Kelly: Regarding running bar end shift cable housing along the handlebars: my wife's Atlantis came with the housings under the tape all the way to the end near the stem, & it works perfectly (8 speed Ultegra indexed bar ends). Over the years, I've exited the housing from under the tape in various places to avoid conflicts with the different front bags I've used, and never had any problems. I've even let the housing just dangle, exiting only a wrap or 2 from the shifter.
One irritant I've never resolved is keeping the housings from contacting the head tube. Over time, black housing leaves smudgy looking marks on the creme head tube that are difficult to remove. White housing would solve that problem. dougP On Monday, December 17, 2012 12:13:49 PM UTC-8, Kelly wrote: > > > 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/-/lMaLN6Tbjm4J. 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.
