vickster
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Anyone got one or ridden one?
I'm quite taken by the look of this
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/rondo-ruut-al-2-gravel-bike-2022
I'm quite taken by the look of this
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/rondo-ruut-al-2-gravel-bike-2022
Rondo gravel bikes...
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T.M.H.N.E.T
Rainbows aren't just for world champions
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That colour 
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vickster
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That colour
Well it's rather like my Genesis hence catching my eye (and lots of gravel bikes are what can only be described as sludge coloured
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T.M.H.N.E.T
Rainbows aren't just for world champions
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Well it's rather like my Genesis hence catching my eye (and lots of gravel bikes are what can only be described as sludge coloured
That's an excellent point
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
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I cannot comment on the bike, but I can comment on the deal. Not so long ago I got a carbon framed gravel bike with a full SRAM Force groupset for £300 less than this. Plus it is not black
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Put it away, did not see either.
TBH Both are great, but if I was to get one I'd use it for the off road commute !
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vickster
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I cannot comment on the bike, but I can comment on the deal. Not so long ago I got a carbon framed gravel bike with a full SRAM Force groupset for £300 less than this. Plus it is not black
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Oh my
It reminds me of the Harlequin VW Polo of old!
T4tomo
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but can you but the front wheel in two different positions and thus alter the geomtery. That appear to be the key Rondo selling point (i imagine most riders stick it on one position and never change it after a week of experimenting) and the Rondo doesn't look like a creme egg on wheels.
but can you but the front wheel in two different positions and thus alter the geomtery. That appear to be the key Rondo selling point (i imagine most riders stick it on one position and never change it after a week of experimenting) and the Rondo doesn't look like a creme egg on wheels.
Other colours are available...
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
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Now't wrong with the Free Ranger or Space Chicken - you should see the new Free Ranger Colours - you'll need these
T4tomo
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I do like that colour one and the old black and red too, although it was only he cadbury that was discounted recently. the new colours are pretty good too.
Rusty Nails
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Looking at that Rondo, and the On One, what benefit do the offset chainstays provide?
Are the curved seat stays meant to offer a softer ride, or is it some sort of design homage to the old curly Hetchins?
At that price I would want hydraulic brakes, but it does look interesting.
Are the curved seat stays meant to offer a softer ride, or is it some sort of design homage to the old curly Hetchins?
At that price I would want hydraulic brakes, but it does look interesting.
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vickster
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I don't want hydraulic brakes, as I like crosslevers so have to stick to mechanical (and I don't want to get into a discussion again around the pros and cons of those).
It's actually a pretty reasonable price compared to others!
Rusty Nails
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I understand the liking for mech brakes if you like cross levers. I have the Genesis Datum gravel bike and cannot fit them because of the hydraulic brakes.
