Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis repaint update

2012-12-11 Thread René Sterental
Thanks for the ideas! That bracket solution is pretty ingenious. On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 12:43 PM, Joe Broach joebro...@gmail.com wrote: Rene, Here's one solution to the fender/fork gap issue a friend and I came up with for her Rawland rSogn:

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis repaint update

2012-12-11 Thread Ryan Ray
That is a 1st world problem for sure. I really wish I had TOO much clearance! - Ryan On Tuesday, December 11, 2012 9:22:07 AM UTC-8, René wrote: Thanks for the ideas! That bracket solution is pretty ingenious. On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 12:43 PM, Joe Broach joeb...@gmail.comjavascript:

[RBW] Re: Atlantis repaint update

2012-12-10 Thread dougP
The white panels are a nice touch. Hopefully the head badge is still around somewhere? dougP On Sunday, December 9, 2012 8:38:28 PM UTC-8, René wrote: It's been several long months since I updated the group on my fork update for my Atlantis and my Hunqapillar. I sent the Atlantis to be

[RBW] Re: Atlantis repaint update

2012-12-10 Thread dougP
Rene: I had Tom build a fork for my 58 cm Atlantis, 40 mm trail. The reason was a vague wandering of the front end while climbing at low speed this seems a common complaint. I always have an Acorn Boxy Rando bag on the front, with at least a few pounds of maps, pump, misc junk, etc. Was

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis repaint update

2012-12-10 Thread René Sterental
Thanks Doug, I had lots of uncomfortable and annoying shimmy with rear loads on my Atlantis and didn't like the handling with front loads, although as stated elsewhere, you do get used to what you are riding. Since my current use for the Atlantis is mostly for commuting and other road rides, I

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis repaint update

2012-12-10 Thread Joe Broach
Rene, Here's one solution to the fender/fork gap issue a friend and I came up with for her Rawland rSogn: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclerslife/4017341414/ Another solution I've seen posted (sorry, can't find to credit) and plan to try is something like: tire - recessed brake nut - fender -