Grand Prix frankenbike ● 1972 Raleigh Super Course fixie ● 1973 Nishiki Semi-Pro ● 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile ●1980 Apollo "Legnano" ● 1984 Peugeot Vagabond ● 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker ● 1986 Merckx Super Corsa ● 1987 Schwinn Tempo ● 1988 Schwinn Voyageur ● 1989 Bottechia Team ADR replica ● 1990 Cannondale ST600 ● 1993 Technium RT600 ● 1996 Kona Lava Dome ●
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