My Rüegamer

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linus
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by linus

Fantastic. Those hand wrapped UD fiber joins are incredible.

gumgardner
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by gumgardner

In general, how do these bikes ride? I love the look of the Rue's the best, but how do they compare with Crumpton and Parlee or even the Colnago's, Times' Cervelo, etc of the proc=duction frame world?

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LAN
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by LAN

I guess you are the same person that posted the question on the FWB forum, but here is my reply:

I can't compare the bike with Crumpton, Parlee or Colnago since I haven't ridden those frames. I think Madcow have ridden at least Rue and Parlee, so he can compare those.

In my years of cycling I have owned the following roadbikes:

Klein Quantum Pro
Giant TCR Composite
Scott CR1
Storck CD1.0
Specialized Tarmac SL

I have also tried several Isaac and Ridley frames.

Of the frames listed above, the only frame I disliked was the TCR Composite. That was way to flexy in the front.

My favorite was the Storck CD1.0, super stiff, stable in high speed yet agile and quick handling. My only problem with the Storck is the geometry witch is made for the opposite body type (short legs /long upperbody). So I had the choice of the smallest frame with a long seatpost and 35mm spacers, or the second smallest frame with a short stem.

The Ruegamer has the same handling as the Storck, but with a much better fit.

When it comes to comfort I believe there is only small differences between the frames. Tires, seat and bartape has bigger impact than a frame.

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by kristjan07

LAN wrote:I am also going to sand the logo from the stem.


Why would you do that? The logo is barely noticeable!

BTW nice road bike ;)
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by FreaK

I dare say that Rüe kid is getting better :twisted: :D
I like. and uh ya, i'm not sure i understand the semi on the bars.
it's actually possible to come to the conclusion even before realising it makes no sense at all
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by NGMN

Man this bike looks good. Now get it on a scale...

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LAN
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by LAN

Here is a little update

I have changed to:

Fibrelyte big ring
Speedplay Zero Ti pedals
FMB Soie Naturelle or LW Competition depending on time of year (weather)
F&N hoods
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Rue 01.jpg
Rue 02.jpg
Rue 03.jpg
Rue 05.jpg

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Powerful Pete
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by Powerful Pete

That bike is truly gorgeous. Could I be so annoying as to ask for a few higher quality pics - the ones in your update post are not very good...
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by phallenthoul

nice ride.
what's the weight now?

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LAN
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by LAN

I'll try to take some better pictures. I just have a crappy compact camera, and I'm not good at taking pictures.

The weight is right under 6kg, between 5,8 and 5,9 depending tires and cassette.

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by pritchet74

absolutely beautiful........
Have you ever wondered if there was more to life, other than being really, really, ridiculously good looking?

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LAN
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by LAN

I sold this bike to a friend years ago, but recently managed to buy it back. I have had many bikes since I sold it, but I missed the ride of this bike.

It has gotten a little heavier (6,4 kg), but in my view better.

Main changes:

Bontrager Aeolus 5 D3
Shimano Di2 R9150 with 2 sets of sprint shifters (brakes are ordered, SR pictured)
Quarq D Four
Berk combo with Ax Sprint shape

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rue2.jpg

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by mdeth1313

Love it! Glad you were able to get it back. Years ago I sold an aluminum frame and I regret not keeping it. Looks great.
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by dereksmalls

You don't see many of these at all coming up, rocking horse sh*t comes to mind

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by Pieter

What handlebar?

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