Tim McNamara
12-31-1969, 08:00 PM
In article <g1ug2b$35t$1@news-int.gatech.edu>,
"Paul M. Hobson" <fobson@gatech.edu> wrote:
> Tim McNamara wrote:
> > In article <qLCdnW32f-dLC9_VnZ2dnUVZ_oPinZ2d@comcast.com>,
> > richard <r.mcclary@comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> >> cmcanulty wrote:
> >>> I am looking for a reasonably lightweight touring and road bike
> >>> that uses 26" tires and has ultra low gearing, like 34 on rear
> >>> and 22 on front need a mixte or ladies frame or size in low 40scm
> >>> frame, no luck so far on googling or ebay
> >> Is Rivendell still around? This IS their specialty!
> >
> > http://www.rivbike.com
> >
> > The Atlantis uses 26" wheels on the small size frames and comes as
> > small as a 47. If the OP needs smaller than that, the choices get
> > fewer. It might be possible to work something out with a small
> > mountain bike frame.
>
> Surly's Long Haul Truck used 26" tires on 54 cm and smaller frames as
> well. http://surlybikes.com/lht_comp.html
The LHT is a great deal in terms of specs for price.
"Paul M. Hobson" <fobson@gatech.edu> wrote:
> Tim McNamara wrote:
> > In article <qLCdnW32f-dLC9_VnZ2dnUVZ_oPinZ2d@comcast.com>,
> > richard <r.mcclary@comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> >> cmcanulty wrote:
> >>> I am looking for a reasonably lightweight touring and road bike
> >>> that uses 26" tires and has ultra low gearing, like 34 on rear
> >>> and 22 on front need a mixte or ladies frame or size in low 40scm
> >>> frame, no luck so far on googling or ebay
> >> Is Rivendell still around? This IS their specialty!
> >
> > http://www.rivbike.com
> >
> > The Atlantis uses 26" wheels on the small size frames and comes as
> > small as a 47. If the OP needs smaller than that, the choices get
> > fewer. It might be possible to work something out with a small
> > mountain bike frame.
>
> Surly's Long Haul Truck used 26" tires on 54 cm and smaller frames as
> well. http://surlybikes.com/lht_comp.html
The LHT is a great deal in terms of specs for price.