Oh that's too funny my pointing that bike out to you, and you've already beed bidding on it!![]()
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Claudia, your inseam is 32", right? That's exactly the same as mine, and my 54 Rambouillet fits me quite well, except for the fact that I wouldn't mind it if it had a slightly shorter top tube, women-specific-wise. But with a 7mm stem and some Salsa Poco short reach handlebars I recently put on to replace the Nitto noodle bars, it is a pretty good fit now for me.
Putting the Poco bars on brought my hands back an actual 2cm more than where they were with the noodle bars. That made a big difference for me.
If your inseam is truly 32", then you should have about 1" crotch clearance when you stand over the bike, just like me.
My Ramb is a 2006 and has about 5,000 miles on it. Aside from a couple of paint scratches and needing a new chain and tires, it's like a new bike!
3,000 miles is like nothing for a Rivendell....I've ridden over 3,000 miles already so far this year.
That Ebay bike has some NICE components and is a real clean sparkling jewel- well worth over $2,000 if you ask me. If you bought it new today it would cost well over $2,500 with the components it has. Just so you have some perspective: I paid $2,500 for mine new 16 months ago, and it had less high end stuff on it at the time than this Ebay one has.
54cm Rambouillets can't be bought new anymore, don't forget. I don't *think* anyone has them in stock right now. ...Veronica?
If it were me.... I'd bid $2,225 at the last 3 minutes.But you're not me! Easy to spend other people's money!
P.S. don't worry, I won't bid on it- I already have mine!
It's a FINE bike and is made to last a lifetime.



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