I have a set of Deore v-brakes that will are available. I believe I have a set of Shimano v-brake levers as well. I'll check the parts bin and let you know tomorrow.
Dan > On Aug 11, 2017, at 3:12 PM, 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch > <rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > +1 on the Atlas recommendation. Due to issues with my Clementine's stock Alex > wheelset, I upgraded to Riv's Atlas/Velocity. About a week later I hit a > pothole at night at speed and the rear rim got toasted. But I was able to get > home on it and if it were something not as robust, the situation could have > been worse. It's a good looking wheelset, and unless you are racing or do a > lot of Strava uphill challenges, they make a lot of sense for a Mt. Bubbe. > >> On Friday, August 11, 2017 at 3:17:29 PM UTC-4, adam leibow wrote: >> Paul, I would go with the Atlas rims. They might be overkill, but they >> aren't crazy heavy or anything, just good, confidence-inspiring, rim-brake >> mountain touring rims. I have a set of A23's on my cross bike and I wish >> they were wider. My friend destroyed a pair of A23's, just be better safe >> than sorry. The wider rim is better for a wider tire, anyways. >> >>> On Friday, August 11, 2017 at 8:30:29 AM UTC-7, Paul Clifton wrote: >>> I'm one of the folks anxiously anticipating the arrival of an MTBubbe >>> frame. Long time Rivbike listener, first time Rivbike owner here. >>> >>> Wheels - Has anyone used the Velocity built Atlas wheels offered by Riv? >>> They seem like a really good option for a very reasonable price, but Atlas >>> rims may be overkill for me. Any thoughts? The A23s seem narrow but are >>> probably plenty strong. I'd try Pacenti Brevets or Forza's. >>> >>> Any suggestions for wide rim brake 650b rims that are between A23 and >>> Atlas? What about a source for an A23 wheelset with a dynamo? >>> >>> I'm going to call a few shops today and see what I can get locally. >>> >>> WTB >>> For the bike, I've got a pretty solid bar ends and Albatross build planned, >>> but I need some parts to finish it off. I can buy a lot of this stuff new, >>> but I thought someone on the list might be interested in selling me some >>> used parts: >>> Front and rear deraillers - Deore or similiar (8 or 9 speed) >>> I'm also interested in a more road oriented set. I can pull the Deore's off >>> my Boulder, but I'd want the RD to clear a 32. >>> V brakes and levers - Deore, XT, or Avid, or others >>> 24 tooth chainring (74 bcd, pretty sure, and chainring bolts) >>> Seatpost - 26.8 (two bolts if I'm lucky) >>> Wheelset - 650b >>> Tires - 650b between 42 and 50 mm wide. Not picky at the moment, but >>> definitely not any super light things that get punctured by glass and >>> thorns and wires. My neighborhood is not well-kept. >>> I just prefer used parts if I can get them, so let me know what you're >>> trying to get rid of. >>> >>> Maybe I'll get lucky at the co-op... >>> >>> >>> >>> Crankset For Trade >>> >>> Shimano Deore XT FC-M730 with 175mm arms. I'd like to trade for something >>> with similar looking arms (Sugino maybe) with 172.5 length. The crank is >>> WELL USED (lots of scuffs and scratches) so I'll don't be shy about your >>> offers. If there's no takers, I'll just ride 175s. >>> >>> >>> >>> I had a bunch of this stuff in my bin, but I've been building bikes for >>> friends and family all spring and summer, and it's kinda wiped me out. For >>> example, two old cranksets and all my spare chainrings and a bunch of old >>> shimano deraillers are now being ridden! So now I have to rebuild my stash. >>> So I'm not picky. I just want to get my new bike rolling! >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks! >>> >>> Paul in ATL >>> >>> >>> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
