[RBW] Re: Sam on gravel and brakes

2016-09-16 Thread Brad
That looks like an amazing ride! From the photos, it looks like it's possible that you ended up with the long-pull version of the Genevalle brake levers. If that's the case, it would explain the weak brake power. On Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 3:01:23 PM UTC-4, twowheeledtexan wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: Sam on gravel and brakes

2016-09-16 Thread Jon Dukeman,central Colorado
I have the 559s on my Sam and have had no problems stopping.I've been riding Little Big Bens 38s on and off road and have no complaints. Jon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Sam on gravel and brakes

2016-09-16 Thread Jon Dukeman,central Colorado
I have the 559s on my Sam and have had no problems stopping.I've been riding Little Big Bens 38s on and off road and have no complaints. Jon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Sam on gravel and brakes

2016-09-16 Thread drew
I guess my interpretation of stopping power is based on how quickly you stop for the same squeeze exertion. I have done no scientific testing. The Paul's feel better and feel like they stop quicker and more powerfullynot a ton, but some. On some steep fire road descents, the 559's slowed

[RBW] Re: Sam on gravel and brakes

2016-09-16 Thread Chad
This has been my experience as well. They do make fendering much easier. On Friday, September 16, 2016 at 12:36:06 AM UTC-5, drew wrote: > > I have Paul centerpulls on my sam. Stopping power is very good, though I > never hated the 559's. The Pauls are better but only marginally. They excel >

[RBW] Re: Sam on gravel and brakes

2016-09-16 Thread Marc40a
> > I'm surprised you don't like the Tektros. Are you sure they're set up > properly? They' re my favorite brake - I wish I could put them on all of my > bikes. RE: Tires- Soma Cazadero 42mm are a great tire as well as the Barlow Pass and Smart Sams that Jeff mentioned. -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam on gravel and brakes

2016-09-16 Thread Tim Gavin
On Fri, Sep 16, 2016 at 12:36 AM, drew wrote: > I have Paul centerpulls on my sam. Stopping power is very good, though I > never hated the 559's. The Pauls are better but only marginally. They excel > in looks though > This mirrors my experience. I changed from R559s

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam on gravel and brakes

2016-09-16 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 09/16/2016 01:36 AM, drew wrote: I have Paul centerpulls on my sam. Stopping power is very good, though I never hated the 559's. The Pauls are better but only marginally. They excel in looks though Drew, what do you mean by "stopping power"? I ask this because for at least a decade I

[RBW] Re: Sam on gravel and brakes

2016-09-15 Thread drew
I have Paul centerpulls on my sam. Stopping power is very good, though I never hated the 559's. The Pauls are better but only marginally. They excel in looks though -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Sam on gravel and brakes

2016-09-15 Thread Austin ^
Also nice work getting up what looks like green mountain on 32s! On Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 12:01:23 PM UTC-7, twowheeledtexan wrote: > > Hello all, > Thought I could share a couple pics from my first gravel ride on the Sam. > Bike road great even despite the 32mm touring tires. With

[RBW] Re: Sam on gravel and brakes

2016-09-15 Thread Austin ^
Is there something weird with the way the brakes are set up? I ride a hillborne on 38mm tires with 559s on and off road all day and have never had trouble stopping on any terrain. On Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 12:01:23 PM UTC-7, twowheeledtexan wrote: > > Hello all, > Thought I could