Re: [RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???
Patrick, Look back at my pictures. the real beauty of the Pauls is how they don't close up the clearance as they actuate under use like those ding dang Shimano grouplesss "long reach" calipers did. Fenders rattled like a maracas under braking. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 2:18:13 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Mark and others: I've been toying with a similar idea, replacing the > calipers with cantis on my 2003 custom for better fender clearance. The > calipers *are* 7400 Dura Aces, and they clear fenders as well as any > other caliper that I can think of, except perhaps some of the old, cheap > Weinmanns. > > But perhaps Mafac or Paul or Compass centerpulls will give all the > clearance that crown and bridge allow, so that cantis, and the cost and > hassle of adding bosses, aren't needed? Can anyone say? > > Thanks, Patrick > > > > On Fri, Aug 17, 2018 at 7:28 PM, Mark Schneider > wrote: > >> I had a similar issue with my Homer. To get more clearance for fenders >> with wider tires I found a very clean set of Mafac Raids, and put them on >> my Homer, they work very well. Compass make centerpulls that are very >> similar to the Raids but $$$. Paul Components Racer's are also very nice >> with reach between 559's and the Raids. So yes I would consider >> centerpulls. I got my Raids for around 60$ on EBay, but it took a while. >> >> On Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 12:33:52 PM UTC-7, Mike K. wrote: >> >>> Gang, I love my blue Ram. It rides well and it fits me just right. I'm >>> currently rocking some 700c x 32 Panaracer tires, but after this weekend's >>> wet and muddy ride, and with the Ram being my only bike, I want bigger >>> tires, preferably some Barlow Pass or even Gravel King (SK?) but the >>> current setup won't allow it. >>> >>> So, I could switch from Tektro 539 to 559 and eek out a set of 700x37 >>> tires, OR I know a great frame builder who is open to adding canti mounts, >>> which would open up some options for me to go fenders and 38's or even >>> switch to 650b. >>> >>> Again, I love the Ram, so I don't want to go out and get a different >>> frame and try to tweak the fit, again. So I'm curious: what's your take on >>> what I'm thinking about? Is the rear bridge even tall enough for me to go >>> bigger than 38? is 650b a good fit with the Ram? Or am I freaking nuts and >>> just need to throw some 35's on it, shut up, and keep riding?! >>> >>> Any and all thoughts welcome. >>> >> -- >> 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-bun...@googlegroups.com . >> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com >> . >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > > > > -- > Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. > By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. > Other professional writing services. > http://www.resumespecialties.com/ > Patrick Moore > Alburquerque, New Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique > ** > ** > *Auditis an me ludit amabilis insania?* > -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???
Patrick- The Paul Racer M (Medium) would be the correct reach (47-57 mm) for your frame. https://www.rivbike.com/collections/braking/products/brakes-centerpull-paul-racer-medium Paul and Modern Bike in Des Moines sell them by the caliper, so you could just get a rear one for the problem area. You'd need a cable hanger as well. https://www.rivbike.com/collections/braking/products/nitto-brake-hangers-key-fob . Just something to think about, maybe next time you install fenders. On Mon, Aug 20, 2018 at 11:48 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > Thanks, Tim. So I'll not worry any more about cantilevers, unless I take > the deep plunge and send the frame in to have the seatstay bridge raised a > bit. > > I was using a very nice medium-reach dual pivot -- one of the models Riv > sells -- and the arms interfered grossly with the fenders whenever I > applied the brakes; tried denting the fenders to accommodate the arms, and > just messed up the fenders. Got new fenders and a pair of superlatively > nice Dura Ace 7400 calipers; and these interfered, but far, far less, and a > little, discrete dent or 2 fixed that. But really, the frame needs a higher > rear bridge to really make the bike fender-perfect. > > I'd consider the Paul or Compass centerpulls, but (1) the DAs now work > fine with the fenders "adjusted", and (2) they have too much reach, as this > frame was built for slightly less than 57 mm pad reach. And I know enough > about Mafac Racers to judge that they'd not add enough benefit to make it > worth swapping out the DA calipers. > > On Mon, Aug 20, 2018 at 7:26 AM, Tim Gavin > wrote: > >> Patrick- >> >> Yes. >> >> Centerpulls have more clearance at the bridge/crown than sidepull >> brakes. Especially dual-pivot sidepulls, which intrude on the fender space >> when opened. I switched from Tektro R559s to Paul Racers on my Riv Road >> 650b because the R559 kept bending the front fender. >> >> You'd have to measure the reach of your brake setup, but "medium" reach >> centerpulls like Paul Racer Ms, Weinmann/DC 610s, or vintage MAFAC Racers >> would probably fit. >> "Long" reach centerpulls like Paul Racers, Compass, Weinmann/DC 750s, and >> MAFAC RAIDs would probably have too much reach. >> >> Centerpulls with stiffer arms (Compass and Paul) give the most confident >> braking feel, but most can be made satisfactory with some fresh cables and >> KoolStop pads. >> >> On Sat, Aug 18, 2018 at 1:18 PM, Patrick Moore >> wrote: >> >>> Mark and others: I've been toying with a similar idea, replacing the >>> calipers with cantis on my 2003 custom for better fender clearance. The >>> calipers *are* 7400 Dura Aces, and they clear fenders as well as any >>> other caliper that I can think of, except perhaps some of the old, cheap >>> Weinmanns. >>> >>> But perhaps Mafac or Paul or Compass centerpulls will give all the >>> clearance that crown and bridge allow, so that cantis, and the cost and >>> hassle of adding bosses, aren't needed? Can anyone say? >>> >>> Thanks, Patrick >>> >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Aug 17, 2018 at 7:28 PM, Mark Schneider >>> wrote: >>> I had a similar issue with my Homer. To get more clearance for fenders with wider tires I found a very clean set of Mafac Raids, and put them on my Homer, they work very well. Compass make centerpulls that are very similar to the Raids but $$$. Paul Components Racer's are also very nice with reach between 559's and the Raids. So yes I would consider centerpulls. I got my Raids for around 60$ on EBay, but it took a while. On Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 12:33:52 PM UTC-7, Mike K. wrote: > Gang, I love my blue Ram. It rides well and it fits me just right. > I'm currently rocking some 700c x 32 Panaracer tires, but after this > weekend's wet and muddy ride, and with the Ram being my only bike, I want > bigger tires, preferably some Barlow Pass or even Gravel King (SK?) but > the > current setup won't allow it. > > So, I could switch from Tektro 539 to 559 and eek out a set of 700x37 > tires, OR I know a great frame builder who is open to adding canti mounts, > which would open up some options for me to go fenders and 38's or even > switch to 650b. > > Again, I love the Ram, so I don't want to go out and get a different > frame and try to tweak the fit, again. So I'm curious: what's your take on > what I'm thinking about? Is the rear bridge even tall enough for me to go > bigger than 38? is 650b a good fit with the Ram? Or am I freaking nuts and > just need to throw some 35's on it, shut up, and keep riding?! > > Any and all thoughts welcome. > -- 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-owner
Re: [RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???
Mafac Raid, or their modern version offered by Compass offer the most reach and clearance. Pauls are easier to set up IMO, they all have very good stopping power and the salmon pads are available for all. That said, if you were going to paint your frame there are some great options with canti bosses. Paul Mini-Motos are fantastic brakes and Compass sells some modern Rene Herse Cantilever brakes which look very cool and are very light. On Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 11:18:13 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Mark and others: I've been toying with a similar idea, replacing the > calipers with cantis on my 2003 custom for better fender clearance. The > calipers *are* 7400 Dura Aces, and they clear fenders as well as any > other caliper that I can think of, except perhaps some of the old, cheap > Weinmanns. > > But perhaps Mafac or Paul or Compass centerpulls will give all the > clearance that crown and bridge allow, so that cantis, and the cost and > hassle of adding bosses, aren't needed? Can anyone say? > > Thanks, Patrick > > > > On Fri, Aug 17, 2018 at 7:28 PM, Mark Schneider > wrote: > >> I had a similar issue with my Homer. To get more clearance for fenders >> with wider tires I found a very clean set of Mafac Raids, and put them on >> my Homer, they work very well. Compass make centerpulls that are very >> similar to the Raids but $$$. Paul Components Racer's are also very nice >> with reach between 559's and the Raids. So yes I would consider >> centerpulls. I got my Raids for around 60$ on EBay, but it took a while. >> >> On Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 12:33:52 PM UTC-7, Mike K. wrote: >> >>> Gang, I love my blue Ram. It rides well and it fits me just right. I'm >>> currently rocking some 700c x 32 Panaracer tires, but after this weekend's >>> wet and muddy ride, and with the Ram being my only bike, I want bigger >>> tires, preferably some Barlow Pass or even Gravel King (SK?) but the >>> current setup won't allow it. >>> >>> So, I could switch from Tektro 539 to 559 and eek out a set of 700x37 >>> tires, OR I know a great frame builder who is open to adding canti mounts, >>> which would open up some options for me to go fenders and 38's or even >>> switch to 650b. >>> >>> Again, I love the Ram, so I don't want to go out and get a different >>> frame and try to tweak the fit, again. So I'm curious: what's your take on >>> what I'm thinking about? Is the rear bridge even tall enough for me to go >>> bigger than 38? is 650b a good fit with the Ram? Or am I freaking nuts and >>> just need to throw some 35's on it, shut up, and keep riding?! >>> >>> Any and all thoughts welcome. >>> >> -- >> 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-bun...@googlegroups.com . >> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com >> . >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > > > > -- > Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. > By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. > Other professional writing services. > http://www.resumespecialties.com/ > Patrick Moore > Alburquerque, New Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique > ** > ** > *Auditis an me ludit amabilis insania?* > -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???
Thanks, Tim. So I'll not worry any more about cantilevers, unless I take the deep plunge and send the frame in to have the seatstay bridge raised a bit. I was using a very nice medium-reach dual pivot -- one of the models Riv sells -- and the arms interfered grossly with the fenders whenever I applied the brakes; tried denting the fenders to accommodate the arms, and just messed up the fenders. Got new fenders and a pair of superlatively nice Dura Ace 7400 calipers; and these interfered, but far, far less, and a little, discrete dent or 2 fixed that. But really, the frame needs a higher rear bridge to really make the bike fender-perfect. I'd consider the Paul or Compass centerpulls, but (1) the DAs now work fine with the fenders "adjusted", and (2) they have too much reach, as this frame was built for slightly less than 57 mm pad reach. And I know enough about Mafac Racers to judge that they'd not add enough benefit to make it worth swapping out the DA calipers. On Mon, Aug 20, 2018 at 7:26 AM, Tim Gavin wrote: > Patrick- > > Yes. > > Centerpulls have more clearance at the bridge/crown than sidepull brakes. > Especially dual-pivot sidepulls, which intrude on the fender space when > opened. I switched from Tektro R559s to Paul Racers on my Riv Road 650b > because the R559 kept bending the front fender. > > You'd have to measure the reach of your brake setup, but "medium" reach > centerpulls like Paul Racer Ms, Weinmann/DC 610s, or vintage MAFAC Racers > would probably fit. > "Long" reach centerpulls like Paul Racers, Compass, Weinmann/DC 750s, and > MAFAC RAIDs would probably have too much reach. > > Centerpulls with stiffer arms (Compass and Paul) give the most confident > braking feel, but most can be made satisfactory with some fresh cables and > KoolStop pads. > > On Sat, Aug 18, 2018 at 1:18 PM, Patrick Moore > wrote: > >> Mark and others: I've been toying with a similar idea, replacing the >> calipers with cantis on my 2003 custom for better fender clearance. The >> calipers *are* 7400 Dura Aces, and they clear fenders as well as any >> other caliper that I can think of, except perhaps some of the old, cheap >> Weinmanns. >> >> But perhaps Mafac or Paul or Compass centerpulls will give all the >> clearance that crown and bridge allow, so that cantis, and the cost and >> hassle of adding bosses, aren't needed? Can anyone say? >> >> Thanks, Patrick >> >> >> >> On Fri, Aug 17, 2018 at 7:28 PM, Mark Schneider >> wrote: >> >>> I had a similar issue with my Homer. To get more clearance for fenders >>> with wider tires I found a very clean set of Mafac Raids, and put them on >>> my Homer, they work very well. Compass make centerpulls that are very >>> similar to the Raids but $$$. Paul Components Racer's are also very nice >>> with reach between 559's and the Raids. So yes I would consider >>> centerpulls. I got my Raids for around 60$ on EBay, but it took a while. >>> >>> On Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 12:33:52 PM UTC-7, Mike K. wrote: >>> Gang, I love my blue Ram. It rides well and it fits me just right. I'm currently rocking some 700c x 32 Panaracer tires, but after this weekend's wet and muddy ride, and with the Ram being my only bike, I want bigger tires, preferably some Barlow Pass or even Gravel King (SK?) but the current setup won't allow it. So, I could switch from Tektro 539 to 559 and eek out a set of 700x37 tires, OR I know a great frame builder who is open to adding canti mounts, which would open up some options for me to go fenders and 38's or even switch to 650b. Again, I love the Ram, so I don't want to go out and get a different frame and try to tweak the fit, again. So I'm curious: what's your take on what I'm thinking about? Is the rear bridge even tall enough for me to go bigger than 38? is 650b a good fit with the Ram? Or am I freaking nuts and just need to throw some 35's on it, shut up, and keep riding?! Any and all thoughts welcome. >>> -- >>> 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. >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. >> By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. >> Other professional writing services. >> http://www.resumespecialties.com/ >> Patrick Moore >> Alburquerque, New Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique >> >> >> *Auditis an me ludit amabilis insania?* >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gr
Re: [RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???
Patrick- Yes. Centerpulls have more clearance at the bridge/crown than sidepull brakes. Especially dual-pivot sidepulls, which intrude on the fender space when opened. I switched from Tektro R559s to Paul Racers on my Riv Road 650b because the R559 kept bending the front fender. You'd have to measure the reach of your brake setup, but "medium" reach centerpulls like Paul Racer Ms, Weinmann/DC 610s, or vintage MAFAC Racers would probably fit. "Long" reach centerpulls like Paul Racers, Compass, Weinmann/DC 750s, and MAFAC RAIDs would probably have too much reach. Centerpulls with stiffer arms (Compass and Paul) give the most confident braking feel, but most can be made satisfactory with some fresh cables and KoolStop pads. On Sat, Aug 18, 2018 at 1:18 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > Mark and others: I've been toying with a similar idea, replacing the > calipers with cantis on my 2003 custom for better fender clearance. The > calipers *are* 7400 Dura Aces, and they clear fenders as well as any > other caliper that I can think of, except perhaps some of the old, cheap > Weinmanns. > > But perhaps Mafac or Paul or Compass centerpulls will give all the > clearance that crown and bridge allow, so that cantis, and the cost and > hassle of adding bosses, aren't needed? Can anyone say? > > Thanks, Patrick > > > > On Fri, Aug 17, 2018 at 7:28 PM, Mark Schneider > wrote: > >> I had a similar issue with my Homer. To get more clearance for fenders >> with wider tires I found a very clean set of Mafac Raids, and put them on >> my Homer, they work very well. Compass make centerpulls that are very >> similar to the Raids but $$$. Paul Components Racer's are also very nice >> with reach between 559's and the Raids. So yes I would consider >> centerpulls. I got my Raids for around 60$ on EBay, but it took a while. >> >> On Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 12:33:52 PM UTC-7, Mike K. wrote: >> >>> Gang, I love my blue Ram. It rides well and it fits me just right. I'm >>> currently rocking some 700c x 32 Panaracer tires, but after this weekend's >>> wet and muddy ride, and with the Ram being my only bike, I want bigger >>> tires, preferably some Barlow Pass or even Gravel King (SK?) but the >>> current setup won't allow it. >>> >>> So, I could switch from Tektro 539 to 559 and eek out a set of 700x37 >>> tires, OR I know a great frame builder who is open to adding canti mounts, >>> which would open up some options for me to go fenders and 38's or even >>> switch to 650b. >>> >>> Again, I love the Ram, so I don't want to go out and get a different >>> frame and try to tweak the fit, again. So I'm curious: what's your take on >>> what I'm thinking about? Is the rear bridge even tall enough for me to go >>> bigger than 38? is 650b a good fit with the Ram? Or am I freaking nuts and >>> just need to throw some 35's on it, shut up, and keep riding?! >>> >>> Any and all thoughts welcome. >>> >> -- >> 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. >> > > > > -- > Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. > By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. > Other professional writing services. > http://www.resumespecialties.com/ > Patrick Moore > Alburquerque, New Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique > ** > ** > *Auditis an me ludit amabilis insania?* > > -- > 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???
Mark and others: I've been toying with a similar idea, replacing the calipers with cantis on my 2003 custom for better fender clearance. The calipers *are* 7400 Dura Aces, and they clear fenders as well as any other caliper that I can think of, except perhaps some of the old, cheap Weinmanns. But perhaps Mafac or Paul or Compass centerpulls will give all the clearance that crown and bridge allow, so that cantis, and the cost and hassle of adding bosses, aren't needed? Can anyone say? Thanks, Patrick On Fri, Aug 17, 2018 at 7:28 PM, Mark Schneider wrote: > I had a similar issue with my Homer. To get more clearance for fenders > with wider tires I found a very clean set of Mafac Raids, and put them on > my Homer, they work very well. Compass make centerpulls that are very > similar to the Raids but $$$. Paul Components Racer's are also very nice > with reach between 559's and the Raids. So yes I would consider > centerpulls. I got my Raids for around 60$ on EBay, but it took a while. > > On Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 12:33:52 PM UTC-7, Mike K. wrote: > >> Gang, I love my blue Ram. It rides well and it fits me just right. I'm >> currently rocking some 700c x 32 Panaracer tires, but after this weekend's >> wet and muddy ride, and with the Ram being my only bike, I want bigger >> tires, preferably some Barlow Pass or even Gravel King (SK?) but the >> current setup won't allow it. >> >> So, I could switch from Tektro 539 to 559 and eek out a set of 700x37 >> tires, OR I know a great frame builder who is open to adding canti mounts, >> which would open up some options for me to go fenders and 38's or even >> switch to 650b. >> >> Again, I love the Ram, so I don't want to go out and get a different >> frame and try to tweak the fit, again. So I'm curious: what's your take on >> what I'm thinking about? Is the rear bridge even tall enough for me to go >> bigger than 38? is 650b a good fit with the Ram? Or am I freaking nuts and >> just need to throw some 35's on it, shut up, and keep riding?! >> >> Any and all thoughts welcome. >> > -- > 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. > -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, New Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique ** ** *Auditis an me ludit amabilis insania?* -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???
RamBobs For the win! My blue 52 has 1 1/2” paselas on and I love the ride. It’s my casual cruiser but is really only a mile or 2 per hour slower than my fastest bike. Same motor on both. Going to look at those SKS fenders. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 15, 2018, at 9:10 AM, Jock Dewey wrote: > > Hey, RAMBobs: > > I have Toyo RAM circa 2004 and it fits Compass 32s and SKS P45 Longboards > just fine. > > Will fit 35s as well but that's maybe a little tight for most of you. Doesn't > bother me, but 35s seem a bit much for this bicycle. > > BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA > >> On Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 3:33:52 PM UTC-4, Mike K. wrote: >> Gang, I love my blue Ram. It rides well and it fits me just right. I'm >> currently rocking some 700c x 32 Panaracer tires, but after this weekend's >> wet and muddy ride, and with the Ram being my only bike, I want bigger >> tires, preferably some Barlow Pass or even Gravel King (SK?) but the current >> setup won't allow it. >> >> So, I could switch from Tektro 539 to 559 and eek out a set of 700x37 tires, >> OR I know a great frame builder who is open to adding canti mounts, which >> would open up some options for me to go fenders and 38's or even switch to >> 650b. >> >> Again, I love the Ram, so I don't want to go out and get a different frame >> and try to tweak the fit, again. So I'm curious: what's your take on what >> I'm thinking about? Is the rear bridge even tall enough for me to go bigger >> than 38? is 650b a good fit with the Ram? Or am I freaking nuts and just >> need to throw some 35's on it, shut up, and keep riding?! >> >> Any and all thoughts welcome. > > -- > 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/HG1G7qvQeUg/unsubscribe. > To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???
Also remember that the decal sets are all gone. So, if you wanted to repaint after brazing on canti posts, it's not going to say "rambouillet." -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???
Anyone converted a Ram to 650b using Paul racers? If so, will it clear a 42mm tire with fenders? Thanks, Tommy On Tue, Aug 14, 2018 at 8:46 PM Leslie wrote: > If you switch your 539s out with 559's, you should be able to adjust it > enough to get the pads to fit 650b's, could go w/ 42's. (That's what I did > with my Ram: > https://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/8351735340/in/album-72157623199721925/ > ) > > You could try sidepulls instead, not a bad route, wouldn't require a 650b > wheelset. > > If neither of those float your boat: I would suggest looking for a > canti-Rom: it's almost a Ram, there are some out there w/ canti's, lets > you run a bigger tire. I'm running 700cx40 MSO's on mine: > https://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/16004557507/in/album-72157623199721925/ > (caveat: it's REALLY close on clearance! Less than a 40 would be prudent. > ) > > Actually, thinking along those lines... if sidepulls or a 650b swap > doesn't do it, you might really want to consider a AHH... I know, you said > you didn't want another frame, but, maybe another frame would work better. > There's the new ones coming in from elsewhere, or, maybe a used AHH, or, a > Sam > > > > On Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 3:33:52 PM UTC-4, Mike K. wrote: >> >> Gang, I love my blue Ram. It rides well and it fits me just right. I'm >> currently rocking some 700c x 32 Panaracer tires, but after this weekend's >> wet and muddy ride, and with the Ram being my only bike, I want bigger >> tires, preferably some Barlow Pass or even Gravel King (SK?) but the >> current setup won't allow it. >> >> So, I could switch from Tektro 539 to 559 and eek out a set of 700x37 >> tires, OR I know a great frame builder who is open to adding canti mounts, >> which would open up some options for me to go fenders and 38's or even >> switch to 650b. >> >> Again, I love the Ram, so I don't want to go out and get a different >> frame and try to tweak the fit, again. So I'm curious: what's your take on >> what I'm thinking about? Is the rear bridge even tall enough for me to go >> bigger than 38? is 650b a good fit with the Ram? Or am I freaking nuts and >> just need to throw some 35's on it, shut up, and keep riding?! >> >> Any and all thoughts welcome. >> > -- > 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???
Center pull brakes would maximize fender/tire clearance without requiring brazing and paint. On Tue, Aug 14, 2018 at 2:37 PM, Mike K. wrote: > Another question: should I maybe consider center pulls? > > -- > 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.
