I have a new frame arriving today, the build I'm thinking about is below. My questions / quest for others opinions would be this. I'm building this as a club ride bike and or even good weather event bike for things like 3 State 3 Mountain Challenge. I'm 6'5" and 225 to 235 pounds depending on time of year.
I'm still debating between the SP and the SON28 in my mind for this and to a point how much if any the dyno would hurt for fast club rides. (note that a part of this build is for aesthetics. Thus the nice silver stuff and classic look (hopefully) Still debating with myself about derailleurs - XT or 105 Rear (or other choice with better look) Front is really up in the air but looks like Shimano again Looks like Shimano 9 Speed down tube or bar end.. depends on reach when I get to building.. big frame long reach.. if looks only I'm leaning towards down tube. If reach is to long for my comfort level, have you tried wrapping the shift cables all the way to the stem? Did the extra bends effect shifting noticeably? I think it would work and have a different look. Thinking of possible white shift and brake cables, with white bar tape. Any experience with the Grand Cru Hubs? Good or Bad Thanks for your thoughts.. Kelly 68 Rambouillet - (Blue) Supposed to be here today Grand Cru Touring Hub, 130mm -- 11x28 Cassette - Haven't purchased yet VO RAID Rim, 700c - Purchased 36 spoke New SON28 - Haven't purchased yet. René Herse Triple Crank <http://www.compasscycle.com/cranks_rh.html> 50-38-24 On the bench SKS Bottom Bracket - On Desk Grand Bois Cerf, Green Label 700C x 29 mm<http://www.compasscycle.com/tires_gb_700_29.html> - On the bench Nitto Lugged Quill 26.0 <http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/st3.htm>- On the bench Nitto Noodle Handlebar <http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/hb1.htm>- On the bench TRP Tektro RRL Brake Levers <http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bl6.htm>- on the bench, taken off wifes roadeo when she went back to sti's. Side Pull Brakes- on the bench Thin Gripster pedals <http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/pe4.htm>- on the bench Brooks ENGLAND leather Swift- shipped http://www.ebay.com/itm/380537396851?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 E3 Pro 2 lights- in the drawer http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/supernova.asp -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/UNvY99l1GlcJ. 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.
