Re: [RBW] Re: Ram build obstacle

Jim -- thanks. I had a front Shimano A550 caliper that worked in the back, so I'm set until I can find a matching pair. I suppose the Nashbars must have been a mm or two shy of "normal" reach. On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 7:04 PM, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > There was a run of orange Rambouillets which ha

[RBW] Re: Ram build obstacle

There was a run of orange Rambouillets which had placement issues on the rear brake bridge. I don't have specifics, but remember this popped up on the ibob list way back when. This image shows it with a "standard reach" rear brake - http://cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/rr24_pg21.jpg - J On F

Re: [RBW] Re: Ram build obstacle

My green one has the pads very near the bottom on the rear and up a mm or so on the front..ie...I have more fender space in back than at the front. She'll still take 38s no problem. Fender free of course. No filling required on the stock Shimano brakes That's a nice set up Patrick, enjoy. Best, Cl

[RBW] Re: Ram build obstacle

The reach on my Ram correlates to the bottom of the 47-57 slots on the stock brakes, and it works. It appears you have the infamous "rear bridge too high" that came on a batch of orange Rams. The aforementioned 47-59 Tektros should set you to rights. TC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > What is the re

[RBW] Re: Ram build obstacle

> > Rivendell calls these the ideal upgrade brakes they have in stock for >> Rambouillets. Just read down the description and you will see 2 mentions of >> how they enhance Rambo's: >> > *http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/brsbm59.htm* > > 47-59mm

[RBW] Re: Ram build obstacle

> > Riv calls these the upgrade brakes they have in stock for Rambouillets. > Just read down the description and you will see 2 mentions of hwo they are > on Rambo's: > http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/brsbm59.htm 47-59mm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google