Ron Stout nostalgia

[axel23]

Thought y'all might find this design intriguing. My favorite steel frame.

[pbarry]

That's sweet! Thanks for posting. At Merlin, built a TK designed track bike for Marty N, long ago. Same SS/monostay. Must have been an homage to Ron, but who knows? Tom never said.

I have a more "average" RS, but with his signature SS treatment. Will post a few images over the weekend. One of the pioneers who mostly goes unmentioned.

[axel23]

Another pic prior to build-up. Super close tolerance. A 23 tire just barely clears.

[charliedid]

Nice

Have a pic of the entire bike?

[axel23]

Here you go. Dura-Ace 7800. Comes in at about 18 1/2 pounds w/ pedals and cages.

[veggieburger]

Does that wee screw at the back do a good job of holding the post? No slippage issues?

[charliedid]

Here you go. Dura-Ace 7800. Comes in at about 18 1/2 pounds w/ pedals and cages.

Nice, I almost bought one of those a million years ago. How old is that frame?

[axel23]

No issue at all. The hex bolt pushes a wedge against the seat post. There's a probably a weight penalty, but otherwise fine.

Would be interesting to have forum members show different designs for securing the seat post.

[bicycletricycle]

Ron made some nice frames.

[axel23]

The frame was built in 1985. The fork is also a bit unusual (lack of a typical fork crown). I thought it might affect the ride, but it's smooth and predictable, even with a 120mm stem.

RS passed away a few years ago. As far I can glean, he built from the 70s into the early 90s in Salt Lake City. No marketing acumen whatsoever. Almost all custom. He experimented quite a lot, but always seemed to get it right.

Attached are two pix from across the hall of other designs he used.

Everyone who has an RS seems to rave about it. I share that sentiment. I had previously lusted for an Eisentraut or Bruce Gordon or Richard Sachs, but have come to appreciate what less-known frame builders have accomplished. In addition to RS, I would add Richard Gängl and Andy Newlands (Strawberry).




Nice, I almost bought one of those a million years ago. How old is that frame?

[HenryA]

Nice stuff! Thanks for posting this.

[cnighbor1]

enjoy

[John H.]

I knew someone with a Stout in the 90's- It looked like the last bike- No mono stay.
Fairly big size- Must have been made from SPX- Our joke was the bike was "Stout"- had to be a 6 lb. frame.

[cnighbor1]

enjoy