Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Misc. parts for a San Marcos build

2014-01-09 Thread Jim Bronson
Pull hard! ;) On Jan 8, 2014 6:53 PM, PeterG ssubman2...@yahoo.com wrote: Phillip, I have googled it and can't seem to find out how to make the 135mm wheel set fit a 130mm space.Can you elaborate? Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Misc. parts for a San Marcos build

2014-01-09 Thread Tim Gavin
Congratulations on your beautiful bike! I just bought a Soma San Marcos 51cm for my girlfriend as a christmas gift, so I have hands-on experience on this frame. *Brake reach*: What size is your San Marcos frame? The brake reach is specific to the size, and Tiagra sidepulls may, or may not fit.

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Misc. parts for a San Marcos build

2014-01-09 Thread Jim Bronson
What Tim said. I have a 135 hub in my 130 spaced custom Riv. Didn't bother re-spacing. Works fine. Contrary to my prior post, I actually don't have to pull very hard. Just moderate effort. On Jan 9, 2014 1:56 PM, Tim Gavin tim.ga...@littlevillagemag.com wrote: Congratulations on your

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Misc. parts for a San Marcos build

2014-01-09 Thread Ron Mc
absolutely agree you can elastically spread your rear triangles that far without concern - my daughter's 126mm Fuji is running 130mm 9-speed rear axle - we even changed a flat on the trail - no worries. On my old Raleigh, though, the triangles were stiff enough that it is pretty taxing to

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Misc. parts for a San Marcos build

2014-01-09 Thread PeterG
My San Marcos is a 59cm. Frame looks awesome. I wasn't looking for a new bike, but the wife got this used in brand new shape. I have a few other bikes including a Homer, Betty and an old 60's steel. Originally, I was just gonna sell this San Marcos. Decided may be to build it up if I can find