I actually just put some 50mm Big Apples on my 58cm Atlantis with Paul Mini
Moto's on the front fork. There is clearance...but just barely...maybe a
1/4 inch...maybe. Probably not safe for riding, but I made it to work today!
On Sunday, July 15, 2012 5:05:44 PM UTC-7, meehan...@gmail.com
I'll add an observation on the ease of set-up of V-brakes question.
I've recently converted my Atlantis to V-brakes after several years
with Tektro 720 cantis. These are quite simple Shimano V-brakes with
the only adjustment being a small screw for spring tension. While
everything does go
for some reason, most V brakes are very unattractive to me. The symmetry
of a nice cantilever brake or a centerpull is much more pleasing to my eye.
Having ridden every type in my 30+ years I don't see much difference in
braking power on any good quality brake with dual pivot mounts. I don
On Monday, July 16, 2012 11:27:57 AM UTC-7, Michael_S wrote:
for some reason, most V brakes are very unattractive to me. The symmetry
of a nice cantilever brake or a centerpull is much more pleasing to my eye.
Having ridden every type in my 30+ years I don't see much difference in
Mini motos look good but it is hard to get any concrete answer on what kind
of clearance they have for fenders and big tires. V-brakes always make me
think of my mother in law's beach cruiser, which mind you does stop on a
dime with her ahem generous body on it but they just have such an xmart
Peter, do NOT expect me to start using The Dog's Bollocks in polite
conversation, despite what wiktionary tells me.
On Monday, July 16, 2012 1:10:24 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote:
Mini motos look good but it is hard to get any concrete answer on what
kind of clearance they have for fenders and
My dogs' bollocks are barkin'...
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[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of William
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2012 4:39 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Brake Installation Experience
It's true that major bike manufacturers put v-brakes on a lot of lower-end
bikes. Oddly, however, in terms of pure function, the cheapie $15 Tektros
work as well as (maybe better than) the $130 Pauls or the fancier Shimanos.
As far as aesthetic preferences, I guess I tend to look at the bike in
Paul's mini-moto is a nice, clean looking brake, and the noodle/
connector piece looks a lot tidier than Shimano's. Surely they can
give you the dimension from the pivot to the cable clamp? That's
important around chubby tires, racks fenders.
On my 58 cm Atlantis, an 80 mm BMX mini-V clears a
I was just barely able to get 80mm minis to clear a 35mm tire and fender on
my QB. I eventually switched to 85's. Both seem to work fine with
normal-pull brake levers.
Aesthetically, the styling of the v-brake arms themselves is a little too
fussy, but I like the clean, tucked-in look better
Yes indeed they can, and when I asked previously they did.
me:
How long are the arms from the center of the pivot mount to the cable
clamp / quick release?
them:
That distance measures 83mm. Please let me know if you have any
questions.
Cheers,
Kate
Kate Carmichael
PAUL Component Engineering
Not to rehash old arguments, but cantilevers, but ...
Followed by, of course, said rehash.
On Jul 16, 9:24 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com
wrote:
Not to rehash old arguments, but cantilevers have a lot going against them
compared to linear-pulls. Obviously, cantilevers
I'll admit that I occasionally like to kick the ant-hill. :)
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I can't speak to the Mini Motos' width, but the arms measure 83mm (center of
mounting bolts to brake cable).
Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:10:24 -0400
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Brake Installation Experience
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Mini motos look good
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