Wow Liang! That's a very pretty bike. Those levers do look damn good! Now I have to decide between ergo and looks. I keep hearing great thing about TRP RRLs but definitely prefer the looks of non aero levers...
On Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 9:12:48 AM UTC-8 lconley wrote: > I have the drilled VO versions on my Frank Jones SR on traditional Maes > Bend Nittos. I went with NOS Weinmanns on my Custom because the are wider > (on Randonneur bars). > [image: IMG_1754 (3).JPG] > > Laing > > On Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 10:07:54 AM UTC-5 cycli...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> I had the Velo-Orange version on a build. ( >> https://velo-orange.com/collections/brake-levers/products/gran-compe-202-non-aero-brake-levers-drilled >> >> ). They are very narrow, not at all like todays style of brake hood. They >> also seem to work best with drop bars with a traditional shape/bend rather >> than the modern styles. Mounted further down on the bend rather than up >> towards the ramps. >> >> Not my bike but an example of traditional bar/brake lever. >> [image: viner-special-professional-red-vintage-road-bike-1.jpg] >> >> On Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 5:24:22 AM UTC-8 atreya...@gmail.com >> wrote: >> >>> Thanks for inputs . I was told by riv folks that oracle ridge would fit >>> with Pacenti brevet rims . Will be on the look out for small stones being >>> thrown up ( might use a clear tube protector ) . I have a spare snoqualmie >>> , which I will swap in case it doesn’t work out . >>> >>> I think I got those final few paul racers online ! >>> I am thinking of swapping the brake lever to these diacompe non aero ( >>> https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/product/gran-compe-brake-lever-set-gc202q-qr-2849?category=718) >>> >>> . Looks like they come with o ring for grips . Any experience with these ? >>> Will the ergonomics and comfort suffer compared to trp rrls considerably ? >>> I am not digging the looks of trp. >>> On Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 9:54:02 PM UTC-8 cycli...@gmail.com >>> wrote: >>> >>>> I had a pair of Oracle Ridges on my side pull Sam for a short time. >>>> Had to deflate the tires to get them past the brake pads on the Tektro >>>> 559s. Off pavement they threw up a lot of small stones compared to The >>>> smooth treaded Snoqualmie Pass. The paint on the underside of the down >>>> tube >>>> took a beating. >>>> >>>> On Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 9:12:43 PM UTC-8 Jason Fuller wrote: >>>> >>>>> Sounds like a dreamy build overall, and congrats on the frame >>>>> purchase! >>>>> >>>>> My thoughts: >>>>> - I think the Oracle might be ambitious, clearance-wise. Herse tires >>>>> run bigger than most for their printed size, and add the knobs, and I'd >>>>> be >>>>> surprised if those fit. I'd suggest their 42mm counterpart, Hurricane >>>>> Ridge, unless they've increased clearance this round and I haven't >>>>> realized. >>>>> - Gearing sounds dreamy but I'd just go 11-34 for the cassette so your >>>>> Nexave is happier, and you've still got a real nice low gear. >>>>> - If you have a line on Paul Racers, jump on it because they are not >>>>> up on the website anymore and might be tough to find. I am baffled that >>>>> Paul pulled them from production, of all the brake options they offer. >>>>> >>>>> On Monday, 29 November 2021 at 09:36:59 UTC-8 atreya...@gmail.com >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Ordered the upcoming homers. It would be nice to discuss ,bounce off >>>>>> ideas on the components planned for the build. Here is my list >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Pace to brevet with shimano rear hub and SON 28. >>>>>> RH Oracle ridge >>>>>> Shimano nexave RD >>>>>> RH 42-26 cranks >>>>>> 11-36 9speed cassette >>>>>> Silver bar end shifters >>>>>> Nitto noodle bars >>>>>> Nitto technomic 50 mm stem >>>>>> TRP rrl brake levers >>>>>> Paul components racers >>>>>> >>>>>> What’s are your thoughts ?any suggestions on the components ?if you >>>>>> have ordered one too how are you building it ? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/b4cf4312-a662-4dfa-b3f3-aaaef171cf56n%40googlegroups.com.
