After six years, I was feeling like my Rambouillet was ready for some updating. Perhaps I was feeling adolescent and frisky as I approach retirement in 3 months, but also I wanted to differentiate the Ram more clearly from my commuter / tourer Ebisu. I wanted it lighter and faster. I also wanted to put as many solid American made parts on the bike as was practical. Over the summer, as time and funds have permitted, I have been collecting parts. Here's what I've done:
New wheels with White Hub and Mavic Rims - 36 & 32 spokes White VCB Cranks in a 44/30 configuration, replaced the Sugino triple. Shimano 11-28 9 speed casette. Paul's Racer M brakes - fantastic Derailleurs got reversed! Front went from Shimano 105 to Campy CD; the rear from Centaur Medium to the new Shimano RD 6700. Nice, light, 2 bolt, silver American Classic Seat Post Terry Ti Fly Saddle - has been OK on 2+ hour rides, but doubt it would go further. Continental Grand Prix 23mm tires. A gift from my son and surprisingly good on pavement, but not so hot on gravel. I stayed with the Cane Creek levers, Fazik imitation leather tape, Speedplay Frog pedals, and Nitto Noodle (46 cm) bars and delux stem. I've probably forgotten something but here's pictures & description: http://web.me.com/mhechmer/Mikes_Bikes/Ram_Redux.html or just pictures at: http://gallery.me.com/mhechmer#100094 Now for the question! Before putting on the new brakes, I pulled off the 43 mm Honjo fenders and cut off the protruding hanger bolt to create more tire clearance. The brakes give a huge amount of clearance and I had hoped to fit 30 mm (actual) tires, but when I tested them they hit the front lip of the fender. Is anyone running 50 mm metal fenders on a ram & can you fit a 30 mm tire under it? Thanks, Michael -- 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.
