I am working on a Sam Hillborne build. I got a used 60cm single top tube sidepull brake edition (thanks Jim M!). I am trying to keep this build on a strict budget, which is tough. I wanted to hear from your ideas to solve the following problems:
1. I have a Soma mini front rack<http://store.somafab.com/somialfrra.html>, with a Wald 139 zip tied on, but it is too short to clear 38mm tires and fenders. I have it p-clambed to my current bike and that works ok, but feels more wobbly than if it were bolted on, I think. Is there a way to extend the legs? I was thinking of a connector between the rack and eyelet, but I think a joint there would be prone to flex with weight. 2. The Mark's rack would be great in theory, but expensive and only is expected to take 4.4 pounds. 3. Anyone had any experience with this dutch rack<http://www.dutchbikebits.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=38&product_id=187>? They sell it in the US here<http://rollingorangebikes.com/front-carrier-steco/>. Shipping/importing makes it pricey. Pros - sturdy as heck. Cons - a bit overbuilt? Damage to headtube? 4. I looked at these racks from Racktime<http://www.ebikestop.com/racktime_topit_universal_front_mount_rack_silver-RK7206.php?PARTNER=GOOGPS&gclid=CMz2mIe8yrUCFQ7NnAodaWcAhA>. Never heard of that seller. All the pictures<http://www.flickr.com/photos/geiranders/5134857957/in/photostream/>I have seen set them pretty high. Anybody used one on a Sam? How are the Sam mid-fork braze-ons in terms of height compared to other manufacturers? This<http://twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/2010/10/top-racks-and-mid-fork-bosses/>review of racks says Rivendell's are "higher than others." True? 5. Reading that review made me look at this Blackburn<http://www.blackburndesign.com/racks/front-racks/mtf-1-front.html>. Anybody used that with Riv mid forks? 6. I looked at Jenny's Hilsen on the staff bikes page and she said she used this Sun-Lite QR rack<http://sunlitecycling.com/product_detail.php?short_code=QR-TEC+Front+Rack&cl1=RACKS+FOR+BIKES>- I'd rather bolt it than use up the quick release, as it would then no longer release, quickly! 7. General considerations 1. Price 2. Weight (not of the rack, but capability - I usually throw my work bag in there and sometimes up to a case of beer - 20-30lb) 3. Can I attach a front headlight? I am loving the B&M IQ fly RT from Peter White. 4. And of course quality and longevity, but I have had basic cheap racks last a long time in my daily commute needs. 8. I think the new Sam's have two eyelets on each side up front, which would probably have solved everything! Other suggestions? Here<http://www.flickr.com/photos/90785999@N06/8497462361/in/photostream>is a picture of where I am, mid-build. Thanks in advance. Edwin "building a Sam on a tight budget" Nashville, TN -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
