[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Build

2013-08-03 Thread kmcmoobud
Zack- My gravity rack does not have to only rely on gravity--it rests against a brick platform were a coal furnace used to live. I don't think I would feel comfortable with it only resting on a hardwood floor. See what I mean here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/surlybvisits/9433613852/ We

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Build

2013-08-02 Thread Zack
I should never click on links to look at Atlanti - always makes me want to buy! Beautiful. How do you like that gravity rack that you are using for the wall of rivs? I just moved to smaller apartment and am not sure what to do about bike storage, and have seen these get decent reviews.

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Build

2013-08-02 Thread dougP
Kristy: Thanks for tire size info. I think that size is fine. Many of my friends with 26 wheels tour on 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 tires with good result. I've only recently been able to move my wife onto 1-1/2 tires on her Atlantis. She had 1-1/4 did not want to change anything but 1-1/4 look so

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Build

2013-07-31 Thread kmcmoobud
Doug, The tires are 26x1.6. I advocated for fatter tires to start with, but I lost that one! We'll be sure to post a review of the H-Bars after some longer rides. Weather permitting, the bike is going fishing this weekend so we'll get a chance to see how it handles the fire roads. Do you

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Build

2013-07-31 Thread kmcmoobud
Thanks, Ian. I'm pretty happy with it! The brakes are Velo Orange Grand Cru Zestes. I had them on my Surly Cross Check for a year or so and just picked up a pair of used Pauls so I moved them to the Atlantis to save a few bucks, and I think they look better on the A. I've been out on several

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Build

2013-07-30 Thread dougP
Kristy: What size tires are those? Also, let us know how the Jones bars work out. I'm musing on changing bars on my Atlantis. dougP On Sunday, July 28, 2013 6:22:32 PM UTC-7, kmcmoobud wrote: Hi, I just finished building up my partner's new Atlantis, which we purchased from listserv

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Build

2013-07-30 Thread IanA
Really pretty bicycle and endless attention to detail - extremely well done. The silver colour LX hubs look fantastic. Excellent photography too. What brakes are those? Ian A Edmonton AB Canada On Sunday, July 28, 2013 7:22:32 PM UTC-6, kmcmoobud wrote: Hi, I just finished building up