[RBW] Re: FS: Paul Racer Brakes

[lambbo]

That's a deal and a half I wish I needed them

On Sunday, June 24, 2018 at 5:10:17 PM UTC-4, RichS wrote:
>
> Paul Racer Medium brakes. Reach is 47-57mm, center mount, recessed nut. 
> Includes carriers, straddle cables and Kool Stop Thinline pads.
> Used for approx. 100 miles. Perfect condition. Excellent brakes - they do 
> work as advertised. If I didn't need a longer reach brake I wouldn't be
> selling them. $180 shipped.
>
> Thanks very much,
> Richard 
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Paul Racer Brakes

[Patrick Shea]

My mistake on the Racer/racer medium specs. I think the specs I saw were
only on the website for a very brief period of time and I think I was the
only person to see them!

Still Reaching,
Patrick

On Thu, Apr 7, 2016 at 1:47 PM, Bill Lindsay  wrote:

> "I checked the Pauls website and, even though the two look different, the
> Racer models have the same reach specs. One brake looks bigger "
>
> Where exactly are you reading that?  Maybe there is a typo somewhere.
>
> Here's the page for Racer M (M=Medium):  LINK
> 
> Reach 47-57mm
>
> Here's the page for the Racer:  LINK
> 
> Reach 57-67mm
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Paul Racer Brakes

[Bill Lindsay]

"I checked the Pauls website and, even though the two look different, the 
Racer models have the same reach specs. One brake looks bigger "

Where exactly are you reading that?  Maybe there is a typo somewhere.  

Here's the page for Racer M (M=Medium):  LINK 
 
Reach 47-57mm

Here's the page for the Racer:  LINK 

Reach 57-67mm

 

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Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Paul Racer Brakes

[David Banzer]

That's a Racer M, which has less reach than a regular Racer.
David
Chicago

On Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 3:28:07 PM UTC-5, Patrick Shea wrote:
>
> Here's a few pics of my 650b conversion with Pauls. I did the measuring 
> first (big thanks Michael and Tim!), then I moved the pads all the way 
> down. mounted it, and I'm still several mms away from it all working out.
>
> I checked the Pauls website and, even though the two look different, the 
> Racer models have the same reach specs. One brake looks bigger 
>
>  .
>
> ​
>
> On Thu, Apr 7, 2016 at 3:14 AM, Michael Hechmer  > wrote:
>
>> Patrick,  when you do a 650b conversion you lower the rims by 19 mm.  
>> Since the Racers go to 57-67, they should work on any conversion from 38 
>> which is common for short reach brakes to 48.  Standard reach brakes are 
>> usually 37 - 47.  So if the brakes you have don't work I feel sure they are 
>> Racer Ms.  I have those on my Ram and they are great for that bike.  If you 
>> are going to use 650B x 38 these brakes will work, but if you want an even 
>> wider tire you would need to deflate the tires to put the wheels on & off.  
>> The brakes are specked for 55 mm fenders, but I have squeezed VO 60 mms 
>> under these.
>>
>> I hope this helps.
>> Michael
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 9:11:18 PM UTC-4, Patrick Shea wrote:
>>>
>>> I put the rear Pauls Racer that I have and it was not even close. They 
>>> don't reach by quite a bit. Maybe  I have the mediums? 
>>>
>>> IAC, the 650b conversion involves a 1995ish Riv Road model (700c.) I 
>>> need more cushion and am hoping the 40mm 650b tire will spare my right 
>>> wrist some agony.
>>>
>>> So, I like the idea of the Pauls but I don't want to buy them and find 
>>> out they don't work. The Tektros are my next plan, once I can find some to 
>>> measure.
>>>
>>> And a big thank you for the great information in this thread!  
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Patrick
>>>
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[RBW] Re: FS: Paul Racer Brakes

[Michael Hechmer]

Patrick,  when you do a 650b conversion you lower the rims by 19 mm.  Since 
the Racers go to 57-67, they should work on any conversion from 38 which is 
common for short reach brakes to 48.  Standard reach brakes are usually 37 
- 47.  So if the brakes you have don't work I feel sure they are Racer Ms. 
 I have those on my Ram and they are great for that bike.  If you are going 
to use 650B x 38 these brakes will work, but if you want an even wider tire 
you would need to deflate the tires to put the wheels on & off.  The brakes 
are specked for 55 mm fenders, but I have squeezed VO 60 mms under these.

I hope this helps.
Michael



On Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 9:11:18 PM UTC-4, Patrick Shea wrote:
>
> I put the rear Pauls Racer that I have and it was not even close. They 
> don't reach by quite a bit. Maybe  I have the mediums? 
>
> IAC, the 650b conversion involves a 1995ish Riv Road model (700c.) I need 
> more cushion and am hoping the 40mm 650b tire will spare my right wrist 
> some agony.
>
> So, I like the idea of the Pauls but I don't want to buy them and find out 
> they don't work. The Tektros are my next plan, once I can find some to 
> measure.
>
> And a big thank you for the great information in this thread!  
>
> Cheers,
> Patrick
>

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Re: [RBW] RE: FS: Paul Racer Brakes

[Tim Gavin]

Patrick-

My '97 Riv Road should be essentially identical to yours.  
So, the Racer should have the correct reach.

I assume you have the Racer Medium. You should be able to distinguish which 
model you have by looking at the Paul Components web site.

FYI, mine will fit no wider than a 650 x 38 tire; the fork legs and chainstays 
are too narrow for a fatter tire. I find the new Pari-Moto tires to be 
reliable, very fast, and a great price.
I appreciate my Riv so much more with these wider tires; I don't like the ride 
of 700 x skinny at my weight (225#).

The Tektro R559/Silver brakes also work well, but they intrude upon the fender 
space.

The biggest concern with a 650b conversion of a Riv Road is the low bottom 
bracket.
With 170 cranks, I can scrape a pedal if I crank while leaning in a turn (so I 
don't do that).  The low BB means lower stand over, though, which is nice when 
I dismount.

I hope the conversion works out and let's you appreciate your Riv even more. 
Best of luck!

Cheers,
Tim

> On Apr 6, 2016, at 8:11 PM, Patrick Shea  wrote:
> 
> I put the rear Pauls Racer that I have and it was not even close. They don't 
> reach by quite a bit. Maybe  I have the mediums? 
> 
> IAC, the 650b conversion involves a 1995ish Riv Road model (700c.) I need 
> more cushion and am hoping the 40mm 650b tire will spare my right wrist some 
> agony.
> 
> So, I like the idea of the Pauls but I don't want to buy them and find out 
> they don't work. The Tektros are my next plan, once I can find some to 
> measure.
> 
> And a big thank you for the great information in this thread!  
> 
> Cheers,
> Patrick
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[RBW] RE: FS: Paul Racer Brakes

[Patrick Shea]

I put the rear Pauls Racer that I have and it was not even close. They
don't reach by quite a bit. Maybe  I have the mediums?

IAC, the 650b conversion involves a 1995ish Riv Road model (700c.) I need
more cushion and am hoping the 40mm 650b tire will spare my right wrist
some agony.

So, I like the idea of the Pauls but I don't want to buy them and find out
they don't work. The Tektros are my next plan, once I can find some to
measure.

And a big thank you for the great information in this thread!

Cheers,
Patrick

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[RBW] Re: FS: Paul Racer Brakes

[Michael Hechmer]

These are silver and I would expect them to work on almost all applications 
going from a standard reach 700c design to 650B.

Michael

On Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 2:03:08 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> Michael
>
> Are yours Black, Silver, Polished, or some other Paul anodized color?
>
> Bill
>
> On Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 10:42:44 AM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote:
>>
>> Pauls Racers - $130 for a pair. 
>> https://paulcomp.com/shop/components/racer/
>>
>> These are in very good condition.  The "brakes" are 5 years old, but the 
>> springs, bushings & pads were replaced last year.  They are the posted 
>> version, which is ideal for a new bike or a conversion if you are ready for 
>> a repaint.  However, in addition to all the loose parts, Paul sells a kit 
>> to convert these to a center mount.  Although the conversion kit is not on 
>> the web site you can get it  for $30.  Call Paul's and ask for Gary at Ext 
>> 207.
>>
>> Michael
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: FS: Paul Racer Brakes

[Bill Lindsay]

Michael

Are yours Black, Silver, Polished, or some other Paul anodized color?

Bill

On Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 10:42:44 AM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote:
>
> Pauls Racers - $130 for a pair. 
> https://paulcomp.com/shop/components/racer/
>
> These are in very good condition.  The "brakes" are 5 years old, but the 
> springs, bushings & pads were replaced last year.  They are the posted 
> version, which is ideal for a new bike or a conversion if you are ready for 
> a repaint.  However, in addition to all the loose parts, Paul sells a kit 
> to convert these to a center mount.  Although the conversion kit is not on 
> the web site you can get it  for $30.  Call Paul's and ask for Gary at Ext 
> 207.
>
> Michael
>

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