> 1. brakes (Silvers or Dia-Compe's or Paul center-pulls?) I have Paul centerpulls on my Saluki. I'm *very* happy with them, though I can't compare them, not having ridden the others.
> 2. wheels (Rich-built Synergy 32h 105?) The 36H Synergy Peter White-built wheels I have are tight and strong. I'm the third owner of the bike, so they must be seven or eight years old. Also very happy with the SON20 generator hub and White M1.5 cassette rear hub, though I doubt I could afford those starting from scratch. > 3. tires (Soma Xpress 38? Pari-Moto? CdlV?) In the short time (six months) I've had my Saluki I've tried Pari-Motos, white Hetres and Marathons. (Slightly used tires often come up on the list for cheap!) Pari-Motos ride the nicest by far. Hetres were fine, but I switched to Marathons when I put fenders on for the winter, and haven't put the Hetres back on to see if they'll fit under my Berthoud composite fenders. The Marathons seem hardier than the others (though I have had one flat already), but feel wooden compared to the Pari-Motos, and I have less confidence carrying speed through corners. Maybe it's the squeaky sound they make when pushed. When the Marathons wear out (in several years...) I'll probably get some Marathon Supremes (extra-super-flat-proof) for the rainy season commute and off-pavement excursions, and stick with Pari-Motos for summer long rides. Rob in Seattle -- 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.
