I don't think the thread was in need of redemption since the original post mentioned wanting to convert a Riv A/R. Always nice to get a glimpse into the show window of Jim's great shop in south Minneapolis, though. -- Forrest
On Dec 14, 10:10 am, "David Faller" <[email protected]> wrote: > The thread is redeemed! There is Rivendell content in the photo. Look in > the windows of the photo at "Original" size. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 6:11 AM > Subject: [RBW] Re: converting 26" to 650B > > I used the Paul Moto Lite V-brakes to convert an old Stumpjumper to > 650B. See here: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/422613850/ > > I believe Avid and Tektro have made brakes in the past that had > similar adjustability. I don't think it would work with most standard > cantilevers. > > On Dec 14, 7:49 am, Forrest <[email protected]> wrote: > > What are the ins and outs of converting a bike with 26" wheels and > > canti brakes to running 650B wheels? Can only certain types of canti > > or V brakes be adjusted for this, or can any canti (Paul Neo Retros, > > e.g.) be adjusted for this conversion? I'm acquiring a Riv A/R with > > 26" wheels and the above-mentioned Paul's, and just got to thinking > > about this possibility. Thanks, -- Forrest (Iowa City) --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
