I've got post-mounted Paul Racers on my custom which is nearly two years old. They're got great stopping power. I'd definitely buy them again. But like the MAFAC Racers they're based on, I've found they can get a bit squealy and need toeing in from time to time. Minor problem.
One thing I wish I could change: wheel size. Wish I'd gone 650B. Then I'd be running Grand Bois Hetres. As far as cranks, I've got 2006 Campy triples on my Rivendell and my Heron, 50/40/30. My next bike I'll probably spring for a Rene Herse double 46/30. I've also got the lugged quill stem and absolutely love it. I found the lugged post (the wayback) gave me more setback than I needed on my custom, but I ended up putting it on my Hetchins to slacken the 73 degree seat tube. I bought those White Industry pedals and they are gorgeous, but I haven't used them as my randonneuring miles are all "clipped in." You're on your way to a beautiful ride! Jeff On Sunday, August 26, 2012 4:33:49 PM UTC-5, blakcloud wrote: > > I am starting to think about buying my dream build which will be a A. > Homer Hilsen. tentatively these are the components I would like. > > 650b wheel set built on Phil Wood hubs. > Ultegra derailleurs and cassette > cranks, undecided but not Shimano, they're ugly, Maybe White Industries > double. > White Industries pedals with Bruce Gordon half clips > Nitto lugged quill stem, hand polished to mirror finish > Nitto lugged seat post? > Brooks saddle or a Specialzed Avatar which I have and like. > > The question is around which brakes to use. The long reach side pulls are > probably adequate and are certainly cheaper but there is something about > the high polished Paul Racers that look good on Rivendell's. My question to > those who own the Paul's "Would you buy them again?" Of course we are > talking about center post mounts as I am not going to go custom frame here. > I have never been a fan of center pull brakes, the ones that I have tried > all sucked but they haven't been as well built as the Paul's. > > I would like to hope they are great brakes and easy to set up because you > can't beat side pulls for easy set up. So those who own Paul's or have used > them, do you like them? > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/-krmsp9pWo8J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
