I think the Simplex/Gipiemme nonstandard brazeon derailleur will also work for Rigi application. If you really like the bike and ever decide to repaint it or don't mind some spraycan touchup on it, I've seen one with a standard derailleur boss brazed on; given its age the frame tubing is probably heavy-walled enough so that a small silver brazed area might be safe. Any professionals on the list who have done this?
David Feldman
> Greetings all,
> I have $.02 to toss in on the Rigi Redux....I have two Rigi's with very
> middle-
> of-the-road workmanship. I ride one regularly and am mystified at the
level
> of concern about the ride characteristics. Certainly a quick handler but
> what
> would one expect with a REALLY short wheel-base and a 75 degree head
> angle? I can ride it no-hands to the market-it's just a matter of getting
> acquainted
> with it....BTW the #2 Rigi is missing the special Gian Robert front
> derailleur. I
> would be much obliged if any CR-er has one floating about for sale or
trade.
> Cheers.
> Matt Gorski
> Sunny and warm SoCal
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Brandon Ives <monkey37@bluemarble.net>
> To: <M4Campy@aol.com>
> Cc: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 3:50 PM
> Subject: Re: [CR]Rigi and the Rivendell Reader
>
>
> > In the words of the comic store guy from The Simpsons, "Sketchiest Bike
> > Ever." We had one of those used at a shop I worked at and it was ugly
as
> > sin with horrible brazing. It was one of models where the paint would
> > flake off if you looked at it wrong. Anyway, I used to love getting
lunch
> > on it because it was so twitchy it was great in U-district
> > (Seattle) traffic. I never rode it faster than 20mph or farther than a
> > couple of miles. One weekend I took it for a ride, a real ride with
lots
> > of Seattle hills. All I can say is above 20mph and if you're going
> > straight it's wilder than an untrained buck. Don't even think about
> > leaning into a corner. With all that said I'd still like to have one
just
> > for show.
> > enjoy
> > Brandon"monkeyman"Ives
> > "Nobody can do everything, but if everybody did something everything
would
> > get done." Gil Scott-Heron
> >
> > On Tue, 20 Mar 2001 M4Campy@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > > Hey all-
> > >
> > > Just got a copy of RR22 and besides the usual assortment
> > > of excellent articles, interviews, and stories there was a nice piece
on
> the Rigi bicycle and some neat pics.
> > >
> > > I wrote Grant to see if he can make the pics available;)
> > >
> > > Pretty funky looking seat-cluster and BB shell to handle
> > > the split seat tube!
> > >
> > > The article explains the history and design of the Rigi,
> > > plus a funny little side note about how he got use of it
> > > for the day;)
> > >
> > > Anybody got firsthand experience or thoughts on the Rigi
> > > bicycle?
> > >
> > > Mike "Spring is coming, so why did I fall?" Wilkinson
> > > Parker, Co