[RBW] Re: Updating an old bike (sound familiar?)

2020-02-23 Thread Chris L
Mike Varley is sort of like Grant for me. I enjoy reading almost anything he writes. On Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 11:59:33 AM UTC-6, S wrote: > > Yes. Reminds me of this post: > > https://blackmtncycles.com/get-the-most-out-of-your-canti-brake/ > > On Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 4:50:55

[RBW] Re: Updating an old bike (sound familiar?)

2020-02-23 Thread S
Yes. Reminds me of this post: https://blackmtncycles.com/get-the-most-out-of-your-canti-brake/ On Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 4:50:55 AM UTC-8, Garth wrote: > > > >For a bike frame like that it's best used with what's called a low > profile cantilever, like a Sun Tour XC Pro and/or Dia

[RBW] Re: Updating an old bike (sound familiar?)

2020-02-23 Thread Garth
For a bike frame like that it's best used with what's called a low profile cantilever, like a Sun Tour XC Pro and/or Dia Compe 988 lookalike. I had a custom "sport/touring" long wheelbase frame built in '99 and specified cantilevers. It has the similar narrow-er canti post spacing than