Re: [RBW] Re: Longboard fenders on a Ram

2011-03-25 Thread Steve Wimberg
No problem. That is a Pasela 28. Steve On Mar 25, 2011, at 7:06 PM, Seth Vidal wrote: On Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 6:02 PM, Steve Wimberg wrote: Thanks for all the responses! Good to know that it won't be a problem. The first brevet of the season is tomorrow! Here is a link for some pix.

Re: [RBW] Re: Longboard fenders on a Ram

2011-03-25 Thread Seth Vidal
On Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 6:02 PM, Steve Wimberg wrote: > Thanks for all the responses!  Good to know that it won't be a problem.  The > first brevet of the season is tomorrow! > > Here is a link for some pix.  Sorry for the crappy quality. > > https://picasaweb.google.com/swimberg/Longboards?feat=d

[RBW] Re: Longboard fenders on a Ram

2011-03-25 Thread grant
SKS has-&-we-are-getting a stubbier flap as aftermarket (doesn't come with, but is available). But as the responders here said: Low good, flexy means no problem. We picked the longer, since it still clears the local speedbumps, on both 650B and 700C. Lowest possible scenario is rigging the finder t

Re: [RBW] Re: Longboard fenders on a Ram

2011-03-25 Thread Steve Wimberg
Thanks for all the responses! Good to know that it won't be a problem. The first brevet of the season is tomorrow! Here is a link for some pix. Sorry for the crappy quality. https://picasaweb.google.com/swimberg/Longboards?feat=directlink I mounted them with Sheldon's Fender Nuts, in case

[RBW] Re: Longboard fenders on a Ram

2011-03-25 Thread MichaelH
I commuted for many years with a mud flap that was a couple of inches off the ground. You will not be able to use any variety of fork mount roof top carrier, but other than that, no problem. michael On Mar 25, 5:27 pm, Steve Wimberg wrote: > Hi all, > > I just installed a set of Longbard fender

Re: [RBW] Re: Longboard fenders on a Ram

2011-03-25 Thread Rene Sterental
I believe the same is accomplished by adding a leather mud guard to a metal fender. I've done that on my Atlantis with Berthoud fenders and I get excellent protection from splashes and also dirt and dust. My BB shell now stays clean. The tradeoff is I cannot hop off curbs but other than that, it's

[RBW] Re: Longboard fenders on a Ram

2011-03-25 Thread William
The problem I see is that it will be really difficult to get your feet wet with the fender that low :) Seriously, you paid extra to get it low. Enjoy the dry feet! On Mar 25, 2:27 pm, Steve Wimberg wrote: > Hi all, > > I just installed a set of Longbard fenders on my 60cm Rambouillet.   > The b