@Eliot - ...interesting. I think I stay with what I have in the way of braking, Dia Compe 980 cantilever brakes on my Clem. Thank-you for the details.
Kim Hetzel Yelm, WA. On Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 6:12:59 AM UTC-7 eliot...@gmail.com wrote: > Yes Bryce, you are right . I realized that after I posted. I don’t think > it would work with the Paul’s anyway since the cable bolt is on the right > arm. > > > On Sun, Sep 10, 2023 at 5:08 AM Bryce Lackey <brycel...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Is it not symmetrical? Can't you just remove the hardware and flip it? >> >> On Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 2:10:55 AM UTC-4 eliot...@gmail.com >> wrote: >> >>> I don’t think that the power is better than a perfectly optimized >>> straddle cable. It does seem better than I expected for that amount of >>> clearance though. It could be my imagination but the fork mounting also >>> feels more solid. Some describe reduced brake chatter. I also like the >>> longer housing run but wish it was the same direction as my old setup. >>> Highly recommend getting one with a left side stop. You can see the cable >>> angle is a little odd for its pull on the Atlantis. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Sat, Sep 9, 2023 at 10:34 PM Kim H. <krhe...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Eliot, >>>> >>>> I am really impressed with your Suntour Power Hanger application. It >>>> is very clean and a shiny silver ! After seeing it, I want one. >>>> Is there a dramatic or a significant improvement in stopping power ? >>>> Is the Power Hanger just for the front forks only ? >>>> >>>> Thank-you, >>>> Kim Hetzel >>>> Yelm, WA. >>>> >>>> On Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 7:31:17 PM UTC-7 eliot...@gmail.com >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I’m going to take the plunge and shellac the bars too. I really like >>>>> the color of the chainstay protector. >>>>> >>>>> Also digging the bronze accents (Thanks Erik) The bronze rims work >>>>> better than I expected. >>>>> >>>>> On Sat, Sep 9, 2023 at 2:54 PM John Rinker <jwri...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> That's a beauty Eliot! I just love those Toyo Atlanti. Enjoy the ride! >>>>>> >>>>>> Cheers, John >>>>>> >>>>>> On Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 2:49:14 PM UTC-7 jrst...@gmail.com >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> In my experience when just a few coats of shellac are used it can >>>>>>> feel rough. I always do many coats, 7,8 or more until it feels smooth. >>>>>>> The longest to dry is the first coat, after that dry time is quicker >>>>>>> as you put on more coats. My shellacked bars are very smooth. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Good luck, nice looking bike. >>>>>>> On Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 2:41:29 PM UTC-4 >>>>>>> eliot...@gmail.com wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hello All, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I'm nearing completion of my Atlantis rebuild and wanted to share >>>>>>>> it with you all. I'm tempted to shellac the bar tape to match the >>>>>>>> chainstay >>>>>>>> protector but i've heard that this can give the tape a rough texture ? >>>>>>>> (i >>>>>>>> haven't done this before). I have some metal fenders coming and plan >>>>>>>> to >>>>>>>> add Riv fender flaps (gray and leather if i can ever find them). I >>>>>>>> wanted >>>>>>>> to have enough clearance for my fenders but when i raised the straddle >>>>>>>> high >>>>>>>> enough I wasn't a fan of the performance with the touring style >>>>>>>> cantis. I >>>>>>>> also wanted a front rack for that beautiful Berthoud bag that i got >>>>>>>> from a >>>>>>>> group member. So implemented a Suntour Power Hanger and am very >>>>>>>> pleased >>>>>>>> with the braking power and aesthetic. I was really nice to get rid of >>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>> headset cable stop as well. I've run one of these in the past and the >>>>>>>> cable >>>>>>>> entered on the other side so i'm wondering if i got some weird >>>>>>>> british/motocross style where the front brake is routed from the >>>>>>>> right. It >>>>>>>> works well enough but looks better with the other style. Also, shout >>>>>>>> out to >>>>>>>> Hunter Nugz for easy brake adjustment and VO for their integrated >>>>>>>> decaleur >>>>>>>> (i had difficulty finding one that could handle the relatively short >>>>>>>> bag >>>>>>>> height and high handlebar). >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Enjoy! 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