Provide 2 cm clearance and "folding-up" is far less of a concern.
On 02/04/2017 12:52 AM, panog wrote:
Thank you.
An issue with metal fenders could be the so called "folding-up" when
sticks caught by the tire are pushed up under the fender as the tire
rotates forward. This could result in the fender "folding-over" at the
crown, abruptly stopping the motion of the bike and causing the rider
to go over the handlebars. The SKS fenders, that RBW advocates, use
safety release tabs where the fender stays connect to the dropouts.
These are designed to release and free the fender so it does not get
squished under the crown.
Very valid concern, specially with deep tread tires that tend to pick
stuff as they roll. My use is predominantly paved roads and smooth
tread tires so the chances for this happening are significantly
reduced, I hope.
On Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 12:36:36 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:
A truly beautiful bike. Congratulations. And a slap on the back to
Grant for confirming that Riv is not in the "retro recreation scene."
Curious: What does Grant have against VO or perhaps just metal
fenders?
More photos, please, as you build it up and ride it, and your
impressions of the ride. I know that my Riv road bikes define fit
and handling for me.
On Fri, Feb 3, 2017 at 10:30 PM, panog <[email protected]
<javascript:>> wrote:
Yes, the frameset does show features that may be viewed as
non-Riv typical. After filling out the order forms, these
features included, Grant was kind enough to entertain me in
several hour-long telephone discussions pertaining to the
intended use of the bike, handling characteristics, etc. I
distinctly recall him emphatically mentioning that RBW is not
in the retro recreation scene. Neither was this my intention.
I wanted a Rivendell, with the performance features Riv's are
known for and with a few amenities that make sense for my use.
Following with the features list Bill posted:
1. /Seatstay pump peg:/ During my daily commute I have to
carry the bike up a few steps. I do that holding it by the top
tube. The typical pump install under the TT would interfere
with this. Same reason for going with the internal brake cable
TT routing instead of the CX routing version which I am not
aesthetically fond off.
2. /Frenchie chainstay slap guard:/ I typically use the
self-adhesive VO leather guard. Every six months or so I
usually peel it off and replace it when it gets too dirty as I
often ride in the rain. Glue remnants left behind need
scrubbing with thinner to be removed. The rubber chainslap
guard, suspended over the CS, will alleviate that.
3. /Under the fork crown fender boss:/ I think it makes
installation of fenders without using a L angle easier.
4. /Dynamo wire guides:/ I think it makes for a neater
installation of the wiring and allows easier/quicker removal
of the wire (without having to cut-off too many zip ties) when
a non dynamo-hub wheel is used.
BTW, Mark Nobilette did ask if I would have preferred the SL
dropouts for totally hidden wiring but I opted out because I
have several non connector-less hub wheels and need to be able
to use them from bike to bike if need be.
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