Thanks for the great suggestions everyone. Jan, it is the front brake. I wrote
Mitch at MAP and BQ. Theo (from BQ for those who don't know) and Mitch both
answered me very quickly. Mitch was kind enough to file a set of washers for me
and he just sent them today with my decaleur (just back from
I have bolt-on RAIDs on my Kogswell P/R. The back brake does squeal
sometimes. To fix, I squirt the rim with water from a water bottle,
then go ride a bit with the brake on. I believe what's happening is oil
or something like it (handling the rim changing a flat tire will induce
it for sure,
Tim, sorry to hear that your Compass brakes are squealing so much. We are
trying to figure out why they are totally silent on most bikes after a
short break-in, but squeal persistently on a very small number of bikes. We
have a few hypotheses that we are testing. It's a bit hard, since none of
to be honest I'm not really sure which way Grant is going to go with
this...I'm OK with either
On Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 1:37:30 PM UTC-5, Mark Reimer wrote:
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> Of course there is Ryan, aesthetics!! Post-mounted centre pulls are the
> epitome of bike bling
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> On Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at
Tim,
Sometimes the first ride in the rain, or throwing some water on rims and pads
and ride around using brakes should help them bed in and make the squeal stop.
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Perhaps the position on the fork makes the difference? Canti posts would be
lower than center pull posts.
On Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 12:00:30 PM UTC-7, Justin August wrote:
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> A few years ago when I inquired about Paul Racer braze-ons on a Hilsen I
> was told "no" by Riv due to fork/seatstay
On Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 7:26:01 AM UTC-6, Lungimsam wrote:
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> Which model/s do they fit?
None from stock. You can find a set of RAIDs or at least a RAID yoke to
bolt 'em on, but otherwise, it is a new paint job and torch work.
Best,
Will
William M. deRosset
Fort Collins, CO
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Dear Tim,
If they're squealing now after 100mi, and a short shot with a flat file on
the pads to get a fresh surface + an alcohol wipe of the rim doesn't fix
it, then no: The front brake will not stop squealing until it wears in the
slop in the pivot bushing. And they are very, very loud.
Thi
I experimented with a Raid front brake on my AHH, and experienced fairly
persistent squeal. Jan writes that the Compass brakes stop squealing after
a few rainy rides, but living in the SF area (ie rains almost never) I
wasn't much comforted by that. My impression is that both cantilevers and
R
Jan claims they are 'self-toeing' and quiet down after 'a few rides'. I
had M.A.F.A.C. Racer posts brazed onto a frameset as a low-cost test to see
if I would prefer braze-on centerpulls for a hypothetical custom in the
future. They squeal like a banshee, and since I have several bikes, it's
Not to hijack the thread but...I just got my custom MAP with Compass
centerpulls and I have a question. Will the front break stop squealing like a
banshee after they break in a bit?!?!? I'm using them with HED Belgium 650b
rims (brand new). I've only been riding it about a week. Probably around
Once I saw an Atlantis with fenders and non-adjustable rack in my LBS.
I saw all the open space between the tire and fork crown and thought how easy
it must be to mount fenders and non-adjustable rack on a canti-bike.
This after installing vo rando rack and honjos on a sidepull bike.
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A few years ago when I inquired about Paul Racer braze-ons on a Hilsen I
was told "no" by Riv due to fork/seatstay thickness issues. Since they have
hinted at being willing to do cantis on Hilsen frames that seems to have
changed. Perhaps they changed tubing specs or got similar tubing with less
On 04/05/2016 11:21 AM, Kieran J wrote:
I think it's fair to say that the Compass brakes are almost
exclusively geared towards custom frames.
True, because they don't include the backing plate, and so are intended
for braze-on use only. However, as has been noted before, frame
builders who
On 04/05/2016 10:15 AM, William R. wrote:
There are many more knowing members here who can correct me if I'm
wrong... But, I'm fairly sure that none of the stock Rivs are
compatible with the Compass centerpulls.
Not without having a frame builder braze the posts on, no.
With that said, I'm
Of course there is Ryan, aesthetics!! Post-mounted centre pulls are the
epitome of bike bling
On Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 1:00:20 PM UTC-5, Ryan Fleming wrote:
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> Hi Shoji...you're right...those Paul folks think of everything...I'm
> getting the center mount on my mixte...I live in the flatl
Hi Shoji...you're right...those Paul folks think of everything...I'm
getting the center mount on my mixte...I live in the flatlands and I feel
there is no real functional advantage to me to get braze-on mounted
centerpulls
On Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 12:16:34 PM UTC-5, Shoji Takahashi wrote
Look at BQ as a "magazine" in support of their preferences for bikes.
So of course they are going to sell what suits their preferences, just like
Riv and every other manufacturer, seller etc. does. It's natural to do
this. So of course what's written is going be about why they prefer what
+1 for Shimano CX70 cantilever brakes. I have 'em on my Hunqapillar,
swapping out Tektro CR720s. CX70 are easier to set up and stop the bike
quicker (when I want that feature). I used standard straddle cables instead
of the quicklink(?).
Paul centerpulls are available for center mount (i.e., n
If you're going for cantis I think you won't do much better than
these...they work great
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/brc3.htm
For centerpulls...those old Mafac Racers are excellent brakes and no
braze-ons required; Paul centerpulls don't need braze-ons either as far as
I know
On Tuesda
If you want to get a feel for what the Compass brakes are like, find a set of
Mafac Racers, which were the inspiration for the Compass model (many parts are
interchangeable). The Racers come in a version that will mount to pretty much
any Riv frame.
I have Racers on two bikes, and like them a
Right now I don't want to get the Compass brakes. Just wondering if anyone here
uses them on their Rivs.
I am more interested in cantis for my next bike, unless there is a compelling
reason to go with cpulls.
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I think it's fair to say that the Compass brakes are almost exclusively
geared towards custom frames.
If you are dying to put some long-reach centrepulls on a Riv, use the Pauls.
KJ
On Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 10:24:32 AM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote:
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> Wow. Sounds like a niche of a niche boutiqu
Compass centerpulls require special braze ons, so they won't fit on
off-the-shelf Riv models. You might be able to get them on certain customs
(which I think was mentioned in a Blug post). They might fit on adapters
(Mafac?) to permit them to fit on center mounts.
shoji
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Wow. Sounds like a niche of a niche boutique item.
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There are many more knowing members here who can correct me if I'm wrong...
But, I'm fairly sure that none of the stock Rivs are compatible with the
Compass centerpulls. With that said, I'm sure you could have any of the
Waterford built Rivs: Hilsen, Roadeo and Atlantis (or a custom) built with
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