[RBW] Re: Ram 650b with Hetre conversion update 2--test ride, thumbs up!

2013-03-31 Thread Joe Bernard
Huh, I didn't think you could do that to a Ram. I just got one, and happen to have a nice 650b wheelset, Silver brakes, *and *some Longboards on hand. Hmm... Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Saturday, November 3, 2012 11:13:31 PM UTC-7, ttoshi wrote: Hi all, Greg, thanks for your offer on

[RBW] Re: Ram 650b with Hetre conversion update 2--test ride, thumbs up!

2013-03-31 Thread Leslie
Joe, I like mine this way: http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/8351735340/in/pool-650b http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/8500300195/in/pool-650b The trick is, the Hetres, at 650bx42, are almost as tall as a 700cx27, so you preserve the BB height.. I tested it out w/ my

[RBW] Re: Ram 650b with Hetre conversion update 2--test ride, thumbs up!

2013-03-30 Thread Kieran J
Thanks for the report. Also makin' me think.. KJ On Sunday, November 4, 2012 1:13:31 AM UTC-5, ttoshi wrote: Hi all, Greg, thanks for your offer on getting a little more reach, and Franklyn, I took your advice and used V-brake pads, which are skinnier (but longer), and that was enough