Rourke or others ?

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  • bikes`n`guns
    bikes`n`guns Posts: 959
    Haha

    Yes something along those lines would be ace. I`ll wait to get on top off my brand new arthritis in both hips first, then attack a super long Randonnee.

    Actually fancy LEL but PBP would be a bit special.

    It is a proper randonneur though isn`t it ?
    Trek,,,, too cool for school ,, apparently
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,325
    Bikes`n`guns wrote:
    Haha

    Yes something along those lines would be ace. I`ll wait to get on top off my brand new arthritis in both hips first, then attack a super long Randonnee.

    Actually fancy LEL but PBP would be a bit special.

    It is a proper randonneur though isn`t it ?

    It is indeed... I might see you in the AUK circuit then... :wink:

    If you live in central England, the "heart of England" 300 could be a nice and gentle baptism to long distance and good warm up for the Fred

    http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/15-146/
    left the forum March 2023
  • bikes`n`guns
    bikes`n`guns Posts: 959
    Central Scotland mate.:) will suffice by warming up for the Fred on the local wind blasted hills .
    Trek,,,, too cool for school ,, apparently
  • dj58
    dj58 Posts: 2,224
    That is a nice bike you have built there, can I ask how does the rear mudguard attach at the front end, chain stay bridge or back of the seat tube?
  • bikes`n`guns
    bikes`n`guns Posts: 959
    Back of the seat tube using a rubber band thingy.
    The Brake bridge bracket can move along the guard so it can be rotated to fit.
    Trek,,,, too cool for school ,, apparently
  • prawny
    prawny Posts: 5,440
    Like that, very very much.
    Saracen Tenet 3 - 2015 - Dead - Replaced with a Hack Frame
    Voodoo Bizango - 2014 - Dead - Hit by a car
    Vitus Sentier VRS - 2017
  • wotnoshoeseh
    wotnoshoeseh Posts: 531
    Looks well B'n'G.

    I guess I wasn't expecting the Randonneur theme, and thought it was going to a bit lighter.
    Health to enjoy - I wish you well with it.
    I like the colour and the chromed bars/stem/seatpost - very nice!!

    A couple of thoughts / questions...
    Are the brakes long reach or are they standard 105 callipers?
    Is there a goal to remove the spacers between frame and stem?

    Good luck with it - certainly looks like a long distance machine alright!!

    Cheers
    D
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,325
    Bikes`n`guns wrote:
    Central Scotland mate.:) will suffice by warming up for the Fred on the local wind blasted hills .

    http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/18-402/

    Good luck! :wink:
    left the forum March 2023
  • svetty
    svetty Posts: 1,904
    Frame is lovely but that fugly chainset really spoils the look for me. Would look much nicer with an Athena or similar?
    FFS! Harden up and grow a pair :D
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,325
    It's not all about appearance, I think Shimano is a very good choice, an Audax machine is about practicality... With Shimano HT2 you know where you stand and every shop in the country can do jobs like replacing a BB... in fact I am pretty sure at events like LEL or PBP you can get it sorted at many control points.
    Same applies to light touring around the world.
    left the forum March 2023
  • bikes`n`guns
    bikes`n`guns Posts: 959
    Campag was a non starter cause I don`t like it. Simple.

    Brakes are standard reach and the stem was factored in with 20mm below it when the geometry was being worked out to allow adjustment in the future either up or down.
    Trek,,,, too cool for school ,, apparently
  • bikes`n`guns
    bikes`n`guns Posts: 959
    wotnoshoeseh wrote:
    Looks well B'n'G.

    I guess I wasn't expecting the Randonneur theme, and thought it was going to a bit lighter.
    Health to enjoy - I wish you well with it.
    I like the colour and the chromed bars/stem/seatpost - very nice!!

    A couple of thoughts / questions...
    Are the brakes long reach or are they standard 105 callipers?
    Is there a goal to remove the spacers between frame and stem?

    Good luck with it - certainly looks like a long distance machine alright!!

    Cheers
    D

    I don`t think I was expecting that direction either when I first went to Rourke, it just kinda evolved that way one I saw the 953 bikes and decided against it.
    Trek,,,, too cool for school ,, apparently
  • bikes`n`guns
    bikes`n`guns Posts: 959
    First ride today, a gentle 30k.

    How smooth is that ? :) very smooth, and a surprising ride. Fast even with all the winter junk fitted.
    105 11 speed is superb. Silent freehub, which I love.

    Very pleased.
    Trek,,,, too cool for school ,, apparently
  • bmxboy10
    bmxboy10 Posts: 1,958
    What are your thoughts in the tyres? Mine are super grippy and sound like they are sticking to the road. Almost feel like they are slowing me down!
  • bikes`n`guns
    bikes`n`guns Posts: 959
    Initial impression was that they are quick.
    Was greasy but never felt they were anything other than really grippy, not noisy though.

    They seem to roll very well, as I said, they felt like they will be quick.
    Trek,,,, too cool for school ,, apparently
  • lakesluddite
    lakesluddite Posts: 1,337
    Welcome to the Rourke owners club BnG, the bike is looking awesome! Reminds me of when I took delivery of mine (although I had to build up from the frameset).

    Are you in the ballot for the Fred, or have you secured a place already? Good luck if it's the former - I have applied again, so if successful will keep a keen eye out for you.
  • bikes`n`guns
    bikes`n`guns Posts: 959
    In the Ballot.
    This arrived as a frameset as well and has just been built.
    Trek,,,, too cool for school ,, apparently
  • lakesluddite
    lakesluddite Posts: 1,337
    Bikes`n`guns wrote:
    In the Ballot.
    This arrived as a frameset as well and has just been built.

    Ah right - I saw the first pic with it leant against a bike shop desk and assumed they had built it up.
  • wotnoshoeseh
    wotnoshoeseh Posts: 531
    What has happened to the Rourke website - it's had a revamp and there's less info on it than before....not good!!
  • styxd
    styxd Posts: 3,234
    Lovely frame, spoilt by that flat grey Shimano stuff which is absolutely gopping. Can't believe they let it go into production TBH, compared to the old 6600/7800 10 speed stuff it's atrocious. THe new Campag isn't much better, although at least it's actually shiny....
  • lakesluddite
    lakesluddite Posts: 1,337
    Bikes`n`guns wrote:
    In the Ballot.
    This arrived as a frameset as well and has just been built.

    So, are you in?

    A big fat sod off for me, goddamn it. Bah! Equal parts annoyance and relief! I've done it twice, so that might be my lot.
  • bikes`n`guns
    bikes`n`guns Posts: 959
    Nope.
    Got the email sorry but no joy. Bit disappointed, but hey ho.
    Trek,,,, too cool for school ,, apparently
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,325
    Bikes`n`guns wrote:
    Nope.
    Got the email sorry but no joy. Bit disappointed, but hey ho.

    Oh well, you can always do the Lakes and Dales in more style

    http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/16-62/

    Or

    http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/18-87/

    Or closer to home

    http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/18-402/

    Or this...

    http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/18-43/
    left the forum March 2023

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