I do not own an Atlantis but have otherwise been greatly enjoying this thread and all the different builds, so thank you all! I do own a 65cm Clem H which had started as a stock complete and has since received various changes/customizations with a few more on the horizon. Eventually, I hope to better document it's evolution but I've been mostly an inactive observer on the forum as of late.
Hugh, unless I've overlooked prior discussion on the Nitto rack or a post was deleted... are there any other details you'd be able to provide the the rack you've attached a photo? It appears to be based off an F32 mini with removable side rails/supports and lowrider rails. I think I've seen this once before (maybe your original IG post or elsewhere... I did/do follow you in IG but had removed the app from my phone as part of a personal media moratorium so kind of intentionally living under a rock these days.) I have an f32 on another bike as a top rack along with a Tubus Tara lowrider and no immediate reason to change, but I'm admittedly intrigued at the idea of a couple F32's mounted to different bikes with ability to move the added rails/supports to either one. It seems these rails are likely sized for a specific wheel size or fork length but curious to find out more info if available (i.e. model # for the entire set? or whether the bolt on parts are the same as from other racks or may be acquired a la carte? are the triangulated side rails meant to attach at an upper eyelet?) I have one F32 on a 650b sized fork but running 700x33 and the theoretical 2nd F32 would go on the much larger Clem H so guessing the fork sizes would rule out swapping for the non-adjustable pieces but guess I'm equally curious what size wheel/fork this exact rack might fit? I've previously considered saving for a Pass and Stow but obviously curious about the potential to expand on an F32 as a base/minimalist rack with add-ons, allowing one bike to be more stripped down but still able to carry a bag or something while the other could take heavier loads and front panniers for bigger grocery or errand runs. Best, Brian Cole Lawrence NJ On Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 12:37:01 PM UTC-4 Hugh Smitham wrote: > Sorry forgot the attached pictures. The second one is the rack. > > Hugh > > > On Tue, Oct 12, 2021, 7:42 AM Steve Cole <cole...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hugh, >> Responses to your questions: >> 1. The wheel flop stopper is a Steer Stopper, available at >> https://steerstopper.com >> 2. The Middleburn cranks, I believe, are sourced by James directly from >> the manufacturer in the UK. >> 3. Trigger shifters. I know that there is a preference for friction >> shifters in the Rivendell community. Using feel is a seemingly more >> natural approach to shifting. For me, the trigger shifters free me to >> simply enjoy the ride without needing to make any minute adjustments to the >> gearing. To each his or her own. >> 4. Bullmoose vs Bosco. Again, to each his or her own. At the same >> time, I think that handlebars are best when the hands/wrists rest in a >> close to normal position. Boscos (and Albatrosses, which I have owned) are >> more of a handshake position. Bullmoose bars and similarly nearly or >> completely flat bars for me provide better mechanics and pain-free riding. >> Again, the Rivendell community seems to have settled on handshake style >> bars. I'm the outlier here. >> 5. Motolite brakes. Motolites were essential to provide the width >> needed to handle the 700c x 55 tires. In addition, when changing flats, >> which I very rarely do as they I use tubeless tires, the Motolites make >> this pretty easy without deflating the tire. By the way, I only inflate >> the tires to 30/35 lbs. front/rear. I weigh about 200#. With the length of >> the chain stays, the low pressure tires, and the geometry, It's like riding >> in a 1962 Chevy Impala and for me, that's really good. >> Best, >> Steve >> >> On Monday, October 11, 2021 at 6:28:29 PM UTC-4 Hugh Smitham wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Oct 11, 2021, 7:08 AM Steve Cole <cole...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Hugh, >>>> >>>> I appreciate this thread very much and your follow up questions. I've >>>> attached photos in partial response. To start: >>>> >>> >>> Steve, glad you like the thread. The responses have been great and an >>> inspiration. I love who folks really personalize their bikes. >>> >>>> >>>> 1. The contraption mounted between the top tube and the stem is a >>>> Steer Stopper. It's an excellent way to hold the front wheel stable. I >>>> use it in two applications. First, I store my bikes from ceiling hooks. >>>> It's so much easier to hang them when the front wheel is fixed. Second, I >>>> transport my bikes on a roof rack on my car. Lifting them is also much >>>> easier with a fixed wheel. This is not what I would call inexpensive. >>>> >>> >>> Wheel flop is a huge annoyance, especially with a front load. Perhaps >>> you can let us know what the product name is and where we might purchase >>> one for ourselves? >>> >>>> >>>> 2. The fenders are Simworks by Honjo. I think they are 65 mm. >>>> >>> >>> Gorgeous fenders I love metal fenders. I'll check out Simworks to get a >>> set for mine. >>> >>>> >>>> 3. Photos of the cranks are attached. James recommended them. They >>>> are strong, lighter weight than many and silver, which I insisted upon. >>>> >>> >>> Do you know where James sources these cranks? Although I am partial to >>> the white industries myself. >>> >>>> >>>> 4. SKF BBs are sold by Rene Herse among others. They are highly >>>> thought of and supposedly will outlast most other sealed BBs. Given the >>>> level of build, they seemed to be worth the expense to me. >>>> >>> >>> Thank you I've heard of SKF bottom brackets but I haven't heard of them >>> a lot. >>> >>>> >>>> 5. Trigger shifters. I grew up on friction shifters and have never >>>> struggled with them. At the same time, for me, I love that these trigger >>>> shifters make shifting automatic in the sense that when I shift, the gear >>>> is precisely changed. I now ride only upright and would not go back to >>>> friction shifters. >>>> >>> >>> When I started mountain biking in the mid-80s I got used to using the >>> early trigger shifters and I really like them a lot, not so much for >>> aesthetics. These days I've become more comfortable with friction, however >>> I've been considering trigger shifters for my next build. >>> >>>> >>>> 6. I'm also attaching photos of my cockpit. The bars Nitto >>>> Bullmoose. They are partially lugged and the stem is built in. The >>>> headset is a Cane Creek 100 EC30 threaded. Cockpits are very personal. >>>> They play a central role in rider comfort. For me, the slight sweep (30 >>>> degrees) of these bars is perfect. They also provide a couple of >>>> different >>>> places for my hands and several places to locate things I attach to the >>>> bars. >>>> >>> >>> Totally agree with your thoughts on cockpits. I've been curious about >>> the bullmoose bars, but have been unsure of their fixed nature. Meaning you >>> can't feather the bars downward. I'm really Bosco curious, I plan on trying >>> the Ultraromance idea to bend a set of chromo wider. >>> >>> https://www.instagram.com/p/CUfkin3Fdkr/?utm_medium=share_sheet >>> >>> >>> 7. The Bitex rear hub, which James recommended, roles very smoothly >>> and, important to me, very quietly. It's Taiwan made and has been problem >>> free. It's also available in silver. >>> >>> >>> Good to know I've know very little about these hubs. I'm getting ready >>> to build a wheel set, I tend to gravitate towards white industry rear hubs >>> but it is noisy. Probably going to go with a shutter precision or Son 28 >>> Dyno hub. >>> >>>> >>>> 8. Paul Motolite brakes were essential given the wheel/tire/fender >>>> combination I chose. >>>> >>> >>> Is that because the Motolites give you more room? >>> >>>> >>>> Happy to answer any other questions. >>>> >>> >>> Thank you, >>> >>> Hugh in LA >>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the >>>> Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/HYJSTJuFmmU/unsubscribe >>>> . >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to >>>> rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/4d615ced-adf3-4987-8c3b-81e8528dc586n%40googlegroups.com >>>> >>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/4d615ced-adf3-4987-8c3b-81e8528dc586n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>> . >>>> >>> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the >> Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/HYJSTJuFmmU/unsubscribe >> . >> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to >> rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >> > To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/29f2293c-5c89-4a93-b507-28423469120bn%40googlegroups.com >> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/29f2293c-5c89-4a93-b507-28423469120bn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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