[RBW] Re: Build Ideas for New Sam H
Albatross bars v-brakes WI ENO single speed rear hub 40x16 gearing with WI freewheel SP dynohub in front Compass Pass EL 38s Rivet saddle on Nitto S65 post VP1 "flat gripking" pedals On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 7:43:49 PM UTC+2 Erik wrote: > I decided to get in on the Sam action last week and purchased a gold 54 > frame. I've been thinking through the build and am interested to hear a > from other owners about what worked, what didn't, and to see some photos! > > So far, I'm moving toward a road-oriented set up on this bike, including > drop bars and maybe 32-38-ish road tires. My Appaloosa is already set up > as my burly, load-carrying bike with 50mm gravel kings, racks, and beefy > wheels. My Atlantis is set up for trails with fat knobbies, bull moose > bars, and a 1x11 drivetrain. I want this as my lighter, fun bike for road > rides with an occasional short dart across a gravel connecting road. > > Tell me (and show me) about what you've done with your Sams to keep me > amused while I recover from a broken hand! > -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/5689c4be-d636-47bf-8c5b-51fc39737b39n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Build Ideas for New Sam H
Thanks, all; I really appreciate the suggestions! On Friday, February 19, 2021 at 8:10:36 AM UTC-8 RichS wrote: > Eric, > > A nod to the Dia-Compe 980s. They don't have the more immediate stopping > power of Paul's but the price, classic design, silver finish and lack of > squeal (with Kool-Stop pads) make the 980s good brakes for me. Have run > them on one of my Rivs and will use them on two forthcoming builds. > > Jason commented on the limited ability of the adjustment screws on the > Tektros. Same issue the Dia-Compes have but so far that has not been a deal > breaker. I've also used Shimano CX-70s and those work fine. The adjustment > screws on those are quite effective. Perhaps look into the current CX-50s. > > Best, > Rich in ATL > > On Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 4:30:39 PM UTC-5 ericyue...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> What brakes have folks gone with on their Sams? This will be the first >> time I've built up a bike to spec, so it's new for me to have a choice. I >> prefer cantis aesthetically, but probably can't afford Pauls so was looking >> at the Dia Comps. >> >> On Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 2:25:25 PM UTC-8 Erik wrote: >> >>> These all look so good! I think I'm starting to visualize the build. >>> >>> -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/f146a8ba-c0a2-4d5e-b56e-dffa5d7f9fc7n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Build Ideas for New Sam H
Eric, A nod to the Dia-Compe 980s. They don't have the more immediate stopping power of Paul's but the price, classic design, silver finish and lack of squeal (with Kool-Stop pads) make the 980s good brakes for me. Have run them on one of my Rivs and will use them on two forthcoming builds. Jason commented on the limited ability of the adjustment screws on the Tektros. Same issue the Dia-Compes have but so far that has not been a deal breaker. I've also used Shimano CX-70s and those work fine. The adjustment screws on those are quite effective. Perhaps look into the current CX-50s. Best, Rich in ATL On Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 4:30:39 PM UTC-5 ericyue...@gmail.com wrote: > What brakes have folks gone with on their Sams? This will be the first > time I've built up a bike to spec, so it's new for me to have a choice. I > prefer cantis aesthetically, but probably can't afford Pauls so was looking > at the Dia Comps. > > On Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 2:25:25 PM UTC-8 Erik wrote: > >> These all look so good! I think I'm starting to visualize the build. >> >> -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/13d7318e-34ca-4116-bbb7-a4164ff983aan%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Build Ideas for New Sam H
Agree on the Tektro 720's - that's what I ran on my Hillborne for the longest time and they are great value. Good power, nice looks - my only complaint was their spring adjustment side to side is a bit limited, but that's not really a big deal. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/213ec8ed-52c3-4771-8eef-2990a6c3da31n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Build Ideas for New Sam H
I went with the Paul Motolites and they are fantastic. But as you said, not cheap. If I was shopping for cantilever brakes I'd look at the Tektro CR 720s. I set some up on an older Trek MTB last year and was very pleased with performance, aesthetics, and ease of set-up. Plus they are pretty inexpensive. Mike M On Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 1:30:39 PM UTC-8 ericyue...@gmail.com wrote: > What brakes have folks gone with on their Sams? This will be the first > time I've built up a bike to spec, so it's new for me to have a choice. I > prefer cantis aesthetically, but probably can't afford Pauls so was looking > at the Dia Comps. > > On Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 2:25:25 PM UTC-8 Erik wrote: > >> These all look so good! I think I'm starting to visualize the build. >> >> -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/b3fc6326-34cf-4d59-8d52-13cb1f3bc6een%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Build Ideas for New Sam H
Thanks Paul! got it here but it looks like they're sold out at the moment https://danglesupply.com/collections/accessories/products/spike-patch On Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 4:11:53 PM UTC-8 Paul Richardson wrote: > zac-- > where did you get that spike patch?! p.s. nice bike! > > paul > takoma park, md. > > On Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 4:30:39 PM UTC-5 ericyue...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> What brakes have folks gone with on their Sams? This will be the first >> time I've built up a bike to spec, so it's new for me to have a choice. I >> prefer cantis aesthetically, but probably can't afford Pauls so was looking >> at the Dia Comps. >> >> On Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 2:25:25 PM UTC-8 Erik wrote: >> >>> These all look so good! I think I'm starting to visualize the build. >>> >>> -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/04b8ea13-bd1f-423c-aac9-9e37784aa311n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Build Ideas for New Sam H
zac-- where did you get that spike patch?! p.s. nice bike! paul takoma park, md. On Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 4:30:39 PM UTC-5 ericyue...@gmail.com wrote: > What brakes have folks gone with on their Sams? This will be the first > time I've built up a bike to spec, so it's new for me to have a choice. I > prefer cantis aesthetically, but probably can't afford Pauls so was looking > at the Dia Comps. > > On Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 2:25:25 PM UTC-8 Erik wrote: > >> These all look so good! I think I'm starting to visualize the build. >> >> -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/385a22d9-b53f-4818-acc5-741667f7306dn%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Build Ideas for New Sam H
What brakes have folks gone with on their Sams? This will be the first time I've built up a bike to spec, so it's new for me to have a choice. I prefer cantis aesthetically, but probably can't afford Pauls so was looking at the Dia Comps. On Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 2:25:25 PM UTC-8 Erik wrote: > These all look so good! I think I'm starting to visualize the build. > > -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/a2ae1b02-e011-4f19-ad55-f4b3e7a75f26n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Build Ideas for New Sam H
These all look so good! I think I'm starting to visualize the build. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/4dd3bf32-3cf6-4468-83e4-642c8d9d837en%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Build Ideas for New Sam H
The bars are 45cm Nitto Grand Randonneur B135 . Wider might be preferable though On Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 12:16:38 PM UTC-5 Erik wrote: > That looks great and is really close to what I have in my head, right down > to the Cane Creek levers. I'm deciding between using the Cane Creek levers > with a new set of Deore V-brakes or justing running standard levers with a > short-pull brake like the Paul Mini Motos. What handlebars are you using? > >> >>> >>> >>> -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/8b31fa0a-ec53-44c8-a74e-b7c42f680266n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Build Ideas for New Sam H
That looks great and is really close to what I have in my head, right down to the Cane Creek levers. I'm deciding between using the Cane Creek levers with a new set of Deore V-brakes or justing running standard levers with a short-pull brake like the Paul Mini Motos. What handlebars are you using? > >> >> >> -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/a2812b43-0d0f-4fc8-8a6c-504d5052527bn%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Build Ideas for New Sam H
That's a lovely build. The patina on your saddle is perfection. Are those Tektro brake levers? -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/a53d2234-9baf-4d7e-8b92-e993af6d66e0n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Build Ideas for New Sam H
I highly recommend the Compass/RH Barlow Pass 38mm tires for the Sam. I think it's the perfect tire for this bike. Relatively fast ride yet incredibly comfortable. I like the drop bar setup on mine works great for long rides as provides lots of hand position options. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/d7a251a7-37ac-4ca8-8924-a1b12cdda36en%40googlegroups.com.
