Anyone got a Rambouillet?
09-03-02, 06:12 AM
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Anyone got a Rambouillet?
Hey everyone, I've been looking for a road bike for a couple months now and am looking rather seriously at the Rambouillet from Rivendell. I was wondering if anyone can comment on this brand? I have seen references to rivendell on bf but haven't seen any comments from anyone who actually owned one. The main reason I am looking at them is because they have a size 68 available (I am 6'8). I was wondering if that is actually bigger than any other manufacturer or if they just measure thiers differently? Luckily they have a dealer that is about 60 miles from me to which I am planning on paying a visit thursday. Was just trying to get anyones thoughts or opinions. Thanks, Paul
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Look on Sheldon Brown's site (Harris Cyclery) - they sell them, and have some info on them. Nice looking bikes. And a highly recommended builder from everything I have ever heard.
Cheers...Gary
Cheers...Gary
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If you look at the Internet-BOB list (click on the link for subscription info), you'll find a fair number of Rivendell owners, including a few Rambouillet owners.
It's a fairly expensive bike, built in a traditional fashion (i.e. with lugs), but depending on how you build it, it definitely is (or could be) a modern bike.
Why a 68-cm frame? Part of the reason might be that Grant Peterson is more inclined to answer the needs of tall people. But the main reason is that he is one of the few who prefers more traditional methods for sizing frames. Whereas many shops would fit someone on a 60-cm frame, he would consider 64 or 65-cm to be a perfect fit.
There are a few others who follow the same approach to sizing. One of them is Heron.
It's a fairly expensive bike, built in a traditional fashion (i.e. with lugs), but depending on how you build it, it definitely is (or could be) a modern bike.
Why a 68-cm frame? Part of the reason might be that Grant Peterson is more inclined to answer the needs of tall people. But the main reason is that he is one of the few who prefers more traditional methods for sizing frames. Whereas many shops would fit someone on a 60-cm frame, he would consider 64 or 65-cm to be a perfect fit.
There are a few others who follow the same approach to sizing. One of them is Heron.
