I was under the impression that topics for discussion included lightweight bikes before 1983 and any modern bikes made in the classic tradition that follow along those paths. So I think but am not positive that a lugged Rivendell is on topic for this list.
David Bohm Bohemian Bicycles Tucson Az ----- Original Message ----- From: Steven L. Sheffield To: Classic Rendezvous Sent: Friday, August 23, 2002 9:33 AM Subject: Re: [CR]My Rivendell's pictures
I'm sorry, but aren't Rivendell frames off-topic for this newsgroup? After all, there were no Rivendells made before 1983.
on 08/23/2002 10:23 AM, John Price at jprice@2-10.com wrote:
> Hmm, well I'd say that if I had a larger chainring up front (than the 53 -
> not likely but possible) AND the derailleur clamp was rather fat (the Huret
> is a bit more petite here than many) then the bottom of the diamond could
> interfere. All this is rather unlikely but the room is there just in case.
>
> What I found interesting is that the water bottle mounts on the seat tube
> were as low as they are. There is room above the derailleur for them and
> most frames I've seen in the 55-56 cm range tend to do it this way.
> Rivendell's way here would appear to be a way to get the center of gravity a
> bit lower (as I've seen on some older French Randonneur bikes).
>
> John Price
> Denver CO
>
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> Subject: Re: [CR]My Rivendell's pictures
>
>
> Why does your bike have "modified diamonds" for water bottle mounts? Looks
> like there was plenty of room for front derailleur mounting....
>
> Dale Brown
> Greensboro, North Carolina
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