I had this bike custom built for me by Ray Gasiorowski (Romic Cycles) out of Houston, Texas in 1985. It has all Shimano 600 components and is constructed from Reynolds 531 alloy.
by iwasoldonce
I had this bike custom built for me by Ray Gasiorowski (Romic Cycles) out of Houston, Texas in 1985. It has all Shimano 600 components and is constructed from Reynolds 531 alloy.
by iwasoldonce
6 Comments
Nice looking bike. How told are you? 7 feet?
I am 193cm (6’4″) and i feel great on the frame 60cm. Actually I believe that 67cm is tooooo much for you!🙂
That’s the strangest fit ever for a custom build.
Can’t compare the new sloping top tube frames to the level top tubes of the past. Your 61cm sloping tube would probably be a 66-67 if it were level. To make a new frame size in carbon, it costs a fortune, so they force more folks into fewer frame sizes. In the old days to make a bigger frame you just needed longer tubes. Apples and oranges. I’m 6’7″ and I prefer vintage steel/ti to new carbon.
Hello fellow tall Romic enjoyer!! First time I’ve seen someone else post one!!
I bought my 69cm frame off someone for $100, but had the top tube replaced (they used it on a trainer and it had a pinhole rust hole right under where your chin would be), and since I was going to need a repaint, had a bunch of braze-ons along with a custom rack built….. so my Romic looks a little different, but also 531 with Cinelli lugs.
Here it is years ago on its maiden trip after I put it together. https://i.imgur.com/oKUD74G.jpeg
I get it. The seat-tube angle makes the fit comfortable and accommodates the larger frame to a 6’3″ rider. I like the tight rear triangle for power efficiency. Top-tube reminds me of triathlon frames. Easy on the legs, but harder on the back. I like it since I can stretch out (long back). 44″ wheelbase?
Thanks for putting this big dog on show, here. Happy going.