[RBW] Re: CR720 on LongLow
Ian, I had the same problem on my wife's Ebisu All-Rounder. The CR720s that she uses have Dura-Ace size pad holders. I filed the upper back corner of the holder where it hit the fork blade. I went down to where I could just see the pad. It hasn't been problem for 3000+ miles and now you can get the wheel off with a 32 mm tire. Bill Lucas Watsonville, CA On Sunday, June 30, 2013 2:12:20 PM UTC-7, IanA wrote: Looking for some feedback on setting up these brakes. I have a canti LongLow and have installed the CR720. I've just fitted the front ones, but the problem I have is that due to the length of the pads, the brakes aren't able to release past the fork legs, meaning that I have to deflate the tire in order to remove the wheel. Short of changing out the brake pads to shorter ones (this I won't do) do I just live with this or am I missing something obvious? Thanks for any advice. Ian A Edmonton AB Canada -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: CR720 on LongLow
I suppose I'm not resolutely against running shorter pads, but they would have to be quite a bit shorter as the CR720 puts the brakes tight to the posts. The tires measure at 34mm so not fat by current RBW standards, but the frame dates from '98. Andrew: thank you for the tip - it's good to know of this alternative. Although I'll probably just live with the situation until it starts to bother me. I might try Steve's solution of actually shortening the pads and see how that feels under braking. All good advice. I appreciate it. On Sunday, June 30, 2013 5:45:25 PM UTC-6, Michael Hechmer wrote: Why are you so against using shorter pads? The longer pads are really best on V brakes but not needed on good cantis. I use Paul's neo retros with Avid shorty pads, works great. Also, what size tire are you running? Beyond 40 mm not many road bikes are designed for cantis long pads. Both my Bilenky tandem Saluki have 38mm tires and work fine with long pads; it just requires a push; but if I went to 40s, I'd probably have to use short pads or deflate, which is a real pia in a tire that big. Michael On Sunday, June 30, 2013 5:12:20 PM UTC-4, IanA wrote: Looking for some feedback on setting up these brakes. I have a canti LongLow and have installed the CR720. I've just fitted the front ones, but the problem I have is that due to the length of the pads, the brakes aren't able to release past the fork legs, meaning that I have to deflate the tire in order to remove the wheel. Short of changing out the brake pads to shorter ones (this I won't do) do I just live with this or am I missing something obvious? Thanks for any advice. Ian A Edmonton AB Canada -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: CR720 on LongLow
I have a '998 LongLow, and have dealt with this by using brakes that get the post further away from the forks/chainstays. Have to say I'm very happy with the basic Shimano cantis - super-adjustable, and strong braking. I was very frustrated with other brakes that put the posts closer to the forks - an issue that we feel more acutely, as our forks are round, not ovalized, and our fork crowns narrower than current Riv practice. - Andrew, Berkeley On Sunday, June 30, 2013 2:12:20 PM UTC-7, IanA wrote: Looking for some feedback on setting up these brakes. I have a canti LongLow and have installed the CR720. I've just fitted the front ones, but the problem I have is that due to the length of the pads, the brakes aren't able to release past the fork legs, meaning that I have to deflate the tire in order to remove the wheel. Short of changing out the brake pads to shorter ones (this I won't do) do I just live with this or am I missing something obvious? Thanks for any advice. Ian A Edmonton AB Canada -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: CR720 on LongLow
Why are you so against using shorter pads? The longer pads are really best on V brakes but not needed on good cantis. I use Paul's neo retros with Avid shorty pads, works great. Also, what size tire are you running? Beyond 40 mm not many road bikes are designed for cantis long pads. Both my Bilenky tandem Saluki have 38mm tires and work fine with long pads; it just requires a push; but if I went to 40s, I'd probably have to use short pads or deflate, which is a real pia in a tire that big. Michael On Sunday, June 30, 2013 5:12:20 PM UTC-4, IanA wrote: Looking for some feedback on setting up these brakes. I have a canti LongLow and have installed the CR720. I've just fitted the front ones, but the problem I have is that due to the length of the pads, the brakes aren't able to release past the fork legs, meaning that I have to deflate the tire in order to remove the wheel. Short of changing out the brake pads to shorter ones (this I won't do) do I just live with this or am I missing something obvious? Thanks for any advice. Ian A Edmonton AB Canada -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
