Here's a few upgrade ideas: Pedals - on a long ride, a nice, smooth pair of pedals with comfortable clips and straps (if you use them) are a true luxury. Check out the Grip Kings, White Industries Urban Pedals, Soma double- toe straps and/or the VO leather-clap toe clips. Rectangular cage pedals are ok, but can dig into your sole (and maybe your soul) after a while.
Brake Levers - If you are using drop bars, go for the Shimano Tiagras. They are worth it. If using Albatross bars (do choose the Albatross over the Dove), there aren't may upgrade options but the Paul levers for Cantis are nice. Shifters - definitely use the Silvers. If you must index, the Shimano Ultegras. If you must index, then you'll really want to get a Cassette hub as you will need an 8 speed cassette. So, this is a key descision relative to your choice of hubs. Bottom Bracket - you could go for a Phil but I'd suggest putting the money towards other things first. The $40 BB will last plenty long. Headset - There aren't too many nice looking, silver upgrades available in 1". Chris King is a bit garish for a Betty Foy. Cane Creek is a little more subdued but still has logos. Campy Record might be a good choice but worth $100? Hmm... that will start another long discussion. Brake pads - Request salmon brake pads. They are a luxury and are worth the few extra bucks. Racks - The Nitto Mark's rack is so nice on a Betty Foy. The Nitto full racks are beautiful though pricey. On Jul 19, 1:11 am, Powderpiggy <ke...@mid-columbia-coho.net> wrote: > So for those of you who are using IRD freewheels with your PW hubs, > what are your thoughts on the QC issues that IRD has had. The folks > at Rivendell seem to think the problems are over but reading various > online forums, I am not so sure. > > Keely > > On Jul 18, 10:26 am, Philip Williamson <philip.william...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > > > +1 on a Schmidt as the preferred hub upgrade. > > > philip > > 97128 > > > On Jul 17, 10:02 pm, All Rounder 2000 <s_schermerh...@yahoo.com> > > wrote: > > > > I have bikes with PW (Freewheel), SunTour (FW), and Shimano hubs > > > (Cassette). > > > I agree with all I've seen here. > > > For me, the most practical difference has been the "service after the > > > sale." > > > On two occasions I've had slight "problems" with PW gear and a quick > > > phone call to PW HQ and the bearings or other parts are on their way, > > > one time for free. > > > Specifically, the issues were: > > > *Car camped throughout southern Utah Red Rock, with my bike on the > > > back of the car. "Grit" got into the BB bearings and killed it. PW > > > replaced the BB. (for free!) > > > *Needed to repurpose a hub for use on a 135 rear spacing 7 speed, to a > > > 132.5 5 speed. On the phone, PW told me what I needed, and sent for a > > > very small fee. > > > > UPGRADE IDEA for you: > > > For touring, and general night riding, I can highly recommend the > > > "Schmidt Dynohub" for the front wheel. I've ridden this hub at least > > > 50 miles per week for the last 10 years, and it is "like new."- Hide > > > quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
