Re: [RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???

Patrick, Look back at my pictures. the real beauty of the Pauls is how they don't close up the clearance as they actuate under use like those ding dang Shimano grouplesss "long reach" calipers did. Fenders rattled like a maracas under braking. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Saturday, August

[RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???

Jeremy, I had the Honjo H-27 (36mm per Alex's Cycles) hammered fenders from a lister over 28s and the Shimano dual pivot "long reach" calipers to start. Then I added a pair of Stampede Pass ELs and a dent from a tri-dork who rear ended me in urban traffic while on the aero bars. it was enough

Re: [RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???

Patrick- The Paul Racer M (Medium) would be the correct reach (47-57 mm) for your frame. https://www.rivbike.com/collections/braking/products/brakes-centerpull-paul-racer-medium Paul and Modern Bike in Des Moines sell them by the caliper, so you could just get a rear one for the problem area.

Re: [RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???

Mafac Raid, or their modern version offered by Compass offer the most reach and clearance. Pauls are easier to set up IMO, they all have very good stopping power and the salmon pads are available for all. That said, if you were going to paint your frame there are some great options with canti

Re: [RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???

Thanks, Tim. So I'll not worry any more about cantilevers, unless I take the deep plunge and send the frame in to have the seatstay bridge raised a bit. I was using a very nice medium-reach dual pivot -- one of the models Riv sells -- and the arms interfered grossly with the fenders whenever I

Re: [RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???

Patrick- Yes. Centerpulls have more clearance at the bridge/crown than sidepull brakes. Especially dual-pivot sidepulls, which intrude on the fender space when opened. I switched from Tektro R559s to Paul Racers on my Riv Road 650b because the R559 kept bending the front fender. You'd have to

Re: [RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???

Mark and others: I've been toying with a similar idea, replacing the calipers with cantis on my 2003 custom for better fender clearance. The calipers *are* 7400 Dura Aces, and they clear fenders as well as any other caliper that I can think of, except perhaps some of the old, cheap Weinmanns. But

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I had a similar issue with my Homer. To get more clearance for fenders with wider tires I found a very clean set of Mafac Raids, and put them on my Homer, they work very well. Compass make centerpulls that are very similar to the Raids but $$$. Paul Components Racer's are also very nice with

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I have an orange Ram and compared to what others have described with theirs, it does seem like mine has slightly lower brake and fender bridges in the rear. The fork has slightly more clearance, with the pads further down in the slots. it can really only accommodate 700x30s and fenders in the

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I am running running JBs with PDW 45 fenders. Just fits on an original Ram. -- 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

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I think it was the other way. The first batch had the brake bridges too high, and quality long reach caliper brakes were not easily available at the time. I might be wrong, though. Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

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Wasn’t there a batch of rams with low brake bridges that messed with their clearances? -J -- 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

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Jeremy, SKS P45 fit great over 700 x 28mm tires on blue Rambouillet. Allso for 650b x 42. 709 x 32 approaches my limits of too close with fenders. I like alot of clearance. Honjo hammered H50 fits front. Haven’t checked rear yet. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

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Andy, what fenders are you using on your ram with the Stampede Passes? I just picked up a Ram that is running 28's (Ruffy Tuffy) with super narrow (35mm?) hammered Honjos and Shimano sidepulls, and I definitely couldn't go any wider with the current setup, but like I'll of us I'm contemplating

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RamBobs For the win! My blue 52 has 1 1/2” paselas on and I love the ride. It’s my casual cruiser but is really only a mile or 2 per hour slower than my fastest bike. Same motor on both. Going to look at those SKS fenders. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 15, 2018, at 9:10 AM, Jock Dewey

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Re: RAM 32 / 35 Forgot to mention, this fit is on Mavic OP. So wider rims probably won't affect 32s but maybe 35s. JD On Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 10:10:16 AM UTC-4, Jock Dewey wrote: > > Hey, RAMBobs: > > I have Toyo RAM circa 2004 and it fits Compass 32s and SKS P45 Longboards > just

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Re: RAM and 32 / 35s On Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 10:10:16 AM UTC-4, Jock Dewey wrote: > > Hey, RAMBobs: > > I have Toyo RAM circa 2004 and it fits Compass 32s and SKS P45 Longboards > just fine. > > Will fit 35s as well but that's maybe a little tight for most of you. > Doesn't bother me,

[RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???

Hey, RAMBobs: I have Toyo RAM circa 2004 and it fits Compass 32s and SKS P45 Longboards just fine. Will fit 35s as well but that's maybe a little tight for most of you. Doesn't bother me, but 35s seem a bit much for this bicycle. BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at

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I double plastic shopping bag it in the rain!  I also have a nice cover that LBS was giving away. I never wanted to buy a legit cover for fear of tearing or not staying in place but I recently saw I think Randijofab makes ond that looks sturdy. -- You received this message because you are

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Lum: Get that bike a decent saddle cover! -- 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

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I put Paul Racers on my Ram and use Stampede Pass 700 x 32 tires under fender with clearance.

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Where does it rub, if you tried putting larger tires? Going from 539 to 559 changes the reach, but may not magically offer more room for bigger tires. I ask this because I suspect your issue is crowding from the bottom side of the brake arms. If this is the case, you should consider changing

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Also remember that the decal sets are all gone. So, if you wanted to repaint after brazing on canti posts, it's not going to say "rambouillet." -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

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Anyone converted a Ram to 650b using Paul racers? If so, will it clear a 42mm tire with fenders? Thanks, Tommy On Tue, Aug 14, 2018 at 8:46 PM Leslie wrote: > If you switch your 539s out with 559's, you should be able to adjust it > enough to get the pads to fit 650b's, could go w/ 42's.

[RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???

If you switch your 539s out with 559's, you should be able to adjust it enough to get the pads to fit 650b's, could go w/ 42's. (That's what I did with my Ram: https://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/8351735340/in/album-72157623199721925/ ) You could try sidepulls instead, not a bad

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Thanks for the pics. That turned out great. That's probably the way to go. Less $, I don't have to go bikeless, and it doesn't permanently alter the frame. On Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 2:56:33 PM UTC-5, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > I would at least try 650b before brazing as it is an easily

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Why not grab some Paul Racers. Super good brakes. On Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 3:33:52 PM UTC-4, Mike K. wrote: > > Gang, I love my blue Ram. It rides well and it fits me just right. I'm > currently rocking some 700c x 32 Panaracer tires, but after this weekend's > wet and muddy ride, and

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I would at least try 650b before brazing as it is an easily reverse-able experiment, if you have the spare wheels. But you will need Thinline pads with R559 to reach the braking area of the rim satisfactorily, IME. Or those Really long centerpulls Dia Compe makes. Braking feels fine to me with

Re: [RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???

Center pull brakes would maximize fender/tire clearance without requiring brazing and paint. On Tue, Aug 14, 2018 at 2:37 PM, Mike K. wrote: > Another question: should I maybe consider center pulls? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners

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Here it is 650b with tons of clearance. https://www.flickr.com/gp/70237737@N00/zD46Mb I tried 700 x 32 but fenders too close. 700 x 28 better but fall hazard as I get sub-28mm tires stuck in road cracks and crash. So 32 minimum for me from now on. or 650b x 42. -- You received this message

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I ride my blue 53 Rambouillet 650b with Tektro R559 650b x 42 Compass tires. Kool Stp thinline pads for even extra reach for the braking track on rim. Same bb height as a 650b Bleriot with 38mm tires, so safe around corners . I use 170mm cranks. No need for braze-ons. Oodles of clearannce

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