I run the Dia Compe centerpulls on my bleriot, very nice brakes...and
cheap.
Cheers,
Colin Cummings
Amarillo, TX
On Feb 27, 3:26 pm, avillage avill...@verizon.net wrote:
Most of these guys know a lot more than I do and I'll pass on my
tidbits in the spirit of a fellow Bleriot owner.
First, took me a while to get the fit down and when I did, man oh man
was the ride smooth. My LBS guys had not seen this bike before; one
guy rode it and said, that's the way a bike should be. . My build is
pretty standard except for the quill and stem. I used a quill that
morphs to a 1 1/8 top so I could use a mountain bike stem. The point
was that I was unsure about fit and wanted a 4 or 2 bolt stem where I
change the stem without the unwrapping, rewrapping handlebars. Glad I
did that. Started with a VeloOrange 9cm 107 degree stem, will wind up
with a Dimension 9cm 127 degree stem.
Another tidbit...I ultimately decided on a 9 cog cassette. I will
probably change to an 8 cog...for me, the 9 speed is too many gears,
too much fine shifting for the barcons (Silvers, by the way). I just
want to push and chunk in, not phanagle. One last thing. I'd probably
go with DuraAce barcons because I now know at my correct handlebar
height, the Silvers (all metal) will whack my top tube if the
handlebars flop that way when I'm carrying the bike or putting it on
the rack. I believe the DuraAce shifters have a plastic or rubber
covered end which won't nick the paint. The Silver Shifters are
excellent in every other way.
Oh, last thing..I crashed mine the very first time out. I hit
something with the front wheel; to this day I know not what it was. I
went sailing and sliding and got up fearing the worst. Not a part on
the frame took any damage, not a scratch. Best part: the Rich built
front wheel only had a slight bump. All the eyelits and spokes were
ok. After conferring with the LBS and truing, the wheel runs great. I
think this is a testament to Rich. I'd buy his wheels anytime.
Send pictures!
On Feb 26, 7:09 pm, Doug Peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
Congrats - you're gonna love the bike. For a crankset, the Sugino that Riv
sells can't be beat for value and it looks great. They also hold their
value - a guy listed one recently (don't remember here or over on BOB) for
maybe $45 (?) and it went in about an hour or so. The 110/74 BCDs have tons
of rings so you can indulge your gearing fantasies.
dougP
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[mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris
Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 1:06 PM
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Subject: [RBW] Re: The Bleriot has landed!
cm-
Congrats! The Bleriot is my first (and only) Riv so far... As far as
a build, Jim can hook you up. I'm really happy with my stock Riv build
of Noodle bars, nitto stem/post, B17 saddle, silver brakes (tektro big
mouth) and Rich at Rivendell's wheels. Oh I also have an LX rd and
Campy front with bar ends
As I said, give Jim a call...maybe if you're not too pickey he may
have some odds and ends laying around. I would HIGHLY suggest the LX
equipped wheels that Rich at Riv builds, mine have been bombproof!
Chris
(BTW- don't tell the Hilson riders this, but I've been riding my Dad's
Hilson around since I'm at his house this week and can't really tell
any difference from my Bleriot...)
On Feb 26, 3:34 pm, cm chrispmur...@hotmail.com wrote:
YEEE-- HAWWW!! Received my Bleriot frame today. This is my first Riv
and couldnt be more excited. It is still sitting in the box next to me
and unfortunately have to wait until I get home to open it up. Now the
only question is how to build it up. Any suggestions out their for the
best low budget, poor student build?
Huge shout- out to Jim at Hiawatha for making it happen!
cm
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